On July 28th of 2012, I recieved an email from an address claiming to be the "University of Washington Human Resources Department" that was linked to the account
[email protected]. The email claimed that a Marvin Looh's family was looking for a baby carer for his daughter, Retta. I replied to this email expressing my interest in potentially providing childcare for Marvin Looh's family. On July 29th, Marvin Looh (or so he claimed his name was) then asked me to fill out a lengthy questionairre revealing personal identification information as part of the application process for a potential babysitter. In the application, I revealed my name, address, phone number, and work experience regarding previous nanny jobs. I fear he may use this information to commit identity theft. I did not give out my social security number or my bank number. Marvin Looh also claimed he was living out of town and he would temporarily be in Seattle for work. Looh accepted my application on August 1st, he claimed that I would begin babysitting on August 10th. He then sent an email early August 2nd stating that money must be transferred prior the commencement of babysitting in order to purchase neccessary supplies for Retta's care. Marvin Looh then emailed me stating two options of funds transfer: direct bank account transfer, or mail a check. I did not immediately repy to his email, so he quickly texted me from the phone number 1-209-542-2386 stating the urgency behind my quick reply. I texted him back replying that I choose the mail-a-check option (Looh knows my address). I tried calling the phone number to hear his voice first, but he did not respond claiming he was "driving to work" and could not talk. I am now awaiting the check. In the meantime, I feel this situation is highly suspicious and unusual and I am researching Looh's 1-209-542-2386 phone number and I have discovered that it is associated with a scam - someone posted a complaint on an internet website regarding a nearly identical situation as mine. Marvin Looh expects to send me a bad check, and then he will request the money from the check and steal money from me. This is a crime! Marvin Looh is also impersonating the University of Washington Human Resources department, which is a crime. Please find the people behind this and serve them justice.