Victim Location 79015
Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency
I was emailed by a friend asking for my immediate assistance. I responded then I got this email:
Thanks for getting back to me. I do hope this quick email finds you well,i am in need of some urgent assistance, few days back i made an unannounced trip to Ukraine,Keiv everything was going fine until last night when i got mugged on my way back to the hotel,all cash, credit cards and my Cell phone was stolen at gun point. It was such a horrible experience for me,luckily i had left my passports in the safe at the hotel.
I have been to the embassy and the Police here but they’re not helping issues at all,my return flight leaves few hours from now, but i am having problems settling the hotel bills..I need your urgent help to settle my hotel bills, The hotel manager won’t let me leave until i settle the bills,I will appreciate whatever you can assist me with .I promise to refund once I return.
I knew immediately it was a scam and changed my password and texted my friend to let her know to change hers as well.