“LIARS - DO NOT TRUST THEM! DO NOT BELIEVE ANY WORD OF THEIRS!
Here is my story and experience with YUMM:
I signed my model contract with them in August 2020. They offered me the high-end board model contract and it has a £600 deposit which is supposed to be refundable. At first, I didn't understand why I need to pay the deposit and they explained the reason is that the deposit is only a guarantee for them in case the model accepted a job but doesn't show up then that money covers the loss of the company that the model caused. During the interview I was convinced to sign the contract by telling me all nice and promising things and putting unbelievable hopes in me (that feels so fake now), I was told that my agent will find and offer me at least 2-3 jobs a month. Guess what? It never happened - never at once during the 12 months or even after... They also offered free model training which I never had the chance to attend. Every time I asked about it I have been told that it's not happening because of Covid or they will let me know about the exact dates and times when it will take part... I asked so many times and I never got the opportunity to book for it. The 12 months period of the contract ended in August 2021 and I did not sign any other document to renew my contract or anything...
On 01/03/2022 I wrote the management an email, that I decided to say goodbye to modeling and therefore quit the agency because I am pregnant and my life/lifestyle will change completely and from now on my priority focus will be my baby and the motherhood.
Regarding the contract, I had to apply for at least 3 jobs/month on their website which I did. They accused me that in their records I haven't applied in many months and they will not refund my deposit. They also said that I just "throw in the towel" and give up easily but failed to complete my responsibilities in the contract. This was of course not true. I have a very acceptable, understandable, and reasonable motive and reason for my decision. If they cannot accept my reason that means they have no humanity. I have been putting a lot of effort, time, and energy into my side responsibilities as their model by applying to the jobs regularly (which I have evidence of). I have even taken part in photoshoots to keep my portfolio fresh - and those opportunities were sought on my own without the agency's help. If anyone failed to complete responsibilities it was them, as they never ever provided me any jobs, not even the ones I applied for on my own. I told them that they are wrong and they have no rights to hold on to my money and if they don't refund I will take legal action.
They asked for evidence and on 17/03 I sent all the proof and evidence that clearly shows their records are incorrect. They admitted that there was an error in their system and they approved to start the progress of my refund which will take up to 28 days.
On 06/04 there was still a week or so until the end of the 28 days and I was worried that they won't transfer my money, so I emailed them and asked for some kind of proof that the refund is in progress and they made the transaction. They never replied to that email.
On 14/04 it was the last day I should receive my money but it still wasn't in my bank account. So the next day I emailed them again and asked them to refund my money by 22/04 and send proof of it. They ignored my email again. I still haven't got my money back. The 28 days are already passed, I gave them an extra week and they still haven't refunded my deposit. From now on I will take this matter further to legal action. I look forward to meet them at the court.
They are liars and cheaters! The whole agency is a fraud!”
“Don’t trust this agency, everything what they say is a lie. They don’t refund deposit back despite following all their rules and conditions of the contract. They simply stop responding to your emails.”
“Stay away from this agency!
I was given so much hope and expectations and sold the dream to me. I paid the highest price to be on their so called elite board and to have a personal booker for my job who should be applying for jobs on my behalf. I was told they would be applying for the jobs for me. I have never had one single booking. I am signed up to other agencies who have found me work even as a supporting artist so I know I am not the problem. When my contract ended I asked for my money back, they sent me snotty email like we are not heartless you can do another shoot, but also you haven’t applied for jobs therefore not fulfilling my side of contract. I ask them to explain why did I pay for personal booker if I then had to do the application my self, I also did not have access to my account and never been chased even by my personal booker if I wasn’t applying for jobs. They have since then ignored me which is December 2022, I am sending them emails everyday. I will be taking this to legal because this is a SCAM & ITS MY MONEY !
PLEASE STAY AWAY DO NOT FALL FOR POSITIVE COMMENTS THEY ARE NOT TRUE REPRESENTATION! You will never got your money back !!!”
“It’s a scam. They charge you money to sign with their agency which I’m pretty sure is illegal. They charged me £300 for a photoshoot for a job with ‘stormzy’ and they said they’d put me forward. This never happened. Avoid run like the wind”
“Very BIG MASSIVE SCAM
DONT BE STUPID
WE ALL KNOW NOW FROM A FACT IN 2022 NOONE SHOULD PAY FOR BEING A MODEL.
NO FEE NO DEPOSIT NOTHING AT ALL.
THEY ASK FOR A DEPOSITI EVEN IF IT WILL BE 1 pound GUYS DONT BE STUPID
STAY AWAY FROM THIS MTF SCAMMMMM”
“Avoid, Avoid, Avoid, Yumm Model Management aka Michy Studios are both a pack of False Pretenders and Lowlife Scum.
Don't join up with these; disgusting, despicable Putrid Horrible people.
No Agency in the world would as you to part with money to find you work. Report these Thieving Distainful Animals to the; Citizens Advice Bureau or The Action Fraud Team. It's time to take down and destroy these Chutiya's.”
“Don't believe the positive reviews because they are not serious, they got my money and even though I sent them many emails to get it back because I'm not interested in working with them, they don't reply! I warn you! run away from them”
“I have to say I’m extremely disappointed and angry with YUMM I loved it the first few months I felt welcome but over time I decided I didn’t want to take a modelling/fashion route so I ended my contract in October which is when my contract was meant to end it is now January 2023 and I have still not been refunded my full deposit! I have sent them countless of emails and have been ignored this is a bad look for the company and honestly don’t recommend!”
“This So called Agency, are a professional pack of "SCAMMERS" they Con People into thinking you are going to get you great jobs with; well known Brands, Television, Acting, etc etc. But in reality. They offer you packages; from Three different price ranges, which they say if you don't receive any work after the yearly or six months is up? you will Receive your Money back! Lies, Lies and Deceit. It is so bad that people from? HMRC went down to their office, in Croydon and demanding to ask what are they actually doing?
Now for any whom is hoping to get their foot in the Door? Don't even think of joining up with these; Benchod Scammers, Scumbag Filth. They are not Legitimate, they bank tons of money! Who they have con tons of people out of, don't ever trust these Sewer Rats. Do your research and don't trust theses; Disgusting, Filthy, Nasty, Lowlife, Putrid, Despicable, non Empathetic Dirtbags. Find a real agency and don't get scammed. They promise Young Hopefuls the world and they dispose of you and steel your money. And destroy your Dreams.”
“Don’t give them any money they are not an agency! They ask your for money to start working as a model, as they say ‘refundable deposit’ which is a lie, they refuse to give you those money back!
They take advantage of the people new in this industry and ASK EVERY MODEL to leave just GOOD REVIWES! If someone is able to do something regarding this ‘agency’ to stop them please do now because these guys have no mercy, they will take your money your pictures your name and won’t give you anything but stress and headaches, risking to have your image damaged by YUMM.”
“Please, I encourage everyone to report it to https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/. Maximum reports they get, they can start on the case and get all our money back.”
“I have done everything that is required in the contract and they have confirmed it. I have provided my bank details and still since that email from 3rd of May I am waiting... They have stopped responding to my emails and I have taken this to the small claims court.”
“This site is a SCAM! Most of the 'models' on it are fake, obviously created by modelmanagement to hook in others - proof is in that no faces are known or seen on ANY other portfolio site, and I am a long term member of them all. This is basically like a fake dating site, it uses stolen photos to try to get people to buy their subscription, and when you do, it gives you nothing. The castings are fake and they want access to your Instagram for site approval (asks to you give them security access via Instagram, not just give a link - red flag!) This is a fake site looking to steal details and get money from working photographers like myself.
DO NOT USE THIS FAKE SCAMMING SITE.
I have gone as far as to report this site to UK trading standards this morning, and also to the UK Police as it seems to be likely to be fraudulant.
They have tried to report this review however I joined this site this week and has this experience. They're asking me for details I don't have and or don't wish to give a site scamming details. I am furthering my report with trading standards. Trying to have a genuine review removed because it's the truth is another red flag.”
“I have gotten nothing but scams from
This place I took a leap of faith and paid for the premium and nothing has come of it in 2 months I wanted to cancel as I'm unhappy and wanted my
Money back and now they are denying to do anything about it. I haven't made an income in over 10 years due to health and recently got divorced I just started making money training horses in the last month and the last couple of weeks I have been dealing with health stuff again and couldn't work so I haven't gotten paid. Im why on money to pay for fuel at the end of this week and was hoping I'd get this money back since it's a sham but they won't do anything. Stay away from this place and save your money.”
“NO LEGIT AGENCY! STOP USING PEOPLES PICTURES AND ASKING THEM FOR MONEY AND GOOD REVIEWS TO HAVE ACCESS TO THEIR OWN PICTURES AND MODELS ACCOUNT! EVEN IF YOU ARE ACCEPTED, THEY WONT GIVE YOU ANY JOBS AND WILL ASK FOR MORE THAN £100 JUST TO HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR IMAGES!!!”
“DO NOT TRUST THE FAKE REVIEWS! THIS COMPANY HAS SO MANY COURT ORDERS AGAINST THEM FOR NEVER PAYING BACK 'REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS'! Please beware!!! The deposits are NEVER refunded, ask any of the girls I promise you none of them got their money back, they were fobbed off with an 'upgrade' or just ignored altogether. They don't comply with COURT ORDERS, a BALIFF to collect the debt seems to be the only way to get your money back.
-Also, they give models incentives to leave good reviews :))))) please think twice before signing, there's so many other good companies out there.
- note also that every/most reviewer has only ever done 1 review, i.e. a fake account used to leave a fake positive”
