Craigslist, “Nanny Wanted”, Lee Jones. Overpayment Scam!
Posted on September 4, 2009 by Online Scams in Classified Scams
Craigslist, “Nanny Wanted”, Lee Jones. Overpayment Scam
Here is the pasted reply from a legitimate job inquiry.
Dear New Nanny,
Thanks for your prompt response and your interest,am Lee Jones,i m seeking for a Nanny for my son which is presently living with his mother in Illinois.But, now i want him to move down here as i am a very busy man,i want him to stay with my Father.You will be taking care of him from the hour of 2pm to 6pm daily ,exempting weekend.
I need a lover of children and has keen understanding of the psychology of children the importance of building self-esteem and confidence, letting kids be kids, but also disciplining where appropriate and keeping on track with homework and other commitments.Love and appreciation for outdoors & recreation is necessary and be a caring nanny that can understand the well being of a child to take care of my son (Dave) for 3 weeks till his mother is back on her feet.He is a very bright and talented boy of age 8 years,and Dave’s grandfather address where he will be staying is
7422 E. Main Street Mesa,
AZ 85207 and his arrival date is August 28th.
I want you to make yourself available for the hours, concerning the price,i am offering $650 weekly and additional $50 for your well being and for my child care.I want you to get back to me so i can be sure i have someone to take care of him for me.As regards the payment,you will be having a payment in form of certified cashier Check via my company’s accountant,that will be issued to the information you will provide. My Company’s accountant will send you an over-payment that will cover your upfront salary and for his flight ,in which you will deduct your first week payment as upfront salary and the balance will be remitted to his Travel Agent so his flight schedule can be arranged.
This is just a kind of you helping me because its the same person that’s gonna issue the payment for you both.I will greatly appreciate if you be delighted in accepting this offer and as well look forward in having a better service from you.Kindly get back back asap with the information below.
Thus,further proceedings can take place. Full Name: Address: Zip Code: Phone number:
Regards. Jones.
