Quote - The more malicious version is for the email to say "Help! I'm in trouble in a foreign country, no phone or money, please wire money to this account."

If you get an email from me saying that, then it's not a hoax, I really am in trouble in a foreign country with no money. Please send as much money as you can, give till it hurts! Chocolate biscuits, spirits, wine, and offers of wild sex, are also welcome.  
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P.S. Beautiful stove!