Au Pair Scam - Michael Balles

[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: Michael Balles <[email protected]>
Subject: Aupair Service Wanted

Hello there,

My name is Dr Michael Balles 38 Years Old & I am a single parent to 2 children currently aged 4 & 6. Both of whom are in full time education. i work in a Hospiatal as Physiotheraphist in United Kingdom and i dont usually stays home unless during weekends, My contact address is : 240 Whitechapel High Street London. 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.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 1,500 POUND for every four weeks and a pocket money of 300POUND per week for the buying of some things for your self and i will also be responsible for some of the funds 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 sons, 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 before the middle of September, & preferrably stay for between 6-12 months Thanks and i hope to hear from you soon. You can contact me at my email add. [email protected] , Tel: +447024046562.

Best of Regards,
Dr Michael Balles.