Complaint Review: Visionare Francesca Tomei Beverly Hills Entertainment Offices - Beverly Hills California

Company Report Company Report Details Focus 315 South Beverly Drive #302 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Contact: Francesca De Tolomei Phone: (310) 712-9999 Company Rating F Rating Explanation: The rating the Better Business Bureau assigns a business is determined by our composite score of such factors as its type of business, length of time in business, compliance ... Full Rating Explanation Company Profile DBA: Focus Other DBAs: Focus Visionaire Visionare Visionary Visionary Media Visionary Productions Address: 315 South Beverly Drive #302 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Other Addresses: 315 South Beverly Drive #302 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Primary Phone: (310) 712-9999 Other Phone Numbers: (310) 712-9999 (310) 551-4192 (310) 712-9965 Primary Fax: (310) 854-0674 Other Fax Numbers: (310) 854-0674 Primary Contact: Francesca De Tolomei Other Contacts: Francesca De Tolomei Email: Michael Sholto Email: Theingi Cossar Owner Email: Annemarie Scarpa Owner Email: E-Mail Address: Website: Other Websites: Company ID: 13130845 Business Start Date: 2/1/2000 BBB Created Record on: 2/29/2000 Nature of Business: This company's business is offering photography services for the purpose of talent submission services and is a marketing company that offers assistance in establishing models and talents careers. Back to Top Bureau Membership Join Date: This company is not a member of the Better Business Bureau. This fact does not disparage the company in any way. Back to Top Licensing and Bonding Information California law requires any company that procures or offers to procure employment or auditions, or that provides artist management services, direction or counseling to develop an artist's career, for any of which they collect a fee in advance, to post a $10,000 bond. Companies that charge in advance for such services as registering or listing the artist for employment, providing photographs, videotapes, other promotional materials, costumes, lessons or training, or auditions are also considered advance fee talent services and subject to this bonding requirement. To obtain bonding information, write to the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, Department of Industrial Relations, Legal Section, at P.O. Box 420603, San Francisco, CA 94142 or call (415) 703-4846. The website address is www.dir.ca.gov. Back to Top BBB Comments and Analysis These companies advertise for talent with ads that imply that by responding you will have started on your road to stardom. If you answer an ad, they will often tell you outright that they will help you obtain acting or modeling employment. The catch is that everyone who responds needs lessons or training to go before a camera or down a runway, they say. This training is really what these companies are selling, and their courses can obligate you for thousands of dollars. In reality, they cannot guarantee you employment, and you will not find such a guarantee in their written contract. California law contains certain requirements of advance-fee talent services and prohibitions against certain practices. If the company promises you auditions or employment, or if they even ask you for a fee in advance, a talent service is considered to come under the provisions of this law. Under the law, they are not allowed to charge you, for example, to provide photographs, filmstrips, audition tapes or videotapes, lessons or training. By law, you are entitled to a refund of anything you pay to an advance-fee talent agency if you do not receive the services you were led to believe would be performed. The refund is to be made with 48 hours of your request for it. Additionally, you have the right to cancel your contract with the agency for any reason within 10 business days of the date of the contract. If you cancel, your payment is to be returned within 10 business days. If your written contract does not inform you of your right to a refund or to cancel, you may demand your refund or cancel your contract at any time, without regard to these time limits. If your money is not returned within the 48 hours or 10 days, respectively, the company is required to refund double your money. Despite the law's protections, if you are not dealing with a reputable talent service, you may find it difficult to enforce your rights. On July 21, 2004, we verified that this company is not licensed with the Industrial Relations Board as a talent agency. It appears this company is currently being operated by past principals of Glamour Models, Michael Douglas Sholto and Francesca De'Tolomei. Although it remains unclear if either of the above mentioned individuals have any ownership interests in the company, current complaint activity would suggest they act as management for both Visionaire and Visionaire Photography. Similar complaints have been received on both companies. A separate report for Glamour Models is available upon request. Back to Top Complaint Closing Statistics The following grid displays the number and responses to complaints over the last 36 months: No. of Cmpl Type of Response 1 Making a full refund, as the consumer requested 0 Making a partial refund 3 Agreeing to perform according to their contract 1 Refusing to make an adjustment 0 Refuse to adjust, relying on terms of agreement 3 Unanswered 0 Unassigned Back to Top Complaint Experience Some customers state after paying fees for photography services, or representation they received the run around, listings, or no payment was received. Others allege the company overcharged for photo packages, services were not provided after the company represented they could market the customer to agents, or the customer was not aware the $100 deposit was not refundable upon cancelling a photo shoot since the contract was not cancelled within three days. One customer claims Spectrum collected a fee for representation and then indicated a photo shoot was required. This customer reports after paying the $125 non refundable deposit to book a shoot, the photographer offered vague answers for the cost of zed cards, head shots, and portfolio pictures and proceeded to read a list of casting calls and jobs. This customer also claims the company employee would meet in a private room every time a question related to money.The company responds to complaints by issuing credits, stating they fixed the problem, offering explanations, or indicating they could not locate the customer's record in their files. The company contends they are licensed and bonded. In other cases, the company responds by stating the customer received a contract and could get the pictures anywhere, explained that they needed the negatives to proceed, or indicated the client never signed an agreement or paid for services. Back to Top Government Actions We know of no government action taken against this company. Back to Top Advertising Review No question about the truth of this company's advertising has come to our attention. Back to Top Other Considerations We know of no other matter or practice relating to this company that may assist you in your consideration of this company. Back to Top THIS COMPANY IS NOT A LICENSED TALENT AGENCY IN CALIFORNIA OR ANY OTHER STATE. "F" RATING************* BEWARE!!!

Visionaire Media has changed its name to Focus! It's the same scam as before. Watch out for this company! They used to be called Glamour Models. They were prosecuted and jailed. Now there called Focus! www.foliofoto.com Their website is very misleading too! This company is full of b.s. Don't pay them a dime for their "fancy portfolios".

Visionaire Media has changed its name to Focus! It's the same scam as before. Watch out for this company! They used to be called Glamour Models. They were prosecuted and jailed. Now there called Focus! www.foliofoto.com Their website is very misleading too! This company is full of b.s. Don't pay them a dime for their "fancy portfolios".

Visionaire Media has changed its name to Focus! It's the same scam as before. Watch out for this company! They used to be called Glamour Models. They were prosecuted and jailed. Now there called Focus! www.foliofoto.com Their website is very misleading too! This company is full of b.s. Don't pay them a dime for their "fancy portfolios".

Visionaire Media has changed its name to Focus! It's the same scam as before. Watch out for this company! They used to be called Glamour Models. They were prosecuted and jailed. Now there called Focus! www.foliofoto.com Their website is very misleading too! This company is full of b.s. Don't pay them a dime for their "fancy portfolios".

What is a photo mill? A modeling scam in which an individual, group, photographer, agent, agency, modeling school, model manager, etc., financially exploits aspiring models or working models by engaging in continuous sales of photography and/or comp cards and/or portfolios which are overpriced, unnecessary, or by which a profit is derived at the expense of the models under the pretext getting the photography, comp cards, or portfolio will land them modeling jobs worth more than the photography-related expenses. Red flags: payment is made to the agency, not the photographer high sales pressure extreme pricing agency recommends only one photographer similar to Visionare, Visionary, Visionaire, etc.

Visionaire This Report was developed from various sources, including the business, governmental agencies, and the experience of the company's customers. For further information contact the Better Business Bureau of the Southland 315 N. La Cadena, Colton, CA, 92324 (909) 825-7280 ------------------------------ Visionaire 315 South Beverly Drive #302 Beverly Hills CA 90212 Business Started: 02/01/00 File Open Date: 02/29/00 Last Report Date: 09/13/04 Principal Contact: Theingi Cossar Phone: (310) 551-4192 Fax: (310) 854-0674 Email: Not Available Web Address: Not Available Bureau ID: 13130845 Nature of Business This company's business is photography for the purpose of talent submission services. Bureau File Experience We rate this company as having an unsatisfactory business performance record. The company has a pattern of complaints alleging that they misled customers into believing they are a modeling agency to obtain money for photographs. One complainant reports the company uses high pressure sales tactics to get a deposit for a portfolio and charges the account the remaining balance for prints and composite cards without authorization. The company also failed to provide a breakdown of fees when requested. Another complainant was told the company needed a $200 deposit for a photo shoot before representation could take place. The complainant was unable to schedule a photo shoot. Others were told that they needed photographs before they could represent them. On July 21, 2004, we verified that this company is not licensed with the Industrial Relations Board as a talent agency. Companies that procure employment are required by law to be licensed and cannot collect fees prior to offering services. Furthermore, talent agencies cannot refer clients for photography services if any financial gain is involved or fees are collected for registration. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement at P.O. Box 420603, San Francisco, CA 94142 or call, 415-703-4846. It appears this company is currently being operated by past principals of Glamour models, Michael Douglas Sholto, and Francesca De'Tolomei. Although it remains unclear if either of the above mentioned individuals have any ownership interests in the company, current complaint activity would suggest they act as management for both Visionaire, and Visionaire Photography. Similar complaints have been received on both companies. A seperate report is available upon request. In the event that a fee is collected for obtaining employment, and the artist is not employed, the agency must repay the fee collected within 48 hours. They are also required under California Labor Codes to list their license number on all forms of advertising. The Better Business Bureau does not endorse, recommend or disapprove of any company, product or service. Additional Phone Numbers (310) 712 - 9965 Additional Business Names Visionare Visionary Visionary Media Visionary Productions The Better Business Bureau recommends NOT doing business with this company. Please review the reliability report on Glamour Models. You may also forward complaints on this company to the Los Angeles District Attorney or Los Angeles Deputy City Attorney, Mark Lambert, of the Consumer Protection Division.

I'm so glad to see that this scam company in beverly hills is back on ezbc.com. they have ripped off so many people. the people who own this company know nothing about the modeling business. they just tell people how great they are so they'll buy their stupid portfolios. i had a good friend that went in there thinking they were a "real" agency. they used the name spectrum l.a.. this scam is in the same office as visionaire. spectrum is owned by cheryl murphy who also is co-owner of visionaire. ask yourself why this company has changed their name so many times? go back to jail francesca! Thank You, Rip-off Report!

Visionaire This Report was developed from various sources, including the business, governmental agencies, and the experience of the company's customers. For further information contact the Better Business Bureau of the Southland 315 N. La Cadena, Colton, CA, 92324 (909) 825-7280 ------------------------------ Visionaire 315 South Beverly Drive #302 Beverly Hills CA 90212 Business Started: 02/01/00 File Open Date: 02/29/00 Last Report Date: 07/21/04 Principal Contact: Theingi Cossar Phone: (310) 551-4192 Fax: (310) 854-0674 Email: Not Available Web Address: Not Available Bureau ID: 13130845 Nature of Business This company's business is photography for the purpose of talent submission services. Bureau File Experience We rate this company as having an unsatisfactory business performance record. The company has a pattern of complaints alleging that they misled customers into believing they are a modeling agency to obtain money for photographs. One complainant reports the company uses high pressure sales tactics to get a deposit for a portfolio and charges the account the remaining balance for prints and composite cards without authorization. The company also failed to provide a breakdown of fees when requested. Another complainant was told the company needed a $200 deposit for a photo shoot before representation could take place. The complainant was unable to schedule a photo shoot. Others were told that they needed photographs before they could represent them. On July 21, 2004, we verified that this company is not licensed with the Industrial Relations Board as a talent agency. Companies that procure employment are required by law to be licensed and cannot collect fees prior to offering services. Furthermore, talent agencies cannot refer clients for photography services if any financial gain is involved or fees are collected for registration. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement at P.O. Box 420603, San Francisco, CA 94142 or call, 415-703-4846. In the event that a fee is collected for obtaining employment, and the artist is not employed, the agency must repay the fee collected within 48 hours. They are also required under California Labor Codes to list their license number on all forms of advertising. The Better Business Bureau does not endorse, recommend or disapprove of any company, product or service. Additional Phone Numbers (310) 712 - 9965 Additional Business Names Visionare Visionary Visionary Productions

This visionaire company is a complete scam! They sell ugly people marked up portfolios. How can they sleep at night? I hate when scammers from other countries come to the U.S. to scam our people. These people need to go back to their country. Get out of the U.S. I hear they turn young girls into working w***e's!!! I heard this from a photographer who used to work with them. He said he quit after he found out the Italian woman who owned it was pimping girls and making quite a bit of money too! Their old name he said was Glamour Models Agency but they were busted bu the police and had to close. It's really sad that people like this actually exist.

This visionaire company is a complete scam! They sell ugly people marked up portfolios. How can they sleep at night? I hate when scammers from other countries come to the U.S. to scam our people. These people need to go back to their country. Get out of the U.S. I hear they turn young girls into working w***e's!!! I heard this from a photographer who used to work with them. He said he quit after he found out the Italian woman who owned it was pimping girls and making quite a bit of money too! Their old name he said was Glamour Models Agency but they were busted bu the police and had to close. It's really sad that people like this actually exist.

This visionaire company is a complete scam! They sell ugly people marked up portfolios. How can they sleep at night? I hate when scammers from other countries come to the U.S. to scam our people. These people need to go back to their country. Get out of the U.S. I hear they turn young girls into working w***e's!!! I heard this from a photographer who used to work with them. He said he quit after he found out the Italian woman who owned it was pimping girls and making quite a bit of money too! Their old name he said was Glamour Models Agency but they were busted bu the police and had to close. It's really sad that people like this actually exist.

18. "In February of 2000, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office filed a Criminal complaint in Los Angeles District Superior Court charging the company, and its principals, Douglas Michael Sholto, and Francesca Detolomei with fraud and misrepresentation in association with their business practices. The company's principals remain out on bail. Glamour closed its doors shortly after. On March 27, 2001, the Los Angeles District Attorney filed a nine-count amended Felony Complaint (case # BA198638) against the above named defendants. The Complaint charged the couple with Conspiracy to Defraud, and Grand Theft, in connection with the business practices used by Glamour Models. The complaint alleged the company misled clients into believing that by purchasing a photo portfolio, they would obtain employment in the modeling industry, and, without a Talent Agency License, they could not procure employment for their clients. The couple pled "No Contest" to all counts." BBB Report for Glamour Models, Inc.

Modeling Scams "Modeling scams are nearly as numerous as "wannabe" modeling and acting hopefuls who are suckered daily into spending money on classes and photos they don't need to break into the business. But how can one tell the legitimate agents from those who are only interested in exchanging one's bank account for a stack of photos and an education from a local charm school teacher--whose experience is likely slight on the acting and modeling side and much heavier in teaching what they themselves failed to be able to do for a living?"1 "Anyone who claims to be a modeling agency but also sells photos or classes has an ulterior motive to get you to sign with them."2 "Modeling agents said it is preferable for them to train raw talent themselves. Some said no training is generally better than the wrong training, because they don't have to retrain poor habits into desirable ones." 1. RuthAnn Hogue, "Modeling Scams," College Times, Nov. 6, 2002. 2. Ibid. 3. Ibid. http://www.ecollegetimes.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2002/11/06/3dc7ec8aea858?in_archive=1 (Modeling scams)

Visionaire who also does business under the name Visionary This Report was developed from various sources, including the business, governmental agencies, and the experience of the company's customers. For further information contact the Better Business Bureau of the Southland 315 N. La Cadena, Colton, CA, 92324 (909) 825-7280 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visionary 315 South Beverly Drive #302 Beverly Hills CA 90212 Business Started: 02/01/00 File Open Date: 02/29/00 Last Report Date: 07/21/04 Principal Contact: Theingi Cossar Phone: (310) 551-4192 Fax: (310) 854-0674 Email: Not Available Web Address: Not Available Bureau ID: 13130845 Nature of Business This company's business is photography for the purpose of talent submission services. Bureau File Experience We rate this company as having an unsatisfactory business performance record. The company has a pattern of complaints alleging that they misled customers into believing they are a modeling agency to obtain money for photographs. One complainant reports the company uses high pressure sales tactics to get a deposit for a portfolio and charges the account the remaining balance for prints and composite cards without authorization. The company also failed to provide a breakdown of fees when requested. Another complainant was told the company needed a $200 deposit for a photo shoot before representation could take place. The complainant was unable to schedule a photo shoot. Others were told that they needed photographs before they could represent them. On July 21, 2004, we verified that this company is not licensed with the Industrial Relations Board as a talent agency. Companies that procure employment are required by law to be licensed and cannot collect fees prior to offering services. Furthermore, talent agencies cannot refer clients for photography services if any financial gain is involved or fees are collected for registration. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement at P.O. Box 420603, San Francisco, CA 94142 or call, 415-703-4846. In the event that a fee is collected for obtaining employment, and the artist is not employed, the agency must repay the fee collected within 48 hours. They are also required under California Labor Codes to list their license number on all forms of advertising. The Better Business Bureau does not endorse, recommend or disapprove of any company, product or service. Additional Phone Numbers (310) 712 - 9965 Additional Business Names Visionare Visionary Visionary Productions Glamour Models, Inc. who also does business under the name Glamour Models This Report was developed from various sources, including the business, governmental agencies, and the experience of the company's customers. For further information contact the Better Business Bureau of the Southland 315 N. La Cadena, Colton, CA, 92324 (909) 825-7280 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Glamour Models 211 South Beverly Drive, Suite 110 Beverly Hills CA 90210 Business Started: 01/01/80 File Open Date: 11/25/91 Last Report Date: 01/16/04 Principal Contact: Michael A. Douglas Sholto Phone: (310) 859-3989 Fax: (310) 859-3988 Email: Not Available Web Address: Not Available Bureau ID: 16001807 Nature of Business This company's business is providing model and talent management services. Bureau File Experience Our files show disconnected phone numbers, returned mail or both. The company appears to be out of business. The Bureau cannot trace addresses of companies or principals. General information is available upon request which may assist you. We rate this company as having an unsatisfactory business performance record. This company has a pattern of complaints alleging misrepresentation regarding employment opportunities, and general dissatisfaction with photo services. Specifically, some complainants alleged company representatives led them to believe employment would be obtained as a result of using thier services. Most complainants requested refunds. The company generally responded to refund requests by denying refunds, and referring clients to specific contract terms relating to their refund policies. Their contract specifically states they do not provide refunds. The company disputed allegations of misleading clients on employment related issues. Once again, they directed complainants to review contract terms which clearly state they can make no representation which implies employment probability, or offer any guarantee of employment. Some complaints were closed as unresolved, meaning the customer was not satisfied with the company's response. One complaint remains unanswered. In February of 2000, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office filed a Criminal complaint in Los Angeles District Superior Court charging the company, and it's principals, Douglas Michael Sholto, and Francesca Detolomei with fraud and misrepresentation in association with their business practices. The company's principals remain out on bail. Glamour closed its doors shortly after. On March 27, 2001, the Los Angeles District Attorney filed a 9 count amended Felony Complaint (case # BA198638) against the above named defendants. The Complaint charged the couple with Conspiracy to Defraud, and Grand Theft, in connection with the business practices used by Glamour Models. The complaint alleged the company mislead clients into believing that by purchasing a photo portfolio, they would obtain employment in the modeling industry, and, without a Talent Agency License, they could procure employment for their clients. The couple plead " No Contest " to all counts. Sentencing is set for September 24, 2001. We routinely suggest you read and understand all contract provisions, including cancellation and refund policies before making a buying decision. As of January 1, 2000 new California laws relating to " advance fee talent services " allow 10 days to cancel contracts without penalty or obligation. Re-payments must be provided within 48 hours, or the company is required to pay the artist an additional summ equal to the original amount of the fee. Cancellation procedures should be outlined in your contract or agreement. The Better Business Bureau does not endorse, recommend or disapprove of any product, service or company. Additional Phone Numbers (310) 859 - 4899 Additional Business Names Glamour Kids Glamour Models Additional Addresses 8344 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90020

This company has again changed it's name! They are still ripping people off under the new name of ... Visionary Entertainment and Visionary Productions! It's the same company...SAME SCAM!!! They love you or your child...as long as you fork out thousands for their "celebrity" portfolios! They are NOT a real agency! They work with an agency called Spectrum L.A. They "lure" people in by telling you that Spectrum L.A. will represent you after you "buy" the portfolio. The woman who owns the agency claims that she is not affiliated with the owner's...she just rents office space from them! Yeah...right! She also said that she's considering moving out because of all the "legal issues" with Visionare...now Visionary Productions! Well, we'll see if she does move out! I think she's part of the scam! She has an office in Vegas! I am in the process of contacting the media in Vegas about Murphy.

This company has again changed it's name! They are still ripping people off under the new name of ... Visionary Entertainment and Visionary Productions! It's the same company...SAME SCAM!!! They love you or your child...as long as you fork out thousands for their "celebrity" portfolios! They are NOT a real agency! They work with an agency called Spectrum L.A. They "lure" people in by telling you that Spectrum L.A. will represent you after you "buy" the portfolio. The woman who owns the agency claims that she is not affiliated with the owner's...she just rents office space from them! Yeah...right! She also said that she's considering moving out because of all the "legal issues" with Visionare...now Visionary Productions! Well, we'll see if she does move out! I think she's part of the scam! She has an office in Vegas! I am in the process of contacting the media in Vegas about Murphy.

This company has again changed it's name! They are still ripping people off under the new name of ... Visionary Entertainment and Visionary Productions! It's the same company...SAME SCAM!!! They love you or your child...as long as you fork out thousands for their "celebrity" portfolios! They are NOT a real agency! They work with an agency called Spectrum L.A. They "lure" people in by telling you that Spectrum L.A. will represent you after you "buy" the portfolio. The woman who owns the agency claims that she is not affiliated with the owner's...she just rents office space from them! Yeah...right! She also said that she's considering moving out because of all the "legal issues" with Visionare...now Visionary Productions! Well, we'll see if she does move out! I think she's part of the scam! She has an office in Vegas! I am in the process of contacting the media in Vegas about Murphy.

This company has again changed it's name! They are still ripping people off under the new name of ... Visionary Entertainment and Visionary Productions! It's the same company...SAME SCAM!!! They love you or your child...as long as you fork out thousands for their "celebrity" portfolios! They are NOT a real agency! They work with an agency called Spectrum L.A. They "lure" people in by telling you that Spectrum L.A. will represent you after you "buy" the portfolio. The woman who owns the agency claims that she is not affiliated with the owner's...she just rents office space from them! Yeah...right! She also said that she's considering moving out because of all the "legal issues" with Visionare...now Visionary Productions! Well, we'll see if she does move out! I think she's part of the scam! She has an office in Vegas! I am in the process of contacting the media in Vegas about Murphy.

$3,000 photo mill racket in Los Angeles I hear that that [...] and [...] are up to their old tricks again. A friend of mine had a friend that was "scouted" (so she thought!) by a woman who said she worked in "casting." She was very excited! She was at the Beverly Center. She called the telephone number on the card and made an appointment. She went to their offices and met a man named "Stan." Stan stated that she was right for the agency, but she needed pictures. SURPRISE! Stan told her that she could go anywhere she wanted for pictures BUT... they have a "photography service" right in their office that is staffed by "celebrity photographers" who shoot "top working models." Stan introduced her to [...] at [...]. Stan stated that his boss, the owner of [...], and [...] were "kind of partners." Hmmm... They are in the same suite; they have separate rooms. Apparently, [...] told her that she launched the career of Carmen Electra, and mentioned a few others that she could not remember. She then said the pictures would cost about $2,650. This charge would not include the zed cards; they would be another $750. Well, to make a long story short, my friend's friend told [...] that she would think about it and get back to her. [...] then told her that she needs to get right back to her, because her photographers are "in great demand," and that her "partner" [...] has about 100 job breakdowns coming out daily. Since then, she has been called by [...] about seven times, asking her to come in for her portfolio so she can start working. On one of the calls, they said that she had missed out on two jobs, because they had no pictures in her "file." [...] in Los Angeles

The company in Beverly Hills, California, changed names: it was Visionaire; it is now Visionare. Visionare had a clear BBB record; Visionaire did not. The owner of Visionaire aka Visionare was previously investigated by Hard Copy and indicted by the Los Angeles City Attorney's office for running a photo mill called Glamour Models Inc. and pretending to be a talent agency. Nobody wants consumers to be under the false impression today from seeing the office door (left) that Visionare is a Model and Talent Agency, because it does not have a talent agency license. [MORE]

Visionaire aka: Visionare aka: Francheska De Tolomei aka; Michael Sholto Douglas aka: Spectrum L.A. aka: Bambini L.A. The company in Beverly Hills, California, changed names: it was Visionaire; it is now Visionare. Visionare had a clear BBB record; Visionaire did not. The owner of Visionaire aka Visionare was previously investigated by Hard Copy and indicted by the Los Angeles City Attorney's office for running a photo mill called Glamour Models Inc. and pretending to be a talent agency. Nobody wants consumers to be under the false impression today from seeing the office door (left) that Visionare is a Model and Talent Agency, because it does not have a talent agency license. [MORE]

Visionaire who also does business under the name Visionare This Report was developed from various sources, including the business, governmental agencies, and the experience of the company's customers. For further information contact the Better Business Bureau of the Southland 315 N. La Cadena, Colton, CA, 92324 (909) 825-7280 ------------------------------ Visionare 315 South Beverly Drive #302 Beverly Hills CA 90212 Business Started: 02/01/00 File Open Date: 02/29/00 Last Report Date: 04/29/04 Principal Contact: Theingi Cossar Phone: (310) 551-3180 Fax: Not Available Email: Not Available Web Address: Not Available Bureau ID: 13130845 Nature of Business This company's business is photography for the purpose of talent submission services. Bureau File Experience We rate this company as having an unsatisfactory business performance record. The company has a pattern of complaints alleging that they misled customers into believing they are a modeling agency to obtain money for photographs. One complainant reports the company uses high pressure sales tactics to get a deposit for a portfolio and charges the account the remaining balance for prints and composite cards without authorization. The company also failed to provide a breakdown of fees when requested. Another complainant was told the company needed a $200 deposit for a photo shoot before representation could take place. The complainant was unable to schedule a photo shoot. Others were told that they needed photographs before they could represent them. On May 14, 2001, we verified that this company is not licensed with the Industrial Relations Board as a talent agency. Companies that procure employment are required by law to be licensed and cannot collect fees prior to offering services. Furthermore, talent agencies cannot refer clients for photography services if any financial gain is involved or fees are collected for registration. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement at P.O. Box 420603, San Francisco, CA 94142 or call, 415-703-4846. In the event that a fee is collected for obtaining employment, and the artist is not employed, the agency must repay the fee collected within 48 hours. They are also required under California Labor Codes to list their license number on all forms of advertising. The Better Business Bureau does not endorse, recommend or disapprove of any company, product or service. Additional Phone Numbers (310) 551 - 4192 Additional Business Names Visionare

I payed them $4600.00 and got nothing in return. she had me take out a loan. She said "We're a top agency...like Ford". Right! I was ripped off! Now she's changing the spelling of her names to hide, so I've heard! How does she sleep at night?...

THE REAL NAME IS VISIONAIRE. THE OWNER IS FRANCHESKA DETOLOMEI AND MICHAEL SHOLTO DOUGLAS. THEY HAVE A POLICE RECORD FOR FRAUD. GO TO MODELINGSCAMS.COM TO FIND OUT MORE! I USED TO WORK AT THIS PLACE! IT IS A TOTAL FRAUD. THE OWNER IS NOW USING THE NAME FRANCESCA TOMEI!!! IT'S A PHONEY NAME. DO A SEARCH ON GOOGLE UNDER VISIONAIRE! YOU'LL GET ALL OF THE LEGAL DIRT ON THIS COMPANY! ALSO, FILE A COMPLAINT WITH MODELINGSCAMS.COM. THIS SITE IS TRYING TO CLOSE THEM DOWN...FOR GOOD!!!!! THEY USED TO BE CALLED GLAMOUR MODELS. THAT COMPANY WAS SHUT DOWN BY THE DA'S OFFICE FOR FRAUD. THEY'RE STILL AT IT. I QUIT WHEN I REALIZED THEY WERE RIPPING PEOPLE OFF! WATCH OUT FOR THIS PLACE!!!!!