Scams offering fake Au Pair positions
by Chris Fuller Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:41 am
This is not a genuine au pair opportunity; it is a scam.

From: "Mr. Leanne Blencowe" <[email protected]>
Subject: Dear Au Pair

Dear Au-pair,

We shortlisted your profile from aupair-options.com.
We are looking for someone to join our family and help take some of
the day to day pressure off my wife so that we can all enjoy the good
things of family life. As a family we enjoy barbecue (weather
permitting), socializing, generally having fun, reading, computers,
TV, my daughter love computer games, arts & crafts. Food is another
great love of ours - given the time, my wife enjoys cooking. We are
practicing Anglicans but accept and respect others beliefs, Care for
our child is very important to us as she is all we have got.
communicate your interest to me as soon as possible.

Regards,
Leanne Blencowe
(For the family)
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by Chris Fuller Wed Nov 16, 2011 6:11 am
This scammer used the same +447024046507 phone number when he was pretending to be called Martins Hayford. You can see this here:

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From: Mr. Leanne Blencowe <[email protected]>

Dear Au-pair,

You can contact me on my private line +447024046507 or email.

Regards,
Martins Blencowe
(For the family)
by David Jansen Sat Dec 17, 2011 4:40 am
This is a more recent scam email with a different phone number:

From: [email protected]
To:

Dear Au-pair,

We received your message with gladness and so do reply to clarify you the more.
We are very glad to finally hear from you.

We have decided to mail you and upon your accepting the offer, will
stop looking for Au- pairs who will come down to UK to take good care
of our only son.

We live in a four (4) bedroom house at 39 Foley Street,Marylebone
London United Kingdom, and have a son,Michael age 3 years old. Our
residence is
very open and near the city and there are other Au pairs close by. In
the area there is a pub full of young people, there is also a bus stop
outside our house with city center.

We will require you to take good care of Michael and see to his needs
for approximately
30hrs a week. You will generally see to his immediate needs and clean
up after him. You will have weekends free and be entitled to all
holidays and we will pay you GBP300 (British pounds) PER week and a
total amount of 1,500GBP Monthly. You will also be paid extra for any
additional time added
to the agreed time.

You will have your own bedroom and your own bathroom either live in or
out fully furnished, with a desk phone and computer system with
internet.

We do not smoke; neither do we have pets in our compound/ Home.

We need an Au- pair to start with us soon and stay until at least from
a period of 3months to a year.

We await your CV so kindly send it and any recent picture for my
wife and son's review if you are willing to take up the offer.

We are a fun young family looking for a kind hearted fun Au- pair to
mix in with our family.
You can email me for further clarification on anyother issues.

Waiting to hear from you and our regards to your family.

Our number is +4475395395505. Feel free to call anytime you like

God bless.

Best Regards,
Blencowe Family.

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by shyne25 Sat Dec 17, 2011 12:01 pm
i was also contracted by mr blencowe,,, good thing you have warned me... i might fall for this... thanks everyone...
by shemshem Tue Jan 03, 2012 12:45 am
*hey, we had received an email from ([email protected]) saying that there is a job waiting for my auntie in derby london. It says that she will receive 1000GBP monthly salaty as well as 200GBP allowance. When we have read about this, things get suspicious. So can you help us if this is a scam or not. We also need this job because of the salary at stake. We would be very thankful if you could help us out here.






MR./ MRS. BLENCOWE LEANNA

Leanna’s Family

29 Wheeldon Avenue, Derby,DE22 1HP,
United Kingdom.

________________________________________________

12/30/ 2011

Position Reference: AUPAIR

A COPY OF OFFICIAL LETTER OF APPOINTMENT

[Au pair's name removed for privacy - CF]

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

Hours:

You will be required to work for approximately 27 hours per week. Every weekend, will be spent with the family or anywhere as you would have the weekends off. I/We understand that the Au Pair Program is an exchange program promoting mutual understanding between nations and that the Au Pair visitor, as a part of the program, comes to the Great Britain to learn about English culture, language and lifestyle and it is our responsibility to include the Au-Pair in family meals and treat her as a part of the family.

I/We also agree to allow ample time off for the Au-Pair to experience such culture, language and lifestyle. I/We agree to pay for the Au Pair's domestic transportation to the host family home. Hours: I/We agree that the childcare services performed by the Au Pair shall not exceed either 6 hours per day or 27 hours per week, five days per week. I/We agree that Au-Pair will be relieved of duties full weekend. (Friday evening to Monday morning). I/We affirm that I/We are English speakers and speak primarily English at home.

Accommodation:

You would have a Private Live-In Accommodation depending on your preference with Private Bathroom, Sitting Room and Bedroom. Your room would also be furnished with a Television Set, an Internet Ready Computer System and a Fixed Landline telephone. We



ask that all rooms be kept tidy and that friends staying over should only do so with our permission. If we go out as a family, you will generally be invited to come with us (at our expense) should you so choose. I/We agree to invite Au-Pair to the family events at our expenses


Duties and responsibilities

Your main duty is the due care of Valentine. You will be required to get him ready for the day, get him to school, collect him after school and see to his needs in the afternoon. You will also be required to assist with homework, bath and change as required, arrange visits with friends, see to after school activities, play games together as well as any thing else that may be necessary for their amusement and well being. You will be required to do some cleaning up (including washing and ironing for him and yourself and the cleaning of your rooms).

Salary

You will be paid an amount of 1,000GBP (One Thousand Pounds) monthly and you shall receive it 28th of every month and 200GBP pocket money second week of every month which will be 14th day of every month. Additional hours will be paid at a rate that we may agree between ourselves from time to time and these payments shall not be withheld for any reason.

Start Date and Period of Employment

You are expected to start as soon as you wish and stay for a maximum period of 6 months. If due to circumstances beyond your control or for any other reason, you wish to leave at an earlier date than our agreement, you will be required to give one month’s notice. If we require you to leave, subject to the conditions specified under ‘discipline’, we will give you a minimum of one month’s notice. Your contract will be renewable after 5 months depending on your behavior

Discipline

Reasons which could give rise to disciplinary measures are as follows: Causing a disruptive influence in the household.

Job incompetence.

Conduct during or outside working hours prejudicial to our interests. Unreliability in timekeeping or attendance.

Failure to comply with our reasonable instructions or procedures.

In the event of a need for disciplinary action, the procedure will be:

First - a verbal warning.
Second - a written warning.


Third - dismissal without need for further notice. Reasons with would give rise to summary dismissal would be:

Theft or other dishonest offences.
Drunkenness.
Illegal drug taking.
Child abuse or neglect.

Vacation

You will have 3 weeks paid vacation after 4 months of work. Vacation must be negotiated however, well in advance.

School

You will be enrolled at a Public School to attend a course in any language of Au Pair's choice for foreigners for the duration of her stay

Rules for Au Pair:

Au Pair must remain fully diligent conscientious and alert at all times while caring for the Host Family's child;

Au Pair shall take advantage of the cultural and educational opportunities available in the community and participate in and complete the educational component;

Au Pair will abide by all Great Britain federal, state and local laws;

Au Pair agrees that if she decides to leave her Host Family for any reason she must give at least 1 month notice;

Au Pair agrees that any illegal use or possession of alcohol or drugs, or harmful control substances, or for drinking and driving will subject her to immediate termination and repatriation;

Au Pair agrees to abide by any mutually agreed upon house rules as set forth by the Host Family. If she will be treated unfairly, or subject to physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, she will contact ---->HUMAN RIGHT VIOLATION CENTER +447539539505

Au-Pair agrees that the time off may be spent as she wishes as long as her behavior does not reflect badly upon the Host Family. While involved watching the children or being the part of the family she will behave in a manner which is compatible with the Host Family; Au Pair agrees that any form of steeling or abuse will be grounds for termination;

Au Pair agrees to keep her room tidy and clean;
Au Pair agrees to work for a maximum 10 hours per day/35 hours per week;
Au Pair agrees to perform childcare/housekeeping duties pertaining to the care of Val:

- to get Val ready for the day - School day
- bring Val to school

-collect from the school

-assist with homework

- bath, change Val when required

- arrange play dates with Val 's friends

- plan afternoon activities

- assist him at play with other kids

- play games with Val as well as anything else that may be necessary for their amusement and well being. Make him comfortable in our absence

- to do some cleaning up of Val 's rooms

- washing and ironing for Val alone

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

Employer





Mr./ Mrs. Blencowe Leanna’s Family

I have read and accepted the above terms and conditions.





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