Georgia model hopefuls call for investigation into Atlanta photo studio

[@THEONENONLYMJO]

Atlanta home of the scammers lol

[@David-vq6qg]

Not just Atlanta. Also in New York. There's Apex studios doing the same thing. I didn't pay shit either. U gotta ask the questions.

[@ilovemytribe]

I remember hearing that way back in the early 2000s. I got conned as a young college kid by the "conscious awake spiritual teachers", " healers" and Hotep Hustlers...

[@Viathe11one]

Scamlanta

[@antunesiaharris32]

Man! I'm 51. I remember the same scam in Atlanta when I was 19.

[@WalterLeeHamptonII]

me 2! in 1989!!!

[@erich1070]

Dude is Goated​@@WalterLeeHamptonII

[@N2LADIES55]

I'm 69 and remember that scam in the 1970s. They go mainly after young people, take their money and offer them nothing related to modeling, just an empty wallet.

[@nolipgloss1343]

Same! In the 80s I attended Barbizon modeling school lol my parents skipped the big ticket picture package and signed me up for classes like etiquette etc.

[@shaypope4732]

​@@nolipgloss1343crazy asl I was born 1997 and I had myself in etiquette

[@atlsongbyrd6084]

🙅🏻‍♀️ Real agencies don’t ask for money ever! I had experiences like this growing up with modeling schools acting like they were agencies. A complete waste of my parents money

[@thefrofairy]

Likewise, they’re so pushy and exaggerated. I felt something was off at just 16 but it was actually my mum that pushed me to go for it, they just made me a website portfolio. London School of Modelling years later she’s upset my savings went towards “nothing” 🙄

[@shaypope4732]

Right they only ask for a percentage of what you getting paid

[@shaypope4732]

​@@thefrofairydamn that sucks

[@ericdwhitmorec]

No, they just send you out to their friends whom you pay.

[@CRiver396]

Veneer Techs, Nail Techs and now Modeling Techs. Don't sign for anything.

[@KindnessKills]

Chile, they scamming in almost everything! Don't forget credit repair agents, realtors, bbl/plastic surgery techs, mechanics, construction, etc you name it. You got to thoroughly do background checks, reference/review checks, etc.

[@ceomgmt]

Right. NEVER sign. Do your research!!

[@sunshinerobinson1123]

Please do your research first 🤬

[@awalker8371]

Forget the money for a second I’m worried about where they may find their pictures at 🤷🏽‍♀️🙅🏾‍♀️😩

[@LikeSpee]

Getty images or trump rally fake photos

[@high_maintenance]

He’s a bit old to fall for this modeling scam 😅

[@blackdateline1996]

Exactly my thoughts!!! Like damn they got him out of 3k too easily

[@j6873]

Its a shame how ignorant grown ass people are these days.

[@kelj4517]

Everybody in Atlanta trying to be a “model”! 🤣🤣🤣.

[@msvoyeur]

Or a Rapper 😂

[@kelj4517]

@msvoyeur Right 😂 He better stick with his day job!

[@Velben]

Or fashion designer

[@adc2327]

I don't know why. There have been women killed over the fantasy of being a model. There have been numerous cases of men at malls going up to young girls saying they are photographers. They tell girls they look like models. Lure them to their cars or a remote location. Then it is over. Being a model is not glamorous unless you are one of the few very elite.

[@jfitzgerald6039]

Trying to be?? Most will tell you point blank they are a model with a quickness. Knowing they lying!!!!! These are the same people this company is successfully scamming. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lhbfiness1251]

I'm 59. And used to model back in the day, ( 30 yrs ago.) We were always taught. Never pay anything upfront. This scam has been around for decades.

[@TheLanard]

They used to have stuff like this in the 80’s in NYC. Casting calls for auditions to major TV shows and movies. Then you get there and find out it’s an agency or school for acting classes you had to pay for.

[@twin2302]

Everybody ain’t a model! Why is everyone a “model” now

[@lilygirllisa]

Comercial models (like the ones you see at target)make bank

[@humanbeing8948]

Anyone can be a model. Getting c*ckblocked by someone who is unfit to judge other people’s looks, is the problem.

[@DengShabu]

social media is fooling everyone into thinking they will be the next famous model/singer/entertainer etc.

[@j6873]

It’s funny how everyone thinks they can pull off being a model nowadays.

[@blackcherry6877]

I'm sorry but this guy doesn't look like a model. He needs to find a new career path.

[@wysta01]

he is so attractive tho

[@belle_bagay3849]

How did I know this was a scam before clicking to watch the video.

[@blackcherry6877]

Cause you saw Georgia and this dude who doesn't look like a model🤭

[@newtrollaccount384]

The pictures are nice though.

[@TheCatD]

lol expensive but nice

[@WalterLeeHamptonII]

doing a KZbin video about this SCAM!!! unfortunately this has been going on for DECADES here in atlanta!! Well everywhere!

[@michaelbell8627]

Never pay for a job

[@jackdoubleu3251]

They got these scammers in every major city. They be in the mall scouting also. One approached me in vegas yeas ago, my friend got approached on los Angeles and warned me when i told him.

[@JoeMagillacutty]

What did Phaedra say? Everyone in Atlanta is a model, rapper, or actor

[@JustMe-dn9fh]

Hope he gets his money back, find great gigs and shut those scamming folks down.

[@karimbennett5651]

Them folks is probably long gone and the money spent.

[@Slowjo1221]

He’s not getting that money back

[@ericdwhitmorec]

Probably not, since technically they did produce a product

[@TheLanard]

I think he looks better talking on camera than he does in his pics. His photographer isn’t very good.

[@kaisoisla]

I said the same thing. I was like his pics are very amateur not model at all.

[@blackdateline1996]

He has on makeup on the interview and they set the lighting better

[@celebrityrog]

If you want to be a model you go to an agency who wants you. Not some random person with a photo studio.

[@adama2721]

The lady running the scam has really bad karma coming for her, using peoples dreams to scam! Evil. dont worry the universe has something better for you, dont give up.

[@JeremyJKing]

This man is fine

[@TheCatD]

Nothing new under the sun. They were doing this way back when trying to find peeps at the mall. Ask me how I know. I didn't give them any $$ back then.

[@wTrevorh]

😂😂😂 He really needed to read that contract or don’t sign at all.

[@KiraAntoinette]

You can’t trust anybody out here. I’m so glad I saw this because I was considering hiring a local Atlanta photographer for a Halloween photo shoot but I’m definitely gonna make sure I do my research.

[@WalterLeeHamptonII]

just use your iPhone and a close friend!

[@mferguson5215]

Lmbao. It was clearly a scam from the beginning. You never pay an modelling agency to represent you. There suppose to find you work, and they get a percentage of that. How dumb.

[@codewordeiei0404]

I just saw an ad for a modeling studio in Atlanta and kept scrolling bc it sounded too good to be true. That’s crazy

[@bernardwylie9760]

The “modeling agency” scam 🤷‍♂️. Just modernized and adapted to target MEN in ATL. Why? The currency on attractive black men in that city. Lots of pretty boys almost looking to be exploited, who came to the city so that people there would call them pretty to begin with. Just remember the basic rules. Never pay upfront, and if it sounds too good to be true boys, it is.

[@brandon7913]

Please get into the habit of checking the better business bureau and trust pilot

[@DakotaFord592]

BBB is trash!!!

[@DakotaFord592]

There's scams all over that site.

[@mikelarry3835]

He's fine!

[@AntonsClass]

This sort of "modeling" scam has been happening for YEARS! Something almost identical happened to me when I was in my early 20's in Arizona. They apply an insane amount of pressure to people who stumble into their "studio" to sign on and pay!

[@princefavio]

Lawd he fine 😮‍💨

[@Brandon-qr2or]

And dumb. Who signs something in all those places without reading it

[@princefavio]

@@Brandon-qr2or I will agree with you on that. He’s a fine dumb azz nicca lol

[@JC-ww7kp]

ALWAYS READ THE FINE PRINTS OF ANY DOCUMENTATION THAT YOU NEED TO SIGN . IF IT LOOKS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE CHANCES ARE IT IS .

[@travelbug69]

SMH! When are people going to realize that no job asks money up front to get you hired. Also, READ the damn fine print! Life is hard so stop looking for an easy way out or fast money!

[@Thankful504]

it hit different don’t it !!!!

[@judahjameson164]

Investigate who owns Soul Studios? Check to see if your photos were placed on the dark web or any website without your consent? Hire a lawyer and counter sue them for violation of your due process rights and consumer fraud. I would report them to your local state attorney general and department responsible for corrupt business practices. I would file a complaint with the FBI, FTC, and any government agencies responsible. Once you find out who owns them do a background check on everyone who works for them and report them in other states to make sure they never do business anywhere again.

[@JDk22]

Bro, u have to always read between the lines. Just dont sign stuff like that. Dude mussy really wants to be a model that made him miss that fine print.

[@StephDavis77]

WHY do people not realize that a legit modeling or acting agency will NEVER require you to pay them upfront! Real agents only make money when YOU make money.

[@yurp7444]

ANTM said to never pay. This is the basics.. 🚶🏿

[@romefromthed]

Should of put the young lady name out there. Until there’s personal accountability they will continue to do it

[@goodboybad3398]

My cousin falls for shit like this all the time. There are people who know they aren’t qualified for modeling…but somehow still believe there’s a magical method to getting in the industry, without working for it. This man knows he ain’t NOBODIES model. Come on now! 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@nettg.1418]

I seen that on Facebook model's wanted in Atlanta!! Ok i catch a lie in a minute because Models agency are in New York City area and California area. Therefore no need to fall victim of fraud mess. This Why you don't pay no money upfront to be a real modeling agency only. This man just got sucker in this non agent mess that not even helping him get a job for modeling. That ps i would lawsuit fraudulent company like that should be shut down might be working with scammers we don't know that.

[@MissPriss919]

Scam-lanta!

[@bobbyjones2293]

They been doing this, I imagine with social media it’s rampant again

[@nettakay2116]

Taking advantage of people's dreams.

[@rosegoldbanks4842]

That was the first thing Tyra Banks said on America’s Next Top Model you do not pay !! Smh watch the reruns

[@ericdwhitmorec]

Sue you..they claerly dont understand that you are a News organization with a gaggle of lawyers, not only did you air the story, as you should, you made sure to show them and place of "business" several times ... good on ya

[@trainerdeleon]

I am sorry that he isnt street smart but come on! People dont due their due diligence and homework and they go out in this world believing every good things that is said. While I have done my best to try to hip these people to the game, they often dont listen, call me a conspiracy theorist and label me a hater or negative person. So now, I let them find out! Here is the thing tho,. When you find out and start crying about how fair and crooked life is, do not..and I repeat do not ask for my support or finances to make YOU whole again.

[@iamBlackTech95]

Question… whose fault is it that you didn’t read the contract? The studio didn’t get you. Reading is essential. Stop signing things you didn’t fully read

[@sewgeekdesigns9113]

Y’all still fall for the scams….. 😅and y’all know y’all aren’t model material

[@Eddixon82]

😂

[@alonzorodriguez8878]

😂

[@tonywong8134]

100%, so many average people think they are models.

[@MadeToBeRemembered]

💯💯💯 literally NOTHING about this nigga is a model 😂😂😂

[@ericdwhitmorec]

But he is though, he is very Attractive

[@angelikalindenau943]

Are they connected to you-know-who?

[@SierraP]

Diddy ?

[@nereidgreen6653]

The scams keep getting better and better!

[@brucekentnyc]

One of my mistakes early in my aspiring modeling career. Do not ever pay a model agent. They get a percentage of profits once you book a job. I did not ever but I paid hefty fees for constant photos. I had a working photog use me in some things and that is how you get discovered. You hope they(photogs) get gigs, and they need models. As the photog they can pick models to use for those shoots. Or if the model scout is the real deal like the one that discovered Naomi Campbell. Otherwise it is best to just hope and dream and do not spend money except to update your portfolio or "ZED" cards-No longer use that term I am told. Linda said it. LOL

[@davidchase1222]

Atlanta you say 🚮

[@dtwon2]

He is too old to be getting scammed this easily. Bruh!!

[@donaldwelch535]

For the life of me i have NO idea why anyone would sign ANY contract, and give over all that money without not reading the entire script. Now, this place is obviously scam city USA, but u must understand that , this is clearly your fault brotha.. So sorry this happened, but it was clearly your fault

[@noinhibitions7572]

He was tooted up and ready

[@felisha209]

Cynthia Bailey herself ran a scam like this so! People are getting bamboozled

[@calziz]

Why would anyone want to be a model?

[@RenzaBossDaddy]

Come on man you’re old enough to know better.

[@xanthonyjamesx]

So fine 😍 you should of linked his @ to get more followers 😥

[@DaeDaeDotNet]

This happened to me in NYC

[@Celenababyy]

The Diddler

[@expertisewhat]

You never pay to get represented as a upcoming model

[@TheDefconsd1]

If Diddy and Kaytranada had kid it would look like him.

[@MichaelJayification]

I HOPE THAT THIS BUSINESS GETS SHUT DOWN FOR GOOD! I HAVEN'T HEARD OF BARBIZON IN A LONG TIME, BUT IT BRINGS UP MEMORIES OF THE SAME THING. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THAT BARBIZON DOES OR DID HAVE REAL PEOPLE WHO HELPED YOU OUT, AND OTHER THINGS, BUT THE PACKAGES WERE OUTLANDISHLY RIDICULOUS AND THE SAME AMOUNT IN THE THOUSANDS WHERE YOU HAD TO "PAY YOUR WAY UP."

[@emperor1470]

Atlanta needs to be shuttered... the entire city is a dn mirage

[@iscreamcandytv9642]

He thought he was gonna be a model. We gotta do better people.

[@jew-el1]

I’ll be made at them ZESTY pictures‼️

[@UrNextEx]

This is nothing new... actors deal with this all the time in casting calls...

[@Oliviapopeadoodle]

Is he over lining his lips?

[@dougedoug2105]

That dude is looking to be invited to a DiddyParty

[@theguildedscribe777]

[@ericdwhitmorec]

Any party could be that... interesting you went there first

[@dougedoug2105]

@@ericdwhitmorec The victims all share few characteristics in common. Young, good looking, and desperate to be famous. It’s not rocket science Sir

[@stickynorth]

SCAM!

[@wjuice2020]

Typical Atlanta scam.

[@melaniatillman6429]

Ive never seen 10 people in atl that could model.

[@melvinkelly1604]

This is nothing new people were doing this in the 80s in Los Angeles ♊️

[@AyoBrownKid]

What’s the @ thooooo

[@hardren101]

Spare me, he's a grown man, at what point do these folks acknowledge their role in the shinnanigans?? Ummm, it's called a "scam", one that has been around for decades (I watched something similar on Leave it to beaver last week & Everybody Loves Raymond last month. Suck it up & keep it moving!! For that disagree, please fight your need to go on the attack. If you feel sorry for him,, can't express in words how happy I am for ya, as my opinion only applies to me and is the only opinion I am concerned with!!!

[@ramon26]

Show is

[@cluclap]

Fyb j mane???

[@Mellieboo]

He gives fish

[@iStorm-my5fp]

He's not a model

[@MadeToBeRemembered]

AT ALL!

[@TheHeat205Network]

He must be slow…….

[@bksson2818]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂smh

[@DavidKen878]

He signed a contract WITHOUT READING IT, paid for an obvious scam, and has the nerve to say it’s not right. Lmao

[@Bnizzofashizzo]

The only thing that needs to be investigated is his foolishness. He is too old to not know about walking in somewhere and signing a contract. His greed and desire outweigh his intelligence and what should be a natural inclination to say” wait… pause… stop! I’m not signing anything I can’t review”. A sucker is born every minute and he’s a sucker. It’s unfortunate, but he should be glad that he didn’t sign a worse contract.

[@pacoceja4659]

some people are delusional to begin with, they are far from looking like models and are always looking to hear what they want to hear. Somebody NEEDS to tell this guy that looking like KELVIN HEART will NEVER land him a modeling job!

[@poppawheelie3271]

Poor conceited man. Getting swindled:(

[@N2LADIES55]

You'll never be mistaken for a model!

[@poppawheelie3271]

@@N2LADIES55 who is you

[@alexeios]

bruh. just find a photographer as hungry as you are and get them to photograph you for free, they 100% will cuz they just like taking photos, why are you all getting scammed 😂😂😂

[@joshgordon8369]

I'm a moooodel 😂😂😂😂😂

[@JohnSmith-xg9wx]

At least 38 years old and thought he was gonna be a model 😂😂😂💀. Played yourself.

[@bryanmarcellin2544]

No real modelling agencies ask you for money thats rule no 1 in the industry he should have walked out the moment they talk about money and report them ...He should scout reputable agencies in NYC ,LA,Europe, Africa ,Asia even in the Caribbean not in Atlanta stop falling for these scams

[@DennyCarmichael-d8v]

Bro instagram 🕵🏾‍♂️

[@David-w5s9f]

Fairy black guys, so many of dem people