Ash compensation e-mail 'is fake' says Wrexham firm

[The Straight Story]

Ash compensation e-mail 'is fake' says Wrexham firm

An e-mail scam claiming it can help passengers hit by the volcanic ash flight ban is under investigation after being uncovered by a Wrexham company.

The e-mails claim they are from the Civil Aviation Authority, and say travellers affected can receive £2,000 - if they pay an administration fee.

But the Wrexham based website Scam Detectives warns that the messages are fake.

The CAA said it will be asking the police to investigate the scam.

"It's a scam through and through" said Charles Conway, editor of the Scam Detectives website, which was set up to offer advice and information on the latest types of fraud and tricks used online.

"If you reply, you'll be asked for an 'administration fee' before your payment can be released and you'll never see a penny."

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