Meaning of Nigerian scam | Babel Free
Definitions
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.
Equivalents
Español
estafa nigeriana
Examples
“Even savvy Internet users have fallen victim to the ubiquitous Nigerian scam.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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