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