by Chris Fuller
Fri Dec 24, 2010 4:30 am
This is not a genuine au pair opportunity; it is a scam. The sender's IP address 41.205.165.60 shows that the email was not sent from the UK; it was sent from Nigeria.
The scammer, possibly via another fake person, company, or government department (lawyer, travel agency, embassy, UK Border Agency), will request money for a visa, work permit, flight tickets, or other 'necessary travel/employment documents'. This money will then be stolen from you. The scammer will not obtain any documents for anyone; and does not really have an au pair position to offer.
If you are looking for an au pair job in the UK, please contact the British Embassy in your own country to check UK entry requirements. You can find the genuine British Embassy website by Google searching 'British Embassy' and the name of your country. Note that a genuine British Embassy email address will always end with @fco.gov.uk (and with no words or abbreviations after that).
Do not send money to any agency, embassy, lawyer, or other person introduced to you by a potential employer. If you wish to consult the UK Border Agency, do not use an email address or website address given to you by your potential employer, but go to the genuine website here:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/
If you require any guidance with travel arrangements, please contact a travel agency in your own town, which you can visit in person.
from Wood Cliff Family <[email protected]>
subject I GOT YOUR PROFILE ON EASYAUPAIR.COM
Hello Aupair/Nanny,
My name is Engr. Cliff Wood, 38 Years Old and my Wife's name is
Cynthia Wood. She is a Banker. We are a lovely couple that is blessed with 2 Kids
currently named Mark and Debbie. Mark is a boy and he is 6 Years old, while
Debbie is a Girl and 4 Years Old. We live at #30 Leicester Square, London,
WC2H 7LA, UK.
We are an easy going fun family with a fairly hectic lifestyle! I work
full time and My wife also work full time and the kids have a
full set of activities they enjoy. I have a very loving family, willing to
welcome the right candidate and make him/her feel very comfortable in my house.
I am seeking for an aupair who is honest, reliable, kind & considerate. I
would like some English to be spoken, but I am happy to provide and pay
for an English course for the successful applicant. I am looking for
someone to join our family and help take some of the day to day
pressure off me so that we can all enjoy the good things of family
life. As a family we enjoy barbecue (weather permitting), socializing,
generally having fun and reading. Mark loves computer games
and Debbie arts & crafts. Food is another great love of ours -if given
the time, I enjoy cooking.
We are ardent Christians but accept and
respect others beliefs. You are to care for 2 kids (4 yr old & 6 yr old) from
7 am to school at 8:45am, walk the children to school and pick them up
again at 3:15pm, care for the children from 3:15pm to approximately 6:30pm,
including feeding them.
We will like to pay you 1,500 GBP every month end for
salaries and 150 GBP for your weekend stipend every week .
Additionally, you are to take care of the children during holidays/vacation.
You shall engage in light housework; mainly keeping the kitchen and
living room clutter free.
If you feel you could be happy in our family, indicate your interest by
completing the below online interview as it is mandatory.
1. Briefly describe your ideal job:
2. What goals do you have in your career?
3. How do you plan to achieve these goals?
4. Do you have reference list?
5. Why do you want to work with us in UK?
7. Can you travel down to UK within one month?
8. Previous Employer/Current Employer:
Give us full details on the Following;
(A.) Full Name:
(B.) Current postal Address:
(C.) Tel/Mobile Number(s):
(D.) Country of Nationality (Passport Number Required):
(E.) Present Location:
Also send your CV /Resume for onward scrutiny to ascertain your credibility to being our next aupair.
For further enquiries, feel free to contact me via mobile: +44-702 406 2353
I hope to hear from you soon.
Best regard,
Engr. Cliff Wood & Family
The scammer, possibly via another fake person, company, or government department (lawyer, travel agency, embassy, UK Border Agency), will request money for a visa, work permit, flight tickets, or other 'necessary travel/employment documents'. This money will then be stolen from you. The scammer will not obtain any documents for anyone; and does not really have an au pair position to offer.
If you are looking for an au pair job in the UK, please contact the British Embassy in your own country to check UK entry requirements. You can find the genuine British Embassy website by Google searching 'British Embassy' and the name of your country. Note that a genuine British Embassy email address will always end with @fco.gov.uk (and with no words or abbreviations after that).
Do not send money to any agency, embassy, lawyer, or other person introduced to you by a potential employer. If you wish to consult the UK Border Agency, do not use an email address or website address given to you by your potential employer, but go to the genuine website here:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/
If you require any guidance with travel arrangements, please contact a travel agency in your own town, which you can visit in person.
