126, Report:
#62462
Posted Date:
Jul 01 2003
Trans Continental Talent AKA Wilhelmina Scouting Network MAYJOR RIPOFF! BUSINESS RIPOFF FROM HELL! This company misrepresents themselves, lies, scams, and even commits FRAUD. Orlando Florida
This company misrepresents themselves, lies, scams, and even commits FRAUD. After being scouted and attending one of their 3+ hour long open call meetings, I received a phone call by Shayna (sp) one of TCT's talent executive. It took Shayna a lot of talking and convincing but finall...
Entity
Trans Continental Talent AKA Wilhelmina Scouting Network
Categories: Modeling Agencies
127, Report:
#61243
Posted Date:
Jun 20 2003
Wilhelmina Scouting Network, Trans Continental Talent, TCT, WSN, Options Talent, Edge Talent ripoff cheated employees and screwed the customers even more, their days are numbered Orlando Florida
It is a well known fact that this company is in MAJOR financial trouble, which explains all of the new changes. They are beginning to run scared and are grasping at straws to keep the company afloat. Let's review some of the new changes.
The constant name change is obvious. When ...
Entity
Wilhelmina Scouting Network, Trans Continental Talent, TCT, WSN, Options Talent, Edge Talent
Categories: Modeling Agencies
128, Report:
#61127
Posted Date:
Jun 19 2003
Wilhelmina Scouting Network Aka Trans Continental ripoff Talent visit www.transconscam.com for more information Orlando Florida
Read all about Wilhelmina Scouting Network aka Trans Continental Talent's employment fraud and current up-to-date information at
www.transconscam.com.
And read the NEWSWEEK article tackling Wilhelmina Scouting Network's unscrupulous business practices: here.
(http://www.ms...
Entity
Wilhelmina Scouting Network Aka Trans Continental Talent - emodel
Categories: Modeling Agencies
129, Report:
#61097
Posted Date:
Jun 19 2003
TCT Trans Continental Talent aka Wilhelmina ripoff Miami Florida
Trans Continental Talent AKA TC Talent/ Wilhelmina Scouting Network AKA WSN Trans Continental Talent AKA Wilhelmina Scouting Network Fraud Exposed in September Newsweek! Miami Florida .....
Model Misbehavior
A nationwide talent-scouting agency is under fire for its dealings with...
Entity
Wilhelmina
Categories: Talent Scouts
130, Report:
#60826
Posted Date:
Jun 16 2003
Wilhelmina Scouting Network ripoff! Walking away was the best decision I could have made. Indianapolis Indiana
On June 2, 2003 I was approached at the Old Navy store located at Keystone at the Crossing area by an attractive woman introducing herself as a representative for Wilhemina Modeling Agency. She politely asked if I had ever modeled before and told me that I had a great look and stun...
Entity
Wilhelmina Scouting Network
Categories: Modeling Agencies
131, Report:
#60581
Posted Date:
Jun 13 2003
Wilhelmina Scouting Network, Wilhemina Scouts, Trans Continental Talent, Edge Talent, Industry monster.com pulls plug on wilhelmina scouting fraud - all fraud exposed on web site Orlando Florida
Read more here: http://www.transconscam.com
The fraudulent job postings through monster.com have been SHUT OFF!!
However, this does NOT take away from the fact that monster.com has let this go on for SO long! Finally, something has been done, and let's hope it stays that way....
Entity
Wilhelmina Scouting Network - Wilhemina Scouts, Trans Continental Talent, Edge Talent, Industry
Categories: Talent Scouts
132, Report:
#54688
Posted Date:
Jun 13 2003
Trans Continental Talent, TCTalent, READ THE TRUTH ABOUT THE GUY BEHIND TCT- slime-ball ripoff thieves Orlando Florida
Well, if there's any doubt that the bastards running TCT (now Wilhelmina Scouting, their 2 millionth name change as you've seen here on Ripoff) are scummy, you need look no further than one of the guys behind the operation, Alec the Egyptian Defrawy.
NOTE: all the information i...
Entity
Trans Continental Talent, TCTalent, TC Talent, Transcontinental Talent, Tct
Categories: Modeling Agencies
133, Report:
#60499
Posted Date:
Jun 12 2003
Trans Continental Talent AKA Wilhelmina Scouting Network/Oakbrook Office a bunch of ripoffs Beware consumers & children they make you think you are going to be sucessful. ripped off and scammed Orlando, Florida
On 1/14/03 my girlfriend spotted an advertisement on the internet stating that they were looking for models for TC Talent. My girlfriend responded back stating that she knew a model that is looking for work. They gave her a ID number and told my girlfriend that they wanted to sche...
Entity
Trans Continental Talent Oakbrook Office
Categories: Modeling Agencies
134, Report:
#58871
Posted Date:
May 29 2003
Trans Continental Talent ripoff cheated employees and screwed the customers even more Miami Florida
Hello. My name is Amanda and I have been a victim of ripoff. In the month of December I was scouted by one of TCT scouts. I accepted to join the marketing company thinking that I would be able to get my music career off the ground. I recieved no jobs or anything for that matter.
...
Entity
Trans Continental Talent
Categories: Modeling Agencies
135, Report:
#58616
Posted Date:
May 29 2003
Wilhelmina Scouting (aka) Transcontinental TCtalent e-model ripoff abused & mistreated Indianapolis Internet
First of all, I went into the room where we were to get measured etc. Well, after being measured, I was told that I was 1-3/4 shorter than what I was measured at the doctor.
Then, we were to stand in the hallway for an hour. The lady who was in charge was an overgrown wench. ...
Entity
Wilhelmina Scouting (aka) Transcontinental -emodel
Categories: Modeling Agencies
136, Report:
#58741
Posted Date:
May 28 2003
Wilhelmina Scouting Network Aka Trans Continental Talent Aka Options Talent Aka Emodel ripoff business from hell -COMPLETE FRAUD EXPOSED ON WEBSITE, Thank you Rip Off Report Orlando Florida
Hello to all the good people out there that have been ripped off by Wilhelmina Scouting Network - Trans Continental Talent and all the other crap they call themselves. There is a new group called VAMS - standing for Victims Against Modeling Scams that is exposing the hell out of t...
Entity
Wilhelmina Scouting Network Aka Trans Continental Talent Aka Options Talent Aka Emodel
Categories: Modeling Agencies
137, Report:
#58457
Posted Date:
May 27 2003
Wilhelmina And Ford Scouting Network ripoff fraud business New York New York
This was pulled from a news site, how can real news companies be fooled like this, it is insanity can someone not stop this. How real news companies get tricked into printing lies!
Done deal. Trans Continental Entertainment Group Inc. inked a deal with Wilhelmina Scouting LLC.
...
Entity
Wilhelmina And Ford Scouting Network
Categories: Modeling Agencies
138, Report:
#56386
Posted Date:
May 10 2003
Trans Continental Talent ripoff cheated employees and screwed the customers even more consumer fraud rip-off scam liars false promises Sherman Oaks California
Company promised me work as a model and they would provide me an agency.
Non of these was delivered.
They charged my mastercard for a bigger amount than we agreed on.
I have not got anything from them that they promised, just a smaller amount on my credit account. I had to pay...
Entity
Trans Continental Talent
Categories: Modeling Agencies
139, Report:
#54454
Posted Date:
Apr 25 2003
Trans Continental Talent Aka TC Talent Aka Options Talent Aka Emodel total ripoff read those liars exact words Columbus Ohio
Okay, so I'm home watching tv and I see a model ad about open calls coming to my town, and to call 1-800-MODELING. Well since I'm really into modeling, I decided to check it out. Of course I wasn't too sure if I'd go because I've been to many Model Searches. Including Model Search A...
Entity
Trans Continental Talent
Categories: Talent Scouts
140, Report:
#54575
Posted Date:
Apr 25 2003
Transcontinental Talent, Options Talent, Wilhemina Misleading trade practices and false promises Houston Texas
This company preys on hopeful teenagers and uses their hyped-up youthful enthusiasm against parents who are trying to build and reinforce their children's sense of self-worth. In March 2002 my twin daughters were snagged at a local mall and invited to an open call. Their Dad took th...
Entity
Transcontinental Talent, Options Talent
Categories: Corrupt Companies
141, Report:
#54196
Posted Date:
Apr 24 2003
TRANS CONTINENTAL TALENT fraudulent ripoff business scam dirt bags OAKBROOK Illinois
I WAS APPROACHED BY A TCT TALENT SCOUT AT THE MALL I WORK AT I WAS THRILLED BECAUSE I WANT TO BE IN THE ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS. I WENT TO THE OPEN CALL THE NEXT NIGHT AND THEY TOLD ME EVERYTHING I WANTED TO HEAR U ARE PERFECT FOR PRINT WORK.....ECT
Entity
TRANS CONTINENTAL TALENT
Categories: Modeling Agencies
142, Report:
#54172
Posted Date:
Apr 24 2003
Wilhelmina Scouting Network Aka Trans Continental Talent Aka Options Talent Aka EModels Aka Model 1. Breaking News: Rip-off Report Exclusive - Niki Taylor to sign with Wilhelmina Scouting Network Orlando Florida
Multiple sources inside the newly-renamed modeling scam, which was the subject of the recent NBC Dateline - Rip-off Report colaboration, have reported that Niki Taylor is about to, or has signed as a Wilhelmina Scouting Network representative.
Of interest is how this deal will af...
Entity
Wilhelmina Scouting Network
Categories: Modeling Agencies
143, Report:
#54140
Posted Date:
Apr 23 2003
Trans Continental Talent Fraud Ripoff, Deceptive, Misleading, Sleezy, Money Hungry fraudulent ripoff business Nationwide
I was scouted at a grocery store by a well dressed woman. She seemed really sincere and nice. I was surprised when she told me that I caught her eye twice and that I would be good model material. I was flattered and fell for her everyday words that are said to thousands of other ...
Entity
Trans Continental Talent
Categories: Modeling Agencies
144, Report:
#53942
Posted Date:
Apr 22 2003
Trans Continental Talent ripoff business from hell Houston Texas
This company totally ripped me off. I went in for an interview on March 20 where they told my that I could continue to the next portion of the interview which was the phone interview. I was told after the interview that I had to pay $795 right then and I couldn't call back or have ...
Entity
Trans Continental Talent
Categories: Corrupt Companies
145, Report:
#53771
Posted Date:
Apr 21 2003
Trans Continental Talent, Wilhemina Scouting Agency greedy company scammed me for around 2 grand victimized many consumers Orlando, Nationwide Florida
This company outright lied about the information they presented me. As per the dateline report, not only was I misled to join with the agency, I was misled to attend Orlando Fashion Rock 2003, a complete cattle-call and yet another scam.
This company is not only dishonest, but g...
Entity
Trans Continental Talent, Wilhemina Scouting Agency
Categories: Talent Scouts
146, Report:
#53413
Posted Date:
Apr 18 2003
ModelOne, E-Model, OptionsTalent, Trans Continental Talent, Wilhelmina Scouting Network mistreated and ripped off ..IT'S BEEN 7 MONTHS AND I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED THAT PROFESSIONAL PHOTO SHOOT AND THE TCTALENT REP SAID MY MONEY WAS NOT REFUNDABLE! ripoff SantaClara - SanJose - San Francisco California
I too am another victim. All that I have read thus far has happened to me as well. But what about the photo shoots? Was anyone else scammed on that too?
I was convinced (being a new-comer) and sold on the $498 photo shoot with a professional photographer, make-up artist, 4 d...
Entity
ModelOne / E-Model / OptionsTalent / Trans Continental Talent / Wilhelmina Scouting Network
Categories: Modeling Agencies
147, Report:
#52899
Posted Date:
Apr 15 2003
Wilhelmina Scouting Network Aka Transcontinetal -- scammed victimized many consumers, helpfull info in this Report, ripoff to consumers Nationwide from Orlando Florida
SCAM WARNING
This is a notice regarding the deceptive and fraudulent business practices of Wilhelmina Scouting Network aka Trans Continental Talent etc.
Compiled media investigations about the company can be found here
http://www.ripoffreport.com/pops/tctnews.html
Not...
Entity
Wilhelmina Scouting Network Aka Trans Continental Talent
Categories: Modeling Agencies
148, Report:
#52567
Posted Date:
Apr 11 2003
TC Talent Trans Continental Talent ripoff con-artists took us for all we had Orlando Florida
I just want to let everyone know what happened to me I went to there open call and paid for the chance to be with TC talent. Since then I have lost my home and guess who bought it from foreclosure you got it TC Talent.
This scam is tied in with a global house buying syndicate t...
Entity
TC Talent
Categories: Modeling Agencies
149, Report:
#51968
Posted Date:
Apr 08 2003
Trans Continental Talent false promises ripoff thieves victimized many consumers Houston Texas
i feel like any lidiot after just reading all these reports. i thought that it seemed a little weird that i would have to pay them money, after all, if they want me, they should be the ones paying to have me. like so many others i was scouted and invited to an open-cast for modelin...
Entity
Trans Continental Talent
Categories: Modeling Agencies
150, Report:
#51756
Posted Date:
Apr 07 2003
TCT Trans Continental Options Talent Wilhelmina Scouting Network deceptive company rip off scam con artists Orlando Florida
TCT, Trans Continental Talent, Options Talent, Wilhelmina Scouting Network, Tctalent, Options, Transcontinental Talent ripoff ripoff business from hell cheated employees and screwed the customers even more deceptive company rip off scam con artists ripped off and scammed victimized ...
Entity
TCT Wilhelmina Scouting Network
Categories: Modeling Agencies