25 Common Internet Scams That We Must Avoid

3. The ‘your friends were robbed’ scam

Frequently people have received messages from friends’ email addresses saying they have been robbed. The friend asks for money because they are all alone in a strange country with nothing. The email account has been hacked by malware, though. If you send any money it won’t be going to your friend. Ask your friend to call you so you can hear their voice.