Nigerian scam
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
The scam messages usually claim to originate from Nigeria, though this is often a spoof.
Noun[edit]
Nigerian scam (plural Nigerian scams)
- (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.
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attempt to defraud
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