176, Report:
#336058
Posted Date:
Jun 21 2008
John Robert Powers - Ms. Marillyn - Steam Productions Lies Rip-Off To much BS to list! Corona California
I complained last year or so about JRP ripping of my mom, The other lady that was there, She calls her self Ms. Marilyn, took my Mom and my 3 brothers and sisters away from JRP and was suppose to do better than JRP with them.
At fist this seemed like a good thing but then, Ms. M...
Entity
Categories: Liars
177, Report:
#338728
Posted Date:
Jun 21 2008
John Robert Powers - Marilyn Mitchell SCAM!!!! Corona California
This place is a Big Scam!!
Marilyn Mitchell lures people in and sucks what ever money she get out of them. She gives off the impression that she is helping to get you into the industry - but the only credentials that she has is for skin care and who knows if thats even legit.
...
Entity
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
178, Report:
#341409
Posted Date:
Jun 18 2008
Stanley Robinson, Robinson Pozoz, JRP John Robert Powers Don't fall for their scam: Stanley Robinson, Owner-Robinson Pozoz, John Robert Powers, Santa Clara California
I was also ripped off by Stanley Robinson, Owner-Robinson Pozoz, and John Robert Powers
My complaint is exactly the same against these people/company as Tracy from Morgan Hill. I had enrolled my daughter in their program and had a contract with them. Paid them a lot of money -...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Schools
179, Report:
#266929
Posted Date:
Jun 18 2008
JOHN ROBERT POWERS THEY ARE IN RALIEGH SCOUTING FOR NEW VICTIMS WATCH OUT! ripoff RALIEGH North Carolina
if you are reading this you already know a little bit about this company. we almost got taken with the same song and dance they pulled with everyone else. the only thing that kept my husband and i from paying the money is that we did not have it.
all i can say is please be on the ...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Agencies
180, Report:
#340700
Posted Date:
Jun 16 2008
Stanley Robinson, Robinson Pozoz, JRPStanley Robinson, Owner-Robinson Pozoz, John Robert Powers Dazed and Confused by Lies, Deception and Mis Information Santa Clara California
In April of 2008 we received an email notice from JRP Santa Clara ([email protected]) stated as follows:
JRP Corporate has requested that we relinquish the franchise to them, in effect rescinding our ability to do business under the JRP name and to continue serv...
Entity
Categories: Talent Scouts
181, Report:
#274817
Posted Date:
Jun 14 2008
John Robert Powers - Denver Colorado OVERPRICED LOW QUALITY CLASSES PROMISES OF FAME FREE PHOTO SHOOTS THAT ARE ANYTHING BUT FREE Denver Colorado
I was scammed by John Robert Powers(JRP) of Denver. I am a single mom of 2 children, ages 3 and 7. My 7 year old was picked by JRP associates as having lots of talent, but would benefit from their classes. The tuition would be $1980 for 20 classes. The staff assured us that with on...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Schools
182, Report:
#315909
Posted Date:
Jun 14 2008
John Robert Powers Is This A Rip Off Or Not?? > Am I Going To Waste Money?? > How Did They Get My Number?? Bloomington Minnesota
One day i was just on my computer doing research, and suddenly JRP called and had said that they would like me to come and audition for modeling, acting, or singing.
So i had agreed to go and try out. They had made an apointment, but i had missed the apointment due to some circu...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Schools
183, Report:
#337002
Posted Date:
Jun 05 2008
Pacific Modeling And Acting Company Ripped-off by the Pacific Modeling and Acting Company Seattle Washington
I received a notice from the school receiptionst at Pacific Modeling and Acting Academy PMAA, that the school is out of business as of today. It is impossible to talk to anyone because you only get answer machines and a message service for John Robert Powers in Santa Clara, Ca. (408...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Schools
184, Report:
#337164
Posted Date:
Jun 04 2008
John Robert Powers Of Santa Clara Total rip-off, deceptive,manipulative,liars,misleading,money grubbing *%#@)*^%$$ Santa Clara California
My grandaughter was approached by several people at Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara, California. She was asked to do a photo shoot and reading for a talent agency. My Grandaughter has wanted to be a runway fashion model for several years and we thought this would be a great opport...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Schools
185, Report:
#335647
Posted Date:
Jun 01 2008
Pacific Modeling And Acting Academy PMAA Bankrupt or fraud? Seattle, Washington
Answered a radio advertisement for auditions for children to Be on a show like Hannah Montana, etc. Only 200 auditons available. We call and are given a time to come. We arrive and there are several thousand, that should have been my first clue. My daughter auditions and we recie...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Schools
186, Report:
#247065
Posted Date:
May 31 2008
John Robert Powers gave fraudulent information about actors they have signed Sacremento California
We attended what we thought was a talent search for disney casting director that was in town. It was all JRP people. The main speaker was a man named Hank. HE said he personally signed Josh Duhamel from Vegas right here in Sacramento. I searched his bio, he was found in LA, and ...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Agencies
187, Report:
#335759
Posted Date:
May 30 2008
Pacific Modeling & Acting Academy/ aka John Robert Powers Fraud, deceptively collected money upfront, Stanley Robinson filed Bankruptcy shortly thereafter Seattle Washington
My husband and I enrolled our daughter at this Acting School February, 2008. We had to pay $2,450.00 for the 6 month class session upfront. Some parents paid as much as $9,900.00 for their sessions. My daughter who is only 12 years old started her first class March 9, 2008. The ...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Schools
188, Report:
#335757
Posted Date:
May 30 2008
Pacific Modeling And Acting Academy Closed without notice after only 3 classes. Seattle Washington
I received a notice from the school receiptionst at Pacific Modeling and Acting Academy PMAA, that the school is out of business as of today. It is impossible to talk to anyone because you only get answer machines and a message service for John Robert Powers in Santa Clara, Ca. (40...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Schools
189, Report:
#326473
Posted Date:
May 27 2008
John Robert Powers Don't do it! Spent $3,000 for nothing, the kids are excited, you pay, they leave. Reno Nevada
We were contacted in Meadowwood Mall in Reno, NV. We were told our son had what it took to be actor material. We went to interview, spent lots of time, our son was so excited.
We finally broke down and paid the $2000 or $3000 for Lessons/Contacts. He actually went to a couple...
Entity
Categories: Sales People
190, Report:
#334085
Posted Date:
May 21 2008
John Robert Powers Agency - Stanley Robinson - Owner LIARS...LIARS AND LIARS Santa Clara California
We signed up our daughter for a modeling class for 20 session. After only 4 classes, we received a letter indicating that the class was canceled until further notice due to change of ownership and someone was supposed to call us to let us know when classes resumed. Needless to sa...
Entity
Categories: Talent Scouts
191, Report:
#322945
Posted Date:
May 21 2008
Kim Flowers JRP Reno John Robert Powers Reno Hurt & Ripped Off A Lot Of People ~ Employees Included! ~ Reno Nevada
While I am one of the few who managed to get out with the shirt on my back, there were so many that did not. What happened to these people was mean, pre-planned, and hurtful. Kim Flowers who owned 2 John Robert Powers franchises cajoled so many people to increase their contracts to ...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Schools
192, Report:
#332450
Posted Date:
May 16 2008
JRP - John Robert Powers Mothers' Day Manipulation Don't be sucked in!! Atlanta Georgia
Last week I heard an ad on All the hits Q100 about a rare chance to have your child model or act in front of a VIP from the TV biz at John Robert Powers Agency.
I called in and booked a place for my 16 year old daughter for Sunday, Mothers' day. Really I much rather would have pla...
Entity
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
193, Report:
#224076
Posted Date:
May 09 2008
John Robert Powers - Tamela Hamilton Contracts force you to pay for classes even if you don't receive them. Corona California
I was pushed into signing up my son for John Robert Powers classes, they said initially he was too young, but then Tamela decided to take him because he has so much potential. I paid the enrollment fee $200.00, and for the first month $100.00. However, I have since asked them to r...
Entity
Categories: Talent Scouts
194, Report:
#231749
Posted Date:
Apr 10 2008
John Robert Powers they lied to me, ripped me off, scammed me, gave me false advertisment ripoff Corona California
I am a 17 year old boy that was tricked into attending john robert powers in corona california. about 1 1/2 years ago i was listening to the radio and it started talking about becoming an actor or model i became interested because this is like something that i have always wanted to ...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Agencies
195, Report:
#324066
Posted Date:
Apr 06 2008
Rad Kids - A List Kids - A List Kids Agency - JRP - John Robert Powers Kids Modeling Rip Off, Kid Talent Scam, They scam parents in malls in CA! Agoura Hills California
If you get a card in the mall... throw it in the garbage!
This company has commision sales reps giving out cards all over malls in So. CA telling parents their cute kid may be right for a TV SHOW!
When in reality, it's all part of a scheme to sell you classes and photos throu...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Agencies
196, Report:
#323497
Posted Date:
Apr 04 2008
John Robert Powers Don't even waste your gas money Atlanta Georgia
This is a total scam, and it's hurts the feelings of children. My daughter was so excited to get a chance to audition for Hannah. Montana. Yes, the radio ad we have all heard here in Georgia for the last two months. When we called we were told that seating was limited and that we g...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Agencies
197, 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
198, 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
199, 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
200, 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