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photographer or predator?
I got this instant message recently from an IM name untitledartist06. He constantly IM's me claiming to be some fine arts photographer looking for models for an upcoming shoot. He keeps asking me what my model mayhem number is. And is vague about all the questions I ask him. He admitted he doesn't even have a model mayhem account. And yet he's on here trying to recruit models? He says he'll sign up soon. And asked if there was any other way of contacting me. I don't usually give my number out, so I asked him for his. If he was remotely serious. And then he says, messages are fine. And quickly signs off. My red flags are waving high. What do I do? Aug 25 06 12:35 am Link Go with your gut. Aug 25 06 12:38 am Link Based on what you wrote, I'm seeing red flags myself. My # is in my profile, as are web links, emails, etc. If you can't get "real world" contact info, I'd be very leery. Aug 25 06 12:41 am Link I GUESS I SHOULD WARN EVERYONE ELSE ABOUT THIS PERSON?... Aug 25 06 12:41 am Link At 22 years old your " strange'o'gauge" is working just fine ! Your plenty good looking enough and have a good body of work to get quality offers. Simply end contact with person. FA Aug 25 06 12:44 am Link Jamie-Ann wrote: I think you should marry him but get a prenuptial agreement in case he tries to kill you. Aug 25 06 12:47 am Link i GUESS you should get a clue and get your IM and other non portfolio information off the net. i bet you bring an escort to your shoot to assure your safety after giving the predator your address too? legitimate business is not done via IM (until and unless a solid relationship has already been built). Aug 25 06 12:48 am Link Jamie-Ann wrote: yes, out him.. Aug 25 06 12:48 am Link Jamie-Ann wrote: If he can't answer simle questions and you have caught him lying I would say yes warn othr girls. It's sad to say but some guys who claim to be photographers are justa guy with camera wanting to take pics of a beautiful woman. Aug 25 06 12:53 am Link bust a cap in his a..... well not quite. Oh I long for the day when I pretty model is stalking me.. Shit.. not again ..that was flashback ! she was crazy ! Aug 25 06 12:55 am Link Be aware of an instant messanger name called UNTITLEDARTIST06. Who claims to be a photographer then. Aug 25 06 12:57 am Link Tell Calvin that I said "Hello". Aug 25 06 01:01 am Link I just posted a website on the model matters forum that has a lot of information about scams of all types...including the recently very popular photography scams. Aug 25 06 01:24 am Link oldguysrule wrote: I think you are a bit unfair to the OP. In any case you could have said that it is not a good idea to post e-mail, instant msg, etc. on her MM page without talking down. Aug 25 06 02:18 am Link Jamie-Ann, Yes, no question about it, this person is a total annoying jerk. About as non professional as you'll find. It's probably best no to post your e-mail, or instant messaging address on MM. Anyone who is MM member can use MM mail to contact you (which should eliminate a pretty good percentage of idiots, but not all of course), and then once you talk a bit you can then give out more information. Dan Aug 25 06 02:23 am Link He's a predator and he's planning to eat you! Run away!!! Go by common sense. Aug 25 06 02:46 am Link Class Act Photography wrote: Oh my god. Aug 25 06 02:48 am Link A a proffesional Photo studio, my flgs would be up too! Aug 25 06 09:32 am Link SayCheeZ! wrote: Now that's funny Aug 25 06 09:33 am Link SayCheeZ! wrote: LMAO... Aug 25 06 09:34 am Link In answer to the "Photographer or Predator" question I'd say predator. In answer to what you should do, run away from him and don't have any other contact with him. Aug 25 06 09:34 am Link Pixel-Magic Photography wrote: yeah true, they don't get coddled enough at home or their ass kissed here. we lie to them 24/7 about the quality of the portfolio. god forbid someone slap a wrist. Aug 25 06 09:41 am Link *laughs at this thread* Aug 25 06 10:21 am Link |
