Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Avoid A Scam: Part1


Everyday I speak to mothers and fathers who have been ripped off by modeling agencies, modeling schools, photographers, and the like. They are so jaded by the experience that they are unwilling to invest another cent into a legitimate program once it comes along. (And with good reason!) A healthy amount of skepticism is good in this industry because of all the fraudulent activity. Yes, there are the good and bad in this industry-just like every other industry out there. From doctors to lawyers to stockbrokers, and more... there are honest people among people who just want to take advantage of you and steal your money.

The worst part about the entire situation (other than losing a ton of money) is that your children have more than likely been promised the world by a fake agent or scout, and when nothing comes of it, they are totally discouraged and may even consider giving up on their dreams of becoming a model or actor.

As a parent, or aspiring talent, the first thing to do is research. You would never throw your money into the stock market without consulting someone for advice that you could trust, and the same goes for an investment in your career. A simple way to check up on a company is to visit ripoffreport.com. You can "Search A Company" and you might be surprised what you see! Try a few of the well known modeling schools and see what comes up...

That's just one of the many sites dedicated to unearthing all of the many scams out there, and its a simple check up that can be done in minutes. Learn from other's mistakes, don't let it happen to you!

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