Scams offering fake Au Pair positions
by frøya-frøy Sat Mar 03, 2012 5:13 am
Here's another email that I got the other day:
How are you and your family member?it is with happiness that i come to you this Month with this request to be our next Au pair for my family starting from March,My name is Mrs Lumba Tanya,i am married to a British citizen Mr Tom Lumba,we are good British couple for some years back,we have 2 awesome kids Adex and Myra being 4 years and 6years respectively.
However,being our next Au pair your salary shall be 900 pounds which shall be paid on every 26th of every Month,you shall be provided with your separate apartment which is equipped with all facilities needed.
inn addition,we have had an Au pair that stay up with our family for 2 years but just terminated her contract and gone back to her country today.
Moreover,i will like to go through your Curriculum Vitae so as to know your suitability for this offer,or better still if you don't have Curriculum vitae you shall still get back to me soonest so as to know your intention about this offer and to know the date you shall be joining our family
Hope you find this offer a memorable one,God bless you as you join my family.
Best Regard
Mrs Lumba Tanya


Looks like a typical scam to me, what do you guys think? O.o
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by David Jansen Sat Mar 03, 2012 5:42 am
Welcome here frøya-frøy.

Yes, it's a scam too! First of all, an au pair doesn't get a salary, only pocket money. Also the amount they are offering is far too much.

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by Chris Fuller Wed Mar 07, 2012 2:52 am
Here is another email from this scammer. The Agency is also fake, and is part of the scam.

From: Lumba Tanya <[email protected]>
Subject: kindly contact the Agency

Thanks for the response,since you dont have a visa,i may recommend an Agency that can assist you to get visa within 1 week here is there email ([email protected])
Do ask them the cost and the time the visa will be ready
by Chris Fuller Thu Mar 08, 2012 3:06 am
If an au pair does not require a visa to become an au pair in the UK, the scammer may send an email like this:

From: Lumba Tanya <[email protected]>
Subject: You shall need a contract letter

Thanks for the response,since you don't need a visa i think everything will be fast now,what will just be needed now is contract letter that will allow you to come and work effectively in UK,do you have a good lawyer in UK that can get you a good contract letter,if no i may recommend a good lawyer for you soonest here is the lawyer email ([email protected])
Cheers

The lawyer is also fake.
by Chris Fuller Sat Mar 10, 2012 5:24 am
This is an email from the fake lawyer.

From: Dennis Olga <[email protected]>
Subject: Re:***REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACT LETTER AT UNITED KINGDOM CHAMBERS***

Goodday,

Thanks for your enquiry,our company have been in the front field of assisting United Kingdom and Non-United Kingdom employer as regard Contract Agreement Letter in London in respect to their employees. Many Citizens have been denied of their right and privilege and we have discovered that strange threat and illegal act to the society.
However,we have put a stop to all this illegal act by asking anybody coming to work in the United Kingdom to obtain the contract agreement Letter/permission be he/she will be allowed to work or take their respective occupation and services.
Firstly we would have to obtain the Contract Letter form for you at United Kingdom chamber which will serve as a legal agreement between you and your employer in the following terms and conditions:
1. PAYING OF YOUR FULL AND RIGHTFUL WAGES 2. PROVISION OF SUITABLE ACCOMMODATION 3. FARE TREATMENT 4. DURATION/WORKING HOURS 5. CONTRACTING ENDING 6. AVOIDANCE OF CONFLICT ISSUES 7. CONFLICT RESOLUTION 8.ADHERENCE TO THE CONTRACT LETTER.
Moreover,this Contract will spell out the terms and conditions of employment which are required to be given to the Employee under section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The Contract Letter will be given to you after making the necessary arrangement.
When you are ready, you are to pay a sum of 205 pounds for the processing of the Contract Letter and registration to us through Western Union Money Transfer to;

Receiver Name: Mr Denis Olga
Receiver Address: 55 Chancery Lane
London ,
United Kingdom.
Or better still if you, we also accept payment via paypal.
Upon receipt of payment we will commence on the proper documentation of your contract Letter. You are expected to send to us a scanned copy of receipt of payment.
NB:- You are expected to report your Host family if she fails to meet up with what will be stated in the Contract Agreement Letter that will be sent to you immediately we receive your scanned copy of international passport and payment.
Yours Faithfully,
Denis Olga

Attached Registration Form[1].docx:

WORKING REGISTRATION FORM

Name: ___________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Country: __________________________________________

Age: ____________

Nationality: __________ Do you have a driving License? ___

Email: ____________________________________________

Name of Employer: __________________________________

Address of Employer: ________________________________

___________________________________________________

Profession: _________________________________________

Education Level: _____________________________________

Experience with kids: _________________________________

Hobbies/Interests: ___________________________________

Allergies/Medical Problems? ___________________________

___________________________________________________
Any special Requests/Comments: ________________________

____________________________________________________

Date: ___________________ Signature:____________________

Sex: Female______ Male ______

Contract.doc:

Contract Agreement Letter, between Mrs. Lumba Tanya & xxxxx xxxxxx.

For good consideration, they employ on the following terms and conditions:
1. Term of Employment. Subject to the provisions for termination set forth below this
agreement will begin sooner.
2. Salary. Mrs. Lumba Tanya shall pay Employee a salary of £ 900 on 26th of every Month
for the services of the Employee, payable at regular payroll periods and provision of your
separate 2 bedroom apartment well equipped with the necessary amenities.

3. Hours of Work. Your working hours shall be 7 hours daily starting from 9am till 2pm
daily Mondays to Fridays, the total working hour weekly will not exceed 35 hours as
agreed by the host family.
4. Employee to Devote Full Time to Mrs. Lumba Tanya. The Employee will devote full
time, attention, and energies to the business of the Job and during this employment, will
not engage in any other business activity unless during free periods, regardless of
whether such activity is pursued for profit, gain, or other pecuniary advantage. Employee
is not prohibited from making personal investments in any other businesses provided
those investments do not require active involvement in the operation of said companies.
5. Confidentiality of Proprietary Information. Employee agrees, during or after the
term of this employment, not to reveal confidential information, or trade secrets to any
person, firm, corporation, or entity. Employee reveal or threaten to reveal this
information, Mrs. Lumba Tanya shall be entitled to an injunction restraining the
Employee from disclosing same, or from rendering any services to any entity to whom
said information has been or is threatened to be disclosed, the right to secure an
injunction is not exclusive, and I may pursue any other remedies it has against the
Employee for a breach or threatened breach of this condition, including the recovery of
damages from the Employee.
6. Reimbursement of Expenses. The Employee may incur reasonable expenses for
furthering the Job, including expenses for entertainment, travel, and similar items. Mrs.
Lumba Tanya shall reimburse Employee for all business expenses after the Employee
presents an itemized account of expenditures.
7. off Day. The Employee will be off on weekends and Public Holidays.

8 Holidays: Your holidays shall be on public holiday and Christmas period, in case
of Christmas period, you shall be free from 20th of December till 10th of January the
following year.

9. Sickness and Disability: Absence through sickness is a major cost burden by
Mrs.Lumba Tanya, in case any sickness or illness arise, you should inform your host
family immediately of your absence from duty and there will be sick leave from duty

This Contract sets out the terms and conditions of employment which are required to be
given to the Employee under section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

1. Au pair Address and Name

This agreement is made between the families of Lumba Tanya & xxxxx xxxxxx.:

Name:

Home Address:
Postal Code
City:
Province:
Country:
Host Family Home Address

Address: 15 Barking Road
State: London.
County: United Kingdom.

STARTING DATE & DURATION

The starting date of your employment with the family of Mrs. Lumba Tanya is the
date of your arriving, your employee shall continue indefinitely subject to termination
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. Your continuity of your service will be
determined by you (xxxxx xxxxx) after the Months of service.

Job title and responsibilities

Your job title is AU PAIR you may perform duties and responsibilities solely or jointly
with whom so ever the family may appoint. Your current duties are: AU PAIR.

You are responsible to take care of host family kids from time to time. Unless otherwise
expressly stated in this Agreement, all consents and authorizations which you are
required to be obtain from the family shall be given by the family on behalf of the family,
or such other person as the family may specify or the member of the family.

The family reserves the right to require that you don’t perform any duties or attend the
compound premises during any period of suspension or whilst you are under notice of
termination of your employment, provided that you continue to be paid the salary and
benefits and to which you are entitled under this Agreement.

SALARY

Your host family has agreed to pay you a sum of £ 900 per month and also eligible to
participate in any incentive compensation program that may be developed from the
family.

ADVANTAGE

You may be required to travel within United Kingdom as it is necessary
for the proper performance of your duties. It proves that you work in
United Kingdom for the terms of this Agreement will be reviewed.

I promise that the information given above is accurate, and I agree that I will perform my duties
as an Au pair to the best of my ability. It is agreed that United Kingdom Law shall apply to this
agreement, and I agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom Courts. I have read
this entire agreement carefully.

Au Pair Signature:

Au Pair Name:

MAKE SURE YOU FILL OUT THE APPROPRIATE SPACE, SIGN THE FORM, AND SCAN IT
BACK TO US SOONEST.

Date:

Lawyer signature
Lawyer Name: Mr. Olga Denis

Date: xx March, 2012.

Host Family Signature
Host Family Name: Lumba Tanya

Date: xx,March 2012.

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