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ExploreTalent casting entertainment

When I signed up with Explore Talent, 6 years ago, I used my credit card to make monthly payments. When I went to change my credit card info, I could not find this option anywhere on ET's website. They lock you out, the only way it seems to get rid of that credit card is wait until it expires.

They take your money, even when I contacted support to cancel. Finally I came up with an idea with my bank to correct this situation so ET can not charge me anymore. Also, this a scam. I didn't sign up to make friends or except people's friendship requests, I have Facebook for that. How utterly unprofessional and most of the accounts are fake. Don't get suckered into these online services. SCAM.

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ExploreTalent Don't pay for auditions!!

I have never used their services. But I know what exactly they do.
My daughter wanted to attend one of those auditions and found this website.
They asked her to pay to be included in the participants' list.
Too bad her mom is an ex-singer and knows all of this process inside.
I stopped attending auditions one-two years ago and still remember and I'm absolutely sure that they are always free, nobody pays for that. If you give the money, it doesn't guarantee absolutely anything. And if the line in front of the door is too long, the agency won't provide you a better place. They do nothing.
So don't spend your money.

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ExploreTalent please stay away from exploretalent!!

People, do no fell for this scam, ExploreTalent is fake agency and all the information on their site is also fake. I also want to say that positive reviews are fake and probably written by someone from ExploreTalent.
They will tell you have received a role in latest movie and they will promise you will be working with Hollywood celebrity actors. These people are real professionals and no matter what they'll say they will make you believe them.
After they inform you that you were the chosen one they will ask you to pay a participation fee. And they will not forget to mention your bright future.
But as soon as you pay they will inform you that something went wrong and promise you a refund and that's it - the end. People who are operating this ExploreTalent are real professional scammers, they are well trained and know all about manipulating.
People, do you really think that it's so easy to get a role, by just joining some kind of shady site?
Please stay away from ExploreTalent!

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ExploreTalent exploretalent is fake!

When I found ExploreTalent I was extremely happy and decided to give it a try. Too bad I did not check the reviews because now I regret that I wasted my precious time on this scam! I bet that most of the positive reviews are fake and people who wrote them got paid or something.
I made a profile on ExploreTalent website and few weeks later received a call from someone (I guess their agent) and was told that they really liked my profile and that they had a role for me in a latest Marvel movie! Can you imagine how happy I was? I already imagined myself on the red carpet and my bright future. I told them that I'm ready and they said that they'll call me back later.
Several days passed and I finally got another call and they said that I have to pay $200 and the role will be mine. Well, that moment I though that $200 is nothing if it means that I'll become a movie star, so I paid.
Tree days later they said that I need to pay some extra money and I paid $300. Then they told that I have to pay additional $700 and will get my role. Are you kidding me? I've already paid $500 and they asked for more! I refused and asked for a refund and they said they'll give my money back, but that never happened! These people scammed and fooled me, they stole my money and they will steal from you too! You know it's not that easy to get a role, so this whole thing is just a scam! Avoid at all costs!

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ExploreTalent This site is dangerous and full with scammers!

I had a terrible experience with ExploreTalent! I signed up because I've always dreamed of becoming an actress. Later I was contacted by a man who said that he found me on ExploreTalent and that I was just perfect and he offered me a role! I was so excited and thought that my dream finally came true.
So I was in contact with that man and he explained me the details. First he asked me to send him more photos which I did. But later he said that movie agency told that they need some of my bikini photos and later he said that I also need to send him some pics with me naked!
How foolish I was that I believed him! The whole thing was a scam from the very beginning and I really believe that was a real offer!
This site is dangerous and full with scammers! Don't join ExploreTalent, not a safe site!

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ExploreTalent Complaining the Detractors

Just a tip of advice, when it comes to company's legibility, the most reliable source of information is the Better Business Bureau. Go to: www.bbb.org - and then type-in the certain company's name if it's legit or not. When you see it there that it is accredited with BBB then that only means that it's legit. DO NOT JUST LISTEN OR BELIEVE TO SOME OF THOSE AUTOMATED MESSAGES BECAUSE SOME OF THOSE ARE JUST DETRACTORS FROM OTHER CASTING COMPANY ASWELL. It is still a business after all. I hope this will help you guys.

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Feb 16, 2017 1:13 am EST

The Better Business Bureau is not an actual accredited organization. Its a "pay to play" accreditation that does not mean much. Yes, people can use the organization to lodge complaints but there is no due diligence taken by BBB to validate complaints OR POSITIVE REVIEWS. Don't believe me? Google it. Dont let yourself get scammed by snake oil salesman.

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ExploreTalent Too good to be true

I joined ExploreTalent and finally received a call from them! The person told me that the new Transformers director wanted me for a role! I was so excited and agreed. Then she said that I have to pay some money and only after that I will get my role. What? This website is definitely a scam, don't believe them and don't give them your money, it is not that simple to become an actor.

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ExploreTalent Don't waste your time

I joined this website, because I always dreamed to become a movie star and I thought this site will give an opportunity to become one. I searched throught the site and foud an interesting job, so I tried to apply for some awesome roles. But they said I had to pay $500 to submit the application or I need to buy a vip membership. I am sorry but I work for a minimum sallary job and cant pay that. I joined this site because I wanted to find a better job! I really hate when someone tries to get money from people who are trying to make their dreams come true. If your rich then go for it, but if your someone like me don’t waste your time. If someone really wanted to help you and wanted you for the role things would be different. ExploreTalent wants only your money!

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ExploreTalent Scam Waste of Time

im against exploretalent. There was a child predator on their and young girls were falling victim to him and i called and told them and they said we do not interfere with are talents. Later i was bullied by a fifty something woman and she reported me and i woke up to see my page and hard work gone. Waste of time. I was trying to be a good person and in this business theirs anough bullying and hate to go around that you have to put up with, without it being where im trying to get help. Quite honestly the traditional meet an agent in person is the only 100% way to get better life long results. Explore talent operates on time for money. If you think about it look honestly at the talent on there you can tell that anyone can be on their, meaning anyone and everyone will be given " casting oppurtunities", not because they have an actual chance but to keep you on there website. They had nothing against me to take down a 15 year olds profile because a fifty year old woman became intimidated by a younger girl because how quick i recieved votes in there little contests and stuff, and oppurtunities. Total crap i could have been spending my time hanging out with friends like people my age should but no i wanted to better my career but thankyou explore talent for all the awesome things you have to offer, whatever. Ok someone not right for a part and not talented can be "submitted" to a transformer audition, Now lets think dont you think that for such big auditions they already have in mind people already famous for the parts. Big movies get big actors, to make Big money because when you see you favorite actor in a movie you want to see it. Explore talent is glorified craigslist. At least craiglist knows theirs few morals but exploretalent likes to put out that their the most respected online talent site. RESPECTED SCAM.. Also if paying a company for your talent is seen as the number one sign of a Scam what makes you think that sign is different online... i apoligise for spelling and grammatical errors my keyboard isnt working correctly sorry. I do understand i should have looked into them better and ive payed my consequences and learned a valuable lesson.

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ExploreTalent This website is a scam and complete bs

This site emailed me crap about castings that were a million miles away and I never got anything because I could never make auditions. Then when I wanted to cancel the day I got the recurring charge, they wouldn't give me my money back for the service I DID NOT INCUR. This website is a scam and complete bs. With that being said, I encourage everyone who has had a bad experience with them, to respond with your own terrible story of this so I can gather a portfolio, thank you.

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ExploreTalent Avoid dealing with this ppl

My 17 year old daughter and her best friend fell victims to these internet sewer rats. My daughter goes to school full-time and works part-time as a clerk in a department store to support her modeling and acting dreams. She does volunteer work at an animal shelter on the weekends reads to the elderly twice a week. The funds illegally extracted from her bank account amounted to almost a week's salary. When she tried call she got the proverbial runaround and eventually was hung up on. 'Like taking candy from a baby', huh guys? Bet you got a nice yuk out of that one. It is not only the money but also the gross violation of a kid's sense of trust and decency. These are predators that will rape the dreams of young hopeful talent. The only thing lower is a pedophile. They steal call sheets from other sources, list outdated casting calls, or just post their own phony auditions that they write up themselves. Explore Talent.com is by far the sleaziest and most disgusting talent scams operating on the internet. They lie, they cheat, and are constantly breaking the law by double and triple invoicing members. It is just a matter of time before the authorities catch up with them Being a journalist it didn't take much digging to find out who these insects are. The company is owned by Ami Shafrir, an ex pimp and porno broker. He keeps Exploitation-Talent in the name of one of his employees we found out. The coward hides behind other people because there are so many judgments against him. They are located at 4312 Woodman Avenue Suite 301 in Sherman Oaks, California. One of the major network news shows has them under investigation along with other intrnet modeling scams. Mr. Shafrir owns hundreds of websites between here and China all steering traffic toward Explore Talent.com. This, by the way, is against the policies of Youtube. They have been branding and posting phony endorsements by celebrities. I was told by a someone who attended one of these events that these Celebs had no idea they were endorsing a commercial. These clever thieves used the 'old bait and switch.' The unknowing celebrities were smooth-talked by a sweet hostess 'can you give a little advice to our young members out there?' Then asked to give 'a shout-out' to Explore Talent. Essentially getting them to say the name of the company. The clips were then cut to make it look like an endorsement. I will personally send this blog link to each and everyone of those celebrity's managers, agents and publicists. Some of who I work with on a regular basis. THE SALES PITCH IS A LIE FROM BEGINNING TO END. If someone calls you hang-up the phone before they can even get out the word talent! THEY ARE NOTHING BUT A BOILER ROOM filled with desperate young sales people trying to get money out of your pocket. http://www.exploretalent.com/model_page.php?talentnum=661702 Even their own employees are not safe from their vicious tactics They make agreements then decide to 'change the terms after the job is done', I was told by a young model-actress . They indiscriminately steal clips from other websites and upload them to their own. Are you listening Youtube? Shame on you Explore Talent . Something must be done! Folks, these people are nothing but lowlife cowards hiding behind aliases and lies. These are ruthless cyber -scorpions ripping off easy prey, the young and the vulnerable. I'm not done with you Explore-Talent.com THAT IS A PROMISE I INTEND TO KEEP!

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ExploreTalent http://www.exploretalent.com/joannabochen1

I saw my photos and my personal infos on your website. I don't know who nor why put it on your website URL:
www.exploretalent.com/joannabochen1, Talent Number:
1633679 but I want You to delete it immediately!
I don't want my photos and private informations available to anybody!
I hope it's clear!
Sincerely,
Joanna Bochen

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ExploreTalent Scammed me for $350

Exploretalent.com is full of LIES and SCAMS! ! ! !
I'm a victim of their "7 day free trial", , , These ### are not good enough to find you any kind of acting/model job! All they do is to take your money.
I've been asking for a refund and they said that they would refund it which was 3 month ago.
Now they are not answering my calls, ignoring my emails... plus all the sarcasm they will say to your face looking at your picture.
Do not waste your time and hard earned money with these Scammers.
If you are ever considering to try this bogus site, Simply google the company name "exploretalent.com".
Avoid at all cost...

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Mar 04, 2012 1:12 pm EST

ami shafrir and ben navon are thieves. Worked with them before, and they are ###

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Mar 04, 2012 1:11 pm EST

Ami Shafrir and Ben Navon prey on people, through Explore Talent constantly. They steal peoples money. I worked for them, and can testify about their ongoing frauds.

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ExploreTalent scam

I was one of those who did a background check on this company before giving up my money. I was contacted by a Mr. Edward Lewis ( the name he gave) who told me that I had allready been chosen from the photos I posted online & promised work as soon as I "activated" my account by paying a $70.00 fee. I told him I didn't have the money at the moment & would call him back when I got it, well he called me the very next day & when I told him I wouldn't have the money until later in the week he asked me if I could "borrow" the money from someone & pay them back when I got it. I thought this was very unprofessional & it immediately made me aknowledge that light bulb that appeared above my head I had my friend on 3 way & it took all she had not to laugh. Shame on you Explore Talent & shame on anyone who doesn't do a background check on these bunch of scammers & crooks before giving up their money.

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I am one of those who decided to check explore talent out before giving up my money. I was contacted by a Mr Edward Lewis who promised me work & stated that I had already been chosen and my work would start as soon as I "activate" my account. When I told him I would not have the money until later in the week he asked me if I could "borrow" the money from someone & pay them back when I got the money. I thought this was very unprofessional & it immediately made me aknowledge that lightbulb that appeared above my head I had my friend on 3 way & it took everything she had in her not to laugh. Shame on you Explore Talent & shame on anyone who doesn't do a background check before they give these bunch of scammers & crooks their money.

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Apr 15, 2016 10:19 pm EDT
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Just a tip of advice, when it comes to company's legibility, the most reliable source of information is the Better Business Bureau. Go to: www.bbb.org - and then type-in the certain company's name if it's legit or not. When you see it there that it is accredited with BBB then that only means that it's legit. DO NOT JUST LISTEN OR BELIEVE TO SOME OF THOSE AUTOMATED MESSAGES BECAUSE SOME OF THOSE ARE JUST DETRACTORS FROM OTHER CASTING COMPANY ASWELL. It is still a business after all. I hope this will help you guys.

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Nov 29, 2010 4:24 pm EST

I signed as a paid pro member back in august, september of
2010. They told me as soon as I became a pro member I would
start getting work. I recieved no work at all. I feel like I been scamed
and it's been 3-4 months now.

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Laura_Charles
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Mar 23, 2015 12:50 pm EDT

Just received a call from Johm Paul telling me I was chosen for a role working with Tina Faye paying 826.00 and another gig paying 2, 000. Yea right I didn't even buy this crap. I told him have a good day and save those lies for someone else.

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KMG66
Wall, US
Jun 05, 2013 11:54 am EDT

Just got a call too... Said I was chosen for a TV show with Jennifer Anniston. Then she asked me for my credit card to activate my account, $119. I told her I could not do that right now. She politely said OK and hung up.

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Feb 21, 2012 7:29 pm EST
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exprloretalent called me 2 days after i entered the initial website.when they called me a man that said his name was "herb" said there was a justin timberlake movie in my area that wanted me to be an extra in.pay was $826 a day, for 3 days.that made me excited at first, until i remembered that they didn't have 1 picture or any "real" info about me.then immediately, herb push me into getting me to pay there fee's, and wanted my credit card number NOW or the role would be gone.sorry, but i'm not buying it.it seems way to good to be true.oh, by the way, i'm a musician mostly, and that's what i entered on the web site.so why a cast me as an actor with no idea what i look like or who i am.i call B.S.!

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Jul 07, 2011 7:19 am EDT

I received three texts from explore talent regarding my 5yr old son. One was for an audition for a modeling gig with National Apparel Company, and the other was for casting extras for the new Wolverine movie with Hugh Jackman. At first, I ignored the text messages bc they sounded too good to be true. I finally decided to call them back and spoke with a representative by the name of Rita. (ph: [protected], ext. 3095). She advised me that my son had been chosen for another audition for Disney's Good Luck Charlie. She specifically stated that all auditions would be held in my hometown of San Antonio, Tx. She also played suck up and started gushing about how adorable my son looked in his photos. Then she eagerly prompted me to set up a 6mth membership for $119 or an annual membership for $199. I asked her why the membership was required and she stated that casting directors do not have access to view my son's profile. All they see is his one picture (I have about 15 posted plus his bio). She also stated that with the membership, the casting directors can contact me directly. I didn't have the funds available & explained that I would not have money for another 2 days. She was so eager to set up the membership, she offered to post date the payment. My dumb self fell in to her trap, and I gave her my credit card information. I was at work, and after the call I immediately felt like something wasn't right. I called my bank to cancel my credit card. I then called Rita back & advised her that I was going to do more research on the company before I made my decision. She quickly interrupted me and stated Explore Talent was on BBB as an accredited business with an A+ rating. I said I understood, but there was more research I needed to do so I asked her to cancel the automatic debit. She continued to be persistent about it, so I finally told her she can try to run the credit card all she wants, but it has been deactivated. After I said this, her response was "Ok, no problem. I'll just have to call another little boy that was next in line after your son and he will probably get the role."
Lesson learned on my end. I work for a fortune 500 company that strives to provide superb customer service. This talent agency wannabe is extremely unprofessional.
...and just a little fyi on BBB, there was an investigation done by 20/20 in 2010---
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/business-bureau-best-ratings-money-buy/story?id=12123843
..so, don't let these bozos throw this in your face. Please read these blogs and use them as a guide so you don't make the same mistakes.

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Jan 12, 2011 11:39 pm EST

I have contemplated using explore talent for over a year and this helps my decision making. Thank you!

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ExploreTalent Explore Talent is a scam &casting director& lied!

Explore Talent is a scam! I was pressured into giving these scammers almost 200 dollars for a year because the "casting director" that called me guaranteed me a role as a movie extra. The casting director turned out to be an exploretalent boiler room worker. When I said I would have to think about it he told me that with that attitude I will never work in Hollywood! I can not believe I fell for it, Explore talent is probably just a boiler room with a bunch of telemarketers claiming to be "casting directors". They have 3.6 million people how have they not been sued or closed down, is law enforcement just turning a blind eye or do they not know that this is happening?

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ExploreTalent txting when asked to stop & they wont

I get txted saying that they want me to work or some thing i have got these txt's months and i keep telling them stop key word stop but they don't. Please help they are not stopping.

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Apr 20, 2010 11:40 am EDT
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I also keep receiving unwanted text messages from this company and have asked them to remove me from thier spam lists, without any luck. In order to block them from sending me texts, I have to pay a monthly fee to my cellular provider for the service. I may have to do that, but in the meantime, I have contacted the Better Business Bureau with this company's information. Hopefully that will stop them!

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ExploreTalent Nightmare

I feel really stupid now after reading another report about Exploretalent.com. I had signed up on a free membership a while back and in late January/early February received an email saying that a casting director was interested in me. When looking to see what it was, it turned out to be for a local hair show and it paid $100. I was really excited about the audition and I looked up the company and they were legit. When I had called Explore Talent to get the information, they looked on my page and said, 'oh you're not a pro-member, I can't give you that information unless you sign up as a pro-member.' I asked how much it was and they had said something around $33 a month or I can get a 'deal' and pay around $70-75 for three months and that I'd have more of a chance getting more work with a longer period of time. I thought it was kind of weird that I had to pay to get information and told him I'd have to call back because my funds were low so I'd have to ask my boyfriend if he can spot me the money. He then said 'you have to ask your boyfriend?' So I then told him yeah and explained again because I had no money at the time. My boyfriend said to save money I should do the three month thing and when I had called back, the guy took my information and 'set up' my pro-membership and started giving me all these compliments like 'you have some pretty pictures' and even told me once that 'did you know you have other casting directors interested in you too?' I thought he meant I had others who had sent me emails that I hadn't gotten or something. So this made me even more excited. Well I didn't end up modeling for the one company that emailed their interest to me, but did model for another one I met at the show anyway. When I was looking at my 'pro-member' casting page, I saw that they had these pretty 'generic' casting that you would find in a newspaper or on a theater website or something. Another thing I found odd and I didn't appreciate was that the 'booking department' would 'submit' me for these roles that I didn't even fit! One that I remember was for an MTV True-Life that wanted lesbians and another MTV True-Life that wanted people going off to war or coming home from war. First of all, I see these castings already on the MTV.com website. Second of all, I'm not a lesbian and I haven't been to war nor come home from any kind of war so I was wondering 'why am I being submitted for these?' I felt mad because I didn't know before reading the other response to this rip-off that they don't actually submit anything to anyone. I was thinking that they were submitting me to these and that I would be getting calls or emails or something and have to explain that no I don't actually fit their criteria they want. Another thing I didn't like was that they had me list three cities that I prefer working in. I live in the Midwest and had locations such as Missouri, Iowa, and Minnesota. I was getting casting calls for New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, etc. I feel totally ripped off and wish I would've just turned down the offer to become a 'pro-member' so that I could get that audition information. I hope that something gets done about it like a class-action lawsuit or somebody puts their foot down that has a powerful say in the matter because Explore Talent don't care about their 'models' and just worry about how much money they can rake in.

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Jul 03, 2016 3:22 pm EDT

I've never sought out acting or modeling gigs. Ever. I'm a computer nerd - a very security conscious type, too, who was not born yesterday - not an actor. I'm not even on social media save for a Twitter account I use largely as a news feed, using no personal face photos or other easily identifiable information in either profile or feed. I hate Facebook and would never use them for a personal profile. Ever. They are just as evil as Google.

I guard my personal information like it was solid platinum and rare diamonds. Still, SOMEHOW these clowns - Explore Talent - got my very closely guarded second cell phone number that I do not give out for anything other than beyond-a-doubt legitimate business. "Tiffany" from [protected] left a message on this line that she was "following up on my interest in acting and modeling opportunities". Again, this is an "interest" I have never had nor expressed. Perhaps they have this number from a previous assignee. But my gut instinct is that my NOT BEING AN ACTOR OR MODEL along with my online research convinces me this is just an elaborate scam designed to aggregate personal information and basically steal money from the gullible. Imagine people from the Internet not being honest. :-/

DON'T FALL FOR IT, ESPECIALLY IF YOU REALLY ARE SOMEONE LOOKING FOR ACTING AND/OR MODELING OPPORTUNITIES. THIS IS NOT THE BEHAVIOR OF A LEGITIMATE BUSINESS! DO NOT PAY TO WORK!

Always do your due diligence, lest ###s like these make off with your money and your identity.

Viva Lost Wages, if you don't look out!

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Monique Brisson
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Feb 04, 2016 6:59 pm EST

Great Article. suggestions - I am thankful for the details . Does someone know if my company can get a fillable a form form to type on ?

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john cock 123
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Apr 04, 2015 6:21 am EDT

name of the office in cebu...universal tech...google it if you like. rip off...i was once an agent for them for 2 weeks...couldnt stand the scam.

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john cock 123
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Apr 04, 2015 6:20 am EDT

its such a big scam.. 2 offices one in las vegas on in cebu philippines...ceo and flyer attached ...name of ceo mikhael cook

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Apr 04, 2015 6:19 am EDT

Its a call center run in Cebu Philippines...Led by a CEO named Mikhael Cook...They have 2 offices, one in las vegas nevada and another in Cebu Philipines...the name of the call center is universal Tech.

as i mentioned before ...what a big scam.
Google the company yourself...attached are pics of Mikhael and the company flyer.

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Siliday
, US
Nov 24, 2011 4:41 pm EST

We called the better business burrow and asked if this site is real. It's not real!

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Neisha - Grice Entertainment Productions
Duncanville, US
Aug 26, 2014 3:02 pm EDT
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I AM a Casting Director
I have used Explore Talent numerous years to recruit my talent and I ALWAYS turn out satisfied with the talent.

Regarding THIS particular complaint, there really doesn't seem to be any MERIT in the NATURE of her complaint. Maybe I missed something in her complaint but that what I DID read, made me think she actually DID get what Explore Talent offers - she was given an offer from a company (just not the company E.P told her about) and as a director, maybe once she appeared in person (if that were the case) she just wasn't what the company was looking for.

This is the status of being an ASPIRING talent. You WILL GO THROUGH the status!
You will get called to an audition if your profile meets the initial criteria and there is a chance you could make it in front of the casting agent or the director and you're just not what they expected. In my casting I've had some who aren't what they were in their profile - sometimes they're BETTER than expected and sometimes their in person appearance just isn't enough.

Like one of the responses said, AS THE ASPIRING TALENT YOU MUST PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE AND NETWORK.

If you don't put in the work, don't expect Explore Talent to do all the work for you!

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Huntergatherer
Cleveland Heights, US
Aug 01, 2014 3:08 pm EDT

Having been in the entertainment business at one level or another all of my life, I am familiar with this scam. One of the posters made a very good comment. Never, Never pay an agency to book you etc.

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BruceKonev
, US
Nov 18, 2010 12:34 pm EST

I feel really stupid now after reading another report about Exploretalent.com. I had signed up on a free membership a while back and in late January/early February received an email saying that a casting director was interested in me. When looking to see what it was, it turned out to be for a local hair show and it paid $100. I was really excited about the audition and I looked up the company and they were legit. When I had called Explore Talent to get the information, they looked on my page and said, 'oh you're not a pro-member, I can't give you that information unless you sign up as a pro-member.' I asked how much it was and they had said something around $33 a month or I can get a 'deal' and pay around $70-75 for three months and that I'd have more of a chance getting more work with a longer period of time. I thought it was kind of weird that I had to pay to get information and told him I'd have to call back because my funds were low so I'd have to ask my boyfriend if he can spot me the money. He then said 'you have to ask your boyfriend?' So I then told him yeah and explained again because I had no money at the time. My boyfriend said to save money I should do the three month thing and when I had called back, the guy took my information and 'set up' my pro-membership and started giving me all these compliments like 'you have some pretty pictures' and even told me once that 'did you know you have other casting directors interested in you too?' I thought he meant I had others who had sent me emails that I hadn't gotten or something. So this made me even more excited. Well I didn't end up modeling for the one company that emailed their interest to me, but did model for another one I met at the show anyway. When I was looking at my 'pro-member' casting page, I saw that they had these pretty 'generic' casting that you would find in a newspaper or on a theater website or something. Another thing I found odd and I didn't appreciate was that the 'booking department' would 'submit' me for these roles that I didn't even fit! One that I remember was for an MTV True-Life that wanted lesbians and another MTV True-Life that wanted people going off to war or coming home from war. First of all, I see these castings already on the MTV.com website. Second of all, I'm not a lesbian and I haven't been to war nor come home from any kind of war so I was wondering 'why am I being submitted for these?' I felt mad because I didn't know before reading the other response to this rip-off that they don't actually submit anything to anyone. I was thinking that they were submitting me to these and that I would be getting calls or emails or something and have to explain that no I don't actually fit their criteria they want. Another thing I didn't like was that they had me list three cities that I prefer working in. I live in the Midwest and had locations such as Missouri, Iowa, and Minnesota. I was getting casting calls for New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, etc. I feel totally ripped off and wish I would've just turned down the offer to become a 'pro-member' so that I could get that audition information. I hope that something gets done about it like a class-action lawsuit or somebody puts their foot down that has a powerful say in the matter because Explore Talent don't care about their 'models' and just worry about how much money they can rake in.

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Monroe15
Heber Springs, US
Jul 17, 2013 2:05 am EDT

im against exploretalent there was a child predator on their and young girls were falling victim to him and i called and told them and they said we do not interfere with are talents. Later i was bullied by a fifty something woman and she reported me and i woke up to see my page and hard work gone. Waste of time. I was trying to be a good person and in this business theirs anough bullying and hate to go around that you have to put up with, without it being where im trying to get help. Quite honestly the traditional meet an agent in person is the only 100% way to get better life long results. Explore talent operates on time for money. If you think about it look honestly at the talent on there you can tell that anyone can be on their, meaning anyone and everyone will be given " casting oppurtunities", not because they have an actual chance but to keep you on there website. They had nothing against me to take down a 15 year olds profile because a fifty year old woman became intimidated by a younger girl because how quick i recieved votes in there little contests and stuff, and oppurtunities. Total crap i could have been spending my time hanging out with friends like people my age should but no i wanted to better my career but thankyou explore talent for all the awesome things you have to offer, whatever, Ok someone not right for a part and not talented can be "submitted" to a transformer audition, Now lets think dont you think that for such big auditions they already have in mind people already famous for the parts. Big movies get big actors, to make Big money because when you see you favorite actor in a movie you want to see it. Explore talent is glorified craigslist. At least craiglist knows theirs few morals but exploretalent llike to put out that their the most respected online talent site. RESPECTED SCAM.. Also if paying a company for your talent is seen as the number one sign of a Scam what makes you think that sign is different online... i apoligise for spelling and grammatical errors my keyboard isnt working correctly sorry.

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