Exploretalent.com is a scam

[exploretalentscam]

Exploretalent.com is a scam, I did an investigation and the more I would dig the worse this companies actions become.

Exploretalent.com is accused of everything from spam, bait and switch, deceptive business practices and more including an article showing the owner as a convicted felon. Please read the blog and repost this because only we the people can stop the Exploretalent.com scam

http://exploretalentscam.wordpress.com/

[Zaneypop]

I' not defending them because I don't know enough but why are they a scam?

Your post states that they are a scam and doesn't give any examples. I went to the blog that you sited and once again it just stated that they are a scam and you should get your money back.

Why are they a scam?

[exploretalentscam]

Because they use a bait & switch as many users describe on ripoffreport.com, they use deceptive business practices, they are rated with an "F" by the BBB and they misuse google and violate their usage terms by having multiple sites dupe people when it is just one site.

[nomaxim]

It helps a lot if you show your sources and such, for example;

Current BBB report shows,

Company Profile
Exploretalent.com
8033 Sunset Blvd Suite 580
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Phone: (323) 785-2020
Fax: (323) 785-2012
http://www.exploretalent.com
Contact: Robert Berg - Owner
Business Start Date: 1/2/2003
Company ID: 13204121

Nature of Business:
This company's business is providing an online database for talent to locate auditions and jobs.

Complaint Experience
Most complainants allege unauthorized credit or debit card charges. Some customers complain that after they cancelled the service that they were still charged. Some complain that they signed up for a free membership but were later telephonically solicited and offered jobs, audition assistance, or that casting directors were interested in interviewing them but they had to sign up for a pro membership to receive more information. The company generally responds by providing explanation of their membership and cancellation policies, but in most cases provides full refunds.

BBB Comments and Analysis
Explore Talent advertises talent submission services via their wesite. After the initial introductory webpage asks for contact information for free registration, a second screen appears which explains the free registration is actually a seven day trial with a negative option cancellation clause. Essentially, if you cancel within the seven day trial you will not be charged.

Current Rating; F

I'd also point out that of the 109 complaints on file with the BBB in the last 36 months. All have been addressed by the company and just over half have gotten full (53) or partial (3) refunds. With the remaining 53 complaints the company has relied on the terms of the contract.

[silentptnr]

Explore Talent is NOT a scam. Your research should mention that Explore Talent has over 2 million members and provides more than 30,000 auditions each month.

Performers can set up a FREE account with NO COST involved. Certainly Explore Talent encourages free members to take the leap by upgrading your membership and actually submitting for auditions. There is nothing wrong with that. The site provides great value to it's members.

If you are an aspiring performer, don't let fear stop you from achieving your goals. You have nothing to lose by setting up a free profile, uploading your photos or videos and keeping a pulse of auditions in your area. Use your Free Profile to network and gain exposure.

If a time comes that you want to begin submitting yourself for auditions, then become a Pro Member. Maybe for 6 months or 1 year. The cost is reasonable and the work is real.

Really think about joining for free and then consider upgrading if you are serious about auditioning. There are other benefits to joining but I won't mention those. Certainly if you are not serious about going on auditions, don't waste the money. But if you are, you'll find more auditions at Explore Talent than any other Audition Submission services online.

Good Luck

[MARKVI]

EXPLORE TALENT=SCAM O'RAMA!

They rip off castings from free sites such as *****slist and legit sites such as ActorsAccess.com and charge $30-40/month to see them. Actorsaccess is only $50-60 a YEAR!

I've known multiple people who have posted their castings on LEGIT sites such as ActorsAccess.com and Backstage. I saw their castings on Explore Talent and called them if they posted on those sites. They were like "WTF! I didn't give them permission!"

EXPLORE TALENT=SCAM O'RAMA!

[silentptnr]

Explore Talent offers more value than any other talent resource and works harder for members than any other site. With over 70 employees in it's headquarters, Explore Talent provides tremendous resources and value to it's members, including it's free members. Explore Talent supports actors, musicians, models and dancers.

Noone can argue with the vast success that Explore Talent has earned and deserves. For the facts about Explore Talent visit
http://www.exploretalentscams.wordpress.com or http://exploretalent.wordpress.com.

Most recently, Explore Talent was invited to co-sponsor the 2009 MusiCares Gala at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Friday, February 6, 2009. Explore Talent received kudos from many top celebrities. For video coverage of the event, visit http://www.youtube.com/exploretalent.

Again, Explore Talent is working harder than any other company to bring resources, including celebrity shout outs and words of encouragement and guidance to it's members.

[MARKVI]

Okay Mr. Explore Talent...

Give up defending Explore Talent on Backstage? We exposed you as an employee of Explore Talent and NOT as an actor actually using your so called "services".

That's DESPERATE when a company has to post why they aren't a scam, when they actually are.

There's 2 million that created a FREE profile probably a few hundred dumbasses that got duped and paid for your inferior services.

You guys had NOTHING to do with that Robin Thicke event. You probably just had a promoter who was a member of Explore Talent to help edify your crappy company.

You say COMPETITORS say negative things about you? HA! You clowns CAN'T touch LACasting, ActorsAccess, and NowCasting so you illegally steal casting from them to make it look like you guys are doing something. It's NOT "Competitors" that give you bad press. It's ACTUAL CUSTOMERS who have had nothing but money wasted with Explore Talent.

What the hell does one do with Explore Talent Business cards? You can't give those out to important agents and casting directors. They know Explore Talent is a joke and will just laugh at it.

[silentptnr]

Are you a member of Explore Talent? Obviously not, you'd be working. I'm sure you'll enjoy the video from MusiCares. Have a great day!

[MARKVI]

I'm writing these from on set! I got a commercial no thanks to your crappy services.

[MARKVI]

Explore Talent is getting so DESPERATE, that they're using Disney Channel Auditions as a way to entice people into paying for their inferior services.

http://www.disney-channel-auditions.com/?

[pkorn40]

Hey aren't you ELdorado59 on yahoo answers??? talk about silentprtnr being someone who works for explore talent...don't you work for the competition against Explore talent??? Most sites charge and the only difference is Explore Talent charges are all up front...and Explore Talent is a talent resource NOT A TALENT AGENCY!! YOU ARE SUCH A HYPOCRITE! The websites you support ask for extra money after you sign up to post photos and use other services they are called...HIDDEN CHARGES...(such as LACasting, ActorsAccess, and NowCasting) the companies that you back.... (tried to set up profiles with them as well so I am speaking from experience) so don't get all high and mighty and say that just because they charge they are a scam...all the web sites you support charge too they just hide it better....So go back to Yahoo answers and copy and paste your responses...Pretty soon people will realize that you are scamming them as well...


P

PS so who is desperate now???? Trying to make your companies look better but slamming others....Can you say Karma...

Originally Posted by MARKVI

Okay Mr. Explore Talent...

Give up defending Explore Talent on Backstage? We exposed you as an employee of Explore Talent and NOT as an actor actually using your so called "services".

That's DESPERATE when a company has to post why they aren't a scam, when they actually are.

There's 2 million that created a FREE profile probably a few hundred dumbasses that got duped and paid for your inferior services.

You guys had NOTHING to do with that Robin Thicke event. You probably just had a promoter who was a member of Explore Talent to help edify your crappy company.

You say COMPETITORS say negative things about you? HA! You clowns CAN'T touch LACasting, ActorsAccess, and NowCasting so you illegally steal casting from them to make it look like you guys are doing something. It's NOT "Competitors" that give you bad press. It's ACTUAL CUSTOMERS who have had nothing but money wasted with Explore Talent.

What the hell does one do with Explore Talent Business cards? You can't give those out to important agents and casting directors. They know Explore Talent is a joke and will just laugh at it.

[MARKVI]

Oh God! Another Explore Talent Employee...

I did NOT accuse Silentptnr of being an employee. I PROVED it! On Backstage, he was posing as an actor glorifying how he's getting more auditions that the reputable casting sites. On Ripoff Report, he said he was D. George-Director of Consumer Affairs. Caught with his pants down!

I do NOT work for those companies that I say are legit!

I am an actor in LA who's with great agents and uses some of the sites that I have mentioned. When you go to LA or NY you have to join ActorsAccess.com and LA/NYCasting.com if you're serious. When you get an agent, they will make you join those sites because the MAJOR casting directors post on mainly Actorsaccess.com, LA/NY/SFCasting.com, and sometimes NowCasting.com. Agents use these sites to submit their clients for auditions. LEGIT Casting directors DON'T post on anywhere else! NOT EXPLORE TALENT!

Karma is going to get YOU guys for deceiving people.

[pkorn40]

Ok FIRST, I work for The Lawndale Elementary School District (And on the side I take pictures of Bands) and I am not an Employee of Explore Talent, I am a customer. BTW I used to work for Prep Shoot Post (Post Production Accounting office for Disney and Miramax Films) The reason I commented on this site is because I am a Satisfied Customer of Explore Talent, and a dis-satisfied customer of LA Casting (Stopped using them years ago). I also Hate when people talk shit about others when there is no merit to what they are saying or when they can't prove a word. My son is a aspiring child actor and we have looked into Many sites including LA Casting as well for jobs for my son and yes they charge $10 a month for membership but they also charge an additional $20 Initial setup fee (All membership fees are non-refundable and cannot be used toward any other services, This is taken Directly from their Website BTW), which Explore Talent will refund if I am not satisfied, I called and asked. LA Casting also wanted to charge us extra to upload a initial picture and $20 for each additional...Now because Explore Talent asks for a monthly membership (And that is all)...how is that different from what LA Casting Charges????? Oh I know they don't have HIDDEN CHARGES like LA Casting does...Now I am not saying that LA Casting is a Scam all I am saying is that it is the same as Explore Talent (a job resource) so if Explore talent is a scam to you then so is LA Casting....So don't defend any of the web sites if that is how you feel...Maybe you are the one scamming people by saying that you are an actor and that you do not work for any of the companies you endorse (which people know that you are a fake)....So if you are in fact an actor...prove it by posting your IMDB page here. Otherwise shut the hell up....No one likes to be deceived and you are the one deceiving people. GET A LIFE!!! If you are so close with agents how do you have the time to write on these websites anyway??? Don't you work???? Or are you just a horrible actor. I figure the only way that any of the casting websites work is if you are a good actor, apparently you are not...

All I was trying to say by commenting was that all websites charge fees for services otherwise none of them would be in business very long. So don't think you are saving anybody from anything...If they listen to you they will get charged...if they listen to me they will get charged...don't see any difference...

One more thing, My son got an audition through explore talent for a movie that is coming out with Lindsay Lohan in it, It was a small part but the casting director Joey (Don't remember her last name) was casting at Explore Talent's office so when you say that casting directors don't work with Explore talent that is a lie as well...Because I met one last week...


BE CAREFUL WHO YOU CALL A LIAR!!!! AND MY KARMA IS JUST FINE BTW BECAUSE I AM NOT THE ONE DECEIVING PEOPLE HERE!!!!

Originally Posted by MARKVI

Oh God! Another Explore Talent Employee...

I did NOT accuse Silentptnr of being an employee. I PROVED it! On Backstage, he was posing as an actor glorifying how he's getting more auditions that the reputable casting sites. On Ripoff Report, he said he was D. George-Director of Consumer Affairs. Caught with his pants down!

I do NOT work for those companies that I say are legit!

I am an actor in LA who's with great agents and uses some of the sites that I have mentioned. When you go to LA or NY you have to join ActorsAccess.com and LA/NYCasting.com if you're serious. When you get an agent, they will make you join those sites because the MAJOR casting directors post on mainly Actorsaccess.com, LA/NY/SFCasting.com, and sometimes NowCasting.com. Agents use these sites to submit their clients for auditions. LEGIT Casting directors DON'T post on anywhere else! NOT EXPLORE TALENT!

Karma is going to get YOU guys for deceiving people.

[MARKVI]

You obviously don't know too much about this industry. If you ask ANY major Casting Director or Agent about Explore Talent, they will laugh! EVERY serious book on the acting business (Especially ones written within this year) lists LA Casting and Actors Access as two of the ONLY few legit online sites. Where are you Explore Talent?

Explore Talent is NOT the same thing as LA Casting or Actors Access!

Almost EVERY major Commercial Casting Director posts strictly on LA Casting.

Almost EVERY major Film/TV Casting Director posts strictly on Breakdown Services/Actor Access.

NONE of the major Commercial and Film/TV Casting Directors post on Explore Talent. Explore Talent STEALS from free sources such as *****slist, Back Stage, etc. and charges money for that. Sometimes, I've seen them take stuff from Actors Access. Don't you find that the least bit unethical?

EVERY Agent makes you join LACasting and Actors Access/Breakdown Services NOT Explore Talent. That's how they submit their clients. Mailing hard copies is becoming a thing of the past. Almost everything is electronic now.

Also, when you get an agent, you no longer have to pay for LA Casting and Actors Access. That DOESN'T happen with Explore Talent.

When I'm on set, I bring my laptop and wireless card and make posts during breaks or on my phone waiting.

Originally Posted by pkorn40

Ok FIRST, I work for The Lawndale Elementary School District (And on the side I take pictures of Bands) and I am not an Employee of Explore Talent, I am a customer. BTW I used to work for Prep Shoot Post (Post Production Accounting office for Disney and Miramax Films) The reason I commented on this site is because I am a Satisfied Customer of Explore Talent, and a dis-satisfied customer of LA Casting (Stopped using them years ago). I also Hate when people talk shit about others when there is no merit to what they are saying or when they can't prove a word. My son is a aspiring child actor and we have looked into Many sites including LA Casting as well for jobs for my son and yes they charge $10 a month for membership but they also charge an additional $20 Initial setup fee (All membership fees are non-refundable and cannot be used toward any other services, This is taken Directly from their Website BTW), which Explore Talent will refund if I am not satisfied, I called and asked. LA Casting also wanted to charge us extra to upload a initial picture and $20 for each additional...Now because Explore Talent asks for a monthly membership (And that is all)...how is that different from what LA Casting Charges????? Oh I know they don't have HIDDEN CHARGES like LA Casting does...Now I am not saying that LA Casting is a Scam all I am saying is that it is the same as Explore Talent (a job resource) so if Explore talent is a scam to you then so is LA Casting....So don't defend any of the web sites if that is how you feel...Maybe you are the one scamming people by saying that you are an actor and that you do not work for any of the companies you endorse (which people know that you are a fake)....So if you are in fact an actor...prove it by posting your IMDB page here. Otherwise shut the hell up....No one likes to be deceived and you are the one deceiving people. GET A LIFE!!! If you are so close with agents how do you have the time to write on these websites anyway??? Don't you work???? Or are you just a horrible actor. I figure the only way that any of the casting websites work is if you are a good actor, apparently you are not...

All I was trying to say by commenting was that all websites charge fees for services otherwise none of them would be in business very long. So don't think you are saving anybody from anything...If they listen to you they will get charged...if they listen to me they will get charged...don't see any difference...

One more thing, My son got an audition through explore talent for a movie that is coming out with Lindsay Lohan in it, It was a small part but the casting director Joey (Don't remember her last name) was casting at Explore Talent's office so when you say that casting directors don't work with Explore talent that is a lie as well...Because I met one last week...


BE CAREFUL WHO YOU CALL A LIAR!!!! AND MY KARMA IS JUST FINE BTW BECAUSE I AM NOT THE ONE DECEIVING PEOPLE HERE!!!!

[Big Daddy Aziz]

http://dca.lacounty.gov/ComplaintForm.html

If you think Explore Talent is a scam, and should be investigated, use the above link.

[SaxnFlutman]

Personally, I'm suspect ANYTIME I'm solicited to "join" or "sign-up" to any site that fails to give you any information, or not very much, about them, their company, & what the details of involvement are!

If nothing more than a page on a computer is good enough reason for anyone to fork over their name, email address & phone number, then you need to wisen up, & fast!

I knew this was not a reputable company from the moment I received their solicitation, which came disguised as a *****slist response (& reminded me why it's such a good idea to use their anonymous email address). It not only didn't directly apply to my notice, but the phony name of the responder, and even phonier one of HIS email address (which was a WOMAN'S name), was even more of a red flag, more reminiscent of a Nigerian scam letter, than a homegrown one.....

[kbduncan2]

in response to pkorn and markvi


I just wnted to say that it sounds like both of you have good arguments, a lot of free time, but good arguments. Mostly though it really does sound like you just have a preference for one site and are down talking the other. Now there's nothing wrong with friendly competition but maybe its gone too far. As far as which site is better, i dont know. I have never visited LACasting and am not yet a member of ExploreTalent, but it sounds to me that LACasting is good for LA and that ExploreTalent is good for people from uncommon areas, like Indiana for instance.
I am not saying that ExploreTalent is not a scam, I truly don't know. But I will say that I have found just as many good reports of the site as I have bad. I feel hat maybe those who were dissatisfied were connected to the wrong employee or not utilizing the site to their best ability.

[MARKVI]

PKorn has NO credibility and NO argument. Explore Talent is a proven SCAM! They STEAL castings from FREE sites like Mandy and C.raigslist and charges money. They also steal from LEGIT sites like ActorsAccess.com (This is the best for markets outside of L.A., NOT Explore Talent!). Or for FREE find the SAME castings that Explore Talent has on C.raigslist and Mandy.

Respected Casting Director, Industry Expert, and Author, Bonnie Gillespie (http://more.showfax.com/columns/avoice/) has said how her castings have mysteriously ended up on Explore Talent with the dates and some info changed around. GO AND EMAIL HER IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME!

Explore Talent has been around for 5 years. In EVERY Acting Reference/Business Book written no earlier than 5 years and even in the books written or edited in 2008/2009, there is NO mention of Explore Talent!

Let's reference some of the Top Acting Business Books out there:

In Acting is Everything: Gold Edition by Judy Kerr, she mentions LA Casting, Actors Access, and NowCasting.

In How to Be a Working Actor:5th Edition by Mari Lyn Henry, Lynne Rogers, and Joe Mantegna, LA Casting, Actors Access, and NowCasting.

In Making it in Hollywood by Scott Sedita, LA Casting, Actors Access, and NowCasting.

WHERE ARE YOU EXPLORE TALENT?

Originally Posted by kbduncan2

in response to pkorn and markvi


I just wnted to say that it sounds like both of you have good arguments, a lot of free time, but good arguments. Mostly though it really does sound like you just have a preference for one site and are down talking the other. Now there's nothing wrong with friendly competition but maybe its gone too far. As far as which site is better, i dont know. I have never visited LACasting and am not yet a member of ExploreTalent, but it sounds to me that LACasting is good for LA and that ExploreTalent is good for people from uncommon areas, like Indiana for instance.
I am not saying that ExploreTalent is not a scam, I truly don't know. But I will say that I have found just as many good reports of the site as I have bad. I feel hat maybe those who were dissatisfied were connected to the wrong employee or not utilizing the site to their best ability.

[novemberchild]

I'm really glad I decided to be cautious and I haven't paid for any of these "services" yet. I want to make some extra money through modeling and maybe some small acting roles while being a student so I signed up for explore talent for free and was thinking about goseegifts. However, after a little research, it seems like the best way is to find the legit sites that ppl have been talking about: ActorsAcess, NYCastings, Backstage etc...

I'm going to go look into those places instead.

Exploretalent had some rep call me and he was very pushy and got somewhat mean towards the end when I refused to "upgrade" my account at the moment. Pretty much, he said that if I'm not interested he's very busy and needs to spend time on people who are actually interested, he then proceeded to hang up on me. Who does business like that?

I don't want to risk any money (even if it's not much) because it could become a fiasco (if they keep charging your account after you cancel etc...) I'm glad that resources are available to make informed decision on things like this!

[GivesUp]

Between the 'shadyness' of Eploretalent and the veracity of commenters here I'm going back to playing my cello on the streets. I'll have better luck than dealing with any of these crooked sites.

[unknown1]

I was about to try explore talent. 1 of the ladies called me while I was watching "who wants to be a millionare" and pissed me off. She kept on pushing for me to pay and I kept telling her when I'm ready I'll pay online. What's the rush of doing it.*right at that second* She's saying "Ooo this chance only comes once in a lifetime* lol *used that old line on me* yea and towards the end she was rude to me 2.. saying Ooo well im just going to cancel your account then. I was like whats that going to do take off my free picture I posted up lol.

Look unless you know for sure that the business is legitmate and real. Then you can pay that bread. but if shit seems shady and pushy without answers or product.... DONT DO THAT SHIT.

I dealt with a management company that works just like how Explore Talent works. But I payed $500 dollars a month for their services. Makeitorbreakit.com located in vegas.

It was run out of his home and he had young ass *secretarys*

He said I would get radio play, make a music video, send me off to record labels with that $500 a month. NONE of that happened.

I don't mean to bash any businesses but when its a scam I, *no we* have to spread the word so others won't follow our mistakes. N GET FUCKED

and yes thats an explore talent agent trying to defend their unethical company.

Why tha fuck are you defending them ... Ooo because you used their service and got such great results. Well BBB.org doesnt fuckin lie asshole.

And well end that dis. on that note .... LOL

[SeriousBusiness]

I checked out this site a long time ago and it was pretty obvious whether or not you classify it as a "scam" the site is worthless. I made a profile on that website stating I was a filthy hobo and that I regularly defecated myself and guess what? I immediately got casting calls for people who wanted me personally! A filthy self-defecating hobo! I just needed to pay whatever their ridiculous fee was.

There's another website just like ExploreTalent and it's the exact same deal. All they want is your money.

[hello fascination]

Well, I've been reading some pretty nasty stuff about Explore Talent. So, it really is a scam? What a bummer.

Because, an agent or whatever just called me yesterday saying she wanted to include me in some projects. ):

[MARKVI]

Originally Posted by hello fascination

Well, I've been reading some pretty nasty stuff about Explore Talent. So, it really is a scam? What a bummer.

Because, an agent or whatever just called me yesterday saying she wanted to include me in some projects. ):

YES, IT'S A SCAM!

You were NOT called by an agent. You were called by an employee of Explore Talent who was trying to entice you into giving your credit card number in exchange for supposed job opportunities.

Agents cost NOTHING up front. They ONLY make money when YOU do. They get 10% of what you make from film/tv shows/commmercials and 20% for commercial print.

To get an agent, you need to get GREAT headshots, a good resume, and training from the best. These are enough to get you a commercial agent at least. Getting a GOOD theatrical agent (Film/tv) takes longer. Most good theatrical agents won't see you unless you're SAG, have a polished resume, and a demo reel. Commercial agents are more lenient about that. What the best Commercial agents want to see on your resume are good commercial classes, improv, and cold reading.

You can get an agent multiple ways. Here are a few common ways:
-Mail in an unsealed manilla envelope with a CONCISE coverletter and headshot with the resume stapled on the back. If you have a demoreel include that too.
-Attend a showcase and impress them.
-Get a referral from a friend who is with the agency that you're interested in

DON'T
-Email them unless they tell you to. IT'S UNPROFESSIONAL!
-Call unless they tell you to. ALSO UNPROFESSIONAL!
-Walk in and ask for a meeting. UNPROFESSIONAL THREE!
-Sign with them if they ask for upfront money, make you take new photos with THEIR photographer, or take THEIR classes. Agent's ONLY make money when you do. Agents usually make 10% on film/tv and commercials and 20% on commercial print.

Look up LEGIT agencies here:
http://www.agentassociation.com/

http://www.sag.org/content/find-agent

Sample Resume:

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/w...9/scan0002.jpg

Avoiding BAD Headshots:

http://bbs.backstage.com/eve/forums/...31/m/110106342

[PattyK]

Originally Posted by SeriousBusiness

I checked out this site a long time ago and it was pretty obvious whether or not you classify it as a "scam" the site is worthless. I made a profile on that website stating I was a filthy hobo and that I regularly defecated myself and guess what? I immediately got casting calls for people who wanted me personally! A filthy self-defecating hobo! I just needed to pay whatever their ridiculous fee was.

There's another website just like ExploreTalent and it's the exact same deal. All they want is your money.

Of course all they want is your money, it's the American way. Do you really think there is a business out there that really gives a shit about you?

[hello fascination]

Ah, i see.

Thank you for letting me know.

[novemberchild]

I posted a few months ago about the horrible explore talent. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about other websites such as TalentJug or InstantCast? I don't really plan on paying for either, but I'm just curious whether or not these 2 have "better" reputations or just the same.

[MARKVI]

Originally Posted by novemberchild

I posted a few months ago about the horrible explore talent. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about other websites such as TalentJug or InstantCast? I don't really plan on paying for either, but I'm just curious whether or not these 2 have "better" reputations or just the same.

Talent Jug and Instant Cast are the SAME thing as Explore Talent. They take breakdowns from Legit sites as well as free sites and change the info around.

The ONLY LEGIT online sites are:
-Actorsaccess.com
-LACasting.com
-Nowcasting.com
-NYCasting.com
-NYCastings.com
-SFCasting.com
-Backstage.com (they have a newspaper that you can buy at stores)

Free but PROCEED WITH CAUTION:
-Mandy.com
-Castingcallsearch.com
-*****slist

[MikeFlowering]

These guys have been scamming people for years!

I was bored this fine Sunday morning so I decided to do an extensive investigation into ExploreTalent.com, it's owners and allegations of fraudulent practices. What you will read below is severely troubling and needs government intervention. Please help spread the word......
Explore talent has hundreds of domain names that all point to exploretalent.com after registration and trick consumers into these are all separete companies. This practice known as site cloaking and cheats search engine results by artificially making a site more relevant and monopolizing search engine natural results. Here are just some of their sites, I am sure there are many more:
1auditions.com, zzz44.com, modeling-modeling.com, dir411.com, zzz33.com, auditionsforteens.com, auditions.com, castingaudition.com, auditionsforfilms.com, actingauditions.net, casting-call.us, freecastingcall.com, exploretalent.com, modeling.net, opencalls.biz, talentmodel.com, casting-calls.biz, explore-talent.net, exploretalent.info, exploretalent.org, explortalent.com, wwwexploretalent.com, explore-talent.info, explore-talent.biz, exploretalent.mobi, auditionsopen.com, 4extras.com, castingdirectors.us, zzz22.com, casting-notice.com, disney-channel-auditions.com, auditions-auditions.com
Google should really do something about this, I did some research and luckily found a way we can stop them. They engage in misleading wording, cloaked pages, deceptive redirects, doorway pages and duplicate sites all in violation of Google terms of use. The way to really stop them is to stop their google advertising, that should put the brakes on this scam! You can report them here:
https://www.google.com/webmasters/to...rt?hl=en&pli=1

Twilight Saga Scam - The internet is buzzing about Twilight and ExploreTalent has again shown their true colors. They send fake text messages saying you are needed for casting, they call themselves "casting directors" when in fact they are "telemarketers" and to top it off the movie is not even casting yet and the casting director of the last movie has released a press release confirming that Explore Talent is at it again. I am sure Summit Entertainment never gave them permission to use the good name of Twilight to perpetrate an online money scam. Here is Summit's info in case you would like to complain: 1630 Stewart St, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Phone: (310) 828-4132


About the CEO of Explore Talent Ami Shafrir -
A press release announcing a new contest at Explore Talent.com confirms that Ami Shafrir is the CEO of ExploreTalent.com.
About Ami Shafrir -
Ami Shafrir has been accused of intimidation by force, extortion, black mail, billing fraud, tax evasion and identity theft. Though he has not been charged that is quite a lot of accusations. Either he is really unlucky and getting blamed left and right or he is really lucky because he has not been charged and has found his way out of every accusation. You be the judge!
Here are a few links I found while digging deep on Google (some of the pages have been removed so we had to dig deeper and get help from the internet archive):
http://web.archive.org/web/200804060....com/id10.html
http://vnnforum.com/showpost.php?p=507416&postcount=2
http://web.archive.org/web/200803051....com/id27.html
A journalist doing an investigation of Ami Shafrir because her daughter was scammed by Exploretalent found out that Ami Shafrir is an ex pimp and porno broker. She also says that Ami Shafrir keeps Exploretalent under one of his employees names. Here is a link to that information:
http://www.complaintsboard.com/compl...m-c122085.html

We can keep bickering and wasting our time and breath or we can do something about to help stop this from continuing!
Here is what you can do:
1. Report them to the FTC:
https://complaint.ic3.gov/ctf.aspx

2. Report them to your State Attorney Generals Office
Search Google for "YOUR STATE attorney general consumer complaint"

3. Report them to Google:
https://www.google.com/webmasters/to...rt?hl=en&pli=1
4. Report them to the BBB:
http://www.la.bbb.org/ComplaintDetail.aspx?CompanyID=13204121
5. If you paid them call your bank or credit card company and demand your money back because according to the thousands of pages online it's a scam!

[Johnathon18]

I personally have an account with explore talent, and I have had some shady situations, however if you know what your doing, and know the buisness, then it is a great resource. Dont say anything about it if you have no clue about modeling, or acting; because if you did then you would know what is a scam and what isn't. I have been booked several times with this rescource, and I am shooting friday with the help of this website.
So again, unless you know the buisness then don't get mad because you think you have a big job with no experience. That is just ignorance on your part.
Please ignore my spelling, for I have had a long morning, and reading this ignorant post made me laugh. Thanks for the humor!

Thanks

[novemberchild]

Honey, they run a very dishonorable business. The facts are right in this post - straight from the BBB and from other people's personal experiences. I'm glad that you are able to get work from using their "services" but a large majority of the people who sign up with them get run through circles, so just because they haven't give you trouble doesn't mean others are ignorant for stating the facts. You may be part of a lucky few, and that's all there is to it. I encourage you to think things through before acting so defensive...it's like we kicked your puppy or something.