This is a new scam to me but may be familiar to others. I have deleted the 'sender's' name as she is a friend. Needless to say it is not from her.
"How are you ? I just flew to Spain because one of my dear friends had an accident here.She is unconscious now and waiting for surgery. I did not bring much cash here with me and my money orders and check book I took would take over 1 week to clear because of international bank policies, so I want to ask if you can lend me some money. In fact She had a little problem with her insurance policy since she stopped working before this incident, so before it is ratified, a deposit has to be made also because it's a private hospital and I can't take her to another hospital in this condition since she is unconscious. I'm sorry to bother you now since it is also so sudden I will pay you back when things have been done. I need 1,200.00 Euro ( one thousand two hundred Euro ) and I would appreciate if you can help me with that amount. International bank transfer takes too long, so for urgent and quick transfer in minutes please send the money via Western Union Service with the details below: First name: Last name : Address : C Jacometrezo 102 City: Madrid Postcode: 28013 Country: Spain"