emodel.com, Options Talent Group

Dear Modeling Scams,

I was at the mall today, and a scout from Options Talent Group gave me their business card, and asked me to call back for an interview.

I went to their website, and they seem to be legitimate. Will it be a good idea for me to arrange the interview with them?

Thanks,

L.Y.

Hi L.,

Options Talent Group used to be called emodel.com. (It is a very recent name change.) emodel.com has received many complaints, because they take money (as much as $500), but they don’t guarantee results.

Respected modeling agencies don’t work like that. They don’t ask for any money, they only get paid after you get work, not before.

Usually what happens is Options Talent will give you their business card at a mall, or somewhere like that, and ask you to go to an interview or an open call. When you go for an interview, they will offer the sales pitch. Then they will ask for your money.

It is probably not a good idea to get involved with Options Talent Group. There are too many stories on modelingscams.com of people who learned about emodel.com (now called Options Talent Group) and felt they ask for too much money, and cannot be trusted.

If Options Talent Group is going to do things differently, it’s best to take a wait-and-see approach. Right now it’s just too early to tell if they can be trusted with your time and money. I suggest you wait a while until they have a good reputation. emodel probably had the worst reputation of any modeling company!

Sincerely,

Editor, Modeling Scams.com