With little regulation and how easy it is for anyone to set up shop as an ‘agent,’ scams are far more common than actors would like to believe - and even legitimate agencies sometimes engage in unlawful practices. Here are some signs of rogue agencies or bad practice to look out for to stay protected.

Mad Dog Casting was an extras agency that kept an eye watering amount of money from the actors and supporting artists awaiting pay. Despite going into liquidation and public exposure of financial malpractice, it appears some of the same players are back - just with a new name. Take this post as a warning against ‘Somebody Casting.’

Deadline Hollywood exposes a showreel filmmaker accused of cyberflashing and sexual harassment by multiple actresses - a troubling reminder of how abuse of perceived power can hide in plain sight.

Deadline Hollywood reports on the unethical practice of agents sending fake audition requests to actors. Read on to learn more about this breach of trust, and why it shouldn’t be treated as an isolated concern. International Artists Management were removed from The PMA - but should more be done in response to agents abusing their position of power in this way?

In 2024, The 98% helped unveil and investigate the con-artist behind Bodhi Talent - an agency where, beneath the glossy exterior, lay exploitation, withheld payments, fake auditions and fear. Here’s how it all unravelled - and what we can learn from it.