Here's a story for your day....
Spencer and I were well overdue for a nice day at the beach. The weather was perfect today, so off we went. We chose a beach that Spencer likes to take his paddle board to. He went out on the water while I stayed back to catch some rays. So there I was, la de da de da, enjoying the sun, when a man walking his dog came up behind me and started making small talk:
Creep: "You look like you have all the time in the world laying out here"
Me: "Well, today I actually do."
Creep: "So what do you do?"
Me: "I'm a photographer"
Creep: "Oh, well I run a talent search/casting agency out of China"
Me: Cool
Creep: "So do you ever shoot models? Maybe I could find you some work. Do you have a card on you?"
Me: "No, I don't shoot models. But here's my card."
Then he asked if I would take a picture of him and his dog with his iphone. Then while he was looking at the pictures I took, he gave me his dog and said "your turn". Ummm, ok. So I posed with the dog and he took my picture (why, Stacy? WHY did I do that!?).
While he was taking my picture, he asked if I worked out.
Me: "Yes, I work out"
Creep: "Well you can tell. Have you ever wanted to do fitness modeling? We always have a need for fitness models"
Me: "No, I don't think I have the body for that. You should talk to my husband about that though. He's out paddling right now. He has the body for that kind of thing (note, whenever I feel uncomfortable in situations like these, I try to talk about Spencer as early and as much as I can. I am VERY married)."
Creep: "Then maybe you can do a husband/wife photo shoot. That would be fun"
Me: "Ummm, sure it would be."
Creep: "But you definitely could do it. You have the body for it."
Me: "No, really. I've seen fitness models. And I am not toned like them"
Creep: (as he looks me up and down..ughh) "Your body is like a 9.5. That's really good. Especially for a photographer. Most photographers are like a 3-4."
Did he really just put a number on my body!?!?
Me: "Well, thank you."
I make my way back to my towel. This is definitely getting awkward. He then asks if there is a Starbucks on the marine base (I think he thought we lived there). I told him I didn't know. I don't drink coffee, so I don't pay much attention to Starbucks.
Creep: "What are you LDS or something?"
Me: "Yes, as a matter of fact I am"
I was hoping this would come up so he would know that I was married AND innocent. He goes on about his neighbors who are LDS and going on a mission. Then he asked if I liked Jamba Juice.
Me: "Yes, I like Jamba Juice." I was thinking maybe he was trying to get a business meeting set up or something.
Next thing I know, he reaches in his pocket and shoves a $10 bill in my hands.
Creep: "Go get yourself a Jamba."
Me: "WHAT? No, I can't take this. That's crazy!"
He walks away from me with his hands in the air.
Creep: "I took your time away while you were relaxing. Now use that to buy yourself a Jamba."
He walked away, and I was now at my towel. This guy was crazy.
Later Spencer got back from surfing. The dude came back over and told Spencer that he did indeed have a nice body, and it was obvious he worked out a lot. Then they talked a little sports, and he was on his way. Spencer was convinced he was a nice guy. No harm done. I still had that weird feeling about him.
Fast forward. I get home and google this guy (he had also given me his card). He does not have a website. His business isn't anywhere to be found on Google! He has addresses on his card, but they are for apartments with no apt #. I then google his name and find some very interesting things about him. And if you have been approached by this guy in Hawaii and are trying to find out if he is legit, his name is EMERY LUCAS. Guy's a creep.
Here are my findings:
http://www.merareview.com/26696/sendreport.html
And an excerpt from a model's blog:
I use to work out at Power House and was approached by Emery Lucas. Watch out for him. he promises $200k print ads, and a $200k bonus for getting implants D and bigger. I told him I was already a D and he insisted they were C’s and I go bigger. He wanted an $800 deposit. Total SCAM. He also wanted to take pics of my boobs.
Now, go to his facebook page. You can see how creepy he looks as well as his cute dog. Now, go to his friends page. Yes, ALL of his friends seem to be female models. Which means he probably has no real friends. And he preys on women. Ugghck. I am sick to know I have this guy's money. Maybe I will donate it.
Spencer and I were well overdue for a nice day at the beach. The weather was perfect today, so off we went. We chose a beach that Spencer likes to take his paddle board to. He went out on the water while I stayed back to catch some rays. So there I was, la de da de da, enjoying the sun, when a man walking his dog came up behind me and started making small talk:
Creep: "You look like you have all the time in the world laying out here"
Me: "Well, today I actually do."
Creep: "So what do you do?"
Me: "I'm a photographer"
Creep: "Oh, well I run a talent search/casting agency out of China"
Me: Cool
Creep: "So do you ever shoot models? Maybe I could find you some work. Do you have a card on you?"
Me: "No, I don't shoot models. But here's my card."
Then he asked if I would take a picture of him and his dog with his iphone. Then while he was looking at the pictures I took, he gave me his dog and said "your turn". Ummm, ok. So I posed with the dog and he took my picture (why, Stacy? WHY did I do that!?).
While he was taking my picture, he asked if I worked out.
Me: "Yes, I work out"
Creep: "Well you can tell. Have you ever wanted to do fitness modeling? We always have a need for fitness models"
Me: "No, I don't think I have the body for that. You should talk to my husband about that though. He's out paddling right now. He has the body for that kind of thing (note, whenever I feel uncomfortable in situations like these, I try to talk about Spencer as early and as much as I can. I am VERY married)."
Creep: "Then maybe you can do a husband/wife photo shoot. That would be fun"
Me: "Ummm, sure it would be."
Creep: "But you definitely could do it. You have the body for it."
Me: "No, really. I've seen fitness models. And I am not toned like them"
Creep: (as he looks me up and down..ughh) "Your body is like a 9.5. That's really good. Especially for a photographer. Most photographers are like a 3-4."
Did he really just put a number on my body!?!?
Me: "Well, thank you."
I make my way back to my towel. This is definitely getting awkward. He then asks if there is a Starbucks on the marine base (I think he thought we lived there). I told him I didn't know. I don't drink coffee, so I don't pay much attention to Starbucks.
Creep: "What are you LDS or something?"
Me: "Yes, as a matter of fact I am"
I was hoping this would come up so he would know that I was married AND innocent. He goes on about his neighbors who are LDS and going on a mission. Then he asked if I liked Jamba Juice.
Me: "Yes, I like Jamba Juice." I was thinking maybe he was trying to get a business meeting set up or something.
Next thing I know, he reaches in his pocket and shoves a $10 bill in my hands.
Creep: "Go get yourself a Jamba."
Me: "WHAT? No, I can't take this. That's crazy!"
He walks away from me with his hands in the air.
Creep: "I took your time away while you were relaxing. Now use that to buy yourself a Jamba."
He walked away, and I was now at my towel. This guy was crazy.
Later Spencer got back from surfing. The dude came back over and told Spencer that he did indeed have a nice body, and it was obvious he worked out a lot. Then they talked a little sports, and he was on his way. Spencer was convinced he was a nice guy. No harm done. I still had that weird feeling about him.
Fast forward. I get home and google this guy (he had also given me his card). He does not have a website. His business isn't anywhere to be found on Google! He has addresses on his card, but they are for apartments with no apt #. I then google his name and find some very interesting things about him. And if you have been approached by this guy in Hawaii and are trying to find out if he is legit, his name is EMERY LUCAS. Guy's a creep.
Here are my findings:
http://www.merareview.com/26696/sendreport.html
And an excerpt from a model's blog:
I use to work out at Power House and was approached by Emery Lucas. Watch out for him. he promises $200k print ads, and a $200k bonus for getting implants D and bigger. I told him I was already a D and he insisted they were C’s and I go bigger. He wanted an $800 deposit. Total SCAM. He also wanted to take pics of my boobs.
Now, go to his facebook page. You can see how creepy he looks as well as his cute dog. Now, go to his friends page. Yes, ALL of his friends seem to be female models. Which means he probably has no real friends. And he preys on women. Ugghck. I am sick to know I have this guy's money. Maybe I will donate it.
21 comments:
I'm soooo sorry. That is beyond creepy and a bit frightening. You were right listening to your conscience.
I remember hearing once when you are approached by modeling scouts asking if you are interested in modeling ask for their card and leave it at that. There are a lot of creeps out there for sure! Even legit ones I still think it's weird.
You are in super amazing shape though. Even though he was creepy he's not blind you definitely are beautiful!!
I didn't think he was very creepy. But after arranging a meeting with him and waking up naked, dazed and confused in an empty motel room, I'm starting to think you're on to something.
hahaha. ummm he totally looks like a creeper.
now he has your picture and you will be one of his new friends on facebook.....hahahaha
I am laughing so hard right now! I agree that he is a creep. But stacy, next time a weird man with a dog asks to take a picture say no. no means no ;)
and besides, anyone who is a modeling agent doesn't need to go around looking for girls, they come to him.
But he did give you money for a jamba... does that count as a first date???
Sounds like that movie Catfish... if you havent seen it you should rent it. Its a documentary about a similar situation.
Stacy!!! Soo creepy!! And he has a picture of you!!! I'm so sorry.
FREAKY!!! stacy that is crazy... you need to be more like me.. unapproachable b.. just saying. for future reference.. :)
Eww! I'm sorry, that is so creepy! I looked at him on facebok- ick! Again, sorry you had to go through that. No fun!
Ok! So Emery just approached me in a kaimuki nail salon, gave me his card and took my picture. I had to google him because I have been sucked into scams time and time again. I am so thankful you posted this, and I really don't know what to do. I mean he seemed nice, and I've done theatre before, but man I'm so gullible. Thanks so much, and I feel bad that he took a picture of you in a bikini. That is just awkward and weird. Thanks again.
This creep just approached my gf while she was working in waikiki and spoke to her about modeling. Your descripton matched what she experienced. We decided to Google him and eventually came to his Facebook page. Not surprisingly, her picture that she took with his dog wad posted along with other pictures of girls in their bikinis at the beach. We are in the process of reporting the picture. Look to see if yours is there...
Same guy approached me recently with his cute little dog (nice tactic) at Sports Authority saying that he could tell I was an athlete and he was an agent always looking for fitness models. He also promised that his company would pay for a boob job and professional training yada yada and had a specific shoot he thought I would be perfect for. He tried to validate himself and his work by showing a bunch of pics of female models on his phone. ( I ain't no dumbass, you could get those photos anywhere dude). He made small talk for FOREVER and promised the moon in modeling jobs/payout. Left me with his card as well, which upon researching shows the same that everyone else has posted—no real office or website and SUPER SUPER sketchy!. I agree with everything you all have posted. Keep on the lookout for this Emery Lucas guy.
I'm in my 50's and he approached me about modeling back in the late 1970's. My 19 year old daughter just came home with his card and told me that he approached her too she told him that she was not interested but he insisted on taking her picture with his dog. He just called her and asked her to meet him at his office (apartment) for an interview, she read him the riot act. This pervert needs to stop! Where can he be reported? His company is totally bogus.
He is a bit strange. I haven't followed up with him. I am curious to hear from others that actually have followed up. I suspect he's bogus and harmless.
So glad you posted this because he approached me as well and I had a strange gut feeling. Sigh. It's appalling that men think it is ok to go around taking advantage of women.
I work at the salon this creep comes too. It is very challenging to keep professional while knowing his history. He is by far the biggest CREEP we have to tolerate. I'm curious to know how he lives in oblivion to his own creepiness. Ladies beware!!!!!
I live. In Waimanalo and creeps parents were my next neighbors..he used to come down and clean their yard..he would antagonize my dog and try to pick fights with my son...we finally had to get a TRO to keep him away from us...He is one very scary guy...His parents passed on so we no longer have to deal with him...he. is capable of doing some really evil things...he is an A**hole...
Waimanalo neighbor... Please don't use someone else's blogs to post lies. I know the man and will agree that he is a class A creep, but I also know his family and the torment you and your son put his parents through. Shame on you for causing so much frustration to an elderly couple (they were both over 90 when they passed). I don't have the time to list all of the horrible things you said or did to your Kupuna. Your son Hoku and your dogs were the real problem, everyone in Waimanalo knows that.
Sorry Stacy, I won't defend Emery but his Parents were good people and respected members of the Waimanalo Community. I could not let someone post lies about the situation that occurred between them and their disrespectful neighbor.
Their not lies and you don't know what you're talking about..We already know Emery is a creep...That's why we got the TRO and police reports documenting the things he and the things his parents let him do...Shooting water at the dog and yelling foul language at it..oh yeah everybody knew the truth...Thank God we have Great Wonderful Beautiful neighbors now...He is a nut case ..Funny you post but you HIDE behind anonymous ... You didn't live here we do..you know nothing!!!!!
BTW I wasn't talking abt Emery's parents..I was refering to the "Creep"...You don't know them as well as you think you do..Frances was my mother in law's sister...I'd like to know all the horrible lies they told everyone especially since everyone knows Emery's a nut case..An HPD detective contacted me abt Emery...He is one scary dude...
CREEP suckered my Kid Sister out of 100k. Avoid @ all costs.
He was like this in college at Sacramento State. 1964-67.
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