Bogus scam (planned scam)
Demographics: Real fashion agencies have real fashion models. of all shapes and sizes, including tall, skinny girls and tall, thin men. Real commercial agencies have a wide variety of people of all ages,Similarly, real talent agencies also have a variety of ages. If the “agency”site shows that they predominantly feature young women who are not very tall and skinny, it is likely a scam.’
All of these things are easy to spot. It doesn't take enormous experience or skill, and it doesn't take much time. Anyone can apply the tests above and get 95% confidence that any “agency” that is described above is a scam. In case of doubt, make the “agency” prove they are legitimate.
Quality of Presentation: If the “agency” has a website full of cheesy pictures, it’s a certainty that professional casting directors aren’t working with them. Additionally, it is certain that they will not produce professional pictures for their models,so getting them to shoot pictures for you would be a waste of money. Spend some time looking at the websites of good commercial, fashion and talent agencies. Study what their pictures and sites look like. If this agency doesn't have shots like that, they cannot compete in the real professional market, and you will not be competitive going through them.
Products and Services: All too many of these "agencies" offer to sell something: training, pictures, portfolios, or whatever. That's how they make their money, not by getting you work. The purpose of an agency should be to get work for its models�if it is charging them for something else, it's a scam.
Time: Casting on movies can take quite a while, but print jobs are almost always cast within 2-3 days (at least for initial callback decisions) of the time a casting notice is sent out. If an agency asks you to go through any process that takes more than a day to be submitted for a job, it’s a scam. If you have to send them something in the mail to be submitted, it’s a scam
“Contact”
- Advice service area
- Report scam
- User queries (forum)
It's crucial for individuals to be vigilant, recognize warning signs, and exercise caution to avoid falling victim to bogus scams. Staying informed about common scam tactics and being skeptical of unsolicited offers can help protect against fraudulent schemes.