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419 fraud
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English
Etymology
The number 419 refers to the article of the Nigerian Criminal Code dealing with fraud.
Noun
A scam in which the solicitor offers large sums of money in return for a smaller up front investment.
en 419 scam
See also
en Yahoo boy slang term
en mugu slang term for a victim of said fraud
en Nigerian prince scam
en Macau scam (Malaysian usage)
Further reading
advance fee fraud 419 fraud
en Crime