"Movie extra" scam
Complaint
crookbusta
Country: United States
Scammers have been posting fake ads in craigslist for extras in movies. When you call this number, you are directed to one of two websites that charge for casting lists that are seldom updated. They just want you to sign up for $1.99 for one week, then hit you with an auto-renew of $39/month.
Casting360.com and Talent6.com are the same company, and both are a well known advance fee job scam. There are literally hundreds of online complaints and as many Better Business Bureau complaints. The Los Angeles BBB as well as the National BBB give Casting360 and Talent6 an "F" rating. The LA BBB actually calls Talent6 a scam on the main website.
Casting360 and Talent6 are operated out of Moldova, a small former Soviet republic known today as a haven for credit card and identity theft. Though Talent6 has a small administrative office in the US to comply with US incorporation rules, 100% of the operation is in Moldova, including the "Casting Agent" you spoke with.
In May 2010, Talent6 aka Casting360 was fined by the San Mateo, CA District Attorney $45,000 for false advertising, misleading ads and fraud.
They use these numbers:
800-267-9651
800-981-5135
877-219-4739
877-292-5038
877-335-0215
877-335-0216
877-455-0478
877-824-7260
877-824-6263
877-552-0253
877-552-0244
877-552-0246
877-568-7051
877-803-0925
877-803-0921
877-803-0930
877-410-9052
877-491-0485
877-491-0486
877-491-0493
877-491-0508
877-491-7477
877-491-7441
877-744-4947
877-247-6182
877-247-6183
877-247-6184
877-718-7083
877-718-7084
877-718-7072
877-718-7069
888-664-5396
888-203-0930
In tiny type at the bottom of their site at castinggigs.com:
"Disclaimer: Casting360 is not a talent agency, employer or a talent scout; the site is only a venue. Casting360 does not promise or facilitate employment. The number of casting calls available varies by location, roles available and the level of experience required. As with any business, results may vary, and will be based on individual capacity, experience, expertise, and level of desire. There are no guarantees concerning the level of income the user may experience. "
Casting360.com and Talent6.com are the same company, and both are a well known advance fee job scam. There are literally hundreds of online complaints and as many Better Business Bureau complaints. The Los Angeles BBB as well as the National BBB give Casting360 and Talent6 an "F" rating. The LA BBB actually calls Talent6 a scam on the main website.
Casting360 and Talent6 are operated out of Moldova, a small former Soviet republic known today as a haven for credit card and identity theft. Though Talent6 has a small administrative office in the US to comply with US incorporation rules, 100% of the operation is in Moldova, including the "Casting Agent" you spoke with.
In May 2010, Talent6 aka Casting360 was fined by the San Mateo, CA District Attorney $45,000 for false advertising, misleading ads and fraud.
They use these numbers:
800-267-9651
800-981-5135
877-219-4739
877-292-5038
877-335-0215
877-335-0216
877-455-0478
877-824-7260
877-824-6263
877-552-0253
877-552-0244
877-552-0246
877-568-7051
877-803-0925
877-803-0921
877-803-0930
877-410-9052
877-491-0485
877-491-0486
877-491-0493
877-491-0508
877-491-7477
877-491-7441
877-744-4947
877-247-6182
877-247-6183
877-247-6184
877-718-7083
877-718-7084
877-718-7072
877-718-7069
888-664-5396
888-203-0930
In tiny type at the bottom of their site at castinggigs.com:
"Disclaimer: Casting360 is not a talent agency, employer or a talent scout; the site is only a venue. Casting360 does not promise or facilitate employment. The number of casting calls available varies by location, roles available and the level of experience required. As with any business, results may vary, and will be based on individual capacity, experience, expertise, and level of desire. There are no guarantees concerning the level of income the user may experience. "
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