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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Internet
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
The scam messages usually claim to originate from Nigeria, though this is often a spoof.
Across languages
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
