15 - Screening and Fake Profiles

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Vetting (n). The process of thoroughly investigating an individual before making a decision to go forward. A background check is an example of a vetting process for a potential client. Once vetted, a well-informed decision can be made.

Professional cuddlers should vet clients for their own safety. Vetting is a form of harm reduction.
Cuddle websites are highly unlikely to screen clients for you, not even verify that all users are at least 18 years old.
There are plenty of websites that will verify all users are at least 18 years old, but they contain much plagiarism. Unfortunately, catfishing could happen on cuddle websites. That being said, a pro cuddler showing up to cuddle appointments NOT dressed to the nines--despite having professional photos online--ISN'T catfishing.

Independent pros can either screen their clients themselves or outsource that labour.
I've only used cuddle websites that allowed me to accept payment in person, as opposed to mandating that the transaction occur on the respective website.

Plenty of pros mandate deposits. Sometimes it's a flat fee and other times it's a percentage. A deposit is usually part of the entire cuddle price. I'm sure for most, pro cuddlers rarely refund deposits. Deposits can be done electronically or via cash.
Many cuddle professionals have a premade google form. Make your life easier and others' lives easier by earnestly filling out the mandatory form.

When I revisit this topic, I'd like to have another professional cuddler on the podcast to share their perspective.
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