The "Spanish Prisoner" is a type of confidence trick or scam that typically involves a story about a wealthy individual who is imprisoned in Spain. The scammer claims that the victim can help free this person in exchange for a share of their fortune. The narrative often includes elements of urgency and secrecy to manipulate the victim's emotions. In this scam, the victim is usually asked to send money for legal fees or bribes, with the promise of receiving a much larger sum later. The "Spanish Prisoner" scheme is one of the oldest forms of fraud and has evolved into various online scams today.