If you’re hiring an escort or adult entertainment for a bachelor or bachelorette party, it goes without saying that cash is king.

If you choose to pay for services through Zelle or Venmo, you may find yourself in a situation where the people or the organization you hire actually have your real name or your real phone number.

These situations may turn into attempts to extort or blackmail you for money.

You may end up shelling out tens of thousands of dollars, if not more, or a Rolex or some other very valuable item—just in an effort to keep this away from your family.

So, whatever you do, be very mindful that your information is not tracked back to you.