- Report: #175624
Complaint Review: Starbizz Models & Talent - Scottsdale Arizona
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Starbizz Models & Talent
13430 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 300 Scottsdale, 85254 Arizona, U.S.A.
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480-991-9100
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Starbizz Models & Talent scammed, deceived, and mislead Scottsdale Arizona
Today, I had an appointment with Starbizz models. My husband had gone in for an audition and felt very good about the place. He asked me to check it out as well, and I very reluctantly agreed.
Because I had short notice from him, I checked out the Better Business Bureau of Scottsdale, and found that this company was in satisfactory standing. I then proceeded to Scottsdale. I told Milette about all of my reservations and was repeatedly assured that this was not a scam. She assured me over and over that my son was in "high demand" because he is a biracial baby and Starbizz has to "fill so many minority spots." She also informed me that she turned 90% of the parents and children who audtioned away and currently only employed 8 babies. Stupid me, I did not get that in writing. She is very good at what she does: lie and deceive.
I called my husband and I said I wasn't sure how I felt about it and he said he would take full responsibility for what happened. So, of course I paid for the package.
When I got home, I tried to look at the website and found this. Naturally, I began to freak. I have called my credit card company and tried to stop the charge but it is too late. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get this money back? I would prefer to not go to the photo shoot. However, I feel that I may have found a loophole in the contract and the description of the "Baby Marketing Package."
Also, who should I contact to complain about this? Obviously the BBB is not the place to turn!
If any one has any suggestions, please let me know! Thanks!
Brooke
Coolidge, Arizona
U.S.A.
Because I had short notice from him, I checked out the Better Business Bureau of Scottsdale, and found that this company was in satisfactory standing. I then proceeded to Scottsdale. I told Milette about all of my reservations and was repeatedly assured that this was not a scam. She assured me over and over that my son was in "high demand" because he is a biracial baby and Starbizz has to "fill so many minority spots." She also informed me that she turned 90% of the parents and children who audtioned away and currently only employed 8 babies. Stupid me, I did not get that in writing. She is very good at what she does: lie and deceive.
I called my husband and I said I wasn't sure how I felt about it and he said he would take full responsibility for what happened. So, of course I paid for the package.
When I got home, I tried to look at the website and found this. Naturally, I began to freak. I have called my credit card company and tried to stop the charge but it is too late. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get this money back? I would prefer to not go to the photo shoot. However, I feel that I may have found a loophole in the contract and the description of the "Baby Marketing Package."
Also, who should I contact to complain about this? Obviously the BBB is not the place to turn!
If any one has any suggestions, please let me know! Thanks!
Brooke
Coolidge, Arizona
U.S.A.
3 Updates & Rebuttals
Mylien
Chandler,Arizona,
U.S.A.
You have recourses.
#2Consumer Suggestion
Wed, February 15, 2006
If you have paid by cc. you should have recourses. look at the back of your cc bills. consumers have protection against faulty merchandise/advertising. if you further on in thi site, photos will undoubtedly baaad. You will never get paid by this company for any so called jobs. I almost got scammed but they didn't get me or my money. But my friend was not so lucky I think these "job" arr not real but just a front to get you in the door. They only make money on the photos. As people wise up they would never show up again. I have yet to see anyone get paid. companies and magazines need to get familiar with what they are doing and linking themselves to this type of company. ANY good reputable agency will work with a digital photo/polariod of the talent. As their clients want to see what they look like without the enhancement of computers or fancy lighting. They and their clients will make money off of the client if the are truely "marketable". Composite or marketing photes are to be colected of a certain persiod of them so they can see what type and range the talent's work is.
Brooke
Coolidge,Arizona,
U.S.A.
What a Difference a Day Makes
#3Author of original report
Sat, February 11, 2006
Now that I have cooled off, I am going to take responsibility for me actions. I am going to allow my son to go the photo shoot and we will just see what happens. Because this is my husband's idea, I am now giving him full control of this situation. I will update this report when there are results, good or bad!
Brooke
Coolidge,Arizona,
U.S.A.
Starbizz Contract Query
#4Author of original report
Fri, February 10, 2006
I have just reviewed the contract that I signed with Starbizz. The contract is dated February 9, 2005. I did not date this contract by my signature. Does any know if in contract law an incorrect date can affect the validity of the contract?
