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Information and opinions by Victims Aganist Modeling Scams - consumer victims, ex-talent scouts and
ex-employees that have suffered a combined loss of over $200,000 by one incarnation or another of
the firm.
http://www.transconscam.com/
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5 Investigates: Recruiting Model Wannabes
"Transcontinental Talent claims to be the largest scouting agency in the world, but local
authorities want to know if people are getting scouted or skunked." By Barbara Rodgers.
[KPIX/KCBS San Francisco]
http://beta.kpix.com/news/local/2003/02/14/5_Investigates:_Recruiting_Model_Wannabes.html
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Council Member Questions Pearlman's Dealings
"Orlando city Commissioner Vicki Vargo says new information has caused her to rethink the
city's possible partnership with entertainment king Lou Pearlman to revitalize Church Street
Station." By Jill Krueger. [Orland Business Journal]
http://orlando.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2003/02/10/daily52.html
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Embattled Modeling Agency Owner Must Pay Restitution
"After months of investigations touched off by an ABC Action News report, the state Department
of Business and Professional Regulation has found Model 2000 guilty of fraud and deception."
[ABC Action News Tampa]
http://www.abcactionnews.com/stories/archive/030116model2000.shtml
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High Priced Talent
Family was going to spend $795 and $19.95/month to list 14-year-old, but changed their mind after
consulting the Internet about the company. By Michelle Mauch. [KRIS-TV]
http://www.caller.com/ccct/kris_tv/article/0,1641,CCCT_995_1773289,00.html
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Florida Attorney General Investigation
General information about Economics Crimes Division investigation of the company's failure to
provide 3 day right of recission and of hundreds of complaints from consumers describing
misrepresentations, deceptive advertising and other unfair and deceptive practices.
http://myfloridalegal.com/lit_ec.nsf/2c8e275c590c080e852563cc0010d6bc/1c8b03354d18a5a385256c0e0....
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Hidden Cameras Expose Talent Agency Scam
"Hidden cameras exposed the conniving side of the catwalk inside Transcontinental Talent's
Ferndale office, Ruth Spencer reported." [NBC 4 Detroit]
http://www.clickondetroit.com/det/money/ruthtotherescue/stories/ruthtotherescue-178920020021115....
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Model Scam, The
"Former talent scouts looking for models claim they weren't selling a dream, they claim they
were hired to sell a scam! Fox 61's consumer reporter Shelly Sindland discovers that sometimes
pursuing a dream can mean a trip to fantasy land." [Fox 61 Connecticut]
http://fox61.trb.com/news/wtic-010602cc-options-models,0,3970084.story
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Trans Continental Talent: An I-Team Investigation
Followup report on new name, Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, and protest by former client outside
Atlanta office handing out copies of company's unsatisfactory Better Business Bureau record. [Fox 5
Atlanta]
http://www.fox5atlanta.com/iteam/tct.html
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Actors Equity Alert: Options Talent
"The company says the site is used by many people who would employ actors such as the
Australian Film, Television and Radio School and Clemenger BBDO. When Equity contacted some of
those named they said that they do not in fact use the site."
http://www.alliance.org.au/leadstory/2002/equity02.htm
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Talent Scout Accused of Sex Abuse Out on Bond
"A talent scout arrested on sex abuse charges is out of jail after posting a $10,000
bond." [NBC 13 Birmingham]
http://www.nbc13.com/news/1642547/detail.html
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Dream Boat, The
"eModel, OptionsTalent: It promises nothing, guarantees nothing, sells nothing, does nothing
except stick your photo on a website." Investigative report including stories of former
members. [The Wave]
http://www.thewavemedia.com/pagegen.php?pagename=article&articleid=21303
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Hunting for Models
Investigative report of allegations of bogus model scouting. Interview with former employee, BBB
president, general manager. Company president's previous convictions for fraud. [New Times
Broward-Palm Beach]
http://www.newtimesbpb.com/issues/2001-09-06/news.html
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Cashing in on Dreams of Glamour
Major modelling agencies touted by eModel as users say they don't use the site. Company refuses to
comply with Elite's request to stop using their name. [Virginian-Pilot]
http://www.pilotonline.com/business/bz0128mod.html
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Better Business Bureau Report: Wilhelmina Scouting Network
"This company has an unsatisfactory record with the Bureau due to a pattern of complaints
concerning misrepresentation in selling practices, including that the consumer is being selected to
be on the Company's website and the Company's representatives convey a sense of urgency,
specifically, a decision must be made immediately or lose the chance to be listed with the company
for another year."
http://www.orlando.bbb.org/nis/newsearch2.asp?ID=1&ComID=0733000038000155
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Modeling Scouts: An Action News Special Report
Undercover investigation. Interviews with company spokesman and Deputy Attorney General. Spokesman
reveals that all clients make the cut to appear on their website, after a $595 photo shoot and
$19.95/month listing fees. [WPVI-TV 6--Philadelphia]
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/features/05062002_SR_modeling.html
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Options Talent Group: An I-Team Investigation
Special report after undercover investigation by I-Team reporter Randy Travis on the modeling
scouting company based in Orlando, Florida, called Options Talent, previously known as eModel.com.
[Fox 5 Atlanta]
http://fox5atlanta.com/iteam/options.html
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Modeling Scouts Run Less-Than-Model Company
Hidden camera investigation. Claimed advisory board members like Don Johnson and claimed clients
like Elite Agency deny any connection and want company to stop using their names. Interviews with
Labor Commission attorney and head of Mill Valley franchise. [KRON4 San Francisco]
http://www.kron.com/Global/story.asp?S=780825
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Modeling Aspirations Could Cost You
Investigative report of high-pressure sales allegations by Todd Ulrich. Interviews with consumer,
former employee, Options Talent Executive, and Judy Pepper, Central Florida BBB President.
[Eyewitness News 9]
http://www.icflorida.com/partners/wftv/consumer/models_05092002.html
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Alleged Unethical and Illegal Behavior Practiced by Options Talent Group
In Los Angeles, Options Talent employees do not need to show any identification when recruiting
child and adult models, posing a potential threat to other employees and the community. [PR Web]
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2002/6/prweb41045.php
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EModel Rip Off Inside Report
Scout for modeling agency details her experiences and exposes unethical business practices.
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff8667.htm
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