MODELING SCAM TARGETING UNDERAGE GIRLS ON FACEBOOK

HALIFAX, NS– Atlantic Canadian families are being warned today of an Internet scam that claims to be scouting young females for well-respected agency, City Models Talent Agency, and requests illicit photographs.

The warning comes after an underage girl in Prince Edward Island was contacted by a ‘Laura McDonald’ who alleges she represents City Models Talent Agency in Halifax. The message requests a list of her friends and photos of the girl in her undergarments to ensure a spot in the competitive modeling industry.

“A reputable talent agency would never approach prospective talent using Facebook nor would ask for a list of friends or illicit photographs,” says City Models director Angela Campagnoni. “I hope this type of request will raise a red flag for any others who may have been contacted.”

Campagnoni stresses it is important that prospective talent ensure they are being contacted by a legitimate agency and become suspicious when strange requests are made. She also encourages those who suspect they have been fraudulently contacted to email screenshots of the conversations to your local police station.

City Models has been at the forefront of the Atlantic Canadian modeling industry since the mid-1980s and currently has talent in Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, New York, Italy, Spain and Germany. The agency has earned the reputation of an organization built on a history, professionalism and experience. For more information, visit www.citymodels.ca.

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