AGA Studios – Potential Scam Alert – BEWARE
We have been in the entertainment industry for many decades and understand the immense dedication, sacrifice, and perseverance it takes for an artist to succeed in what is often a thankless profession. We’ve lived it ourselves, and we deeply respect the effort that goes into every creative pursuit.
It’s for this reason that we’re sharing information we believe to be credible, in an effort to shed light on what appears to be a fraudulent film or studio project. We were alerted to a post on Backstage dated April 6th, 2025, titled Major Motion Picture Music Biopic, and based on our experience, we feel it’s important to raise awareness.
Major Motion Picture Music Biopic
In our opinion, this appears to be a potential scam. It seems that an artist may be attempting to exploit aspiring actors—many of whom are working hard to break into the industry—in order to gain social media traction and promote their own career under the guise of a large production.
When looking up the studio domain name AGAmgmt.com, we see that it was only registered 3 months ago, and per ICANN’s whois lookup the company information of who owns the name is held in a privacy mode. BEWARE
Backstage has recently TERMINATED their post. BEWARE
The AGA Management’s website is poorly made with little information about the company. BEWARE
What appears to us is a potential scam in which an individual or business may be enticing artists to contribute their time and talent in exchange for their social media exposure and clicks. The heavy emphasis on non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality, and threats of legal action seems designed to obscure the true nature of their intentions.
They also claim the script has been pitched to a major studio. However, it’s important to note that anyone can pitch a script to a studio; that alone does not validate the legitimacy of a project. Unless a project is fully funded, we advise against offering your services.
In our opinion, this has the clear signs of a scam. BEWARE
Wire Fraud
Wire fraud is a type of fraud that involves the use of telecommunications or the internet to commit fraudulent activities. It can include various forms of electronic communication such as phone calls, emails, or social media messages. Wire fraud is considered a federal offense and can result in severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines. Common tactics used in wire fraud schemes include phishing, identity theft, and fraudulent investment opportunities. To protect yourself from wire fraud, it’s essential to be cautious with personal information and verify the legitimacy of communications before responding.
If you suspect wire fraud, acting quickly is crucial. Here’s what you should do:
- File a report with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at www.ic3.gov and contact your local police
- Contact your state’s attorney general – California Attorney General’ Office
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