Tina Moore – Another Babysitter Scam
September 22, 2008
Filed under People
Tina Moore – Another Babysitter Scam.
Do not send her your personal info via email!!!
There are many scams out there targeting babysitters/caregivers.
Most of them claim that they reside outside of U.S., and coming to U.S. for a while as a business trip, hence, they need a babysitter for their children. They insist making payment for the care in advance, even before they see you in person (their company requires your personal info, so that the company can make payment…etc.)
How is it possible for the parents to decide you are the right person to care for their children by just talking to you via emails for a few days???
Some of them asked me to send them my credit card info and/or bank account info so that they can make electric transfer.
Please do not give out your personal info for someone you’ve never met in person!! I don’t want to see many innocent caregivers out there to be the victims of the scam.
This post was submitted by Sarah Ray.
Sarah,
Thank you for posting this warning!
BRAVO!!! ….After thorough review of your experience and skills I have solely selected you for the services of babysitting my only son. He is adorable,like dogs and cats, computer,free eater and never allergic.I would want my son and yourself under a very conducive environment while you care for her very well, hence I am putting in some measures to this effect.Also,note that I will include in the payment the money for my only Child items,Toys,Car seat,Double Strollers,his meal and other sundry materials for his comfort.
Hence,all you need do upon the receipt of the payment is deduct the money accrued to you(i.e payment for your services for the first week)and forward the rest to the store agent who would be supplying you with my only child materials via an Overnight Courier like FedEx, UPS or DHL. I would provide you with the store manager’s details so as to have the money sent for the immediate release of my son items before our arrival.I hope all is clear as I anticipate the best care ever for my only son hope you know why he’s so important to me I will be providing all comfort for you and my son so as to make him feel at home even while I am away.
Am really counting on you, Mail me back now…..God Bless You
Best Regards
Michael Hohman