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One Source Talent - Trying to c if in could model some clothes for a job
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Anonymous
map-marker Los Angeles, California

One Source talent is now nine9 modeling and acting

one source talent is now nine9 modeling and acting! still charge people, same company. 99 models charges money. i would not trust and run, same old company. nine9 models is just a new name for old company. they want you credit card now, everything weird.

if one source was so good why change name to nine9 to confuse people. do homework on these people. they tell you what you want to hear, tell you to come into office, and call for phone appointment.

when you apply to one source talent nine 9 than call you. seems odd. wanted daughter to come in, never again.

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137 comments
Guest

Thank you for the info! I sent headshots in for the fun of it and they kept trying to set up an audition with me.

I have a free day this week & decided to set up to check it out. I started reading up on them prior to my appt./audition to have all the info. I am not extremely cautious. Being in the creative field, everyone knows it's an ever struggling business.

Make it or break it tells all. So, how can a group that only calls themselves the "unagency" because if they said they were an agency, they couldn't charge for services so easy, get away with this? A modeling school tried to pull this w/my family with I was a ***.

It's unfair & deceiving to the talent & families to make them think the only way to get the knowledge & jobs is to pay!! Thanks again for the heads up!!

Guest

My daddy has stroke .. and I can waist my money like this...

I decided to apply at nine9 because I first thought that I will only pay 39 and my second interview they asked 499,, and I Judy read nine 9 paper I have to pay again for professional pictures sorry I am not you should have told me before that not fair ... please I need my money ...

299 dollars ... my dad is sick can not afford

Guest

Nine9 ... you guys are scam Scam ...

i need my money .. Please that I gave you yesterday ...

I have decided the same day to cancel my account with you .. but nobady pick up my call ...I think I will post it in your Facebook account ...

Guest

I've been with one source and 99 for about five years I've never had a problem never had to call to check on castings or shoots they call me or directors call me personally I've been in quite a few movies and had quite a bit of modeling shoots and have never had a problem

Guest

They contacted me they are expecting me to show up Monday night. I've never paid to join a agency I'm looking online and see all the bad reviews for this company called nine9 I appreciate information as it will save me a two-hour Drive

Prashant Ccq

Hello all, my name is Taylor I work for Nine9 in the customer support division at our corporate headquarters located in Detroit Michigan! I notice there is some confusion about our company, and what we do.

I would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Feel free to contact me on my personal line 248-220-6531.

Guest
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is nine9 really a scam or is it real

Prashant Ccq
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Hey anonymous, its Taylor. We are not a scam.

A scam is either a company that is illegal or unethical in their business practices. We are neither. We are a great resource for the 99% of aspiring models and actors who are currently unsigned and would like to get exposure in the industry.

We offer a service to every talent that joins with us, and we do so legally. Feel free to check out the work that we have helped our talent get at, iamnine9.com

Guest

WELL FROM MY EXPERIENCE I LIKE THEMTHEY ALL WERE VEEY FEIENDLY TO ME FAST SERVICE I GOT IN THE LADY ASKED WGAT MY MEASUREMENTS WERE THEY GUY TO A HEADSHOT PIC THEN WAITED IN THE TV AREA HAD AN ORIENTATION ABOUT THE BUSINESS THEN GOT CALLED IN SPOKE TO ANOTHER WOMEN AND GOT ACCEPTED AND I HAVE TO GO BK TOMORROW TO DO SOME PHOTOS IM EXCITED

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Did they ask for money ?

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Sandy J Ftd
map-marker Aventura, Florida

I got scam

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One Source Talent took $1035 from me and promised to help me with jobs in modeling, so do acting and ended with nothing. however, once I realized they weren't doing nothing for me I stop the monthly payments and never got a call.

therefore, if I would have count the monthly payments, it'd be more than just $1035. it's a scam. the way they presented everything, it seemed so serious and of course, it's all scam. I need help!

How can I file a report so I can get my money back from this scammer. I feel for these people that believes in for some good outcomes but it's all trash.

Please, anybody that knows where I could do a report so I could get a refund, let me know. thanks

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$1230
Cons:
  • Got scammed
Reason of review:
Return, Exchange or Cancellation Policy

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Guest

One source talent is not a scam. You just aint *** Sorry

Anonymous
map-marker Brooklyn, New York

One Source Talent (Now Nine 9 Unagency) is a Scam

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Thank You for all the bad reviews. I put my name and number from an ad on facebook.

On Black Friday I got the call for interview and say they want to meet me. The phone call actually woke me up. Once I got my head straight I got very suspicious and decided to look them up. I saw so many bad reviews and how they scam people including parents of children.

My interview was today and I never showed up. I didn't bother to cancel and waste my time with them. I am have doing background acting for 3 years and gone on multiply auditions I never ever had to pay a casting director or an agency any money, They pay you. There is Actors Access, Backstage, and Casting Network you sign up to and get legitimate jobs from.

I could get head shots for $100 only instead of paying $500 for phoney photos.

Stay Away from them including children too. I guess this one adds another bad review on them.

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  • Upfront cost
Reason of review:
Bad quality
72 comments
Guest

Beware

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How did you start.with out paying

Guest

Did you get into a new modeling company that was legit.

Guest

Told them over the phone to let me know if it was a fee, gets there and they hit me with all this *** far as cost and fees. I feel sorry for the people who falls for this scam. .May whomever runs this fake *** unofficial agency rots in ***.Its not cool taking advantage of people trying to live there dreams

Guest

Can You Please Give Me Info On Where Your At So Could Sign Up Like The Agency PLEASE Missmarie991@***.com In The Subject Area Please Put Review

Guest

I was also contacted by Nine9. I went to the initial meeting, thwn was called back in for a second meeting.

At that point, I was asked to pay $499.00 plus $39.00 per month, with no work guarantees.

I understand the no guarantee part, but not if I have to invest $500.00 initial fee plus $980.00 per year in membership fees.

Prashant Ccq
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Hey anonymous, this is Taylor from the customer support division at the corporate headquarters. I would like to make a correction to your post, your yearly estimate was a little off it would be about 1/2 of that.

A lot of our talent that comes to us have little to no experience, but we would still like to help them. I like to compare this situation to when you go to college. They say only 27% of people with college degrees actually have jobs related to their major.

In addition to that, the average American spends any where from $20,000-$35,000 on tuition. No matter what your dream is there is going to be some sort of investment and risk that is necessary.

Guest
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that right there spells scam.

Nneoma Zkl
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So how do you know they are a scam? Are you a member of the company?

Probably not. Even if you were, did you even put in the effort? Probably not! This generation thinks that they are entitled to things without having to work for anything!

This industry requires WORK, sorry to say it. Just because you are pretty doesn't mean you get to be rich and famous.

Also, good luck getting signed to a major agency with an attitude like that, no one wants to work with people with *** attitudes! For any one who is reading this that is deciding whether or not to join that company remember that people talk *** and you cant trust ANONYMOUS reviews from people who probably didn't even show up!

Hubert Tib
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Wooow, so instead of helping this person out, you decide to nitpick about something they got wrong in their post. You're not helping your image with THAT attitude

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Anonymous

Scam and scam

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4 years ago I paid 900 dollars for setup fee plus 30 monthy foe my daughter to attend 3 times a month I paid that 30 dollars monthy for almost one year until I got tired of them scam They havent called her one time .everytime ai called they said theres nothing available.
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Anonymous
map-marker Atlanta, Georgia

Nine9

This place is a joke. It's almost like walking into a timehsare presentation. The minions butter you up and talk about *you* then they bring the main man in. I had so many number thrown at me it wasn't funny. I have been modeling for 20 some odd years and NONE of my photos were good enough for them. They wanted me to use their photographer, which was $500. Then they wanted me to pay another $500 for comp cards, and then yet another $500 for a "membership and service fee". When I told them I didn't have that kind of money they proceeded to lower the price $150 at a time. Huge waste of time and gas. If this place calls you hang up immediately!
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Cons:
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  • Upfront cost
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Carrin Meh
map-marker Los Angeles, California

Nine9 The UnAgency

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I had a phone interview today with Dana Patterson. I scheduled it for 11am and she was late in by a few minutes in giving me a call.

It all started okay she asked me a few basic questions. Dana asked for a few of my pictures which I submitted in advanced, not sure if they lost my initial pictures. She then put me on hold to review the 2 photos i sent. After my wait she gave me the good news that I am what they are looking for.

It all seemed good at first and my expectations were to meet her in person or at least visit their establishment. She upfront asked me for my credit card information so that my information will be up for castings. I mentioned to her that I needed to sit down with my father to discuss the opportunity. She then threw things in my face along the lines of oh i thought you said you were ready to move forward today.

OF COURSE anyone will be ready to pursue their dreams, but you cant expect for someone to give credit card information over the phone. I found it extremely unprofessional. Her reaction to my response was what really shocked me. She stated that she has other people to call and pretty much had no time for me if i wasn't ready to make a decision on the spot.

I would NOT recommend Nine9 The UnAgency to any of my friends and family. In my opinion it sounds like a SCAM.

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  • Upfront cost
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Reason of review:
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7 comments
Guest

People who have had professional training and advice knows that companies like these are a scam. NOBODY SHOULD BE REQUESTING MONEY FROM

YOU!!

Agents get paid based off your booking. Nine9 thinks they’re doing something by claiming not to be an agent” which indeed you are not, but then.. What are you exactly??? Real casting directors would not even converse with a non credible source like Nine9.

It makes no sense. Stop scamming people, and people STOP FALLING FOR THE OKE DOKE!

Guest

These people are a big JOKE!!! one source non talent!!! Horrible

Guest

They are fraud I had a horrible experience with them myself with my son.. then I took a friends som to the new place in which I don’t know name has switched up Nine9 and I immediately took him out that building once I saw the lady with the raggedy weave AGAIN!! She is fraud fraud fraud!

Guest

It is a scam....Do not give them any money!!!!!

Nine9Cares

We're sorry you feel this way. We were very excited about working with you and had previously set up all the necessary measures to get you started that day.

We thought you were ready to obtain your marketing materials.

I assure you we are not a scam. We do exactly what we say we are going to do for you and have our corporate office looking out for your best interests.

Much like every product you buy, you will pay for first. If you would like to speak to someone else about this we would be happy to have a different representative call you and explain to you the things that you seem to be confused about.

Guest
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to charge upfront cost plus a monthly fee....SCAM

Nine9Cares
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It's okay that you have confusion as to what our company does. Saying we are a scam is just a baseless accusation and the fact is, we simply are not a scam.

We charge for a service, we create marketing materials for you as soon as you sign up. You are then able to use the materials right away!

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Anonymous
map-marker Taylor, Michigan

Just received a call from them

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I just received a call from them about my son's application. I have never heard of them and never sent an application.

My son does have 3 other agencies that "represent" him. He's only 3 years old, so none of the agencies make us sign any agreements with them. We also have never paid any fees. They have all created comp cards for free.

They keep his pictures/comp card online and their clients have access to choose the models they want. They set up auditions for free. One of them has a fantastic photographer that they use, but you're not required to use him. You can submit your own pictures or use your own photographer.

My son has had 3 different paid jobs through these legitimate agencies in the last 3 months. They keep their fees from what my son is paid and then send us a check. Do not waste your money with any company that asks for money up front!!

And then monthly fees too?? It was the Detroit/Troy location that left a message for me.

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Guest

Just curious, what companies do you use? Would love to use them instead of trying to figure out which ones won't rip me off. Thx!

Guest

If you don't mind, can I please know the agencies that you use. I'm really tired of these backdoor "agencies" or "unagencies" trying to swindle people out of money.

I have had plenty contact me and all wait till the 2nd or 3rd meeting and hit you with huge fee asking for credit card info.

No ma'am! Momma didn't raise no fools and I know plenty people in the industry and they will tell you no one is supposed to ask for money before booking.

Prashant Ccq

Hey anonymous, my name is Taylor I work in the customer support division at our corporate headquarters. Since your child is involved with certain jobs it might have also been a casting that we are affiliated with, that may have been the reason you were contacted.

We do things a little differently then agencies, that's why we don't take a percentage of our talent's earnings.

We also have recommendations for photographers that work with our company as well, but it's not mandatory that you use them. If you would like, I can remove your contact information from our system.

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Anonymous

Demand a Refund - Nine9 Cannot be trusted

IF you are thinking of joining one source aka Nine 9 unagency for modeling or acting, DO NOT DO IT!.

They charge you $495 plus a monthly fee of $40. They promise the world but do basically nothing a model or actor can't do on their own.

THEN they have you pay for a photoshoot a couple weeks after which is another $500. They get sued all the time, just read about it in the newspaper!

Demand your money back if you paid! If they are not a scam, why do they demand you pay not and then not give a refund. Horrible and I don't know how they can do this to people!

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Guest

hello, i've recently signed an 'application' with this 'agency'. will they charge me for the application?

Prashant Ccq

Hey anonymous, I work in customer support at the corporate headquarters. Our company guarantees our services.

The services include access to our modeling and acting classes and casting opportunities both public and private.

Having representation by a known company helps put our talent at an advantage over people who don't have an agent. Models and actors can find public auditions to go to on there own but they will not have access to private castings that our company provides.

Guest
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It's weird that you say "puts our talent at an advantage over people who don't have an agent". I thought you were a talent agency, so how do your clients have an agent? Please spread some insight on that.

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Fleet Pet
map-marker Addison, Texas

One Source Talent - Talent Agency Service Review from Addison, Texas

DO NOT FALL FOR THESE IGNORANT PEOPLE! I have done my research, called other companies and talked to corporate. They all lie to you and try to say that these reviews are by people who are mad and didnt follow the right procedures and what not, but they are DEFINITELY a scam. The lady told me that they were the people who put Leah Jeffries (Jamals daughter) in Empire... That was a lie. The agency who put her on was Production Plus. They try and justify as to why they ask for money upfront by calling themselves "the unagency", but that's not professional. That's not how the industy works. I have modeled for Kim Dawson and Campbell, this is not how it works. I wouldnt risk it if i were you. And the few positive reviews on here are probably made up from the people who work here. They have to keep it going somehow. Obviously they are money hungry people who will do whatever it takes to keep their *** business up and running. Educate yourself on business and how to do it. This isnt a business, no where near it.
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Prashant Ccq

Hello, my name is Taylor I work in the customer service department at the corporate location. Other than the example you have provided we have hundreds of other examples of talent that have been successful with the use of our company.

We have our own in house casting department that works hard to provide our talent with amazing opportunities. All of our talent success stories are listed on our website iamnine9.com if you were interested in seeing more proof of our services.

Guest
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Hello Taylor, What's the requirements of getting into the un-agency you're employed with?

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Aribella Dzg
map-marker New York, New York

Review in Professional Services category from New York, New York

I am preparing to sue Nine9. Anybody with me? 3 days ago I paid nine9 the Unagency $495 a setup fee and $40 for a monthly service fee. Right after the day when I was on a shooting set, I talked to other actors about this, they immediately told me this is scam. They have been actors for many years and they obviously know this business much better than I do. I just started doing acting and that's why I got scammed so easily. I felt so mad after I found out Nine9 is really just a fake agency who targets mostly on kids and of course anyone else they think they can make money of. They only want money and don't care at all if we are trying really hard to peruse our dreams. They were already sued before. I also blame myself that I didn't get to know them better before I went into their office. They are hurting people and I think for whoever got hurt by them should gather together and protect ourselves. If you want to get in touch with me, here is my contact 347 827 **** zhonglan86@***.com
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Guest

Omg,,thank u so much for your review it saved me and my daughter from being scammed so saad & shame on nine9..

Prashant Ccq
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Hi anonymous, my name is Taylor I work in customer service at our corporate location. I urge you to attend your first appointment.

You don't have to make any decisions that day! You first appointment gives you a chance to hear who we are, what we do, and how we help our talent.

Then we get to know you, and clarify anything else you maybe concerned about. Feel free to check out our talent success stories at, iamnine9.com

Guest

Don't put your personal information here. You got scammed once, you are asking for it again.

Wisen up! Check out a company before doing business with them.

Learn the industry to know the standards. Agents get paid only if you do, had you researched before jumping in from an email you didn't request.

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Anonymous
map-marker Bronx, New York

One Source Talent - Review in Professional Services category from Bronx, New York

Hello,my name is Chardonnay just last week,I was granted,an appointment call back.i,need to know is this a scam,because I do not want to put out my hard earn money for,a modeling talent unagency,I know absolutely nothing about.i,have read so many scary reviews that,I just don't even want to waste my time going back.i,have been taking for,a ride Devore & just a little bit more aware & cautious this time around.Someone out there please,let me know,if this is a fraudulent scam,and NINE9 is out to beat people out of their money.
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Guest

Don't do it

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dont do this!!!

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Aribella Dzg
map-marker North Bergen, New Jersey

Review in Professional Services category from North Bergen, New Jersey

You sound like you are working for Nine9. People who have been working in this industry all know you don't pay an agency anything up front. And you heartless people always take advantage of people who are new to this industry and fool them with your so called professioness and you are trying to help beginners, of course you only target on beginners and young kids since they are so innocent and full of passion for their dreams. What goes around, comes around. You will pay for what you did to people. And here are some advices for beginners, real agencies don't charge you anything until they help you get a job and they take percentage form the money you make. You do need professional photos for your career and you usually need to update your photos if your looking changes. And you can choose whichever photographer to take your photos instead of the photographer those phony agencies asign to you( they get commission every time they send clients to photographers). For job advice, a lot of beginners do background jobs to support their life and also you will be surrounded by actors from who you can hear a lot of advices. In the end, I would say, always try to improve your skills, you need to be good at what you do, always be prepared and keep trying for your dream.
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Prashant Ccq

Hello Lan, my name is Taylor I work for Nine9 in the customer support division at our corporate headquarters located in Detroit, Michigan. I notice you were a talent with us, and you did receive a variety of casting opportunities.

I would like to chat with you if you have a minute so we can figure out were we went wrong as a company.

You can give me a call on my direct line (248)-220-6531. Hope to hear from you!

Prashant Ccq
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I'm sorry, the phone number is 248-220-6531

Guest

You are absolutely correct! A real agency does NOT charge upfront fees or require you to use THEIR photographer.

You make your own choice and if you get a job, they get a percentage. People should google the words modeling scam and get educated.

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Anonymous
map-marker Miami Beach, Florida

One Source Talent - Nine9 Review from Miami Beach, Florida

The nine9 Unagency is a scam. Even 'Taylor' from customer service who is replying to all these post is not real. Want to know how the really work and if they can be the trusted? Read the LA times news article on them and how nine9 , who changed their name from one source talent, really operates. As an experienced professional with over 15 year in entertainment, this is True fraud to models and actors. Expensive $500 fee. They claim to be a school and then a casting company. NOT!
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Prashant Ccq

Hey anonymous, this is Taylor. It seems you are a little confused about our company and what we do.

If you would like I would be more that happy to explain our services to you! Feel free to call me 248-220-6531

Anonymous
map-marker Pretoria, Gauteng

One Source Talent Services Review from Pretoria, Gauteng

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One Source Talent Services Review from Pretoria, Gauteng

Hi my name is Jane Cherriokee,I brought my daughter Samara Cherriokee today for interview.The guy interviewing was rude & didn't consider my daughter's feelings just because I aired my opinion upfront & said that I hope that I would not be asked for any money as I had explained earlier over the phone.I drove from Anaheim 2hrs in traffic,had to pay for parking & finally drove my daughter home crying.Apparently the interviewer didn't like my concern but I had been frank even before being scheduled for an interview.I suggest they tell the customers exactly what the process entails.

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Guest

Thanks I received a call today and I have an appointment on Saturday, I also made it clear that if there is money involved, I am not interested, I guess I will not be wasting my money and time driving to the interview only to be asked to pay. Saturday is my off day I am going to stay in bed longer and do some housework.

Guest
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Don't waste your life trying to get into that ***. Enjoy your life.

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Anonymous
map-marker Atlanta, Georgia

Run far away from Nine9 Unagency

Changed name was One source, still charges people $500 upfront to start. If so good, why change name? Why pressure people into paying now? Why charge people every month for something? Then tell us no refund? Are you serious kidding me Do you research on the people who are doing this. Look at their reviews on Yelp before you go a call. save a trip to be sold a dream fantasy. One source talent AKA nine 9 and they are still the same people. Look them up and see what they really do to actors. It is not right and they will be exposed for this in the long run.
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Prashant Ccq

Hello, my name is Taylor I work for the customer support division in our corporate headquarters located in Detroit Michigan! I would love to speak with you if you have a minute to answer any remaining questions you may still have regarding our company.

Here is my personal line 248-220-6531. Feel free to contact me any time!

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