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I know there are a ton of posts on scams and how to spot them, I've read most of them and even watched the video on how to avoid the basic ones that MM provides you with but I just received this message and I'm a little unsure of how to respond due to a few grammatical errors and the fact that I'm possibly being offered 1,200 dollars. Any information would be great .. Here is a copy of the MM message I just got. "Hi, My name is Craig Harper. You've got a sparkling figure and you could fit in for the upcoming Manhattan Fashion Magazine photo shoot that will hold somewhere in your area soon. You stand a chance of making $1,200 plus a noticeable fame. For more info as regards this opportunity, write an email to ([email protected]) and don't forget to include your MM # in the email so that your profile could be properly reviewed. Regards, Craig." Dec 08 12 02:17 pm Link Hi there, Yes, that is most likely a scam. If you ever think you're being scammed or spammed on MM, please send us a CAM, and please include a link to the member's profile # http://www.ripoffreport.com.php If you go to your My Stuff page, you will see a image that reads "Avoid Scams"... it looks like this:  Click on that image for some helpful hints, and then also click on the link that takes you to this detailed Scam Guide. NEW MODELS: Learn about Scams - by Chaya Phally https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=575330 Also, please read this new EDU article and view the video. Avoiding scams: The Basics https://www.modelmayhem.com/education/m … the-basics I recommend that members consider removing personal email addresses, phone #s, and IMs from their bio page. It will reduce the number of scams and spams you receive. Instead, initiate contact and communications on MM via the MM private messaging system, tags, etc. Once you know someone is legit, use whatever medium you prefer to continue the communications. Finally, here are some other useful and informative threads, found here on MM, created and maintained by MM members. The New Model's Guide to the Industry and Scams - by Fifi Model Matters Survivor Guide... - by Fifi New to MM? --READ THIS FIRST! - by Josie Nutter https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=18926 CLT's Survival Guide For MM Newbies - by CLT https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=117121 Dec 08 12 02:21 pm Link jenna marquez wrote: Why would you think it's from MM? Dec 08 12 02:24 pm Link Undercover Nudes wrote: Pretty sure she means that she got the offer from an MM member via MM's private messaging system. Dec 08 12 02:26 pm Link Skydancer Photos wrote: Yes this is what I meant, sorry for that confusion Dec 08 12 02:27 pm Link jenna marquez wrote: Sparkling figure? Never heard of someone described in that manner. Dec 08 12 02:40 pm Link It's a scam but not a "MM scam." Never cash a check for too much money and forward the overage to a third party. Dec 08 12 02:51 pm Link Most of the times these scams are written ambiguously so they don't have to rewrite their profile for everyone they send it to. "somewhere in your area" rather than the actual area means they're probably shotgunning it. if they tell you to email your MM#, its obvious they haven't taken a personal interest with you, its probably because they send it out a couple thousand times and they'll know which models are gullible enough to scam. Anyone who offers you fame is a scammer, or trying to manipulate you. Some may offer you "exposure" or "tearsheets" but if they are trying to offer you fame then they are appealing to your greed. As they say, you can't cheat an honest man! Dec 08 12 02:51 pm Link Ben Hinman wrote: Anyone who offers you [a noticeable] fame is a scammer, Dec 08 12 02:53 pm Link Maybe if MM shot a few gatekeepers every time one of these scammers got an MM profile then perhaps there'd be fewer scammers on MM. Dec 08 12 02:54 pm Link Ben Hinman wrote: (Or woman) Dec 08 12 02:59 pm Link Mark Salo wrote: Just avoid anyone using that wording! As i said, they will always use the words "exposure" or "tearsheets". Anyone genuinely offering a chance at fame has no reason to emphasize it, if you turn them down its your loss. So anyone putting a great deal of emphasis has an ulterior motive. Dec 08 12 02:59 pm Link Thanks so much for all of your replies! It helped alot  Dec 08 12 03:35 pm Link :-) Dec 09 12 12:53 pm Link Notable fame??!! Where do I sign? Dec 09 12 01:04 pm Link I've NEVER seen a post where someone wondered whether it was a scam that wasn't a scam. 100%. If you even THINK it sounds fishy, it is. Dec 10 12 04:15 pm Link Ben Hinman wrote: I was gonna say, 'somewhere in your area' is a dead giveaway. This phrase keeps popping up in these scams. Dec 12 12 08:32 am Link Kent Art Photography wrote: Yet another logical and astitute post from you. Keep up the good work. Dec 12 12 08:43 am Link Kent Art Photography wrote: Yes, because their profile texts always include the phrase "a noticeable fame" or something similar as they like to be easy to spot. Dec 12 12 09:07 am Link I would like to know if most are legit, and at the same, does any paper work be exchanged? The 1st had me sign a standard form, the 2nd Zilch, and the 3 rd I haven't even gotten to yet. Is there a forum that can state models/photogs/etc that flake out? The 2nd one said I usually have to have have about 100+ items before paid work. Is S Taillefer Photographe reputable, I apologize in advance in a offend, but rather than than than sorry Respectful to all Dec 12 12 09:10 am Link Christopher, public "outing" of members is not allowed here. If you want to check references for a member, do so in private. A simple way to do so is PM members credited in their images. Dec 13 12 04:29 pm Link It is definitely a scam! He just sent a check to my home and had all these instructions. I called the police and FedEx to pick up the package! I wish I saw this post before I even responded back at all to his request. Jul 30 13 12:01 pm Link Hello, Are you are interested in a Paid Fashion Shoot?. No nudity, fetish, bondage and other adult content stuff. You are allowed to come with an escort. I will be pleased to give you this opportunity to participate in our next month's fashion shoot. For more information please get in touch with: Craig David Email: [email protected] Yours, Craig David. Remmex Concept Inc.© 1995-2013 Jul 30 13 12:03 pm Link jenna marquez wrote: yes! SCAM! Jul 30 13 12:08 pm Link They are offering a shoot for "Manhattan Fashion Magazine" to a model in New Jersey since Manhattan no longer has any fashion models. Jul 30 13 12:20 pm Link Please note that these are Nigerian scams, not MM scams. Jul 30 13 12:30 pm Link But . . . but . . . . but . . . . . you'll get "Noticeable Fame" ! How can you resist this opportunity ? ? Jul 30 13 12:32 pm Link "a noticeable fame" means Nigerian Scam absolutely! Advance payment offer = Nigerian Scam! Some reading: Nigerian Scam Report the person who sent it via Contact a Mod Jul 30 13 08:42 pm Link Casandra R Guzman wrote: but wait there is more here...HOW did the scammer know where to send YOUR check to? Oh my Lanta! Jul 30 13 08:50 pm Link 
Photographer Posts: 10714 Syowa - permanent station of Japan, Sector claimed by Norway, Antarctica Mark Salo wrote: But, I swear, I'll make you famous! Just transfer me $200 via eastern onion please. Jul 30 13 09:27 pm Link Mark Salo wrote: MM do scams now? Jul 30 13 11:16 pm Link Data insert error. Jul 30 13 11:23 pm Link Data insert error. Jul 30 13 11:28 pm Link Data insert error. Jul 30 13 11:59 pm Link Data insert error. Jul 31 13 12:07 am Link Data insert error. Jul 31 13 12:07 am Link Casandra R Guzman wrote: Here's your culprit - the dirty zombie resurrecting fiend. Burn her! Jul 31 13 02:35 am Link a version of this scam has been going around for a few years now.. this line always cracks me up.."plus a noticeable fame."  Jul 31 13 02:47 am Link Yes, if someone offers you money or fame it's a scam. It's that simple. Let me explain. There are 10 zillion models out there and 800,000 or so here on MM, (taking a guess of course). Anyone who swears they can get a model into any magazine is already charging their client $2000 a day and isn't scouting his / her own models. Very very very rarely will a big time photographer even speak to the model prior to the shoot let alone beg them to work together. The magazine has a team of people who do that already. The photographer just shows up on the set and does what they ask of him /her Anytime a photographer asks you to work with them and tell you they can get you published, it's a scam unless of course he owns the magazine / publishing company, which is highly unlikely. Magazine photogs don't beg anyone to shoot, they already have a line 20 miles long of girls wanting to be photographed. Jul 31 13 03:54 am Link Is this a scam... I'm pretty sure it is lol Hello Liz, Good morning, how was your weekend? thanks for your fast response, You've been chosen out of the screening exercise performed by modelmayhem for us saying you've got the physical features we needed for our cataloged update. Presently the company (Fred Perry) needs some few new faces/models to advertise their new outfit (NOTE: no nudity, fetish, bondage or other adult content stuff....It's strictly a fashion shoot!!!) and i am the favored supervisor for the project coming up in Colorado. DATE: The shoot date is 31st August and 1st of September (NOTE THAT ON YOUR CALENDAR). PAYMENT: Beside,WE DO PAY $280 TO MODELS FOR PER HOUR SHOOT and you are gonna do that for 2 days (Total $2,240 for 8hours). TRANSPORT AND INFO: Transportation allowance will be included as we continue to work together,you could be invited over to the company and sign a year contract with us if you pose pretty well. In order for this effect i would implore you to provide me with your statistics (SIZE) as soon as possible? so that all what you will be wearing,would be taken care of asap. You will first receive $300 to start with,which will be mail to you immediately,this is for your transportation allowance only (NOTE: The $300 is for your transport ONLY and your full payment of $2,240 for the job will be paid to you in cash immediately after the shoot in the location). The photo shoots will be taken and forward to the company and it will be display on our online web www.fredperry.us and magazine (worldwide). The company have their personal photographers, hairstylists and makeup artists,so we have made all necessary arrangement for your good looking on the day of the shoot and also our photographers are available to give you best directive. They will be contacting you for proper arrangement about time and location after transport payment has been made. Bonus: The cloths and other stuffs you will be wearing for the shoot. ESCORT: As a matter of choice,you can bring along any one of your choice to the shoot location. All traveling Expenses, Food and Accommodations/Hotel would be covered by the company and we will cover all the expenses on your escort as well. EXPECTATIONS: You must have positive ID. You must have a nice pedicure and manicure. You must have nice smile and humble personality. You must be willing to pose very well and good. No hairy armpits. LOCATION: We are all going to meet at ({Brown Palace Hotel} 321 Seventeenth Street, Denver, CO 80202) on the day of the shoot. The shoot locations are within the hotel premises and a nice studio close to the hotel. I will be in the hotel two days before the shooting day. I will keep you posted with time and more info in the next email. PLEASE READ THE PAYMENT PLAN CAREFULLY: I will also like to trust you take care of the make-up artist fee because i am in a very tight schedule this day,so Fred Perry will send the make up artist payment together with your transport payment of $300,so you will deduct $300 from the fund they will send to you and send the balance left to the make-up artist that will be coming down for the shoot as well (for example: you will receive a pay check of $2,000,so you will cash it and deduct your transport fee of $300 then send the fund left to the make up artist). We decide to pair your payments together because the makeup artist is currently not in the location where her bank operates and also we want to build trust between ourselves and also to create awareness. I will keep you posted with more details about the amount,makeup artist info and when you will be receiving the pay check. Let me know if you read,understand and agreed with the plan. DOCUMENTS: Reference and other forms/documented papers will be email to you few days before the shoot,you will print them out,sign and bring them along with you to the location. Guess the arrangement is understood? In order for payment to be mail to you on time,i would need you to provide me with the following details..... Stage name: Legal Name in full: Physical address: City: State: Zip-code: Phone number(cell and home): Age: $2,160(8 hours):YES/NO Transport allowance $300: OCCUPATION: AGE: ATTACH 2 RECENT PICTURES: Measurements: Best Regards, Ronnie Grant. 516-855-7239(Text only,we want all conversations regarding this photoshoot in written, because I am saving and forwarding it all to Fred Perry Inc management as we continue to discuss business. Aug 05 13 01:35 pm Link |
