What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I live in Arizona. I answered an ad for "movie extras" & made an appt. I have no experience in the entertainment industry but am unemployed and thought maybe I could make a little money with the time I had before finding FT work. At the appt, the charming rep told me that he could guarantee work for me because the "mature" type is in need, I have beautiful eyes, darling, etc. I signed a limited contract only for the work, & while doing so, he said there's a $350 nonrefundable deposit for the photographer to take head shots, body shots and it had to be paid that day. Flag. So I said no one said anything about that over the phone & I don't have the credit cards w/ me to make the payment (a lie). He said I could call back later that day and provide the card # when I got home. Then he took me to a 2nd rep who gave me another form to sign which apparently indicates that I'm liable for the $350 regardless & if I don't pay they have a right to collect on the "debt." When I got home I did more internet research & decided that I don't want to be involved with this. So i called back and told the 2nd rep that I don't want to participate and won't be paying. He got his "collection" hat on and started trying to intimidate me, raising his voice and even calling me "flake." I remained calm, and told him that I don't care what he thinks of me, I'm still not paying. He continued but then said that it will be submitted for collections and hung up on me. Isn't there a cooling off period in AZ? Do I indeed under these circumstances have an obligation to pay? They called it a "deposit". I even asked the guy on the phone why aren't they taking the funds from the commissions since they guarantee work, and I didn't get an answer. What are my options? Do I need to worry about this?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I live in Arizona. I answered an ad for "movie extras" & made an appt. I have no experience in the entertainment industry but am unemployed and thought maybe I could make a little money with the time I had before finding FT work. At the appt, the charming rep told me that he could guarantee work for me because the "mature" type is in need, I have beautiful eyes, darling, etc. I signed a limited contract only for the work, & while doing so, he said there's a $350 nonrefundable deposit for the photographer to take head shots, body shots and it had to be paid that day. Flag. So I said no one said anything about that over the phone & I don't have the credit cards w/ me to make the payment (a lie). He said I could call back later that day and provide the card # when I got home. Then he took me to a 2nd rep who gave me another form to sign which apparently indicates that I'm liable for the $350 regardless & if I don't pay they have a right to collect on the "debt." When I got home I did more internet research & decided that I don't want to be involved with this. So i called back and told the 2nd rep that I don't want to participate and won't be paying. He got his "collection" hat on and started trying to intimidate me, raising his voice and even calling me "flake." I remained calm, and told him that I don't care what he thinks of me, I'm still not paying. He continued but then said that it will be submitted for collections and hung up on me. Isn't there a cooling off period in AZ? Do I indeed under these circumstances have an obligation to pay? They called it a "deposit". I even asked the guy on the phone why aren't they taking the funds from the commissions since they guarantee work, and I didn't get an answer. What are my options? Do I need to worry about this?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?