419 fraud
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
The number 419 refers to the article of the Nigerian Criminal Code dealing with fraud.
Noun[edit]
419 fraud (plural 419 frauds)
- A scam in which the solicitor offers large sums of money in return for a smaller up front investment.
Related terms[edit]
- Yahoo boy (slang term)
- mugu (slang term for a victim of said fraud)
- Nigerian prince scam
