This is normally how some of these western union scam start. Someone receives an email similar to the one below. It can say any reason for the funds. But then you have to send them some information and eventually money for the funds to be release. They are all scams and frauds
Dear E-mail Owner,
We have deposited the check of your fund ($1.500.000.00USD) through Western Union department after our finally meeting regarding your fund, All you will do is to contact Western Union director Sir Kelven Clifford via E mail:([email protected])He will give you direction on how you will be receiving the funds daily.
Remember to
send him your Full information to avoid wrong transfer such as,
Receiver’s Name_______________
Address: ________________
Country: _____________
Phone Number: _____________
Though, Mrs. Franklin Moore has sent $5000 in your name today so contact Sir Kelven Clifford or you call him +229 61969459 as soon as you receive this email and tell him to give you the Mtcn, sender name and question/answer to pick the $5000 Please let us know as soon as you received all your fund,
Best Regards.
WESTERN UNION AGENT
Mrs. Rute Eze