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- noun Internet An
attempt todefraud bysending out large amounts ofemails stating that therecipient hasinherited a vastfortune , but will need to supply bankingaccount details, or to send payment forfees , before theinheritance can be passed on.
Etymologies
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Commonly originate from Nigeria, although the country of origin is often spoofed.
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