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You can tell it's a scam when they offer you a lot of money and are too nice haha. Most photographers are so professional that they don't even seem relatively interested in "how good looking you are". RiDONKUlous haha Dec 31 08 11:15 pm Link Anyone heard of this infotv.com? I got a message from someone from there asking to discuss about working together, but we're in 2 different continents and I'm not so egoistic to think that my portfolio is THAT impressive... so should I even get back to him? Jan 18 09 06:16 pm Link jessicax84 wrote: Best guess is you did not really get a message from someone there. What is important is what the message says, not who claims to be saying it. I would hope that is one of the things you would learn from this thread. Jan 18 09 07:59 pm Link Alright TX ![]() Do you happen to know anything about the site mentioned in my thread here please, https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=398785 (http://www.tlc.sm4.biz) Jan 18 09 08:02 pm Link Caperucita Roja wrote: No, I don't. I have a pretty low opinion of "web agencies" in general, but can't say anything about this particular one. Jan 18 09 09:06 pm Link TXPhotog wrote: They didn't mention anything about money, or ask for my personal details (YET)etc, so I suppose I can reply and ask for details... Jan 19 09 05:18 pm Link jessicax84 wrote: They rarely do ask for money. Jan 19 09 08:42 pm Link jessicax84 wrote: no. Jan 19 09 08:46 pm Link I am glad you posted all of the emails people usually get Jan 19 09 08:50 pm Link I've seen people almost scammed in person before. The company had an ad on the radio. I showed up at the "scouting" to check it out with a friend. They boasted a clean record on the Best Business Bureau website for 2 years running. But when you do research it's only because they changed their name because of the horrible reputation on the previous. Personally, I searched for things like similar addresses, phone numbers, even just typing in a company name and the first result saying "Possible Scam" is a redflag. (I actually got a physical description of the 2 scam artists!) This one in particular claimed to have an online listing of modeling jobs that you had to pay a fee to have access to. (Easily accessed without an account) All I can say is... Research, research, research. Google, google, google. Surely many of you have heard of such a thing but I thought I'd post this just in case there were someone who hadn't. Anyone care to expand on this? Please? Jan 20 09 03:00 am Link TX Photog, could you organise for a copy of your email to be send automatically to newbies when they join? If you're all getting annoyed of the same innocent "Is this a scam?" emails being posted every day, maybe it's time to change your tactic? Jan 20 09 03:10 am Link Does this sound fishy to you? Hello Angie, and happy new year, we are Model Search International, a company who organize events in Europe, Seychelles, Morocco and South Africa. Our events are mainly to collect founds for our Organization call âSAVE OUR SEASâ www.saveourseas.com, also known as SOSF. We are looking for models, misses, artists, singers, etc to join us in those events. The events are normally about a week of your trip. It will be $2000.00 which we pay in cash the night before you leave the event to go back home. THE 3 EVENTS FOR JAN. AND FEB. AND APRIL TO MOROCCO PLEASE CONTACT US ASAP, GLADYS RAMOS 305 281 1250 EMAIL: [email protected] STEVEN SANTANA 305 742 1387 [email protected] PS WE WILL NEED YOUR E-MAIL OR YOUR NR. TO GET IN CONTACT WITH YOU VERY SOON. THANK YOU VERY MUCH MODEL SEARCH INTERNATIONAL gladys ramos palonmino WaltervonCronberg Platz 1-Suite 1902 60594 Frankfurt am Main 305 281 1250 +49-1708957585 Jan 20 09 06:02 am Link Angie Hepp wrote: How can you read this thread and possibly not know the answer to that question? Jan 20 09 07:43 am Link Wugget wrote: I have nothing to do with the management of this site, so no, I cannot send anything to newbies when they join. Jan 20 09 07:44 am Link Another one is Magretino Clothing Line. Danny Moore is "the agent" Offering a job in UK. Feb 09 09 09:50 pm Link I think this whole thread is a scam Feb 09 09 09:56 pm Link John Felici wrote: LMAO!!!! Ditto Feb 10 09 05:03 am Link So an offer of a high-paying modeling gig written on a sheet of toilet paper and pushed underneath the bathroom stall is a scam too??? DAMMIT. *starts clicking heels ...3 times* Feb 13 09 12:00 am Link Ken Marcus Studios wrote: Funny. keep waiting for my info. Any day now. Mar 23 09 07:55 am Link A Few more payments to the Prince of Nigeria, and I will be a Millionaire. Then we will see who's laughing!!! HA HA HA HA HA Mar 23 09 08:03 am Link WHAT about this .. Hello, My name is David Jones,I have a $4000 pay Fashion job (Assignment) for you,My client wants to update her Catalog with her new year release Fashion outfits and I'm interested in you for the shooting,i'm a photographer by profession with 4 years experience ![]() Job Location The shooting will hold at a rented photographers studio in your location,so you don't have to worry about traveling,the name and address of the studio will be forwarded to you before the date of the shooting,all make up will be taken cared of in the studio.you can come along with any body of your choice on the day of the shooting,your mum,dad,friend,body-guard anybody you wish to come with just for you to feel more comfortable. Job details You have 12 different Fashion outfits to cover,which would be provided by our client on the day of the shooting. Types of cloths:Jeans and Jackets Name of client:Mrs Jennifer Bakker Job percentage The total pay for the jobs is $4,000 and you get $1,000 as your percentage. Expectation you need to have good and attractive poses .(start practicing) Basically this is all required of you,please get in touch with me if you will take the job and we can go from there,just let me know if you will take the job and i will give you extra details.Contact me Back at ( [email protected] ) for more Details...... Mar 24 09 03:54 pm Link Jessica Ryann wrote: It's the same as the others. Did you need to post it to realize that? Mar 24 09 06:15 pm Link Naaa not really, just wanted to put my 2cents in ![]() Jessica Ryann TXPhotog wrote: Mar 24 09 06:18 pm Link TXPhotog wrote: We are looking for models, both male and female to This is a scam: Hello, This is a scam: I saw your profile and i must say you have a Great and Stunning Body . You can call me Don by name , I have a $8,000 pay Fashion job for you. This is a scam: Hello, This is a scam: Hi This is a scam: My name is Terry Cowell,you are one of the few people chosen out of the screening exercise performed by babe warehouse for us saying you have got the physical features we need for our cataloged update, This is a scam: HELLO This is a scam: Hi This is a scam: Hi This is a scam: Hi My name is Thomas Dearden, I have a £6,000 pay Fashion job (Assignment) for you, This is a scam: "Good-day, This is a scam: This is a scam: My name is Seidnaly Sidhamed and I am a fashion designer,owner of fashion label ,ALPHADI. This is a scam: We at DAVID KOLAWOLE VAUGHAN FASHION HOUSE LTD (DAKOVA) are pleased to introduce you to yet another edition of our beauty /fashion show tagged 'SUMMER COLLECTIONS' .We go around Africa/world yearly to recruit talented people like yourself. This is a scam: GOODDAY, This is a scam: My name is Brian Cooper,i work for Glamour magazine in New York,recruiting models for Glamour Magazine and currently wanting make-up artist for our models in a new and special edition of the magazine. This is a scam: I am pleased to inform you that your info has been received.Moreso, after a long process of screening and thorough scrutiny,you have finally been chosen to participate in our fashion show coming up in London.The exact dates for the show is AUG 31ST and SEPT 2ND so takenote of that and make sure you keep the dates. This is a scam: The name This is a scam: Hello, This is a scam: I am Barr. Joseph Smith, Press secretary for Abigail Betz, owner of Abigail Betz House of Couture. This is a scam: I am in love with your work and I am really confident that you will do the Abigail Betz clothing Line proud by promoting my label with your very nice talent.I saw your profile on model mayhem. This is a scam: In respect of your porfolio posted to us by one of our accredited talent scout Mr.POWELL CALVIN, you have been chosen for an assignment.This reputable organisation write to inform you that after the screening exercise you have been selected and approved to model at the on-coming Eclat de Mode show which will be held on DECEMBER 20th to 24th 2006, in Paris. This is a scam: My name is Andrew Bryson,32 Male from United Kingdom and I'm currently working with a Boots Health & Beauty Magazine in London and we are currently wanting models for a new and special edition of the magazine. This is a scam: Male 29 from Georgia ( USA ) I am a commercial model and part time agent. For each and every one of those, IT IS OBVIOUS ON ITS FACE THAT IT IS A SCAM. THE BUSINESS DOES NOT OPERATE THIS WAY. what I would love to know if anyone can tell me is how these scams work?they offer u a job right? they offer u money in form of a check that they will send u? If you give them ur address they send u a fake check and than what? Illuminate me please....how does it work can they steal money from ur bank account because u tried to deposite a fake check? Non that I did any of this but I really would like to know. Mar 25 09 09:49 am Link Cara Francis wrote: If ANYONE is contacting you via EMAIL offering or promising work...IT"S A SCAM. Period. I'm pretty sure that's what TX meant by "the industry doesn't work that way." Mar 25 09 09:56 am Link Nina Giardinelli wrote: From what I understand, they will send you a check for say, $10,000 and from that amount, you are supposed to forward $3,000 of it onto someone else (like the supposed "photographer" or "art director"). So you withdraw the $3,000 thinking you will have $7,000 left over. Mar 25 09 10:02 am Link Not model related but I had 4 emails today telling me "my bank account had security problems" form different banks!! I have on occasions when bored clicked on them and logged in false details. Check out 419eaters.com it's hilarious. Mar 25 09 10:07 am Link Kelly Watkins wrote: There never was $10,000 to begin with regardless of whether you spent anything or not, right? Mar 25 09 10:09 am Link Michael Pandolfo wrote: On paper, there is - until the bank says, SORRY! Which is why some banks will fine you, because you cost the bank time and paperwork. Mar 25 09 10:20 am Link Thanks for this a lot. I'm a noobie and would have totally have gotten fooled. Thank you so much, have my love lol Apr 16 09 03:37 pm Link I just get this email like a week ago: "Hello, My name is Eric Benert.I'm the chief recruiter of AF19 recruiting consultant based in Thamestead UK.I'm currently in the United States to meet with some media companiesI got the pleasure of seeing some of your pictures on Model Mayhem and I think you might work well for a new shoot that Hairstyle and Beauty Magazine are having here In Thamestead and London.Give me a call on 206-984-1754 or call my office in the UK on +447035988050 and you'll have someone to attend to you.You can also email me with your phone number and i'll give you a call so we can talk better about this opportunity. Regards, E.Benert." I ask him a lot of questions to be sure but I don't know. He sent me this link: http://www.brandrepublic.com/news/21998 … -magazine/ And this: "The Shoot will be for 3 Days and the total pay is 5000 pounds which is equivalent to around 10,000USD.The Magazine(Hairstyle and Beauty) has been around a long time but due to some Managerial Problem it went under but now it will be rejuvenated by your pictures and other Models Pictures too that's if you accept this offer. If you are Interested in this shoot send me a Response with any More questions you might have so we can continue from there.I would like you to send me some more pictures,your full name,address,city,state and zip code.so i can have them presented before the Shoot Directors.You can call me on +447035988050.you can leave a message if you catch the machine and i will call you back as soon as i get your message. Please note that your location will not be a problem as your transportation will be taken care of. Regards, E.Benert " I really need your help. I'm really new at this and I don't know what to do. ![]() Apr 16 09 04:02 pm Link Thanks.. this really helped me out!!! Apr 20 09 03:25 pm Link Usually your bank will know if the checks these people send you are legitimate or not anyway... hopefully everyone who responds to these takes them to a bank and not to some grocery store... Apr 29 09 03:08 pm Link Stephanie Hohn wrote: The bank will know, eventually. The trouble is, they will clear it, and you can take withdrawals, before they find out that the check is a fraud. Sometimes a week or two later. Apr 29 09 03:39 pm Link Never trust these people just recieved another.. Hello, I am emailing you as regards your post i saw on model mayhem. I was really thrilled when i saw those wonderful shoots of yours,I quite appreciate your looks and would like to work with you on a small contract if you don't mind. I work with a newly open clothing store in Texas Named clothez4u(C4U). we need models to model for the promotion sales just to help publish them and to boost there sales and help them pave there way up the clothing industry meeting up with world fashion business today.Shot will be taking and pictures will be used to advertise their products.Get back to me know if you are interested in the Job offer and let me know your charging plan for 2 hours just for a day shoot.The shot will be done at a location closer to you.I await your prompt response.. Thanks. Mary Claxton May 22 09 01:14 pm Link Bump Jun 06 09 06:45 am Link I'm pretty sure this thread isn't intended to be a collection of "I just got this, is it a scam?" messages. Jun 06 09 05:55 pm Link MissBreton wrote: ridonkulous, best word not in the dictionary Jun 07 09 04:36 am Link bump Jun 15 09 08:05 pm Link I just got this: "Hello, I am emailing you as regards your post i saw on Model Mayhem. I was really thrilled when i saw those wonderful shoots of yours, I quite appreciate your looks and would like to work with you on a small contract if you don't mind. I work with a newly open clothing store in Ontario Named C4U(Clothez4u). We need models to model for the promotion sales just to help publish them and to boost there sales and help them pave there way up the clothing industry meeting up with world fashion business today. Shot will be taking and pictures will be used to advertise their products. Get back to me to know if you are interested in the Job offer and let me know your charging plan for 2 hours just for a day shoot. The shot will be done at a location closer to you. I await your reply. Thanks. Jessica H.. Steven." Now while this totally sounds like a scam with all of the terrible grammar, all it asks is how much I want to be paid for two hours. It didn't ask for any personal information... But as I've seen this message in a different version (i.e. clothes line from texas instead of ontario) I'm going to guess that it's a scam. It sucks too... I wanted it to be real ![]() ~Rose Jun 25 09 04:46 pm Link |