What are some ways of getting out there as an actress ?

about 2 weeks ago i was almost scammed with an acting career with a company called models Inc they offered jobs in modeling, singing, and acting, and i was going for acting. I soon found out that it was a scam because they wanted money up front and they were at a local hotel conference room. Im sad that this happend because i truely though me and my familys life would change for ever until they said i had to pay like 2,000 dollors and this wasn't even mentioned at the audition. I almost was scammed and i am sad about that. Is their any way possible of getting out there without fake/scams of agencies that just want your money and not get you a REAL job ?????????

Yes there is. First of all keep your parents involved.
Secondly, get some good acting training.
Thirdly, do some research about schools, the industry and life as an actor.
Fourthly, have a look at this page on my website for new and aspiring actors. I think you will find some of the answers you are looking for; especially in links 10 - 14.
http://www.actingcareerstartup.com/teen_...

Tony