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Description
I was contacted by someone who claimed they found my email from Backstage (a website used my actors to submit to theater, film and tv work). I use backstage regularly and have never had an issue. I was contacted by someone claiming they needed to resume, which has my phone number and other personal information on it. I refused to send them anything until they told me what project they were referring to. They then responded with an email alleging that they wanted me to work on a photo shoot where I would be paid $4,000 but that I would need to first pay for my own wardrobe ($500) to be sent directly to a stylist. They said they would then send me a check to reimburse me. This is clearly a scam where they intend to send a fake check that will bounce and result in me being out the money they sent. They have targeted multiple actors and we are all unsure of how they got our email addresses to begin with.
Targeted Person's Location
NY, USA - 10023
Scam Type
Employment
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Business name
Unknown
Date Reported
February 6, 2023
Scam ID
675221
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