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Posted by D on November 17, 2008, 11:01 am
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Hi,

I got an email from a friend which said the following.

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Hello,
Sorry I didn't inform you about my traveling to UK for a program, am presently in London, i am stranded here i misplaced my wallet on my way to the hotel where i stayed. I will like you to assist me with a soft loan urgently with the sum of £2,000 GB Pounds to sort-out my hotel bills and get myself back home. I will appreciate whatever you can afford.

kindly look for any western union and send me the money with this informations below please.

Name: friend’s name
Address: 171 Kensington High St
Zip code: NW8 7LB
State: London
Country: England
Test Question: To who?
Answer: friend’s name
Amount send £:

Please email me the details as soon as you send the money. i wait to read from you soon.

Regards
Friend’s name

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This friend is not in London, this is a false email and unlike any I have ever seen, so I thought I would pass it along.

D

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