Hey guys. So as a matter of principle, whenever I see anything "too good to be sure" I usually am not naive and know thats exactly what it is. I've received emails in this format before, and have tossed them to the wayside as they seemed so unbelievable...however, where's the scam come in if it is? It seems suspect when they ask for my "mailing address", "the shoot will be shot in a location near you" "paid half before job, and half after" etc etc, AND like I said, this format seems so familiar, I've recieved emails that read very very similarly. These all look like red flags, but what do they get out of it? If I don't receive a check before the gig as promised why would I do it? If I receive a check and put it in my account and its fraudulent, again why would I go on the gig?

Am I just being paranoid? Is this normal?

Here are the emails I received:

(*Not personalized* It just begins as is:)

Thanks for applying to my posting. (*I submit to loads of postings on MM and LAcasting/Actors Access so this could be from any of those sites*)
I am a photographer, major in fashion,print,landscape etc. (*sounds red-flaggy*) I am here with a great pay fashion job (also red flaggy*) worth $900 for you. A new client of mine wants to update her line with her new fashion outfits and I'm interested in you for the shoots. Find all details for the job below.

Job Details: Its a photo shoot ,You have 6 different Fashion outfits (*lol "fashion outfits*) to cover, which would be provided by the client on the day of the shooting, It's less than a day job and would be fun.

Types of outfits: Jeans, Pants and Jackets, Evening wears (Ladies), Clothing materials.

Client Details: Neche Apparel (Designer) (*bit less red flaggy as they are supplying info on the designer*)
www.modelmayhem.com/necheapparel

Job Location: The shoots will be held at a rented studio in your location, so you don't have to worry about traveling, the name and address of the studio will be forwarded to you before the date of the shoot. All make up will be taken care of in the studio and you can come along with anybody of your choice on the day of the gig, your mom, dad, friend, body-guard or anybody so that you could feel more comfortable and relaxed. (*Less scammy the "body guard" more scammy sounding that its in an area "near me" In all my 6 years of modeling never once have I seen something like that happening..)

Job Percentage: The total pay for the jobs is $900 and you get $700 as your percentage.

Expectations: You need to have good and attractive poses (start practicing), Basically this is all that is required of you. Kindly, get in touch with me as soon as possible if you will take the job (Interested) so that more details will be provided to you and we can continue from there. Please, no time wasting. The job is private and confidential so I am handling it personally.I have checked your personal details and we are content but would also need few more from you personally.

Age:
Height:
Dress/Shirt:
Shoe:
Hair color:
Hair length:
Eye color:
Ethnicity:
Skin color:
Tattoos:
Piercings:
E-mail:

NB: Send your response/answers via email: [email protected] for more details .Reply directly back to my email.

Regards
Michael.


This message contains information which may be confidential and privileged. Unless you are the addressee (or authorized to receive for the addressee), you may not use, copy or disclose the message or any information contained in the message to anyone. If you have received this message in error, please forward the message to [email protected] and delete the message. If you are the intended recipient, please be advised that the content of this message is subject to access, review and disclosure by the sender's e-mail administrators.


So I responded with my measurements. Then, got the followup email:

I'm so very sorry for my late response. I haven't been around, just got back from a fashion gig in Madrid,Spain.

Your details/stats are very okay. Your pictures will be taken in different poses to update the clothing line portfolio. Also, the shoot will not contain ANY NUDITY. The shoot will be on either NOV 5 or NOV 12 depending on your availability. The shoot will start by 10:00 AM and end by 2 PM NOON, its just a four hours shoot.  You won't need to travel out of the state for the shoot, because it will be held close by.

As a matter of choice, you can come along with anyone of your choice to accompany you to the shooting venue in order not to feel lonely. Our company will be taking care of you and providing a driver that will be picking you from your home to the shooting venue if you don't have a car. We have a pose instructor to work with you so as to give you the best poses for good shots.

As part of my working policy and ethics, I receive payment from any client before I proceed with any job, this is to identify a serious client and ascertain the job.Your payment for the shoot is $700,please be informed that your payment will be paid in two installments,part payment of $300 will be mailed to you first and the balance of $400 after the shoot.I will get in touch with the client to have payment mailed to you.

SEND PAYMENT DETAILS IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.

Name to be written on check:
Complete Mailing address (No P.O Box):
Phone numbers (Cell and Home):
Your available date:
Your escort name if any:
Your current occupation:

Best regards

I'm of course weary of giving someone I don't know (over email even) my full address - this is the biggest red flag to me

If anyone could shed some light on this I'd be really appreciative

Thanks guys!
Bri

There is no gig.

Scam has been around for decades!  Nigerian Scam

Since you responded to them by email, they now have yours.
They also have any other contact/location info you may have passed on.
Expect many more!
Cease all replies to them, or any other unsolicited emails you will likely now be getting.
Do not try to cash or deposit any payment they may send. They are Fake!
Absolutely, do not forward any portion to any others. You will lose it!
Report the original MM contact to Mayhem via  Contact a Mod

The fact that you even have to ask makes me fear for you
Please read guide to scams...maybe a few times
https://www.modelmayhem.com/forums/post/575330

Estimates are that 35-40% of Nigeria's national income is gained through scams like this. Other nationalities also run such scams. It is DANGEROUS to make contact, especially any real world contact, with such criminals.