Scams offering fake Au Pair positions
#179644 by franci89 Sat Oct 26, 2013 10:01 am
Helloo everybody. I am from Italy and I received a message on my Facebook profile from Mary Saunders, she was interested in me to be their Au pair. Her presentation e-mail was:
"I am really happy that you replied me and interested in working for
our family, I hope you'll enjoy working for our family. Here is a
little about us:


THE FAMILY
Our family now have a busier schedule, I started working full time as
a financial controller 8.00am to 5.30pm, my husband runs his own pipe-lining
business which is based on Civil Engineering (so we're not always
available at home) so we are looking for some assistance with the kids
and around the house. Hopefully you can add another language for my kids
to learn and experience a different culture. Our friends, who live
minutes away, have an au pair from Spain and it's working really well
for them.

We live on 140 Claremont Ave #6c New York, NY 10027,USA) which am sure you know is
a big city. I am down to Earth, blunt and take things the way they
come. I am a very friendly person and easy to get along with. You will
have no problem in adapting to our lifestyle here. We will need your
services due to the time commitment that is demanding by our job. We
want you to know that you'll never have any cause to regret taking up
this job. If you smoke and you want to smoke,it must not be in my
home cause we don't smoke in the house and definitely not in front of
my kids, I must say here that were Christian family and we are
devoted to our Religion.


The Kids
My oldest boy's name is Derick, he will be 8 by October and his younger brother is Daniel who will be 6 by November, we enrolled daniel into school at a kindergarten and derick is in the elemetary school, they are both welcoming and though young,
they've got friendly attitude too. they love playing a lot and I do not think you will
have any problem with them. so far they both eat and play well. Very
intelligent and fun to be with, they like candy, chocolate enjoys
watching cartoon. You’ll enjoy staying with my kids.

SALARY
You will be entitled to a pay of $1800 every month while you will also
be given an entitlement of $100 every week for petty expenses which you
might need for yourself. This salary is subject to negotiations for an
upward review upon your arrival.


SCHEDULE
We would appreciate help getting the kids ready for school and
walking them down (5mins), collecting them from school, getting their meal
ready and sitting down to go through their home work or school
activities (at this age its not too taxing!!), taking them out on their
bike or to the park which requires crossing one road and you're there.
Food shopping (next to school) and keeping the house tidy, along with
meal preparation. There is a good bus service and train network
however we are looking at providing a small car. This would give you
more freedom and allow you to have trips with my boys. We love occasional
nights out and can agree on evenings and schedule when required.


ROOM
A well furnished bedroom will be made available for your personal use
soon as you get here. You will also be provided with a personal
computer connected to the internet so you can keep in contact with
relatives, TV and other necessary things at your disposal. There will
be enough privacy for you; I guess you'll really like it.
You are free to start as soon as possible, I will appreciate you
coming immediately but any date of your choice will also be welcomed.
You have every weekend as your off days as my husband will not be
going to work during weekends except special overtime.


STUDY
You will be free to study in any school of your choice soon as you get
here that's if you still want to. I will be helping you as regards
tuition fees and there are so many colleges and Universities here that
offer good and qualitative courses. We’ll be willing to help you with
that.

Let me know if you are ready to take up this position and probably get
some more pictures from you?
I will love to know how long you want to stay with us and if the
salary is good by you?
Do you have a valid passport and other necessary document needed for
Visa Application?"

I didn't know the aupair scams, so I got in contact with the Agency [email protected] and Mrs. Stewart. I payed the amount of 1650 USD for VISA etc, then they asked me other payments for the Consulate (payment for Immigration and anti-terrorism). The asked me 1140 USD (that I payed) and furthermore other 4210 USD.
The mails od Mrs. Stewart were the same of this link: viewtopic.php?f=42&t=76433 .
Now I find scamwarners and Understand that it's a big scam, but I'd would like to know if there is a way to have again my money.

Thank you
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