- Report: #628815
Complaint Review: Actors on Set - Internet
Reported By:
Claire Brixton -
La Jolla, California, Virgin Islands (US)
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Actors on Set
Internet, United States of America
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ACTORSONSET.com
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Actors on Set I want my $98.00 back. Internet
Stupidly gave my payment information to these cowards.
They offer a seemingly great deal. For 98 bucks, you can have access to their website where you can upload pictures and information about yourself and create a portfolio. This portfolio, I was told, would be looked at by casting directors for film and television. The directors would then cast me as an extra and and I would make 100 bucks or more for a gig.
Hmmm...well I am unable to get into the website because my username and password does not work. Called the "technical support" line which is never answered. Left message. No call back. Realized it was a scam. Called bank. Tried to put stop on payment.
I tried calling the first number again. Was on the phone with a smooth talking b*****d for ten minutes asking him how he sleeps at night. Asked for my money back, but he said he was unable refund me. Asked to talk to a supervisor (ha) and he told me that "all of his supervisors are working on getting the website up and running." Hmmm.
These losers need to find a legitimate way of making a living instead of stealing people's money.
2 Updates & Rebuttals
PhoenixConsumer
Glendale,Arizona,
United States of America
Beware of this company...
#2Consumer Suggestion
Tue, October 12, 2010
The best way to combat companies such as these is to file a complaint through the FBI at the Internet Crime Complaint Center (www.ic3.gov). The more complaints logged with the FBI, the faster the company will get shut down. In most cases, the owners of companies like these have done this before or have even been convicted of fraud before. Don't let them get away with it! REPORT IT!
Ronny g
North hollywood,California,
USA
Yeah you have to be careful...
#3Consumer Comment
Thu, August 05, 2010
I live in Hollywood and know many struggling actors, models, dancers, artists etc.
My neighbor as a matter of fact does occasionally get parts as an extra. He told me once in a while it pays..but usually you are just there all day and get a free meal..but on the bright side, the meal is good. My roomate and I were actually going to get a small part on a TV show..it didn't pan out but we did get a few phone interviews and communication...not because we paid to post a portfolio...but because we know the right person.
You see, there are no shortages of actors, extras, dancers etc. So, there is no need for any casting director to look on the internet for random portfolios..that is not the way it is done.
Only 3 ways to get a part really..and NONE of them will require you to pay any online scam service.
1..and this is the toughest...get an agent.
2...meet people...it is who you know here...not who you pay. You know the right person, you get a call.
3....the paper will advertise when they are holding open auditions for extras..it won't be hard to find..it will be the place with the line going around the block.
Sorry you got suckered...it happens to many unfortunately in this field as it is not easy to get a break so everyone is desperate and vulnerable.
