Complaint / Review
Private Individual
Consumer Report

Received the following e-mail supposedly from a friend asking to send money to the UK to help them get home:

Hi,

I really don't mean to inconvenience you right now but I made a quick trip to London UK and had my bag stolen from me in which contains my passport and credit cards. I know this may sound odd, but it happened very fast. I've been to the embassy and they're willing to help me fly without my passport but I just have to pay for my ticket and settle some bills. Right now I'm out of cash plus I can't access my bank without my credit card here. I've made contact with them but they need more verification. I was thinking of asking you to lend me some funds now and I'll pay back as soon as I get home. I need to get on the next available flight.

Please reply as soon as you can if you are ok with this so I can forward the details as to where to send the funds. You can reach me via May field hotel's desk phone if you can, the number is (Personal Information Removed) or via my alternative email
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