"i await your response"

i just got this email....some people just make me wonder about the world.....

Hope you get this on time, I made a trip to Swansea, Wales and had my bag stolen from me with my passport and credit cards in it. The embassy is willing to help by letting me fly without my passport, I just have to pay for a ticket and settle Hotel bills. Unfortunately for me, I can't have access to funds without my credit card, I've made contact with my bank but they need more time to come up with a new one. I was thinking of asking you to lend me some quick funds that I can give back as soon as I get in. I really need to be on the next available flight. Western Union transfer is the best option to send money to me. I can forward you details on how you can get the funds to me. You can reach me via email or the hotel's desk phone, the numbers are, +447031804805 or +447031804806. I await your response..... Elaine.