by Chris Fuller
Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:08 am
This scammer directs au pairs to contact a barrister. Both the host family and the barrister are fake, and are part of the scam. There is no genuine au pair position on offer, and no genuine documents will ever be received. All money transferred on instruction of this scammer will be stolen.
Attached Contract Letter.doc reads:
From: NICK WISTH <[email protected]>
Subject: CONTRACT LETTER OF AGREEMENT/TRAVEL INSTRUCTION (BARR. CATHERINE BEXSON)
My Dearest Aupair,
I hope you are doing great? My lovely family is very happy and we are greatly impressed with you to come and take care of little Dave. so kindly find the Contract Agreement/Offer that is approved by the UK HOME/BORDER OFFICE.
On receipt of this e-mail, Please sign and scan the contract letter/agreement and send to BARRISTER (MRS) CATHERINE BEXSON via email: ([email protected]) so he can advise us on the things you are to do to make your journey to London a smooth one. Also scan a copy of the signed contract agreement to me. This you have to do in other for you to relocate and start up your duties before the xx xxx 2012 as stated as the starting date of the contract.
Contact Person: BARRISTER (MRS) CATHERINE BEXSON
Email: [email protected]
1 Inner Temple Square Barristers Chambers
London, WC1R 5AA.
UK.
INNER TEMPLE
Do well to keep me abreast of your progress with BARRISTER (MRS) CATHERINE BEXSON.
NOTE: PLEASE INDICATE TO BARRISTER (MRS) CATHERINE BEXSON WHERE YOU ARE TRAVELING FROM, THE DATE YOU WISH TO ARRIVE LONDON AND YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENT.
We wait to receive you when you arrive. Let me know as soon as you receive this mail. God bless you as you come.
We love you and God bless you.
Warm Regards,
NICK AND STEINAR WISTH
For The Family
+447024029155
Attached Contract Letter.doc reads:
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
RELATING TO AN AU PAIR PLACEMENT SUBJECT TO THE EUROPEAN AGREEMENT ON AU PAIR PLACEMENT.
This agreement relating to an au pair placement is concluded between:
NICK & STEINAR WISTH FAMILY
2 Grove la Terrace,
Grove Lane SE5
Dulwich, London
Hereinafter referred to as "the host" and (name) hereinafter referred to as "the au pair".
The agreement shall take effect from xx xxx 2012
According to Article 4 of the European Agreement on Au Pair Placement, the au pair shall not be less than 17 or more than 50 years of age. Nevertheless, exceptions to the upper age-limit may be granted by the competent authority of the receiving country in individual cases when justified.
I. GENERAL CONDITIONS
The au pair shall be received by the host family for a period of 8 months under the conditions laid down hereinafter. During this period, the au pair shall be given the opportunity to improve her/his education, in particular with regard to the English language, and to increase her/his general cultural development.
II. DUTIES OF THE HOST
1. The host undertakes to receive the au pair into the family and to let her/him share the daily family life.
2. The host shall provide board and lodging for the au pair and shall place at her/his disposal a suitable Private Bed Room and Sit Out, Fixed Land Line, Internet Ready Computer and Vehicle for Mobility would be provided if needed.
3. In addition, the host shall pay the au pair pocket money amounting to 170GBP weekly and Monthly Salary of 810GBP shall be paid (every 30th day of the Month) Weekly either by cash or by Check as agreed by the Employee.
4. The au pair's hours of duty shall be organised in such a way as ,to allow her/him to follow courses, and to improve her/his general cultural development and knowledge of the language. The au pair shall have 2 free day(s) per week and shall have full opportunity to take part in religious worship.
5. In the event of the au pair's falling ill, the host shall continue to provide board and lodging and shall give all appropriate care until such time as necessary arrangements have been made and The employee will be given a compassionate leave and sick leave in due time.
Fringe benefits of this Contract include the participation in the Employers’ Insurance program, medical aids and social security.
If the Employer terminates the job/offer without the Employee’s consent, the Employer will pay 2months salary therein.
III. DUTIES OF THE AU PAIR
III. 1. The au pair undertakes to participate, for 28 hours weekly, for in day to day family duties by furnishing the following services:
1. Take care of child
2. Find out about activities in the local area.
3. Undertake activities on a one to one basis with child.
4. Develop speech, reading, numbers, and letters, and colors, social & practical skills.
5. Accepts and agrees to such hiring, engagement, and employment subject to the general supervision and pursuant to the orders, advice and direction of employer.
III. 2. The au pair agrees to comply with any formality necessary on her/his part to enable the host to fulfil her/his obligations under paragraph II of this agreement.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
VACATION: Nanny will give employer 1-week notice of any upcoming vacations. Nanny shall be given bonus vacation pay of 80GBP
REVIEWS, RAISES, AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES:
The employer agrees to review the nanny every 3 months if Employee needs the same and it would be mandatory.
CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS:
In the event of the birth of another child, nanny and employer must discuss first if nanny wishes to continue employment, or if she/he will receive more money per week for the care of the new baby, and how much?
Contract can be amended if both parties agree to do so and also on the satisfactory performance criteria of the Employee (nanny/aupair).
NOTICE OF TERMINATION:
The nanny must give 2 weeks notice of termination in writing. The employer shall give nanny 4weeks notice if his/her services shall no longer be required. If the employers terminate the agreement, employer agrees to pay all wages up to and including nanny last day of work.
ENTRY/WORK PERMIT
If the Employee agrees that (HE OR SHE) will at all times be faithful and industrious and to the best of (HIS OR HER) knowledge do all the above mentioned in this Agreement. Then Employee should proceed to sign, scan and email the CONTRACT AGREEMENT to me to signify full acceptance of the terms and conditions contained herein.
You are to send a scanned of copy of the signed agreement via e mail to BARRISTER (MRS) CATHERINE BEXSON who is a good immigration lawyer and has many years of experience in immigration law, he will help you in the procession and acquiring of your relevant UK traveling documents/work permit papers down here.
Contact Person: BARRISTER (MRS) CATHERINE BEXSON
Email: [email protected]
1 Inner Temple Square Barristers Chambers
London, WC1R 5AA.
UK.
INNER TEMPLE
Signature of the au pair
………………………………
Signature of the host
NICK & STEINAR WISTH FAMILY
