I just received and email from someone who said they were Jackie Fields from PEOPLE Magazine wanting to book me for a photo shoot based on my Model Mayhem portfolio. 
When I replied to this email the response I got back was suspicious, full of grammatical errors and seemed far too general. I replied once more just to be sure, and then came the part where they asked me to spend money, which no legitimate job has ever asked me to do.
I will include both of the responses "Jackie" sent me, and would be very interested to know if anyone else has had a similar experience recently.  Since it is the first makeup artist specific scam I have ever seen personally, I wanted to highlight the fact that she is asking me in the last email to purchase three different makeup kits for the photo shoot through a specific representative, so that they can me sure I have all the shades they require.  For any new makeup artists on this site, I want to say that this is NOT normal. 
If anyone has any additional information to add I would appreciate it


I will copy the content of both emails here:

"Your email was received and it shows you are willing to be a part of the shoot. This edition of People Magazine will be shot in New Orleans on 4/26/2017 and the crew is expected to be available from 9am till the end of the shoot, which should be by 4pm. Hotel accommodation will be provided for all. As for travel, a round trip e-ticket would be issued and sent to you via email at due time if you do not live within Louisiana.

The shoots will be used for the magazine pages and the pictures will also be exhibited on our website. Therefore, you are required to be flexible, reliable, self-motivated, enthusiastic, with a professional appearance and a passion for delivering exceptional service. You must have excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills. You should also have up-to-date knowledge of available make-up kits and beauty products.

You will be paid $1,000 for your service with a 50% deposit on agreement. In the rare case of overtime, you will be paid $50/hr for the overtime.


Key Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for applying make-up aesthetically for models; Apply make-up to the models using a color palette and different tools such as mascara, sponges, eyebrow shapers, lip liners, brushes, and applicators.

Match skin color to color palettes to determine best looks.

Ensure make-up looks natural and well-applied under different lighting.

Apply touch-ups as necessary and remove makeup from clothes if some is transferred.

Wipe off make-up and reapply as needed.

Ensure appropriate action is taken to minimize unpleasant side effects from the use of specialist make-up techniques.

Maintain a clean work area and ensure all work instruments are sanitized in accordance with People Magazine standards.

Ensure continuity in make-up and liaise with other members of the design team to ensure the overall look/effect is consistent and coherent.

Budget and order materials and equipment from our specialist vendors.

You stand a chance of making a reasonable amount from this deal, and even a noticeable fame. I believe that it will be a positive experience for you especially if you are looking to expand your portfolio.

Kindly let me know if you are fully willing to accept this job offer and can meet the above responsibilities listed.

Best regards,"

***SECOND EMAIL***

"It's good to know you are fully willing to be part of our team for the next issue of People magazine shoot. I will forward you the mood board at a later time so you can be fully prepared for the shoot. We are having 14 models altogether in which you will be allocated 3 models to work on. The looks are of 3 different looks.

Like i said in my previous email that your travel expenses would be covered by us, so for your e-ticket to be processed, we require your full name as it appears on your valid government issued ID/Passport number, date of birth and the closest airport to your place of residence at which you would love to depart from. You are expected to be in New Orleans a day prior to the shoot while we could schedule your return for the night of the shoot or the following morning, depending on your preference. Kindly specify your preference on that. We have also made transportation arrangements to convey every members to and fro the airport, hotel and venue of the shoot.

Listed below are the materials you would be needing for the upcoming shoot.

Professional Makeup Kit - 101 - Light.

Professional Makeup Kit - 201 - Medium.

Professional Makeup Kit - 301 - Dark.

People Magazine has specialist vendors which are usually patronized for the purchase of makeup products as we would not like to face the challenge we had during our last shoot as some of the makeup artist we hired then did not have all the necessary kits to be used on our different skin type models. Therefore, the kits needed would be provided. Please be informed that it is the company's policy that every makeup artists that would be working with us on this upcoming shoot gets in touch with our specialist vendor for the purchase of the necessary kits irrespective of whatever makeup kits they already own while the funds for the purchase is being released to every artist.

Amanda Milano is a model agent and our makeup specialist vendor. Contact her for the availability and price of these kits together with any other product you might be needing and give me a feed back of the quotation. Her email address is [email protected]

Ensure you indicate that it is for People Magazine shoot as you make the inquiry and do get back to me as soon as you receive a response from her.

NB: Funds will be made available to you for the purchase of the materials. You will receive credit for your service in the magazine.

I look forward to having a professional working relationship with you."

I also received this email yesterday.  I was super thrilled but also became very wary once they were asking for date of birth and to purchase kits. is this a scam for sure?

I found this online.... it's the exact same message with a few details changed. Pretty sure this is a human trafficking scam.

https://sweetcherryspa.com/2016/11/16/w … fer-scams/

I got the exact same emails. Scammmmm. Will be reporting this to the proper authorities, thanks for posting.

I have sent this thread to Jackie who is the beauty editor for people.Good if she knows whats going on.