They had an ad on gumtree which I applied for and they sent back a reply asking me to come in for an interview.
I've tried looking around to see if anyone else mentions it as a scam and I couldn't really find any information
about them. I know there is a lot of scam "agencies" around so I'm very cautious.
Here's the email they sent:
I'm a bit concerned about this for a few of reasons.We are very interested in your look but we need to see you personally.
After your interview we will see if you are suitable for any part time
modeling or acting jobs. No experience needed and we are pretty sure that
you can do this job if you are successful in the interview.
Please call us to book an appointment on 020-7225-3320.
We are open Monday to Saturday between 10am to 6pm.
If you have professional photos bring them with you. Otherwise a freelance
photographer will charge you just £10 for taking your whole test shoot (15
to 20 shots) and you will be directed by the photographer. No contract or
no registration fee. We look forward to meet you soon.
Dress code upon interview is smart/casual.
Regards
FASHION MODE LONDON
http://www.fashionmodeuk.com
Ground Floor
26 Old Brompton Road
chelsea, London SW7 3DL
02072253320
1. The mention about paying £10 for professional photos.
2. The fact that they were advertising on gumtree.
3. Searching on googlemaps shows a few companies at that address. None of them called Fashion Mode London. There's a MajorModels there but their website is down. Another company listed there as Studio 26 is the same telephone number provided by Fashion Mode. Studio 26 has no website itself.
4. Some of the advice listed on the Fashion Mode London website sounds a bit odd. They mention that you shouldn't pay an agency for pictures, but in their email say I may have to pay for pictures. And in their "Saftey Tips" section they say:
Yet they are advertising online for models. :SBe wary of advertisements in local papers or online for models. Legitimate companies do not recruit in this way.
5. Their website has some errors and just seems quite shoddy in parts.
So does anyone have any knowledge or advice about this company? Any help would be appreciated.