Modeling Scam
Being a victim of a scam is a painful experience, and it is shocking to believe that 90% of successful scams happen in the modeling industry. Despite being smart and knowledgeable, models still continue to become prey for scams. Breaking into the modeling industry is a childhood dream for many; don't let your dreams be shattered by becoming trapped in a modeling scam. Know and be aware of the ways models are targeted and easily convinced by fake brokers or agents. Avoid falling into a modeling trap!
How to spot the Scam
- Reputable agencies are highly selective
- Fee charge
- Earn high salaries
- Time flexibility
- Fee for classes
- Job assurance
- Photo shoot fraud
Reputable agencies are highly selective
Irrespective of your experience or suitability, if they are willing to sign you, question their motives—particularly if they ask you to pay some amount in return.
Fee charge
The legitimate agencies make money as a commission for their models' work and they include charges only after their models receive intimation for work.
Earn high salaries
This is another catchy fake line. It is an open statement that models with years of experience can only make high salaries; no fresher can expect to receive a high salary at their first job..
Time flexibility
Models do not have the flexibility to choose their working time; it is not an option. Be wary of agencies that promise time flexibility.
Fee for classes
Some agencies only make promises of giving jobs once models agree to enroll in their modeling classes. They collect a large amount of money as registration fees, followed by separate payments for individual classes.
Job assurance
No agency can guarantee 100% job assurance. Potential models are often targeted by false promises, and victims are asked to sign a contract agreeing to pay large sums of money before they can work as models.
Photo shoot fraud
Be wary of any agency that forces you to use a particular photographer. Legitimate agencies do not require you to do so.
How to protect yourself
Verify the agency's credentials and reputation in the internet.
If any agency asks for advance payments, literally drop taking their service.
Check out all claims made in agency advertisements whether they are truly offered or not.
Make sure the agency possess true license by checking it with your local consumer protection agency.
Contact the models and get information about the agency of which they have earlier worked with.
Get copies of important papers such as contract, agency literature and verbal promises in writing.
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