Beware of Scams
Very important - please read this: **BEWARE OF SCAMS**
Au Pair Scam Warning
Stay vigilant and don't fall victim to a scam.
Unfortunately unscrupulous people exist in all walks of life and this includes nanny and au pair matching websites. Totalnannies is not an au-pair or nanny matching site. All host families have been personally screened and verified and are genuine. However, if you do use an au pair matching there is much you can do to watch out for these people and report their behaviour.
Never Send a Host Family or Au Pair Cash
Never send cash, cheques, moneygram payments or payments by Western Union. Money should never exchange hands before meeting and if you are asked for money at any time, then be aware that the person asking may not be genuine.
Common Au Pair Scams
A common scam is when a host family email an au pair accepting their services and sending them a (false) cheque for their travel. A little while later, they cancel the agreement with a plausible excuse and ask the au-pair to return the money by wire, often Western Union. The scam particularly seems to be generated in the Cameroon and Nigeria at present.
Another less common rouse is for a family to ask the applicant to deal direct with their own (bogus) travel agent. The agency may seems genuine and ask all kinds of travel details and then request a down-payment to be sent. This again is a complex scam and you should not be taken in. You will not hear from the agent, the family or your money again. Another common scam is for a family to ask for payment for the visa processing application.
Things to Watch Out For:
- Beware of any offers which seem to offer more than the standard rate - they are often not genuine.
- Beware of any communications where you are not convinced by the questions, ie. the questions are of a too personal nature or concentrate too much on money. Genuine applicants and families will ask many natural questions which will be often followed up by further e-mails and telephone calls. Question an offer that is made too quickly.
- Beware of anyone who is not able or is very unwilling to provide background documentation such as photos, references, etc.
- Always check references.
- Beware of families who state that they are English and live in London but write in terrible English.
We will help you if we can.
Please feel free to forward any email that you receive, or to ask us any questions about anything of which you feel unsure. If we feel suspicious, we will tell you. Please feel free to email info@totalnannies.com and allow 24 business hours to respond. Normally we will get back to you the next working day. Please also READ THE FOLLOWING....
We are aware of several emails inviting au pairs to visit Nigeria or other countries. Normally these tell you that your profile matches the family's requirements. You will then be sent several official looking documents and asked to submit a visa fee via Western Union, or similar, along with lots of personal information and a copy of your passport. If you read the news you will know that Nigeria is not a safe country to visit, and we also recommend that you never send off any money. The forms we have seen, although appearing official, do not have any contact details at all for a Government Department in question. This should make you very suspicious.
If a family or someone pretending to be a family:
- Asks you for money.
- Introduces you to a third party (a travel agent, for example) who asks for money.
- Tells you they will help you with visas and/or work permits but that you will need to deal through a contact of the family, who after doing some "work" for you then ask you for money
- Is unable to provide references that you can check.
- Seems to make everything happen to quickly, and makes you feel that you are being rushed in to making a decision.
- Appears to be offering you much more pocket money than you were expecting.
- Offers working conditions that sound "too good to be true", such as world-wide travel and a car.
- Provides incomplete or inconsistent information.
- Makes you feel at all unsure or uncomfortable.
Then we strongly recommend that you:
Do not send them any money, and
Do not travel to be an au pair with that family.
We always recommend that you check some references for the family by speaking to a previous au pair if possible, and perhaps one of the teachers of the children, for example. You should check that the reference is genuine by, in the case of a teacher for example, telephoning on a number that is published for the school in a directory or on the school's website. Then you can check that you are speaking to the genuine teacher, and that this teacher knows the family.
If a family introduces you to what they tell you is a "travel agent" or similar, please be very careful. If the agent is bogus they could disappear with your money. This is why we recommend that you make your own travel arrangements with an agent or airline that you know is genuine.
If you receive an unsolicited email from an au pair/nanny promotion, or anyone else telling you that you have won some money but need to make a payment to release the funds, we recommend that you do not respond to the email, and do not send any money.
Au Pairs
Please be very careful, and be particularly cautious where a job offer sound very good, and/or you are asked by the family, or by the family's travel agent to part with any money for visas, work permits or travel arrangements.
We have collected a list of suspicious emails. Remember that totalnannies.com offers protection from fraud as all our host families are personally screened and verified. You do not need take these precautions if you are using our company but only if you go through one of the au-pair matching websites.
Examples of suspicious emails:
Example 14
In this example an 'au pair' attempts to extract money from a family, supposedly towards travel expenses...
Hi [Family],
I am Cobi Moore and a British by nationality.My parents live at 12swine gate Leeds.I am 24years and have been an aupair-nanny for five years working for four different families, Lenox Campbell[ lenoxcambell@keromail.com ], Martin Mofi[ martimof@yahoo.com martimof@yahoo.com ], Ciara Richly[ 7-ciara@myway.com 7-ciara@myway.com ] and Nelly Rotherfield.We are four in the family-my mum and my two sisters who are also aupairs.I lost my dad when I was still a kid and my mum brought me up and encouraged me to be an aupair in order to love children and families.I have had a lot of experience concerning this job and I am very proud of what I am.I have been with children with age range from 0 to 8 years and from 11 to 15years.I have been a nanny for 5years.
Concerning house keeping, I have an excellent knowledge and can do well in the field.I can do house jobs of all sought.I also take very good care of children as it has always been my dream.My being an aupair has brought a lot of experience in me and I promise you will find no problem being with me.I have a six months first aid training and a college graduate in nursing.I intend continuing my studies in the future dates to come.
I love to be happy with kids and families and that is why i have decided to keep on serving kids and adults.I am a very honest,Calm,truthful and hard working girl.
I am presently in Cameroon where I just finished my last contract with Lenox Campbell who is working in the SNV organization[an NGO which is all over the world].I am presently searching for a new contract where I can work.I must confess to have find it interesting to work with your family.
I love swimming, playing piano and table tennis,reading and taken a stroll to the wild life center.I also love cooking and having fun with children,I am God fearing and do not smoke,I also own a driving license and can drive very long distances.I just want you to treat me as a member of the family and I will be very happy with you. I can also commence work as soon as possible since I have just terminated my last contract.Below is an attachment of my pictures with my former patron's family.
Thanks for the mail and waiting to read from you as soon as possible.
Regards,
Cobi.
Dear Madame,
It is always good to make references before choosing aupairs.
I had send a Russian girl packing before I got Cobi.
Cobi has been our aupair for 24months now and her contract with us has ended and she do not want to increase her term of contract. she has been in charge with four of my kids of age 2,4,6 and 8 During her time with us,she did perform the following duties;
-Look after our five months old baby and at times babysit when necessary
-Drive the kids to school and pick them up after closing hours
-prepare simple meals for the kids and help them do their home work
-Arrange their drawers and tidy their rooms
-Do laundry and other household chores
-take care of our lovely and adorable dog.
Infact,Cobi was our ideal aupair and we wish you the best with her.
Kind regards,
The Cambell's family
Hi [Family],
Hope all is well you and yours.
My step dad just wired me the money for the flight as he did promise but the amount is shy of 400GBP.
My step dad did propose that I get to you to loan me the amount I am shy of and that the amount you loan me will be deducted from my salary in installments when I come over.
From my own calculation,If you deduct 100GBP from my salary every month,you will get back your money in 4months.
[Family],I count so much on your help at this particular moment because I need to pay for the flight today or Monday before noon.I have already deposited the amount my dad sent at the global traveling agency.You can send the flight balance directly to them and inform me so that I can20head to their office and get the flight ticket and send the flight details to you.You can get to the traveling agency using representative-airticket@keromail.com or globaltravelingagency@salesperson.net.
Keep looking forward to meeting the entire family,
Cobi
Example 13
Compare this with Example 5, below. The fraudster attempts to use a travel agents' identiity...
From: lambertandfamily@hotmail.com
To: ??@hotmail.com
Subject: be our aupair
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:34:40 +0000
Hi ,
You are welcome to come over and work with my family. i will like to know more about you, your likes & dis-like, your full contact, i really need someone who's trust worthy and can take care of my two kids, my wife is an accountant and she do come back a little bit late from work. My family lives in NewYork, My kids love's playing games and the amusement park but most of all they love going for movies. We live in a friendly environments with lovely people...... since you will be with them when they are back from school, you will just have to take them to movies occasionally, you are not to do laundry but you will bath them when they are back from school.
We want you not just taking care of our kids alone but as part of the family because it has to do with our children and we love them very well. We once had an aupair but she has gotten a better job now our kids loved her so much and we believe they will love you same way too because i have just told you the secret to their love which is taking them to movies and amusement parks occasionally.
I know a well respected agency that could help you get the visa papers, and ticket done very quick and at a reasonable amount. You can contact them on this email: canestravelsonline@europe.com , canes@totallyintotravel.com. Tell them that you are from Lambert's family and you have been offered a job in Newyork and that you need a visa. They helped the last au pair that worked for me secure a work visa and am sure they will help you with your trip and all your documents they are really trusted and they work fast am not forcing you to use them am only advising because i will like you get the visa soonest so i know all that is left will be your coming. They have being helping my family too when we need to go on vacations abroad and they also helped the last au pair that worked for me to get a work visa but he has gotten a better job now which is why i intend employing you.
Tell them you need a work visa to work in NewYork for Lambert's family Reach back to me with whatever they tell you so that i can know when you are coming down in order to prepare for your arrival.
DURATION
We will like you to choose the duration you will like to be spending with our family, you can stay as long as you like
WAGES
we will pay you GBP 1200 per Month and an extra GBP 200 euro per week.
DUTIES
your duties will be to take the kids to school and bring them back home, if you can drive then you will drive them to and fro or you wait for the bus to bring them back home,
During School- you will take them to school around 8am and you will bring them back around 4pm, you will be free from 8am-4m.
During Holidays- You will take the kids to pre-school lessons, that will take lesser time and a maximum of 3 hours.
BENEFITS AND FREE PERIODS
You will be given chance to visit friends and family and you will also observe all public holidays, you will be free from 8am after you have taken the kids to school till 4pm that you will go and pick them up (or when the school bus brings them back home). You will also be free by weekend because my wife will be at home to take care of the kids, you can use your free periods for what ever you prefer.
ACCOMMODATION:
A room well furnished with modern and internet facilities has already been prepared for you.
EXPERIENCES
We once had an aupair but she has gotten a better job, now my kids stays with a cousin because i and my wife are too busy, i wants them back home that is why we need you.
FAMILY'S HOBBIES
Cole like playing football, Jane likes watching TV or reading novels, i like watching news, sports or discovery channels, my wife likes going on picnics or watching movies at the cinemas.
YOUR ARRIVAL
We will be picking you up at the airport when you come over.
I would appreciate if you can come over in earnest, as I need someone urgently.
Also communicate to me anywhere i may be of help to you.
Kindly reply ASAP.
Regards,
Kate & Garry Lambert
From: lambertandfamily@hotmail.com
Subject: My Family needs you to be our aupair
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:29:58 +0000
I am Mr. Garry Lambert,From United Kingdom, I work as a scientist, am happily married and blessed with 2 kids. Cole 5 years and Jane 8 years. My kids are very intelligent and very cool. We are looking for an AuPair or Nanny that is flexible with our time, My wife Mrs. Kate on the other hand will have varying work hours, but would be very considerate to your time as well. For the past year She have been a full-time student and mom, and have just recently graduated. She have just returned back to full-time work and feel as though my children would be best served by having a nanny or an aupair. We are looking for someone that we can treat as part of our family/friend and not just as a nanny/aupair. my wife and I are easy to get along with you, want to make you feel comfortable and at home, we love someone who is honest,trustworthy and understanding and we would like our aupair/nanny to be a comfortable care giving partner/companion/friend who is caring, flexible, and will have fun with our family.
Since my wife and i will not be around until weekends, I would also love our au pair to go shopping with us, go out to eat with us, go to the movies with us, participate in family events, go on trips with us (we love going to amusement parks), share holidays with us, etc.--become a part of our family. We really want someone who will pro actively talk, sing, laugh, interact, engage with the kids. We would really enjoy a light-hearted, fun, and enthusiastic person who's ready for a neat English experience with a young, active family. We have an extremely supporting family here in the area, and the children's grandparents play very active roles in their lives.
And the working hour is just about 7 hours per day and your responsibility in my house is just to take care of my Kids,take them shopping ,taking them to the school, if you can drive then you will drive them to school and if you cannot drive then you will take a cab, And also you have a private room bathroom toilet, TV, personal Computer. We are looking forward to the opportunity of meeting you and having you become a part of our happy family.
NB
Am in UK presently but my wife and kids are in United States.
+447024039975,+447031945447.
Example 12
In this case the fraudsters used the identity of a genuine travel agency, and successfully extracted money from a Romanian citizen who was hoping to become an au pair.
-----Original Message-----
Our Office opening hours are as follows
Monday 9am 5.30pm
Tuesday 9am 5.30pm
Wednesday 9am 5.30pm
Thursday 9am 5.30pm
Friday 9am 5.30pm
Saturday 9am 4.15pm
Sunday Closed
Ensure that we are fully bonded members of ABTA the association of British Travel Agents
Easy Travel are now accredited cruise agents with ACE, formerly PSARA,
VAT Number 286216054
Dear K A,
As stated in our previous e-mail, the payment as been advice to be made payable through Western Union Money Transfer to our cashier. Our cashier handles all incoming and outgoing payments. Kindly inform the western union agent with our cashier details below which we believe is the only information needed for the transfer
cashier name:Mrs. Cynthia Webb
15, Glover Street
Peckham
SE15 5UN
London.
Respond to us with the MTC Nnumber,Sender Name and the Address as soon as all this is receive,we will proceed with the arragement of your documents....
All necessary information should be send as soon as possible. For fast documents arrangement, we advice you contact us with the UK Visa Form which you've already completed and we will get the rest done.
Looking forward to read from you...
Easy Travel Serve You Better...
Example 11
This attempted fraud targeted a family...
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:45:48 -0700
From: jolly_barbie@yahoo.com
Subject: An Emergency.
To:
Hello,I Hope this message meets you in best of health, Pardon my mistakes because I am in a hurry writing this, I had traveled to Nigeria on official purposes, Unfortunately for me all my money was stolen at the hotel where I lodged, I am so confused right now, I do not know what to do or where to go,I did not bring my phone here, I have access to only emails, please can you send me 2000$ US Dollars today so I can return home. I promise to pay back your money as soon as i return home to the states, so please let me know on time so that i can forward you the details you need to transfer the money through Western Union Money Transfer.
Best Regards,
Cecille.
Example 10
Subject: I NEED AN AUPAIR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Dearest Aupair,
Good Day to you,my name is Mr collins wellinghton 45years of Age.
A sailor based here in the United state of america looking for an aupair or nanny who will be staying here in my home with my kids with the age of 7 and 5 years old, while i'm off to work because my wife died not quite long but due to my work and i don't play with my kids at all. It is because of them i work and i can pay so much on them.
I need an Aupair that is loving,caring,determined and have experience that can take good care of my kids.
I am using this Opportunity to tell you that you will never regret of coming into this Lovely Family in United state of america
My Offer is 650dollars per week,i pay that because of my kids and Kindly email me regarding to this offer.
Thanks,i have studied your profile very well but while searching your profiles,but i will love it if your interest can be into my family because i know that you are the type of Aupair i am in need. I will be very grateful if i can get a positive reply from you that you accepts my offer and do not forget to give me your full details as soon as possible.
A quick response is needed by you as soon as possible.
Kindly reply to this email as soon as possible.
Stay Blessed
regards,
Captain Collins wellinghton
Example 9
Subject: I NEED AN AUPAIR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Subject: nanny needed
Dearest Aupair,
Good Day to you.My name is Mr peter owen 40 years of Age.
An air pillot here in the United state of america looking for an aupair or nanny who will be staying here in my home with my kids with the age of 2 and 4years while i'm off to work because my wife died not quiet long but due to my work and i don't play with my kids at all. It is because of them i work and i can pay so much on them.
I need an Aupair that is loving,caring,determined and have experience that can take good care of my kids.
I am using this Opportunity to tell you that you will never regret of coming into this Lovely Family in United state of america
My Offer is 450 dollars per week,i pay that because of my kids and Kindly email me regarding to this offer.
Thanks,i have studied your profile very well but while searching your profiles,but i will love it if your interest can be into my family because i know that you are the type of Aupair i am in need. I will be very grateful if i can get a positive reply from you that you accepts my offer and do not forget to give me your full details as soon as possible. and you must be more than 18 and can provide references
A quick response is needed by you as soon as possible.
Kindly reply to this email as soon as possible
thanks
Example 8
Hello Olga
Why have i not heard from you , you need to update me on what is going on , my kids need you here soon as i am having hard time being with the now and its only my sister that takes care of them right now but she will be getting married soon this month so i need you as soon as you can get your papers done or have you already applied for it just let me know ok,get back to me soon.Bye
Jason
Hello Dear
Thanks for the email, i was so much afraid as i thought you might have gotten a family already any way not to waste our time here firstly if you want to be my au pair, you will need to get a visa and a working permit by your self, do you have that? well i have an agency here in Manchester who has helped my last au pair in providing her visa and working permit within a short period of time you can contact them to get more information about how to get an aupair visa and working permit to Uk with any other things you , their e-mail address is artoftravel@europe.com, i will be willing to send a letter of invitation to them my self and pay for your flight ticket as soon as your papers are ready, because i dont want to involve in sending and invitation to anybody who wants to be my au pair because the last time i did that , it got me to so much problem and really lost a huge amount of money thinking i will pick the au pair my self at the airport and whereas she already has plan of going somewhere else, anyway i dont want to talk much get back to me in you are ok with my terms and condition , bye and hope to hear from you soon.so that i can give you the travel agency e-mail address and you can contact them asap.you could also add me to your messenger list , my yahoo messenger ID is holyfeesmed2.............
Jason
-----Original Message-----
From: Jason feeser [mailto: holyfeesmed2@yahoo.co.uk ]
Sent: 05 September 2007 15:19
To: holyfeesmed2@yahoo.co.uk
Subject: Au pair Needed
Hello Dear,
Let me start by introducing my self ,Am Mr Jason Feeser 37 Years Old, from United State but because of the kind of work i do i was transferred to our head office in the UK I work in a fabric company in United Kingdom, i got your e-mail from www.universalaupair.com .
My sister takes care of my kids but she will be getting married soon and that is why i need you to take care of my kids after my sister is no more around, I do believe in God so much what about you?
My contact address is :
34 Rickmansworth Road,
Northwood, Middlesex,
HA6 2JW,England Uk
I have just two kids for now and their names are Brandon Feeser and Einair Feeser they are both boys and they are just 2 and 4 years old.I want a honesty caring and clean Aupair nanny for them because they are the only one left at home after there mum died some few months ago.An apartment is ready for you to put your belongings and stay during your servises as my Au pair that would be taking care of my kids in my house and i will be paying you 800 POUND for every month and a pocket money of 200 POUND per week for the buying of some things for your self and i will also be responsible for some of the money for your traveling but you have to agree that you are the one to pay for your documents VISA and WORKING PERMIT to be able to work in the UK from any agent you want and i also have an agent which you can buy a ticket from.You will be working 7 hours per day and your responsibility in my house is just to take care of my sons, cooking for them , i hope you know how to cook? also you will be taking them on shopping once in a while and also taking them to where the school bus will pick them up from which is just 1 km ahead from home.You will have a private room bathroom toilet and also if you wish to be having free period from 4 pm to 6pm is acceptable.
So i will like you to get back to me if you are interested in being an Au pair for my boys and i do hope to hear from you soon.
Here are what you will gain from me if you wish to work as a nanny for my kids.
1:Paying you 800 pounds per month and 200 pounds for pocket money.
2:Having a private room and bathroom.
3:Having free period
4:Free access to the Internet
Thanking you for reading my mails and hope to hear from you soon.God bless you and your family.
J .Feeser
Example 7
From: Mark Robert < markrobertfamily@hotmail.com >
Date: 2008.02.11. 17:13
Subject: I Need Aupair For My Two{2} kids.
To:
Greeting to you.I am Mr Mark Robert 45Years Old,From United Kingdom and I have extensive travel behind me. Am looking for an Au Pair or Nanny that is flexible with my time. I works for a communications company in United Kingdom here and I lost my wife Six months ago she dead in motor accident.I need some who can take good care of my 2kids,someone that we can treat as part of my family/friend and not just as a nanny/aupair.I would like my aupair/nanny to be a comfortable care giving partner/companion/sister who is caring, flexible, and will have fun with my kids.I really want someone who will proactively talk, sing, laugh, interact, engage with my 2KIDS. And You'll have access to the building which also include internet fancily & phone so that you can keep in touch with your family back at home and I will be paying you 1000 pounds for every four weeks and a pocket money of 200 pounds per week for the buying of some things for yourself. I will also be responsible for pay some of the money for your traveling documents if you agree to work for my family. And the working hour is just 7 hours per day and your responsibility in my house is just to take care of my kids, taking kids on shopping, taking the kids to the school bus will pick them up And also you have a private room bathroom toilet, TV personal Computer and also if you wish to be having free period from 5 pm to 6 pm is acceptable and your off day is weekend am looking forward to the opportunity of meeting you and having you become a part of my family.Urgent reply will be duly appreciated. And if you have any question to ask me I will be happy if you can state it in your response to this offer. Am looking forward to having you as one of the family member.I hope to hear from you soon. Thanks and God Bless you as you join our family.
Thanks.
Mr Mark Robert.
Example 6
From: Olga Bobanska
Sent: 01 February 2008 12:02
To: 'Mr Jonathan Lookman'
Subject: RE: Employment Letter ( contact the UK immigration services)
Dear Mr Lookman
I am glad that everything is OK, and I will be meet you and your children soon.
At the moment I am in North London with my friends, so I do not need any further paperwork to be able to work in the UK. This means that there are no more costs to pay for me or you. I am Polish and have registered under the Worker Registration Scheme in UK. Please let me know when I can meet your family in London.
Olga
From: Mr Jonathan Lookman [mailto: jjj.lookman@yahoo.com ]
Sent: 01 February 2008 11:23
To: Olga Bobanska
Subject: Employment Letter ( contact the UK immigration services)
How are you? the interview form was answered corectly.My kids are resumming school soon i need you attention as soon as possible. My Lawyer had already finished with the employment letter, Please you have to down load it and go through it very well in it you will see the E-mail address of the Uk immigration services you have to write them immidiatly to notify them that you need a visa/ workpermits to enable you work here in Uk. Send the appointment letter along with it they have to be awear that you are really employed by me and they will contact me also with my address in it.
I hope you can see the resumption date in your employment letter? i want you to meet up with that date because of my kids resuming school soon.Make sure you contact the Uk immigration services with the e-mail address they will tell you what and what you need to present to procure your documents for you, and the contact person there is Sir Charles Freeman.
Please always get back to me with every informations you received from the immigration services because i need to monitor it here with you so that you have your documents on time. I am sure that they will get you the Visa and workpermits in five working days because i am going to present my bank statement, taxe clerance and other relevants documents i need to back you up as your employer. Please remember that these documments are so immiportant to me so much and without these documents they will not allowerd me to get your work permits as your employer.
Go through your employment letter very well to see the tearms and regulations that you have to take care of the expenses your self and make sure that every payment you make to the immigration services you have the receipt kept because you will come along with it when coming to Uk i will pay back to you all the expenses you make after five working days of your resumption. The kids sends there regards to you and looking forward to have you as there nanny. Infact my lawyer told me that this Employment aletter was sent to you before and you refused to contact the immigration services.
I look forward to reading your reply as soon as you cantact the uk immigration services. CONGRATULATIONS ONCE AGAIN.
Kind Regards.
Mr, J Lookman
+447031896047
From: Olga Bobanska
Sent: 01 February 2008 10:14
To: 'Mr Jonathan Lookman'
Subject: RE: Fill the Employment interview form and send back to me soon
Dear Mr Lookman
Thank you for photos - your family look very nice and I am look forward to meeting. I am very sorry about accident.
To start two weeks is for me perfect Please tell me the address in London where I will live - I am very excited and will look on Internet to see house and school!!
Olga
From: Mr Jonathan Lookman [mailto: jjj.lookman@yahoo.com ]
Sent: 31 January 2008 19:50
To: Olga Bobanska
Subject: Fill the Employment interview form and send back to me soon
Dear Olga Bobanska,
Thank you so much for getting back to me soon. i need your service as soon as possible because my kids are on holidays now they will be resuming school soon. I need this service soon. It seems you are really intrested, i have gone throught your CV and is quite ok with me.I hope you read all the benefits you are entitle to? As soon as you agree with the terms and regulations, the UK immigration will provide you all the neccesary documents that you needed to work here in the Uk, they will provide you visa and the work permit to work here in Uk. I hope you can take good care of my kids? and they are very lovely children i promiss you that you will enjoy your stay with us here and we are lovely family.
I don't play with my kids at all because they are the apples of my eyes,i worked because of them and i can pay so much on them. My advice to you is that you make all the expenses to reach here in United Kingdom and i shall be responsible for refund every expenses made by you immediately you get here it will be refund to you after three working days.Why i said so is that i have paid for 2 Nannies in the past months which they did not come to my home, and that is why i vowed that any Nannies that i will employ,will make all expenses by himself/herself ,just for me to be sure that you will not do like the past Nannies and you are ready to work with my family here in UK because i don't want someone who don't care about kids because i cherish my kids a lot.
I hope you can resume work two weeks from now? as soon as you contact the UK immgration services they will get your Visa/wor permits in less than five working days because i will make sure that i monitor it my self here in UK
By the time you have your Employment Letter in the letter will be advised how you are to contact the UK immigration services to enable you know how you will get your Visa and work permits and the what i will cost you too. Down load is the pics of my family and emplyment interview form. I lost my wife in a car accident with the last baby.
If this is ok with you feel free and fill this employment interview form and get back to me as soon as possible.
Kind regards.
Mr, J Lookman
+447031896047
From: Olga Bobanska
Sent: 31 January 2008 15:18
To: 'Mr Jonathan Lookman'
Subject: RE: Urgent Reply
Dear Mr Lookman
You will see my CV on the web site as I said in my last email. Please can you send me some pictures of your family and tell me where about in London you will need me, and for how soon to start?
I am happy with the duties you say, and I can drive car if I need to.
Please Mr Lookman this job seem very good for me, and I think I will be happy with your family and children and will work hard.
I wait for you to send me about arrangements for coming.
Olga
From: Mr Jonathan Lookman [mailto: jjj.lookman@yahoo.com ]
Sent: 31 January 2008 13:49
To: Olga Bobanska
Subject: Urgent Reply
How are you? thank you so much for getting back to me on time. The job is still availiable and thanks for the interest in my family,I will like to see your Curriculum Vitae (CV).Truly,I need a foreign Nanny.I knew that there are a lot of Nannies in UK here but is just that i need a Nanny from outside that is caring,loving,motherly care and well determined that can take good care of my kids for me but with the recommendation from you and that is the more reason I may need you services,hopefully you will be my kid's Nanny and do according to your words. Stay vigilant and don't fall victim to a scam. Unfortunately unscrupulous people exist in all walks of life and this includes nanny and au pair matching websites. Totalnannies is not an au-pair or nanny matching site. All host families have been personally screened and verified and are genuine. However, if you do use an au pair matching there is much you can do to watch out for these people and report their behaviour. Never Send a Host Family or Au Pair Cash Never send cash, cheques, moneygram payments or payments by Western Union. Money should never exchange hands before meeting and if you are asked for money at any time, then be aware that the person asking may not be genuine. Common Au Pair Scams A common scam is when a host family email an au pair accepting their services and sending them a (false) cheque for their travel. A little while later, they cancel the agreement with a plausible excuse and ask the au-pair to return the money by wire, often Western Union. The scam particularly seems to be generated in the Cameroon and Nigeria at present. Another less common rouse is for a family to ask the applicant to deal direct with their own (bogus) travel agent. The agency may seems genuine and ask all kinds of travel details and then request a down-payment to be sent. This again is a complex scam and you should not be taken in. You will not hear from the agent, the family or your money again. Another common scam is for a family to ask for payment for the visa processing application. Things to Watch Out For: We will help you if we can. Please feel free to forward any email that you receive, or to ask us any questions about anything of which you feel unsure. If we feel suspicious, we will tell you. Please feel free to email info@totalnannies.com and allow 24 business hours to respond. Normally we will get back to you the next working day. Please also READ THE FOLLOWING.... We are aware of several emails inviting au pairs to visit Nigeria or other countries. Normally these tell you that your profile matches the family's requirements. You will then be sent several official looking documents and asked to submit a visa fee via Western Union, or similar, along with lots of personal information and a copy of your passport. If you read the news you will know that Nigeria is not a safe country to visit, and we also recommend that you never send off any money. The forms we have seen, although appearing official, do not have any contact details at all for a Government Department in question. This should make you very suspicious. If a family or someone pretending to be a family: Then we strongly recommend that you: We always recommend that you check some references for the family by speaking to a previous au pair if possible, and perhaps one of the teachers of the children, for example. You should check that the reference is genuine by, in the case of a teacher for example, telephoning on a number that is published for the school in a directory or on the school's website. Then you can check that you are speaking to the genuine teacher, and that this teacher knows the family. If a family introduces you to what they tell you is a "travel agent" or similar, please be very careful. If the agent is bogus they could disappear with your money. This is why we recommend that you make your own travel arrangements with an agent or airline that you know is genuine. If you receive an unsolicited email from an au pair/nanny promotion, or anyone else telling you that you have won some money but need to make a payment to release the funds, we recommend that you do not respond to the email, and do not send any money. Au Pairs Please be very careful, and be particularly cautious where a job offer sound very good, and/or you are asked by the family, or by the family's travel agent to part with any money for visas, work permits or travel arrangements. We have collected a list of suspicious emails. Remember that totalnannies.com offers protection from fraud as all our host families are personally screened and verified. You do not need take these precautions if you are using our company but only if you go through one of the au-pair matching websites. Example 14 In this example an 'au pair' attempts to extract money from a family, supposedly towards travel expenses...
Hi [Family],
Dear Madame,
Hi [Family], Example 13 Compare this with Example 5, below. The fraudster attempts to use a travel agents' identiity...
From: lambertandfamily@hotmail.com
Hi ,
I know a well respected agency that could help you get the visa papers, and ticket done very quick and at a reasonable amount. You can contact them on this email: canestravelsonline@europe.com , canes@totallyintotravel.com. Tell them that you are from Lambert's family and you have been offered a job in Newyork and that you need a visa. They helped the last au pair that worked for me secure a work visa and am sure they will help you with your trip and all your documents they are really trusted and they work fast am not forcing you to use them am only advising because i will like you get the visa soonest so i know all that is left will be your coming. They have being helping my family too when we need to go on vacations abroad and they also helped the last au pair that worked for me to get a work visa but he has gotten a better job now which is why i intend employing you.
DURATION
From: lambertandfamily@hotmail.com
I am Mr. Garry Lambert,From United Kingdom, I work as a scientist, am happily married and blessed with 2 kids. Cole 5 years and Jane 8 years. My kids are very intelligent and very cool. We are looking for an AuPair or Nanny that is flexible with our time, My wife Mrs. Kate on the other hand will have varying work hours, but would be very considerate to your time as well. For the past year She have been a full-time student and mom, and have just recently graduated. She have just returned back to full-time work and feel as though my children would be best served by having a nanny or an aupair. We are looking for someone that we can treat as part of our family/friend and not just as a nanny/aupair. my wife and I are easy to get along with you, want to make you feel comfortable and at home, we love someone who is honest,trustworthy and understanding and we would like our aupair/nanny to be a comfortable care giving partner/companion/friend who is caring, flexible, and will have fun with our family. Example 12 In this case the fraudsters used the identity of a genuine travel agency, and successfully extracted money from a Romanian citizen who was hoping to become an au pair.
-----Original Message-----
Our Office opening hours are as follows Ensure that we are fully bonded members of ABTA the association of British Travel Agents Easy Travel are now accredited cruise agents with ACE, formerly PSARA, VAT Number 286216054
Dear K A, Looking forward to read from you... Easy Travel Serve You Better... Example 11 This attempted fraud targeted a family...
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:45:48 -0700
Hello,I Hope this message meets you in best of health, Pardon my mistakes because I am in a hurry writing this, I had traveled to Nigeria on official purposes, Unfortunately for me all my money was stolen at the hotel where I lodged, I am so confused right now, I do not know what to do or where to go,I did not bring my phone here, I have access to only emails, please can you send me 2000$ US Dollars today so I can return home. I promise to pay back your money as soon as i return home to the states, so please let me know on time so that i can forward you the details you need to transfer the money through Western Union Money Transfer.
Best Regards, Example 10
Subject: I NEED AN AUPAIR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Dearest Aupair, Example 9
Subject: I NEED AN AUPAIR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Subject: nanny needed Example 8
Hello Olga
Hello Dear
-----Original Message-----
My contact address is :
I have just two kids for now and their names are Brandon Feeser and Einair Feeser they are both boys and they are just 2 and 4 years old.I want a honesty caring and clean Aupair nanny for them because they are the only one left at home after there mum died some few months ago.An apartment is ready for you to put your belongings and stay during your servises as my Au pair that would be taking care of my kids in my house and i will be paying you 800 POUND for every month and a pocket money of 200 POUND per week for the buying of some things for your self and i will also be responsible for some of the money for your traveling but you have to agree that you are the one to pay for your documents VISA and WORKING PERMIT to be able to work in the UK from any agent you want and i also have an agent which you can buy a ticket from.You will be working 7 hours per day and your responsibility in my house is just to take care of my sons, cooking for them , i hope you know how to cook? also you will be taking them on shopping once in a while and also taking them to where the school bus will pick them up from which is just 1 km ahead from home.You will have a private room bathroom toilet and also if you wish to be having free period from 4 pm to 6pm is acceptable.
Here are what you will gain from me if you wish to work as a nanny for my kids.
Thanking you for reading my mails and hope to hear from you soon.God bless you and your family. Example 7
From: Mark Robert < markrobertfamily@hotmail.com >
Greeting to you.I am Mr Mark Robert 45Years Old,From United Kingdom and I have extensive travel behind me. Am looking for an Au Pair or Nanny that is flexible with my time. I works for a communications company in United Kingdom here and I lost my wife Six months ago she dead in motor accident.I need some who can take good care of my 2kids,someone that we can treat as part of my family/friend and not just as a nanny/aupair.I would like my aupair/nanny to be a comfortable care giving partner/companion/sister who is caring, flexible, and will have fun with my kids.I really want someone who will proactively talk, sing, laugh, interact, engage with my 2KIDS. And You'll have access to the building which also include internet fancily & phone so that you can keep in touch with your family back at home and I will be paying you 1000 pounds for every four weeks and a pocket money of 200 pounds per week for the buying of some things for yourself. I will also be responsible for pay some of the money for your traveling documents if you agree to work for my family. And the working hour is just 7 hours per day and your responsibility in my house is just to take care of my kids, taking kids on shopping, taking the kids to the school bus will pick them up And also you have a private room bathroom toilet, TV personal Computer and also if you wish to be having free period from 5 pm to 6 pm is acceptable and your off day is weekend am looking forward to the opportunity of meeting you and having you become a part of my family.Urgent reply will be duly appreciated. And if you have any question to ask me I will be happy if you can state it in your response to this offer. Am looking forward to having you as one of the family member.I hope to hear from you soon. Thanks and God Bless you as you join our family. Example 6
From: Olga Bobanska
Dear Mr Lookman
From: Mr Jonathan Lookman [mailto: jjj.lookman@yahoo.com ]
How are you? the interview form was answered corectly.My kids are resumming school soon i need you attention as soon as possible. My Lawyer had already finished with the employment letter, Please you have to down load it and go through it very well in it you will see the E-mail address of the Uk immigration services you have to write them immidiatly to notify them that you need a visa/ workpermits to enable you work here in Uk. Send the appointment letter along with it they have to be awear that you are really employed by me and they will contact me also with my address in it.
From: Olga Bobanska
Dear Mr Lookman
From: Mr Jonathan Lookman [mailto: jjj.lookman@yahoo.com ]
Dear Olga Bobanska,
From: Olga Bobanska
Dear Mr Lookman
From: Mr Jonathan Lookman [mailto: jjj.lookman@yahoo.com ]
How are you? thank you so much for getting back to me on time. The job is still availiable and thanks for the interest in my family,I will like to see your Curriculum Vitae (CV).Truly,I need a foreign Nanny.I knew that there are a lot of Nannies in UK here but is just that i need a Nanny from outside that is caring,loving,motherly care and well determined that can take good care of my kids for me but with the recommendation from you and that is the more reason I may need you services,hopefully you will be my kid's Nanny and do according to your words.
From: Olga Bobanska
Hello Dear Mr Lookman
From: Jonathan Lookman [mailto: jjj.lokman@googlemail.com ]
Hello, Example 5
2008/1/29, kate lambert < kate2lambert@yahoo.com >: Example 4
From: Diana Brown < dianabrown_fabrics@hotmail.co.uk >
Hello Dear,
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:53:39 +0100
Hi Diana,
2008/1/28, Diana Brown < dianabrown_fabrics@hotmail.co.uk >: Example 3
From: John Cowell < john_cowell11@yahoo.com.ph >
Thanks for the response, i want you to know that i am a honest family looking for a great aupair to take good care of my kids. I sent this same email to you and other aupairs and from the response i got from you and other aupairs i contacted and realize that you are the most suitable aupair for my family and that is why i proceed with you. I want you to know that i have stop contacting other aupairs cause i am interested in you and i want you to be the next aupair for my kids but i can't pay all your travel expenses cause i have once been cheated this way. So, if you are truely interested in the i believe you will be ready to pay part of your travel expenses. Henceforth, get back to me with the amount you can afford if you are still interested in the Job to avoid further delay.
F N wrote:
2008/1/20, John Cowell < john_cowell11@yahoo.com.ph >:
F N wrote:
2008/1/19, John Cowell < john_cowell11@yahoo.com.ph >:
F N wrote
2008/1/19, John Cowell < john_cowell11@yahoo.com.ph >: Example 2
2008/1/25, Michael Balles < dr_m.ballescutes@hotmail.com >:
Thanks for the swift response,am very happy to hear from you,and also want you to know that this job is yours,and am ready to put you in and english course here in uk to study english if you dont mind and i want you to get back to me with your cv reference and your picture cause i we be sending you my family picture later in the day cause i don't have them with me now, so i would like to ask maybe you have a valid uk visa and working permit,if you dont have i we direct you to one of the uk travel agency here in uk to assist you with the visa and working permit and they we inform you what ever you need to do so here is their email address below ( globaltravelagencyonline@london.com ) and get back to me with whatever they might have told and am ready to pay half of the money for the visa and working permit.,Thanks and i look forward to hear from you soonest.
From: n.f@gmail.com
2008/1/24, Michael Balles < dr_m.ballescutes@hotmail.com >: Example 1
2008/1/22, Mr Matt Holland < mrmatt_holland1986@hotmail.com >:
I reside in London,United Kingdom and do not get worried about any documents,UK immigratiom service will handle that for you as per your visa and other neccesary you need to work here in the Very important - please read this: **BEWARE OF SCAMS**
Au Pair Scam Warning
Do not send them any money, and
Do not travel to be an au pair with that family.
Examples of suspicious emails:
I am Cobi Moore and a British by nationality.My parents live at 12swine gate Leeds.I am 24years and have been an aupair-nanny for five years working for four different families, Lenox Campbell[ lenoxcambell@keromail.com ], Martin Mofi[ martimof@yahoo.com martimof@yahoo.com ], Ciara Richly[ 7-ciara@myway.com 7-ciara@myway.com ] and Nelly Rotherfield.We are four in the family-my mum and my two sisters who are also aupairs.I lost my dad when I was still a kid and my mum brought me up and encouraged me to be an aupair in order to love children and families.I have had a lot of experience concerning this job and I am very proud of what I am.I have been with children with age range from 0 to 8 years and from 11 to 15years.I have been a nanny for 5years.
Concerning house keeping, I have an excellent knowledge and can do well in the field.I can do house jobs of all sought.I also take very good care of children as it has always been my dream.My being an aupair has brought a lot of experience in me and I promise you will find no problem being with me.I have a six months first aid training and a college graduate in nursing.I intend continuing my studies in the future dates to come.
I love to be happy with kids and families and that is why i have decided to keep on serving kids and adults.I am a very honest,Calm,truthful and hard working girl.
I am presently in Cameroon where I just finished my last contract with Lenox Campbell who is working in the SNV organization[an NGO which is all over the world].I am presently searching for a new contract where I can work.I must confess to have find it interesting to work with your family.
I love swimming, playing piano and table tennis,reading and taken a stroll to the wild life center.I also love cooking and having fun with children,I am God fearing and do not smoke,I also own a driving license and can drive very long distances.I just want you to treat me as a member of the family and I will be very happy with you. I can also commence work as soon as possible since I have just terminated my last contract.Below is an attachment of my pictures with my former patron's family.
Thanks for the mail and waiting to read from you as soon as possible.
Regards,
Cobi.
It is always good to make references before choosing aupairs.
I had send a Russian girl packing before I got Cobi.
Cobi has been our aupair for 24months now and her contract with us has ended and she do not want to increase her term of contract. she has been in charge with four of my kids of age 2,4,6 and 8 During her time with us,she did perform the following duties;
-Look after our five months old baby and at times babysit when necessary
-Drive the kids to school and pick them up after closing hours
-prepare simple meals for the kids and help them do their home work
-Arrange their drawers and tidy their rooms
-Do laundry and other household chores
-take care of our lovely and adorable dog.
Infact,Cobi was our ideal aupair and we wish you the best with her.
Kind regards,
The Cambell's family
Hope all is well you and yours.
My step dad just wired me the money for the flight as he did promise but the amount is shy of 400GBP.
My step dad did propose that I get to you to loan me the amount I am shy of and that the amount you loan me will be deducted from my salary in installments when I come over.
From my own calculation,If you deduct 100GBP from my salary every month,you will get back your money in 4months.
[Family],I count so much on your help at this particular moment because I need to pay for the flight today or Monday before noon.I have already deposited the amount my dad sent at the global traveling agency.You can send the flight balance directly to them and inform me so that I can20head to their office and get the flight ticket and send the flight details to you.You can get to the traveling agency using representative-airticket@keromail.com or globaltravelingagency@salesperson.net.
Keep looking forward to meeting the entire family,
Cobi
To: ??@hotmail.com
Subject: be our aupair
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:34:40 +0000
You are welcome to come over and work with my family. i will like to know more about you, your likes & dis-like, your full contact, i really need someone who's trust worthy and can take care of my two kids, my wife is an accountant and she do come back a little bit late from work. My family lives in NewYork, My kids love's playing games and the amusement park but most of all they love going for movies. We live in a friendly environments with lovely people...... since you will be with them when they are back from school, you will just have to take them to movies occasionally, you are not to do laundry but you will bath them when they are back from school.
We want you not just taking care of our kids alone but as part of the family because it has to do with our children and we love them very well. We once had an aupair but she has gotten a better job now our kids loved her so much and we believe they will love you same way too because i have just told you the secret to their love which is taking them to movies and amusement parks occasionally.
Tell them you need a work visa to work in NewYork for Lambert's family Reach back to me with whatever they tell you so that i can know when you are coming down in order to prepare for your arrival.
We will like you to choose the duration you will like to be spending with our family, you can stay as long as you like
WAGES
we will pay you GBP 1200 per Month and an extra GBP 200 euro per week.
DUTIES
your duties will be to take the kids to school and bring them back home, if you can drive then you will drive them to and fro or you wait for the bus to bring them back home,
During School- you will take them to school around 8am and you will bring them back around 4pm, you will be free from 8am-4m.
During Holidays- You will take the kids to pre-school lessons, that will take lesser time and a maximum of 3 hours.
BENEFITS AND FREE PERIODS
You will be given chance to visit friends and family and you will also observe all public holidays, you will be free from 8am after you have taken the kids to school till 4pm that you will go and pick them up (or when the school bus brings them back home). You will also be free by weekend because my wife will be at home to take care of the kids, you can use your free periods for what ever you prefer.
ACCOMMODATION:
A room well furnished with modern and internet facilities has already been prepared for you.
EXPERIENCES
We once had an aupair but she has gotten a better job, now my kids stays with a cousin because i and my wife are too busy, i wants them back home that is why we need you.
FAMILY'S HOBBIES
Cole like playing football, Jane likes watching TV or reading novels, i like watching news, sports or discovery channels, my wife likes going on picnics or watching movies at the cinemas.
YOUR ARRIVAL
We will be picking you up at the airport when you come over.
I would appreciate if you can come over in earnest, as I need someone urgently.
Also communicate to me anywhere i may be of help to you.
Kindly reply ASAP.
Regards,
Kate & Garry Lambert
Subject: My Family needs you to be our aupair
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:29:58 +0000
Since my wife and i will not be around until weekends, I would also love our au pair to go shopping with us, go out to eat with us, go to the movies with us, participate in family events, go on trips with us (we love going to amusement parks), share holidays with us, etc.--become a part of our family. We really want someone who will pro actively talk, sing, laugh, interact, engage with the kids. We would really enjoy a light-hearted, fun, and enthusiastic person who's ready for a neat English experience with a young, active family. We have an extremely supporting family here in the area, and the children's grandparents play very active roles in their lives.
And the working hour is just about 7 hours per day and your responsibility in my house is just to take care of my Kids,take them shopping ,taking them to the school, if you can drive then you will drive them to school and if you cannot drive then you will take a cab, And also you have a private room bathroom toilet, TV, personal Computer. We are looking forward to the opportunity of meeting you and having you become a part of our happy family.
NB
Am in UK presently but my wife and kids are in United States.
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As stated in our previous e-mail, the payment as been advice to be made payable through Western Union Money Transfer to our cashier. Our cashier handles all incoming and outgoing payments. Kindly inform the western union agent with our cashier details below which we believe is the only information needed for the transfer
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Respond to us with the MTC Nnumber,Sender Name and the Address as soon as all this is receive,we will proceed with the arragement of your documents....
All necessary information should be send as soon as possible. For fast documents arrangement, we advice you contact us with the UK Visa Form which you've already completed and we will get the rest done.
From: jolly_barbie@yahoo.com
Subject: An Emergency.
To:
Cecille.
Good Day to you,my name is Mr collins wellinghton 45years of Age.
A sailor based here in the United state of america looking for an aupair or nanny who will be staying here in my home with my kids with the age of 7 and 5 years old, while i'm off to work because my wife died not quite long but due to my work and i don't play with my kids at all. It is because of them i work and i can pay so much on them.
I need an Aupair that is loving,caring,determined and have experience that can take good care of my kids.
I am using this Opportunity to tell you that you will never regret of coming into this Lovely Family in United state of america
My Offer is 650dollars per week,i pay that because of my kids and Kindly email me regarding to this offer.
Thanks,i have studied your profile very well but while searching your profiles,but i will love it if your interest can be into my family because i know that you are the type of Aupair i am in need. I will be very grateful if i can get a positive reply from you that you accepts my offer and do not forget to give me your full details as soon as possible.
A quick response is needed by you as soon as possible.
Kindly reply to this email as soon as possible.
Stay Blessed
regards,
Captain Collins wellinghton
Dearest Aupair,
Good Day to you.My name is Mr peter owen 40 years of Age.
An air pillot here in the United state of america looking for an aupair or nanny who will be staying here in my home with my kids with the age of 2 and 4years while i'm off to work because my wife died not quiet long but due to my work and i don't play with my kids at all. It is because of them i work and i can pay so much on them.
I need an Aupair that is loving,caring,determined and have experience that can take good care of my kids.
I am using this Opportunity to tell you that you will never regret of coming into this Lovely Family in United state of america
My Offer is 450 dollars per week,i pay that because of my kids and Kindly email me regarding to this offer.
Thanks,i have studied your profile very well but while searching your profiles,but i will love it if your interest can be into my family because i know that you are the type of Aupair i am in need. I will be very grateful if i can get a positive reply from you that you accepts my offer and do not forget to give me your full details as soon as possible. and you must be more than 18 and can provide references
A quick response is needed by you as soon as possible.
Kindly reply to this email as soon as possible
thanks
Why have i not heard from you , you need to update me on what is going on , my kids need you here soon as i am having hard time being with the now and its only my sister that takes care of them right now but she will be getting married soon this month so i need you as soon as you can get your papers done or have you already applied for it just let me know ok,get back to me soon.Bye
Jason
Thanks for the email, i was so much afraid as i thought you might have gotten a family already any way not to waste our time here firstly if you want to be my au pair, you will need to get a visa and a working permit by your self, do you have that? well i have an agency here in Manchester who has helped my last au pair in providing her visa and working permit within a short period of time you can contact them to get more information about how to get an aupair visa and working permit to Uk with any other things you , their e-mail address is artoftravel@europe.com, i will be willing to send a letter of invitation to them my self and pay for your flight ticket as soon as your papers are ready, because i dont want to involve in sending and invitation to anybody who wants to be my au pair because the last time i did that , it got me to so much problem and really lost a huge amount of money thinking i will pick the au pair my self at the airport and whereas she already has plan of going somewhere else, anyway i dont want to talk much get back to me in you are ok with my terms and condition , bye and hope to hear from you soon.so that i can give you the travel agency e-mail address and you can contact them asap.you could also add me to your messenger list , my yahoo messenger ID is holyfeesmed2.............
Jason
From: Jason feeser [mailto: holyfeesmed2@yahoo.co.uk ]
Sent: 05 September 2007 15:19
To: holyfeesmed2@yahoo.co.uk
Subject: Au pair Needed
Hello Dear,
Let me start by introducing my self ,Am Mr Jason Feeser 37 Years Old, from United State but because of the kind of work i do i was transferred to our head office in the UK I work in a fabric company in United Kingdom, i got your e-mail from www.universalaupair.com .
My sister takes care of my kids but she will be getting married soon and that is why i need you to take care of my kids after my sister is no more around, I do believe in God so much what about you?
34 Rickmansworth Road,
Northwood, Middlesex,
HA6 2JW,England Uk
So i will like you to get back to me if you are interested in being an Au pair for my boys and i do hope to hear from you soon.
1:Paying you 800 pounds per month and 200 pounds for pocket money.
2:Having a private room and bathroom.
3:Having free period
4:Free access to the Internet
J .Feeser
Date: 2008.02.11. 17:13
Subject: I Need Aupair For My Two{2} kids.
To:
Thanks.
Mr Mark Robert.
Sent: 01 February 2008 12:02
To: 'Mr Jonathan Lookman'
Subject: RE: Employment Letter ( contact the UK immigration services)
I am glad that everything is OK, and I will be meet you and your children soon.
At the moment I am in North London with my friends, so I do not need any further paperwork to be able to work in the UK. This means that there are no more costs to pay for me or you. I am Polish and have registered under the Worker Registration Scheme in UK. Please let me know when I can meet your family in London.
Olga
Sent: 01 February 2008 11:23
To: Olga Bobanska
Subject: Employment Letter ( contact the UK immigration services)
I hope you can see the resumption date in your employment letter? i want you to meet up with that date because of my kids resuming school soon.Make sure you contact the Uk immigration services with the e-mail address they will tell you what and what you need to present to procure your documents for you, and the contact person there is Sir Charles Freeman.
Please always get back to me with every informations you received from the immigration services because i need to monitor it here with you so that you have your documents on time. I am sure that they will get you the Visa and workpermits in five working days because i am going to present my bank statement, taxe clerance and other relevants documents i need to back you up as your employer. Please remember that these documments are so immiportant to me so much and without these documents they will not allowerd me to get your work permits as your employer.
Go through your employment letter very well to see the tearms and regulations that you have to take care of the expenses your self and make sure that every payment you make to the immigration services you have the receipt kept because you will come along with it when coming to Uk i will pay back to you all the expenses you make after five working days of your resumption. The kids sends there regards to you and looking forward to have you as there nanny. Infact my lawyer told me that this Employment aletter was sent to you before and you refused to contact the immigration services.
I look forward to reading your reply as soon as you cantact the uk immigration services. CONGRATULATIONS ONCE AGAIN.
Kind Regards.
Mr, J Lookman
+447031896047
Sent: 01 February 2008 10:14
To: 'Mr Jonathan Lookman'
Subject: RE: Fill the Employment interview form and send back to me soon
Thank you for photos - your family look very nice and I am look forward to meeting. I am very sorry about accident.
To start two weeks is for me perfect Please tell me the address in London where I will live - I am very excited and will look on Internet to see house and school!!
Olga
Sent: 31 January 2008 19:50
To: Olga Bobanska
Subject: Fill the Employment interview form and send back to me soon
Thank you so much for getting back to me soon. i need your service as soon as possible because my kids are on holidays now they will be resuming school soon. I need this service soon. It seems you are really intrested, i have gone throught your CV and is quite ok with me.I hope you read all the benefits you are entitle to? As soon as you agree with the terms and regulations, the UK immigration will provide you all the neccesary documents that you needed to work here in the Uk, they will provide you visa and the work permit to work here in Uk. I hope you can take good care of my kids? and they are very lovely children i promiss you that you will enjoy your stay with us here and we are lovely family.
I don't play with my kids at all because they are the apples of my eyes,i worked because of them and i can pay so much on them. My advice to you is that you make all the expenses to reach here in United Kingdom and i shall be responsible for refund every expenses made by you immediately you get here it will be refund to you after three working days.Why i said so is that i have paid for 2 Nannies in the past months which they did not come to my home, and that is why i vowed that any Nannies that i will employ,will make all expenses by himself/herself ,just for me to be sure that you will not do like the past Nannies and you are ready to work with my family here in UK because i don't want someone who don't care about kids because i cherish my kids a lot.
I hope you can resume work two weeks from now? as soon as you contact the UK immgration services they will get your Visa/wor permits in less than five working days because i will make sure that i monitor it my self here in UK
By the time you have your Employment Letter in the letter will be advised how you are to contact the UK immigration services to enable you know how you will get your Visa and work permits and the what i will cost you too. Down load is the pics of my family and emplyment interview form. I lost my wife in a car accident with the last baby.
If this is ok with you feel free and fill this employment interview form and get back to me as soon as possible.
Kind regards.
Mr, J Lookman
+447031896047
Sent: 31 January 2008 15:18
To: 'Mr Jonathan Lookman'
Subject: RE: Urgent Reply
You will see my CV on the web site as I said in my last email. Please can you send me some pictures of your family and tell me where about in London you will need me, and for how soon to start?
I am happy with the duties you say, and I can drive car if I need to.
Please Mr Lookman this job seem very good for me, and I think I will be happy with your family and children and will work hard.
I wait for you to send me about arrangements for coming.
Olga
Sent: 31 January 2008 13:49
To: Olga Bobanska
Subject: Urgent Reply
I reside in London,United Kingdom and do not get worried about any documents,UK immigratiom service will handle that for you as per your visa and other neccesary you need to work here in the Uk,just scan & send copy of your CV through email to me,
I don't play with my kids at all because they are the apples of my eyes,i worked because of them and i can pay so much on them. My advice to you is that you make all the expenses to reach here in United Kingdom and i shall be responsible for refund every expenses made by you immediately you get here. It will be refund to you after three working days.Why i said so is that i have paid for 2 Nannies in the past months which they did not come to my home but went to somewhere else and that is why i vowed that any Nannies that i will employ,will make all expenses by himself/herself ,just for me to be sure that you will not do like the past Nannies and you are ready to work with my family here in UK because i don't want someone who don't care about kids because i cherish my kids a lot.
Don't worry about the United Kingdom,it's a nice place to stay and which i hope you will enjoy staying here with my family and you will have the access to internet Infact i have a personal PC at home for myself but my kids usually play games on their own PC, i will get you a computer to start using for your own use.All expenses made by you will be refunded immediately you get here.The Uk immigration will procure your Visa for you as soon as you agree with the terms and condition.
The duties I'm looking for are as follows:
1-Supervise breakfast with the children in the morning and get them off to school (Collect my 2KIDS of ages 8 and 6yrs old from school at 3.40pm.)
2-Some Housework/washing/ironing as required on a daily basis
3-Supervise homework, music practice and fun activities
4-Prepare and cook an evening meal for everyone at about 6.30-6.45 Up to two evenings childminding per week.
5-Weekends and Bank holidays would be free that there will not be much duties to carry out.
6-Occasional weekend work would be offered by prior negotiation.
I normally leave for work at 7.00am and get back at around 6.30pm although some flexibility is useful.
I am offering a live in position with full board (we eat well in this house!)
1-Separate Toilet and Bathroom.
2-TV,different type of video machines.
3-Personnal compuer already Internet on.
e.t.c for you and i will make sure everything goes on well with you with my kids. If you don't mind i can arrange for your any language school and driving school if you wish.
An urgent reply is needed as soon as possible.
Bye and Remain Blessed.
Mr J. Lookman
+447031896047
Sent: 31 January 2008 09:18
To: 'Jonathan Lookman'
Subject: RE: LOOKING FOR NANNY/ HOUSEKEEPER
My name is Olga and I am from Poland. You can see my page on www.aupairingtoday.com, my reference on the site is 5C4M69.
I am working with children for 5 years, I am 23 years old and want to work UK. Please can you send more details.
Olga
Sent: 31 January 2008 02:37
Subject: LOOKING FOR NANNY/ HOUSEKEEPER
I am Mr. Jonathan Lookman, a widower for 4 yr i have 2 kids.I am seeking for the servcies of a nanny to come and work for me in the U.K, I am willing to offer 850 pounds sterling per week and will provide monthly shopping allowances as well as accomodation.
If interested please contact me via my email address: jjj_lookman@yahoo.com
Thanks
Mr, J LOOKMAN
+447031896047
I am Mr. Garry Lambert,From United Kingdom, I works as a scientist, am happily married and blessed with 2 kids. Cole 5 years and Jane 8 years. My kids are very intelligent and very cool.
We are looking for an AuPair or Nanny that is flexible with our time, My wife Mrs. Kate on the other hand will have varying work hours, but would be very considerate to your time as well. For the past year She have been a full-time student and mom, and have just recently graduated. She have just returned back to full-time work and feel as though my children would be best served by having a nanny or an aupair. We are looking for someone that we can treat as part of our family/friend and not just as a nanny/aupair. my wife and I are easy to get along with you, want to make you feel comfortable and at home, we love someone who is honest,trustworthy and understanding and we would like our aupair/nanny to be a comfortable care giving partner/companion/friend who is caring, flexible, and will have fun with our family.
Since my wife and i will not around until weekends, I would also love our au pair to go shopping with us, go out to eat with us, go to the movies with us, participate in family events, go on trips with us (we love going to amusement parks), share holidays with us, etc.--become a part of our family. We really want someone who will pro actively talk, sing, laugh, interact, engage with the kids. We would really enjoy a light-hearted, fun, and enthusiastic person who's ready for a neat English experience with a young, active family. We have an extremely supporting family here in the area, and the children's grandparents play very active roles in their lives.
And the working hour is just about 7 hours per day and your responsibility in my house is just to take care of my Kids,take them shopping ,taking them to the school, if you can drive then you will drive them to school and if you cannot drive then you will take a cab, And also you have a private room bathroom toilet, TV, personal Computer. We are looking forward to the opportunity of meeting you and having you become a part of our happy family.
NB
Am in UK presently but my wife and kids are in United States.
Date: 2008.01.29. 16:01
Subject: RE: NANNY URGENTLY NEEDED
To: F N
The job basically entails the general up keeping of the house and taking care of our only child(Jane Diana,she is about 2 years old).Jane is our only child and we love her so much but due to the nature of our job,we have little or no time to give proper attention and care to her.For example,My wife and I are presently in another country for a feasibility study with the of setting up a new branch of our company there,so we hardly have time to spend in taking proper and parental care of her,because you will agree with me that money is not everything and our child still needs proper care and moreover,we need someone who will always take care of the house when we are out of the country.
So your responsibility will be basically like that of a mother figure to Jane and you shall be greatly encouraged.All necessary incentives shall be put in place(your personal Car,convenient accommodation) and the salary will be open and negotiable.You will be required to relocate to London and it will be a minimum of ''one year'' contract but is still open to negotiation,if you want to go more than that.
The location in London is Baker Street in central London and we have had several people applying for it in London but find out that they are having a different impression about the job because of the wealth they see and they feel that they can take advantage of that and what we need is someone who will be genuinely ready to work and have a passion for it.So no matter how far the person is,all that matters is dedication and some degree of commitment to the job.
If you are ready to pick up this job,you will have to contact our Travel agency and arrangements for the necessary preparations like preparing your travel documents and working permit here in UK will start from there and all the responsibilities will be taken care of by us,but you will need to contribute just a little to it in order to show your dedication and readiness to work, as soon as you show your full interest,every other thing will be fast and preferably,we want you here as soon as possible.The agents email is......
( gtravelsconsultant@hotmail.co.uk), you should contact them via email and let them know of your readiness for the job and subsequent details will be made known from there.We hope you will find this offer a life changing offer and show your interest in working for us,i will be looking forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.
Regards.
Diana Brown
From: anna
To: dianabrown_fabrics@hotmail.co.uk
Subject: Re: NANNY URGENTLY NEEDED
Thank you for your offer. First of all we agree each other please send me the name of the web page where did you find me and your ID number.
Thank you in advance for it
Yours sincerely,
Anna
Hello,
I am Diana Brown and my wife is Sandra Diana,we both own a Fabric company in London(UK).Due to the extremely busy nature of our job and our tight business schedule,we have little or no time to spend with our only child,so we need a reliable and GOD fearing applicant(NANNY) who will take care of our only child and at the same time,do a general up keeping of the house,because my wife and I are the ''busy and always traveling'' kind of Couple,trying to take care of our businesses around the world,so you will be in position to take absolute care of our child.
The job will require that you relocate to London if you are willing to pick up the offer and all responsibility shall be taken care of by me.Your salary will be very attractive and also negotiable,it will be something around 1500.00 pounds monthly (just to encourage you to perform well),there is a comfortable accommodation and personal car available.If you are willing and ready to pick up this job,please email me back and you will be referred to an agent for the official approach and subsequent procedures of getting your travel documents and working permit.The post is needing an urgent applicant,so please get back to us as soon as possible. We can be contacted via dianabrown_fabrics@hotmail.co.uk
Regards.
Diana Brown
Date: 2008.01.20. 12:21
Subject: Re: Contact the travel agency and get back to me
To: F N
Hope to hear from you soonest.
Cheers
Look at this list: you sent the same e-mail to another au pairs, therefore I can think that you would like to get money from us only.
I am sorry maybe I am mistaken! I am not Philippines, I am Hungarian - don't forget it!
What can you write me after that?
Regards,
Anna
Thanks for the email, yes i can apply for your Visa and buy the plane ticket for your trip to UK but the problem is that i can't afford to entrust paying for all this due to my previous experience, so you have to pay part of the cost for me to be sure that you will not disapoint me like the other aupair from philippines did. Let me know the amount you can afford to pay soon and get back to me as soon as you decide on the payment. Aside this, i am sorry to say there is no other way i can help you, otherwise i will have to look for another caregiver that cen comply with my condition of terms of application. So,let me know your decisions soon so that i can also know if you are still interested.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Cheers
Hello,
I would like to ask paying every cost of the travel agency, if you like going to you. I hope you understand what I would like to say.
Anna
Hello,
Thanks for the mail, i am glad that you are interested in the job and i want you to know that i need you here as soon as possible to start the work and you can stay work for me as long as you want, you can also choose to work for as long as you like. I want you to contact my travel agency for your Contract letter, allien registration and tax clearance papers immediately and get back to me as soon as you hear from them. So i want you to contact the travel agency that i told you, the travel agency make the papers for my last aupair and the price is not too much and i want you to know that it will take the travel agency about 4 weeks to make the papers and the papers will be send to your address or you can pick them up in my house on resumption of your duty, so contact the travel agency via this information : MR. JOHN SPRATA
Email for enquiries: enquiries@uktravelsagency.tk
phone #: +447024091560
web link: www.uktravelsagency.tk
Contact the travel agent and make enquiries about the working parmit papers with the uk tax clearance papers.
I want you to know that your Job of duty is to take care of Joe and do lil house work and i will like to know if 1500 pounds will be okay for you per month. I will send my pics to you as soon as i recieve your email, so contact the agency for the price and email me back
Await your soonest responce.
Best Regards
Cheers........
Dear John,
Thank you for your offer. Before I say OK, I would like to know you and your children. Please send me pictures about you. Would you be so kind tell me where did you find my profile, what is your register number on the web page? Thank you in advance for your quick reply.
Your sincerely,
Anna
Dear Au pair
I am John Cowell 47 Years of age From United Kingdom.I own a fabric company in United Kingdom (Middlesex) and i don't usually stay home unless during weekends. I have a 4 bedroom apartment in Middlesex where i live with my children. I have two kids (male and female), there names are Joe and Jen respectively they are usually called J.J among friends and in the neighborhood. Joe is 4 and Jen is 6. I need an Au pair for them because they are the only one left at home after their mother divorced me and went with another man. A well furnished accommodation has been arranged for you in which there is a television, video and computer, a double room with en suite shower facilities. Your duty is to take good care of my children at all cost, cook when necessary, take them on shopping and to where the school bus will pick them up to school every morning, which is just 2 km away from my house. I am offering to pay you 1500GBP monthly which is negotiable, i will also give you a pocket money of 150GBP weekly. I will provide all your needs including food and shelter and i will also help you with part of the application of all your working and travel papers as long as you promise to be honest with my family. I will also sponsor your tuition in case you want to attend language tuition or other course here. I would expect you to work for 8hrs daily, 40 hours weekly (Mon-Fri) with weekends off and if you wish to have a free period from 5 pm to 6 pm it's acceptable. Get back to me immediately if you are interested in the Job so that i can proceed on your application without delay.
Till i hear from you. Here is my Contact Home address.
49 QUEENS AVENUE
GREENFORD
MIDDLESEX
UB6 9BX
Best Regards....
Hello Ferencne
Best of Regards,
Dr Michael Balles.
Tel: +447024039425
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:43:07 +0100
To: dr_m.ballescutes@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: AUPAIR JOB OFFER
Hi, Thank you for your offer. Can I ask some pictures about your family? Thank you in advance for it.
Anna
Hello there,
My name is Dr Michael Balles 37 Years Old & I am a single parent to 2 children currently named Jen and Maxwelll and aged 4 & 6. Both of whom are in full time education. i work in Hospital in United Kingdom and i dont usually stays home unless during weekends,My contact address is : 28 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 1000 POUND for every four weeks and a pocket money of 150POUND per week for the buying of some things for your self and i will also be responsible for some of the money 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 kids, 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 by second or third week in february, & preferrably stay for between 6-12 months.i hope to hear from you soon.
Best of Regards,
Dr Michael Balles.
Hello Au pair/Nanny,
I am Mr.Matt Holland 35 Years Old,From United kingdom.I work in an fabric company in United Kingdom and i dont usually stays home unless during weekends.My contact address is : 28 gunner lane.woolwich london. I will like you to know that i have just only 1 kid which name is Maxwell Holland and Maxwell is just 4 years old on the 15 of September 2007.I want an aupair nanny for him because he is the only one left at home after his Mum divorced me and she went with another man.And i have an apartment room for Maxwell that would be taking care of Him in my house.So i will like you to know that i will be paying you 800 100 Pounds for every four weeks and a pocket money of 100 Pounds per week for the buying of some things for your self and i will also be responsible for some of the money for your traveling documents but you have to agree that you are the one to pay for your flight ticket to the traveling ticket agent.And the working hour is just 3 hours per day and your responsibility in my house is just to take care of my Kid, cooking ,taking him to shopping ,taking him to where the school bus will pick him up from which is just 2 km ahead from home.And also you have a private room batroom toilet and also if you wish to be having free period from 5 pm to 6 pm is acceptable.So i will like you to get back to me if you are intrested in being my aupair nanny for my Kid.So i hope to hear from you soon.Thank you Mr Matt Holland.