Nov 11, 2009
They call 3-6 times a day. They do not take your number off their calling list. Their caller ID is often "MODE 1." They are an affiliation of three "modeling" and talent companies that operate in NJ, CT, and NY.
They are scam artists. They convince people to sign overpriced contracts for photoshoots that contain small print nonsense that often costs innocent people duped by them to pay more. And there are NEVER refunds or cancellations. Once they get your credit card numbers, BEWARE. They have been known to overcharge and sell your info to all kinds of criminal operations.
They hunt for young children in malls, movie theaters, and other stores. They are pushy and often stalk children for phone numbers, using promises of stardom and movie jobs to convince kids to give personal information. Often, these people are "good-looking" people who have no affiliation with the malls and theaters that they haunt. They have been kicked out officially from two NJ malls so far. The problem here is that some believe these agencies to be linked to criminal enterprises. This means our children are not safe while "Industry Model and Talent Agency" and its ilk are prowling our malls. If you see one of these people, report him or her to the police / mall security at once. Inform all your children and their friends to stay away and do the same. NEVER go anywhere off the mall premises to sign anything or read anything.
Contact your local police and state representatives about these companies when they invade your neighborhood.