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When a job is posted it goes live immediately to give actors a chance to see new listings as soon as they are created. However, there is a banner at the top of the page that advises that the post is still in the review process by our casting editors. 
During this review period it is wise and prudent for you to be extra vigilant should you choose to apply.
The Casting Call Vetting Process
Our casting team is dedicated to keeping you safe while using our platform, and so they vet each and every opportunity posted on our site. During the vetting process, content creators are asked for additional documentation, such as links to their profiles and credentials on industry sites, production company details, resumes, references, script excerpts, etc. This helps to ascertain whether projects are legitimate and appropriate for our audience. While balancing the interests of actors and content creators, we are dedicated to facilitating an ideal casting process for all.
Common Red Flags
We highly recommend our users read the following articles to familiarize themselves with a lot of the scams they may see out in the acting world.
12 Tips for Avoiding Casting Scams - A brief but comprehensive overview on how to avoid casting scams.
How to Avoid a Casting Scam - A deeper dive on some more specific scams out there, definitely worth the read.
How To Spot a Casting Scam - More details on common casting scams and how to detect them.
To give you an idea of what to look for, we've included a list some common red flags that you'll want to be careful of while trying to become an actor.
- An employer offering payment before a performer has done any work on the project in question. The scammer will send you a fake check in order to get you to deposit it and get your financial information.
- A scammer may also ask you to pay them. As you are the job seeker looking to be compensated for the work you will do, you should never pay to work.
- Frequently scams come in the guise of modeling jobs. Be extra careful when dealing with these types of opportunities to make sure you are dealing with a legitimate outfit.
- In the cases of acting jobs that include performing nude, never send photographs if requested. That is not how a legitimate casting director operates.
- Scammers will not contact you through our site messaging, but will email you directly saying they saw you on the platform, or will try and get you off of our messaging as quickly as possible so they cannot be monitored. Legitimate employers will use our messaging feature until it is appropriate to move on to other communication methods (such as phone or email).
- Scammers will always be vague, never mentioning specific details, or constantly changing the details of the opportunity. They want you to stay confused.
Additional Resources
This is by no means an exhaustive list of the type of things you'll need to keep an eye out for. Thankfully, we write about it constantly, updating our information as more scams are discovered. Check out these additional articles with advice from various experts in the field:
Backstage Experts Answer: 13 Signs of an Acting Scam
The most important thing to remember is if you are feeling strange about an interaction, or feel that something is off about an opportunity, you are probably right. Trust your instincts and walk away.