Scams offering fake Au Pair positions
by Chris Fuller Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:17 am
This scam mail was not sent from the UK; it was sent from Nigeria, as shown by the IP address: 41.203.64.131 - Lagos, Nigeria.

From: richardsmith family <[email protected]>
Subject: AUPAIR URGENTLY NEEDED

Dear Sir/Madam,

We are an American family working and living in London United Kingdom My name is Richard smith, I have a wife and a son. My wife’s Licen and my son’s Williams who is Four years old,I work with mediterranean shipping company UK ltd a reputable Shipping company in the United Kingdom as the regional manager.

My wife works with Honeywell Aerospace Airframe Systems (AFS), because of the nature of my wife’s Jobs, we are finding it difficult to look into my son’s, therefore I am contacting you today for us to discuss the possibility of hiring you as our personal AUPAIR/NANNY.
you would be paid 5670GBP with a weekly pocket money of 400Pounds.

You will need to be in this service for a minimum period of 3years.
You will have accommodation with us as well as a car if you can drive.
If you wish to take up this position,please feel free to write us and to discuss further. I will need you to start as soon as possible.

Your traveling effects will be arranged as a matter of urgency
Please complete the below information
1. Full name: ............................................
2. Country of Nationality: .............................
3. Current Resident Country: .........................
4. Contact Address: .....................................
5. Telephone/Fax no: ...................................
6. Marital Status: .........................................
7. Sex: ........................................................
8. Age: ...................................................
9. CV RESUME ATTECHED

I shall go to my lawyer to prepare the contract which I will send to you via email for your review and acceptance.
Be informed that we shall take care of your tax here in London , you will be updated fully in the contract letter.

I will take care of your flight ticket; visa fees to enable you join my family with ease.

Warm Regards,
Richard smith.
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by Chris Fuller Sat Oct 29, 2011 2:46 am
This scammer also pretends to be called Robert Keen. You can see this scam, and a near-identical scam mail, here:

Robert Keen

The barrister is also fake, and is part of the scam.

From: richardsmith family <[email protected]>
Subject: Employment Letter-Confirmed

Having gone through your CV/RESUME, we have find that you possess the quality we are looking for the job position.
Attached is your Contract document for your perusal.
You are to print it out, and carefully read through it. If you find the contents satisfactory, hand fill and signed. Send a copy back to us and another to Contact Clifford Chance Chambers whose responsibility is to assist you complete your Credentials and Certificates Screening as regards this job offer, contact details are written below.

You will have to complete this position by signing the contract letter,and complete your Credentials and Certificates Screening from the Wales Home Office here in the UK on or before 15th of November, 2011.

We shall sponsor your Residence and Work Permit / Visa to enable you join us here in UK once you have complete your Credentials and Certificates Screening.

Note that this is a precondition for you joining us here in the UK, and the charges incurred in the process shall be duly reimbursed to you by us.
Contact Contact Clifford Chance Chambers with the contact details below for assistance in the completion the Certificates Screening exercise:


Clifford Chance Chambers

Address:1 Essex Court,Temple,London,EC4Y 9AR UK
Contact Person:Barrister Clifford Chance
E-mail:[email protected]
Telephone: +447031862210

Please kindly get back to me as soon as you contact the Attorney.
Sincerely,
Mr & Mrs RICHARD SMITH.
+447035966095


Attached CONTRACT DOCUMENT.docx reads:

RICHARD SMITH FAMILY
________________________________________

15 Essex Street
London
WC2R 3AA
United Kingdom

xx/xx/2011

OUR REF: CO/001/EXT/0027

Position Reference: NANNY

Dear xxxxxx xxxxxx,



CONTRACT LETTER

We would like to offer you the position of Nanny to our family for a minimum period of 3 Months. The terms and conditions of the job are as follows:?

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To provide childcare up to 6 hours per day, 5 days per week while you shall have 2 days off per week.

2. To plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks for our son.

3. To plan and carry out activities to encourage social, physical, emotional and intellectual development of our son.

4. You shall be responsible for making our son's bed Monday to Friday.

5. You shall be responsible for preparing our son's lunch Monday to Friday, breakfast and dinner shall be the responsibility of her mother.

6. You shall also be responsible for shopping for him and your groceries.

7. You shall be responsible for dusting, vacuuming of her bedroom and playroom.

SALARY:

Employer agrees to pay the employees a gross salary of $5670 per week. Net wages will be $400 per week.

Salary is to be paid every Monday covering the previous week wages.

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ACCOMMODATION:

Rooms and board will be provided if Nanny opt for live in position, but in the case of live out position the employer shall be responsible in paying for the rent for the total duration of the commitment period.

Nanny shall have access to private telephone line and computer with internet connection paid for by the employer.

Both employer and employee will respect the privacy of each other by knocking and awaiting invitation before entering any private areas

Nanny can make use of the family sitting room and the garden to entertain guest, but on no account should employee use the employer bedroom for entertainment of guest.

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VACATION:

Employer agrees to allow employee 2 weeks paid vacation to be taken after 4 months of employment.

Employee will be paid full salary if family travels without employee.

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HEALTH INSURANCE:

Health insurance are to be paid by the employer.

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AUTOMOBILE/AUTO INSURANCE:

Automobile will be provided for regular use without need for employer's permission.

Auto insurance will be paid by the employer.

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SCHOOL:

You will be enrolled at a Public School to attend a course in any language of your choice for foreigners for the duration of your stay if you so wish.

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START DATE AND PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT:

You are expected to start on the 25th of November, 2011 to stay for a minimum period of 3 months.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS AND CERTIFICATES SCREENING.

In Compliance with the new UK labor law which hikes the retirement age to 66, and also makes it compulsory for all employees to complete the academic credentials and certificates screening before taking up any paid employment in the UK; you are required to contact the below solicitor for the purpose of the verification.

Clifford Chance Chambers
Address:1 Essex Court,Temple,London,EC4Y 9AR UK
Contact Person:Barrister Clifford Chance
E-mail:[email protected]
Telephone: +447031862210

Upon the successful verification of your credentials we shall commence immediately the process of obtaining your visa and work permit.?

TERMINATION OF CONTRACT:

This contract is employment-at-Will. Employer and employee may terminate the contract at any time, with or without cause, however:

1. If the employment is terminated without cause, the employer is obliged to provide 3 weeks severance pay.

2. If the employee decides to leave the position with cause, the employee will provide at least 2 weeks notice.


?We look forward to having you with us and are sure that our association will be a long and happy one.

Please sign a copy of this letter as acceptance of its terms and conditions.

Yours faithfully


Mr/Mrs Richard Smith.

(For The Family)


I have read and accept the above terms and conditions.



__________________________________________

Full Name Signature Date.
by Chris Fuller Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:20 pm
This email from the fake Attorney was also sent from Nigeria: IP address 41.206.11.4 - Lagos, Nigeria.

From: Cliford Chance Chambers <[email protected]>
Subject: Clifford Chance Chambers.

lifford Chance Chambers
Address:Peterson house GUERNSEY GY1 1AA Channel Island
Contact Person:Barrister Clifford Chance
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone:+447031862210

I am in receipt of your e-mail in which you have indicated your interest in our legal services,and we have received almost all the necessary documents/certificates for the final screening of your Academic Credentials and Certificates screening and Certification so as to enable your employer's secure your Quota Certification and secure your UK Work and Residence Permit / Visa.

THE COMPULSORY /NECESSARY PROCESSING DOCUMENTS/FEES:

1. Scan copy of the completed Academic Credentials and Certificates Application form (attached to this email)
2.International passport
3.2 Passport photograph
4.Processing fees of GBP 390 as stated below:


PROCESSING FEE

1. Consultation/Legal Service Charge:................ £ 90. 00

2. Academic Credentials and Certificates Screening Administrative / Processing fee:.....£ 200. 00

3. Academic Credentials and Certificates Certification Administrative / Processing fee:.£ 100. 00
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------
Total: = £ 390 Great Britain Pounds


PAYMENT PROCEDURES

- Western Union Money Transfer
- Money Gram Money Transfer
-Payment into a corresponding Bank Account in your Country(Where applicable).

Full payment details and directives will be issued to you once you confirm the date / day this processing fee of £390 GBP will be paid by you. Completion of your Academic Credentials and Certificates screening and Certification and issuing of your Academic Credentials and Certificates Certification Letter / Certificate will last for a period of 48 hours after receipt of the the processing fee and documents from your end.


Yours in service,


Adv. Clifford Chance,
On behalf of Clifford Chance Chambers.


Attached Academic Credentials and Certificates Application form.pdf:

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