Modelling Scam?

Two weeks ago I was walking down the high street when someone stopped me and asked if I would be interested in being an extra. They took a picture, gave me a business card and said they'd call me. All well and good. They called me a few days ago saying they liked my look and could maybe offer both modelling and extra work, they just needed a few details like my height, and then a casting agent would be in touch.

They called today, I had a short telephone interview and then they said they'd like to add me to the books. They said they were going to offer me to two clients for jobs, tmobile for a commercial and a catalogue shoot. They said they'd e-mail me my username and password and I could create an online profile, and could I e-mail them my photos. But it turns out they needed fashion photoshoot ones like from a portfolio which I'd have to buy myself. They insisted upon this, saying I needed three different hairstyles and make up done by a professional, when tbh my dad has a great camera and I bet he could take a few flattering photos. I quickly said this wasn't going to be immediately possible ( I wasn't entirely convinced) and that I'd just have extra work, which wouldn't require pictures. She put me on hold for ages then came back saying the director had agreed to pay for the studio/photographer etc and that I'd just have to buy the photos. I warmed to the idea, especially if it meant the work I'd get would pay for it. She mentioned a specific studio and said I could have an appointment this sat/sun. I said sun would be best but I will have to check with my parents, don't put any money down, and she said she would just keep a place open, and would call tomorrow morning.

However now I've got an e-mail saying they've put down a flipping £255 deposit which I'll be liable for should I not show!! I got home and my mum laughed at the idea saying it was a scam. I got a bit carried away when they were promising £100-£500 a day regular work but I never agreed to anything other than being put on their books! I've recieved no username or password either.

Heres the link to the studio website: looks legit but the photos could cost me hundreds! And I really don't like the style, my dad really could do better.

http://www.fusionphoto.co.uk

I'm worried about having to pay the money. I don't want to go, it'll cost hundreds for photos I won't even like, but I'm not even in the position where I can ask for just extra work now! What should I do? Think its a scam? HELP!

well they said you were liable if you don't show, so as long as you do and they're not asking for any money it should be legit.

This is a textbook scam.

Textbook I tell you

Just ignore them.

Wasn't it obvious? There are so many absolutely gorgeous girls out there, so why would they pick someone average and random (no offence) from the street to model for them?