Hooker Heyday Comes to an End on Craigslist

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Human trafficking and trading “companionship” for roses just became a whole lot more difficult on the interweb.

As part of Craigslist’s agreement with attorneys general around the country, anyone who posts an “erotic services” ad will be required to provide a working phone number and pay a fee with a valid credit card. The Web site will provide that information to law enforcement if subpoenaed.

First Wall Street now this?  There are some hard times a comin’ (<– That’s what she said) for 37-year-old “students” trying to get some extra money for “books”.

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