Very few providers ask for deposits.

There are many scams out there regarding this topic. These are more common on sites like Listcrawler. It's well know that Tryst has had provider's accounts hacked by scammers who use deposits in their scams.

If you searched this whole site, you will find guys 99% of the time warn about NOT paying them. I have never paid a deposit and never will... under any circumstances...

The concern about leaving a trace is also valid... stay away from things that leave a record or for which you can be tracked. If you do not have a significant other it changes things since there may be less snooping. CashApp is the least traceable since you can use made up accounts... except sooner or later all electronic payment options will show up on a bank account statement.

Cash is king and the preferred method of payment for hobbyists....

A'Man