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Z Models Accused Of Lying To Clients
POSTED: 4:42 p.m. EDT July 31, 2003
AKRON, Ohio -- A NewsChannel5 investigation first uncovered suspected shady business dealings with Z Models Inc., and now the Akron modeling agency could have a very expensive price to pay.
NewsChannel5 reported that Z Models is accused of luring dozens of men and women into its agency by promising them $55-an-hour jobs.
But instead of high-paying, glamorous jobs, those modeling hopefuls were allegedly told they had to buy an expensive picture portfolio, which might lead to a job.
Attorney General Jim Petro said the agency outright lied to the clients it solicited. He filed a complaint against Z Models, calling for the company to pay fines of $25,000 for each violation.
NewsChannel5 reported that Z Models is accused of luring dozens of men and women into its agency by promising them $55-an-hour jobs.
But instead of high-paying, glamorous jobs, those modeling hopefuls were allegedly told they had to buy an expensive picture portfolio, which might lead to a job.
Attorney General Jim Petro said the agency outright lied to the clients it solicited. He filed a complaint against Z Models, calling for the company to pay fines of $25,000 for each violation.
Previous Stories:
- April 28, 2003: Avoid Being Victim Of Modeling Agency Scam
- November 8, 2001: Star Struck: Agency Lets Down Aspiring Models
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