Caregiver Nanny Scam

my sister who is also Filipina a nursing graduate who was looking for a job trough jobstreet.com last april.
just read one of those posted here.. and I think she's also one of the victim of Timon Ribbery who was looking for nanny.. see below our email conversation:

Mod edit
There are way too many personal details of your sister in this post for me to quickly remove them so I have removed all of them to work on in private.

Please dont post any more of your sisters details until I can get this sorted - Ralph

he is now using this name:
Timon R Thomas

Barrister Fredell J. Harry
Fredell Legal Chambers
(Barristers and Solicitors)
+447045720116

he also send us a letter of guarantee and then told us that the job is 100% true and he's in desperate need of a nanny..

i hate it.. pls help me to post something against them before they can victimized other poor filipinas!

Hi grjmhegz , welcome to Scamwarners.

As you can see I have edited your post, there are loads of personal details in there that need to be removed so i have removed the content for now.

Just quickly, I am still going through the emails you posted, one thing for certain is that it is a scam.

If your sister is still in touch with these people, that needs to stop immediately, she also needs to be mindful of other scam emails that she will receive, some may offer to be able to get her money back or suggest that these scammers are in custody, please remember, any emails you receive about this will be further scams and will at some point ask for more money to be sent, please, under no circumstances should she reply to any more emails from these people.

Welcome,

I'm sorry to hear that your sister has had to deal with this. And there is no doubt it is a scam. Ralph will be re-posting the emails once your sister's details have been removed, and then those emails will be picked up by google for anyone searching any of the scammer's names in the future.

As Ralph said, when the scammers fail to get money (or stop getting money) one way, they will try again another way. They may pretend to be law enforcement prosecuting the scammers. They may offer some kind of "better" deal for a reduced fee. They may even threaten your sister physically or with claims about charging her with some kind of crime. It's even possible they will send her a check or money order and ask her to cash it and forward money to someone. In the end, these are just more attempts to steal money. She is not guilty of any crime (though she would be if she cashed any of their checks, which will be fraudulent).

A few things stood out at first glance:

-the redirect number (which is no doubt going to Africa or Malaysia)
-the poor English, with mistakes consistent with an African
-the attorney/travel agent. These are two completely different fields--one person would not hold both of these jobs
-the insistence that the visas must be handled in the UK (not true--you would apply in the UK embassy in the Philippines if this were real).

At this point, your sister needs to walk away. Just drop these scammers and don't accept any contact from them. Delete their emails, block their phone calls. Don't tell them they are listed here, or they will change their names and emails and the next victim won't find them here.

To obtain a visa to work in the UK as an au pair or nanny you can only obtain this by going to the British Embassy in your country (or their authorised visa application representative) in person. You cannot do this online and no one can obtain a visa for you.

Everything this person has said to your sister is a lie, and for the purpose of stealing money, and all the people that have mailed your sister are either the same scammer or another one.

If you are asked to pay someone by Western Union you are not dealing with a company or any official government body.

I understand how upsetting this will be for your family but there is no possibilty that this is in any way anything other than a scam, and the scammer will try every means to steal more money from your sister.

The following emails have been heavily edited to remove personal details, they were originally posted in the original post.

LATEST CONVERSATION WITH TIMON RIBBERY:

Re: ASSURANCE.
From:
Timon R Thomas [email protected]

To: Removed
Hello,
Just got your mail.I understand your concerns and the difficulty experienced by you in raising the funds. I would understand if you would be paying 150 Pounds only. I would make up for the balance.
Regards,
Timon

From: Timon R Thomas [email protected]
To: Removed
Sent:
Subject: Re: ASSURANCE..

Hello,
Just read your mail. I quite understand your concerns.The Job been offered to you is 100% real and Legal and i am in desperate need of a Nanny for my kids. To further reassure you of the Credibility of this Offer, i am willing to assent to a Letter of Guarantee to that effect. You Aunt has no reason to be afraid as everything been done would be legal and your funds would be used for its intended purpose.
Regards,
Timon

From: Timon R Thomas [email protected]
To: Removed
Sent:
Subject: Re: Documents Required

Hello,
I have liaised with my Mother regarding the Financing of your papers. According to her, she wants me to give you the benefit of doubt and assist in the best way i can to make the processing of your papers a monumental success.
In the light of the above, i have decided to pay for your Work and Resident Permits which are far more expensive than the Visa which is the cheapest.
If you can pay for your Visa, then the processing is good to commence.
Regards,
Timon

From: Timon R Thomas [email protected]
To: Removed
Sent:
Subject: Re: Documents Required

Hello,
I received your mail .Paying for your expenses and then Deducting the money from your Salary is something i will never do again. I have tried it before but the person only succeeded in using me to get her papers and i never saw her again .It is not that i am saying that you are going to do that but i dont want to throw caution to the wind. So that is totally out of the picture .
As much as i would love to assist you in the processing to ensure that you are able to start work as soon as possible, i would want you to look for ways to source for the funds required. I know its quite difficult to secure funds from your country.
You can easily repay the Money in less than a month if you borrowed it from someone as soon as you have started working for me. I want you to understand the situation of things and i urge you not to read a different meaning to this. I trust you but i am just trying to take caution.
If i may ask, if i come up with half of the required expenses, can you come up with the remaining half?
I really want the both of us to have our Money involved so that i can have the guarantee that what happened before would not repeat itself.
Hope this will be ok by you.
Await your advice soon.
Regards,
Timon

From: Timon R Thomas [email protected]
To: Removed
Sent:
Subject: Re: Documents Required

Hello,
Just read your mail. Right now, i am in South Africa for the FIFA world cup. I would just inquire with my lawyer if the processing would be possible while we wait for the Passport to be released.
Timon

The following emails were sent by the fake barrister who in reality is the same scammer;

From: Fredell Legal Chambers Chambers [email protected]
To: Removed
Sent:
Subject: RE: Documents Required

Attn:
I am in receipt of your mail.You would have to send us a scanned copy each of the International Passport and a most recent copy of your Photograph,Passport Size (Light Colored background) . You are expected to send as an email attachment or via Fax.See fax number below;

Fax:+448447747989

Regards,
Barrister Fredell J. Harry
Fredell Legal Chambers
(Barristers and Solicitors)
+44704572011

From: Fredell Legal Chambers Chambers <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Documents Required
To: Removed
Date:

Attn:
I am in receipt of your mail. The processing of your Visa and Permits would have to be done here in the United Kingdom to ensure that the processing is successful and to also ensure that they are finalized at the stipulated time. We have been doing this for a couple of years with high success stories to our Credit.
Once processing is done from this end, your papers would then be forwarded to the British Embassy in Manila for the final stage of the processing to be finalized.
In the British Embassy in Manila, you would be invited for Interview on two occasions.
Firstly, your biometric data would be taken and on the Second instance, your processed papers would be handed over to you and they include;
1) Visa which would be attached to your International Passport.
2) Original Copies of your Permits
3) Original Certified Copy of your Employment Contract
Once these papers have been handed over to you, you would undergo a Medication Examination and then you are fully ready to travel to the United Kingdom depending on the date of departure agreed by both you and your Employer. You would also be required to tender your Police Clearance Certificate before your departure from your country .

We would have to wait for the International Passport to be renewed and upon its renewal, we would proceed with the processing of your papers.

Regards,
Barrister Fredell J. Harry
Fredell Legal Chambers
(Barristers and Solicitors)
+447045720116 +447045720116

From: Fredell Legal Chambers Chambers [email protected]
Subject: Documents Required
To: Removed
Date:

Attention:
I am Barrister Fredell J. Harry of Fredell Legal Chambers

I only have the passport but i have to renew it because it is already expired.. and I dont have any of the rest like visa, residence/ work permit..



(Attach Cv. or references if Available)
Await your response.
Regards,
Barrister Fredell J. Harry
Fredell Legal Chambers
(Barristers and Solicitors)
+447045720116 +447045720116

Hello,
Just read your mail.I quite understand your concerns.The position for the Nanny was closed because i already hired someone for the position which happens to be you.I hope that your Passport is renewed soonest so that processing of your papers can commence.
Regards,
Timon

From: Timon Ribbery [email protected]
To: Removed
Sent:
Subject: Re: Nanny Job

Hello,
I got your mail. Its a thing of Joy to know that very soon someone would be taking over from my mother who is presently taking care of the kids. What you have to do now is to get in touch with my lawyer/Traveling agent who will be in charge of the documentation. He is Barrister Fredell J. Harry and you can contact him directly via email; [email protected]
Kindly inform me as soon as contact has been established.I am looking forward to having you as a Nanny for my kids.
Regards,
Timon Ribberry

Timon Ribbery wrote:

Hello,
Glad to know that you have accepted to perform the required duties. You would definitely enjoy taking care of the kids as they are well behaved. Briefly, let me tell you something interesting about the kids. They are two boys and a girl. They are Thomas Jnr.,Janice and Martin. Thomas,Male is 5Years ,2 Months Old, Janice, Female is 3 years, 4 months Old and Martin, Male the youngest is a 1year,6 Months Old. One thing myself and my late wife enjoyed doing while she was alive was to gently cuddle them at night and put them to bed with those fairly tales that they really enjoyed. They have over time developed a penchant for these bed time stories and i hope you would be a good story teller. I would like to know when you intend to start this Job so that i can direct you to my Lawyer/Traveling agent who be in charge of processing the Visa and Permit and he would also ensure that these papers are finalized within the shortest possible time.
Await your response.
Regards,
Timon Ribbery

Timon Ribbery wrote:

Hello,
I received your mail. Before we proceed further, i would want to give you description of the duties you are expected to perform. They include;
Waking them up, getting them ready for school.
Tidying kids rooms and putting toys away.
Playing with the Kids.
Cleaning of toys;
Changing, bathing and dressing the children;
Stimulation of kids
Your Job is restricted to the children's welfare only as i have a Housekeeper/Cleaner who is in charge of the daily cleanliness of the house. Also employed in the house is a Resident Cook and a driver.You would be occupying a private apartment in the House, bathroom and study room attached, fully furnished, desktop computer with DSL high speed internet connectivity and other gadgets needed for modern comfort. You would be accepted as a member of the family and would be treated as such. You would have meals with other members of the family and spend time with us not as an Employee but as a member of the family. You would be part of the family holiday vacation on selected locations around Europe. You will be entitled to a bi-annual leave to help you reunite
with friends and family. All that is required from you is for you to show love and care to the kids. Though it is impossible to be a replacement for their mother, you can fill the vacuum of their mother's demise.
I would like to know if you are comfortable with the prescribed duties for us to proceed with further negotiations.
Regards,
Timon Ribbery

From: Timon Ribbery [email protected]
Subject: Re: Nanny Job
To: Removed
Date:

Hello,
I received your mail and glad to know that you are willing to take the Job and oversee the welfare of my kids. If you don't mind, i would like to ask some personal questions as this would help me get to know you better.
1)Generally, what do you expect from the Job of being a Nanny?
2)Can you describe your family briefly?
3)How are you feeling leaving your family to work for another family in another country?
4)Have you ever been to England before? Do you know anybody there
5)What do you like about children and what do you not like?
6)How would you describe your temperament? Do you go angry easily?
7)What are your Hobbies, turn on and turn off?
Do you have any form of illness or do you take special diets?
9)What type of religion do you practice?
Await your response.
Regards,
Timon Ribbery

From: Timon Ribbery [email protected]
Subject: Re: Nanny Job
To: Removed
Date:

Hello,
I got your mail that you were interested in the vacant Job position of a Nanny for my kids. Firstly, i would like to introduce myself briefly. I am Timon Ribbery ,42 Years Old and a single parent,Born British,Work and live in the United Kingdom with my family. I am a Private Real Estate Contractor by profession. Born 3rd of May,1967 to a Christian family, i have always seen children as an asset to be treasured.

I lost my wife a year and some months ago and i don't intend to remarry. Hence i require the services of a Nanny/Caregiver to aid in the welfare of my kids. I am willing to offer a weekly Salary of £800 with basic Employment benefits attached and you would be taking care of three kids.
Also, i would prefer a live in Nanny for this Job. I would want to know if this would be possible.
I anticipate your prompt response.
Regards,
Timon Ribbery

LATEST CONVERSATION WITH BARRISTER FREDEL HARRY

RE: Documents Required
...
From:
Fredell Legal Chambers Chambers [email protected]
.
To: Removed
Attn:
I am in receipt of your mail . The Money for processing is to be sent to our Chambers and from there, we will proceed to apply for the required papers .
The payment has to be done through Western Union Money Transfer and below are the required information;

Name: Fredell James Harry
Address:17 North End Road
City:London
Country:United Kingdom

As soon as payment has been made, you have to provide us with the following information so that it can be verified and documented;

Name of Sender:
Amount Sent:£205
Money Transfer Control Number(MTCN):

Await your response.
Regards,
Barrister Fredell J. Harry
Fredell Legal Chambers
(Barristers and Solicitors)
+447045720116 +447045720116

RE: Documents Required
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From:
Fredell Legal Chambers Chambers [email protected]
.
To: Removed
Attn:
I am in receipt of your mail.Your Employment Contract would also be included in the processing.We would inform you as soon as your papers are forwarded to the British Embassy in Manila and they would be contacting you too in that regards.The processing encompasses both the Visa and Permits and other papers that would also need to be processed from this end.
Regards,
Barrister Fredell J. Harry
Fredell Legal Chambers
(Barristers and Solicitors)
+447045720116 +447045720116

From: Fredell Legal Chambers Chambers [email protected]
To: Removed
Sent:
Subject: RE: Documents Required

Attn:
See attached for the Letter of Guarantee assented by your Employer as regards the security of your funds.
Regards,
Barrister Fredell J. Harry
Fredell Legal Chambers
(Barristers and Solicitors)
+447045720116 +447045720116

From: Fredell Legal Chambers Chambers <[email protected]>

To: Removed
Sent:
Subject: RE: Documents Required

Attn:
I am in receipt of your mail . You have to get in touch with your employer to discuss if the processing would be done based on Salary deduction or be financed by you .
Convey the decision reached to me so that we can proceed.
Await your response.
Regards,
Barrister Fredell J. Harry
Fredell Legal Chambers
(Barristers and Solicitors)
+447045720116 +447045720116

From: Fredell Legal Chambers Chambers <[email protected]>
To: Removed
Sent:
Subject: RE: Documents Required

Attn:
I am in receipt of your mail. Before i proceed to apply for the necessary papers , i would like to give you the run down of the expenses so that you would have an idea of the amount that would be involved.

Please see below:
Employment Visa--£205
Residence Permit---£550
Work Permit--£470
Flight Ticket--Will be Financed by your Employer
Total Expenses now---£1,225

Regards,
Barrister Fredell J. Harry
Fredell Legal Chambers
(Barristers and Solicitors)
+447045720116 +447045720116

From: Fredell Legal Chambers Chambers <[email protected]>
To: Removed
Sent:
Subject: RE: Documents Required

Attn:
I am in receipt of your mail. Your Employer has OK the processing to proceed while we wait for the release of your International Passport.
Regards,
Barrister Fredell J. Harry
Fredell Legal Chambers
(Barristers and Solicitors)
+44704572011

From: Fredell Legal Chambers Chambers [email protected]
To: Removed
Sent:
Subject: RE: Documents Required

Attn:
I am in receipt of your mail.You would have to send us a scanned copy each of the International Passport and a most recent copy of your Photograph,Passport Size (Light Colored background) . You are expected to send as an email attachment or via Fax.See fax number below;

Fax:+448447747989

Regards,
Barrister Fredell J. Harry
Fredell Legal Chambers
(Barristers and Solicitors)
+44704572011

From: Fredell Legal Chambers Chambers [email protected]
Subject: RE: Documents Required
To: Removed
Date:

Attn:
I am in receipt of your mail. The processing of your Visa and Permits would have to be done here in the United Kingdom to ensure that the processing is successful and to also ensure that they are finalized at the stipulated time. We have been doing this for a couple of years with high success stories to our Credit.
Once processing is done from this end, your papers would then be forwarded to the British Embassy in Manila for the final stage of the processing to be finalized.
In the British Embassy in Manila, you would be invited for Interview on two occasions.
Firstly, your biometric data would be taken and on the Second instance, your processed papers would be handed over to you and they include;
1) Visa which would be attached to your International Passport.
2) Original Copies of your Permits
3) Original Certified Copy of your Employment Contract
Once these papers have been handed over to you, you would undergo a Medication Examination and then you are fully ready to travel to the United Kingdom depending on the date of departure agreed by both you and your Employer. You would also be required to tender your Police Clearance Certificate before your departure from your country .

We would have to wait for the International Passport to be renewed and upon its renewal, we would proceed with the processing of your papers.

Regards,
Barrister Fredell J. Harry
Fredell Legal Chambers
(Barristers and Solicitors)
+447045720116 +447045720116

From: Fredell Legal Chambers Chambers [email protected]
Subject: Documents Required
To: Removed
Date:

Attention:
I am Barrister Fredell J. Harry of Fredell Legal Chambers

I only have the passport but i have to renew it because it is already expired.. and I dont have any of the rest like visa, residence/ work permit..


Name Prefix (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., etc.):
First name:
Last name:
Date of birth (yyyy-mm-dd):
Marital status:
Next Of Kin:
Nationality:
Preferences
Preferred address for correspondence: Home Work/business
Home address and phone
Address:
Zip/postal code:
Country:
Phone:
Fax:
Mobile/cellular:
Internet at home :
E-mail:
Present Employment --
Job title:
Occupation:
Company name:
Work address:

City:
State/Province:
Zip/postal code:
Country:
Phone:
Fax:
Mobile/cellular:
Field Experience:
(Attach Cv. or references if Available)
Await your response.
Regards,
Barrister Fredell J. Harry
Fredell Legal Chambers
(Barristers and Solicitors)
+447045720116 +447045720116

thank you so much.. it's really a big help to those people who might also encountering the same situation my sister had.. BEWARE OF SCAM.. never trust a person easily so you can avoid such thing as this..

Never a problem, thanks for bringing this scammer to our attention

Timmon Ribbery also know as Thomas Clayton, works with these ttwo 'bogus barristers Fredell J Harry and Filbert Legal Chambers uses this fake address.
17 North End Road
London NW11 7RJ,
United Kingdom

I have it on my website http://www.asianbuddy.info showing all the documents they send and other useful information.

Hi Buddy, welcome to Scamwarners

Thanks for the information

I just wanted to point out that it is highly likely that this Timon is also the fake barrister and that either way, both Timon and the barrister are charactors invented by a scammer to assist him to steal peoples money, they do not exist.