419 fraud
English
Etymology
The number 419 refers to the article of the Nigerian Criminal Code dealing with fraud.
Noun
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
- Yahoo boy (slang term)
- mugu (slang term for a victim of said fraud)
- Nigerian prince scam