craig jervis..is this a scam

: 05/20/11 12:24 PM

To: [removed for privacy - CF]

Subject: Aupair

Hello

Good to read from you.I got two very lovely kids Chloe and Charles of ages 5 and 7 respectively, they are very lovely kids, i lost my wife about three months ago in an auto crash on her way back from work, it's been a very difficult time for us but were trusting in the lord to see us through.We have been living in east-London with my family for about a decade now, it's a lovely place to be, we own a very homely flat with 24hours surveillance.We do spend our spare time very constructively, we are a devoted christian family and we enjoy serving God, we also go out visiting at times but that is really only when i can create spare time from work.I actually work full time as a sales manager in ZARA store in London, you might know it, its mainly a clothing enterprise.

Well all i need from you is just to come and take care of my lovely kids, make them happy when ever am off to work,i don't want them feel lonely.Am willing to employ you if you really interested and ready to work for my family.I would like to know if you got a valid UK National insurance number,UK Tax clearance and a Medical Clearance if no,i will like you to get in touch with my private agency so that they can help you with the processing, you can contact them through their contact email address([email protected]) tell them you are from me Mr.Craig Jervis and that you want to come and work as an aupair, they are the one that have been handling the traveling processing of my previous aupair so be rest assured they will not let you down

Am okay with the period you will be available to work for my family.I have attached my family pictures and some pictures of our home along with this mail. I will be very grateful if you respond better to me.You have nothing to worry about, you will be treated like one of the family and You will have the opportunity to do what ever you want to,for you own good on weekends.
I hope to hear from you soon

It certainly sounds sus to me srlm.
re: immigrationbureau.office. This should have a .gov email address because if you need to travel to the UK the necessary paper work needs completing. Also the @london.com address seems to be for travellers wishing to book hotel rooms etc. It sounds like another scam I'm afraid.

Jolly Roger is correct, this is a scam. The "agency" will want money from you, but you will not get a job and they will just take your money.

Please post the email address that was used to contact you. It will help others who are searching.

Here is an example of an introductory message from this scammer:

From: [email protected]
Subject: Offer

Hello,

Am Craig Jervis,41 old from United Kingdom. I don't usually stay home unless during weekends. My contact address is 32 South pole , London,SE15 4UF.I want you to know that I have just two kids which the age are 5 years and 7 years old.I want an Aupair /nanny for them because they are the only one left at home since their Mother died 3 months ago through car accident.I found your profile and i would like you to come and work for my family.

Your duties will be taking the kids to school and bringing them back home, play with them, go to museums, playground, watching movies, prepare/serving their snacks and foods. You will have your Private Room which will have Bathroom, Toilet, Television, Air-Conditional. You will have access to Internet and a Telephone at home to get in touch with your friends and loved ones. You will be having Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays as your off days, so to enable you have enough time for yourself. As for your salary, I will be paying you 1,200 Pounds every 4 weeks and a pocket fee of 200 Pounds weekly which I suppose should be Okay by you.please do get back to me on my email([email protected])

I hope to read from you soon.

Thanks
Mr.Craig Jervis & Family