Looks like someone has gotten a copy of your address book, assume that you have a compromised computer. I received the following, which is a well known scam: -------------------------------- Hope you get this on time, I made a trip to Swansea, Wales and had my bag stolen from me with my passport and credit cards in it. The embassy is willing to help by letting me fly without my passport, I just have to pay for a ticket and settle Hotel bills. Unfortunately for me, I can't have access to funds without my credit card, I've made contact with my bank but they need more time to come up with a new one. I was thinking of asking you to lend me some quick funds that I can give back as soon as I get in. I really need to be on the next available flight. I can forward you details on how you can get the funds to me. You can reach me via email or on Blue Island hotel front desk phone, the numbers are,+447045765648 I await your response... Michael -------------------------------- I'd expect that at least a few others on this list have gotten this. If you do not have independent confirmation that Michael really is in trouble overseas, don't fall for this. Jeff "cynic at large" Kalchik