I didn't get any notification. Yes, someone hijacked my e-mails.....NO, I do not believe it came from this forum!!!! My SiL used my computer last month....SHE had it in her e-mail address. All of a sudden everyone in her address list started getting e-mails that are bogus (this one says I'm in England or somewhere and I have my passport, but I'm out of money, please send money). VERY frustrating!!! Sad part, I didn't have my e-mail contacts written down anywhere....and I may have lost contact with friends now!!!!!
SO -- BIG hints:
1) make sure your virus protection is on (however, virus protection wouldn't have helped this one.
2) write down all your e-mail contacts e-mail addresses
3) Let all your friends know to NEVER respond to an e-mail that says what that scammer said in this letter.