419 fraud

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English

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Etymology

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

Noun

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419 fraud (plural 419 frauds)

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