Assets Casting Agency
www.assetscastingagency.com
We are currently gathering insights to provide in-depth statistics
Consumers are asking for reviews of this business
Anonymous
Total Scammers
Never had any work off ACA even though it cost me £700 for photos that I bought for my daughter! I know people may think well..... The agency can only put you forward to the clients and if you haven't got what it takes you don't get the work?!!! My daughter has since gone to a reputable modelling agency at NO cost and she has received lots of work, so obviously she has got what it takes! Unfortunately I was scammed like lots of other people are being ripped off and lied too!! Stay away from Assets Casting Agency they're fraudsters!!
Ibrahim Zkp
Rude, arrogant scammers not following law
This company also offered myself a free test shoot where they would pay for Secrets Limited to do the pictures in order for them to decide whether I would 'fit' the bill and if I did they would accept me to their books and then only take a % of what i earned from jobs they found me... First and foremost, any comments such as 'i don't see what is bad, nothing is free bla bla bla' is ***. Its AGAINST THE LAW for an agency to charge you an upfront fee for anything and it IS AGAINST THE LAW for a company to charge a fee for anything if looking for photographic or fashion work. This company loop-holes that law, by not charging an upfront fee from themselves, but by saying they have accepted you on to their books and that they need a portfolio so you have to buy the photos from Secret Limited. Which i must say can go up to thousands of pounds? I SMELL SCAM written all over it...However... Also the 'studio' is where the Sankeys Nightclub used to be on one floor of it, you do not meet ANY of the Assets agency on the test shoot. Anyway so I went had my hair makeup done, even my nails painted and then I had my photos done I was treated amazingly of the staff as Secretly Yours Limited especially the Male photographer who really made me feel at ease.. So I had the shots done and then waited hours and I mean like 3/4 hours as they were sending the photos of to Assets and waiting on a reply... So eventually I get called into a room of these two randomers I have not seen at all since getting into the studio. I get told I have been accepted and because I had they would need a portfolio. I got taken through my 50 or so photos and chose which ones I liked to then be told it would cost me £700 approx for me to have them all and buy the copyright to them so Assets could use them on their website in order to advertise me. I did not buy any of the photos but went back home. I then received an email from Cindy, which i guess is the manager of Assets saying how the pictures were excellent and the report of the photographers... I emailed back inquiring whether or not I could use my own photos instead of forking out hundreds of pounds, and I would email the photos through after I had received them (the ones I got of my own back). She replied back but never answered the question, avoided it completely asking for a website of the place I wanted to get my photos done from. I then emailed back asking again and stated I'd never heard of having to fork out hundreds of pounds in order to get 'signed', she emailed me back saying something along the lines of that she would now have to remove me from her books as its strict policy to do so if a model thinks it is a scam. (which i may say, i never once said it was a scam i just wanted to know whether I could use my own photos which I've read elsewhere that they should give you that option and also recommend photographers that you COULD use) I then email back saying why would you remove me just for asking whether or not it was legit or whatever and that it now seemed to be the case. She then emailed me back saying that she was removing me because of my attitude and would not have let me done the test shoot if she had known about my attitude. I then emailed back saying tha I did not have an attitude and that she had originally deleted me from the accounts because I had doubts the business was legit. but anyway she said 'would Mcdonalds accept you for a job if you had asked if they were a scam...No'. I replied with that say you had asked a phone company about a rumour of high fees (on a contract phone) you would have a right to ask that and that company would not, not answer that question and would not refuse to now offer you a phone contract just because you had asked that. YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU WANT BEFORE SIGNING A CONTRACT (i've a law degree and this smells fishy) She emails me back telling me not to email them as I do not know how it works and that I will realise. I already know how the law works and have looked even more deeper into it all. I'm happy that i'm not as gullible as some people. THE ONLY REASON SOME PEOPLE ARE GETTING WORK FROM THIS COMPANY IS SO THAT IF ANYONE INVESTIGATES THEM THEY CAN SAY THEY JUST HAVENT FOUND WORK FOR SOME PEOPLE BUT BECAUSE THEY HAVE FOUND WORK FROM OTHERS ITS HARD TO PROVE THEY ARE NOT LEGIT. I plead to you all that even if you attend the free photoshoot, please question Cindy on whether you can have your OWN photos and not have to pay for those with Limited and I can 99% assure you that she will not assign you to the books, or if she does there will be some other fine print to it all. PLEASE READ THE LAW, AND MAKE SURE THE COMPANY COMPLIES WITH IT DO NOT SIGN NOTHING WITHOUT READING IT. REMEMBER YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE SIGNING ANYTHING. IF POSSIBLE GET LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING. ALSO, i've heard the fee they charge for the work they do get you is high compared to others... maybe just a rumour. I am passing all emails on to the appropriate bodies. I'm not saying they are not a 'legit' modelling agency, they are following the law to a certain extent but loop-holing it to make thousands of pounds out of gullible clients. please also look on associations of model agents, they are no there or on the association of model and talent agencies. be careful and be wise guys!!!
357 comments
Blanch Xeo
Birmingham, England
I have been scammed by assertive modelling agency too
i went to the studio did the photoshoot the whole works for free AS THEY SAID. then i had to wait hours to see my photos. finally went into the room. saw ym photos and some guy called phill was trying to force me to buy the photos for over 1000 pounds. he told me that the "AGENCY" already wanted to sign me but i had to buy the photos because NO AGENCY PAYS FOR THEIR MODELS PORTFOLIOS. then he kept putting the price down. and saying i had to decide there. he made me feel like i could not leave. then i paid for the photos called my mum. then my mum told me to get a refund as i was still int he room. i then asked for my refund in which he ordered me out of the room. because i was a time waster! and gave me a load of fake numbers to call in roder to get my refund. i never got my refund. i traced the number when my bill came and they are all from different city's aroudn the uk some are from leeds some from london and the photoshoot was in manchester. i would urge everyone to please not use the fake agency. and also Cindy is fake and so is kitty sue. they go around commenting on all the negative reviews they receive. i emailed cindy the next day to ask for my refund and she gave me "the number for the agency to call". i called and a probably man in his 40s answered and he had a go at me. saying that i was a lying little attention seeker. and that the money he scammed me for was nothing. blah blah. he said some disgusting things. but yea. i want to take them down. i think we owe it to other people to raise awareness for this fake agency. ps they also have a lot of other websites such as http://www.amcagency.co.uk/ thi sis the one i went with http://www.luxemodels.co.uk/landing-2.html?gclid=CJSqt-TKj7sCFdHItAodyVAAIA this is another one linked to them http://www.assetsmodels.com/ then there is this one http://fireflyphotographyltd.com/ http://www.assetscastingagency.com/jobs.php also guys look look they have been officially named as a modelling scam by model scams.org http://www.modelscams.org.uk/blog/amc-management-agency/
Loss:
$300
Reason of review:
Not as described/ advertised
4 comments
Guest-1234490
the name of the family who run it is bowman and they operate a financial company called kingswood their number is 0161 762 ****
Anonymous
London, England
Scammed
Emailed by 'Cindy' to go for 'free test shoot'. After, looking at the photos, which were great, I was told I'd have to pay several hundred pound for them. I did after being told how great my photos were and she even said she'd do me a deal so I could have more of my photos since they were of such a great standard and I was just bound to get work. Never heard from them since and am still paying off these bloody photos. Absolute scam. I feel humiliated and I've lost out on so much money and have now been informed that these photos aren't of industry standard so I can't actually use them in my portfolio. Fantastic.
Loss:
$800
1 comment
Guest-867601
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE CANCELLED THE PAYMENTS THROUGH YOUR BANK, CALL YOUR BANK AND TELL THEM WHAT HAPPENED! ABSOLUTE SCAM
Anonymous
Complete conn
I sent pictures of my 8 month old daughter to the agency and was told to travel to Manchester for a free shoot. I live in Nottingham so it was a distance to travel. The place was full of children, these people are praying on mothers, promising them modelling work. They then charge you £350 for 7 photo's, totally had me over by saying you can pay 10% upfront then monthly but your child will make more than what the photo's cost so its a good deal. Stupidly i signed, a few week later I had a letter saying my account has been passed to Oriel, a debt collecting agency to collect the direct debits and i have never heard anything from them again. Be warned this is a quick money making scheme.
1 comment
Guest-1111221
I took my 2 daughters here a couple of years ago im still paying for a disk with pictures on it over a grand and ive never heard a thing from them
Jia Klk
Assets model agency scam in manchester
Went for test shoot after sending a photo to amc models. They said they wanted to employ me ten minutes after photographers emailed pics! Asked if I wanted to buy cd of pics costing from £500 to £2000 pounds. I declined explaining I had my own. As told ok and Cindy lee would contact me. She did but wanted to only know URL of my photographer. Told her already had portfolio. She sent very aggressive emails and didn't want to know. Never even asked to meet. Obviously this is a scam to make money from photographs and is NOT a model agency! Have since signed with another agency who requested to meet me and did not want any money. Please,PLEASE AVOID!
16 comments
Guest-891207
I to used them and wasn't in the position that I had my own portfolio. It's been a year since joining them and to date I have had no work no calls no nothing.
Stay Away.
Replying to
Anonymous
Littlemore, England
Used and forgotten by amc assets manchester
Hi I am 16 and was looking at sites for agencies. Emailed photos to amc and they were eager for me to go for a test shoot. My mum and aunt came with me in august to a seedy photo studio called NYC. An old mill called beehive mill. Left sat for ages, prob bout an hour later hair and make up done, then waited again and had photos taken. This didn't take long, felt rushed then shown to a room where was told ten minutes later I was accepted to the agency. Was told I needed a portfolio to put on the website and Justine the lady asked my mum how much money she had and shown her a price list. She recommended we had photos because we would only have to have them done again. My mum and aunt bought them together but it cost a lot of money. Cindy the woman was keen at first but as soon as we emailed the photos, we heard nothing again. I am very upset and my mum is angry. I feel really let down and will find it hard to trust another company. Amc are horrible and nasty.
7 comments
Guest-847031
Has anyone paid the instalments ?
Anonymous
Manchester, England
A load of ***
I already have a portfolio and an online website etc etc so I was looking online for agencies and I came across amc agency, i sent my picture in etc etc and 5 mins later got an email from cindy that they were pleased with my photo and that i should attend a shoot, i thought why would i want a shoot when i already HAVE a portfolio, so i rang up and the woman on the phone said they were NOT an agency so i said right forget it then im not interested. Then i get an email from cindy saying that they are an agency and they do sign you and get jobs. I rang up again and my mum talked to them on the phone and they asked where i had my portfolio done and how much it cost (baring in mind this is a private matter) mu mum briefly told them what I had done previously and then my mum said forget it, then i get an email from cindy saying i have been scammed when clearly i have not because i have had previous jobs from where i got my portfolio done. I emailed her back saying please can you elaborate on this and she has not replied. Clearly she just wants your money and will do anything to get it. Dont be fooled by her, she is a vindictive woman and amc agency will NOT help you!!
2 comments
Guest-743565
Assets casting r the biggest scammers out there this cindy does not excists it's a made up name and they take ur money and u don't get any work cos there not a real agency stay away from this agencey.
Anonymous
What a load of fake rubbish.. Hoax,scam
Had an email, can't wait to meet you etc. had photo test which is free and then the fun begins! You will need a portfolio but under no obligation to buy studio pics. But then if you refuse to buy theirs which is extortionate, they then do not want to know and become cold. You are unable to go to the agency so never get to meet anyone. At least I had not paid any money. Waste of time. They only want money for photographs and studio and so called agency work together. Such a scam. Avoid and please share your experiences to stop this from happening to others, especially ones who are thinking of paying a fortune because it will get them on the agencies imaginary books.
1 comment
Guest-754739
Have just seen this site and can't believe how much these experiences are like my own. I wish I had read these before I went to amc in Manchester.
They wasted my time and left me distrusting of model agencies.
These people are unbelievable, what they are doing. I am glad I never paid them any money, unlike some poor people.
Anonymous
London, England
Amc is a complete waste of time and money. AVOID !
I was invited for a free test shoot,was told I was successful and cindy wanted to sign me, however throughout my interview I was told my own portfolio of pictures were not suitable enough, which I thought was strange and then was persuaded to do a photo shoot and purchase new photo's using their company,photo's were quite expensive too. I would like to add I have received no work whatsoever and as for being advertised by their agency its a complete lie ! They stick ur photo on their website and basically forget about you and move on to their next victim ! Please avoid, their just out to make money out of people. I'm just glad I didn't part with too much cash !
2 comments
Guest-758843
report them to action fraud. they deal with model scams and other types of fraud.
people like them need to be stopped.
type in action fraud on google to see their contact details. or you can get their number from the police non emergency number 101
Wynston Tfh
Manchester, England
Scam agency - to be avoided at all costs
I have been scammed by assetts casting agency based in manchester. I sent photos of my son and the Cindy, the owner got back to me within minutes stating that my son has been accepted and that he needs to go for a test shoot to evaluate how comfortable he is around cameras, however we don't need to purchase the photos. he had the test shoot and Cindy stated that he been accepted however I needed to buy the photos so that she could advertise my son. I spent a small fortune on the photos and sent them to Cindy and she never gt back to me father that day even though I sent her over 10 emails, she didn't even acknowledge the email with photos. She is a disgraceful, conning and dishonest person. She clearly makes a profit out of people buying the photos. She should be investigated for fraud !!!
Loss:
$350
1 comment
Guest-754734
I had a very similar experience with my daughter. Told pics were great from test shoot and need photos to put on website.
I couldn't afford to buy theirs and said I had my own.
Cindy never got back in touch, obviously because she wasn't making money off us. I would advise people to avoid amc in Manchester.
Anonymous
London, England
Assets casting is a scam!!!
We got told to take our boy to London a get free this free that when got there had photos taken which were nice photos but had to pay £300 got on books never heard anything again!! Never met this cindy she has never been any help when emailed them to tell them how I felt got a phone call on a Sunday which was strange asking why I felt like this? And he was very rude!! They just earn there wage of us paying for photos and we don't get nothing back! And anyone who disagrees probley works for them!!!
Loss:
$3
3 comments
Guest-766279
i agree i can't believe they havent been stopped yet. i also think they have many other fake agency webisites. i just think if an agency asks you to come to the beehive mill on jersey street its another scam attempt from amc no mater what the agency name is
Anonymous
Very unprofessional agency which is a scam! Do not apply
Assets Casting agency is a scam! Advise anybody who is looking to apply for this agency to not. They are a waste of time and just want your money. They are very unprofessional and Cindy is very rude to clients, bad attitude and just wants you to pay out for photo's or she will not offer you a place with the agency without paying for photo's. Cindy who is supposed to be one of the main organiser is not professional what so ever! She argues with you which is not what a professional organiser of an agency would do. I am disappointed and will not be in touch with them again.
118 comments
Guest-973785
I totally agree
the agency is a scam
I should be refunded for a photograph service that I was obliged to take
Otherwise they said they would not accept you in the agency
The quality of photos taken Was awful
Plus they wanted you to pay in advance upfront I think they have an agreement on stealing money to people Awful experience I think they should be arrested for trying to take advantage of people good faith and stealing their money without offering anything back
Companies Similar to Assets Casting Agency
Unistar Talent
“MY GOAL: To save at least one unsuspecting person their hard earned money, because I obviously wasted...“
Duolingo
“An UNAUTHORIZED Debit from my Bank Account. I just found this out and sent them/ Duolingo an Email...“
Prometric
“I been working with my cna certificate for 2 years the problem is the facility where Im working send a...“
Pearson VUE
“I took the CySa+ exam on 9th March 2024 at 9.15PM EET. All pre-system checks, and exam checks, were...“
Thank You for Your Reply!
Thank You for Your Reply! We are processing your message.
11Thank You for Your Submission
Your comment is successfully posted.
blackberry models is their new name
they are now called blackberry models guys so beware
I AM GLAD THIS AGENCY CAN BE FOUND IF YOU TYPE IN SCAM AGENCY ON JERSEY STREET ,MANCHESTER ANYTHING TO DO WITH AMC SECRET LIMITED, YOURS.... BLAH IT ALL COMES UP SO YOU SEE ALL THE NAMES THEY HAVE USED, PLEASE if you have been affected by them report them to action fraud and the police, and do not drink their free champaign or wine they give, there is a high chance that they spike those drinks
loooooooooool don't lie AMC WHY ARE YOU EVEN BACK WRITTING FAKE REVIEWS AGAIN, I HOPE THIS NAME IS FINALLY KNOWN TO YOUNG PEOPLE, HOWEVER, YOU ARE SUSPECTED FO ALSO BEIGN CALLED BELLA MODELS NYC STUDIOS AND SUCH,
I think this agency has shut down. For the record I had work from them and never paid them any money other than a % from work they found me so thanks for shutting down an agency that were actually quite good. Bitterness !!!!
ignore troll comments, they are comments by AMC, attempting to distract people from reading the reviews if you scroll down and read other pages you will find real reviews from people who have been scammed by A MODELLING CREATIVE AGENCY, and their other past scam names such as ASSERTIVE MODELLIGN AGENCY/ASSETS MODELS/BELLA MODELS
@ Read Past Troll - Well we may be trolls, but we're not pedophiles like yourself. Most agencies are just "trolling" for young ones, you ***
pedophiles, who is a ***, a young girl like me that you scammed AMC please, give it up, everyone knows you are a scam, and you are being investigated and will be brought to justice so enjoy your last few scamming days
You all quiet man ?
Leanne where you at man ? :zzz :zzz :zzz
Modelscams.info/.... One of amc agencies website claiming to offer advice on scamming...
Ha..how funny is this?!
They have been verbally abusing and bullying on twitter and are the ones responsible for the comments on here. Check out their twitter,Facebook and all amc agencies sites to see the comments.
Nasty,vindictive people.
Check out other comments when you type in amc agency and NYC studio on here.
It's never ending......