I'm a very concerned parent who after being scouted at the mall, my daughter and I were invited to purchase headshots through a company named Absolute Talent in Beverly Hills, Ca. During our interview, Mr. Bishops referred us to their photographer at a ridiculously over priced rate. I then suggested getting the photos on our own, he then became far less interested in us. This immediately led us to believe he was more interested in selling the over priced photos than working with my daughter. What a SCAM!
After explaining all this to my disappointed daughter, we did some research and found the BBB has some interesting information on this group of crooks. Some of the companies are even listed on this site. You do have to connect the dots.
I only hope this helps others avoid this group. What a shame people have to prey on children to make a buck.
Http://www.labbb.org/BBBWeb/Forms/Business/CompanyReportPage_Expository. Aspx? CompanyID=13149936&sum=
We believe this company works in association with Commercial Scouts, and Artist Promotions & Marketing Inc. (ampi). All three companies operate from the same address, and same suite number. All have a similar MO. APMI's principal, Eric Rottman, was also an officer for OBrien Rottman Talent.
All companies associated with Patrick O'Brien in the past have earned negative ratings for failure to respond to complaints, and deceptive business practices. Seperate reports on these companies are available upon request.
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