Paul Cirillo Kate Smith, Roger Harvey, Rapunzel Models, Leading Edge Productions, Urban Hair Photography long hair ripoff - does not pay recruiters - be very careful of dealings with them New York, New York

On August 4th, I was contacted by Kate Smith after I posted on FB that I needed a job.  She offered my a position as a recruiter for Rapunzel Models, a long hair advertising agency.  She claimed they wanted to move the company into the NM/CO area.

Over the next 3 weeks, we worked closely together.  I put 2 ads on Craigslist and recruited close to 30 models for the company.  There were a few discrepancies right away (like not sending the promised contract) but I continued to work in good faith.

I was told my first paycheck was the 19th of August.  After pointing out that they had no way to pay me, I sent Paul Cirillo an e-mail with my banking instructions.  He sent me a copy of my "check stub" by return mail; what my gross pay, deductions and net pay would be.  I followed up with them Friday afternoon and was told 12-24 hours.  

When I went back to them on Monday August 22nd, I was told the transfer was rejected.  I have communication from Kate Smith as late as August 25th.  "I am truly sorry that you haven't been paid yet. I feel like I am stuck in the middle of it and I suppose rightfully so...

I wish I knew why Paul hasn't made due on anything yet. And I know thats unacceptable. I have put a few calls into him and he hasn't answered. Again I know you dont want to hear that from me. "  As of August 28th, I still have not received my compensation.  I have also found 2 other people that this has happened to as well.