What if a transaction turns into theft?
Sadly, there are some prostitutes that are more like thieves than sex workers, and clients who are no better than common robber-thugs. Avoiding them is not always easy, although they are far less common among upscale escorts. In general, how you handle being robbed will depend on the amount that was stolen, and the laws surrounding prostitution in the community. If you pick up a hustler in New York City and he takes your wallet, don’t even bother to report it. They’re not going to catch the guy, and even if they do you may face charges for soliciting. On the other hand, I heard of an American escort in Australia that stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in antiques. The police were very supportive of the client, and before long arrested and successfully charged the thief. So if someone robs you for under $2000 or so in an area where prostitution is illegal, you may want to accept the loss and move on. If prostitution is legal, you may want to go ahead and contact the police, especial
