Scams

How do I know I’m being scammed?

Unfortunately scams are a part of our business.  Here's some red flags to look out for.  

Whenever “they” ask you for money up front.  

For a fee--they offer a photo shoot then post your pictures on a website where you will supposedly be seen by casting directors, agents, producers, etc.  DON”T FALL FOR IT!!! I’ve seen the pictures from these shoots---they are HORRIBLE!!!  These so called web sites that industry supposedly visit are completely unverified.

A LEGITMATE agency only takes money from you when you book a job, they take their 20% commission for print and 10% commission for on-camera.  Yes, being a freelance model you will have to pay for your own pictures but LEGITIMATE agents can recommend photographers, but they don’t have them on staff.  You choose to shoot with whomever you want.

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