Dr. Harrison Smith
Babysitting scams, offered upfront payment for babysitting. Has scammed others Ontario

I have a babysitting ad posted on Craiglist.org I received the following email:

Hello,
My name is Dr Harrison Smith, i need a babysitter for my twins, i live in Ontario but am coming down to your area in the state for five weeks seminar and am coming down with my set of twins, i lost my wife some months back and i cant leave my babies behind here in Canada.please get back to me if you are interested in babysitting for my twins.i need someone that will take care of them as her own baby.please get back to be on time so we can arrange how possible this will be.i look forward to hearing back from you.
Thanks
Dr Harrison.

I did not have reason at this point to be suspicious. I emailed back and forth and continued to question about what city he would be staying in during his visit. The following email made me suspicious:

Hello,
Thanks for the prompt response, i have informed my colleague that i have gotten someone who will be caring for my Kids and am really looking up to the care you will give to my KIDS. Also I have contacted a store that will be shipping the KIDS item to your address with the KIDS toys, i just want to inform you about this and i will be forwarding money for the KIDS item plus your wages, so you can forward the money for the KIDS item to the Store Manager and she can send the items to you before i arrive with the KIDS and so you can put everything in place prior to our arrival.

Anticipating to meet you and get the best care for the KIDS..Also i will be staying in an hotel, i will let you know the exact address before we arrive. I want you to get back to me with your full name, address and contact number. I look forward to hearing back from you.
Thanks
Dr Harrison

I decided to google at this point, as I was very suspicious. I was thinking... a Dr. with grammar like that... I doubt it! Don't be a victim to this idiot. I was fortunate enough not to fall for the scam, others have not been so lucky!

Company: Dr. Harrison Smith
Country: Canada

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