Two Irish modelling have issued warnings to people interested in modelling over a fraud who has been posing as a member of their businesses in order to get girls to send him revealing pictures.
Both agencies warn that no model agency will ever contact people over social media asking for bikini pictures for representation.
1st Option agency and Assets modelling agency both issued separate warnings to people not to be caught out by the fraudulent pages.
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"Please do a little research and contact the agencies directly. We are always here to answer questions and help as best we can. We also do not ask you to email in bikini polaroids and usually do these from our office which are sent in strict confidence to clients or agencies abroad on request.
"Social media has so many benefits but unfortunately some people use it for the wrong reasons. A person that you may think looks completely authentic may be the complete opposite.
"As an Agency with a social media presence, we have contacted people to arrange an appointment to come in and see us that we feel have potential. But never to send anything prior to the meeting!
"Most Agencies will hold open days from time to time, please check these out by calling or emailing to check when they will be held.
"But please, do not send anything by social media.
"Thanks so much,
"All at Assets."
Meanwhile 1st Option issued a similar warning
on Facebook on Saturday.