Is The Showing Register a scam?

Quartz

Quartz

Quartz

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The young daughter of a former colleague has got a certificate from them to say that she's been talent-spotted and to contact them for more info.

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The website checks out and putting them through Google search doesn't bring up anything untoward. But my antennae are twitching. Am I being too cautious? Nancy Graylen is a trainer who charges. I'm thinking they will want money and then more money.
 
Anyone using ampersand on a form needs shooting. I'd ignore, but explore proper talent shows if it's now sparked a fire within her.
 
If there is one thing I've learnt over the years (mostly from other people's bad experiences) - never ever go with anyone who approaches you - if it is something that interests you as per dLocker's post explore the options.
 
Presumably she does horse riding? If she does and she either works at a stable or attend riding school, then I would take that paper to the stable/school. Contacts that are already in the trade will be better at giving advice and spotting a potential rat than us lot here.

In general though (non horse riding-related), if it's too good to be true, then it normally is. Also, if you're hving to ask other people if it's a scam or not, then again it normally is. But go down the horse-related contacts first in this instant though.
 
While probably not a 'scam' it seems very much like you're basically paying in advance (via the membership) to get some discounts on some other stuff you have to pay for.

I think the line on the 'membership' page says it best...."ANYONE can be a TSR Member" so it's not anything 'special', it's more of an 'introductory offer' leaflet

As above, speak to the current stable/school about it. In all honesty I wouldn't be shocked if they can offer something similar in house.
 
Don't know anything about horses, but that paper slip looks like a targeted advertisement trying to get her parents to spend money with that trainer by creating the idea it's a great 'opportunity' - bit like those 'sales' you see for things that no one in their right mind would have paid RRP for anyway.

Particularly the 'ability group' thing makes me think it's just going to be an expensive weekly class with the trainer full of hopeful girls whose parents think they have some exceptional talent and don't want to let them down, when in fact it's just an excuse for the trainer to charge high prices.

Who knows, it could be genuine, but doesn't feel genuine to me.

Also, 'Stella Star' lol. Is that just code for a drunk dad at a BBQ?
 
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