Scams offering fake Au Pair positions
by MaClau Sat Apr 28, 2012 8:52 pm
I almost fell into this!! :(
I hope that helps others!!

"LEWIS FINLAY" AND "HOME OFFICE"

First email: (with pictures)
"Dear Au pair,

My family is really in need of an active Au pair. We are originally to from Italy now living in Untied Kingdom. In the spirit of cultural exchange we decided to contact you, to discuss the possibilities of having you as a Au pair to our son. We saw you profile on http://www.newaupair.com

We are looking for an Au pair that can speak English and is willing to stay with us for a minimum of 6 months or 12 months.
I'm an Engineer and I work with Woodford Engineering Consultancy (UK) Ltd. Metropolitan House, Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire SK8 7AZ, United Kingdom. My wife Annabel is also working here with Garden Hotels Manchester, United Kingdom,as a Project Manager.
Josh goes school 5 days a week from 8.45am to 2pm, this is the reason why we are providing you with a car for you to take him to school and also bring him back.
Josh is very easy going kid and as such you can get along with him easily. We shall provide a fully furnished accommodation. We are willing to offer you the sum £350 weekly throughout the duration of your stay with us,including other benefits.

We will share travel expenses with you. Our only son means so much to us hence we are offering this salary so that you can put in your best while taking care of him. We would like to know when you can be available because we would like an Au pair that can start as soon as possible.
Please call me on +447024068309 or email me to discuss the position with us. While you send an introduction about yourself, CV and your picture. We've attached our family picture for you to see our lovely family .


LEWIS FINLAY
For the Family"

Second email:

"Dear *********,
We are so glad that you could write us back that shows that you are healthy. We really want to employ you as an Au pair to our son Josh. We have decided to find an Au pair because we need help in taking care of our child especially when we go to work. We are looking for an Au pair to be a big sister to our child and to become part of our family.
My name is Lewis Finlay and I am 42 years old, I'm an Engineer and I work with Woodford Engineering Consultancy (UK) Ltd. Metropolitan House, Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire SK8 7AZ, United Kingdom. My wife Annabel Finlay is also working here with Garden Hotels Manchester, United Kingdom,as a Project Manager.
We will require you to take care of Josh for about 30hrs a week. You will have weekends free and we will pay you £350 per week which we will give to you every Friday not including other unmentioned benefits that will come with it.
We reside in 74 Princess Street, Manchester M1 6JD, United Kingdom Where adequate security is provided. You will have your own bedroom and your own bathroom, fully furnished.
We have received your pictures. Meanwhile I'm evaluating your profile right now with my wife and the lawyer that works with the UK Home Office. if we find it eligible for you to work as an Au pair to our son Josh, I would get back to you as soon as possible with the traveling guidance/contract letter and terms and conditions of the offer.
We need you to start with us as soon as possible and stay until at least one year or more. We will provide you with a car,and also arrange a driver's license and lessons for you.
We are peaceful family looking for a decent Au pair to mix in with our family.
We shall share your travel expenses with you, hence we will make the necessary enquiries from our Lawyer that works with the UK Home Office on how to procure traveling documents for you. My warmest regards to all around you.

yours sincerely,
Lewis Finlay"

Third Email:

"Dear *******,

How are you today? After discussing your employment with the Lawyer, we have decided that you match our requirements so read and sign the attached Contract Letter that is approved by the UK Home Office.

Important : You are to adhere to the following travel instructions as I would be responsible for your travel arrangements hence your strict compliance is required so that you do not make any mistakes or have any problems on arrival here.

Information For Travel
I received approval from the UK Home Office here in England to employ you, I have attached the approved contract letter issued me for your review. I need you to apply now for a Work Registration Scheme Number (WRS) as UK Home Office instructed me for our application to be quickly considered, as that is important to prove that we are sponsoring your travel down to the UK and to prove that you are eligible to take up job position in UK before they send your reference and interview date to the nearest British Consulate in your country.

You need to sign the contract after going through it and send a scanned copy indicating your travel date (For Flight Booking which I will pay for) , to the UK Home Office in charge of your application via their E mail: [email protected]FAKE!!!
A Work Registration Scheme Number (WRS) is important to prove that we are sponsoring your travel down to the United Kingdom and to prove that you are eligible to take up a job position in United Kingdom before the UK Home Office would issue you a Reference Number, find below the contact details of the UK Home Office and contact them as soon as you sign the contract letter:

Home Office, UK Border Agency,
PO Box 3468, Sheffield,
S3 8WA,
United Kingdom
Fax : +44 2071 17 4321
E mail: [email protected]FAKE!!

I would wait to receive you when you arrive at the airport. God bless you as you come.

Yours faithfully
LEWIS FINLAY"


From "[email protected]"
"Dear Applicant,

Greetings from the UK Home Office. We wish to confirm receipt of your Files from your Employer LEWIS FINLAY to notify you that we have queued your file for processing.
Thank you for contacting us and requesting our professional services in procuring and processing of your UK Entry Paperwork.
Your Application Sort Code is TWP-UK 186. Please quote reference number in subsequent correspondence for easy sorting and response to your inquiries.Find below the necessary steps you will take to enable you obtain your issuance of National Insurance Number, Work Scheme Card and supporting documents which will enable you to work legally as an Au pair in the United Kingdom.
Please find attached herewith appropriate and detailed information on your enquirer for the speedy procurement of your UK Entry Paperwork.
As soon as you fulfill the requirement, we shall book an appointment with the UK Embassy in your country and inform you, with the date of appointment. Keep all documents in order as it will be requested by the Embassy on the date which we shall inform you.

We work to serve you better.


Home Office, UK Border Agency,
P.O. Box 3468, Sheffield,
S3 8WA,
United Kingdom
Fax :+44 8720 22 1415


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Thank you.
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