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Sex workers app Rendevu wants to make it easier, safer to connect escorts with clients - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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Both clients and escorts can write and read reviews about their experience.

The app also tracks location and requires credit card details.

"Because we pre-authorise clients' credit cards, which is basically we guarantee the amount of the booking," Mr Coppa said.

"And then require as part of the appointment process the escort to sight the clients ID — we don't keep those details — [which] provides far more security than they would currently have.

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