In Reply to: Not sure how to respond to sms........ posted by Nikkiknack on Sunday, 18. February 2007 at 10:05 Bali Time:
my advice is under no circumstances send that money. This sort of thing usually means the end of your 'friendship', unfortunate and sad, but you are not the first or last to experience this.
It's unlikely your friend is unaware of the request. If her husband had a westerner write this, then that takes time to organise - how come he could respond so quickly? How many others have received a similar message? Maybe he could do it once, but it sounds too prepared for it to be a one off.
If you see her on your next visit, tell her how hurt you were to get that message. What ever you do, no matter what she says - do not give her anything next time you see her. If she is genuine she will understand, and the following time you go back you can rebuild your friendship.