Nigerian Prince

The "Nigerian Prince" scam is a type of online fraud where scammers pose as a wealthy individual—often claiming to be a Nigerian royalty or government official—seeking assistance to transfer large sums of money. They request personal information or small upfront payments, promising to share a much larger fortune in return. The scam exploits trust and urgency, but ultimately aims to steal money or personal details without delivering any funds. Recognized widely, it serves as a cautionary example of email fraud designed to deceive individuals into financial or informational loss.