419 fraud

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A scam in which the solicitor offers large sums of money in return for a smaller up front investment.

Word forms

419 fraud 419 frauds

Etymology

The number 419 refers to the article of the Nigerian Criminal Code dealing with fraud.

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