
Babysitting scam
I was contacted by some lady by the name of Ms. Cheeks who said she was looking for a Nanny for her 5 yr old daughter and that they were moving to FL from Australia. I am registered with Care.com and didn't think too much about it at first until the woman said she wanted to send me my 1st weeks pay of $450 for 3 days a week (mon, Wed, & Fri) for 4 hours each day in advance. Ms. Cheeks also said she needed my address so she could send the check for more that the 1st weeks salary so I could get groceries for the house so they wouldn't have to run all around when they got here an would let me know with the letter attached to the check they send what to do with the extra money.. They said they would be arriving on 7-29-17 early.. Sounded too good to be tru and why would some person send a total stranger any money? I said I will fix her little red wagon --I responded to her" no need to send me any money in advance I will wait until you arrive here in FL to meet you in person you can give me cash and I will go shopping for you at that time"...Of course I didn't hear from her again.
That's so crazy, Rea!!! You definitely did the smart thing by saying you'd wait to get the money in person. It is so good to be aware of these things. Thanks for sharing your story!