Safety Tips
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Please note that not all photographers are out to SCAM a potential model. I believe that 99% of all photographers have good intentions but it is that 1% that you need to watch out for.
If you haven’t already, you can go ahead and add modeling scams to your list of ‘Things to Watch Out for on Social Networks”. It is the goal of Eric Karr Photography / LubbockModels.com to provide the new aspiring models, whether male or female; with as much information as possible. I hope the links below will help educate you on some of the things you should be looking at and questions you should be asking prior to meeting with a photographer who has contacted you via a Social Networking Site or via email. There may be other forms of communication so please take those into account as well.
Craigslist is an excellent resource for not only potential employees but employers as well. It provide an effective advertising platform for both. Unlike Monster.com where you are required to signup for an account to post a job offering Craigslist does not require this. Also, they allow the poster to use a disguised email address. So when you are looking at the ads on Craigslist where people are looking for models please make sure you look to see if they listed a real email address. Now, if they did not use their real email address but instead disguised it then it may be because of SPAM and this is totally understandable.
Check the ad to make sure they included a real name, a legitimate and established website address or even a telephone number. In case something was to happen law enforcement can use this information to their advantage. If none of the above exists then I would be cautious as to what information you provide them. If they simply are asking you to send in your pictures then be very careful as you do not want any personal information falling into the wrong hands. I have attached a PDF file of actual jobs that have been posted to Craigslist without any of the information I stated above. Again, this is for information purposes only and sound judgement should be used on your part.
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9. Former Tech student continues modeling scam in San Marcos
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11. Important Notice From PLUS Model Magazine: SCAM ALERT
12. iC3 warns on unsolicited emails offering modeling opportunities
13. Avoid Talent/Modeling Scams
14. Dateline Investigation on NBC into Modeling Scams
15. Mass. mom arrested after allegedly forcing 10-year-old to pose nude for man on Skype
16. Police seek other kidnap victims in modeling scam
17. Let’s Get the Craigslist Scammers
18. Arrest In Supermodel Photo Scam
19. Model Warns Of Possible Craigslist Scam
20. The new modeling scam – Site Modeling
If you have questions or would like to report a scam please let us know and we will forward it to the correct authorities.