Luckily, because I graduated from one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country AND because I have good, common sense, I noticed this was a scam IMMEDIATELY. I feel sorry for the fools who have failed for it. Anyway, Daisy found my number on care.com, a website for nannys/sitters seeking employment. She then proceeded to text me (speaking perfectly good English, if I do say so myself, because we know that most scammers have HORRIBLE grammar) Anywho, I replied and later on sent her an email with my resume and info.
1st red flag: When she texted me, she requested services that did not match my dates of availability which were specifically outlined!!! (on the care.com that is)
2nd red flag: this bogus email—
Hello,
Thanks for your response, I am glad to read from you. I am a single
Mother of two, David and Kelvin, they are 5 and 1 years respectively.
I attended Texas School for the Deaf where i achieved my highest
qualification. I have my own business (Self Employed). I attend the
catholic. We are in the process of relocating to your area. I am 39
and i am hard of hearing. I work based on the development and
counseling of the deaf people in the community, i am moving to you
area in few weeks and i really need a honest and responsible care for
my kids.
More importantly, David is currently placed on a wheelchair due to an
accident he had some months ago. He can walk a few distance though but
the specialist advised he uses the chair for a while and i am planning
on getting him a powered wheelchair and have contacted a seller. You
will care for them starting 12th of August. I will appreciate if you
can tell me a few things about yourself and maybe attach one or two
pictures of you, below are your duties:
Cooking for the kids
Caring for the Kids
Cleaning the kids
This could be a temporary/permanent job. It depends on what your
schedule looks like but i do like to be sure if you are available the
first month. I made some research on the wages for your service and i
have decided to start with $400 per week and as time goes we can
negotiate on a new pay as my kids get along with you. I want to inform
you that i have a seminar i will be attending to as soon as i arrive
and will be having an interview section with you immediately i arrive
with my kids. Also i will like to include your pay to our payroll for
the period just to have you booked down and secure for my kids. I will
be needing the following information below to issue out the check to
you and i need your direct mobile number so i can text you in case i
need to pass an urgent information:
Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone #:
I have made some arrangements with the wheelchair seller, so as soon
as you get the payment, you will deduct $400 for your first week and
have the rest sent to the wheelchair seller for delivery as soon as
the check clears, i hope my kids will have the best of time while they
are in your care and i hope you will treat them right just like yours,
attached is a picture of me, David and Kelvin. Get back to me as i
have a lot of issue to put in place prior to my arrival. I look
forward to hearing back from you.
Thank you and God bless,
Daisy B.
IT TOOK EVERYTHING IN ME TO NOT RESPOND " (Inappropriate Content Removed) PLEASE!" LOL
So instead I responded with this:
Great daisy!
I can't wait to start working for you. Your kids sound like jewels. I am the world's best nanny. I even won an award this year for being a great nanny!!! Here is my info:
Name: Iwana P.
Address: 2317 Kiss my grits Lane
City: Monroe
State: GA
Zip Code: 02134
Phone #: 770-666-bite me
Needless to say, I think she got the message.
I hope this helps! Un beso XXXX
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