Nigerian prince scam

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

Nigerian prince scam Nigerian prince scams

Etymology

Referring to earlier scams that claim to be from royalty in Nigeria who sought money to escape their country.

Related words

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