Advance fee scam?

Hi,
I received the email below from Nadine Campbell <[email protected]> I never placed an ad (or advert) about teaching English. I am about 100% sure that this is a scam, but I was wondering how the scam works. It might be an advance fee scam that requires payment to be sent before "the son" supposedly comes to America and supposedly I can earn everything back(and then some). But I'm not sure. Does anyone know how this scam operates?

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Hello,

I'm Nadine Campbell, During my search for a lesson teacher that would help in taking my son (Kenneth). During is stay in USA. I found your advert and it is very okay to me since you specialize in the area I'm seeking for him. My son would
be coming to your city before the end of this month for a period of time with his friend,
I'll like to know if you can help in taking him for the lesson? just to keep him busy. Kenneth is 14 years old, So kindly let me know your charges cost per hour/lesson in order for me to arrange for his payment before he travels
down to your side.

He will be staying there for one months.

Please Reply back on:

(1). Your charges per 1 hour (3 times a week for 1 Months):starting from 7th June Until 7th July 2012

(2) Total Cost For 12 class/12 hours lessons in 1 month

(3). The Day and time you will be available to teach him During the week:


Well am very happy that i see you as my Son tutor,about your years of Experience there is no problem about the lessons,my caregiver lives very close to the Area.
So there is no problem for the lesson OK my caregiver will be bringing him to your location for the lessons and you can teach my Him Anywhere around you if that is OK by you so i will like you to teach my Son the best of you when he get to the USA for the lessons.
I will like you to email me with your schedule for the lessons,I will like you to email me with the name on the check and Full mailing address where the check will be mailed to and including your Home and Cell phone number because my attorney that want to issue out the check is leaving the State by this week okay and also Kenneth is a beginner lessons learning, Awaiting your response asap.
Also the lessons will commence by 7th June Until 7th July 2012 is this okay by you?

I will be awaiting to read from you.

Best Wishes.
Nadine.

Hello Anthony,

The scam is that the scammer will send you a fake check or money order. He will have you cash it and send monies back to him.

It varies with each scammer. The son may not be able to make it to your location so a refund is needed. The scammer sent the travel agent money to you by accident. Wanting you to forward the payment to the travel agent/care giver. The basic over payment is common also.

In all the situations the scammer wants you to send money back via Western Union or Money Gram.

Weeks or Months later you will find out the check was fake and you will be responsible for paying back the money to the bank. Some occasion’s criminal charges may be filed.