Samuel Williams Fraud Update

August 29th, 2012

Recently we have been receiving numerous reports of this scammer continuing his work of stealing money from models here in the United States. However, these reports do not indicate that the scammer is attempting to link himself to our company any longer. As such, we are no longer interested in chasing him down or amassing information regarding this case.

If, however, you do receive communications from Samuel Williams, and in those communications our company name or website address are mentioned, please do contact us. Otherwise, please directly contact your local law enforcement agency, the FBI CyberCrime division in your area, or for those in other countries, possibly INTERPOL.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Join us for the 6th Annual Holiday Art Show & Sale @ Art Outreach Gallery at the Eastwood Mall in Niles!

November 25th, 2011

While you’re out battling the crowds today, stop out to the Art Outreach Gallery @ Eastwood Mall and see the 6th Annual Holiday Art Show and Sale!

Show runs Nov 26 – Jan 1, and features outstanding artwork from local artists including FMT Photography LLC.

Looking for a TRULY UNIQUE gift for the art lover on your list? Artwork is available for purchase, so stop down and find something special!

Jason and Fran from FMT Photography LLC will be out there from 5pm – 9pm this evening, so stop in and say hello, and check out pieces from our Nature/Landscape, Wildlife, and Architecture/Technology series!

September Means Savings on Senior Portraits! Senior Yearbook Package $50.00 + 56 FREE Wallets & FREE 8×10 through September 30!

August 30th, 2011

September means additional savings for soon to be graduating High School juniors/seniors and their families!

Now through September 30, we are offering our entry-level Senior Portraits package for $50.00 and adding a FREE 8×10 print, as well as our other special of 56 FREE Wallet Prints!

Package includes:

  • Single 2-up  “Yearbook” Print.
  • (1) FREE 8×10 Print.
  • (56) FREE Wallet Prints.
  • On-location photoshoot at the location of your choice, within 20 mile radius of Vienna, Ohio.
  • Free online proof gallery.
  • Name & Graduation Year (does not appear on yearbook prints).
  • Basic Retouch Service (minor blemishes, etc).
  • Printed on High-Quality Kodak Professional Paper.

This offer ends September 30, 2011. Call (330) 372-1135 or send us an email today to schedule your session or get more information.

Additional information:

  • Session must be scheduled to take place before 9/30/2011 to qualify.
  • We reserve the right to refuse to shoot at a particular location, if that location poses a risk to safety and/or security. If your location requires special permission, permits/licenses, rental fees, etc, you must secure these things, in advance, at your own expense.

Fall 2011 Senior Portraits Special – Get 56 FREE Wallets with Any Package!

August 10th, 2011

senior2It’s that time of the year again. Time for high school and college students to go back to school. That means the last year for books and exams, the last year for prom, and for graduating seniors, time to get your Senior Photos!

Download & Print Our Current Pricelist

But just because it’s time for senior photos, doesn’t mean you or your parents need to get a second job, or take out a loan or second mortgage to pay for those special portraits. FMT Photography offer’s the most competitive prices in the Mahoning Valley for senior portraits!

And in keeping with bringing our clients the highest quality photos and prints at the most affordable price, we are offering an additional  56 FREE Wallets with the purchase of ANY package, including our least expensive Yearbook only package. Save more than $100.00!

But hurry, this offer is only good if you book your session before September 30, 2011. Please call (330) 372-1135 or contact us via email today!

senior3Currently, we serve all areas within a 30 mile radius of Vienna, Ohio. Communities covered include (but are not limited to):

In Ohio:

  • Vienna, Ohio (ask about our Student Discount for Matthews H.S. students!)
  • Cortland, Ohio
  • Warren, Ohio (ask about our Student Discount for John F. Kennedy High School students!)
  • Youngstown, Ohio
  • Austintown, Ohio
  • Boardman, Ohio
  • Poland, Ohio
  • Howland, Ohio
  • Champion, Ohio
  • Newton Falls, Ohio
  • Kent, Ohio (ask about our Student Discount for Kent State University students! Includes branch campuses.)

In Pennsylvania:

  • Greenville, Pennsylvania
  • Sharon, Pennsylvania
  • Hermitage, Pennsylvania
  • New Castle, Pennsylvania

For more information, check out our Senior Photos page.

Samuel Williams Update

February 21st, 2011

Another model contacted us today to pass on some more information regarding the Samuel Williams case.

Upon confronting the scammer, pointing out that we’ve called him out for what he is, a fraud, the scammer sent the model the following message:

Hello,

i am very happy to read from you regarding all the allegation level against me i want you to know that i am not the one somebody else have been using my similar email and be writing to models claiming to be Samuel and spoiling my reputation anyway i won’t blame you in any decision you make right now because a lot of things have gone wrong i have called fmtphotography and my client to alert them on this situation and they siad they will take of that publishing of the site before this week runs out more so i want you to understand that everything is real and legit and i will never try to hurt you in anyway because i am trying to make you achieve your arms and showcase your talent to the world at large god bears me witness if i have any plans to hurt your feelings please i want you to ignore the statement as i have explained things to you and lets work together go ahead and deposit the check into your account it takes 48hrs to clear when you have deposited it you get back to me so that more details will be given tamper justice with mercy

best regards

We can assure you that this scammer has never contacted us, nor will we ever stop publishing reports on his fraud.

You’ll note again, the scammer will do ANYTTHING to get you to deposit his check, and wire him the funds he wants.

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES DEPOSIT A CHECK FROM THIS SCAMMER OR HIS “CLIENT”.

If you have received a check from this scammer, and have deposited it and/or sent funds to the scammer, immediately contact your bank, and contact your local law enforcement agency or the FBI.

For information on reaching your local office of the FBI visit: http://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field

We previously had suggested contacting INTERPOL itself regarding this scam for models outside the United States. However, INTERPOL suggests that persons affected by these type of scams contact their local national law enforcement agency directly. Interpol publishes a list of member agencies, with links to their website.

International Law Enforcement Agencies: http://www.interpol.int/Public/Links/PolJust.asp

Additional research has shown that this scammer has been at this for quite some time. His email address (samuel_samuel455@live.com) has been listed on a site that aggregates modeling scams for quite some time.

http://www.modelingscams.net/

The text “template” he uses for contacting models, with exception to inclusion of our website address, has also been around for quite some time.

Here are some links:

An important note about how the modeling industry operates:

No legitimate company, client, magazine, fashion designer, etc, will ever ask you to take a check and then wire money to another company. Funds are paid either directly to a model, or paid to an agency, photographer, etc, who in turn will pay the model.

Hello,

i am very happy to read from you regarding all the allegation level against me i want you to know that i am not the one somebody else have been using my similar email and be writing to models claiming to be Samuel and spoiling my reputation anyway i won't blame you in any decision you make right now because a lot of things have gone wrong i have called fmtphotography and my client to alert them on this situation and they siad they will take of that publishing of the site before this week runs out more so i want you to understand that everything is real and legit and i will never try to hurt you in anyway because i am trying to make you achieve your arms and showcase your talent to the world at large god bears me witness if i have any plans to hurt your feelings please i want you to ignore the statement as i have explained things to you and lets work together go ahead and deposit the check into your account it takes 48hrs to clear when you have deposited it you get back to me so that more details will be given tamper justice with mercy

best regards