As the number of scams targeting aspiring actors, singers, dancers and models escalate, and scammers become more sophisticated in their methods, it can be tricky to identify the difference between a scam and a legitimate opportunity.
Hollywood California - As the number of scams targeting aspiring actors, singers, dancers and models escalate, and scammers become more sophisticated in their methods, it can be tricky to identify the difference between a scam and a legitimate opportunity. In response to the growing number of internet scam victims, Star Search Casting ( www.StarSearchCasting.com ), in addition to becoming the number one casting website, has also become the leading provider of up-to-date information on the latest industry scams. Star Search Casting educates users on how to spot a scam; actively monitors all site activity to prevent members from becoming the victim of popular internet scams; and encourages members to report suspicious activities and warn others if they’ve uncovered a scam.
“Our members use our site not only because they know they’ll get access to valuable casting opportunities, but also because they know our website is a safe environment that’s actively monitored to prevent scammers from taking advantage of them,” says Jonathan Parker, CEO of Star Search Casting. “In addition to making sure that the site is safe, we also try to educate our members on how to spot a scam. Many internet users think that if a site or service charges money that it’s automatically a scam, but this is one of the most misleading pieces of advice circulating the web. More accurately, if the site or service asks for money but only accepts cash or money orders, that’s an immediate red flag.”
The staff at Star Search Casting is very knowledgeable of scamming trends and it’s this knowledge that helps to keep the site and its members safe. Star Search Casting staff members regularly and routinely updates its members on the latest industry scams. When members log in to their website, the Entertainment Scam Alert section provides instant updates on the most recent scammer activity targeting aspiring actors, dancers, models and actors. Additionally Star Search Casting staff members post information about these scams in the site's forums to make sure members are informed and aware of potential scams. Many of these posts occur within 24-48 hours of the scam’s first appearance on the internet.
Star Search Casting has always taken vast measures to ensure the safety of its site. It’s the only casting site that is both Hacker Safe and a member of the Better Business Bureau Online Reliability Program. In response to escalating internet scams, the staff at Star Search Casting monitors all of the messages on the site regularly to ensure the safety of its members. Additionally when members access their messages, Star Search Casting provides their members with an option at the top of each message to flag the message if they encounter spam or abuse.
Star Search Casting members also work to keep the site safe, and to keep fellow members from falling victim to internet scams. Star Search Casting members are encouraged to post information about scams in the site’s forums if they encounter a scam or have become the victim of a scam. The forums are also a great way for members to learn more information about how to spot and avoid popular scams and frauds.
All of these measures combined help to combat over 90% of scam attempts on the Star Search Casting website. For more information on the latest entertainment industry related scams, log on to http://www.StarSearchCasting.com visit the online community for up-to-date, comprehensive information, tools and tips on how to avoid and spot scams today.
With the coming of the Toronto International Film Festival, the eyes and attention of cinephiles all over the world are focused on Hollywood North. With a rich and diverse array of talented and knowledgeable professionals, Toronto and all of Canada, have become sought after locations for national and international film productions.
Toronto, ON August 17, 2006 – With the coming of the Toronto International Film Festival, the eyes and attention of cinephiles all over the world are focused on Hollywood North.
With a rich and diverse array of talented and knowledgeable professionals, Toronto and all of Canada, have become sought after locations for national and international film productions. Now, with a few clicks, talent agencies and casting directors have access to this incredible pool of talent on-line at http://www.hollywoodnorth.com.
This popular service allows industry professionals to search for the talent they require for their production, right from the comfort of their home or office. With advanced search engine capabilities, this site makes finding the right person efficient and cost effective by alleviating time consuming and expensive casting calls. Conduct targeted searches for the talent your production needs in Toronto’s vast and growing film industry.
According to the Toronto Film and Television office, founded in 1979, Toronto is a major production centre supporting 25,000 jobs in the City and generating nearly one billion dollars into the local economy annually. In a very short time, Toronto has become a cost competitive production centre that is equipped to provide the industry with a full scope of services and facilities from pre-production to post-production.
The film industry is one of the city's largest employers. Approximately $898 million worth of film and television productions were shot in the City of Toronto in 2005 comprised of major productions at $773 million, commercials at $120 million and finally music videos at $4 million.
Toronto also boasts a wide range of contrasting locations from historic to futuristic and from urban to natural. Producers have discovered that this, in combination with favourable exchange rates and labour tax credits available in Ontario, make bringing a production to Toronto a profitable investment.
About Hollywood North:
Hollywood North helps actors, models, casting directors and talent agents communicate more efficiently with each other. These talented professionals have the ability to create personal portfolios that include photographs for the talent industry to access. Hollywood North offers a variety of benefits to the film community and its refreshing content keeps pace with the entertainment industry.
Hollywood North has over 10,000 acting and modeling portfolios from across Canada, United States and United Kingdom.
We are on the web at http://www.hollywoodnorth.com
As the number of scams targeting aspiring actors, singers, dancers and models escalate, and scammers become more sophisticated in their methods, it can be tricky to identify the difference between a scam and a legitimate opportunity. More...
With the coming of the Toronto International Film Festival, the eyes and attention of cinephiles all over the world are focused on Hollywood North. With a rich and diverse array of talented and knowledgeable professionals, Toronto and all of Canada, have become sought after locations for national and international film productions. More...
