One expert said scammers try to trick people into thinking they know who they are and that they’re getting a paycheck.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Some scammers are trying to lure in victims with an elaborate scheme making folks believe they finally got their big break.
A major online casting company, Backstage, is warning about “casting scams.” They said the scams are an unfortunate, but very real, aspect of the online casting process. Victims find themselves seduced by the promise of a dream career job. The company warns that as scammers become more sophisticated in their tactics, it’s important for actors and aspiring actors to stay vigilant.
On Monday, rap artist T-Pain posted on Instagram to warn fans about a scammer using his name to steal people’s dreams, and money.
Greg Knox, an actor in Knoxville, said he has landed roles in movies like “Homestead” and “Dog Ears” with Burt Reynolds and Chevy Chase. In all his years of acting, he said he’s gotten a lot of casting call emails. He said some of the ones lately are blatant scams.
“A lot of people will try to scam actors that are looking for a big role, especially if they throw in big-name actors and stuff like that,” Knox said. “Will Smith was going to be in it, they were going to…
