415-839-5456

Hne Castings is a huge scam. To Greg Sobolewski if that is really your name; get a life loooooooooser.

hi, i got a call today from a man name Dave, he said that i could go and get my own pic, taken. i dont know about this is this fake..

I am a single mom too and the guy Kenney called me and told me I had to pay 288.50 for some cards for my profile to show that I was serious.  Well we are in a recession and I do not have money to throw away.  So now I am on here trying to research to see if this is legit.  He was saying he could get me casted with some reality T.V.Shows.

Memphis, TN

This is what Kenney sent to me after contacting me several times and I did not respond.  He talked to me and told me how good my photos looked,etc... you know how the story goes. I was always told follow your gut instinct.

Sexy




I've previously called & emailed you in regards to the Reality TV opportunity that has come your way.  I have yet to hear back from you, which is unfortunate because we have determined that you have a great shot at being cast for one of our up coming productions.  This is my last correspondence in regards to your Reality TV aspirations.  If I do not hear back from you in the next 48 hours we will be offering your spot to another hopeful.  

This is a fantastic opportunity; you should not let it pass you by.  I hope to hear back from you.  If not good luck in your future endeavors.



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Kenny Bowser
415-839-5456
ken@hnecastings.com
www.hnecastings.com

i'm wondering if you ever did get the money back that you talk about in your august post??  i have a friend who has just been contacted, and she is sure that it is the real deal.  she sent the money last nite and plans to send the 'contract' today.  i told her she should try to stop the credit card charge from going thru.  she is sure it's real, and i'm sure its a scam.  ideas on how to convince her???  HELP!!  she does NOT have the money to be doing this.

Does anyone know for sure that this is a scam cause i already sent my money to them and there still calling me and working with me? If anyone knows please let me know right away. cecili_drahn@hotmail.com

Ok, i started talking to Greg Slobolewski early December after submitting some photos and a Bio. Ch called the cell phone number i submitted and we talked for a while...well he talked for about 5 mins explaining what exactly HNE is, and what they do. I'm only 15 and i've been interested in modeling for a long time, he told me that i had an opportunity to work with them.
He said he had to speak with my parents, which seemed legit, and to have them call him. I talked with Greg a few more times untill i sent the money and the signed contract, but i did send it. Later i got an Email from Marlee Smith Welcomeing me to HNE and asking me what types of shows i'd be interested in doing.
Attached to that E-mail was a pdf. file that contained my Talent card(which was actually really good)
I haven't heard from anyone from that company since the 18th and i know it's the holidays, but i'm really stressing about this now that i researched HNE, they just seemed so legit... and i hope for the sake of my career it is.

If anyone has any Questions, Comments, or Conserens you can Email me at

Westwind.modeling@gmail.com

Thanks!

I have been in the same scenarios as others>> they are using a legit BBB but I believe that they print these cards regardless of picture quality and send them to you and thats it, I think there's a loophole in the contract and that they produce that material making the business legit. I know for a fact these people don't live in the USA and are using San Fran phone numbers. There are alot of connections in San Fran for fraudulent #'s. Any ways its your choice in the end to make. I choose not to and for some that said that did I feel thousands are them blogging. Any ways I hope you the best of luck and if you have any questions call the companies they incorporate on their site or contact FEDS or police to be involved to find out. Any ways I hope all scammers get what they deserve they hustle so hard in ways so give them your money. Especially to whoever is doing the hne scam. All the agents are the same people and one guy one girl they don't post anything past certain points no personal pictures no direct links to them nothing they are stealth.. O yeah by the way one of the agents name is the same as a star actor Strange.

i just paid my 288 fee to get started but by reading all this im not sure now..however,,,i did receive my cintract from jack diamond..it looks pretty lagit

yup just got a call from jack diamond a.k.a JD from 415-839-8866 said they were interested in casting me and bringing me out and all expenses are paid 15% of 60,000 goes to me and he said to e-mail him 3-5 headshot pictures and 3-5 full body shots. They would finance all my hotel and airplane costs.. deadline friday.. all I needed to pay would be 250.00 for talent cards and they will pay everything else.. I think they are fraud stealing everyones money.. I think someone should file a police report and call the news so we can all take further action

Called from Kenny Bowser said I passed first screening and a big dude with an attitude that will raise the hackles on the back of other contestants necks is just what their looking for... sounded too good to be true...

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Yes we too sent money today Jan.22.2009. Did anyone ever hear back from HNE or Kenny? Please let me know any thing at all.

You can contact me and Mickoni35@aol.com

we got the same call as all and any of you who talked to a kenny bowser - there were two things i questioned from the start one being ( why was kennys name one without a contact number !? also how is it i had just applied less than one week before that and i got a call back that quickly ! like a sucker i fell for it ... like most of you i wanted to be on the biggest loser so bad , my family and i could all afford to shed a few pounds .... the funny thing is getting to the end and winning the 250 didnt stand out in my mind as much as just having the oppurtunity and a chance for better health . we sighned the very short contract and then like a dumbass sent our credit card information for the approval of ($288.75 ) . let me tell you we of all couldnt afford that - i have 3 kids a disabled husband and work 2 jobs 7 days a week just to make ends meet and this [***] played me for a fool - something i dont usualy fall for , but i wanted it so bad . it is income tax season we all have money we end up [***] away - but i can think of much better ways ... 300 hundred chances to win the lottery .

Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone is in the Philly/Jersey/Delaware area that also got scammed or got a call. I got one from Jack Diamond from HNE too and I want to make sure he's for real befre I give him the 250!!
Post here or email me!
mommymaryanne@yahoo.com

Thanks guys!

Kenny has been calling me and e-mailing for a week now. I have sent nothing but was going to send pics in tomorrow. He said no $ to him unless I made it on a show and won. Then he would get 15%. He did say I would need to get cards made either by them or on my own but it must be exactly by HNE spec's or they would not accept them. I really would like to know if this is a scam before I go to all the trouble.

Kenny Bowser called me and stated I passed the first phase to get on a show. He needed pics sent to him immediatly then I would need cards made to send to casting agents. HNE could do this for $288 or I could have someone else do it but they would need to be the same quality and specs as HNE's or they would be no good. This was a week ago and I still have sent no pics. Is this a legit operation?

I filled out a reality make-over application and submitted a few photos according to the instructions. Then, about a week later received an e-mail from HNECastings asking for more photos. It was probably coincidental, but when I tried to submit other pictures my whole system crashed.  I had to reinstall the operating system as well as programs that I use regularly, but the worst of it is I lost everything...photos, documents, you name it...three years of info gone!

That said, this morning I received an e-mail from Kenny Bowser with HSNCasting. I am copying it below with a copy of my reply.  Notice that in his message to me, it sounds like there really is a chance for me to be considered and that if I did not act quickly I would miss out on an opportunity of a lifetime. Needless to say I immediately did a Google search and was routed to this site.  After reading all of the other stories submitted here I am grateful that I listened to my instincts.

I have not had direct contact with Kenny Bowser and I certainly haven't sent any money nor do I plan to do so. To those of you who did, all I can say is cons are everywhere and it could have easily happened to me. Sadly, it will more than likely happen to others too.

Thankfully this page exists and I hope more people will investigate the "opportunity of a lifetime". And maybe our collective experiences will make sure these scammers are identified.  Prayerfully we will make a difference in the lives of others in preventing lost money, and more importantly a loss of hope.
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--- On Mon, 1/26/09, Kenny Bowser <ken@hnecastings.com> wrote:

From: Kenny Bowser <ken@hnecastings.com>
Subject: HNE Reality TV Castings
To: kennyhne@gmail.com
Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 8:40 AM

I've previously called & emailed you in regards to the Reality TV opportunity that has come your way.  I have yet to hear back from you, which is unfortunate because we have determined that you have a great shot at being cast for one of our up coming productions.  This is my last correspondence in regards to your Reality TV aspirations.  If I do not hear back from you in the next 48 hours we will be offering your spot to another hopeful.  

This is a fantastic opportunity; you should not let it pass you by.  I hope to hear back from you.  If not good luck in your future endeavors.

--
Kenny Bowser
415-839-5456
ken@hnecastings.com
www.hnecastings.com
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Good morning Mr. Bowser:

I hope you will forgive my skepticism, but I must be careful in corresponding to unknown e-mails. I searched the website for HNECastings, and although it seems legit, I must and will proceed with caution. In an earlier e-mail I was told that I should submit more photographs.  I'm relatively sure it must have been very bad timing, but when I tried send more photos my computer shut down.  Furthermore, the whole operating system became corrupt and I had to reinstall every program I use. In the process I lost everything...photos, documents, and anything else you can think of.

 That said, I am curious about your notification regarding the possibility of perhaps being considered as a contestant for one of the shows HNECastings works with, and ask you what steps must I take from this point forward? Again, I hope you will be understanding of my caution.

I look forward to your reply.

Warmest regards,
wncnative

hey have you heard anything from them since they called you

Sam..What ever happend when u sent the money???

Sorry I mean Smarief, what happend when u sent the money?