Nigerian scam en · NOUN
Etymology
The scam messages usually claim to originate from Nigeria, though this is often a spoof.
Meanings
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(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.
Even savvy Internet users have fallen victim to the ubiquitous Nigerian scam.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigerian scams | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
advance fee scam · 419 fraud · 419 scam
Translations (5)
pl nigeryjski szwindel (attempt to defraud) · pl nigeryjski przekręt (attempt to defraud) · es estafa nigeriana (attempt to defraud) · az Nigeriya fırıldağı (attempt to defraud) · fi nigerialaiskirje (attempt to defraud)