All the new TV reality shows that center on competition to become the next Hollywood star, musical icon, supermodel, TV host or business mogul have spawned an entirely new area of interest for opportunists — and a few less-than-ethical operators.
For example, there has been a recent wave of letters and advertisements seeking young beauty-pageant and talent-search participants. Targeted mostly at parents of young ladies, the ads promise: “Win Big Prizes! Scholarships! Cash! Become the Next Supermodel!”
