Is this a scam? received 2 mails similar to this.?

Question

Hello Dear,

Good Day to you, My name is Mr.John Williams, 46 years single parsent with two kids,a Vessel Coordinator with NYK Logistics (Americas) Inc.I looking for an aupair or nanny who will be looking after my little kids in my home,when i am off to work. the reason why i am looking for an aupair/nanny is that my present aupair will be resigning her post to go back to her home country Dominican Republic next month, so due to the nature of my job, i would be needing someone to take over from her in my absents.

I needs an aupair that is homely, careing,experienced that can take good care of my kids. I will put up a good offer to secure the services of someone with good qualitie to look after my kids, and Kindly email me in regards to this offer. I will be very grateful if i can get a positive reply from you, and do not forget to give me your full details as soon as possible.Salary is $500 per weekly.

I look forward to hear from you soonest.God Bless.....

Kind regard,

Mr Williams

Phone #:[phone]

Current Address: Long Beach, California, USA

Provincial Address: Roxas, Viga, Catanduanes

Office/Address: NYK Logistics (Americas) Inc.

Answer 1

This ad may or may not be a scam however the local authority should be notify to prevent a scam or to prevent someone from getting hurt.

Answer 2

Total scam.  Just delete it.

Answer 3

Isn’t it pathetic that some people try to prey on other’s ignorance?  Especially when they obviously don’t have the intelligence to do it with correct spelling and such.  Such a shame.  

My girlfriend had a few emails like that after putting an ad in craigslist.  I told her to watch out for stuff like that.  Luckily she listened to me.  

You could go to the website of the company they mentioned and forward them an email asking if that person really is legit or not.  LOL

PS:  Delete it.  SCAM.

Answer 4

Are those his spelling errors or yours?  I wouldn't take anyone seriously who couldn't spell...that makes me think it's a scam...in fact that is how I identify a lot of scams...because a legit person or organization would proof their materials before sending it out.  Good luck.

Answer 5

Its a scam don't fall for it =]

Answer 6

Well, d**n. I got an email pretty much identical to this one--only the guy had a different name and job, lived in the UK, and said he'd pay out 500 GBP a week. (Helluva lot more than 500 US, that's for sure. But I doubt the relocation costs could ever be worth it, haha.)

'S got to be a scam, but I have no idea exactly what the angle would be. It's very odd. I'd just delete it and go on.