Dear Sir,
Good evening.
I had received SMS on my cell phone on 14th July09 at 2.30 AM regarding TM - Attention (Prize) along with telephone no & e-mail id of one Mr.Dr.Alex. Since the SMS was not mentioning the clearity, so I wrote to Dr.Alex asking to clearify about the SMS. On receipt of my e-mail, Dr.Alex replied to it. I have attached the e-mail for your reference, in which a format was is also enclosed which was to be filled. I filled the same giving my home address because 2 options were asked: 1. Diplomatic System of Payment & 2nd was Bank Telegraphic Wire Transfer. So I selected for Diplomatic System of Payment, in which I had to give my Personal address and I forwarded the same on customercare@barclaysfunds.co.cc. After few hours I received another e-mail from .customercare@barclaysfunds.co.cc That e-mail is also attached for your reference. In which it mentions that I have to pay $230 to Diplomat Courier, which is around approx 17480/- INR. So I replied to them saying that I cannot pay such a big amount. If you want, you can deduct this amount from the prize I am going to get and if it is not possible leave it I do not want the money.
Hence Please guide me in this matter, whether it is true of fake. Your positive response will be highly appreciated.
Thanks & regards,
P.Raja ganesh
my email id = raj2ganesh@gmail.com
I support this complaint. Dear Raja,
You did right by not sending any money. For other readers reference also, I wish to add that RBI and Airtel had issued sms to its subscribers not to believe any such sms or missed calls from foreign countries.
Sanjey- Let's strengthen consumer rights protection bodies and do united efforts to control the menace of corruption, cheats and forgeries at large level.
I support this complaint.