email hijackers

“Hello,
   How are you doing?hope all is well, I"m sorry that i didn't inform you about my traveling to England for a Seminar.I need a favor from you as soon as you receive this e-mail because i misplaced my wallet on my way to the hotel where my money is and other valuable things were kept, i will like you to assist me with a  loan urgently. I will be needing the sum of 1550Eruop to sort-out my hotel bills and get myself back home.I will appreciate whatever you can afford to help me with, i'll pay you back as soon as i return. Kindly let me know if you can be of help? so that i can send you the details.
Your reply will be greatly appreciated”

 

The above is a message we have received from a good friend’s correct email address – also with their postal address correctly stated.

HOWEVER, the email IS NOT GENUINE.

If you receive an email from any of your friends,similar to the above, take telephone contact with the friend BEFORE you do anything about the email

This came from a hotmail account.