"You've won a car" Scam - Carlswald

57 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.

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