How to protect your privacy when advertising as an escort online

The first security principle is a clear separation between your real identity and your stage name. Use only your stage name on all public profiles, listings and communications. Never mention your real name, home address or workplace in unsecured messages.

Create a dedicated email address for professional activity — not linked to your real name, date of birth or other identifying details. Use a unique password and enable two-factor authentication.

Photos are the most common identification vector. Before publishing, strip EXIF metadata (which includes GPS location and camera model) using free tools like ExifTool or the privacy settings on iOS/Android.

Always use a watermark with your stage name — it makes unauthorised reuse of your photos harder. Avoid posting the same photo without a watermark on multiple platforms; reverse image search (Google Images, TinEye) can link profiles you prefer to keep separate.

Never use your personal number for professional contacts. Secure options: a dedicated VoIP number (apps like Google Voice, JusTalk or Skype), a prepaid SIM used exclusively for professional activity, or the platform's built-in messaging system that does not expose your number.

For sensitive communications, prefer end-to-end encrypted apps (Signal, Telegram secret chats). Avoid regular SMS for any information you want to keep private.

Never state your exact address on your public profile. For incall, share only a general area or neighbourhood (e.g. 'Marquês de Pombal, Lisbon') and provide the full address only after confirming a booking.

Disable location on all social and messaging apps when you do not want to be located. Regularly review location permissions on your phone — many apps re-enable it by default after updates.

Use the platform's blacklist to block and report problematic clients. Share relevant information with other professionals through trusted private communities — solidarity among professionals is one of the best safety tools available.

Red flags to watch for before confirming a booking: a client who refuses any minimal identification, insists on payment only at the door, changes location multiple times, or pressures you to remove agreed conditions. Trust your instinct — it is always valid to decline a booking that does not feel safe.