Aupair World - Scam and fraud against au pairs and families

How to Protect Yourself against Scam!

Scammers tell quite adventurous stories in order to get to your money. You can find some of these stories in our archive.

Here are the most important guidelines to protect yourself against scam:

Never pay any money in advance!
Never transfer any money to so-called "travel agencies"!
Be cautious about offers that are too good to be true!
Be cautious about contacts via Facebook or other social networks!

Question of the week (28 February 2011): Contacted through Facebook - is it a Scam? (more info)

Frequently Asked Questions about Scam

How do I know that the host family/the au pair is genuine?
I was contacted via Facebook - is it scam?
What does Aupair World do to assure my security?

We Need Your Support!

Have you received any suspicious emails?
Please forward them to support@aupair-world.net. We will check them.

Have you sent money to scammers? The police recommends every victim to press charges!