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Before accepting a modeling offer, check the details
The FTC highlights pressure, guaranteed work and upfront representation fees as warning signs worth investigating.
By GModele · Published · Source reviewed
A useful starting point
The FTC's modeling-scam guide warns about promises of guaranteed jobs or earnings, pressure to decide quickly and agencies asking for upfront representation payments. Take time to independently check who is contacting you and what they are offering before sharing personal information or paying.
Read the source: Modeling scams ↗Put it into practice
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Research the business through independently located sources and ask for references.
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Get the proposed work and payment terms in writing and keep your own copy.
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Use the FTC's full guide for its warning signs and reporting resources. A GModele profile does not guarantee work or endorse an outside offer.
A question for the community
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