Au pair - Maxwell Johnson [email protected]

This is an au pair scam. There is no au pair job, and the only purpose of this scam is to make you pay for non existing work permits, visa, and other travel documents. Don't fall for this scam!

Dear Au pair,

We are Australian family working and living in the united kingdom, We have a Grace that is 3 years old
and we are looking for an Au pair that can speak English and is willing to stay with us for a minimum of 6
- 12 Months.

We saw your profile on http://www.4familycare.com and we decided to contact you, to discuss the possibilities
of having you as our Au pair in the spirit of cultural exchange. We’re a laid-back and happy family. I work
for Emirate Continental Construction,a multinational construction Company in United Kingdom i work as
a Project Manager and my wife Lisa is also working here with Prima Hotels Group United Kingdom.Our
daughter Grace goes to school 5 days a week from 8.45am to 2pm and we all love the outdoors.

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

We shall make available a vehicle for you to use if you can drive and also share travel expenses with you.
Our only daughter means so much to us hence we are offering this salary so that you can put in your
best while taking care of her. We would like to know when you can be available because we would like
an Au pair that can start as soon as possible.

Please e mail me if you would like to discuss the position with us, while you send an introduction about
yourself,CV and your picture. We've attached our family picture for you to see our lovely family .You can
call us via our mobile phone numbers +44 702 403 5289 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              +44 702 403 5289      end_of_the_skype_highlighting so that we would establish a vocal contact with
you okay.

Write us soon.

Best Regards

Maxwell and Lisa Johnson

For The Family

To Our Wonderful Au Pair

Dearest Au pair ,

How are doing today? we are so glad that you could write us back that shows that you are in good health.We really want to employ you an au pair to our daughter Grace.

We have decided to find an au pair because we need help in taking care of our daughter. We are looking for an au pair to be a big sister to our daughter and to become another member of our family.

My name is Maxwell Johnson and I am 45 years old, I work with Emirate Continental Construction England, United Kingdom as a Project Manager. My spouse Lisa is
thirty Seven years old and works with Prima Hotels Group United Kingdom.

Grace is 3 years old and she likes to go to the parks once a week and we would like you to take her around if you wish.

We will require you to take care of Grace for about 30hrs a week. You will have weekends free and we will pay you £450 per week pocket money which we will give to you every Friday.

We reside in Hotel housing estate at Wilmslow Cheshire England, United Kingdom where adequate security is provided.Our residence is very open and there are other au pairs close by. In the area there is one pub full of people, a shop/post office and a hall where people get together to have parties You will have your own bedroom and your own bathroom either live in or live out fully furnished , plus deskphone and computer system with internet.

Do well and send your resume,CV and a current picture of you to us so that we would ascertain your credibility as a good au pair to our daughter Grace okay.

We do not have any pets and we do not smoke,We are a christian and GOD fearing family.

We need you to start with us as soon as possible and stay until at least 6 months or more. We will need you to drive our second car if you can and we shall arrange some driving lessons for you when you arrive. You may use this car for taking my Daughter Grace to school or taking her around the city.

We are a fun young family looking for a kind hearted fun au pair to mix in with our family.

Our family shall pay for all your travel expenses, hence i will make the necessary enquiries from my Lawyer that works with the UK Home Office on how to procure traveling documents for you and get back to you. My direct mobile is ++44 702 403 5289.

Yours sincerely
Mr and Mrs Johnson
For The Family.

This scammer is now also pretending to have a son called Mike. He is using a different email address, different photographs, and an additional telephone number. HIs IP address of 41.138.168.221 shows that he is really located in Nigeria.

from Johnson s Family <[email protected]>
subject Your [email protected]

Dear Au pair,

We are Australian family working and living in the united kingdom, We have a son that is 1 year old and we are looking for an Au pair that can speak English and is willing to stay with us for a minimum of 6 - 12 Months.

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

I work for Emirate Continental Construction,a multinational construction Company in United Kingdom i work as a Project Manager and my wife Lisa is also working here with Prima Hotels Group United Kingdom.Our son mike goes to school 5 days a week from 8.45am to 2pm and we all love the outdoors.
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.

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

We shall make available a vehicle for you to use if you can drive and also share travel expenses with you. 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 Au pair that can start as soon as possible.

Please e mail me if you would like to discuss the position with us, while you send an introduction about yourself,CV and your picture. We've attached our family picture for you to see our lovely family .You can call us via our mobile phone numbers +44 702 403 5289 or +44 793 051 0936 so that we would establish a vocal contact with you okay Write us soon.
Yours sincerely

Maxwell And Lisa Johnson
For The Family

Here are some more emails sent by this scammer:

from Johnson s Family <[email protected]>
subject We Look Forward To Welcome You Soon

We wish you and your family members are having a wonderful day over there in your country. I and my wife and Son, we are doing fine here and are excitedly looking forward to your arrival soon.

I would like to inform you that my lawyer who works for the UK Home Office has informed me that he would be giving me all the necessary information for your employment and travel procedures by tomorrow.

This would include an approved contract letter by the UK Home Office to show details of the job description, accommodation, salary, work hours and other benefits that we are offering you for you to sign with us.

Detailed travel instructions for you to follow would also be include in the information my lawyer would be sending me and I shall forward every information to you on tommorow.
Hence wait for my message tomorrow.

We have to do everything rightly so wait for my message and adhere to every information I shall send.

The week here is going to be great because we are planing to visit the cinema and hang out at some fun spots. We cannot wait to have you here and we shall do all within our means to make you happy and comfortable while you are here.

My wife sends her warmest regards and my son is looking forward to see you too!

Maxwell and Lisa Johnson
For the family

I hope your week is moving well. After discussing your employment with my wife and my Lawyer, we have decided that you match our requirements so please find the Contract Letter that is approved by the UK Home Office. I would like to receive the phone number of your family members as soon as possible or you call me "anytime" if they would like to speak with me.

Important : You are to adhere to the following travel instructions as we would be responsible for your travel arrangements hence your strict compliance is required so that you do not make any mistakes or have any problems on arrival here.

Information For Travel

I received approval from the UK Home Office here in England to employ you, I have attached the approved contract letter issued me for your review. I need to apply now for Certificate of Eligibility (COE-UKIMG2011) as UK Home Office instructed me for our application to be quickly considered, as that is important to prove that I am sponsoring your travel down to the UK and to prove that you are eligible to take up job position in UK before they send your reference and interview date to the nearest British Consulate in your country.

You need to sign the contract after going through it and send a scanned copy indicating your travel date (For Flight Booking which I will pay for) , to the UK Home Office in charge of your application via their email address [email protected] for the Certificate of Eligibility and your traveling documents for their records and advice to you, find below the contact details of the UK Home Office and contact them as soon as you sign the contract letter:
Home Office, UK Border Agency,
PO Box 3468, Sheffield,
S3 8WA,
United Kingdom
Fax : +44 2071 17 4321
E mail: [email protected]

On receipt of the Form COE-UKIMG2011 by me, I shall courier it to you with hard contract copies, prepaid flight tickets and any accompanying permit documents to enable you receive Visa from the nearest British consulate in your country following instructions from the UK Home Office as they shall let you know the date to visit British Consulate nearest to you, hence follow procedure. I am busy right now and would try to contact you via phone or you can reach me on +44 702 403 5289 while you start doing the needful.
We would wait to receive you when you arrive. have a blissful a week and God bless you as you come.

Yours Faithfully

Maxwell and Lisa Johnson
For The Family

Attached Agreement Offer Letter For (au pair's name).doc reads:

Maxwell and Lisa Johnson
11 Prima Drive, Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 4EY
England,United Kingdom
Phone: +44 702 406 8604
Fax:44 700 608 6662

Position Reference: AUPAIR

SOFT COPY OF OFFICIAL LETTER OF APPOINTMENT
Date: xx/2/2011

Dear: au pair's name

JOB OFFER / CONTRACT LETTER

We would like to offer you the position of Au pair to our, Children for a period of 1 year at our home here in England, United Kingdom. The terms and conditions of the job are as follows:

Hours

You will be required to work for approximately 35 hours per week. Every weekend, will be spent with the family or anywhere you wish, as you would have the weekends off.

Accommodation:

You would have a Private Live-Out or Live-In Accommodation depending on your preference with Private Bathroom, Sitting Room and Bedroom. Your room would also be furnished with a Television Set, an Internet Ready Computer System and a Fixed Landline telephone. We ask that all rooms be kept tidy and that friends staying over should only do so with our permission. If we go out as a family, you will generally be invited to come with us (at our expense) should you so choose.

Duties and responsibilities

Your main duty is the due care of our children. You will be required to get them ready for the day, get them to school, collect them after school and see to their needs in the afternoon. You will also be required to assist with homework, bath and change as required, arrange visits with friends, see to after school activities, play games together as well as anything else that may be necessary for their amusement and wellbeing.

Salary

You will be paid an amount of Four Hundred And Fifty Great British Pounds (£450) every week by cash or paid into any financial institution that you would designate. Salary would be paid in currency of choice however this is subject to existing exchange rate.

Start Date and Period of Employment:

You are expected to start as soon as you arrive to stay for a minimum period of 1 year. If due to circumstances beyond your control or for any other reason, you wish to leave at an earlier date than our agreement, you will be required to give one month’s notice. If we require you to leave, subject to the conditions specified under ‘discipline’, we will give you a minimum of one month’s notice.

Discipline

Reasons which could give rise to disciplinary measures are as follows:

Causing a disruptive influence in the household.
Job incompetence.
Conduct during or outside working hours prejudicial to our interests.
Unreliability in timekeeping or attendance.
Failure to comply with our reasonable instructions or procedures.

In the event of a need for disciplinary action, the procedure will be:

First - a verbal warning.
Second - a written warning.
Third - dismissal without need for further notice.

Reasons with would give rise to summary dismissal would be:

Theft or other dishonest offences.
Drunkenness.
Illegal drug taking.
Abuse or neglect.
Vacation

You will have 3 weeks paid vacation after 4 months of work. Vacation must be negotiated however, well in advance. Paid Christmas break of 2 weeks will also be given

School

You will be enrolled at a Public School to attend a course in any language of your choice for foreigners for the duration of your stay if you like.

Travel Guidance

Important : You are to adhere to the following travel instructions as we would be responsible for your travel arrangements hence your strict compliance is required so that you do not make any mistakes or have any problems on arrival here.

A Certificate of Eligibility is important to prove that we are sponsoring your travel down to the United Kingdom and to prove that you are eligible to take up a job position in United Kingdom before the UK Home Office send the hard copies of your traveling documents, Job Reference Number and your Interview Date to the nearest British Embassy or Consulate in your country or current location and the Certificate of Eligibility would be issued to you with your Reference Number and Interview Date.

You are to sign the contract letter after going through it and send a scanned copy indicating your intended travel date (For Flight Booking which we shall pay for) , to the UK Home Office in charge of your applications via their email address [email protected] for your Certificate of Eligibility, Visa, Reference Number, Interview Date and for their records and advice to us.

UK Home Office, Border Agency,
PO Box 3468, Sheffield,
S3 8WA,
United Kingdom

E-mail : [email protected]

Inform them also of the date you wish to travel so that they can book your Flight Ticket
Which we would pay for and also instructed them to.

We look forward to receiving you when you arrive here.

Maxwell Johnson


Please enter your Full Name at the space provided below and sign where requested to signify acceptance of the terms and conditions.

Name of Employee………………………………………………………………………

Signature…………………………………………………………………………………

Here is an email from the fake UK Home Office/Border Agency.

The genuine UK Border Agency NEVER requires a person to send proof of finances by making a Western Union, MoneyGram, or bank transfer. The scammer intends to steal this money. When the scammer receives the 'proof of transfer', he will be able to collect the transfered money himself, even if it is sent by Western Union or MoneyGram to your own name.

If you wish to consult the UK Border Agency, do not use an email address or website address given to you by your potential employer, but go to the genuine website here:

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/

from UK Home Office Border Agency <[email protected]>
subject UK Home Office Entry Requirements For (COE-UKIMG2011) Please Read Carefully

Dear Applicant,

Greetings from the UK Home Office. We wish to confirm receipt of your Files from your Employer Maxwell and Lisa Johnson and to notify you that we have queued your file for processing.

Thank you for contacting us and requesting our professional services in procuring and processing of your traveling documents.

Your Application Sort Code is TWP-UK 195. Please quote reference number in subsequent correspondence for easy sorting and response to your inquiries

Find below the necessary steps you will take to enable you obtain your Certificate of Eligibility, Interview Date,Reference Number and entry status to United Kingdom for the speedy procurement of your traveling documents.

(1)You are to fill properly the UK Visa Application Form.

(2)A scanned copy of Money Gram or Western Union deposit receipt amounting to 500GBP For the proof of sufficient funds/Financial Requirement

(3)Courier Address for Shipment of Hard Copies of your Certificate of Eligibility and other documents on procurement.

(4)Please find attached herewith appropriate and detailed information on your enquiry for the speedy procurement of your traveling documents.

The document is in Portable Document Format (.pdf) so you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your system please ensure that you read it carefully.


Home Office, UK Border Agency,
PO Box 3468, Sheffield,
S3 8WA,
United Kingdom
Fax :+44 8720 22 1415

Disclaimer
The information contained in this document constitutes confidential information. The information is intended only for the use of the intended recipient. You are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this document by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited.

The attached UK Home Office Requirements For COE-UKIMG2011,.pdf reads:

UK Border Agency, PO Box 3468, Sheffield, S3 8WA

The UK Border Agency is responsible for securing the United Kingdom borders and
controlling migration in the United Kingdom. We manage border control for the United Kingdom,
enforcing immigration and customs regulations. We also consider applications for permission to enter
or stay in the United Kingdom, citizenship and asylum.

Disclaimer:

The UK Home Office wishes to authoritatively inform applicants seeking for immigration
status into the United Kingdom not to make any payments for processing of Work Permit, Visa
and/or Expatriate Quota Approval. Approval for entry (Visa) into the United Kingdom is
executed by the Nearest British Embassy or Consulate within the applicants country of
residence or location after regulation and certification of the applicant by the UK Home Office
as at the time of application.

The UK Home Office will exercise its full powers to perform its responsibility to regulate entry into the
UK, by:

· Ensuring that the sponsor is financially capable to support the applicant entering the
United Kingdom for Business or Pleasure throughout the duration of the validity of the
Entry Visa.
· Ensuring that the applicant, has the minimum stipulated financial requirement to earn
the needed points for Visa Approval, going by the new point-based system for
immigration in 2011
· Ensuring that the applicant is eligible to Live, Work and carry out business activities in
the United Kingdom legally.

The new points-based system (PBS) is the biggest shake up of the immigration system for 45 years.
Under the new system, migrants will need to pass a points-based assessment before they receive
Certificate of Elligibility and permission to enter or remain in the United Kingdom. It will help British
businesses recruit the skills it needs from abroad and assure the British public that only the skilled
migrants will need to come to the United Kingdom. The role of employees/migrants with qualifying
financial base is crucial to its success.

We would like to acknowledge receipt of application for Certificate of Eligibility (COE-
UKIMG2011) Maxwell and Lisa Johnson is your sponsor for your Flight Ticket, Visa, Work
Permit and Temporary Immigration status.

Certificate of Elligiblity would be issued to you as this is proof that you have passed the point-based
assessment. We shall also provide you with a reference number and interview date with instructions
to enable you receive Visa Stamping at the Nearest British Consulate or Embassy in your country or
current location.

Apart from sponsorship from UK Based Employers, employees coming to live and work in the
UK for at least 6-12 months are mandated to have at least a minimum of £500GBP, which is the
stipulated financial requirement/applicant travel allowance that must be in possession of the
applicant/employee into the UK.

You must be able to demonstrate that you have funds to support yourself and any
dependents. For the main applicant the mandatory travel allowance is £500GBP.
If you are using your own funds the money must be held in your personal bank account for a
minimum period of 3 months for which you must show bank statements/other evidence
immediately preceding and dated no more than 1 month prior to the date you submit your
application. The balance should not fall below the required minimum at any time during the 3
month period.

Before the issuance of Form (COE-UKIMG2011) to you for issuance of Visa by Local British
Consulate in your current location, you are required aside bank statements, to show proof that
the stipulated financial requirement/applicant travel allowance as indicated above is available.
The UK Home Office would ensure via this means that only eligible applicants who are
financially capable are allowed entry into the United Kingdom. This process is solely for proof
that you have the stipulated financial requirement as per an applicant seeking to migrate into
the United Kingdom despite sponsorship from your Employer and would take 24hrs for
confirmation hence follow the detailed instructions for confirmation of available stipulated
financial requirement below.

CONFIRMATION/PROOF OF SUFFICIENT FUNDS

This requirement must be fulfilled by anyone that you wish to stand in as your next of kin or
have knowledge of your travel to the United Kingdom. Next of kin can be your Father or
Mother or Brother or Sister or Close Relative or Friend.

To meet the above requirement your selected next of kin required to make a deposit of the stipulated
financial requirement of £500GBP via Money Gram or Western Union International Transfer using the
following format :

Sender should be the selected individual you wish to stand in as your next of kin.
Receiver’s Name: Must be you (<au pair's name>) and your address in United Kingdom
Payout Country: (UNITED KINGDOM) To enable us perform verification/confirmation of the
deposit and get back to you
Payout Location: (Should be your intended address here in the United Kingdom. This is
usually your Employer address. You can also enter alternative residential address if you have
any.
Note: You must ensure that the sender is any of the above as instructed and the receiver is
you (<au pair's name>) for security reasons and as the primary sponsor of your
immigration into the United Kingdom.

Your selected next of kin should visit the nearest Money Gram or Western Union agent or Shop close
to you and inform them of your decision to make a transfer. Follow the transfer instructions above
carefully. After transfer has been effected, you shall send us the receipt of the deposit as an evidence
that the transfer has been made and to enable our office perform Verification of the deposit. This is
usually carried out within 24hrs after which you shall be updated.

False documents

It is better to explain why you do not have a document than to submit a false travel requirement
in your application. Applicants will be automatically refused and may be banned from coming
to the UK for 10 years if they use a false document, lie or withhold relevant information. They
may also be banned if they have breached immigration laws in the UK.

Travellers to the UK who produce a false travel document or passport to the UK immigration
authorities for themselves and/or their children are committing an offence. People found guilty
of this offence face up to two years in prison or a fine (or both)

Application Checklist: You are to send the following application requirements::

· Completed Visa Application Form
· Scan The Receipt Of The Deposit Of Your Financial Requirement
· Courier Address for Shipment Of Hard Copies Of your Certificate of Eligibility and other
documents

Note : Ensure that the receiver is you (<au pair's name>) so that only you can withdraw
the deposit after the verification of deposit has been carried out, as the Home Office would not
be liable for loss. This is not a payment but a deposit for verification which is why it is in your
name as the receiver. to enable you withdraw the funds from your current location after the
verification process is completed.

(INDIA RESIDENT APPLICANTS)
Important: Applicant’s that resides in a non Money Gram sending out country like (INDIA) are
required to contact us immediately as to enable us furnish them with our bank account details
in (INDIA) to enable them fulfill the financial requirements of (£1000GBP = 69,365.11 INR) which
will proof them eligible to live and work in United Kingdom before the issuance of the
Certificate Of Eligibility and interview date to them.

The instruction above would earn you the needed points under the point-based system for the release
of your (COE-UKIMG2011) to you with interview date and instructions on how to receive entry
status/notary from the nearest British Consulate in your country or current location.

UK Border Agency,
PO Box 3468, Sheffield,
S3 8WA

Confirm with us a date that will be convenient for you to travel to enable us process the flight
booking as instructed by your Employer: