Very plausible it may appear, but no more than a scam by someone who has got hold George's address book. You will note from the form of address that it is plainly written by someone who hasn't got a clue who's going to receive the message. Paul On Wed, 15 Apr 2015 10:30:16 +0100, George via <mariners@rootsweb.com> wrote: > - This mail is in HTML. Some elements may be ommited in plain text. - > >How are you, >Sorry for any inconvenience, I'm in a terrible situation. Am stranded here in UKRAINE since last night. I was beaten and robbed on my way to the hotel I stayed and my luggage is still in custody of the hotel management pending when I make payment on outstanding bills I owe. Am waiting for my assistant to send me money to get back home but he hasn't responded. Please let me know if you can help and I will refund the money back to you as soon as I get back home. My return flight will be leaving soon, please let me know if I can count on you. >Kindly let me know if you would be able to help me out so I can forward you the details required for a wire transfer. >Waiting to hear back from you.. >Thanks >George > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MARINERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message 50° 33' N, 2° 26' W http://www.pbenyon.plus.com/Naval.html