I know when I do see newbies (not while traveling) I require pic of ID ( Addy can be covered) a pic of you holding ID, job info a quick call to just confirm, ( I usually say I'm a dentist office confirming an appt, if asked) a link to fb ( I don't friend just scope out to kind of see your safe and not psycho or anything suspicious) and then I ask for a newbie fee. Once all that had been confirmed, I'm always good for a ref as long as session goes good and as long as session goes good I delete all info with you right there. I know it's a risk for hobbyist but it's also a risk for us providers also and we'll you got to give to get