This woman contacted me about a babysitting job. She said she lives in North Carolina and is moving here October 17th. She sent me a check for 900 dollars and said that 400 of it was a payment for The Weekend of the 17th for baby sitting and then asked me to send her 500 through money gram to help her buy kitchen gadgets and have them delivered to my house so they were here when she got to her new place. I realized that this was a scam after I did a little research. However I put the check in the bank already before I realized it was a scam. I will be calling my bank tomorrow morning to sort it out.
Show more...My demands:
I want this website Sittercity to please make sure that they are making sitters and nannies aware of this issue.
User Recommendation:
I don't recommend them
Resolution:
Unresolved
Agents:
Michelle Pericas
Phone:
828-558-9107
Monetary damages:
$400.00
Clicked on jobs as pet sitter or house sitter and someone from United Arab Emirates wanted me to buy furniture and put in home paid for later.
Other Coy Neal wanted me to post illegal number of ads to Craigslist.
No legitimate house or pet sitting happened for me. Tried to cancel or deactivate asking for full refund site kept inviting me to look for jobs wouldn’t go to deactivate page. Didn’t answer emails or calls. Spent two whole days trying to post ads for Coy Neal 219-207-3701 who didn’t pay as promised for work that was impossible on Craigslist with limited ads. He offered $500 per week.
My demands:
Please give full refund and deactivate my account plus remove my name from your illegal activities
User Recommendation:
Stay away
Resolution:
Unresolved
Agents:
Coy Neal
Phone:
219-207-3701
Monetary damages:
$569.00
He emailed me about needing a babysitter for his daughter and stuff. He said"i came across your post, I am looking for a baby sitter for my 3 years old daughter, I am coming around with my family for business trip. Would you be interested in becoming a part time baby sitter." I told him that I was interested in the job. He said" Erika.
Thank you for getting back to me, I do not have any problem with drop off at your place, like I told you we are coming for business trip to Georgia, I contacted you as babysitter/ Nanny for my daughter on sitter site, because I want her to get used to the environment around her and also make new friends, she loves to swim and visit the park around once a while. The main reason why I need someone to get this done for us is because we are expecting our baby boy very soon, and it might be a little bit stressful for my wife and for myself because I have to make sure she is fine and get her to the Hospital for her check up and more, while I am doing all this I don't want Merinda to feel lonely or bored, our duration is your area would be for 2 months or more, I might understand if you wont be able to get it done for us for 2 month, but for the time we can have you help us get settled and if you can take care of her for that time then that's fine too.
We will be offering you $300 weekly for 15 hrs a week, I will be offering you more pay because I want you to do the job good with my kid will be needing your services for five hours from (10 am-3 pm or 4 pm-9 pm) for three days in a week or you can schedule a convenient time for you and let me know what time is okay for you to take care of her, I would be needing the service of a caring babysitter / nanny with positive personality to take good care of her on a part time basis moreover I want to be certain you are fit for this position, you will need to prove yourself to be a reliable, honest, and hard working person, you will start working on same day or next day it’s okay if you prefer to be a live-out nanny as I can drop her at your home every time I do not mind or a live-in nanny if you can take care of her in our home. I told him that sound good and that we could meet up at my house to talk about it more in person. After that he started texting me on my cell phone telling me that he was going to send me the payment early so I can do grocery shopping for him and all that and I actually put it on my bank account I told him I didn't have anything account that I only didn't cash or check and he keeps bothering me to open a bank account as soon as possible cuz he needs me to open one. I didn't give him my information you just to be on the safe side cuz I knew there could be a chance that this was a scam.
My demands:
Police to talk with him or so so he won't steal money from people or scam people.
User Recommendation:
Stay away
Resolution:
Unresolved
Agents:
Alex
Phone:
929-224-4232
URL:
Monetary damages:
$0.00
I posted a babysitting ad via letgo. "Naida" (I don't believe the person is the real Naida) contacted me through the chat system and asked for my email address. I gave it to her and got her story shortly after. She sent pictures of herself and her driver's license. She stated that her husband had passed away in a car accident and that her daughter was diagnosed with muscular dystropy because of the accident. They stated a date to meet in my city after I sent a little bit about myself along with photo of my drivers licence. She did not mention money until after I sent my information. Naida stated that she wanted to send me a retaining fee for my services and I told her I was not comfortable with that. Later in the same day, she sent me and email requesting that I purchase a wheelchair from a private seller with an additional 2000 dollars that she would be mailing me. I responded and said that I would not be doing that as we have yet to meet. I continued to ask questions which are still unanswered and researched this person and found inconsistencies with the information given. I have reported this person through every means possible and they continue to badger me. I have plainly said that I refuse to deal with them through email and continue to receive emails from them. I intend to use the check as evidence of fraud since the scam is for me to cash the check through my bank and then hand over the money to someone that's going to come to my door. I have not lost any money as I caught onto the scam beforehand but now I am afraid of what is going to happen when they come to my home. I can honestly say that I have no peace of mind and I do not feel safe in my home.
Show more...My demands:
Police officer comes to my home so that I can make a formal police report and raise awareness in my area of the potential burglars
User Recommendation:
Stay away
Resolution:
Unresolved
Agents:
Naida Morales
Phone:
929-464-4248
URL:
Monetary damages:
$0.00
person responded to an my ad for babysitting, wanted an deposit, I sent a amazon gift card for the amount $50.00 person has not replyed to emails
Show more...My demands:
refund the money
User Recommendation:
I don't recommend them
Resolution:
Unresolved
Agents:
Emma S
URL:
Monetary damages:
$50.00
I was offered a nanny position for what he claims his disabled 3 yr old daughter in which required me to be with her Monday-Friday 9am-3pm we started of with I need your assistance to get a wheelchair delivered and some personal items so when they arrived everything was there for his so called daughters safety he mailed me a Citizens Bank check in the amount of $2,880 in which I was to deduct my pay $750.00 which looked legitimate I went to my own Bank cashed it with no problems now I got to a Walmart to send a Walmart2Walmart and with drawl &2,200 and send it to Jones Sammy I question it he said that it was to a pre-used place that he found and it was ok I asked him what of my pay being that there now was a $500.00 left and that I don’t drive and I’m using a cab service he told me to take $300.00 and with the $200.00 to buy him some now get this people iTunes cards with the $200.00 then he’s says that to scratch them and text the picture after 3 days he texted me and tells me that his financial officer sent out a check in my name verses another employee to kindly deduct my balance a pay for the week and from a$3,800 check coming again and the rest was history once I got to my bank and was told that The first check didn’t clear and that everything was gone from my account!!!???!! The horror and dispare as I’m just a working class citizen that didn’t have much except what I’ve worked for with 2 children at home people if there’s no actual phone or a legitimate person/Company beware of private positions that look good
Show more...My demands:
To get this person and anyone else right along with him to seek justice and to tighten the job sights some this cannot continue to happen
User Recommendation:
Stay away
Resolution:
Unresolved
Agents:
Daniel Henderson
Phone:
765-761-7029
URL:
Monetary damages:
$1,000.00
Comments:
Teresa Goul
Jun 01, 2019 3:19 PM
I was also contacted by Mr. Frank McQuuen, who was supposedly in Ontario, Canada for ear surgery but all of the other details were the same. He said he’d pay me $200 per assignment/errand. You will have a minimum of 2 assignments weekly so the the minimum compensation you will be receiving per week is $600. ( THERE’S A PROBLEM WITH HIS MATH!!!)
Berli Rodríguez
Jun 04, 2018 7:43 PM
Today, exactly this happened to me
Emily Sacks
Feb 07, 2018 11:48 PM
I was contacted today (2/7/2018) by Frank McQueen first by text stating that he found me on care.com and then wanted my email so he could discuss the opening position with me. The email said, "My name is Mr Frank McQueen I am the Hiring Manager of ADP Payroll Solutions and I'm a Quantity Surveyor and am also into Real Estate i sells and buys properties. As a Quantity Surveyor, I manage all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures,i need a dedicated and honest Personal assistant that i can always trust to take care of my personal business while I'm busy so let me know if i can trust you with my errands and documents" The original email which I am unable to upload a screenshot of, contains font changes throughout the email. The grammar and informality threw up warning signs everywhere so I googled his name and his company and none of the information that came up either matched or I couldn't find someone by his name living in my state (Georgia). Then I came across this site and say a couple other people that have interacted with 'Mr. Frank McQueen' and I had to add the updated information that I have from him today. Mr. Frank McQueen [email protected] (323)238-6456
Jennifer Orrison
Aug 23, 2017 4:36 PM
Hi, I was contacted by Frank Mcqueen he said he found me on care.com, which I am registered for. He said he was seeking a personal assistant his current assistant is pregnant and he is out of town for ear surgery. Initially I entertained the idea. However, he has asked me to set up a bank account, and that's how money would go in and out. This immediately sent red flags and I started googling. I found this and it was the exact same information I was texted. I believe this is a scam!! Beware!!
Charlaine Petkau Corkey
Mar 22, 2017 12:49 AM
Hi, I was just contacted by Pastor for the church God's Voice and als deals with Artworks, and looking for a Nanny. His wife's name is Penny, but these names obviously change as he looks for people to scam. The offer to part-time nanny is so suspicious ie. salary for hours worked. He then wants your full name and mailing address to their housing agent to get an apartment near (My) house, and first week wages will be paid upfront, and be delivered to (me) via USPS mail. SCAMMER!!! As soon as I told him I think he is a scammer, I received no further texts! (Airdrie, Alberta, Canada). I think they may have found my name from local nanny services companies.
Angelica Nicole Verzeni
Jul 29, 2016 5:03 PM
I just received the email also and been messaging them but it wasn't for her child it was for her mother in law.
Abigail Derosier
Jul 11, 2016 12:25 PM
I received this exact same email from Lyndsey Lohrey . It all began with a text from her "sister" Michelle saying Lyndsey needed a babysitter and I needed to Email her. SCAM . I didn't respond to this message from "Lyndsey" because I saw this website when I googled her name and apparently I wasn't the only one who got this email from her..This was very helpful ! Thank you !
Ingrid
May 24, 2016 3:39 AM
My name is Lyndsey Lohrey and my husband name is Mark. We are relocating to your neighborhood from Puerto Rico. I recently got a contract with a company on a private research job. However, We need someone that will help in running some few errands and babysitting our son.Which city are you living in? We need someone to work 3 days per week 4 hours per day and job includes to pick up of our baby from the day care(you will be looking for a nearby day care for him upon our arrival),someone that is mature whether young or older,loves Kids, reliable and punctual. The Nanny will take care of our 3yr old boy for three days a week and will have to take baby home, give him a bath, dinner, brush his hair, clean his lunch kit/bag, put back pack away school clothes away and monitor him with the best care possible.We are willing to provide a free pick up and drop off if you dont have a car. My kid is my life so I entrust you to give him the best care as if he is yours. I will be offering you $350 weekly,I will be needing your services for 4 hours at any suitable time of yours between Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. If you believe you are fit for this position in as much you will prove yourself to be a reliable and good person, I will instruct my financial to pay for the first week before our arrival so as to secure your service in advance. I will be waiting to hear from you. Lyndsey. Ps...........I got this offer today and the other one is : Please make sure to read, we have to be careful Message from Kevin Good Day, How are you doing today ?. My Name is Pastor Kevin Sloan, my wife's name is Kimberly. We are looking for a loving, responsible, and experienced babysitter/nanny to care for our adorable 2 years old daughter for 3 days a week and for just 4hrs daily. Let me know your available days and time. You should please contact us back at my personal email for more information about this position. I will be paying $500 weekly. E-MAIL -- [email protected] I will be waiting to read back from you right now via my personal email for more details about the position because i will soon asked for my care.com account to be closed due to my very busy schedule. EMAIL ME BACK RIGHT NOW TO MY PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS FOR MORE DETAILS. Thanks and God bless you ... Pastor Kevin Sloan. Respond Kevin Kevin New York, NY View full profile
Eri Klutz
Apr 29, 2016 11:15 PM
Also, beware of this phone number (347)802-3608. She claims to be Gina and referring people to Jennifer the SCAMMER and her email [email protected]
Eri Klutz
Apr 29, 2016 11:12 PM
THIS IS A SCAM!!!!!!!!!!! I got an email from Jennifer Murphy and this was her email. Please beware!! I will be offering you $300 weekly and I would schedule you to care for Buddy during weekdays only i.e Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays 3 hrs daily,let me know what hours will be fine with you on these days If you believe you are fit for this position in as much you will prove yourself to be a reliable and good person, I will inform my husband's financial clerk to write you a check to pay you upfront to secure your services in advance. I and my family would be coming into town on the 22nd of May. You will receive a Certified Check which you will deduct your wages of $300 for the first week and the remaining funds will be used to buy foodstuffs and other things needed in the house, you will be getting the foodstuffs and some other items which you believe might be needed on or before the day of our arrival which will be the 22nd of May. after our arrival, we'll meet formally so that we can get familiar before you start taking care of buddy. I will also instruct my estate agent to mail the keys of the apartment to you to do all other necessary preparations before we arrive as soon as my husband concludes with the Realtor on which apartment we will be staying, we are still making arrangement with the Realtor, she has 3 apartments available which we are yet to decide the one we will end up picking, You have to get all the items before our arrival so that we won't have to start running around when we arrive, my husband's financial Clerk would need the following information to make out the check payment. REQUIRED INFORMATION —Full Name: —Full address with zip code & Apt Number: —Cell phone #: All I need from you is your total honesty and sincerity. I know you will be committed to the work, You will also have a nice period working with us I will be waiting to hear from you. Warmest Regards, Jennifer Murphy [email protected]
Kate
Dec 22, 2015 1:47 AM
I received a text today from someone named Lucy. Apparently Lucy is looking for a caregiver for her boss Jennifer's dog (maybe this pastors wife?). She told me to email her at [email protected] I googled this email and have found this thread. Just want others to beware.
Jenny
Dec 01, 2015 8:36 PM
so grateful you posted this. I got an email today from someone who saw my ad on care.com named [email protected] she asked that I send my resume. it seems I get a lot of these strange types from care.com. I immediately googled the name and it lead me here. I have sent my resume out one time and I'm concerned that my identity may be used by someone who is not me. who knows what these predators do with it.