Here’s what consumers have asked with answers from ModelMayhem staff and previous consumers.
Ask them using the messaging portion of the MM site... on each portfolio, there is an envelope icon which opens up messaging...
... on each profile, there's an envelope icon... click on it, and it will open a message to that person...
This goes for both models and photographers. First, if the message you receive looks like it came from a Nigerian prince, just don't answer it. Next, compare the quality of images in their profile with the level of experience they are claiming in their bio. Next, actually contact the references listed on the profile page. Next, meet them in person for coffee. If no alarm bells are ringing, if nothing feels off, schedule a shoot. If something feels uncomfortable during a shoot, say so, and gauge what kind of response results. If anything feels iffy or wrong, more than merely uncomfortable, during the shoot, JUST LEAVE. To hell with the money, to hell with being "nice"... your safety comes first. Sure, there are consequences to doing this. There are consequences for every decision, ever. Make sure you're alive to deal with them.
It's a reasonable place to meet photographers... it is not a reasonable place to find fashion modeling work and agency representation... if you're looking to work as an art model, you will definitely have access to art photographers... yes, there are creeps - there are creeps in every walk of life... I like this site... it's been good for me, and I'm considering upgrading to a paid level...