Complex Magazine & Caribbean Magazine Scam

This is a modeling scam. Do not contact this person. He will try to steal your money. This is the first message he sends out:

"Hello,
My name is Yanpes Scott.. I am freelance modeling agent working for Complex Magazine in conjunction with Caribbean Magazine as a colabo-or in New York. We shall be recruiting models for a 2009 Launching of a new magazine which you can also get the details on this website listed here www.youtube.com. Currently the company needs models for the new millennium lunching of a colabor-or special edition of a 20 magazines.I saw your profile and i appreciate them we are happy to inform you that you are one of the few Models chosen out of the screening exercise performed Model Mayhem as directed by the modeling Agency. and I would like us to do some work together.I presently have a good offer for you.

I want to know if you are interested in modeling because I need pictures of a good looking Model who will be on the magazine cover for the Millennium lunching edition.Please let me know if you are interested in the Job. You stand a chance of making a reasonable $400 as a welcome assignment compensation fee from this deal to start,and even a noticeable fame. Let me know if you are interested by mailing me in my offer and I would give you further details.Please get back to me asap.You can as well visit complex magazine website inclusive www.complex.com. I will be glad if you can still get me more models.

Warmest Regards,
Yanpes Scott"

This is the secone message this scammer sends to people:

"Hello,
Thanks for your response and interest.The taken pictures will be used for the magazine cover which our website is www.complex.com. The name of the company is Complex Magazine.

It has just been established in United Kingdom also.Presently the company needs a Model for Next month edition and am giving you the offer.Your Jobs will be exhibited on our website and also after the first set of picture are being sent.
We are seeking a good looking model/talents that are dependable and willing to work in and apart of a team. We want good people to represent our company as well as themselves. We are accepting new upcoming female and Male models & talent to be trained. If you feel you have what it takes then please submit a full body photographs along with a resume or brief bio about you to us.

Our magazines will be sent to you in order for you to know about the company.
Subsequently depending on how best this suits.
You could be invited over to the company to sign a contract with us.The location of the shoots will be somewhere close to where you are located..There is an assigned make-up artist wardrobe Artist for the project.As soon as we agree, the make-up artist and the photographer will get in touch with you to agree on the location, date and time of the shoots.
As written in my previous mail, you will get $400 i.e 10% out of your pay to start which will be sent to you immediately.

After payment has been received, the photo shoots will be taken and sent to the company.There will be a pre-arranged hair/ make up artist that will be coming over to you for the shoots.They will be contacting you for proper arrangement of time and location after payments has been made. Guess the arrangement is understood. In order for payment to be made to you, provide me with the following details so we can mail you the payment:Moreover there will be no nudity or implied nudity involved.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Model• Must be btw 1 year old & above with a valid id.
• Best reachable time
• Best contact number to reached
• Submit photos along with a bio or resume
• E-mail us photos of professional Photo's u have taken with the Studio name you took it from Complex Magazine Model & Talent Management
EMAIL: complexmodels@yahoo.com
Subject Line "Interested In Modeling"
Check Us Out At These Websites:
www.complex.com


YOUR FULL NAME:
YOUR FULL MAILING ADDRESS (PO Boxes NOT ALLOWED) :
CITY:
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Regards
Management"

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Alphadi Fashion Modeling Scam

This is another Nigerian Scam. This guy sends fake money orders. Do not contact him:

"Hello Dear,

How are you doing.I was going thru the profiles here as I just started taking a look at the talents on here and just had to stop at yours to tell you how great I think yours is .My name is Seidnaly Sidhamed and I am a fashion designer,owner of fashion label ,ALPHADI.

I am interested in working with you on a fashion show which I am certain that you will fit into.I know that it is possible you have never had any modeling experience prior to this time but I assure you,I know a real talent when I see one and I can see that in you.

I will love to introduce you to yet another edition of my beauty /fashion show tagged 'RELEASING THE WILD '.I go around Africa/world yearly to recruit talented people like yourself because I believe in the saying that 'variety is the spice of life' ,Hence,I believe that when we have people from diverse backgrounds and diverse cultures which arises from different nationalities and different trainings in your specific field,it brings about more glamour and glitz to my shows.

The concept of my show is to bring a lot of talents from around the world.There will be loads of designers like Dolce&Gabanna,Tommy Hilfiger,Salvatore Ferragamo,TM Lewin&sons,Prada,Gucci,Ralph Lauren and a whole lot of others and you will work with them to make this show a success.

This show is gonna be held in London for 3 days btw June 15th and June 17th.I am at the moment recruiting models,dancers,photographers,wardrobe stylists,make-up artists,hairstylists,beauticians,videographers,ushers,actors/actresses,etc.

I have also put into consideration that you might not be able to make this show due to your maybe busy schedule.However, I am still willing to work with you on a photo shoot basis because I want to launch my new campaign in the UK and I need a face to call the face of ALPHADI.I am interested in using you for that purpose and I am willing to pay you.
My show involves runway/catwalk modeling and photoshoot modeling.I have very talented people who will groom you for what you are best for which could be either of both.

All accomodation,flight and insurance will be handled by me for your full comfort.Moreso,you will be paid upfront.I will send the sum of £500 for now and you will receive the balance sum of £500 after the show.

You will be required to fill an employment form and send back to me via email immediately.All I will need you to do is accept the job and send me an email so that we can move to the next step.

EMPLOYMENT FORM
Please, you are to fill out this form accurately with correct information .


FIRST NAME: MIDDLE NAME: LAST NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY:

STATE:

ZIP CODE: COUNTRY:

HOME
PHONE: OFFICE PHONE: MOBILE:

GENDER: MARITAL STATUS:

AGE: NATIONALITY:

CURRENT JOB:

WORKING EXPERIENCE/SPECILISATION:

ATTESTATION

I ___________________________________hereby accept the job as a
representative/employee of the above mentioned company here in the United Kingdom.I shall also inform the company 2 weeks
ahead if eventually l want to discontinue this job, so as to terminate
all payments coming my way to avoid conflict.
Signed by me.
..................
Your faithfully," http://bit.ly/xCe0t

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