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As modeling scams target young hopefuls, ModelGlance expands its verified agency directory to 19 countries
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- Global Economic Press
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 188
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Summary
In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses the challenges faced by aspiring models in the industry and how ModelGlance is addressing these issues. The episode highlights the expansion of ModelGlance's verified agency directory to 19 countries, including new markets outside Europe such as Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, and Turkey. This expansion aims to combat the prevalent issue of fake agencies and paid "castings" that exploit young hopefuls and their families by taking money without delivering any real opportunities. The podcast sheds light on the illegal practices of these scams, which persist across social media platforms, and the recent scrutiny they have drawn from a French parliamentary inquiry. ModelGlance offers a practical solution by providing a directory of verified, legitimate agencies along with a suite of free professional tools, such as a composite card generator, a Time for Print contract generator, and an application tracker. These resources enable newcomers to build a career on equal footing with established professionals without incurring unnecessary costs. Founder JC Billerey emphasizes that a genuine agency never asks aspiring models to pay, and ModelGlance's platform allows users to verify agency legitimacy and access professional tools for free. The directory's expansion reflects the global nature of modeling applications and the scams that target them, aiming to become a trusted reference for models, parents, and legitimate agencies worldwide. For more information, visit ModelGlance's website.