Scams offering fake Au Pair positions
by Carla35aa Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:26 pm
Au Pair Scam, It hapenned to me TODAY!! I cant believe it!!! I was really so excited about everything. Actually I thought it was too good to be True. Something that made me doubt was the Family name- hes sayes he is australian, but the family name is not. Also there a lot grammer mistakes.

THESE ARE THE LETTERES!!!




Dear Au pair, We are Australian family working and living in the united kingdom, We have three children that is 4 -3- and 1year old and we are looking for an Au pair that can speak English and is willing to stay with us for a minimum of 6 - 12 Months. We saw your profile at find aupair.com and we decided to contact you, to discus the possibilities of having you as our Au pair in the spirit of cultural exchange. We are Australians living and working in the United Kingdom. I am a Doctor and my wife is a Teacher and we all love the outdoors. This effectively means that we mainly hang out in the garden at home or sometimes go out on day trips to just about anywhere; beaches, country parks, adventure parks, activity farms, seaside towns, forest walks you name it. Mike,Benjamin and Francis are very easy going and as such you can get along with them easily. Your accommodation would be fully furnished and we would be paying you 350GBP weekly throughout the duration of your stay with us. We shall make available a vehicle for you to use if you can drive and also share travel expenses with you. Our children means so much to us hence we are offering this salary so that you can put in your best while taking care of them. We would like to know when you can be available because we would like an Au pair that can start as soon as possible. Please e mail me if you would like to discus the position with us, You can call us via our mobile phone numbers +44 702 403 5289 or +44 793 051 0936. Yours sincerely Draganovic and Jennifer Ajsa For The Family
Dearest Carla,

How are doing today? we are so glad that you could write us back that shows that you are in good health.We really want to employ you an Au pair to our children

We have decided to find an au pair because we need help in taking care of our children. We are looking for an au pair to be a big sister to our child and to become another member of our family.

My kids likes to go to the parks once a week and we would like you to take them around if you wish.
We will require you to take care of them for about 30hrs a week. You will have weekends free and we will pay you £350 per week pocket money which we will give to you every Friday.

We reside at 11 Prima Drive Wilmslow Cheshire a city in Manchester England, United Kingdom where adequate security is provided.Our residence is very open and there are other au pairs close by. In the area there is one pub full of people, a shop/post office and a hall where people get together to have parties You will have your own bedroom and your own bathroom either live in or live out fully furnished , plus deskphone and computer system with internet.
We wait to receive your picture and CV,as such we are evaluating your profile right now with our family Lawyer if we find it eligible for you to work as an au pair to our children, we would get back to you as soon as possible with the traveling guidance/contract letter and terms and conditions of the offer okay.

We are a christian and GOD fearing family.
We will need you to drive our second car if you can and we shall arrange some driving lessons for you when you arrive. You may use this car for taking our children, to school or taking them around the city,There is a language school here where you can attend to improve your English,

We are a fun young family looking for a kind hearted fun au pair to mix in with our family.

Our family shall pay for all your travel expenses, hence i will make the necessary enquiries from my Lawyer that works with the UK Home Office on how to procure traveling documents for you and get back to you.

However we love to do things rightly and it would be proper that I make some inquiries to find out if you require any additional documentation/paper work and I would let you know as we proceed okay.Here are some of our family pictures and My direct mobile is +44 702 4035 289 or +44 793 0510 936.

have a wonderful day and hope to hear from you!

Yours sincerely

Draganovic and Jennifer Ajsa
For The Family

Please GIRLS be aware!!!!
Carla
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by Katharina Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:02 pm
Hi Carla,
I'm so sorry that you lost money. What method of payment did you use? If it was a bank transfer, you should contact your bank, maybe they can help you.

And please post the scammer's email address; it will help others to find our site.

Thank you!
by Carla35aa Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:24 pm
Hi Katharina,

No I did not any money. I was warned on time...lucky . But I feel so stupid now!
The email that is used is [email protected]
Thankyou
by Arnold Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:34 pm
Carla35aa wrote:But I feel so stupid now!

Why? You spotted something was wrong, which many people don't.

by liza Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:01 pm
Thank you!
This site really helps a lot!
I also received a letter from HABIB Family. I never thought that it was a scam until I felt something's urging me to search the UK Border Agency and tried to search for the license agent named Barr Karen Walsh who in behalf of the Habib Family, will prepare all the necessary documents. Only to find out that she doesn't exist.
Here's the letter...
Dear

I have decided to employ your Services for my Daughter Annetta

Attached to this mail is the contract letter which was Prepared by my
attorney and you expected to sign and submit the scanned copy of the
signed Agreement letter to my Attorney Via is email
[email protected]

She would give you Directives and how to Get the right documents to work here
You also inform her when you are free to resume duties so he can
effect the Booking of your flight and also work towards the date

Thanks for your Anticipated Cooperation and hoping to be family with you soon
Azizl

Here's also the letter coming from Barr Karen Walsh


Attn Liza

I am Barr Karen Walsh a staff of Home office, UK Home Office.
Your Employer Mr Aziz Habib have advised me to help you in the process of getting your certificate of Eligibility to work with him here in London

Find below the necessary steps you will take to enable you obtain your
work identity card for foreign nationals/Certificate of Eligibility.

Follow the Instruction in the attachment i am sending to you thereof

To complete new points-based system (PBS),you must send the following documents and in formations :

--View the attached COE
--- Fill the Visa form sent to you
-- An address reachable by courier services to use receive your document
---Your receipt of proof of Verification/Confirmation Of Mandatory Basic Insurance Funds
(See attachment COEUK2011)for more information

You have to read the attached form carefully and Try to meet up with the border requirements
Requirement should be submitted within 48hrs of receipt of this mail

Please confirm the travel date and airport that is convenient for you to enable us effect booking as has been instructed us by your employer.



I wish to promise your safe arrival to London
Get back to me Soon
CONGRATULATIONS

Barr Karen Walsh
Home Office , UK Border Agency,
PO Box 3468 ,
Sheffield , S3 8WA
United Kingdom.
by magdalena Tue Jul 05, 2011 5:19 am
Hi, they contacted me to last week.. Thank to this site! At first they seemed ok.. Can I ask, Carla, what happened please?
I think from now I use the agency..
Thank you M.

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