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OC Girl

Posts: 1033

Costa Mesa, California, US

Does anyone have any info on Sirena Models?  The BBB didn't have any.  They say they're licensed and bonded.  Are they legit?  Are they good?  Exclusive?  Non-exclusive?

Any info would be great.  Thanks.

Apr 06 06 03:48 pm Link

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SayCheeZ!

Posts: 20647

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

In California, modeling agencies must be licensed with the State of California, Division of Labor as a talent agency.  The license number is to be displayed in all advertisements.  You can view the license information for California Licensed agencies at http://www.dir.ca.gov/databases/dlselr/Talag.html

There IS a legitimately licensed talent agency by the name of Sirena.  The license information is as follows:

TA 3963  CHARLOTTE MARIE WILD DBA: SIRENA MODELS  23832 VALLEY OAK COURT  SANTA CLARITA  CA  91321  08/10/2006 

Please note that in the past many scammers that are not affiliated with a licensed agency will use a name similar or exactly like the name of a legally operating agency, so you should use caution when dealing with such people until you can verify that the person is truly affiliated with the licensed establishment.

Also, please note that the BBB is not a gov't or law enforcement agency and is usually not a very good source of references.  Each BBB office is independantly operated, and it is known that some scammers will join the BBB in order to develop a good name.  The BBB is known to accept some members and keep them in 'good standing' while other BBB offices consider the same company as unacceptable to do business.  (W.I.S.H. Network is one such company).

Apr 06 06 09:04 pm Link