Just this side of the
law. Here are links to some
of the news stories, forum discussions and sites alerting models to the companies and
practices that require you to take a closer look before you hand over your coins.
Because they all seem to operate within the law, they can not truly be called scams - but
- when you encounter these, or other offers that seem to capitalize on your dreams and
ambitions - stop for a moment, take a good hard look - make sure you understand exactly
what you are (and are NOT) getting. Talk to others, talk to their customers, clients
and affiliates - do your home work. There really are no short cuts - so if it walks
like a duck and quacks ......
Remember - If you have a dollar and a dream
- there will always be some one there to use that dream - to take your dollar!
They say that any press is
good press - so follow the bouncing Emodel.....
The FULL TCT
Story
Emodel -> Options -> now Trans
Continental
(a horse by any other name would still smell)
FOX TV in Atlanta exposes Options
<click here>
More on Options from WPXI-TV
Emodels (now options) -> Time News Story
The Better Business Bureau of Orlando on
Options
Cashing in on Dreams -
The Virginia Pilot
Site dedicate to TCT/Whilelmina
Scouts
They are not alone.............................
Hey! These guys will make you a star
for only $300
Eyes On You
St.
Petersburg Times
Official NYC Consumer Guide to Model/Talent
Agencies
One of the best on Scams and Rip-offs
Modeling Agency Scams
Model News (including tips and scam alerts)
Working Models (Safety Tips)
FTC May 1999 report
on Modeling Scams
FTC Bogus Talent Scouts <official
report>
FTC Audio Feature "Modeling
Scams"
Precautionary
Guidelines for Fashion Models
A warning from AskMen.com
Something from internetfraudservices.com
Scams
aimed at Kids and Adults
Karin Models speaks out
Story on College
times
From Peach State Models
9 featured stories from ZoomOnMe.com
Advice from Quick Book
Modeling Agency Scams by YoungMoney.com
A few words from the Plus Models at Venus
Divas
W.I.S.H.
(sadly lots of pop-ups on this one)
On line fraud
investigations
Western New York Forum's
"Banned" list
Austin Silver column "Avoid
Modeling Scams"
Child
Modeling Scams by Parenting Magazine
Crimes of
Persuasion
Surf Metro featured
Story
San Francisco's KRON
NYC Casting Forum Discussion
on Options Talent
Class action suit against the NYC Agencies
Modeling Scams Web Site
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