Type of a scam Employment
Found in several local papers in Southern Ontario. Voice of Pelham, Meaford Independent, Newsnow Niagara, Winchester Press, North Huron Citizen Careers. March and April 2018. See Below for Initial Ad and Employers response.
AD Found in Voice of Pelham April 2018:
Caregiver required immediately for 71 year old lady suffering from Dementia (stage 1). To provide vital physical, practical and emotion support services 4 hours per day 4 times a week offering $ 25 per hour. Minor skills in senior caregiving. Flexible hours so the caregiver gets to choose what days work best for them. Email directly to
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Robin’s RESPONSE after I applied for position:
Thanks for showing interest in the position. My name is Robin Brewer and my husband’s name is Tyler. We are relocating back to Canada from Victoria, Australia. My Husband recently got promoted as the head of his research team . He works for the Government on climate and weather research(CAWCR). However, We need someone that will take care of my mother in law and help in running some errands when we arrive. Which city and suburb are you?
We need someone to work 4 days per week. 4 hours per day and job includes feeding, medicine, household chores, laundry etc and taking her to places. Full details will be discussed when we arrive and meet in person. You have to be someone who is matured enough to handle to this, someone who is very patient, loving, caring, out going person and responsive to needs, reliable and punctual. You will monitor her with the best care possible. My mother in law is everything to me and my husband so we are entrusting you to give her the best care.
My family will be offering you $400 weekly, We will be needing your services for 4 hours at any suitable time of yours(Kindly let me know the four days of the week that works well for your schedule). If you know you are fit for this position in as much you will prove yourself to be a reliable and trustworthy. We would instruct our financier to pay for the first week before our arrival so as to secure your services in advance and show our commitment to this course.
Hope to hear from you again.
Best Regards,
P.S My mother in law is 71 years old and suffers from dementia(stage 1).
Robin.