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Anybody have any insight on this email I just got through careerbuilder? Anybody else receive this?
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reading your online resume
Hello,
I recently viewed your resume online and I feel you might be perfect for a position our company is seeking to fill in your local area. We are a company that promotes actors, models, and musicians within the entertainment industry.
We are looking for a Talent Scout to identify potential actors, models, and musicians in your local area. Even though you do not have direct experience in this field, I feel your background would allow you to be a successful scout.
We offer the following:
Base Salary, Commission, and Bonuses that total $60 - $100k per year
Top benefits package
Rapid Advancement Opportunities
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Vacations and Holidays
We are not a service that charges talent an upfront fee to enroll. Our talent only pay for bookings that they accept. Our headquarters are in NY, and we are in the midst of an international expansion program (you would work in your local area).
If you have a love of the entertainment industry (acting, modeling, or music), would like to help aspiring talent get started in the industry, like dealing with people, and you are willing to put 100% into your career, we might have a good match.
To apply for the position please click the link below and fill out our online application. Once I have received your application I will follow up with you directly. We also have part-time positions available.
To apply, please visit:
http://www.impact210application.net
Or
http://www.impact210careers.net
Best Regards,
Liz Morgan
Director, Scouting Operations
For more information about our company you can visit our website at www.impact210.com. Important - do NOT apply through the website, you MUST apply for the position through the application provided in this letter. You may also visit our magazine at www.impact210themagazine.com.Hello,
I recently viewed your resume online and I feel you might be perfect for a position our company is seeking to fill in your local area. We are a company that promotes actors, models, and musicians within the entertainment industry.
We are looking for a Talent Scout to identify potential actors, models, and musicians in your local area. Even though you do not have direct experience in this field, I feel your background would allow you to be a successful scout.
We offer the following:
Base Salary, Commission, and Bonuses that total $60 - $100k per year
Top benefits package
Rapid Advancement Opportunities
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Vacations and Holidays
We are not a service that charges talent an upfront fee to enroll. Our talent only pay for bookings that they accept. Our headquarters are in NY, and we are in the midst of an international expansion program (you would work in your local area).
If you have a love of the entertainment industry (acting, modeling, or music), would like to help aspiring talent get started in the industry, like dealing with people, and you are willing to put 100% into your career, we might have a good match.
To apply for the position please click the link below and fill out our online application. Once I have received your application I will follow up with you directly. We also have part-time positions available.
To apply, please visit:
http://www.impact210application.net
Or
http://www.impact210careers.net
Best Regards,
Liz Morgan
Director, Scouting Operations
For more information about our company you can visit our website at www.impact210.com. Important - do NOT apply through the website, you MUST apply for the position through the application provided in this letter. You may also visit our magazine at www.impact210themagazine.com.
If you have questions or comments for CareerBuilder.com, please use our feedback form.
This email was sent from Account ID AQ20T161N93WS75HJ5V and by this logged in User U8B0GX6JVLZ57MXVTRG
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| Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:33 am |
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Impact210 really does seem to exist as a verifiable company, although a it's recent start-up.
I'd be cautious here about saying "yeah, this is another scam outfit" because you'll note that the job applications do *not* actually go through Impact210's sites, but instead are recently registered domains on a completely different server.
There's a lot of cut-throat rivalry between certain modelling operators, and people who will use any technique they can to bring down a rival, no matter how underhand. This could simply be a "joe job" to dirty a competitor's name.
So, I'd be extremely suspicious of this job offer because it seems to good to be true, the domains listed are very recently registered, the application site definitely looks like a lead generator so you can be spammed to death. I can't see a definitely connection between the "application" domains and the verifiable business domains.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:21 am |
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I just got this e-mail from them today, except my came from someone named Gillian Wahn. I am glad that this site popped up in it's place so I know now it was a scam. I was just wondering how often this happen on CareerBuilders? Thank you for this site...good to have this kind of knowledge.
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| Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 6:15 am |
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I received the same e-mail, twice, from "Liz Morgan", on the same day (Oct 20). It referred to my CareerBuilder resume as well.
EDIT: Actually, in the headers they both say that it's from "Bill Chozo <CandidateEmail@site.careerbuilder.com>", and the Reply-to is bchozo@americanbusinesswebsite.com, but the body content is signed "Liz Morgan", as with the one posted at the start of this thread.
I have gotten several e-mail from some of the other phishing schemes based on my online resume posting, and have confirmed that they are scams thanks to your forum. (Thanks again!)
So I was curious about this one, since it had some stuff in common with the others (big salary claims, a business unrelated to my resume, a fishy looking URL, etc.) but I hadn't seen this particular one before. It doesn't seem to be connected to the usual suspects.
Seeing it appear here at all definitely says something. Thank you, Dynamoo, for what you have posted so far.
If anyone has any more clues about this one, please let me know.
Right now I'm going to pretty much ignore this one.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2005 2:21 am |
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If u r interested about working from home email me and I can give u some information about my experience working from home. Or anybody. It does work. Email me.
While some are waiting/looking for something to happen, others are out making it happen.
johnnybemine@sbcglobal.net
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| Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2005 11:21 am |
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I received a similar email, and forwarded it to Image 210 in New York will post soon as they reply to me.
I also received employmentwire emails. Someone posted an address on LBJ Freeway in Dallas. I went on an interview to the same address that was posted on a previous post. 3010 LBJ, suite 1200. They are looking to recruit travel people, with a background in the business I know that you don't need to pay to be a agent. It makes me wonder if this is another scam being run. They lie and say its a paying job, you get there and they want bank info to deduct money haha not!
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| Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2005 10:23 am |
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Hi! Um I went to that site after I got the same exact email return about my resume....and I gave my info...address..phone #..like it asked and then after I completed it...this site popped up saying it is a scam. I really need to know what to do now...because they have my info!Please help me! Obviously I will turn down the job! But if they call or something...what do I say to them to let them know that I know they are a scam and not to use my information. I am screwed. Please help or give suggestions...did anyone else accidentally fill out the application
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| Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 4:45 am |
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MODELS BEWARE!!
Impact210 is an apalling operation being run
by the notorious ...Michael Fomkin a scam artist implicated in the Wilhelmina Scouting Network,and One Source Talent rip-offs The fact that these losers
infiltrated SOHO, a mecca for aspiring talent, is an
absolute insult to the modeling industry. This is
nothing more than the traditional photo mill/multi-level
marketing scheme that has plagued the industry
for years.
Career seekers are wrapped into a scouting
operation where they roam the streets looking for
potential models to invite to one of the many "open"
calls" that Impact210 hosts. Scouts, who are hired
after a 2 min. interview, are paid $20 per each person
they bring through the door. New employees are not
even given business cards but instead "invitations"
(which 50% of the cost is deducted from their
"paycheck"...they are promised rapid advancement in the company...it is a complete lie!
If these so-called scouts do not quit after a couple of days or weeks, be sure they will be fired before they reach their 90 day mark by Michael Fomkin, that is so he will not have to give them their cell phone allowance or medical benefits, that is why their are always job posting for talent scouts, so the next bach of scouts can come in...he is not only scamming on potential models,but on his employees as well...he really gets off on firing people...he is on a total power trip...of course he is not alone he has assembled a great team of idiots to jump on board, they include Brian Wilson "director of operations", Cortney Sells "the vice president" and Jasmine Walton "model manager"...all these people worked for One Source Talent, they are pros at this...selling innocent hopefuls a dream...
The "open calls" are where the models are
"evaluated" by the Impact210 "executives." Nearly all
of the models, regardless of talent level, were told
that they were a good fit for the company and invited
back for a second interview. It is at these interviews
that models are pitched outlandish portfolio packages ranging from $395-$1200, and told that they need to pay for the pictures
themselves before they can be signed. Even some models
or actors that were signed, were working as scouts and
managers (I guess there were not any gigs available).
Gigs that any individual can find themselves, they do not work with exclusive clients...all they do is repost castings from other websites such as craigslist.org, one model place and even one source talent!! of course for a monthly hosting fee of $19.95 you to can have access to these castings =)and if you want to take it one step further for $29.95/month you can have your own domain name...and if they can't get you on that...there are always workshops that you can sign up for, or comp cards that you need...basically they make sure you walk out with something...it is a mind game....
Do not be fooled these people will stop at nothing, it is the same scam, with a different name...check out the site www.impact210.com if you read their profiles it says nothing about their backgrounds...i am appalled that these scams are out there...if enough people get together and spread the word out, many more people will be aware...unfortunately I found out the hard way....
Please repost this everywhere you can!!
SCAM LOCATION
Impact 210
447 Broadway 4th floor
Soho, NY 10013
*Next time someone stops you on the street and asks you "have you ever modeled?" or tells you "you have a great look" BEWARE!! *
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| Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 5:20 am |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 7:10 am |
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I checked that one out when I received it awhile back. They require a substantial up front payment and its not employment. Its not really a scam, but it doesn't belong careerbuilders. And its not any easier to make money at than any network marketing or mlm program. (assuming for the sake of argument that the two are not synonymous).
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| Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 11:59 am |
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I found these profiles about them, hope it helps...again it says nothing about their background..
hope it helps
IMPACT 210 Executive Staff
Michael Fomkin Partner / Founder
With his latest business venture, IMPACT 210, Mr. Fomkin has set new standards for the marketing industry. Providing a broad range of services, from event planning and sponsorship consulting to industry related workshops and media exposure at corporate and individual levels, IMPACT 210 is a comprehensive resource center catering to a wide variety of professional talent across the globe.
Brian Wilson Partner / Director of Operations, Public Relations
As Executive Director of Operations for IMPACT 210, Mr. Wilson's responsibilities include the day-to-day operations of the agency, supervising and coordinating policy development, operational activities and implementation of policy directives. In addition, Mr. Wilson overseas public relations for IMPACT 210 and develops advertising and promotional campaigns for our sponsors and clients.
Cortney Sells Partner / Vice President, New Business
As Vice President of New Business for IMPACT 210, Sells' responsibilities include developing curriculum, scheduling seminars and sessions and training and educating staff. She coordinates most of the IMPACT 210 promotional events, including the fashion showcases. Miss Sells is also head of the IMPACT 210 Division, which boasts an elite team of top models, as well as the Retail Product Division, which is developing Impact by Cortney, an exclusive makeup product line.
Jessica Koslow Partner / Editor-in-Chief, IMPACT 210: The Magazine
As the Editor-in-Chief of Impact 210: The Magazine, Jessica is in charge of the company's online magazine, a new cutting-edge resource covering the hottest celebrities, restaurants, boutiques, designers, fashions and trends. Powered by a growing word-of-mouth buzz, the magazine provides maximum visibility for our clients, our community and the industry. She is also responsible for creating weekly e-mail blasts that inform readers about what's happening at IMPACT 210 and in the community.
Manny Rivera Partner / Technical Director
As Director of Tech Support, Mr Rivera is responsible for all aspects of data intergration. His background and knowledge of security and information assurance provide the core of our business. Mr Rivera also answer's all customer support questions and helps to resolve computer problems. He also provides technical assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software problems within the company.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 2:03 am |
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Yeah, and same goes for Model Search America that has been a subject on this board some weeks ago. Both MSA and Impact210 are spin-offs of Pearlman's former WSN - now Web Style Network / Talent Rock - selling hot air in the same fashion as the Lou Pearlman companies.
I have my doubts about the motives (and identity) of some of the poster(s) on these subjects though. Apparently our good friend scammer Defrawy has been banished some time ago by the Pearlman companies and allies, for being too offensively criminal. They want their scams smooth, you know. Now Alec is getting back on them. Using phoney names on boards is his second nature, as we all know.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 4:04 am |
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I am a little bothered by your comment...I feel the people on this site have had genuine experiences and are upset, they post comments here as a way to let others know what they went through and to warn them as well, my experience with Impact210 has been terrible, till this day all my calls are avoided and I have had to stop payment on my card, it has been a nightmare, I am simply trying to get the word out...and I do believe this is what these forums are for...
thanks
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| Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 4:09 am |
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Yes model it is. I'm sorry you had such a terrible experience. There are real talant agents out there. I'd start by contacting the Better Business Bureau and the actor's guild for research on the ones that are real. You should also file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau to help get the word out.
Good luck in finding someone to help you get your career going. You might also find people by going to findlaw.com and checking under entertainment law. Most well paid actors and models have lawyers representing them. findlaw.com is owned by Thomsom companies.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 4:41 am |
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thank you so much for your help, i will look into that...
i just want this to be over...it's been almost three months
that is why i am seeking this outlet to make my experience known...
again thank you fo r your help...
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