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John Robert Powers in the Sacramento and Roseville, Ca locations are fraudulently ripping off local consumers on a daily basis. My very close friend’s daughter was taken for over 5000 dollars which in turn John Robert Powers provided her nothing in return for the amount of money they STOLE from her and her family.The manager by the name of Hank Ritter assured them that this was a legitimate acting and modeling school but after further investigation and a thorough background check we have discovered that the man by the name of Hank Ritter who claims to be an expert in his field of modeling and acting was formerly employed as a grocery checker for the past 20 years.
My friend was also informed by Mr. Ritter that he was personally responsible for the success of Josh Duhamel and he was a student at the Sacramento location of John Robert Powers. Turns out this was a complete fabrication as Josh Duhamel was NEVER a student at JRP and following is from his official Bio as to how he was truly discovered:
When Josh was 26 years old, he worked in the construction business and it was by sheer luck that he got into the celebrity business. Josh was with his ex-girlfriend and a scout from a modeling agency in San Francisco asked him if he would be interested in modeling. Josh couldn't believe what had happened but, after realizing it was real, he decided to think about the offer. A few days later, Josh was accepted and he did a lot of commercial work, even beating out fellow model Ashton Kutcher for a place as a top model.
As you can see Josh Duhamel was discovered in San Francisco and not walking through Hank Ritter’s grocery line. John Robert Powers is a complete scam which is being investigated by the Attorney General and they are a company who has zero integrity and rips people off daily. How they are able to look at themselves in the rear view mirrors of the Mercedes they are driving purchased with your hard earned money I will never know.
They are a disgrace which will eventually be shut down as you can see by all the reports but the countless children and their families who have lost thousands will continue to be their victims until this comes to pass. Do NOT fall for this cheating and lying company. You will be sorry.
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| 1. Written by anonymous, on 12-01-2010 02:08 I worked for a time, at the Sacramento, Ca office, in 1998. They would have us cold call computer generated name lists, magazine subscription lists, those free "win an audition" boxes that used to be left around town, with peoples names and phone ##, telling people that they either got recommended to us or that they "won" a free audition. ANYTHING to generate a possible listing appt. They would then take child info and of course a short synopsis of the parents job situation. If this looked like the parent could be persuaded to help "make their childs dreams come true" then they would push the charm, and tell them anything in order for them to sign. BIG, BIG commissions for the listing "agent." Oh, those short camcorder tapings, when the child was asked to memorize a short verse, or sing a cute song to be reviewed at a later time????? One problem, there was NO FILM in the camcorder. I finally quit in disgust. Oh Hank, he represented a fraud of a company. Maybe they have cleaned up their act, but seriously, does a leopard change its spots? |
| 2. Written by Michelle Lynn Gardner of Calif, on 05-12-2009 16:27 I just want to say I agree with Jon Rybka-Wahhaus's comment about this whole Hank Ritter crap that people are saying. I work for a major corporation office in down town Sacramento, and I use to work in a donut shop as counter person. I dont give a rats *** what Hank Ritter use to do, he is now helping those kids that need the training to be able to succeed in their passion for modeling or acting. But let me tell you what is a shame! These parents putting their kids in JRP comes in with the attitude that their kids already are stars, and what does this do?? It disappoints the child. JRP gives your child the training they need to be more successful when going into agencies for work. And JRP assists in helping find the agency for your child after your child is ready. I mean really come on, how many idiot parents think that just because their child has talent or can sing that they can walk into an agency and get a job??? If parents think this, then they are not only disappointing themselves, but also their child. If that was the case, then I would of been in show business years ago. Why do you think students go back to college? to get more training or skills to succeed in their choice of work!! Well folks, the acting or singing modeling industry is the same way!!!! And after paying and finishing, some will succeed and some wont. Just like in college!! |
| 3. Written by Jon Rybka-Wahhaus, on 17-11-2009 11:00 What amazes me the most is the stupidity of some of these posters. They believe that just because they give a company money they will become stars. Maybe no amount of class (or classes) wll make them a model. This is not JRP fault or Hank Ritter's. And to address the comments about Mr. Ritter being a grocery clerk... Big whoop-de-do! When did having a second job make you a bad person. And by the way, I used to work at the ice cream shop NEXT door to where we worked (part time) and he was nothing less then wonderful. Sometime when you want to succeed in something you have to start off small. I now am THE travel advisor to Congress in Washington DC but I still work a part-time job at a restaurant. Does that make me any less of a person on the hill? And also... JRP has been around longer then your desire to have your brat being a "star"...Get over yourselves and realize that maybe (just maybe) you kid will be nothing more then a (god forbid) Grocery Checker. |
| 4. Written by A Client of Hank Ritter, on 12-11-2009 14:29 I just want everyone to understand, I have been with Hank Ritter at JRP for awhile. I have done magazine ads, commercials, and some modeling. I think all the people that talk down about JRP or Hank Ritter are those that didnt succeed or get a call back. As for those that "supposely" spent 5,000 plus dollars, well let me tell you, the fees that I paid were not even close to that amount. I paid 2600.00 and look where I am at today? I have worked in the industry, and I also went to LA to do a modeling shot for Brad Diffley. I am sure u all heard of him, and if not, look him up!!! So my final on this topic is if u paid lots of money and didnt get anywhere well that is on you, no one can make you pay for anything!!!!! |
| 5. Written by Mother in Sacramento Californi, on 12-11-2009 14:09 My two daughters and I went to JRP in Roseville last week. JRP said that Brad Diffley would be there, and guess what? He was. My daughters were so excited to meet him. They did their preauditions and we got a call that following monday. I signed my daughters up for classes, and they love it!! Hank Ritter was up front about fees, and how classes work. My daughter loves it, and I just want to say THANK YOU TO JRP IN ROSEVILLE, CALIF. Those parents that think its a rip off or scam are the ones that do not want to pay for classes but only expects their child to succeed in the industry for free!! By the way, only one of my daughters were called back. If JRP was a scam, then I would think they would have called both daughters, since it would be more money for them. Again, thank you JRP!!! |
| 6. Written by Parent from Baltimore, on 09-11-2009 20:13 Reference: "A Very Satisfied Parent" How can you say you are very satisfied when you have only been with them for a few days and only attended a 40-45 minute session? You don't even talk about the thousands of dollars they charge. Did you find the cost reasonable? I find it interesting that the Harford County Maryland Public School System has banned this compnay from attending any functions within any of its schools. There have been many complaints filed by parents of students in Harford County Public Schools. |
| 7. Written by pickymom, on 25-10-2009 17:53 Very disappointed in the way JRP Reno screwed everyone over! |
| 8. Written by A Very Satisfying Parent, on 15-10-2009 17:00 I am a proud parent of a daughter that I took to JRP last week. From the time of the first phone call to meeting at JRP, everything that I was told that was going to take place, had happened just like I was told. They never told me that my daughter was going to be a star, make lots of money, or anything to misguide us. When we got there, my daughter was so excited, that I knew this was something she wanted to do. After the 40-45 minute session, it was our choice to proceed or not. We decided to proceed. Therefore, the ending results were very beneficial for my daughter. The tools that JRP gives you to persue your acting or modeling, was well worth the 40-45 min. So I have to say to any parent that has a child that wants to act or model, this is an opurtunity that would at least give them some idea of if this is what he or she really wants to do! I would encourage parents to take their children to JRP, but the key is.... this has to be something your child wants to do, not YOU!! Otherwise you are wasting yours, your child, and JRP time. So good luck to those that benefit from JRP!! I know we did! Thank you JRP |
| 9. Written by Debbie Graham, on 15-10-2009 00:38 I must say, I have a family member that actually went through James Robert Powers and succeeded. I was told up front how it works, the fees and what to expect. I think those that put a bad name out there for JPR are those that did not suceed in their acting or modeling, and feel JPR failed them. It is not JPR that failed, it is the individual that failed. Whether they were too young or just didnt want to do it. No one twisted your arm to go to JPR! As for me and my family we are greatful and happy with the results we got out of JPR!!!!! |
| 10. Written by angry modeling dad, on 21-09-2009 21:28 Date City, StateTitle 31 4/4/2009 11:27 PM Academy Of Cinema And Television; ACT; A.C.T. Funny, Lilly is also the international scout for John Robert Powers. She is a mean vindictive woman. We signed our daughter up with JRP at a cost 8,000 dollars. We also received a notice from ACT saying they would see our daughter too. Scottsdale Arizona ...THANK YOU CBS.....BUT WHAT I MEAN IS THANK YOU CAPTAIN OBVIOUS! Author: Peoria, Arizona Modeling Schools : Academy Of Cinema And Television; ACT; A.C.T. Arizona 32 4/4/2009 11:27 PM John Robert Powers Is JRP (John Robert Powers) a Scam, we did sign a contract is it possible to sue, or go to Court? Santa Clara California ...THANK YOU CBS.....BUT WHAT I MEAN IS THANK YOU CAPTAIN OBVIOUS! Author: Newark, California Modeling Schools : John Robert Powers California 33 3/21/2009 1:44 PM John Robert Powers RIP-OFF - Charged me thousands of dollars for lousy classes for my kids, and never got my kids any work. Fraudulent ripoff business Agoura Hills, California Author: Canoga Park, California BBB Better Business Bureau : John Robert Powers California 34 3/16/2009 8:04 AM New Entertainment Today IS A SCAM!! THEY USE TO BE ONTARIO John Robert Powers Upland California ...*UPDATE .. Author: San Bernardino, California Modeling & Talent Agencies : New Entertainment Today - John Robert Powers California 35 3/10/2009 3:01 PM Performers Academy - John Robert Powers - Natalie Costa - Dan Josten - Michael Josten JOHN ROBERT POWERS LAGUNA HILLS CHANGED THEIR NAME TO PERFORMERS ACADEMY Laguna Hills California ...Mike Josten is a film Producer Author: Laguna Hills, California Modeling Schools : Performers Academy - John Robert Powers California 36 3/7/2009 9:16 AM John Robert Powers JRP Denver Real scam, I paid them and did not get a refund, even though I canceled it within the first 48 hrs Denver Colorado ...Agreed: It is a Scam Author: Westminster, Colorado Modeling Schools : John Robert Powers JRP Denver Colorado 37 2/21/2009 8:04 AM Kim Flowers - John Robert Powers breach of contract, refuses to refund Las Vegas Nevada ...Why are you Reno people so ignorant?!?!? Author: Reno, Nevada Modeling Schools : Kim Flowers - John Robert Powers Nevada 38 2/16/2009 7:48 PM John Robert Powers No one knows what the heck is going on there Las Vegas Nevada ...IN RESPONSE TO SHIRLEY!!! Author: Las Vegas, Nevada Seminar Programs : John Robert Powers Nevada 39 2/11/2009 7:13 PM John Robert Powers Skip schooling and just go to a agency Brookfield Wisconsin ...Agreed... Author: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Modeling & Talent Agencies : John Robert Powers Wisconsin 40 2/9/2009 6:25 PM John Robert Powers Modeling School And Agency SHAMELESS STROLLER THIEVES!! Birmingham Alabama ...I know exactly what you're talking about.... Author: Trussville, Alabama Celebrities : John Robert Powers Modeling School And Agency Alabama 41 2/9/2009 6:25 PM JOHN ROBERT POWERS RADIO DOESNT MENTION ITS FOR AN ACTING SCHOOL Saskatoon Saskatchewan ...Why they tell you NO Author: WARMAN, Saskatchewan Private Schools : JOHN ROBERT POWERS Saskatchewan 42 1/25/2009 4:00 PM John Robert Powers Rip off be aware Miami Nationwide Author: Sunrise, Florida Miscellaneous Companies : John Robert Powers Nationwide 43 1/22/2009 2:01 PM John Robert Powers Bait and Switch! Charlotte North Carolina ...Proud to be JRP Author: charlotte, North Carolina Bait-and-Switch : John Robert Powers North Carolina 44 1/21/2009 7:25 PM John Robert Powers, Modesto California Terry Greenfield Owner Scammed by Terry Greenfield of John Robert Powers, Ripoff Modesto California Galt California ...I have information about these people and I am looking for information myself. Author: Modesto, California Modeling Schools : John Robert Powers, Modesto Terry Greenfield Owner California 45 1/18/2009 10:53 PM John Robert Powers Atlanta, JRP Atlanta John Robert Powers Did not pay their independent contractors, and excessive work environment Atlanta Georgia ...Let me tell ya.......they're NOT all the same Author: Yukon, Oklahoma Modeling & Talent Agencies : John Robert Powers Atlanta, JRP Atlanta, John Robert Powers Oklahoma Approximately 181 Reports Found Showing 31 - 45 | Showing Page 3 of 13 |
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