Metro Photography / Apple Models review: Scam by modelling agency 100

Am also wanting for my bank to get back to me I will keep everyone updated tomorrow when I phone xx

Thanks, Dniele for update. I have also emailed Apple Models and Metro Photography. No response as of yet.

Hello everyone
I have spoken with Trading Standard this am. They also believe that what actually said to all of us by Apple Models and Metro Photography is a case of "Fraudulent Misrepresentation". They knew that what they are claiming are not true, however, they used misleading information to induce us to sign this non-canceallation Contract.

Trading Standard has also confirmed that we have to wait for a month to find out whether we have received any modelling works as verbally promissed to all of us. After that we have to either email them or write letter to them (Specially Delivery) to confirm that they in breach of their verbal contract and ask for full refund by setting up a date.

If they dont come back to us by then, we contact trading standard to report them again and they will advise us the formal mediation and finally small court procedures.

THEREFORE, please to thos people who are victims of this scam, do contact TRADING STANDARD explain what has happened and receive your case reference number.

Finally, I am prepared to speak and meet to any vicitims to form some kind of alliance against Apple Models and Metro Photography. This way we can definately get our money back rather than each trying to fight this alone.

I hope to hear from you,

I have read a comment from a lady last year who managed to get her deposit back and get out of the contract, I am speaking with a lawyer today i will let you know how i get on, they have done this to so many people its unbelievable that they can get away with it!

The same thing happened to us 2 wks ago. Apple models and metro are owned by the same person and this man has changed his name twice. He also owned other companies doing the same thing and shut them down due to the press and watchdog. I've seen my solicitor and we have things in place and hoping to get some of the money back.. My solicitor has advised me if possible to get names of who this has happened to as I'm taking this even further. The sad thing is not many people come forward seeking advice as we fill stupid falling for this scam which I know I do to sign for this package etc.
Can I please ask you all is any of your children under the age of 18yrs that did the photo shoot and signed for the package. Cause we have spotted some think that they have made a mistake on?
Please email me sonyaah13@gmail.com

My daughter is in the same position as everyone else. Metro/Apple are complete scamers. DON'T TOUCH THEM.
She was given the same speal as everyone else, the sales people do an excellent job getting you to believe all there empty promises, job offers in 6 to 12 days with well known high Street outlets. Telling you that Apple Models have seen the photo's from your shoot and you've been accepted by them.
They are so good at pressurising you and getting you to sign contracts they should be up for an Oscar.
They've taken money off my daughter which she is trying to get back.
I read somewhere that the owner / boss is making some 6 million a year out of us.
They look and sound professional but that's where it stops. It would be nice to hear how the other lady got her money back.

Come on people quit trying to make your freaking kids "Models" is your child is model worthy you would not have to pay a dime for anything, they pay you...FACT! If you've ever had to pay for a photo shoot or portfolio you or your kid just are that impressive.

USA#1 Did you mean 'if your child is model worthy?' and did you mean 'are or aren't that impressive?' Why bother writing a comment at all if you have nothing useful to write? Your comment is written in such a way that it is just not helpful and I struggle to see what you have even got out of writing it! I think most of us already feel bad enough that we have put our children through this, we don't need people like you making unhelpful remarks.

Some people have nothing better to and for your information USA1 my daughter has been signed up to the 3 best modelling agencies this is about being ripped off by Apple models

Has anyone had any news back yet x

I have contact the consumer line for trading standards and I'm writing a letter to rescind my contract under the 'consumer protection from unfair trading regulations 2008 as amended in 2014' as advised by the lawyer that I spoke to. When I spoke to the consumer line for trading standards I asked if there was anything we could do as a group that would have more impact and the answer was no, they just advised for anyone who has had an issue with Apple and Metro to contact trading standards as it seems they go by how many complaints they have. I have been considering opening a Facebook page for us, as I am in touch with a few people on here but end up writing lots of emails, would anyone be interested in joining? we can make it a private group were people have to be excepted to join, please let me know if your interested.

is any one aware if UK models and the blue rooms photography are fake?

In response to MBoreham

I am in. I want to get my money back. Whether joining on facebook or going to court as a group i am in.

That's great Cyroos, can you message me your name and/or email address that's associated with your facebook account and I'll add you. Same for anyone else that wants to join the group. I've created a secret group, which means only group members can see it and any posts in it so if you want to join you will have to message me. I've kept it secret as I know it can be embarrassing to admit to people you've been a victim of a scam like this. I'm hoping that people will want to join to make it easier to communicate.

Hi I've phoned my bank still wanting going to phone trading standards now let's hope thirs a outcome has soon has I know anything I'll let you know x

Hi I have also just been scammed by metro photography!...been through a stressful time trying to sort this out can you please Aldo add me to your group / Facebook page please ...this scamming has to stop. Been in touch with my bank and cab and action fraud now just waiting.

hi ive been to metro photography today and there was something about it that didnt feel right all day and i kept telling them i felt overwhelmed but sara assured me that the photos were amazing and convinced me that many companies were already interested in me i just needed a portfolio. her manner was very persuasive but also pushy as I informed I didnt have the money or even the deposit. she asked me how much I could afford today and out of the £400 she was trying to make me pay I said I could only give £200 and they would keep the £50 deposit I had already paid. They are now waiting for a payment of £150 to cover the rest in the next few days but after reading this I'm not going to pay it. I would have to pay another £1075 over the next 4 months to even get any of my photos. I'm now looking for a way of getting out of this contract. These people are ### and need stopping. I'm behind the facebook page and want to help to bring these people down. I also want my money back if anyone can help

Don't give them any more money can't Believe that their still ripping people off your not in any contract with them we give them £2000 am still waiting to here from my bank still no joy

I've still not had your Facebook msg

Ive been in contact with the consumer helpline today that have made it clear I can't get out of the contract as its difficult to prove I was misled. The contract states that theres strictly no cancellation and that as it was signed on their premises there is no legal right for them to give me any cooling off period. So does this mean now I have to pay the instalments as i would be in breach of contract failing to do so? How do we prove we were misled because I havent paid for the photos in full they havent actually broken any contract its just talk on online that assumes they will break the
contract. Is there any advice please

Honestly please don't give them any money the advice you got on line is wrong here is the number for tranding standards give them a call an said I've bleve that their is a number of complaints about Apple models mis-selling and breaching contracts tell them your story an make sure you let them know that a good number of people have also reported this company to them you will get a case number the more who do this the better it is to try an get are money back I think am going to try an set something up an get these so called Apple models in court am going to look into it but please take my advice an if you have pay on your card phone your bank ASAP an tell them the same I was passed the 60 day Dead line your bank should refund you this an it's their job to investigate keep me updated am going to sort something has I feel their is more then enough evidence to take this Company to court good luck xxx

Look on line for trading standards consumer help line it gives you lots of info tell [protected]

What contract your not in one. Their scamming you x

Thanks Dnielel. Yes Ive been to my bank, cancelled the direct debits and even closed the account of the details they have. My bank reported it to the dispute department who are looking into it and they believe I will get the £200 back. I have reported it to Action Fraud as well but it is this "contract" that seems to be the trouble maker, but like you say there is more than enough evidence surely that they have pressured and misled so many people if we could all just stand together and have a massive protest, even going to the media to expose that company. It's sole distroying what they did to me, but to hear of what they have done to children is disagraceful and they cant get away with it. I feel like its more than just getting my money back now, we need to stop these people doing it again and again.

Aww that's good a know am not goner let them get away with it no way we paid £2000 but £500 was cash can't believe it what they said to you they said the same to us how can thay be allowed to do this is beyond me I'll be in Touch don't give them anymore money xxx

That's good I swear we will see them in court I'll be in Touch xxx

Hi . I still can't believe these people are still getting away with this scam . It's been nine months since my dispute with apple / metro . Has anybody contacted watchdog or Rip off Britain? I had contact with someone from Rip off Britain a few months back and they were interested in investigating Apple models again . Maybe if a few others can drop them an email with their story it would help to expose Apple models . They really do need closing down . If anybody is having trouble with their credit card company cancelling the monthly instalments look up the financial conduct authority as you have a legal right to cancel continuous monthly payments. Your credit card have to stop them if you request them to.

Another thing to point out is that when you purchase a service or product it must be fit for purpose. Apple /Metro say that you cannot get a modelling contract without a portfolio, which as we now know is not true . So you are purchasing something ( portfolio ) which is not fit for purpose . You could state this when you contact trading standards

Is possible they are acting like that

Thank you for reply

How long they are doing this to people?

On this site you can see old complaints first

This is not right i didnt see new complaints when i open the page

Obviously they have big problem

Thanks for reply.

I hope they will try to resolve the issue

Yes that will be fine.

Because of few persons a lot employees can have problems

I agree I've had a number of modelling agency who have seen the pictures an Webb link what metro photo made which I paid £2000 for have said that the quality is discussing and it doesn't show Ellies full potential an you don't need a port foil like Apple models said to me you do and if we get it from them that thir is workfor is also I just feel lost has am not sure what to do next xxx

Agree I've lost £ 500, in December 2015, promising me a modelling contract, saying I range from 56 different looks, when they only were looking for 15-20 different looks. All a learning curve overpriced photos & horrific quality. Still waiting for my images 10 images + 20 free cd images free. We will see!