Hi,
I posted this on the Aussoft forum but thought it would be best to post on it's own also.
Some time ago I received information from " RHODES PENISULAR INVESTMENTS" another Gold Coast
based company.
They sent me a brochure and seemed to be above board.
I ran a google check and found a few listings and their brochure on line.
They to were asking a figure of around $7000 for a five year period offering a "managed fund".
I said no as I did not have a spare $7000.
I then received an offer of a 1 year "trial" for $2000 which I thought sounded good so paid them with a credit card.
They assured my I would receive my outlay $2000 plus my starting bank $1000 total $3000 back within around 10 weeks.
Looking at my account it is going backwards and I must say I now feel like I have been "conned" and feeling rather stupid that I have been sucked in by these guys.
I have had some trouble getting a hold of someone in their so called Customer Service or getting someone to reply to the many emails I have sent explaining my concerns.
After much persistance I received a call from a fellow called Peter apologising for the delay in getting back to me. He informed me a customer service rep would call me as one was being appointed.
I did then finally get a call from Andre advising he had just started and would be looking after customer service. They keep telling me they have around 8000 accounts.
It is hard to believe that with 8000 accounts they have 1 customer service rep.
When I mention to Andre that it is frustrating that my calls are not returned and that my emails are not answered he tells me he does not have a computer as yet but should have one soon.
This pretty well convinces me that it is another SCAM with very clever sales people and techniques.
I just can't believe I have fallen for it hook, line & sinker.
So far I have been with them since 11 July and have seen nothing come in from their trades to cover the losing trades they have made from my account.
As I mentioned to both Peter & Andre, their brochure clearly states that no matter the outcome you don't lose. The Rhodes Peninsular staff have also given me this assurance verbally on each occasion I have spoken with them.
I was told to check my account at the end of the month which I have done and still see no return coming in from the other wagers.
When I question them I keep getting told that because they deal with overseas bookmakers it sometimes can take 2 to 4 weeks before I see a deposit from Rhodes Peninsular.
Again I queried Andre advising that nothing has been deposited and am now told that of the 8000 accounts they have on the books, only 3 accounts have not had deposits made due to some error that they are trying to correct. He assures me this will be fixed up in the next few days.
I have a bad feeling that I have been had again!
Just wondering if anyone else here has any dealings with these guys. If so I would love to hear your experiences with them.
At the moment its wait and see, but I am seriously considering having my bank do a charge back on my credit card as I am sick and tired of all the excuses.
