con-artists in the entertainment industry

Recently, I found myself at the centre of exposing a conman agent. If this is the first time you’re hearing about this, I suggest you listen to this podcast episode.

Alternatively you can read the transcript here.

This particular conman is now back, using his given name “Jamie Fisher” (after years posing as different aliases). He is local to Wigan. You can hear my statement/PSA/warning about him, watch the live recording, or read the transcript.

This is the exposé article that prompted the shockwaves and subsequent investigation. After being made aware of multiple other dodgy agencies in the industry…I decided to make this post for The 98’s instagram page, and thought it might be helpful to included here as well.

Meeting with an agent to discuss representation is a perfect time to engage your instincts and listen to your gut. If something seems too good to be true, or something about a meeting just feels off, take that seriously. While con-artists are exceptionally good at blending in, being everyone’s best friend, and making you feel like there’s nothing at all to worry about, many people who got in touch with me about the agent in question here said something about him felt weird from the start - but they couldn’t put their finger on it. Narcissism can also go hand in hand with con-artists, you can read more about how to protect yourself from narcissists here, in some short form posts from psychologist Shahida Arabi.