Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Be Aware: Avoid Talent Agency Scams

By Scott Torres


Most of us dream of being rich, being famous, and being in the limelight. Who would not want to be admired and loved by millions of people? One way to achieve this is to join the entertainment industry. There are millions of aspiring models, singers and performers out there who are flocking to auditions and talent agencies just to get their share of fame. Because of this, there are also many scammers out there who will take advantage of the gullibility and the eagerness of these people.

An important thing to remember is that licensed agencies should do not charge registration fees when they want to sign you. You will always have to be responsible for obtaining your own tools such as headshot or model composites, however.

There is a big difference between a modeling class and a talent agency. Modeling classes get their profits from students, while talent agencies get their profits from getting you work. The talent agencies are there to sponsor and promote you as a part of their future talents.

Maintain awareness at all times; paying attention is to your advantage. Read contracts carefully, especially the fine print, because sometimes, fake or fly-by-night modeling agencies will try to scam you through these papers. Make sure you read the contract thoroughly. Check out their website if they have one, and do your homework on the authenticity of a talent agency.

But beware, because scammers have many tricks. They can also create a website just to show proof of their legitimacy. One thing you can do is to ask your mentors and the other people within your circle. Word of mouth is always the best testimonial.

There are good scammers though that create websites just to pretend that they are legit. It is always best to ask around, do your homework, so that you will have more knowledge about the talent agencies that are legitimate.

If you are enrolled in a talent workshop, you will have a better chance to improve yourself. Not only that, you can ask the people in your workshop, including your teachers, about the best and legitimate talent agencies that could help you.

As seen on reality shows like America's Next Top Model, there are so many difficulties to overcome to get to the top. It is not an easy ride. It will never be a ride made easier by trying to pay your way there. True success in any endeavor can only be achieved if you really work hard on it.




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