I was called about an interview with a company called TriStar, located on Sunset Blvd. anyone know anything about them?

I don't know where they got my name, or what they are about exactly... some sort of agency.

Hmmm. I know of a Tristar Studios in NJ, but not an agency. Tristar Studios is rented out to several directors and producers, primarily for food shows. They are in Paramus. Good luck.

I met with them... they immediately realized that whatever it is they do, I am over-qualified (because I'm SAG I think).

They referred me to another place down the street, and I will meet with them next week.

I went in for a meeting with Tristar and as soon as they started asking me for money I was out of there. They are definitely not a talent agency and I'd say stay away from them.

Ah, I see.

I wonder if "referring" me to someone else was there way of getting me out of there before I asked two questions and went fourth to tell everyone about what they are, and to avoid them.

What you speak of was what I expected going in... whenever they say "someone gave us your name" you know that they bought a list of names from somewhere.