Au Pair Scam - Mrs. Elizabeth M. Schneider

Hi Zara

I don't know whether I can trust in any family anymore..

There are real familes out there looking for aupairs, its such a shame that the au pairs need to wade through so much scum in order to find the legitimate people.

Hang in there and keep trying, just be mindful of anybody that wants you to send money and if they so much as mention Western Union, dont bother replying again.


The au pair scam guide should help you to keep safe, as will the legitimate agencies.

Two scam e-mails again..Or what's your opinion of these?

Hello
Dear Au pair/Nanny I'm Mrs Britney Snipes ,I live in California, United State. I'm 39 years old.I'm a contractor.I find your details as one of the good and better Au pair or nanny they have on New Au pair.I will like you to be my Au pair or Nanny for my Daughter who will be 3 years old week month.I will be paying you $2,100 every 2 weeks. Have you ever traveled outside your home country before? Have you much experience working with kid’s ? Do you have a qualification ? Which country are you from? Can you get ready my Daughter for school and packing is lunches ? Driving my Daughter to school, appointments and extracurricular activities ? Supervising homework ? Preparing my Daughter's meals ? Bathing, dressing and putting my daughter to bed ? Supervising and playing with my Daughter ? Helping to keep my Daughter's rooms tidy? Doing Daughter's laundry ? Assisting with light household duties ? As we live in the countryside it can be quiet ? Do you smoke ? Do you drink ? Can you help with housework ? Do you have brothers and sisters ? So kindly answer those question and i will send you an employment form..
Mrs Britney Snipes

Dear Aupair,
We are an American family working and living in the United Kingdom, We have a son that is 4 years
old and we looking for an Au Pair from any Country that can speak English and is willing to stay with
us for a minimum of 6 - 12 Months.
We saw your profile and we decided to contact you, to discuss the possibilities of having you as our
aupair in the spirit of cultural exchange. We’re a laid-back and happy family.
I work for GALLERY GROUP U.K; a Multinational Oil Company located in London. I am the HR
Manager for International Recruitment and my wife Vanessa is also working in the same firm with me
as an Administrative Executive.
We have a son called Michael, Michael goes to school 5 days a week from 8.45am to 2pm and we all
love the outdoors. You can visit our company's website http://www.gallerygroup-uk.net
This effectively means that we mainly hang out in the garden at home or sometimes go out on day
trips to just about anywhere; beaches, country parks, adventure parks, activity farms, seaside towns,
forest walks… you just name it!
Michael is very easy going and as such you can get along with him easily. Your accommodation would
be fully furnished and we would be paying you 540 GBP weekly throughout the duration of your stay
with us.
We shall make available a vehicle for you to use if you can drive, we would also pay your travel
expenses. Our only son means so much to us hence we are offering this salary so that you can put in
your best while taking care of him. We would like to know when you can be available because we
would like an aupair that can start as soon as possible. Please e mail us if you would like to discuss the
position with us, while you send your pictures and introduction about yourself.
Attached herewith this email is our family picture for you to see our wonderful family, you can reach
us on any of these numbers; +44 703-195-4442, +44 702-406-8997, +44 702-309-7561
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Lots of Love,
Mr. Carl Rudolf
FOR: RUDOLF FAMILY
GALLERY GROUP

I'm so frustrated with these scams...

Quotes added for clarity - Michelle

You are right that these are both definite scams. I'm glad to see you are learning how to spot them, though I know it is disappointing to see how many scammers are out there trying to steal from people trying to make an honest living.

Two more scams, I'm afraid. Both have the usual poor English (for someone from the USA or the UK).
And someone has already posted the second one. The website is genuine, but nothing to do with the scammer. And any emails quoting 4470 or 070 numbers can safely be regarded as scams.

Another scam!

From: [email protected] on behalf of Brat Scholder ([email protected])
Dear Au pair,
I am Engineer Brat Scholder a Civil Engineer based in UK. I am looking
for an aupair to take care of my only Daughter Tracy. Tracy is 6 years
old, smart and funny. I will like to know if you are able to join our
family as the next aupair for Tracy. I am a very busy person and i
don't have time to meet up with Tracy domestic care and that is why i
have contact you to take care of her and your duty is basically taking
care of Tracy. So, get back to me immediately with details about you
and some pictures if you are interested in the position so that i can
also send you more information about my family. I will send you
pictures of my family as soon as i scan them. You can reach me on +44
8715035625 or +44 702 408 6998.
My address is Flat 2, 184 Upper Richmond Rd, London, SW15 2SH, United Kingdom.
Hope to hear from you soon.

Quotes added for clarity - Michelle

This is really frustrating. 4th scam during a month!

Dearest, Because we need help looking after our children and with some light housework. We have decided to find an Au pair, We are looking for an au pair to be a to help us out with some light house chores and also a big sister to our children and to become another member of our family, We saw and reviewed profile/email at http://www.findaupair.com We are Norwegian family working and living in England, United Kingdom, My name is Adrian E. Eirik and I am fourty two years old, I work as an Regional Manager with an Pharmaceutical Company herein Oxford, England (GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceutical). My wife Marta is thirty six years old and works as a biology teacher to a range of children in the local high school here Oxford. We live in a 5 bedroom house in Oxford City and have two kid(a boy and a girl), Johan is 1.5 years old and Katrine who is four years old goes to the local primary school 5 days a week from 8:45am to 2pm and we all love the outdoors. The children like to go swimming atleast once in a week and we would like you to take them to their swimming . We shall make available a vehicle for you to use if you can drive and also share travel expenses with you, We need you to help us in our home for light housework and some ironing. Our Children means so much to us, we can afford to pay you GBP 1,480(One thousand four hundred and eighty pounds sterling) monthly so that you can put in your best while taking care of the kids for us. We would like to know when you can be available because we would like an Au pair that can start as soon as possible for We had a Nanny but she is getting married hence would be moving with her Husband by mid March. In processing of your entrance clearance certificates, We can help in arrangment for your traveling documents if reached on a mutual agreement, should you accept to take up the position with us, you can start as soon as your Flight Ticket/Travel Documents is ready. Send us a copy of your: 1. Résumé2. Pictures3. Valid Contact/Postal Address/Phone Number e.t.c Should the outcome be positive, we would then invite you to come and Nanny for us. I do hope you consider a position with us and you would not regret it. Warm regards, Adrian EirikFor the Family.Email: [email protected] ____________________________________________________________

Quotes added for clarity - Michelle

Hi Zara

Thanks for posting yet another scam, focus on the positive, at least you are getting better at spotting them

I really hope that someone will gain from these several scam mails which I have posted here...

Hello,
Am Allen Dave from London (United Kingdom).and I am 48 year old.I work in a garment industry and i spend most of my time at work and my wife work as a missionary so most of the time she travels out on London.Am looking for an aupair who could take care of our two lovely kids Peter and Maria age 4 and 6.They both attend school.


We would love you to be a part of our very happy family. We would love you to settle into our home and help me out with the children. We live in a beautiful area, in our new house with lots of walks around us. We are only minutes from the town so you get the best of both worlds. There are lots of groups/clubs around us that you could join, and aupairs in the area also who will be a good support to you. You would have your own car and weekends off. Our house is new. You will have your own newly decorated bedroom, bathroom, living room, tv, free internet access, own entrance if you wish. Its a large house so you would have your privsacy but are also free to join us at any time. Its up to you really. As i said before we are pretty easygoing. If you had an interest in horses that would be helpful. Mostly so my wife doesn't bor you :-We also have 3 dogs - 2 labradors and a St Bernard, they are beautiful and really gentle.. You would not need to help out with the animals at all but its just good to know that you wouldn't be afraid of them. Basically we love our life, we would like you to be a part of it.


Your working house will be a maximum of 40 hours per week or 8 hours per day with 1½ or 2 full days off per week.So that you can have time for yourself to do all other things here in London.You will have one weeks holiday pay after six months, and two weeks after a year. Also there is a good language school around us so if there is need for you to attend a language class just let us know so that we can make an arrangement for you.


Your salary will be paid per week so you net pocket money will be 350GBP weekly.You will have to eat with us because We don't want to have a Nanny, we want to have a big sister and a little help for the mother and a lot of fun all together.


We are expecting our aupair to take good care of the kids.You will have to take them to school and bring them back.Help them with some of there home work.So your primary duties will revolve around the children.You will be expected to do some light housework e.g,keep the children rooms clean,vacuum,wash dushes.e.t.c .


We would expect you to start working with us as soon as you can so if we sound like your kind of family then all what you just have to do now is to contact this traveling agent [email protected] via there email address they will be the one who will help you with all your traveling document.I expect your response for me to know if you are interested in working with us.You can call me on this line +447031938769

Thanks
Allen Dave
+447031938769
http://www.daveallen.net
37 FLEMING WAY
LONDON
SE28 8NS
UNITED KINGDOM

Quotes added for clarity - Michelle

Thank you Zara,

People do gain from your posts--every scam posted increases the odds that a victim will be prevented from losing money to these scammers (and while helping victims, you can also feel good knowing you are reducing the scammer's income!)

Another scam, sent the same photo as a previous scam!from Licen O'brien ([email protected])
Dear Aupair,
Please find attached information for details of our family and picture as well .
Best Regards,
Mr. O'Brien John
For the O'Brien Family
Dear Aupair,

We are an American family working and living in the United Kingdom, We have a son that is 4 years old and we looking for an Au Pair from any Country that can speak English and is willing to stay with us for a minimum of 6 - 12 Months.

We saw your profile on www.findaupair.com and we decided to contact you, to discuss the possibilities of having you as our Aupair in the spirit of cultural exchange. We’re a laid-back and happy family.

I work for Lead Oils; a Multinational Oil Company located in London. I am the HR Manager for International Recruitments and my wife Licen works for Qatar Airways as an Administrative Executive.

We have a son called Joseph, Joseph goes to school 5 days a week from 8.45am to 2pm and we all love the outdoors. You can visit our company's website www.leadoils.eu.pn

This effectively means that we mainly hang out in the garden at home or sometimes go out on day trips to just about anywhere; beaches, country parks, adventure parks, activity farms, seaside towns, forest walks… you name it.

Joseph is very easy going and as such you can get along with him easily. Your accommodation would be fully furnished and we would be paying you 450 GBP weekly throughout the duration of your stay with us.

We shall make available a vehicle for you to use if you can drive, we would also pay your travel expenses including air ticket. Our only son means so much to us hence we are offering this salary so that you can put in your best while taking care of him.

We would like to know when you can be available because we would like an Aupair that can start as soon as possible. Please e mail us if you would like to discuss the position with us, while you send your pictures and introduction about yourself.

Attached herewith this email is our family picture for you to see our wonderful family, you can reach us on these number +447024080161

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Lots of Love,

Mr. John O’Brien
FOR: O’Brien Family
HR MANAGER
Lead Oils Group U.K
WEBSITE: www.leadoils.eu.pn

I received the exact same email from [email protected]. I always do reverse email lookups to check validation and I came across this site. Thank you. Forewarned = Forearmed.

"Hello Aupair/Nanny,
Good Tidings from the Collins, We reside in London City (UK),I would like to know if you are still available for an aupair position. I've got two kids namely Sarah and James. age 2,4..Soon; I would be alone with the kids because my wife got a new job and would be traveling to New York where she just got a new work with the embassy over there.
You should know it's hard putting up with work and at the same time with the kids.
I would really look forward to your response as i feel you'd not let me down.
Do let me know how long you'd intend to stay and your salary/week you intend to collect.
Are you going to be staying as a live-in or as a live -out?
Do you require a visa or working permit?
Do inform me so my wife and I would know the very steps to take on this issue.
Some light home duties are also included in your daily activities.
You own your private furnished room, with a TV and also a DVD player including your toilet and bathroom and a Unique opportunity to live.
Regards to your family.
Mr. Alex Collins. "

Hi i received an email regarding an offer to be an au pair in UK. Please read the email below and tell me if it is a scam. thank you very much for the help.

Dear au pair/nanny,

My name is Mr. Michaela Landreth and I am a nurse, My husband is an engineer and I am usually very busy, We live in Manchester, UK. I am looking for a nanny/aupair to take care of my kids. My kids names are Travis is 3 and Jerry is 11months.

I will want an Au pair/Nanny that is ready to come over hear hopefully by first week of next month,She will be treated as part of my family and not just like an Au pair.You will be paid a sum of 300 Pounds on weekly bases, also you will be paid 5Pounds daily as your pocket money and will be subjected to changes base on your performance. Also I will want you play with the kids and teach them new things so as to widen their horizon, all necessary incentives like your personal car, computer, telephone, accommodation, bathroom e.t.c will be taking care of by me.

As a family we enjoy barbecue (weather permitting),socializing, generally having fun, reading, computers, TV, the boys love computer games , arts & crafts. Food is another great love of ours - given the time I enjoy cooking.

Please get back to me if you are interested in the job.

Michaela Landreth

Hi Yuan

That is a definate scam, there is another very similiar scam posted here http://www.scamwarners.com/forum/viewto ... =34&t=2920 that has very similiar wording

Note this line in both emails, "ready to come over hear hopefully by first week of next"

Please do not reply to any more emails from this person.

You can also get further information in this informative post by Alan http://www.scamwarners.org/forum/viewto ... 1a06bed7df

Could you please post the email address or any other information you have on this scammer as that may prevent others from being scammed

If you have any questions, please dont hesitate to ask

Hello Au Pair/Nanny, I hope my mail meets you in good state of health. I am James Lennox, 43 years of age from United States. I am a Consultant Contractor and I reside at #203 Bedford St. New York City, N.Y. 10014, USA. As part of the information you may require, I have a 4 years old wonderful and interesting to be with twins namely Chris and Sheani. Due to the nature of my work and the unexpected transfer of my wife to Portugal, I hardly have time for my lovely Kids which prompted an idea of seeking an Au Pair/Nanny. After scrolling through your profile, both myself and my wife considers you worthy of the job vacancy in my home as a substitute for my departed wife. Your duties includes taking the kids to school/bringing them back home, play with them, go to Museums, Playground, Cinema Hall, prepare/fix their meals and snacks. You will have your Private Room which consist of Air-Conditional, Television, 12 hours Internet Access and a Telephone to keep you in touch with your friends, families and maybe relatives as often as you may desire, a Bathroom and Toilet. You will have Saturdays and Sundays as your off days, so to enable you have enough time for yourself otherwise, you will be paid for extra services. As for your salary, I will be willing to pay you 2,000 Dollars for every 4 weeks and a pocket fee of 500 Dollars weekly which I suppose should be enough for your primary needs. Regards my family pictures, I will send some upon request. With all due respect, I will be hoping to hear from you as soon as possible if interested at the said position. Bye for now and may the gentle breeze of all moment blow cool memory into your brain, Amen! Warmest regards, James Lennox & Family. Email: [email protected] Phone Number: +1 315 238 5008

I almost fell for the same guy, i believe he's just changed his name and his twins names. So sad, i did my research though and went with my gut instinct that its too good to be true. Thanks so much to this website! Definetly saved my ass.

Hi Sarrah

Welcome to Scamwarners.

I am glad to hear we were able to help you to avoid being scammed, great news.

Thank you also for providing this information which may prevent somebody else from being scammed.

Keep being cautios and follow your gut instinct, it seems to be doing wonders for you.

If you have any questions, please dont hesitate to ask