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| Scam Exposed By Ellis Wright |
Here is an example of scams discussed in the eBook Scams Exposed by Ellis Wright
Model Scams
People who are attractive or whose children seem (to them) to be more attractive and
brighter than those in the television commercials, are prime targets for scammers at all
levels of the modeling business.
The traps may snap down on them right at the start of their career. Some scammers
will set up studios or pose as agents, seek out hopeful, inexperienced models or
proud parents of attractive children and suggest that they should have a portfolio of
professional photos which can be used to seek modeling jobs.
Of course, the pictures and even the actual albums are provided at inflated prices by
the scammer. Some will just take every cent they can get and disappear without ever
providing any photos or albums. The photos are not likely to be of a standard
acceptable to legitimate agents, advertising companies and studios, so the victims
face additional expense for proper photos if they decide to continue their quest after
their unpleasant and expensive lesson.
There are other scammers that also call themselves agents. They may have real
premises and all the trappings of a legitimate business. Of course, all that can be
rented at fairly reasonable rates by the day or the week as a serviced office.
Scammers don’t mind signing a contract because they’re never there when the bill
arrives.
These agents advertise for new models to apply to register with their agency. They
charge a fee, either for setting up the records or some other excuse. Legitimate
agencies do not charge that sort of fee. Their income is from a commission on the
work of the models they accept. Of course, their standards are much higher than the
scammers’.
Sometimes, they might say to some hopeful that they will waive their usual fee
because they truly believe that person has a real future. Remember the first rule –
legitimate agencies don’t charge a fee, they don’t make special deals with beginners,
and agencies that even sometimes charge fees should be viewed with caution and,
preferably, from a considerable distance.
Agencies will suggest that some new models take classes or individual coaching to
improve their chances of getting well-paid work. Beware any agent that pushes you or
your kids to a specific coach or class. There’s a possibility that a nice spotter’s fee is
the reason for the recommendation, which means that your best interests are not their
focus.
At all stages of your career, if you work hard enough and have enough luck for repeat
work to start coming in, take advice but make your own decisions.
If the models are your kids, I strongly urge you, right at the start, to discuss every
aspect with your partner and also consult your kids. Ensure that both adults are
equally confident that the children have everything they need to have a good chance
of success and, most importantly, that it’s something the children really want to do.
Many parents try to live their own lost dreams through their children and that is usually
a pathway to tears, not stars.
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Model Scams
People who are attractive or whose children seem (to them) to be more attractive and
brighter than those in the television commercials, are prime targets for scammers at all
levels of the modeling business.
The traps may snap down on them right at the start of their career. Some scammers
will set up studios or pose as agents, seek out hopeful, inexperienced models or
proud parents of attractive children and suggest that they should have a portfolio of
professional photos which can be used to seek modeling jobs.
Of course, the pictures and even the actual albums are provided at inflated prices by
the scammer. Some will just take every cent they can get and disappear without ever
providing any photos or albums. The photos are not likely to be of a standard
acceptable to legitimate agents, advertising companies and studios, so the victims
face additional expense for proper photos if they decide to continue their quest after
their unpleasant and expensive lesson.
There are other scammers that also call themselves agents. They may have real
premises and all the trappings of a legitimate business. Of course, all that can be
rented at fairly reasonable rates by the day or the week as a serviced office.
Scammers don’t mind signing a contract because they’re never there when the bill
arrives.
These agents advertise for new models to apply to register with their agency. They
charge a fee, either for setting up the records or some other excuse. Legitimate
agencies do not charge that sort of fee. Their income is from a commission on the
work of the models they accept. Of course, their standards are much higher than the
scammers’.
Sometimes, they might say to some hopeful that they will waive their usual fee
because they truly believe that person has a real future. Remember the first rule –
legitimate agencies don’t charge a fee, they don’t make special deals with beginners,
and agencies that even sometimes charge fees should be viewed with caution and,
preferably, from a considerable distance.
Agencies will suggest that some new models take classes or individual coaching to
improve their chances of getting well-paid work. Beware any agent that pushes you or
your kids to a specific coach or class. There’s a possibility that a nice spotter’s fee is
the reason for the recommendation, which means that your best interests are not their
focus.
At all stages of your career, if you work hard enough and have enough luck for repeat
work to start coming in, take advice but make your own decisions.
If the models are your kids, I strongly urge you, right at the start, to discuss every
aspect with your partner and also consult your kids. Ensure that both adults are
equally confident that the children have everything they need to have a good chance
of success and, most importantly, that it’s something the children really want to do.
Many parents try to live their own lost dreams through their children and that is usually
a pathway to tears, not stars.
Want to read more? Read
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