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Model

Tyler Jurelle

Posts: 14

New York, New York, US

I want to apply, but after already getting scammed by email before, my trust issues towards potential work is growing.
Here's the email I received this morning, you tell me what you think:
Hello,

Thanks for your response.It is a $700 Fashion job(Assignment).A new client of mine wants to create her online website and catalog.This assignment is to encourage the upcoming models in the industry .

You don't have to be worried about your experience or present look because we have specialists, stylist and makeup artists who will bring the real beauty out of you.Find all details for the job below.
Job Details:
Its a photo shoot ,You have 6 different Fashion outfits to cover,which would be provided by the client on the day of the shoot,It's a 2 day job and wouldn't take more than that least 3 hours each day.
Types of cloths:Jeans,Pants and Jackets,Evening wears (Ladies),Clothing materials.
Company Name;Modefashions
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 ups 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.

Job Percentage:The total pay for the jobs is $1500 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.

Requirements.Attractive,Classy,In Great Shape,Extremely Outgoing & Personable,out spoken,Must be Reliable and no indecent tattoes.

What are your details below:
Waist:
Shirt:
Shoe:
Height:
Weight:
Hair color:
Eye color:
Ethnicity
Age:

Please get in touch with me if you will take the job and we can go from there,just let me know if you will take the job to commence with next arrangement.Please I'd like you to check your email on a regular bases, I might have updates for you.

Feb 17 14 04:46 pm Link

Model

Alabaster Crowley

Posts: 8283

Tucson, Arizona, US

Feb 17 14 04:48 pm Link

Model

The Exotic Jewel

Posts: 658

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Any time you have to ask this question you can assume its a scam lol

Feb 17 14 04:48 pm Link

Photographer

Laura Elizabeth Photo

Posts: 2253

Rochester, New York, US

Ok I didn't read it all but I did read that they wanna pay you 1500 and that instantly says major scam to me

Feb 17 14 04:49 pm Link

Model

Tyler Jurelle

Posts: 14

New York, New York, US

Tina Marie Desaro wrote:
Any time you have to ask this question you can assume its a scam lol

Wow I never thought of it like that! Thanks smile

Feb 17 14 04:51 pm Link

Model

Alabaster Crowley

Posts: 8283

Tucson, Arizona, US

Ariadne Photography wrote:
Ok I didn't read it all but I did read that they wanna pay you 1500 and that instantly says major scam to me

"Job Percentage:The total pay for the jobs is $1500 and you get $700 as your percentage."

This doesn't even make sense.

Feb 17 14 04:51 pm Link

Photographer

Laura Elizabeth Photo

Posts: 2253

Rochester, New York, US

Alabaster Crowley wrote:

"Job Percentage:The total pay for the jobs is $1500 and you get $700 as your percentage."

This doesn't even make sense.

I'm wondering if this was going to lead to the ever so popular 'well send you a check for 1500 and then you send $800 back to us!"

Feb 17 14 04:52 pm Link

Photographer

DOUGLASFOTOS

Posts: 10604

Los Angeles, California, US

OP...tell me what other jobs in your world...where someone paid you 1500 dollars in advance? Reality.

Feb 17 14 04:54 pm Link

Model

Tyler Jurelle

Posts: 14

New York, New York, US

Ariadne Photography wrote:

I'm wondering if this was going to lead to the ever so popular 'well send you a check for 1500 and then you send $800 back to us!"

I think they meant that the entire job will earn me $1500 but I will only take home $700.

Feb 17 14 04:55 pm Link

Model

Alabaster Crowley

Posts: 8283

Tucson, Arizona, US

Tyler Jurelle wrote:

I think they meant that the entire job will earn me $1500 but I will only take home $700.

How does that make any more sense?

Feb 17 14 04:56 pm Link

Model

Alabaster Crowley

Posts: 8283

Tucson, Arizona, US

Ariadne Photography wrote:

I'm wondering if this was going to lead to the ever so popular 'well send you a check for 1500 and then you send $800 back to us!"

That was my thought too.

Feb 17 14 04:56 pm Link

Model

Tyler Jurelle

Posts: 14

New York, New York, US

Alabaster Crowley wrote:

How does that make any more sense?

It really doesn't!

Feb 17 14 05:02 pm Link

Photographer

barepixels

Posts: 3195

San Diego, California, US

If you have to forward any money then it is tell sign of a scam.

Feb 17 14 05:06 pm Link

Model

Zerotia

Posts: 85

South Plainfield, New Jersey, US

total scam.

Feb 17 14 11:16 pm Link

Model

dead and goneeeeeeeeee

Posts: 161

Aniak, Alaska, US

Scam for days.

Feb 17 14 11:21 pm Link

Photographer

Otaner

Posts: 41

San Francisco, California, US

REAL SCAM!!!!

Feb 17 14 11:46 pm Link

Model

Sandra Vixen

Posts: 1561

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

They are basically asking you to pay everyone else, it's not your job to do that (its not even legal in some states), it does not make sense, it's a SCAM.

They give you a big (fake) check, and are hoping you write them back a real check before you try and cash it and realize it is fake.

Feb 18 14 02:50 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Tina Marie Desaro wrote:
Any time you have to ask this question you can assume its a scam lol

+1

Feb 18 14 03:14 pm Link