Back to OP's original question: the answer is no, you can't, but you can do a lot of research to give yourself a fighting chance.
I second the suggestions above about using eccie, Google, tineye, etc to look into the phone number and pics. Watch the ads over days and weeks, be patient, don't get impulsive. Don't break your discipline. I have, and I got burned.
Screening isn't everything. Keep your guard up. Here are some other things I've figured out, or learned the hard way, or seen other guys get burned with, perhaps common sense, but perhaps not:
Don't walk out without the donation until services are done.
Don't let her walk out with the donation until services are done.
Bring your own cover.
Leave extra cash and CCs at home. Or have a "throw wallet."
Don't leave your phone or wallet unattended with her.
Use a hobby phone or hobby phone number app. Lock your phone.
Walk in expecting to say no and walk out. Stay in control.
Be aware of your surroundings. Why is that woman hanging out in the parking lot watching people come and go?
Be discrete. Don't be on the phone with her figuring out your meet while walking through the lobby.
Why is she so slow to get started? Why does she seem nervous?
There's a dozen other things. BP can be fun, you can meet some good providers. But always keep your guard up. Take it from someone who has been ripped off.
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