A B S T R A C T •Research studies on prostitution, more specifically escort services, have neglected the use of the internet as a method of solicitation and advertisement. The current study is an exploratory analysis of the content of 76 escort websites, located using online search engines. The purpose of this study was to uncover information about the escort agencies and escorts that utilize the internet for advertisement purposes. One of the goals of this research study was to describe the 'typical' escort website from the potential customer perspective and includes information on individual escorts, prices, payment options and reviews. •The internet has become increasingly accessible to the average citizen as the cost of personal computers continues to decline and internet access is provided by local libraries, internet cafes, etc. The internet has become a primary source of information and through the use of various search engines, such as www.google.com and www.ask.com, an individual can locate information on any subject of interest. In addition, internet purchases have become more popular. In the global marketplace of the 21st century, online transactions through websites such as www.ebay.com and www.craigslist.org occur daily in cyberspace. The increased security features of the various operating systems have ensured the privacy of the individuals who use the internet for this purpose.
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