I suspect this e-mail I just got is not for real (I doubt very much Tony being in Manila with his family! What family?):
I'm sorry for this odd request because it might get to you too urgent but it's because of the situation of things right
now.
I'm stuck in Manila Philippine with my family right now, we came down here for a short vacation then i was robbed, worse of it is that bags, cash and cards and my cell phone was stolen at GUN POINT, it's such a crazy experience for us, we need help flying back home, the authorities are not being 100% supportive but the good thing is we still have our passports and return tickets but currently having troubles paying off the
hotel bills and also getting a cab to take us to the airport.Please i need you to loan me (2,500 Pounds will refund you as soon as I'm back home, i promise.
Thank You
Tony