+**419** is a common term for an [advance-fee scam](/wiki/advance-fee_scam), a type of fraud originating from Nigeria. Perpetrators deceive victims into paying an upfront fee, promising a larger sum in return, which never materializes. This deception often exploits trust and the promise of quick [financial gain](/wiki/financial_gain).
+## See also
+- [Fraud](/wiki/fraud)
+- [Scam](/wiki/scam)
+- [Cybercrime](/wiki/cybercrime)
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