Scott Kurgan - [email protected]

This is not a genuine au pair opportunity; it is a scam.

If you are looking for an au pair position in the USA, please read these US Government webpages about the US Au Pair Program:

http://exchanges.state.gov/jexchanges/p ... upair.html

http://j1visa.state.gov/participants/how-to-apply/

Please do not send money to any agency, embassy, lawyer, or other person introduced to you by a potential host family.

From: Scott Kurgan <[email protected]>
Reply-To: [email protected]
Subject: We need a lovely au pair for our kids

Dear Au pair

Hello My name is Scott Kurgan,we are an easygoing couple with a happy,
fun, and healthy kids, We need an Au pair or Nanny to take care of our
kids and also for mild house keeping such as:
1.Care for & stimulate the children 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, letters, colors, social & practical
skills.
4.Organize & prepare a healthy, varied & well balanced diet of home
cooked food. Eat with the children & supervise meal times, encouraging
proper use of cutlery, & behavior.
5.Look after children physical well being - wash & bath them daily,
help them to dress & undress, cut nails weekly, ensure hair is cut
regularly, & that shoes get refitted regularly.
6.Look after all the children clothes. This includes all washing ;
ironing by the weekend, shoes regularly cleaned, clothes & soft toys
mended; Put aside clothes that no longer fit.
7.Keep children room clean & tidy

We are looking for someone who likes to do their own thing and doesn't
have a problem staying home, although there is a car here for you. We
have had an aupair before and it was wonderful. Donald and Cathy my
kids are so much fun and their ages are adorable!
My wife (Leona) works with in a charity organization as one of their
official while I work in an Insurance company . We are busy parents
but create enough time for our kids during the weekend to be happy and
take them out. Myself and my wife share the sames hobbies (Reading,
Music and Shopping) while Catty who is 4 years and Donald 5 years old
respectively love playing with their dolls and going to the Amusement
Park during the weekend which they love so much.
Have been searching for Au pair in all website but not lucky enough
after a friend of mine ask me to look up on Aupair options and I was
so glad after registering for a few days and finding you is a great
thing. All i want is for you to be happy. We live in a lovely and
conducive environment which I believe you will so much love. You are
going to share in our happiness and happy home. I know how it means
leaving your home country but I assure you, you going to love be here.
Below is my contact address:
420 Madison Avenue
New York,
NY,
10017,
United States

You will be paid $300 weekly and also we will pay part payment
foryour travel expenses and we shall also provide fully furnished
livein or live out accommodation.

Please write soon with updated credentials and resume for discussion.
I hope you can start as soon as possible and also if you have
contacted any family let me know and what there interest in you look
like,I need someone who is faithful and truthful.


Regards.

Scott Kurgan.

this has been sent to me by these person:

EMAIL 1

From: Scott Kurgan <[email protected]>
Subject: Aupair Required Soon
To:
Date: Saturday, July 2, 2011, 6:04 PM

Hello,
I am Scott Kurgan from the United Kingdom and am interested in hiring you as an Au Pair for my children,so let me know if you are ready to come and work with my family.
Thanks.
Kurgan.


EMAIL 2

From: Scott Kurgan <[email protected]>
Subject: RE:
To:
Date: Monday, July 4, 2011, 12:30 PM

Hello ,

I want to thank you for the response and also your interest in my family. Am speechless at this moment 'cos am new to the Au pair thing but finding and writing you was a great thing for me and I promise, you will never regret joining us. We are one happy family that love to smile at all times and always spending much time with each other during the weekend. Am not just looking for an Au pair but a friend and also a big sister for my lovely kids.

My wife (Courtney) works with Red Cross as one of their official while I work in an Insurance company . We are busy parents but create enough time for our children during the weekend to be happy and take them out. Myself and my wife share the sames hobbies (Reading, Music and Shopping) while Laura who is 4 years and Jammie 5 years old respectively love playing with their dolls and going to the Amusement Park during the weekend which they love so much.

Have been searching for Au pair in all website but not lucky enough after a friend of mine ask me to look up on Aupair options and I was so glad registering for a few days and finding you is a great thing. All i want is for you to be happy. We live in a lovely and conducive environment which I believe you will so much love. You are going to share in our happiness and happy home. Have once been a teenager like you and I know how it means leaving your home country but I assure you, you going to love be here. I want you to know that you will be enrolled in a language class which we will be handling the enrollment fees and other things and am sure, you will love attending and also making new friends too.I will be paying you 250pounds weekly and 50pounds as pocket money fees weekly.

Here is my Home Address:
14 Sunbury Gardens,
Mill Hill,
London,
NW7 3SG
We look forward to read from you and we hope the Au pair program has sent you the Au pair duties and regulations.please send us your Pictures and we hope you love our family pictures.
Thanks.

EMAIL 3

From: Scott Kurgan <[email protected]>
Subject: Welcome to my family
To:
Date: Monday, July 4, 2011, 6:00 PM

Hello,
Thanks for the mail,i want you to understand that i will be paying you 250pounds every week and 50pounds as pocket fee weekly and regarding the travel and documents i will be kind enough to split the payment with you,i would have love to pay all but you should understand how it works now cos of the high scam rate going on right now and i don't mean anything at all just been curious.
I would not know if you mind contact these travel company [email protected] to start with the processing of your traveling documents to London and i also want you to know that am deeply impressed with your photos but i will like you to get back to me and tell me more about yourself.
Cheers.
Thanks.

EMAIL 4

From: Scott Kurgan <[email protected]>
Subject: I look forward to your mail....
To:
Date: Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 5:09 PM

Hello,
Thanks for getting back to me,Am so glad to hear that the Travel Company have mailed you the requirements and the total cost which is (Total Cost.........£ 400.00),I want you to confirm to me now if how much you can afford out of the total cost in other for me to add up the rest and i hope you will get back to me soon cos my kids can't wait to receive the news that you have finally decided to join our family and also that you have commence with the processing of your traveling documents.
I look forward to your swift response.
Cheers.
Scott.

EMAIL OF THE AGENCY

Dear Applicant,
Express Travel International want you to understand that for you to work with your Host Family in the United Kingdom you will need to have the following documents Resident,Work Permit and Medical Clearance including your Visa and for us to process this for you,We shall need the following Information:

FULL NAME :

FULL ADDRESS:

COUNTRY :

NATIONALITY :

STATE & ZIP CODE :

INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT NUMBER:

SCAN COPY OF YOUR INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT:

SCAN PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH:

DATE YOU WISH TO TRAVEL TO UK:

We also want you to know that below are the cost for you to get your Work permit and your Visa:

Application Fee.... £30.00

Visa Fee............£170.00

Work Permit Fee ...... £70.00

Residence Permit and Tax........ £30.00

Permit Handling Fees charge by British High Commission .....£100.00


Total Cost.........£ 400.00


We look forward to your mail as soon as possible.

In anticipation of your response

Yours Faithfully,
Mr Johnny Walker
For planning your next international trip, please Email us at [email protected] to begin experiencing the peace of mind!

Express Travel Intl.

Travel Express International Agency "EXPRESS TRAVEL" . . . linking you with your global destination


"TOTALLY SCAM ARTIST


'To' email addresses removed for privacy - CF

ANOTHER EMAIL BY aU PAIR PROGRAMME BY sCOTT kURGAN

From: Aupair Programe <[email protected]>
Subject: Your Duties As An Au pair To Mr Scott Kurgan??
To:
Date: Monday, July 4, 2011, 6:19 PM

AU PAIR GUIDANCE NOTES

1. If you wish to leave your family please let the agency know immediately. You should give your family at least two week's notice of your intention to leave.

2. You will receive from the Hosts minimum pocket money amounting to £50 per week for 25 hours work, £90 for 35 hours work, plus full board and lodging. Any additional hours should be agreed between the family and the au pair. a PLEASE NOTE that non-EU au pairs must not work for more than 25 hours per week. The host family must pay for petrol, maintenance and insurance for any motor car provided for your use in connection with the care of the children of the family. You will be expected to pay for you own "social use" petrol unless the family says otherwise.

3. You should be given adequate time to attend language courses as well as time (within reason) for cultural and professional improvements if you wish.

4. You will have at least two full free days per week.

5. You should get two week's paid holiday per year (one week for every completed 26 weeks of work for the host family).

6. If you are ill, the Hosts will continue to provide you with accommodation and food until such time as other arrangements can be made for your care or until you are well enough to continue with your duties.

7. You will be expected to help with any of the following duties: bed making, meal preparation, washing up , ironing, tidying and dusting, vacuum cleaning, using a washing machine, taking the children to and from school and looking after them in the home. Up to two evenings' babysitting per week (at no extra cost to the host family) can be expected. The Hosts and au pair agree to discuss expectations at the earliest opportunity.

8. You should live as one of the family (not as hired help) and should be given the opportunity to participate in family life.

9. You must have your own room within the residence, such room to have adequate heating and studying facilities.

10. You must agree to be responsible for the cost of all language courses (unless the family has agreed in advance to pay for them), travel to and from the host country and any debts incurred (e.g. telephone bills etc.) and you must bring sufficient funds with you as recommended by the au pair agency to cover any unforeseen expenses.

11. Au pairs from non-EU countries must not undertake any other employment in the United Kingdom than that of au pair. It is illegal for you to do so.

12. You should keep confidential any information relating to the host family's personal business.

13. The United Kingdom is a multicultural society with lots of interesting foods and traditions which may be strange to you at first but if you are not sure, try it - you might like it.

14.You are to have your B.T.A(Basic Travel Account) here before your arrival
Remember that you are here to learn about our way of life as well as learning the language!

'To' email address removed for privacy - CF

Thank you ruiaini for posting these scam mails, showing the UK version of this scam. This scammer also pretends to be called Nikki Williams. You can see the scam mails sent by 'Nikki Williams' here:

Nikki Williams

You will notice that they are very similar to Emails 1 and 2 which you posted above.

Thank you ruiaini for posting these scam mails, showing the UK version of this scam. This scammer also pretends to be called Nikki Williams. You can see the scam mails sent by 'Nikki Williams' here:

Nikki Williams

You will notice that they are very similar to Emails 1 and 2 which you posted above.

no problem..thank God i didn't believe those f**king scammer.

They are also using the name Lisa Allen USA
Her messages are the same as Nikki just they changed the name and email address.

Hi lots.red,
thanks for this additional information. Please post the new email address as well so it can be found by victims.

Here are some stolen photographs sent by this scammer pretending to be Scott Kurgan. The first of these was also used in another scam. You can see this here:

Wallace Bruce

Here is another version of an introductory email sent by this scammer.

From: [email protected]
Subject: Aupair Needed

Hello there,

My name is Dr Scott Kurgan 37 Years Old & I am a single parent to 2 children currently named Andrew and Jade and i live in United Kingdom in 14 Sunbury Gardens,Mill Hill,London,NW7 3SG United Kingdom. We are an easy going fun family with a fairly hectic lifestyle! I work full time and the children have a full set of activities they enjoy. I have a very loving family & will welcome the right candidate & make them feel very welcome in my house. I am seeking an Au Pair who is honest, reliable, kind & considerate. I would like some English to be spoken, but am happy to provide & pay for an English course for the successful applicant! I am looking for someone to join our family and help take some of the day to day pressure off me so that we can all enjoy the good things of family life. As a family we enjoy barbeque (weather permitting), socializing, generally having fun, reading, computers, TV, the boys love computer games and my daughter arts & crafts. Food is another great love of ours - given the time I enjoy cooking. We are practicing Catholics but accept and respect others beliefs,Care for 2 children (3 yr old & 5 yr old) from 7 am - school at 8:45. Walk the children to school and pick them up again at 3:15. care for the children from 3:15 - approx 6:30 including feeding them we will like to pay you 950 pounds every month end for salaries and 50 pounds for your pocket fees every week end. Additionally take them to various after school activities - ballet, tap, jujitsu, brownies etc. 2 eves a week babysitting (average) occasional overnight care of the children when I have to travel for work. Care for the children in school holidays. Light housework - mainly keeping the kitchen and living room clutter free ! If you feel you could be happy in our family please let me know. Please ld like the suitable applicant to start by the ending of July or first week August, & preferably stay for between 6-12 months.i hope to hear from you soon.

Best of Regards,
Dr Scott kurgan.