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Wed, 22 Jun 05
tax4escorts
When we saw that the very useful tax4escorts.co.uk website had disappeared again, and this time the registration for the domain itself had expired, we registered it.
This is the place to ask any questions relating to tax, comments on the tax pages, experiences etc.
Any answers, while believed to be accurate, are not Advice. SW5 is not authorised to give advice of any kind in connection with investments, finance products or tax and we are not registered with the Financial Services Authority or any other equivalent body. For that, you need to talk to a qualified accountant or other suitably qualified person.
Replies: 355 comments
i am living in London and just recently started working as an escort, I am wanting to know if there is any other escort who can refer an accountant that they use, as I am looking for one
Posted by jenni on 10 Sep 06
Sex is a sacred and sex should not be sold! Thats my view Though I am not so holy I feel this is the truth!
Posted by Dr Kusuma Kumari India on 11 Jan 07
In a society where casual sex is so openly available, infidelity is so common that it's a miracle to find a faithful partner; becoming an escort is one of the most intelligent things a woman can do. Not only does it free you of any financial hardships you may have, selling sex is an extremely powerful business on gaining an element of control back on a world that is so dominated by masculine power.
Posted by Miranda Hobbes on 25 Apr 07
whear can I get a job like escorting ladys? get back to me soon.
Posted by michael on 26 Mar 08
Looking for young male escorts (18-25) of any nationality to take part in a documentary.
We are putting together a collection of short stories and experiences along with stylized aesthetics of the bare male body.
Participants can remain 100% anonomous as we are looking to interview some and film others or both if you feel up to it.
Contact Cynthia Hamilton at Faux Pas Films (uk) on fauxpasfilms@googlemail.com
Posted by faux pas films on 01 Apr 08
This board stopped accepting comments for about a week - sorry for the service interruption to all non-spammers (there are about a hundred attempts a day to 'comment spam' here!)
Posted by Oops on 18 Apr 08
New tax info site
The original author of tax4escorts has a new site at http://www.taxrelief4escorts.co.uk/
Posted by Richard on 29 Apr 08
ATTENTION GUYS AND GIRLS!! Another scam yet again tt,this time its escortopia.co.uk yet again using a domain name to scam money out of less fortunate people my god its rife and yes i was sucked into it 2days ago and im at the moment threating to take further action with the police and HSBC bank as i pay tax and nothing to hide,fraud investigation are on the case and so is the bank and google also!!Will report back when the results are in,still lost 219 pound but at least action is taken to try and stop these discusting creatures.xx
Posted by Michelle on 04 Jul 08
I have also just paid £219 to escortopia.. i've been promised work on saturday and possibly sunday. did you ever receive any money back?
Posted by amanda on 14 Aug 08
i have just been on the phone to escortopia, never been an escort before but thought i would give it a try. just come on the net to see any views from current escorts!! i havnt paid any money yet but just read this and cant believe it!?? it sounded so genuine. is the website really a scam? are there any that are genuine?!
Posted by chrissy on 15 Aug 08
Escortopia
See comments to other posts here, but yes, it really is a scam.
They are asking you to pay several hundred pounds in order to advertise to yourself. They don't say that, of course, because they want your money, but the mere act of asking you for money before you have cash in your hand from a booking is proof they're a scam.
If you're a woman, and understand that escorting almost always involves being sexual with clients, you probably have a wide choice of genuine agencies. Have a look at saafe.info
Posted by Richard on 15 Aug 08
yep escortopia scammed me to. luckly £219 i lost and not £319 but its not good, gona look into it and see wat happens. wanted that extra cash but i thought it was genuine as the women on the phone was very nice.(sucker i was) and im not normally like that. can anyone help me?fancy sending them a virus if anyone can?
Posted by shane on 23 Aug 08
Hey guys for all you Escorts listen to me carefully Escortopia is a very big scam they dont provide you with any clients or get you any bookings they are a scam total scam if i was you you always carry out reearch on a company before you pay any money out plz
as for those who have lost their monies well its a shame cuz that could have gone to good use, but anyways the real escort agencies are the ones that dont take any money off you to register so be carefull and good luck to you all x chears x
Posted by Sexy Syyon on 25 Aug 08
hi i paided 319 2 escourtopia 2become a escort got promised work on a friday nite but got an email sayin it was canclled... was spkin with a women called kate..everytime i try and call kates not in for a whole moth.. im thinkin of joinin men at work any1 know about them?
Posted by nicky on 16 Sep 08
Men At Work
Just as much of a scam as Escortopia - might even be the same people behind it. There's more on them elsewhere here.
Standard message: if you're a man looking to escort women, give up now or, if you are so special that you will be picked out of many thousands, find somewhere free to advertise.
Posted by Richard on 16 Sep 08
escortopia......thieving bastards!! it seemed very ghenuine spoke to kate who it would seem is leading the scam!! dont do it.
Posted by danielle on 20 Sep 08
ive not paid money yet but i have been promised work and i dnt no wether to go for it or not because 'stella' sounded very genuine? any suggestions?? x
Posted by natalie on 30 Sep 08
im am so glad i did some research before actually making any payments to them. I have already confirmed all my details with them and they organised my first client but i had to make a payment of £216 before they would fully register me! i am so shocked that this is a scam the woman i spoke too "Layla" seemed so genuine as well.. thanks guys for the info
Posted by carla on 01 Oct 08
I was on the phone to ELLIE from ESCORTOPIA whilst researching them and was reading this as she spoke to me!!! Thank God I didnt give out any bank details! Thanks to all who have made me aware of the scam x
Posted by isabelle on 15 Oct 08
Escotopia are BACK. This time as escotrfever.com. They must have got my email from escotopia and the sales patter was exactly the same.
Posted by rosie on 14 Nov 08
What a difference an S makes...
EscortFever.com looks to be a ordinary boring ad site aimed at US escorts.
There's an interesting discrepency between the price in the FAQ ($49.99) and the pricing page ($69.99, presented as a $60 'saving') but, provided you agree to the disclaimer (US laws on prostitution and porn are very different to the UK), you can actually see people's ads, and visit their websites / discover their contact details.
I'm not going to recommend it (for one thing, it seems to be entirely US-centric) but Escort Fever doesn't look like a scam to me.
EscortsFever.com looks to be less useful. Unlike Escortopia, I can see some people's ads, and some people include contact details in them, although it looks like Escorts Fever would prefer I 'join'.
However I can't read their Terms and Conditions - trying just results in an error message ('Warning! Dolphin cannot work without mbstring extension...') showing which software they're using. Same thing happens when you try to search for someone.
The ads also show everyone as providing 'incall' in Earls Court (the bit of London where SW5 used to be based!) even if they are supposed to be in Edinburg (sic) or Leamington Spa.
So my first impression is tending towards 'really bad place to advertise' rather than 'complete and utter scam'.
A look at some more of the ads reveals that they're publishing just what they're sent: "I love to travel and see new places so i would be keen to have the international package i think, its a long story but from my last break-up i have been a bit screwed financially so i may have to wait a few weeks before i can find the money to join, i am really keen to join and your company sounds fantastic. If enough bookings were available i would also consider having this as a full time job which will allow me to develop my business ideas in my spare time. I wonder, would it at all be possible if i used my first jobs payment to immediately pay my fees to you? This would help me a lot! Its just,well i have just been scammed by an escort company,they took a fee and never contacted me,after a few weeks of texts and calls i have no way of getting in contact with them! So please understand my hesitance, i simply cannot afford to be scammed again thats all!!"
Hmmm. Well, you can at least contact him (presuming that email address is valid). I don't think many people will though...
Posted by Richard on 15 Nov 08
I've just realised I've been had by escortopia, I'm so gutted,I lost £225. I'm just a single mum wanting to better my childs life style. Can't believe how real it all sounded. I had a date for a friday night, and when I heard nothing I followed up, and my date had been in a 'car accident' of all things. My advice stay away from escortopia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Jo on 11 Dec 08
well i have just been scammed by model couples
they told me that they had work and to pay my reg fee in to the bank and then after ringing all day and kept being told lies all day at the last hour before due to meet my client i was told she had got to go back home to rome asap , so thats me scammed. keep trying to call but get cut ofPosted by simon on 19 Dec 08
Hs anyone dealt with a firm called delightful escorts, as i am considering considering registering with this company?
Any info would be great.
Posted by Dave R on 22 Dec 08
I was thinking of joining with delightful escorts aswell has anyone heard anything dodgy about them aswell? They sound really genuine on the phone but im not entirly sure. any info would be helpful thanks
Posted by JJ on 30 Dec 08
Hey guys, just want to say im finding it hard to belive ive been scammed by escortopia it happened 3 months ago i got fed a story it all sounded great made the payment of 219£ an then my bookin was cancelled as they couldnt find my payment bells were ringing then but i gave them a chance calling everyday to speak with "Amy" who i thought was very nice but she was never available... 3 months hav past an now i find all these comments about escortopia so i call them today "Amy had just left" so spoke to another lady she said call back on the 5th.. How do i or can i get my money back?
Posted by Mike on 31 Dec 08
well i have been scammed modle couples i paid £265.35 was told had work the same day then all calls stoped soon as i had paid and when i call now just get fobbed off and told will call me back
Posted by simon on 05 Jan 09
wow! guys thanks for all these info, well spoke to sally and due to credit crunch i turned into escort opia it is now, and i was promised jobs and to send in my photos which i did and promised £500 guarrantteed..However i started having a phoney feeling about them, i was asked to pay...........infact here's an email i received today from Sally she wouldn't leave her surname but very flirty as well, has a high and good customer services read the email and tell me if you've received anything like this before.:
Dear johnny,
Thanking you for your interest in Escortopia.
In order for us to finalize your registration, please can you make payment into any NatWest branch?
All Escorts have to be licensed which is incorporated in the Registration Fee of only £225 for written profile only, £325 which is picture profile with 1 photo or £395 for the Full Package which allows for 6 photos.
The account is in the name of : B M Ltd.
Sort Code : 53-81-16 Account Number : 82122679.
Please quote your reference number Y0237 and contact the office when you have registered.
Escortopia
0871 703 4940.
well now noticed the name of the company is different ? lol! well contact me on colnelopics@yahoo.com for how the story ended as i apparently have a job with a client gurrantteed £500 cash in hand with a 22year old French-Canadian Victoria and her father is a property developer. i mean why cant a 22yr old find a bf? its pretty sad but hola back to hear the update on this issue lol!
johnny
Posted by johnny on 08 Jan 09
MODEL COUPLES HAVE JUST SCAMMED ME OUT OF £378 WITH THE PROMISE OF WORK THE NEXT DAY, THEN I FOUND THIS SITE WITH ALL YOUR STORIES.
MY BANK HAVE ADVISED ME TO GO TO THE POLICE CAN ANYONE SHED ANYLIGHT AS TO WHETHER I AM WASTING MY TIME. WISH I HAD FOUND THIS SITE 24HRS EARLIERPosted by Tracy on 09 Jan 09
Hi everyone, ive had the same problem as everyone eles, been scamed. The post from jonny was very useful as i have found out that Model Couples and Escortopia are actully the same company, in jonnys post, the E-mail sent to him from escortopia, is identical to one i recived from modelcouples.com and the bank details are the same and the company name is the same B M Ltd (it was Blue M Ltd on mine though).
Can anyone shed any light on how to deal with this situation and how i could get my money back. Ive decided to go straight to the police rather than phone Modelcouples and am seeking legal advice, hopefully we can get this sorted out for everyone as this scam has been going on for a long time judgeing by these posts. If anyone has any useful information could you please Email me at BigGthatsme@hotmail.com, thanks a lot, Rob.Posted by Rob on 19 Jan 09
hi ive been in contact with escortopia and too was told to pay 258.75 into natwest by claudia and too that as soon as i paid it she had 2 dates to choose from wed night with canadian lady or thurs with american lady but hv been ripped of already by another agency for 65 quid never paid the money so thought do some reaserch on escortopia and glad i did thanxs to you guys out there saved my money will keep posted if here anything else.
Posted by steven m on 20 Jan 09
hi guys escortopia tried riping me of today to the tune of 260 inc vat spoke to claudia though sounded very nice promised me a choice of 2dates wed night or thurs night 1was 500 the other 700 cos wntd sex but got mugged of already for 65 quid by another agency promised work that night but got cancelled after paid my fees surprise surprise
Posted by steve on 20 Jan 09
thanks folks, you have just saved me from being conned out of £263 by modelcouples and manstrokewoman, both have promised me work for tommorow and saturday night,has anyone every acctually had any work from either of them
Posted by martin on 22 Jan 09
thanx ppl giving me the infor i was jus about 2 make da payment of £263 then i find this site an didnt bother they told me they got job 4 me 2moro so pls dnt waste ur money
Posted by nash on 26 Jan 09
wish i had found this site before ,, i paid modelcouples £378 and they said the client called but could not get through to my phone ,, and are just fobbing me off now
are there any escort agencies 4 real out there ,, how do we NOT get conned ? , i have always been a bit clued up on scamms ,, but suckered herePosted by Rick on 28 Jan 09
i have bin conned too,2 months ago escortopia told me they had dates comfirmed 4 me when i paid the money i never heard from them again. thanks you guys bcoz i was just about to try with model couples but after readin all this i dont even want to think about it.
Posted by minou on 28 Jan 09
well any one have any clues to as how we can get our money back after being conned by model couples as i have been scammed out of £265
Posted by simon on 29 Jan 09
dont pay any money up front to model couples as its a scam your booking will never take place and you will lose your money, i have had a phone call from them today after even more money to put pictures on what a joke, how much more money can they con from people
Posted by simon on 29 Jan 09
We don't take kindly to that sort of activity here.
Your attempt has been logged and the administrators have been notified.
[01/30/09 03:46 PM] [82.203.3.8]why did i get this emssage up when complainign about model couples?
Posted by Roux on 30 Jan 09
We don't take kindly...
Every message board that accepts comments gets attempts to 'comment spam': lots of rubbish ads with links to the sites the scum wish to promote.
Here used to get over a hundred such attempts a day (and doubtless still does!) but it turned out that looking for a few characters in each comment filtered out all but one or two spams a month (and that those that do get through are no use to the spammer) while only affecting a tiny number of real posts.
Those were considered a price worth paying for not having to deal with deleting hundreds of spams a day. That may be not how you see it as yours was one of those few 'false positives' wrongly blocked :)
What probably happened is that you tried to post a link that people could click on (starting with 'htt' etc) rather than say just www.modelcouples.com
Posted by Ian - XW5 on 30 Jan 09
I contacted modelcouples about work, they too wanted money up front! I havent paid it!
I got an e-mail exactly the same as aboveThank you for your interest in Model Couples.
In order for us to finalize your registration, please make your payment either by transfer or direct into any branch of NatWest.
All Companions have to be licensed which is incorporated in the Registration Fee of only £263.35 (incl. VAT) for written profile, £378.35 (incl. VAT) which is for picture profile with 1 photo or £458.85 (incl. VAT) for the Full Package which allows for 6 photos and international work.
The account is in the name of : Blue M Ltd.
Sort Code : 53-81-16 Account Number : 82122679.
Please quote your reference number A068 and contact the office when you have registered.
Model Couples
0871 704 2076.
The girl i spoke to was Amy, she had work for me on friday and saturday with an 27 irish girl!!
i also checked up on B M ltd, the company dissolved in 2002!!!Posted by Neil on 05 Feb 09
Hi- thanks so much for posting your comments about modelcouples. I contacted them yesterday and alarm bells were ringing when it sounded like the lady was reading from a script and she was very keen to create my 'profile'. It didn't make sense that they wanted an upfront payment of £265; and that they would not receive any commission from ongoing work ... it just didn't seem they would have any incentive to continually book me out. Thank you for this forum. Modelcouples sounds like a horrible scam. I'm sorry to hear that people have been scammed by this business and I hope that you manage to get some money back.
Posted by Sarah on 05 Feb 09
Hi Everyone.Have just found out this morning that both me & my husband have been scammed. Me by model couples for £263.00 my husband by alpha male for £50.00. We are both now feeling so angry & upset, all we wanted was to make a better life for ourselves. These people are the scum of the earth. I hope no one else gets conned like this though unfortunately i know they will. In future we will be more vigilant. Good luck to all you decent people out there.
Posted by Sue on 06 Feb 09
COMPANIONFEVER.COM scam.
paid 265.00, a promised booking was cancelled, but they have my money!!! had saved for 3 months to get car back on road. All the money i had struggled to save has gone and the car still still sits on the drive.
I was assured pay trhe fee and it was a definate booking.
Any one else dealt with these??Posted by Suzzanne on 08 Feb 09
Model Couples have been calling me for a couple of weeks now, trying to get me to pay the £263 registration fee. I never felt comfortable with paying, what is effectively a recruitment company, money upfront. I made the usual searches at Companies House, saw that Blue M Ltd has already been dissolved and that the new company registration number they gave me was for a company called Blue Media Ltd, who have nothing to do with their business at all. I have no intention, therefore, of paying any money and would advise people to do the same.
Posted by Steve on 12 Feb 09
i am so glad i have read all of these comments. i almost got scammed by model couples. i am dissapointed as i got my hopes right up, they promised £600 for a four hour booking with no sex, i thought it sounded to good to be true so i searched the internet and found this. so sorry to everyone that get scammed.
Posted by lisa on 16 Feb 09
I have unfortunately paid my subscription to modelcouples, 3 times i was supposed to meet a client, however when i was due to meet, MODELCOUPLES rang me to cancel saying the client had rung me. i now cannot get contact with them? please help.
Posted by Allan on 16 Feb 09
i have also just been incontact with a company thats sounds really dodgy its called companionsforyou.com they also asked for 350 pounds and have already set me up on thursday evening with a wine merchant and i am meeting her in a hotel in bristol lucky i found this site and i am going to ring them tomorrow to confront them with all these comments to please people be very aware that companionsforyou also sounds very suspect so be carfull
Posted by alec on 17 Feb 09
**hey, just read all these comments in time, nearly paid model couples £300... scum bags!!
thanks guys**Posted by jo on 18 Feb 09
So Model Couples are still at it. Spoke to a girl Tabitha who was all too keen to sign me up. Seems like they are getting smarter as she kept on saying I was under no obligation and then that I would have to pay a yearly fee of £300 something once my first booking was confirmed. Total scam!
Posted by Grant on 19 Feb 09
Ive just paid, with my university loan, to register, wish i had found this first. WHat a load of rubbish im fuming, i should have listened to my gut now im well into my overdraft.
Has anyone ever had work from them?Posted by Abbie on 21 Feb 09
COMPANIONFEVER
Just been ripped of by this site. I paid £195 into their account at a Barclays Bank - pais into Account marketing & promotions Ltd. - sort - 20-40-71, acct 33701352. My booking was cancelled - apparently I didn't answer the phone when my mystical "client" called. I called Companion fever to complain about this. They said they would look into it and now I can't get through to them! This is a scam. Don't be sucked in like I was. Anyone else been scammed by them, let me know. Anyone know what I can do about it?Posted by Frank on 21 Feb 09
I have been speaking to "Scarlett" from Adorabelles.co.uk - same situation to what i'm seeing written here, wanting the "insurance registration" Allegedly i have a booking next weekend and will make 1200 cash, however i haven;t paid any money yet.
The Bank details I got emailed are:
Express Media Ltd
Nat West Bank
Account Number: 67338178
Sort Code: 60 15 29I also noticed that their website is exactly the same layout and information and terms and cons as modelcouples and companionfever.
This is really worrying and i'm sorry to all of you that have been scammed but thank you for posting your experiences. Lets hope more people do their homework and these people get what's coming to them!
Posted by Melissa on 25 Feb 09
Hey everyone its Rob,
Just to let you know, I have come no further with retreing my money. I have been in contact with the police and i was told that it is a civil matter not criminal so it is up to trading standards. Trading standards are well aware of the problem but seen helpless in doing any thing about us getting our money back.
I think the best thing we could all do, is try and find some media attention and make the problem well known so that;1 - other people dont make the same mistake, and stop model couples/compainon fever/esortopia/adorrabels so they dont make any more money.
2 - with media attention we could find someone who can actully help us get our money back (solicitors.
3 - trading standards would listen.
If anyone has any ideas on a good way to get media coverage or works/knows someone who works at a media company (magazines, radio, TV) it would be a great help if you could e-mail me at BigGthatsme@hotmail.com
Thanks for the emails i have already recived and im sorry that i could not be of anymore help.
Rob
Posted by Rob on 26 Feb 09
Hi Guys,
THANK GOODNESS FOR THIS SITE,YOU ALL DO A FAB JOB!!!
Has any one had any work/problems/or been scammed by "Companions4you.com'???? I wanted to start up in this industry but they are asking for 270.00 plus vat to be registard with them and apparently i already have a 'booking'on saturday nite. Should i pay this money in hope of this going a head,i have scrapped the money together but very hesitant in paying it.
Can any one advise me please.
Thanks for reading
City chick xPosted by City chick 01 on 26 Feb 09
MODEL COUPLES
HI guys, I have just got off the phone with 'Alex' from model couples. i said to her that it all sounds too good to be true she giggled and said thats what they all say. Shes said if i sign up now and pay the sum of A374 to any Natwest branch i will have a job tomorrow and earn A600 up front. I re checked the website and found that it wasnt a registered company. she also gave me the number of COMPANY HOUSE in new zealand...IT DOESNT EVEN EXIST!
ive just found this website and want to thank you all for taking the time to warn people like me about this company!!! THANK YOU!
p.s - 'Alex' is ringing back in 20 mins...ill show her whos boss!!!
Posted by Emily - Preston on 27 Feb 09
Hi everyone.
Just to keep you updated on my progres with Companionfever. I have had a few conversations with them. I told them I was amazed that before I handed my money over they were able to come up with 2 bookings for me ( the 1st one I couldn't go ahead with as I didn't have the money to pay them). Since I handed my money over, the 2nd booking cancelled (if indeed it ever existed) and nothing else has been put to me. I was tole that they only actively market their "escorts" at the beginning (before they get any from them) and after that, it's up to thier "clients" to select an escort from the website and ask for a booking. Basically, it's definately a scam. They even put my wrong age and height on the website! When i told her I knew it was a scam etc. she didn't seemed upset by my comments and remained very calm - obviously they receive alot of calls like this and so know how to react. These are all scam artisits, please,, please don't anyone become seduced by them. I was desperate and gullible and fell for it and that's what they rerly on. Do not part with any money. if you register for regular work with a regular recruitment agency, you will never be asked to part with money so why should these be any different. By the way, the names of people I have spoken to at Companionfever are obviously false names too. They are Bailey, Tia and Chelsea (couldn't come up with worse names if I tried).
Posted by Frank on 27 Feb 09
I was going to join Model Couples! Im so glad i found this site! I wasnt paid so i couldnt transfer the money and im so glad that i didnt! I was so sucked in! I spoke to a woman called Eva who seemed very nice and a woman called Leanne or Lorraine! I have just realised that the websites for model couples and companion fever are more or less exactly the same!
This is so sad that people are doing this! Sounded to good to be true i suppose!
Found anpther site which seems very similar glamour-international.co.uk!
Watch out! Dont be fooled! If it seems too good to be true it probably is!!! Sorry for everyone else who did get scammed! Easily done!!Posted by Shorty on 27 Feb 09
Does anyone have any feedback on manstrokewoman.com? or indeed where you find a genuine agency? I sort of get the drift about a genuine company not asking for a fee to register in advance but I've no idea where they exist or how to look for them.
Many thanks!
Posted by James on 03 Mar 09
Hi folks
Just want to thank this site as I to had made contact with modelcouples, they came back to me the nice lady (ha ha) was of course Alex had a booking for me the next day so I said sorry to little notice, again Alex came on the phone saying the lady was happy to have someone for drinks & dinner the next day be I needed to register could I pay fee of £263 into their bank as they not accept card payment, this made me wary so googled them and thank god this site came up, I'm keeping my money and the lady in Cardiff bay will not be getting my company lol, but then i guess she never existed!!
Yes the Company name and bank details are the same:
Blue.M Ltd, Nat West Bank,
Sort code 53-81-16,
Account Number: 82122679
oh and my reff number if anyone wants to use it is X271 lol,Guess its the world we live in pity but true I like many other would love to work as a companion but I guess there no real agency just scammers my number is 01597-850033 if your in the same position feel free to call me.
Posted by Brian on 04 Mar 09
hi everyone!...
So about 6 weeks ago (companions for you) contacted me and said they had bookings for me!
As long as I paid £470.35 into their account the next day!
Unfortunatley I saw pound signs and stupidly paid the money!
The details were :
Barclays, account name: BMLIMITED
SORT: 205306
Acc: 73265536
The only time I hear from them is if I ring them and complain about no contact. They fob me off with a story about how it's quiet this time of year an can't do anymore than they already do.
It's all a lie!!! Do not give them money!I am getting on the case to get some legal action and hopefully money back! But need anyone to email me If they have any info that could help! The more of us together, somebody has to do something!
adamlewis181@aol.co.ukPosted by adam on 05 Mar 09
have just been done over by model couples, has anyone been able to get there money back?
Posted by christine on 06 Mar 09
hi everyone!!!...
So.... im putting a big report together, as i know of some ways to hopefully resolve this maybe! trading standards have told me they need more proof and i know people at the bbc who are willing to help me get this through watchdog and make this public!
It may only help close them down...but any difference helps!I NEED EVERYONE WHO HAS HAD MONEY TAKEN FROM THEM TO EMAIL ME WITH ALL YOUR DETAILS TO MAKE MY REPORT VIABLE!
WHEN YOU JOINED THEM?... HOW MUCH?... WHAT THEY TOLD YOU?... where you paid it into?..HOW LONG AGO THEY CONTACTED YOU?...WHERE YOU'RE BASED?...HOW YOU HEARD ABOUT THEM?....
AND SPREAD THE WORD IF YOU KNOW ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS HAD IT DONE!!i need as many people to send me stuff as possible to help get this going.
thanks everyone!!adamlewis181@aol.co.uk
Posted by adam on 06 Mar 09
model couples asked me for 378 pounds they asked me to pay into natwest - sortcode 538116 account number - 82122679 making payable to bluemlimited
Posted by annie on 06 Mar 09
thank you for this site, i was transfering money from my account to thier's as i had a booking tonight which was a guaranteed £600+ as it might run over. but came across this site and cancelled the payment.
Posted by susan on 06 Mar 09
I was just about to be scammed by modelcouples.com
My best mate has just paid her fee and is currently on the phone with them and even after she is reeling reason after reason why they are fraudsters they still come up with more and mroe reasons why they are the best company around! Im gutted and so angry, Im shocked that our legal system in ths country cant even help us out one bit. I fully understand its technically our own problem because we didnt clearly research it enough. Im so sorry to all of you who have been conned by these pathetic people.
Posted by Nick on 06 Mar 09
has anyone rang them up pretending to be a client interested in an escort?
Posted by anon on 06 Mar 09
hi everyone, ive been reading all your comments about how youve all been scammed by so called escorting agencies... well guess what im so glad i read this, im in dealings with a company called ADORABELLES I have spoken to April, such a lovely freindly lady, butter wouldnt melt in her mouth,or so i though until i came across this site, looks like ive been saved by the adora(BELL) so to speak, this is what they wanted... £270.25p for a basic portfolio.... and £370.25p for the photographic portfolio.
Anyway she said she could find me at least 3-4 meets a week,even before she'd even seen what i looked like, which started alarm bells ringing, i have currently come out of work, same as many people at this very hard time with a recession on going and was going to lend the cash to pay there so called insurance fee... but ive been putting it off as sumthings didnt add up.... anyway going back to my dealings with APRIL...AT..ADORABELLES. She had found me my first meet ,wich would take place sum 3days later, but id need to pay the money to be able to work.. she told me i was meeting katie, a fittness instructor and life coach who was in my area for a week, she was 31 5'7 slim and attractive and wanted to meet twice,in the week she was in my area.. the meet would just be a dinner invitation and no more than 3hrs in total, earning my the healthy sum of.....wait for it....£600.. yes thats right for three hours work.. and they would even send out a private car to pick me up from my home, take me to the venue ,wait for me then transport me home, how fantastic is that, anyway ive been trying to hunt down there info on the net without any luck ,until i came across this message board..... like i said everything im reading is matching my experiences.... the insurance fees, the fantastic clients they find for you in a flash, the high amounts of money your going to recive, even the renouned BM.. or Blue M limited bank account to pay my money into.... by the way the details for that are ......
ADORABELLES BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS
BM LIMITED
Ac No...73265536
Sort code .. 205306there email address is info@adorabelles.co.uk
Tel.... 08712464851ive been in contact with them over a week now and they have called me about 4times... i even had a call just tonight from *BROOKE* another member of staff to remind me to pay my fees into the bank tomorrow because barclays bank shuts at 12pm... and she could get me 3 bookings if my payment was recived by monday morning....hahahaha
anyway thanks everyone for your interesting reading, and to all thoese out there that have lost money to these arseholes, im really sorry that you were taken for a ride... im just lucky i found this message board before i handed cash over...
Posted by richard on 07 Mar 09
hey everyone, just recieved a call from "jackie" regading my client who has had to go back home urgently. was asked if i wanted another job, said no and asked for a refund. they told me to write an e-mail to their manager regading the matter. so i did. will let you know if i hear back.
Posted by christine on 07 Mar 09
i just wanted to say i have been ripped off today, by delightful stars please tay away they are all part of the same group and they are just taking our money. I even said to the "lovelly lady janet" that i would be wiping my account clean with this payment and i have two children that i need to feed for the rest of the month so i pleaded with her that this was going to happen she was great and assured me!!!!!!!!!!!!! how wrong could i be, i have no idea what i am going to do for the resst of the month its very wrong. i was happy with this site as it was non sexual they know what they are doing please dont fall into this trap if the company is asking for money upfront its a scam. they will tell you it is for insurance reasons ive looked into it and there is no such thing required please learn from all of us on this site who have been left with nothing,
Posted by lisa on 08 Mar 09
oh, hun. i am so sorry. i'm praying that something will be done about it. but i'm not holding my breath, i will be giving them a piece of my mind if they ever call me again.
best of luck. xPosted by christine on 08 Mar 09
I have contacted several magazines about these ongoing scams and hopefully the stories will be printed to prevent this happening over and over again... delightful stars are part of the group escort fever so beware people xx
Posted by lisa on 09 Mar 09
I am currently it seems being primed by adorabelles i have to say i realised it was a scam, had been speaking to Paige. She is non stop calling me, telling me she has some bookings for me always in Chigwell and a man staying at the prince regent who is a property developer from America.(it couldn't be just some ordinary guy now could it?) How ridiculous, i shall not be paying their fee and if they call again i shall be giving them a piece of my mind for all the others who got robbed. Many thanks!
Posted by Charlotte on 11 Mar 09
MODEL COUPLES
i was quite impressed with the website, it all looks so profesional, i spoke to a lovely girl called lorraine who seemed so genuine, she gave me all the banter and i was gulliable.
i was supposed to give them there fee on friday to which i was transfering via online banking, i supposedly had bookings for friday and possibly saturday. as soon as i told them i transferred the money, not 1 phone call until today tuesday, i was left an answer phone message, saying that i should call them back as i've had interest in my profile.
how can i have i profile?? i cancelled the transfer therefor have not registered.
these are coldhearted vindictive peoplePosted by megan on 11 Mar 09
got days mixed up todays wednesday not tuesday
Posted by megan on 11 Mar 09
Thanks every1, me and my boyfriend were about to fall for the scam through *model couples* today, but I knew it was too good to be true and that it was a scam so I did my research and thank god I did! We spoke to Lorraine and she was a convincer but it didn't work thanks to this website!
Posted by Sam on 12 Mar 09
Hi,
Oh my god, I knew it was too good to be truth! Just spoken to Jasmin from Adorabelles. They are apparently based in Docklands. Whatever, might as well be on the MOON!! Are they changing their names each time they pick up the phone?? 1st thing wasnt right for me that when you goole adorabelles their website is not coming up! THANK GOD for this forum guys!! I just sent them some pics, did anyone have to do this as well? Anyway, when she calls back i will tell her- thanks but no thanks!
Be careful in the future all, this sort of thing doesnt happen in a real world!! All the best with finding what you're looking for. In the meantime, I'm still unemployed, being made redundant 3 weeks ago from an office job. Might as well go thru the hassle and get something proper, without loosing money for nothing!!Posted by Sylvia on 12 Mar 09
Hi guys
Thanks so much for flaggin up the truth behind adorabelles!! I was going to action the payment tomorrow but having read your reviews can see its a total scam and have just sent them a get lost email!!!
How these con artists can sleep at night is hard to fathom!!!
Proof that if it sounds too good to be true - it normally is!!
Posted by Darren on 12 Mar 09
thank goodness for the internet.i have a friday and sat booking with an american gent through *adorabelles*,who require an insurance fee upfront.thank you guys,i wont be paying.
these are the details *jasmin* sent me:The bank details as requested are below, once the £270.25 for a written profile, £385.25 for a picture profile or £470.35 for an international profile cash payment has been paid into the bank you must call into the office with the six digit number which will be stamped on your reciept. Your reference is JAZ510
Express Media Ltd
Nat West Bank
Account Number: 67338178
Sort Code: 60 15 29
Regards
Adora Belles
08712464851
www.adorabelles.co.uk
Posted by monica on 13 Mar 09
i wish id come across this site earlier!!!! ive been scammed by ADORABELLES. saying bookings are confirmed the guy will ring you.... wot guy! nothing is confirmed its a total scam!!! DO NOT PAY THEM ANY MONEY.
Posted by leah on 14 Mar 09
i wish i had come to this site earler,i paid companionfever 195.00 pounds missed a phone call from the client since then the lady who booked my first app from then she is not in office, any way i will be sending the watch dog team on them.
Posted by ann on 16 Mar 09
This group of scumbags address is as follows:-
Mayfair Marketing
29 Harley Street
London, W1G 9QR
United KingdomThey are all linked - modelcouples etc etc etc.
All the same company.
I was about to be scammed and done a google on them and a whois. Amazing what u can find out in half an hour.
Posted by just me on 16 Mar 09
Hi Guys,
I have just saved a friend from being scammed by escortcouples.com by reading this site and doing some research into them.
I have a lot of conections and they are currenty looking into tracing the people involved in modelcouples.com.
I will publish any information I find on here.I have been in the adult industry for about 6 years now and the main advice I can give you all is to NEVER pay a regestation fee to any comapny who will employ you! This is going to be a scam!
From a business point of view, they may ask clients to pay, but never a worker.
If anyone has more info on modelcouples.com please e-mail me: sarah.guildfordgold@yahoo.co.uk.
I will track them down.....
Posted by Sarah on 18 Mar 09
Info on escortopia.com
Registrant:
escortopia160 St Patrick St
Ottawa, Ontario K1N5J85
CanadaRegistered through: GoDaddy.com, Inc.
Domain Name: ESCORTOPIA.COM
Created on: 29-Mar-01
Expires on: 29-Mar-09
Last Updated on: 29-Mar-08Administrative Contact:
Fong, A send2alf@yahoo.ca
escortopia
160 St Patrick St
Ottawa, Ontario K1N5J85
Canada
(613) 555-0000
Domain servers in listed order:
DNS54.DIZINC.COM
DNS55.DIZINC.COMInfo on modelcouples.com
Registrant:
Mayfair Marketing29 Harley Street
London, W1G 9QR
United KingdomRegistered through: GoDaddy.com, Inc.
Domain Name: MODELCOUPLES.COM
Created on: 17-Jun-07
Expires on: 17-Jun-09
Last Updated on: 08-Apr-08Administrative Contact:
Marketing, Mayfair webmaster@mayfairmarketingltd.co.uk
29 Harley Street
London, W1G 9QR
United Kingdom
8712230520adorabells.com
domain: Adorabelles.com
created: 04-Nov-2007
last-changed: 17-Sep-2008
registration-expiration: 04-Nov-2009nserver: ns57.1and1.com 74.208.2.9
nserver: ns58.1and1.com 74.208.3.8status: CLIENT-TRANSFER-PROHIBITED
registrant-firstname: Oneandone
registrant-lastname: Private Registration
registrant-organization: 1&1 Internet, Inc. - 1and1.com/contact
registrant-street1: 701 Lee Road, Suite 300
registrant-street2: ATTN: adorabelles.com
registrant-pcode: 19087
registrant-state: PA
registrant-city: Chesterbrook
registrant-ccode: US
registrant-phone: +1.8772064254
registrant-email: proxy1025318@1and1-private-registration.comTracking them down is going to be hard work but at least this is a start.
Its quite tempting to go to Harley Street just to see if they are there
Posted by sarah on 18 Mar 09
thanx all, i was guna be gullable enough 2 pay companionfever 195.00 n get 2 bookings next week glad ive looked it up does any1 know of an agency that aint a scam? xx
Posted by lizzi on 18 Mar 09
I am *SO* glad that I stumbled across this thread! I consider myself to be somewhat sensible and grounded, but I too was very close to being scammed by *JAZMINE* at *ADORABELLES*. Of course, I was thinking of the easy money (and I love going out on dates).
Jazmine sounded absolutely lovely, and I bought almost everything she said...She has set up two dates for me- this Friday and Saturday, both with a top music producer (39 and gorgeous, apparently) from the States who is here working with some 'famous' star...(that's when I started to wonder). To give her credit though, she did it well- she even asked if I have any food preferences as this guy was wondering where to book for dinner. 'He' is staying at the Four Seasons and we were to attend an industry party on Saturday night (yeah right).
The latest email from 'Jazmine'...
The bank details as requested are below, once the £270.25 for a written profile cash payment has been paid into the bank you must call into the office with the six digit number which will be stamped on your reciept. Your reference is JAZ752
Express Media Ltd
Nat West Bank
Account Number: 67338178
Sort Code: 60 15 29
Regards
Adora Belles
08712464851
Alarm bells started ringing when I realised that the name of the bank account wasn't 'Adorabelles'. There is very little information on the net about the company so I am very lucky to have found this site. I am supposed to pay the money by this Friday. I feel terrible for everyone who actually got scammed. Hopefully karma will work its magic.
Ps. Someone mentioned that Adorabelles are based at Canary Wharf?! Jazmine actually told me that they're near Gatwick. Nice.Posted by K on 19 Mar 09
hi guys im sorry about u all ...i did paid 190 comoany called dimond and they promised me work next day it never happened and they never contact to me...please help me lady from BLUE M cmpany contactin me and askin me if im avaliable for tom please help me mail me wat i sud do many thanx
bensener@hotmail.co.ukPosted by scarlet jonson on 20 Mar 09
Don't believe addresses used by the scammers
I strongly suspect that the Harley Street address will be an 'accommodation address': a service that provides a posh (and respectable!) sounding address to anyone who pays them.
Similarly, I would doubt that any of the addresses associated with the domains are real. If they are lying and it is a .uk domain, you can complain to Nominet who may take the domain off them.
Someone somewhere has done a search on where the various domains are actually hosted and that showed some interesting results.
But the main people laughing all the way to the bank are doing so in Spain.
Posted by Ian - XW5 on 20 Mar 09
Just to let you all know I have contacted the domains of the sites and informed them of this problem - it clearly states in most user agreements that no activity should be illigal. I doubt they will take any notice though.
I have also contacted Nominet regarding the .uk sites as its also in breach because the registrants 'address' is not in the uk.
As for the bank account details. I have a friend that works for Natwest - I have passed on the details and he will look into it as and when he can. Bearning in mind he is putting his job on the line for this, it may take some time.
I also have a friend who heads the London City Fraud Detection Squad. He is logging all of this down (including things written on here). He is going to bring this to the attention of his superiors.
I have made it my pet project to find out as much as I can about these people.
I will keep everyone updated as I go along.
Posted by Sarah on 21 Mar 09
Hi all. Firstly I'd like to thank the creator of this website and all the people that have placed thier messages here, you've all just saved me time and money (although I never really had the cash any way). Modelcouples are waiting for me to call back and I think I'm gonna have some fun with them.
I'm really sorry that there are people out there that didn't see this first and don't seem to be getting any help through the police, but the fact that you've still commented here means a lot to everyone.
Is there a chance that this website can be made more visable when searching for escor...sorry "companion" work. So that when looking for this sort of job this link will pop up in a search engine first? Either that or just do something to their web page. Fighting fire with fire maybe!?
Posted by Darren on 23 Mar 09
Have also had dealings with *Model Couples* but luckily didn't hand over my money.
I did phone Consumer Direct and they have taken all the details including this website.
Lets make sure these people are stopped!I agree this site needs more exposure
Posted by Pip on 24 Mar 09
i have been escorting 4 a company 4 the last 8 months and getting 1 or 2 jobs a month but decided 2 sign up 2 adorabelles in the hope of getting some extra work only 2 b ripped off 470. i went 2 the police and they have also told me there is nothing they can do. if any1 is interested i can give u the contact details of the company i already work with. i did have 2 pay an upfront fee but i have had steady work 4 the past 8 months.
Posted by Kelly on 24 Mar 09
thanks 2 this site i didnt get scammed .had fone call from jackie at model couplrs she wantd 263 quid 2 get me started im just so glad i came across this site as im on the dole and i had to save my dole money for 2 months .thanks again to evry one who posted comments on here,woz going 2 pay her all my money 2day.
Posted by j on 25 Mar 09
i've just been speaking to 'dawn' at adorabelles and she's managed to set me up with a 'client' on friday, a 31 year old female, all i have to do is pay £385.25 to register my profile etc...
i too got carried away with the prospect of easy money, but had the good fortune to come across this board when i decided to do a check for bad press!
Thanks to everyone who's contributed already and saved me losing a substantial sum of cash when i'm not even working at the moment.
i was given the same bank and contact details, if i discover anything new, i'll post it on here.
Posted by b on 25 Mar 09
Recently just went on a website called www.glam-international.co.uk advertised as a "companion" site, i phoned up and got through to a person called Jamie, after speaking to him he insisted that he would find me work, as a "companion" and that it would be £600 for up to 4 hours work, i wouldnt have to sleep with anyone and that the recession doesnt hit rich businessmen.
So i deposited £295, it would of been £395 but i told him i really couldnt borrow that much, so he dropped the price down to £295 and said that he had spoke with his manager to get it at a student rate,but anyway i put it into his natwest bank account in cash.
I was confirmed a booking for that friday, friday came and a woman called me about an hour before that the client had been involved in a car accident and would not be able to make it, but that the client would call me himself, after they had given my number to him without permission to do so. I then called the next day and Jamie said he had heard nothing about it and would try to sort out more bookings and would call me within an hour...he never called.The client also never called.
Then i got a call a couple of days later (after i had tried and failed to get through) he said it was a follow up call to say that they were looking for work for me desperately and are in the process of looking. nothing for 2 days then he calls again to let me know that he is looking still. i am totally screwed if this is fake as i was leant the money. wish i had seen this website first >:- CR
Posted by CR on 26 Mar 09
Hello everyone, I have just been scammed too A380.
Anyone know where they are?
Posted by alex on 27 Mar 09
hi, i was just looking up a company called ADORABELLES when i saw this website. i have been in contact with this agency about them getting me work escorting. I have been in this work awhile so i was abit wary as to what they were telling me as it was just to good to be true. i spoke to a women called kerry who was really friendly and said that she could get me work im my area if i payed depending on what profile i wanted it started at £269 without a photo £345 with and 450 for a years contract with photos ect i would be payed £600 just for turning up and if it went further i got to keep whatever i charge for personal services. i was abit surprised as most agencys just take commission and not a lump sum but just thought i would se how it went (i hadnt payed any money to them) anyay a day later kerry rang to say she had me a client that was a property devloper from america called brett that was in england to do up a house and that he would be a great client to get, a private car would pick me up take me to his place wait for me and then take me home and that would b charged to his credit card (they do talk the talk)thats when she said that i needed to make the payment and she would send me a email to give me the details to make the payment. i knew then that something just wasnt right this client was was paying alot of money yet he hadnt even saw a picture of me i had only gave a brief description and im sure you would want to see them 1st. theres something very dodgy going on and im waited for them to ring back as on there website theres no contact details and becouse its supposidly a private members only you cant access the website i would be very very careful as this is nother scam just in a different ADORABELLES name they seem lovely but thats for a reason i i was looking it up on the web wen this site came up plz plz watch out for ADORABELLES**
Posted by HANNAH on 27 Mar 09
just a quick note much like many others about being scammed, the company is "guys and girls" and lady i spoke to was ruby, paid £270 into nat west account 67338178 sort 60-15-29 express media ltd ( sounds familiar adorabelles) cannot beleive i have been so stupid !!!!. I will find these people as my partner is very well connected to all sorts of people being in the legal profession so just in case anyone from guys and girls is reading this we will find you.We are confident we have found your address already from the bank account details and connections within the bank so they can expect a visit. I feel sorry for anyone who gets scammed and this website needs a lot more profile as i can imagine lots of people fall for this, it is nothing to be ashamed of so make people aware add a posting on this site
Posted by elaine on 27 Mar 09
I have just signed up to ADORABELLES! I have only just come across this site today why didnt i do my research 3days ago.. I am ment to have my 1st booking tonight however I have not received my user name and password which was ment to be sent out yesterday!!! I have tried to contact the office today and the phone it ringing out.. I have phoned the bank and the fraud team are going to investigate.. I will keep you posted!
Posted by Miss D on 28 Mar 09
Guysandgirls is who i was scammed by also,
Elaine: Please contact me with any information, or anything you plan to do?
alexjonmicallef@googlemail.com
Posted by Alex on 28 Mar 09
Thank goodness for this thread!! I was going to pay my "fee" on Tuesday. Spoke to Alex from Model Couples.... she seemed so genuine!!
Posted by Abby on 29 Mar 09
does anyone know of a good agency???
Posted by hannah on 29 Mar 09
i was going to join model couples.com and my boyfriend was untill we did our research ...
go on a website called www.companieshouse.gov.uk/ you need to check that whatever your thinking of joining has a registered compan .. but dont let this fool you ... model couples.com is registered but they are a scam .. the best thing i can suggest is never pay to join ANY kind of agency ... an always google their phone number first .... the directors of model couples.com are from turkey called anne eveline izgol they own ALOT of scam companies out there so ohnestly unless its free to join .. DO NOT JOIN ANYTHING!!!!
Posted by kat on 29 Mar 09
hi to all, wow can not believe how people have such cold harts, people have worked so hard for there money, and just want a few extra pounds a month, i almost fell into the same scam just like all on this site with Companion Fever, i feel so bad for people who have got scammed, i wish you all the very best in getting your money back. sorry and thanks every1.
However does any1 know of a real escort company, please foreword the name could do with some extra cash to r.p_616@yahoo.co.uk thanks regardsPosted by mo on 30 Mar 09
Been ripped off for nearly 400 quid by model couples and manstrokewoman are ringing me now to find out why i haven't made my payment as have got a 'booking' this afternoon- supposedly. Both companies asked me to pay to BM Ltd, or Blue Media Ltd...
Posted by Erin on 30 Mar 09
MODEL COUPLES..........WHAT A BUNCH OF CUNTS
Posted by Ryan Downey on 31 Mar 09
hi people i almost fell 4 the model couples agency very convincing ! glad i checked this i hope the smart arses contract genital warts
Posted by Diggsy on 01 Apr 09
oh my god I can't believe this adorabelles bitches, just today I was contacted by paige today and had found me a client for friday, guess what, the same american property developer, and in the same hotel, do they not have clients that they have to use the same one every time??? or is it that they lack morals as well as imagination???another one also call nesa contacted me today so sweet she was, called me a few times and left me msg so I called back, but thr minute I told her I was dealing with paige, she wasn't so nice, well I understand her comission was going to disapear.
any ways I have a meeting with this only american on friday but off course I have to pay first, and I was going to, thank god I checked this site first, she was insisting so much I pay today and rung me several times, because she wanted me to get this 600 pounds (how sweet)but now that Iknow they wont see a penny.
and in response to kelly that posted a note on the 24th of march, and said that she works for one genuine, can you let us know which one it is?I am interested.Posted by sarah on 01 Apr 09
Hi thanks for all the info. Just wondered if anyone has heard of GuysandGirls.Their website is identical with ModelCouple and Annebelles, except colour schemes are different, so suppose this is the same scam site. Has anyone contacted them yet?
Posted by lisa on 01 Apr 09
I can't believe this is all a big fat scam, that fucking bitch at model couples managed to forbe off £190 from me and my friend, I wish I had found this site earlier! Im so fucking angry...Does any one have the address base for this so called model couples company? I want to find this bitch called 'Charlie'!
Posted by Tia on 02 Apr 09
Guys thank you so much,was going to join this agency so glad to read all this b4
if anyone know a good agency where you don t need to pay b4 a job ,just let me know
Posted by JAMES on 03 Apr 09
my friend got scammed by model couples aswell, there all a bunch of twats, she had to pay like 300 to register and has been had off!!!
how can someone hire u without proof of identity or even having a interiew!!Posted by chloe on 03 Apr 09
omg guys!! nearly just fell into the same scan with *adorabelles* who the hell do these people think they are!! the women asked me for £151 upfront for my profile and said i would meet some irish bloke(love the irish!) glad i saw this site first! too good to be true!
Posted by rachel on 03 Apr 09
Well i spoke to a lady named Eva from model couples lastnight. She gave me a e-mail address to send some photos. I am about to let her know how my research has gone regarding the company!! I am furious!!!!!!!
Posted by Tracey on 04 Apr 09
Me and my friend also got scammed by model couples. We are both generally quite grounded and I even stated to her it is probably a scam, we went ahead anyhow as we need to pay our student fees. Makes me angry but to be honest I really do not believe we will get out money back.
I am going to remember this, and it shall defo teach me a lesson that nice people can be fuck heads!!Posted by Alisha on 04 Apr 09
i cant believe me & my friend got scammed for £380! i hate those biches at model couples! charlie, alex & tabatha sound so fukin nice on the fone, they say everything to suck u in. me n friend split the cost at 50-50, and thought that if i book a job then we'll split the profit and then she'll sign up if it all went well.
i started having a bad feeling on wednesday night after we paid the money, as i did not recieve any calls from french andre, who is supposidly so "charming".
on thursday morning me and my friend kept calling to get info about what was going on, charlie kept saying dont worry he will call, at 3pm my friend found this website, i told charlie that i know this is all a scam and i want my money back, she denied it and said the bookings deptamnt said everything is ok. i kept calling back and they kept fobbing me off and saying everything is fine and no refunds, we r a registered compnay blah blah!
finally at 6pm they called and said that andre had tried calling me and i didnt answer and he used another agency! wot bullshit!
i remember though at 11am on thursday i reicevd a missed call on my number, it only rang a few rings and when i tried to answer it they disconnected the fone. i know that model couples rang me and pretended to be andre,coz wen alex rang me at 6pm she was so persistant that he called me at 11am. she obviously knew that coz it was her who was fukin calling me!
i told her that i knew this was gonna happen coz i read this thread and they told me that model couples do this all the time and cancel bookings at the last minute. she said that this is not a scam and that she is gonna try n get me another booking by next week hat a lyig whore!
i got my user name n password though today n it actually works on the website, everybodies profile description is the same though, lol!i rang trading stndards n they said that they r gonna call me bak withing the next few days, they said it is unlikely that we get r mony back unless we can find them n take them to a small claims court. apparently the police cnt help us coz it is a civil matter but i dont thinkl so coz it's fraud!
we all need to get together n call watchdog or sumthing!!
if i find u charlie, im gonna fuk ur life up bitch!!!
Posted by aysia on 04 Apr 09
i think we should all give our contact details to one person, i have read these threads n i think that sarah, adam n gman (im not sure if these r exactlt right) should be in charge of this, i thing if we all get together we can do something, n hopefully get r money bak!
i am willimg to help in as mucha as possible
Posted by aysia on 04 Apr 09
I tottaly agree we all need to stick toghether and put our names down just like a patition if we are to move forward and get our money back from these con artist bitches at model couple, escotopia, adorabelles and so on!
Posted by Tia on 04 Apr 09
thanx to all ur comments on here people model couples aint gettin a penny out of me,i woz just gonna go to the bank,jus got off the phone to this alex and thought i would do a bit of a chek on them online and this site has been my saviour of 378 pound.every1 elses stories are the ssame as wot i got told,amazing init.
Posted by jason on 06 Apr 09
Adorabelles, kinda thought this was a scam, why would anybody send a man to see a lady without doing a security check on them first!! At the moment India, call me Indi is ringing me every few days with a prospective new client, as luck would have it I haven't been available, I wonder how many times she will ring me before she gives up.
A much more obvious scam is by a company called Male Escort Services, applied on line, didn't hear for a few days then a text, "was I available to meet a lady on Thursday", sounded promising, then a second text, "lady's name Lucy aged 33, meet in hotel in Bayswater, taking me to dinner", sounded very promising, then the third text, as not officially registered can I sent £70 registration fee ahead of meet? Ching, alarm bells rang, text them back saying they would need to trust me I would send them money from first date, their response, no couldn't do that, I text them suggesting this had a Nigerian ring to it, never heard from them again!! Now there's a surprise
I'll keep searching for a proper escort site, will let you know how I get on.Posted by Peter on 06 Apr 09
I was close to going with companion fever, but glad i've been searching the net to find this kind of info out.
Just sorry for those that werent able to access this information like i have been.
Posted by jean on 07 Apr 09
hi there has anyone had any dealing with a company by the name of delightful stars.
ive been in contact with them and theyre asking me to pay £200 for some kind of insurance after reading this board im very weary of parting with anything.Posted by tracey skeet on 07 Apr 09
im being scammed at the minute im waiting to be picked up and only just found this site so i know they arent going to pick me up
im with companion fever
and spoke to a lady danny i emailed them at ten to 5 and said that i havent spoken to anybody about tonight and they said tanzie who was spanish and was here on buisness could be in a meeting and they will let me know when they hear anything i cant belive i have been scammed luckily is my girlfriends birthday tomorow so we can have some dinner tomorow night
if you know of any genuine agencies please comment
Posted by ashley on 08 Apr 09
I ran a check for Express Media LTD on the companies house webcheck service. Here' what i found:
Name & Registered Office:
EXPRESS MEDIA LTD
550 VALLEY ROAD BASFORD
NOTTINGHAM
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
NG5 1JJ
Company No. 04513149
Status: Dissolved 07/05/2008
Date of Incorporation: 16/08/2002Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Company Type: Private Limited Company
Nature of Business (SIC(03)):
2212 - Publishing of newspapers
Accounting Reference Date: 31/12
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/12/2004 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Next Accounts Due:
Last Return Made Up To: 16/08/2005
Next Return Due:Posted by B on 08 Apr 09
Well I too am another mug!! and feel so stupid as even though I was weary and also enquired from another site about this so called licence/registration fee which they said was not required Guess what?? I still signed up parted with £460 and yes the lady I had supposedly lined up called Barbarah cancelled with (ladies problems) Apart from the thought of £600 I was looking forward to the meal as hadnt eaten all day in prep. Oh well bastards!!! They are making an absolute forgtune. Best to go it alone and advertise your self.
ColinPosted by Colin on 09 Apr 09
my daughter has just been scammed by Companionfever unfortunately she did not speak to me before paying £195 for their "insurance" she is totally distraught I have e mailed the company after speaking to Trading Standards pointing out they do not have a company address on their website and asking for the name and address of their insurers and underwriters - how surprising they have not given this information. Does anybody know this companys address and if they are uk based cant find anything. Oh and the guy my daughter was to meet was a 27 year old american - how cute and what a total load of bullshit.
Posted by anne on 15 Apr 09
Glad to see this site lucky i researched tonight as was going to pay tomorrow, thanks for this site, They need fucking right up the aris
Posted by mike on 16 Apr 09
The message i just posted is for the scamming arse fuckers modelcouples
Posted by mike on 16 Apr 09
Got suckerd in big time suppose to meet natasha from new york who is a beauty sports theropist in peterborough, then thought to research as why the fuck would someone come from new york to peterborough, thought it better to keep money in the bank and message to jackie i would like to say, you got me .... Not quite got a shirt out of it anybody want a photo its up for grabs £600 notes if anybody up for it Model couples you silly cunts may you all contract the most painfull std on this planet!!! I thank you!!!!
Posted by Giorgio on 16 Apr 09
have paid model couples my fee this morning, am now enjoying the nosh from the big fat ol sausage i was promised. i`m in the madhoooss!!!! she just paid me 600 pounds of bull shit bastaarrrrdddddsssss!!!
Posted by giorge martine on 16 Apr 09
nearly got me too with the sports therapist, jackie is thegirl to avoid, i shall be chatting with her tomorrow at model couples,
thanks to all af you, just remember if it sounds too good to be true then it is!Posted by tomsawyer2 on 16 Apr 09
Hi Guys,
For those that have e-mailed me, thank-you. I have added you all to my mailing list.
For anyone else that wants to help bring these people down, please drop me an e-mail and together we can build up a huge case to hit them with.
As a collective, we can not be ignored.
If you want to remain annon, I will respect that and your details will go no further. Bearing in mind, the more info we have, the more we can acheive.
I plan to go to Watchdog, the Press and finally the police.
Who is with me?
Posted by Sarah on 17 Apr 09
hey kelly which escort agency u was working for that gave u 2 jobs a month plz get back need extra cash x
Posted by amed on 17 Apr 09
Hey y'all,
THANK YOU to SW5 and all of you for this forum!
Modelcouples.co.uk is a great looking site but until I found this thought they were genuine!
Spoke to the lovely Charlie, who took my details and wanted me to send over a picture! How disappointed they will be that I wont!
Complete scam. I have escorted before and even on the phone I knew it was fake.
Posted by DHO on 18 Apr 09
i feel for all of you, i've been a victim too, unfortunatly there is more escorts then *real clients*, but try to make a deal with them, and don't pay any money.
the same kind of scams happens with model agencies, do you pay any money for job agency? no, so escort agencies must be the same.
best of luck to all of youPosted by Pedro on 19 Apr 09
Wow, what a life saver this site is. Nearly parted with £251.83 to adorabelles! As a desperate single mum, Im so glad I saw this site first, as was gonna pay it 2mrw!! Apparently they only take cash now paid into Lyods! As was gonna give my card details, I guess the banks are getting wise, so this is why they are only taking cards!! I too explained my dilema, and yes they are all cold hearted cunts who will get their come upance at some stage, I really believe that!!
Posted by Donna on 21 Apr 09
if only i had come across this site a couple days ago!!>>>>
can anybody let me know if a company called
adult recruitment/female recruitment is genuine.
like a dummy,i have paid in money through a natwest bank;
CL Limited.pls can someone forward a contact of an escort company which is not a scam
Posted by fiona on 22 Apr 09
just been scammed by adorabelles! spoke to Nessa. Had such a bad feeling about it, but did not find this page to confirm my hesitation. Is there anyway that these people can be caught? it looks like people have been scammed by them for months...and still nothing is done. can't google take there site off their search or police track them done? had been saving to go overseas and back to square one! how do these people sleep at night!
Posted by steve on 23 Apr 09
Hi, does anyone have any info on Glam-International as they have told me I have work for 2 days. I asked for some information to be sent and all I was given was there Bank details as follows -
Our Bank Details are:-Natwest Bank - Account - Glamour International
Sort Code 60 -24 - 77 Account Number 18680186
I belive it is a scam, as the website look uncannily like ModelCouples. I have been sketchy with them as they are very vague!!!!! I dont see why they would expect money up front for #600 a night?
Posted by Joe on 23 Apr 09
Well I have just unfortunately joined the Model Couples scam, with all the stories I have just read being spot on with my own experiences.
There are so many people who have been caught it seems to me sensible for all of us to get together and take action against the company or its owners.
Anyone interested??
Posted by Del on 24 Apr 09
Yes we all need to get together. My friend and I have both just paid a £230 registration fee to COMPANION FEVER.
They sounded totally legit and professional and arranged a double companion booking for us as we were nervous doing our first job alone....and low and bhold...the job was cancelled 2 hours before!
I don't want to put my details on here but I am not letting them get away with this SCAM and am happy to group together and take some action against them.
I just wish that I would've read this before we signed up with and trusted these scum bag women!! They are due some bad karma!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Posted by s on 24 Apr 09
Can someone put an email address on here that has been scammed by COMPANION FEVER so we can fuck them over like they have with us. I am totally LIVID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by s on 24 Apr 09
i was about to pay companion fever 230 pound 2moro morning a woman called amy rang me i thought she was reli nice and i looked all over the internet 4 sumfin about it cuz sumfin jus told me not 2 if i wud of passd the money i wudnt of had none 4 a month so i looked on google and even on there you have to click 2 see the comments tht say its a scam then i saw that it is wen she fones me 2moro askin if ive put the money in im gonna tell the bitch 2 die . i thought i was gna get lots of money aswel the bitch even called me beautiful :(
Posted by jodie on 25 Apr 09
HEY GUYS THAT SHIT HAPPEN TO ME TO..
I KNOW HOW TO GET YOUR MONEY BACK CONTACT CONSUMES DIRECT PLEASE THEY ARE SO HELP FULL AND YOU WILL GET EVRY PENY BACK
Posted by Mo on 25 Apr 09
Thank GOD you read the messages we put on here...I dont want any other poor mug falling for those lying bitch scum bags. I hope that they all have really bad things happen to them now. We should all go outside their office and pour an industrial sized bucket of gloss paint all over the scum bag COWS at COMPANION FEVER!!!!!!
Posted by s on 25 Apr 09
report them to the police with all details of whom you spoke with account details all info you have etc because essentially what they are doing is actually classed as fraud and false advertising both of which can also be sued for but the fuckers will open up another website under a diff name so the main culprets have to be traked down etc.
Posted by k on 26 Apr 09
This is a HUGE SCAM!!! don't be fooled! I have been stupid and just parted with money - I had many doubts but these people are pros at it! You seem to speak with the "top sales person" then you get the dregs of the office when you have parted with your money & there never was a booking! the mad thing in all this is that I have never been so roped in before. I was a model and my no 1 golden rule was never to part with money to any agency that says they can get me work because I always thought a agency worth their salt would work as hard as the could to get you bookings, after taking your money what insentive do they have! I went to Companion Fever. It is so shit and I can't believe these people are so low - praying on good, honest people that just want to better themselves. I got them to mail me with all details, bank account, how much I would get,what I was being booked for etc. Obviously I have the account details and it't plastered all over here so you would think that it may be tracable and of course with the emails??? It is just about tracking the silly, fat old whores. If you are reading this I think going it alone to get your money back but surly if we have enough people we will have more clout to hit them with. I am going to go to the ASA, Trading standards,and also speak with the bank as I think at least if that bank account was watched they may be able to do something. It has to be quick tho because I'm guessing these scammers are fast movers and thay will be on to the next one as soon as possible. I really hate them, they are so sad & I'm so gald I don't live my life like those horrible nasty women. Good luck everyone x x x
Posted by Manchester on 27 Apr 09
Plus I was not even fortunate to get a call - this was mailed to me!
Hi , I have just received feedback to say that the client tried to call you this morning about 8.50 and 9.10, but he could not hear you, the signal were he was, must not have been giving him a good reception, unfortunatly they have now selected other escorts. We are trying to find you both a replacement booking if we are successful it will be the clients that contact you. Kind Regards EllieCompanionfever0845 527 3129
Posted by Manchester on 27 Apr 09
I also requested all this!! Apologies for keep posting I would just not like this to anyone else as it is a dark area and I dont even know if its properly legal
As Requested: The booking details are as follows:
Friday evening 9pm (Maximum of 4 hours - 550.00 pounds per Companion)
Hotel Business Booking for Drinks (Social)
Warrington
Miguele (36 yrs) and Perez (31 yrs) Brazil
Social Booking Only. No Personal involved.
If there is any chance of you not attending this booking - you must let me know with plenty of warning so that I can find another escort to take over the booking.
Our Address is:
Companion Fever
145 - 147 St John Street
Islington
London
EC1V 4PY
I have included here how to make the payment for you to take on the booking: You must go directly into the BARCLAYS bank (NO OTHER BANK) and pay over the counter in CASH ONLY as otherwise it will not clear in time for your booking to take place. The insurance needs to be up and running by Thursday, 3pm at the latest.
Bank Details:
Please attach this ref code to your transaction
I will need the sort code of the bank that you have made the transaction from, to help me trace the payment quickly.
Account Number 33 70 13 52
Sort Code 20 - 40 - 71
Please call me as soon as you have made the transaction 0845 527 3129.
The insurance packages are as follows:
195 Pounds - No picture just your profile for the website, 1 year on our website - Local work Only
230 Pounds - No picture just your profile for the website, 1 year on our website - Local plus national UK based work - With this package, we can email Clients your photo, but we do not advertise it on the we site.
265 Pounds - 1 picture and profile plus one year on our website - Local plus national UK based work
345 Pounds - 6 pictures and profile plus 18 months on our website, also to include international work (3-5 days per month) - Local plus National UK based work I would say the middle or top packages are the best ones to go with.
If you have any questions or queries, or just fancy a chat please dont forget to call! Otherwise will give you a call at 1pm today as I still need about 10 mins on the phone with you for after you have made the payment to complete your profile, etc. Please send me a reply to confirm you have received this email!Please get back to me URGENTLY.
Many Regards,
Danny
Companion Fever0845 527 3129
www.companionfever.comPosted by Manchester on 27 Apr 09
MODEL COUPLES
Ah I paid my money to the lovley Barbara *LAST* Thursday, so that's a week and a half now...and guess what? Not a sausage. 380quid to a bunch of very very rich multi-named actresses. It is absolutly ridiculous that anyone in this country and in this century can be getting away with such a scam. I feel stupid and wish I would have read this first. I demanded a refund from Model Couples this morning only to be told 'we don't do refunds 'cus...erm...we're a registered company'. Registered to who?! Some rich Turkish businessman probably! Also, I understand that the reception that you go through to on the phone when you first ring will be the same for Adorabelles/Companion Fever because it is all the same company. I'm shocked that this can happen in this country. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't pay out ANY money to Model Couples. No matter how lovely Barbara is.
Posted by Emma on 27 Apr 09
Thank god i read this before paying out any money to ADORABELLES I was going to pay £458.00 into thier bank Yesterday but lucky for me missed the bank. I was told on 27-04-09 that if I paid this money into the bank I had 2 bookings already arranged with a interior designer I would be picked up by a private car and driven 50 miles fora lunch date yea right!!!meeting for lunch (BOTH DAYS!!) and would be paid £600 for each day I know I am probably worth it But hey they dont even have a picture of me yet so how the hell would they get me bookings Thank you to all that have reported these scammers
Posted by keith on 28 Apr 09
Having looked at a number of sites the best way to be a male escort is to use your money to set up your own web site - would be cheaper and if nothing else you would learn how to deusgn and build a web site - its easy with the free tools on the internt
Posted by steve on 28 Apr 09
Thank GOD for this site. My friend was on the site ready to be scammed until I spotted this site.
The name of the temptress this time was Indie. Her chat was follows:
Local Fee: £251
Nationwide Fee: £366
International Fee: £555A client was ready for him, all he had to do was pay the fees. The name of the Client was Celina, a 21 year old who was a daughter of one of the clients.
These guys try to be thorough but you must listen to common sense especially when it sounds too good to be true.
They asked for a local taxi number and their address so they can arrange for a pick-up by a taxi all expenses paid. They went even further to ask about the type of foods he like, I assume to make you think it is all legit.The bank details in Scotland are as follows:
LLoyds Tsb: B.Media Limited
Accn: 000 578 01
Srt Cd: 30 95 24His reference number was IND37
SO DONT BE SCAMMED.
Posted by AL DJIMI on 28 Apr 09
men at work total scam dont go der cost me £195 bitch(shelly)fed me a load of bullshit promisin me a job day after was a £600 bookin den suprisingly cancelled wot a scam iv gotta say da f-ing twats i fink sum1 shud rinse der accounts out by pay back any fraudsters heres the details sc.20-12-21 acc 10168513 pjp promotins ltd
dnt fall for people SCAMPosted by jay on 28 Apr 09
PLEASE can somebody place an email address on here so that we can all club together and take these lying scum bags to a small claims court. POWER BY NUMBERS.
They've made a FORTUNE out of us all being naive and trusting and we all deserve our hard earned MONEY BACK!!
They're obviously ALL the same company with the same template websites so let's all form a group and help each other to get justice against these con artist old SLAPPERS at COMPANION FEVER, ADORABELLES,GUYS AND GIRLS, GLAM-INTERNATIONAL, ESCORTOPIA and all the rest of the SCAMMERS!!!!!!Posted by s on 29 Apr 09
Add another one to the list of Model Couples victims. I paid £263.35 into their account yesterday afternoon. I was (at first) feeling reassured that they don't take credit cards, because giving CC details can be problematic, with details being sold on, and so on.
The real reason they don't take them, I imagine, is that the consumer is far better protected from fraud if a CC is used... my bank can't do anything to help (but read on) because the payment has now gone through.
However, they have a fraud department, who may be able to put some pressure on, but in essence, any refund (should we be so lucky) will be because Blue M *choose* to do it. There's little or nothing that the bank can do to force them to.
It seems bizarre that they can't simply reverse the payment when a dispute is raised, but they can't.
If my bank gets nowhere, I'll ring these hideous people and gently point out the provisions of the Distance Selling Regulations which allow any transaction carried out over the internet, or in your home, or basically anywhere that is not a registered place of business, to be cancelled within (from memory) 14 days - maybe 7 days.
I'm not optimistic.
Police next, then Trading Standards.
A word about Small Claims - I run a small business, and have used the Small Claims procedure four times - on two occasions, I won the case, but didn't get any money. Too complex to explain why, but I promise you that if someone knows the ropes, and this lot clearly do, it's easy to avoid paying up, even if the claimant throws even more money in (as we did) to execute a warrant. Sadly, it's a bit of a toothless tiger in many cases.
Posted by Phil on 30 Apr 09
Thanks guys,I spoke to the lovely Charlie at Model Couples yesterday...so nice...so reassuring.. bunch of twats, the only reason i stumbled on this site is because i couldnt remember the site name. TWATS
Posted by Peter on 30 Apr 09
Hi,
Model Couples are at me to hand over cash with a meeting tomorrow with 'Simon 42 over from states, company director' !!! Thank fully I am aware of the scams everyone is trying at the mo!!! Thanks to you all on this site for spending the time to let others know that they are rip off merchants.
Posted by Hazel on 08 May 09
I have also been stung by these people. Wish i had seent his site earlier. they took £750 from me and also £750 from my sister. Does anyone know where we can find these people?
Posted by Dave on 08 May 09
I was on the verge of asking my best friend to lend me the £400 Glamour International were asking for me.
I was given the same story - I had a 29 year-old woman lined up in my area (miraculously!) and she was even flexible when I said I couldn't make Thursday night! Why would she rearrange when she could get someone else at the drop of a hat?!? But of course, the lure of £600 tomorrow and another £1200 at the weekend blinded me to the obvious scam.
When I asked for their company number, you'll never guess what 'Katie' said... "oh, the person who knows it has just left the office for the day!" Sure. How unfortunate! So I googled them and found this site (and a couple of others), which confirmed my suspicions. So I'm afraid they won't be getting my £400 - and hopefully sites like this will stop them getting other people's as well.
Thank you.
Posted by Alex on 12 May 09
Hi guys,
Ive recently returned from travelling around the world. Having VASTLY over spent and being a student, I needed to make some quick cash. So I googled "become a male escort".
Of course, Modelcouples.com came up first. Very appealing, the lure of insane money in contrast to the hours worked, and having a very enjoyable time.
First I spoke to Pat , who was so charming and friendly. She set up my profile, complimenting me on my sense of humour and we chatted for a rather long time. I even wrote an email to their head office (Presumably an evil lair in a hollowed volcano somewhere in the pacific.) to compliment their choice of staff, and say how friendly and pleasant she was.
I assume this touched her conscience a little because Pat no longer dealt with me. This time it was Tabatha, who was much more concerned with getting my money in the pot. She said she would get me a client and that payment must be made before 12 noon on the day of meeting.
Now that was just yesterday. So, last night just before I went to sleep it struck me& Why when I type in male escort modelcouples.com was no where to be seen. Surely if your and escort company, you want your page to pop up first, correct? In actual fact, the only time it comes up is if you search for become a male escort . Also when I was first searching for an agency, I stumbled across a few pages that were identical to Model Couples with the exception of a different colour theme. The escort epiphany I just had suggested that they were after maximum recruitment and no concern for attracting clients. In other words -- bent as a bottle of crisps.
In short, Im looking forward to their next call...
I am, however, in a rather beneficial position. I have not laid any money down on the table as of yet, and they do not realise I know they are crooks. So I will be recording every call from now on. I will play them as they have played some of you, say that I will have the money by X day, then move the goal posts until we can (together, as a conned community) use my position to trap them.
Anyone interested in putting our heads together, can contact me on creatine_rush@hotmail.co.uk
Also if you could keep me updated on any progress made with these fraudsters.
Cheers
Paul
Posted by Paul on 13 May 09
*Omg thank God for this site*!!!!!. i just had a phone call with RONNIE from ADORABELLES. she has been ringing me constantly. she sounded so nice and sweet on the phone. before viewing my pics she told me i would have two bookings this week and i would have a driver to take me where i needed to go. i was told i would earn £600 per booking. im so glad i havent parted with any money. and i owe thanks to this site. im dissapointed as im low on money and i fort this could be my chance :(
Posted by sarah on 14 May 09
Hi guys, well arn't we the silly ones?!! Totally gutted my friend and i decided to go ahead with COMPANION FEVER.COM and have been totally scammed, we each paid the £230 for the registration booking and had a client the following fri like a day or so after we payed. We then got a phone call to say the double booking we were suppose to on was cancelled, mark and james (brothers) flight had been cancelled!!!!! it has been cancelled ever since. I'm so pissed off, went over drawn to get that money out thinking i was making more, i didn't even have money for food shopping, sad i no!!!! please don't do it!!!!!! if there is n e one out there with any ideas please put them on.x.
Posted by Emma on 14 May 09
thanks for all your comments. i was just about to deposit £195 to delightfulstars. are they fake? i have a booking with this american guy called clifford tomorrow. this lady becki called me.
Posted by belle on 15 May 09
goodafternoon,
Its nice to know im not the only one that has been scammed out of 263.00. I should of trusted my gut instinct. I have rang them several times asking and demanding my money back from tabatha, and the lovely charlie.....bunch of fuck wits. I am so angry and upset that this has happend to me. Can anyone help me please.
tnaks a mill,x
Posted by anne marie lally on 15 May 09
oh my god. I'm totally screwed.I borrowed that money from my mum, whose since gone into arrears coz i couldnt pay her back. I thought it was a sure thing as 'Alex' from model couples told me then I got the same email saying the client had tried to call me blah blah blah.
seriously how do these people sleep at night?Has anyone actually ever had a 'booking' that hasnt been cancelled?
Also, has anyone made any progress with regards to getting their money back?
Never thought I could scammed out of this much money, its truly sickening what these people do.
Posted by aimee on 17 May 09
havnt paid money, am meant to be getting another call tomorrow, fuckin idiots, gonna say to her 'but im butt ugly will i still get work?' what d'ya reckon she'll say?? sorry u all lost money thnx for this website
Posted by simone london on 17 May 09
(sorry that was modelcouples)
Posted by simone london on 17 May 09
just had a call back from modelcouples told them they should be ashamed of themselves, she said dnt belive what u read on the internet and that they have their legal team looking into these blogs, told her where to stick it, ass holes.
Posted by simone london on 18 May 09
I to have been scamed!!! £263.00 had all the same excuses as everyone esle Model Couples are fuckin sly!!!! PLEASE ADD ME TO SOME SORT OF LIST TO BRING THESE GUYS TO JUSTICE and my money back!!!
Posted by Dean Brown on 18 May 09
MY EMAIL ADDY IS boom_shakalaka@btinternet.com
thanks
Posted by Dean Brown on 18 May 09
Can't thank everyone enough on this site, i got the call tonight from Katey at ADORABELLES that she had clients interested, and i only joined last night, so no money paid.
I just feel so so sorry to the people that have paid money, you have all got something that these scumbags will never have A HEART i don't know how they sleep at fu""in night and if i ever catch up with any of these assholes including KATEY with her broad glasweigen accent then i will personly drag the bas""rds to the nearest police station.
Add me to any lists or protests etc.Posted by Ellis in Scotland on 19 May 09
I found it very odd that I also spoke to Katey (scottish) from adorabelles and I also spoke to a scottish woman from model couples, I knew straight away something was not right as they both sounded like the same woman. Also the girl that answered the phone to both companies sounded exactly the same.
Unlike most of you I have not given the assholes any of my money.Posted by Lisa on 20 May 09
I'm SO glad I decided to research before committing to modelcouples! I've been hounded since I sent the initial email and have a 'booking' with a 29 year-old American, ha! But before they confirm, I have to pay the £300 registration.
Because I smelled a rat, I asked if I could pay the fee once I've had my first successful assignment and they waffled on about licensing and registration, etc. What a joke. So when they ring tomorrow I will be referring to this site and ask that they remove any information they have about me since this is CLEARLY a scam.
I'm still interested in doing something similar though, any legit suggestions?
Posted by Robert on 21 May 09
I almost fell for it, spoke to some woman Tabitha the conversation was going niceley until she started asking me a few personel questions, then she got all dirty and asked me how big my dick was I tried to laugh it off but found it very embarrasin as i was only wanting social bookings, anyway put me straight off she wont be gettin my money.
Posted by John on 21 May 09
oh my gosh i also have handed over £263 to model couples in the promise of work i can not believe Ive been scammed i had lost my job and needed money to support my family i had spoke to EVA a booking confirmed so i asked if the booking was definite as i had to borrow the money of my sister and guess what booking fell through and still no work my sister is wanting her money back that i have not got and the sweet EVA knew this what kind of people can do this i am so MAD I HAVE BEEN SCAMED
Posted by dave on 21 May 09
Modelcouples contacted me again this morning to chase for payment to 'register'. I don't know if they're just oblivious or think I'm desperate and stupid because there is no governing body for 'companions' so no legal requirement to register and be licensed. What a joke. I told them that I had read negative feedback on the service and combined with the fact that they are unwilling to provide any official information via email, I just didn't feel that I was protected in any way. They didn't even argue the case - chancers!
I really hope that everyone who has been scammed gets a refund and that this company is brought to justice.
Lesson : Only sign up to an agency that offers a free trial and where you can meet in person if you want to. I found 'absolute male escorts' and they have been very helpful, even offering a free trial. But there'll be a lot more research before I part with any money, that's for sure!!!
Posted by Robert on 22 May 09
Hi Guys and Girls - Cant beleiev I have also been scammed £263 from Modelcouploes- fukin loosers a women with a scottish accent called Ami rang me same story really - a 27 year old irish bloke looking for social event blah blah blah we need to all pull together and nail the bastards down!!!
Posted by A on 23 May 09
I was also scammed by these bastards, my friend took them to small claims court, all done on the internet he paid fifty pounds, and was very quickly given all his money back, maybe you should all do the same.
Posted by Jay on 24 May 09
thank god i found this site, i had an idea that Model Couples was a fake trying to get money from when they told me i would have to pay a registration fee. lucky enough i haven't paid any money, thanks to all you informative people
Posted by j on 25 May 09
Well guys an girls all I can say is thank god I researched an found this site. I have had dealings with both GuysandGirls and Companionfever. Have not paid anything yet as it all seemed too good, hence I am here. Interesting, A posts talking to an Ami with a scottish accent from model couples who sounds exactly like Ami I spoke to from Companionfever! I got really suspicious when I phoned both the agencies I mentioned earlier and the reply was "Hello"! No good day GuysandGirls how can I help you...etc. They are both gonna ring me back an try to grab my hard earned so if anyone has a message you wish me to pass on please do :) These people are scum with no conscience or morals.
Posted by David Carter on 26 May 09
Oooops sorry, my e mail is multiminparvo@yahoo.co.uk.
Posted by David Carter on 26 May 09
**So has anyone managed to get an address for them???? If I get a hold of it I would actually travel down to wherever it is an do sumit violent to them!!!! Jay... how you go about the small claims court thing etc etc and how were they even traced?
Anybody notice that all of these sites mentioned above have a similar number 0871 ...... Theres a pattern merging here guys**
Posted by A on 26 May 09
Got another couple for your info....Male Escort Services and Male Companion Services. Both offer £120 per hour of which you have to pay commission of £50. Male escort ask for £70 to be paid into their bank account by 5pm on the day of the event, there is no telephone number or address for them, just a text number. Male Companion ask for £50 up front, sent cash through the post! their address is 27 Old Gloucester Street London WC1N 3AX, this is where you send your deposit and commission, so if you are short of dosh, get down there and intercept the postman!! They have a text number and will e mail or text you
Posted by David Carter on 26 May 09
does anyone know the postal address for adorabelles. I have been very stupid and paid them £366.00 last night which was deducted from my bank account this morning before i had chance to stop the payment. Currently i have the trading standards, police and (natwest bank <not being very helpful at this stage) involved in obtaining information about this company
any information people can provide me, would be most gratefulPosted by shell on 28 May 09
I have just rung adorabelles and asked for their postal address, they state 29 Harley Street, London, WIG 9QR. Does anyone know if this is true
Posted by shell on 28 May 09
They give the same address for Candy Escorts & Model Couples...strange that.
Posted by Dipal on 28 May 09
Ive emailed *model couples* if you guys wana get bak your dosh I have an idea...... we hire a private detective to track em down n split the cost between us! They are all one company guys!!! Anyone with me?
Posted by A on 28 May 09
Im so angry i was also conned out of my money, i have been to the natwest bank and told them what has happened and the girl there said they are looking into it because they are getting lots of people complaining about them.
Posted by Charlotte on 29 May 09
currently i have the police involved as I have already stated they have asked me to provide them a list of names and address of other people whom also have been conned at add to my/ our case. So if you could email me details that would be great
hollywoodlimos@ntlworld.comPosted by shell on 29 May 09
or you could ring direct yourself on 08456060222
and quote ref 293/28052009Posted by shell on 29 May 09
I called Model Couples and spoke to a scottish woman name Amy, was gonna pay my fee but came across this board. Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou that woman seems to have conned alot of people out of there money, but she wont be getting mine.
I will be looking for a legitimate one to join.Posted by Mark on 03 Jun 09
Has anyone ever joined Female Recruitment? Is it genuine? I hope so. Paid them £100 so far.
Posted by Stephanie on 03 Jun 09
I am afraid Female Recruitment is also a scam.
Posted by Sarah on 03 Jun 09
I called Model Couples requesting info on being a companion, Tabitha took all my details and said she would contact me when a client was interested to meet me.
SURPRISE SURPRISE no less than 3hours later a client wanted to meet with me and go to a nice restaurant, how bizzare I thought, the client had not even seen a photo of me.
Sorry Tabitha I wont be registering.Posted by Dave on 04 Jun 09
Thanks Sarah for the advice. Does anybody know of a genuine agency? Or is that to much to ask!! Scammers!!
Posted by Stephanie on 04 Jun 09
Has anyone ever heard of Select Escorts UK? If so, are they genuine?
Posted by Stephanie on 05 Jun 09
I keep recieving call from delightfulstars.co.uk, companion fever and have lost money to adorabelles. they all have practically the same website and tell the same story. DO NOT GIVE THEM MONEY
Asked me to pay into a lloyds tsb
The account is in the name of : B Media Ltd.
Sort Code : 30 95 24 Account Number : 00057801.
0871 246 4851
Posted by Rachel on 08 Jun 09
still no money back from GLAM - INTERNATIONAL surprisingly enough! not even a phone call lol what a lot of crap!! if your reading this jamie fck you you evil man for making me skint cannot believe these people are human beings!! treat us this way x :-( not right Xx
Posted by liz on 09 Jun 09
I have just been scammed by *modelcouples.com*
I had never done any escort work before and never thought I would be scammed like this.
I feel like a total fool, I paid over A263.
Does anyone know how to get this money back.
I have the company registeration number which shows and address for them on Harley Street, London.
Wish I had found this site before handing over the money
Posted by twiggy on 09 Jun 09
If anyone knows how I can get my money back, will you please email me at twiggy1970@hotmail.co.uk
Thank you
Posted by twiggy on 09 Jun 09
Has anyone heard of an escort agency based in London called partneryou.com are they legitmate please please let me me know asap before i start handing money over for registration fees. THANKS
Posted by heath on 09 Jun 09
Partner You, Select Escorts, Delightful Stars
They keep coming up with new names and new sites, but it remains as true today as when I first wrote it, but any 'agency' that wants money from you upfront is a scam.
Posted by Ian - XW5 on 10 Jun 09
Another one who got scammed here, I feel sick, what makes it worse is that a friend lent me the money as I lost my job.
I've contacted trading standards, smae response they need an address to take it any further. Model Couples are the pits, preying on peoples desperation to make ends meet.
Beware of Eva and Tabitha, what a crock!
If anyone is setting up any form of action or needs any help or details, please count me in. Can't believe I was so stupid, just wish I had found this site 2 days ago.
Any joint actions please let me know
Flighty_jojo@hotmail.co.uk
Posted by Joanne on 11 Jun 09
By the way, this is fraud, I have since found out that their site is illegal, with no address posted, they don't provide VAT receipts or VAT reg number, and they have to give a cooling off period and refund for any one buying over the net.
Surely this is enough for the police to take seriously!!!
Joanne
Posted by Joanne on 11 Jun 09
I'm so very very grateful for this site. I thought all my financial worries were coming to an end after ADOREABELLES had 2 bookings this weekend...earning myself a lovely A1200 with a wealthy International businessman. I hadn't even sent my profile pictures off but this "businessman" was really interested in my profile description. What a load of bollocks. Alarm bells were ringing in the first instance as it seemed too good to be true. I'm so glad I came across this site before I parted with over A200. Thank you everyone and I feel very sad for you guys who have parted with money. Hunt the bastards down and publicly humiliate and reveal the dirty gits.
Posted by Sarah on 11 Jun 09
COMPANION FEVER! YOU ARE NOT GETTING ANY PENNY FROM ME!!
Posted by Jean on 13 Jun 09
HEY GUYS I WAS ALSO CONNED OUT OF MODEL COUPLES, AND I SENT THEM A N E MAIL SAYING HOW I AM GOING TO THE POLICE AND INVOLVING MY SOLICITOR, AND THEY CALLED ME AND REASSURED ME THEY WERE A REAL COMPANY, !! OBVIOUSLY I DONT BELIEVE THEM, !! BUT THEY ARE CLAIMING THEY DO NT DO REFUNDS!! WHAT CAN WE DO???
Posted by TRISH on 15 Jun 09
I have just got of the phone to dennise at model couples, she said " i have a booking for thursday or friday which do you prefer" i said friday " ok shes 19 and called nicole she flew in the other day" " she wants to be wined and dined in manchester at 8pm, now you need to pay your registration fee before 12pm on friday, and then nicole will contact you, have a nice evening bye" said dennise, i then start to think now surly a 19 year old girl can get sex anytime she wants free, so why on earth would she use an escort agency?
and the answer to that is there is no nicole and no date its a con and luckily i found this website as i was on the way to the bank to pay them £376.
all these people who have been conned i think it will be really hard to get your money back, as from past experiences i have had.
Posted by Sean on 15 Jun 09
does any know if graceful partners is a scam as well,
Posted by idea on 15 Jun 09
Hi,
I have come very close to parting with my money to glam international. I feel naive and let down, but at the same time i am relieved i had the urge to properly do my research, as my financlial situation is dire!!!!
Has anyone had any dealings with Fleurs international, or classy girls? are these scams too???? Please can someone contact me with some genuine contacts, ie Kelly, posted on 24th march??Posted by ANDREA on 16 Jun 09
gracefulpartners and companion fever.com have two different 0845 numbers>they are both the same company. I just got scammed out of £259. Gutting. They use the same tricks as guysforladies.com and a number of other .com companies. If you'd been scammed as well. keep calling they, everyday. e-mail they 4-times a week, and write to the as well. You'l never get to talk to your contact, as they're busy.
Posted by idea on 16 Jun 09
what can you do after you've been scammed, how, can you get you money back, are at best get the company fined. Reading this, these companies are making millions, easy money, and they get your details to sell on.
Posted by daren on 16 Jun 09
Me again, but what is ICAS?? i have tried to look it up on the net to no avail. All i find is that it is a chartered accountantcy company??? It is an 0233842066. Ring any bells with anyone? iT is supposed to be an advice service for people like us?????
Posted by AND on 16 Jun 09
Companion Fever
145 - 147 St John Street
Islington
London
EC1V 4PY
Dudes...........I live in the next road to this company. You want me to go check it out? What do you want me to do? There are plenty of wannabe 11 year old gangsters I can bribe to harass them on the way to 'work' everyday. I on here because I joined Model Couples and spoke to the lovely Pat who told me I was beautiful. I have yet to receive the phonecall offering me the fake client. Shall I record it? Will it help bring them down? Im well gutted because I have recently got into debt and stupidly thought this would be a wicked way to earn money. Luckily I didnt hand over any money - as i have none.
BTW there are loads of magazine contacts who are looking for stories to print who I get regular emails from. Maybe we should pitch a story to them?
Anyway SEAN please email me!! Your email address have disappeared it says you are advertising. Mine is louislouis86@hotmail.co.uk
xx
Posted by Louisa on 18 Jun 09
Dave
Fk, Fk, F*k them allllllllll in any way.
Your site is fantastic but Its too late for me now, read all of it, it can help u now or in future but u have to help me too and answer the qustions at the end. i am not just wasting my time here writing..Got scammed by three companies within a week.
You realise when u get scammed, its not strange when its ur first itme, the best way is to find out about that agency from different sites and comments and then decide but still its a risk.These f**kin agencies are not just scammin people but playin with their feelings, hopes and dreams too which r worse then money.
I think I am stupid but I am not coz they r professionals and we r new and dont know about it.Goverment have no prevention for such scammin companies and let them to us uk numbers even they r abroad.they r making millions from us and showing us nice dreams.fake companies r male-escort services, male recruitmen and glamour international.co.uk and glamour is the most tricky and dangerouse and expensive one.giving by fake i cas number to u which may be one of there department which is 02033842066.and they will tell u that there is no any complaint made against them and all others have complaints.I paid in £298 to them and they asked me to fax them the reciept. I faxed but they said they dont recieve it.even had verification report, and faxed them 4 times then they said to scan it and email it I emailed it even email been sent to them. said they didnt recieve it.at the end they said they got it and u will not believe it happened today but now read about them so i know its scam.Have to attend booking tommorow.Had dreams to see a nice lady and even get paid upto £900 just for nite, couldnt believe it.other agencies even stopped answering me.
My questions are:
1. why cant goverment do anything about such companies and not taking any action?
2. How exactly can I warn them to get my money back?
3. How can we all reach to these companies roots and finish them? is it just by making comments on sites or any other way? they r still working openly and scamming others.even in the UK, the most developed country.
4. Are there such real escort agencies for straight males in leeds area or UK? can you name them?How can we find them?
5. What about cavendish Knights? Do YOU know this agency?
6. the companies I paid are they providing any bookings in future just in case if they got client or nothing at all?
PLEASE EMAIL ME ON dudedawod@yahoo.co.ukPosted by Dave on 20 Jun 09
I think we can make our own site without paying anymoney to any body at least can become each others companians and escorts without any charge.lol
girls around leeds area can email me on dudedawod@yahoo.co.uk will not even charge u a penny.xPosted by Dave on 20 Jun 09
Dave
Your comment is awaiting moderation.June 20th, 2009 at 12:14 AM · Reply
Your site is fantastic but Its too late for me now, read all of it, it can help u now or in future but u have to help me too and answer the qustions at the end. i am not just wasting my time here writing..*Got scammed by three companies within a week*.
You realise when u get scammed, its not strange when its ur first itme, the best way is to find out about that agency from different sites and comments and then decide but still its a risk.These fkin agencies are *not just scammin people but playin with their feelings, hopes and dreams too which r worse then money*, Making u start dreaming about nice ladies and paying u money too. wot a dream?*.
I think I am stupid but I am not coz they r professionals and we r new and dont know about it.Goverment have no prevention for such scammin companies and let them to us uk numbers even they r abroad.they r making millions from us and showing us nice dreams.*fake companies r male-escort services, male recruitmen and glamour international.co.uk* and glamour is the most tricky and dangerouse and expensive one.giving by fake i cas number to u which may be one of there department which is 02033842066.and they will tell u that there is no any complaint made against them and all others have complaints.I paid in £298 to them and they asked me to fax them the reciept. I faxed but they said they dont recieve it.even had verification report, and faxed them 4 times then they said to scan it and email it I emailed it even email been sent to them. said they didnt recieve it.at the end they said they got it and u will not believe it happened today but now read about them so i know its scam.Have to attend booking tommorow.Had dreams to see a nice lady and even get paid upto £900 just for nite, couldnt believe it.other agencies even stopped answering me.
*My questions are:
1. why cant goverment do anything about such companies and not taking any action?
2. How exactly can I warn them to get my money back?
3. How can we all reach to these companies roots and finish them? is it just by making comments on sites or any other way? they r still working openly and scamming others.even in the UK, the most developed country.
4. Are there such real escort agencies for straight males in leeds area or UK? can you name them?How can we find them?
5. What about cavendish Knights? Do YOU know this agency?
6. the companies I paid are they providing any bookings in future just in case if they got client or nothing at all?
Contact me on dudedawod@yahoo.co.uk*Posted by dave on 20 Jun 09
I feel for all you guys who forked out money to these sheisters.
I advertised for a live in domestic position on Gumtree recently.
Instead of receiving any nice families wnating to employ me for my organisational/homehelp skills, I was contacted by Companion Fever....they replied to my ad with a very attractive proposition with tidy looking pics, testimonials etc...you know the story. Not what I was looking for but it grabbed my attention and I thought "why not"...
I considered joining them for the highest fee option of £345 but being mature, cynical and a bit savvy, i asked them about terms and conditions...the very nice sounding girl on the phone appeared not to understand what i meant and I had to spell it out to her that I wanted to know the contract terms before handing over money - eg. can i get my money back if first client cancels after Ive handed over the fee? Bla bla bla...
of course she wasnt able to send me a contract or any legal stuff on their terms...
...I IMMEDIATELY KNEW THAT IT WAS A SCAM.....so because of my common sense (not experience I hasten to add, this was my first time considering such a move!) I DIDNT COUGH UP!!
BUT SURELY ALL THIS BAD FEEDBACK ABOUT AGENCIES CAN BE TURNED AROUND AND PUT TO GOOD USE FOR OURSELVES!!.......
Has it occured to anyone that all the people using this site (and others must exist) could join together and create their own GENUINE companion/escort contact site?
It could be run like any club/association on a not-for-profit basis. With enough members it wouldn't need to be that expensive to join. All it needs is someone who is good at IT & web design and has the inclination and time to set it up, even in their spare time.
Some memebers could help out regularly (I would) on voluntary basis/in return for free membership just like how an industry association works.
Would be interesting to know what the most proactive guys on here think about that....
Posted by skier on 20 Jun 09
my email is as follows seanh98@hotmail.co.uk
Posted by Sean on 23 Jun 09
You need help? so help me to help you, every body complains WHICH DOSNT MAKE ANY DIRRERENCE TO THESE COMPANIES. nobody doing anything even just to email me to complete my legall process AGAINST THEM.You have around 90% chances to get refunded if you got scammed by dodgy agency AND I AM SUCCESSFULL AND KNOW EXACTLY WHAT I AM DOING, I have been many times when I was new to this business and understand how does it feel.I dealt with few such agencies. I NEED MORE EMAILS, COMPLAINTS AND EVIDENCES FOR LEGALL PROCESS. I AM ALREADY IN PROCESS TO DEAL WITH THESE NAMED AGENCIES. THEY ARE ACTIVE BECAUSE NOBODY IS TAKING ANY ACTION. I AM THE ONE WHO IS TAKING ACTIONS AGAINST THEM BUT NEED YOUR EMAILS
Any body have been scammed and want to get refunded or just want at least to stop them especialy by glam-international.co.uk, male recruitment, escort@male-escort-services.co.uk or any other dodgy escort agency so please email me what exactly happened, I will contact you. Just email me please and spend bit of your timeeMAIL ME ON dudedawod@yahoo.co.uk THE MORE COMPLAINTS AND EMAILS I RECIEVE THE MORE CHANCES ALL OF YOU GET REFUNDED AND SHUT THEM DOWN. PLEASE DO IT AND DONT WASTE TIME.Posted by Dave on 26 Jun 09
DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY ESCORT AGENCY THAT IS KOOL TO WORK FOR ?
Posted by Adi on 27 Jun 09
hey guys
Thanks for all of the info especially regarding companion fever, i contacted them today. Something didn't feel right about them. I've called and enquired into a few agencies and the ones that seem serious are the ones who talk very cautiously over the phone regarding their business and basically want to be as discrete as possible. Companion fever was just a huge sales pitch for my non existent money regardless of my intelligence, appearance or personality. I did wonder why does the website have so many profiles without pictures maybe they are all made up??? Well i won't be sending them my money.
If she contacts me I will request a contract so Im made fully aware of the terms and conditions of the contract. With any other job this is a basic requirement how else will we know of our rights within the company and role????
But with the above statement if anybody wants to set something up Im interested in taking part.
Contact me......
pinkflyingmonkey@hotmail.co.ukPosted by Mary on 30 Jun 09
Hello my darlings, Amy here from Model Couples
Like to say a big thankyou for all your registration fee's, sure has helped me build my house in the sun.Posted by Amy on 01 Jul 09
JUST THE SAME I WAS SCAMMED BY ADORABELLES!
As normal, they sounded genuine, really interested in getting me a client. Even called me back to say that they had got my money for the fees. Fast forwards to an hour before my assignment tonight and BAM! 'Jason had to go back to New York at short notice today' what a load of crap!
They told me that i could have another client for tomorrow and would even call me within the hour if they had some cancellations. Why, why why! did i not go with that niggiling gut feeling i had?
How can these scum of the world live with the fact that they have robbed us of our hard earned money? I actually feel sick!
Im so tempted to find out where they are based and knock ten bells of sh*t out of the 'Jessica' who fobbed me off!
Posted by Lucia on 02 Jul 09
Amy - u r a LOW LIFE bitch!! Model Couples r all a bunch of bitches!!
Posted by Stephanie on 03 Jul 09
Stephanie,
Model Couples/Adorabelles/Escortopia are all the same scumbags! How they can live with themselves knowing what they have done, i will never know.
I really want to hunt them down, then i will really show them just how pissed i really am at them for conning us all.
Posted by Lucia on 03 Jul 09
Hi all! Firstly sorry to anyone who has been scammed (I nearly was myself) I to thought it would be great to get paid to spend time with rich women!(and the idea is still nice!)
I was in contact with Adorabelles went through all the what seems standard pitch and luckily I didnt have a spare couple of hundred quid to waste (having been made redundant recently!)
Having done some work similar in the past (privatley) I thought the backing of an agency would be a great idea money good ect, but once you have been scammed or managed to avoid it and we think who would really pay £600 for a few hours of company (companionship or personal(sex)) as most of us know sex is readily available in pubs/clubs although there are a small number of people who would happily pay a moderate fee for thier pleasures (from past experience there) but as a rule these women are few and far between and are generally not looking for a quick fumble.
sadly its a online media hype like dating agencies, if you research them they generally have 100's if not 1000's of people in your area, yet the ones that show you "last activity" tell the truth, they signed up once didnt pay for the service and have not been back on! (obviously a small number of people use the sites to genuinley meet people).
The problem we all face now is, if we found a genuine agency would we trust them?!
I am yet to find 1 that doesn't ask for any money upfront. I did come across a site called redroseagency, I emailed them and it took a couple of days but I had a reply with an application form, and although it didnt ask me for any money to register/sign up it clearly stated in the email that should I be invited to an interview I would be asked to contribute £25 towards a police check (CRB) it does go on to state however that should I have a current CRB check and the document I wouldnt have to pay the fee.
Posted by Gaz on 04 Jul 09
AMY U UGLY FUCKING BITCH.... HOPE YOUR HOUSE IN THE SUN MELTS DOWN ON YOUR FUCKING FAT HEAD YOU SELFISH WHORE!!!! HOPE YOU ROT IN HELL N THEN WE WILL ALL BE LAUGHING AT YOU! ITS PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO VILE CRIMES SHOULD HAPPEN TO U INHUMAN SLUT!!! I FUCKING HATE YOU AND CURSE YOU...... U OBVIOUSLY ALREADY HAVE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES BUT ONE DAY I HOPE YOU LOSE YOUR LIMBS AND HAVE TO LIVE WITH IT FOREVER YOU BASTARD BITCH! PS YOU KNOW WHO I AM!!
Posted by A on 05 Jul 09
PS. AMY FROM MODEL COUPLES OR WHATEVER NEW NAME YOU GOT ....... YOU GIVE THE SCOTTS A BAD NAME AND YOUR DEFINATELY A SHAME ON WOMEN ALL OVER THE WORLD!!! YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF! YOU WHORE!!
Posted by A on 05 Jul 09
Bless you all...
Model Couples is still on!! and now is Eva on charge (bet she is the same Amy or whatever) how is that possible? Send a bug to <contact@modelcouples.com>
and still phone is 0871 704 2076Posted by Chi2 on 08 Jul 09
Well we all hope that there are good people in the world...Well I just got scammed this morning for £263.35 by Model Couples, the worst thing is I had a sinking feeling all night and then I found this site after the payment was made. Now instead of being sad and not getting out of bed I thought of how I could improve my situation.
Can anyone help me get a legit escort job?Posted by F on 10 Jul 09
Sorry, if there is hope for a asian guy in Edinburgh then you would need his email, faranwide@gmail.com. x
Posted by F on 10 Jul 09
Me and my bf were both scammed by modelcouples and would do anything for a refund or even just to bring them down. Im soo annoyed at myself all i can say is i hope they rot in hell and that other people arnt as foolish and dont fall for it.
.x.Posted by Hannah on 11 Jul 09
I literally came within 5 minutes of registering model couples when I decided to type in 'model couples scam' into google... so glad I did! I'm going to call them tomorrow and ask them: "why? what you playing at?"
Posted by Phew! on 12 Jul 09
I was within minutes of handing money to Model Couples, till i came across this thread. How the hell are these guys still in operation!!
Thank you guys for the warnings, much appreciated. I suppose if something is to good to be true then it it is!!
Posted by Jaxx on 13 Jul 09
Has anyone been scammed by LOVELY LIAISONS? I'm guessing it's the same kind of rubbish deal - the site looks exactly the same kind of set up as Model Couples, etc, and the 'advertising' fees are all the same too.
CatPosted by Catherine on 14 Jul 09
Yes: Lovely Liaisons - there was nothing online about them even with some thorough googling because I doubted it slightly. But I found nothing bad anywhere on google so went ahead.
I paid across the minimum amount as late as I could leave it, as it did seem a little too good to be true. So I only went for the £263 'starter's pack' before my £600 cash booking and said I'd transfer the rest through after it all went well, assuming it did.
Of course, it didn't. Hours before the booking was supposed to occur, I was told that the client had tried to reach me but I hadn't answered (WRONG - my mobile was on, and on 'loud' setting, and never showed a missed call either!).
Apparently I'm now at the top of their priority list and they'll have me a replacement first booking soon - "oh there's sooooo much interest, you're beautiful"... But I don't expect to hear a word from them.
So I spent an hour at the police station this afternoon and explained the situation from finding their ad to right now - according to them, Lovely Liaisons have three weeks to find me a booking or the police are picking it up as a fraud case.
I urge all others to DO THE SAME!!! Report to the police and get them shut down.
Their company details, according to Companies House are:
Name & Registered Office:
REAL PROMOTIONS LTD
46 ABBEY COURT
LENTON, NOTTINGHAM
UNITED KINGDOM
NG7 1RD
Company No. 06805275Status: Active
Date of Incorporation: 29/01/2009
Thanks to everyone above for their stories about Model Couples, AdoraBelles, etc - unfortunately I didn't get them in time to help me, but hopefully they stop others being stung.
If you want further details on what to do, please email me at companionagencyscam@live.co.uk - I have some advice from the police.
Good luck guys - and keep spreading the word!
Posted by CG on 15 Jul 09
Oh, and go to www.canyoutrustthem.com to register your bad experiences. You may have a shot at getting your money back too. Worth a go...
Posted by CG on 15 Jul 09
Right, so that is their trading address?
I live in nottingham, not far from there.
Who wants me to check it out? I swear if its the same people as adorabelles, i'll have them!
Posted by NottinghamLady on 15 Jul 09
Yeah! Yeah! Nottinghamlady you go and check it out. Try around midnight and sift through their files. Don't forget the biscuit tin!
Posted by Phil on 15 Jul 09
BEWARE NEW SCAM COMPANY - WWW.FIRST4COMPANIONS.CO.UK
Huge advertising push via local newspaper and national job websites. c750 locations in just 2 weeks. This is the same advert every time."First4companions offer an uncompromised service providing companions Worldwide. Customers can peruse at leisure our varied and diverse range of companions - confident to meet their every need. Every member has their own detailed profile to help you select the perfect companion for your event. First4Companions are looking for open minded, outgoing men and women to join our well established company"
0871 971 1861 similar telephone no. to the rest - also want you to pay cash into NatWest - sweet talking Kate and Tony - promising A120 per hour, min 3 hours, cash into your hand, loads of customers, still recruiting in your area only a couple of vacancies left etc etc.
I suggest everyone who reads this post - puts first4companions into google along with their home town - and if their local paper's job site includes this advert, ring the paper's news desk and ask if they realise they are accomplices to fraud by accepting the advert. Then direct them to this page for evidence. If a hundred local papers start investigating this scandalous company and its disgusting 'employees' then atlast the authorities might wake up off their lazy, arrogant , complacency...... go for it everyone ... rattle their cage.
Rupert
Posted by Rupert - thanks to SW5 just avoided being scammed myself. on 16 Jul 09
Yes, that's their registered trading address. Whether or not they're based there is another story... but have a look by all means - they'll be the office with the Ferrari company cars parked outside!
I have a friend who has just registered with them also (not paid anything though) and she's been told that Lovely Liaisons are Express Media Ltd! Don't tell me they're being shifty with more than one business account!
So Express Media Ltd (which was dissolved in May 2008, I might add), have their registered office according to Companies House as:
Name & Registered Office:
EXPRESS MEDIA LTD
550 VALLEY ROAD BASFORD
NOTTINGHAM
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
NG5 1JJ
Company No. 04513149Status: Dissolved 07/05/2008
Date of Incorporation: 16/08/2002NottinghamLady, you may have your work cut out for you!
And honestly everyone, please get to www.canyoutrustthem.com - the results from that site come up on Google right under the actual company names when you search for them - and it only takes about a day!
Let's try to at least help others being scammed!AND REMEMBER, I AM PUTTING TOGETHER A CASE FOR MEDIA EXPOSURE - IF YOU HAVE BEEN A VICTIM OF ANY COMPANION AGENCY'S SCAM, PLEASE EMAIL ME! I have advice from the police on how to go about getting your money, but most importantly - we can shut these guys down! Please, please, please tell me your stories on companionagencyscam@live.co.uk - you don't have to reveal anything about yourself apart from what these criminals said to you.
Posted by CG on 16 Jul 09
modelcouples well thanks to this site I've saved myself a couple of hundred quid!! Had someone called 'Jacqui' calling me, asking me to meet a guy from America for drinks this Friday, but obviously will have to pay the huge fee first! rang a few bells when she kept ringing off a witheld number and said she hadnt seen my pics yet! What a bunch of crooks. so glad to have found this site before i parted with any cash, and so sorry to all those who have been ripped off by these sites, so disgusting
Posted by cj on 20 Jul 09
golden knights are a scam aswell they ripped mo off £295 a lady called EVA, CLAUDIA, BROOKE SO BE AWARE
Posted by neil on 21 Jul 09
almost signed up for delightful stars.just to say there a rip off lucky i didnt part with my cash..
ALWAYS remain suspious of everything no matter what!!!!Posted by stewie on 21 Jul 09
Thank god for this forum, I joined with *adorabelles* but it seemed genuine but as soon as I heard the "registration fee" from "jessica" alarm bells started ringing straight away, I'm glad I haven't gave her any bank details or my address but I have sent photos.
Is there any genuine companion sites out there?Posted by natalie on 23 Jul 09
Companion sites?
If you mean non-sexual escorting, the reality is that the demand for it is so minimal that I don't think anyone knows of a genuine agency. (See saafe.info's message board for some evidence.)
What does exist is 'promotions' work - looking pretty while handing out samples or lying draped over something. Some agencies are still scams, so never pay anything upfront.
Posted by Richard on 23 Jul 09
GRACEFUL PARTNERS
I have been scammed by a company called graceful partners, they took £265 off me and promised a booking, then for some reason this morning the man was taking ill.
Conned?
Posted by Ashely on 24 Jul 09
Spoke to a scottish woman from Model Couples almost fell for her bullshit, then i came across this site, she can go to hell
Posted by Debz on 28 Jul 09
I nearly got scammed. If I hadn't mentioned it to a friend, who mentioned it to a friend, I would have paid the money into their Nat West Bank account today, supposedly to meet an American guy tomorrow in Cheshire. Thank God someone gave me the tip off to search the internet and I found this site. I knew it was too good to be true. People don't have to pay £600 for sex let alone for a chat over a drink and dinner. It seemed rather a high fee. The brazen bitches with their posh accents on the phone sound so kosher. I contacted *PartnerYou* as well. I explained that the details are exactly the same as *Model Couples* website (probably the same setup). So Pat & Jaqui from *Model Couples* and Louise from *PartnersYou* should be ashamed of themselves - they are leaches on society. You can't trust anyone these days.
Posted by Jane on 29 Jul 09
I to spoke to the scottish womanfrom MODEL COUPLES who told me I had a booking!!!and had to pay, What a load of SHIT.how do you sleep at night,hope you get your just deserts.
Posted by J on 29 Jul 09
With money in hand and off to the bank,suddenly thought "what if this is scam", so went online and found this site,How lucky was that! Model Couples is a SCAM beware.
Posted by unknown on 29 Jul 09
MODEL COUPLES SCAM BEWARE SCAM SCAMING BITCHES
Posted by Ash on 29 Jul 09
Has anyone heard of Fleurs Escorts based in Wolverhampton. They appear to have loads of telephone numbers which charge premium rates for ringing them. They haven't arranged one concrete booking for me yet & sent me on a wild goose chase to an address in Derbyshire where no-one was home! got me a booking today in Central London, I live in Notts! They wondered why I turned it down! Paid £55 registration & they don't answer my email complaints. The phone gets answered by the same guy all the time called Stuart. I have my doubts that this is a legit company. Anyone else know anything about them?
Posted by P on 30 Jul 09
HI POOR PEOPLE, I AM CONSIDERING THIS TYPE OF WORK TOO - THERE ARE A LOT OF LONLEY PEOPLE OUT THERE LOOKING FOR A GENUINE COMPANION AND WOULD WELCOME A GOOD HONEST SERVICE -AND LIKEWISE-A LOT OF NICE GENUINE PEOPLE WHO WOULD LOVE TO PROVIDE A SERVICE LIKE THIS. IT COULD BE A REALLY GOOD BUSINESS ,SO WHY ALL THE SCAMMING? ANYONE INTERESTED IN STARTING UP SUCH A BUISNESS PLEASE CONTACT ME. OBVIOUSLY THERE ISN'T A LOT OF COMPETITION OUT THERE AS THEY ARE ALL SCAMMERS, THEY WILL DE CAUGHT SOON. AS FAR AS MEDIA GOES CHECK OUT (DON'T GET DONE GET DONE) AS WELL AS WARCH DOG- MY RECENT RESEARCH SHOWS THAT COMPANION FEVER /DELIGHTFUL STARS/GRACEFUL PARTNERS- TOURIS GUIDES/ AND PROBABLY THE ONES MENTIONED IN ALL THESE OTHER E.MAILS ARE IN FACT THE SAME COMPANY. I HADE NOTICED THE SAME FACES ON ALL THESE WEB SITES - WHEN I SUGGESTED THIS TO ONE OF THE AGENCIES THAT THEY WHERE RUNNING A NUMBER OF WEBSITES AND WOULD I BE ADVERTISED ON ALL- SHE DENIED THAT THEY WHERE RUNNING OTHER SITES-AND OTHER LIES ABOUT POLICE CHECKS ECT WHICH IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THEM TO DO- I HAVE A POLICE CHECK =CRB AS I AM IN NURSING AND HAVE T HAVE ONE IT TAKES 3MONTHS AND COST £36.00. TO PROVE HER WRONG - I CALLED ONE OF THESE OTHER AGENCIES AND ASKED FOR THIS PERSON BY NAME HAYLEY, AND THEY SAID YES WHO'S CALLING- I REST MY CASE- YES THEY MUST BE MAKING BIG MONEY OUT OF THIS-WHEN THINGS GET TOO HOT FOR THEM THEY WILL PROBABLY FLEE ABROAD - THEY MUST BE EXPOSED-THESE PEOPLE ARE CLEVER THOUGH, PROFESSIONAL CROOKS THEY WILL GET EXPOSED BUT IT IS UNLIKLEY ANYOF YOU WILL SEE YOUR MONEY BCK UNFORTUNATLEY- DON'T WORRY KARMA WITH REAP ITS PAY BACK ON THEM. ANYONE INTERESTED IN WORKING ON A LEGITIMATE COMPANY LET ME KNOW AT- keepmeasecret77@hotmail.co.uk
Posted by jaroma on 31 Jul 09
Hi, me again sorry there are some miss spellings in my previous message, to correct-the address for media attention.
dont get done get don - you can e.mail him your info.
These agencie people don't feel sorry for you taking your money.
All they give you is a mobile number and a nameless bank account number -no company name or address and expect you to hand over the money and some times in cash only.
That is a bit siily guys. they think you deserve to get screwed.
keep your chins up . good luck in the future xxx
Posted by jaroma on 31 Jul 09
Hi guys, I was scammed by Model Couples for £363. I got intouch with Trading Standards in Birmingham & the guy there managed to track down a lady called Geraldine French. She runs the financial side of things here in England. The company is actually based in Spain. I recieved a cheque with full refund, it cleared today.
The address for Geraldine French is:
Blue Media Ltd,
4 Coastguard Cottages,
Gordon Road,
Lowestoft,
Suffolk,
NR32 1DY.Hope some other people can be as lucky as me & get their money back too. Good Luck guys XX
Posted by Steph on 31 Jul 09
HI GUYS ME AGAIN LAST TIME. FOR ALL OF YOU . ASKING ADVICE. YOU CAN DO FOR YOURSELF EXACTLY WHAT THESE AGENCIES HAVE ASKED £2-300 FOR DOING.
I HAVE SEEN A SITE CALLED INDEPENDANT ESCORTS.COM
NOW MUST GET SOME VERY GOOD PHOTOS OF YOUR SELF YOU PAY THEM £30.00 - AND YOUR ON THE SITE, YOU CAN TAKE YOUR OWN BOOKINGS FROM THERE, SIMPLE- DO YOUR RESEARCH AND BE ORGANISED - YOUR SAFTEY AND SECURITY MUST BE YOU MAIN PRIORITY.DOESN'T MEAN YOU WILL GET BOOKINGS UNLESS YOUR REALLY HOT ,CHECK OUT THE SITE- THERE'S COMPETITION. GOOD LUCK.
Posted by jaroma on 31 Jul 09
Well Well Well.............................Fucking BITCHES!! I knew it, you are in fucking Spain..
So whos up for a day trip to Lowerstoft!!!!
Posted by A on 01 Aug 09
You've been lied to at least once
Before you all rush off to Lowerstoft, remember that nothing else they've told you has been true. If you had a company that was the front for a criminal enterprise, would you give Companies House the correct info?
Especially if you expect this company to only last a few months before people catch on thanks to places like here and you move on to other names for your 'agency' / company / directors?
Posted by Richard on 01 Aug 09
My 2 friends went to the house in lowerstoft and were told by a neighbour that geralidine did not live there but a elderly man did and he was a relative of hers, and said they were not happy with the amount of people knocking there door.
Posted by Hayley on 03 Aug 09
Richard, I suggest you read Steph's post again, she got the address from tradeing standard not companies house. i have looked at companies house before it says Harley Steet London
Posted by H on 03 Aug 09
You've been lied to at least once 2
Yes, that is where the company has its registered address. (It will be an 'accommodation address', somewhere that will be the registered address for anyone who pays a few pounds to have the 'prestige' of a Harley Street address or, as in this case, wants to conceal where it is really based.)
It would cost me money to actually check this next bit so I am not going to do so, but I would bet that one of the directors of the company, according to the paper work filed at Companies House anyway, is the 'Geraldine French' at that address and it is this info that Trading Standards looked up.
It still doesn't mean that she has anything to do with the company and, again, I would bet that she does not for the reasons above.
It would be interesting to know if she ever lived there and when, if only to see how old a database the real scammers used.
Posted by Richard on 03 Aug 09
my friends have just told me the man that lives at the lowerstoft address is geraldines brother.
Posted by Hayley on 03 Aug 09
candyescorts.com
fucking wankers luckily i did some lookng around cuz been told cant pay by credit card and registration need to be paid b4 my meeting on wednesday witha business lady and i will be getting 600 what a load of fuckign bollocks
i will put the email and telephone number everywher ei can think of to piss them off her name is Chloe 08712230520Posted by Glen Martin on 03 Aug 09
goldenknights promotions scammed me £195 a bitch called claudia anyone heard of them can i get my mony back? i paid directly into their natwest bank acc please help
Posted by raj on 03 Aug 09
Blue Media
There is something interesting going on - Blue.Media Limited, reg 05021325, based in Birmingham for a non-specific purpose was dissolved on 18th December 2007.
The same day, Blue Media Ltd, reg 06455910, registered office in Harley Street, for "market research, opinion polling, advertising" was created.
Posted by Richard on 04 Aug 09
ADORABELLES, what a shame!! I was looking to make some good cash for some fun.... They asked for the £270 as they (so say) have a French (English speaking) fashion designer wanting to meet up tomorrow. I mite tell them that i've transferred the money n see what they say??
Posted by Craig on 04 Aug 09
Hi guys, I just thought I'd say rather than going to Geraldine's supposed address. I advise you to go to Trading Standards. It worked for me. As if she gave her elderley brothers address, poor man.
Posted by Steph on 08 Aug 09
Hi people, just to let you no that MODEL COUPLES are scam.looks like most of you no it,tried to get me to PAY,the scottish woman is still at it.
Posted by Gupta on 14 Aug 09
Them bitches at Model Couples,sound so desperate for your money,its off putting.Spoke to some Welsh woman sounded like right bitch, and scottish woman who is just the same.Waiting for call from them,not a chance im going to pay! I do here the weather in Spain is rather HOT,BITCHES..........SCAMERS
Posted by Not so Stupid on 14 Aug 09
08717042076
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Jed - 31 Jul 2009I also spoke to anna, she is scottish model couples are being investigated right now, and been tracked down in spain alahaurin el grande, looks like they wont be round for longPosted by Gupta on 14 Aug 09
I've recently been contacted by AdoraBelles and luckily found this site before handing any money over. They had me a client *Richard 25 who wanted a dinner date in Nottingham. I too was going to be picked up and dropped off. I spoke to Kate (yes that scottish woman!).
All I can say is I'm a struggling student who is VERY glad she didn't part with the money £250 is too much to lose!
Posted by J on 20 Aug 09
I also spoke to a scottish woman and a welsh woman, from Adorabelles, and also spoke to the same people from Model Couples.....do they think people are really that stupid.
Have you also noticed the girl that answers the phone never says the company name.
They can all go to hell.Posted by lyndsay on 20 Aug 09
CANDY ESCORTS is also a scam agency, i have spoken to... YES ...THAT SCOTTISH WOMAN...obviously MODEL COUPLES & ADORABELLES are all run from the same place.
Posted by Janine on 21 Aug 09
Yes Fleurs Escort is a scam, I paid 2 fees, one for registration and the other for a 6 month sign on. I paid money in to their account but was sent texts to jobs that either didnt exist or they wanted me to call a premium rate number to speak to the so called client.
The same guy Stuart always picks up, but makes out like he works with other people. He gave a different name but you could so tell it was him! They dont answer complaint e-mails and they wont give you your money back. STAY AWAY! They are a scam! They will send you texts to jobs that are way too far from you! They are not legit! and this idiot/bastard is making money! They target males for a good reason, we are the easiest to get money from. The Fleurs Escort website is also baloney! They give you some fake username and password that even a 5 year old would realise is a button to click to an unsecured page that you could find if you put in the right key words in google! Stuart if you reading this your a bastard and I plan on coming to this address you have and will have no problem doing you harm!!Posted by FLEURS IS A SCAM on 25 Aug 09
You're a tit! If you can find the above website on Google then I would say it's a good website. They also don't hide their address, it's a real office. So out of interest why are you making idle threats? Why not pop there and do harm? If harming others physical turns you on, then you are a shameful human being. But beware before taking your mates up, because you clearly are not brave enough to approach anyone on your own. Most escort agencies do not tolerate abuse or bad behaviour and they have the means to deal with little tits like you. Good luck on doing others harm, and be prepared to be thrown down a dark cellar for a few hours, and trust me, it's a dark cellar.
Posted by rob on 26 Aug 09
Oh by the way, here's their address. You obviously did not have the brains to view their website or even pop in for a coffee, which they do offer. Suite 9, York Chambers, 33 York Street, wv1 3rn. Now let's see how brave you are!!
Posted by Rob on 26 Aug 09
guys and girls stay away from GOLDENKNIGHT PROMOTIONS, MALE COMPANIONS I HAVE BEEN SCAMMED BY THEM A WASTE OF TIME
Posted by ALLEN on 28 Aug 09
ANYONE HEARD OF FLEURS A WIERD BLOKE ANSWERS THE PHONE BUT NEVER GETS ANY WORK THEY ARE BASED IN WOLVERHAMPTON STAY AWAY.....
Posted by ANITA on 28 Aug 09
I had applied to GLAM INTERNATIONAL last week to be a companion, they call me up and they said they have a lot of clients in the area and i would have no problem getting a job, they advised me i must agree to at least 2 jobs a week, i spoke to a lady called Susie ( she was my contact) she went through a list of registration fees 1st of being £295 for insurance and a basic profile with no picture, 2nd being £395 for insurance and 1 picture and basic profile and lastly 3rd being £495 which is a full profile with 6 pictures and a wider range of work offered, i had chosen the 2nd option of £395 because they said they i have 2 booking for me for this weekend they said they would need this before i could go out to my bookings so i had paid this yesterday 27/08/2009 to account number 18680186 sort code 60-24-77. i paid it into Natwest. they asked me to fax them a copy of the receipt so it proved i paid their fax number is 02033842315, i have kept both receipt and the fax receipt. i then got a phone call to say they didn't get the fax in time so they would have to reschedule the bookings, i was not best pleased!!! they said that my mobile number would be released to the client and that he would call me to arrange. i was getting concerned so i checked on the internet to see if there were any scam reports of this company i came across a few NOW !! ALARMS BELLS!! i am now scared i used the money i had which was for my rent, due to me thinking i would earn £600 a booking for up to 4hrs, i called Glam International today and had to wait a long time for them to get back to me, but at my surprise i was call back by a different lady called Annabelle, she said she has been trying to contact the client that they had booked for all day but no reply, but have another client staying at the Ramada Hotel, Chester she said that he would be calling me in the next 1hr, before she hung up i asked about all these scam claims she tried to reassure me that they have been running successful for 7 yrs and if there is anything bad about them on the internet then its all just lies and i should not believe it all i put the phone down still feeling scammed, to my surprise i had a phone call within the hour from the client call Kevin, he said I am still in a meeting and going to be working late and has to be back in his hometown in Windsor tomorrow morning, but would like to rearrange for next week Monday and Tuesday, but also said that if he got out of the meeting tonight early enough he would call me to meet up after 9pm - this is not right and i am NOT going to sit here all night and wonder, i don't even think that the client that called me was the client and just someone made up to throw me off, so i thought i would make a claim and compliant right away!! please don't be fooled by these companies. i have checked this website for there business they are registered but dont understand how they would scam us www.checksure.biz . i want to take these to court and get them shut down!!!! other details tel 08714089508 - email addresses info@glam-international.co.uk or accounts@glam-international.co.uk or register@glam-international.co.uk or support@glam-international.co.uk or recruitment@glam-international.co.uk
ALSO FOUND THEIR ADDRESS
Glamour International
Flat 2 45
London
SW10 9BG
OR
Glamour International
3 Shouldham Street
W1H 5FGGLAM INTERNATIONAL IS A SCAM - PLEASE DO NOT GIVE A PENNY TO THESE FREAKS
Posted by Sara on 28 Aug 09
PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE OR NEARLY EXPERIENCE GETTING RIPPED OFF BY GLAM INTERNATIONAL = LETS GET THIS BUSINESS SHUT DOWN AND GET OUR MONEY BACK!!!
My Email saradeponeo@yahoo.co.uk
Posted by Sara on 28 Aug 09
Model Couples scammin bitches
Posted by Shaz on 02 Sep 09
PM
Posted by Not Fooled on 08 May 21
08717042076
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Jed - 31 Jul 2009I also spoke to anna, she is scottish model couples are being investigated right now, and been tracked down in spain alahaurin el grande, looks like they wont be round for longPosted by Gupta on 14 Aug 09
Posted by Not Fooled on 02 Sep 09
CRIMSON COMPANIONS
IS ANOTHER SCAM DO NOT WHAT SO EVER SEND COLIN HARRIS OR IF THATS HIS NAME ANY MONEY , HE WANTS CASH SENT TO A BUILDING IN WAKEFIELD
HE GOT ME FOR A50 THE BASTARDWE SHOULD PUT A STOP TO THESE SCAMSTERS
Posted by harrier on 03 Sep 09
Model Couples is a scam, spoke to Anna scottish women also knows as amy, who said I had a booking for tonight, but only if I deposit my money first, very odd that she didnt ask for any pictures.
Posted by Cheryl on 04 Sep 09
So has anyone at all had any work yet? I've just been told I have a booking for tomorrow and I havnt even sent in any pics for my profile yet. I've spoken to Anna and Pat. Pat told me they had been trading under the Name of Real Promotions for 4 years. I rang companys house and asked them and was told they have only been registered since Jan 09. I don't know much about this so it all seems a bit dodge to me. If anyone has any advice then i'm willing to listen. I want to work but it seems it is quite hard to find a legit company.
If you want to check with companys house Model couples trading number is 06805275
Posted by Whocallsme on 05 Sep 09
Does anyone know anything about www.londoncompanions.co.uk? They don't require a fee but have no address or landline number on their website. The site is also 'coming soon.' Is this another scam?
Posted by Deanna on 06 Sep 09
I NEEDED WORK AND CALL ABORABELLES ESCORT AGENCY, AT FIRST I SPOKE TO KATE SHE TOOK ALL MY DETAILS AND MAKE A PROFILE FOR ME. SHE THEN TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE ALOT OF WORK ESPECIALLY IN LONDON. SHE GAVE ME MY REFERENCE NUMBER WHICH IS KAT3401 I THEN TOLD HER THAT I WILL THINK ABOUT IT.
THE NEXT DAY AT ABOUT 8:30AM I GOT A CALLED FROM VANESSA, SHE TOLD ME THAT SHE GOT A CLIENT FOR ME, I ASKED HER HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE? AND SHE SAID THAT THE CLIENT LIKED WHAT WAS SAID ON MY PROFILE. SHE TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO GO TO ABBEY NATIONAL BANK AND PUT 251.85 IN ACC.NO.38274044 SORT CODE:09 01 27 AND THE NAME IS REAL PROMOTION INTERNET SALE LIMITED THEN RETURNED AND SHE WILL GIVE ME MY USER NAME AND PASSWORD FOR THE WEB SIGHT ALONG WITH THE DETAILS FOR MY DATE. ALL THAT I DID,THE CLIENT NAME WAS SIMON,AGE 36 AND WAS STUNNING, THE DATE SET FOR 19:00HRS AND THEIR TAXI WILL TAKE ME BACK AND FORTH WITHOUT CHARGING.
I THEN STARTED TO GET READY WHEN MY FONE RING, IT WAS A CALL FROM THE BOOKING DEPARTMENT. THEY TOLD ME THAT SIMON HAS BEEN TRYING TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME TO LET ME KNOW THAT HE HAD A FAMILY EMERGENCY AND WAS UNABLE TO MAKE IT.I ASKED THEN WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT AND I WAS TOLD THAT I WILL BE PLACE ON HIGH PRIORITY. I LEAVE IT AT THAT FOR THE DAY. A FEW DAYS HAS PASS AND I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM ABORABELLES, SO I DECIDE TO CALL THEM. I SPOKE TO RONNIE, SHE TOLD ME THAT BECAUSE I HAVE NO PICTURES ON THE SIGHT MY CHANCE ARE NOT GRATE AND THERE IS A PROMOTION WHICH IS SIX PICTURES FOR 100POUNDS SO I SEND HER SEVEN PICTURE AND PAY THE 100POUND. NOW ITS BEEN THREE WEEKS AND EACH DAY I CALL AND SPOKE TO RONNIE SHE WILL JUST SAY I AM ON HIGH PRIORITY.I NOW FOUND OUT THAT THESE PEOPLE ARE SCAM AND WICKED. HOW THE HELL CAN THESE PEOPLE SLEEP AT NIGHT. I HAVE REPORTED THEM TO WATCH DOG AND TRADING STANDARD SO I COULD GET MY MONEY BACK.Posted by KATE on 07 Sep 09
anyone heard of 2-is-company? a companion gency not an ecort agency as the lady says over the phone.
they are asking for £250 reg fee, but are willing to accept £ 100........
please contact mePosted by raj on 07 Sep 09
Adorabelles is run by the same company Model Couples I assume Kate was a scottish lady.....Sorry you have been scammed
And payment were made to Natwest, Blue.M Ltd, look's like they got fed up with complaint's and moved to Abbey National.
Posted by Invisable on 08 Sep 09
**2-is-company - scam*
The test very very simple: any agency that wants money off you before you have cash in your hand from a client is a scam.
Posted by Richard on 09 Sep 09
Well guys and gals, i've almost been done by *MODEL COUPLES* too, they phoned me today to say i had a booking for either fri or sat but needed to send registration money in first, must admit they sounded very convincing,but i decided to do a bit of digging before paying any money, glad i did as i found this site and another site with the same issues with model couples and some of the other sites named on here.
sounds like they have had a company name change again as the bank details they gave were:
Barclays Bank
compamy name, Anvil Media Ltd
sort code no, 20 98 74
a/c no, 33921719
some legit sites do ask for fees upfront for registration, thats why its hard to sort the bad from the good, just glad i found out this one was bad before i handed any cash over, im sorry to see so many people have been scammed by themPosted by amber on 10 Sep 09
Does anyone know anything about Leisure Escorts??
Is this another scam?Posted by endriu on 12 Sep 09
Oh my life...! Haha.
Just been scammed by good old Adorabelles. GUTTED!
Why oh why did I not do my research? Kicking myself now! 250 quid down the drain. Lovely!
Posted by Abbie on 13 Sep 09
any guys and girls heard of 2-is-company? they have a low call phone no, let us know
Posted by kevin on 17 Sep 09
regarding the comment made by Janine on 21 Aug 09-ever thought there is more than one scottish woman in the UK!?
obviously not!
LOLPosted by me on 17 Sep 09
Hi Everyone,
The bad news is I think I have been conned by EXCLUSIVE CONPANIONS. A270.00 BUT THEY WANTED A295 WELL WELL WELL..... ADORAABELLES, PARTNER YOU AND EXCLUSIVE CONPANIONS AND ANY 0871 OR 0845 NEVER EVER....EVER RING THEM AS THEY ARE ALL A SCAM THE NUMBER CANNOT BE TRACED BUT I KNOW FOR A FACT THE CLEVER EVIL !!!! ARE OPARATING IN SPAIN AND THE MAIN GUY BEHIND IT IS TONY MULHOLLAND AND EXCLUSIVE CONPANIONS USE TO TRADE UNDER COMPANION!!! I HAVE DONE MY RESEARCH AND ONLY EVER TRUST ESCORT AGENCY NUMBER WHERE THEY START WITH 0207 AS THEY ARE REAL!!! AND THE NUMBERS CAN BE TRACED. AND 0845 AND 0871 CANNOT BE!!!! LETS ALL GET TOGETHER AND GET THEM BACK AND PLAY THEM BACK AND GET THEM SHUT DOWN ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN CONNED PLEASE EMAIL ME ASAP AT katie_lovin_sean@hotmail.com also go to BBC WATCH DOG RING THESE NUMBERS LIKE I HAVE AND REPORT IT TRADING STANDARDS 02089375555 AND ADVERTISTING STANDARDS 020774922222 0207 0207 CAN BE TRUSTED AS THE NUMBERS CAN BE TRACED! i KNOW A REAL AND NOT A CON ESCORT AGENCY SO WHAT YOU WAITING FOR LETS HELP EACH OTHER AND EMAIL ME GOOD LUCK AND DONT DO WHAT I DO AND AS IT SEEMS HUNDREDS OF OTHERS GET FOOLED, CONNED AND TOOK FOR A MUG!! LETS PAY AND GET THE BACK AND GET THEM SHUT DOWN AND GET JUSTICE THE MORE THAT REPORT THIS AND THE MORE THAT HELP EACH OTHER WE WILL AND CAN WIN A CASE IN COURSE BUT THERE HAS TO BE MORE THAN 1 PERSON FOR A SOLICTOR TO HELP I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY TRADING STANDARDS AND A SOLICTOR. :-)
Posted by KAT J on 17 Sep 09
BASTARD CUNTING WANKERS AT MODEL COUPLES - YES THEY TOOK MY MONEY TOO, ROLL ON JUDGEMENT DAY!!
Posted by Anita on 18 Sep 09
i got scammed by adorabelles. very almost lost my day job as a result of them, and now have an overdraft that is maxed out at £4250. i wont stop till i get justice against them.
Posted by Antony on 18 Sep 09
ANYONE BEEN SCAMMED BY MASQUERADE ESCORTS WANTING A160 UP FRONT THEN ANOTHER A40 FOR PHOTOS?? TEL NO IN THE PAPER STARTS 0207
Posted by Anita on 19 Sep 09
MODEL COUPLES ADORABELLES CANDY ESCORTS SCAM SCAM SCAM
Posted by MearCat on 20 Sep 09
Ive been scammed by First 4 companions paid the fucking bitches A250!
Saw an advert on a local job website so thought hmm must be legit spoke to a lovely lady called Tara who was very nice blah dee blah but wanted a registration fee. asked lots of questions and she was a very good con artist explained because they don't take commission they charge a reg fee. My arse! she just wanted my money to run off to Spain and drink mojitos!
Do no trust *FIRST 4 COMPANIONS* it is a big scam!!
Isnt hind sight a wonderful thing it wasn't until after i paid the money that common sense reared its well timed head and said something aint quite right. Perfect timing common sense as always.
My advice do not be taken in by the idea of earning lots of money, do not envision that dress your saw in the window of the very expensive designer shop down the road. Imagine you would be being paid a hell of a lot less and then there is no way you would pay the extortianate amounts of money they ask for!
So pissed off.
Posted by Zoe on 21 Sep 09
JUST GOT SCAMMED £265+ AND GUESS WHAT THE SO CALLED CLIENT COULDNT GET IN TOUCH WITH ME BULLSHIT I CALLED THEM 5 MINS B4 TELLING THEM NO ONE HAD BIN IN TOUCH THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY THOUGHT I HAD GOTTEN COLD FEET SO GAVE THE CLIENT TO ANOTHER ESCORT ONLY NOW I HAVE COME ACROSS THIS SITE 8HRS TO LATE BUT HOPE OTHER PEOPLE WHO ARE THINKING OF JOINING THESE SCAM AGENCIES FIND THIS SITE FIRST ON FINDING AND READING THE ABOVE NOW KNOW THEY WONT BE FINDING ME ANY MORE CLIENTS HAS ANYONE MANAGED TO GET THERE MONEY BACK IF THEY HAVE HOW ? WAS ABOUT TO JOIN DELIGHTFUL STARS TOMMORROW THINKING MIGHT BE ABLE TO MAKE THE MONEY BACK THAT IVE LOST THANK GOD I FOUND THIS SITE SOMETHING DEFIENTLY NEEDS TO BE DONE TO STOP THIS HAPPENING TO OTHER VUNRABLE PEOPLE
Posted by BOBBY on 22 Sep 09
I was nearly scammed by Model Couples,a welsh woman almost talked me into handing over my money.
Posted by Tracey on 23 Sep 09
These guys come in varying guises and names - there are LOADS of them - ALL doing the same thing - saying they've got you a date, taking your money and then cancelling and then never responding to your communication again!
I too have been scammed by them! They'll try to say they are not scamming you if you mention it when you get the cancellation! LIARS! Go to www.canyoutrustthem.com and have a look see how many others have been conned and some more names of these agencies! Quite frankly, having read about SO many since this has happened to me - doesn't matter what their name is, or what they say - it's all a big fat CON! I don't recommend anyone being sucked in by their genuine 'sounding' lies and flannel!Posted by sandie on 23 Sep 09
need to know if first for compainons is a scam?
Posted by chantal on 23 Sep 09
ur all idiots, greedy and most of all stupid.
Posted by ur all idoits on 23 Sep 09
the person who wrote ur all idiots and greedy and most of all stupid, why are you reading this site? Just to be nasty to people trying to help themsleve and earn a bit more for there families. Theres a lot of unp;oyment at the moment and sometimes you have to turn to anything to help yourself, the people who have been scammed feel bad enough without nasty comments like yours. Go and find something better to do !!! your not a nice person!!!!
Posted by sharen on 23 Sep 09
Well done Sharen!! It's not about greed, it's about earning an income - just in a slightly different way than the 'norm' (whatever that is!!). If so many people have been conned by these arses, it just goes to show how clever they are - not how 'stupid' the person is who has fallen for it! You have no idea how it works, otherwise you would not be commenting on it in this way! And yes - like Sharen says - what are you doing on here? Go away and be nasty to people who deserve it!!
Posted by sandie on 24 Sep 09
Stupid is the right word. You phone a number, some person feeds you waffle over the phone and you run off to a bank and pay £100's into an account where you do not know the location, or the people you are dealing with. Yes stupid is the word. No point in asking if any of you have common sense. You are the sort of stupid people that believes anything written on the net is true. The net is 99% rubbish and trash.
You are all officially stupid.Posted by STUPID on 25 Sep 09
my husband and i are about to lose our house we have to young children to feed as well, we talked and we managed to get the money together so my husband joined model couples and another 1 called confident contacts escort and surprise surprise both of them scammed us we now have no money and are struggling to feed our family, like all of you they kept phoning and saying he had work 2 or 3 times i that same week after we payed nothing when he phoned they bullshit him saying end of the mth he was booked we feel so stupid in putting our trust in them just so we can keep our heads abov water untill we find ourselves a job
Posted by fedup on 26 Sep 09
Oh what a shame!
First you buy a property so you can profit from it, then when property goes tits up you turn to prostitution.
Instead of finding the easiest and laziness option, have you thought about getting off your arse and working hard at a proper job like everyone else.
You lot are greedy scum.Posted by Diddums!!!! on 26 Sep 09
totally agree. each person makes thier own choices in life and musy bear the responsiblity of the choice they made. the blame lays with no one else apart from the person who made the initall choice.
Posted by u r resposible on 27 Sep 09
So, I contacted Trading Standards, who phoned me back. They say there is nothing they can do about it themselves, although all complaints they get go to the Office of Fair Trading, who may or may not investigate it. He sympathised, but said, as I had already intimated, that even if they get closed down, they will only start up again using another name! He advised that people collectively bombard Watchdog with their stories and hopefully it will make an impact and perhaps they may do something about it.... However, we all know that Watchdog will only show a good story on TV - after all - it is a programme and all about ratings! No chance of getting any money back though! He also suggested I type into Google 'home working scams' and see all the ones that come up in operation! Apparently there are loads! Not that that helps us in any way though! Cheers and hope everyone is doing ok despite all this bollox!? Sandie
Posted by sandie on 29 Sep 09
god guy's thanks, i nearly pay'd £295 to glamour international, can't believe i nearly fell for it, dose anyone no any genuine agencies ??xx thanks again for the comments, i would have pay'd if it want for this website
Posted by stacey on 01 Oct 09
*SCAM*
Following our telephone conversation, I am pleased to advise our business bank account details are as follows:
NatWest Bank
Sort code: 60-24-77
Account name: Glamour International
Account number: 18680186
Amount: £ 296
Please could you ask the cashier to quote your post code as a reference. Also, do not forget to obtain a receipt from the cashier as we need you to fax this to us on 0203 384 2315 as proof of payment or 0203 384 2929. Alternatively, you can scan and email the receipt to us at admin@glam-international.co.uk
If you should have any queries, please do not hesitate to call us on 0871 408 9508
Posted by CAT on 01 Oct 09
I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN SCAMMED BY GOLDEN KNIGHT PROMOTIONS LTD, BY £ 295, I WISH I HAD READ A COMMENT FROM NEIL,
SO PLEASE BE AWARE EVERYBODY OF GOLDEN KNIGHT PROMOTIONS!!!!!!!!!Posted by helen on 02 Oct 09
i came on here and found out that glam international was a scam... i was gutted..
Posted by cat on 03 Oct 09
Thank heavens I've read this site. Spoke to an Anna today. Surprise, surprise was encouraging me to pay for the £378 profile with a picture. These scam agencies need closing down. Will be interesting when she wants me to pay the fee!!! I may just tell them I'm a researcher from Watchdog!
Posted by Sam on 08 Oct 09
Yes, by the way this ''Anna'' was Scottish. So they're still at it.
Posted by Sam on 08 Oct 09
Hey Sam,
Let us know what they say when you tell them you're a researcher from Watchdog! Lol! Interested to know! Good luck!
NB: Is the insulting git on here having fun argueing with himself? IDIOT!!!Posted by Wilma on 08 Oct 09
just to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone on her,imy friend and i were supposed to pay r moneys2mro-but not now though!!!
Posted by natalie on 09 Oct 09
WELL WELL ADORABELLES HAD A CONVERSATION WITH SAMMY FOR THE LAST WEEK SHE HAD A COUPLE OF BOOKINGS FOR ME THOUGHT I WAS IDEAL AS I SOUNDED BUBBLY AND NICE EVEN THOUGH SHE HADNT SEEN ME, I WAS UNSURE BUT THIS WEEK THOUGHT I WOULD GIVE IT A GO, SCRAPED TOGETHER THE MONEY 251.85 AS IAM A SINGLE MUM THIS IS A LOT TO MY CHILDREN BUT I THOUGHT I COULD MAKE MORE AND GIVE THEM A BETTER LIFE. I HAVE BEEN IN SALES A LOT OF YEARS AND STILL SOMETHING IN MY MIND STOPPING ME, HAD MY SHOES AND COAT ON TO GO TO THE BANK BARCLAYS TO PAY MY REGISTATION FEE THEY NEED THIS IN ADVANCE TO ACTIVATE ME. AND BUY A NEW DRESS FOR MY 2 APPOINTMENTS FRI AND SAT (RICHARD AND JAMES FROM AMERICA) THOUGHT I WOULD DO ONE MORE CHECK ON MY WAY OUT AND LUCK WAS ON MY SIDE I FOUND THIS SITE...I WOULD HAVE BEEN GUTTED TO HAVE PAYED THAT MONEY FIRST... SO SORRY FOR YOUS THAT HAVE ALREADY PAYED AND RIPPED OFF..PITY THERES NOT A GENUINE SITE OUT THERE LOT OF BUISSINESS FOR SOMEONE GENUINE.WAITING FOR SAMMY TO RING ME TO CHECK THAT IVE PAYED MY MONEY. CANT WAIT
Posted by T on 09 Oct 09
*masquerade escort* THIS IS A SURE DEAL SCUM
GOT SCUMMED OUT OF £210 AS IN "please pay £160 up front we do have bookings in for the weekend"they do sound so genuine and convincing but you will never get a thing from them
not kidding you been warnedPosted by tom on 16 Oct 09
Several comments have been deleted. This board has been a valuable resource for over five years, and does not need people being (to put it at its nicest) prats.
Posted by The Management on 18 Oct 09
I am so annoyed! Bloody Adorabelles have scammed £251.85 from me, sooo wish i came accross this site first before handing over the cash, Spoke with Sammy and Charmaine and seem to have been given the same line as everyone else - 2 potential bookings bla bla - hand over the money n then oops they cancelled!.... Has anyone found a way of claiming it back yet is there know way that the bank can retract the payment? it's so unfair, i'm broke now and had to borrow money from a friend to pay my rent because of this! I just want to cry!
Posted by Tash on 19 Oct 09
LOVELY LIASONS is also another scam site. My boyfriend has recently been laid off, and with a small baby too look after and mounting debts, we were looking for ways too earn some decent money. We contacted Lovely liasons yesterday, where he spoke to a woman called Marion, who was very friendly. She asked him to email pictures of himself which she would send to her client base to see if there was any interest. She then rang him back today to say she had 2 bookings for him, one tomorrow and one for Wednesday, one paying 550 and the other 600 pounds, but he had to pay 360 pounds before he had the 1st booking. He realised this sounded a bit odd, so when he asked why she said it was to make sure he turned up and didnt let their client down lol !! He said he would have a think about it, then we found this website - so we can only thank everyone for making us realise it is a total scam !!!! She has rang back again since I have been writing this message, and he said he wasnt interested as it was a scam, she became very rude to him until he hung up on her. Hopefully we wont hear from them again !
Posted by Beccie on 19 Oct 09
Back accepting comments again
It's taken longer than we hoped, but you can now leave comments here again. Sorry for the downtime.
Posted by The Management on 03 Feb 10
I have just been done out of £366 by ADORABELLES!! i am gutted i didn't see this site before hand! is it definately a scam? has anyone had any work of them??
Posted by rob on 03 Feb 10
I have been scammed by ADORABELLES also i payed £366 to them and had no corespondence since!! Who are these people has any one been to there office??
Posted by sue on 03 Feb 10
Hi guys
So sorry to hear about all of your experiences. It is disgusting that these 'people' are making money out of people who need it the most. I have recently been scammed by FLEURS. Or Fleurs International or Fleurs Promotions Ltd or whatever they're calling themselves at the moment. Don't go near them. They use a few different numbers,the most recent I have is 07534 901144,they use the email address contact@fleursescorts.com and the bank account NatWest 18947719 - sort code:60 24 77. They also go on websites like this under assumed names to try to protest that Fleurs is a legitimate company but it is not. There is no reason for anyone to claim they've been scammed by them unless they actually have. Please don't go near them.Posted by Angry13 on 03 Feb 10
well - seems like alot of agencies are on the same game, promise £600 per job but of course wanting us to part with our money then no job available. Also doing it to clients too who want a genuine date.
Adorabelles and Fantasyintroductions are just 2 of the con artists out their, dont fall into this trap.
If you want to be an escort legit join one which you know the fees are real, like £60 per hour to be made. just4dates and casual-escorts, 2 reputable agencies with real clients and escorts who are everyday people wanting to earn some cash. And clients who pay for companionship.
If i hadnt read all these comments i would of been ripped off easily, so thank goodness for the internet.
Posted by syra on 05 Feb 10
Hey Guys! Me & my friend have both been scammed by ADORABELLES and PARTNER YOU we are totally gutted as we used the money saved for my 21st birthday party to pay joining fee i have now had to cancel my party! I hope they can sleep at night. Does anyone no any proper agencys we really need the money. x
Posted by L&C on 05 Feb 10
Just4Dates and Casual-Escorts - SCAMS
Well, they're a lot cheaper than most of the scams, but as they charge a joining fee to their staff, everyone else would call www.just4dates.co.uk and www.casual-escorts.co.uk scams too.
Real agencies make their money from as commission from finding people work, not 'in advance' fees, no matter what the excuse.
It's particularly amusing to see Just 4 Dates open their FAQ with..
Q. Is there a joining fee or membership fee?
A. No, it costs nothing to join... before saying that, well, actually, there is. At one point, they wanted you to wait until the end of the month to get any money in the unlikely event that you did get a booking too. Ha! Escorting is a cash-in-your-hand up front game.
It's also amusing to see Casual Escorts use PayPal for their advance fees. PayPal do not like escorts, and have a habit of freezing accounts they think have anything to do with sex work. They also - sometimes - refund money to scammed people.
Posted by Richard on 05 Feb 10
Proper agencies
If you're prepared to be sexual with men, there is a wide range of agencies, especially if you fit the gender stereotypes of being good looking. There are more for female escorts than male or trans ones, but whatever your gender, the vast majority of bookings will involve being sexual with men.
If you're looking for a non-sexual agency, they don't exist. Curiously, men rarely pay the hundreds of pounds promised by the scams to take you out to dinner, so the only way a non-sexual 'agency' can make money is off you, the wannabe escorts.
Posted by Richard on 05 Feb 10
ok guys, i have been approached by a so called members only companion agency, open and honest and spent 10 days talking me into preparing myself for offering a service, then no interview? all that aside this made me contact a very nice lady at companionwork... i think this is the same lady you have all be talking about, a northern woman, very charming, very confident etc, managed to arrange me a date for thursday evening "apparently"
thanks to your website i have now told her i wont be registering, and im scouring the net for what is real and what isnt..
companionwork.com is the site and its around 340 to fully register with them.. lets hope we can stop her getting lots more money too xx
Posted by Lucy on 16 Feb 10
Companion Work
Hooray for avoiding the scam.
See the above 'Proper agencies' comment though: there is no real market for non-sexual escorting.
Posted by Richard on 17 Feb 10
Does anyone know of a legitimate male escort website? There has to be one of them out there somewhere?
Has anyone heard of the website - Confidential Dating? Is it a scammer? or Legit?
Posted by James on 24 Feb 10
Thanks to Angry13 I know now that fleurs is a total scammer!!! This Stuart person, he even answered my email concerns, but I now know that its just a scam!! Thank you Angry13. Are there any others who have contacted this so-called agency? He even charges a 10% fee on socalled bookings!!
Posted by Anon on 24 Feb 10
Hi does anyone have any information on fantasy introductions?
Posted by Simply on 26 Feb 10
As i am supposed... to be paying my fee in the morning
Posted by Simply on 26 Feb 10
Fantasy Introductions
The mere fact that they're asking you for money says it's a scam. "It really is that simple"!
Having 'fantasy introductions scam' be the third suggestion when typing the name into Google would indicate that lots of people already realise this.
A quick look and.. yes, it's another 'pay lots of money to advertise to yourself' scam.
From their terms and conditions:
9. We do not accept any liability or responsibility should a profile on the on-line brochure fail to achieve a response.
10. On becoming a member your profile will be advertised on this website and we make no promise, warranty or guarantee that any client will view your profile.
Given that you can't see any profiles on their site, how many views and responses do you think you would have?
Quite possibly it's the Spanish lot under yet another name.
If they've give you their bank details, pay in a penny. Depending on which account they have, they may well be charged more than that in bank charges. How much did they want?
Posted by Richard on 26 Feb 10
As I think we have all gathered, there are no such things as non sexual male escort agencies. However if you enjoy the enviroment, a great way of earning lots of money (extra money, not a full time living) is to work as a driver for an escort agency, driving the girls too and from their 'jobs' and also acting as a sort of body guard for them.
I currently do this, enjoy it hugely, I have meet some really nice people, I get paid extremely well. And have only ever had one situation where I needed to go in and get the girl out, which resulted in nothing more than an exchange of words between the client and I.
I am nearly twenty one, I come from a public school background, this job allows me to earn enough money to have fun, and at the same time, I don't feel like i'm doing something my parents would faint at the idea of!
Anyway just a thought for all of you being scammed out there.... there are other options :)Posted by Jonny on 26 Feb 10
Driving Ms Escort
Yes, if you like hanging around in the cold at silly times of night, wondering if he booking is going to be extended, driving escorts is just the job for you :)
Any escort / agency you can find probably has lots of men who think it would be great to be a driver already. If they have any vacancies, it's because the previous drivers have become tired of the reality.
It really is boring and if you can earn 'lots' driving escorts, you can almost certainly earn more doing minicab work.
Oh, at least one scam outfit is promising you can earn huge sums via driving escorts, and all you need to do is pay this registration fee, honest.
Posted by Ian - XW5 on 26 Feb 10
Hi
I`ve just been send a form for fleurs promotion, just filled it out and was gonna send it off, when I suddenly thought let me have a look on google, where i`ve come across this website, fleurs are asking for £30 reg fee and £5 a month thereafter which I thought was reasonable compare to the other sites i`ve seen, has anyone gone with fleurs?
Posted by Sean on 01 Mar 10
Hi,
I am just wondering if anyone has had any dealing with Delightful Companions ... I stumbled across their site earlier but with all the scams going on I wondered if anyone had heard anything about them?
Posted by Jade on 01 Mar 10
Fleursescorts.com and Delightfulcompanions.com
They might be a cheaper scam than some of the others, but Fleurs a) wants money off you, b) pretends there is a non-sexual escort market, and c) pretends that there is a non-sexual straight male one.
Delightful Companions is yet another expensive 'advertise to yourself' scam.
I see someone is starting up as MeetDelightfulCompanions.com - as they are looking for male and female escorts, my guess is that Meet Delightful Companions will be yet another scam, but we will see.
See the basic test below...
Posted by Richard on 01 Mar 10
I spoke to a northern sounding woman called RONNIE at DELIGHTFUL COMPANIONS and luckily avoided being scammed. After a few phone calls Ronnie said she could get me work that week and that my pictures I'd sent in had received 20% hits - my first alarm bell rang as I'd never authorised them to be used publically (or at least that's what she was telling me). She then asked me to pay £260 for a year's membership/advertising costs before I could start work. Next alarm bell rang as I couldn't see my own ad page and that seemed a lot of money!! Before paying I did some research including reversing the IP address and it showed that the web address was registered under numerous other escort agency names. Also, I noticed someone in an earlier post dealt with a Ronnie at adorabelles. It seems unlikely that there are two Ronnies out there doing this! Scandalous, that these people prey on vulnerable people with very little money! They should be ashamed.
Posted by louise on 02 Mar 10
DELIGHTFUL COMPANIONS
Oh my god i have been on phone to this company for a few weeks now and was going to pay 260 to western union to there offices in spain!! a lady called miranda has been in contact again saying she sent my profile out to 20 clients and 5 came back !! she said i had booking thurs night (tommorrow) and friday!! so glad i have came across this site i had my concerns all day since she mentioned paying through western union as that is the biggest scamming network out there !! what till the fucking cunt rings me in the morning asking why i havent paid!! cheeky bastards !! Danny
Posted by Dan on 03 Mar 10
OMG THANKS SOOO MUCH TO THIS WEBSITE.... I WAS SOO CLOSE TO PAYING DELIGHTFUL COMPANIONS 350 POUNDS TO GET SET UP A PROFILE....CHEEKY SODS. THEY SAID I HAD A BOOKING TUESDAY, SO I WAS LIKE HOW SO EARLY WITHOUT MY PROFILE AND THEY SAID THE GIRL HE WAS GOING WITH HAD CANCELLED ON HIM AND I FITTED THE OTHERS GIRLS DESCRIBTION!! GOD DONT THEY HALF TALK SOME BOLLOCKS.... BUT I FELL FOR IT... UNTILL THIS WEBPAGE.... THNX SO MUCH U SAVED ME 350 POUNDS AND A TRIP TO MY LOCAL WESTERN UNION!
Posted by Caddie on 06 Mar 10
is fantasyintroductions.com really a scam as i am ready to pay in the money but saw this
and am wonderin i talked to amanda in it therePosted by jack on 08 Mar 10
Fantasy Introductions
It doesn't matter what she calls herself, or what the 'agency' is called: if they want money off you up front, it's a scam.
But yes, this one is yet another version of the pay lots to advertise to yourself scam.
Posted by Richard on 09 Mar 10
So, what do you think?
(To save you asking, no-one knows of any genuine agency looking for straight men
who only want to escort women. Sorry. There are free places to advertise,
but one such site has over six thousand optimistic men already...)(Is it a scam? If it claims to be an agency and asks you for ANY money
before you have cash in your hand from a client, it's a scam. It really is that simple.
We love hearing of ones you have found, especially if you didn't pay them though.)
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