Western Union scam?

[colleen]

I just received an email from people I barely know. Here is what it said:

Hope you get this on time, I made a trip to UK(Scotland) and had my bag stolen from me with my passport, cash and credit cards in it. Unfortunately for me, I've made contact with my bank but they are not providing a fast solution. I need you to lend me some money to sort my self out of this predicament, I will pay back as soon as I return.

Western Union transfer is the best option to send money to me. Let me know if you need my details(Full names/location) to make the transfer. You can reach me via email danandada1928@yahoo.com or the May Marriott Aberdeen hotel's desk phone +44702-409-8795
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If these are the people that I think they might be, I can't imagine them asking me for $. So let's beware and see if this kind of thing shows up from anyone else.