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| map-marker Tampa, Florida

Stole my money

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Barbizon Modeling School - Stole my money
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This class is a pyramid scheme and I do not recommend. They hype you up making it seem that you have been selected out of hundreds of people to take the course. When Im reality they will let anyone take it. The course is over $2,000 which can be paid in full or with payments. But if you are behind on a payment they will refuse entry to class. After I was refused entry after trying to get ahold of them multiple times trying to see if we could come to an agreement with the payment plan, I let them know I was done. I told them I didnt want to take the classes anymore. But as soon as I got paid they took $380 out of my account at 10:48 am, I blew up their lines trying to get ahold of someone around 5:30 before their offices close at 6:30. I didnt get an answer nor a response. All they want is your money. If you are done taking the course you must cancel your debit card or they will keep attacking your account for payments you have already told them you wont be making, since your not taking the class anymore. I have bills to pay, and now can not do it after being robbed by Barbizon. Save your time and money and go somewhere else if your really interested in acting or modeling.
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Loss:
$380
Pros:
  • Meeting new people
Cons:
  • Over priced
  • 6 month process not even guaranteeing you to have gigs
  • Scam

Preferred solution: I would like to get my $380 back that was taken even after I’ve let them know I won’t be participating in the classes anymore.

User's recommendation: Don’t take Barbizon classes.

Anonymous
map-marker Orlando, Florida

Barbizon Modeling School - Teacher Review from Orlando, Florida

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I attended this school probably when I was around 11 or 12. It was the worst mistake ever. They nitpick at everything you do and wear which tears down your confidence. and the teachers don't even try to help boost your confidence up.

The girls are nasty. The teachers are nasty. and the whole program is a joke. My parents forked out $1000 and I wanted to quit after the 2nd class bc it's nothing but ridicule.

And then I didn't even get no kind of notification of me graduating, wasn't invited or given specifics on the last fashion show, and NEVER received a call back from the "bigger agencies located around".

I did all I could to be successful but they are just money-grubbing.

Barbizon Modeling School Reply:
Hi Selena,

We are sorry you did not enjoy your Barbizon experience. Our mission is to help all of our students develop a positive self confidence and are very sorry you did not feel more confident when you left our program. - Barbizon Modeling and Acting Centers
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Reason of review:
Bad quality
Anonymous
map-marker Lake Jackson, Texas

Barbizon Modeling School Program Review from Lake Jackson, Texas

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My daughther got chose and the only thing is i cant afford it i hate to dissapoint my daughter but im a single parent and i just cant afford i wish you guys would just take payments after they start booking jobs ..

Barbizon Modeling School Reply:
Thank you for attending an audition. Have you spoken with the talent director your daughter auditioned with? There may be different payment plans available for those selected for the training program. If you contact your local school directly they will be able to let you know what opportunities are available.
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Anonymous
map-marker Savannah, Georgia

Barbizon is not a scam

Bar iron is not a scam I have took classes with them and once you pay the money you can take those class again for the next twenty years. They are like an agency but are a school.

They teach life lesson and also modeling and acting. It is worth the mon. When you join they will give you a small make up kit with eye shadow and foundation. You will learn runway positions.

You will also learn 7 run stategies. It is fun and is not a scam.

Whoever says it is a scam is wrong because they have two conditions that will help your child get noticed. Again it is not a scam!!

Barbizon Modeling School Reply:
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your Barbizon experience. You are right that Barbizon is a school and our program is meant to support you no matter what industry you decide to pursue. If you've already completed the program, don't forget to contact your local school to find out about the graduate support services in your area if you decide to pursue modeling and acting. Thanks again. - Barbizon Customer Service Team
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Reason of review:
Good quality
1 comment
Guest

This is clearly a fake review, and I know because I never got a makeup kit as a Barbizon student. Also barbizon is a scam , they take your money and try to teach you BASIC things like runway walk, and how to pluck eyebrows, and makeup that can be Youtubed for FREE. It’s 2023, I hope barbizon gets exposed.

Anonymous
map-marker Los Angeles, California

Dishonest

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A "talent director" named Jewel located in Los Angeles phoned about a talent audition, at the studio where a number of kid TV shows are taped for a child under the age of 13. When specifically asked the name of the company, Jewel noted Los Angeles Center Studios.

This is NOT the case, they are Barbizon, who rent a space at the studio location. I contacted LA Center Studios to see if they had a talent director and after investigation, the studio noted that only basd on the suite number provided, that it was in fact, Barbizon. Soliciting to bring children to an "audition" for a for-profit "school" business vs. an audition for shows as they noted, was clearly dishonest.

When we contacted the Corporate office, not only were they unapologietic, but asked now that we knew its Barbizon, do you still want to audition? When marketing to teens whether in a mall or by contacting via phone and asking about children for auditions, providing a factual company name and that they are specifcally selling a service should be mandatory. Upon reviewing websites and Yelp listings, this is not the only time that has happened. Something must be done about their solication practice of children.

Their real URL is http://www.barbizon.tv/locations vs. the URL provided when I specifically wrote what is the name of your company and Jewel texted back http://lacenterstudios.com/

Barbizon Modeling School Reply:
We are very sorry for the confusion on behalf of our staff. It is not our policy, nor do we tolerate, poor communication or nontransparent business practices by our employees. We appreciate you alerting us of this so we can address this internally with the appropriate parties. We can assure you we will give this matter our full attention and investigation so we may prevent this in the future. Thank you for alerting us of this so we may improve our practices.
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Reason of review:
Poor customer service
Oddie Qca
map-marker San Francisco, California

Barbizon Modeling School - Barbizon Modeling Classes Review from San Francisco, California

2015.12.06: Barvizon stole my $595 and won't refund to to me! They received my cancellation request on 11/3 and till to day after 3 call & 3 emails later still no response or reply!

Very despicable, even told them I need that funding for Christmas gifts!! How low!

Barbizon Modeling School Reply:
We are sorry you were not happy with the customer service you received from your Barbizon location. We can assure you we aim to make customer service a priority to ensure our customers receive the best service. We are in the process of reaching out to your particular location and will work to resolve this for you as soon as possible. Thank you for making us aware of this issue so we may resolve this for you.
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Anonymous
map-marker Graham, North Carolina

Barbizon Modeling School Certificate Review from Graham, North Carolina

I graduated from barbizon when I was 15. I am now 19 and still haven't received my certificate.

I called repeatedly and no one still has sent it. Therefore I am very u pleased with barbizon.

I paid all the money for nothing to show. You have to be kidding me.

Barbizon Modeling School Reply:
We are very sorry this has not been resolved for you by the Barbizon location you attended. We would be happy to resolve this for you promptly through our corporate office if you would please reach out to us directly at barbizon@barbizonmodeling.com. Again, our sincere apologies this was not resolved for you sooner.
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Reason of review:
Problem with delivery
Anonymous
map-marker Dallas, Texas

Refund

I am very very upset with Barbizon right now. MY daughter gave it a try and she felt that it conflicted with her other interest and school, so I did as I was told and sent a certified letter to Barbizon, TO LET THEM KNWO THAT MY DAUGHTER WAS NO LONGER INTERESTED.

They just so conveniently received the letter until they say she was 50% into her classes so now I am not eligible to get a refund so that is 1120.00 gone down the drain. I am very upset right now because I know I sent the letter off in plenty of time and yet they made sure it was received after the halfway mark. PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE!!!!! I THINK THIS IS A SCAM.

They did not hesitate to take the money out of my account every 2 weeks faithfully. I am not going to be done with this, I will take it to a higher level because this is not right.

Barbizon Modeling School Reply:
We are sorry Barbizon did not currently work with your daughter's scheduled and you were not happy with our refund policy. We do have an enrollment agreement on file in which you acknowledged the refund policy at the time you enrolled your daughter in the program in July. We do see where the last payment we collected on your account was as scheduled in August and we promptly stopped payments when we received your letter of cancelation on 9-22-15. We would be happy to offer further assistance via our account representatives at our corporate office. They can be reached by calling 1-800-330-8361.
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Cons:
  • Dissatisfied
  • Barbizon
Reason of review:
refund
Loss:
$1120
Preferred solution:

Full refund

Anonymous
map-marker Glenview Nas, Illinois

Harassment

Gil Levy continues to harass my 15yo daughter after I told him TWICE to stop contacting her. I warned him the I would take action, but he is still texting her. I will report this to police today.

He also misrepresented the company claiming it was the largest modeling agency in the country. I looked it up via internet only to find out it is a modeling school.

I will also take this to the Better Business Bureau and other such agencies as I see fit. If he would have listened to me in the first place, these actions could have been avioded!

Barbizon Modeling School Reply:
We are sincerely sorry for this behavior by our employee. We appreciate you alerting us of this so we can address this internally. This behavior is most definitely not inline with our corporate policy or customer service mission. We can assure you we take this very seriously and will address this internally. Again, our sincere apology.
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Cons:
  • Harassment
  • Dissatisfied
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Verified Reviewer
| map-marker Donaldsonville, Louisiana

My Dauther's Modeling Classes

My Daughter Jasmine has been with barizon for sometime now. I called barizon to let them know my daughter would have to miss her classes this weekend my daughter's grandfether died.

I was told that yes she could make that class up i was going to let them know that my daughter would not be there on sunday the dates were the20th and 21 I then was told that jasmine mite have to retake classes that she have already done because they say she didn't sign in and my daughter say she did I was told that someone would call me to let me know about the dates I have not hard anything from anyone yet. I feel they have took my money cause I am done paying for my daughter's classes and now they are giving me the runaround if someone don't get in touch with me I am going to call my lawyer and they will have to work it out with him I feel it is very unfair and ridiculous because they are not keeping up with information better then what they are doing so they feel it's easier to just make my daughter the classes over I have to drive way from ST. James La.

so can someone take care of this matter. Thank Angel Williams

Barbizon Modeling School Reply:
Hi Angel, Sorry for the miss communication you experienced. We would be happy to allow your daughter to make up her missed classes the next time there is a class in her area. We can be contacted via phone at 1-800-330-8361 or via email at barbizon@barbizonmodeling.com and would be happy to make arrangements for you. Thank you for reaching out to us.
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Cons:
  • Dissatisfied
Reason of review:
Poor customer service
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All I want them to do is let my daughter finish her classes so she can graduate his is her last month. That's all I want nothing more and nothing less.

Kynnedi Jke
map-marker Baltimore, Maryland

Barbizon has failed me and I feel as if it is a scam

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I signed my daughter up for Barbizon, I was told by Dana the agent who did the interview that she would have a portfolio done while in the school ( a total lie) and she would be guaranteed a job once she graduated we haven't heard anything since then and I am very unhappy with this company. I have emailed and called and nothing.

I feel as if I should have my money returned as they did not live up to what they guaranteed. It would be nice to have a follow up phone call.

They have not found my daughter a job like they specified NOTHING!! I feel deeply dissatisfied with this company.

Barbizon Modeling School Reply:
Hi Ms. Brown,

Thank you for alerting us of the your concerns. As it is stated on our website and in the literature you received at the interview, unfortunately we can not and do not guarantee employment. We do however offer a complimentary placement service for our graduates to help them into the industry with opportunities. It should have been explained during your daughters Barbizon program that she needed to call our corporate office upon completion of the program and request a placement packet, complete the packet and return it to our office to enroll in the free placement service. Our records indicate a placement packet has not been requested yet. As your daughter just graduated less than a week ago, she will want to wait for her certificate of completion before requesting her placement packet and can do so by calling your Barbizon location at 1-800-330-8361. In addition, unfortunately we can not provide you a portfolio and do not provide portfolios, we are sorry if Dana provided communication that may have led you to believe otherwise. A portfolio is a compilation of work your daughter has done in the industry. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please reach out to your local Barbizon directly and we can offer additional assistance at 1-800-330-8316.
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Pros:
  • Teachers
Cons:
  • Dissatisfied
Reason of review:
Not as described/ advertised
Loss:
$1900
Preferred solution:

Full refund

Anonymous
map-marker El Monte, California

Barbizon Modeling School - Refund Policy Review from El Monte, California

It's been over a month, Barbizon says they'd send the money the following week. They owe me $500.

We just called again and they said this coming Thursday. After this Thursday and no money, we'll be in court.

There perceiving me as if I'm ***, keeping me on hold till they hang up. I'm done, lawsuit up and ready.

Barbizon Modeling School Reply:
We would be glad to help you resolve the issues you have had. Without having all of the details, we ask that you reach out to our customer service team via email at barbizon@barbizonmodleing.com so we can effectively resolve this for you. Thank you.
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Reason of review:
Poor customer service
Kaysie Ddy

Shame on the hater

I went down with another friend of mine this was in the late 70's I don't know if the woman was a Biggot or just a hater bot of us came from mix back grounds my friend just black/ mine multicultural from both parents any way the woman was father always warn mi it was a for, of Bullying how she told my I could never model I could only do hand shots. My friend only certain shots I'm so very glad barbazon is not the only modeling agency and that people of all walks of life no matter size race color creed gender. She was a very rude nasty bitter old white woman who's probaly has many grandchildren just like mi ☺️ My husband and I have (8) very beautiful children and (7) grandchildren passing fo more then one race and color if that's what her real problem was Im so very glad we ignore letters coming in for them I would never push or i courage this kind of behavior I'm not Ugly under or over weight

Barbizon Modeling School Reply:
We are sorry your experience over 40 years ago with our company was not a good one. We can assure you we employee and accept people into our programs of all backgrounds, race and body type.
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Anonymous
map-marker Livermore, California

Review from Livermore, California

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U made me pay when u said it was free

Barbizon Modeling School Reply:
Hi Emily,

Some of the aspects of our program do require a fee, which is always optional of course. We never want someone to feel forced into joining our program. Have you tried to speak to your Barbizon location directly about this? We would be happy to review your account further if you would like, simply email us at barbizon@barbizonmodeling.com.
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Problems with payment
Anonymous
map-marker Newark, California

Should I Should I Not?

Yeah okay. Got a personal call from a woman at Barbizon in San Francisco.

I'm looking into modeling. I was worried from the start but they are convincing even over the phone. But I'm not a total ***. Adults like to think they can fool kids or teenagers.

Not every child or teenager is the same. They're the *** for assuming that. I'm supposed to go in this Saturday but I always look into things if it's going to a new place for a haircut or trying a new restaurant. This is a big deal.

My boyfriend's little sister apparently went to Barbizon a few years ago and took the classes for a whole year and nothing came of it except waste of money. Her parents quit. This, plus all these complaints, do not bode well for me or for Barbizon. I would just like to ask if there is anything positive?

Does anyone know of anyone who has a positive expierence or not totally negative? Also, if your careful and know how to handle yourself (such as not giving away important unnecessary information, not feeding into greed, keeping your head on your shoulders) Do you think it is possible to gain something at all from this..Barbizon? Is this just a hate page? If I keep digging will I find both pro's and ***'s?

I would love to know. I will not get my mother involved if these people are Barbarians such as all of you describe. It fits right? Barbizon Barbarians?

If all of this is true. I have yet to make up my mind and make a decision.

Thank you. But I will not be pulled into a scam by adults who never made it past lesson 5 in being a good person while growing up.

Barbizon Modeling School Reply:
Our Barbizon representatives are always here to answer your questions and address any concerns you have. We can be reached via email at barbizon@barbizonmodeling.com
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Guest

I went there as more of a finishing school as a tween. It is good for that and some basic knowledge of modeling.

I had a wonderful experience because we knew what it was for and what I would get from it. As an adult I attended with some of my friends children because they asked me to go for awhile they were very shy after 3 weeks they warmed up and I didn't have to go anymore but it was still the same as my younger days there. It is great to polish a young lady but is not in anyway going to make you a star. I worked as a model but it was never due to any placement by them.

You do not have to spend any money to work as a model you need one headshot and one body shot. Send them out and you will get contacted if needed or for the bill.

I would contact place more then once if you are serious but modeling is no different then any other job. Also don't fall for photographers making you a profolio to start yes you can get your head shot and stuff done by a pro but that is it a profolio is actual jobs you did not a family photo album filled with pages of photos you paid for.

Anonymous
map-marker Atlanta, Georgia

Review from Atlanta, Georgia

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well,all in all i wasted my money for just nothing also this lady gave me a script and i did a little act for her about twislers anyway she was on her phone the hole time (rude) they just want your money

Barbizon Modeling School Reply:
We are sorry you were not happy with your Barbizon experience and were not provided the best customer service we can offer. We would very much like to make this right for you and would be happy to discus your experience further. Please contact us at barbizon@barbizonmodeling.com so we can discuss your experience further.
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