Mr. Richards: Another Scammer circulating in Cyberspace

From: Mr richards
Subject: Aupair And Workers Needed In My Company
To:
Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 1:13 PM

Dear Au pair,
I am Mr. Richard Wilington 45 Years Old, From United Kingdom. I have
an electronic company in United Kingdom and and really need workers as i want
to open another branch of my company in another state in London and I
don’t usually stays home unless during weekends. so i will really need you
and any of your friend or relatives that are interested in working for me in my
company or at home and must be above 18 years of age.

I will like you to know that I have just two kids which name is Wayne and
Jessica. Wayne is a boy while Jessica is the girl and they are just 4 years old
and 3 years respectively. I want an Au pair nanny for them and also people that
can be able to work in my company as my company has the availability for both
male and female and because they are the only one left at home after I got
divorced with their Mum and she went with another Man.

I have an apartment room for he/she that would be taking care of the kids in
my house and will also work in my company. So I will like you to know that I
will be paying you 2000 Pounds monthly and a pocket money of 200 POUNDS per
week for working in my house and 2500 for working in the company to buy
varieties of things for your personal use. 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 and that of my company is just
an easy arranging work as you will only work for 8 hours in the company. And
also you have a private master bedroom and also if you wish to be having free
period is acceptable. So I will like you to get back to me if you are
interested in being my aupair nanny for my kids and dont forget to provide me
with your phone number. Here are what you will gain from me if you wish to work
as a nanny for my kids.

1: Paying you 2000 Pounds monthly and 200 pounds for pocket money and 2500
pounds for working in my company.
2: Having a private master bedroom.
3: Having free period.
4: After when I see that you work very well I shall increase your salary.
5: Free access to the Internet.
6: Access to my cars.

Hoping to hear from you soon

Mr. Richards.

Nanny Agencies: what to look for when choosing a nanny agency

What to look for, what to ask when searching for reputable nanny agencies

1. Is the agency’s phone answered by a live person or do you always get the answering machine no matter what time of day? If there are problems with the nanny you select, will this agency be available to take care of your complaints and live up to their replacement policy?

2. Ask them, how do you recruit your nannies? The best answer will be through word of mouth and repeat business. A quality agency will have nannies and clients who are loyal to them.

3. Ask them what the screening process is before the candidate is even sent on an interview. You do not want unscreened nannies coming to your home.

4. Ask them if they are members of any professional associations, i.e., International Nanny Association (INA), National Alliance of Professional Nanny Agencies (APNA), Chamber of Commerce, and or Better Business Bureau. This shows a commitment to their professionalism in business and the industry.

5. Ask them how long they have been in business. There are many fly by night companies in this industry. Granted, every business had to start somewhere, and it is your option to choose a new one as long as there are no other red flags.

6. Ask the agency how nanny interviews are conducted. The International Nanny Association recommends that agencies interview nannies in person and if this is not an option that the agency disclose to the client how the interview was conducted, i.e., by telephone, an agent acting on behalf of the agency, etc.

7. Ask them what the minimum requirements are for the nannies that they represent. Some agencies require professional childcare references and others may not.

8. Ask them what is their procedure regarding reference checking and how many references will be called. The International Nanny Association recommends that at least 2 references should be checked by phone. In addition, the agency should disclose to you all information about the candidate that has been verified through personal and employment references, as allowed by law.

9. Do they have a written contract between the agency and the client? Does this contract spell out the time periods within which replacement and/or refunds will be made by the agency?

10. Do you have training programs or support groups for your nannies? Many agencies will offer group CPR training programs, nanny night out, or holiday functions for their nannies. This shows a commitment to their nannies which results in commitment from the nannies to the agency, thus a bigger pool of experienced nannies.

11. Look for and expect an in-depth client interview (that means with you.) You want an agency that listens to your needs and sends you applicants that fill those needs.

Thomas Crown, another sample scam letter

Gee Thanks for caring to get back.Its appreciated greatly.

I must let you know that Our Company got branches in several states over there and I have was given the freedom to choose a branch to arrive in any state.I want to be close to her.I WILL be renting a Hotel within your location.

Her name is Lisa.She can Live at your place,I can always bring her to your home in the mornings and on my way from work,I can pick her back to my hotel which will definitely be close to you.

Or if you like,you can choose to come stay with her at the hotel in the morning,before I leave for work till the afternoon when I will get back from work,then you take your leave….Which Hotel is close to you??…Which Idea do you prefer??

You dont need to have a car.

I will get back to you with the date of arrival at your place,and when you are to start.But I feel the very first thing is proving to you that all this is real and will work.I will make a half payment to you before you start and the balance after the first 2weeks with my child.How would you like to get this first half??

You must have gotten half payment in hand before our arrival at your location so you know this is NOT some sort of joke.You will watch her for 7hrs daily.Mon-Fri that is.I never done this before but I will pay you approximately $18 per hour…Is that okay by you??

She is gentle,hardly fall sick,she likes sports,loves to watch cartoons,likes going to the beach,she likes to watch TV mostly and can eat by herself,I’m sure you wont have problems with her.

Kindly answer all my questions accordingly as I am to forward this email to my new company as proof that I am paying for a hand in child care.So my expenses which they are going to take care of can simply come in one payment.

Looking to read from you.
Thomas.

Thomas Crown a.k.a. Dale Jacoway, scam alerts, tomcrown78@yahoo.com

(This person is also using the email address: propictures.dale@yahoo.com)

Hello there,

I just saw your profile on nannyclassifieds.I’m interested in you.I am a PAID MEMBER on the site so thats how I got your email.I am a SINGLE Father(Widower)presently in the United Kingdom and moving to California{USA} in a few days with my kid for a Better Job Offer as an IT Expert Permanently.I will be very busy because it is a new job offer and will be needing your assistance when I start the job in the USA.I got a 4year old kid who i will want you to help me look after due to my work schedule.
I will like to know how much it will cost me for you to take care of her for about 2weeks before i finally settle down and if i notice good result,i will want her to always be with you until i find a good woman to settle down with but will always be coming to see her.
Looking to read from you.
Best Regards.

Thomas Crown

Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 12:49:21 -0400

Subject: Re: FW: nanny job
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Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 21:20:00 -0700
From: tomcrown78@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: nanny job

Gee Thanks for caring to get back.Its appreciated greatly.

I must let you know that Our Company got branches in several states and I have was given the freedom to choose a branch to arrive in any state.I want to be within the state where my Child is so I could always check up on her weekly at your place.This means I am trusting you to do a Child Care for her right at your place.Will this be a problem ?

You dont need to have a car.

I will get back to you with the date of arrival at your place,but I feel the very first thing is proving to you that all this is real and will work.I will make half payment to you before you start and half after the first 2weeks with my child at your place..How would you like to get this first half??How does that sounds?

You must have gotten half payment in hand before our arrival at your location so you know this is NOT a joke.You will watch her for 12hrs daily,Mon-Fri then I pick her on Saturday Morning at your place.I dont know how this is but I will pay you approximately $18 per hour…Is that okay by you??

She is gentle,hardly fall sick,she likes sports,loves to watch cartoons,likes going to the beach,she likes to watch TV mostly and can eat by herself,I’m sure you wont have problems with her.

Kindly answer all my questions accordingly as I am to forward this email to my new company as proof that I am paying for a hand in child care.So they can include that in my traveling expenses which is to be paid to me.

Looking to read from you.
Dale.

New Nanny Networking Site, Welcome to Nanny Island!

We are thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of Nanny Island, a virtual getaway just for nannies.

Every “Islander” gets their own blog, photo album, personal page and access to all the lively discussions going on in the forums. Come visit with old friends and make brand new ones from all over the country.

Your Tour Guides for Nanny Island are Kellie Geres and Glenda Propst. These fantastic nannies have respectively 19 and 23 years nanny experience. Kellie and Glenda will be on hand to show you around the Island, answer any questions you may and and help to organize Island activities.

So, hop on over to Nanny Island, no diapers, runny noses or tantrums need tending on the Island.

Peter Palmer, new scam alert

This was sent to us by a nanny who found this person’s ad on Backpage.
On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 6:37 PM, Peter Palmer < peter_nanny@live.com> wrote:

Hello,

Thanks to the internet access that made me locate you, my name is Peter Palmer, I and my Wife Catherine were both living here in here in the states until that fateful day she was diagnosed and later died of breast cancer,don’t wanna talk about this but i think it is important since you would be working for me as my kids nanny. We have 2 kids ages of our kids are 4and 1(almost 2) .I relocated temporarily to Birmingham,Uk. based on our my business that is really booming out here and my kids will be arriving shortly back to the states in 2 weeks,precisely on March 29, the kids are here with me right now for holiday . After a serious discussion with my father-in-law concerning a proper care for my kids,we finally decided to search for a good and responsible nanny/babysitter.Below you see our offers.

Nanny Conference: Join your fellow nannies at NannyPalooza on Oct. 4 & 5

Do any of your or your nannies/au pairs attend nanny conferences? There is a great one coming up, pleae see the info. below.

Are you ready to CATCH THE WAVE??

NANNYPALOOZA 08 Sponsored by National Association for Nanny Care www.nannycredential .org Oct 4 & 5th (Sat. & Sun.) Philadelphia Airport Hilton Hotel Philadelphia, PA The National Association for Nanny Care is proud to once again sponsor NANNYPALOOZA! This is a one and a half day conference full of useful workshops, networking opportunities and FUN! Visit this link for more details:

http://www.nannycre dential.citymax.com/page/page/5684076.htm

The conference is inclusive, casual but packed with information you can use to be the best professional out there. Here’s a link for FAQ’s about the Conference:

http://www.nannycredential.citymax.com/page/ page/5658922.htm

Early Bird registration starts at just $75 for nannies.

Here’s a link: http://www.nannycredential.citymax.com/page/ page/5461199.htm

Don’t miss out on all the updates! Visit our website at www.nannycredential.org and click on the Nannypalooza page. Sign up for Nannypalooza Updates and stay informed on all the exciting events! Please feel free to forward this message to any other nannies or agencies you know! Everyone is welcome!

Summer Nanny, and the search is on…

Is a Summer Nanny Right for You?

Summertime, and the living is easy, as they say. But when the demands of work and day-to-day life are added to the round-the-clock demands of having the kids home for summer, the result can be a hectic season, indeed!

Many families strike the perfect balance during the school year, concocting an ideal weekly schedule of activities that allows the children to be home when the parents are home, and occupied when they’re not.

Then that final school bell rings, and families who have not planned ahead can find themselves scrambling…but it doesn’t have to be that way! There are plenty of positive ways to allow your children to enjoy their hard-earned summer vacation, all while meeting your own responsibilities…which most likely don’t come with a seasonal respite.

In cases like these, a summer nanny can be a great solution.

Your summer options

There are many ways to approach childcare during the summer months, and different solutions work for different families.

A fixture in many a’ summer reminiscence, summer camp is just fine for some children – but this goes on a case-by-case basis. The more social the child, the more prepared they’ll be for all-day recreation at camp. But as we all know, some children dread the very idea.

In cases like these, some families find that hiring a summer nanny can be a great way to enrich their children’s summer experience, ensure that parents can meet their demands at work, and maintain a relative level of normality throughout the out-of-school months.

What to expect from a summer nanny

Like all nannies, summer nannies have different backgrounds and levels of experience. One common scenario is the college student looking for summer work experience, with a secondary aim of traveling to a new place. (In other words, to wherever their employer family lives.)

In this case, it is important to be clear about your expectations, and also to be considerate of your summer nanny’s time off the clock. Much like you expect some time away from the office (and even away from home!), your nanny deserves some time to unwind when not busy with their duties. If they’re new to the area, show them around. Give them ideas of places to explore. The happier the nanny, the happier the family.

Other summer nannies have regular jobs during the school, year, but have the summer off and are looking to supplement their regular position. Many are teachers. Some are healthcare workers. Most have interesting experiences to share and creative ideas that can open new worlds to your child during their months off from school.

It’s something to think about

A summer nanny can be a great addition to the household, providing that you do the appropriate amount of research and take the time to find the right match for your child and family.

In short, they’re a great option for families that need full-time summer childcare and prefer an in-home option.

Need help finding a summer nanny? Visit NannyClassifieds.com < http://www.nannyclassifieds.com/families/family_works.php>>

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Scam Alert, Feb. 13 & 14. Kelly Minto or Moore Family

From: Kelly Minto
To: albertoloping@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:55:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Nanny Job Offerr…….www.nannyclassifieds.com

Child Safety Education Resources for Nannies and Babysitters

No one can be over prepared when it comes to caring for children.  In fact, studies show that the more prepared parents and caregivers are for medical emergencies, the better the final outcome.  To help give nannies the tools they need to educate themselves, we have compiled this list of very helpful resources for you!

There are many courses both online and offline that are designed for people who care for children.  These classes help sitters to make the best decisions possible to keep children safe, healthy and happy. 

CPR AND FIRST AID

 
It is recommended by the American Red Cross that anyone caring for infants and children take a CPR course at least every year.  While taking an online course in CPR will teach you the basic skills of CPR, taking an in person course will allow you the opportunity to ask the instructor questions and have a professional evaluate your technique.  There are some who say only offline CPR courses are truly legitimate and others who disagree.  If you are unsure what to do, the offline option might be the best choice.

The American Heart Association recently launched the CPR Anytime program that allows users to watch a 22 minute program in their own home while working on an inflatable mannequin and watching demonstrations on a video.  There is also an Infant CPR Anytime program for caregivers who want to train themselves in infant CPR.  According to the American Heart Association, these programs have proven to be just as effective as a live course at teaching basic CPR skills.

link: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3034347

The American Red Cross Blended Learning Program is another option for those who like the idea of taking a CPR and First Aid course online, but want the one on one instructor interaction. 

Link:

http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/resources/blendedlearning.html

 

HEIMLICH MANEUVER

Choking is a common emergency that caregivers can face.  So, it is best to be prepared in order to react with calmness and effectiveness in a choking scenario.  The American Heart Association has information about performing the Heimlich Maneuver as does the Heimlich Institute.  

Visit www.heimlichinstitute.org for information and illustrated instructions detailing how to perform the Heimlich maneuver on infants, children, adults or even yourself.

Link: http://heimlichinstitute.org/page.php?id=34

To find out about where CPR and First Aid courses are being offered in your area, visit the American Red Cross website at www.redcross.org 

You may also want to order a copy of the Red Cross Babysitter Handbook, which will prepare you for common emergencies that babysitters face.   www.redcross.org/services/hss/courses/handbook.html

BABYSITTER TRAINING COURSES

Trained babysitters earn more than their uncertified counterparts, so Expertrating.com has developed an online course to certify babysitters in safety and other job requirements. ExpertRating is one of the world’s only ISO 9001:2000 Certified companies (from TUV America) offering an Online Babysitting course and Certification.  Get certified for $14.99 at Expertrating.com

Link:

http://www.expertrating.com/certifications/babysitting/babysittingcertification.asp

Another highly effective training tool is babysittingclass.com. Participants learn about safety, entertaining children and effective techniques. For one year participants can access tests, online lesson plans and a babysitting encyclopedia. Upon completion of the exams, participants receive a certificate and wallet card.

Link:  www.babysittingclass.com

 

The American Red Cross and YMCA offer regular babysitter training courses for those who wish to attend offline courses.  Check for listings in your area.

http://redcross.org

http://ymca.net

 

BABYSITTER FIRST AID KIT

Kids fall down, scrape heir knees and need bandages or first aid supplies even when they don’t require a trip to the hospital.  The American Red Cross has assembled a Babysitter First Aid Kit that all sitters should have on hand.  Order yours before starting a new job and impress your new employers with your thorough knowledge of safety preparedness!

http://redcrossshop.org/firstaid/kit1.htm

This article was submitted by Britt Michaelian, founder and CEO of Responsible Family Company,
a business that educates and empowers families and caregivers in the
areas of health, safety and living responsibly.  Visit the Responsible
Family Blog, sign up for the monthly newsletter, and order the award
winning DVD Care for Kids: The Essential Guide to Preparing Caregivers
at http://responsiblefamily.com