Nigerian e-mail, sometimes referred to as a 'SCAM', is a type of fraud that involves sending out e-mails with false promises of money or goods in exchange for personal information. The scammer will often ask for bank account details, credit card numbers, or other sensitive information. The scammer may also ask for money upfront in order to release the promised funds. This type of fraud has been around since the early days of the internet and continues to be a problem today.