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There are many adverts being placed online for a site called UK Models that claim to offer modelling jobs to those that apply. The reality is that UK Models is not a modelling agency but a front for a studio that will just sell you an expensive portfolio.   Everyone is accepted for a model shoot because their main interest is selling that photo shoot. They can't offer you modelling work because they don't have any as they aren't an agency Real model agencies do not charge £50 deposit to assess you - that would be an illegal fee. However it's not illegal to charge a deposit for a photo shoot. UK models will tell you to bring a parent if you are under 22. That clearly isn't needed in the UK as anyone over 18 is an adult. The only reason for someone older to attend is so they have money to pay for the expensive portfolios. UK models previously was the name used by Blue Rooms studios to sell their model portfolios, they may be used by a different studio now. If you are ...

 Investment Synergy Ltd Review - Secured Property Bonds - Is it a scam? It's quite unclear what Investment Synergy actually is so it's not very easy to review them other than being clear what they aren't. They have some glowing reviews but it's very easy to fake such things and you have no guarantee that these are genuine or that the people investing have any idea of the risk they are taking. Reviews of London Capital & Finance were all positive until it collapsed and lost their money. The big red flag is the complete absence of any risk warnings that are required for any investment where your capital is at risk as this one is. If you look at their Companies house entry they have been dormant from 2012-2022 so it's hardly the track record their website claims of trading for over 10 years. Investment Synergy Ltd Review - Secured Property Bonds - Is it a scam? Interestingly the photos they've added on their Google review show some offices interiors and desks b...