Scams offering fake Au Pair positions
by Chris Fuller Sat Oct 15, 2011 2:14 am
This is not a genuine au pair opportunity; it is a scam.

From: Alexandra Bruce <[email protected]>

I'm Alexandra Bruce from London,U.K I live in uk. A Business man and travels a lot We are looking for a decent nanny and Driver to take care of my 2lovely kids for me someone to get the children ready in the morning, prepare and clear up the family's breakfast, make the beds, and take the children to school. The Au Pair would then need to pick them up in the afternoon and look after the kids until we get back home from work. We have a very hardworking cleaner, so there will not be any heavy housework. There is a bit of light cleaning and laundry so there would be more free time in the day to go to language school or leisure if applicable.

How does the Au Pair live: The Au Pair would have her own room, which is huge, and has a double bed, with sitting area and TV/DVD/Video/Wi Fi. There is wireless broadband internet in the house. The Au Pair will have access to a personal car to run around if he/she knows how to drive.

Working hours:07.30 to 09.00 and 1520 to 1930Plus about 60-90 minutes of housework a day to fit in with the Au Pair's schedule. 25-30 hours a week. Benefit: The Au Pair will be paid per week of 750Pounds and a pocket money of 200 Pounds per week. I will also be responsible for some of the funds for your traveling documents.

I seek the service of a neat,God fearing,capable and trusted International nanny and driver who is ready to relocate to London and live with my family..if anyone interested nanny or driver should contact me on: [email protected]

From: Alexandra Bruce <[email protected]>

JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FROM THE FAMILY OF ALEXANDRA BRUCE

BELOW ARE THE QUESTIONS REQUIRED FOR YOU TO ANSWER, WE WILL LIKE YOU TO GIVE US HONEST ANSWERS.WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THIS JOB.

FULL NAME:
NATIONALITY:
COUNTRY:
FULL ADDRESS:
MOBILE NUMBER:
GENDER:
MARITAL STATUS:

v TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF

v TELL ME ABOUT YOU EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

v WHY DID YOU LEAVE YOUR LAST JOB OR WHY DID YOU WANT TO LEAVE YOUR PRESENT JOB.

v WHAT QUALIFICATION DO YOU HAVE THAT WILL MAKE YOU A GOOD MATCH FOR THIS JOB

v DO YOU HAVE HOBBIES? WHAT DO YOU DO AT YOUR FREE TIME

v WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THIS JOB

v IF YOU ARE IN A POSITION TO HIRE SOMEONE, WHAT QUALITIES WILL YOU LOOK FOR IN AN EMPLOYEE

v ARE YOU WILLING AND READY TO RELOCATE AND TRAVEL FOR THIS JOB

v DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL FAMILY/EMPLOYER


GET BACK TO US WITH YOUR ANSWERS ATTACHED WITH YOUR C.V AND PHOTOGRAPH AS REFERENCE. WE WISH YOU BEST OF LUCK.

REGARDS
ALEXANDRA BRUCE FAMILY
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by glimeperide Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:44 am
Did you also tried investigating details about this person? What did you found out? I tried applying for this job and Mr. Bruce is very eager for me to send the needed money to the agency that he linked me to for my visa application. Shouldn't he be the one paying the charges since he's there in London and has a direct access on the agency. But he doesn't want to even to deduct the processing fee to the salary. I think it's a fake too. This job is bogus!
by Megan Tue Oct 18, 2011 6:16 am
Hi glimeperide, welcome to ScamWarners.

As Chris stated and you have correctly concluded, the au pair job does not exist. The scammer calling himself Mr Bruce, is only interested in stealing money from au pairs.

If possible, please could you post details of the agency that the scammer referred you to for your visa application. By posting the email address and an example of any emails that you have received from the agency (with your personal details removed/deleted), you will help other au pairs to avoid becoming a victim of the scammer.

Never ever send money to a host family, nor to anybody they have put you in contact with. A genuine host family will never require an au pair to send any money via Western Union or Moneygram to any agency.
by Arnold Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:06 am
Glimeperide, Scamwarners is run by volunteers with no investigative powers. We warn and advise only. In fact there are so many scammers, that not even the police have the resources to investigate in all but a very very small cases. And even then, there is almost nothing they can do.

by glimeperide Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:11 am
Yes, I do have the email that the agency and the person, Mr. Bruce had emailed me. I will post it after I Print screen the emails.
by glimeperide Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:13 am
Alexandra Bruce <[email protected]>
to
date Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 7:51 PM
subject JOB INTERVIEW
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signed-by yahoo.com
Oct 17 (1 day ago)

JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FROM THE FAMILY OF ALEXANDRA BRUCE

BELOW ARE THE QUESTIONS REQUIRED FOR YOU TO ANSWER, WE WILL LIKE YOU TO GIVE US HONEST ANSWERS.WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THIS JOB.

FULL NAME:
NATIONALITY:
COUNTRY:
FULL ADDRESS:
MOBILE NUMBER:
GENDER:
MARITAL STATUS:

v TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF

v TELL ME ABOUT YOU EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

v WHY DID YOU LEAVE YOUR LAST JOB OR WHY DID YOU WANT TO LEAVE YOUR PRESENT JOB.

v WHAT QUALIFICATION DO YOU HAVE THAT WILL MAKE YOU A GOOD MATCH FOR THIS JOB

v DO YOU HAVE HOBBIES? WHAT DO YOU DO AT YOUR FREE TIME

v WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THIS JOB

v IF YOU ARE IN A POSITION TO HIRE SOMEONE, WHAT QUALITIES WILL YOU LOOK FOR IN AN EMPLOYEE

v ARE YOU WILLING AND READY TO RELOCATE AND TRAVEL FOR THIS JOB

v DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL FAMILY/EMPLOYER


GET BACK TO US WITH YOUR ANSWERS ATTACHED WITH YOUR C.V AND PHOTOGRAPH AS REFERENCE. WE WISH YOU BEST OF LUCK.

REGARDS
ALEXANDRA BRUCE FAMILY
by glimeperide Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:15 am
Alexandra Bruce <[email protected]>
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date Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 11:49 PM
subject JOB CODE OF CONDUCT
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Important mainly because of the people in the conversation.

hide details 11:49 PM (20 hours ago)

JOB CODE OF CONDUCT(AGREEMENT)


Candidates position of an (Care-Giver Au pair/Nanny/Housekeeper/Driver) valid for a maximum period of 3 years and above.

Candidate are expected to work for approximately 40 hours per week (8 hours/day Monday to Friday). Every weekend, will be spent with your family or anywhere as you would have the weekends off.

The terms and conditions of the job are as follows:

WORKING HOURS:

*Your working days are Monday through Friday ,while Saturday and Sunday are your off days

*You will be required and expected to work for approximately 40 hours per week (8 hours/day Monday to Friday). Every weekend, will be spent with your family or anywhere as you would have the weekends off.


SALARY/WAGES ARE BELOW:

AU PAIR/NANNY: £3,000 Monthly (weekly allowance £150)
DRIVER: £3,200 Monthly (weekly allowance £150)
CAREGIVER: £3,000 Monthly (weekly allowance £150)
HOUSE SITTER: £3,000 Monthly (weekly allowance £150)

*Your performance will be reviewed periodically and your we shall make an adjustments to your salary as it sees fit. Additional hours (Overtime) will be paid at a rate that we may agree between ourselves from time to time. it equivalent to


START Date and Period of Employment:

*You are expected to resume duty as soon as you arrive here.
* You are expected to be a good and reliable worker.

DISCIPLINE:

Reasons which could give rise to disciplinary measures are as follows:

(1 Causing a disruptive influence in the HOME is prohibited.

(2) Job incompetence is not allowed.

(3) Conduct during or outside working hours prejudicial to my interests..

(4) Unreliability in time keeping or attendance.

(5) Failure to comply with our reasonable instructions or procedures.

(6) Theft or other dishonest offenses will be dealt with.

(7) Drunkenness not allowed.

(8) Illegal drug taking prohibited.

(9) Child abuse or neglect highly prohibited.


NOTE: That any Activities of improper conduct will also be our concern too, you will be highly required to be of your best behavior (in or outside) as you work for us to protect our good name.

TRAVEL PROCESSING EXPENSES:

*You are expected to shoulder the processing for your visa and other necessary legal documents needed for your arrival.

*The host family is ready to shoulder 50% percent part of your travel fee for your convenience


ACCOMMODATION/FEEDING:
You shall have a big room, huge, and has a double bed, with sitting area and TV/DVD/Video/Hifi. There is also a wireless broadband internet in the house!!Do well to send us your references or resume, and we would get in touch with them.We shall discuss travel arrangements in due course of which I would be of generous assistance to you.

*As for your Accommodation and feeding free,

VACATION:
*Vacation and holidays this is allow after 2month

We look forward to having you for the job offer and hope that your association will be a long and happy one.

Please sign a copy of this letter as acceptance of its terms and conditions
I have read and accept the above terms and conditions.

____________
17/10/2011
by glimeperide Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:16 am
Alexandra Bruce [email protected]
reply-to Alexandra Bruce <[email protected]>
to
date Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 12:01 AM
subject APPLICATION GRANTED
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hide details 12:01 AM (20 hours ago)

Thanks for your swift response,

Upon receiving your questions to my job interview,we will like to tell you that we have viewed and contented with your C.V. We are glad to tell you that you are qualify for the position you applied and willing to give you the job. i can see you are enthusiastic about this job, i will like you to add me to your messenger [email protected]. we will forwarded your working contract to the traveling agency that will be handling the processing of your traveling document. So i want you to contact my travel agency to know all the necessary requirement, they will be the one that will be handling your all your travel documents including flight ticket. They will process all your traveling documents and bring you directly to my house. so contact them through the email address below :

[email protected]

And i want you to know that you are to shoulder for half of your processing and the host family will help you with the remaining balance. we congratulate on your new job.
NOTE: As soon as you contact and comply with the traveling agency your processing starts immediately which will take about 4 working days.
Regards
Mr Alexandra Bruce
+447045779939
by glimeperide Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:18 am
from MOON TRAVELS LTD [email protected]
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date Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 1:18 AM
subject REQUIREMENT FOR THE PROCESSING OF YOUR VISA AND FLIGHT TCIKET
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hide details 1:18 AM (18 hours ago)







ABOUT US

Established in 1970, Moon Travels has gained a wealth of expertise and knowledge over the decades ensuring our clients enjoy a truly "out of this world", experience.At Moon Travels, we aim to provide our Corporate or Leisure Travelers and Planners a wide range of one- stop services in competitively priced airline tickets,visa services, meetings, incentives, team building and conferencing. We offer advice on destinations and make arrangements for Transportation, hotel accommodation, car rentals, and tours for our clients.
We are committed to deliver creative concepts and invaluable experience by using our vast knowledge and experience. Whatever your request, we believe in going the extra mile to make it possible.
Our Mission
To meet or exceed our customers expectations.

Our Staff
Our staff are well qualify and reliable to serve the company


The firm offers comprehensive travel service to the general public, which can be designed to suit any budget for everyone. With a custom built office, the business also has capable staff enabling clients to save time and money.

Your host family contact us about his new employee from abroad we guess is "Mr Alexandra Bruce " right, who asked you to contact us. We promise never to disappoint you as we have never disappointed him either..

We would request that you provide us with the following below requirements so that the documentation will start immediately.

We would get your flight ticket, medical insurance, tax clearance, work permit and other documents within 3 to 4 working days as soon as we receive these information's from you .

As soon as your documents is processed,we send it via FedEx courier services or UPS , we will send you a tracking number from FedEx which you will use for monitoring of your document online okay?

Below is the required information's we need from you.

Full Name:

Mailing Address:

Phone Number:

Nationality:

Passport Photo copy page:

B.H.C {British High Commission} Address In your Location (If available):

-A Total sum of 1000 Pounds must be payable to our cash office so as to enable us process the necessary Documents for the insurance for you to Travel down here to UK, Flight ticket and all other necessary documents as well for the three of you.

All Documents will be processed and arranged here in our Office after which will be forwarded to the British High Commission in your location for verification. Also, some Copies of this Document(s) will also be sent to you. We will like you to get back to us as soon as possible.

With just 4 full time trades people,Moon Travels Agency has a professional team, qualified to degree level.

The processing of your documents will begin as soon as we get all this necessary information's from you

In anticipation of your response

Yours Faithfully,
MOON TRAVELS MANAGEMENT
MOON TRAVELS MANAGEMENT

Copyright 2011 Moon Travels Limited. All Rights Reserved.
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Post code Address : 1st Floor, 22 Woodstock Street, W1C2AR, London

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by glimeperide Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:19 am
from MOON TRAVELS LTD [email protected]
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date Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 1:20 AM
subject MOON TRAVELS MODE OF PAYMENT
mailed-by live.co.uk
1:20 AM (18 hours ago)

MOON TRAVELS MODE OF PAYMENT



GREETINGS,


Thanks for you swift respond..

We will like to make a confirmation of your fee in our Cash office before we can proceed on the processing of your Travel Documents

All Documents will be processed and arranged here in our Office after which will be forwarded to the British High Commission in your location for verification. Also, some Copies of this Document(s) will also be sent to you. We will like you to get back to us as soon as possible.

We will like to make a confirmation of your payment here in our office before your document and begins okay..

As soon your payment is confirmed,a notification letter will be send to you and your document will be process immediately okay .

You will have to make your payment to our chief accountant here in our office .
Below is our chief accountant name and address

You can make payment to us via western union money transfer so as to speed up the process of delivery . Contact the nearest western union location and make payment the Accountant Manager information below:

Receiver first name.............: STEVE
Receiver last name ..............: NELSON

Address of Receiver:Address : 22 Woodstock Street, , London

Zip code: W1C2AR

Total Payment ..................... ?

Up on receipt of the above, modalities to process your traveling document will
commence immediately. We want you to note that processing of your traveling
document will only take three(3) working days and the delivery of it will take just one
day (Express Delivery). Do get back to us with the following bank detail so we can
confirm your payment..

Sender's Name:.................( )

Amount Sent:.................( )

MTCN (10 digit number):...............( )

City:................( )

Country:..............( )

This is the only payment required to process your traveling documents
.
Once again,congratulations and please do comply in due time to enable us expedite action.

Thanking you for your anticipated co-operation as we hope to hear from you
by glimeperide Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:20 am
from MOON TRAVELS LTD [email protected]
to
date Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 1:56 AM
subject HELLO
mailed-by live.co.uk
1:56 AM (18 hours ago)

GREETINGS

SINCE YOU HAVE PROVIDE US THE INFORMATION WE REQUIRED WE NOW AWAIT THE PROCESSING FEE SO THAT WE CAN COMMENCE ON THE PROCESSING OF YOUR TRAVELING DOCUMENTS IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE YOUR EMPLOYER MR ALEXANDRA BRUCE ALREADY CONTACTED US TO HASTING UP ON THE PROCESSING OF YOUR TRAVELING DOCUMENTS, THAT HE REALLY NEEDS YOU HERE URGENTLY. AS SOON AS YOU MAKE THE PAYMENT SEND A COPY OF THE PAYMENT SLIP FOR VERIFICATION. WE NOW AWAIT YOUR URGENT COMPLIANCE.

NOTE: THE PROCESSING INCLUDES WORK VISA AND FLIGHT TICKET


ONCE AGAIN WE CONGRATULATE YOU ON YOUR NEW JOB


REGARDS
MOON TRAVELS MANAGEMENT
by glimeperide Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:27 am
These are the emails that the agency and Mr. Bruce sent me.
Hope this will help others to be cautious too..
by Chris Fuller Tue Oct 18, 2011 9:19 am
Thank you for posting these scam mails; this will be a great help for other people who are also targeted by this scammer. I removed your own email address from them to protect your privacy.

It may be helpful for you to know that citizens of very few non-European countries are permitted to go to the UK as an au pair, and also that Domestic Worker visas are only available for people who have been employed by the family for at least one year in another country. You can read about this here:

Au Pair Visa:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... ityscheme/

(If you also click on 'Working and conditions' on the left hand side of that webpage, you will be able to confirm that this is the correct visa for au pairs.)

Domestic Workers Visa:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... igibility/
by jaydee1025 Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:25 am
Attached is the email that I also got from the guy
Mr Alexandra Bruce
I think he has many numbers

Thanks for your swift response,

Upon receiving your questions to my job interview,we will like to tell you that we have viewed and contented with your C.V. We are glad to tell you that you are qualify for the position you applied and willing to give you the job. i can see you are enthusiastic about this job, i will like you to add me to your messenger
alexandrabruce20@ yahoo.com.
we will forwarded your working contract to the traveling agency that will be handling the processing of your traveling document. So i want you to contact my travel agency to know all the necessary requirement, they will be the one that will be handling your all your travel documents including flight ticket. They will process all your traveling documents and bring you directly to my house. so contact them through the email address below :



And i want you to know that you are to shoulder for half of your processing and the host family will help you with the remaining balance. we congratulate on your new job.
NOTE: As soon as you contact and comply with the traveling agency your processing starts immediately which will take about 4 working days.
Regards
Mr Alexandra Bruce
+447011147234
by jaydee1025 Sat Dec 24, 2011 7:53 pm
Lol Just open my email and this is what I got lol.
He's probably really thinking I would be sending him some money lol in his dreams ... :evil: :evil: :evil:

The IP used by the sender
was 41.155.4.241 which is located in Lagos / Nigeria. This Email was sent at 2011/12/24 19:52 local time in Nigeria.

Merry Christmas Everyone!!


URGENT COMPLIANCE
Inbox
x
Alexandra Bruce

10:52 AM (20 hours ago)

to me
THE TRAVELLING AGENCY CONTACTED ME THAT YOU HAVE NOT YET COMPLIED WITH THE INFORMATION THEY REQUIRED AND THE PROCESSING FEE WHAT'S WRONG I THOUGHT WE HAVE CONCLUDE THAT YOU WILL BE PAYING 400 DOLLAR AND THAT I WILL BE BALANCING UP WITH THE REMAINING FEE .....I REALLY NEED TO KNOW WHATS GOING ON

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