Ray Holyer wrote:
Actually, I think someone should bump this every ten minutes, which seems to be the period of time between each new "Is This A Scam?" thread.

Yea... no doubt :sigh:

TXPhotog wrote:
Sure as hell, somebody will post another scam email later today, with a different name or a slight variation in the wording, either to ask all wide-eyed and innocent if it's a scam, or to "warn us about the new scam".

For those wondering if it's a scam...

If the subject header of your thread is "Is this a scam..." then it is. Never once have I read a thread with that header that wasn't a scam.

Dennis Bethea wrote:
my profile got approved last week and my first 2 PM's were scams...thank god common sense kicked in and i didn't persue either one.

I hope you CAM'd them (with screen shots) to alert the moderators that MM members are scamming other members.

Rachel Jay wrote:

I hope you CAM'd them (with screen shots) to alert the moderators that MM members are scamming other members.

nope but i'll do just that.
i deleted one of the PM's because it just seemed too stupid to be true but i'll CAM the other

Dennis Bethea wrote:
i deleted one of the PM's because it just seemed too stupid to be true but i'll CAM the other

You can get it back.  Just go to https://www.modelmayhem.com/trash.php

Magic.

TXPhotog wrote:

You can get it back.  Just go to https://www.modelmayhem.com/trash.php

Magic.

I think that link is a scam   

TXPhotog wrote:

You can get it back.  Just go to https://www.modelmayhem.com/trash.php

Magic.

thx TX

Sheng Her wrote:
Yup. I almost got scammed for that $2,500 job. Good thing I didn't go for it. *grins* It was very fishy, especially when they said I'd be getting 4 money orders and blah blah blah. GAY!

hey i thin i remember u. yeah i almost got scam too! thnk goodness i didnt cash the check yet! iono but it was very fishy even though he was willing to pay me first before the shoot. i was so mad!!

TXPhotog wrote:
Sure as hell, somebody will post another scam email later today, with a different name or a slight variation in the wording, either to ask all wide-eyed and innocent if it's a scam, or to "warn us about the new scam".

haha love your attitude and spirit!!

Through Garys Eyes wrote:
The thing that always amazes me is how the scammers almost always out themselves by including lots of misspelled words and poor grammar!

Funny... what amazes me is that some people think that someone with such poor spelling and grammar actually works for the big company they say they do.

Erica F Brown wrote:
I already have 3 e-mails in my inbox that are obvious scams.  I look for serious grammatical errors first:  misspelled simple words, spacing or lack thereof, weak English/illiteracy, poor or unnecessary capitalization/punctuation over and over.  Key indicators!  Those who failed English all throughout school, probably won't notice.

Second:  Money...large amounts of it being offered to you and you're sitting there thinking "this is too good to be true".  Ding ding!  Guess what?  You're right!

If you decide to go with it, the scammer will then ask for your name, address, home phone number, and sometimes your SSN.  RED ALERT!  No real agency or photographer should be asking you for your SSN through e-mail for any reason!

Then comes the all-famous cashier's check.  The scammer tells you that he will send it to you but you need to wire it through your bank account.  RED ALERT!  The cashier's check is always FAKE!  If you deposit the check in your account, it will not clear!  As a result, the bank will hold you responsible and/or press criminal charges leaving you looking at a huge fine and/or a few years in prison.

I have read about these scams time and time again before I jumped into modeling.  Plus, I saw "To Catch an ID Thief" on Dateline NBC.  I know about these things all too well!

PERFECT!  Everyone needs to read this!

TXPhotog wrote:
Sure as hell, somebody will post another scam email later today, with a different name or a slight variation in the wording, either to ask all wide-eyed and innocent if it's a scam, or to "warn us about the new scam".

yeah I noticed that about alot of threads, someone posted one about doing charity work and then less then 24 hours later someone else did the same just worded it different.

I see that ALOT in threads, someone will post something and sure enough before the day is over there will be another thread about the same topic. I guess they need to draw the attention to themselves, funny thing is most who start them have already posted a comment in the original thread. I think the mods need to crack down on this, it is one thing if someone post a thread on a topic that has not been posted in awhile, it is another to post a thread on a topic that was posted less than 24 hours prior. Of course leave our "escort" threads alone, got to love them LOL.

edit: you know they will repeat your thread, bound to happen, I am looking for it LOL.......
Good info here BTW and sure it is helpful to the newbies.

TXPhotog wrote:
If you can't tell that something as obvious as these are scams, you really need to to a lot more reading and thinking before you ever open another email.

Note:  You do not have to google anything.  You do not have to know the names.  You do not need to read one single word past what I have quoted here.  And for God’s sake, you don’t need to post the whole damned email here to know for a certainty that these are scams.  If you can’t tell that, you are a victim on the hoof.

All of these are real, as reported at great length here on MM by the recipients.

This is a scam:

We are looking for models, both male and female to
take shoots that will make this event unforgettable
and all participating models would be paid the sum of
$2500 each.

This is a scam:

Hello,
My name is Kyle Starr I am a freelance agent based in

the US and have branches also in Europe.

This is a scam:

I saw your profile and i must say you have  a Great and Stunning Body . You can call me Don by name , I have a $8,000 pay Fashion job for you.

This is a scam:

Hello,
My name is mark,I have a $8,500 pay Fashion job (Assignment) for you,

This is a scam:

Hi
My name is TIFFANY BILL, am a photographer and  freelance model agent.I
saw your head shot on www.petitemodel.net.SO GREAT AND AWESOME. We are
looking for many new and exciting Models and actors to represent in
Commercial Advertisements to represent many Companies and Corporations
using your Images we shoot.

This is a scam:

My name is Terry Cowell,you are one of the few people chosen out of the screening exercise performed by babe warehouse for us saying you have got the physical features we need for our cataloged update,

This is a scam:

HELLO
GOOD DAY AND AM HAPPY TO READ THROUGH YOUR PROFILE ON
MODELMAYHEM.COM.I HAVE BEEN HIRED TO RECRUIT MODELS FOR A PROMO ADVERT PIECE WORK FOR
EMMA COMPANY WORKS THIS SEASON,WHICH INVOLVES PHOTO SHOOTS THAT WILL BE
USED FOR BANNERS,BILL-BOARDS AND LITTLE HANDBILLS AND CATALOGS.

This is a scam:

Hi
My name is enny martins,you are one of the few people chosen out of the screening exercise performed by STARSEARCHCASTING for us saying you have got the physical features we need for our cataloged update

This is a scam:

Hi
      My name is William Smith,you are one of the few people chosen out of the screening exercise performed by model mayhem for us saying you have got the physical features we need for our catalogue update

This is a scam:

Hi My name is Thomas Dearden, I have a £6,000 pay Fashion job (Assignment) for you,
My client wants to update her Catalog with her new year release Fashion outfits

This is a scam:

"Good-day,

How are you doing hope you are fine.I am Jack Warner 45 years of age an international modeling agent working for SpotLight Models based in USA with branches in Across Europe.

This is a scam:

Hello, I saw your ads while surfing modelmayhem for Make up Artists who know well about Making up and has good pictures to show for it.my name is Sean Davies,Am a freelance modeling agent,fashion designer,and advertiser working for Unique magazine in getting MUA and recruiting models for the new project in usa.

This is a scam:

My name is Seidnaly Sidhamed and I am a fashion designer,owner of fashion label ,ALPHADI.

I am interested in working with you on a fashion show which I am certain that you will fit into.I will love to introduce you to yet another edition of my beauty /fashion show tagged 'RELEASING THE WILD '.I go around Africa/world yearly to recruit talented people like yourself.

This is a scam:

We at DAVID KOLAWOLE VAUGHAN FASHION HOUSE LTD (DAKOVA)  are pleased to introduce you to yet another edition of our beauty /fashion show tagged 'SUMMER COLLECTIONS' .We go around Africa/world yearly to recruit talented people like yourself.

This is a scam:

GOODDAY,
                     Top of the day to you ,im MR JACOB JAMES
             (advertising Manager) ALIBABA FABRICS AND
    TEXTILE LTD,Our company is looking for models
    intersted in taking shots/pics in our African
    fabrics and also seeking/ looking for
    representatives in the UNITED STATES.

This is a scam:

My name is Brian Cooper,i work for Glamour magazine in New York,recruiting models for Glamour Magazine and currently wanting make-up artist for our models in a new and special edition of the magazine.

This is a scam:

I am pleased to inform you that your info has been received.Moreso, after a long process of screening and thorough scrutiny,you have finally been chosen to participate in our fashion show coming up in London.The exact dates for the show is AUG 31ST and SEPT 2ND so takenote of that and make sure you keep the dates.
With that concluded,we have come to the end phase 1 which is recruiting of participants.

Now to phase 2.This phase will involve the organising of travel arrangements,hotels,feeding and all other miscellaneous that will be taken care of to ensure that you are comfortable during the duration of the show.

This is a scam:

The name
of the company is GNLD natural world wellness, it has just been established in
Denmark and they produce creams such as Face, Eye & Neck revitalizing serum,
Soothing Eye Ointment, Intense rejuvenating Face cream, Moisturizing firming
hand, body lotion, Neck & Eye ANTI-AGING firming cream, Rich Eye strengthening
cream, FLASH Treatment - Skin balance, pore tone mask, REJUVENATORY -
Hydrating, Reviving Anti-aging mask, Natural Cleansing Gel, Hydrating & Indulging
Passion Body Oil, re constructive hands, feet Ointment, Free radicals anti wrinkle
cream. Presently the company needs a model to advertise their products and i am
giving you the offer.

This is a scam:

Hello,
  My name is George Anderson.Am a freelance modeling agent working presently for Accordance Motors in Sacramento CA.I saw your profile and some of your works on ujenatalent,i really love  and appreciate them,I would like Us to do some works together.

This is a scam:

I am Barr. Joseph Smith, Press secretary for Abigail Betz, owner of Abigail Betz House of Couture.

I was just taking a tour of the modelmayhem website as I plan to organise a fashion show soon.Most importantly, we're planning to launch the label big in the UK, hence, I am searching for someone/individuals who I can use for my promotions( billboards,posters,flyer).

This is a scam:

I am in love with your work and I am really confident that you will do the Abigail Betz clothing Line proud by promoting my label with your very nice talent.I saw your profile on model mayhem.

Well the shoot is gonna be held at the exclusive resort and beach in Hotel Sanur Beach, Bali

This is a scam:

In respect of your porfolio posted to us by one of our accredited talent scout Mr.POWELL CALVIN, you have been chosen for an assignment.This reputable organisation write to inform you that after the screening exercise you have been selected and approved to model at the on-coming Eclat de Mode show which will be held on DECEMBER 20th to 24th 2006, in Paris.

This is a scam:

My name is Andrew Bryson,32 Male from United Kingdom and I'm currently working with a Boots Health & Beauty Magazine in London and we are currently wanting models for a new and special edition of the magazine.

International Models is what we are currently looking for,so our Editor in Chief and other members of the board decided we bring in you beautiful ladies from the United States and around the world.

This is a scam:

Male 29 from Georgia ( USA ) I am a commercial model and part time agent.
I feel you can be a model for top modeling agency.
Please let me know your interest and if you like to work as a model with top modeling agency.
I can provide you references and details to your lawyer/agent/manager which you need for checking me as a legal agent and my creditably.
Please let me know your interest.
I can scout for all kind of modeling
The model earn
Commercial modeling $15000 per month + other perks

For each and every one of those, IT IS OBVIOUS ON ITS FACE THAT IT IS A SCAM.  THE BUSINESS DOES NOT OPERATE THIS WAY.

It doesn’t make a bit of difference what else they say in the email.  Whatever it is, it’s bullshit.

It doesn’t matter that they don’t ask for money in the first email.  They rarely do.  The first email is just to set the hook, and get a response. 

It doesn’t matter what they say their name is, or who they claim they are working for.  They change their names.

Just read and try to understand

www.newmodels.com/Nigeria.html

LOL

Necee Simpson wrote:

TXPhotog wrote:
If you can't tell that something as obvious as these are scams, you really need to to a lot more reading and thinking before you ever open another email.

Note:  You do not have to google anything.  You do not have to know the names.  You do not need to read one single word past what I have quoted here.  And for God’s sake, you don’t need to post the whole damned email here to know for a certainty that these are scams.  If you can’t tell that, you are a victim on the hoof.

All of these are real, as reported at great length here on MM by the recipients.

This is a scam:

We are looking for models, both male and female to
take shoots that will make this event unforgettable
and all participating models would be paid the sum of
$2500 each.

This is a scam:

Hello,
My name is Kyle Starr I am a freelance agent based in

the US and have branches also in Europe.

This is a scam:

I saw your profile and i must say you have  a Great and Stunning Body . You can call me Don by name , I have a $8,000 pay Fashion job for you.

This is a scam:

Hello,
My name is mark,I have a $8,500 pay Fashion job (Assignment) for you,

This is a scam:

Hi
My name is TIFFANY BILL, am a photographer and  freelance model agent.I
saw your head shot on www.petitemodel.net.SO GREAT AND AWESOME. We are
looking for many new and exciting Models and actors to represent in
Commercial Advertisements to represent many Companies and Corporations
using your Images we shoot.

This is a scam:

My name is Terry Cowell,you are one of the few people chosen out of the screening exercise performed by babe warehouse for us saying you have got the physical features we need for our cataloged update,

This is a scam:

HELLO
GOOD DAY AND AM HAPPY TO READ THROUGH YOUR PROFILE ON
MODELMAYHEM.COM.I HAVE BEEN HIRED TO RECRUIT MODELS FOR A PROMO ADVERT PIECE WORK FOR
EMMA COMPANY WORKS THIS SEASON,WHICH INVOLVES PHOTO SHOOTS THAT WILL BE
USED FOR BANNERS,BILL-BOARDS AND LITTLE HANDBILLS AND CATALOGS.

This is a scam:

Hi
My name is enny martins,you are one of the few people chosen out of the screening exercise performed by STARSEARCHCASTING for us saying you have got the physical features we need for our cataloged update

This is a scam:

Hi
      My name is William Smith,you are one of the few people chosen out of the screening exercise performed by model mayhem for us saying you have got the physical features we need for our catalogue update

This is a scam:

Hi My name is Thomas Dearden, I have a £6,000 pay Fashion job (Assignment) for you,
My client wants to update her Catalog with her new year release Fashion outfits

This is a scam:

"Good-day,

How are you doing hope you are fine.I am Jack Warner 45 years of age an international modeling agent working for SpotLight Models based in USA with branches in Across Europe.

This is a scam:

Hello, I saw your ads while surfing modelmayhem for Make up Artists who know well about Making up and has good pictures to show for it.my name is Sean Davies,Am a freelance modeling agent,fashion designer,and advertiser working for Unique magazine in getting MUA and recruiting models for the new project in usa.

This is a scam:

My name is Seidnaly Sidhamed and I am a fashion designer,owner of fashion label ,ALPHADI.

I am interested in working with you on a fashion show which I am certain that you will fit into.I will love to introduce you to yet another edition of my beauty /fashion show tagged 'RELEASING THE WILD '.I go around Africa/world yearly to recruit talented people like yourself.

This is a scam:

We at DAVID KOLAWOLE VAUGHAN FASHION HOUSE LTD (DAKOVA)  are pleased to introduce you to yet another edition of our beauty /fashion show tagged 'SUMMER COLLECTIONS' .We go around Africa/world yearly to recruit talented people like yourself.

This is a scam:

GOODDAY,
                     Top of the day to you ,im MR JACOB JAMES
             (advertising Manager) ALIBABA FABRICS AND
    TEXTILE LTD,Our company is looking for models
    intersted in taking shots/pics in our African
    fabrics and also seeking/ looking for
    representatives in the UNITED STATES.

This is a scam:

My name is Brian Cooper,i work for Glamour magazine in New York,recruiting models for Glamour Magazine and currently wanting make-up artist for our models in a new and special edition of the magazine.

This is a scam:

I am pleased to inform you that your info has been received.Moreso, after a long process of screening and thorough scrutiny,you have finally been chosen to participate in our fashion show coming up in London.The exact dates for the show is AUG 31ST and SEPT 2ND so takenote of that and make sure you keep the dates.
With that concluded,we have come to the end phase 1 which is recruiting of participants.

Now to phase 2.This phase will involve the organising of travel arrangements,hotels,feeding and all other miscellaneous that will be taken care of to ensure that you are comfortable during the duration of the show.

This is a scam:

The name
of the company is GNLD natural world wellness, it has just been established in
Denmark and they produce creams such as Face, Eye & Neck revitalizing serum,
Soothing Eye Ointment, Intense rejuvenating Face cream, Moisturizing firming
hand, body lotion, Neck & Eye ANTI-AGING firming cream, Rich Eye strengthening
cream, FLASH Treatment - Skin balance, pore tone mask, REJUVENATORY -
Hydrating, Reviving Anti-aging mask, Natural Cleansing Gel, Hydrating & Indulging
Passion Body Oil, re constructive hands, feet Ointment, Free radicals anti wrinkle
cream. Presently the company needs a model to advertise their products and i am
giving you the offer.

This is a scam:

Hello,
  My name is George Anderson.Am a freelance modeling agent working presently for Accordance Motors in Sacramento CA.I saw your profile and some of your works on ujenatalent,i really love  and appreciate them,I would like Us to do some works together.

This is a scam:

I am Barr. Joseph Smith, Press secretary for Abigail Betz, owner of Abigail Betz House of Couture.

I was just taking a tour of the modelmayhem website as I plan to organise a fashion show soon.Most importantly, we're planning to launch the label big in the UK, hence, I am searching for someone/individuals who I can use for my promotions( billboards,posters,flyer).

This is a scam:

I am in love with your work and I am really confident that you will do the Abigail Betz clothing Line proud by promoting my label with your very nice talent.I saw your profile on model mayhem.

Well the shoot is gonna be held at the exclusive resort and beach in Hotel Sanur Beach, Bali

This is a scam:

In respect of your porfolio posted to us by one of our accredited talent scout Mr.POWELL CALVIN, you have been chosen for an assignment.This reputable organisation write to inform you that after the screening exercise you have been selected and approved to model at the on-coming Eclat de Mode show which will be held on DECEMBER 20th to 24th 2006, in Paris.

This is a scam:

My name is Andrew Bryson,32 Male from United Kingdom and I'm currently working with a Boots Health & Beauty Magazine in London and we are currently wanting models for a new and special edition of the magazine.

International Models is what we are currently looking for,so our Editor in Chief and other members of the board decided we bring in you beautiful ladies from the United States and around the world.

This is a scam:

Male 29 from Georgia ( USA ) I am a commercial model and part time agent.
I feel you can be a model for top modeling agency.
Please let me know your interest and if you like to work as a model with top modeling agency.
I can provide you references and details to your lawyer/agent/manager which you need for checking me as a legal agent and my creditably.
Please let me know your interest.
I can scout for all kind of modeling
The model earn
Commercial modeling $15000 per month + other perks

For each and every one of those, IT IS OBVIOUS ON ITS FACE THAT IT IS A SCAM.  THE BUSINESS DOES NOT OPERATE THIS WAY.

It doesn’t make a bit of difference what else they say in the email.  Whatever it is, it’s bullshit.

It doesn’t matter that they don’t ask for money in the first email.  They rarely do.  The first email is just to set the hook, and get a response. 

It doesn’t matter what they say their name is, or who they claim they are working for.  They change their names.

Just read and try to understand

www.newmodels.com/Nigeria.html

LOL

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0615146775/
I know new models don't want to spend money on photos, but you may need to spend money on a book

Nathan Grundy wrote:
The posted link really helped me Tx, thank you so much, I wish I had read this before I had ever recieved an e-mail

TAKE YOUR EMAIL OFF YOUR PROFILE!!! 

People on MM who want to contact you will PM you, and you can then give them your email.  Having it on your profile makes it searchable, and means that scammers and spammers can find it, load it into their databases, and then scam/spam away.  So, I repeat:

TAKE YOUR EMAIL OFF YOUR PROFILE!!!