AM Management Reviews 15

Absolutely the same as every other poor bugger on here - I got scammed out of a hefty wad of money by these con artists. Sent in a photo one night responding to an advert on Facebook titled 'looking for male models', and was positively surprised to have a response the next day saying they were calling me in for a test shoot. Obviously chuffed, with this being my first ever experience modelling, I went down the 'office' on the day, and was confused to find it was taking place in a baby's ultrasound clinic. Anyway, I went in and did the shoot, and half an hour later I was called in by another man who said the higher-ups were happy with my photos, and would be really keen to sign me. Only after he'd bigged up all the work I would be getting in shoots getting ready for summer did he then tell me I had to pay £150 to set up my account, but that I would get this money back on my first job, because they're just such good people. Obviously, after that, I never received any jobs, and only received monthly emails about all the new talent they'd signed, and jobs other people had secured. About a month ago, I sent them an email demanding an explanation as to why I got no work, and I received no reply, nor do I expect to, since reading this page.

DO NOT USE OR TRUST THESE PEOPLE (that is if they even exist anymore, and haven't just moved onto their next scam.)

I am so much disappointed. Scam!!! Somebody must stop them sooner or later! That money you’ve taken from innocent people will stuck into your trouts soon!!! Shame shame shame!!!

shame on you, scam, they even scam me, a uni student from other country
hope someone sues them and bring back all the compensation for the victims, need some lawyers or organisations to look into this matter seriously, anyone here for ideas and synergy ? to bring this business down ?

I'm ashamed to have fallen for this sham. They call you in no matter who you are, they take your pictures and if you want the pictures you MUST pay for them to "create your first portfolio". They then refer you to another company, Total Talent Management, which also charges you for representation and to put your pictures up on their site. A few months later, my profile is not up on either one and they don't respond to emails.

SHAM. Don't do it. Just hire a photographer and get your photoshoot for a fraction of what this scam will cost you and go from there -_-

These people are nothing but scammers who steal people's money. They are liars and thiefs. I've tried to find my daughter's profile and it is coming up as not found.

I applied for this modeling for my 3 year old son anyways I went in ... and basically waited like 20 min to be seen and eventually I went in the room and I was doing all the talking where to place my son and there ment to be professional photographers really? !!! Angry iam . Anyways after that had to wait out side to see if my son had passed his pictures shoot some anyways yes good news he did only to find out in the end after I had sat down filled in he contact all excited for my baby boy , anyways I didn't have the cash upfront they said be £250 which I was like wow ok... thinking what to do .. anyways he guy name Joe who was in old Kent Road which is under little angels website strange I know. I only found this all out after silly me. He come up with a plan too £150 to pay so i said okay amd he said the rest will get paid off out my sons work paid jobs.. so ... i basically said I'm a single mum on benefits and I had to come back in hour or so he said okay , I had to borrow it off my mum some how . Anyways I gave the guy JOE £150 then he gave me photos and contact and he told me good luck anyways . A year later now... NO WORK , NO EMAIL BACK APART FROM YOU SEE SOME SOON WHICH IS LIES, nothing on Thier so angry fake scams this has to Stopppppppp!! Anyone else going through this please how can I report them and get my money back ???!!

If I could give them 0 stars I would!
I sent the following email just now I can’t understand how this company is still allowed to trade!...
I turned up yesterday with my 5 month old daughter first of all there was no signage outside of the building which seemed a little odd for a company. Secondly when we walked in we wasn’t greeted with a smile and the receptionist had no idea what appointment we was until I filled out the sheet she gave me. The reception area was packed full of people and there didn’t seem to be any sort of organisation. It was only when I heard a lady ask when she would be going in as her appointment time was 1:15pm (it was now 2:45pm!) I then asked if they was running behind and the receptionist couldn’t give me a straight answer to any of my questions. We came to the conclusion that the whole company is a complete scam you have no idea what appointments you book in because all you care about it the money you can get out of people at the end of their shoot praying on those with hopes and aspirations! I am fuming to say the least and I made sure everyone in that waiting area knew about it! I do not expect a reply as I’m sure you get a lot of complaints weekly and you more than likely have a bullsh*t reply that you send to everyone. So to conclude please remove me from your records and any mail shot lists and also if you could shred the form I completed yesterday.

P.s if you are going to continue to scam people I’d get a better looking reception area and up grade your receptionist as she has no idea what she’s talking about. But I suppose that’s what you want someone who’s thick and is completely unaware of your business.

Scam company that has been by many names such as Blackberry Models and Adora Model Management.

Basically the “Model Agency” itself is run by a man called Anthony ‘Tony’ Jones who lives in Spain. He lets another company with goes by various names too! Mainly Firefly Photography.
They use Tony’s database to book people on for a test shoot at one of their studios where it’s sprung on you, if you want to be accepted to the agency you need a high quality portfolio which they will try to sell you. These studios are run by 4 people. Claire Hughes, Chris, Paul and Phil. If you agree to the portfolio you will NOT get work and will only ever hear from them when a payment from your agreed payment plan has not gone through. THEY WILL KEEP TRYING TO CHARGE YOU CARD if they don’t get hold of you by taking numerous small payments one after the other.

Steer clear guys! Any model companies will NOT make you pay for a portfolio. They deduct any costs from wages earned at potential future work.

Do your research on Adora Model Management and Blackberry Models and a lot of other names will spring up that they use to go by!

Enjoy a free photo shoot and makeup day out though by going to the shoot! Just DONT PAY these scam artists!

I have just taken my little boy and all seems legit. He's been accepted by some agencies so I cannot wait for his next chapter of modelling, also lovely staff thanks.

A scam! Do not go to their ‘ free photo shoof’!

I had an appointment on the 2nd of December. I got a text from a mobile asking if I was going. Then read these reviews which I am very pleased I did!
Would have wasted a lot of money getting the train there and apparently more when I got there! Not to mention a waste of my Saturday too!!

They are scam will tell you to come for free photo shooting than will force you to buy couple of photos for a portfolio for houndreds of pounds and you can’t hold it to think about it you need to buy them now to be accepted and also they are the only photos this company approves

Recently applied as to test theory, to Angel Models UK - theory was that this is Anthony Jones's new scam, lo and behold the similarities, over eager attitude, the fact that the address of 24 School Lane Didsbury is the address of a baby ultrasound company, all prove it is another elaborate scam by none other than ANTHONY JONES!!Firstly, I applied to AM Management and was diverted Angel Models - to Why would one company be running across two domains?

There is no need unless you are dodgy as ***! I have sent the following email to Mr Jones who will deny it is Mr Jones but the responses will be what would be expected from a neanderthal so I will update with responses received! Dear Admin/Management/Scam Artists Thanks for the email responses however having read the appalling grammar I respectfully decline the offer, as any reputable UK based company would NOT make grammatical errors. The first sign that this is a SCAM is the second paragraph of the 'Acceptance' email received, whereby TWO errors are present - "We would now like to see how you behaves and looks in front of the camera" Behaves?

looks? - Surely anyone that has basic primary education in the UK would know that it should read as 'behave and look'? The second sign that again there is a lack of basic English grammar within this 'agency' is the final paragraph of the acceptance email - "Please reply to this email and we will shall send you full information and booking number." really?! 'we will shall' - did the management actually attend school at all?

or were they brought up in the slums? Where did the owner of this establishment gain their business knowledge because surely there is a lack of any form of primary, secondary or further education! As for that hyperlinked full-stop at the end of 'number.' - the link reads as some nonsense. As far as my knowledge in computers serves me, that appears as a time saving way to 'auto agree' to any email responses from those that actually fall for this scam, by clicking on the hyperlinked full-stop and another auto generated previously composed email is sent? I have seen it on a previously received email from another agency.

I wonder whom that may have been? Ahh yes, M0del agency. TUT TUT some habits stick it seems! I will be testing this theory further before taking the necessary steps to expose this new agency of yours for the scam it is, a simple reply to this 'acceptance' email should work, so here goes...

And, as expected, I receive an 'assessment details' email at 8.57am, followed by a 'please call' email half an hour later at 9.23am, and 15 minutes after that I receive a 'Final chance' email at 9.38am. Bit too eager it seems! Ever heard of the thing that people do, WORK, and that once details are sent for THEM to contact YOU, sufficient time should be given without coming across as overly eager and fishy?! The contents of the initial two emails appear to match the wording of emails received in response to my 'applications' to Blackberry, Adora, and M0del agency!

The third and final email however did give me a good chuckle 'We would now like to see how 'mrs; behaves and looks in front of the camera.' 'Mrs'?! Are you seriously having a laugh? Can one really be so dimwitted? I have applied as Marcella, I think you have a glitch in your brain or maybe your automated email system!

I have been investigating and compiling a file against you Mr Anthony Jones for a number of years now and am currently working in conjunction with local and national authorities to put an end to this facade being operated by yourself. The saying 'you can run but not hide' comes to mind! Well done on the effort, it seems to be fooling a few but unfortunately for you Mr Anthony Jones, you are NOT the brightest pea in the pod! I will now be liaising with my contacts and sharing my findings, we will also be taking this to the press once again.

You should be ashamed of yourself with this ongoing scam that you are running under one name after another!I do look forward to your reply, you are known to get vicious when (as the saying goes) 'the *** hits the fan!' Kindest Regards, Marcella