Protect Yourself and Report the Latest Frauds, Scams, Spams, Fakes, Identify Theft Hacks and Hoaxes
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If you are an aspiring actor or actress, you need to be aware of a casting call scam. Scammers are creating fake audition notices to trick performers people into paying to try out for parts that don't exist.
Scammers create a Facebook page or a website that promotes an upcoming casting call. The fake show's "producers" say they are looking for contestants or actors for a brand new TV show. If you want to be an actor or actress, this seems like your big opportunity!
Their instructions ask you to email your photos and resume to the email address on the website. The 'producer' responds right away and invite you to fill out an application online and/or to attend an audition' for a fee. But the Screen Actor's Guild rules specifically prohibit charging fees for casting calls and auditions.
There is no show, so your audition tapes go nowhere. The scammer may be
satisfied with the fee you paid, but you also may have given personal information to
the scammer,
who may be able to use that to open bank accounts and credit cards in your name.
It is possible that the producer is legitimate, but the "project" just
falls apart anyway. Other casting calls may be
out-and-out scams. The scammers may claim they are producing a reality show, game
show, scripted shows or movies.
Look for these warning signs:
And please let us know about any suspicious calls or emails you receive. We look for patterns so that we can alert the authorities and victims to new scams, before it is too late!