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He recalls feeling suspicious of the recruiter, who wanted him to film an audition tape to send to Pledis Entertainment, Seventeen’s label.

The BBC's investigation found a sophisticated operation involving a middleman, Mr Jacobson, and a network of recruiters tasked with finding men for these events.

“Growing up I didn’t even know who my congressman was, and now everywhere you went there were signs about political forums and recruiters trying to get you to register to vote or walk precincts.”

Several told the BBC the middleman or other recruiters raised the possibility of modelling opportunities with A&F.

He would pretend to be a Victoria's Secret recruiter to lure young models.