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Tru Talent modeling agency in Utah = Scam?

Craig K. Manscill

Craig K. Manscill

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So this girl I've been dating for a while revealed that she's a model and how excited she is about it. I asked what agency and she said, "Tru Talent".

I had a memory from a year ago of being stopped by a talent agency at a trax station asking if I wanted to model and I laughed in their face, obvious scam. Well, I did some research and:
https://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=309&sid=7104545

... damn. So do I have to break it to her that she's not actually a model? Or can someone actually succeed through this "agency"? :/
 
After reading your post I don't think this is true. You couldn't get a date even with a want to be model.
 
I recently had someone walk up to me at a FYE and ask me if i wanted to be a model. But I told them there's more to life than be really, really ridiculously good looking
 
prodigy said:
I recently had someone walk up to me at a FYE and ask me if i wanted to be a model. But I told them there's more to life than be really, really ridiculously good looking
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It's good work if you can get it. I did some modeling a few years ago. You've probably seen my work. I was the "Before" model for weight loss ads.
 
You guys are missing the true horrifying aspect of this. Not only do I have to tell this girl that she's been scammed (to the tune around $2000) but that she's not a model. She already seems to have low self esteem about her appearance (though she looks good). ****.
 
What you're really saying is you're dating a girl who paid $2000 to feel good about herself and you don't have the balls to tell her she has kind of a big *** and thick legs?
 
On a serious note, it's a tough business for aspiring models and agencies. I don't have a problem with the public approach. Did they require her to purchase photography or classes? Models have to have comps or a headshot at minimum, but the industry-wide rule of thumb is legit agencies never require you to purchase from them.
 
This would be like a 'sports agent' approaching Archie after watching him throw one down on a 9' basket and telling Archie that they think he has what it takes to be in the NBA. All Archie has to do is pay $2000 for a 6 week training seminar and a pair of shoes that make you jump higher

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and then promising Archie they'll get him a spot on the Knick's roster.

If the modeling agency is legit they would pay for everything the girl needs to get started. Legit agencies make their money on commissions paid to them for the modeling jobs they send their clients out on.
 
Marcus said:
If the modeling agency is legit they would pay for everything the girl needs to get started. Legit agencies make their money on commissions paid to them for the modeling jobs they send their clients out on.
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That's kind of what I thought of first. My theory would be: "You guys pay for the photos and take it out of my first check(s)." Anybody who's willing to fork out $2000 on a promise of acting or modeling work is more than a little gullible.
 
YB85 said:
It's good work if you can get it. I did some modeling a few years ago. You've probably seen my work. I was the "Before" model for weight loss ads.
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So YOU'RE the ******* who took my job?
 
What's worse? Me paying 2 grand for some performance shoes or marcus paying 2 grand for sex (more than likely with a male or an animal like a pig, goat, or llama) and being charged with a felony?
 
franklin said:
On a serious note, it's a tough business for aspiring models and agencies. I don't have a problem with the public approach. Did they require her to purchase photography or classes? Models have to have comps or a headshot at minimum, but the industry-wide rule of thumb is legit agencies never require you to purchase from them.
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Well, I mean, read the link I posted above, KSL revealed that it's a hoax. They did require her to purchase classes, and they have a few auditions, but nothing really beyond that.
 
Craig K. Manscill said:
So this girl I've been dating for a while revealed that she's a model and how excited she is about it. I asked what agency and she said, "Tru Talent".

I had a memory from a year ago of being stopped by a talent agency at a trax station asking if I wanted to model and I laughed in their face, obvious scam. Well, I did some research and:
https://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=309&sid=7104545

... damn. So do I have to break it to her that she's not actually a model? Or can someone actually succeed through this "agency"? :/
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Dang. This sounds like it could be a bad situation all the way around. I have some ideas on how you should move forward but it's necessary to first see a pic of her. So yeah, pic.
 
Seriously though, I'm assuming there's a BBB you could call out there to get some information on this agency and see what they're all about. That and do an internet search.
 
Hell, I just typed Tru Talent into google and the word scam immediately popped up in the first line on the drop down box.
 
I did do a search on BBB.org, it's not an accredited business.

But HOW do I break it to her, KrazeeEyezKilla? This is like shattering her dreams and revealing she had her money stolen, that's pretty heavy ****.
 
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