Richard Smith - [email protected]

This is an au pair scam. There is no real job, and this scammer will try to make you pay for non existent work permits, visa, and other travel documents. Don't fall for this scam!

> From: ECOWAS COMMISSION <[email protected]>
> Subject: I am urgently needing a home Au pair /Nanny for my chil.
> To:
> Date: Monday, January 31, 2011, 9:13 AM
> Dear Nanny,
>
> My name is Mr Richard Smith , I am 39 years old man,
> I work with an
> Engineering Company in Nigeria, Mr Richard Smith. and
> i am not usually at home except during weekends.
>
> My contact address is NLNG Nigeria. I am urgently needing a
> home Au
> pair /Nanny for my child... Name.Cassie she is 4 years of
> age,Now i
> am currently offered a job in my previous
> company as a Project
> Manager at the Nigeria NLNG.
>
> I am a busy man and my wife is also an international oil
> firm, working
> with the Oil firm in the Nigeria as the chief
> Engineer.
>
> Hence i am so busy and do not stay at home regularly
> that is why i
> will be needing an Aupair/Nanny to take good care of
> my child after
> school hrs here in Nigeria.
>
> I am offering $4,500USD every four weeks and $500USD weekly
> as feeding
> Allowance...
>
> You will have your own apartment with a personal bathroom
> and toilet..
> if you are willing to work with us, We will provide you a
> personal car
> that you will use here in Nigeria,
>
> Your duty is to take good care of the child, make sure that
> she do her
> school home works, ETC...
>
> If you are interest in this offer kindly email me back at
> this email
> or phone number ([email protected]
> or [email protected])
> so that i will be able to get back to you
> immediately.
>
> I await for your urgent respond.
>
> Thank you for taking your time to read my mails /offer.
>
> Regards.
> Phone Number: +234 08037940249
> Mr Richard Smith and famliy

This is a current version of the introductory scam mail from the fake Richard Smith:

From: Mr Richard Smith <[email protected]>
Subject: Aupair/Nanny is Urgently Needed.

Dear Aupair/Nanny,

My name is Mr Richard Smith., I am 39 years old man, I work with an Engineering Company in Nigeria and i am not usually at home except during weekends.

My contact address is NLNG Nigeria. I am urgenly needing a home Teacher /Nanny for my child... Name Cassie. she is 5 years of age,Now i am currently offered a job in my previous company as a Project Manager at the Nigeria NLNG.

I am a busy man and my wife is also an international oil firm, working with the Oil firm in the Nigeria as the chief Engineer.

Hence i am so busy and do not stay at home regularly that is why i will be needing an Family teacher/Nanny to take good care of my child studies at after school hrs here in Nigeria.

I am offering $4,500USD every four weeks and $500USD weekly as feeding allowance... You will have your own apartment with a personal bathroom and toilet.. if you are willing to work with us, We will provide you a personal car that you will use here in Nigeria, i shall also get you a teaching job here in Nigeria where you can earn more money,during morning hrs because you will only be teaching my child after their school hrs which is evening.

Your duty is to take good care of the child, make sure that she do her school home works, give additional lectures ETC...

If you are interest in this offer kindly email me back at this email or phone number ([email protected] ), so that i will be able to get back to you immediately.

I await for your urgent respond.

Thank you for taking your time to read my mails /offer.

Regards.

Phone Number: +234-8151688124

This is another email from this scammer:

From: Mr Richard Smith <[email protected]>
Subject: Regard

How are you today hope your fine?

I am very happy for your interest to take care of my only kid daughter Cassie here in Nigeria and i promise you that you will enjoy your stay with us here in Nigeria. Me and my family is California USA.

I got your email and profile via aupair-options.com where i am a registered family looking for an aupair/nanny in my house and i want you to note that these contract will last for a one year renewable if both of us agreed and if you like our family and we like your services in our family and that i will be the one to secure your Visa and Flight Ticket as you will secure Resident/Work Permit Papers as the policy of the Nigeria Immigrations Services Stipulated and that you are to join us here within one month and i shall fully send to your first month upfront salary before you resume duty with us.

Please i have submitted your contract proposal to my attorney and as soon as the contract letter is prepared by him i shall also send the same to you via email soonest.

Please find herewith attach my me and my family picture for your own confirmations.

One more thing please kindly send in all your full details to help me in your Contract agreement letter and Visa Processions as follows.

YOUR FULL NAME:

YOUR NATIONALITY:

YOUR WORKING LOCATION:

PHONE NUMBER:

YOUR ADDRESS FOR COURIER SERVICES IN CASE:


Once i received the above information from you i will proceed to send you the contract terms/offer letter and direct you to the AFRICA DE TOUR AGENCY Office that you will contact here in Nigeria for your valid works/residence permit papers as the agency is the most fastest and reliable agency in visa permit operation they process me and my wife traveling papers before i join my com here in Nigeria they are reliable.

You are free to join us with any member of your family as we offer family structure package.

Hoping forward to hear from you and see you here in person.

My wife and Cassie send their regard.


Thanks.

Mr and Mrs Richard.

Phone: +234-8151688124

These are two of the stolen photographs sent by this scammer, who pretends that they are photos of his own family. The first of these was also sent by the scammer calling himself Alex Smith; you can see this here:

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The agency is also fake, and is part of the scam.

Sender: [email protected]
From: Mr Richard Smith <[email protected]>
Subject: SOFT COPY CONTRACT DOCUMENT AND EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE LETTER/SIGN
AND SEND TO THE AGENCY AND A COPY TO ME CONGRATULATION!!!

Thanks for your fast response toward working for my family am very grateful.


May the lord cause you ride on a higher ground and cause you to be favored on every side and cause that which is yours to come to you without struggle expect the best from the lord as you walk with him this new year.

I have seen your pictures which you send to me, i must confess you look gorgeous i have also show the pictures to my wife and Cassie every one is amaze at the pic.

Please find below attachment the soft copies of the contract letter/employment certificate which my attorney prepared.

You are require to sign the contract letter/employment certificate correctly and send a copy to the (AFRICA TOUR CONSULTANT AGENCY.) while you request for their assistance in getting your Valid Work/Residence permit papers and also send a copy to me for my own consideration.

Please note that as soon as you contact the agency they will furnish you all the necessary information you need to come to my place here in Nigeria as the agency is the most fastest and reliable agency in visa permit operation, They process my traveling document when I was coming to Nigeria with my family and my company is having contract agreement and better understanding with them to process every of their employees necessary permit papers so that it will be easier for them.


Below is the contact information of the Africa De Tour Agency:

AFRICA TOUR CONSULTANT AGENCY.
SUITE 13, NOVA PLAZA
Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
E mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone: +234 806 3559071.


Note: I will be the one to secure your visa and flight ticket and all you need to do is to secure your work/residence permit papers from the agency as the policy of the NIGERIAN IMMIGRATION stipulated.

Hence, you are advice to sign the contract/certificate of employment and send to the agency while you let them know that you are the right person who the job was offer you are also advice to follow up their instruction and directive as soon as you received a response from tier side.

Contact the agency via email at [email protected] or [email protected] for urgent attention.

Hoping forward to hear you update from the agency and see you here in person.

My wife and Cassie send their regard.

Regards.

Thanks.

Mr and Mrs Richard.

Phone: +234-8151688124

Attached SOFT COPY CONTRACT AGREEMENT LETTER.doc reads:

Name(s) of employer(s): Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith

Address: NLNG Oil Nigeria Limited
Residential Housing Estate
Block B, Flat 207
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Nigeria.

Name of Aupair/Nanny: xxxxx xxxxx

Having evaluated your submitted application, your services were found eligible for the requirements of the RICHARD SMITH FAMILY. You are hereby this Contract Letter, Employed to serve as Aupair/Nanny for a period of renewable 1 year. Details of contract are included here below.

Start date: open

Place: Port Harcourt, Rivers State,
Nigeria

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay: $4500 per month to be paid (every 30th day of the month.)And $500 Weekly either by cash or by Check or transferred to a Local or Foreign Account designated by you.

Health insurance: Employer agrees to pay ($500) of the Aupair/Nanny health insurance, provided by (MEDICOM HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, Port Harcourt, Rivers State,
Nigeria).

Paid vacation: 4 week(s) per year. You will give employer 1 week notice of any upcoming vacations. You shall be given bonus vacation pay of $750

Accommodation: Residence shall be in Company Housing, with Private Bed Room, Sitting Room and Sit Out. Fixed Land Line, Internet Ready Computer and Vehicle for Mobility would be provided.

Extras: (Gym membership, eye exam fee, dental cleanings, medical care.)

Schedule:

You will work 35 hours a week. You shall have Saturdays and Sundays Off.
Your work hours are between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. from (Monday - Friday)

Days off: (Saturday and Sunday)

Duties:

1. Care for & stimulate the child both mentally & physically, to ensure their intellectual, physical & social development.

2. Find out about activities in the local area. Ensure that the child/children get regular fresh air & exercise.

3. Plan & undertake activities on a one to one basis & with children. Develop speech, reading, numbers, and letters, and colors, social & practical skills.

4. Organize & prepare a healthy, varied & well balanced diet of home cooked food. Eat with the child & supervise meal times, encouraging proper use of cutlery, & behavior.

5. Look after child's physical well being - help her to dress & undress, cut nails weekly, ensure hair is cut regularly, & that shoes get refitted regularly.

Transportation:

Use of car to transport child or Vehicle may be used for personal Transportation.
Emergencies:

If a medical emergency arises, you should contact the parents immediately.

Parents phone number: +234-8151688124

Reviews, Raises, and Grievance Procedures:

The employer agrees to review your contract every 6 months.

If any grievance, you can (list appropriate measure here).

Changes and Amendments: In the event of the birth of another child, you and employer must discuss first if you wishes to continue employment, or if you will receive more money per week for the care of the new baby, and how much)

Contract can be changed or amended if both parties agree: yes__/no

Notice of Termination:
You must give 2 weeks notice of termination in writing.

The employer must give you 4 weeks notice if your services will no longer be required.
Should the employer terminate the agreement, employer agrees to pay all wages up to and including your last day of work. Yes

Should you accept this Job Offer, please do well to sign and date where appropriate. Scan and E mail to [email protected] to signify full acceptance of the terms and conditions contained herein.

Proceed to Contact the Designated/Recommended Travel Agency to furnish you with details regarding your travel to Nigeria. They would also arrange airport pick up from the airport to our Home wherein is your Duty Location. Contact Details are included herewith viz:

AFRICA TOUR CONSULTANT AGENCY.
SUITE 13, NOVA PLAZA
Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

E mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Phone: +234 806 3559071.

Please note that we would be paying for your Flight Ticket and also file a Visa Application on your behalf.

Signatures:


I accept Job Offer:


Aupair/Nanny:………………….Date………………………


I decline Job Offer


Aupair/Nanny:……………………………


Date……………………………..


MR RICHARD SMITH.
EMPLOYER SIGNATURE.

Attached SOFT COPY EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE LETTER.doc:

This is an email from the fake agency.

From: "AFRICA TRAVEL" <[email protected]>
Subject: FILL AND RETURN VISA APPLICATION FORM AND GOVERNMENT APPROVED CHARGES.

AFRICA DE TOUR AGENCY
RC14457
AFRICA DE TOUR AGENCY.
SUITE 13, NOVA PLAZA
Port Harcourt, Nigeria .

E mail: [email protected]

Aiming to serve you better...........

Date: xx/01/2012


ATTENTION:

With reference to your Email and your Employer (Richard Smith Family) email about the procurement of your travel papers these are the requirements for the procurement of your RESIDENT/WORK PERMIT(DER)to(in) Nigeria You shall be required to furnish us with the following details below:

Please Scan a copy of your passport page bearing your face and other relevant pages,1 photo passport (Black and White)

You shall also be required to pay the below listed Government /Immigration charges. as soon as the requirements are duly received, you shall be sent via courier services your necessary traveling papers together with the hard copies of your contract document within 7 working days.

a) Application Fee: --------------------- US$ 50.00

b) Processing Fee: ----------------------- US$ 50.00

c) Resident Permit Fee: --------------------------- US$ 100.00

d) Consular Fee; ------------------------- US$ 50.00

e) Work Permit Fee: ------------------------ US$ 100.00

Total: US: $350 You shall pay this to get your Resident/Work Permit(DER) and

Flight Ticket and Visa Application Form ($2220) (will be paid by your Employer. Richard Smith Family)


PAYMENT PROCEDURE

You are to make payment via the Western Union Money Transfer Service c/o JOSEPH OBIARUKO GODSWILL(ACCOUNTS DIRECTOR); and upon successful money transfer scan payment receipt and forward to us via e-mail; the necessary transaction details for confirmation of remittance which comprises of:

NAME OF SENDER: (As specifically entered at the point of transaction)

NAME OF RECEIVER/BENEFICIARY; (This must be JOSEPH OBIARUKO GODSWILL.)

PAY LOCATION/RECEIVER: Nigeria

TEXT QUESTION: What is the colour

ANSWER: Green

MTCN :( Money Transfer Control Number 10 Digits)

PROVINCE/CITY MONEY WAS SENT FROM:

SENDERS ADDRESS.

Go to the nearest Bank or post office and indicate your intention of sending a Western Union Money Transfer. Provide them with the details above , then proceed to scan, attach and send receipt via e mail to us informing us that the transfer has been remitted.

This would enable us initiate procurement of requisite documents which should be through by Tuesday after which documents (Hard Copy Agreement Letter, Prepaid Flight Tickets and Visa inclusive) would be packaged and sent to you via DHL Speed Delivery to enable you travel down to your duty location to resume duties in record time. Indicate in your response, convenient hours to receive package on procurement to enable us make appropriate adjustments with DHL

Note: If western union money transfer service or money Gram is not available in your location you are advice to get back to us so that we shall send you our bank account details for bank to bank wire transfer service.

Documents should be expected within Seven working days on confirmation of payment information. You will be required to scan and send immediately,

1. Payment information and the information below in subsequent correspondence;

2. Name of the nearest airport you would be flying into the country from

3. International passport details, (Scan and send as attachment)

4. Address reachable by courier services.

5. Date of Arrival for Airport Pickup.

Your visa and other immigration formalities as well as travel tickets will be provided by your Employer through us, and delivered along side with your relevant documents and other supporting documents(contract engagement documents after endorsement.)

Do well to also indicate your arrival date of receipt of travel documents as that would enable us arrange airport pickup.

Please acknowledge receipt of this e mail and information contained herewith.

As soon as the document/Government and Immigration fees are duly received, we shall forward to you via DHL courier your necessary Government and Immigration documents and hard copies of your contract document to your postal address within 7 working days.

Also fill the Visa Form carefully scan and send it back to us via email and the Government Charge.

NOTE: You are expected to forward the Government and Immigrations charges along with the above listed documents for immediate commencement on your papers processes. You shall be required to forward all mentioned documents to us via e-mail as attachment to:
[email protected]

Best regards

CHIEF STANLEY ADEBOYE,
HEAD OF VISA/PERMITS OPERATIONS
AFRICA DE TOUR AGENCY.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +234 806 355 9071

© 2011, Nigeria Immigration Service, All rights Reserve

Attached VALID NIGERIA VISA APPLICATION FORM.doc: