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I have asked this before, but how did they want you to pay?
Where did they want you to pay? (means which bank account name)
Where is this person being held? What is the official name of the detention centre?
If you have this info you will be able to discover the official telephone number or contact details for verification.
Just trying to help you figure this out so you can feel better.
I still say this is a scam, so be careful.