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Model

Nikole Jackson

Posts: 1

San Antonio, Texas, US

Hi
     
  My name is Gorlan Medal you are one of the few people chosen out of the screening exercise performed by music and modeling  for us saying you have got the physical features we need for our cataloged update,I have a pay Fashion job for you if you are interested, My client wants to update his Catalog with his new year release Fashion outfits and I'm interested in you for the professional shooting no nudity, fetish, bondage, escort and other adult content stuff.. so if you are interested you can get back to me with a copy of your head shot.   The shooting will hold at a rented photographers 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 shooting,all make up will be taken cared of in the studio you can come along with any body of your choice on the day of the shooting, your mum,  dad,  friend,  body-guard anybody you wish to come with just for you to feel comfortable.
     JOB DETAILS:
You have 6 different Fashion outfits to cover,which would be provided by our client on the day of the shooting and you would be paid the $800.00
                              MANAGEMENT

Aug 03 15 07:11 pm Link

Model

RebelAlyssa

Posts: 1

Simi Valley, California, US

Yes! Totally a scam. I got a very similar thing sent to me as well.

Aug 03 15 07:13 pm Link

Photographer

First Life Photography

Posts: 3565

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

Hello & Welcome to MM. smile

Obviously a Scam, as I assume you never even applied for the screening!

Aug 03 15 10:57 pm Link

Photographer

Philip R

Posts: 698

Agoura Hills, California, US

They will offer to pay you in advance to show it is not a scam.  You will get a check for more than the $800 with instructions to send the extra to "the Costumer": or ":the make-up person."  A few days later their check will bounce and the bank and/or police will come after you for the bad check after having taken the money out of your account.

Aug 03 15 11:25 pm Link

Photographer

Steve Arebalo

Posts: 2280

Orange, California, US

Nikole, this is a scam that originates out of "Check Cashing Locations," normally from outside of the USA. They will send you a check. They will request that you deposit the check into your bank account. Once you have done that, they will instruct you to forward some of the money to a clothing designer, make-up artist (MUA), photographer, etc... The check you deposit will be fraudulent. While the check is being processed through the American banking system, the wire transfer you send them will be cashed immediately. The check will bounce. They will have your money. 

If you have already answered their correspondence, I strongly recommend that you have no further contact with these people. Notify your bank immediately if you believe that your bank account has been compromised. American banks are well aware of this scam. You can discuss this issue with any bank manager. They can confirm what I have explained.

Aug 04 15 02:01 am Link

Photographer

Dean Johnson Photo

Posts: 70925

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Moderator Note!
Yes, that is a scam. 100% pure scam

Please see this video and read the articles: 
Avoiding scams: The basics

Watch the video and read the article.

Aug 04 15 05:49 am Link

Model

Vivian Beck

Posts: 1

Pottstown, Pennsylvania, US

I got the exact same email early this morning. I knew it was a scam. They say "If it's too good to be true, it probably is."

Aug 06 15 08:16 am Link

Photographer

Filles de Pin-up

Posts: 3218

Wichita, Kansas, US

Welcome to the Mayhem hienvy

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Aug 06 15 08:33 pm Link