Alright lads?

Long time lurker, first time poster. I got a question that's genuine and not meant to start a flame war over anything.

I'm about to take the big step and do my first punt in the next fortnight, and I have several EI escorts in mind. I'm going to use my hotel room, where I'll feel more comfortable, but that's not the only thing bugging me. I was reading about the whole fake reviews thing and worriedly read a comment by one of the lads on the board who said he was getting threatening phone calls from some scumbags over his punt and that he reckoned it was part of the punter experience!

Is that all bullshit or what? I don't want to be spending the next few weeks looking over my shoulder if I go through with the punt. Can someone provide reassurance or tips on how punters (especially apprehensive first-timers) can safeguard their privacy?