Fifi-Alexis wrote:

I'm not a mod, but I'd say go for it!

Could you just get your foot out of my face? Can I get a booby or another body part yo?
DAYUM..

lindam wrote:
ohmygosh, i so wish i read this post earlier!! it's fab.  Unfortunately though, i have been scammed and really need advice from the more experienced of you in this forum.
a company - abigail betz couture - approached me asking me to do a shoot for them.  I said yes and after speaking to them for a few weeks via email passed on my details.  They said that they wired a check to my bank and i thought that they had when i checked my bank balance (i had not checked it previously for a while) they asked me to deduct my fee and send the rest on via western union.  When they thought that the money had been put into my bank account, they were hassling me none stop for three days to find a western union (the nearest one is liverpool airport - a good 25 miles away!).  I sent the money on and then found out i owed the bank.  I had a meeting with my bank manager who informed me that the only money that had gone into my bank within the past month was money that i had put in and wages from the solicitors firm in which i work.
I emailed and phoned this company (who look to be an actual company in africa) but have had no joy.

Has anybody else been scammed like this and who can i report it to?

Any advice would be so much appreciated as it was quite a lot of money!

Lin
xxx

I also received a message from them on this but luckily i didnt give out my details....what is wrong with ppl like this?!....

Ryan Gee  wrote:
the message below was emailed to my girlfriend ... who is also a member on MM. I thought it was very odd. Looks sleazy and scam like to me. Thought I'd share.

----- message:

Unique NON_PUBLISHED shoot. 400/hr. I realize you usually don't do this type of work but this offer may appeal to those who do not wish that type of work simply because of the exposure. If it still does not fit your comfort level, please accept my best wishes for your career and excuse any inconvenience.
We are marketing the software to the adult industry and therefore need a short erotic condom protected boy/girl video to work with. If you are concerned about anonymity you may wear a mask (like zorro or mardi-gras). 1 hr boy/girl condom protected scene. No pain anal swallowing, kink, etc. Just very straightforward, low-key shoot. You, the actor and one cameraperson.. The shoot is very easy. Acting, dialog, etc not necessary as the footage is heavily edited. pay is 400/hr cash on site. If you work out well for the first shoot, we'll hire you for as many scenes as we can fit in during your stay. We have references from a few omp models we've worked with also.

These shots will be used for the editing demos only and not published or broadcast in any way. Therefore it shouldn't have any negative effect on your career. And you will get excellent exposure and referrals, ONLY if desired, to some of the largest adult directors and producers in the business. If you are available, please let me know what nudity and performance limits you may  Good luck, love your pictures. Also if you need digital or print images for your own use, I can certainly provide you with whatever you want to pose for. If this is not your cup of tea then please accept my best wishes and hope for your future endeavors

If you are interested. we'll pay for travel to san diego , and pay for hotel. Would you want to return the same day or stay a while? We can also refer you to some other photographers who might like to do some nude stills (for publication) for the standard rate
references available on request

LOTS of ppl are saying they are getting this message

Fifi-Alexis wrote:
This is a thread for new and not so new models to use as a reference in case a particular question comes up. I know some of the threads in the forums are full of incorrect information or go completely off-topic, so we created this thread to help you sort through all the clutter.

So, let’s get started:

The most common scam people ask about in the forums turn out to really be Nigerian Scams. They aren't new... and definitely not only associated with modeling. So, if you receive a message you think may be one, go here http://www.newmodels.com/Nigeria.html , and it should help to clear up some things.

Ok, so if you get an email and you are sure it isn't a Nigerian Scam, but still aren't sure if it is legit, I will break down the common ways to determine whether or not you will be ripped off. Let’s dissect the message you may have received. Often times, there are major clues that tip you off to a scam…. Clue #1: I’m not being mean, I’m just being honest… if you are 5’2 and you receive an e-mail informing you that some agent/ talent coordinator/ designer/ model scout wants to fly you to another country for a “Fashion Show”, be wary. The typical height for a fashion model (runway and editorial) is between 5’8 and 6’0 (www.newmodels.com), and since designers use sample sizes, the odds of them tailoring a garment specifically to you are slim to none. Clue #2: If you are told that you will be sent a Money Order/ Check and you have to cash it and send a portion back to the original sender, be very wary. This is one of the most common scams out there. It’s not just used in the Modeling Industry. It is a well-known scam. This link details it better, http://www.newmodels.com/myths.html Clue #3: If you are asked to do an interview over a web cam, runaway. No reputable agency will ever ask you to undress/pose on a web cam.  Bottom line, if you feel uneasy at all about a “job offer” you receive, do a www.Google.com or www.Google.ca  on the company/ person offering to hire you. More times than not, you will find something pertaining to whether or not it’s a scam immediately.Also, thanks to SayCheez!, you can also use this site to help you decipher whether or not you are dealing with a scammer.

Do I have what it takes to make it in the industry/what genre would I be better in? By going to these links will answer all your questions: Mainstream Modeling (i.e. Fashion, Editorial and Commercial) and Plus-Sized Modeling. DO NOT WORRY IF YOU DON’T FIT ANY OF THOSE STANDARDS!!! You can still model…. Fashion modeling isn’t the end all. There are many other genres that you could go into (i.e. Glamour, Art, Art Nudes, Fetish, Alt, Swimsuit, and Lingerie). You just have to find your niche.

How do I know my exact measurements?:

http://plussize.about.com/od/dressingfo … ements.htm

It’s geared more for full figures but the same directions work for everyone.
Tips: Make sure your measuring tape stays level. The fullest part of your hips means around your butt. If at all possible, have someone else measure you rather than trying to
measure yourself. It will be much more accurate.

Will doing nudes hinder my career? Doing/shooting nudes doesn't make someone a whore/pervert.... Even high fashion involves some sort of nudity (be it topless, implied or full nudity). But, only do nudity if you are completely comfortable. No one would/should ever force you into doing something you just aren’t ready to do. You don’t have to do nudity, but outside of the fashion world, it will limit your paid work opportunities. That doesn’t mean that if you aren’t fashion material you have to do porn. There are various outlets that use nudity in a tasteful manner.

I would like to thank, Roger (TXPhotog) for the site www.newmodels.com, UdoR for his runway thread, and TheStitchWitch for her link on proper measurements.

Much of this info is simply not correct. The models on this site are going to lose a lot of work if they follow it. Using this info as a guide is sort of like saying if a guy tells you that you have beautiful eyes then he's a player or a scoundrel. it might be true some of the time, but you won't date much if you blow off every guy who compliments you. Its how things work.

The info cited here is only true if you only consider large modeling agencies to be legitimate. There are lots of working models that are under 5'8", for example. And there are lots of smaller agencies that can get you work that aren't as organized as well-established agencies.

The most troubling info is all of the garb about licensing. Getting a license is a big hassle, but virtually ANYONE can get a license. It doesn't prove anything. It just proves that you jumped through that particular hoop. Additionally, the states don't do bupkis about enforcing anything. They just take your money and give you a number. There is no oversight, no one will ever call you or visit to see if you are legit once you've obtained the license. You could very easily obtain a license and conduct bigger scams than anyone else. Also, you only need a license if you charge a fee for your services to the model. So if you get a pct of the job fee, you need a license. If you run fashion shows for a large client, you don't need a license. There are lots of ways to run a modeling agency without needing a license. In order to get a license, you need to have a physical office, which costs a lot of money. Many agents who freelance don't want to spend $2000/month for an office just to appease some 80yo guy from the state who does the site inspection. Additionally, you don't need a license to exclusively represent someone under contract (at least not in NY or Florida).

To me, many "legitimate" agencies are bigger scammers than a guy with a website who posts your pictures and sees what happens. These "model searches" are all scams; they tell these girls they have potential and make them pay fees to attend the events.

The bottom line is money. If you have to pay anything, or if you have to do something for free that you'd normally get paid for, its probably a scam. Maybe scam isn't the right word. If a guy tells a girl what she wants to hear (hey, you have great potential) and then charges her for his time to take bad pictures of her, is that a scam? She's gonna think she's a model no matter what you tell her. Like anything else, use your head. If it seems fishy then it probably is, but be CAREFUL instead of being paranoid.

When models are starting out they can't be too picky as to who they deal with. You're going to meet a lot of scoundrels along the way, just like in dating or any other aspect of life. Use your judgement and don't put yourself in a position of vulnerability, like flying off somewhere. Be careful, but don't be so paranoid that you never get a job or an interview at all. You're probably not as great as you think you are, so don't think you're being smart when you blow off a guy who can legitimately help your career.

Fifi-Alexis wrote:
This is a thread for new and not so new models to use as a reference in case a particular question comes up. I know some of the threads in the forums are full of incorrect information or go completely off-topic, so we created this thread to help you sort through all the clutter.

So, let’s get started:

The most common scam people ask about in the forums turn out to really be Nigerian Scams. They aren't new... and definitely not only associated with modeling. So, if you receive a message you think may be one, go here http://www.newmodels.com/Nigeria.html , and it should help to clear up some things.

Ok, so if you get an email and you are sure it isn't a Nigerian Scam, but still aren't sure if it is legit, I will break down the common ways to determine whether or not you will be ripped off. Let’s dissect the message you may have received. Often times, there are major clues that tip you off to a scam…. Clue #1: I’m not being mean, I’m just being honest… if you are 5’2 and you receive an e-mail informing you that some agent/ talent coordinator/ designer/ model scout wants to fly you to another country for a “Fashion Show”, be wary. The typical height for a fashion model (runway and editorial) is between 5’8 and 6’0 (www.newmodels.com), and since designers use sample sizes, the odds of them tailoring a garment specifically to you are slim to none. Clue #2: If you are told that you will be sent a Money Order/ Check and you have to cash it and send a portion back to the original sender, be very wary. This is one of the most common scams out there. It’s not just used in the Modeling Industry. It is a well-known scam. This link details it better, http://www.newmodels.com/myths.html Clue #3: If you are asked to do an interview over a web cam, runaway. No reputable agency will ever ask you to undress/pose on a web cam.  Bottom line, if you feel uneasy at all about a “job offer” you receive, do a www.Google.com or www.Google.ca  on the company/ person offering to hire you. More times than not, you will find something pertaining to whether or not it’s a scam immediately.Also, thanks to SayCheez!, you can also use this site to help you decipher whether or not you are dealing with a scammer.

Do I have what it takes to make it in the industry/what genre would I be better in? By going to these links will answer all your questions: Mainstream Modeling (i.e. Fashion, Editorial and Commercial) and Plus-Sized Modeling. DO NOT WORRY IF YOU DON’T FIT ANY OF THOSE STANDARDS!!! You can still model…. Fashion modeling isn’t the end all. There are many other genres that you could go into (i.e. Glamour, Art, Art Nudes, Fetish, Alt, Swimsuit, and Lingerie). You just have to find your niche.

How do I know my exact measurements?:

http://plussize.about.com/od/dressingfo … ements.htm

It’s geared more for full figures but the same directions work for everyone.
Tips: Make sure your measuring tape stays level. The fullest part of your hips means around your butt. If at all possible, have someone else measure you rather than trying to
measure yourself. It will be much more accurate.

Will doing nudes hinder my career? Doing/shooting nudes doesn't make someone a whore/pervert.... Even high fashion involves some sort of nudity (be it topless, implied or full nudity). But, only do nudity if you are completely comfortable. No one would/should ever force you into doing something you just aren’t ready to do. You don’t have to do nudity, but outside of the fashion world, it will limit your paid work opportunities. That doesn’t mean that if you aren’t fashion material you have to do porn. There are various outlets that use nudity in a tasteful manner.

For the sake of your career and reputation, DO NOT start an outing thread in ANY of the forums. They always turn into a he-said/ she-said pissing match and they are against the forum rules https://modelmayhem.com/p.php?thread_id=178611. In the end, you will do more damage to yourself than the person you are outing.

Tattoos… They can enhance and also hinder. For non-mainstream models, tattoos aren’t usually a big deal… it’s mostly the preference of the photographer. But, for commercial and fashion models, there is a Customer and you could lose out on a big job if the Customer is adamant on using a non-tattooed model. You really have to think what’s more important…Your tattoo or your potential career.

I know this was already touched on a little, but it is something that needs to be brought up again….. Often times, you will see posts saying, “I'm only 5'0, but I can kill a runway.... The Industry just isn't being fair......” It’s not about being fair or how hard you can rip the runway. Fashion shows are not about the model. Fashion shows are put on to showcase the clothing. There are many factors that go into why taller models are used. This thread, https://modelmayhem.com/p.php?thread_id=112761, explains it in more detail.

I would like to thank, Roger (TXPhotog) for the site www.newmodels.com, UdoR for his runway thread, and TheStitchWitch for her link on proper measurements.

Very well said! I work for a talent agent in Los Angeles, and can verify what has been said here. Since there are many new models, I will gladly be available to assist with advise on this subject:
If you as a models have any questions or are concerned that a photographer, editor, publisher, what ever they claim to be is not on the legit, then first off...your intuitions sometime can be a good sign NOT to work with this person....otherwise, I am available all the time if you want to contact me directly with a question. I can be reached directly in several ways:
A message can be sent to me in the reply box of www.bbrphotography.com-myself or an agent will answer the question as oon as possible.
my personal email address is [email protected]
BBR Photography's phone number is (310) 404-5153, someone will be glad to answer any questions you have, or they can relay a message to me and I will get back to you.

MLB PHOTOGRAPHY wrote:

Very well said! I work for a talent agent in Los Angeles, and can verify what has been said here. Since there are many new models, I will gladly be available to assist with advise on this subject:
If you as a models have any questions or are concerned that a photographer, editor, publisher, what ever they claim to be is not on the legit, then first off...your intuitions sometime can be a good sign NOT to work with this person....otherwise, I am available all the time if you want to contact me directly with a question. I can be reached directly in several ways:
A message can be sent to me in the reply box of www.bbrphotography.com-myself or an agent will answer the question as oon as possible.
my personal email address is [email protected]
BBR Photography's phone number is (310) 404-5153, someone will be glad to answer any questions you have, or they can relay a message to me and I will get back to you.

What kind of an agent posts in a forum to solicit business?

You see here is another thing. The most difficult aspect of running a modeling agency is recruiting. Every girl in America thinks she is a model. You get calls all day long from people who have no chance of ever getting a modeling job. The one thing that an agency doesn't want to do is to post their phone number so that random people call. You'll get 200 calls for every one  you get from an actual model.

I'll tell you what's wrong with newmodels.com. Their "advice" assumes that because an agency  has gotten a license, they are legitimate, which is far from the case. Many of those guys that call themselves an agency, but really all they do is charge models for really bad pictures have licenses.

One of the biggest scams is warning you about other scams, so you'll assume that the one telling you about the scam is the good guy.

Your Haven wrote:
I am sure you've all seen the trend in this thread already, but I thought I would point it out in case......... ya know...

If it is a "reputable" company, a person claiming to represent a well known photographer and they claim to have found your profile on websites where you can receive messages to an inbox THERE, yet you've been contacted to your direct email- bypassing the site completely, Its more than likely a scam.  I would wager that a legit photographer/agent or company who utilizes reputable sites such as MM or OMP, and has an account on such sites, does not try to email potential models because they are all aware that we are very weary of scams. They also know that our photos are valuable to us, whether we are professionals or not-other wise we would not be seeking work as a model. They are not going to do things that scream SCAM in your face, if they are aware of these scams and do not want to be dismissed. Thats stupid and doesn't make sense.

If they found you on MM, they will contact in that manner because that is what this place is for. ~those who do not, and are not scamming, in my opinion, SHOULD take this into account and start using the sites for what they are made for.

But as someone mentioned earlier, the more important part of an email address is AFTER the "@". To make that more specific and clear.......

IF THEY ARE FROM MAXIM, they aren't going to message you via email, bypassing a legit modeling contact site, with an email address that is from yahoo, hotmail, gmail, etc...
these are free and everyone knows you can make up any name you want.
This isn't to say you can't be legit if you have a free account, but if that's your situation, you should just use the websites instead until you're potential model is comfortable and has seen that you are not a joke.
Magazines like Maxim are going to have an email address that uses that name. Most of the photographers, or other model seekers who have a website to showcase their experience generally use the email of their domain.... they are usually provided by the web host and are usually the photographer's preferred contact address.. .because they don't want us to know their whole life story and have access to their information any more than we wish to share ours. If they have a website email, they will avoid contacting you with their personal name and internet access provider provided email....
@sbcglobal.com or whatever it is nowdays would let you know that they subscribe to that service and the address can be traced easily.


and on a NON monetary scam note....... Ive received tons of scams from people who found me on Modsheet.... I am not discrediting the site itself, but I do know that when I began a profile THERE, suddenly google showed the exact profile information on modsheet, malemod.com (im clearly female), and now as of yesterday also on modpost.com........ AND all of my personal information, my location, and my last name even was posted on the profile when I was not logged in. I provided a zip code for the registration, but listed my location for the profile as "NorthEast Texas"... so why does my profile say the exact town associated with my zip code? That information was not supposed to be made public. But it was there.

and anyway, because anyone that wants to can make a free account there without having to provide legit photos or any photos at all, I have recently been contacted by many men who were asking for nude photos for fun.... but also some who claimed that my profile on the site was a bit short and did not contain the images "their client" needs, but "I will need you to email me a full body front, profile, and back, fully nude. A headshot and a topless front will also be required."

There was never mention of sending me funds... there were travel expenses etc, IF I were chosen, but in order to be considered further, I would need to send the requested shots.

sorry but screw that... I have a pay site... you aren't going to get the content for free just because you think I must be really ignorant sense I model artistic nudes.


*****Im glad that MM requires someone to approve your profile based on the images you submit. Its not a cure-all, I know, but its at least a filter. SO thanks to MM for THAT!*****

You sound like the girl who thinks she knows something, like a girl who encounters a guy on match.com who is rich and handsome and figures he simply must be lying.

I am always amused by women who apply for a nude modeing job, but who refuse to send a nude photo. Who the heck is going to hire you for a nude job without first seeing what you look like? Please get a clue girls. While its likely that the guys on a web site like that were not legitimate, there simple IS a requirement to see you nude in advance for consideration for a nude or topless project. I would need to see you in person in most cases, as 2 lbs can make a huge difference and a 6 month old photo can be completely useless in assessing a model's suitability for a project.

A more reasonable conclusion is that, what agency or magazine would hire a girl who has a pay site? Once you get a pay site you are no longer a desirable model. You're just a net-whore.

Begins on:
Dec 21, 2007

Data added:
Dec 21, 2007

Location:
Any city, California

Casting for:
Female Models

Compensation:
Cash Money

Details:
Hey ladies,

We are looking for lingerie/swimsuit models to be the new face of our website.  The pay for this shoot is $1000 for the whole day. You will also be featured in our first magazine issue, and will be offered other work for the site. Please submit your hottest pictures to [email protected], and put "Hot Mfer Model?" as the subject. We will be choosing the models soon, so don't delay!

Today I received an email and at the bottom was this in small, faint (the text color is lightened):

- Disclaimer: No photographs, images or videos can be accepted unless you are the owner of the photographs, images or videos or own the copyright or have permission fr om the copyright owner for each image submitted MFER LLC. By submitting your photograph/s, images or video you and/or the copyright owner agree to give permission to MFER LLC. to use submitted photographs, images or videos for display on the BadMFer and HotMFer web sites for the casting contest purposes and contest promotion only.
- MFer LLC. and it's properties is not responsible for securing and or checking the copyright to any photographs, video, audio, stories or any other media submitted to MFer LLC. and its properties for display on MFer LLC's web sites, merchandise or marketing. Permission for copyrighted materials is solely the responsibility of the submitter. MFer LLC. can not be held responsible for any items submitted and will remain harmless in any copyright disputes.
- We certainly hope this isn’t the case but If you can not participate because of copyright issues with your photographs please let us know so we can remove your entry.
This is a great opportunity for future work for the up and c om ing HotMfer magazine that will be displayed on news stands and the internet around the world.  We look forward to meet with you here in the near future.
Brian Hawkins
President CEO
MFer LLC

I immediately responded and explicitly stated to REMOVE my photos and information.

I received this response

Thank you for entering the HotMFer contest. Your pictures will be posted ASAP

CandyCaneFL wrote:
I recieved this email and i sent it to Fiona Galley, the editorial assistant at Essentials magazine, who told me that this is a NIGERIAN SCAM and that she has reported it to the Police.


Hello,
   My name is James Smith, i am freelance modelling agent working for essenials magazine in New York recruiting models for Essentials Magazine currently wanting models for a new and special edition of the magazine.I saw your profile and pictues while surfing the internet, I appreciate them and I would like us to do some works together.I presently have good offer for you. I want to know if you are interested in modeling because I need pictures of a good looking person who will be on the magazine cover of one of next month edition.Please let me know if you are interested in the Job. You stand a chance of making reasonable $600 from this deal to start,and even a noticeable fame. Let me know if you are interested  by mailing me in my offer and I would give you further details and you can aswell visit  the website....
www.essentialsmagazine.com
Regards
James Smith..

I got a very similar one for photographers last week myself.  Nicely set up web page for you to go to and everything.  But based in New York with a .UK email address?  I jsut deleted it. Too bad, it was kind of flattering.  hehe
Robert

PhotoStudio 45 wrote:
You sound like the girl who thinks she knows something, like a girl who encounters a guy on match.com who is rich and handsome and figures he simply must be lying.

I am always amused by women who apply for a nude modeing job, but who refuse to send a nude photo. Who the heck is going to hire you for a nude job without first seeing what you look like? Please get a clue girls. While its likely that the guys on a web site like that were not legitimate, there simple IS a requirement to see you nude in advance for consideration for a nude or topless project. I would need to see you in person in most cases, as 2 lbs can make a huge difference and a 6 month old photo can be completely useless in assessing a model's suitability for a project.

A more reasonable conclusion is that, what agency or magazine would hire a girl who has a pay site? Once you get a pay site you are no longer a desirable model. You're just a net-whore.

Wow, I was ready to take everything you were going to say into consideration.... but, you just had to go and be insulting from the beginning.

PhotoStudio 45 wrote:

You sound like the girl who thinks she knows something, like a girl who encounters a guy on match.com who is rich and handsome and figures he simply must be lying.

I am always amused by women who apply for a nude modeing job, but who refuse to send a nude photo. Who the heck is going to hire you for a nude job without first seeing what you look like? Please get a clue girls. While its likely that the guys on a web site like that were not legitimate, there simple IS a requirement to see you nude in advance for consideration for a nude or topless project. I would need to see you in person in most cases, as 2 lbs can make a huge difference and a 6 month old photo can be completely useless in assessing a model's suitability for a project.

A more reasonable conclusion is that, what agency or magazine would hire a girl who has a pay site? Once you get a pay site you are no longer a desirable model. You're just a net-whore.

I have rarely had to submit nude photos for nude gigs.  Hell, I started shooting paid nude work before I ever had images to send out.

And magazines use models with pay sites all the time.  Those girls are more willing to appear in the mag for free because they get free advertising for their sit.  Hello!

MelissaLynnette LaDiva wrote:
And magazines use models with pay sites all the time.  Those girls are more willing to appear in the mag for free because they get free advertising for their site.  Hello!

Shhh!!!
Do not feed...

cheryllynnh wrote:
BTW thanks Star - that is a very informative site!

I have recently been approached by a model recruiter that works for a company called New Generation Management based in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was for a Gucci ad. Where she saw my pictures was legitimate. She gave me The companies address, her bosses email,name and number. She says that they do'nt have a website yet, because the company is only 8 months old. She rquired a one time fee of $322.00 for legal protection, and administration costs. She said the shoot will take approxitmatly 17 days, and I would be paid 625 dollars a day all food, accomadations and transportation would be taken care of. Below is three of several emails sent to me by her keeping me updated. Do you think this is a scam?

Hi Alvin,my apologies for the delayed response, the national internet provider here has been experiencing technical problems with the internet coming on-and-offline. Anyway I have received your photos and they look great.I will submit them together with about 500 other applications to a panel of judges who will run a filtering process by selecting 200 applicants and later select thefinal 50.So we only need 50 participants to take part in 50 counries worldwide. I will keep you updated, and should you make it to the last 50, We will have to assign a lawyer to protect you in case any disputes arise during or after the photo shoots.Please also take note that GUCCI will be veryadventurerous with this photo shoot, therefore there will be a lot of risk involved.Thus I have stated above that we will assign a lawyer.If you makeit to the last 50 you will be required to pay a once off fee of $382.52 for participation, legal protection and admnistration costs.YOU WILL ONLY NEED TO PAY THIS FEE ONCE YOU HAVE MADE IT TO THE LAST 50. Thank you and feel free to ask any questions if you need more info. Chanelle RaymondsRecruitment Specialist - GUCCI international




Good day Alvin & congratulations! The management of New Generation Recruitz and GUCCI International wouldlike to let you that you have made it to the final 50 participants.This means that you will be featured in one of the GUCCI ad campaigns.The ads will be published around 50 countries and the photo shoots will begin on 12 February 2008 - 29 February 2008. Please not that we will however require you to arrive here in Paris a week prior to the take off of the project so that you can acclamatize your yourself with the environment and the rest of the team. Remuneration This project will take exactly 17 days.On the last day you will be givenyour plane ticket which will be scheduled for 1 March 2008.You will be paid a tax free amount of $625-00 a day.Food,transport and accomodation will be covered by GUCCI International.Upon arrival you will be required to sign the contract. After you pay the participation fee of $322.60(Please disregard theprevious amount, it was my mistake), we will in 48 hours send you yourplane ticket and the name of the person who will collect you from the airport. Our banking Details are as follows:Bank Name - Standard BankAccount No. - 204104181 Branch Name - Malvern Country - South Africa Please use your Name and Surname as a reference. After making the payment, please e-mail me the deposit slip, your fullname & surname, Identification copy, as well as your home and/or postaladdress.Please also send the name of your nearest family member and their contact details and address. Thank you once again and see you in Italy.Chanelle RaymondsSpecialist Recruit - GUCCI International.        -------------------------------------------South Africas premier free email service - www.webmail.co.za


Hi & thank you for your reply Alvin. I really understand what you mean.With so much internet fraud, its not that easy to trust anyone.But anyway, I assure you that, although we are still fairly new(8 months old), we are a legitimate company based in South Africa.Our company name is New Generation Recruitz,Our address is no.5221A, The office Park, Johannesburg, South Africa - Zip Code 2096 Manager Contact No.+2783 695 8310 Manager's name is Roland De Abreu or You can email him on [email protected] do not have a website yet but weare in the process of building one. So I think by March or the latest April we should have one. Thank you and please feel free to ask any questions. Chanelle Raymonds Recruitment Specialist - GUCCI International

What do you think?

Alvin West wrote:

I have recently been approached by a model recruiter that works for a company called New Generation Management based in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was for a Gucci ad. Where she saw my pictures was legitimate. She gave me The companies address, her bosses email,name and number. She says that they do'nt have a website yet, because the company is only 8 months old. She rquired a one time fee of $322.00 for legal protection, and administration costs. She said the shoot will take approxitmatly 17 days, and I would be paid 625 dollars a day all food, accomadations and transportation would be taken care of. Below is three of several emails sent to me by her keeping me updated. Do you think this is a scam?

Hi Alvin,my apologies for the delayed response, the national internet provider here has been experiencing technical problems with the internet coming on-and-offline. Anyway I have received your photos and they look great.I will submit them together with about 500 other applications to a panel of judges who will run a filtering process by selecting 200 applicants and later select thefinal 50.So we only need 50 participants to take part in 50 counries worldwide. I will keep you updated, and should you make it to the last 50, We will have to assign a lawyer to protect you in case any disputes arise during or after the photo shoots.Please also take note that GUCCI will be veryadventurerous with this photo shoot, therefore there will be a lot of risk involved.Thus I have stated above that we will assign a lawyer.If you makeit to the last 50 you will be required to pay a once off fee of $382.52 for participation, legal protection and admnistration costs.YOU WILL ONLY NEED TO PAY THIS FEE ONCE YOU HAVE MADE IT TO THE LAST 50. Thank you and feel free to ask any questions if you need more info. Chanelle RaymondsRecruitment Specialist - GUCCI international




Good day Alvin & congratulations! The management of New Generation Recruitz and GUCCI International wouldlike to let you that you have made it to the final 50 participants.This means that you will be featured in one of the GUCCI ad campaigns.The ads will be published around 50 countries and the photo shoots will begin on 12 February 2008 - 29 February 2008. Please not that we will however require you to arrive here in Paris a week prior to the take off of the project so that you can acclamatize your yourself with the environment and the rest of the team. Remuneration This project will take exactly 17 days.On the last day you will be givenyour plane ticket which will be scheduled for 1 March 2008.You will be paid a tax free amount of $625-00 a day.Food,transport and accomodation will be covered by GUCCI International.Upon arrival you will be required to sign the contract. After you pay the participation fee of $322.60(Please disregard theprevious amount, it was my mistake), we will in 48 hours send you yourplane ticket and the name of the person who will collect you from the airport. Our banking Details are as follows:Bank Name - Standard BankAccount No. - 204104181 Branch Name - Malvern Country - South Africa Please use your Name and Surname as a reference. After making the payment, please e-mail me the deposit slip, your fullname & surname, Identification copy, as well as your home and/or postaladdress.Please also send the name of your nearest family member and their contact details and address. Thank you once again and see you in Italy.Chanelle RaymondsSpecialist Recruit - GUCCI International.        -------------------------------------------South Africas premier free email service - www.webmail.co.za


Hi & thank you for your reply Alvin. I really understand what you mean.With so much internet fraud, its not that easy to trust anyone.But anyway, I assure you that, although we are still fairly new(8 months old), we are a legitimate company based in South Africa.Our company name is New Generation Recruitz,Our address is no.5221A, The office Park, Johannesburg, South Africa - Zip Code 2096 Manager Contact No.+2783 695 8310 Manager's name is Roland De Abreu or You can email him on [email protected] do not have a website yet but weare in the process of building one. So I think by March or the latest April we should have one. Thank you and please feel free to ask any questions. Chanelle Raymonds Recruitment Specialist - GUCCI International

What do you think?

Considering this is never how models are booked for shows... it is a scam.

Fifi-Alexis wrote:

Considering this is never how models are booked for shows... it is a scam.

I do'nt really belong to agency. The website she saw my photos is for african American male models that only allows us to be contacted by email.

Alvin West wrote:

I do'nt really belong to agency. The website she saw my photos is for african American male models that only allows us to be contacted by email.

Exactly..... most of the models you will see in these big shows are agency booked.