171, Report:
#323435
Posted Date:
Apr 03 2008
John Robert Powers Wouldn't give us any time to think about investing so much money before forcing us to leave when I wouldn't pay Seattle Washington
My husband took my 13 year daughter in for the first audition and it went pretty identical to the other reports people have posted-1 on 1 interview, call back for about 8-12 people out of the original 150 or so-and then a 2nd interview to see if the agent wanted to use one of the ki...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
172, Report:
#207837
Posted Date:
Apr 02 2008
John Robert Powers, Jacksonville, FL ripoff non-payment misrepresentation dishonest non-communication lied photography scam Jacksonville Florida
I am a 29 year old freelance photographer in Jacksonville FL. I do this as a hobby and as a means to earn extra income on weekends and nights. An online contact from an website model mayhem contacted me (modeling/photographer website) to shoot a 'fashion show' at the old Club5 build...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Schools
173, Report:
#322674
Posted Date:
Apr 01 2008
Paul Sedore, Tim Garrett, Amber, Eugenio, Margaret, Angelo. JRP did not honor the refund as stated in the contract agreement. Los Angeles California
On Feb 25, 2008, I enrolled my son into some classes with John Robert Powers at 4311 Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles, CA. I was given a copy of the contract indicating that I had 72 hours in which to submit a cancellation letter via a certified letter. I sent the cancellation letter al...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Schools
174, Report:
#267043
Posted Date:
Mar 31 2008
John Robert Powers - New York City JRP student booked 3 commercials in 3 months via JRP NYC ripoff New York New York
My colleague bought a 2 year career program from the New York office for her daughter, and took classes every week - as well as went to their weekly agent auditions - for 16 months before booking national TV commercials for Kmart and Verizon.
One girl in the class was enrolled ...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
175, Report:
#318870
Posted Date:
Mar 20 2008
John Robert Powers They SHOULD be stopped! I heard their advertisement on 1070 NEWS Radio, and I thought if they advertise there, it must be a reputable company. I'm not so sure anymore! Once I arrived at JPR, The rep. pressured and insisted that I pay right then and there, or it will be too late. Los Angeles California
I was driving and heard the advertisement on the radio, 1070 NEWS Radio. I didn't even think twice about a possibility of it being a SCAM, 1070 News Radio only lets legit businesses to advertise.
The ad: JPR was looking for kids between ages of 12 and 17 to be in commercials ...
Entity
Categories: Entertainers
176, Report:
#313054
Posted Date:
Feb 28 2008
AutoSave Warranty Jipped!!! Buyer Beware of the finance dept. upselling you at the closing deal. Farmington Hills Michigan
The transmission had been jerking and bucking into gears at times. Went to a Nissan dealer for diagnosis and give them my extended service contract info with Autosave. The service advisor contacted me a few hours later and stated that the Autosave rep. was rude and the component wou...
Entity
Categories: Auto Warranty
177, Report:
#281775
Posted Date:
Nov 25 2007
John Robert Powers - JRP John Robert Powers modeling agency school acting star Chicago Illinois
I am from chicago. Personally i almost fell for a JRP scam myself. Thankfully my mother thought before paying any money. They wanted $7,500 from us the second day we walked in the door. This was all before i had even seen what the classes looked like and how long it would take. I'm...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Schools
178, Report:
#191669
Posted Date:
Oct 03 2007
JRP, John Robert Powers Absolute Ripoff dishonest fraudulent predatory West Hollywood California
Yes, JRP, and any other name that former affiliates of JRP use, is a rip off. They are predatory liars and thieves. I have inside information regarding JRP, but need to be careful due to the risk of retaliation.
JRP not only rips off parents and children, but owners as well....
Entity
Categories: Modeling Schools
179, Report:
#275770
Posted Date:
Sep 23 2007
JRP - Robinson, Pozozs & Associates, LLC You Have the Look, You are What we are looking for!! Photo Shoot included in contract San Rafael California
We called for an audition we saw on a commercial. We were told our daughter would be auditioning for a Disney Rep/Agent. She auditioned and of course we got a call back. We were told that our daughter had what it takes but needed fine tuning. Although our daughter wanted to do P...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
180, Report:
#206063
Posted Date:
Sep 08 2007
John Robert Powers ripoff. paid in full for 20 workshops ($1950), attended 3 then suddenly went out of business without any notificiation at all! Lawndale California
I signed up my daughter for a 20-week personal development workshop and paid for this program in full ($1950).
My daughter attended 3 workshops (Aug 11,Aug 18 & Sept1), then all of a sudden, workshops were cancelled week after week. I've called and left numerous messages but no ...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies