Seems like a few people are being ripped off (lately!)

You can minimise this by only taking 50E with you. Be up front before you go into a kamer and say 'I only have 50E - what do I get?' The nearest cash point to the main rld is just off Dam sq on the damrak (a short walk) you could always get more cash then when you are done. You can hide your cash card under your shoe insole or more concealed cash. Keep an eye on your shoes though!

Dont give your money away! You will need it for the many good providers that do exist in the rld - and dont be put off - just be careful and totally upfront with the girls. The most anyone should lose on a bad provider is 50E.

Ive been ripped off a few times over the years,

I don't bother with window girls anymore, but i remember going into a kamer in Amsterdam a few years ago, and after paying the girl, she wouldnt do anymore than give me a HJ. So I started complaining and she said:

"Look, you are just paying for all the tourists that look at me "

Soo true IMHO.