by Chris Fuller
Tue Jul 26, 2011 4:14 am
This is not a genuine au pair opportunity; it is a scam. The sender of these emails does not really live in the UK, but lives in Nigeria, as proven by the IP address: 41.71.148.103 - Lagos, Nigeria.
From: Laura Drumm <[email protected]>
Subject: Aupair
Hello
Thank you for taking time to read about us. We saw your profile on Aupair Options and we are convinced that you possess the qualities we desire and we decided to contact you. We are a family of five consisting of father, mother and 3 boys. john is 10 years old, philip will be 7 years old while Joseph will be 3 years old. I am Laura Drumm, 38 years old the Mother of the house, Ireland by birth but I also have a British nationality. My Husband David Drumm by name, age 41 and of British Descent. We are both working professionals. My husband is self employed as an IT consultant. While I works with a local marketing company here in London. Our oldest son is polite, funny and social who loves to look after and share with his brother, the kids are happy and smiley boys who loves to interact with others. We live in a duplex just 5 minute drive to central London, We have a large garden as well as an indoor play room, and we have lots of toys and games for the children for both indoor and outdoor activities. We are searching for an optimistic, energetic, and loving Aupair who can help with the daily routine of raising our 3 gorgeous kids. I was an au pair as a child and have found memories of sharing our home and family with people looking for new international experience. My husband and I have not had an au pair before but there are a lot of au pairs in this area and we are sure you would enjoy the time spent with us. We are looking for an Aupair that is willing to start in july till August or Middle of september. We will provide you with a room and your own Personal toilet and bathroom. I will pay you 800 pounds monthly and a pocket money of 70 pounds weekly so as to enable you study any course that will add more values to your life.
Your duties involves getting them up and dressed for school, dropping them off in the morning, and also picking them after school. Your working hours is 6 hours daily weekdays, while you have Saturdays and Sundays as your free days. Your duties involves taking care of them while at home and also dinner preparation, homework and getting them ready for bed at the end the day! We eat healthy, lead active, fun lives and need someone who has a positive outlook on life. We need help with organizing and keeping the children's clothes, room and equipment in order.Aupair Must have a passion for children and earnestly want them to be your first priority. Homework and school projects are important and must be able to assist in this area also. Their school is within walking distance and on the same street as our house. Light housekeeping, laundry and grocery shopping during the day is also required. Other facilities within walking distance include a couple of playgrounds and a recreation center with indoor/outdoor swimming pools, tennis and basketball courts, and a gymnasium. There is a college nearby that offers all kind of Eglish classes, ranging from Language courses to Sports, and everything in between. There are other school and facilities located nearby also.
We look forward to hearing from you and also willing to welcome you in our home as member of our family. I on behalf of my Husband and my wonderful children wish you the best in your present endeavors over there in your country and we are also waiting to embrace you with the warmth, love and most importantly the peace that your heart always desires.
Regards
Laura Drumm
From: Laura Drumm <[email protected]>
Subject: I wait your quick response
Hello,
How are you doing, I am glad to hear back from you so quick. I have already told my family about you and they are all so excited and cant wait to meet you.
I have some Questions,
1) Do you have experience about childcare
2) How long are you willing to stay
3) What date do you want to start
4) Are you a good cook
5) Can you teach my family about your language and culture.
I have been discussing with my husband and he will like you to start on the xxxxx of xxxxx. Is it okay by you.
Do you have a phone were i can call you on?
I Attached some pics of my family for you happy and Pleasant View.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Regards
Laura Drumm
