Judy is NOT in Spain
“Hi,
Hope you get this on time, I’m writing this with so much stress on me, I came down here to Madrid in Spain, for a short vacation unfortunately I was mugged at the park of the hotel where I stayed, all cash, credit card and cell were stolen off me but luckily for me I still have my passports with me,but I’m having troubles sorting out the hotel bills, wondering if you could loan me some money to sort out the hotel bills and also to make flight arrangement back home what I need is about (1250 Euro)
I’ve been to the embassy and the Police here but they’re not helping issues at all and my flight leaves in 4 days from now but am having problems settling the hotel bills and the hotel manager will not let me leave until i settle the bills,please let me know immediately,would definitely refund it to you once I arrive.
Thanks for your help,
Jude”
No, Judy is not in Spain. Her email was hacked earlier this week.
If you have received or sent a similar email, take steps to safeguard your accounts. DO NOT send money to anyone you do not know.
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