Alot of times since 2006 people at teh amll have stop me claming to be talent scouts. for models. and say they liked the way i looked. and they have me fill out a sheet of paper. and every time i just fill out false information fake phone # and name...
but i told someone about it and they said i was tupid for it
i am not stupid for it
but they really are a scam right?
the talent scouts at the mall are just bs right?? they dont really think im unique and special. they say that to everyone right? just becuase they get paid to get people to do whatever
i did the right things by just ignoring it and giving flaso info right??
2007-01-04 16:48:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
i remember watching a show that said that talent scouts are the worst and fake. i hope your right! i got stopped by a model scout once but i denied them haha
2007-01-04 16:51:24 · answer #1 · answered by cocomademoiselle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a rule of thumb if the agency is out on the street or in a mall they are more interested in getting you to join their school or buy thier photography sessions but eventually you will be confronted with the need to give them money. No true agency charges for its services except taking a percentage of your earnings or getting paid a fee by the company that would hire you to model. There are known agencies that do manage to get you some crummy model jobs in unknown mags once in a great while but they are few and far between. These thrive mostly on getting money out of people who really want to be a model or on tv which is a lot of people. So its a lucrative business lying to people and telling them they have the look or the talent or some crap to lead them on and get them to fork over the money. Dont give them fake info. Dont give them any info. Just keep walking.
2007-01-04 17:00:35 · answer #2 · answered by toephu@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes scouts do look for talent at malls. I believe Playboy had a Playmate of the Year that was found at a mall about 15 years ago. Make sure you get a business card and research the talent scout to make sure they are legit and not just some pervert or a company looking to take your money. Good luck.
2007-01-04 16:53:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a huge scam, real talent scouts have better things to do then hang out at the mall like a bunch of pervs, next time spray'em with mace!
2007-01-04 16:56:41 · answer #4 · answered by columind99 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probably right. It wouldn't hurt you to look into it though.
Always go with a friend or family member, never alone.
If they ask you to pay ANYTHING up front, it's a scam.
Even for pics, if they really want to represent you, they will take that money out of your first job.
I am a former model and I was taught the basics at an early age.
by any chance are these scouts from John Robert Powers??
If so, AVOID THEM LIKE THE PLAGUE!!!!
they just want to suck your wallet dry.
2007-01-04 16:52:48 · answer #5 · answered by SuperMom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont blame you if you are being cautious but people dont just say you're special for no special reason.. is that how insincere you think people nowadays are? you should have at least tried to find out if it was a scam or what---- well that if you really were interested about becoming a model...
2007-01-04 16:57:31 · answer #6 · answered by shang 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg don't stress :)
if you want to be safe ASK FOR THE AGENCY'S BUISSNESS CARD
but MOST of the time MALL SCOUTS ARE SOOOOOO FAKE.... u totally rock for giving them the wrong info :)
2007-01-04 16:53:23 · answer #7 · answered by xenon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
always be careful! later they will ask you for money tell you that you are beautiful and promise you a great career!and then they will run with your money! i know they have done that to alot of people i know!
2007-01-04 16:52:56 · answer #8 · answered by tolentino03@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋