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emodel.com / Options Talent Group Model ScoutsWARNING: There were more than 300 ads on monster.com for model scouts. Options Talent Group:
Better Business Bureau:
Multiple Labor Law Violations Allegations vs. Options Talent "I was just going to point out to you that you mention all about the scouts and the models being scammed, but what about the people in the office? I have a friend that used to work for Options Talent (AKA emodel), and he HATED it. The company violates more labor laws than I have ever seen in my life by not allowing the people to take lunches; forcing them to work up 15 hours a day or more; and by threatening employees’ jobs when they have a bad day." Options Talent Model Scout Explains How It Works "The claim of benefits is just to lure you into the interview. In order to qualify, you have to enroll 25 people during your initial 30-day training period, during your first week work (unpaid) five open call sessions, attend a conference call for new scouts and scout talent.... The bottom line is if you don't enroll 25 people in 30 days, you do not advance." emodel Scout Orientation 'Misleading,' Model Claims "I attended a scout orientation for emodel.... I hate to admit it, but I didn’t have anything better to do that day, so I attended.... Several times I found myself raising my hand and found things to be misleading." Model Scouts Paid by Commission "My father went to one of their interviews / tests around October of 2001. They told him that he would only get paid when he scouted people. At first it was 30 people he had to get to show up at their auditions and then come back two more times. And they told him he had to pay them a percentage, and then the people he scouted had to pay the company money to host them. It is all a scam." Monster.com Ad for Options Talent Model Scout "I had an interview scheduled for tomorrow with Options Talent Group. I found the job posting through monster.com in my quest for a real job. I wondered why they would want someone with no experience in scouting." Scouting Scam Job Advertisement on Monster.com "I was living in Jacksonville, Florida, searching for work on monster.com, when I came across a model scout position opening up in the Tampa Bay area. I had done some modeling when I was younger and I’ve always been interested in the industry, so I was thrilled when I received an email for an interview." New Options Talent Group Model Scout Raises Questions "I started my scout training with Options Talent Group this past Friday. Initially, I felt this was a great opportunity for models to gain exposure with agencies, clients, etc., and in theory it is a good idea. However, after doing some research about the company and eModel, I am now not so sure." Former Options Talent Group Model Scout Feels Exploited "I am embarrassed to say I am an ex-Options Talent scout. I am also angry. The letters posted by other ex-scouts and those depicted in the various media reports are right on.... It has been two weeks since I last scouted. Now, after having left my previous employer to pursue my "dream job," I am left feeling embarrassed, exploited, and unemployed." Options Talent Group Model Scout Quits "I was recently employed by Options Talent Group as a model scout. I cannot believe that I have read all these letters.... Scouts are made to believe that this job seems too good to be true, because it's so easy, and because it's better than any other job.... I'm going to the open call tonight to quit." Options Talent Group Model Scout Interview Cancelled "I'd like to thank the people who've posted on this site. I've recently been called in to interview with Options Talent, and after having read some of these posts, I don't believe I'll waste my time on them." Ex-Employee for emodel Witnessed Shady Business Tactics "I was employed by emodel (now Options Talent) for several months. They definitely are a scam. This Alec guy is a fast-talking, shady crook; the Edward Bell guy is even more so. I went to the corporate office and saw all sorts of evidence of bad shady business tactics." Options Talent Employee Quits, Seeks Legal Action "I have important information for anyone who is considering signing up or accepting a job. I worked in the corporate office in Orlando, Florida.... I worked there for six months.... I worked in the Account Services Department.... I started working there when it was emodel.... The US Labor Board is in direct contact with them at this time. They are doing an investigation on them." Former emodel Scout: 'I Never Saw A Dime' "I worked as a scout for emodel last year, and what I saw there made me nauseous. You've heard the typical scout experience in several other letters, so I won't waste your time describing it again. Suffice it to say that I worked my butt off, actually spent money, believing that it would be made up for by a paycheck, but I never saw a dime." Options Talent Group Model Scout Training Without Pay "I was interviewed as a scout a few weeks ago, and I was invited back for "training." I was a little leery of this training, because, unlike most jobs, this one does not pay for the training period." Potential Options Talent Model Scout Hears Warnings "Thanks for operating this website, and for the warning about Options Talent. They offered me an interview as a scout. I would never accept a position which needed a start-up fee, but you still may have saved me the trouble of wasting a considerable amount of time at an interview, and being very frustrated and angry." Options Talent Group Model Scout Interview Cancelled "I just answered an ad for a job at Options Talent. They are located at 5670 Wilshire Blvd. Suite #1620, Los Angeles, CA 90036. I accepted a spot for an interview as a recruiter, but cancelled as soon as I came across your site." Ex-Model Scout for emodel Gives Insider Information "Have you heard of the new modeling scam company called Emodel? It's a company where they hire individuals such as myself to become a "modeling scout." This company is spreading throughout the nation like wild fire. No city or town is safe from this scam. I want them to be exposed for the frauds that they are. They have the nerve to post ads in Monster.com and HotJobs as if they were a real employment company." Model Scout for emodel Quits Over False Advertising "I am a former emodel scout. I left the company after doing some research with the agencies they claim that use the web site." Model Scout Explains Reasons for Leaving emodel.com "You have all confirmed what my gut was saying... THANK YOU. And even just yesterday I told another scout/friend that I wouldn't continue with the company and why. She was happy to hear my words, which confirmed her own feelings, and shared more with me of what she found out, and agreed the same way." Model Scout Claims emodel Seeks Free Labor "I just got hired for emodel a few weeks ago and think it's all a bunch of garbage... They basically tell you to go scout anyone on the street and they promise you all this money and chance for promotion when in fact all they want is for you to scout for them for free." Ex-Scout for emodel: 'The turn-around rate at this company is ridiculous' "Many people allege an emodel scam targets the aspiring models, while others believe it is more focused on the modeling scouts. One model scout, who had worked for emodel for a few months, summarized it this way: "The scam is most definitely on the scouts. I quit there after three months or so and my boss told me that he was surprised that I lasted that long. The turn-around rate at this company is ridiculous." Ex-Employee at Options Talent Claims Labor Law Violations "I have been working for Options Talent (eModel.com), but I was let go with no explanation. Even though I did not approve of their "scams," it was still a job. We used to work extra long days, and not get paid extra for it. You are not allowed to break for lunch, etc. Please let me know if I have a case here and an opportunity for a lawsuit." Talent Executive at Options Talent Responds to Criticism "When the 'talent executive' called me that evening, I informed him that I was not interested in his company because it is a scam. He got really mad and rude. He told me this website is a scam, because it is not federally funded. He told me that the Better Business Bureau was a scam, because it was started by Al Capone.... The Federal Trade Commission was wrong according to him, also. His defense was that Options Talent Group is a publicly traded company." 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