Western Union scam

I received this in my email.

Hi

I have been trying to reach you, but your lines are not working.
I have sent the  $42,000Usd,here are the payment information:
Sender’s First name——-James
Sender’s Last name—–Anderson
MTCN———-9708977073

And i will send same amount weekly until i complete
the $47,000usd. You can check the status of payment by visitting,
https://wumt.westernunion.com/asp/orderStatus.asp?

Please endeavour to pay $150Usd to the account officer so that your name
can be activated
with the Mtcn above to confirm your payment.
Without this they will not pay you. The $150 USD should be paid to, using
western union

money transfer

Receiver:
OSEI EMMANUEL
LAGOS-NIGERIA
After payment you are to send the understated details to the officer
E-mail  western.unionmoneypayconsultant@live.com
Tell  +234 8079 5447 96

Sender:
First Name:…………………….
Last Name:…………..
Adress/Country:…………………
Amount sent:..$150.00USD
MTCN:………………………….
Text Question: Relationship
Answer: Friend

Regards,
James Anderson.

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The first thing that got my attention is the reference to Western Union. I don’t use them, I have nothing to do them, they have nothing to do with me.  With my mental alarm bells ringing, it is no wonder Mr Anderson is not getting any money from me. Nigerian scam.