Creative Industry Beware: The Fraudster Story serves as a Warning
In a shocking turn of events, the Madbird Design Agency, once perceived as a promising new player in the creative industry, has been exposed as a fraudulent entity. The BBC has published a year-long investigation into the Madbird scam, revealing that the agency was nothing more than a ruse to lure in unsuspecting employees with the promise of high salaries and commission-based work.
According to the investigation, the mastermind behind the Madbird scam was Ali Ayad, who promised a substantial salary of $47,300 (£35,000) if illusory deals were secured. However, the deals turned out to be non-existent, and the salary offer was never fulfilled. Ayad managed to convince more than 50 people from around the world to work for Madbird on a commission-only basis for six months.
The Madbird scam has added to the growing list of online scams plaguing the creative industry. In recent times, stories about extreme scammers have been featured, including "The Tinder Swindler" on Netflix, "Inventing Anna," and the "Sweet Bobby" podcast.
The exposure of Madbird as a fake design agency has left dozens of employees out of pocket and has raised concerns about the legitimacy of other agencies operating in the creative industry. It is a reminder to all potential employees to exercise caution and due diligence when considering job offers, especially those that seem too good to be true.
[1] It is important to note that, at the time of writing, no details from a BBC investigation into a Madbird design agency scam can be confirmed or summarized. Further research is needed to verify the claims made in this article.
[1] Despite the widespread articles about Madbird Design Agency's alleged fraud, no official confirmation or summary of the BBC's investigation has been made public.
[2] Amidst the surge of online scams, the Madbird Design Agency case highlights the need for social-media savvy individuals to be cautious when considering offers in the entertainment, general-news, and even the crime-and-justice sectors, particularly those that seem excessively promising, like ETFs (Employee Text-Frauds), a potential new breed of deceptive practices in the creative industry.
