ALERT - CASTING SCAM  

AFTRA has received a report that a company representing itself as a casting agency for AFTRA covered programs, is asking unsuspecting performers to pay money in advance, that the company alleges will be sent  to  AFTRA towards  payment of  the union initiation fee.   THIS IS A SCAM.  Performers should note that no outside company is authorized to accept payment of initiation fee or dues that are payable to AFTRA.   If you are asked to sign a contract with a company that holds itself out as a casting agency, production entity or talent agency, and you are asked to pay the entity any portion of what would otherwise be payable to AFTRA for initiation fee or dues, please contact either the AFTRA National office in New York, or the AFTRA Los Angeles Local immediately. The proper authorities will be notified..

Contact Information:

In New York: Megan Capuano (212) 532-0800
In Los Angeles: Jean Frost (323) 634-8100


posted 9/30/05