::SCAM ALERT::

If you receive an email like this from one of your contacts please ignore it as it's a scam to attempt to get your money... I've received this a few times now so I figured I'd go ahead and share it publicly to help prevent people from harm. Note that the letter is slightly different in some instances but follows this storyline:

I'm writing this with tears in my eyes,We came down here to England for a short vacation and i was mugged at gun point last night,at the park of the hotel where we lodged all cash,creditcards and cell were stolen off me, thank God we have our life and passport.

I've been to the embassy and the Police here but they're not helping issues at all,they asked us to wait for 3weeks but we can't wait till then. Our flight leaves in less than 3hrs from now and we are having problems settling the hotel bills.

The hotel manager won't let us leave until we settle the hotel bills.
we are freaked out at the moment

you can wire the money to me through westernunion all you need is Name
on my passport and location below.

Name: {Friend's Name}
Location:60 Hyde Park Gate - Kensington London sw7 5bb Kingdom
Amount: $2,250

I'll def refund your cash as soon as i get home.