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Model

Posts: 7

Auburn, Alabama, US

Hi, I am a new Model Mayhem member.

Recently I have been contacted by two "agencies" for upcoming shoots. I am skeptical about their credibility. Both emails ended in "@gmail" and both required that I reply back with my full name, mailing address, and contact info to be delivered an upfront check payment. They claimed to have been preparing a shoot somewhere locally for me. This all seems incredibly sketchy.

I would really like some feed back. Thank you.

Oct 26 21 01:10 pm Link

Photographer

Sceloporus

Posts: 4

Seattle, Washington, US

My guess is a variation on the old Nigerian scam. They will send you a large check, then tell you there was an error as to amount and ask you to send back some portion of the check. Their check, of course, is bogus but real enough your bank will not immediately reject it.

Oct 26 21 01:49 pm Link

Photographer

SayCheeZ!

Posts: 20631

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Yes it's a scam, an old one at that.

if either of the so called agencies contacted you via MM (in other words, if they're members) contact a moderator at www.modelmayhem.com/contactamod

Oct 26 21 02:10 pm Link

Model

kenny_nguyen

Posts: 7

Auburn, Alabama, US

Thank you for the help! I will try to get in contact with moderators.

Oct 26 21 02:22 pm Link

Photographer

Mark Salo

Posts: 11733

Olney, Maryland, US

kenny_nguyen wrote:
. . .They claimed to have been preparing a shoot somewhere locally for me.

They have no idea where you are located. It doesn't matter because there will be no shoot. Wouldn't it be more economical for them to bring you to their location?

Sceloporus wrote:
My guess is a variation on the old Nigerian scam. They will send you a large check, then tell you there was an error as to amount and ask you to send back some portion of the check. Their check, of course, is bogus but real enough your bank will not immediately reject it.

No, they will ask you to forward an amount to a wardrobe provider, etc.

Also, the bank is required to make the funds available within a day or two. However when the check eventually bounces, the bank will come after you for the money.

Oct 26 21 04:40 pm Link