BackPage Sting - Undercover Agents Post Ads - Arrest 8

[Mr. Bill]

An academic professional at the University of Georgia who was arrested Thursday in a sex sting in Oconee County became the second UGA employee charged this month in connection with investigations into the website Backpage.com, according to reports.

"We had a strict set of guidelines to go by in order to make an arrest," he said. "There has to be an offering of money or something of value for a sex act."

...eight men and one woman arrested during an undercover sting targeting people looking for sex on the Backpage website, according to Oconee County Sheriff Scott Berry. The woman was charged with prostitution.

"We posted ads on Backpage and we responded to ads on Backpage," Berry said Friday.

Those arrested have been released on $1,000 bonds.

One man who came to the motel was allowed to leave when he did not make an offer that would have constituted pandering, according to Berry.

The male suspects all met with a female undercover officer who works for the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office, Berry said. Deputies had a room where the people would meet under secret surveillance.

"They were under surveillance for the protection of the undercover deputy - and evidence was gathered in the recordings of the conversations and the payment of money for a specific sex act," the sheriff said.


Staff edit: Do not post pics or info that could lead back to RW identity. CZ


Full story/more photos: edited to remove link to photos of people charged.
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[nwarounder]

What's the purpose of this post? Are we outing the chick that got busted, general warning, or is there something else?

[Mr. Bill]

Originally Posted by nwarounder

What's the purpose of this post? Are we outing the chick that got busted, general warning, or is there something else?

Just a general news article - to be aware that cops actively post ads on BP - posing as providers - and to remind those who use BP to not make a definitive $offer$ for services.

The girl's photo was just part of the story. Would you prefer I posted the men's pics?


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[Cpalmson]

Never ever see a provider who's only presence is on Backpage. You need a second source to verify her bona fides.

[bankai]

is my provider guide and those other sites enough info? most women on backpage have little history.

[OklahomaSooner]

Wow peeps still using BP.....smh

[nwarounder]

Originally Posted by OklahomaSooner

Wow peeps still using BP.....smh

Dang bro, you should check out the OK forum more often. More lady-jealousy, drama, pimps, shootings, and murder involvement with ladies on ECCIE last month than BP had all year. Strange days, gotta be careful everywhere for this is no cake walk anymore.

[pipefitter73]

Originally Posted by Cpalmson

Never ever see a provider who's only presence is on Backpage. You need a second source to verify her bona fides.

I think 99% of the ladies I have seen are recommendations from other hobbyists, either from reviews or word of mouth. Why take a chance of not only getting arrested, but wasting your money on an unknown as well.

[Chica Chaser]

These type of stings happen in small towns and big cities everyday across the country.
The sting is not really news worthy beyond a reminder to everyone to do your due diligence screening each other.

[Eva Damita]

Being that this is an information exchanging community, Your finding is a good reminder to everyone. Screen ladies and gents! And ultra screen using BP