Scams offering fake Au Pair positions
by Chris Fuller Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:54 am
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/

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

From: Khloe Addison <[email protected]>
Reply-To: Khloe Addison <[email protected]>
Subject: Be our kids great Au pair!

I am Mrs.Khloe Addison, I am located In United States(NY) am happily married and blessed with 2 kids. My husband's name is Addison who is a Construction/Engineer, names of my kids are Alan 5yrs and Kim 3yrs .
My kids are very intelligent and very cool.
I work in Walmart as an Accounting Branch Manager and i'm the kind of person who works a lot in other to achieve my objective in life. I am writing you this letter to know if you are willing to come to United States and take up an offer as Au pair in my family, because I have been trying for several months and couldn't find someone for my kids.We live in a big House in the City. We are the owner our house with 4Bed room flat and as soon as you are taking up this offer we shall give you a room which you will have access to Internet,Television and car.
I will appreciate someone who is honest,trustworthy and understanding.
I will be expecting to have your response on how we shall proceed with you to come and leave with my family in USA.

Best Regards,
Mrs.Khloe Addison.
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by Chris Fuller Sat Jul 09, 2011 2:57 am
This scammer is now also using the email address:

[email protected]

The emails are really sent from Nigeria, as proven by the IP addresses, eg: 41.155.84.104 - Lagos, Nigeria.

From: Khloe Addison <[email protected]>

Thank you for your response I read through your mail and i hope it will be a pleasure having you work for me in the new year. The prime purpose for me finding an Au pair is because I have varying and lengthy work hours, but would be very considerate to your time as well. I have just returned back to full-time work and feel as though my children would be best served by having a nanny or an Au pair. We are looking for someone that we can treat as part of our family/friend and not just as a nanny/Au pair. Our Family is easy to get along with you, we want to make you feel comfortable and at home, are easy going, and down to earth.

We would like our Au pair/nanny to be a comfortable care giving partner/companion/sister that is caring, flexible, and will have fun with our family. I would also love our Au pair to go shopping with us, go out to eat with us, go to the movies with us, participate in family events, go on trips with us (we love going to amusement parks), share holidays with us, etc.--become a part of our family. We really want someone who will pro actively talk, sing, laugh, interact, and engage with the kids we would really enjoy a light-hearted, fun, and enthusiastic person who's ready for a worthy experience with a young, active family.We need and Au pair/Nanny who will bath the kids drive them to school if you can drive and if you have a driver's license, you go shopping with the kids, help them with their assignment from school and take them to bed. We have an extremely supporting family here in the area, and the children grandparents play very active roles in their lives. I will be paying you $350 for every weekend and a pocket money of $20 per week for the buying of some things for your self the working hour is just 7 hours per day and your responsibility in my house is just to take care of my Kids, them on shopping, taking them to the school bus will pick them up from which is just 2 km ahead from home. And also you have a private room bathroom toilet, TV personal Computer and also if you wish to be having free period from 5 pm to 6 pm are acceptable we are looking forward to the opportunity of meeting you and having you become a part of our happy family.We will also want you to know that you will be having a small car for your self to drive around with the kids.I will be paying you $1480 every 4 weeks. We live in 164 3rd Avenue New York, NY
About your coming, I want to know how soon you can make it here. I will appreciate you come as early as June, July or latest August and stay for as long as you can. Do you have a valid visa and work permit to stay in the United States? I would want you to contact the the American Immigration Bureau that works directly with the U.S Department of State who can help you get your visa, work permit and other documents needed by you at a reasonable cost and very quick. Below is there email address which you can contact them with ([email protected]) kindly get back to me with whatever they tell you. Also, let me know anyway I may be of help to you. I also want to know more about you, your temperament with kids. So kindly include any information that I will be useful to me knowing more about you in your reply and also you can add me to your hot mail messenger so that we can chat more better([email protected]).I will want you to know that I'm willing to enroll and sponsor you to any language school you willing to attend when you get here.


Hope to read from you soon.


Best Regards,

Mrs.Khloe Addison

The photos sent by this scammer are identical to the ones sent when the scammer is pretending to be called Mrs Kimberly Halfer and Sir Paul Bryant. You can see this here:

Mrs Kimberly Halfer
Sir Paul Bryant

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by Chris Fuller Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:51 am
This is an email from the fake American Immigration Bureau. This fake agency is part of the scam, and they will not obtain any documents for anyone. All money sent to them will be stolen from you by the scammer.

From: USA Aupair <[email protected]>
Subject: ***REQUIRED DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR NON-IMMIGRANT TO THE UNITED STATES***

Attention:

The Management of Immigration Bureau of United State in conjunction with the U.S Department of State wishes to thank for contacting us for the procurement of your traveling documents which includes your Valid United State Visa , Tax-clearance,Resident Permit, Work Permit, Medical Insurance ,Flight Ticket and all other requirement for your travel to the United-State. This document are very important for foreigner or Non-immigrant wishing to work in United State, because without this document ,you will not be allow to live and work in US. This is in accordance with the governmental law of the American Embassy in United State.

We have an impressive reputation for assisting skilled individuals, families ,Job Seekers and business people to emigrate from the any part of the world . We provide in depth personal guidance to help you in procuring your traveling document .We give special attention to your application. Our regular follow ups result in positive and quick response. If you are an overseas national who is not settled in America and you intend to work in America, you must have a work permit. We offer so many types of Visa ( Fiancee (Fiance), Tourist, Relative, Spouse, K-3, Children, Student, Employment Au pair or Nanny J-1 ) We have literally 1000's of clients who've used us to obtain Visas from the following countries:The Philippine Islands, Thailand, Russia, Vietnam, South Korea, Cambodia, Laos, Japan, Romania, Ukraine, China, Brazil, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Israel, Malaysia, Indonesia and The World . We have many ways to expedite most Visas. No other Visa Service can offer you this type of extensive specialized services in as many countries.

Applicants who are of the same sex, have a communicable disease, or have a dangerous physical or mental disorder; are or have been drug addicts; have committed minor and/or serious criminal acts, including crimes involving moral turpitude, drug trafficking, and prostitution (working in a Go-Go bar, beer bar, or massage service); or are likely to become a public charge; Individuals who fall into these categories by current law must be refused a visa. We can address these problems in advance and thereby allowing you to get the visa and also the fee is not costly compare to other country. We assure you that if you follow our instruction carefully..within 3-5 Weeks from the day we begin the process of your traveling document...you will found yourself already in United State.


We would get your J-1 Working Visa, Permit, Return Flight Ticket, Medical Insurance and other necessary documents within 3-6 weeks as soon as we receive these information's from you and it will only cost you 1,150 euros for all necessary documents

- Full Name

-Mailing Home Address

-Phone Number

-Nationality


-Scanned Passport Photo page

-Host Family Bank Statement of Account with a Minimum of $5,000 for your safety

-AHC {American High Commission} Address In your Location


-Ds-2019 Documents from your host family for the processing of your visa.

Please make sure you send all this immediately to our email so that we can start the processing of your documents.


J-1 Visa programs allow international citizens to work, train, and travel legally in the United States. Under U.S State Department regulations, J-1 Visa students, trainees, interns, and seasonal staff are able to work legally in the U.S. as part of a Immigration Bureau program. Participants can work, train, and earn money while they experience daily life in the United States.


America Immigration Bureau sponsors J-1 Visas for the following types of travel:

* Foreign nationals to obtain further academic qualifications or gain practical experience/training in a specific area of knowledge or expertise
* Foreign nationals to pursue business and industrial training programs in the U.S.
* Foreign nationals to serve as counselors in U.S. summer camps
* Foreign nationals to become au pairs and live with an American host family.

Type of visa charge Validity Term of issue Consular fee
Single entry 6Months 6{Weeks} €1,150.00
Multiple entry 1year 4{Weeks} €1.450.00
Family entry 2Years 3{Week} €1,800.00

All Documents will be processed and arranged here in our Office after and forwarded to your home address. Since you are applying for 6-12 Months visa,the total cost of €1,150 Euros is needed for the processing of your traveling document.The document will be deliver to you via UPS Service courier delivery (Express Delivery ) 48hrs, after successful conclusion of all traveling document.


Mode of Payment to our office :
Money Gram and Western Union Money Transfer and if willing Bank Transfer.

Once again,congratulations and please do comply in due time to enable us expedite action.
by Chris Fuller Sat Jul 16, 2011 2:25 am
This scammer has another new email address, and has changed their fake name to match it:

Khloe Roberto <[email protected]>

Here is another email from the fake Immigration Bureau:

From: USA Aupair <[email protected]>
Subject: ***REQUIRED DOCUMENTS RECEIVED AND FORWARDED TO OUR PROCESSING DEPARTMENT***

Attention:

The Management of Immigration Bureau of United State in conjunction with the U.S Department of State wishes to thank for contacting us for the procurement of your traveling documents which includes your Valid United State Visa , Tax-clearance,Resident Permit, Work Permit, Medical Insurance ,Flight Ticket and all other requirement for your travel to the United-State. This document are very important for foreigner or Non-immigrant wishing to work in United State, because without this document ,you will not be allow to live and work in US. This is in accordance with the governmental law of the American Embassy in United State.

The immigration Bureau of the United States will like you to understand we have received all necessary informations from you and your host family today and we will want you to know that we have immidiately forwarded it to our processing department for further processing.We will want you to kiindly note that we will always give you an update on every step with take on your documents week in week out.

We will want you to kindly make the payment through Western Union Money Transfer because its the faster, easiest and Safest way to send money world wide.Below is our Western Union Money Transfer location closer to you in xxxxxx:

[Addresses of Western Union outlets near to the au pair's location.]

Kindly please note that below is our Western Union Cashier details where you are to make payment to as receiver's name:

Receiver's Name:Scott Kurgan

Address:12484 East Weaver Place

City:Centennial,

Zip:80111.

State:Colorado

Country:United State


Kindly please get back to us with the scanned receipt of the payment or the send us the below payment details:

Sender's Name:

Amount Sent:

10 Digit Money Transfer control Number(MTCN)


J-1 Visa programs allow international citizens to work, train, and travel legally in the United States. Under U.S State Department regulations, J-1 Visa students, trainees, interns, and seasonal staff are able to work legally in the U.S. as part of a Immigration Bureau program. Participants can work, train, and earn money while they experience daily life in the United States.


America Immigration Bureau sponsors J-1 Visas for the following types of travel:

* Foreign nationals to obtain further academic qualifications or gain practical experience/training in a specific area of knowledge or expertise
* Foreign nationals to pursue business and industrial training programs in the U.S.
* Foreign nationals to serve as counselors in U.S. summer camps
* Foreign nationals to become au pairs and live with an American host family.



Mode of Payment to our office :
Money Gram and Western Union Money Transfer and if willing Bank Transfer.



Once again,congratulations and please do comply in due time to enable us expedite action.
by luzcarmen Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:09 pm
Hello Chris,
I think I am a victim from Khloe Addison, I've paid them 1150 €. Have I to do? Can you help me? Thanks


Chris Fuller wrote: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/

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

From: Khloe Addison <[email protected]>
Reply-To: Khloe Addison <[email protected]>
Subject: Be our kids great Au pair!

I am Mrs.Khloe Addison, I am located In United States(NY) am happily married and blessed with 2 kids. My husband's name is Addison who is a Construction/Engineer, names of my kids are Alan 5yrs and Kim 3yrs .
My kids are very intelligent and very cool.
I work in Walmart as an Accounting Branch Manager and i'm the kind of person who works a lot in other to achieve my objective in life. I am writing you this letter to know if you are willing to come to United States and take up an offer as Au pair in my family, because I have been trying for several months and couldn't find someone for my kids.We live in a big House in the City. We are the owner our house with 4Bed room flat and as soon as you are taking up this offer we shall give you a room which you will have access to Internet,Television and car.
I will appreciate someone who is honest,trustworthy and understanding.
I will be expecting to have your response on how we shall proceed with you to come and leave with my family in USA.

Best Regards,
Mrs.Khloe Addison.
by Chris Fuller Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:52 am
I'm so sorry, luzcarmen, to hear that this scammer has stolen so much money from you. I have sent you a PM.

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