http://www.mymodeltalk.com/jobs The 419 scam is highly effective in the modeling industry. Because of industry payment practices it is easy for new models to fall victim to this scam. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:09:15 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mymodeltalk.com/jobs/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.mymodeltalk.com/jobs http://www.mymodeltalk.com/jobs/modeling-nigerian-419-industry-scams/330355-scam-ficticious-modeling-agent-julia-rhodes.html Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:47:19 GMT Hello my name is Julia Rhodes, and am a freelance modeling agent working for female first magazine in recruiting models.Female first Magazine... Hello my name is Julia Rhodes, and am a freelance modeling agent working for female first magazine in recruiting models.Female first Magazine currently wants models for a new and special edition of the magazine.We saw your profile and pictures while surfing the internet, we appreciate them and I would like us to do some works together.we presently have good offer for you and we want to know if you are interested in our taking model photographer for our company because we need good quality pictures of our model who will be on the magazine cover of one of next month edition.Please let us know if you are interested in the Job.You stand a chance of making reasonable $500 from this deal to start,and even a noticeable fame. Let us know if you are interested in our offer and We would give you further details.you could Get back and Let us know if you are interested in my offer and We would give you further details.you could Get back to us at julierhodestar@yahoo.com

Regards,
Julia Rhodes ]]> Modeling and Nigerian 419 Industry Scams CandyRed http://www.mymodeltalk.com/jobs/modeling-nigerian-419-industry-scams/330355-scam-ficticious-modeling-agent-julia-rhodes.html http://www.mymodeltalk.com/jobs/modeling-nigerian-419-industry-scams/286331-photoshoot-tx-scam.html Sat, 02 May 2009 03:50:32 GMT I have a question for you. Someone sent me this message - Hello, Am John James, i have a modeling paid job for you, if you are interesting get... I have a question for you. Someone sent me this message -

Hello, Am John James, i have a modeling paid job for you, if you are interesting get back to me for more detail at (modeljobs11@yahoo.co.uk) I will be waiting for your quick response.

I then responded and he sent me this email -

Hello,
Thanks for your response. Am a model agency in United Kingdom, our company is ready to sponsor the BEAUTIFUL LADIES AND GENTLEMEN (BLG) that are coming for the shooting. The shooting will hold at a rented photographer studio in Houston (TEXAS), you don't have to bother about the traveling cost and accommodations, all this are provided for you in a five star hotel. As soon as you are set your ticket will be send to you and you will be picked up immediately at the airport as soon as you arrived. The name and address of the studio will be forward to you before the shooting. To let you know, The Company is leasing out the sum of $1,780 for your payment before your arrival to the Texas. The Company is leasing out this amount to all the models that may have interest in this offer. All the materials to be use will be provided by the Company. But before the Shooting the Company will be giving out part of your payment which is $400 through Check to be rest assured.The shooting is photo shoot and the total paid for the shooting is $1,780. But we are gonna give you part of your payment which is $400 before the shooting to be assure that the shooting is gonna be hold, and the trip is gonna be 2 days. The shooting date is on 16th and 17th of May 2009 but the check will be including the studio rented fee which you will send to the studio through western union after you have cashed the check. The payment will be mailed directly to you, and immediately you have it i will instruct you and give you the studio agents name you will send the studio rented fee to. Then you will be paid the balance immediately after the shooting. Hope this is quite clear. Please I'd like you to check your email on a regular basis, i might have updates you. If you have go through all these and understand this very well, you can reply back to me as soon as possible with the details required below. You can call me to this number +447031929807 for any question regarding the shooting.


NAME THAT WILL BE ON CHECK................

ADDRESS (NO PO BOX)................

COUNTRY....................

CITY...............

STATE..............

ZIP CODE..........

PHONE NO.................

SEX..............

AGE.....

WAIST.......

YOUR EXPERIENCE.......

ATTACH PASSPORT...

Regards.



Does this look like a legit model job to you? What do you think about this? Please let me know, b/c I recieved info about this job through mymodeltalk.com... I just want to make sure that this is not a scam.. and that nothing bad will happen. Thank you sincerely for your time.

Nicolina Converso ]]> Modeling and Nigerian 419 Industry Scams NicolinaConverso http://www.mymodeltalk.com/jobs/modeling-nigerian-419-industry-scams/286331-photoshoot-tx-scam.html http://www.mymodeltalk.com/jobs/modeling-nigerian-419-industry-scams/174736-how-avoid-nigerian-419-scam.html Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:07:18 GMT I guess the depression has hit Nigeria hard. Last night a scam artist by the name of Sand20001 registered on MMT and sent 422 messages to members in... I guess the depression has hit Nigeria hard. Last night a scam artist by the name of Sand20001 registered on MMT and sent 422 messages to members in an attempt to scam them.

I've notified the proper authorities in Nigeria. I can't say whether they'll do much.

Always protect yourself. Don't just give out your personal information. Make sure those asking for your details can show you credible work they have done.

Ask to see their website. Find out if they are based in the US or not. And if the gig is in a regulated state then look them up and make sure they are licensed.

If you are unsure whether something is legit then post in the MyModelTalk Watchlist.

If you know it to be a scam then let everyone know by posting in the scams section on MMT.


These scammers are actually a very determined people. The only way to stop them is for models to educate themselves and stop being victims.

Visit the MyModelTalk.com Scams section.

- Mike ]]> Modeling and Nigerian 419 Industry Scams mykkal http://www.mymodeltalk.com/jobs/modeling-nigerian-419-industry-scams/174736-how-avoid-nigerian-419-scam.html http://www.mymodeltalk.com/jobs/modeling-nigerian-419-industry-scams/72920-ghost-agency-dodgy.html Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:40:58 GMT I got a messages from these guys, and it looks pretty dodgy. Definitely there are a number of hallmarks of a scam in the email I got, the two most... I got a messages from these guys, and it looks pretty dodgy. Definitely there are a number of hallmarks of a scam in the email I got, the two most obvious being that they want to send me a check from which I am to take a percentage and forward the rest to them, and the other being that they want me to just send them a pic to use in a campaign without having even seen it. Also, they need me to tell them who I am! Come on. Sheeesh. Anyway, please beware of these guys. Anyhow, here is the message they sent for those interested in the morbid details:

Hello,
I represent a modeling company here in london and your picture as been selected for a billboard advertisment/and local advert here at heathrow airport.Your pictures as been accepted by the Agency Ghost Inc.We dont descriminate sizes or shapes of individual models,we just acknowledge gorgeous pictures and use it for commercials.The Financier will airmail payment to you by UPS courier service.Our financial office is based in Baltimore,MD.

You will receive a check as paymet for the contract..You will take out the 15% for your gorgeous pictures and proceed to sending the balance over to your appointed Agent via western union Tranfer for Legal Documentation of the deal and "Comp card".This payment will also be used as "Sign up fee" with the agent.I will be awaiting your urgent response with the following information:

FULL NAME:

ADDRESS:

PHONE:

For futher information you can contact:
Financier (Mr James )
Office +447024066394..Feel free to call him at any time.
my phone number:447024083365
Our email:beautiful_inc007@yahoo.com...Send your respond to our email add ..
Regards Ghost inc model !


N*B
We awaiting to receive four picture of you.The photos required is basically for a Coca-cola advertisment bill board at Heathrow airport in london..Let us know your decision ASAP. ]]> Modeling and Nigerian 419 Industry Scams ChrisPgh http://www.mymodeltalk.com/jobs/modeling-nigerian-419-industry-scams/72920-ghost-agency-dodgy.html http://www.mymodeltalk.com/jobs/modeling-nigerian-419-industry-scams/67808-beware-02seek-krisho-scam.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:01:51 GMT BEWARE OF 02seek’s Profile » MyModelTalk.com is The Entertainment and Fashion Industry's Community

Recently I recieved the following email at MyModelTalk.

"Hello, My name is lewis wood. Am Freelance modeling agent working for
show biz which is based in the US and has branches also in Europe.I
came across you while surfing the internet, I appreciate your
personalities and I would like us to do some works together. I

presently have good offer for you. I want to know if you are interested in modeling because I need pictures of a good looking

person who will be on the magazine cover & bill board of one of my
clients. Please let me know if you are interested in the deal. You

stand a chance of making reasonable $500 ( It'Negociatable ) from this
deal to start, and even a noticeable fame. Let me know if you are
interested in my offer and I would give you further details.get back me
with your respond.. seekmodel1@gmail.com"

After doing some research this guy is a total scam! He goes by different names, but always the spews the same info. Offering jobs through Krisho or Kowope. Check out his list of scams on ModelMayhem.

"I also received a similar e-mail that is as follows:

Hello, My name is lewis nelson. Am Freelance modeling agent working for Kowope Ventures which is based in the US and has branches also in Europe. I came across you while surfing the internet, I appreciate your personalities and I would like us to do some works together. I presently have good offer for you. I want to know if you are interested in modeling because I need pictures of a good looking person who will be on the magazine cover & bill board of one of my clients. Please let me know if you are interested in the deal. You stand a chance of making reasonable $500 ( It's Negociatable ) from this deal to start, and even a noticeable fame. Let me know if you are interested in my offer and I would give you further details.

Thanks,
nelson.


and the reply I got when I responded:

Hi, Thanks for the quick response and interest. The taken pictures will be used for the magazine cover & bill boards of my client and their web site which is under construction.

The name of the Company is KRISHO 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 am giving you the offer. Your pictures will be exhibited on their website and also after the first set of picture sent, their products and magazines will be sent to you in order for you to know about the company. Subsequently depending on you, you could be invited over to the company to sign a contract with you.
As written in my previous email, you will get $500 to start which will be sent to you immediately. After payment has been received, the photo shoots will be taken and sent to the company. There will be a pre-arranged photographer and hair/ make up artist that will be coming over to you for the shoots. They will be contacting you for proper arrangement of time and location after payments has been made. Guess the arrangement is understood. In order for payment to be made to you, provide me with the following details:

NAME:
FULL CONTACT ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER:
YOUR BANK NAME:

NB: Please know that you will be invited to grace the launching of the products and magazines. I'll await your response.

Thanks,


I'm just glad I googled it and found this posting. Although I would never give out that information on an e-mail."

"Hi Debra Valentine,


Thanks for the quick response and interest. The taken pictures will be used for the magazine cover of my client and the web site which is under construction. The name of the company is KRISHO 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 am giving you the offer. Your pictures will be exhibited on their website and also after the first set of picture sent, their products and magazines will be sent to you in order for you to
know about the company. Subsequently depending on you, you could be invited over to the company to sign a contract with you.


As written in my previous mail, you will get $450 to start which will be sent to you immediately. After payment has been received, the photo shoots will be taken and sent to the company. There will be a pre-arranged photographer and hair/ make up artist that will be coming over to you for the shoots. They will be contacting you for proper arrangement of time and location after payments has been made. Guess the arrangement is understood. In order for payment to be made to you, provide me with the following details:

NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
PHONE NUMBER:

This is really sad

Hugs Debra
Thank-you Michael Wheeler for the link here"



"Hi Jesse,
Thanks for the quick response and interest. The taken pictures will be used for the magazine cover of my client and the web site which is under construction. The name of the company is KRISHO 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 am giving you the offer. Your pictures will be exhibited on their website and also after the first set of picture sent, their products and magazines will be sent to you in order for you to know about the company. Subsequently depending on you, you could be invited over to the company to sign a contract with you.
As written in my previous mail, you will get $750 to start which will be sent to you immediately. After payment has been received, the photo shoots will be taken and sent to the company. There will be a pre-arranged photographer and hair/ make up artist that will be coming over to you for the Shots. They will be contacting you for proper arrangement of time and location after payments has been made. I hope the arrangement is understood. In order for payment to be made to you, provide me with the following details:

NAME:
Home ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER:
I await your response.

Thanks.
Donald Macdonald
PS:
Please know that you will be invited to grace the launching of the products and magazines"

"Thanks for the warning...

Here is another SCAM! KRISHO natural world wellness by Bright Cole. The guy can't even use proper grammar! I got an email saying that I had been scouted and they were willing to pay $450. Well, the check came, but it was a fake! Don't bother responding to this scam! WARNING!!!

Here is the entire email:

Hello,

My name is Bright Cole. We are freelance modeling agency working for different client like organisations, companies, government, business corporate etc....and we are based in the US and has branches also in Europe. I saw your profile and pictures while surfing the internet, I appreciate them and i would like us to do some works together.I presently have some good offer for you.

I want to know if you are interested in modeling because I need pictures of a good looking person who will be on the magazines cover of one of our clients. Please let me know if you are interested in the deal.You stand a chance of making reasonable $450 from this deal to start with, and even a noticeable fame. Let me know if you are interested in my offer and we would proceed by giving you more details about what you will need to do.

Your sincerely
Bright Cole."


HERE IS THE LINK TO MODELMAYHEM TO READ MORE OF HIS SCAM POSTINGS:
ModelMayhem.com - more false "job" offers ]]> Modeling and Nigerian 419 Industry Scams MereMolinari http://www.mymodeltalk.com/jobs/modeling-nigerian-419-industry-scams/67808-beware-02seek-krisho-scam.html http://www.mymodeltalk.com/jobs/modeling-nigerian-419-industry-scams/5323-nigerian-scam.html Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:16:39 GMT This article was originally published on www.newmodels.com (http://www.newmodels.com) -mykkal ************ In the beginning it was all about... This article was originally published on www.newmodels.com -mykkal
************

In the beginning it was all about money. Right out of the blue, people would get an email promising to make them rich. Various versions of the scam have existed since the 1920s, but they became ubiquitous once Internet email was so widely available. For an interesting history of these scams, see www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/nigeria.asp

So what does that have to do with modeling? For the last couple of years, the scammers have branched out, targeting people based on known affiliations with the modeling world. Various versions have been sent to models, photographers, makeup artists and other professionals in the industry.

The latest versions promise work somewhere that the scammer isn’t, and the victim isn’t. At this writing, the claims seem to mostly involve alleged fashion shows or commercial modeling jobs in the UK or elsewhere in Europe. The scammer says they have found the victim on one of the Internet listing sites, and they would like to hire them for the upcoming show or event. Huge modeling fees are promised.

If they get a positive response, the scammer sets the hook. It could be based on the Nigerian scam: they say they will send a portion of the promised fees and expenses by certified check. The victim is then asked to deposit the check in his account, and use the money for various purposes (booking airline tickets to the event, for instance). But the amount sent is much larger than what is needed for the tickets, so the victim is asked to return some of the money to the sender.

When the scam works, the victim sends off a refund of the “excess” payment, only to find later that the “certified check” they got from the scammer was a forgery. When it bounces, the victim is out the “refund” he sent to the scammer.

Another version is simpler: they ask for lots of information about the victim, and then use identity theft to charge the victim’s accounts.

So how to avoid getting taken? You need to understand some painful facts:

• Major fashion and commercial clients don’t go cruising around the Internet looking for models. No matter how much you want to believe it, it’s not true. If someone says they found you that way and want to give you lots of money, it’s a scam.
• If you aren’t with a major agency, nobody is going to fly you thousands of miles and pay you thousands of dollars for a mainstream modeling job. Doesn’t happen. For the kinds of money they offer, there are plenty of agencies with qualified models, right near where the job is – or willing to send their models to where the job is. Clients with big bucks aren’t going to take a chance on an unknown when they can get the guarantees of working with an agency.
• Nobody will send you large amounts of money up front for a modeling job. If a miracle strikes and you do get hired for a job you have to fly to, they will make the reservations and buy tickets for you. Same for the hotel. They certainly aren’t going to send you the money and then cross their fingers and hope you show up.

To read the rest of this article click here... ]]> Modeling and Nigerian 419 Industry Scams mykkal http://www.mymodeltalk.com/jobs/modeling-nigerian-419-industry-scams/5323-nigerian-scam.html http://www.mymodeltalk.com/jobs/modeling-nigerian-419-industry-scams/3357-scam-modeling-nigeria.html Sun, 30 Apr 2006 01:21:55 GMT i was asked to go model in Lagos Nigeria is this a scam? the guys name is max davids and the site is www.sliverbirdgroup.com i was asked to go model in Lagos Nigeria is this a scam?
the guys name is max davids and the site is www.sliverbirdgroup.com ]]> Modeling and Nigerian 419 Industry Scams annietilaxai http://www.mymodeltalk.com/jobs/modeling-nigerian-419-industry-scams/3357-scam-modeling-nigeria.html