Usacomplaints.com » Miscellaneous » Complaint / Review: PromoModels BrandStaffing OnPointMarketing The Agency Lucas Beddows, Hillary, Kelly, Brittany Lauren - PromoModels BrandStaffing Onpoint Marketing Lucas Beddows Hillary Troutman Kelly Brittany Lauren Scammers, Swindlers & Cheaters - FRAUDULENT business scheme - con artisits - dishonest shysters - phony bogus agency. #324917

Complaint / Review
PromoModels BrandStaffing OnPointMarketing The Agency Lucas Beddows, Hillary, Kelly, Brittany Lauren
PromoModels BrandStaffing Onpoint Marketing Lucas Beddows Hillary Troutman Kelly Brittany Lauren Scammers, Swindlers & Cheaters - FRAUDULENT business scheme - con artisits - dishonest shysters - phony bogus agency

Warning: do not work with this company

- PromoModels is one of the best run scams I've ever encountered. Somehow, they seem to keep themselves "legal". You don't have to take my word for it but, if you work with them you run a high risk that you may not be paid!!! Good Luck!

PromoModels does not pay as per contract. They don't pay within 30 days, 60 days or even 90 days. If you are lucky to receive a response from anyone at the company after you work is completed, you will most likely be given endless excuses as to why there is a payment delay. Perhaps they are extreemly busy, backed up, can't pay before others ahead of you, a holiday break made it hectic, busy mailing tax forms, money is tied up in an escrow account, family in a tragic accident and had to become a caretaker to mother who is sleeping in hospital... Although, you may not get paid just because the owner decides he doesn't like you or you might be viewed as impatient or maybe he decides he is being harrassed for payment. Imagine that?

A con artist is often involved in fraudulent activity and is an expert at organizing deceptive tricks and schemes driven by greed and dishonesty to shyster other individuals out of their entitlement. It appears that PromoModels may be involved in operating a business scam of cheating and vicimizing contractors/employees out of compensation owed. An attempt to swindle contractors/employees is not a reputable business practice and the perpetrators continue to withhold payement through the use of deception, intimidation and threats. Pocket the profits from your labor and cut YOU out!

I am writing this report because I am concerned about my situation and would like to warn others so they don't have to suffer this type of experience.

My experience

Promo Models Account Executive Brittany Sims staffed me to work in early March with one of the "clients". I completed the assignment turned in all of the paperwork... The contract stated that I would be paid within 90 days.in other words, I should have been paid before June 1. I have received no payment and continue to receive smoke and mirrors treatment from this company.

Equally important, I accepted another assignment with a co-worker from Account Executive Kelly Miller as the program manager of a two week market mobile tour which transpired during late April - early May for a different "client". The tour was completed and all paperwork was turned in for this program. The contract stated that I would be paid within 90 days. Neither my co-worker nor I have been paid and it appears that we will not be paid by August 4 or ever when payment for this assignment becomes past due. Later in my report, you will read that Kelly says this is a lucrative event... I would like to ask lucrative for who?

The employees at PromoModels have avoided maintaining their financial responsibility and have no plans to pay. I remained in communication with Brittany Sims until I was informed in April that she no longer works for the company. I was refered to Lauren Hargrove. I communicated with Lauren exclusively through email during late April & all of May until I attempted to call her in early June because she left me in limbo about payment for my March work. I finally reached someone in the office who told me that Lauren no longer worked there. Another person gone!

Suprisingly, I was provided with the owners name and contact information. Lucas Beddows claims to be the owner. He is not easy to reach but, I spoke to him in mid June and early July. However, Lucas was full of insults as he told me that he would never pay me and his company will never pay me ever!!! He said that he instructed his new book keeper Hillary to never pay me either. Furthermore, Lucas threatened that if I contacted him again he would come to Arizona and rip my throat out of my head...

In any case, I have invested a number of hours and days with attempts to collect more than $1,000.00 that is owed to me by this organization. I want all readers to know that PromoModels has been paid for the work I did for their clients and has pocketed the money but refused to pay me. Did you know that Promo Models is also associated with The Agency, Inc., BrandStaffing and On Point Marketing? Is it possible that these various brands allow the perpertrators to use bait and switch techniques on victims?

If you're reading and trying to figure out how to collect payment, does any of this look closely related to your situation? Those of you who are already involved in this scam will understand what is happening here.

Here are some examples of email communication I received:
From: [email protected]
Date: Mon, 3 Mar 16:00: 09 -0800

I have received all of your paperwork and pictures!

Thanks!
Brittany Simms

Account Executive
Promo Models
www.promomodels.com
[email protected]
858.490.5610 l office
858.430.3431 l fax
858.353.9647 | cell

From: [email protected]
Sent: Tue 4/22/08 10:24 AM
Thank you for contacting Promo Models. Brittany Sims no longer works at our company. If you are a client and would like to work with Promo Models in the future please contact Carrie at [email protected]. If you are a model and need assistance with something please contact Lauren at [email protected]. Thank you and Have a Great Day! Promo Models
Brittany
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From: Lauren ([email protected])
Sent: Tue 4/22/08 11:55 AM
We do have your paperwork
Lauren
Business Manager
Promo Models
www.promomodels.com
[email protected]
858.490.5602 | office
858.430.3431 | fax

Promo models | looks. Talent. Nationwide.
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From: Kelly Miller ([email protected])
Sent: Wed 4/23/08 10:41 AM
Hi!

Please call me if you have any questions! 858.342.1629

Things to Remember When Working For Promo Models:
Please make sure that your profile on Promomodels.com is complete and accurate, particularly your address. This is what we use to pay you, and this is typically done within 90 days of the completion of the promotion. If the check needs to be cancelled due to the fact that you did not provide the correct information then you will be charged $20 out of the compensation you are owed.

You are being hired by us to promote for our clients; this means that you may not discuss with our clients anything about the way that you were recruited, your previous work history with us or your compensation. When in doubt, you can always tell them how long you have been a member of Promomodels.com, but please do not discuss which other clients you have worked for if any.

If there is an emergency and you are not able to fulfill your commitment to this promotion, you must contact me before 48 hours of the start of the event.in order for your cancellation to be valid, you must speak with me directly with your reasoning. Please note that if you cancel or no show for an event, unfortunately, you will no longer be eligible to receive work from Promomodels.com or any of our affiliated companies.

Promomodels.com is Americas leading Promotional Model Staffing agency, and as an elite member of our company, we expect you to uphold all the standards that we have set. Please feel free to call me anytime if you have questions or concerns. As your Account Executive, I am always here for you.

This should prove to be a lucrative event with a great client. Youll be able to add some credible experience to your resume while having fun at the same time!
If you have any questions or concerns at all just email me or you can call me on my cell during off-hours at 858.342.1629.
Kelly Miller
Account Executive
Promo Models
www.promomodels.com
[email protected]
858.490.5605 | office
858.342.1629 | cell
858.430.3431 | fax

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From: Lauren ([email protected])
Sent: Thu 5/29/08 9:53 AM
First of all I want to say thank you for your patience. I just wanted to let you know where everything stands. This quarter has been very hectic and we have been trying to catch up. I want you to know that we have not forgotten about the event you worked for us and we understand that payment is past due. Please be as patient with us as you possibly can as we are working our hardest to get everything caught up. You will receive an email when your check goes out. Make sure to add my email address to your Anti-Spam filter to ensure you get this (Spam filters like the word "promo" in our email and block us all the time).

Payment is also sent to the address on your profile so make sure to keep that up to date.

You will be alerted through email once your check has been cut and sent out. Please note that you MUST have sent in your W-9 before your check can be mailed. Otherwise, Accounting will hold onto it until we receive your W-9.

Again, I do not have an exact date as to when you can expect your check but know that we are working our hardest and thank you SO much for your patience. All inquires about checks can be made to me, not your account executive as I see when checks go out. Thanks again! We appreciate you and your hard work!

Hope this helps clarify things.

Thanks again!

Lauren
Business Manager
Promo Models
www.promomodels.com
[email protected]
858.490.5602 | office
858.430.3431 | fax

Promo models | looks. Talent. Nationwide.
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JUST TO REVIEW:
Can you believe the AUDACITY of these people? As you have read some of the statments in the emails above give some thought to what is really being said here."... Have a great day:-)... You will no longer be eligible to receive work from Promomodels.com... Promomodels.com is Americas leading Promotional Model Staffing agency, and as an elite member of our company, we expect you to uphold all the standards that we have set...

Please feel free to call me anytime if you have questions or concerns. As your Account Executive, I am always here for you... This should prove to be a lucrative event with a great client. Youll be able to add some credible experience to your resume while having fun at the same time! Again, I do not have an exact date as to when you can expect your check but know that we are working our hardest and thank you SO much for your patience... We appreciate you and your hard work!"
I figure they are laughing all the way to the bank and proud of their scamming ability. However, the scamming doesn't stop at the emails.

FYI:
Just to let you know, most of the addresses and phone numbers associated with this company appear to be bogus or non-existant. For example, the company appears to be located 3453 Ingraham Street - 190 San Diego, CA 92109. Although, 190 isn't a suite it is a mailbox number. The address belongs to First Class Mailboxes & Services. Call them at (858) 274-6245 and you can ask about PromoModels. I figure you will hear something near the same information I did. All I can say is Good Luck!

Also, a reverse search on the PromoModels phone number (858) 490-5600 reveals an address of:
On Point Marketing
4475 Mission Boulevard - Suite J
San Diego, CA 92109
I checked the address and it appears to belong to:
(What a surprise? - Check yourself and see if you find anything different)
La Jolla Capital Corporation
4475 Mission Boulevard Suite J
San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: 619-483-8600

Next, I did a domain search on www.promomodels.com and other affiliated sites - the results of my search:
(Go ahead and check the phone numbers and address out for yourself and you'll be amazed at how none of them will put you in contact with the company. Although, the phone numbers listed might connnect you with Qwest Directory Assistance. Maybe you are supposed to request a number for PromoModels from Qwest??? Or maybe, it is all a sham of smoke and mirrors!!!)

Registrant:
Promo Models
2232 SO NELLIS BLVD
Las Vegas, NV 89104
US
Domain Name: PROMOMODELS.com
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Promo Models
2232 SO NELLIS BLVD
Las Vegas, NV 89104
US
(702) 555-1212
[email protected]
Domain created on 01-Jun
Domain expires on 01-Jun
Last updated on 08-Apr
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Registrant:
Brand Staffing
3453 Ingraham St.
San Diego, CA 92109
US
Domain Name: BRANDSTAFFING.com
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Brand Staffing
3453 Ingraham St.
San Diego, CA 92109
US
(858) 555-1212
[email protected]
Domain created on 03-Nov
Domain expires on 03-Nov
Last updated on 21-Jun
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Registrant:
OnPoint Marketing
1802 N. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
US

Domain Name: ONPOINTMARKETING.com
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
OnPoint Marketing
1802 N. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
US
(775) 555-1212

[email protected]
* VISIT http://www.emailaddressprotection.com *
Domain created on 05-Dec
Domain expires on 05-Dec
Last updated on 07-Apr
Lastly, If you don't buy my experience, check out some of the other reports about this group:

Complaint: #309037 http://usacomplaints.com/reports/0/309/RipOff0309037.htm
complaint: #300260 http://usacomplaints.com/reports/0/300/RipOff0300260.htm
complaint: #310565 http://usacomplaints.com/reports/0/310/RipOff0310565.htm
complaint: #326240 http://usacomplaints.com/reports/0/326/RipOff0326240.htm
complaint: #339192 http://usacomplaints.com/reports/0/339/RipOff0339192.htm

I have shared my experience with the readers of usacomplaints.com. I hope this report will save you some agony and frustration. Also, I hope you will think twice before you get involved with this company as a client, as an independent contractor or as an employee unless you want to be ripped off. If you're a skeptic, give it a try. Who knows maybe you'll get lucky and be paid for your work?



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