Common Nanny Scams

These common nanny scams have popped up in various places in the online babysitting community. If you receive any of these emails, please notify Sittercity Customer Service at support@sittercity.com so we may take action to delete the account. Keep in mind that the names (and ages) used in these scams are constantly changing, so pay close attention to the structure of theses emails rather than the details.

If you've recently received a scam email that you don't see on here, email it to us at support@sittercity.com and we'll add it to the list!

All misspellings and grammatical errors have been preserved.

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My name is Mrs Ashley Jones. My husband Collins is a Captain of a cruise ship and I have a daughter Angela.We are presently on my husbands ship on a vacation and will not be back untill 3weeks time. We live in a big apartment and I am in need of a babbysitter who would also help me out with buying groceries. We are willing to pay $19 per hour and I would like to know the hours you would be available. I am willing to provide a Toyata Camry for you to ease any transportation problems.

1) What academic qualifications do you possess?
2) Do you have any relevant certificate to back up your babysitting/Nanny career?
3) How old are you?
4) Are you married?
5) Do you have any special attitude?
6) Do you have any crime records?
7) Do you have a valid driver's license?
8) Tell us more about your temperament .
9) Can we have one or two reference(s) from you?
10)Can you handle money if you are given an assignment to carry out?
11) Is your husband/boyfriend/parent in support of you doing this job?

Let me know if you will available for the work offer.

Thanks and have a nice day.

Mrs Jones

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Hello,
My name is Mrs Stacy Smith wife to Captain John Smith. I am presently on vacation with my family and will be back in a month's time. I have a cute 2 year old daughter called Kathy who i need to be attended to after we come back from our vacation. I would like to put things in place so that you could start up immediately; we arrive because her former nanny will not be available again.

You will be required to work within the hours of 9am-3pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and occasionally on weekends. If you choose to take care of my child i will provide you with a car to use, your personal room if you wish to stay or spend the night.

Now a little about us, I own a fashion boutique back home and my husband is the captain of a cruiser ship which enables us to travel to different continents on vacations, we live a very simple life and we have a big apartment, though its just three of us in the house, hope you can join us on a trip someday as our last nanny did, we are willing to pay $100(one hundred dollars) upfront (non-refundable in case we change our mind) to show you how serious we need you.

Please get back to us with your resume and references o.k., (your house address and your telephone number inclusive). Illl be expecting your response please do have a splendid day.

Please get back to me .

Mr / Mrs Smith

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How are you doing today? Thank you for your response to my add.

Hope you are had a great weekend.Let me start by intorducing myself

My name is Rio Ferdinand,I am 30 years old and i am a single parent,I lost my wife about 2 months ago like i said in my add in the babysitter site,I have a son named Iyke and he is a year old.My mother has been taking care of Iyke since then in London ,UK where she resides and she is going away on an appointment for a long while thats why i need a baby sitter between these periods,As i am bringing Iyke back with me,I have gone through your ,Profile and resume and i think you are perfect for sitting Iyke,Also what are your rates?I would like you to work from Monday - Friday either in the mornings or evenings. In the Mornings From 8.30 am- 6 pm or in the evenings from 6 till 10.Weekends are optional so if you choose to work on Weekends you are to start by 10 am till 5pm.I would pay $14/hour If the times are okay by you do let me know if they are not do let me know a favourable working time by you,So we can work something out.So do let me know what your rates are so we can proceede ,I want you to start working asap okay.I live at 882 Barnett St NE Atlanta GA 30306

I am out of town in London,UK on a business assignment and i would arrive in the next couple of days.I would like to hear from you shortly.Heres my number also its a satelite telephone so you can reach me anytime 0112348028297715.You would need to have an international dialling access or you can use a calling card I would like you to start asap,So please i would be expecting to get a message from you shortly.

.So we can start of asap Thank you and see you soon. Do have a great day and stay blessed.

Rio

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Hello nanny/babysitter, my name is sarah tina martins.I am located In london.I have 2 kids,a male and a female and their ages are 2 and 4yrs old.I am relocating permanently to New Jersey based on my family business that is really booming out there and my arrival date is april 15.After a serious discussion with my family concerning a proper care for my children,because I am divorced,So I've finally decided to search for a good and responsible nanny/babysitter.Below are the offers

We will be offering weekly,
1) Monday through Friday, from 11.30am - 5:00pm.
And the weekly pay: $960

I will be responsible for your transportation which in exclusive of your weekly salary regardless of the distance.Please calculate the total transportation cost per week from your pl ace to our residence if you prefer to live out and furnish me with the cost so we can add it to your basic weekly salary.We strongly searching for someone of well mannered attitudes, neatness and good sense of relationship.If you are interested in this offer, please answer all the questions below so i can have a brief idea of your personality:

1) What academic qualifications do you possess?
2) Do you have any relevant certificate to back up your babysitting/Nanny career?
3) How old are you?
4) Are you married?
5) Do you have any special attitude?
6) Do you have any crime records?
8) Tell us more about your temperament .
9) Can we have one or two reference(s) from you?
10) Is your husband/boyfriend/parent in support of you doing this job?

Let me know if you will available for the work offer. If you have any questions as regards this offer,feel free to get in touch.I await a response at your earliest convenience.

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Hi Babysitter,

I am Kristin Gundy,i'm a film producer/co-ordinator.I am presently in Australia on a film project.I will be coming back to the states soon on work related matters with my 4years old daughter name Vera. I need a babysitter. She is a good girl,she traveled with her father to Benin Republic when im on work here in Australia.

Her father is very busy this season and my daughter has signified great interest in visiting the US with me.I believe you will like her because she is very lively,friendly and intelligent.I intend to stay in the US for 2 months. During this period she would remain with someone(babysitter) from 9am to 4pm when im off set(work)i'll come pick her up.Let me know if you are interested and dont fail to commicate to me what your charges are for the duration at which you would be babysitting her.Hope to read from you. Have a blessed day

Kristin

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How are you doing, i am Mrs helen cage, i and my 2 kids (a boy and a girl) their ages are 3years and 5years old respectively will be moving to the STATES(Florida) from France.I am due to be in the state in a few Weeks from now and for the next one(1)years for my vacation ,and official appointment.I am coming with my 2 kids ,and i need a nanny to take care of them,because i dont have anybody to be with them.so if available Kindly get back to me ASAP, so we could make arrangement , will be waiting to read form you soon...

Regards
Mrs. Dan Cage

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Good Day, I got your info at sittercity.com I am Kimmy, I work as an Interior Decorator,I am 28yrs old, i lost my Husband 2 months after i gave birth to this child. I I have a project which i need to do Decorating of office and hotel for my client and i have a baby of 6month. His name is Richard,i will be leaving for my trip soon as i see someone to take care of the baby for me, till i come back..Get back to the full details about how you render service out to customer. What do you want to know from me about Richard? Looking forward to read from you.My email address: khush006@gmail.com Have a lovely day. Kimmy.

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My name is Mrs rossy mark wife to Captain Richard mark who work on board the Royal carribean cruiser.We are located in California for now. I am presently on vacation with my family and will be back in a months time. I have a cute 2 years old daugther called Diane who I need to be attended to after we come back from our vacation. I would like to put things in place so that you could start up immediately we arrive because her former nanny will not be available again.

You will be required to work within the hours of 9am-3pm on Monday,Tuesday and thursday and occasionally on weekends. If you choose to take care of my child I will provide you with a car to use, your personal room if you wish to stay or spend the night.

Now a little about us,I own a fashion boutique back home and my husband is the captain of a cruiser ship which enables us to travel to different continents on vacations,we live a very simple life and we have a big apartment with 8 rooms though its just three of us in the house,hope you can join us on a trip someday as our last nanny did,we are willing to pay $100(one hundred US dollars) upfront (non-refundable in case we change our mind) to show you how serious we need you.

Please get back to us with your resume,references,telephone number and address o.k, I'll be expecting your response please do have a splendid day.

Mr/Mrs rossy mark.

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Hello,

How are you doing??? i saw your advert on a nanny site and decided to know if you were avialable ,my name is PAUL WALTERS, i have an adopted daughter her name is Laura she is 2yrs we both are out of the country for a family reunion ,and i really need a sitter for Laura when we return back home okay,

Please do let me know if you are available,if so do send down your resume and references to my personal mailbox at

EMAIL:paulwalters_07@yahoo.com.

I'll be expecting your response please do have a splendid day.

Best Regards,

Mr Paul Walters

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Hello, How are you doing today. My names Andy King .I saw your add on sitter city and i decided to reply . I am looking for a sitter .So if you are qualifiedl please get back to me on andy_king20007@yahoo.co.uk Thank you and stay blessed. Andy

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MY NAME IS SYTIA BRIGHT.I AM INTERESTED IN YOU AS A BABY SITTER AND AM GLAD YOU INTERESTED IN ME TOO.MY DAUGHTER'S NAME IS JULIAN. I WOULUD LIKE YOU TO TAKE CARE OF HER WHILE I AM AT WORK IN YOUR LOCATION.I USE TO STAY IN WEST AFRICA, BUT I AM MOVING TO YOUR LOCATION BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE A CONTRACT WITH ISSEY MIYAKE THERE. I WORK AS A MODEL AND THE CONTRACT WILL BE FOR 4 WEEKS.I WANT YOU TO TAKE CARE OF HER WHILE I AM AT WORK. I GO TO WORK 10 AM AND I GET BACK 4 PM. I WILL LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU WILL TAKE CARE OF HER IN YOUR DAY CARE CENTRE OR THE HOTEL ROOM WHERE I WILL BE LODGING, I AM COMFORTABLE WITH ANY OF THE WAYS.MY DAUGHTER (JULIAN) IS 2 YEARS OLD, I WILL SEND YOU SOME PIX OF ME AND HER AS SOON AS EVERY THIING HAS BEEN CONSIDER A DEAL I WILL LIKE TO KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CHARGE TO TAKE CARE OF JULIAN FOR 4 WEEKS AND THE TIME I NEED YOUR SERVICE FOR IS 10 AM TO 4 PM.GET BACK TO ME WITH THE AMOUNT AND I WILL BE GLAD TO UPDATE YOU AND MAKE THE PAYMENT IN ADVANCE TO SHOW YOU HOW SERIOUS I AM.

SYTIA.