My lesson in life

My lesson in life

From Kompas

Lured by an advertisement and a nonbinding invitation by Ibu Ester, a friend and I went for a meeting to obtain further information on "Lessons for Life" on June 29.

I told Bapak Nico there of my intention to enroll for the lessons and he referred me to Bapak Hary, who asked me whether I had Rp 2,240,000 with me. I answered in the negative. "Do you have a credit card?" was the next question. I said I did, but added that I would not be able to obtain a sufficient amount from them. My two cards would yield Rp 740,000 only. "If you have an ATM card, take out the difference. I will be waiting for you." I was annoyed and asked whether I could settle the balance the next day. He considered the matter for a while and said OK.

I started to have doubts about Lessons for Life because of the way they asked for payment. The next day though I went to pay the balance and met assistant director Ibu Winda. I inquired, "What is Lessons for Life a franchise from?" She responded with a question "What is a franchise?" I said: "Do you not know what a franchise is?" I had more doubts.

The next day I asked director Ibu Lydia Halim directly whether I could cancel the deal. She said it was not possible except if it was transferred to another person.

I stated on the telephone and by facsimile and letter that I would like my money back. I have done so three times but have not received any reply.

I would advise interested parties of Lessons for Life to reconsider their intentions because in my case the amount of Rp 2,240,000 has not been refunded.

ERIKA ARYANTI

Jakarta