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International Nanny Association looking for nominees for “Nanny of the Year” 2008

Do you know an outstanding nanny?


If you do know an outstanding nanny, you are invited to have a positive, lasting impact on the nanny’s career by nominating her or him for the 2008 Nanny of the Year (NOTY) award. The NOTY award is presented annually by INA to recognize the personal achievements of a working nanny.

Please take this opportunity to honor a nanny you respect with a nomination for the NOTY award:

Download the PDF files from http://www.nanny.org/NOTY.php

Ensure each form is completed

Make four copies of the portfolio

Attach four photos, preferably headshots or a photo with the children

Forward the nomination packet to the INA office by March 1, 2008.

NOTY nomination packets should be mailed to: International Nanny Association, 3801 Kirby Drive, Suite 540, Houston, TX 77098. The information must be received by March 1, 2008 to be considered.

The NOTY Award Summary

Who: Individuals eligible for nomination are currently employed full time as a nanny or specialty nanny (newborn care specialist, traveling nanny, governess or temporary nanny) and are members of INA (be sure to read the eligibility requirement). The nanny selected will be a professional caregiver who is a genuine advocate for children; and a person who has enriched the lives of the children in his or her care.

What: The nanny selected will be presented with the NOTY award during INA’s upcoming annual conference. The individual selected will serve as an example of the best kind of nanny and will represent a positive role model for the in-home child care industry and our association.

When: Your application must be received no later than March 1, 2008 and must include four exact copies of the complete portfolio. The individual selected will be honored during INA’s 23rd annual conference in May during the Nanny of the Year luncheon.

Where: Radisson Resort Orlando - Celebration, 2900 Parkway Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34747

January 30th 2008 Posted to Nanny News

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Mr. Jonathan Lookman, Unsolicited emails from this person floating around. Probable scam.

I have received 2 emails in the past two days from this person.
Hello,

I am Mr. Jonathan Lookman, a widower for 4 yr i have 2 kids.I am seeking for the servcies of a nanny to come and work for me in the U.K, I am willing to offer 850 pounds sterling per week and will provide monthly shopping allowances as well as accomodation.

If interested please contact me via my email address: jj_lookman@yahoo.com

Thanks

Mr, J LOOKMAN
+447031896047

January 27th 2008 Posted to Scam Alerts

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Dr. Makanaki, Makanaki.dino@btinternet.com

Here is another scam letter sent to us from out on the Web. The care provider who forwarded this did not say how or through what online service this scammer contacted her.
Hello,
My name is Dr. Makanaki I have a little daughter, Carol. She is just turned 3 yrs old on Dec. 31st. she’s quite the handful. She has been off of the bottle for a year now, so she drinks from a snippy cup. She eats all normal foods. She is not potty trained yet, but I’m going to start that soon. I am looking for experienced nanny to be looking after her from Monday to Friday.
I live at Florida and I wouldn’t mind driving her down to your place Everyday (9 am) and also pick him up myself at evening 7pm I would be willing to pay $10/hour (From 9am to 7pm is 10hrs, that means the amount per day is $100) if there was light house work included. References and experience are a plus!
Presently, I and my Wife are not in the state, we went on vacation since last year December, so we will be arriving back to the state next week. I also need your assistances; I will like to pay you in-advance for 1 week which is $500.
I will contact my Boss to issue a Check in your name and send it to you, the amount that will be issued and send is $2,750. It’s my Bonus for the new contract that was won by my Boss. But the check is going to be U.S Check, which takes a long time to cash here in London . so I will like you to accept it, deduct $500 for advance Deposit for your service, and send the remaining balance to me or my Traveling Agent, because its for my Flight ticket and Bills.
I will need your Full Details to issue the payment, such as:
FULL NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
TELEPHONE:
CELL PHONE:
Immediately you forward the payment details, I will call you and I will send your Full name and address to my Boss and he will issue the check and send it to you, which means you will receive the check latest by next week.
Here is the picture of my family. Carol , My wife (Mary) and I.
Thanks.
Dino
Dr Mkanaki Dino
Tel: 447024096393
Tel. 07796-050045Fax 01254 872363
Makanaki.dino@btinternet.com
January 23rd 2008 Posted to Scam Alerts

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mrsmichelle008@yahoo.com, Subject: Nanny Needed Urgently!!!

 The following was not a letter sent by any user of NannyClassifieds.com.  We ask nannies to send any scam letters they receive across the Web so that we can alert all nannies of any on going scam attempts.

 

Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:19:14 -0800
From: mrsmichelle008@yahoo.com
Subject: Nanny Needed Urgently!!!
My name is Mrs Michelle Williams wife to Mr Richard Williams. We are located in Las Vegas, California. 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 Juliet 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 with us anymore.
 
You will be required to work within the hours of 9am-3pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and occasionally on weekends. If you choose to take care of my child I will provide you with a car to use, and a personal room if you wish to stay or spend the night.
 
Now a little about us, I own a small business and my husband is a very busy man. He is an Engineer and is always on the rig. We live a very simple life and we have a big apartment with 5 rooms, though its just three of us in the house. I hope you can join us on a trip someday as our last nanny did. The payment is $2000(two thousand US dollars)per month.
 
If you are interested in the position, I will like you to send me an email with a brief summary of your baby sitting experience or your resume. As well as some references.

I also have a small interview for you if you are interested in the position. It is written below:

1)What are your academics qualifications?
2)Do you have certificate to back up you babysitting/Nanny Career?
3)How old are you?
4)Are you married?
5)Do you have kid(s)?
6)Do you have any pet(s)?
7)Do you have any criminal records?

 I want you to send me your full name and your contact address, and your phone number.

Thanks

January 21st 2008 Posted to Scam Alerts

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More Tips on Avoiding scams and fraud

Never wire funds via Western Union, Moneygram or any other wire service — anyone who asks you to do so is a scammer.
Fake cashier checks and money orders are common, and banks will cash them and then hold you responsible when the fake is discovered weeks later.
Never give out financial information (bank account number, social security number, eBay/ PayPal info, etc.).
Avoid deals involving shipping or escrow services. Only a scammer will “guarantee” your transaction.

Here are some agencies you can notify about fraud or scam attempts:

If you suspect that an ad posted on NannyClassifieds.com is a scam, email the Ad # to scam@nannyClassifieds.com.  If you recieve scam emails through other online venues, we will post this information as well, just email us a copy of the email you received.

January 19th 2008 Posted to Nanny News

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Mike Holmes using la_holmes112@yahoo.com

Please see an email sent today to a nanny.  This is the same scam artist, different email address.  He’s also made a claim to one other nanny that he has spoken with the Administrator of NannyClassifieds and that we say he’s the real deal.  This is a lie.  He is most definitely a scam artist.
—– Forwarded Message —-
From: Laura Holmes < la_holmes112@yahoo.com>
To: lisou@sbcglobal.net
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 2:26:04 PM
Subject: payment

Hi Lise,
Am so sorry i have been having problems accessing my personal email at yahoo so i had to us Laura’s. I just got informed about a mix up on the Payment. Instead of your two weeks retainer fee only, the accountant included the money for my furniture. I want you to give me a call as soon as possible to clear things out.
I await your email as soon as possible.
Mike
January 11th 2008 Posted to Nanny News

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Michael Baldwin - asking to have you receive packages in advance

On Jan 3, 2008 4:16 PM, Michael Baldwin < m.baldwin40@yahoo.com> wrote:

Where are you located? I am from Florida. I would love to meet up with you to talk about this job but I am currently away on business. I am in Australia so there will be no interview. I will prepay you in advance to do my shopping. I will also have my mails and packages forwarded to your address. If you will be unable to stay at your house to get my mails, I can have it shipped to a post office near you and then you can pick it up at your convenience. When you get my mails/packages, you are required to mail them to where I want them mailed to. You don’t have to put money out of your pocket all you have to do is have packages shipped to your house and do my shopping. You are allowed to open up the packages to reveal its content. The content of the packages are computer and electronics and clothings. All expenses and taxes will be covered by me. You will work between 15 and 20hrs a month. How much will you charge per month? I will pay $250. That is not a bad offer is it? I need your service because I am constantly out of town. I work in real estate and I own a computer store in Australia. I will return to America in February so this process will be ongoing till then.Write back soon.Michael Baldwin
January 10th 2008 Posted to Scam Alerts

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