Mike Jones - [email protected]

[AlanJones]

This is an au pair job scam. There is no job, just a Nigerian scammer looking to steal your money for fees for visas and travel.

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Originating IP: 41.71.160.122
Originating ISP: Visafone
City: Port Harcourt
Country of Origin: Nigeria
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Hello XXX,

How are you? I am happy to read from you this soon. I have gone through your email properly. I think we should start by knowing each other better. My name is Mike; I work with the University hospital here in Birmingham. My wife Anne is a journalist. We have two lovely daughters. Arlene and Avril. Arlene is 4years old and Avril is six. We reside in the Hospital Quarters here in Birmingham. We live a simple live, and we do not discriminate. This is our second time of hiring an Au pair, and we hope we find a good one just like the last time. Your main duty would be the due care of Avril and Arlene. You have to drive them to school and also bring them back. You will also have to do little housework.

We are very busy couple, and that is main reason we require the services of an honest Au pair the second time to aid us with the upkeep of our lovely daughters. Your salary would be negotiated between us. You will have to decide if you prefer to be paid weekly or monthly. I already know the due process towards getting you here. So could you write us more about yourself? Your experience with children? Your real names and also your mobile number for easy communication.

Hope to read from you soon.

Warm Regards.

Mr Mike Jones.

[AlanJones]

Hello XXX,

I suppose you are doing well today. I have taking my time to go through your details. And i appreciate the fact that you took your time to do that. Also i am happy with the speed of our communication. This way, we would get things done swiftly. My wife and i have decided to go ahead with the process of hiring you as a result of time constraint. We really need an Au pair as soon as possible. Today i will meet the UK Home office immigration solicitors to prepare an agreement letter between us.

The agreement letter will serve as proof that you are coming to the United Kingdom for the purpose of work as an au pair and not tour. As soon as we are done with the agreement process. We can proceed with the traveling requirements. You make sure your international passport is ready to avoid any immigration felony. As soon as i return from the office this evening i will write you update regarding the contract agreement letter. I have attached some of my family pictures for your preview. Hope to receive one from you also.

I will keep you posted.



Mike Jones.

[AlanJones]

Hello XXX,

We hope you are doing good over there today. We all are doing well over here. i have seen you beautiful picture.
I have discussed this position properly with my wife, and together we have decided to employ your services. I am sending the soft copy of our agreement letter for you to go through it properly. On acceptance of the terms and conditions, you would be required to sign at the bottom and scan back to us for confirmation.

Congratulations.

We hope to read from you soon.

Mr. Mike Jones.

The email came with a fake contract to sign, the wording of which is:

THIS AGREEMENT RELATING IS MADE THIS DAY BETWEEN:
MR.MIKE JONES
New Mindelsohn Way,
Edgbaston,
Birmingham, B15 2WB,
United Kingdom.
(Hereinafter referred to as THE HOST FAMILY)
&
XXX
(Hereinafter referred to as THE AU PAIR)
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT LETTER.
You are expected to start soon as you arrive and to stay for a minimum period of 3,
and maximum of 12 months. If due to circumstances beyond your control or for
any other reason, you wish to leave at an earlier date than our agreement,
you will be required to give two weeks’ notice.
According to Article 4 of the European Agreement on Au Pair Placement,
the au pair shall not be less than 17 or more than 56 years of age.
Nevertheless, exceptions to the upper age-limit may be granted by the
competent authority of the receiving country in individual cases when
justified.
I. CONDITIONS
The au pair shall be received by the host family under the conditions laid
down hereinafter. During this period, the au pair shall be given the
opportunity to improve her education, in particular with regard to the
English language, and to increase her general cultural development.
II. DUTIES OF THE HOST FAMILY
1. The host undertakes to receive the au pair into the family and to let her
share the daily family life.
2. The host shall provide board and lodging for the au pair and shall place
at her disposal a suitable Private Bed Room and Sit Out, Fixed Land Line,
Internet Ready Computer and Vehicle for Mobility would be provided if
needed.
3. In addition, the host shall pay the au pair monthly Salary amounting to
700GBP.To be paid (every 30th day of the Month) either by cash or by
Check as agreed by the Employee.
Approved by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on © 2012
4. The au pair's hours of duty shall be organized in such a way as, to allow
her to follow courses, and to improve her general cultural development and
knowledge of the language. The au pair shall have 2 free day(s) per
week and shall have full opportunity to take part in religious worship.
5. In the event of the au pair's falling ill, the host shall continue to provide
board and lodging and shall give all appropriate care until such time as
necessary arrangements have been made and The employee will be given a
compassionate leave and sick leave in due time. Fringe benefits of this
Contract include the participation in the Employers’ Insurance program,
medical aids and social security.
If the Employer terminates the job/offer without the Employee’s consent, the
Employer will pay 2months salary therein.
III. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AU PAIR
The au pair undertakes to participate, for 28 hours weekly, for in day to day
family duties by furnishing the following services:
1. Take care of children.
2. Find out about activities in the local area.
3. Undertake activities on a one to one basis with children.
4. Develop speech, reading, numbers, and letters, and colors, social &
practical skills.
5. Accepts and agrees to such hiring, engagement, and employment
subject to the general supervision and pursuant to the orders, advice and
direction of employer.
The au pair agrees to comply with any formality necessary on her part to
enable the host FAMILY to fulfill his obligations.
VACATION: Nanny will give employer 1-week notice of any upcoming
vacations. Nanny shall be given bonus vacation pay of 50GBP
REVIEWS/RAISES AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES:
The employer agrees to review the nanny every 3 months if Employee
needs the same and it would be mandatory.
CHANGES/AMENDMENTS:
In the event of the birth of another child, nanny and employer must
discuss first if nanny wishes to continue employment, or if she will receive
more money per week for the care of the new baby, and how much.
Approved by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on © 2012
Contract can be amended if both parties agree to do so and also on the
satisfactory performance criteria of the Employee (nanny/aupair).
NOTICE OF TERMINATION:
The nanny must give 2 weeks’ notice of termination in writing.
The employer shall give nanny 4weeks notice if her services shall no
longer be required. If the employers terminate the agreement, employer
agrees to pay all wages up to and including nanny last day of work.
ENTRY:
If the Employee agrees that (SHE) will at all times be faithful and industrious and
to the best of (HER) knowledge do all the above mentioned in this Agreement.
Then Employee should proceed to sign, scan and email the CONTRACT
AGREEMENT to signify full acceptance of the terms and conditions contained herein.
You are to send a scanned of copy of the signed agreement via e mail to UK
HOME OFFICE through their immigration lawyers. They have many years
of experience in immigration law; they will help you in the procession and
acquiring of your relevant Biometric documents.
Home Office UK Border Agency,
Lunar House, 40 Wellesley Road,
Croydon, Surrey CR9 2BY
London, United Kingdom
Application: [email protected].
Name/Signature of the Au pair Signature of the Host Family
……………………………… MR.MIKE JONES
For: FAMILY
DANIELLE COHEN
UK Immigration Solicitors
Approved by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on © 2012

[AlanJones]

The scammer sends the following email, pretending to forward an email from the Home Office

Hello XXX,

I hope you are doing good today. I just received this email from the Home office. please go through it properly and follow instructions strictly.

--- On Wed, 4/12/13, HOME OFFICE UK BORDER AGENCY <[email protected]> wrote:

> From: HOME OFFICE UK BORDER AGENCY <[email protected]>
> Subject: Home office requirements for National Insurance number and work scheme card
> To: XXX
> Cc: [email protected]

> ATTENTION: XXX,
>
> We have noted the content of your Application. And also
> received the signed contract agreement letter.In order to
> legally work in the United Kingdom as an
> Au Pair with your host family without applying under the
> government’s tier based points system, You need to apply
> for Biometric residence permit, National Insurance Number
> and work scheme card through the UK Home Office, which will
> allow Applicants to legally work as Au Pair sponsoring host
> family in the UK. This is a current policy for 2013/14 Au
> Pair jobs in United Kingdom.
>
> Your employer Dr. Tom Gary is responsible for cost of your
> flight ticket, Visa and work permit. We have also contacted
> him.
>
> Find attached the necessary steps you will take to enable
> you obtain UK Home Office Requirements, read carefully and
> follow instructions.
>
> NOTE: You have to meet up with our requirements to enable us
> arrange the necessary UK Home Office requirements.
>
> This has to be done at least within 3 working days to avoid
> any delay or termination.
>
> Co-operate with us and We would work to serve you better.
>
> Your safety is our priority.
>
> Home Office UK Border Agency,
> Lunar House,40 Wellesley Road,
> Croydon,Surrey CR9 2BY
> London,United Kingdom

Attached to the email is a read Visa Application form and the following fake instructions.

ATTENTION APPLICANT, XXX: REF/UKBA/XXX

The UK Home Office is responsible for securing the UK borders and controlling migration in the

United Kingdom. We manage border control for the UK, enforcing migration and customs regulations.

We also consider applications for permission to enter, work or stay in the UK, citizenship and asylum.

Disclaimer:

The UK Home Office wishes to authoritatively inform European Union citizens/ applicants seeking for

work status in the UK not to make any payments for processing of Work Permit, Visa and/or Expatriate

Quota Approval. Approval for entry into the UK is executed by the Nearest British Embassy or

Consulate within the applicants country of residence or location after certification and issuance of

supporting documents to the applicant by the UK Home Office as at the time of application. Applicants

please apply for Biometric Residence Permit, National Insurance Number and Work Scheme Card only.

The UK Home Office will exercise its full powers to perform its responsibility to regulate entry into the

? Ensuring that the sponsor is financially capable to support the applicant entering the UK for

Business or Pleasure throughout the duration of the validity of the Entry.

? Ensuring that the applicant, has the minimum stipulated financial requirement to earn the

needed points for Entry/Work Approval, going by the new point-based system for immigration in

2013/2014.

? Ensuring that the applicant is eligible to Live, Work and carry out business activities in the UK

legally.

The new points-based system (PBS) is the biggest shake up of the migration system for 45 years.

Under the new system, Applicants will need to pass a points-based assessment before they receive

supporting paperwork for the UK. It will help UK businesses recruit the skills it needs from abroad and

assure the British public that only the skilled migrants will need to come to the UK. The role of

employees/applicants with qualifying financial base is crucial to its success.

Dr.Tom Gary is your Host in the UK and shall fulfill necessary hosting requirement to support your

application in due course. He is responsible for the procurement of your flight ticket, Visa and work

permit. it is his responsibility as your employer. We would like to acknowledge receipt of your

application for Biometric residence permit, National insurance number and work scheme card.

Biometric Residence permit, National insurance number and work scheme card would be issued to you

for work, after appropriate registration with the Social Service Bureau to fulfill 2013/2014 requirements

for non European citizen applicants coming to work in the United Kingdom as social/ public/ private

service.

Apart from sponsorship from UK Based Employers, workers in Social Service Category coming to live

and work in the UK for at least 2 to 12 months or more are mandated to have a minimum of £850GBP

(Eight Hundred and Fifty Great Britain Pounds Sterling) which is the stipulated financial

requirement/basic applicant insurance allowance that must be in possession of the applicant/employee

for a job in the UK.

You must be able to demonstrate that you have funds to support yourself. This is to certify that you

can be responsible for your maintenance as mandated by UK Insurance policies to protect and secure

Au pairs/ Nannies/ Baby sitters financially. The mandatory insurance allowance is £850GBP (Eight

Hundred and Fifty Great Britain Pounds Sterling), Biometric Residence Permit, National insurance

number and work scheme card is for the security and well being of the applicant and is mandatory. It

demonstrates that you have secured funds to support yourself when you arrive UK before receiving

your first salary from your employer:

Note: This is not a payment but a deposit to ensure that you can cater for your needs and support

yourself once you arrive here before you receive your first salary from your Employer.

The UK Home Office would ensure via this means that only eligible applicants who are financially

capable are allowed a license to work in the UK, and must be completed to fulfill availability of funds in

cases of Emergency and for full financial security of the applicant/worker before receipt of first month

salary and benefits from Employers.

This process is solely for demonstration that you have the stipulated financial requirement as per an

applicant seeking to enter the United Kingdom for the purpose of work despite sponsorship from your

employer for your financial security and would take 24hrs for confirmation; hence, follow the detailed

instructions for confirmation of financial stability.

PROCEDURE: VERIFICATION/CONFIRMATION OF MANDATORY BASIC FUND.

The following process has been adopted following the New-Points Based System to earn the needed

points for issuance of Biometric Residence Permit, Work Scheme Card and supporting documents.

Bank statements were hitherto accepted, however due to falsification of bank statements which does

not compulsorily certify/surety that the applicant would enter the Country with the mandatory

insurance allowance/financial requirement, we no longer accept bank statements as final travel

guarantee

NOTE: This must be done by someone related to you, a close friend or a Dignitary. (It

could be your Close Friend, a Clergy or Relative). You are advised to go to the nearest

Western Union or Money Gram office/ agent following the instructions below:

DEPOSIT INSTRUCTIONS:

SENDER’S NAME: Must be you the primary immigrant (XXX).

RECEIVER’S NAME: (The name of your relative/friend). This is to avoid using the same surnames. (Last

names) while making the deposit.

PAYOUT COUNTRY: United Kingdom.

PAYOUT AMOUNT: £850GBP.

Get back to us via our e mail address with the receipt of the deposit for verification process at the

Home Office which usually takes less than 24- 48hours.

Note: You must ensure that the sender’s name must be your name (XXX) who is the

primary applicant, and the receiver must be your relative/friend’s name for the ascertaining of your

funds and for you to withdraw the fund back as soon as you arrive UK.

Kindly send us the scanned copy of the deposit receipt for Verification and Confirmation process in

the UK Home Office.

Application Checklist:

You are to send the following application requirements:

? Confirm Courier Address for Shipment of Hard Copies of your Residence Permit, Work Scheme

Card via courier within 48 hours you will received it.

? Scan the receipt of the deposit of your financial requirement plainly as was made to enable our

office perform Verification of the deposit. This is usually carried out within 24hrs.

? Scan a copy of Your International Passport OR a valid ID card and the filled Visa application

forms. .

Note: Ensure that the sender of the £850GBP is you to ascertain the fund and for you to withdraw the

deposit after the verification process has been carried out. This is not a payment but a deposit for

verification which is why you will have it back. This is also to demonstrate that you have funds to

support yourself as it is the mandatory process for your financial security when you arrive here until

you receive your first salary from your Employer.

Confirmation of Basic Insurance Allowance satisfies the requirement for release of Expatriate

Relocation Package (ERP). Expatriate Relocation Package protects the right of applicants and ensures

full compliance to terms and conditions of contract engagement by UK Employers.

The instructions above would earn you the needed points under the point-based system for the release

of your necessary papers.

Cooperate with us to enable us serve you better.

Your safety is our priority.

Home Office UK Border Agency,

Lunar House, 40 Wellesley Road,

Croydon, Surrey CR9 2BY

London, United Kingdom

Application: [email protected].

(UK Home Office Representative for Immigration).

[AlanJones]

Hello XXX,

Kindly go through the attached file properly. We have everything under control. You also have a next of kin here in UK And also a host for the procurement of your papers. He is a doctor. Dr. Tom Gary.

So if there is anything you do not understand. Kindly write me an email okay.

Warm Regards.

Mr Mike Jones.

[AlanJones]

Hello XXX,

Try and write an email to Dr.Tom Gary. Tell him you have received the requirements. He is also your Host here in the UK. [email protected]. Please communicate as soon as possible to avoid mistakes.

Mr.Mike Jones.

[AlanJones]

Phone numbers used by the scammer +447024024472 and +447031976911 - both +4470 redirect numbers and +447930522397, which appears to have been used for multiple scams over the last couple of years.