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[cactuswatcher]

Yikes, my ex-brother-in-law's email account was hacked.

Hello

I travel to United Kingdom and I need your help cos I am in a fix. Can I get a loan of $3,815 ? You'll have it as soon as I get home next week. I lost my bank card and can't access the ATM as planned. I'll appreciate what you can give if not all. Please get back to me asap.... I'll advise on how to send it.


Thanks

Yes, he's a retired school teacher, so even if I hadn't seen this before, I'd be very suspicious.

Comments

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

In addition to the non-English, I love how specific the amount is--why the extra $15??

I'm sure you rushed right down to the bank to wire it.

[cactuswatcher.livejournal.com]

This is someone I've know since I was a kid and spent many Christmases with. The "to whom it may concern" tone is a real selling point. ;o)

[atpolittlebit.livejournal.com]

It's just not the same if he wasn't mugged in London, all his money gone, his passport and return tickets gone, his phone gone and the police uncaring. As far as I know, I'm still there.

[cactuswatcher.livejournal.com]

The UK must be gettting very crowded with all these people, who thought they were in entirely a different country, getting robbed and stuck there. No wonder the Bobbies don't care anymore. ;o)