Au Pair Scam - James Scott

[AlanJones]

The following email was received in response to a listing on an Au Pair website. This is a scam, no vacancy exists the scammer will try an scam you out of money by asking for fees or travel costs or accomodation costs.

Received from: James Scott <[email protected]>
Reply-To: James Scott <[email protected]>
Subject: AUPAIR NEEDED IN MY FAMILY....

Hello,

My name is Mr James Scott 40 Years Old & I am a single parent to 2 children currently named Godwin and Joy and aged 4 & 6. Both of whom are in full time education. i work in oil company in United Kingdon and i dont usually stays home unless during weekends,My contact address is :29 hillcrest rd dudley west midlands dy2 7pn United Kingdon.. Both my children are unique & special in their own way. My son likes to play football & ride his bike. He also likes to be read to. My daughter likes to play on her bike too, as well as colour, & is very affectionate.

I have a very loving family & will welcome the right candidate & make them feel very welcome in my house. I am seeking an Au Pair who is honest, reliable, kind & considerate. I would like some English to be spoken, but am happy to provide & pay for an English course for the successful applicant.

I want an aupair nanny for them because they are the only one left at home after there Mother died in a motor accident coming back from church.And i have an apartment room for he/she that would be taking care of the boy and girl in my house.So i will like you to know that i will be paying you 1500POUNDS for every four weeks and a pocket money of 250POUNDS per week for the buying of some things for your self and i will also be responsible for some of the money for your traveling documents.

There is quite a lot of free time within the position - as both my children are at school during the day. This will provide a good opportunity for you to Study, should you wish to do so.. You will have free board & lodgings which will include your own room. You will also have a TV, & computer access, so you can stay in contact with your family.

And the working hour is just 8 hours per day and your responsibility in my house is just to take care of my kids, cooking ,taking them on shopping ,taking them to where the school bus will pick them up from which is just 2 km ahead from home. Please ld like the suitable applicant to start by the ending of August or 2nd week of September, & preferrably stay for between 6-12 months.i hope to hear from you soon.

Best of Regards,
Mr James Scott.