ScamAlert™!!!
MusicBizAdvice.com wants you and your money to be safe while you pursue your music
industry career! Following are some of the scams that are making the rounds of the music
industry...
SCAM:
Online Modeling and Talent Agencies
There are many online talent agencies where, for a membership fee, potential
models can post their photos for talent scouts to "discover." Some of these
sites even go so far as to have a "Become a talent scout" division for
potential "talent scouts."
FACT: The term "talent scout" is usually a tip-off that the site is
either a rip-off or cannot help you. Real "talent scouts" are not called
that within their respective fields, except by the media.
FACT: People at casting agencies, modeling agencies, and talent
agencies see enough potential models in person and receive enough photos
through other means that searching online for "new faces" is unnecessary.
FACT: Good casting directors, modeling agents, and talent agents are
too busy to spend hours online trolling for photos of "new faces."
FACT: The quality of many of the photos posted on these sites is
often so bad it's of no use to a potential agent or casting director anyway.
FACT: No one gets a job in the legitimate entertainment industry by
clicking on a "Become a talent scout" link. The old-fashioned way of
starting in the mailroom or in another entry level position and working your
way up is the only way.
FACT: When we clicked around on one website, the "Talent Scout" links
were blank.
FACT: MusicBizAdvice.com does not link to, promote, or otherwise
endorse online modeling agency websites. If you see our link on one of these
websites, email our Editor with the name and link to the website.
More scams
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