"You've won a car" Scam - Carlswald / Design Quarter

245 Comments

1. Jean-Pierre van Riel says:
   10/02/2008 05:37:32 AM

   So the interesting point to find out, is who gave them your contact details, or where did they get it from? It's strange that he only had your first name - are they trying random cell numbers, connecting to voice mail to hear the persons name, and then contacting the person? Can't wait for the new privacy bill - I hope to throw it a Vodacom for all the damn sms spam they allow.

2. Allen Baranov says:
   10/06/2008 02:10:33 PM

   Hey, My wife got contacted by the same scheme. She immediately phoned me to ask me to check out whether it was a scam or not. Apparently the phrase "you need your partner to come with you" set off her internal spam filter. (I love the fact that my wife has an internal spam filter.) A quick search on the Internet found this place. I love the "one of 15 people who made it into the draw" because you automatically assume that you have a 1 in 15 chance of getting a car which is pretty good odds. What they don't mention is that it is not guaranteed that one of those people will drive away with the car - apparently they have a bowl of 100s of keys that may or may not contain the keys to the car. If you are a young new salesperson and want to learn how to sell then go to this - these people are amazing professional salespeople. They create a vibe and use every trick under the sun to get you to buy including turning nasty if you are not interested. There is no "take it home and think about it" - you need to buy then and there.

3. Tony says:
   10/30/2008 09:44:12 AM

   I have just been contacted by the same people and everything I read her is exactly what they have told me. ..esp that I would be contacted tomorrow for the address, and that I need to come with my partner. I was given a phone number and on typing it on the internet, I got this webpage. Has anyone ever attended this so call "you have won a car" thing? They are currently using the name "Prime Vision".

4. Donn Edwards says:
   11/18/2008 05:25:27 AM

   QVC got so upset with all the comments on my blog they are trying to shut me up by suing me for R461 500. It's obscene. Do they really think that this kind of thing won't eventually be exposed by bloggers?

5. Allen Baranov says:
   11/19/2008 06:36:02 AM

   @Donn Sounds like a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation ("SLAPP") attempt. Its interesting that they chose a big amount so that it can't be contested in a small court - you need a lawyer. It seems to be a very desperate act because I believe that the company would be nervous to take this to court. They are betting that you'd rather remove the article than sit in court and pay a lawyer etc. All court proceedings are open and anything that is said in court would be free for anyone to publish - opening a can of worms for them. Having said all of that, I am not a lawyer and have no idea what the company is thinking and have no idea what course of action is best for you. :)

6. Tim van Blerck says:
   11/26/2008 01:08:03 PM

   I also almost got suckered into this scheme. They got my details in a pretty clever way. I was stopped at my local shopping centre in Bryanston and asked to quickly fill in a survey so the shopping centre could get a better idea of its client base, along with the chance to win a prize. The questions were a bit on the intrusive side but I continued and recieved a ticket that would be used to claim any prize I won. Two months later the call comes in on a Friday morning. I have won the prize and I have to be there in 3 hours for the prize giving. Luckily I googled the name on the details they faxed to me. Right from the first call I asked if this was a timeshare presentation, this was denied every time. They seem to be very keen for my spouse to come along, that was the first warning sign.

7. Noleen says:
   11/27/2008 04:13:43 AM

   I also got this call. I am always suspicious of these scams but i went ahead with the call and heard that their a Chev to be won, ipod, gps as follow up prizes. Throughout this conversation i remained suspicious to which the person calling me got tired and said he will ask his manager to call me back to confirm the entry and give me directions but that call never happened. He said to me for someone who is being offered a gaurenteed prize i dont sound very happy so i said that i know there are so many scams and i dont trust anyone. He gave me the 087 number to call and ask to speak to Tracy. When i called that number, it sounded like as if they were in a convention centre somewhere or call centre with all the noise. Funny thing is, my husband got the same call a week later!

8. Leon Schultz says:
   01/28/2009 05:02:41 PM

   Got the same call today (28 Jan 2009) I was told to leave my credit card at home as I do not need to buy anything. I was given the phone number 087 805 2380 to call if I need any assistance. Thanks to this webpage..... THEY WILL NOT SEE ME TOMORROW ~!!!

9. Warlynx says:
   01/29/2009 12:26:00 PM

   Got contacted by a chap called Ben from a company called Prime Visions, which is believe is the same company. It looks like it is registered under Flink Warm Handel 101 T/A Prime Visions, registration number 2008/022354/23 The physical address is: VIP Building, Guildford Road, Carlswald, Midrand Prices up for grabs * Chevy Spark * Quad Bike * Ipod * Garmin GPS * Ice making machine Also came with the story that I had to bring my wife. As I knew it to be a scam I thought it good to play along and have some fun with the guy and told him that my wife cheated on me and that she has now left me and I don't feel emotionally ready to bring a partner. So yes, just thought I would tell you of their new name. I am seriously considering putting together an angry mob with pitchforks, tar and feathers and head down to their offices, seeing as shouting at them over the phone doesn't help. Cheers PS: The number they gave me is 087 805 2380 and it rings, gets picked up by something, and then dies.

10. Dominic White says:
    01/29/2009 04:12:43 PM

    @Warlynx: Prime Vision is a known alias, I've got a list up at: http://singe.za.net/blog/archives/954-Why-I-think-the-Quality-Vacation-Club-is-a-Dubious-Organisation.html

11. Lynda Mercado says:
    03/24/2009 09:47:03 AM

    Hmmmmmm .... so glad I had this funny feeling and decided to do a little research myself (been caught before a long time ago by a similar scam in Boksburg) ..... like everyone else yesterday I got this call, same payoff line one of 15 lucky people to be in a draw for a Chevy Spark, and all of us will get a prize just for attending, icemaker, ipod, garmin etc, etc, The no. I was given is 087 805 2365 contact Jackie...... just tried it now and it just rings and rings!!

12. Sinjay Manuel says:
    03/27/2009 09:16:28 AM

    This is definitley a lot of crap, So please people dont entertain these people. They currently using the name Prime Vision, and up for grabs are the car, the quad bike, ice machine,

13. Koogan Naidoo says:
    04/03/2009 11:31:12 AM

    Hey! Got the same call like 10 minutes ago. Lady called Anisha called saying i won a Chevy Spark, she went through the same procedure of telling me to leave my Cr card at home, and that i should take her for a spin in the car should i win :-l .She said i will be getting a call with the details for the meeting on Monday, and told me that they are located at the Cnr of Leslie and William Nicol.The company name is Terrafirma\Prime Visions.I googled the telephone number- 0878052380, and this site popped up.Brilliant

14. CHRISTO VAN ZYL says:
    04/14/2009 06:21:39 PM

    GOT THE SAME CALL ON THURSDAY (5 DAYS AGO), BUT BEING PREPARED FOR SCAMMERS LIKE THESE, TOLD THEM TO CONTACT ME LATER TO CONFIRM THE DETAILS. REQUESTED THEY SEND AN E-MAIL AS PROOF OF INVITATION. WHEN I HAD ALL THEIR DETAILS, I SEARCHED THE WEB AND FOUND THIS SITE. TUESDAY THEY PHONED ME TO CONFIRM THE RESERVATIONS FOR TOMORROW'S DRAW. THE NO. ON MY INVITATION IS 087 805 2365 CONTACT PERSON TRACY. MY QUESTION, HOW MANY CARS DO THEY HAVE TO GIVE AWAY IF EVERYONE BELIEVES THEM???? HAHAHA!!!!!!! I MENTIONED THE SITE AND WAS CUT OFF IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT ANY EXPLANATIONS. SO BE CAREFUL. I WAS ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES.

15. Leopold says:
    04/15/2009 03:45:44 PM

    Also got a call Thursday. Looks like we are going to the same party! Annah 076 375 8026 was my contact lady. Needless to say she is not answering her phone right now. Maybe too busy getting the prizes and cars ready for collection by their winning owners!!!!!! Thanks for warning us on the numerous sites I found on this subject. At least now I do not have to cancel my braai tonight!

16. Mike Davies says:
    04/16/2009 02:18:29 PM

    Hey I'm also on my way to Terra Firma house, cnr William Nicol and Leslie to collect my Chevy Spark or maybe a quad bike or my trip to Botswana. The entry line was that i had SMS'd an entry into a competion for the car via my cell and I was now one of the finalists. As I have occasionally entered an SMS competion when bored, I listened to the whole spiel. On Googling Prime Vision I found this site. Thanks for the heads up I won't be wasting my time. My contact was Candy on 087-895-2380.

17. Marko says:
    04/17/2009 12:57:46 PM

    Hey you guys, I got the same call from a lady called Annah. She even sended me a invitation through fax to the evening of the draw. The venue will be at the Terra Firma. They were so kind to send me directions aswell. The adress is as follow: Office 216 2nd Floor Disgn Qouter Nicole Grove Fourways. I think we should stand together and pull a nice prank on them!!

18. Julie Morris says:
    04/20/2009 11:50:24 AM

    Hi all, Same thing, maybe i will meet you all there!! lol, also got the call from a guy called Kenneth, supposed to be at Terra Firma Wednesday afternoon 14H00 free meal, need to fetch my ID book and drivers license, if i don't; win the Chev then i will definitely take home either a 2 week holiday, quad bike, sat nav or ice maker. Number i was given for verification is 087-805-2380 I live in Boksburg so wont; be schlepping out to 4ways. If they should call tomorrow to confirm i will I googled "prime vision" and mention this site and tell them to sod off!

19. Darryn says:
    04/20/2009 06:37:49 PM

    This is all sounding too familiar. Got a call today from Fiona. She could hardly speak english clearly and definately sounded as if she was callind from a call centre. Also got told I had smsed in response to a comeptition for a Chevy Spark and that Anna would call me with Directions. Boy, Anna has no clue what she is in for when she calls tomorrow! Company name also Prime Visions with the get to gether arraged for Cnr William Nicol and Leslie. Thanks to all for the heads up on this! and I'm definately avaialble for some revenge.

20. Annon says:
    04/21/2009 02:40:39 PM

    I also received the same phone call for the: Design Quarter offices Cnr William Nichole Road and Lesle Road They told me the name of the company as Prime Vision, which gave it away, however looking at the address brought me here. I guess I'll not be going now. I have no problem buying time share, however if it is sold like this, then i'm not going to buy it. When will they learn. If they phone you in future, just tell them wait a second i'll get a pen, and just put the phone on your desk/table, don't hang up and leave it let them pay for the call....

21. Lauren Levenson says:
    04/22/2009 09:41:34 AM

    I had exactly the same thing happen to me on Monday. I'v heard of these things before, and wasn't gonna fall for it this time. But this lady was very convincing. She promised me, they were not selling time share, or anything else for that matter, and that there were no strings attached. Still a little sceptical I decided i had nothing to lose ( and the promise of a three course meal voucher for two, on arrival was far too enticing) My boyfriend and I were planning to go today, and get a meal if not anything else. Thanks for the heads up. Would like to hear from someone who actually went, though. Cos I read a story title Scammed? on jblog which almost convinced me to go. This lady walked in, won a holiday and walked out. same place, same details, same everything!

22. Niki says:
    04/23/2009 08:59:41 AM

    I got the phone call on 21/04/2009. The giveaway was when I was told that the car is ready to be driven away and I must bring my partner to drive me car home. I asked if my father could come as my hasband will not be able to get off workand he said that it is a couples thing but someone will phone me to confirm. At about 7 last night I got a call from someone (couldn't underdstand her name) who was quite rude and said that if I didn't bring my partner I would be disquailified. Funny that I should be disqualified from winning a car because my hasband is not there to drive my car home. This is very annoying and I want to find out if there is any legal action which can be taken.

23. Riaan says:
    04/23/2009 09:16:53 AM

    As did I. about a month ago,I told them I will not be able to make it. and again earlier this week.Told them today that I would not be able to make it, and also asked them wether it has anyhing to do with vacation points or holiday club bull..... She (Ina) assured me " no strings attached" Ja Sure....

24. Sean Murphy says:
    04/23/2009 01:51:28 PM

    My wife got the same call as above a few days ago and we were supposed to go tonight. Have now, after reading here, decided not to waste our time. Thanks. As soon as my wife told me I had to be there I told her it was a sales presentation of some sort, probably timeshare. When they next called she specifically asked if this was the case and the caller was very evasive. Another way to exact sweet revenge is to agree to go and then just not pitch. They book grups into time slots and if a lot do not pitch it cost them time and money as those doing the presentations and the venue still get paid. Sean.

25. Pissed Off says:
    04/24/2009 06:23:24 PM

    My wife also got the call on 22/04/09. We went there today. My wife was asked to bring me along or else she forfeits the prize. These people were so convincing that we went. On arrival, my wife's name was given and we were put in a room with a TV. I immediately went out to ask them if this is about time share. They insisted NO. Another older white woman was also there who asked the same question. They immediately asked us to go into another room for the draw. It seemed as if they wanted to get us out of the reception area away from new people coming in. We were so pissed off. I called the police from outside there and told them about this scam. I would like to get in touch with others who are willing to blow this scam.

26. Nicolene says:
    04/28/2009 02:46:19 PM

    So I'm a student and I got a call from them aswell. There is no way their getting me to buy timeshare, i dont earn an income and won't for the next 3 years... So i was wondering, since i dont really have anything better to do and am definitely not losing money, will it really be that bad for me to go? I am used to sitting through boring lectures... How unlikely is it really that I will win something? Did anyone who went get their free meal atleast? Like i said, they can only lose by having me there...

27. Lynda Esterhuysen says:
    04/30/2009 11:33:06 AM

    Welcome to the club I have also just been scamed by this company who call them selves Flink Warm Handel T/A Inter Waves, I am so sick to death of these people whom waste you time trying to sell you time shares. because that is all it is about,Funny me and my husband both suspected this could be a another one of those calls.How can we stop these people.Cops are quick to put a stop to people smoking and other small matters but when it come to crime,what a joke STOP these Fools

28. Suenet Manganyi says:
    05/01/2009 11:23:23 AM

    Hi Guys I recieved a call about an hour agoo with the same details, luckily, I googled it, would have been so upset if I cancelled my plans so I could go and recieve my prize, only to find out that it is some network marketing thingy...

29. Shanelle says:
    05/01/2009 04:52:44 PM

    I got the same call, telling me that a copetition I entered I won, yet I could not remember it and he couldn't tell me what the competition it was. Then after a wile he tells me that i'm to young to collect the prizes, i'm 19, and that my parents have to come and claim my prizes. I said my dad will be there. but no they wanted both my mom and dad there. I was told to be at 28 Guilford road, carlswald on saturday at 9am. I entered the adress in google and the first result I a got was "you have won a car' scam. These People are waisting out time. how they get out details i dont know but they had my name, surname and cell number, it is scary to know they can get your detail so easy.

30. Chris says:
    05/14/2009 01:14:52 PM

    I got the same call this morning and i am going to this so called comp and see what it is and if its a scam i am going to loose it on all of them but will let you know

31. JP says:
    05/14/2009 11:20:12 PM

    Same thing to me. Was supposed to be there today at 2pm (Inter Waves - Nichol Grove Office Park, Office 216, 2nd floor, Design Quarter, Fourways). Luckily I decided to Google the company name and found this blog. Annah was quite rude to me when I called (076 375 8026).

32. Almosthappyaboutchevy says:
    05/14/2009 11:44:19 PM

    Hi all, More detail 0763758026 Scammers shouldn't bother honest people G

33. Hennis says:
    05/17/2009 12:54:36 AM

    Flink warm handel T/A Inter Waves Venue: Terra Firma Address: Office 216, 2nd floor, Design Quarter, Nicole Grove, Fourways Time: 23 May 2009 - 10am Number: 087 805 2390

34. Lucien says:
    05/19/2009 04:27:42 PM

    Well, seems this is vey popular. Received my call on Friday evening from Charity, and confirmation and directions from Charlanee, or something or the other. Tuesday (26/5/09) I received another call from Charity, asking if I had received directions. I then requested more information about the company, and what is on offer - she faxed me details - a quick google of 'Inter Waves' did not bring up anything, but 'Flink Warm Handel' did....this site - thanx guys. My partner has to be my wife or girlfriend, not a friend/buddy/parent. Yeah right!!! a collegue of mine saw the fax and mentioned he has an appointment with them on Wednesday @ 4pm....I laughed and showed him this site. I called 087 805 2390 - and mentioned to the guy who answered about this website - he went into defensive mode and explained that they are a marketing company...blah...blah...did not hear the rest...tried calling back - and eventaully spoke to the dude again, said that I will not be attending his scam.....was not impressed....LOL

35. Stuart says:
    05/19/2009 05:21:10 PM

    I just got the Same phone call about half an hour ago whilst at the shops. I have been scammed by this before except it was a Nissan 1400 Bakkie i could have won. The lady had said I had been Shortlisted to win a Chevy Spark - now - i dont enter these competitions over SMS and she said i had... Immediately I knew - Scam - 2nd thing was that she was very clear that it was not a marketing scheme of any kind blah blah.Uh huh.... She also asked if i had a partner and if she has a drivers licence. Another weird thing. My 'Time Slot' to go was at 2pm this coming thursday. Now come on... why would they hold a Competition during working hours? Makes no sense. Also - Why is this competition Limited to Joburg? Usually the Sms comps in magazines or on TV are Nationwide... Why Midrand.... Oh and it was Carlsworld. The lady assured me that I would not walk away Empty Handed either. Iphones, Cameras, Vacations will all be on the list to win... Guarenteed... yeah Right.... I asked her who the sponsors were and she hesitated and said Apple and GMSA. Surely GMSA would want coverage of such an event, surely they branches would know about it... alas. GMSA Head Office doesnt even know about such a competition running.... The event co-ordinator named tracey will be contacting me tomorrow - ill Try get as much detail as possible and then fly off the handle at her. Should be fun...

36. Alet Erasmus says:
    05/21/2009 12:36:03 AM

    HI, I WAS ALSO CALLED IN WERE TOLD I WAS ONE OF 10 WINNERS, THE FIRST PRICE SPARK. WE WERE STUPID AND BOUGHT THIS POINTS, THIS WAS ON THE 21 APRIL 2009, WE WERENT TOLD OF THE 5 DAY COOLING-OF PERIOD, AND WHEN I TRIED TO CANCEL THIS, I WAS TOLD BY QVC SORRY YOU HAVE SIGNED I BINDING CONTRACT.WHAT I WANT TO KNOW WITH NEW CREDIT ACT WHY THEY CAN GIVE YOU R50000 WORTH OF DEBT WITHOUT DOING A CREDIT CHECK, PHONING YOUR WORK PLACE, CONFIRMING YOUR SALARY OR YOUR FISICAL ADRES.ALET

37. Neil says:
    05/25/2009 10:21:47 AM

    I have just been called today about this, I was weary about the call and immediatly asked if it was timeshare....the clown advised " no sir this is not timeshare you can leave your credit card and wallet at home" Being a little suspiciuos person i googled the address. No 28 Guildford Road Midrand VIP Offices Eden Gardens Resturant Number to call is 087 805 2365 I have been advised that Tracy will contact me tomorrow to confirm the address. I will not be going and i wish with all my heart that these guys will get flee infested balls of a thousand camels and no hands to scratch them.

38. Gizelle says:
    05/25/2009 06:53:09 PM

    On 3/06/07 I Got the same call....Go with ur gut feeling, when something is too good to be true...& it is!!! I thought...listen & take the details. First thing i said...to Anna,if this is a timeshare offer...forget it lose my number! No...mame this is not a timeshare offer! blah blah blah....so i said see u tomorrow! yeah right...i immediately Googled & found this page! One would think...they'd just close shop, as more & more people have become wary of scams! but not this crowd.....geez if they have some smarts to do this...imagine if the actually used it towards doing something honestly! Note to Vodacom: PLEASE NO MORE SPAM! Thanks to all that bring awareness to this type of thing...as many honest people fall victim...to this Crap!

39. E Badenhorst says:
    05/26/2009 02:06:41 AM

    Just received my invite to attend the prize giving ceremony on Saterday 6 June @ 13:00. The new company name Inter Waves. Ben was the representative and Kenny his supervisor, Tel: 011 467-5823 @ the Nichol Grove Office Park address. My husband is out of town on business often and when I informed them he could not attend, I was told that I could not represent myself in the draw, but that I could nominate a single friend to attend on my behalf. The reason, hubby would have to drive my car home when I win the Chevy and they need him to be at the photo op for the publication of the winners.

40. Mandy says:
    05/26/2009 03:52:24 PM

    Thank goodness for GOOGLE!! Yip got the call was was almost ready to go tomorrow 6th June to the Design Quater, The company invite is in the name of Inter Waves. Thanks to everyone who bolged here, I was almost a sitting duck!

41. Gert says:
    05/28/2009 07:33:38 PM

    Thanks to this page, I'm not wasting time and energy on this!!!

42. Bev says:
    05/29/2009 05:54:27 AM

    I just got a call to, from Phillip. He said I was in the draw to win a chevy spark. I believed him because I did enter a competition for a chevy spark, via sms. I thought it was an MTN promotion. The number he gave was 011 467 5823, and Anna is to call me tomorrow to confirm 076 375 8026. Got the same story about meal voucher, GPS, husband etc. I really believed him because I did enter the competion. Stupid me..

43. Charlotte says:
    05/29/2009 08:24:16 AM

    Also received a call, congratulting me that I was "one of 15 people who made it into the draw" for the Chevy Spark. Immediately susupected that it was a scam for "time share" but what really worries me, is the competion on the cell phone for the Chevy Spark - R10.00 for each play. Where does the money go? Company invite as "Terra Firma" at Design Quater, JHB

44. Ramachandran says:
    05/29/2009 11:49:18 AM

    Same thing happened to me as well... as soon as I advertised my TV on Gumtree with my house no.s on.. these guys started calling.. it's not worth giving out tel. no.s in newspaper or classified sites.. THANKS A MILLION FOR ALL THE POSTS !

45. Teekay says:
    05/29/2009 10:59:10 PM

    I got the call today 6/10/2009 from a Lady called Sandra. She told me about the sms competition I entered and that I'm one of the 15 lucky winners. Told me to bring my ID or passport either driver's licence as I could walk away with a brand new Chevy. I told them I'm in CPT and she told me to ask someone who is in JHB to come and collect the prize on my behalf. I became suspicious and spent 20min in the internet googling about the company World Connection and the number she gave me 087 805 2365 and Thanx guys for the heads up.I also tried to call the number and no picked up the phone.

46. Vanisha says:
    05/29/2009 11:17:38 PM

    i received a call on Monday 08/06/09 from Michael -087 805 2365 informing i have won 6 prizes, chevy spark etc and i was clearly a winner of all. He gave me a reference number as he had all my details- J351. I knew this was too good to be true so just let him carry on. I was told Tracey 0731335150 would be calling me and clearly i never got a call- This is sooo f####king rubbish.... waste of my time. I would really like to know where they got my number from. He said i must come to 28th Gauldford road at 16h00 to collect my prizes. These guys really need to be caught

47. Nicola says:
    05/30/2009 03:11:50 PM

    And me too... The address this time is Office 216, Second Floor, Design Quarter, Nicol Grove, Fourways. So glad I didn't fall for this. I feel sorry for those that do. Spead the word. Where in the world do they get our numbers let alone our names. ANNOYED!!!!!

48. Munya says:
    05/30/2009 03:42:32 PM

    Also received a call this mornining about being "one of the lucky 15" who has an opportunity to win a Chevy Spark. What made me suspicious was I never enter any competitons and I decided to google it and thankfully I found this page.

49. Kevin Busby says:
    05/30/2009 05:06:49 PM

    Got the same call yesterday.....Chevy Spark.....Garmin Gps.....Quad Bike. Address 28 Guildford Road/Place Carlswald. Still waiting for the confirmation call from someone named Tracey Kriel. Thank goodness for GOOGLE, I am going to give her a major blast on the phone...if she calls. Scam artists.

50. Pauline Britz says:
    06/02/2009 08:43:25 AM

    I got the same call on Friday afternoon, this past week. A guy called me and told me that the draw is on Tuesday 16 June, Youth Day in SA at 10h00 at Terra Firma, cnr. William Nicol & Lesley Drive, Fourways in Design Quarter. I didn't know what Terra Firma is, so I Googled it to find out where this place is and I found this page on Google, saying it is a scam.

51. Saweda says:
    06/03/2009 03:37:25 AM

    Just received the phonecall now. Absolutely unbeliveable! Same Chevy Spark angle. Same phone number 0878052365 but this time the lady I spoke to was Viona. Didn't even bother calling the number. I just googled the number immediately and found this website. Luckily they only have my name and phone number but this could very easily have been an attempt at idenity theft. So scary! The manager Tracy is supposed to call me with directions tomorrow and the draw is to be held on Thursday. Would it be a good idea to get the police involved?

52. Jason says:
    06/05/2009 06:31:42 AM

    I think I nearly got scammed as everything else is pretty much the same.Now based in 4ways area,under the name of interwaves.I was informed that I have to be accompanied by my wife.I didint even bother calling back after reading this it justified my feelings....

53. rudi brits says:
    06/08/2009 09:25:34 PM

    Got a call about 15min ago from"Dorina" promising me a 1 in 30 chance plus a free meal voucher to be used in any restaurant in Fourways-mall (where i should claim my prize) and guarenteed consolation prizes like quads, cameras and GPSes boo whoop dee doo!!! They call themselves "INTERWAVES" Good luck to anyone who actually shows up.

54. ANOTHER VICTIM says:
    06/09/2009 08:28:00 AM

    I ALSO RECEIVED A CALL TWO DAYS AGO WITH JUST THE SAME STORY. THE PERSON CALLING ME WAS MICHAEL... AND THE ADRESS AND THE CAR STORY WAS JUST THE SAME..... THE ADRESS IS RETON WORLD CONNECT OFFICES, 28 GUILDFORD ROAD, CARLSWALD, MIDRAND ...... I REALLY HATE SCAMS LIKE THIS. GUESS WHO WILL NOT BE SHOWING UP TODAY.... HA.

55. New Creation says:
    06/09/2009 09:05:10 AM

    Hey guys These people phoned me yesterday too. They guarenteed me that I would win something. They now call themselves Terrafima and are still based at the corner of Leslie and William Nicol. I was also told that Anna would call me today. I wish sales people would snap out of it and realise that doing what is good, and doing it the right way, is the only way to run a self sustaining business that could actually serve a purpose and make a difference. I thank the rest of you for saving me from this scam.

56. RB1 says:
    06/12/2009 05:15:37 AM

    I just received a phone call and googled Terra Firma and the address as they were speaking to me and this page came up. The same M.O. regarding the Chevy Spark and requesting that you bring your driver's licence along.

57. nortee says:
    06/12/2009 10:45:16 AM

    Hi, My li'l lady got a call from some people claiming something similar, except it was for a holiday of some kind and/or winning a car if "X number digits on your credit card matches and you will win either 50K or a kitchen makeover of some kind. The company was called Ocean Breeze or something. I didn't get any info other than that from her (we ended up having a not good discussion about the call and the proposed meeting itself but that's besides the point). Anyway, these people offered a holiday and what have you (guaranteed and what not), plus a car if (my) credit card details matched some combination of sorts. I just want to know if anyone else has had the call from this company. I'm hoping to get more information from her (location/contact number/etc) and update here accordingly.

58. Nawhal says:
    06/12/2009 08:05:23 PM

    Hi all I was scammed in exactly the same way as all of you last week except I was dumb enough to attend the presentation. I left as soon as I heard it was a timeshare presentation. THEY HAVE MESSED WITH THE WRONG PERSON THIS TIME!!!! I am a journalist for the Sowetan newspaper and I am finally going to expose their dirty tactics to our readers. I do require comments for a substantial article, anyone that is willing to provide me with a comment on your experiences can email nawhal@live.co.za.

59. crash says:
    06/12/2009 09:32:49 PM

    just got a call from them when i asked if this was for real she said i should go check out the website www.ourwinners.co.za being suspicious i googled it and came accross this site, its funny they dont change their story still the same prizez quad bike,ice machine,gps and the chevy spark. bunch of idiots thanks for the heads up :)

60. Kat says:
    06/14/2009 07:58:22 AM

    Hi Got a call yesterday, from Carol, she did not even know my name, she just said that my cell number was chosen because last year I entered the Chevy Spark comeptition!!!!!! Obviously I don't remember and so I thought ok I will hear her out. Her company is now called Inter Waves with the telphone number of 011 476-5823. The address Terra Firma, cnr Lesly & William Nicole drive Office No: 216. I was also told to bring a partner and also my ID or Drivers Livence. Well needless to say my whole family have had this call and we found out about the scam. The "Anna" the events co-ordinator has not contacted me yet, and most probably never will as they gave me the address over the phone already. I was going to spin a Hexagon and then if I did not win the car I could win any of the items that have already been listed. BIG DEAL! This company is now known as Inter Waves and they are a Market research company, if anyone gets this call. By the way you will notice that there is a Chevy Spark competition on the go again, I just got an sms last week to enter the competition. So these people are gathering money from the sms's and making a bloody fortune for WHAT!!!!! they waste a persons time and seeing as they are a SCAM! who do you go to to report them and stop this! I hope someone can. Times are hard for everyone at the moment and offering such empty promises is absolutely terrible when most people don't have much. I think it is disgusting and they should be stopped.

61. Mo says:
    06/14/2009 08:09:59 AM

    Just received the phonecall now ! Same Chevy Spark angle: Chevy Spark.....Garmin Gps.....Quad Bike.Don't eat, bring id, wife etc. Same phone number 0878052365 but this time the lady I spoke to was Viona. Didn't even bother calling the number. I just googled immediately and found this website. The manager is supposed to call me with directions tomorrow and the draw is to be held on Saturday. Address 28 Guildford Road/Place Carlswald

62. Acris says:
    06/14/2009 08:26:52 AM

    Hi, I also got the call today and waiting for Tracey to phone me back to confirm the directions.I even got a fax to confirm the prizes , directions , Ref Number. The company used is World Connect , 28 Guildford Rd. Guess I didn't win the Chevvy, as I am not going. Thanks other bloggers.

63. Caryn says:
    06/16/2009 09:05:58 PM

    I've received a call and faxed invitation from "World Connect", to attend a talk tomorrow. I've had the call before and have "politely" declined. I'd like to know if more out there have actually attended, as little is known about what actually happens if you do go?

64. hilary says:
    06/18/2009 11:23:54 AM

    Same scam - the tele-marketing person was Anna, but the contact name she gave me was Fiona - 011 467 5823. Address was Terra Firma, Office 216, 2nd Floor, Design Quarter, Corner William Nichol and Lesley. There were other prizes "so you won't go away empty-handed" - a qud bike, a GPS, a holiday in Botswana, and Ice-maker etc. Thanks to this site and hellopeter.com, I won't be attending.

65. mrbean says:
    06/20/2009 06:35:36 AM

    This scam has been going on for years -- first time i got caught i won an "'original painting" -- looked like something recovered from a nursery school dustbin.

66. Michelle says:
    06/22/2009 12:01:25 PM

    I was phoned yesterday to say I have won a guaranteed prize of either a T-spark... My reference was J485 and I should go to Terra-firma on Wednesday 14th July. The telephone number I was given was 011467 4823. I was told that somone would phone me today from Interwaves to confirm. I was phoned today and I asked them a few questions, like who they were and what competition I entered, how they got my details. They woman said Interwaves was a marketing co, but I kept probing with questions and she put the phone down. That when I googled Interwaves which led me to this site... The 2nd call on my cell was from a withheld number.

67. Anthea says:
    06/23/2009 07:12:31 PM

    Got the same call Was not goign to go anyway but just palyed allong. company details Slimstar communications cc. T/A Inter Waves tell 0114675823 contact person Carol

68. Illy says:
    06/24/2009 10:02:21 AM

    Thank you all. I got a call from Carol yesterday who knew her lines so well she hardly took a breath. She didn't have my first name and asked for Mr. or Mrs. I also asked about timeshare etc. and got the same response as you all ie. no need to bring cash or credit card - they are not selling anything!!! Same prizes same blurb!!! Do they really believe that people are so stupid when we are all able to check things out - especially on sites like this. Same MO ... this time company name Interwave and address Terra Firma, Office 216 - tel no. 011 467 5823!!

69. tracy says:
    06/24/2009 11:01:05 AM

    So glad I wont miss my yogo thanks to internet, the best was I had to come with a partner so that was first red flag as my partner was away. They phoned back to get my cell number then again to ask if they could phone my parents to make sure they were coming - Another sales oppotunity. Interwaves Venue Terra Firma contacts Kelvin and Anna

70. kzl says:
    06/24/2009 04:34:51 PM

    hi guys. same thing happened to me, for bout the 7th time. same address, different name and number this time. its now inter waves and the number is 0114675823. wen they called i kept them on the phone for as long as possible, just talking kak, sorry for their phone bill ;)

71. Clifford says:
    06/26/2009 01:36:40 PM

    Same scam, got the call on 17 July 2009 stating I could win either the car, quad, GPS etc. Address was also Terra Firma, Office 216, 2nd floor, Design Quarter, Nicole Grove, Fourways. All the other info as per Hilay's comments were the same. I also will not be attending. Thanks

72. jessica says:
    06/26/2009 03:21:45 PM

    Got similar call on thursday 16 july 2009 from a Lindi from InterWave (011) 467-5823. Said I was a finalist in a competition to win a Shevy Spark from a compition I filled in at a local supermarket. Guaranteed to walk away with car, or other prizes like quadbike, Garmin GPS, IPod and Ice maker. She insisted i bring a partner and her reason after questioning that she said that if I win the car someone needs to assist in driving 2 cars home. She gave me a refernce number and said I had to meet them at Terra Firma, Fourways, Corner of Wiliam Nicol and Lesley. I was told by Lindi that there are no strings attached and that it was just the draw for prizes for a competition and nothing else. Got a second phone call again on Friday 17 july 2009 from same company, another lady, just wanting to confirm if I will bring my partner (made quite a deal of it that I have to bring my husband/partner along) and then I new something was wrong and asked her if this is some scam to try and sell me something. She basically said yes, and wanted to know if Lindi told me otherwise. I told her that the previous call mentioned no such thing upon which I was told but all calls are recorded so I said to her she is welcome to go and listen to Lindi's call to me. I made it very clear to her that they are wasting my time. I get these type of calls about twice a year and everytime they put a lot of emphasis on bringing your partner along.

73. Edith says:
    06/26/2009 04:25:42 PM

    Same thing, phone call on Monday for a raffle the next Wednesday. I'm supposed to get a phone call tomorrow.... waiting with bated breath.

74. Keith says:
    06/27/2009 12:05:06 PM

    Thank Goodness for all the people who have taken time to post on this site. Also almost got scammed today by the same splurb. Fortunately the radar kicked in and I saved myself the bother. Google is tops.

75. Joe says:
    06/27/2009 08:12:04 PM

    Many thanks to Dominic White and all the posters below for helping me to save myself from a frustrating and angry experience in Midrand. Got called with the same scam, and the exact same one-liners - except that the company was now calling itself Quality Connection.

76. Vega says:
    06/28/2009 05:31:01 PM

    23 July 2009 Thanks to all that have written in, stopped me from being conned. The same call same patter, the same denial of it being time share. The person contacting me was CINDY same 0878052365. Is there not a name and shame page where people like this could be listed. Funny thing is they called my work phone and said I entered the "SPARK" competition in early Jan 2009, My work cell phone number only went into working action in June this year.

77. KOBUS says:
    07/02/2009 03:30:28 PM

    Thx guys, Ek het gedink daar is something fishy about the fact that I had 2 bring my wive along. The one guy call himself Godfrey. Some 1 should F@ck these people UP!

78. VALLERIE says:
    07/02/2009 07:39:31 PM

    SAME SCAM STILL GOING ON, GOT A CALL FROM KENNEITH, YOU WIN A SHEV SPARK, AND IF YOU DO NOT WIN THIS CAR (16 PEOPLE IN THE DRAW) YOU GET GPS, OR 1 X WEEK HOLIDAY, PLUS YOU AND YOUR PARTNER GET A DINNER AT MONTA CACINO TO SAY THANKS AND ANNA WILL CALL YOU TOMMORROW TO GIVE YOU THE DETAILS, C/O WILLIAM NICHOL AND LESLEY DRIVE DRAW TAKE PLACE ON 30 JULY 2009 AT 16:00 PHONE NO FOR THEM: 087 805 2390 / 011 467 5823 INTERWAVES WHAT A SCAM

79. erika says:
    07/04/2009 03:51:16 AM

    So everyone, including myself, has had the same phone call and the same conversation. Anna got very irate when I told her that my husband would not be able to attend. She insisted that it is a "couples" event, and when asked what happens if I was unmarried, she said that would disqualify me from receiving a prize and if my husband cannot make it, not to bother then! (That's when I knew it was the same scam they've been phoning me about for more than a year. First time it was an office in Midrand) Apart from the money they are making through our SMS's, they also collect our names and other contact details - are they selling our information to other "marketing companies"? I'm asking as I've been getting calls from numerous others, wanting to sell cell phone contract (where do they get my number?). I've had the same lady phoning me for weeks now, despite the fact that I have declined the offer every time?! So what do do? Surely these guys can be taken on for false advertising/fraud?

80. bilal and hameezah says:
    07/10/2009 08:56:06 PM

    They contacted my wife posing as, and I quote, "A Respected company known as InterWave". Same prizes to be won: 1. Chev Spark 2. Ice Maker 3. I Pod 4. GPS 5. Weekend for Two 6. Quad Bike They still expecting us tomorrow the 11th of Aug 09... but thanks to the comments on this site we're not taking the drive out to them.. Stay away.... and stay safe!

81. RipSurge says:
    07/10/2009 11:19:14 PM

    I got a call about 2 months ago about the same thing. When I said I didn't have a g/f, they said the competition wasn't open to me. I could have brought a friend as a g/f, but figured it was a scam (I've been scammed by network 21 in the past), but that was an easy way out. Then 7th August 2009 Anna called me. I explained I already got a call about a Spark competition previously and she tried to say it was another company running a non-genuine competition and even tried to warn me to be careful of scams like this, trying to assure me that theirs (Inter Waves) was real. The draw is supposedly tomorrow, 11th August, but I will not be attending after reading all this here.

82. Geoff says:
    07/11/2009 04:14:59 PM

    Just got the same call from Divine. I played along and told him I would like to bring along my wife. He said this was excellent and that she could possibly drive the Chevy home. The address for Thursday night is Terra Firma, Office 216, second floor, design Quarter, Nicole Grove, Fourways. They are using Inter Waves again, Slimstar Communications cc. T/A Inter Waves. Reg No 2006/007035/23. Vat no: 4790227005. Their hotline number is 011 467 5823

83. James says:
    07/12/2009 08:50:54 AM

    I have something very INTERESTING to tell ALL you guys, and maybe think about it, i am sure it will make a lot of sense. I recieved exactly the same phone call, they send me the invitation and i did a bit of research myself. The interesting part is: Just last week i phoned around for INSURANCE QOUTES (Miway & Outsurance). I was very upset that they needed a lot of personal information just for a qoute. Then suddenly yesterday i got the phone call that i am 1 of 15 people that's entered in the draw. I also remembered that just 2months ago i phone for Insurance qoutes on my new vehicle (Miway, Budget & dial Direct) - Guess what! I recieved a phone call a week after that, with a scam that i won a Free holiday in Hawai & Jamaca!!! I did go, but immediatley relised that i taking me for a sucker!!! BEWARE OUT THERE! I am sure they get our details for Insurance companies!!!

84. Robert says:
    07/13/2009 12:37:11 AM

    Got a call from a company called Talk Align communications. Same prizes etc. The number he gave was 087 805 2375.

85. Fed Up says:
    07/13/2009 01:54:29 PM

    Hi Guys i have been bugged by these pieces of shit many times and even after threats they try again after a while, so i think its time to pay back here is thier details if you want to join my go to hell QVC mission, all you need do is register a hotmail account and a free email to fax or print to fax 0866 type fax an then spam thier fax and email with your thoughts on them or as i am doing just a short go to hell. Soo they will change the numbers but then i will adapt the mission and continue to bug the hell out of them. Details for mission: Fax:+27(012) 346 0733 phone:+27 (012) 425 1000 email: reservations@actravel.co.za Good luck lets kick some assss.

86. dee says:
    07/17/2009 05:33:06 PM

    I got the same call from World Connect.

87. Yolanda says:
    07/17/2009 06:44:28 PM

    Received the same call from Kenneth 190809.Prizes up for grabs:Chevy Spark, Quad bike, Ipod, Garmin Gps and a midweek break-away. I received my invitation today. Comapny called SLIMSTAR COMMUNICATIONS t/a Interwaves.Venue Terra Firma Address: Office 216,2nd floor, Design Quarter, Nicole Grove, Fourways , Cnr William Nichol and Leslie Rds. Contact Person : Anna 0763758029/0878052390/011-4675823 Soooooo happy I came across this site. My "draw" was set for 210809 at 2pm

88. Linsstorm says:
    07/19/2009 02:05:16 PM

    I got a call on a SATERDAY (22/08/09) saying that i sms'd for a Chevy Spark competition.Quarenteed prizes of a quad bike,ipod bla bla bla bl. biggest load of BS. I work in Linden and was told to drive all the way to Midrand for the draw. My contact was Cindy 087 805 2365. was told that i can expect a call on monday to receive all the details with regards to the draw!!!!!!! not my first call. I was even given a ref number. Lets ALL pitch up there at the same time and inform that that we are on to them!!!!!!!!!!

89. Ant says:
    07/20/2009 10:45:52 AM

    Dear All I just had a phone call from Charity on 24th August 2009 about 14:10PM congratulating me that I have been selected as one of the winners, and I need to come collect my price. Suspecting a scam I googled it and found this page. If anyone is interested in doing anything about it, I have details of their next “ lucky draw “, I was guaranteed either a Chevrolet, Quad Bike, iPod or weekend away for 2 GUARENTEED, NO OBLIGATION ... this also includes a meal voucher for 2 in any restaurant in Fourways. I hope someone is acting on this; these people are taking hard working people like us for FOOLS and getting away with it. Bottom line, “THIS IS FALSE ADVERTISING “ Details: Date: Wednesday 26 August 2009 Time: 14:00PM – 15:00PM Venue: c/o William Nicol and Leslie Street Fourways Terra Firma No. 216 Second Floor Tel: 011 467 5823 (the number Charity gave me, if I get lost) Regards Ant

90. happy winner says:
    07/20/2009 11:29:08 AM

    hello all, i ve just received a phone call from dynamic promotions saying the same as above blah blah blah. hooray i am guranteed a prize of a chevrolet spark, quad bike etc. my reference number is J 611. The land line number that i asked for was given as 0114674823. i will soon receive a call from anna. i am also invited to a draw with a free meal at terra firma in fourways . what should i do? she sounded so genuine

91. Bless, Google!!! says:
    07/20/2009 11:23:20 PM

    My mother was called by these people last night, saying that she's won an SABC competition and that Adrian would phone her today to confirm time etc. Naturally, she was all excited and phone me up, but was worried it could be the SABC really checking up on TV license defaulters!. I warned her it could be anything from scammers to body part thieves! We decided we would gather our team of "bodyguards" and go there tomorrow evening. So, today, out of curiosity, I googled their address, 28 guilford road, carlswald, and VOILA! I land onto this site warning me that it's a scam. These people just won't give up and will continue to prey on innocent victims, so lets get the word out there as much as possible!

92. Terence says:
    07/21/2009 08:58:51 PM

    Now I know it all. This comming Friday, me and my colegues are going to have a lekka braai at work. Just to think they (Interwave in Fourways) wanted me to be there on the very same day between 1pm and 2pm, ha!. Thanks guys.

93. DERICK says:
    07/22/2009 01:57:40 PM

    Everything the same!! This is end August and these buggers are still scamming on!! Anna got very rude when questioned and I told her where to look for help. QVC must be feeling the pinch and should be approached by reporters to expose them once and for all. If i can recall Carte Blanche also tried to expose them for dirty tactics before??

94. Annon says:
    07/22/2009 10:51:10 PM

    I have found an excellent way of feeling better!!! I hope you understand what I mean, I feel really offended that they are allowed to so blindly scam/spam innocent people. I am not going to go into all the detail, its all in this blog already. When you speak to them (When they phone you or visa versa) get all the numbers you can from them and write it down. Then go to any free advertiser (Sell your stuff here service– not going to mention names) website and advertise something with a bargain of a price with their contact details. I tested on a mate of mine; it was very funny and effective. I have since repeated this exercise more then a dozen times, at the same time I always confirm my appointment and never pitch up just to grind them a bit. Regards,

95. Johann Griesel says:
    07/23/2009 03:28:52 AM

    Whoo Hooo....Was so looking forward to driving away in my new Chevy :-P. Also got the same call.. But for the 29th of Aug 11:00 at Leslie and William Nicol. Anna was also very kind to put the phone down when I told her I will not be attending. Did not even bother about why or is there someone else that can go in my place. I cant believe that nothing has been done about this. They phone from the same number. [+27114675823]. They have the same location. Yet they still persist on getting away with this.... There have been only 90 that noted this scam, imagine how many have gone there for an "hour" and wasted their time. Also found a few complaints on HelloPeter regarding this.

96. disgusted says:
    07/25/2009 10:45:16 PM

    I cant believe this!!! this has been going on FAR TOO LONG! I just received the EXACT same phone and scam an hour ago. same thing as everyone else: same story (except they now call themselves Interweb), same location, and same rubbish story. i also thought it was very dodgy so decided to do some investigation and found all of this information. BIG THANKS to this website and to all the people who provided details about this- it is greatly appreciated and has saved me from the ordeal. how do we go about stopping these people though? i am spreading the word to everyone i know and i suggest others do the same.

97. A Kamau says:
    07/26/2009 10:32:00 AM

    Dear all, Thank you guys for sharing all your responses. As for me, a guy by the name Clement phoned yesterday with the same story of winning a chev. I should bring my drivers license and ID. He asked about my spouse and when I said that I've not met MR right yet, he asked what time will I be knocking off, I said at 16h00 or just before. Then he said the draw is at 16h00 on Thursday the 3rd Sept. Then he said Anna would be phoning to give me directions and to wish me luck! This sounded abit odd to me because if you have a won a prize your leaving office has nothing to do with the draw. I decided to google them and got to all these. I am glad coz they aint seeing me tomorrow! Yea I think we should all get together, go there with press and expose them!!.

98. Ivan Jenkins says:
    07/27/2009 06:51:19 AM

    Thanks guys!! You have saved me wasting my time and getting annoyed with these oxygen thieves. The current version of their pathetic story is: Win a Chevy Spark blah blah blah bring your wife blah blah because she can drive your car home when you win..lol Contact Ela on 076 375 8026 Company Name Interwaves Venue: Terra Firma 011 467 5823

99. Irene says:
    07/27/2009 07:59:40 AM

    I have just been contacted by the same crowd. They now appear to be operating from Terra Firma in Design Quarter. I was told to be there on Sat at 11am. She obviously slipped up when I asked her what the presentation would be about (I had my suspicions) and I was told it was about vacations!

100. Lew says:
     07/27/2009 08:44:22 AM

     Yip same thing you won a car (Chev), come to a live draw in design quarter. Photos in the newspaper.Must bring a partner. Sounded too good to be true. they would not tell me how they got my number.The company they said they represent is Interwaves. Good thing I looked it up on the internet. THEY MUST BE STOPPED. Well done for starting this blog.

101. Vanessa Moodley says:
     07/27/2009 07:03:54 PM

     Dear All Thanks Dominic for this site . I received the same call yesterday . I was so excited cos I have really been waiting on God to sort out my transport issues. I just thought to type in the address that was given to me and this site popped up. Thank God for that .... What gets me is that they are still in the same building and are still doing the same thing . I believe that God will sort them out...

102. B kL says:
     07/30/2009 04:47:13 PM

     I was also contactected on sunday by the lady called kelly that am chosen to be one of the lucky winners of the chervy car and that i must go attend the draw today tuesday the 8th of sep 16H:00 at a place called Terra firma Desighn quarters fourways near monte casino. She insisted i must come with my husband and family, and that i must come hungry as dinner will be provideded i told her i don,t remember entering the competition but she said u must have entered it coz we,ve been running it for a long time. I was supposed to go for this Draw tonight but decided to google them before i go and found this site. Thank you very much every one as i did not know about this scam and almost fell for it. Am not attending i will hear from people who will attend.

103. mesoko says:
     07/31/2009 07:21:02 AM

     I cant believe that this has been happenin to people the entire year and still nothing has happened to stop these people. I got the same phone call today. with exaclty the same lines, same address same telephone number. Strange thing they know the area I live in and called me on my landline. Makes me wonder where the hell they got all that information from. I never use my landline no my own family members dont even have the number.

104. scammed says:
     07/31/2009 11:23:31 PM

     I went to World Connect , 28 Guildford Rd as they told me that I had one a chev. I had a feeling it was a scam but I thought at least I might one of the other prizes, I did, I won a hoilday voucher THAT I CANT USE!!! When you want to book a place and give them two possible dates they always say that those dates are unavalible but no dates you give them are avalible or the number they give you 087 805 3500 doesnt work and the number keeps changing. This cant keep going on.

105. LS says:
     07/31/2009 11:46:40 PM

     Exactly the same story except different names and numbers. Same pitch and everything. Strange thing is that how could me and my mom both be lucky enough to be one of 15 finalist to win the spark. lol, thats what got me suspicious and turned me to google. They mumbled the company name but its something like yournet connections/your net connections. Woman who called me was called Privilege and if I had any questions just phone 071 146 7618.

106. C Chitongo says:
     08/01/2009 01:24:01 AM

     I can't believe this scam hasn't come to an end yet. I got a call from the same people (yesterday 09/09/2009) and they wont stop calling me. I must collect my price at 28 Guildford Road in Midrand they said. Thank God for 'google' and websites like this. I would have fallen for it and wasted my time. The idea of winning a guaranteed price, car or eitherwise and the lunch was tempting. But alarm bells went off when they said it was for a competition i entered at the beginning of the year using my cellphone. The thing is, i only just started using this number!

107. Jenni Wanting says:
     08/01/2009 01:56:37 AM

     Exactly the same old story. Was contacted by Godfrey, 087 805 2365. Name of company World Call Collect. Meant to go through to 28 Guildford Rd, Carlswald this evening at 6pm.

108. Derek F says:
     08/01/2009 04:51:57 PM

     I was contacted on 10/9/09 so they are still very active. The new address seems to be Office 216 Design Quarter Fourways on a tel 011 467 5823 which never gets answered. Thanks to all above as this saved me time and effort.

109. Anon says:
     08/01/2009 05:01:39 PM

     Got a call from a company called Talk Align Communications. Fellow by the name of Elvino, apparently the call centre supervisor goes by the name of Clement Peters Prizes: - Quadbike - Rubberduck - Ice Maker - iPod - Accomodation Voucher - Garmin GPS The number he gave was 087 805 4355

110. Enzo-Matrix says:
     08/01/2009 06:54:36 PM

     Another name is Markus on number 0878052365 And apparently this would take place in Midrand, 12-09-09, did not get any address though.

111. Jaco Nel says:
     08/01/2009 08:17:32 PM

     Hi, So glad I found this page. My dad got the same call, story... etc...date is tommorrow 12 Sep 2009... Obviously we won't be going anymore. Thanks for the heads up!

112. Moe says:
     08/01/2009 10:13:50 PM

     Thanks guys for the lovely info. My wyf got a call from Clement and fell for it but lukily I googled and found this page. Ref 3265 cnr william nicol and lesley ave fourways 18:00 15/09/09 216 terrafirma Next time they phone record conversation and phone the cops to attend this presentation :). Doubt that will solve the prob but its a shot

113. Hentus says:
     08/03/2009 04:29:57 PM

     Just got contacted by Ben (no number). Same story as above, I can't believe these guys are still around doing buisness. Just wonder where they got my number from? I desided to google them after they told me to bring my girlfriend along, and ended up on this site. How stupid do they think we are? More importantly; How can we stop them from carrying on with this? Thanks Dominic for this site . Saved me a lot of time and efort.

114. Mark Wagner says:
     08/03/2009 04:38:01 PM

     I went to this s$% on Saturday - won a voucher from ACT Travel - tried to call them to book? guess what...? does not exist!! I am very sick of these bastards trying to con our hard earned money away!!!

115. Ani says:
     08/04/2009 02:54:22 PM

     Hi All, I got *the call* this afternoon (15 September 2009) just before 5. Exactly the same story - I'm one of X number of finalists in the running to win a Chevy Spark, from an sms competition that I entered between Jan and May 09. The contact was Thandi from World Connect and I was told to attend the draw on Thursday 17 Sep at 2pm. I told her I couldn't make it because I work full-day. She got very upset and insisted that I make an arrangement to come to the prize-giving. I was to spin a hexagon and was assured to walk away with one of the prizes - Chevy Spark, GPS, Quad Bike, Ipod, Icemaking machine or weekend getaway for 2. The fact that she insisted that my husband had to attend was what made me suspicious. My husband and I were previously lured into attending a presentation by Holiday Club on the premise of having won one of several prizes. We attended, bought timeshare and "won" a holiday voucher that we couldn't use. After a long fight with them we managed to have the contract cancelled and got a full refund. I specifically asked Thandi if it was a marketing event and if they were going to try to sell me Timeshare. She very genuinly insisted that it was not and that there were no obligations and nothing to pay. I told Thandi that I could possibly come in the evening, and she said she would have a lady named Tracy call me back tomorrow to confirm that I could make 6pm and give me directions. I'm looking forward to the call to hear what Tracy has to say. My husband and I are still livid about the whole affair with the Holiday Club and their scam-techniques to get you to their presentation. We're seriously considering going to the presentation just to completely ruin the entire session. Thank you everyone for confirming my suspicions. I found this site by Googling the number I was given: 087 805 2365. I was given a reference number and told to come to 28 Beauford Road, Midrand. Fortunately I misheard her and couldn't find "Beauford Road" so googled the number instead. The actual address is 28 Guildford Road, Midrand. I'll post again to let you know what happenned.

116. Jay from PE says:
     08/04/2009 03:02:41 PM

     I received the same call this afternoon .. what i cant understand is where the sting is in this scam .. Nobody saked me for money .. Are the planning to collect that at Fourways or what ? can anyone assist ? Cheers ...J

117. Geoffrey Chisnall says:
     08/05/2009 12:01:57 AM

     my wife just got a call from Nuraan from "Ocean Breeze" asking very personal questions like "Self Employed?" "husband at home now?" "where do you stay?" etc .. luckly my wife figured it was a scam and got rude and hung up. they even gave a website www.gpasa.co.za which doesn't exist.

118. Nonsi says:
     08/05/2009 01:38:46 AM

     got the call from Jack was told my ref numba J468 just sounded to good to be true winning a car, his number 0878052390 or 0114675823. thanks to google and this site. Annah sure will have my piece of mind when she calls.

119. Moe says:
     08/05/2009 03:05:24 AM

     Hi guys, The new name of the company is Terra Firma, they are operating at corner of William Nicol and Leslie Avenue in Fourways. The contact tel no is 011 467 5823 They called my wife earlier this morning saying me or her had entered a competition to win a Chevy Spark or stand to win a host of other prizes and we were among the top few. So i googled the addy and found this and the other Jhb site. Lets keep informing ppl as they update/change company names and adresses/tel numbers. Thanks to all the bloggers.....

120. Chris2111 says:
     08/05/2009 03:32:23 AM

     Tried it on me today as well, bastards, they just won't give up!

121. Helen says:
     08/05/2009 08:01:44 AM

     I received a call this afternoon from a lady called Noma, who told me that I was shortlisted in the final draw for a chev spark, draw is taking place on 18th Sep, two time slots, either 10am or 2pm. It sounded legitimate, she gave me a ref number, the website (www.ourwinners.co.za). Was told to come with my boyfriend/Husband as a witness to sign If I win the car. Thank God my boyfriend decided to do a google search. Would have wasted my precious time.

122. Michelle says:
     08/06/2009 06:32:09 PM

     Its the 18 September and they are still operating this scam business. I got the call....same story as above.... and almost fell for it. How can we get revenge on this rubbish!!??

123. Datya says:
     08/08/2009 03:39:22 PM

     Guys i got the same call saying i had won a car and have to go to midrand.They said they will fax me the directions as well as the company name. My question is where is their cache since they never send me anything.

124. nina says:
     08/08/2009 07:29:07 PM

     yip, just got scammmed too. What a funny bunch. told me i am one of 5 lucky finalists to win the chevy. They probably gona call me tomorrow. haha can't wait. Thanks for blogging this. I got myself all excited. Thank goodness I googled their fongkong company.

125. Mary Mary says:
     08/09/2009 06:44:54 AM

     I got a call from"Shana" an hour ago tellin me that I'm a finalist to win one of the following: * Chevy Spark * Quad Bike * Ipod * Garmin GPS * Ice making machine Phone number: 087 805 2365 Prize collection at 10 am Thursday 24 Sept VIP Offices, 28 Guildford Road, Midrand. I was told to come with my partner for breakfast and Tracy will give me a caller later today for directions. They also asked me to spell my surname and I stupidly did, but thanks to this site I wont be attending on Thursday.

126. Geoffrey Chisnall says:
     08/09/2009 10:47:44 AM

     so guess what...they phoned my wife AGAIN today. Shamila, the lady who phoned, said we have won a trip to hawaii or jamaica. Must go to "Oxford Gate" in durbanville with our ID books and credit cards tomorrow at 12:30pm. There is an award ceremony tomorrow and all that jazz and they have invested alot of time into this. It's for R&L Leisure (they still known as Ocean Breeze)They will confirm tomorrow if we going. My wife just played along (not giving any details) and they kept on asking for credit card details. Makes me actually want to go and have a look at what they really really do. hmmm.

127. Geoffrey Chisnall says:
     08/09/2009 11:16:49 AM

     my wife got another call this week from Ocean Breeze claiming we won a holiday to either Hawaii or Jamaica! awesome! :P the women she spoke to, Shamila (0844411795) said both she and me must come to the premisis tomorrow at 12:30pm and attend the ceremony at Oxford Gate in Durbanville. My wife played along knowing this was a scam (not giving any details). they will confirm tomorrow. They were very adament to bring ID book and credit cards. I then set my phone's outgoing number to be hidden and then phoned the cellphone number about an hour later and low and behold, shamia answered but i put the phone down immediately. about a minute later she phoned on my cellphone (my number is hidden??? callback from hidden number how can that be?) i said nothing and put phone down.

128. Eugene says:
     08/09/2009 02:14:38 PM

     Candy from Terra Firma phoned my land line today. Same story: I'd won either a Spark, Quad, weekend in Botswana at a lodge, a GPS or an Ice maker. I have to be there on Thursday Sept. 24, at 12:00 (these people have some nerve to try and scam you right in the middle of a public holiday!) Address she gave was: Terra Firma Corner of William Nicol & Lesley Ave Fourways Tel. 011-467 5823 She also insisted I bring my wife/partner for photos and my drivers license so that I can drive away in my new Spark if I'm the winner. I read several of the posts above... It's funny how the people who work for this company all have names that sound like porn stars or prostitutes or something: Candy, Devine, Charity... I guess it goes well with the fact that they're trying to screw you when they phone you. He he...

129. amos says:
     08/10/2009 01:07:25 AM

     Time wasters; was suppsed to pick someone at the airport this friday around the time that was suggested by this people; i'm glad i have the found on the site in time as they promise to call me again tomorrow to confirm the directions to the place,the've provided me with some reference number 'J448' and the lady who called me was Anna, can't remember entering any Chevrolet competition;will tell them to f**k off if they ring me again.

130. MelC says:
     08/10/2009 05:03:30 AM

     After "Nuraan" called me from Ocean Breeze for this "survey" thing last week, I got a call yesterday to say that I was the lucky winner of 1000's of surveys to win a weeks holiday in Hawaii or Jamaica. This was from "Shamila" the 'supervisor'. I knew it was a scam, but decided to play along. Had to pitch up today at an 'award ceremony' at Oxford Gate in Oxford Street, Durbanville. Obviously did not. Needed my cc details, my husband had to attend, etc. Just got a call from a "Nicole" furiously asking why I did not attend. Told her exactly what I thought and to take off my name from their scam list. She was not impressed, proceeded to tell me that my cc stays in my possession, etc...cut her off. The cell number for "Shamila" is 084 441 1795. The scary part is even though Nuraan was really not very good with her survey (with a name like Ocean Breeze...kind of gives it away), Shamila was VERY convincing....if I didn't know better, I would have believed everything she said. It's actually sickening. Please be very careful...these guys are serious about their scamming!

131. riaan says:
     08/14/2009 05:58:26 AM

     the same with me thanks for the info

132. Natasha says:
     08/14/2009 06:39:08 PM

     Hi, got a call from Clement (Terra Firma yesterday (29/09), to say I need to attend the prizegiving on 01/10. I actually wanted to attend, but then I am very gullible, thank goodness for this site, otherwise i would have just wasted my time. Corner of William Nicol & Leslie Drive - lets do something about this. We need to take a stand and stop these scammers. He even said i should come with an empty stomach. I am very concerned because how could they have possibly got my land line number. I only enter competitions thro sms.

133. noj1965 says:
     08/14/2009 07:45:45 PM

     had the call this morning from Ms Tania Fourie, wasnt quite the Tania I remembered from the 80's fashion industry....sigh you to can win cars, bikes,holidays in Mozambique and Botswana...bla,bla,bla Talk Align Communications, 16th Road Midrand, Central Office Park,Block J West,HMS group? (Home Marketing Services) Non existant contact numbers :- 084 980 3546 and 083 322 5411 Thank you for this blog and of course to google Take care out there.

134. nadz says:
     08/15/2009 12:45:05 AM

     i also received a call from shalom saying i must come for the prize ceromony in jhb,basically same story as everyone else,just a different name.,number 0878052365

135. Dominic White says:
     08/16/2009 05:51:59 AM

     @MelC I'm not sure Ocean Breeze and their survey's are part of the same scam. They are operating out of different premises, with a different model (surveys). It could be that it was legitimate?

136. Geoffrey Chisnall says:
     08/18/2009 05:50:03 AM

     @Dominic .... regarding your comment to MelC, they seemed to be very adement to reveal one's creditcard details, asking very personal questions, etc, etc. and besides, there was no competition she or myself had entered regarding such thing. i'm assuming it was a scam as people posted comments before also stating they got a call from "Ocean Breeze" ... if they are legit, then they are going about it in a very wrongly manner and their intentions are totally unacceptable.

137. Samuel says:
     08/19/2009 05:14:12 PM

     Phillip just phoned me to tell me that my name's been drawn after I entered somewhere, eg a shopping mall etc. He knew my landline and my surname. Unfortunately I gave him my cellphone number, so I'll be expecting a call and some spam from him. The prize is a Spark, an ice maker or a GPS, but no mention was made of a trip to Botswana. The date for the draw is 9 October at between 14:00 and 15:00, at Terra Firma, cnr William Nicol and Lesley. Phillip's number is 011 467 5823. He wanted to know if I have a drivers licence and if my wife could come with me so that she can drive my old car while I drive the Spark. Phillip didn't mention the name of his supervisor who would call me tomorrow. FWIW, recent insurance applications include Budget Insurance.

138. Louise says:
     08/20/2009 06:34:02 AM

     Hi My husband received the call yesterday infroming him that he is a finalist in a win a chevy spark competition. I only had to google the competition to get to this page. Reading the comments I can only wonder why they are still using the same scam. They must be total idiots. Thank goodness for tegnology :-))

139. Kate says:
     10/14/2009 04:03:49 PM

     Hi I've been called by these people no less than 3 times in the past year. The first 'dodgy light' signal was the fact that I have never entered a competition to win a car, gps, icemaker or any of the other BS that they were selling. I've ignored them every time and yet they keep on calling. Kudos for their persistence - I'm not the friendliest of people to telemarketers who invade my sanctity of privacy.

140. Asma Moolla says:
     10/15/2009 08:10:23 AM

     Thank Goodness for the internet - I would have trekked from the South of Joburg for this so called "lucky draw" I'm supposed to be going to the address as supplied by one of your other contributors: Terra Firma Room 216 Design Quarter Cnr Lesley and William Nichol I was given the following phone numbers: 076 375 8026 to speak to a Cathleen as well as 011 467 5823 I was also called first by a "Clement" and then by "Eena" although this could be "Anna" as stated by one fo the previous guyz! Thanks for the info everyone and I hope the constant updates will save someone else the inconvenience of going to one of these scam events.

141. Stel says:
     10/20/2009 12:06:31 PM

     There are over 140 complaints!!! Can't we do something about these scammers!!?? The addresses match, the names match, these people must go DOWN! They messing with people's feelings... False Hope and LIES! Anna's got something coming....

142. Chaya says:
     10/21/2009 01:15:48 PM

     I was just called that I won and was given the same info as everyone else. Thanks to you all for saving me from going for nothing!

143. Mark says:
     10/23/2009 09:50:36 AM

     Just got a call this week from Talk align communications, using similar prizes and intro. Their current address seems to be 400 16th Road, Central Park, Midrand. I wonder how many gullible people they actually do get to go to their awards presentations.

144. joe says:
     10/23/2009 04:56:14 PM

     Received a call 5min ago from Peter rambling on that I am one of 15 lucky sms winners in line to win a spark. Was to meet at Terrafirma, Fourways at 4pm 27 Oct. After asking where and when i entered he stopped talking and couldt answer. Dont fall for their shit. What bunch of cons..

145. brett says:
     10/26/2009 04:59:51 PM

     it's all a load of shit.....tell them to f%^& off.......i was caught once - not again... dont waste your time -

146. JKS says:
     10/27/2009 12:23:59 PM

     I've got 3 calls from these guys in the last 3 months (and a few before that). Last week Friday was the last one so far. I knew what it was about when he started so I kept him on the line for about 15 minutes (it was a call to my cell) and then hit him with the 'I have no partner to bring' bit and the call ended quickly after that. I say keep them on the line as long as possible, make them pay for the call.

147. Michelle says:
     10/27/2009 08:30:58 PM

     My boyfriend received the exact same call today. Anna was her name and she gave the exact same number as listed in all the other comments. She said she got his details from a competition we entered to win a Nissan Livina (Which we did at Cresta centre a few weeks back). Anyone know what the point of this scam is??

148. Deshan says:
     10/28/2009 11:17:20 AM

     Received this call yesterday.The same scam, a guy called Billy 1st called and the next day Godfrey with the directions. Same address in Midrand with this phone number 087 805 2365, seems like there is alot of different people working there. Such cons!!!

149. WHATNEXT says:
     10/28/2009 11:21:26 AM

     Received the call yesterday afternoon from Kenneth - 011 4675823 - Same story - have to bring ID, drivers license... Luckily I though to google the adress as direction is one of my biggest FLAWS =) Really glad I found this. Recently bought a new car so I'm assuming that they got my details from an insurance quote request. What a pity!! Would have been nice to win a car.

150. Reina says:
     10/28/2009 02:22:15 PM

     I just received a call from a lady named Lizzy, same story, 15 people, Chevy Spark, but that we were going to meet at Carlswald Centre at a restaurant for the draw, that I should bring my husband along. Said they had advertised on TV. Same damn number: 087 805 2365 She also said that the infamous Tracy would be calling me tomorrow to confirm. Strange thing is that I did not recently request any insurance quotes, and I cannot remember if I entered a sms comp on the 18th of February. She also knew my surname....Very scary. Why do these people play such dirty games and get our hopes up? I'm going to confront her when she phones tomorrow because this is the second time I have been scammed by them. Last time it was answer 5 questions and win a trip to Hawaii. UNBELIEVABLE!!!

151. rage says:
     10/28/2009 02:31:16 PM

     Hi, I just got a call from Michael, asking if I remember the DIY show with Riaan were you could win prizes, and apparently I won, not the boat, but a 5 day gettayway for two anywere in South-Africa all expenses paid ! I was given a ref number and was told to show up @ 28 Guildford Rd Carlswald Midrand, tel numbers were to reach them : 087 805 2365 or 078 474 0698 I cannot believe the extent this company is going to scam people ! I hope someone can bring them down !

152. Bernadine says:
     10/29/2009 03:35:02 PM

     I also received a call today, telling me that I have been selected as 1 of 15 finalists to win a chevy spark. Chris told me that someone would call me later to give me directions to the venue on Saturday 31 October 2009. When I asked him what competition I had entered, he said: you entered a competition at the Kollonnade Shopping Centre in 2008. He was right and I was excited about standing the chance of winning a car. I then decided to google his telephone number - 071 146-7618. Unfortunately it is just another scam!!!! Beware of these idiots

153. Revz says:
     10/29/2009 03:50:43 PM

     I got this call on Tuesday(27.10.09) from Jack telling me all of the above including Anna who would call with directions the next day. Terra Firma at Fourways in Design Quarter Mall was given. 2nd Floor, 216. Was to speak to Kathleen or Caitlin at reception. Was also told that the draw will begin at 4pm and end at 5.15 and not later. Decided to google this morning and what do you know, yet ANOTHER scam. Beware people!!!

154. Shadi says:
     11/02/2009 06:28:55 PM

     Got the same call today and asked to come through for the draw taking place in midrand, I must bring a partner and food wil be provided sad enough I was excited and decided to google the company name only to find out it is a scam.......

155. miemie says:
     11/02/2009 06:29:05 PM

     I also got this call today Monday 2 November from a Michelle with the same ols story that I could be the winner of the Chevy Spark also that I entered through a sms and all the excact promises that everybody else got and that Tracy will call me tomorrow to confirm this time they use the name of World Colect also gave me a website adress www.ourwinners.co.za that seem so real but It seem to good to be true so I also Google them and bingo just as I thought! There adres is now 28 Guild Ford Road, Midrand telfhone number 0878052365

156. Liza says:
     11/04/2009 01:51:04 PM

     Hi, We actually attended last night! To win a car you had to get 7 numbers in the same sequence as the balls came out. So you have the same chances of winning the lottery as you do of winning this car!! We were also told to come hungry and all we got was a R35 vouchure for Kitchen Bar- which can buy you a coffee.. so in the end we were hungry and dissapointed!! total waste of time and petrol!!

157. Dexter says:
     11/04/2009 05:39:54 PM

     Got a call today (04/11/2009) from "PETER" Same as above, the only difference is that he didn't call me by my name or surname. He used my company name. Don't want to disclose, but my company name could possibly be a female name as well. My point - who is selling them our details. I think its got to be either an insurance company or bank. OUTSURANCE / FNB? Next "trap" Friday the 6th of November at 12:00. Cnr lesley and William Nicole.

158. lauren says:
     11/10/2009 09:14:13 AM

     I got this call yesterday from Ben saying that I had won a prize and must come to this draw at Design quarter in Fourways Wednesday night at 6pm.He asked me if I win the Chevy Spark, would I buy him a bottle of Chivas Regal!! Absoloutely shocking how these people lie to us and waste our time this way! He also asked me to bring my drivers license and my partner along so that he could drive the car home.Same old story........glad I checked out this sight though, there's no way I'm going!!!!!!!!

159. Kent says:
     11/11/2009 04:46:39 PM

     Ok I got the call today, any one who wants to gate crash their next gathering it will be on Friday 13 November at the Midrand address at 2pm thank goodness I did not take time off work to go waist my time there. Thanks to this sight and my skeptical nature, I am so looking forward to the call when they are going to confirm my attendance I am going to tell them where to stick my attendance...

160. Kent says:
     11/11/2009 05:08:56 PM

     I think they have dropped the Chevy spark part of the deal as today the list of prizes were the Quad bike iphones GPS or a week end away. They are also reluctant to say what company they from and only tell you that you did a survey a long time ago so long in fact that I can’t remember doing it. I think this sight is having its desired affect on them Thanx ...

161. BBoy says:
     11/12/2009 03:24:01 PM

     Just got a call from Charity, googled their (011) 4767 5823 tel no and here we are, thinking about getting a few "friends" together and swinging by their offices. If any of their spys are on here best not come into work tomorrow you stupid little sh*ts.

162. Kerry says:
     11/18/2009 02:46:47 PM

     I too was contacted by a very friendly Belinda, and it was confirmed that Tracey the Event Coordinator would phone me with the directions her number is 073 133 5150, I too googled this to good too be true competition and found this site. When Belinda phoned me back I asked her about the time-share thing and she was silent for about 5 seconds and then asked where on earth I had heard that! Supposed to be going tonight to collect my fantastic prize - FAT chance of that!

163. Riana says:
     11/18/2009 04:35:41 PM

     Annah phoned me yesterday (on my landline) with the long story of the Chevy Spark. She said I entered a competition, funny thing is, I NEVER enter competitions, fill out forms in malls or SMS to enter. Where on earth did she get my landline number if I entered via SMS as she said I did. I asked her to e-mail me the confirmation but never got it. She phoned again today to confirm our attendance. I hope she reads this site, because I will definitely not travel 70km for rubbish.

164. Jan says:
     11/19/2009 11:52:17 AM

     Company Name: Penmark Tel: (021) 446 3300 Fax (021) 421 1908 There are a lot of companies using the same Marketing Strategy as this one. It must have been very successful at one time but thanks to blogs like this the PUBLIC have spoken and we don't like it. I am from Cape Town and the first time I ran into this kind of scheme was at a robot just before Century City where people handed out scratch cards to couples in cars. “Happy day we won” but have to go to them to collect.” We were already on our why so we can just as well stop by there first. Needless to say when we walked into their office we could see it’s a scam because of all the people (winners, Potential clients or suckers because they are gathering marketing information THEY can sell). After this I have noticed a more of these on the phone as well as internet and if you listen and ask questions you’ll notice. I’ve noticed the following things to look for them to spot them: 1. “R10,000 up for grabs for credit Card holders only. So please bring yours with”. This is part of sizing you up and gathering information for their marketing pitch or research they can sell to other companies. 2. When looking at the prices find the one prize that will cost you money or as the word discounted in it. That’s you price. Not the car or any of the other great prices up for grabs and this price will never be the last one on their list. Usually second last. The Last one will not be great but still a price. Look for the inconsistencies the latest one I got yesterday. First even the VP called right after to congratulate my fiancé. Needless to say I had to be the one to break it to her. When they got hold of me they gave me all 5 of the potential prices and that I am guaranteed to receive one of them. She did make two mistakes. 1. First of the document she faxed me to claim my price I won it said “GIFT code” and there was mention of a 45-60 Min presentation. 2. And the biggest being the first price was actually deferent on the fax. 3. The company land line numbers. The area code was deferent for the fax and the phone. I really despise this marketing strategy because I don’t like being played for a fool and it’s more aggravating when I know what they are doing so I can’t go there. They will lie and deceive. These people are only alive because it is illegal to shoot them. I hope this helps someone.

165. Abigail says:
     11/19/2009 02:43:56 PM

     I was contacted yesterday by a company called Interwave. They gave me all the details that the previous people have written about. They said I had won a draw for a Chevrolet and that I must bring my ID document and my husband. Luckily my husband is naturally suspicious of these types of deals. They also said I could win a Quadbike, GPS and more. I did a search on the internet and came up with a couple of complaints. The number I was given was (011) 467 5823 and I spoke to Kelvin..

166. Claudia says:
     11/24/2009 05:03:44 PM

     This scam is terrible. To prey on people in times of a depression where something like ''winning a car'' could make a differance in someones life is not right. This scam should be stopped at all costs. I have recieved calls relating to all of the above, and they were so convincing that I almost attended. Thank goodness my sisters work colleague tipped her off and told us to check it out before going through. Where upon I came to this website and saw this blog thread, The more people are aware of this scam the better. These people are like vultures. The numbers given to me are: 011 467 5823 - Candy and 076 375 8026 Anna. Design Quarter 216 Tera Firma

167. stefan says:
     11/25/2009 02:30:37 PM

     I was contacted today by fiona with the same story. Prizegiving at monte casino and what not. thanks for showing me not to go!

168. Danielle says:
     11/26/2009 12:20:52 AM

     I received a call yesterday from a private number, November 24, 2009 from a lady saying she worked for Terrafirma and said that I was one of ten people that are going into a draw to win a Cheverolet Spark and I need to be at the Design Quarter tomorrow at 4pm for the draw. I said I don’t remember entering a competition and she said that I entered it in January, when I asked why the draw so many months later she said that they give a car away every month. She said I had a really good chance of winning and asked if I’d take her for a spin in my brand new car. She then asked for my surname, I said it should be on the competition entry form and she said yes it is but she couldn’t work out how to pronounce it so she asked me to spell it. I told her my surname and she couldn’t get it at all, I had to say and spell it about 15 times and she kept getting it wrong. I then said she must just use the surname on the ‘Supposed entry form” She asked if I would be bringing my husband and I said I am not married, she said I must take my boyfriend, or a friend, or a flat mate or a colleague, family member but I must bring someone with me, I asked why and she as there will be drinks and snack and that it would be nice for me to have a partner. Also they were giving everyone a R250 voucher from some of the restaurants at Design Quarter so I can go out for dinner after. She said everyone will be a winner, other prizes are a GPS, ipod, ice-crusher, cellphone and many other items. I asked her to e-mail me the details and send me a copy of my entry form and she said the e-mail server was down. She said someone will phone me tomorrow to give me the details and confirm that I will be attending. So today I get the call, again private number and I was asked if I have found someone to take with me, again I asked for the details to be e-mailed to me so I could decide if I would be attending. She said the e-mail server had just gone down (yet it was down yesterday according to the other lady) She said she would fax them I said I don’t have a fax number so she said she would get someone to e-mail me and put the phone down. I decided to google it as I was feeling suspicious about the whole thing and thanks goodness for this website, it’s amazing that so many people have been through the exact same thing. How do these people get away with this scam? Can’t these people be stopped and reported to the police and surely they should have their office shut down. I am going to speak to the Douglasdale police tomorrow and see if anything can be done to end this scam. Possibly one of the officers will attend the event tomorrow. I will post a report on what I find out. I run a community news website for the Fourways area: www.myfourways.co.za and will run an article on my website to warn other residents about this scam. My sister was also phoned last week and one the day they phoned her and she said she would not be attending they got very aggressive and said that they could not change the name and that she had to attend. They eventually hang up on her after much ranting and raving.

169. Nadia says:
     11/26/2009 11:31:37 AM

     Ok, this is weird. I got a call at work yesterday, from a Cynthia, 083 887 6646. First strange thing, I live in Cape Town, secondly, they phoned to the school?! I phoned her back this morning, and she said it's about my vouchers from Ocean Breeze. Told her that I've never received any vouchers, or entered any competitions. She couldn't talk to me then, and is supposed to phone me after two.

170. Pienie says:
     11/26/2009 03:09:58 PM

     Wow.... This is so sad. I was really excited about winning something for the first time in my life! My husband got a call about an hour ago, I actually just wanted to google the competition, seeing as though we can't recall ever entering a competition. Thank you all for this site. I am very disappointed, but relieved, was about to cancel a 'braai' at our place and drive 200km to attend.....

171. angela says:
     11/27/2009 10:06:57 AM

     Angela says I contacted yesterday by Jack 011 467 5823 saying that I was one of the finalist and that I was to go to Terrafirma cnr Willam Nicol and Leslie Rd. No mention of Design Quaters, on Saturday at 1pm, dress smart casual as photos would be taken, and that if i did not win the car I would not go away empty handed, lots of other prizes, such as week ends away, ipods, GPS, did not listen, much, said that Anna would call me today, and even laughingly asked if He could take a ride in the Chevy Spark if I won. My daughter said it was a scam, so I called a friend of mine who lives down the road in Leslie, she never heard of this place. So I looked it up on the net and found this site. I recall the competition but it was at the begining of the year, and I changed my car insurance to 1st for women last month. . I called them this morning to let them know my feelings, the women who answered said do what you like and put the phone down on me.It is a really sick way to make a living.

172. Francois says:
     11/30/2009 12:16:57 PM

     I received a call on Friday, 27 Nov 2009, they came with the same thing, that I am in the Final Draw to win a Chevy Spark. I dont remember entering any com petition. When I asked the Guy on the phone what competition and the details of the company, he said the competition has been running since last year december. He said I had to attend the price giving ceremony at Monte Casino. I told him I could not attend, I am still in school and writing exams. He hung up the phone. An hour later I got a call from Ashley (011 467 5823), I went through the same thing with her, I told her I will try to attend. Today, 30 Nov 2009, I googled the company and found this site. While i'm adding this comment i get a phone call from Anna from a private number. She asked if I was going to end the function, I told her it was a scam they're running. She didnt say anything and hung up. Thank you everyone who commented on this scam. These companys should be shut down.

173. Shahn says:
     12/01/2009 04:53:00 PM

     1 December -- Thanks for writing about this Dominic (and everyone else). Just been phoned on my landline and told I was one of 15 winners - chev spark, quad bike, garmin ... the usual. I asked if it was timeshare marketing and was told no. Kenneth on 476-5821 phoned me. Anna is due to e-mail directions.The companies are terrafirma and interweb. Google is great.

174. Vickey says:
     12/02/2009 11:30:54 AM

     This is sad! its 2 December 2009, and received a phonecall this morning. All the same things was said as in the above comments. I was really excited. Only difference that was said was - 'i dont have any financial obligation, and the person who phoned was a Norma, but same number 0878052365. WHAT A BUMMER! Good thing i googled it. Im a 24 year old female and normally very gullible. Only reason why i googled it was because i didnt remembering entering the competition. Will teach me nothing comes for free! BE CAREFULL EVERYONE. sheers.....

175. Karen Maduray says:
     12/03/2009 03:18:18 PM

     Hi Thank heavens I found this site! I was about to leave to go to this "draw". I was contacted on Tuesday on my home telephone and after returning their call, the information was faxed to me. Its a company called Slimstar Communications t/a Inter Waves (Co Reg 2006/007035/23 / Vat Reg: 4790227005). The venue was Terrafirma, Office 216, 2nd Floor, Design Quarter, Nicole Grove, Fourways. I was sceptic about it as they said I entered a competition in JANUARY! Thanks guys for this site! It helps a lot!

176. Geena says:
     12/07/2009 05:20:16 PM

     Same call - terrafirma one of lucky 15 customers listed to win chevy spark - directions to william nicol and leslie avenue design quarters between 1800 and 1900 on Wednesday - reference J493...Bridget called. Contact number 0114675823

177. Thandeka says:
     12/08/2009 11:51:50 AM

     I just received a phone call and googled Terra Firma and the address as they were speaking to me and this page came up. The same story regarding the Chevy Spark and requesting that I bring ID or driver's licence along. They guaranteed me a quad bike if I attended.their adress is 216 Terra Firma-Fourways, Cnr William Nicole and Lesly avenue

178. Ntanga says:
     12/09/2009 12:06:45 PM

     I received a call on Tuesday, 08 December 2009, from Pinky. She told Anna will call me today, 09 December 2009 and the draw is on the December 10, 2009 at Design Qaurter, cnr William Nicol & Leslie, Fourways. Just received a call from Anna sounds very nice. They gave me no. 011-467 5823 (Pinky) and 076 375 8026 (Anna) for any further information. All the same thing said on above comments, bring your partner, will you take me for a spin but when I ask about the car I was told is Savvy. Sounds too good to be true then I googled it. THANKS FOR WRITING ABOUT THIS.

179. Dickhead says:
     01/13/2010 04:53:00 PM

     I also had a call from one caramel-voiced shit head, informing me of my luck in the draw of the finals. I was so rocked big time I even wanted to set on a party when I realized that this might be holes into my pocket because the sweet-voiced cock sucker took down my most fragile details like my job title and stuff and also demanded me to tag along my wife even after telling her that my wife is on a trip far away. She continued to suck up my details and promised me a call from her top dog by tomorrow.Funny thing is I`m no competition guy. Curiosity brought me here as the girl was so sweet she could rot my teeth even though she knows me not.All she said tallies with all the info above.Tomorrow when the pussy whip dials on me, I will tell him to take the first train to hell and I will probably follow with the next one!! Thanks Buddies, they will see me between their legs tomorrow.

180. Louis says:
     01/16/2010 04:31:13 PM

     Hell,got the same call,same chevy spark the works.It's heartbreaking because I have been without a car for 6 months and I thought my prayers have been answered.Bastards!!!!!!

181. Eric says:
     01/17/2010 09:35:11 AM

     Yep, caught me yesterday too. My anger stems from the fact that I asked "Ben", the Gentleman who called me, if there was going to be any sort of presentation, or sales pitch of any kind. His reply was "Sir, the agenda for tomorrow is you arrive, we do the draw, you leave. There is no presentation or sales pitch of any kind. There are no catches or hitches." I am absolutely not going to leave this here. I am of the opinion I was lured into driving over 200km's under false pretenses, and I am livid that these people have acquired access to my personal contact details. I intend to pass this information on to Carte Blanche, The Star newspaper, and the South African Police Service. If they have done nothing of an illegal nature, they will have nothing to worry about.

182. Benita says:
     01/18/2010 02:53:37 PM

     Just got this call myself and luckily we're not all as stupid as they think we are - it took me one minute to find Dominic's blog and read all about it. Thanks for helping others not waste their time on rubbish like this!!

183. SUNETTE DE MEYER says:
     01/18/2010 03:30:27 PM

     saterdag 16 Jan 2010 het Warren my gebel en dieselfde storie gespin.Ek het vir kompetisie ingeskryf en is 1 van 15 finaliste.1ste prys chef spark ens. Vandag 18/01/2010 het Godfry my gebel en die gawe ou het aanwysings gegee tot by die VIP gebou in Guildford rd. Aangedring daarop dat my partner saamkom ander word ek gediskwalifiseer. Gelukkig het my medewerkers my gewaarsku en ek het weer die 0878052365 no gebel wat toe net lui en dan beset is. Vir Godfry gebel en hom uitgevra. Hy het my die hulle website gegee en net daar onder.... kry ek hierdie interresante link!!! Dankie julle almal, spaar my petrol en tyd. Moenie dat hulle julle bullshit nie!!!

184. Lindi says:
     01/20/2010 04:23:06 PM

     Hi everyone. My fiance was contacted on monday about this and he asked them to email the directions. They agreed but did not do so, yesterday I told him that they still have not sent the email with directions and he said they called him to confirm that he is coming on wednesday. Today they called to change the event's "time" from 16:00 to 18:00 and they told him that without a partner he is automatically disqualified from the competition. Funnily enough I told him last night that this sounds like a scam to me and he did not believe me. I just got off the phone with him and he sounded disappointed to hear that it really is a scam. Guys this website confirmed my suspisions and to top it off, i almost left my first job to go work for "quality vacation club". Thank God i decided not to take the job.

185. Jean says:
     01/21/2010 08:17:46 AM

     I received a call yesterday 20 Jan 2010. I was also concerned that this is a scam. So i googled the number 0878052390 and found this site. Very glad I did, cause it would have been a wasteof time. They also said I won a car and the current company name is INTERWAYS. So be aware. They are also based in Design Quater Fourways as mentioned by others. I will also be cancelling with them today when they call.

186. Thato says:
     01/21/2010 12:45:14 PM

     Hey guys, I just received the same call from these people.The say that i was selected for a draw to win the same car from an sms competition that they are running.One thing that got me suspicious is that I dont do sms competitions and ive never recieved such sms and the lady goes by the name of Patner with a broken grade 5 english,so they asked me for my name and surname and they asked me to bring my wife which i told her that shes not here in Jhb but ill rather bring my friend,She said ill be disqulified for that.After the talk about the directions I googled them,thats when i found this helpful site, Thanks Guyz

187. Varkies says:
     01/21/2010 02:52:10 PM

     Thank you Dominic, you saved me from wasting my time. I also got the call and was told by Billy that it's a gala event and dinner will be served. I was contacted ny Geodfrey to get the directions and we asked both of them if this was any scam or if there was any connection between them and timeshare sales. Both answered: NO. Both stated that I can leave my banking details, cash, credit card and debit card at home, as they will not be promoting or selling anything. I just got off the phone and cancelled my attendance to this. Althought this was very difficult. Every call I made to their office was greeted with the line being "cut" (was seker per-ongeluk-asspris...... )The third time, I threatend them and Tracy took the phone. Without even listening to what I have asked her, she transfered my call to a guy by the name of Dumisani. This guy tried to get me of the line the whole time and would not answer as to how they got my number. I have to admit that he was shocked when I started naming all the company names they have. I asked them to cancel me and my family and to never contact me again. The only reason why we thought this was a valid competition, was due to the fact that we did enter into a compitition at our local garage (Engen) and thought that this might be them. We thought we should maybe see if this links to them and that's how we found out that this is a scam.

188. Debbie says:
     01/21/2010 03:13:57 PM

     Thank you Dominic, you saved me from wasting my time. I also got the call and was told by Billy that it's a gala event and dinner will be served. I was contacted by Geoffrey to get the directions and we asked both of them if this was any scam or if there was any connection between them and timeshare sales. Both answered: NO. Both stated that I can leave my banking details, cash, credit card and debit card at home, as they will not be promoting or selling anything. I just got off the phone and cancelled my attendance to this. Although this was very difficult. Every call I made to their office was greeted with the line being "cut" (was seker per-ongeluk-asspris...... )The third time, I threatened them and Tracy took the phone. Without even listening to what I have asked her, she transferred my call to a guy by the name of Dumisani. This guy tried to get me of the line the whole time and would not answer as to how they got my number. I have to admit that he was shocked when I started naming all the company names they have. I asked them to cancel me and my family and to never contact me again. The only reason why we thought this was a valid competition was due to the fact that we did enter into a competition at our local garage (Engen) and thought that this might be them. We thought we should maybe see if this links to them and that's how we found out that this is a scam.

189. Katherine says:
     01/22/2010 04:07:04 PM

     Geez these guys nearly had me fooled! Thank goodness for this Blog! I got the call today 22 Jan 2010 to say that I was a finalist for the Chevy competion and had definately won one of 4 consolation prizes. The funny thing is that I actually have entered a Chevy competiton, but when they said it was for the Spark I knew there was something fishy. A friend also warned me that there was this scam going on. The number is exactly the same 087 805 2365 and they are working under World Connect. They also told me that the event organiser would call on Monday to give me details of the prize giving. Maybe we should all sue them for misrepresentation!

190. mic says:
     01/25/2010 02:58:12 PM

     Same as all the others, except the woman who contacted me is "Lindy Campbell" from New Visions . The address VIP buliding, Gildford Road. Time - 2 p.m. tomorrow 26.1.10. Bring your partner and don't eat because 'you will get fed here". Indeed, the only thing being fed is a load of rubbish. I entered a competition for a car at East Rand Mall last year and wonder if those people are selling ticket buyers details. Whilst I recall the competition, for which I took two tickets, I no longer have the stubbs so cannot remember who the sellers were. A gut feeling had me check out details and I'm so glad I did. Thanks everyone.

191. Dionne says:
     01/25/2010 09:24:04 PM

     Im also 1 of the many who got the call last friday,saying shortlisted to win the chevy,and also ipod,gps and meal vouchers,aswell as holiday,so i was told i will not walk away empty handed. The "bring your wife" part also automatically drew my suspicions.Im suppose to be going to the draw at Terafirma,Interwave on corner lesli and william nichol drive 2morow at 2pm.Out of curiosity and suspicion i decided to google the name now and low and behold i found this blog site, confirmimg my suspicions.Thanks guys and thanks google.To think i was gonna get my wife to leave work early for a whole load of bollocks! I hope they get whats coming to them. . . . damn scammers!

192. Sindi says:
     01/26/2010 08:44:01 AM

     Hey guys. Got a call yesterday from "Bridget". Same story "Chevy, icemaker, ipod or weekend away" Apparently there will be a draw tomorrow - Wed 27 January 2010 and im gauranteed of walking away with at least one of the prizes. Oh yes, and "the organizers have insisted that this is a couple's event therefore I should bring a partner" Now seriosuly...at least change tactics people. The contact number given was 087 805 2390. I think they get the numbers from internet holiday accommodation enquiries.

193. sindi says:
     01/26/2010 09:21:44 AM

     Just received yet another phone call. This time from the infamous Anna. This blog has rescued many of us! When i asked her how dumb she is she politely responded "how do you meam Ma'am" Lol! These people are something. She kind of hung up on me when i told her the papers and Carte Blanche will soon be calling them :)....which i think they should some time soon. I'm sure their scheme works...because i cannot understand why they dont change their tactics. I honestly feel they should be brought to book!

194. Amanda van Rooyen says:
     01/27/2010 01:40:53 PM

     Hi all, I received a phone call on Monday (25/1/10) from Sheila claiming that I'm in the final draw to win a Chevrolet! When I asked her about the competition she said I've entered via sms in October 2009 and the draw will take place in Midrand 2pm or 6pm on Wednesday 28/1/10. I told her that i didn't enter any competition that i can remember, but she insisted that i did enter. When i asked her for more info she said she worked for a company called "Welch..." (don't remember the rest of the name) and i must take down her number 087 805 2365 she then asked me to repeat the nr. and again told me her name was Sheila. She also said that they are the middle company and do work for people like the Holliday Club. I then realized this must be a SCAM! I went along with all the info she gave me and she said i must bring my husband with. She then said that someone will call me the next day to give me the address in Midrand and hanged up. Yesterday i received a call but rejected the call (it was from a private nr so i knew it must be from them). A lady left a message but i deleted it straight away. About an half hour ago Sheila phoned me again on my cell phone and i rejected the call again, but the next moment my house phone rang and i picked up. To my surprise it was her again, she asked me if i remember her and i said yes. She then told me the lady phoned me yesterday to give me the address and i did not take the call! So i told her my husband can't get of work tonight and she only said "oh, goodbye" and hung up! I would love to know where they found my cell nr and home nr. !!!

195. KGARI says:
     01/27/2010 01:48:04 PM

     I was contacted today about a draw for a chevy spark.Last year they invited me at central office park Midrand and i fell for it.We arrived and they led us to a room with chairs and a projector and i immediatley knew they were going to try and sell something.They were selling software and trading under the name HMS.The minute you showed no interest,you were told to go for the prize draw in another room where they make sure you only win the free accommodation-midweek and it is not supposed to be during school holidays or public holidays,just to make it impossible for you to go.Now they are in Monateng safari lodge,paardefontein farm Pretoria.Please be careful and dont fall for this.

196. almost fell for it says:
     01/28/2010 03:53:10 PM

     Hi guys, Yeah they suckered me too, was al excited coz i did enter a competition to win a chev, so i assumed it was the same thing. Then Clement gave me details and stuff like that, told me Anna will call me tomorrow. So, being the gullible guy I am, i came online to check the location of this thing, and i see this page, i recall the name of the competition i entered and the organisation, so i phoned the number Clement gave me and as i suspected not the same company i was thinking it was... Anyway.. i guess the upside is i didnt cancel my weekend to go for this thing and thanks to this site i found out before i could waste my time....

197. Megan Smith says:
     01/29/2010 10:17:01 AM

     I was just called by these wonderful people.. today trading as World Connect... i have to phone 0878052365... and apparently i will be called this afternoon to be given directions.... i cant wait for the dude to call me, im going to have so much fun giving him hell!! this is the 2nd call ive recieved from one of these companies in the last 2 months... seriously, how many of them are out there!!??

198. Zakariyya says:
     01/29/2010 01:51:16 PM

     Just got a call from Phillip about 10 min ago and he described the same scenario as mentioned above by everyon else.I quick googled the company name "Interwave" which he mentioned and found this blog.The new number he gave me was 087 805 2390. Am definitely not going to waste my time.Thanks for the warning ppl.

199. Net says:
     02/02/2010 12:34:49 PM

     There is also a guy by the name of Michael who called me yesterday telling me i have won a holiday and to come to no 28 Guildford Road Midrand on wednesday and i have to come either at 2pm, 4pm or 6pm to pick my price and that his sponsors need to see me.I slept over this coz i don't remember entering a competition so i juss googled and all this info came up thanx guyz for these warnings his cell number was 078 474 0698 and 087 805 2365.

200. Chrissie says:
     02/02/2010 02:37:52 PM

     Hi there, my name is Chrissie: SUCKER NUMBER 1000000 and counting!!! I think instead of getting angry with them, fighting over the phone with the incorrect person - rather let's report these assholes to Carte Blanche!!! Who are they to waste our time and more importantly - WHO ARE THE PEOPLE GIVING OUT MY WORK TELEPHONE NUMBER TO THIRD PARTIES AS I NEVER GIVE OUT MY WORK DETAILS!!! If it is QVC they better wake up as I already have timeshare with them. My day just went from - "Hey I won a car!!!" to: Kakking out the person really responsible for this scam!!!

201. Bukz says:
     02/02/2010 03:09:18 PM

     Hi Guys, i just got the same call from Lee and Phillips. The meetin will be taking place tomorrow at the Port Shepstone Country Club on the South Coast. They told me that i had won a Holiday to Hawaii or Jamaica, but i needed my husband to be there with his credit card for me to be able to collect my vouchers. hhhhhmmmm, i think ill get my friend from our local media to come through and take some photos...

202. ant says:
     02/04/2010 02:39:28 PM

     yip they have been doing it for more than ten years now. They suckered me a few years ago. You go and then they try to sell you timeshare. You have to sit through a long boring presentation. They want you to bring your partner so they can split you up and force your wife into buying. Then afterwards they have a machine spitting out balls-similar to an ancient lotto machine.Everybody wins but you only win 2 days accomodation at the Midrand Holliday Inn and you still have to pay for all your meals. What really pisses me off is that they got my details now this time from entering a valid competition to win a Nissan Livina at cresta. The cost of the ticket was R10.00 and the proceeds would go to charity. That was the last time that i will ever buy a ticket. It is unfortunate that charity now suffers due to these schmucks

203. ant says:
     02/04/2010 03:03:40 PM

     by the way-these days they call themselves univision communications.I see on the ticketstub there is no fundraising number nor company details. maybe it is time to get these people out of business forever

204. Jurita says:
     02/04/2010 04:59:28 PM

     Thanks 2 this blog I'm saved!!!!! :-) I got the SAME call this afternoon, at work no less! "Kelly" was so excited that I was convinced at first, seeing that I also actually entered a competition a while back. After about 10 min. I started wondering.... luckily for me google is my "best friend" & whala, all these complaint blogs popped up!!!!!!!! So I called the # this Kelly gave me (087 805 2390) and told the lady who answered that I was invited to Terra Firma Bldg-Fourwats for Saturday 6 Feb., but I just learned that my husband has a course (a lie off course) on Sat. She got all defensive when I started asking 2 many questions as to why excately my husband MUST be there. She very quickly transfered me to a supervisor named Dave. He came with the same crap, that it's a couple competion....blah-blah-blah! I asked him what excately is going to happen Sat. He pretented to be very surprised that I have no clue, but continued to tell me that they need male and female points of view for a holiday package they are launching in SA now (????Timeshare!!!!!!). Then after we've given our opinion, only then will we proceed to the draw. I flat out told him "so in other words, it's BULLSH1T!". He, pretending again, said: "Mam I don't understand what u mean?". I again said it's BULLSH1T!! and that he must go F...K himself while jumping in a dam!!! Then just hang up. These freaks are so pathetic actually, we must just pitty them! THE IDIOTS!!!!

205. June says:
     02/05/2010 09:12:07 AM

     I was also contacted and after numerous questions was guaranteed this was not timeshare. The lady told me I was shortlisted as I had taken a draw for a car. Funny enough in Dec in East Rand Mall, my husband and I did actually take tickets for a car draw (more because the proceeds were going to charity)... Anyway, my reference number was given and I was told I would be contacted the next day. I went home and told my husband, who said, well thats strange as he was also contacted and he also had his reference number (differant to mine) and he also warned them that it had better not be timeshare..... Anyway, next day came and they called me to confirm, I asked again and she said that Terrafirma was a legit company and this was not a scam and was not timeshare, when I told her about my husband being in the same draw, she was a bit taken aback and asked for his ref number and said she would confirm and someone would phone him back... We decided to go anyway (which was last night), ended up being in traffic for hours due to heavy rains and when we got there (mins late), we were told to take a seat and someone would be with us soon. I took out my blackberry and googled terrafirma and thats when I saw all your warnings.... I then started complaining to the Coloured guy who was in charge at the time who acknowledged it was Vacation selling and they have problems with the way their telemarketers misrepresent their company - imagine that!!!! I then demanded to speak to whoever was in charge and eventually got Nashs' number who is in charge of the telemarketers. At this stage my blood pressure was OVERBOILING as I also had a sick child at home and we had come in 2 cars to the Westrand and we stayed on the East rand. I am waiting for NASH to call me back! Amazingly he said he would look into it as there was nothing he could do for me last night - unfortunatley, they have messed around with the WRONG person!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

206. Clinton says:
     02/05/2010 03:35:28 PM

     I think everyone else has said enough already but ok il just add that its a hoax . It would be great if 3rd-degree or specail assignment could get onto these guys . THE PUBLIC DESERVES TO KNOW !!!!!!!

207. Willa says:
     02/05/2010 05:41:11 PM

     Thank you to all of you, because I also received a phone call 5 minutes ago telling me that I have won a gauranteed price, and that I have to be in Midrand on thuesday 9 February 2010 (with my patner). Thanks to this blog and the kind lady Michelle that was phoning me and giving me the website I really will not be attending this joke. They think that we don't have anything else to keep us busy, and are wasting our presious time in this busy life time. They only told me that this is "ourwinners" company and that I have entered this competition via sms, and I know for a fact that I did't enter for any competition, cause I never enter for competitions. The nr they gave me to phone and confirm that this is no scam is 0878052365 ...... and yes Tracey will phone me tommorrow to confirm the road directions she being the events co-ordinator. Thanks a lot you guys you saved me from a very boring afternoon!!!!!!!99

208. Liza Burger says:
     02/05/2010 06:16:47 PM

     Thanks for taking the trouble to set up this site. Same old, same old... I've also been called by a company calling themselves Talk Align Communication with the same story of winning (guaranteed!) a rubberduck, quad bike, accommodation anywhere in SA, a GPS and iPod... Of course I was sceptical and slightly rude to "Andries Booysen" who made the call, but listed to the end. He said they would call back the next day and fax me the details of the draw. Again, I was VERY suspicious, but, one never knows! The one tip off (apart from the whole thing sounding like a scam, of course) was them insisting on me bringing a partner. Well, I can't, as my husband passed away two months ago. They were disappointed to say the least.I actually have to go and fetch his ashes on the same day of the draw and really didn't feel like going to a prize draw... so I Googled first. Needless to say, I won't be going to fetch my GUARANTEED! prize. Anyway, here are the details of the scammers: Andries Booysen and Cheryl Phone numbers used: 087 805 4355, 071 947 2386, 078 703 4637 The draw would have been at 10:00 on 6 February 2010 Reference number given: S 0025 (I suppose even scammers have some admin to do) Address given: HNS Building, Block J West, Central Park in 16th Road off New Road. Stay away people! You never know what might happen when these people get hold of you, your identity and telephone number. Maybe I'll make some obscene calls after hours and pester them a bit. Take care

209. Crafty says:
     02/08/2010 01:33:25 PM

     I got my call today and nearly got suckered as I do remember entering an sms competition to win a chevy spark last year. When I asked 'Frasier' the date that I entered the competition he didn't hesitate and said that it was the 2nd of October 2009. That was my first suspicion that this was a scam as I remember entering this competition about a year earlier. The second tip off to the scam was that they asked me to bring my girlfriend along as I would need a witness to sign for the car if I won it... They are definitely getting crafty but looks like they use the same recipe as I have read in this blog (chevy spark main prize but guaranteed to win a quad/ice maker etc) but now mix it up a little more... I got the following details; Tel : 087 805 2365 Competition name: Chevy "Rollit" Spark Area: 28 Guildford Road,Carlswald estate, Midrand

210. stel says:
     02/08/2010 09:51:08 PM

     My husband also got a call on Friday the 5~2~2010 by Tracey from World Connect. She have him the same story about the Chevrolet and told him that we have to be at VIP house on Tues at 4. Thanks to this site they won't be seeing either of us. Good to see South Africans sticking together!!

211. stella says:
     02/09/2010 09:03:40 AM

     Hi There My hubby was also contacted by Tracey on Friday 5/2/2010 with the same story. They are now operating under the World Connect offices @ VIP House in Midrand. Thanks to this site, they definately will not be seeing us today. Ps - we have not asked for any insurance quotes in the past 2 years, so I dont know where they found my contact details from. One of my colleagues actually went to one of their "draws" at the same offices in Midrand and confirmed it is definately a Timeshare scam, and also said that apparently they definately get very aggressive if you dont sign.

212. Jonathan says:
     02/09/2010 05:19:32 PM

     Thanks for putting this website up or i would have fallen for it. I was called yesterday saying I was one of the finalist for a competition the company was World Connect and would be eligible for a grand prize oof a car and runner up prizes like and IPod; quadbike; holiday all the same BS. Today I looked up the address to get directions from google and came across this website and It all came out. Very much a scam so I waited for the person to call and let him explain in detail the directions. Then I asked him to repeat the company whom is holding this competition. Then I said are you trying to sell me time share, he said no we are not a time share selling company. So I said well if you are not I am still coming with my attorney and if this is true I will sue your company for fruad and time wasted and loss of earnings, misleading information. He then immediately put down the phone.

213. MoR says:
     02/10/2010 01:33:14 PM

     these guys have phoned me about 5mins ago. I wouldnt go through with them. They sounded suspicious when i spoke to them. Her name is Vion and the number is the same 0878052365. The address i was given also is the same - Guilford road, Midrand. These guys are a real NO NO for me!!!

214. Nadia says:
     02/11/2010 02:03:47 PM

     Thank you so mush for this blog! I got a call from Sadie (Ocean Breeze) a couple of weeks ago, saying they are doing some kind of marketing survey for our area. I hate these type of phone calls but answered the questions anyway without giving any personal information. Just a couple of hours ago Lee 084 846 7400 phoned to congratulate me on winning TWO gift vouchers - a trip to Jamaica and a trip to Hawaii (yeah right!). She sounded very convincing and although I thought it was a scam I still played along, taking down all the details. Suppose to be there 16h00 on Sunday 14 Feb (Valentine's day - can you believe it). Address: R&L Leisure, Oxford Gate, Oxford Street, Durbanville. I immediately googled and found this blog. Thank you for saving a lot of people a lot of precious time. Because although we know that if it's to good to be true, it probably is, and we think it's a scam, we are still a little bit curious, hoping that it's true..... Really wish something could be done to stop these people!!!

215. angry bear says:
     02/11/2010 02:47:22 PM

     thanks for the site, i got called today about it. i was instructed to meet at Terra Firma on Saturday 18th feb at 3:00. i was "lucky number 3" in their finalist draw and all i had to do was pitch and spin a wheel. if my number is spun i win a Chevy spark. but dont fret they say you wont walk away empty handed you will either get a gps, ice maker or a weekend break for 2. i followed instructions and then searched online for directions and found your site. i then snooped some more, this is what i found: the scam is in deed about time share, i phoned Terra Firma directly and spoke to a lady who informed me that yes sorry it is time share and they use a independent telemarketing company and they have no control of what they say. bullshit!!! is their anyone out their who knows the law and might be able to help, i am planning on suing them for false advertising through their www.ourwinners.co.za sight , false representation of Terra Firma and harassment as they are over persistent and phone at all hours.

216. John says:
     02/11/2010 09:17:13 PM

     Wow...its a long running scam hey? got a call today. to go to corner william nicol and leslie. guaranteed prize. not gonna waste my time. their name is now interwave, but the nums pretty much the same. 087 805 2390 by fiona. and anna will call me tomorow...hahaha

217. Johan says:
     02/15/2010 02:18:42 PM

     Same story. Wife got a call today. Won either a Chev Spark, Ipod, GPS etc. Needs to be at Terra Firma, corner of William Nickolls and Leslie av, Fourways, next to Monte Casino on Wednesday between 14:00 and 15:00. Anna will still phone to confirm and to give directions. Different tel no 0878752390. Not much different from previos numbers.( 0878752390 not existing and 0878052390 not available at present) 2010/02/15. Note the change in name to "Terra firma in Fourways".

218. Bron says:
     02/15/2010 07:09:14 PM

     Got a phone call today (15/02/2010) from Scott 087 805 2394 telling me that I'm one of the lucky ones in the final draw to win a Chevvy Spark. Told me to go to Design Quarter CNR William Nicol and Leslie 2nd floor, office 216. Thank you everyone for the info. Definitely not going there anymore.

219. Raymond Coetzer says:
     02/15/2010 07:19:22 PM

     Contacted today by 'DUMI', maybee it should be dummy......e-mail address maryjaner@oaks.co.za, with the usual story. Fortunaly I have a clever wife who told me to Google the buzz words. Thanks for the warning guys and gals, you saved us at least 4 hours!!!!!

220. Darren says:
     02/16/2010 11:23:42 AM

     I also received a call yesterday notifying me about winning the chev spark and to bring your partner/wife along and the follow up call today,definate scam,thanx to google we are able to weed out the scammer's..

221. Liz says:
     02/16/2010 03:05:11 PM

     Hahaha... now i have heard everything." You entered at a restaurant or shopping center?" mmmmm of course i would remember something like that. At least some of us have brains. Thanx to you all for blogging about this, saved me a trip down disappointment lane.... Bunch of retards

222. Hanno says:
     02/17/2010 01:40:16 PM

     I got a call today (17/02/2010) at 13:00 from a Noma, that told me I am in line to win a Chevy Spark also today. She gave me there office number 087 805 2365. Also they will fone me back with a address on how to get to the place. She also told me the time of the draw will be 10:00am and 14:00pm this coming friday (19/02/2010)

223. Ian says:
     02/17/2010 03:29:31 PM

     Received a call from anonymous company at Midrand informing me that I won a car Chevrollet. The name of the lady I spoke to is Belinda, and she promised that the coordinator will contact me the following day to confirm the address where the prize is to be collected. I suspected that this could a scam and tried to call her back but the number just rang and hangover. I googled the number and find that somebody was called in the same condition as mine and he realized that it was a scam. I just want to let everyone know that when someone contacts you and ask you to go to Midrand to claim your prize, there is nothing like that. they usually give this number 0878052365

224. Shaun says:
     02/17/2010 05:01:23 PM

     Sho people, I almost won that car... On my way home I had an idea of what I would like to do with the PRIZE I WOULD win... Not even 2 minutes on google and I got this site!! I believe the people involved will burn for being so dishonest, and this is adults, I thought only children can talk so much kak... Thanks for the site .

225. Amelia says:
     02/18/2010 03:19:23 PM

     Guys this scam is totally illegal and unethical. I have contacted the DTI to lodge a complaint. Please stand with me as it costs nothing and we could have them shut down. Please report them to the DTI

226. TMAN says:
     02/19/2010 10:23:00 AM

     I just received a call from Bridget at Interwave saying that I had been selected after entering a competion at Sandton City. Congratulations etc. I then said I have never entered a competition and Bridget said, "Oh thanks for your time" and that was the end. Sounds like QVC to me as well.

227. Adriaan says:
     02/19/2010 12:50:49 PM

     yes exactly the same story here.. 'Win a chevy spark car'.do you remember entering.what is your surename.are you working full time or not if you have a partnet and if shes working or not.and the same &^#%..but ok it is now at Monateng Safari Lodge for 20-02-2010 11am.you stand a change of winnig a chevy spark car and more @&@^%$

228. EmJay says:
     02/22/2010 02:57:07 PM

     Got an official invite today from Slimstar Communications CC trading as Inter Waves (Registration Number 2006/007035/23) to attend their draw tomorrow (23 Feb 2010) at 6PM. I was in a rush so gave the woman an email address so I did not question her too much. The address is: Office 216, 2nd Floor, Design Quarter, Nicole Grove, Fourways. Thanks for the heads up guys. You have saved me a lot of time.

229. Janice says:
     02/22/2010 07:23:40 PM

     Just had the same call from a guy called Clement. Same story. Anna will call me tomorrow with directions to 216 Terrafirma, Cnr William Nicol and Leslie street. When she does call tomorrow I am gonna give her a piece of my mind.

230. JABULANI says:
     02/23/2010 01:42:27 PM

     dudes be aware of these crooks are they lurring u into a big trap,so try to locate them and give them a biting they will never forget

231. TDJames says:
     02/23/2010 04:10:56 PM

     Damn, got the same phone call with the same BS story that has been used for a copuple of years now. Received call from Kandi 087 805 2390 who advised about the Chevy Spark car who advised that the events co-ordinator Anna 076 375 8026 will be calling me to confirm the directions. A big thank you for this website. I will be using Jonathan's tactics (09/02/2010) against them - "So I said well if you are not I am still coming with my attorney and if this is true I will sue your company for fruad and time wasted and loss of earnings, misleading information. He then immediately put down the phone."

232. Kevin says:
     02/23/2010 05:00:16 PM

     The scam continues. Received the call today. Promising the same items as they promised in 2008. Thought they might get original but not at all. 0878052390 is the number that called me.

233. almost says:
     02/23/2010 06:13:48 PM

     Guys my wife got this call two weeks back. all sounds the same. my worry is what happens when you attend. how are they actually trying to scam? has anyone actually fallen for this what happened to them????

234. TAMMERYN DU PLESSIS says:
     02/23/2010 09:54:17 PM

     I HAVE TO SAY, THANK GOODNESS FOR THIS BLOG! THEY PHONED ME THE 22/02/10 AS FIONA AND TOLD ME I HAVE BEEN SELECTED TO WIN A CHEVY SPARK AND THAT I WONT BE LEAVING EMPTY HANDED.THEY EVEN FAX ME THEIR DETAILS AFTER I TOLD THEM THAT I DONT BELIEVE THEM.STILL THEY GAVE ME THE NUMBERS THATS ON THIS SITE AND ALL THE NAMES, THEY TOLD ME TO GO TO WILLIAM NICOL OFFRAMP OFFICE PARK DESIGN QUARTER OFFICE 216 2ND FLOOR AT 6 PM,ONE OF THE NUMBERS WAS ANNAH 0763758026.THEY EVEN TOLD I HAVE TO GIVE A REF NUMBER(J559) SO SORRRY FOR THEM IM NOT GOING TO BE ONE OF THEIR FOOLS!

235. Abegail says:
     02/25/2010 03:54:19 PM

     Have just been contacted by these people, same scam the new name is Interwave operating from Fourways, what alerted me was when i asked him the address - office 216 on the second floor???

236. Eldrid says:
     02/25/2010 11:21:41 PM

     My wife an I were one of the unfortunate one's that got scammed by QVC, claiming we would win a nissan bakkie & quad bike etc..and now we are sitting with a legal battle, as the sales consultant that has mysteriously vanished, conned us into signing up for timeshare, and by breach of contract on their part.We were told we could go to any holiday destination, at any time of the year,but were not told that you have to book a year in advance and that there are extra hidden costs, as well as we could sell our points at any given time. To this day we have not paid them anything, as we never used their services, and yet they keep on sending us statements and threatening lawsuits.

237. Tinks says:
     02/26/2010 05:15:44 PM

     Berenice from Ocean Breeze called me. She told me that I have won vouchers for a holiday to Hawaii for my husband and I. When I questioned her about this she said that they are a wholesale travel agency and they are giving away free holidays to couples so that when they get back they can tell their friends what a good time they have had on the trip and "advertise" their company via word of mouth. I'm sorry, but I do not believe any company would just give away holidays like this in order to advertise themselves. I asked her if I could come in during the day on my own as I could not find a babysitter in the evenings and she said that I had to bring my husband with me so I immediately realised this is a scam. But what is really worrying me is when I got the first call from them a few weeks ago they asked me questions like, "have I been a victim of crime recently" and "what is the police presence like in my area". Why would they need to know that type of information?

238. Kanitha says:
     03/01/2010 12:43:28 PM

     Thanks for the heads up guyz. I just received a call and was really excited. i often enter SMS competitions so maybe it could be true. My luck was eventually turning! I was also told that they will not try and sell me anything. Was about to make some elabotate excuse to my boss why i needed to leave the office earlier. She was really convincing. It works like a spin the wheel and you wont go home empty handed. i am gauranteed a GPS and dinner voucher at least. so if i have a prtner its better to bring him along so that i wont have to eat dinner alone !!!

239. Merandi Liebenberg says:
     03/03/2010 02:28:45 PM

     Jip, I also got the call this afternoon.. from "Angel"... in line to win a Chevy Spark... LOL!! Not sure where they got my number from... Based in Midrand... tel number 087 805 2365...

240. andre says:
     03/03/2010 03:46:55 PM

     Hi there all Same story with me only I got excited as I am 23 do not own a car, I have a valid driver’s license and do not know how it feels to drive “my car” if you know what I mean Any how these bastards called me on my company number saying all the same things and that I will not leave empty handed they even have a dinner for me and my partner if I do not win the competition for the car “Chevy Spark” I decided not to go as I have an issue to get there and to get back to Benoni at 18:00 in the evening I hope theses people will stop doing this as it only upsets people like me …….. Cheers

241. DiamondEagle says:
     03/03/2010 09:46:18 PM

     There are two parties involved in the scheme that I was invited to evaluate. The "independent" guy who cold-calls you is from Party A (Talk-A-Line Communications) and his sole purpose is to get you to attend a presentation by Party B. Party A gets paid approximately R100 just for getting you to attend the presentation. Once you're at the presentation Party B takes over. Party B is there to sell you the opportunity to join a business venture based around a financial management program and a timeshare marketing scheme. After reading all the complaints about this scheme on this site - mostly from people who haven't made the effort to get the facts - I decided to attend the presentation to see what it's all about. Party B was a software development company called the HMS Group (Household Marketing Services), address: 400 Central Park, 16th Road, Midrand. Web: householdms.net. Their spokesman is the one and only Kobus Wiese. The usual mode of operation is that Party A cold-calls you and tells you that you are guaranteed to win a prize (a holiday, quad bike, rubber duck, GPS, etc.) To get the prize you must attend a presentation by Party B at the 400 Central Office Park building in Midrand. In this case the speaker was a DVD of Kobus Wiese promoting a network marketing type of business opportunity based around a computer program. This program allows you to track your "network" i.e. all the people that you have recruited into the network (by getting them to attend this presentation) and who have bought the computer program (and from whom your income is being generated). It is also a household and financial management program similar to Quicken, Microsoft Money and GnuCash. You use it to track your household income, budget, investments, expenses and do your tax returns. See: www.householdms.net/HMS/hms/products.bot for details. To join the club you pay about R8000 for the HMS software program (If you buy it there at the presentation. You can get it outside the presentation at a higher cost and you're also slapped with an annual fee.) Additionally, you then need to attend a timeshare demo. Finally, you need to refer three people who will then be contacted and offered an opportunity to attend the another showing of same presentation that you were lucky to attend. You will then earn money on these people that you refer... My first thought after listening to the explanation of the business model was "pyramid scheme", but the "rep" read my mind and was quick to try and explain why it's not a pyramid scheme. Maybe "network marketing scheme" is a better name... At the end of the presentation you get given a "lotto ticket" as you are about to leave - a ticket that allows you to enter the competition draw for that prize that convinced you to come to the presentation in the first place. As you walk out to the reception a lady takes your ticket and asks you to select 5 numbers. She then explains the draw process and the prizes that you can win if the numbers that you select are drawn (in the order that you selected!) She spins the lotto machine filled with ping pong balls and, depending on the winning balls that are picked by the machine, awards you your prize. Like most people that play the lotto, none of your numbers will probably be drawn and for that you are awarded a consolation prize: a midweek 4 night accommodation voucher valid for 2 adults and 2 children - excludes public and school holiday periods and excludes all meals, drinks and transport to and from the resort - and all this subject to availability and a R500 refundable key and Breakage fee. I must admit that, being a strong user of a financial management program, I was very impressed with the computer program and I might have bought it if it was not attached to the "business opportunity" and if the price was right (and at R8000 it wasn't right!) Unfortunately, if you choose to buy the program after the presentation it's considerably more expensive and is loaded with an annual fee and other conditions that make it generally a bad deal. But the weakest part of the whole model is that you have to decide whether or not you want to buy the program without actually having had a real opportunity to evaluate it and really see how it works! That's like buying a car blindfolded and without taking it for a test drive...

242. DiamondEagle says:
     03/03/2010 09:50:07 PM

     See this comment for more info: http://www.joblog.co.za/2008/01/scammed/comment-page-8#comment-109865

243. Dominic White says:
     03/04/2010 07:28:17 AM

     @DiamondEagle Are you sure that's the same scam the addresses you provide aren't the same the several hundred other people have referenced?

244. Mitchele Mase says:
     03/04/2010 12:40:26 PM

     I just got a call this morning(4 March 2010) from a company called Interways based in Fourways. Apparently I've won a couple's getaway to one of the group's local resorts. I was asked to bring my husband/boyfriend to the prizegiving and also told someone will call me tomorrow to let me know where the prize giving will take place. I have the exact same number as everyone else speaks of on this blog...I knew there was something suspicious. The lady who called me gets zero points for creativity, there's something very suspect about the name CANDY! Thank God for intuition too.

245. Mike says:
     03/04/2010 01:35:30 PM

     I've just received a call from Peace (very unprofessional and vague) from Talk -A-Line Comms, with the exact same story. I'm supposed to have entered a competition to win a quad bike or a GPS or a variety of smaller prizes, and I'm in the lucky draw. I have to take my partner to a location in Midrand somewhere, address to be supplied and confirmed tomorrow. The vagueness and uncertainty of the lady who phoned me immediately rang alarm bells, and I headed for my computer. Well done to Diamond Eagle for taking the time to check this out, as he says, most people will either fall for it or just ignore it. One wonders how many people do fall for it, as it seems a very complicated and costly process. Ha! I've just received the fax from Peace confirming the address as 400 Central Office Park. A bit sad that Kobus Wiese is involved in this, a bit of a comedown from the heights of his rugby days. Maybe someone should tell him about this blog!

Add Comment

Name

Email

Homepage

E-Mail addresses will not be displayed and will only be used for E-Mail notifications.

To prevent automated Bots from commentspamming, please enter the string you see in the image below in the appropriate input box. Your comment will only be submitted if the strings match. Please ensure that your browser supports and accepts cookies, or your comment cannot be verified correctly.

Enter the string from the spam-prevention image above:

Remember Information?

Subscribe to this entry