The Original Article was listed here on www.NewModels.com: -Mykkal
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Most models with an Internet presence will eventually be approached or see casting notices from “agencies” which make magnificent claims. Once in a long while it will be from a real, substantial agency with a legitimate client base. Much more often it will seem to be from such an agency, but will really be from a scammer.

These things can be hard for inexperienced models to spot. They are good at salesmanship and creating the appearance of being real, vibrant, important players in the modeling and talent market. Still, to a knowledgeable observer, these scams are easy to spot. Here is a tutorial:

There are exceptions to some of the rules below – but the exceptions are unusual, and if there is a consistent pattern of an “agency” with “exceptional” castings, the burden of proof needs to be on the agency. The industry doesn’t work like that.


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