I am from Kolkata. Looks like these people are now here also. In the Feb 2013 book fair people were giving FREE coupons, we got 3 coupons. And we received call from each of them that we won FREE gifts. I knew already that some fraud is ON. Me and my wife planned to visit one of them, Country Club. I had not checked the internet earlier about the company, as I was firm that I will not buy anything.
I told their caller that if they were thinking of selling me anything, then they should be very clear that we won’t spent a single penny. The lady politely told that they were calling to hand over the gift! After reaching there, we found that they were trying to sell their membership (which we already assumed and were firm that we won’t buy anything). We just interestingly watch the bluff the person tried to play as presentation. When he asked at the end how we feel, we just told brilliant but not for us.
We cannot afford the membership (Rs. 75000 for 5 years)! We also suggested him that he should talk to his top bosses to break the 5 years plan to 1 year and charge Rs. 20000/-, so people like us can afford. The person dejectedly handed over a Rs. 60 glass bowl and a CV 7 days stay plan, which will go to the dust bin!
I would suggest everyone, who lost their money to take the matter to police. How much powerful the goons may be, but no one should accept the cheat and let it go. Fight back, do not expect someone else to fight for you. If we do not stand up against fraud and crime now, we will surely perish one day.
I am also posting a link here so one can see how other people fell to their traps and lost their money. https://blog.brijeshradhika.com/2007/10/country-vacations-india.html