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Sent: Wed 11/4/2009 3:15 AM
Subject: Hi

Hi, I really don't mean to inconvenience you right now but am sorry,
I made a quick trip to the UK and I lost my wallet 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 have to pay for my ticket and I'm out of cash and
you know I can't have access to my bank without my credit card over here.

I have contacted my bank but they need more verification. Please can you
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, 011447024076760 or 011447024093678.

I await your response.
Thanks
Barbara

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