Skype ATM Compenation

I feel ridiculous even inquiring about this, but I was contacted via Skype yesterday about ATM Compensation for being an alleged "Scam victim" and that I am to receive $150,000 USD. 
Here is the message they sent via email, as well:
"Congratulations on joining Skype! Now you are being compensated by Microsoft who is to pay 419 scam victims of $ 150,000.00 USD each, which you are listed and approved for this payment as one of the scammed victims. In regards to this, we wish to inform you that your ATM compensation funds valued at One hundred and fifty thousand United States dollars ($ 150.000.00 USD) has been authorized to be released to you through our corresponding financial institution here in the United States.."
Obviously, I don't think this is real, but please advise. And everyone be aware of the scam attack potential. 
Thanks
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Hello,
This is an obvious SCAM attempt (including the misspelling).
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