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This e mail is real or fake?

[email protected]


Thanks

fake.

usa.com addresses are free email addresses that are given to anybody. They are not used by a real business.

Could you post the scam letters that referred to or used that address?

Hello Scamwarners,

Greetings! I would like to ask if is this Au Pair Agency named Au Pair Seeker with their website http://www.aupairseeker.com a legitimate one? And also this Australian host family Aaryn Haden who is supposed to hire me as her new Au Pair. Her email address is [email protected]. She referred me to this agency. I hope you can help me. Thank you.

The website is a few months old, and is registered for the minimum of 1 year. The owner has chosen to hide behind a privacy protection service, which you would not expect for a legitimate business of this kind. Just a quick check on the testimonials on that site show they are copied from other sites.

I'll have our site killers check it out further, but in the meantime, I wouldn't trust anything or anyone connected to that site. If you post the letters you received from "Amy" we can verify whether they are consistent with au pair scammers.

Domain Name: AUPAIRSEEKER.COM
Registrar: DIRECTI INTERNET SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. D/B/A PUBLICDOMAINREGISTRY.COM
Whois Server: whois.PublicDomainRegistry.com
Referral URL: http://www.PublicDomainRegistry.com
Name Server: NS13.CYNETHOST.COM
Name Server: NS14.CYNETHOST.COM
Status: clientTransferProhibited
Updated Date: 28-mar-2011
Creation Date: 28-mar-2011
Expiration Date: 28-mar-2012

This was the first email sent by Aaryn Haden ([email protected]) towards me:



Hello Au Pair/Nanny needed urgently

I am Aaryn Haden (40), a Single Mother, living at *40 Shelley Street,
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia*. I work as Anaesthesiologists and all
domestic work at home now laid on me. With my busy Job, I have very little
time to attend to my kids; therefore I’m looking for a nanny that can look
after my kids. I have two kids, 2 & 4 yrs old, both of which require your
attention.

Let me know if you are interested so that we talk about the job scope and
salary.

I hope to hear from you soon

Regards,

Aaryn

Second letter:



Hello,
Thanks for the interest
Getting a Working and Holiday Visa to come to Australia is not difficult, once we have all necessary documents for placement. I suggest you registered with Au Pair Seeker Agency online, Registration is FREE. They are fast and reliable leading agency in Australia who helped my previous Nanny with her placement. I am already a registered member with them as a family Member. You can work up to 12 month and option of another year here. After your registration as an Au Pair, you will need to inform me immediately so as to discuss the Job details and salary with you.
I might also need to produce an
Offer letters, Agreement letters, Au Pair Contract Letters and other personal detailed documents to assist you in your working visa
You can Contact or write mail to them at their website below
Website: www.aupairseeker.com
Email address: [email protected]
I await your reply.
Regards
Aaryn

Third letter:

Hello,

I got your email from aupairseeker.com...in order to speak to other people from various countries.
i await your reply

Fourth letter:


Hello...excuse me!
I got your email from Au Pair Seeker.com, when I needed to try other people from various countries who are Asian.
I guess is a collaboration between other members of the IAPA (The International Au Pair Association) e.g easy aupair, new aupair etc.
if u are interested..u register with them official so as to process the papers involved.
The basic things for the Job are:
1. Getting the kids ready for schooling, fetching them back from school and attending to them.
2. Cleaning of the house and ensuring kids to be asleep on time if I am not at home
3. Sometimes you will be taking the kids on outing to places for recreation activities
I am willing to pay 520 AUD per week plus some bonuses. The following will be provided during your stay with us
1. Your personal room with bath room attached, Internet facilities, Basic furniture and a Car provided you can drive or ready to learn driving.
You can work more than a year if you wish. Let me know if you are interested and I will like to know about the following things about you below
How old are you,
Are you married?
Do you have kid(s?)
Do you have any criminal records, and lastly, do you have working visa in Australia?
I wait for your reply
Aaryn .

Fifth letter:

Hi,

I'm glad to know of your qualities and willingness to work, most importantly be part of the family .

Well, for the faster and quicker processing of your working visa in Australia, you should have to contact my preferred Travel Au pair Agency who has handled my previous nanny visa application and documentations. They are fast and reliable so you don’t have to look for other Au Pair /Travel Agency.

You can contact them by sending an email to them at

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.aupairseeker.com

Agent Name: Whitney Jackson

They will process the Documents and will be dispatched over to your Residential Address within 2 weeks.

Inform me immediately when you send the Mail to the agency as I might also need to produce an

Invitation letters,

Agreement letter,

Au Pair Contract and offer Letters,

My personal details & others documents to assist you in your visa processing.

Once you have contact them, I will work with them to purchase your air ticket and insurance coverage.

I wait to read back from you.

Regards

Aaryn.

Sixth letter:


Hi,

How are you doing...? Guess you are fine. I am happy at the development of what we are doing now. There is a progress. Hopefully we shall see it through the end. With all the effort I have made, I am really waiting for you to join us here.
I have sent all my personal data’s to the agency including fully completed forms of

Invitation letter,

Medical insurance form,

Program fees form

Travel & ticket fare insurance form,

Security deposit bond form etc.

Note

*Attach to this email is my

-Invitation letter to you

- Employment Agreement Letters

-Au pair in Australia

I have sign the invitation letter which is compulsory and employment agreement letter. We both need to sign the employment agreement letter but I need you to have a look at the employment contract agreement before you sign it. I will be sending it to the legal bodies and the Agency for endorsement after you sign them. If you agree with the contract details kindly sign it and if you do not, kindly tell me the reason why you are not signing it. It is important for me to understand your reasons and, moreso try to correct any mistake you see in your name or your address and passport no, that’s also important.

Consequently, you also need to sign the third documents too which is from the Au Pair Seeker agency after you have agreed with the terms and condition from them.

I am hoping for the best now.

I am looking forward to get back from you.

Thanks

Aaryn.

Seventh:


Hello,

How are you doing, Guess you are fine.

I got an email too and a call from the agency that I should make the transfer of 5720 AUD for your application fees, Programme fees, medical insurance and Security deposit on your behalf.

I was told that the application fee is 220 AUD; the programme fees also 500 AUD, security deposit of 5,000 AUD in case of any breach of contract from me and any eventualities regarding medical health, salary outstanding etc . I also need to make provision for the travel insurance too, etc. The security deposit is a lot, but I have no choice.

All these will guarantee an immigration approval, once the approval is out, the issuance of visa will be easy. The agency will forward the immigration approval to the Australian Embassy in your country of residence for endorsement. They will also forward you copies of all the documents for interview there.

I will be sending the money to the agency now & the details of the transfer of payment will be made available to the agency, more so I will do what is necessary of me to do. I am currently not in around.

I will keep you updated immediately I read back from them. I am at work now at the outskirts of the city and very busy time.

I will be hoping for the best now.

Take cares always

Bye...Aaryn.


Sent by T-Mobile from my BlackBerry® Smartphone (Australia)

Eighth letter:


Hello xxx
Sorry, I replied you late I was busy.
Actually, my last Au pair paid for her Administrative, Professional Services and Courier charges and that was the only payment she paid. I paid other bills including her ticket fare.
Yes, you have to pay it. I receive the same documents they send to you for the updates.
Moreover, will like to do some interview with you and see you…I don’t know when you could be free may be this weekend. Let me know asap
You can add me on yahoo or Skype. Let talk online via webcam when you are free.
[email protected] or Skype name: aaryn.haden
You can as well add me on facebook too. Lastly, let me know when you send the money to them
Aaryrn.

This was the first response letter from Au Pair Seeker Agency thru their email address ([email protected]):

Registration Form Attach

Au Pair Seeker Agency--Working Permit Visa // Work and Holiday Program Visa (Subclass 417) or (Subclass 462) in Australia.

Dear xxx
Thank you for your message and we appreciate your effort concerning talking to Host Family (Aaryn Haden). Au Pair Seeker Agency in Australia helps both the Host Family and the Au Pair prepare for 6-month to 1-year Au Pair placement, including an Orientation for the Au Pair upon arrival in Australia and comprehensive placement literature for the Host Family.
Australia does not have an official Au Pair or Nanny Program. Therefore, in order to work in Australia as an Au Pair or Nanny there is a Working Permit Program or Work and Holiday Program Visa (Subclass 417) or (Subclass 462) which allow a person aged 18-30 to go to Australia and work for 12 months and option for another year depending on the Host Family.
These programs allow you to live with your Host Family in exchange for room, boards and stipends. The main priority of a successful applicant will be to take care of the kids and should also have free time to study and enjoy life in the Australia.

NOTE
For processing of your Working Permit Visa//Work and Holiday Program Visa in Australia, Preferable,kindly fill the Au Pair Registration Form attach to this email and send it back to us via email [email protected] OR you register online via our website. We shall contact your Host Family after having some information about you for us to start processing. There won't be problem processing your Travelling Documents. Processing will take up to 2 weeks at maximum efficiency and delay depends on you (Au pair) and Host Family.
In order to go to Australia under the Working Holiday Program, an Au Pair must be a National of one of the following countries: Belgium, Bangladesh, Canada, Chile, Republic of Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malta, Malaysia Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand Turkey, United Kingdom, and the USA.
Basically, The Australian Work and Holiday Program is available for Au Pairs
Salary: Nothing specified by government: Negotiable between Au Pair and Host Family
(Pocket money.): Mostly negotiable or between (100-150) AUD per week
Number of hours to work and days off: Au pairs in Australia usually work between 20-40 hrs/week and usually get 2(two) days off per week
Duration of stay: An au pair/Nanny can work in Australia for up to 12 months with option of another year.
Language requirements: There are no language requirements for Australia but it is suggested that an au pair have a good understanding of English, the national language of Australia.
Medical/Health Insurance: Before or when you arrive which cost like 1000-3000 AUD. The Host Family must pay a health insurance for the Au Pair. It is advisable that the Au Pair affects an Accident Insurance and third party insurance for the stay.
Travel costs: Travel costs to Australia should be covered by the Host Family.
The arrival package for au pairs included a 3 day orientation:

Airport pick up, transport to hostel accommodation in central location for 2 nights incl. food.
Day 1 is the Arrival day, Jetlag recovery plus free time for sightseeing.
Day 2 - presentation about ‘life in Australia’ + free time for sightseeing
Day 3 – onward travel to host family
This package for the au pair also includes:
• 24 hr emergency helpline
• Tax file number registration
• Opening of Bank Account
• Mobile Sims Card (with $10 token)
• 12 months membership to Work n Holiday support
• 12 months membership to job assistance (can be used after au pair program)
• Mail holding & forwarding, limited luggage storage
• Unlimited free internet access at Work n Holiday
• Discount travel & excursion products
• Certificate for Confirmation of Enrolment: This certificate can be used to get other Jobs in case of other opportunities.
You will also receive some complementary packs which are part of our items
• Eat smart: menus and recipes for easy, healthy and affordable cooking for kids •DVD First Aid for Kids – approved by St. Johns Ambulance Australia; covering childhood related first aid from simple nose bleed to CPR and bonus material to prepare for Venomous Creatures in Australia• Lanyards for au pair & children; to keep the home keys safe and what to expect •Babysitter and Nanny Handbook – a handy guide which gives an introduction to childcare for ‘non-professionals’ and covers all age groups.
Read more on our website http://www.aupairseeker.com and contact us at [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks
Best Regards
Au Pair Seeker Agency
Whitney Jackson (Agent)

Second letter from the Agency:

Registration Received

Dear Bernante Wilfredo Jr,

We hereby inform you that your detailed Information have been forwarded to your Host Family (Aaryn Haden) for proper Invitation letter, Contract Agreement Letters and other Documents that is governed by law of where your Host Family stays in Australia.

Once we read back from your Host Family, we will make sure proper verification is carried out and the Working Permit Visa Work // Work and Holiday Program Visa (Subclass 417 or 462) travelling documents will proceed.

Thank You
Best Regards

Au Pair Seeker Agency
Whitney Jackson (Agent)

Third letter from the Agency:

(Documents Received from Aaryn Haden)
(Host Family Payment)

Dear Wilfredo Bernante,

We use this medium to inform you as the processing of your documents progresses. Your Host Family (Aaryn Haden) has been charged with the following payments
Application Fees
A sum of 220 AUD (Two Hundred and Twenty Australian Dollars) Application fees must be made payable by your Host Family for Working Permit Visa // Work and Holiday Program Visa (Subclass 417) or (Subclass 462) in Australia.
Programme Fees
A compulsory programme fee of 500 AUD (Five Hundred Australian Dollars) per year must be paid by your Host Family before you come to the Australia for the purpose in which the Au pair must attend eight training hours on child safety and 24 hours of training on child development before going to the host family.
Medical Insurance
It is mandatory for Working Permit holders who are non-Australian citizens or residents to have an Au pair health insurance with specific requirements. Your immigration process will not be completed without this process. Medical expenses as a result of sudden accidents, illness, or tragedy while staying in Australia could be protected. Au pair health insurance is provided by Australian Insurance Companies. The cost of these Medical insurance varies but the host family must pay this before the Au Pair arrives.
Security Deposit Fees
The Host Family must pay a security deposit of 5000 AUD (Five Thousand Australia Dollars) in case of any eventuality which will be returned at the end of the year or when an Au pair contract will expire. Sometimes, part of the deposit is used as medical assurances for Au pair.
Host Family Requirements
To qualify as a host family, there are also certain requirements mandated by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship:
A parent or other responsible adult must remain home for the first three days of the au pair's arrival.
Child must be at least three months of age unless a parent or other responsible adult is present.
There must be a written agreement between the au pair and the host family which limits the hours worked to a maximum of 10 hours per day and not more than 30 hours (if in the Edu-care program) or 45 hours (otherwise) per week.
Au pair must be provided with a suitable private bedroom.
The host family must interview the au pair by telephone prior to the au pair's departure from his or her country.
The host family must be an Australian citizens or legal permanent residents.
The host parents must be fluent in English.
Payment by the Host Family
Programme fees: A compulsory programme fee of 500 AUD (Five Hundred Australian Dollars) per year must be paid by your Host Family before you come to the USA for the purpose in which the au pair must attend eight training hours on child safety and 24 hours of training on child development before going to the host family.
Security Deposit: In case of any eventualities.
Medical insurance: Before or when you arrive which cost like 2000-3000 AUD. The host family must pay a health insurance for the au pair. It is advisable that the au pair effects an accident insurance and a third party insurance for the stay.
Ticket fare: The travel Air ticket must be paid by your Host Family
Sufficient references and/or medical certification if necessary
Travel Insurance: Travel costs and other costs: The travel insurance costs will be paid by the Host Family.
NOTE (II)
It is essential that all au-pairs have full travel insurance, to last for the total length of their stay, before coming to Australia. Contact your Host Family about the payment.

Sign a Contract
The au pair and the host family should both make an agreement contract. The necessary things which should be discuss are the minimum and maximum time an au pair should work per day, the chores the Au Pair should perform, the amount of the pocket money and additional payments due to extra working hour.
PAYMENT

Application fees: 220. 00
Programme fees: 500. 00
Security Deposit: 5000. 00
Total: 5720. 00

Total expected money to be paid by your Host Family is 5720 AUD (Five Thousand, Seven Hundred and Twenty Australian Dollars)

We will keep you notify once the payment is made by your Host Family.

Thanks for taking part in all these activities.

Best Regards
Au Pair Seeker Agency
Whitney Jackson (Agent)