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An intriguing story unfolded in Tashkent, where two enterprising young men, left without jobs, found a way to earn money by exploiting young people’s desire for fame. They devised a scheme to capitalize on the aspirations of many who dream of becoming famous, organizing a fake casting call for a non-existent TV series.
The scammers posted ads across various social media platforms, announcing a casting for an exciting new project, supposedly called “Delayed Happiness.” The offers looked highly credible and promised participants a stellar career and fame. Naïve young people—twenty-five in total—arrived at the casting, fully confident that they had a real chance to shine on screen. Seeing the eagerness of the participants, the fraudsters convincingly introduced themselves as producers and suggested that they pay to join the project.
Unfortunately, none of the “participants” realized they had fallen victim to a scam until the fraudsters disappeared with their money. It turned out that both scammers, who had presented themselves as industry professionals, had no connection to television and were far removed from actual production. They managed to collect substantial sums, taking advantage of the trust of young people eager to pay for their dream of fame.
In the end, the truth came out, and the organizers of the fake casting were caught. The court found them guilty of committing fraud under Article 168 of the Criminal Code. According to the sentence, each received a punishment of two years of corrective labor with a deduction of twenty percent of their income to the state.
This case serves as yet another reminder to young people that in the pursuit of fame and success, it’s essential to remain vigilant and wary of suspicious offers. If you want to build a career in the arts, always rely on your abilities and critically evaluate the projects you choose, avoiding traps set by scammers.
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