Be careful of this letter. It's a hoax.

OFFICIAL VICTIM. The Ear heard an internet expert yesterday warn the public about a virus spreading bearing your friends’ name and email address. An university official was a victim of this virus. An editor who regularly received emails from this school official opened a letter bearing the official’s name and email address.

NOT TRUE. The letter said, “I am presently in Nigeria a Missionary program... I got robbed on my way to the hotel. My ID, cash and other valuables I have with me got stolen. I contacted the embassy here to help me out but it will take some time... I urgently need $2,300 to sort out my hotel bills and get myself back home. I promise I will pay you back upon my return. Let me know if you can assist me... Sending the money through Western Union...”

DON’T BELIEVE. The editor noted that the email contained several grammatical errors and not the usual writing style of this school official. The editor also saw the school official that same day. An internet expert said that this letter is a hoax.