Is Italian tour prize a fraud?

Is Italian tour prize a fraud?

From Pikiran Rakyat

On Oct. 6, 2000, I received a letter from the Arga Wiguna Corporation telling me that I had won the main prize in its Shining New Millennium contest and was therefore entitled to a seven-day trip to Rome for two people.

As soon as I got this news, I contacted the head of Arga Wiguna's promotions division, Mr. SE, at his office, located in Bumi Tamalanrea Permai Blok J 546, Makassar, to tell them that I could not take the trip because of ill health and suggested that I get a cash prize instead. After I was told that I could receive Rp 5 million less 10 percent tax, I asked Mr. SE to transfer the money to my BRI account. Unfortunately, I have received no response.

If this prize matter is a fraud, I will sue the company. The company concerned must clarify this matter as soon as possible. If a fraud like this is allowed to go on unchecked, I am afraid it will spread far and wide in our community.

In view of the above, the readers and the public in general must be careful about things like this. Arga Wiguna Corporation must take my claim seriously and accurately explain to the public the procedures for the contest.

I must mention here that the contest is supposedly sponsored by Dancow, Pepsi and Mentos.

DEDDY ISKANDAR

Karawang, West Java