141, Report:
#377806
Posted Date:
Oct 02 2008
John Roberts Powers Like many others, the promised refund has not been refunded Brookfield Wisconsin
On May 16th 2008 JRP received $5900. from us for classes for our daughter. Like many of the stories before ours, My daughter heard about the possibility of becoming an important star. We went and sat through the 30 minute pitch, had a 10 minute interview and were told to call back t...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Schools
142, Report:
#358591
Posted Date:
Sep 12 2008
John Robert Powers, JRP in Baltimore-not only a rip-off, but prejudicial! Baltimore Maryland
I had an interesting dealing with JRP in Baltimore today. Or more appropriately, my daughter did, via my granddaughter. Allow me to give a small back story.
My 4-year old granddaughter (well, she'll be 4 on Monday) has autism. Many of you may know about or know someone with au...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Schools
143, Report:
#360547
Posted Date:
Aug 24 2008
JRP Beware of expensive scam artists, JRP,who claim to make your child a star. Houston Texas
I am a mother of a young child who has a legitimate agent for modeling and acting here in Houston, Texas. The company has been awarded by the Better Business Bureau many times.
As we are new to this, I am always anxious to get my child any auditions that seem reputable and possib...
Entity
Categories: Modeling & Talent Agencies
144, Report:
#366013
Posted Date:
Aug 23 2008
John Casablancas DO NOT GO! BE CAREFUL!! Orange California
John Casablancas is just like many of the things I have been to. Josh, the manager makes you feel as if he is telling the truth, but obviously, he is NOT!!!!
My family went in with open minds knowing that this was most likely a scam but it could be a company that wants to help. We ...
Entity
Categories: BBB Better Business Bureau
145, Report:
#356533
Posted Date:
Aug 22 2008
JRP LAS VEGAS JOHN ROBERT POWERS ADMITS TO NOT INFORMING PARENTS OF IPOPS VARYING PRICES BUT NOW WILL THEY GIVE INFO OF HOW TO RESOLVE THIS? LAS VEGAS Nevada
This is a follow up on my 7/19/08 letter. A admitted John Robert Powers employee replied to my letter and for that I am very appreciative of. Finally having a response from the company is an amazing step. This employee was nice enough to confirm my gripe about price differences of o...
Entity
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
146, Report:
#356940
Posted Date:
Aug 21 2008
John Robert Powers We asked too many questions!!! They got scared!!! Cincinnati Ohio
We got a call at home on Friday evening from a representative of John Robert Powers. They invited our daughter in for a meeting. We went in the following Monday and met with a woman who immediately went into what I recognized as a sales pitch (I have been in sales myself so I woul...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Schools
147, Report:
#362710
Posted Date:
Aug 18 2008
Casting Fusion CASTING FUSION IS A SCAM!!!! Los Angeles, California & Austin, Texas
ATTENTION PARENTS AND CHILDREN
Casting Fusion is a new company run by previous employees of John Robert Powers. The financial backing for this company is Stanley Robinson and the management is Benay Sinaikin. These two individuals have just traveled the country under the name of ...
Entity
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
148, Report:
#363814
Posted Date:
Aug 17 2008
John Robert Powers - JRP Scams, false advertising, just wants money, Don't let this happen to you Denver Colorado
I was one of those kids/ teenagers that tried out for the JRP auditions not to long ago. But I first heard about it on the radio. Sounded professional, and promising. They had a number to call to reserve a spot at the end of the advertisment. So my mom and I wrote it down and called...
Entity
Categories: Modeling & Talent Agencies
149, Report:
#362140
Posted Date:
Aug 12 2008
John Robert Powers Jacksonville, Nicole Pearce Owner Promised a refund of $3900, will not refund, avoiding calls Jacksonville Florida
I signed my daughter up for classes at John Robert Powers in Jacksonville, Florida, at the grand total of $3900. What a RIPOFF!
When I signed the contract they promised free professional pictures, it took months to get the pictures back and when I did, the quality was that of a...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Schools
150, Report:
#359908
Posted Date:
Aug 08 2008
JOHN ROBERT POWERS JRP chooses not to return phone calls rather than give refunds. TUCSON Arizona
I was naive when it came time to sign my daughter up for classes with JRP. I believed what JRP had to say when they told me that my daughter would be a star if she took their classes. I went through the whole speel with blinders on and seeing my daughters face and the excitement s...
Entity
Categories: Modeling & Talent Agencies