This is a scam - actually.  'Dave" is going to pretend to get you on a reality TV show, however, first you need a talent card - which will cost you $250.  You'll get some 'follow up' calls from people within his company, 'Jack' is one name about how they think you are the next great thing..and then nothing.

Don't wait for it - this place is a scam.

Received a call.
Got some info:
David Butler
Senior Talent Coordinator
415-251-6250
dave@hnecastings.com

HNE IS  A SCAM i used to work there and quit when i found out it was a scam.  they call everyone who fills in an application and they tell everyone that they can make it and they ask ALL for $$.  they never print any comp cards they just send a computer copy to u.  if you give them money then u are wasting your cash.

MARCH 2011
This man called me today and said the same thing his name is andrew kourbanas . He said the same thing u said peach 13. I was so excited to because listening to them they can get u pump u up. I was telling everybody about this my family, friends and asked them for advice they told me to research research RESEARCH and I did it and this is what popped up when I typed his full name . They are all different phone numbers though. He told me that I had to pay 315 dollars for my profile picture and he would call me back in 2-3 days because they are only going to pick 15 people. He said if I won they would pay for my traveling expense to go to places like Hollywood, ATL, NYC,Chicgo, Los Angles to audition until they select me for a reality show. I was about to go buy a passport because he said I need one ASAP just encase I was picked and if i dnt have one they would leave behind if they went to Paris and I would miss out on a once in a lifetime opportunity. If you think about it if they really want you and like what they see they wont ask for a dime. Everything will be free. I think god for seeing everyone comments because I was saving money for a car and if they would have took my money I would have to wait longer to save up because I woulda waisted it on a passport plus lost 315 dollars!!! Give me more advice email me @ barbie22model@yahoo.com for concerns

Did it seemed like they the guy was talking fast. The guy that called me was Andrew Kourbanas and he said the same thing you just printed.

So HNE is not legit?  Shawn Mitchell is running a scam?

I guess that is why you do not answer phone calls to answer questions!
I have all the info I need...You have been reported to  (IC3) (FBI) (NWC3) (BJA)
For those who may not be fimiliar Google It!
I hope you have a good block on all  IP Addresses, you are you are using to scam people!

This recently just happened to me and I found a way to get some of my money back.Please contact me if you'd like at globalman86@yahoo.com.Also there are several legal avenues you can explore besides courts.What they are doing is clearly illegal and if enough people go tot he authorities in the US and Canada they will be stopped!

DO NOT ACCEPT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is a complete scam. The website even has "previous success people" I contacted those people and they are just putting the people that were on tv on their website saying they went through HNE. When they really didn't. I got scamed out of $315 from a Scott Camron. Now I am taking legal action to try and get my money back. This is pathetic that people spend their day taking other people's money. Don't let them get you!!!!!!!

***First they call and say they are picking the top 15 the next day they will give you a call back. And to send pictures of head shots and full body shots.
***Second they call and say congradulations you were picked to the top 15 and they are going to spend 20min to talk to you and explain everything.
***Third they get mad when you want some time to think about it and talk it over with parents/loved ones and they say we can fill your spot we only want serious people. Then they want $315.00 for the profile they create for you.

BS!!!!!!!!!!!

i got a dave@hnereality and his number is 6478008225 he says he is senior talent coordinator n wants 300 dollars for an account n all this..idk??

email me at breezybabii@sprint.blackberry.net

frank romo plays football, not with your head

Hi
I am doing some research and cmae upon your article.  The phone number on the site is the same as the one ai got a call from.  Person named SHAWN JACKSON.  I DON'T WANT TO PUT ANY MONEY OUT FOR A PROFILE IF IT IS A SCAM.

Would appreciate any info you can give me.
Thanks!
Donna

any real company would show on someone's caller id as HNE castings, not as "unknown" you loser.  shawn mitchell, dave buter, scott camron, derek rogers are probably all the same person.

HNE is not a real company & has no real information about it, just things to make it APPEAR as a company.  Anyone can do that & put up info & pics.

Try again

you're full of s--t!  There is no shawn mitchell.  This whole company is a fraud!!!  All of these people are made up...DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY PEOPLE!!!  I'd love to be a fly on the wall when these people have their karma come back to bite them in the a--!  God sees everything people...& w/ that being said...I'd be very afraid of JUDGEMENT DAY!!!!!

i just got a call back ffrom a guy named greg is this legit?

CAN SOMEONE HELP ME HNE HAS GOT MY 21 YEAR OLD SISTER REALLY EXCITED ABOUT BEING ON A TV SHOW, I NEED TO HEAR ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THIS COMPANY!! HELP

i recently recieved a call as well as email stating that my profile made it through the first initial screening, to submitt 4 photos and to give him a call at 415-251-8272. So that he cant meet with his casting crew to see did i make it to the next step, so far i have not been asked for any money or personal information that may harm me. It's in God's will & God bless to all.



David Butler
Senior Talent Coordinator
415-251-6250
dave@hnecastings.com
www.hnecastings.com

Sorry my contact info was cut off.

Here it is:

Shawn Mitchell  415-236-1424
shawn@hnecastings.com
www.hnecastings.com

Hello all,


My name is Shawn Mitchell.  I'm the CEO of HNE Castings.  It never ceases to amaze me how people offer up opinions like they are fact.

Here are the facts:

HNE uses industry standard comp/talent cards to market individuals that they have selected or deemed a high percentage cast within the Reality TV genre.

HNE provides the creative work for these cards free of charge.

The client is responsible for the print production of these cards.  They have the option to outsource the prints on their end, or use a recommended print company by HNE.

HNE does not profit one cent from the print production of the cards.  They outsource the prints to a third party vendor.

HNE does not make a dime until they find work for their clients.  They receive a 15% commission on any income securing opportunities that they provide for their clients.

Therefore, if HNE does not provide their clients with work they LOOSE money!!!!!  If it was a scam, it would be the dumbest scam in the history of the world.

If your going to offer an opinion or answer someones question, at least have the decency to do your due diligence or have some knowledge in what you are talking about.  They say ignorance is bliss, but not when your ignorance affects others.

I'm always available to answer any inquiries one may have.

Sincerely,

I received a call from this man too, Dave Butler from HNE. Here is the message I got
Hi Norma

Please fill out questionnaire and send me those pics. Good Luck.
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David Butler
Senior Talent Coordinator
415-251-6250
dave@hnecastings.com
www.hnecastings.com

this m-f****r ain't nothin but fraud & the way the economy is now it takes a sorry bastered to f*** with people like that I'm not quiet that stupid it least I can spell hell if he can't spell u think he can make u famouse(So this is what i'm gonna do i'll spend every waking moment contacting the FBI on internet scam to make sure he can't do this anymore so go f*** your self dave butler if thats even what your name is but I really don't think u no who u just f****d with

I recieved a call only after I made an inquiry about the biggest looser show through NBC. That's I got a response from this guy saying they casting for 300 shows and I needed to send him photos so that he could take into a meeting with his casting crew. Has not asked for money as of yet. I just thought that I should look up where the number is from and found this page.. Thanks for putting this out their.

David Butler
Senior Talent Coordinator
415-251-6250
dave@hnecastings.com
www.hnecastings.com

This guy named "Dave" who seems really professional is saying that I am "perfect" and my chances are "huge".  He wanted me to send him $288.75...I have researched for days about this.  The address on the contract does not exist. I google mapped it and its all fraud!!
Other numbers involved in this scam are as follows:
415-236-1424
415-259-4644
415-839-5456
415-839-8866

They claim to be people named Shawn Mitchell, Derek Rogers, Greg S, Jack Diamond, Kenny Bowser, Frank Romo, Patrick Morrison, and Stefanie Knott.

ALL FAKE AND SCAM!!

I am submitting an offical fraud report to my local FBI and hopefully something will get done about this.