The origin of the popular saying "419" traces back to Nigeria, where it has become synonymous with advance-fee fraud or scam activities. The term "419" is derived from Section 419 of the Nigerian Criminal Code, which addresses fraud-related offenses.

The story behind "419" revolves around the evolution of scams that emerged in Nigeria during the 20th century. In the 1980s and 1990s, scammers devised various schemes to trick unsuspecting individuals into sending them money. These scams often involved convincing victims that they were set to receive a substantial sum of money but needed to pay certain fees or expenses upfront.

As these fraudulent activities gained notoriety, the term "419" became widely associated with the scams originating from Nigeria. The number became a shorthand way to refer to advance-fee fraud, and people began using it globally to caution others about potential scams.

Over time, the saying "419" became ingrained in popular culture, serving as a warning against falling victim to fraudulent schemes. It is a reminder to approach financial transactions and offers with caution, especially when dealing with unfamiliar or unsolicited communications.

Today, the term "419" is not only a legal reference but also a cautionary symbol, reminding individuals to stay vigilant and skeptical when encountering financial proposals that seem too good to be true.


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Them Fred ajudua era.


Olu maintain the yahooze crooner then foreigned it to appeared ,appealing by tagging it as YAHOO.


Old takers started cashing out ....The new generation nasties then branded it to *G* alias pressing.


Boys nor want work again.

Now youngsters feels comfy in duping people without any iota of remorse.

Pls no body should 419 my post o

The origin of 419 is the section of our criminal code that deals with fraud or intent to fraud. Not all these long capping. When you commit or attempt to commit fraud in Nigeria, you contravene section 419 of our criminal code. That's the simple origin.

Timoleon:
The origin of 419 is the section of our criminal code that deals with fraud or intent to fraud. Not all these long capping. When you commit or attempt to commit fraud in Nigeria, you contravene section 419 of our criminal code. That's the simple origin.

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Timoleon:
The origin of 419 is the section of our criminal code that deals with fraud or intent to fraud. Not all these long capping. When you commit or attempt to commit fraud in Nigeria, you contravene section 419 of our criminal code. That's the simple origin.

No mind the Op

ahnie:
Now youngsters feels comfy in duping people without any iota of remorse.

Pls no body should 419 my post o

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Timoleon:
The origin of 419 is the section of our criminal code that deals with fraud or intent to fraud. Not all these long capping. When you commit or attempt to commit fraud in Nigeria, you contravene section 419 of our criminal code. That's the simple origin.

You be mùmùù ooo. No be wetin op talk be that. Idìòt

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You be mùmùù ooo. No be wetin op talk be that. Idìòt

He added it only after my comment ode.

Nigerians are notable for other sterling and fantastic records and culture as individuals and groups
But you see that fraud, it stands out and na bad things dey trend pass

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A very useless post that didn’t even address the topic.

Section 419 of the constitution talks about fraud
Na why dem Dey call fraud 419