I’ve been HACKED

Some cretin hacked into my GMail account last night and got hold of a bunch of names and email addresses and is sending out SCAM emails to friends, family and clients.

The subject of the scam mail is EMERGENCY and it goes something like this or a variation of;

I really don't mean to inconvenience you right now but I made a quick trip to the UK and I lost a bag which contains my passport and credit cards. I know this may sound odd, but it all happened very fast. I've been to the US 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 over here. I have contacted them but they need more verification. I'm just gonna have to plead with you to lend me some funds right now? I'll pay back as soon as I get home. I need to get on the next available flight home.

Please reply as soon as you get this message so I can forward the details as to where to send the funds. You can reach me via the hotel's desk phone if you can, the numbers are,  011447024065511 or 011447024064567 You can also email me via my yahoomail, as I can easily access it here …

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It’s a SCAM, please IGNORE IT. And I apologize for the inconvenience.
Meanwhile my GMail account> johnschneiders@gmail.com  has been frozen, so no email, no nothing.

However, you can reach me at > johnschneiders@hotmail.com

 

Comments

[Scott]

I almost fell for this s#&* too! I'm glad I checked at the last moment -- but only because I noticed the @ymail domain.

[Alan]

I was going to get my family in London to take you in...glad your OK although London is nice a bit cold this time of year..

[Kumar]

Darn, I was just about to wire you some cash but found that I didn't have any. :)