This is a very popular scam!
I receive emails like this almost every day, except for ESL teaching.
It's the same details too, like, my family is "my treasure" that's why I will pay you way more than anyone else would ever offer! And the car on top of it all is another detail that made me delete these messages immediately.

I feel terrible for those who do get caught up in these scams, I''m happy for you that you where able to avoid getting caught.

The biggest red flag (in my situation regarding ESL teaching) was that this man moves with his family from China to the UK, the home of the English language, and wants to pay for me to move from Canada to teach his wife and children English. If you're living in England I'm pretty sure you can find someone to teach English!!! DELETE!

Anyway, my point is that people who have encountered things like this should promote awareness and caution as much as possible because there are some really great legitimate opportunities out there and it would be sad to see people turned off of the experiences by one of the millions of scams out there!

Here's an example of one of the many such emails I've received:

Dear applicant,

I am Dr. Shing Han a native of Changchun City in Jilin Province of P. R. of China. I worked with Central Hospital of Changchun City before I relocated to Wiltshire, England a month ago and right now, I am in search of a professional International English Language teacher who can take my Wife, Chan and my 2 kids, Heng and Hui in English classes.

My wife and Kids are my treasure so I offer to pay you 3,000.00GBP if you will take up this position. I will provide you an Accommodation, furnished with a Plasma TV, and Internet Ready desktop computer. A vehicle will be available also for Mobility if you can Drive.

I need your updated resume for me to discuss more about you with my family and also talk to your references. Applicant Must be willing to relocate to England.
Hoping to hear from you soonest, Cheers and God's blessings

Regards,
Dr. Shing Han,
32 Brockleaze Neston,
Corsham,Wiltshire,
SN13 9TW,United Kingdom.