MODEL WEB SITE SCAMS
Not all
modeling web sites are not as reputable as ours is. Some are set up
to scam models, and some of those are the ones trying to steal our content.
Are we paranoid about people stealing our content and using it? No,
not really. We have proof that it has been done. Use common sense when
taking advice from web sites, and cross reference their information
with that of industry professionals. Our favorite kind of web site scam?
Resource sites set up within a business web site, giving advice that
is taken from other web sites like ours.
Lately, we have seen an increase of model and talent "help"
sites that claim to give career tips to models and talent. At least
one of these sites is openly against Tampa Bay Modeling, yet you will
find ideas from our site throughout their site and other content cut
and pasted from other sites. Most of the people talking badly about
Tampa Bay Modeling and legitimate resource sites such as ours are SCAMS
and THEIVES who steal information from our site. We find it ironic that
the very people who denounce us choose to steal from us. If the information
is bad, then why would they use it? One character even went so far as
to state that we are taking information from modeling books and posting
it on our site. If that's the case, then they should find those sources
and report us so they can take legal action against us. Additionally,
if their claims were true, then why would they steal the information
from us, too? It's not going to happen, as we write and create the content
on this site, and our models are working professionals who make a living
by doing our careers. They cannot accept the idea that there are more
qualified people in the industry voicing their opinions louder and more
clearly than they are capable of. Beware of fake model and talent help
sites, and stick to real deals like ours!
As of July, 2004, we are seeing another version of model resource sites
that are set up like Independent Modeling in respect to formatting themselves
as ONLINE MAGAZINES. While we like to see great modeling web sites that
help out the modeling industry, it is another story altogether when
they lack professional integrity by stealing content from sites such
as ours and associate with unprofessional people and model scams. In
one case, we are seeing an online magazine that is working with a sleazy
scam photographer and the site is geared to compete directly with Tampa
Bay Modeling. While we don't mind a little competition, in this case
we have issues with this because the photographer working with them
has a reputation for stealing ideas and content.
YOU MUST establish the professional credibility of any source BEFORE
you take any advice from them. When it comes to any advice or opinions,
the source must be considered! Here are some tips when dealing with
online modeling magazines and model resource sites.
LOOK at
their partners!
You are who you associate with. They have a professional responsibility
to avoid working with so-called professionals who are unethical and
otherwise scam models. If they are working with a model scam, you need
to watch out, as they are probably out to scam you, too.
VERIFY
their references!
Don't take their word for it. If they start name dropping the names
of well established professionals and state that they have worked with
credible companies, you MUST check their claims out! If they lie to
you, they will do other dishonest things, too. Don't get scammed!
CLARIFY
their intentions!
What is their motivation? Is it revenge against Tampa Bay Modeling because
we made them accountable for what they do? Are they trying to compete
against a reputable company because the company refused to work with
them? Are they trying to make a scam seem credible? You must consider
their motivation! If it is not honorable, then it can reflect badly
on those who associate with them.
QUALIFY
their professional experience!
Are they really as experienced as they say that they are? Do they steal
from reputable web sites like Tampa Bay Modeling and try to pass off
the information as their own? Are they copying things out of modeling
books? Is the information that they are offering their own, or is it
from another web site? This is why it is very important, once again,
to VERIFY their references and to LOOK at and VERIFY the credibility
of the "professionals" that they work with!
Do they
RESPECT the property and the rights of others?
A no-brainer. If they try to walk over real professionals, take what
they please, do what they please, openly disrespect professionals, imply
associations with credible professionals where none exists, and bad
mouth reputable modeling industry professionals and their competition
with no verifiable basis, beware! If they do not respect the rights
of others, then they do not and will not respect your rights. If they
think like this, they will not hesitate to try and scam you!
Remember, if you see any site that has copied our content, is trying to rip us off, or is bad- mouthing Tampa Bay Modeling, LET US KNOW.
Scams listed here are not limited to models, and different types can be easily combined for new types of scams. If you cannot CLARIFY their intentions and VERIFY their references, go somewhere else to do business. It's professionally responsible to do so and lowers your risk. There are lots of great companies out there, like our advertisers and the companies in our resource sections, who are not scams. You owe it to your career to shop around and be selective.
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UPDATED 05/11/06
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NOTICE 06/10/08: We obtained FloridaModelingCareer.Com on 06/07/08. Florida Modeling Career, once launched, will be the Florida regional version of our site, and will replace the empty links above. Independent Modeling is still on course to its re-launch, and will become the top national modeling resource site focusing on independent models and obtaining jobs without, or with, modeling agencies. Thanks you for your attention, and please be patient with us. A LOT is going on here.
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