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This is what it said Hello Mate, Good morning, my name is Susan Mark,I'm a model agent and a model for ESPRIT clothing. My client have planned to come over to Texas for their catalog update,we need new faces.A film director recommended MODEL MAYHEM for us and we can see that mm is nice site where good looking models can be found.You are one of the few models chosen out of the screening exercise performed by modelmayhem for us saying you have got the physical features we need for our cataloged update,I was really thrilled when i saw your Pictures/stature on mm. I have a paid (modeling) job for you. My client needs to update their Catalog with the upcoming November release Fashion outfits www.esprit.com and interested in you for Photo Shoot... please don't hesitate to contact Mr.Rick McNeil,the photoshoot supervisor through his private email address below ([email protected]) if you are interested in this great offer.(NOTE: no nudity, fetish, bondage or other adult content stuff....It's strictly a fashion shoot!!!). Its promise to be fun,exposed and pays good... Write back to [email protected] I might deactivate my mm account pretty soon cos i don't have anything doing here. Have a great week and i hope to see you at the shoot location...Cheers!!! Regards, Susan Mark. ESPRIT International, LLP 1370 Broadway, 16th Floor New York, New York 10018 U.S.A. Please people tell me what you think!!! Oct 16 12 04:41 pm Link Oct 16 12 04:50 pm Link First post, "Is this a scam?" Answer is always YES. Oct 16 12 04:51 pm Link Yes, it is a scam. Oct 16 12 04:57 pm Link the only thing they want to expose, is yur checkbook Oct 16 12 05:16 pm Link "my name is Susan Mark . . . Write back to [email protected]" "screening exercise performed by modelmayhem" Model Mayhem does not perform screening exercises. "upcoming November release" It's a little late for a November release. "I might deactivate my mm account pretty soon cos i don't have anything doing here." The mods will deactivate the account as soon as it comes to their attention. Don't ever cash a check and send some of the money to a third party. Oct 16 12 05:28 pm Link Mark Salo wrote: Your right because I think those same people from NYC tried to scam me last year by sending me a FAKE check from my Photographer page! Oct 16 12 05:39 pm Link indianasexy1 wrote: I hate to say it bro, but they sent me the same sh*t just a few mins ago! Oct 16 12 05:43 pm Link Let me simply respond yes without even reading you post  Remember "If its too good to be true it usually is" or "There is a sucker born every minute" pick one or the other Oct 16 12 05:45 pm Link I might deactivate my mm account pretty soon cos i don't have anything doing here. Is code for "I am a scammer and as soon as MM find me they are gonna shut down mah profile". Oct 16 12 05:46 pm Link I kind of already knew it was a scam but I'm new here so I didn't really know.So thanks for the help!! Much lov: Joseph Oct 16 12 05:53 pm Link  Moderator Note!indianasexy1 wrote: If you received this message on Model Mayhem please copy and paste the entire content into a CAM (Contact A Mod) at the following link so we can make sure they've been removed. Oct 16 12 06:03 pm Link I might deactivate my mm account pretty soon cos i don't have anything doing here. They've usually only been here a day or two. Blue Cube Imaging wrote: And the fact that they say that, likely means they have been on here a few times before, under different names, & got booted each time. Oct 16 12 08:35 pm Link CordelleHD wrote: So you went through this last year and still had to ask if this was a scam? Oct 16 12 08:39 pm Link CordelleHD wrote: Blue Ash Film Group wrote: He isn't the OP. Oct 16 12 08:59 pm Link Oct 16 12 10:12 pm Link Thank you guys so much for posting this even though im new to model mayhem im not new to the modeling industry so when things present themselves as not sounding right I normally do my research and I too got the same message but thank yall for confirming everything Oct 18 12 12:29 pm Link CordelleHD wrote: indianasexy1 wrote: Oct 19 12 02:53 pm Link Read Newbie scams post http://www.ripoffreport.com Oct 19 12 05:33 pm Link bad english is always a good clue. Oct 19 12 07:48 pm Link I just recently found out this is a scam, I just got sent the check and thankfully have not cashed it. What should I do with this check? Should I contact authorities? Dec 05 12 11:11 am Link Sydney Maricle wrote: Just tear it up and throw it away. The USPS really can't track it. Dec 05 12 11:24 pm Link Hello Mate, Good morning, my name is Kendra Marsell,I'm a model agent for ESPRIT, Intl. My client have planned to come over to Missouri for their catalog update,we need new faces.A film director recommended MODEL MAYHEM for us and we can see that mm is a nice site where good looking models can be found.You've been chosen out of the screening exercise performed by modelmayhem for us saying you have got the physical features we need for our cataloged update,I was really thrilled when i saw your Pictures on mm. I have a paid (modeling) job for you. My client needs to update their Catalog with the upcoming June release Fashion outfits www.esprit.com and interested in you for Photo Shoot... Please don't hesitate to contact Mr.Alex Henderson,the supervisor incharge of the shoot via email address below ([email protected]) if you are interested in this great offer.(NOTE: no nudity, fetish, bondage or other adult content stuff....It's just a fashion shoot!). Its promise to be exposed,fun and pays good... Write back to [email protected] I might deactivate my mm account pretty soon cos i don't have anything doing here. Have a wonderful day ahead and i hope to see you at the shoot location.Cheers!!! Regards, Kendra Marsell. ESPRIT International, LLP 1370 Broadway, 16th Floor New York, New York 10018 U.S.A. ---------------------------- *sigh* I wondered because of the gmail address. Does Esprit know about this? May 21 13 09:53 am Link Celka wrote: Of course Esprit does not know abut this. the scammer is in some run down apartment in Narobi or Kenya or Uganda somewhere. You could advise Esprit but they won't find them. They only keep one address for a few days and then change it. Just learn about scams and move on. May 23 13 08:39 pm Link I usually go with if you have to ask yes it is. May 23 13 08:47 pm Link Google is also your friend. As said in many threads before (using the MM search function which is also your friend), if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. May 23 13 08:51 pm Link indianasexy1 wrote: I apologize as I have NOT read your post. My thoughts are this: If you ask if it's a Scam then it Definitely IS a Scam. I'm just sayin... May 23 13 11:39 pm Link If you have to ask, it's a scam. If someone offers you money, it's a scam. May 24 13 03:26 am Link I received this email after replying to a model mayhem member. I'm thinking it's the same scam you are wondering about.. .Hello Heather, We found your details on www.modelmayhem.com and would love to tell you about the paid gig to fascinate your interest . This fashion paid gig is coming up next month 15th Nov 2014. It contains no nudity and it's to display the latest designs in vogue which we will appreciate you to work with us and this is organized by Esprit Magazine and i stand as the new agent recruiting models for the paid gig, the company is offering the sum of $250 per hour and the shoot will take place for 3 hours which means you will be earning the sum of $750 for the gig. The venue will be sent to you some days later before the shoot, we will be responsible for your transport expense and on your escort. NOTE: You don't have to worry about the makeup and photographs because we have our own makeup artist and photographers and they're ready to give out the best in them for your good looking and photographs with the way you want it. Below are the needed measurements to get your attires for the gig ready. ACCURATE MEASUREMENT IS REQUIRED: Clothe size... Shoe size... Bust size/leave blank for male... Waist size... Hips size... Height... As a matter of fact, we will offer you a half payment of $350 before the gig and the payment for your attires will be together with your half payment so that you can get your wardrobe set up in time before the shoot. Meanwhile, the company decide to issue the payment in pay-check that will be in your name and you will have to take out your half payment of $300 and have the remainder onward to the store manager to get your attires sent to you immediately. Also,we want you to carry out this your self to be rest assured that you are coming for the gig. So if interested, kindly fill out the required information below for your pay-check. COMPLETE THE PAYMENT INFORMATION BELOW: Names on the payment : Physical Home Address/no p.o.box : Apartment number# : The City you're : The State : The zip code: Your cell number# : Your email as well : You can include more photos of you. Alex Henderson. Esprit Magazine. ▶ Show quoted text received is today after emailing them back from a Model Mayhem number who has only been active for a day or two. Oct 26 14 04:40 pm Link Yes it's the same scam they tend to target new models and photographers. Oct 26 14 04:45 pm Link This is what i received via email Pixel Creation Photography 9:16 AM (1 hour ago) to me Good morning and i do hope your night went well? I just would like to inform you that finally, arrangements has been scheduled for the upcoming photo shoot as we look forward working with you soon on selected date. And as previously discussed; the aforementioned paycheck for your advance payment and costumes/wardrobe charges total of $2,670.55 was mailed out yesterday, if it has not not been delivered by now it should be delivered shortly. Kindly be in look out for it and keep me posted as soon as you receive it, then proceed to your Bank and have the check deposited to your Checking Account or through ATM, then email a picture of the deposit slip/receipt to me for my own record and as soon as i receive the picture of the deposit slip i will call my Bank to post the fund so that it will be available in your account next day morning. You may use pen to blind any confidential info on the slip before you email it to me. It is very important that you have the check deposited today so as to ensure the funds are made available first thing tomorrow morning to execute its purpose because we have a very limited time to the shoot. When the funds are available tomorrow, i will send you further instruction on how to get some funds across to the location agent to setup location and to take care of other important services without delay. Do keep me posted and have a great day there and, thanks for your anticipation and co-operation. Yours sincerely, Brown Hallman. Confidentialy Note: This message is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately, delete this email from your system, and do not use or disclose any information in this message. You are also notified that you may not impermissible disseminate, distribute, access, acquire, use, disclose or copy this communication or any attachments under federal and state law. -- Pixel Creation Photography [email protected] Dec 09 14 08:04 am Link futureshock1994 wrote: Really? They want you to deposit a worthless check? Dec 09 14 08:11 am Link "Good morning and i do hope your night went well?" Sounds like a normal, professional, business way of starting a piece of business correspondence. Please don't deposit the check. Since you didn't start your own thread on this (good for you!), you should have seen the postings about contacting a moderator. If you didn't, scroll up, look for the one in yellow, and follow those directions. Then read the thread about recognizing scams in the newbie section (3rd from the top) Welcome to MM. Good luck. Dec 09 14 08:52 am Link Thank you for this thread, got the same thing! I am very thrilled with your profile! Are you interested in a Paid Fashion Shoot for Esprit clothing, the shoot is coming up in your area? No nudity and other adult content stuff. For full details, kindly write back to Rick McNeil, the supervisor incharge of the project via email: ([email protected]). He will reply you asap. The shoot promises to be fun, pays good and exposed. Sincerely, Lindsay Morr. Oct 11 17 02:37 pm Link AllieSheldon wrote: Keep in mind that anyone can say that they work for Esprit clothing (or any other company) and then they give you a gmail address. Oct 11 17 03:01 pm Link |
