Alleged Talent Scammer Charged in L.A.

By Daniel Holloway

April 5, 2011

Nicholas Roses, a 21-year-old talent manager based in Studio City, Calif., has been charged with multiple criminal charges in connection with an alleged talent-service scam operation that targeted minors, the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.

A site designed to inform actors about the future of casting director workshops and the Krekorian talent Scam Prevention Act.

www.befreetochoose.org/

SCAM ALERTS! - Two updates for you - the first one is for parents. There is a new group that recently came to town charging 2,000 to 6,000 for classes. The parents were sold a big, fancy package at the first meeting in a hotel in Miami.

Look out Florida! Now all those "scammy events" can be held accountable for STEALING MONEY FROM ACTORS!!! Hopefully it will be retroactive!

April 22, 2010 -

Talent 6, Explore Talent and all others - LOOKOUT! LA City Attorney is CRACKING DOWN - YESSSSS!!!!

L.A. cracks down on 'pay to audition' scams
City attorney sends warning letters to talent services

Many actors were left unpaid. I have some new information on how you may be able to get your money.

Look it up, people. Just google it. You will find all the info you need to make an informed decision.

Save your $$$$.

Explore Talent is sending out emails concerning a film with Reese Witherspoon and somebody else. It is not a legitimate

Be careful out there. Don't let them prey on your dreams!

It is NOT OK to re-post FREE information and then CHARGE PEOPLE to look at the contact info!!!

Actors Info Booth Inc.

Sal from The Extra's Group in Miami, Florida has closed his doors and gone out of business.

Sherry from EEE is accepting all talent that are seeking representationdue to Sal closing:

Dateline's Chris Hansen takes a look at breaking into the business. In the program, he talks with several parents that spent up to 30k on Barbizon and IMTA (International Model & Talent Association):

Modeling Agency Irene Marie Closes Doors

Model Claims Closed Modeling Agency Owes Him Money

POSTED: Tuesday, February 17, 2009
UPDATED: 3:24 am EST February 18, 2009

PRESS RELEASE

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!

IF YOU WERE RIPPED OFF BY PACIFIC MODEL AND TALENT IN TAMPA, PLEASE CONTACT VENUE ACTORS STUDIO.

PRESS RELEASE - JUNE 2, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - TO ALL VICTIMS OF THE PACIFIC MODEL AND TALENT SCAM IN TAMPA:

This is to notify you that that the Screen Actors Guild deems the franchise of Berg Talent & Model Agency ("BTMA") surrendered effective immediately, as of June 21, 2005.