Hi Beautifuls!
I'm a new model and I'm new to MM. Would any of you mind looking over this for me? I received it a few days ago.

Dear Khayla!

Thanks for reaching out in regards to the upcoming shoot notice via Model Mayhem. We are extremely confident about the results of our collaborative efforts as it would be an honor to capture your beauty, poise, elegance, and sensuality. West Coast Photography; is a professional photographer, and freelance personnel from Sacramento, California. Our specialty are red carpet, commercials, promotion, and editorial/magazine and fashion photography. We make remarkable and compelling images calmly and quickly whether in the studio or on location with our crew and our resourceful approach to photography is complimented by patient, and our detail oriented personality. Experienced at working in every camera format, whether digital or film, we're skilled, capable and inventive, without needing to rely on heavy retouching or a single stylized look. We can be easily as effective behind the camera shooting with natural light and has worked in some leading publication, promotion and entertainment shows. And here we are again, calling for an upcoming commercial products ad shoot to market collective midyear sales catalog for Bags, Purses and Wallets and other give-away items for the season.

The Shoot Is For What? This project is aimed at featuring a large collection of Bags, Purses and Wallets and other give-away items from various sources and manufacturers, to be displayed in an online Classified ad, Pamphlets, Billboards, Hand bills and Calendars. Our obligation in respect to this piece of project is to generate some marketable images to feature these items, where a model will pose with the various items and exhibit a photographic character/language able to attract and call consumer's attention. It’s very simple and works the same as any typical promotional or commercial photo shoot. The end product from the photo shoot is an online classified ad, Pamphlets, Billboards and Calendars that would convince the public to make these collection a choice among others.

* The event Date: June 6, 2014 or June 7, 2014 in case June 6 is not a convenient day for you.
* Time:10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Nudity: No
* No level of experience is required
* Compensation: Paid ($150.00/hr.), a duration for seven (7) hours shoot/gig.
*Location/Venue of event: the shoot will be within your locality - (we shall arrange a suitable Studio within your City and convey its detail to you unanimously.)

N.B : We'll be responsible for your hair do, mua and transportation, except for your wardrobe/costume that will be shipped to you directly from a contracted Designer in charge. If you are selected you'll be paid $150/hour. Also, note that the payment for your wardrobe and clothing measurements has to be forwarded to the designer by you, reason being that, the payment for your wardrobe has to be made or billed to your Name/info as requested and acceptable business terms by the Designer, to ensure a tallied customization and label to be printed on your costumes.

In addition, an advanced deposit of $300 shall be mailed upfront to you to insure your engagement on the upcoming project with us in line with our business ethics. More also, your wardrobe bills will not be from your personal pocket, however, you will not only receive a certified paycheck of $300 but also an extra amount of $2650 that you will use to pay for your wardrobe bills which you will forward to the Designer in charge of your Wardrobe after cashing the check along with your measurements. Therefore, you must have an active Bank Account to deposit the check you'll be receiving, all you need to do is to go to your Bank and deposit the check yourself to your account to take care of your wardrobe/costume bills and upfront payment. I hope this is clear?

Models may attend the shoot with their choice of escort (maximum of two) and should not arrive location later than 9:30 a.m. to commence make-ups and attend a brief introductory class about the proposed project and shoot starts by 10:15 a.m. You will be given a Model Release Form to fill at the Venue just before the shoot commence. This shoot is going to be fun as different acting characters maybe involved, which is the real sense of this project. Take the courage to participate in this paid and legit opportunity as we look forward working with you soon dear.

Final Note: we recommend that you read the content above over again and do not hesitate to ask question if any. Models are selected based on their portfolio on MM and their agreement to the content of this gig and readiness to work with us. Below are the required Payment and Sign-up detail you are to forward to us for filling and, to mail you the aforementioned Paycheck for your Upfront and Wardrobe bills:
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Name in full:-
Home Address: - (Valid address, Not P.O Box)
City:-
State/Zip code:-
Mobile/Home Phone#:-
Age:-
Work Experience:-
Reference: -
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Do not hesitate to ask any question if any concerning the detail above. I hope to hear from you as soon as possible and we look forward to working with you on this project next week. Have a wonderful day ahead!

Warmest Regards,

Richard Baylis
WestCoast Photography
Sacramento, CA


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No legitimate organization will pay you and have you forward payment to another vendor, ever.
It is often referred to as the Nigerian scam, as many of these scams originated there.
There should be some information for you at
Www.newmodels.com

Look at the wording, spelling, grammar and idiom of such "offers".  The scammers are offshore, and unfamiliar with American and Canadian idiom. 

That said, there seem to be a growing number of photographers and models that "don't speak well English"  (Error intentional -for those with little or no sense of humor)

Khayla, it is a scam. The check you receive will be fraudulent. The checks look real. American banks have been made aware of the different scams involving counterfeit cashiers checks. Once you deposit the fraudulent check, it will bounce. In the overlapping time you have forwarded your money to the scammer. If you have already released personal information, notify your bank and inform them that your account may have been compromised.

First, when they start off by thanking you for contacting them and you haven't (which is usually the case) that should be a big red flag. Second, I would recommend taking your phone number out of your profile; you can choose who to give it to. Third, you have a great look and will be receiving legitimate offers soon.