What parents need to know about child modeling scams
When someone tells a parent their child has what it takes to become a model or actor, it can sound like a great opportunity. Add the promise of professional events, major brands or even a career, and families may be willing to invest time and money to help their child succeed.
A recent case in Michigan shows how far that can go. A photographer was sentenced to five years in federal prison after admitting to defrauding a family out of more than $4.6 million by promising modeling opportunities fo