The Scams And The Rip-Offs - How Much Have They Cost You?

It is an unfortunate fact that a significant percentage of the money spent by actors in pursuit of advancing their careers winds up in the pockets of individuals who cannot and do not provide the services they advertise.

The problem for the actor is how to distinguish the legitimate providers of services such as representation, advice, acting classes, workshops, etc. – from the others.

One thing to bear in mind is that if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

Another good general rule to bear in mind is that just because something is more expensive, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is better than something less costly.

The most important thing in such situations is to verify what is being offered you, and also verify the actual qualifications and backgrounds of the people offering it. Aside from the way they describe themselves and the services they offer, the actor must seek out independent verification of who these people are, and what their backgrounds and qualifications really are.

Before you spend your money on such services, you need to know as much as possible about the people you are dealing with.

Doing due diligence before will save you a lot of anger and frustration (and money) later on.

Eric Klass





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