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Nigerian scam
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English
Etymology
The scam messages usually claim to originate from Nigeria, though this is often a spoof.
Noun
en Internet An attempt to defraud by sending out large numbers of emails, each stating that the recipient is entitled to receive a large amount of money, but will need to supply banking account details, or to send payment for fees, before the payment can be passed on.
en Even savvy Internet users have fallen victim to the ubiquitous Nigerian scam.
Synonyms
en 419 fraud 419 scam advance fee scam
Related terms
en Nigerian prince
Translations
attempt to defraud
Azerbaijani: az Nigeriya fırıldağı
Finnish: fi nigerialaiskirje
Polish: pl nigeryjski przekręt m, pl nigeryjski szwindel m
Spanish: es estafa nigeriana f
See also
en Yahoo boy
Further reading
Advance fee fraud
en Crime