Scams come in all forms and sizes and even the music industry is no exception. Today, Rick shares an actual email from an alleged records company that came to one of his clients – offering a contract that has to be first secured with a deposit. Tune in to know more.
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“No record company is going to reach out to you and state that in order to be unsolicited, you have to pay them money.”
-Rick Barker
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01:10 – Preying on Artists: Rick shares an email from one of his clients
01:44 – Decca Records Universal Scam
03:34 – Rick lists down the proposal inclusions
07:50 – No record company will ask for payment
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