The big scam agency thread

[sorenzo]

I've just been contacted by NBA international looking for me to sign with them. It all seems very legit, but I'm still dubious.
I've tried to do some reseach on them, but haven't found anything yet, which i assuming is good news.
It all sounds good, they seem quite reputable, haven't made any unreal promises, quite fortcoming when answering my questions and such. They are looking for a ?250 registration fee, doesn't seem like much if i do get a booking, but I'm still a bit worried.
Anybody here every dealt with them or know anything about them??

[Coty]

Except you won't get any bookings! Don't give them a penny!
I'll leave it to the others to explain...but just search this site for male escorts and you'll see!

[xw5]

You're right to be worried. They want money upfront = they're a scam, it's as simple as that.

I don't know if you're a straight man, but if so, look for the 'the scammers favourite myth' thread too.

[ladyjennaj]

You should never EVER pay money upfront for agencies, whether it be an escorting agency, a modelling agency or acting agency. It is the oldest scam in the book...

[mrsh]

Hi,
I am thinking of becoming a companion escort and have found the above website www.premiersecrets.co.uk.  Has anyone experienced this agency as they have promised me a job on Friday.  They are asking for no upfront fees until my second and fifth booking.  After numerous emails to them, I am still waiting for my membership name and password details.  The website states that only members can view my details.  Any info would be greatly appreciated as to whether this is yet another scam agency or legitimate one - Mrs H

[scottishgirl001]

sounds well dodgy ....

[mrsh]

Hi,

Thanks for your response.  Why do you suggest it sounds dodgy? Have you had dealings with this company?

Mrs h

[Cat_BBW]

It sounds dodgy as there's not a market for "companion" escorts. And they want you to pay more fees than the standard fee-per-booking.

[mrsh]

Hi,

In response to your reply, the total fee payable after the fifth meeting is ?225.  They have sent me their bank details but the payee is not "Premier Secrets" but a person's name.   They had promised to email me the details of the client for my meeting on Friday but have yet to receive it, only their bank details.

Is anyone aware of this company?

Mrs h

[Cat_BBW]

Hi,

In response to your reply, the total fee payable after the fifth meeting is ?225.  They have sent me their bank details but the payee is not "Premier Secrets" but a person's name.   They had promised to email me the details of the client for my meeting on Friday but have yet to receive it, only their bank details.

Is anyone aware of this company?

Mrs h

It's a scam. They want you to pay an UPFRONT fee (albeit after the fifth booking) and they're offering no-sex meetings. You've only received THEIR bank details, not a booking or money from a client.

They want YOUR money. They'll take your money and you won't see any bookings or money.

It's a scam.

[xw5]

What makes me go 'scam' is the lie that there's enough of a market for non-sexual escorting along with the 'only members can see' bit - real agencies have every incentive to get more and more views = more bookings.

My bet is that you would get five 'bookings' and be expected to pay up before any of them actually happen.

If I'm wrong and you only pay after you've got cash from five bookings then the person running it is very naive and/or stupid. But my secondary bet is that it would never happen, because you'd never get to five bookings.

Actually looking the terms and conditions are classic scam stuff, down to the 'we promise nothing, no refunds' bits.

[naughtyjas]

They are a scam because they don't have a section where clients can join to look at the service providers.  There is every tab aimed at the service providers, but no where for the actual clients to join.

Jas x

[anjali]

I'm wondering if it will be along the lines of Fridays booking cancels...you get another but then its your second so you have to pay. Same old just trying a different way.

Looking at the site it appears the same as every other scam site listed in this thread where there is really no where for clients to book and everything about getting you signed up.

[JasonD]

I've just been contacted by NBA international looking for me to sign with them. It all seems very legit, but I'm still dubious.
I've tried to do some reseach on them, but haven't found anything yet, which i assuming is good news.
It all sounds good, they seem quite reputable, haven't made any unreal promises, quite fortcoming when answering my questions and such. They are looking for a ?250 registration fee, doesn't seem like much if i do get a booking, but I'm still a bit worried.
Anybody here every dealt with them or know anything about them??

They tried to suck me in by their agent who called herself 'Emma'. That was not her real name I am sure.
She wanted money upfront, must admit she did sound very professional and mature. Think they always are!
After she had my photos she said it takes a couple of days to see if I was to be accepted - 'which happened surprise, surprise'!.
Then she wanted money upfont, at that point we started arguing, because I know money upfront = scam.
I said I will pay her more money then the next person if only she would let me go on the first booking, she was not interested.
She said I had wasted her time, but she was prepered to waste my time, so I have NO sympathy for her.
She operates a closed office so noboby knows were she is.
The moral of this story is NEVER give money to anybody unlesss its of a reasonable amount or they have an office to walk into.

[NEWGIRL]

Hi,

In response to your reply, the total fee payable after the fifth meeting is ?225.  They have sent me their bank details but the payee is not "Premier Secrets" but a person's name.   They had promised to email me the details of the client for my meeting on Friday but have yet to receive it, only their bank details.

Is anyone aware of this company?

Mrs h

Just thought I would add another warning... I have very recently had dealings with Anabell from 'Premier Secrets'... And she is very, very convincing on the phone and has her spiel down to the very last detail... (i.e. It's a good idea to tip your driver... His name is Dave yada, yada!).

She finally mentioned that I would have to pay her before my first booking for 'insurance'. I asked her for a policy, and said that I would not be paying anything unless I have a copy in black and white of what I might be paying for. She said, 'Okay Gia, leave it with me... I'll get back to you this afternoon or tomorrow...'.

SHOCK HORROR I NEVER HEARD FROM HER AGAIN...

But seriously she had me going for a while! She's a very very very good con artist. Bloody conniving biyotch... Can't believe people in this world feel okay with manipulating and stealing from people.