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DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
This woman came up to DH in the mall today and asked if we ever thought about having Ethan model. DH says "no but my wife has" and proceeds to give the chick my cell number. How legitimate can you think this is? I actually have thought of pursuing it but haven't had the time since I work FT 
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steph4777
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
I heard about people being approached in the mall before. If she calls, I would just check BBB and ask for references. I'd be leary if they ask you to pay to register with them.
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| Posted 1/26/07 3:34 PM |
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NK926
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
My mom took my DD to the mall and the same thing happened. She didn't give out any of my information, but, if you're interested in it, call. It can't hurt.
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| Posted 1/26/07 3:35 PM |
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wowcoulditbe
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
was it smith haven?? the clip board people? i always see them and run past - not sure how legit they are.....
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| Posted 1/26/07 3:35 PM |
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stayandjohn
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
Was it new faces or something like that. They have clipboards? These people are so annoying, and very very persistant.
They must have called me like 6 times in the last 4 months. If I were you when they call say they have the wrong #.
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| Posted 1/26/07 3:38 PM |
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djd711
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
i got that too, they caLL YOU TO COME IN TO NASSAU I THINK PLAINVIEW AND THEY TAKE IT FROM THERE
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| Posted 1/26/07 3:40 PM |
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joenick
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
New Faces called me. I went through the whole spiel. Basically it came down to paying them TONS of money to get a portfolio together, Such a scam.
I have a friend in the business. Her #1 rule is if any agency EVER asks for money...it's a scam!!
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| Posted 1/26/07 3:43 PM |
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dawnie
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
If you have to pay then it is a scam.
My sister and co-worker use the same modeling agent for their kids and didn't have to pay a dime!
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| Posted 1/26/07 3:51 PM |
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KSJ1210
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
It is a scam if they ask you to go and pay for pictures!!! Happened to my friend
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| Posted 1/26/07 4:25 PM |
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
Thanks girls. Yes it was Smithaven, not sure about a clipboard. I read an article once and it said the same thing you're all saying about having to pay. I'll let you know what happens (if anything).
Speaking of clipboard people, I HATE the kiosk people in the mall!!!
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| Posted 1/26/07 4:28 PM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
They came up to us to the other day at the mall about Julia, and I said no thanks! I don't think its that legit. 
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| Posted 1/26/07 4:45 PM |
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Suzan
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
It happened to us last weekend and the weekend before. They kept begging, "Please why don't you make an appt & you can always cancel it." NO THANK YOU.
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| Posted 1/26/07 5:42 PM |
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DaniRN
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
Same thing happened to us at the mall-Smithaven and it was New Faces-they had approached many of my friends and their kids before and they are a total scam!
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| Posted 1/26/07 5:57 PM |
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Stefanie
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
Someone came up to us in Roosevelt Field. I told her I already know he's cute...thanks anyway..
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| Posted 1/26/07 6:07 PM |
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JennasMom
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
New Faces is a scam, read this:New Faces
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| Posted 1/26/07 6:16 PM |
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Michelle1123
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
Posted by wowcoulditbe
was it smith haven?? the clip board people? i always see them and run past - not sure how legit they are.....
How annoying are they????? My stupid husband gave them our number and they are harrassing us! Yes, you have to pay to have pictures taken, and even then, you are not guaranteed anything in return....
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| Posted 1/26/07 6:41 PM |
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pharmcat2000
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
The company these people work for IS New Faces. It isn't really a scam. They are a legitimate company but the only way they will do anything for you is if you pay SEVERAL hundreds of dollars to have your child's pictures taken and then they will "market" the child to places looking to hire them. I believe there is one mom on here who's baby did actually get a job from them.
I went into their office for the whole schpiel and once we said we wanted to think about it overnight, they were "done" with us in less than 2 minutes (after spending almost an hour in the office with one of the managers).
I also noticed that when you are in the mall, the people coming up to you don't even look at your child. All they do is run after anybody pushing a stroller. It is so obvious that all they are doing is looking to make money because they don't even see if the baby is cute or not...at least pretend to be looking at the baby. Make a big deal if you really want to sucker the parents in.
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CheeChee
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
They approached me too about Jacob, and I was like.. "well, what about me?"  and the guy started fumbling over his words..It is New Faces and my friend from work took her daughter to the place to meet with the rep and they wanted $600 for pics. Such bull
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| Posted 1/27/07 12:09 AM |
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ckone
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
Message edited 1/27/2007 1:14:12 AM.
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| Posted 1/27/07 1:13 AM |
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ckone
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
I actually got something in the mail....Some place in Lynbrook and I wasn't looking at all. I threw it out.
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| Posted 1/27/07 1:13 AM |
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Sweets13
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
got approached as well...scam!
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| Posted 1/27/07 7:08 AM |
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SoinLove
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
It got to the point where I had to avoid passing them at the Smithhaven mall...so annoying!
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| Posted 1/27/07 11:26 AM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
My niece and nephew also got approached by them and you have to pay tons of money.
A "real" agency will never ask you for money and if they are under 2 yrs old, you don't even need professional pictures done. Snapshots are fine.
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| Posted 1/27/07 2:35 PM |
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Elizabeth
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
How terrible! Preying on people from the "your child should be a model" angle. Don't we all think our kids are gorgeous enough to be models? (well they are but that's beside the point) Don't most parents? How mean to try to scam people on something so personal and...I dont know what words Im looking for here....but its kind of cruel.
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| Posted 1/27/07 2:44 PM |
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dld4e
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Re: DH took DS to the mall and modeling "agent" approached him....
Posted by Stefanie
Someone came up to us in Roosevelt Field. I told her I already know he's cute...thanks anyway..
Yup, we got approached there too. I just told them that I was not interested.
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