A couple weeks ago, I was contacted by a Mr. Billy R. Benett, a so-called photographer for the the Models ONE (MEN) agency located in London, England, who asked me if I was interested in becoming a model. I said that I was. He later replies that he's going to express to the casting manager, Martha Stevens, that I'm interested. Martha later emails me asking me for photos to be sent to her via email so that she can review them with her client, since they are looking for models to embark on the assignment "Swarovski Eyewear" in DC on Aug 11th.
After receiving my pics, Martha later emails me that the client is satisfied with my look, and would like me to take on the assignment. Martha, the so-called Casting Manager of Models ONE (MEN), emails me application forms and details about the assignment, and what is needed of me. I was told that for composite card designs and a VIP representation contract to be made, I would have to send them 400 dollars through Western Union to a Mr. Aivis Svirskis in Riga, Latvia first, so it would cover the cost. And she assured me that the money would be refunded completely after my first assignment is complete, and that a package containing a hotel voucher, complete details about the assignment, and the VIP representation contract would arrive at my door no later than 5 days before the day of the assignment.
I received nothing. I emailed Martha Stevens at [email protected], and tried calling Aivis Svirskis at 011.37.067.914. 643 multiple times, but there was no email response, and no one picked up the phone, ever.
This guy got 400 dollars of my money and I'm trying to figure out how to get that back. Don't get scammed like I did. This experience was a big eye-opener for me.
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