Oil Rig engineer for dating scam

by Anonymous
(USA)

Well he won my heart and prayed for my sick children, and cleaned out my financial life. Suppose to be such a Godly Good Man but, still needs money to get off the rig, etc, etc, but, I'm broke and that wont change.

Very good at what he does, very romantic, handsome picture, two children, from Denmark, really uses the spiritual on my life.

I Have always been very logical minded and hard working but he caught me where I was low and hurting and alone and he won.

Ladies, please take it from me. If they need money then they don't love you and they sure aren't going to be here for you even though they swear they will to help you through your difficult life and pay it all back.

God Bless All Of You. Send No Money.

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Apr 21, 2025
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dennis Walter the scammer
by: Anonymous

Yes his name on Facebook is Dennis Walter and he has like 5 Facebook accounts. His friends list are private. I reported them to Facebook but doubt they’ll do anything. He didn’t want to chat through messenger he said it wasn’t secure so we went to WhatsApp.

The number he is using on that it comes up from Maryland. I also reported and blocked him on WhatsApp as well. I just don’t want anyone else to be sucked in by this guy cause he is quite the charmer and good at what he does.

I’m just glad I’m smarter than that so beware ladies don’t even friend these guys they are very heartless and will give you every sob story in the book
Apr 20, 2025
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dennis Walter (Really?)
by: Kevin B

First Clue -

Whenever there’s a name here with two first names 99% of the time they used two first names because they’re trying to keep you from doing a Google search to see if they are who they say they are. You find nothing you figure it’s OK or they hope you do.

Second Clue -

When you work on a rig, your pay is put in direct deposit and you cannot work beyond three weeks straight without going off the boat for a while. The crew is never responsible for repairs.

They tell you that they can only talk to you at certain times online to build that trust. The fact is that may be the only time they have to talk to you but when they’re done, it’s time to go to the next phone call and do the same thing
Apr 20, 2025
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dennis Walter from facebook
by: Anonymous

This guy named Dennis Walter found me on Facebook but thank god I’m not that stupid. A real charmer who knows what to say to reel you in. He said he had two daughters abroad and needed money to pay their tuition but right there I cut him off.

He told me that his rig had an explosion and he lost his phone with his bank account info which I know better thank god so anyone else been scammed by this guy Dennis Walter?!
Mar 17, 2025
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: impossible to contact on rig
by: Anonymous

Just so you know, the guys who tell you they work on rigs is an impossibility. I work in that industry. Nobody can contact you from an offshore rig. And nobody needs a loan on a rig - that is not how that industry works.

And if there were an explosion, there certainly wouldn’t be any need for a Financial loan - they would be dead!!
Mar 15, 2025
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig engineer
by: Anonymous

James Allan befriended me on Facebook. Was very kind and romantic. Good looking. Widowed like myself. Three weeks later he starts the con of needing 10k to get off of the rig after an explosion.

I did not give him any funds and blocked him immediately.
Mar 11, 2025
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer for dating scams from Denmark
by: Anonymous

What was this guy's name?
Mar 11, 2025
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starstarstarstarstar 		A scammers name?
by: Anonymous

I’m bothered. Why do people ask the romance scammers name? A scammer isn’t committed to that name, like the name on one’s birth certificate!

The one that scammed me, on Facebook friend request, a few years ago, he reposted his profile on Facebook. "Denny Kelly" on Facebook that has listed in his profile that he’s divorced and, lives in California, and can’t Harvard.)

This "Denny Kelly", later said he goes by the name "Darrell William". A search of his photo is of a John William!

I reported this "Denny Kelly" in California to Facebook. Facebook did nothing! "Denny Kelly" is still on Facebook. Remember, specifically he went to Harvard, since there is more then one "Denny Kelly listed.)
Mar 10, 2025
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starstarstarstarstar 		Name your Scammer
by: Anonymous

I wish people would name their scammers so the rest of us could relate and name ours and start compiling a list
Aug 28, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		These conversations you have might as well be from a BOT.
by: Kevin B

All you need to know if you are not a computer Wizz and I’m one of those people is that AI is infiltrating dating sites now yippee lol

On September 6, I know a lady that says she’s been talking to somebody on video chat five days a week for a month and is supposed to have somebody visit her. We know there will be no one. She is convinced this guy is real because he looks at her and his mouth moves, obviously probably not the same guy either she’s looking at.

This is why people who are stupid don’t mind trying to talk to Keanu Reeves and send him some money.

Just the beginning folks. One day you might sit there and try to talk to somebody and be looking at yourself with your own voice that you had today talking back to you in your own voice - you think I’m kidding wrong.

Good luck do not send money and do not reveal personal information. Do not put nude pictures out there etc. etc. God bless.
Aug 27, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keanu Reeves
by: Anonymous

There is many Keanu Reeves doing face time we did also. I could tell his lips were not moving with the words. Why would Keanu Reaves ask for 200 dollars? Keanu Reaves was a NOT on Facebook or any other site.

If you talk to one he is a spammer or scammer. As he told me since we are friends he has no time for dans he is to busy with projects. Please be careful. Just like Before Buddy Jewel asking for money.

If the ask for a card or money they are fake.

Please understand. Thank you
Aug 25, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		All Scammers
by: Anonymous

Please, Please don’t fall for the Keanu Reeves fake. I actually got a FaceTime call from this person and if I had not been aware of the slight accent that this person had I would have sworn it was Keanu Reeves. These people are becoming desperate and smarter. They can be anyone you want them to be to get your money.

I don’t know how they do it but I could not detect any defects in the person that was talking to me. Only the Nigerian accent. Be careful ladies, give no personal information. We have to get smart too.
Aug 25, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		First Clue
by: Anonymous

2 first names, not his real name.

This also teach you believing him because if you try googling it, you’ll never find a Michael Eric really.

You now will have your hopes up believing he is a real guy. You just can’t find them on Google. Another mistake. He’s not a real guy. He’s a crook. He is a scammer and he will figure some way to get something from you.
Aug 25, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Eric
by: Anonymous

Hello! I'm Brazilian and this person contacted me. Is there a way to find out if the information is real? Right after I gave him my WhatsApp, he deleted his Facebook account and doesn't have Instagram either. He says he is a widower and has two daughters. This was the message he sent me on WhatsApp:

"In a brief introduction about myself, my real name is Michael Eric, born April 14, 1974 in Boston. I'm originally from Oslo, my parents moved to Wales, England when I was 17. I studied science at Boston University... After graduation, I worked with Ford for some time, after which I started my own business. I am now a consultant/contractor by profession and am currently working at Shell Oil. Well, for now I'm living in Manchester, England"
Jul 30, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gabriel Stone.
by: Kevin B

I understand your concern.

Yes, you are being scammed.

No one lives on the rig. As a matter fact, they cannot stay on the rig more than 10 days in a row. This is part of what they agreed to when they get hired whether they’re in a rig engineer or a staff worker.

They must also agree to direct deposit in a bank account that is on the shore of course. His company cannot ban him from having a phone. It is amazing. The only time you’ll get a picture from these guys is like a disaster from rig 10 years ago, but they’ll tell you it’s happening right then, and because they have to pay for whatever happened in the disaster, which is also a lie. Another way of getting more money from you.

An oil rig engineer makes a lot of money and he would’ve gotten paid to cover whatever money you sent him money gift card anyway.

You did not mention it, but generally, they will give you some sob story about a wife who cheated on them or died and how they have a child in boarding school or with a nanny.

Ask him which helicopter company he is using to get on the ship or off the ship if he tells you a boat, then find out which boat when he does not answer you that should give you a clue.

This site was created because the scammers are all scammers. I could go on and on and tell you how to recognize them, but the fact is in the 20 years or so I’ve known about them. I have never heard anybody say their oil rig evidence scammer turned out to be great and they Live happily ever after. Many retired people pull their retirement on these guys and take out loans and they never see the guy once they can’t get them anymore money, of course they never saw him anyway before that.
Jul 29, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gabriel Stone
by: Anonymous

Was on FB with a friend and asked to friend him. I said yes. He sent a picture of him and daughter. Said she is 13 but looks 9ish maybe. He sees her maybe every 4 months. She has a nanny he said.

He Lives on an Oil Rig in Netherlands. Can't take pics. Needed $200 for Apple card to update his tablet. Wanted money sent by bitcoin. Tried ended up getting an apple card and copying the number on back.

Deeply in love with me. Wants to be with forever. I have obligations with family so he says he will wait forever. He now says, 2 weeks later, he says he's still having problems. Not asked for more money yet. Out $400. He won't get more.

FB page has 2 pics. One of him with buddies. No other info. Check out FB for his name and see if he's been after you.

He also had to go through telegram and not messenger. Company won't let him, he said.
Jul 25, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anybody get scammed by Luis Fernandez
by: Anonymous

Currently, I’m in a "love arrangement" with a man who calls himself Luis Fernandez. Won’t tell me where he lives, claims to be a Marine Engineer for Shell Oil. Wife died 3 years ago. Son in college in Barcelona where he states he comes from. Won’t allow me to tell friends or relatives about us!

Wants to marry me! Currently on a business trip to Istanbul, Turkey

Does this ring a bell for anyone out there?
Jun 24, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Thompson
by: Anonymous

Thanks everyone for info on Greg Thompson. I am no longer talking to him but the pictures posted of Gregory or Greg Thompson are not the pictures of the guy I was talking to. He sent me pics of himself and he has called me so I know his voice. Did any one have any info on Tullo oil ?
Jun 21, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Who says that?!!!
by: Anonymous

Great job. I wish I would have found this site a year ago. But now I have and I will pass this site to anyone that has any questions about oil rig romance.

I wish everyone would post their experience here.

I did after I found him on this site.
Jun 20, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Who says that?!!!!
by: Anonymous

A few years ago, I tried to contact the FBI, and I contacted 4 different law enforcement offices. No one helped! (I got screwed by a few romance scammers!).

So I decided to dig my own rabbit hole!!! I went on at least 3 different search engines and you know, there are a few, in my experience, that are on the "watch list"!

I’ll try, again with law enforcement, with giving information on my findings. Maybe the scammers will have a new home that isn’t of their choosing. Maybe, though I won’t hold my breath
Jun 20, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Greg Thompson by Anonymous
by: Anonymous

Thank you for posting this comment in regard to Oil Rig Scammers. Everything you said is absolutely the truth!

Unfortunately my mom fell victim to one of these professional groomers. He managed to siphon well over $600k in a 5 year period of time. That bastard took EVERYTHING and then some from my family! My mom sold her home because "he" asked her to. Well she sold it and afterwards we were forced to move out into a small apartment. Within 3 months of living here, she sent him ALL of the money she received from the selling of her house.

Now we are living day to day and barely are making it. He made sure he ruined her credit as well. She can barely keep up with her bills, we can barely make rent on time. I am her disabled daughter and now she is relying on my fixed income to help keep "her" afloat.

The sad part is, I lost trust in her and refuse to give her any money. Before that MONSTER invaded our lives, my mom and I were very close. He robbed me of a mom that I barely recognize anymore. She refuses to disconnect with this scammer and is still talking with him! I'm fed up and with a very heavy heart have been scrimping and saving what I can to get a place of my own and move away from her before she makes us both homeless!

We live together and I hardly talk with her. I've spent years trying my hardest to do everything possible to get her to STOP sending that snake money. She always took his side and still does. I've exhausted all my options and now finally I need to think for my own mental health and well being.

These Scammers are diabolical and dangerous. And will destroy your family, leaving you isolated and alone...and COMPLETELY broke!

NEVER send money to anyone online especially if you have not met them in person. You will never be able to recover your money. I hope my post will at least help one person from a disaster like mine.

It is not worth losing everything especially your family!
Jun 19, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		FYI Greg Thompson oil rig scammer.
by: Kevin B / California

Greg Thompson is a big scammer and it goes back five years. There are photos and information if you google Greg Thompson oil rig Scammer.

You neglected to say if he had any children or not.
My guess he has a child living with a nanny, relative, or boarding school.

Just like the dead wife, designed to gain sympathy for him and increase your desire to help him.
Jun 19, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Thompson
by: Anonymous

Dear Greg Thompson anonymous, he is a scammer and they all have the same stories of wife’s died in car accident or cancer. Children’s in boarding schools or leaving with family. Some of them will take more than 6 months before they ask you for anything, these are the smart one.

They groom you, manipulate you, make you attached to them first before asking you for anything. Manipulation "don’t tell your family so we can surprised them, do not tell your friends because they will be jealous of our perfect relationship and would want to separate us".

They’re professional trained to screw you over and over with no shame, heartless human beings with no integrity or empathy. Him staying that long without asking for a penny is a well educated one, well calculated and patient one. He knows the more he waits the greater the prize will be.

Like $20,000 price 😂same here I was talking to one name Maiden it took him almost a year before he asked me for anything. Luckily for me he didn’t get a dime from me, because I already figured out he was a scammer so time means nothing to those heartless animals, because you’re one of ten or 20 people they working on every day.

Please google or go to YouTube and search online oil rigs/ dating scam in some countries they have schools to teach them how to scam vulnerable women mostly (white) retirees, widows or divorced between age 55+.

So be very careful and good luck.
Jun 19, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Thompson
by: Anonymous

I would like to know more about Tulliw oil co and its employees. I have been talking to a Greg Thompson for about Six months. He is 60 years old and was born on Dec 3 1963, is from California and was born in Odense Denmark.

On a rig with about 95 guys and last month he told me that the oil company was going to grant leave to only 15 guys. He composed a letter which I copied and sent to a George Peterson who worked for Tullow oil. It took a couple of weeks for a reply and when we received a reply back that his leave was granted we were ecstatic that he would be coming home and of course I had to pose as his fiancé and needed him to make wedding plans. He never got mad or upset with me that I didn’t send him any cards or money.

We always talked it out like adults and we have discussed everything under the sun. He also has a son who is in California at a school. His son has corresponded with me. He is 15 on June 5th and he stays with a "host family".

He wanted our relationship to be a surprise to our children and he said he would accept mine and they are 33 & 38 yrs old and they live with me after my husband died 5 yrs ago. His wife’s name was Hannah and she also died 5 yrs ago in an auto accident on the way home from work. I told my sons I couldn’t hold it in any longer and of course there was a catch to him coming home to the tune of 20,500 dollars which included his private jet ride home and the rest of his early leave salary.

I was shocked and I told him I will have to send for the funds and that it would take about a few weeks so right now it is on hold. He did want to rush it or at least have me send half of it but I did not. He is located in the North Sea basin near Ireland.

I do have numerous pics of him and have talked to him from the rig. He only called when no one was around so he wouldn’t get in trouble. We know there is a 5 hr difference so I know when we could talk.

Did any one ever hear of him?
Jun 15, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Electrical engineer Enzo Stefano goes by Greg is a Scammer don’t believe him
by: Anonymous

You said Enzo. Yes he told me he his name is Enzo Stefano from Nashville Tennessee a Widow as his wife died.

He goes by Greg in a matter of time he said he was flying to Turkey to work on a oil rig and he’s a electrical engineer.

I’m glad I said no to sending any gift card for his WiFi.

Scammer scammers that’s all they are I’m glad I blocked him
Jun 14, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex from Malta (60174047283)
by: Anonymous

It took only a month. I have found this scammer from this page within the first 3 weeks I was chatting with this scammer. I have read and knew what’s coming for me so I’ve been waiting for him to show his tail.

Exactly like all the other posts from here, claimed himself to be an oil rig engineer in Terengganu, unmatched me on the dating app once we exchanged phone numbers, never able to go on video calls, internet always disconnected. Sent daily copied and pasted dull morning messages.

Finally until the day he supposed to make his ‘clearance from work’ so that he can come to meet me and ‘have a life with me’, telling that he needed help for another MYR 2200 as he has paid MYR 25K for other "engineers"(so called his workers).

Then I exposed him and blocked him. I played this game to the last day just to find out if they added any new tricks to scam future victims, so I can give an update here. (Apparently they increased the scammed amount for additional 200 bucks lol)

I have the photos he sent, just still not sure where to upload them even though I know they used fake pictures.

Ladies, please watch out for yourselves!

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Jun 14, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Electrical engineer from Nashville Tennessee
by: Anonymous

Omg this is surreal. I was chatting with a man named Enzo Stefano and he said he was a electrical engineer and he was from Nashville Tennessee. Yes everything was good conversations till the I love you trap.

Then the need for money for an internet gift card came in and I said no.

I blocked him and he told me don’t text me anymore and I told him don’t worry I won’t. I blocked him but he found me on Twitter.

So don’t give anyone money or believe them

They are just scammers but he went by Greg!
May 27, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Karlsson is also a scam
by: Anonymous

Thank you, ladies, for sharing all these stories and information. I met someone on Tinder, and he said his name is James Karlsson who is from Iceland but based in California, USA, and works as a private contractor to set up oil rig gear.

He said he's working in Sarawak offshore rig so can't do a video call cos not allowed to use a phone with camera. But we managed to have a video call but he didn't look like the man on the photo that he shared before.

After I found this page, I searched his pictures on google and paid a face searching website, it turned out that the owner of that face was either a gay, or a athlete from CA, or a anti aging doctor from Thailand. I believe that these scammers steal that antiaging doctor's photos to run scams.

He didn't ask me to pay anything yet, I'll keep him around and see what he's in hand.
May 26, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		I wish we could add photos
by: Anonymous

I wish we could add photos of these creeps, maybe start adding their email address or their phone number that they are using. Anything could help future victims.

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May 25, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do not believe anyone.
by: Helen

I still cannot believe this is still going on. They will say anything. They do not want you. They want what you can give them.

I will never give a man my money. Ever. I will tell him where to get off at. There isn’t a man out there worth my money.
May 25, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer promises the world...right
by: Anonymous

I, too, have been contacted by one of these scammers. He first commented on how beautiful I was, then I was wooed, romanced, proposed to, and promised the world. I even went so far as to block him on a number of occasions.

He always wriggled his way back, as worms do. He managed to get gift card after gift card from me, because he was always believable.

But I had too many doubts about Jim, and those doubts finally spoke loudly enough that I heeded them... not without having incurred some loss in all if the Apple Cards-But I learned!

Do not be afraid to heed your doubts. You have self preservation on your side . Be strong for yourself!
May 24, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Owner calls himself Nathan David Liam
by: Anonymous

I have been chatting with this individual for a month or so and I was onto him almost from the start. That eye glass/sunglass picture from a company selling them is not him. I allowed it to go on because it was lovely to hear someone say the things he did but from the beginning he was cutting and pasting things from elsewhere and using them as his own. I am quite disheartened that the Christian dating site was this way.

Sad, but this scammer has to go.
May 22, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Where is op.Dr.Qnder Akdeniz
by: Anonymous

Op.Dr.Qnder Akdeniz is a real man and he is a scammer. I saw a lot of websites and it is true as I found he works under another name Dr James Moore who is real and he is in Oslo Norway.

He wants to go back to Los Angeles California.
May 02, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		About OpQnder Akdeniz
by: Anonymous

OpQnder Akdeniz is a scamer. He changed his name to James Moore. He tells me he is out of Oslo and he wants to get back to Los Angeles California. A lot of the websites I saw that were linked showed the name James Moore.

He wanted me to buy a card. He has the Skype name James Moore and email drjames moree @gmail.com
Apr 12, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Karl Aigen
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know this name? I was on a dating site and he was too. He sent pictures and then 2 pictures of a blond girl he says is his daughter. His pictures showed up on a site for a company in Germany.

When I confronted him he said his identity was stolen. I was a fool to send money. He now says that he is at Dublin airport and was pulled in by immigration and told to pay a fine as he has apparently stuck at airport and was told he has over stayed his time in Dublin.

I told him they don't make you pay a fine. I know some law and what I found out through the Canadian and USA Embassy is they don't charge a fine, they deport you home.

He got mad and called me a liar.

Has anyone come across this man?
Apr 05, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig widowed english pretoleum eng
by: Anonymous

This one is supposed to be named Felix Walker, with no siblings nor wife, have a 9 year old daughter. He's on LinkedIn and Instagram, as a Felix Walker. He won my trust and seemed to be Mr right, and hen his bank accounts were blocked, so no way to get money for his expenses and daughter nor his work in Norwich England.

He fakely sent gifts with cash money in it, and pushed me to pay the taxes as his account was blocked, and guess what - the package never arrived.

The fake website is gatemaxlogistics.com and at the same time he introduced me to auroxai.com which is another fake bitcoin investment.

Never ever send money to anyone you don't know unless that money is something you feel comfortable losing it or not.
Apr 04, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Wilson Miami
by: Anonymous

Claims to be a Marine Engineer. Friend request on Facebook. I accepted. Within 6 days he said loved me and could and couldn't wait to meet. Ex Tullow Oil and finishing contract in Bahrain.

64, Widowed, lost wife and eldest son in an accident. Has a younger son. Did a Facebook search, profiles +++++++++, some not the same person (photo's) but same details. The scary thing is most of the profiles (same person or not) have a photo of a white fluffy dog with a silver bone medallion on the collar. Is this some sort of code for others??

When I confronted him and said I was going to share what he was doing, he turned very nasty and threatened to take me to court and that I would get jail time!!!!!!!!

Good luck with that as I live in Europe!!

If he contacts you through Facebook (or anyone of the same name and details) be careful.
Apr 03, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ben Carter/Benson Carter/Pulaski
by: Anonymous

KCA Deutag or so he says. Has a profile on LinkedIn (scam). Many profiles on Facebook. Also Facebook profiles of him with 2 different profiles pretending to be French.

Said he was 56 with a 14 year old daughter. Some profiles show divorced, some widowed. Caught him out then he was 64, with a daughter and working in Australia.

Professes to be Norwegian originally from Oslo.

Nothing is true with this guy!!!!
Mar 15, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is he legit? Am I getting scammed?
by: Anonymous

Met a guy through Tinder. He seemed nice. Talked on Spike messaging as he claims the phone number texting is too costly. Number is area code from Indiana. I'm Canadian and he's Italian. Sweet messages, two photos (very similar photos but different from the Tinder photo).

Lots of sweet lovey messages, stalling on talking on the phone and spike (this is recent), messages seem sus (lots of info in here is similar like wife died...kid in school somewhere else...) Just wanna throw it out in the Universe, anyone heard of Andrew Roberto?
Mar 15, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update on Jake Wood / Jake Wood Williams / Jake Williams / Jake Willias / Anthonio Lawrence / Christopher Knox by: Anonymous - last post Oct 3.
by: Anonymous

So now....apparently he flew from San Fran to Prince Rupert to take a cruise ship to Nuuk, Greenland.

Apparently he got sick on the boat and the ship's Dr. took him to a "clinic" / "hospital" were he was admitted for Covid. Jake mysteriously lost his cell phone too; therefore, he can't talk to my friend.

So the Dr. who escorted him to the clinic called my friend to explain what was happening. His name is Anthonio and he claims to be Spanish. His email address is anthoniosanlawrenzo1122@gmail.com and his email address is linked to a phone distributed in Africa.

So Jake's in the hospital now, and the Dr. at the hospital calls my friend to explain or provide her with updates on Jake. My friend hasn't had the opportunity to speak with Jake yet. The Dr's name is Christopher Knox. There is no record of this Dr. anywhere in Greenland. He doesn't exist.

So by this time, Jakes medical bills are increasing. Low and behold, the cruise ship decides to refund him for half his trip and the Cruise ship Dr. decides to pay Jake's medical bills thus far. The bill totals $3500.00 The cruise ship dr. emailed my girlfriend the invoice (which is fake). The scammer pulled a template off Pinterest and inputted data. The formatting is all off, nothing is itemized, there are grammar mistake's etc. And it's interesting that a Dr. at the hospital would continue to interact with the Cruise Ship Doctor.

The cruise ship doctor is telling my friend the best way to get him home is for him to take a helicopter from Greenland to California or Prince Rupert and then from Prince Rupert to California. This is impossible.

So now, Jake provides my friends with the "Exxon helicopter Charter" emails between him and the company. Again, a fake company with no website and no existence online. The logo is from a stock image company and the email for the charter company is Gmail and it is also linked to a phone distributed in Africa.

I called a Medical Air Service in Greenland and confirmed, it's impossible to fly a helicopter from Greenland to Canada. I already knew this but wanted to share with her. I also called one of the main hospitals in Queens, Ingrid Greenland to ask if the Port of Nuuk, Greenland has a hospital or Medicare facility because on the invoice provided to my friend, it stated Port of Nuuk Harbour Medical. The hospital said there is no such clinic.

I provided my girlfriend all this info and she still feels she isn't being scammed because they haven't asked her for money yet. I told her because, they are building your trust, but it's coming. I said it's the same person pretending to be both doctors.

There is no reason why Jake can't pay for his medical bills via credit card. He said he has insurance but Greenland won't accept it. He needs to pay directly then he can submit to his insurance provider.

Nothing is adding up and nothing makes sense.
Mar 02, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer with different names form Nigeria
by: Anonymous

He comes as a fake identity to get someones heart asking for money. Check names and pictures people send you on different platforms and making sure they are legit. I could catch one of them easily and he got to confess he does it for a living from Nigeria and that's what the majority of them do.

I couldn't get a real picture of him but after searching and reading here I could get him in a reverse emotional reaction to confess that.

Please don't send or share any info with anyone about you and always say, its too good to be true and search.
Mar 02, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer: Brian Alexander or any other names: Oil Rig, Petroleum Engineering
by: Anonymous

Hi guys -please read and respond as fast as you can. I found this guy you are talking about. He is now chatting with me and I am trying to find a way to catch him for the police before I block him or let him know that I realized.

Do you think anyways he will come in person from any of your experiences?
Mar 01, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		alexnoah467@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

Alex, 41 from Malta. Working on an oil rig in Terengganu, Malaysia. Met on tinder, the moment exchanged number for whatsapp, blocked me on Tinder (said he uninstalled it). Gives vague info about himself. Cheesy romantic, consistently sends message every morning/night daily. Voice call okay but avoided video call due to "poor network on the rig".

He gave 2 different numbers, saying the first one lost at sea. Using this same excuse I requested his email in case he lost the current number, and that's how I found the email here. Reverse image search of his picture is plastered all over Russian dating website.

He's planning to visit once his contract is due (soon) off the rig. I'm sure same sob story like below past cases asking for money. We shall see. :)

Thanks for those writing here!
Feb 29, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be aware of a scammer called Engineer David Anderson
by: Anonymous

I met David Anderson on Facebook in July 2023. He said his wife and oldest son (Kelly and then a couple of weeks ago he said his oldest son's name was Derek) died in a car crash. He said that his youngest son was 6 years old when the accident happened.

That he has a son, Owen, who is 13 lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his 87 year old teacher / nanny named Debra. He said that he was a Godly man and he spoke of God a lot. I would even tell him that anyone that spoke of God in a negative way was a sinful man. He agreed. David also said that he's a mechanical engineer for KCA Deutag Group and on a rig in Switzerland.

We talked on Messenger for a couple of days and then he wanted to talk on Google Chat so we talked there a lot. He claimed I was the mom his son was looking for and that he loved me and that we were going to be married as soon as he comes home.

David said that he was due a month vacation on August 10th and that he wanted to spend time with me. I told him that his main concern was to spend time with his son Owen. He said he will be doing that but he really want to meet me first.

A week before he was due to come to the State he said that KCA Deutag suspended all vacations and that he needed to come home. That was 8 months ago.

I looked him up on "Social catfish" with their reverse image lookup and his picture was of actor / model Steve Niese on Pinterest. All the pictures he had sent me were of Steve Niese. He is using the pictures of actor / model Steve Niese. His pictures are pasted all over Pinterest. When I approached him about it he said that they stole his pictures and he got really angry. That's when I contacted KCA Deutag in Scotland and they told me that they would never want an employee to pay their own way back home. They also said that they were going to look into his employment status and if he was an employee of KCA Deutag that he would be immediately terminated.

I was friends with him on Facebook up to a week ago when he thought I was going to pay $30k to get him home. He deleted his Facebook account under David Anderson.

I even sent a couple of pictures that he sent me from Pinterest back to him and he hasn't said one word about them.

So ladies, if you are approached by someone and they show you pictures, look up Steve Niese's pictures up on Pinterest to see what he looks like.
Feb 01, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam Syndicate With Names James Wong, Philip Wang, Adrian Lee, Eric Tong
by: Anonymous

Hi. There is a love scam syndicate by these so-called oil rig engineers going by the names James Wong, Philip Wang, Eric Tong, Adrian Lee. Be wary if an Asian stranger texts you online claiming he is an oil rig engineer. This is now a common scam as not many people know much about oil rig engineers, their jobs and working in oil rigs.

Check out these 3 websites at the bottom run by the same scammers. There are a few scammers running this syndicate using the names and pictures from these 3 websites. Their names and pictures are all fake. All these 3 websites are ran by the same syndicate.

These 3 company names and contact information are all fake. But their stories are similar. They are Asians living in Southeast Asia or USA or Europe. They are oil rig engineers from these companies and are currently offshore in Asia or Europe or USA and are in a few months or year contract with big oil and gas companies to build the oil rig and/or maintenance work. Their wives and parents have passed away either by cancer or car accident, are only child, either has a child in boarding school or are childless.

They will love bomb you with poems and text messages and calls day and night and will profess their love to you very fast and give you empty promises to buy you a house, car, jewelries and give you money to support you and will make plans to meet you.

They will never meet you. They will not video call you giving the poor wifi excuse. If they can text and voice call you, means the wifi connection is good so, they will also be able to video call you.

They look out for their multiple prey on Meetup, Facebook, LinkedIn and on dating sites. Once you are in their trap, very quickly they will ask you for money saying the wifi connection in the oil rig is bad so, they will provide you with their username and password to a fake offshore bank website to log in to and their bank account will seemingly get blocked after you have made a transaction using their bank account.

They will then keep asking you for money to transfer to their bitcoin account and/or scam associates or victims' bank account to pay their many employees' salaries, renting equipment, shipment and custom duties. They may use you as a money mule by using your bank account to receive monies from their scam associates and from other victims and then ask you to transfer to their bitcoin account and/or scam associates' bank account.

They will have multiple mobile/cellphone numbers and will keep changing numbers and may ask you to get them a number registered to your name. They will use urgent, manipulative tactics to make you be impulsive. They will give you plausible reasons to make you believe them. And if you confront them, they will rage at you, lie and gaslight you and play the victim to make you feel guilty for doubting and questioning them. They will provide you with fake emails correspondence, invoices and websites to gain your trust.

Do not fall for anyone online who you have never met. Never give any money or be a money mule to anyone online you have not met. Listen to your gut and body if you feel something is not right. Your gut and body will never lie to you.

Do your own research on their company registration, reverse photo search and get in touch with the oil and gas company for verification.

They will most likely have multiple Facebook, LinkedIn, meetup and Instagram profiles with the same fake name but with different info.

Do your research to verify if the websites, bank websites, emails, phone numbers and invoice contact information are real or fake.

A little bit more info about these oil rig engineers or workers love scams is that the oil rigs have very strong wifi connections as these big and wealthy oil and gas companies invest in good wifi. These oil and gas companies will never encrypt and restrict the workers and contract engineers or ask them to pay to access to wifi and to their emails.

These are the fake companies to beware of if someone contacts you claiming they are from either one of these companies.

https://hightechengsolutioncon.com/our-team

https://metrotechengr.com/about-us

https://wildcatterenergy.com/our-team
Jan 31, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kenneth Antiono, 55(@amspecial8- tiktok, ims975333@gmail.com)
by: Anonymous

I was approached on TikTok by Kenneth Antiono, born in NY, moved to Rome, Italy at age 10, moved back to states with his mom after his dad's death. Now mom is also gone, no siblings, he is at the rig (north Pacific Ocean).

Already asked for $300 for internet coverage getting used up. Asked me for an iPhone for valentines present to which I refused. He claims to be done in Feb sometime and will be coming to visit. On TikTok he has pictures of Jefferson Santos and kids pretending to be himself, his wife is now dead too.

First, he said he has 2 boys, but I was searching for him too much and he finally told me he doesn't have kids' and apologized. There is no trace of him online. He cut off touch for few hours and told me he smashed his phone.

He also said that he will tell me everything when we meet. He also said he has some explanations, and he will talk in person.

Anyone know him?

He is from NY and went schooling there too but moved to Houston Tx with his wife.
Jan 27, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mason Gilbert
by: Anonymous

He was a great scammer. I'm almost impressed.

Here's what he told me.

He's 52 years old, His birthday is May 12th. He has a son, Leo, who currently lives with his grandmother because Mason sold his house in Houston, TX, and was looking for a home in New Orleans, LA. Mason's father was French and his mother is American the mother now lives in West Virginia

He's an independent mechanical engineer who is stuck on an oil rig in Scotland where he owes a mob guy money for a machine he had to buy on his own and he can't pay him because he didn't tell Cathay bank that he was traveling internationally and put a hold on his account when he tried to withdraw money.

I saw the bank letter, engineering contract, and pics of him when there was an explosion on the rig and he got hurt. He couldn't afford the meds so he asked me for money again. He did facetime with me twice and called infrequently because he couldn't use his phone on the rig.

Lovely poems, prayers, and conversations. I actually miss texting back and forth. He found me on www.ourtime.com.
Jan 22, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum Engineer
by: Anonymous

Mine was Stefan Lewis, out of San Francisco, Ca.
He sent me a contract for 25 mil from Shell for drilling on a platform in the North Sea. Even sent me a video of him approaching the platform in the helicopter.

He is a sweet talker, but if you dont do what he says, he gets real nasty, quick and in a hurry. He has several social media sites under various forms of Stefan Lewis.

I stalk him when I got the time and warn the women he friends. He even tried to log in under a different moniker, but he is easily found from the IP address.

I figure, since he is a roach, I will just turn on the light every where he goes.
Jan 20, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Henry Wilson
by: Anonymous

One just came through my Instagram dm. His name is Henry Wilson of Chicago, Illinois. He claims to be on contract in Dublin, Ireland working as a marine engineer lol.

Has anybody heard of him before?

He even sent a picture.
Jan 14, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Norway off shore drilling scammer
by: Liz

So glad I found this! I'm not one to get scammed but after recently becoming a widow I thought I'd take a chance and answer this guy that messages me randomly. I was giving him the benefit of the doubt and I'm not looking for a relationship now just possibly a friendship.

I started to get more personal with him and started seeing red flags all over!

People please take note if when you ask them a direct question or tell them something that makes you kind of vulnerable really read into what they say back. If they just continue to talk about themselves with very little interest in who you are be wary!

I blocked this person immediately
Jan 13, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Wilson, Senior Supervisor of Öil-Tanker
by: Anonymous

John Wilson, Senior Supervisor of oil Tanker in the North Sea.

Can't get the money in his account, and urgently needs iTunes! Contacted first via Facebook, then with a Nigerian phone number, later with a German WhatsApp number.

Apparently he is a widower and has a daughter in boarding school.

The guy is very dangerous! Promises to give everything back.
Dec 29, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Donald Jurgen
by: Anonymous

Beware of him. He is charming and will sweep you off your feet. He works as an engineer on a ship and couldn't get to his funds and requested apple gift cards. Don't send him a dime. He is a scam artist.

Please beware of him.
Dec 08, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		NEVER GOT ME
by: Anonymous

This good looking man on IG hit me up in messenger telling me my profile was suggested to him. I let him follow up...needless to say that was when it started. He tried calling me on IG and I declined the call. He asked if we could goggle chat...I said no but suggested WhatsApp and he said fine and we started chit chatting.

He immediately started asking a 1000 questions...Obviously it's the 1st chat so he didn't get the chance to ask me for anything...I don't think I gave him too much info about myself but he did ask for a pic so I sent a basic pic. I had already posted some time ago on IG.

I also noticed he clearly went thru my IG page and started liking all my pics...something just didn't seem right so later on in the night I goggled him based on the info he gave me which was widow, 60, lives in Miami, only child, parents dead, has 1 child and this page was the 1st one that came up and as I started reading the stories I realized this dude was definitely fake.

I immediately blocked him so ladies be careful. Men prey on us on these social media pages. This was my 1 and only time I allowed a stranger to follow me...never again! FTR I would never send someone money and I don't give money to people I don't know!
Dec 06, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum Engineer
by: Anonymous

Can't believe it, this guy called Walker Thompson is the most hottest charming cool sexy person. He proposed to me and said we have to wait until his contract ends. But all through the chats there were times I could see the texts were poems.

But just ignored until today and I said video call me urgent and he has been quiet. Honestly I wish there was a way to expose these guys.
Nov 29, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Diamond Offshore Eni SpA
by: Anonymous

Romantic involvement with an Engineer employed with Eni SpA. I invested large sums of money to secure my partner's return to the United States. Started communicating on Google chat site. Google chat site hacked x2. My money deposited into his bank account has disappeared and the credit union is now temporarily closed.

I am now being asked to give an even larger amount of money for release of my partner from his contract so he can come to the United States.

This is a "Red Flag" for me.

Ladies beware of romantic relationships with so called Offshore Engineers. Engineers who claim to have large sums of money and say they are in love with you and will give you everything you could ever imagine.

Good luck ladies.
Nov 21, 2023
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starstarstar 		Meeting Mark Phillips
by: jeanette

Saturday on Facebook the first post was from general Austin Miller (a lot of scammers with his name) posting what he said was his best friend not giving a name. Later that day on Facebook I encountered a Mark Phillips, working on an oil drilling rig in Malaysia.

I thought that face looked familiar so I went back and forth till I was sure. In the meantime dear sweet lovable Mark needed money and I was the only person to help.

How much?

Since he was not part of the General Miller scam I considered maybe $25.00 but guess what - $200.00. and that was when I got the idea to check on Stephen niece who is a model on a computer, and sure enough tons of pictures but Mark Phillips is the only one who is maybe middle eastern.

That is all I have to tell you.
Nov 08, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Mason
by: Deena

I met James Mason on Dating.com on Oct. 19, 2023. He said his wife died a year ago in a car crash and he has a son, Owen James, who is 15 and in a boarding school in the UK. James said that he's a marine engineer for the United Nations. and that he grew up in England and came to the US when he was 18. He went back to London and got a PhD at Regent University.

He said that he lives in Baltimore, Maryland. He said that he travels all over. He showed me a picture of a mansion that he said he owns in London that he inherited from his mom. He wanted to chat on Google Chat so we talked there a lot. He claimed I was the mom his son was looking for and that he loved me. Owen supposedly sent me some emails per gmail calling me Mom.

James said that he was on a 5-year contract but since he had just been in Berlin that he was getting the month of November off and he was going to come and spend it with me. Several things he said didn't make since, like, I live in Kansas and he said we would take a yacht tour of the cities down the river in Kansas.

That wouldn't happen!

He was going to come and meet me on Nov. 10th but then on Nov. 2nd, he got notice that he was being "deployed" to Dublin by the UN for a month. He sent me a copy of the supposed notice. He said that his job is to map out the bottom of the sea. He said that when he arrived there that he lost his wallet in the taxi and he needed me to get him a card because his credit card was in his wallet.

He talked to me per Google Chat's audio call a few times. He didn't have an English accent as from the UK. He asked me to buy him a card for $500 so he would be able to talk to me with an internet connection since he had lost his wallet. I told him I couldn't do that.

He also showed me a video chat once before he left, but it was fuzzy and didn't look right. I quit talking to him after he asked me to get the card.

I looked him up on "Social catfish" with their reverse image lookup and his picture is on there over 200 times with different names on different websites. I can give you the names if you need them. There are also pictures there with him and a curly headed kid.

There's also a group of other women claiming to have spoken to him, too. Some pictures of him have the words on them saying. "Fake!! Photos stolen by criminals and abused for scam!!" He was really good at talking to me and most of the time his English was believable. I told him lots of stories, but I couldn't get him to talk about himself.

I figured he was a scammer and was waiting to see if he would actually come and see me since he was claiming to see me within a week and planning to make me his forever and give his son a mom.

Oh, once on Google Chat, he posted a nude picture of a man and a woman on each other with their private parts exposed as if about to have intercourse. I hated that and cried profusely telling him to take it off because I didn't want to see it. He finally did. That's the first time he used the audio chat. I couldn't hear him then but he could hear me. He was trying to console me.

I told him that I choose not to look at porn or nudity even on movies and he just threw that picture in my face. I was very upset by that. He never showed me any more pictures like that again or talked to me in a nasty way. He didn't chat with me anymore after I told him I wasn't going to buy him the card.
Nov 02, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Lucas
by: Anonymous

Big scammer, works in South Korea as an oil rig manger, has about six different profiles on Facebook. Where he first says on one profile he's an oil rig engineer, on other profiles he works for carnival cruise lines as a musician.

His sons name is either Kelly and in school in NY or Owen. He said his wife died in 2018 in an accident.

As soon as I caught on to him and asked about one profile then another he stopped. He'll tell you to go on Google Chat and that he changes things because of his job.

Very handsome man. Will send beautiful spiritual messages. That's when I started giving it back to him and he cut off i guess knowing how God means to me made him feel guilty.

Beware ladies and look him up on Facebook as there's about 6 profiles and don't get caught up in his game.
Oct 30, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lars König
by: Anonymous

I have been in contact with this person for a while, he sent a friend request via FB which I ignored for a very long time and then accepted for whatever reason. Nothing happened for a while, then he started chatting via messenger and later whatsapp.

He claims he was born in Hanover, Germany, moved with his mother back to the US after his father died when he was 5. His mother died when he was 14 and he grew up with his aunt. She died about six years ago from cancer. He has a daughter called Sonia, 9 years old, who's currently schooling in Kensington, London. His wife cheated on him, he tried to fix his relationship but she wanted a divorce which happened 3 years ago. His wife is not at all interested in their child, that's why he is taking care of her.

He says he is a medical surgeon working for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Sanaa, Yemen.

He was all sweet and attentive and we really did have a fun time for a few weeks, chatting about this and that. He made me a lot of compliments and got all into loving me (which I found rather strange, but at some point I went along - with a big portion of doubt in the back of my head).

I did realise, that there were some personal questions he did not answer.

His story was a bit strange in parts, so I started researching a lot on how things are done with the ICRC but it was impossible to verify anything or prove it wrong. But it just felt wrong, especially for a organisation like the ICRC.

Then he kept telling me that his camp was attacked by terrorists, in one of the attacks one of his colleagues supposedly died. That was the point where he decided he wanted to get out of this place before his contract ended. He got information from his colleague how to go about it and asked me to send an email to his supervisor's private email address, pretending to be his wife and telling him that "our" daughter Sonia is so so very sick and needs him there for blood transfusions. I did that reluctantly, because it felt wrong, and that sobby story about his daughter's illness and all that was rather strange, but I did it. I did open a new email account for that, so I don't have all that strange stuff in my account.

The supervisor gave two options: getting him out officially, which would mean he would lose his benefits, or by finding a replacement surgeon. That was the option he chose. A few days later I got another mail giving me three names, he could choose one. Each of them had a "price tag", an amount of money to be sent to the supervisor in order to pay for the travel costs of this replacement surgeon. That was where I was quite clear that I had a scammer thing going on.

He then told me he got about 2/3 of the money from the money he had left for his daughter with the school master, but the rest, which was € 2900, was still open. I had told him ways before that I was already rather skeptical and all, but when he did ask me to send the money via bitcoins, I was out and I started researching in the scam direction and I then found out that there are so many surgeons in Yemen either with the UN or the ICRC or other organisations, that the whole story just got completely incredible.

When I told him I didn't believe anything of his story anymore, because I could not verify anything and he had never called or video called (apparently for security reasons), he did eventually call. His accent was definitely not that of a person who was born in Germany and grew up in the US. He then claimed he did his masters in Australia and the accent was that. I do have relatives in Australia and I know that this accent is not from there either. His English was pretty good, but not that of a native speaker. In writing he was also very good, but there were certain typos and ways of spelling I would think a studied person would not make.

I then researched the pictures he sent to me and they belong to a Danish Politician (Poor guy).

I have not lost any money, just quite a few hours of time and a little bit of my heart because he was very nice and charming. But I do want to warn other people of this person.

This the email of this dubious Supervisor, which I could not at all verify either:

Supervisor Dunford Dunford Antonio
Oct 26, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		I knew it
by: Anonymous

I was just contacted by a handsome oil rig marine engineer in Scotland lol. Said he came across my name due to a comment I posted on a biblical account. I knew it, its a scam but I said let me play along for a day till I Google him lol.

I knew the signs because I almost got fooled before with someone posing to be a well known military general in an Iraq romance, scoop off your feet type of messages. Letting me know he would be my hero lol. Then I looked him up and how dumb to pose as the last military member to leave Afghanistan.

Claimed his wife passed away 5 years ago but a picture came up of the actual general and his family. His kids as well as his wife was very much alive. In one of the message conversation we had, he even pretended to have to go because his men had just been attacked and he had lost 3 of them.

Days later he needed to get a box out of Iraq and needed to cover the shipping fee lol. Why would the military charge you to get your belongings back to a base? Why would they ship it to a civilian lol.

Pretty sad people have to pretend to be someone else just to get ahead in life. Look out for people claiming to be a General fighting the war in Iraq.
Oct 22, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		LinkedIn Lover
by: Anonymous

Ladies,

LinkedIn is a professional site. If you're messaged by someone who wants to know if you are married and have children, RED FLAG.

If they are stating they are an engineer, you should see PE after their name. That stands for Professional Engineer. They should have that in their name, and then look at their connections. They should be well respected by others in their profession, so they should be connected to others with P.E. after their name too. All Professional Engineers in the US are licensed and registered and you can easily look them up by their name and state.

Then look at posts they make. If they only forward other people's posts, and never make any, RED FLAG.

If their posts are generic to any industry, RED FLAG.

If they want to communicate off LinkedIn, RED FLAG.

If they send you pictures and you do a reverse image search and see those pictures posted somewhere else, RED FLAG.

If you feel like you might be a victim of narcissistic love bombing, RED FLAG.

If you're keeping this internet relationship secret, RED FLAG.

If you're in a nice relationship with a nice man, are there RED FLAGS?

What to do? Make sure they are not spreading like a cancer through your contacts. You might consider noting who your mutual contacts are first, then Remove Your Connection, Delete, Block and Report Scam.

#RomanceScam
#OilRigEngineerScam
#CyberSecurityScam
#LinkedInLover
Oct 16, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply to Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

Yes he is an oil rig scammer!!

They will never pay you back. They ask you to log into a fake bank account to see a fake amount of money to fool you into thinking they have lots of money.

RUN, RUN, RUN before your bank account as well as your heart are empty.
Oct 16, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Marcus Gibson
by: Anonymous

I heard the same story about him being 62 from Norway but lives in Atlanta. Has an Atlanta telephone number that does not exist. A Detective told me the number was computer generated.

He says he is an oil rig engineer, his machine broke and is needing money. Used the name Kelvin Ronald
Oct 15, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		OIL RIG SCAMMER?
by: Anonymous

Is there any concern if I have accessed his bank account to help him transfer funds? He gave me all the bank details and SSN. However, after that, his account was suspended due to multiple logins from an unknown ID.

He asked me to get help from the Pacific Eastern Bank's customer service, and the customer service said that if I wanted to activate, he needed to come to the branch or make the payment online.

He asks me to help him pay for the equipment first, and he will pay it back to me. He says he can't connect with his mom due to the poor connection.

And I refuse to make the payment for him.

Is he actually a scammer?
Oct 11, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone recognize this story ?
by: Anonymous

62 yrs old oil rig engineer from Norway needing money for a broken machine. Promises to pay back what he borrows plus a large sum on top. Says he lives in Atlanta. Has one daughter.

Has a very strong accent even though he says he has been in the US 40+ years. Sends beautiful emails almost like they are written from a book.
Oct 06, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blake Dunk Campbell Petro Engineer
by: Anonymous

Got a message from a guy calling himself Blake Dunk on LinkedIn. Said he was a petroleum engineer, involved in real estate, and stocks. From London. His photos on LinkedIn appeared to be legit.

Talked for a few weeks. He was very consistent and sweet. I was suspicious from the beginning so I asked for new photos as proof that he was who he said he was. He sent them. 2 months passed. He was still sweet, caring and considerate. Said he was divorced for 7 years because his wife had an affair with his best friend/business partner which resulted in him thinking he had a son but the son turned out to be for his friend which led to the divorce.

Talked about his money and possessions and how he was so thrilled to find someone who liked him for who he was and not what he had to offer. Landed a contract on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Sent a fake contract pic. Was there 6 weeks.

Then suddenly at the border he was detained by border police for someone planting drugs on their oil shipments. Played the game for a week. Then he finally asked me for money lol

I told him "Wow, you are a very patient scammer!"

Pretended to be hurt by that like the only person he trusted thought the worst of him. I told him I didn’t have $13,000 to send to get him out of the Mexican jail. Then he vanished. He send me fake documents supposedly from the Mexican government and also a photo shopped pic of him on an oil rig.

It’s crazy how persistent they are. I am not a gullible or foolish person by any means but the way they manipulate is scary.

Blake Dunk Campbell. 49 years of age. From London. Only child. Birthday February 21st.
Oct 03, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update on Jake Wood / Jake Wood Williams / Jake Williams / Jake Willias
by: Anonymous

Updated from Post on Sept 28th - I confirmed with a Recruiter at Eni Spa that the contract he claimed to have with Eni Spa is not legitimate. His Social Security number is also a fake which I've brought to the attention of Homeland Security. The template he used can be bought online and his DL is a fake.

He has a FB account under Jake Wood Williams. He claims to be Arabic/Spanish, late 50's maybe early 60's. He has a dog and he also has a tik tok account of which, he's highly active on. She actually met him on tik tok. She commented on one of his posts and he commented back and that's how it all got started.

This is why she's having a hard time thinking he could be a scammer. He wasn't on a dating site; therefore, she feels their meeting, was organic.

He has salt and pepper hair that he keeps styled, hazel eyes, 6 foot 1 and a go-tee and tattoos on his arm. He claims to live in San Francisco right now.

So far, he is offering to take my girlfriend to Mexico, all expenses paid and he's offering to come see her in Canada in November.
Sep 29, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of James Scott
by: Anonymous

Close to the same story for me!! I wasn't looking for love but this guy came on so smoothly that I didn't see it coming until I was too caught up! I decided to play along and see just how caring he was not!!

I'm a retired school teacher on a very low income budget but that didn't seem to matter to him! He just kept begging me to purchase him more phone minutes because supposedly he was on an oil rig as an engineer and had no way of purchasing anything.
I find this to be ridiculous but I wanted to give him a piece of my mind before I took off. Lol.

It's sad that some innocent people will actually send strangers money just on the chance that they are desperate and looking for a gentleman like these scammers pretend to be.
Sep 28, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pirates
by: Anonymous

Yes the pirates is a common approach and if you read some way down the column of posts you will see it mentioned many times before.

When pirates enter the story several things can happen:

1. The scammer needs money to urgently leave the rig and wants your financial help as his life is in danger

2. The pirates capture some of his employees on the rig and are held for ransom. he manages to borrow some money from other people but needs you to make up the final amount

3. The scammer wants to send you their money and wants your personal details and address. The money gets intercepted by customs or postal authorities and the scammer needs your money to pay a bribe to ensure all his money gets to you. There can be a long line of officials who need bribes until you run out of money or realise its a scam

4. The scammer need an urgent helicopter flight off the rig to escape the pirates but doesn't have time to organise payment so wants you to pay. usually other scammers working in the group pose as a helicopter pilot etc for you to send your money to them

5. The scammer gets injured by the pirates and needs urgent hospital treatment but the Dr or hospital need money first and the scammer is unconscious in hospital so cant organise payment and you are the only one who can save his life.

The scammer will cease all communication during the pirates invasion to trigger worry in their victim and after a few days or worrying the victim will be presented with some sort of scenario that requires money.

One thing you can be sure of - a request for money in some form is coming!!!
Sep 28, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update for Wesley being attacked by Pirates.
by: Anonymous

In 2013 I was contacted by a scammer that I lost my savings to that used every excuse in the book to get funds. He too had his ship attacked by Pirates, had every disaster you could think of as an excuse for not arriving to the USA only to ask for more funds.

If she falls for this, she must be looking for someone who will make her feel like she is the only woman in the world for him. I had lost my husband one year prior to being contacted by the scammer who I met on Facebook.

Tell her to run as far as she can and never speak to him again. I was still morning the love of my life and thought I'd found someone who wanted me.

HE WILL KEEP CONTACTING HER AS LONG AS SHE SENDS HIM WHAT HE WANTS AND WHEN SHE REFUSES, HE WILL MAKE HER WAIT FOR A WHILE UNTIL SHE IS RIPE TO PICK AND SEND HIM MONEY.
Sep 28, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update for Wesley Lukas
by: Anonymous

I posted on September 9th in regards to Wesley Lukas or Lukas Wesley who has connected with my sister via Scrabble Go. They now talk through Google Chat. They have been talking for about 2 months with him falling in love with her quickly. Calls her his wife. Sends numerous messages and promises all through the day of marriage and him moving her to Indiana to be a step mom for his son.

He received a $5,000,000 contract from BP to fix an oil rig in Halifax, Nova Scotia and will be there for 60 days.

He has been in contact with my sister every day since arriving on the rig. Suddenly, yesterday afternoon she received a short video with a message stating the rig was being overcome by pirates. Pray for them.

As of this evening she has not heard from Wesley.

We assume that when Wesley remakes contact with her that the request for money will be asked.
My sister swears she knows this is a scam.

Has anyone on this site had the person they have been communicating with have their rigs attacked by pirates.
Sep 28, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jake Wood / Jake Wood Williams / Jake Williams / Jake Willias
by: Anonymous

Is this name familiar to anyone? I think he is scamming my friend. He said he's divorced, his son died and that he is an independent contractor who is working for Eni Spa on a Rig near Italy (offshore).

He hasn't asked her for money yet, but he's asking about living situations, where does she want to live, and vacations. She says he's asking all the right questions.

He sent her a contact award certificate saying it's from Eni, awarding him a contract value of $15,000,000 Euros. He does facetime her and he is what his pictures look like.

He says he has two places of residence; one in L.A. and one in SF.

He also sent her a picture of his driver's licenses and social security card. I believe them both to be fake. The Security card reflects one that would have been given in Georgia because it start with 254 and it has a date of June 2021 on it and his driver's license has a date of June 2021 as well and where the line on his DL under the word California is green, the real DL's shows yellow and his last name on DL is showing Willias not Wood Williams or Williams.

I feel like it's a matter of time before he starts asking her for money.

He seems to have an answer for all the questions she has for him that are suspicious.
Sep 13, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer name Williams James from Ottawa
by: Anonymous

My story is on many points like those I previously read. I have at first be invited on Facebook to be friends with this handsome man I saw on his profile. His photo shows him with à horse. He wears jeans and an elegant white shirt.

Quickly, he became very romantic, sent me roses and gave me so much delicate attention. He informed me that he was an engineer working at Maerks Gas oil line in Aberdeen UK, that he was a widow for 5 years, had 2 kids on Boarding school in North Carolina a house in Ottawa, and possessed a Land Rover and a Cherokee.

We have chatted for few weeks, and then he asked me to get married and to be his fiancé. Things got so fast that I had no time to think. He told me that he wanted to see me quickly because he could not spend a day without me. But, to come off the rig, he needed a kind of guarantee of 2,500US and asked me for my address to put on a letter provided supposedly by the Maerk company.

He has composed this letter for me and told me to send it back to the VACATION OFFICE of MAERK email address, ending by gmail.com.

As I have worked in a department of security for Data system, I began to become more than suspicious.

Naturally, I answered him that I have not this money and continue to correspond with him just to see what's going to be the next thing he would ask me.

He insists so much to get a Steam card or Google Play card, and it's just doesn't make sense. When I reply that he could ask a friend, he became aggressive.

Finally, I have stop writing to him, but before, I have let him know that I was suspicious and that that I had many doubts. He reply with anger.

I knew then that he was a cheater, a scammer and a liar as I have never met before.

Many thanks to everbody who shares their story.
Sep 08, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lukas Wesley
by: Anonymous

Has anyone dealt with a man named Lukas Wesley or Wesley Schmidt. Supposedly is an engineer in Auburn, Indiana. Just received a large contract from BP Oil for $5,000,000. States he has a 10 year old son. Wife died of Leukemia a few years ago.

Has not asked my sister for funds as of this date. Promised her the world. Planning their wedding. They speak with each other through Google Chat. Sends her messages each morning, afternoon and evenings.

Has sent her several pictures which I did a reverse image search. Have located a few of the photos on other sites.

My sister questioned him in regards to this and she was told someone stole the photos when he was on Facebook.

My sister has health issues and I feel he is boosting her ego just to let her down.
Aug 31, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chung Morris - same scam - sillier name
by: Anonymous

It's the same scam, but the name is so silly. I chatted for a day to get the "story", but he didn't ask me for $$ before I lost patience. Half Norwegian-Half Taiwanese widower from Norway. Kids in boarding school in Sweden.

On an oil rig in Sicily (at one point, Turkey, whoops!). Civil engineering degree from the UK to explain his grasp of English. His backstory goes on and on, to try to make it realistic, but WOW! It's a lot of sharing with a total stranger.

When these people friend me, I like to try to waste as much of their time as possible so that they aren't hurting anyone else.
Aug 15, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Found out
by: Anonymous

Well I sent my scammer those cards but I wish I had not but I did find some interesting info out. I ran those numbers on the card and got the balance and it tells you where the card was spent I found out I have been paying the scammers rent.

Well no more. I don't care if he gets kicked out and goes homeless.
Aug 08, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Note: please notice 2 things on previous posts.
by: Kevin B

Please remember

You must know the pictures you see from your scammer are not of the man you are looking at. If you know how to do a reverse imaging, you will find this out immediately.

Also, look at the names of your scammer. They often use first names, as first and last so you cannot find out who they really are.

Another reason is because when you Google to get to see who they really are, odd names are odd to find a real person.
Aug 02, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucas James Oil Rig
by: Anonymous

He's in New Foundland working on the oil rig. His name he is using is Lucas James. His wife died 5 years ago. His 13 year old daughter is in boarding school in AZ.

He's very charming. Asked me if I would help someone in need. I asked him why would he be asking me that? Dead silence. Nothing.
Aug 02, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Luke Lawrence (FB pics wears cap, Adidas clothing)
by: Anonymous

Friended me on FB, A widower, wife and 9 months baby died in a car accident and lives in LA. Rig Oil Engineer, he is the one funding the link as he claimed. Loaned against his million dollar properties just to fund his 3 month project in Sicily.

Good looking guy in his FB pictures which he started to create in Nov 2022, very sweet and romantic, sends messages in the morning, lunch time and before going to bed with pictures of flowers through WhatsApp, and wakes up mid am to do his paper works!

After a month of convo, asked for $500 iTunes card because his connection is having problems and he needs to finish is document files (I was just waiting for this moment, so I blocked him).

He uses good looking guys pictures to capture you ladies! Let’s all be smart!

Don’t fall for these evil doers!
Jul 24, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Walter
by: Anonymous

The length of time varies between scammers. Some are impatient are ask within weeks, others can take a year to get you romantically hooked.

The fact you were showed a contract is a sure sign he is a scammer. They do this to fool you into thinking they have lots of money, and when they want to "borrow" some and pay you back later, they remind you of how much money they have.

Some even show you fake amounts in a fake bank account.

Sooner or later there will be a request for money - you can be sure of that.

Run while you still have your heart and bank account in tact.
Jul 24, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marcus Gibson
by: Anonymous

He is a scammer and took me for a lot of money and will take everything you have until you're broke or realize its a scam. He ruined my life and I will never recover.

You can NEVER get your money back no matter what some people say.

I am not sure what sort of help you want but get your mother to read the stories on this page.

Anyone who says they are on an oil rig looking for romance is a scammer.
Jul 24, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Walter. France. Agip Oil
by: Anonymous

Similar stories BUT hasn't asked for money yet and seems interested in fairly normal convo. Met on pen pal site. Not overly flirtatious (really none at all) and seems interested in genuine convo.

But trying to do research to find out what's legit has been difficult. He sent me a pic of his contract but who knows. How long were ya'll led on before they asked for money/you figured it out?
Jul 22, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Erik Gerhardt
by: Anonymous

Erik Gerhardt. Has a villa in Frankfurt. Works in a rig in Italy. His wife died of cancer two years ago. Parents also died. His contract of 15.000.000 euros will end in two weeks and he will come to me for us to leave together forever. He is really handsome. Sent me passport and citizen card. Sent me his contract of 15.000.000 with ENI SPA company.

Also writes me in the morning, lunch time and in the evening. Sends me flowers every morning and asks me what will I eat. Also wants to know if I live alone. Today tried to know my salary. Didn’t say. Wanted a photo of my car. Says he is going to buy a house for us. Can’t speak and do video calls in the rig because it’s forbidden.

I asked for a video call and he did it and it was the real guy from the pictures but as the connection was bad I don’t know if the voice was from the guy or not. He has a Spanish number. Pronunciation of the voice seemed from India. We are talking for a week and I’m curious to know what will he ask me.

He already showed me the flight to my town in two weeks but didn’t asked anything yet. Only photos of me and my citizen card. Is sending love music all the time. He has a photo with a dog called jimmy that already passed away. This is a stupid scheme because the promises of love in the first day are so unreal that no women can believe them.

Thank you so much for your comments. I was trying to look for the man in google and didn’t find anything. Finally I found this site. Last message he sent me before I blocked him and while I was writing this comment:

The company where i worked in Indonesia messaged me on my email few hours ago and they said that they want to quit their platform due to some incident that happened over there on their platform but the problem is that i have some of my important documents with them, the documents will enable me get my next contract and i do not want to lose the documents, and i am in the middle of the sea and i can not receive the documents here, please i need your help
please i want the documents to be sent to you, you will receive and keep safe with you until i come, it will be sent to you through logistics company that will deliver it to you safely without stress.
Jul 09, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		My guy is named Roy Morrison
by: Anonymous

We only chatted twice, but I saw enough red flags to do a search. Same scenario, widowed, son in boarding school (this time in L.A.), chief engineer on an oil rig (this time in Ireland), retiring in a few months. Friended me on facebook.

I accepted because I do enjoy meeting new people. Then asked me to use google chat ("it's easier"). Right away started calling me "Beautiful" and that he hopes to "make a future with me." Right - you're in love with me after 2 chats? Suuuuure.

I wish I could post his pictures so we could compare. After finding this site, I have blocked him everywhere.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jun 30, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photos
by: Anonymous

Please can I ask can you start a page up here where we can put our photos on of our scanners. We could save people 10000s of pounds by doing so.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jun 29, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		THEY'RE ALL FAKE!!!
by: Anonymous

If you're coming to this site to ask this question, the answer will be YES! You will not meet the man or woman of your dreams online, and if someone sounds too good to be true, they are!
Jun 21, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		JAMES WELSH OIL RIG ENGINEER
by: Anonymous

Oil rig engineer working in the Gulf of Mexico, mentioned a poor connection and let me have access to his bank account to help me transfer funds to his shipping company. Then he required me to get a code which I sent to him and the bank asked again for vat to proceed. He asked me to pay $3000 to the bank and later he will pay me back and did mention this is very urgent.

I asked him if the Internet connection is so poor how come we never have any problem with telegram to each other. I cant really Facetime him because of security purposes. He videod me but it was only one way of conversation and the video look like pre-recorded and looked real.

I really hope he is not the scammer.
Jun 14, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Henderson Poland Oil Rig
by: Anonymous

Hello there. I have met this guy with the same name and he said that he is in Poland Oil Rig and his son is in boarding school in the US. He sent me his pictures while taking coffee, pictures with his son, and he is also saying about the money he will receive after he retires and that he loves me and really wrote long messages regarding his feelings.

I met him on other dating sites. He fell in love so fast and flatters me a lot and wanted to send me money for about $40,000 so I was shicked because its a huge amount and he said its a gift. And then I asked him how he will send the money and he said he will send it thru courier DHL.

I searched for DHL and they dont accept money transfer there and so I told him that and he said there are other ways to send money and I told him I cannot accept that huge amount and then he said he will just send $2000 for now. Before that, he said that the signal in the rig is not very good that they are not actually allowed to use phone because their company is taking precautions and dont want to repeat what happened on the Mexico oil rig that exploded. And also we cant do videocall.

So I was doubting already about this guy and thought maybe he is a scammer. I was checking and trying to google this person but i could not find him. So when he told me he will send the money to me the next day, I immediately blocked him so he cant reach me anymore and after a few days when i clicked on his name in the telegram app, he had already deleted all our conversation.
Jun 11, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wayne Rick
by: Anonymous

Goes by the name of Wayne Rick and uses the email of waynenicolas037@gmail.com. He claims he is in an immigration center in SA but couldn't tell me what center. Stole a lot of money from me.

Full of lies. He hides behind a phil maverick from Ventura CA. He is a full time scammer and needs to be arrested.

Supposedly I found out he is in Ghana Africa
Jun 08, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Ayden Lambert.
by: Anonymous

I recently was scammed quite expertly by a man who goes by the name Richard Ayden Lambert. But likes to be called Ayden. He claims he is an electrical engineer based out of Dallas. He has a LinkedIn account under that name and his "company" website is engergygusts.com.

I met him on Zoosk which stated he was from Beverly Hills. Shortly after we texted he was flying back to Dallas (sent me a picture of him on a private jet). He was working on a contract to install something on a rig in Turkey. Once he "got the contract" would be on the rig in Turkey.

We spoke on the phone multiple times. He has an accent. I repeatedly asked to skype with him but it never happened before he "left". And "for security reasons" his camera on his phone and computer had to be shut off once he was on the rig.

About 5 months in he asked for money for replacement parts. Stupidly I sent it to him. And the requests kept coming. He finally got off but ended up stuck in Istanbul. There are a lot more details to the story. It is a very elaborate plan, very detailed such that it makes sense.

The pictures he uses are actually of a man named Lee Hudson. They were stolen off of his Instagram account. I have been in contact with him and he said this happened a few years ago as well. The scammer has also been reported on this site in 2019 as Albert Dennis Timothy, Dan Albert, Dan Abatha, Albert Timothy, Tim Abatha.

I also found the pictures on other sites with the names of Roland Wells and Ethan Zinbinski. This person is an expert at what he does.

Sadly I fell for it.
May 25, 2023
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starstarstarstar 		Daniel Anderson
by: Julie

Hello. I spoke to a chap who claimed he worked on the Equinor oil and gas rig in Norway as an engineer. Name of rig is Asgard.

He lives in Los Angeles but his wife was killed in a car accident so his children went to boarding school in the UK. He was only on the rig for a year or so. He also has a home in Atlanta Georgia.

When I asked him for the platform number he said he couldn't give it. I also befriended another so called rig worker, Johnson Moore and his story was nearly the same as Daniel Anderson's. His wife was killed in a train crash though and he was happy to give his platform number even though I don't know if it was legitimate.
May 17, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be careful
by: Anonymous

I have been scammed 3 different times but what I am going through now is not fun. I have had my identity stolen and it is one nightmare after another and I am not sure my last scammer is not behind this but I just cannot prove it.

Please be careful when someone asks for a picture and you send one. Send a fake one as I wish I did after all the scammers use fake pictures all the time. I never knew evil until this scammer came into my life.

Be careful please and people never send any pictures or an address to the scammer or money .
May 16, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		To whomever wrote about @alexhar68423149
by: Anonymous

To whomever wrote about @alexhar68423149
YES I AM A VICTIM. It was in 2017. The Name was @Jeffblak01 on Twitter

He took me for lots. The real man is Doug Blevins in Milton Manners Florida and he is a realtor around Fort Lauderdale. He knows his images are stolen.

You can find Doug on Twitter @foundin Florida
and the scammer uses stolen images from Doug Blevins.

IT has been difficult for me to put this in the past as he really played a number on my heart and financially.

It took me years to get past it.
May 15, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cambodia Cyber Slaves
by: Anonymous

A story about the victims of trafficking and enslavement by Chinese cyber-scam operations in Cambodia.

https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2022/8/11/meet-cambodia-cyber-slaves
May 13, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hassan frank oil rig
by: Anonymous

Hassan first sent a msg on IG then Google chat. A widower with two young kids with a nanny while he's on a oil rig in the gulf. Suddenly storms hit and broke equipment and he needs 30,000.00 and wants me to loan him money and either borrow or take a loan.

Lol no freaking way but really good at the tale of woe
May 10, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is this the scammer ??? Scamming right now !
by: Anonymous

Not too long ago I received a chat message on Twitter from a Alex harrison@alexhar68423149. Below is the link. Please someone look at it and tell me if it seems to be this same scammer you all have been scammed by.

https://twitter.com/alexhar68423149

If you think it is, I can play along with him while I contact law enforcement of some sort.

I don't want to give out my name in case he has found this site.
May 10, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		In todays world
by: Anonymous

Scam victims get extremely little, if anything, from how much they lost through the scammer. This foreign engineer, widower living in another country, early sent me lovely flowers!

After 9 months since we first chatted, and I never saw him nor got back anything, I now give him the title of "scammer".

Based on the documentary "Tinder Swindler", an article says of a company, the swindler copied the name from and used it in his swindling women, the company is suing the swindler!

I would suggest this as a route to take, to punish your swindler! It took me around 1year of labor, (This }%%*%# foreign engineer scammed me, for me to earn this "play money" (gross pay- taxes. Then net pay minus necessities to live).
May 05, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another oil rig story.
by: Lesal

I met George Peterson on Messenger. From Denmark. Unfortunately I didn't read the story. Wife, Gloria, died from cancer 5 years ago. Two children 15, and 10, in boarding school in Mobile, Alabama. Owns a house in Mobile and two vehicles, a Land Rover and Honda Civic. His friend Kelvin manages his 7 million dollar bank account. But, Kelvin dies from Covid.

First, he needs money for the phone to stay on. Now the Rigs engine breaks down, he needs money to buy parts to fix it, then he can come back to the States. Then another item, a gasket breaks. Needs money for that. It's a never ending story.

He is very handsome and a Amazing charmer. He states he is a good Christian Man. I finally told him to stick it up his a.. I lost $5,000.
I think he is a lying piece of s...t. I hope this helps someone not get taken. God will get him for it. Then Karma will twist his nuts, I hope.
KMA George Peterson 😘
May 02, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alessandro Marco
by: Anonymous

I met Alessandro Marco on Tandem, and he said he was a fuel engineer for Chevron. He said he was Italian, living in London because he didn't like violence in Italy, but on the app I said he lived in the United States.

He said he couldn't make a video call because he was in a company environment and the contract forbade him to do it, but in a week he sent me an audio in very bad English and some photos. There is still an Instagram profile with the photos he sent me.

He said he was a man of faith and always talked about God, and he spent a lot of time trying to prove he was honest and things like that. After a week and many messages that I considered strange, I decided to block him.

I don't regret it because something worse could come later
Apr 13, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig under water weldercontracter
by: Anonymous

I have been scammed by a guy who says that he is a oil rig underwater welder contractor. He will tell you that he lost his ex wife of cancer. Then he will get you to believe everything he says and then he will tell you that he loves you and he wants you to take a blood oath with him so you will always be his.

Then he will start telling you his internet needs to be bumped up so he will have better connection and then he will ask for a 200.00 Itunes card for him - not one time but every month he asks for a card since October 2022 and still now in April 2023.

And now he wants 7550.00 where he claims 2 pipes blow and now he has to buy new ones and fix them because it's in his million dollar contract. Now he and his workers have not worked since December and now it's April 2023 and the oil rig company is feeding, housing and giving them all the wine and liquor they want.

That's a big flag but this is the email he gave me Mark Roger 228 @gmail.com

He is on more dating sites and uses different ages and if I could I would share his pictures.
Apr 11, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Personality Change?
by: Anonymous

I have a few questions to ask, for all those who have been affected by a scammer. It could be your friend and/or your loved one. Has their personality changed, especially towards you? Has he/she "ever" returned to their normal behavior/personality again? What actions have you taken, if any?

Ever since my mom has been deeply involved with an Oil Rig scammer for almost 3 years, her personality has changed towards me. She is deceptive and lies all of the time. She tries to insult me and make me feel bad. I've noticed lately that when I extend an olive branch to her, such as making conversation, but she ignores me and barely talks to me, but talks at me, if the makes any sense.

She is money hungry and would steal money to bring her so-called love home to her. I just don't recognize her anymore! The changes in her are deeply disturbing and have me feeling worried. It's almost as if she was abducted by Aliens or is a Pod person like from the old sci-fi movie, Invasion of the Body Snatchers.

She is no longer my mother anymore. Pretty much after meeting her scammer, nearly all of her assets have flown out the window. It seems he wants her to sell her house and send him the money so he could transport his equipment to shore and be with my mom.

I would greatly appreciate all of your input!
Apr 09, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer
by: Anonymous

Phone number +447477198585 She contacted me on a site and she said she had a son and she is working as engineer in the UN Russian federation in the Baltic Sea. She started to write to me that it is a very dangerous job and she wanted to ask me for help.

She wanted me to write to the Capitan of the boat and find a solution. He wrote that to replace an engineer would cost 5500 euro.

Of course I played along all this time.
Apr 08, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Picture
by: Anonymous

Are you able to share his picture. I have a friend who I believe is currently being scammed with the same exact story. She has shown me his picture. I would like to see if it's the same person.

Thank you
Apr 03, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I have 2 of them, no 1 he texted me on Instagram, goes by the name, Richard Williams, he said he deals with Forex trading, he wanted me to invest, and I told him I had no money, he suggested I borrow from family and friends, and I texted him back that since we are chatting, that amounts to friendship so I asked him if he can lend me 200$ as that was the amount he said I could start with, and he said that he can't withdraw from his account at the moment. I asked when and he flat out snubbed my question, he asked me when will I be able, I told him till end month, that was on Feb, he went MIA for a while but recently he resurfaced, I will keep you updated, how this story will end.

The second guy goes by the name Bernard Daniel 52, and an oil rig engineer from Texas USA but currently working on a big project in Sicily Italy which is ending next week and he is supposed to be paid 15.2 euros upon completion. Damn, this one is tricky, I don't know where he got this daniel pic, coz I never heard an American man speak with the Nigerian accent. To me Nigerian accent is like Jamaican speaking, you can't hide it no matter what. He claims to be widowed, his wife cheated on him and died in an accident with his daughter 2 yrs ago. Last week he traveled to Cambodia to buy tools to finish his project and now he's stranded at Cambodia coz he's short of funds to ship the tools back to Italy for him to receive his payment.

He asked me to assist and I asked him to send me the details. He did send me the detail i.e the names and amount which is 1300$ on western union or money gram. I got back to him that I don't have the money but I'll try and borrow from friends. Poor man he's still expecting me to send the money.

Hehehe, let me build his hopes high, I'll inform you guys on the progress
Apr 02, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another name Hassan, Frank
by: Anonymous

And this guy Frank Hassan is located in Pearland Tx, an oil rig contractor, widowed with a son Bryan and forgot his daughter was in his pictures.

Originally from Milan, Italy though one of the pictures is from St Michaels in Kiev.

Scammer artists
Mar 31, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		With scammers
by: Anonymous

In the question about if the person is a scammer, it doesn’t hurt to really play dumb. (If the person wants the money {scammer or real} they will go at any risk, like include an address.). Go yo my Express mail, or other ways of tracking!

An address might get the FBI interested…….Do investigations from more then one search engine! (My numerous search engines have shown a possible connection to someone who is on the "watch list"! {Now that might interest law!}).

In question, maybe pay in person or by ATM as they will be on camera for at least 2 years.)

Doesn’t hurt to play dumb!
Mar 31, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		How to protect yourself after being scammed
by: Anonymous

I am also a victim of a scammer posing as a marine engineer. I am very wary of the repercussions of talking to him. I met him on an online dating app. He got my name, cellphone number, home address and bank account number since he said he needed to transfer the money he borrowed from me. He also got the organization that I belong to for my work.

Guys, any insights on how I should go about protecting myself from any further danger?

Is it advisable to report him to the local government police agency? or FBI?
Mar 27, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer David Woods
by: Anonymous

I fell head over heels for this guy. Im a widow and vulnerable. He loved me. Was going to relocate to my area to make a life together. He was a Manager on oil rigs. After a few days little things didn't add up.

I investigated all weekend non stop and sadly discovered I was scammed although I wasn't asked for money. I'm hurting real bad, he melted my heart.

Watch out for David Woods
Mar 26, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tired of being scammed?
by: Anonymous

Well, I'm sure its the guy thats scammed most us on this site; (I'm sure there's more than one scammer). The scammers name was Jeff Wilson, [fake name] from Texas, working on a an oil rig out in the Indian Ocean. He's an engineer, son is in boarding school, his wife and 2 yr old daughter died in an explosion.

He asked me to friend him on Facebook, but his attempts had failed so i did send him a friend request. It took him two maybe three hours to get way too personal, and very aggressive. He never did ask for money, but wanted to talk face to face on messenger, but I said no, and he started calling me on messenger within a day.

My son got very upset when I told him about it and he hung up the call. This man repeatedly called four times or so and my son took my phone and made sure he couldn't call back or get on my Facebook again. He is blocked completely. Im so glad my son was there to help me.

Condolences to all.
Mar 25, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

Fell head over heels for a man I’ve never seen, except for pictures. Should have spotted the red flags and didn’t.

My sister found he had multiple profiles: John Williams, Arvin Wagner, John Parker and I think one more. We’ve been talking since last year, wife died of cancer, kids are at boarding school in England. Claimed to be a god loving man, loved for for who I am, created a bond with me that wasn’t sexual, it was a dream.

Spoke to him daily, he professed his love for me and he even sent me a ring. I’m still waiting for a package to arrive (that I have to pay the agent for). He was supposed to be arriving here next week to stay with me until he could get a house for us. Yesterday I received a letter that there was an explosion on Equinor rig that claimed lives, but not his.

He won’t be able to talk to me and the flight has been rescheduled. I contacted Equinor and there is no such person nor explosion.

How could I be so blind.. he broke my heart and my bank account.

DON’T FALL FOR THIS SCUMBAG, HE’S GOOD!
Mar 19, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

I believe this same guy discussed below was in contact with me through the Facebook dating app. The Profile name was Seth - very attractive- 55 year old. Profile said he has kids, from Rome Italy, lives in Hammond, India, Mechanical Engineer- oil drilling.

Immediately he wanted to chat off the app, he suggested Google chat which requires email only versus other apps that need a cell number. Then he claimed his name was Joshua Collins Miller. Once on the Google chat, I asked his name again- he said Joshua Miller Collins. He is not on Facebook at all.

His parents both died in an accident, his ex wife died. He moved from Italy to the states 15 years ago- allegedly. He has no kids even though his dating profile said he did- his response of why it wasn’t accurate was because he wrote "what made him happy" lol.

Then he gave a real long explanation of his apparent work on the rigs- in the ocean and how it’s dangerous but beautiful. He asked what my hobbies are. This sounds like the same guy others are mentioning on this site.

I asked him to say something in Italian- he wrote something simple and then I asked why his last name is not Italian and he went silent- and then I reported and blocked him.
Mar 19, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig contractor scam
by: Anonymous

Eric Miller 00728 @gmail also uses David Miller on Instagram. He contacted me and spun an interesting tale about a divorced father of a daughter living in Baltimore MD. Age 60 he used a picture of London UK model Tony Pickering posing as a lonely near retirement man.

Reverse searched photos through Google busted him out "he was scared I wouldn't like him" and sent another stolen photo of another good looking man. Again reverse searched and a second bust so confronted him with the facts.

He sent a picture supposed to be him of a 39ish younger black male and stated he still wants to be there for me haha.

Scammer so reported both email to Gmail and Instagram as a fraud account.
Mar 19, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason Derek oil rig scam
by: Cm

Has an oil rig on FB, and a picture of him and his son. Says his wife died in a car accident. He is born in Italy but lives in Utah. He says he is 39. Says older women don't like to be his friend because he is too young.

Asks questions about hobbies, owning your home or renting and do you live alone etc...Then he says he is on a job in the Netherlands. Supposedly has two small children left motherless. He uses a handsome light skinned black male photo with he and a small kid on his back. He has access to ay least 4 photos of this male.

I feel sorry for the man that he stole his photos of for his scams. Likes to know the time difference and the weather conditions. Attempts to get closer to you by drawing you into a relationship as a friend.

He is active on Tic Tok!
Mar 15, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Zach Thomas
by: Anonymous

You've been duped by a scammer. What ever plans you have with him will never happen. He will continue to have a problem with needing cash and you will get poorer until you can send him no more.

Keep your money before he asks you to sell your home and put the money in the bank. I never did that but know of women who were duped into believing them. They ended up being homeless and disowned by their families.

I've been there and approaching 83 years old. I am now dependent on my SS and an insurance policy premium but am still deep in debt. I was duped by someone I thought was real.

Now I wish I had listened to people warning me.
Mar 14, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Does anyone know a zach thomas.
by: TM

I fell for this man on FB dating. We have had wonderful conversations. Then after about the first week he asked me if I could check his bank account online. He gave me his bank name and user and password.

He wanted to know if ExxonMobil had deposited his money. He said he was having bad service on the rig and having a hard time getting through to them. I did get onto the account. After that the account froze. He then showed me copies of the emails the bank sent him saying they blocked the account until he could come in person to fix it. It's out of Georgia.

So then he needed 300.00 to get off the rig with a helicopter and go to Houston to take his flight home to Washington state. So I cashapped that supposedly to the agent for helicopter. When he got to George Bush Airport in Houston, he has been detained about 2 weeks. Says because he breached the contract on the rig for being there longer than he was supposed to.

Now he has to pay a fine to the place detaining him. $1500.00. He can't wait to get home. His son is in Seattle in a boarding school. We have plans. He has made promises. I paid the 1500.00. That's it. He had me go to a bitcoin machine and gave me the wallet scan code for the place he's at. All ok then I get this morning.

The immigration wants him to cancel his contract. But ExxonMobil says if he does this it's another $5000 for legal BS. I'm done. My daughter also made calls to the city in Washington where he says he owns a home. No person with his name.

I feel I got duped.
Mar 01, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Craig Robinson Catfish
by: Anonymous

Craig Robinson (which isn't the real name) tried to catfish me today March 1st 2023 on Instagram messages. He had the same story about losing his wife and parent's in a car crash. Pretended to be Polish and living in NJ as an engineer for Exxon mobil.

He requested my email as his (pretend) job wouldn't allow him to text. He had a profile picture of himself with a dog and sent me a picture of a man with his son.

I called him out and he blocked me. I knew it was a scam.

NEVER believe what so called men or women profess to be online, and NEVER, EVER send anyone your money. I hope this information helps to protect other women.
Feb 28, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: OIL RIG from HOU, TX person
by: Anonymous

This is a scammer, not a person who is who he says he is and any or all pics are not them. Since you refuse to send this person money an NO ONE SHOULD, EVER! they now want to use you to become an agent in their money laundering. How else can they justify stolen money from their victims to the banks?

He will tell you he is sending money in a package to you and he will have an agent (part of the scam) pick it up from you. You will also have to pay the agent money for his part of the process and this cockroach will tell you that you are going to get plenty of money when he arrives and never arrives.

Tell him and the agent you will meet them at the police station near you to verify the legality of this money.

It will NEVER HAPEN!
Feb 28, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Wong Oil Rig Engineer Scammer
by: Anonymous

Swiped right on this guy on an online dating site. He says he is a petrochemical engineer. I called his BS once he asked me to access his bank account. I googled and found out this scheme is a scam.

Ladies beware!
Feb 25, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		If you have to ask
by: Anonymous

I was scammed and fell so hard for this man that I lost my retirement and my savings. I will soon be 83 and find I need to scrape by because of me believing he was a real person.

I see so many of you asking if HE is REAL. If you have to ask, HE IS A SCAMMER and will never show up and will come up with more and more excuses for you to send him money in any form.

Mine wanted me to send it in a box of cereal or in a tee shirt. He will love you until you are broke and will want you to sell your home and put it in a savings account for the two of you to start a job or business, when he arrives. I didn't sell my home and suddenly he was calling me names and didn't love me.

Cut off all contact from him and save your own life. He will never show up because he only wants your money, not you.
Feb 25, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is this a scam or not
by: Anonymous

I have this guy who says he is from Texas US. We started chatting at the end of December last year but he has ever asked for any nudes pictures or for money. What he just says is he tells me that he is coming to my country next weekend after the completion of a 3 months contract at Eni spa and gas at Sicily Italy.

Is this a scam or not?
Feb 24, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Evil scam artist
by: Anonymous

Bruce Williams is his name. It sounds very poetic and charming and he is a black man age 60 and says his wife and daughter died in a car accident and he's the only child. His parents died and he called me sunshine ☀ and today he wanted me to go to Walmart and buy his granddaughter Jane $400-$500 worth of scream cards but OK I wasn't going to do it I just wanted to see how far he would take this lie.

Where he messed up was he never promises to pay it back always saying I love you I love you sunshine ☀. Words sounds so romantic but my God is amazing and awesome to pull the cover off of wicked and evil scammer artists like them.

They are all EVIL 😈 A Demon they are.
Feb 17, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oscar Jackson marine engineer
by: Anonymous

Think I'm having a conversations with a scammer now. Calls me Sunshine. Supposedly pitched a presentation today and leaving in the morning for heading up the contract and will be gone a month.

His Wife died from cancer a few years ago. Only child, parents dead, daughter dead 2 years in a landslide.

Flags are flying.

Found him on Facebook dating.
Feb 14, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chevron Oil Engineer Scammer
by: Anonymous

Well ladies we are under attack by the evil serpents masking as "charismatic charming" men searching for "just the right woman to be the love of their life"!

Beware of my serpent named Richard Noah Williams. This character’s bio reads "Swiss Born, Single, Senior Engineer for Chevron located in Louisiana on a rig for a two (2) year contract, and Jewish. All of this is a blatant lie and I called him on it very quickly into the daily conversations.

It took me about a week, and my strong intuition of realizing he was a FRAUD!!!! It started on Instagram and then he quickly wanted to transition to WhatsApp and Google Chat.

Be smart ladies! Please don’t be mesmerized by these smooth talking split tongue devils. They can feel out your weaknesses, desperations, loneliness, and vulnerabilities.

Keep your heads and use your gut feelings.
Feb 14, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Vincent Lukas
by: Anonymous

I believe this man is a scammer. He hasn't asked for money yet, but I believe he is waiting for my divorce to be settled. He displays nearly all of the qualities that have been mentioned on this page. Has anyone else heard of this man? He even has a profile on LinkedIn to make it look official...
Feb 13, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		OIL RIG from HOU, TX
by: Anonymous

I met this guy on FB. He is on an oil rig, and he is from HOU, TX originally from Jamaica, HE asked me for a playing card to play with his colleagues, and I said no.

Now he is trying to send me money ???????

What do ya'll think???
Feb 03, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chennai , India , off shore rig
by: Anonymous

Hi. Isaac john is a real engineer on a rig, but someone is using his profile. I am trying to contact him to warn him, but cannot. I know the real John Isaac detail of where he is working and where he lives. I even even have pics of his workplaces. Can anyone help me contact him? Thank you
Feb 01, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scams
by: Anonymous

I saw what the person had posted about Dating scams where your name goes on a list and it is sold out to scammers. It is true and I was told this by the Authorities when I had to go in and answer questions about the one scammer that I turned in.
Jan 22, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Williams aka many other names
by: Anonymous

Mark Williams is a Nigerian scammer. He has used many names the actual man in the photos is from Mississippi. This man will take from you until you have nothing left. I know of 6 women he has scammed. One woman lost 82000 to him which was her entire retirement.

I have reported this group of pictures with the different names to Facebook but it is still up. Don’t understand why… report and block this man or men since it is a group that will talk to you.

Do not have any further contact with him as this group is thought to be involved in human trafficking and are very dangerous..
Jan 15, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Network engineer Alex
by: Anonymous

Hi, my intuition was right that something was off. I met this super cute guy from London. Alex said he was a network engineer working in the Arctic near Norway. He was caring and love bombing (hi honey how are you, all the time) that felt uncomfortable.

Then he started talking about a drilling machine that broke that he needs to fix it and his internet connection is bad. He gave me a link to a bank and he trusts me to help him and then I realized what this was.
Jan 09, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Follow up on my mother who was scammed!
by: Emily O'Keefe

It's been almost two years since I first found this website and posted my mother's story about Wilson Nathan, oil rig engineer who needed money to fix a drilling bit before he could "fly home to the love of his life".

I'll keep it simple.... it did not end well. My mother has lost her home because of these scams. The first time she sent money, it was for $70k. She sent it to a "mule", who in turn sent the money where she was directed to, and from there it went to an offshore account, completely untraceable.

Yes, state police and FBI have all been notified, to no avail because these scams have increased by 1000% recently. After many, many attempts to thwart her efforts to send more money, and $150,000 total that she has sent away, I am now the one in charge to pick up her pieces. I am her POA, I give her weekly allowances, etc. This is a very well educated woman we're talking about here people. A Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who could not see that a total of 4 scams (probably the same person just different profiles) have left her homeless now.

It's next level psycho BS y'all! My mom is no longer the same person.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE DO NOT FALL FOR THIS STUFF! Ask for help, call a family member, something to help you see this IS NOT REAL!

Much love and luck to those in need here.

My heart really does go out to you.
Jan 08, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		This site has NEVER EVER had a happily ever after.
by: Kevin B

Christina, notice the name is 2 first names. A scammer does this to keep you from googling the name to see if he is legit or not. So although there are SOME 2 or 3 first name people, you will not find a positive legit person very often with legit information.

But because the name is made up, you also will not find negative info, so if you are emotionally involved, common sense and intelligence are not present anymore. You believe this person is who they say they are and their picture matches the profile.

BOTH WRONG!!!

Just keep scrolling down here for all the people left broke which is bad enough, but the broken hearts they give to the people they scam, is hurtful, mean, and tough to believe anyone but a low profile cockroach does this.

Good luck finding a lover in the future. Stick to locals you can meet in person in a timely manner.

God Bless.
Jan 08, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		The scammer, including oil rig scammers
by: Anonymous

His wife passed away and he’s in a good income job that he can’t be tracked (he isn’t a big named person, like an executive of a major company). After he "grooms" you, he needs money (you just look at the potential future, living in luxury, since he has a fantastic paying job).

You take the risk, and loan him your money…..When he can’t get anymore money, from you, he’ll never see you…and your money you loaned him, is gone!
Jan 08, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Emotions
by: Anonymous

Ok I’m a smart woman. I have been approached by scammers in the past. I am also a retired fraud investigator. So when the scammer came to me with his story I was interested in helping to catch him in his game. I received all the goodies. Photos, poems, love, adoration. Found myself forgetting it wasn’t real.

All of the fraudulent signs were there. The photos somehow take over your good sense and you forget it’s not real. I blocked my scammer and would never do such a foolish thing again. Now I am convinced some of these people are in the sex industry and would kidnap you for that purpose. So many women and children in the US disappear from that.

Do not play, block immediately, you are no match for them.. you would have to be evil to be.

Peace prayers and be safe ♥️
Jan 07, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alessandro Marco
by: Christina

Hello, does anyone know Alessandro Marco? He contacted me via Xing. Works as an engineer on Endicot Island/Alaska and unfortunately almost won my heart.

He tries everything to win me over, he doesn't give up. I wrote to him that he will never get any money from me and that he is a scammer. That shocked him a lot and he keeps trying to ensnare me. I don't know what to believe.

Please help me!!!
Jan 07, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		S.
by: Anonymous

Marc Johnson on a rig off of Ireland and Alex Harold Lopez supposedly in the army in Ghana and is stuck there because he can't get to his money.

BE careful they are both very good.
Dec 28, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		He sounded like he was concerned and interested in me
by: Anonymous

I helped him out, in our over a year of communication (Big mistake of I helping him out!). Then when we were to meet, he shows a photo that I just got in jail! (I didn’t understand how he was able to tell me this, in jail in his country on his cellphone!{Also I didn’t understand his explanation, when I asked who took his photo of him in jail!}.

When I asked him, many times, to send me a photo of his pointing to his nose, he evaded this question!
Dec 28, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		oil rig scammer Eric Tang
by: Anonymous

Hi. I was contacted by a man called Eric Tang on Meetup. He said he was an oil rig engineer working in Newfoundland Canada. He showed me his certificate contract with the Shell company. He said he was doing installation and maintenance. He said his internet connection was not working good and gave me his password to log in to his bank account.

Then of course this fake website had frozen his bank account. Now he needs money to pay his employer. He asked for 8450 dollars and of course I did not send that money to him. We were chatting and calling for 6 months and what a waste of time. I asked to see his face and I saw it for 6 secs. and it was the same face as the pics.

I went to the internet to see if the company he works for exist and it did. It is strange. I emailed that company but no response. I think it is a fake website too.

The name of the company is Metro Tech Engineering solution and Freelance. He has very good English grammar but his accent is very Chinese. He said he was from Taiwanese parents who died in a car accident, and his sister committed suicide. How convenient.

He said his girlfriend cheated on him with his best friend bla bla bla. He changed phones like 4 times. I am ok because I did not fall for his lies.

He was begging me almost crying hahahahahah
Dec 19, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Survivor of scam
by: Anonymous

Hello, I would like to mention that I too was a victim of an oil rigger scam. He came on Twitter and I was new on social media. At the time he came alone and I was over worked & a lonely woman, somewhat aged but still bringing home a paycheck.


His name was Jeff Blake and his Twitters address is @Jeffblak01 He came on very friendly at first just chatting often. Then he started getting romantic and I really enjoyed our chats, and he said he only lived 35 miles from my home. I even drove over to the neighborhood he lived in to look for a good spot for an oil rigor Engineer.

One day he said the rig had no water and needed water for his 44 men and he was the boss. So I sent him 500 for water. He was so happy and his men on the rig because the water was so-called contaminated to drink.

Then two weeks later he said that the crane needed an engine to run the crane so he could move the scaffolding. He needed $10,000 and he promised to pay it all back when he was his desk. So I wired 10 to him.

Then he said he needed $9,000 to have technicians install the motor that I bought for $10,000.
So I sent that too.

Then he said he needed airfare hotel and food money until they got his check. He never showed up and he took me for 30 thousand dollars. I had to take out a loan to cover it all that and the loan took me five to pay back.

I finally made the last payment this month and I am free. I learned a very very hard lesson to not ever believe these men as they lie and they never tell the truth. The stolen photos and the poems and the music are all lies.

Be careful with your heart and money
Dec 17, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the lady (daughter) of mom involved with Joshua
by: Kevin B

I truly feel your pain. I know a good lady friend who would not listen to common sense. She went to an airport to meet him. He never showed. Kept her money. The scammer gave referrals to at least two others and nearly bought into their lies after that.

The script of a young child, brings sympathy, and dad away, how can you help the child. Often the wife ran away with the best friend or was killed in an auto accident, etc. so now you’re really hooked this poor lonely man needs someone.

If you look up in these posted notes, you will see my name with very detailed ways to spot a scammer. But once somebody is emotionally involved, it is nearly impossible to talk common sense. Scammer told your mother not to listen to her family who loves her but to him because he knows they’re jealous and they’re trying to end your love affair.

Often you will get no information from your mother when she says this. I have suggested, and it worked in a few cases where you could ask her. What if she found a man online and he told her not to tell you anything about it? How would she feel? But because she’s emotionally involved it may fall on deaf ears anyway. I am probably as old as your mother, so it surprises me how many of these women my age have allowed them to be treated by cockroach men in a way that if their daughter had a man treat her like that she would become the protector a mother should be.

On YouTube, they have a Dr. Phil show the same scenario. The gentleman in the picture that the woman fell in love with was not the same man who is typing her. They located the man and he was a doctor in the USA and he said he had never seen that woman or texted her his life, yet the woman still believed there was a mixup, and that her lover would eventually come to her after canceling three airplane flights in which, of course she sent him the money ahead of time.

I will keep praying for all those who suffer to the hand of men who have no feelings at all for these women. I keep looking for the one for me, but I realize I can find her local. I don’t have to go overseas. If the situation resolves itself somehow please post. I’ll be looking for it.

Thank you.
Dec 17, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason
by: Anonymous

To the person who posted about a man that is working in the Netherlands well my man is also working there too. I would not fall for any of this if I were you. I did and I regretted it.

If you want to make sure he is on the up and up keep on him about Face Timing you.

Good luck to you
Dec 14, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Rosh
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Bryan Rosh oil rigger in the gulf from Fleming Island FL. On Plenty of Fish as Bryanrosh69, bry69, garybrown123456, ryanam57. Claims he wants to come home but can't access his online bank account on the rig. He says you will need to contact his HR department on the rig for him to get special permission for this extra vacation.

He composes the letter for you to send and will need $2500 for him to get home. He will guilt you that all his friends and loved ones have done it so he is all alone on Thanksgiving on the rig when I don't comply. Of course whispering sweet nothings with you in Messenger he tries to reel you in by having fallen in love like never before with you.

When you finally say definitely not he blocks you. Please note that he is also on tinder and match. Different pictures of the same man. Also he lists various ages, heights and home.

Please check out his photos and don't get caught. He prefers older ladies listing his age in the 60s. Don't be caught up in his scam.

Keep your money and lose him.
Dec 02, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucas Benson
by: Anonymous

Claims he has two houses in San Jose and one in Pennsylvania. He is such a scammer. Thanks to my therapist who has taught me to recognize red flags. He claims that he was born and raised in Norway. He is in Alaska on a rig. He said the rig is run by BP. However, when I told him that BP sold all of their Alaska rigs in 2019-he stopped texting me:)
Nov 29, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

Caldwell Morrison says he is a widower, lives in Cleveland, Ohio. No listing, no information. Says he has a granddaughter that lives with him. Is an engineer on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico but cannot take any photos inside or out.

Says he will be gone three months then he wishes to retire. Never asked for money but it was very early in our online texts.

That's it I'm done. Called him on it, no denial of any kind.
Nov 25, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Oil Rig Scammers
by: Anonymous

What is it with all these EVIL Scam Artists ALWAYS saying they have deceased parents and wives? Are the ONLY child??? Are so-called a God fearing man? I wish there was a way to track down and catch these bastards in the act!!!

My Mom is involved with one of these a--holes that goes by the name of Frank Smith Williams. He's an older man around his 70s. He says he's from Hamburg Germany, has a daughter that is in her 20's and a son that is 11 years old. His Wife is deceased from breast cancer.

He claims to be a multimillionaire that works for Gilbane Building Company and working offshore off of Alaska on an Oil Rig platform. He is a so-called supervisor and is a commercial oil rig diver. My Mom has been conversing with him for 3 years! He ALWAYS has my Mom at the beginning of EVERY month send him gift cards in varying amounts.

He swindled her so much that he has access to her personal bank accounts and money is always disappearing from them. Recently her ATM card stopped working and when we went to the bank to find out why her card wouldn't work, the bank teller saw that her account had been suspended and flagged for F-R-A-U-D!

And this is NOT the first time either. Right now my mom is so broke that she wants to sell our house now. Frank claims he needs $160K in order to move his equipment to New York and afterward pay my Mom back. I barely sleep at night worrying about her selling our place and so-called 'loaning' him the money after selling the house!

I've tried numerous times to get through to her and she keeps going right back to him! Now I am forced to look for housing for myself! And as a chronically ill person it's taking a toll on my physical and mental health. It has gotten so bad that my psychiatrist had to put me on fast acting anxiety medication.

As her daughter I feel that she is out of control and out of reach. I'm just at a loss right now!

Has anyone heard of this scammer before? If anyone has encountered this jerk please contact me at my email: celticmoonllc@yahoo.com
Nov 24, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		YES IT IS A SCAM!!
by: Anonymous

To the person that posted about having to send a letter to the United Kingdom for the man who claims to be on an oil rig in the high sea of Aruba.

YES IT IS A SCAM!! Do NOT SEND ANY MONEY!! NEVER EVER SEND ANY MONEY!!

No matter how he begs and pleads with you and swears he will pay it back.

YES IT IS A SCAM!!
Nov 24, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig off high seas Aruba
by: Anonymous

YES IT IS A SCAM!! DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY ANYWHERE!! And DO NOT BELIEVE ANYTHING that the man has to say!!

He will pull at your heart strings! IT IS A SCAM!!!
Nov 24, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		“Dr Lenny Dario”
by: Anonymous

He says he’s an engineer….The usual story. Promises to give my money back, etc…. I say, if the guy sounds great, and you decide to "loan" him your money, go via PayPal. If you’re not established, with PayPal, the transfer will be on hold for 21 days.

Within the 21 days, my "sniffer" went haywire! I contacted PayPal to reverse the transfer of my money. My issue is in the PayPal fraud department!
Nov 24, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is it a scam
by: Anonymous

I'm in a relationship with a man on an oil rig and he had me send a letter to the United Kingdom to grant him vacation off the rig. They contacted me and said I would need to send them two thousand six hundred dollars before they could release the leave for his plane ticket.

He says he's in high sea off of Aruba
Nov 23, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason Derek- rig supervisor currently working in the Netherlands
by: Anonymous

TikTok account derejason account is private but he will follow your account so that you follow back. Has about 5 posts of a very handsome man. The story is that he is a supervisor on a rig in the Netherlands. Away from his 2 sons ages 6 & 9.

His wife passed away and the children are being taken care of by a nanny. He has been catfished by women on dating sites so he is skeptical of online dating, but he wants a friend that he can talk to and hopes that it turns into more. He is a studying Catholic, very respectful and caring man.

Loves to take care of his woman and family. He is an only child, parents are deceased and no family other than his 2 boys. Also sent pics of himself and the boys. Also born in Salt Lake City, Utah, raised in Italy. Traveled across the seas with his father when he was young. He claims to be African American but looks like he could be biracial.
Nov 23, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is this man a scammer?
by: Anonymous

I am in contact with Jeffrey Miller from Dublin currently in Dubai. He says he is an electrical engineer and we had a video chat and also voice chat. I have doubts because I feel he is going to fast in our kind of relationship and also because I can't find any reference of him.

He said he closed his Facebook and other pages because someone took his profile.

Anybody knows him as scammer?
Nov 22, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Allan Bolin
by: Anonymous

Has anyone ever encountered him…he says his title is an Offshore Installation Manager (OIM). He’s from Seoul, South Korea but has "lived in Italy and the US" and currently resides in Dallas, TX.

He keeps screwing up but I just play along. It’s such a shame because it’s his act as a nice guy that gives actual nice guys a bad name!
Nov 19, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		It could be a red flag, but maybe not.
by: Anonymous

Just keep caution, if the guy gives an email address that ISN’T the same server! Think if the individual gives an email address , maybe ".org" might be more probable then the ".com" he gave…

My "sniffer" went off, in the email he gave me, to his attorney, which was "Gmail.com". (Most law firms have their own server.). Just stuff to keep in mind.
Nov 18, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

Pretty sure I'm talking to one of these scammers at the moment - "an engineer involved in rig installation and maintenance". Within 3 days said how much he likes me and that I make him happy.
Unfortunately for him, I fell for this kind of track once and got hurt real bad.

For now I'm playing along simply because those photos does my heartrate real good 🤣. He's also playing the faith angle quite good and he contacted me through Instagram, even though I post nothing on it.

Be careful ladies. These monsters have no conscience and no heart. Trust your gut-feeling and be on the lookout for the red flags.
Nov 16, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Danny Kevin
by: Anonymous

Yeah I figured it must be too good to be true.

Says his name is Danny Kevin, from Canada and he messaged me on Instagram. He is a widow and has a 12 year old daughter that is in boarding school. His parents are both dead as well. He also works on an oil rig in the ocean near Belgium.

He knew that the main language there is Dutch and other things that were almost convincing. His spelling errors were pretty bad and seemed like someone that English wasn’t his first language but I thought, well, not everyone has good spelling and writing skills.

But then he called me "beautiful friend" like 5 times too many and that felt like a red flag. He could probably Google anything else I was talking about to make himself sound convincing.

I was just bored and wasting time but I’m glad I found this site to confirm what I suspected. His photos were of an attractive older man. I was just excited thinking it could be real. Ha ha I should’ve known better!!

Thanks for making this site!!

ED: You are welcome
Nov 13, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		AustinStephen
by: Anonymous

Yes he is a scammer. I communicated with him about 6 months ago. Any of these men who say they are on oil rigs are scammers. They also set the scene for being on their own - few if any family members so when they need help - you are it!

Some take a long time to ask for money because they want to make sure you are emotionally hooked first so spend a long time building a relationship and trust.

I read some take up to a year to ask for money!

It is not if but when he will have some emergency that will require money from you!

Run before both your heart and bank are broken
Nov 13, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		AustinStephen?
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of a man with the name of AustinStephen? He says he is from Norway but living in Denmark. He says his wife passed away from cancer and he has 1 daughter (who he says is his life), and he says he's the only child of his deceased parents.

He also says he is a rig departmental supervisor and sole contractor on an offshore oil rig in the gulf of Mexico. He is a VERY GOOD LOOKING man (that is if the picture he sent me is actually him). He has also sent me a couple other pictures of an oil rig (maybe the one he's on?).

He has not asked me for any money or even mentioned money. He's talked about finding a woman to be his life partner and retiring. I have tried looking him up on google but, I haven't found anything.

Has anyone heard of this man or know anything about him? Is he another one of these oil rig scammers I have read about?

Thank You for having this site!!

ED: You are welcome
Nov 13, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ray Smith on Instagram
by: Anonymous

I think I may be getting scammed...Ray Smith just today messaged me....sounds like same story here...claims he's working in Berlin on a rigging contract. Has not asked for money yet....but posted and sent pics that do not look believable...older man with gray hair.

I tried copying and pasting pics and seems as if they are "locked" and says he lives in Miami FL
Nov 08, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Military Scammer
by: Anonymous

Uses the name Marcus Stevens; claims to be divorced; Army Sgt. stationed in California; well buffed body; lots of military tattoos.

This person contacted me via FaceBook. Wanted to use WhatsApp to call and text; played along for a couple of weeks, then he wanted to marry me if I could support him; disgusting scammer.

Person just took down his FB page and created two new pages!
Nov 06, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Thomas Lloyd / Princess Lais
by: Anonymous

Definitely a scammer.

William Thomas Lloyd - 3 FIRST NAMES Why do they do this? They realize you will look them up on Google or other search engines. Rarely do people have 3 first names. So, you remain hopeful this person is real and though you cannot prove it, you hang on because you cannot find negative info on this fantasy person.

That is how they manipulate you emotionally. They will say, do not talk to family or friends who love you and care for your well being. They will tell you, that others are just jealous and talk to no one else about them. And the victim will trust this unreal person more than their own loved ones.

What if a daughter comes to her mother who is being scammed by such a cockroach male and tells her mom she is in love and cannot reveal details because he told not to tell her mother about him?

As far as daughter Princess Lais? Come on, that is the spelling to avoid lawsuits for copyright from Star Wars productions Princess Leia. What a scmuck this scammer is.

See how ridiculous this is? I before E. Intelligence first. Emotions second. Once you are emotionally involved, you no longer listen to common sense.

Stay safe. Cut off immediately without explanation. If you try to explain it to him, he will grow angry, and ask why you don’t trust him.

God bless.
Nov 06, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same situation
by: Anonymous

Met this guy at zoosk and he claims to be Gregory Thomas Lloyd, 48 yrs old, has a daughter name Princess Lais. He says he is a civil engineer and working at Dubai in Al Manhood. Posted a pic of him and his daughter who is 5 yrs old and staying with a nannie while he is away. Mother of his daughter passed away 2 yrs ago.

When I met him through zoosk we talked and I gave him my number so he texted me at night saying his name is Greg. This was a week ago. When I asked for more pics he sent them to me. But when we spoke I felt something weird and strange and I felt like the man in the pics with his daughter doesn’t seem like it’s same person.

He said he is Moroccan. But I don’t think he is. He keeps sweet talking to me saying sweet words and he would be on and off texting me. He says he needs to check on his workers and would get back to me. And there’s more.

But if there’s anyone with a similar situation please email me at stephvillalon727@gnail.com. We can probably share pics if it’s the same man. It would really help a lot! Thank you
Nov 01, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg and his windturbines
by: Anonymous

Well ladies, I too clicked on the profile of a handsome man. Greg. He contacted, then immediately wanted via WhatsApp. First conversations and messages very nice. After one week absolute lovebombing, more pictures, songs, calling for short good mornings, during his breaks, and throughout the evening.

Planned on retirement soon, was Danish-Belgian, wanted to meet, etc. It was quite lovely, it felt nice! Then he had to go to Greece in 1 day time, to do his dream, installing two wind turbines. Exciting, but also his 'darling-baby-my girl' thing and texts became very cheesy and too much.

He called before boarding, I could tell the wind and airplane motor! And the next day, after sending reports of his meetings... , sweet educated 'Greg', who was going to spoil me for the rest of my life, wanted me to buy an expensive iPhone, etc.. I did not react, but he called, and acted like a beggar, I said 'no, buy it yourself via internet, besides I haven't even seen you in real'.

He became offensive, begging, lost the 'Danish' accent and I blocked him. I Did a reverse image search, the man of the pictures does exist, but has a different life, so not him.

I reported the scam, informed the real person of the pictures, who was grateful. These things are painful, and mind-boggling, but I am so glad this only took two weeks.

All the best to you all!
Nov 01, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rigger is he a scammer
by: Teri

I have talked to a Roberto Carlos for a couple of years. He says that his bank card had expired and needs money. I’m not sure if I did something wrong as he asked me to call his bank over the phone to prove that he has money. He also has his daughter who is with her nannie because her mom died. I’m just trying to see if anyone else has heard of this guy.

Please call email me tsnapp1964@gmail.com please.

Thank you
Oct 30, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Benjamin
by: Anonymous

I don’t know how I get so lucky in my song pop game that I play! This person hit me up just talking so I’m a good player yada yada. Then wanted to go to google chat because it’s more private and the conversations became more personal and more aggressive.

I felt very uncomfortable with this because this person said he’s 42 years old! My son is older than him! This made me very uncomfortable. But observations was right and they always want to know have you taken your lunch yet and they also tell you to not stress yourself out while you’re at work.

This person apparently has Lyme disease? Which is truly treatable if caught early enough to my knowledge, but I’m not that familiar with this but I know the antibiotics would help but he said he lost his family, his friends, and his fiancé over Lyme disease and he is now broke?!

He hasn’t asked me for money yet, but after telling me he lost his money over this disease? I feel it’s coming.

BTW, he’s not on an oil rig, but he does crypto currency. He wanted me to get involved with that and I told him if I was interested in it I will get a hold of my own broker!
Oct 29, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Luis Fernandez zoosk
by: Anonymous

Luis also contacted me. I thought he was suspicious by the way his profile pic looked. He wanted to video call with me but I kept telling him I would not be available. He sent me a lot of selfies, including the one in the plane.

The first Saturday that we had been messaging, he asked if we could meet up and do something that day. I told him I’d be busy. He began to act somewhat impatient and asked why I was so busy all the time. His interest in meeting me made me feel he was a real person but I was still suspicious. I put him off because I was trying to sort him out.

He eventually told me his wallet disappeared but he said he found his passport and sent me a photo of it, with all his info showing. He wanted to video chat and wanted to meet in person. While he was still in Turkey, he asked if I would log into his bank account and check his balance. I told him emphatically no and told him not to ever contact me again.
Oct 26, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		information
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard from KARLSSON HASSON, who says he is from SWEDEN. 2 teenagers 13 and 15 boy and girl...says he is on a rig in SICELY. Been chatting briefly about 3 days on and off. He sent me pics, and recongized one from a FOLLOWER on my fb page. The guys name is LEONARD ANTONIO from los angeles and works for KOSMOS ENERGY LLC.

I mentioned this pic to karlsson and he says he has no idea who leonard is and why he would have a pic of him. He wasn't mad or upset. The conversations are generally nothing about my work, where i live etc as its all on my fb.

Just wondering if anyone heard of these fellas.
Oct 26, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone heard of Joseph Henderson
by: Anonymous

I was contacted on Tik Tok by a man named Joseph Henderson who said he was a Marine Engineer on a two month assignment in Canada for Eni Oil and Gas. I can’t find anything about him on social media.

States he is from Maryland. He seems very sweet and attractive. Please let me know if he sounds familiar
Oct 22, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Taylor
by: Anonymous

Very handsome photos and quite the romantic and carrying fake persona. Pretty much what every woman fantasizes a man would be he acts out. I looked up Mike Taylor in Scotland and there really was one that is an offshore engineer but different photos!
Oct 22, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Has anyone heard of a marine engineer called Chris Wiliams
by: Anonymous

Hi everyone! Can you help! A marine engineer called Chris Williams found me on Twitter. He says he is from South Carolina but he is based in Germany. We have started to chat on Google Chat. He says he has a 14 year old daughter. He sounds great on our chats - but I feel he is a con artist!

Has anyone else heard of a so called guy like Chris Williams in South Carolina?
Oct 19, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Within the last year
by: Anonymous

I saw, finally, attention is drawn on these scammers. I got over 45 hits, which were online within the last 12 months (concerning scammers being caught).

Though the one who scammed me out of thousands of dollars has been taken off of Facebook (where I started chatting with s/he), s/he is still communicating by app! S/he isn’t behind bars! :-)

So I suggest you print up communication between you, and the scammer, before the scammer deletes the messages. (If you can show authorities parts of the messages, they may be more interested in investigating).
Oct 18, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Arrested
by: Anonymous

I saw in the news that a man in Ohio will be going to Prison for 60 months for Catfishing and it was a Ghana scam. It said that woman lost over 1 million dollars. This man has to pay restitution but what I take from the article is that this man was a mule. Now more are being arrested.
Oct 17, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		All are scammers.Notice the name Thomas Chris
by: Anonymous

Scammers are taught to find a real name and reverse first and last names for their " made up" profile.

This keeps their identity hidden. Any google search rarely has real people named, as in this case a last name like, "Chris."

It also keeps the searcher believing in a real person, because she cannot find negative information on them.

Please Remember, THE SCAMMER WHO HAS YOUR ATTENTION IS NOT REAL, NOT EVEN THE PICTURES THEY POST!"

Not your guy in the real world.

OTHER EXAMPLES:

Joe Smith becomes Smith Joe
Alec Baldwin becomes Baldwin Alec.
Tom Jones becomes Jones Tom.

Scroll through this websites previous posts. You will find this is the case over and over and over again.

Find real men who live close to you, like me, if you live close to Whiilttier, Ca.

Good luck ladies. 🙂😉
Oct 17, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Luis from Zoosk
by: Anonymous

He is using photos from the Facebook of a man named Brandon Green from Washington DC. Look him up and you will see the man from Zoosk is trying to scam you!

You can contact me at heidi.michelle68@gmail.com
Oct 16, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		October 16 2022 post
by: Anonymous

I am curious about the post regarding Luis Fernandez from Zoosk. He has contacted me and I sensed something off but have not met him. I would like more information if possible.
Oct 16, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Luis Fernandez Zoosk Independent Contractor fixing refinery pipes
by: Anonymous

Luis contacted me on Zoosk. Very attractive. Said he was from Madrid but grew up in Norway. Said his daughter Emily died in a fatal car accident when she was 21.

He said he was awarded a contract to work at an oil field in Turkey. Left 2 days later and sent a photo from the plane.

I did have a 59 second Skype with him and he looked like the photos. However it was not the man in the photos as the real man was found on Facebook. Successful businessman in Washington DC.

I still don’t understand the Skype video!

He called me multiple times for a few minutes at a time. I grew suspicious when the English in the text messages became more broken and also the photos were strange. One day he had a full beard and the next day it was very short. Also noticed gray hair in the middle of photos without gray.

After 9 days and web searches I knew it was a scam. I mentioned the real name of the man in the photos to him in a text and never heard from him again.

If this story is familiar I would be glad to share details to save someone from getting involved.
Oct 16, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I came across this site due to being scammed by an Oil Rig Scammer. Of course it was the usual scam, Love Security Romance. Only costing me money and a little pride. I have reached the point that I can spot them almost immediately.

Well ladies they are getting smart. Beware you will be fooled. A new scam is a Hollywood Actor (I will not name). We talked for 6 months, all the time I knew he was trying to scam. The day he wanted money I was ready and asked for a phone call. Sure enough I got my phone call. As soon as I heard that Nigerian accent I was in a complete uncontrollable rage.

Well he got his scolding and I felt the power of letting him have it. But now I feel somehow let down. I can’t even look at that actors face. And it’s everywhere.

So if your thinking to play with your scammer for a while… DONT DO IT.!!

It still hurts even if you know. It will hurt you. Just block them as they are getting desperate and smart.
Oct 15, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Markey - scam name on Facebook
by: Anonymous

He found me on Facebook. Initial contact September 19 when he sent a message via Messenger asking me to accept a friend request. He was using the base of Alex Marky.

Says he has been divorced 4 years. Has 17 year old don, Albert. Dog named Max. I think he found me from animal sites that I follow. Immediately moved conversation to Hangouts. His Facebook page had what appeared to be Arabic writing beside his name which he didn't explain. I am still in communications with him.

He has asked me to marry him. Prolific with sending love songs and affectionate gifs. He just asked for a $500 apple card so he could keep his apple subscription and ability to contact me. I have suspected all along that it was a scam. He claimed to be a marine construction engineer in Yemen on an oil rig. His son is being looked after by a nanny. He moved from Istanbul Turkey to Appleton WI. Has a sister living in Turkey.

Had 3d modeling on initial Facebook profile. Luckily I kept a screen shot before he removed the profile. When I asked what it was (and I already know what it is) he asked if I saw that on his profile, I said yes. He said it was an old interest, but never used it. I ask a lot of questions that he doesn't answer.

Sometimes he asks why I pose a question. I say just curious. After all he wants to marry me. He should be asking more. I am glad everyone has been posting here. It confirms everything that I have been thinking. Of course, it was fun and good for my morale to pretend it was all real.

I am working on a divorce. It had been an incentive to make that happen quicker. God has been showing me all of the signs and I have listened. I am sure he will disengage contact when I tell him there will be no apple card. But it has made me feel good about myself. I have smiled and laughed with him more these four weeks than i have in years.

All it took was text messages from this scammer. You have to wonder what he really looks like. I am certainly enjoying the pictures of the handsome man whose pictures I will keep. HIS face is the face that gives me good memories and the desire to move on to something better after my divorce. I hope my experience helps others.

I have enjoyed the chats even though every part of me knew it was fake. I even considered sending him the $500 to keep the flattery coming to boost my morale.

I wish all you ladies well. Be careful out there. If he continues to communicate after he finds out there will be no payday, I will add another post.
Oct 13, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out ladies
by: Anonymous

How about a man called Kevin Allen with a daughter living with her grandmother while he is in Germany working on an oil rig.

Does anyone know about this man. He claims he is from Georgia
Oct 11, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Foreign engineer
by: Anonymous

Even though I didn’t send money to this foreign (scammer) engineer, his lies and wasting my time cost me, at least $2000 in added expenses! The longer he dragged his "game" on, the fewer lower cost and con isn’t hotels were available for my yearly vacation.

I wish something would be done to get rid of these scammers!
Sep 30, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Deep Water Diver Welder - LinkedIn Scammer
by: Anonymous

Lewis Noah Meehan sent an invite via LinkedIn, then the online chats began. Honestly thought linkedIn is a professional site but I’m completely wrong.

Is anyone else familiar with this name?

Says he’s a staunch catholic, his dad is American & mum is Singaporean, lives in Beverly Hills & is a very rich deep water diver/welder who works on oil rigs.

Tried to do research on this guy but couldn’t find much online.

Same story. Wife Maria passed away 8 years ago, has one daughter Julia, has a nanny called Sofia (Puerto Rican). Found her on LinkedIn by the name of Sofia Mercedes Moya Huff, offers Forex Trading online services (most likely another scammer).

He’s currently somewhere in the Mediterranean Sea on a Oil rig, near Istanbul, had an accident & is now trying to escape the Muslim owners/Mgt of the oil rig. He used a lot of sweet words & religious words. Even sent a passport & photos (likely stolen) & live address of his location. Have blocked & reported him on LinkedIn but his account appears to be still active!

So watch out ladies!
Sep 30, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers Words
by: Anonymous

Here are some things my scammer would like to say to me all the time.

Hows the weather honey
Now don't stress your self out when I ask you a favor for one last time (ya right)
Make sure my baby eats
What did you eat
I need you to get this done for me one last time or I am ruined

Do these sound familiar to any of you?
Sep 28, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Observation
by: Anonymous

Besides often scammers use words like "dear, honey, dearest, darling {words that can fit any victim}. My foreign engineer used sentences like "Did you have lunch?"

Of the 5 scammers, who attempted to scam me, often I was asked by the scammers "Did you eat yet". I notice my friends, or others that know me, never ask this question!

So take note on what the scammer says!
Sep 25, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig in china.
by: Anonymous

I also met a man on a dating site. A beautiful man, who happened to be Craig Hartzman from the USA whose pictures were scammed and all over so many dating sites and Facebook accounts. I was told that his name was Kelvin Kivisto and he even had a (very professional)website KIVUSTO ENERGY SERVICES.COM.

He also had a profile on LinkedIn with a photo of Mr. Hartzman but now the photo is removed. Kelvin was going to China to an oilrig for a big contract. After that he would retire and was planning to travel (with me) all over the world to enjoy his retirement.

It happened to be the chakka boys from Accra, Ghana. He also asked me for money. Everyday phone calls, WhatsApp, lovely words, sending songs and a lot of photos, all of Mr. Hartzman.

Mr Hartzman gets a lot of comments so why doesn't he protect his photos. He does not seem to care. He is a stunning married gay man and wants to show himself. But he should protect others. I even got false passport and a driving license with his photo with the name of Kelvin G. Kivisto.

I think Kelvin Green is the man that is behind this. Soooo please be careful. I fell for him, his voice and lovely words and promises.

I WAS STUPID! An organisation of criminals in Accra Ghana is all behind this.
Sep 21, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lenny Dario
by: Anonymous

He contacted me from a dating site. He said his name is "Dr Lenny Dario", (an engineer). After texting him for 6 weeks, he brought up the topic of money, in that he borrowed over $50,400 from a friend (with less then 2 days notice).

I asked how his wife died, and the explanation he gave me made no sense! He said he exercises (when a photo he showed me indicates, probably he smokes)!

Did anyone else have an experience like this, with a "Dr Lenny Dario"?
Sep 19, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Advice
by: Anonymous

A person named Eden Derrick contacted me on Instagram claiming to be a navy doctor stationed on a ship in Israel. Been talking since June 2022. Sent me pictures and everything. The conversations were wonderful. Very clean, nothing nasty at all.

Then today I get a message from him that his bank account has been closed due to fraudulent activity. Said his 9 year old son ordered items online and didn't inform him. Anyways, now Eden is asking for 2750.00.

Well, then it finally hit me. I'm being scammed. He went from Mr. WONDERFUL to Mr.Mean. I tried finding this person's name. EDEN DERRICK. I found a picture of him at Oakcrest Hospital in Santa Ana, CA listed as CEO/President. I tried calling the hospital number. Well it was the scammers number. It's the same as hospital.

Now I'm really confused. I need to find Eden Derrick to let him know someone is using his name to hurt ladies. I can't find anymore info on Eden.

What to do?
Sep 12, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Colton
by: Anonymous

He’s still at it. Used the name Michael Colton with me. Met him on Tinder. Supposedly 6’1" white buff guy from Milan Italy. Wife died of pancreatic cancer, leaving him with 20 year old daughter. He is currently working on a rig in Aberdeen.

He promised me the world basically, told me he was going to retire when he got home and we would travel the world together.

He had no phone to send pictures.. he dropped in crude oil. When I sent him a picture of one of these comments and asked him to prove it wasn’t him, he flipped real fast and told me he had nothing to prove to me.

I can’t thank you all enough for your posts! You saved my life!!
Sep 12, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank you for your postings!
by: Anonymous

I have been speaking with someone claiming to be RAYMOND SMITH. He gave me the same story as another of your writers who said his name was SCOTT DOUGLAS.

He was on an oil rig in Norway and has wife died of renal cancer. They had a son and is 13 and lives with a nanny. I asked for him to facetime and he said no electronics allowed on the rig.

We talked numerous times and he ended up asking me to marry him. He gets off the rig October 27 and agrees to fly to Dallas and he wants me to get my family together so he can tell them personally how special I am. I read about the rig scam yesterday and he chastised me for not believing and trusting in him.

I gave in and apologized. Today when I texted with him he wanted me to send security boxes filled with 3 million from ENGLAND SECURITY FIRM AND I COULD ONLY EMAIL THEM. RED FLAG!

He said he called them earlier and said they needed to be mailed to his fiancé because the security firm was closing and he had to get his money and land documents out and could not get off the rig.

I did not email the security firm but sent him a message of you SOB!
Aug 24, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Video?
by: Anonymous

FaceTime? What’s so special about that? My point is, just because they use FaceTime, or some video doesn’t mean it’s not a scam!!!!!! A guy scammed me, and used some kind of video (maybe FaceTime).

But in this world of technology the person who scammed me used animation! (It looked like this model was talking to me.)
Aug 23, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer scam
by: Anonymous

I have just met someone on plenty of fish. He is a contractor for KCA DETAUG and goes by the name of James Curtis and has a Daughter in England. He is dual nationality, good looking, but hasn’t asked me for any money yet and does seem real as we FaceTime all the time and was FaceTiming me when he was boarding his plane to go and sign a contract in Aberdeen with the company.

Please let me know if any ladies have had contact with him
Aug 18, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger Ryan
by: Anonymous

Hi. I'm living in Spain and was contacted by this person who says he has double nationality of Spanish and American. He has a daughter and grandchild in Texas.

He felt in love immediately with me, wanted to come and visit me in Marbella, but then he got a very big oil job contract and he was waiting it and had to go to Dubai. He sent me a copy of the contract, and photos of him at a meeting in Dubai, and made a video conference with me etc etc.

We spoke on the phone every day, chatted, with incredible love messages. Then he asked me to send a small amount of money because of a problem with his credit card. What I did. Everything was so romantic, flowers, songs etc and I really trusted him and even felt in love with him. I say now that he earns not one but 10 Oscars.

To cut it short he took all my money. He was to come to Madrid but is stuck in Istanbul for 4 weeks etc. I cannot believe how I was so stupid.

Has anybody been scared by Roger Ryan?
Aug 18, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		I have 2 names of scammers I love You
by: Anonymous

I met a stupid scammer on FB who from the start was I love You and lots of love letters, and very religious, divorced and had a business in boat repairs. O honey we will open a new business, and we will get married. He didn't ask for money yet but when I said I have money for my family but will never gave it to a man, then he stopped writing.

He is using 3 names on FB, Darrel Crawford, Darrell Chad Crawford and Scott Osterfeld, all with the same pictures on FB profiles.
Aug 17, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same Boat
by: Anonymous

The same exact thing happened to me. Handsome sailor with 2 children.

Needed money to get to the states. I was watching an episode on Rachael Ray and her guest was Ant Antison. To my surprise it was Brenden or so I thought. So glad I was slapped silly
Aug 17, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		MR. Luiz
by: Sprintcargranny

Well this one is changing how they usually use two first names.

But, hon I can guarantee you he is a screamer. He is going straight to the process of getting your personal information by trying to get you into his false banking account.

The one that ruined my life was supposedly from Denmark also. Mine ended up with several people involved. Mine got to me using the God thing and prayers, beautiful poems, songs you name it.

Still to this day I can’t understand how anyone that calls their self a human being can do this to trusting people but they do.

Please keep your life safe and don’t give him anymore about your personal life because he or whoever it is behind this wont stop until they destroy you. What I would give to have known about this kind of thing. I spend my older years broke but at least I stopped before I lost the roof over my head.

They will have to face what they have done to people someday but that doesn’t help losing you're whole life's work.

Please delete this dude and stay safe. He is up to destroy you.
Aug 15, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too good to be true feeling - LUIZ FERNANDEZ
by: Anonymous

This makes me so sad, all your stories, that someone is capable of this using our emotions. It's just so low.

I have someone who I was supposed to meet but was sent to an urgent meeting so was not able to meet but now had an urgent job to go to so now he is at an oil rig, fixing something. He will have so much money to treat me like a princess I just have to wait for him to get back as he told me he loves me.

1st flag, then he calls me everyday, says such pretty things I got excited someone would talk that way and also used started to use God, as supposed put in my path. I really started to like him, and he didn't want me talking to anyone, about him. I was also falling for this, and now he sent me a contract of what job he took which is in the millions plus now he says he wants me to sign into his bank account to move money for him.

He wants me to help him so he can also help me and help me financially, but I asked him for a picture of him at work and he sent me one but it looks photo shopped.

The picture does not look real which raised a huge flag so I did some research and no-one with that name existed and he is supposedly from Denmark, but lived in DC, wife died of covid, has a 21 year old daughter who went to Paris for school. He made me think, because I was not asking for money or help with money, and he said I should ask him if I need money.

He asked several times and I said no, and then finally yesterday he said please let me help as he wants to know my budget and my bills so he can help me, and he called me his wife which I was not comfortably with.

After searching I found this site... his name LUIZ FERNANDEZ
Aug 09, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Williams
by: Anonymous

Larry_Williams_12 on instagram

Messaged me on instagram saying he wanted to be my sugar daddy. Thought I'd entertain it for a little bit to see where it went and what he asked for. Said he's from LA but working out in Germany. We have no mutuals which in itself is a red flag.

Then he started saying that just from my profile picture he could see how beautiful I was and how amazing my personality is (my profile picture is a photo of me sitting looking out at the sunset, all you can see is the back of me).

I asked him how I would know he wasn't a scam artist, and he got quite offended at this. He offered $2000 a week, which is another red flag, then asked if I was good at saving money. He then asked for my PayPal. It was at this point I reported and blocked him.

Not 100% sure if he is a scam account, but better to be safe than sorry
Aug 08, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Steven Garrett
by: Kevin B - Whittier, CA USA

3 first names, James Steven Garrett. Scammers do this often, because when you go to check it on Google there are people that have a first name for the first and last name and sometimes even their middle name.

But you will never be able to identify them with their false name anyway even if there was one listed that way.
Aug 08, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Steven Garrett
by: Anonymous

I actually enjoyed my scammer! I played him for a while but it got boring so I told him I was wealthy which was a lie and waited for him to ask for money and just like clock work he asked for 45 grand and told me he would pay me back double!

I dumped him and laughed my ass off and he kept trying but had to block him! I'm sorry for all of you who fell for there bs! I'm a widow and decided to have fun with this loser!
Aug 08, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith - Carrie
by: Anonymous

Oh Carrie I wish I could help you. I got hurt too and just wanted it to be real - this man is the devil to keep doing this to you.

I wish we could talk privately. Please block and delete his number as the temptation is there all the time on your email and phone and he will never come to you.

I know that is hard to understand but I found out all of this on this site and we will all help you over it - well at least the hurt will get easier with time.

Stay safe Carrie and keep us posted and it will be a great day to read you are well and happy again
Aug 07, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith
by: Carrie

Well, as I am sure you have already guessed I got burned again. Same old scenario, I sat in the hotel room for two nights waiting and no Kevin.

Same old lame excuse, there was an explosion on the oil rig so the company was not letting anyone off the rig. I should have known when he never sent me his travel itinerary. Stupid me I just thought the airport is small so how difficult would it be to find him my handsome prince.

I am officially done, no Kevin, no husband and pretty much no life. I wish I had listened to Cathy and Beverly. They caught on quicker and they were able to save their marriages because they were honest with themselves and with their husbands.

I will try to rebuild what is left of my life. I will no longer leave myself open to such a scammer. I will check in occasionally to let everyone know how I am doing.

Thank you all for trying to help. I just wish I had listened sooner.
Aug 07, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Shun Wong
by: Anonymous

To the person who posted about this man I heard of him and of another man named Mr. Fishman. I heard of these two from my scammer and they supposedly run a delivery service but of course it is a lie.

Don't believe a word they tell you as it is all lies.
Aug 01, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer at Eni Spa
by: Anonymous

This man pretends to be called William Zhang, or Eric Qing, or Shun Wong, from Beijing, or Hong Kong, or Lund, Sweden, or Singapore, working as an independent contractor and rig engineer at Eni SPA company, on an offshore platform close to Sicily for 1 year and 3 months.

Same story as the others, both parents died, he is the only child, wife died of cancer, daughter died at 12.

Please be aware of him.
Jul 25, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Todd Anthony Meyer
by: Anonymous

Hi, what about on Linkedin

Todd Antohny Meyer
Franc Taco
Wilson H.Y.
Paul Gilbert
Michael a. Verder
Washington Arancibia
Soukup Dominik

Has anyone been messaged by these men?

Please be careful
Jul 24, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of this instagram profile
by: Anonymous

Instagram account @donaldwilliams0174...

Claimed to be from Oklahoma, 66 years old, has a 12 year old son, widower.

Currently working in Ireland for ExxonMobil as a marine engineer on an oil rig. When he wanted to switch from messaging on Instagram (how he originally connected with me) to Google chat, I proceeded carefully, however the red flag started to go up, when he asked what color my house and car was AND if I lived alone.

Then asked if I had any pets (could I send a pic), I didn't and when I asked the same (he said shepherd....I asked American or German and he said American and then sent me a photo of his American Shepherd which was in fact a stock photo taken from the internet of a German shepherd for a company that makes dog beds.

All I can say, is that it pays to be suspicious and good at vetting someone's information online as you are messaging with them!
Jul 18, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Collins
by: ticked off

This sounds like my scammer but he did not go by this name. If it is the guy that scammed me he will bleed you dry so whatever you do not send him anything.

Best thing to do is just block him .
Jul 18, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike collins
by: Valerie

Oil rig engineer always asking for steam cards or apple card or bitcoin. Sends pictures but have never talked to him or FaceTime. Has a kid that was sick and also lost his wife.

God fearing and talking about how he can't get to his account while on the rig. But supposedly has an airport on the rig
Jul 14, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		A Common Red Flag -1st & last names are common 1st names
by: Kevin B - Whittier, Ca IS

Scott Douglas (both first names)

Sympathy Story about his life

Often preach religion, so no way will they lie? (That shows you are becoming emotionally involved if you believe that!).

Scroll down, recent shares by Carrie she was telling us her man was not a scammer. A broken heart and an empty bank account later, she was wondering how she did not listen to us.

Nothing wrong with being skeptical. I have never seen anyone post how wonderful her man was and that he really is a millionaire who came to meet and they lived happily ever after.

They are cockroaches. Believe me, a good and loving mate is nearer to you than you think.
Jul 14, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer aka Scott Douglas
by: Anonymous

So my scammers name is Scott Douglas, and his story is that his wife died of Renal Cancer, they met at the University of Southern California, and left behind a 13 year old, who is currently with a Nanny while he is aboard the Orca Rig, working with a Company called Dolphin Drilling in Norway.

No smart phones, no social media accounts except one that is not real and the name is spelt Scott Doouglas on FB.

Beware my friends!
Jul 14, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer based in Sicily and from Lund sweden
by: Anonymous

I met this guy in OK cupid, and he introduced himself as an oil rig engineer and from Lund Sweden. Originally from Taiwan both parents had died and his wife died of Leukemia. Watch out for this tactic! He love bombed me and was writing like a poem with YouTube love songs and video attached in Whatsapp.

He bought a fake plane ticket and dummy hotel reservations here in Denmark. Lucky I researched the photos they use which was a Chinese looking businessman. Poor guy!

Please watch out! I blocked him immediately after confronting him by text because he didn't want to do video calls and he had so many alibis!

Take care ladies
Jul 13, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gabriel Allvariz (may have other variations of name)
by: Anonymous

Oil rig contractor that lays it on thick and keeps it slick. He mentions his "Late wife", says "you're beautiful", & "I want to hear your voice", but also "can't use phone equipment on the rig or it risks being blown up" so offers "skype".

He hasn't asked for money yet but I haven't given him the opportunity either. After only 24 hours in and I blocked him. Attractive buff white guy posing as a Portuguese man living out of Chicago when home.

Good luck and when it doubt, forget about it. I thought I knew him at first because I thought he looked familiar but mentioned I was married - he didn't even acknowledge it.

Careful out there, folks.
Jul 10, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ruben Daniel dating scammer
by: Anonymous

He always starts with How are you doing? He says he is from Denmark and is a widower with a 12 yrs old girl. He says he is alone and wants to find a lady to fill his life and the life of his daughter.

He is extremely creepy and even if you ask to stop contacting you he won't. I think his daughter is an invention and when she emails you she always starts with "hi mom". It's always him, posing as a 12 yrs old girl. His picture shows an overweight middle age man with the name Joe on the side of his t-shirt.

The only way to stop him is to block him. And even after you block him he will pop up after you comment on some animal video on the internet. Better not to comment about anything and mostly use an anonymous avatar instead of your picture.
Jul 09, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Carrie
by: Anonymous

I just wanted to say well done - you’ve done the hardest but now it is time to heal and this will take time and many tears - but I promise it will get easier.

I only wish I could OM text or call you as I have been where you are and I know what you're feeling and how long it hurts for. It still does and it’s been over 17months for me now.

Stay strong and keep talking on here to let me know how your doing and I will keep replying to let you know we are all here for you - please please don’t think of going back please
Jul 08, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith
by: Carrie

I am done. I am not sure why I thought it was going to be different for me.

Once again he was a no show. This time it was that the helicopter pilot had a death in his family.

Cathy, if you are still out there I wish I had listened to you. You were able to deal with this and saved your marriage. I am hoping that is still the case for you?

I was not able to make mine work because I never really gave up on Kevin. Part of that though was because my husband turned out to not be as supportive and understanding as he said he was and would be. I guess he never really loved me as much as he said.

I promise you all I am moving on and rebuild my life. A life with no more Kevin Smiths
Jul 06, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		If you wired money to a scammer by Western Union
by: Anonymous

I hope this helps, even one reader who was scammed…Read on the filing, if you wired money through Western Union. If you qualify, you have until August 31, 2022, to file a claim.
Jul 05, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Take her losses
by: Anonymous

I know I have been down that same road! When my scammer contacted me and promised so many things but when I was ready to go face him he tripped up a whole lot. My friend was going to go with me to Florida! But when I told him he freaked out!

That’s about the time when I called his bluff. I love my email address and really not wanting to change it but if this helps to protect me I guess I should! I did freeze all my accounts as well as my credit! I also called FTC and let them know what was going on! It’s been over a year and half and I have not heard from them!

I was so upset that this took place! I will never believe some people again! I still have their info and turned it over to the police!

So if anyone gets a call from my scammer! Patrick lives in Florida be aware!
Jul 05, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Carrie / About Kevin
by: Sprintcatgranny

I know it wont do any good to write to you about Kevin but, we do all want to help you.

My scammer had an explosion also. As others here on this site have also gone through.

He is planning his next plan with you.

I know there are no words to open your eyes to what he is doing to you and your life.

You know you can do a search for the explosion of where he is suppose to be working. Everything is put in the news from all over the world. Also, the company would be able to tell you.

I’m sorry they have another woman caught in their web of lies. So many lives they have ruined financially, emotionally, families, and some people have even taken their own lives because of what these heartless scammers have done.

I really doubt we will know the outcome of this but, I do hope you wake up before something more drastic happens to you.

The Devil is walking the earth. The Scammers can only be of the Devil because all they do is bring harm. They certainly don’t have a heart except for keeping them physically alive.
Jul 05, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch it
by: ticked off

Well I have learned a new lesson to never send your scammer your picture as they will use it and put it on a fake ID or even a passport and they will even use your email address and set up an account to try to get a loan in your name so please watch it.

I never thought that my scammer would get as low as he has gotten but I stopped the money and to Carrie you can go to the airport to pick him up 20 times and he still won't show.

I have learned that lesson all too well after I bought my scammer an airline tickets and he never once showed. I hate to say it but just take your losses like I did and just block your scammer and move on.
Jun 30, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Garrison Zhou (Gary) on Hinge
by: Anonymous

Please watch out for a guy called Gary, fake full name Garrison Zhou, on Hinge, who claims to be Chinese-Korean working in Germany but has an UK number.

Claims to work as a project manager for Vodafone in Hamburg but after roughly 3 weeks of talking, he wants you to order machinery and materials for a hydraulic drilling machine because the one at Vodafone broke down and he cannot write an e-mail because of broken servers lmao.

Obsessed with talking to me on the phone, clearly to establish some sort of relationship. But very reluctant to give out info about himself or send pics.

Girls, please watch out.
Jun 27, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Carrie
by: Anonymous

He IS scamming you...I only wish my Mom would wake up because her scammer has been grooming and systematically destroying her life going on 2 years (she does not see anything he is doing wrong to her) and he is destroying my life because I have a front row seat to seeing all of this unfolding before my eyes.

He tells her he needs money for supplies and a special scuba suit with warmers in it, so when he goes suba diving as part of his job, diving under the platform/ship he won't freeze. He keeps coming up with something "new" that he needs on nearly a weekly basis now.

My Mom has given this parasite thousands upon thousands of dollars and he is only getting more greedy-er if that is such a word! He always promises to pay back the money with interest, yet never has and most likely never will! My Mom puts her full trust in him.

She won't listen to me anymore, no matter how much I beg or plead with her. We are on the verge of losing the house, he ruined her credit, and she is falling behind on the bills. She thinks her scammer is going to repay her back all the money he stole from her. He fills her head up with so many lies and tells her he wants to buy her a beautiful mansion and she's never going to have to need from anything.

He says he is going to put my Mom's name on his bank account worth millions. Yet here I am along with my Mom going hungry. Just listen Carrie and get out now while you can afford it.

Otherwise this guy you are trusting will rob you out of house and home!
Jun 27, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Carrie and Kevin
by: Anonymous

Oh Carrie Please listen to these posts.

Kevin will not come to you. Kevin will continue to make excuses and ask for more money or will stop all contact when he knows you have nothing left and he will block you - I know - trust me I know.

My heart broke when I couldn’t contact him anymore. I felt like it was a bereavement and it will feel like that - for months Carrie please get help as you need help to get over this as he will not come to you
Jun 26, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not Kevin Smith - Whittier ca USA
by: Kevin B

Carrie -

For at least the last 5 years, I have been reading posts here about Kevin Smith and every one of them end heartbroken and financially destroyed.

He is not real. He is not the man you see in his pics. Run a reverse photo search and you will see.

There will be another reason he could not meet you next time as well. Use YouTube and Dr. Phil, they have many people on his show who have been scammed. Sometimes Dr Phil will reverse picture search and have the real person on a zoom feed live explaining they have never chatted with the scamee. They are never oil rig workers.

I personally know a woman who flew to Las Vegas from L.A. to meet her scammer. She is still waiting. In other words he never showed up.

People who care about you are telling you the painful truth. You are probably a wonderful woman and a man is in your area is waiting to meet you.

Good luck and kick this cockroach to the curb.

God Bless.
Jun 26, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Carrie
by: Anonymous

He is scamming you. This is what happened to me. An explosion. You will not hear from him for a few days and then he loves you so much but needs money for this or that. Be careful. He is not who you think he is.
Jun 26, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		carrie and kevin
by: Anonymous

You will get more excuses. If you know where his rig is and the company's name you can contact them to see if this man is really on the rig and if there was an explosion.
Jun 26, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith
by: Anonymous

Well you can expect the requests for money to flow now due to the explosion.

Workers hurt that need hospitalisation and he needs to pay and needs your help.

Worker(s) dies and he needs money to transport their body home or pay the family some money.

Equipment damaged that he needs to replace to finish the contact but he has no money.

The explosion destroyed their water and food supplies and he needs money to buy more.

He needs to pay for helicopter flights to transport the injured workers off the rig because its his contract and they are his workers.

Ans so on and so on. Whatever the reason, he needs your money!!

The rig explosion is a guarantee that its a scammer on the other end. If you part with any money for any reason, the requests will continue until you wake up or run out of money.

You will never meet him. There will always be reasons he can't fly to you. Or you will end up like other people on here who waited at an airport and he never showed, only to get a call from a doctor to say he was in an accident and is in a coma and they won't perform surgery to save his life unless you pay money for the operation!!!
Jun 26, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith
by: Carrie Anonymous

Well we needed to reschedule. Kevin was not able to get off the oil rig. Some type of explosion so no helicopters on or off. No definite plans for right now but possibly in two weeks.

I have waited this long so what is another two weeks?
Jun 23, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Carrie - Kevin
by: Anonymous

Carrie I really hope he has not going to disappoint you again. Please keep me posted as it would be lovely to read your man is real and he is in love with you. But something keeps me feeling he won’t turn up and you will be heartbroken again and again.

It’s taken me two years to get over my scam - I still read this site and still it’s the same for all - and yea he tried to lure me back and yes I was so tempted.

Deep down something kept telling me stop 🛑
So I did I cry buckets that hurt so bad my stomach still flips when I think of him but he has moved on to another victim.

PLEASE PLEASE listen if he does not show on Thursday and get help.

But if he does then tell me - I’d love to see your dreams fulfilled and happy
Jun 21, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Audson Brandon / all romantic oil rig workers
by: Anonymous

Fantastic! You did not get sucked in emotionally.
To all reading this comment.

REMEMBER - I (Intelligence) before E - (Emotion)
Once emotionally connected, it is difficult to say no when you believe these cockroaches are real loving people.

That is why you must listen to people who do love you and friends.

The scammer will tell you, oh, your family and friends are just jealous. Let’s keep our conversations to you and your scammer, ONLY!

This lady has nipped her scammer from heartbreak and debt. Others do as well, share to keep you from making the same mistake.

Good Luck to all. You women need not get hurt. Find a local possible lover. I am in Whittier, CA, USA. I understand finding someone for you. I am looking like you. I have now realized that within a 20 mile radius of me, before chatting and meeting in person, sooner than later.

Kevin B
Gentleman K
Jun 21, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith
by: Carrie

I have made arrangements to meet Kevin again. I am hoping this time we can actually make it work. I have decided to move on from my husband. He was getting in the way of my happiness.

Kevin flies in on Thursday morning. The plans are made and this time i have nothing to hide so I know this will work. Thursday I start building my new life. I will show everyone here that my Kevin my prince is different.

Wish me luck.
Jun 21, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer scammer
by: Anonymous

I met someone on tic tick a few days ago and his name is Audson Brandon miler. I don't believe he is who he claims to be as he claims to be an engineer on an oil rig and claims he is going to a job on am oil rig in Turkey.

He said he was supposed leave the state yesterday and he told this information this past Friday and told me that he is falling for me. I don't have any feelings for this guy and he told me that he had a big contact and he needs me to put money on a cash app or a zelle account.

He sent me this company Id card and told me not to show it to anyone. Why would he send his Id card. And now his message says he is now on the rig and sent me photo of me on the rig with him. I don't believe a word of it.
Jun 13, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Walter. On an oil rig in Scotland
by: Anonymous

I met this guy on FB. He says he is a widow, 2 kids in boarding school. I asked for a photo this morning and they really do look like an oil rig.

He has not asked for money but his English in texts is very flawed. I’m definitely on the alert.

Thanks.
Jun 09, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Bjorne Haugen
by: Anonymous

The pictures show a very attractive man. He looks like he is from Finland. He says he moved to the US in 2005. He sent picture after picture to me. He said he was an underwater welder and was stationed in Alaska. Yesterday he said there was an explosion and he was okay.

Today he said he had a meeting to discuss who was responsible. Later in the day he said because of the explosion the internet was out and he needed to send me his bank account numbers and pay for the machine that caused the explosion. I’ve always said the first time they ask for anything to do with money I’m gone.

Well I’m gone and the only thing that hurt was my heart and my ego. I do have pictures but I don’t know how to attach them. Suffice it to say, he was a beautiful man but I’m pretty sure he’s a model or something. Let me know if anyone else has met up with this person.


ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jun 09, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		FRED MATTHEW
by: Anonymous

I have pictures, where can I post them? My aunt talked to him in a video call.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jun 08, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bradley Linclon
by: ticked off

To the person who posted about a Bradley Linclon in New Amsterdam and a son in medical school and an old mother in Virginia well I have been talking to a man that is in Amsterdam by the name of Martin Stewart and he has a son in med school in Flordia and a elderly mother in Switzerland.

Who knows they could be the same person
Jun 08, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		My Mom Continues to be Scammed
by: Anonymous

My Mom has been talking to this guy she met on Facebook 2 years ago. My Mom is a married woman and she was somehow "sucked in" by a man that goes by the name Frank Smith Williams.

In the beginning it seemed innocent enough, then he professed his love for her in just 3 months. He said he was an Oil Rig 🛢 engineer trying to secure this MAJOR contract in the Gulf of Mexico. He claims he's from Hamburg Germany and is a multimillionaire that cannot access his funds because his debit card expired while he was away on the ship.

Frank Smith Williams started asking for GIFT CARDS!!!!! because he said it would help him pay for cell service for his phone to be able to keep talking to my Mom. It's been 2 years of pure anxiety and hell and emotional breakdowns for me, her daughter.

Because of Frank Smith Williams, he has caused a major rift between my Mom and I. I lost "trust" in her. This bastard made my Mom so money hungry and she has asked just about everyone she knows to borrow large amounts of money to send to him so he can get his so-called equipment off of the ship.

My Mom has sent him countless iTunes and Steam gift cards. He requested she send him cash in the US Mail and she has sent thousands of dollars in padded envelopes to weird addresses in Texas, California, and now most recently in New Jersey! Because of this loser, my Mom is in the RED with her credit cards, 3 separate bank accounts have been flagged for F-R-A-U-D!

My Mom is behind in the household bills and she had to ask my brother for $2,000 to put in the bank, otherwise the bills would not be able to be paid. I in the beginning took pity on Frank Smith Williams because he claimed his 11 year old son had been in a hit and run accident and needed money for his hospital bills and with much convincing sent him my LAST $5,000, and that was 2 years ago.

And yes I was so stupid and on MY BIRTHDAY of all days I sent him $5,000 in a padded envelope and my Mom took an additional $5,000 from my brother behind his back as well! I have yet to see my money and my brother found out she had taken money from him and now he does not trust her anymore.

Since meeting him on Facebook my Mom has become so secretive. I have caught her in lie after lie always vouching for Frank Smith Williams. He has her so hypnotized that I cannot reach her. It's at a point where I cannot share ANYTHING with her because she shares everything I say with Frank Smith Williams.

All my private business he knows about, she has sent him photos of me and of all of my siblings. He knows everything about her granddaughters and also has pictures of them. He knows everything about each of my family members. It makes me feel so sick that he knows more about me than I know about him.

Right now, we are at the point of losing our house because my Mom is sending so much money to Frank Smith Williams. I am a 43 year old disabled woman living with my Mom (she is 62) and my 42 year old brother that is on the spectrum for autism.

Mentally I am so done with it all! My father is terminal and is in a long-term care facility due to his constant falling. I'm truly afraid that we are going to lose everything and become homeless. Because of everything that has happened thus far, I keep my guard up and keep everything to myself. At this point my relationship with my Mom is very fragile.

I'm so emotionally exhausted and struggling between having to keep a look out for my Mom, my Dad being terminal, and trying to keep up with my endless doctor appointments.

Sincerely,

A very concerned daughter
Jun 07, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		This man called Wayne
by: Sprintcargranny

Your being scammed. I have been scammed and heard all these lies he is telling you. For your own sake you need to block whatever ways you are communicating with him.

He will use your personal information against you if you give it to him. All we can do is warn you BUT, it’s up to you what you do.

If you need a relationship find someone in your area.

Hope you save your self before it’s to late.

God be with you.
Jun 07, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yes it’s a scammer!
by: Anonymous

I got scammed, too. I didn’t know about this kind of online romance dating change. Just like the lady who spent $500 for a gift card, directly below, my scammer said, over and over, that he needed an Apple gift card, in order for him to be able to send me my money back.

So without exception, this is a $500 lesson. You’ve been scammed!

Don’t buy another gift card!
Jun 07, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

He goes by Wayne Adolph or Wayne Laws. Says he won a million dollar contract and wants my address to send the money to because it is risky there. he listed me as next to kin.

Claims he is madly in love with me and wants to get married and this happened quickly. I might add
he wanted me to send him an iTune gift card so he could update his phone. He had no way to do it and left it at Khmer and was at sea and could not get one and would lose contact with me.

Well I did and now I am regretting it. Now he wants me to invest 500.00 in Bitcoin.

Is this definitely a scammer??

If you have heard of him please let me know
May 28, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lee Wong, petrol and oil engineer
by: Anonymous

I don't know if you are talking about the same person, but its very important that all of us report these scams to the FBI, and its easy to do with the FBI´s website.
The person who contacted me, and I was a victim is Lee Wong, I share with you information about him:

phones to contact him: +1(260)2253069, +1(209)2867069, +1(424)2355541, mails: leewongsu123@gmail.com, wongryan648@gmail.com
Instagram profiles: https://instagram.com/leewongsu_____?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://instagram.com/lee_wong_su789?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Be alert!!!! and please tell me if someone has contacted you too. Its very important to prioritize the legal action.
May 28, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		I did it
by: ticked off

Well I finally did it after talking to my scammer Friday and he kept begging for more money that I would not give him and he left. When he did I left an email saying to have a wonderful weekend and then I deleted Hangouts all together on my phone and computer and it is so peaceful.

But people please watch your emails as my scammer has used my email address to try to get a loan and buy things online so keep an eye on this. My scammer does not know that I am getting all this on what he is doing.

Stay alert
May 27, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kuwait Oil Rig Engineer
by: Sz

Anyone heard of this guy named Chris Wong? Singaporean who lived in the US, Washington DC. Contracted on a oil rig in Kuwait waters. Widowed. Looking to retire in Singapore after his contract is over. He contacted me on IG. Did a google reverse image search and found out his fb account is under Fred Wei Chan, living in Lund, Sweden.

He claimed that the profile pic was his but not that fb account. Did a search on IG using Fred Wei Chan and more than 10 accounts turned up under Indians or whatever nationalities I'm not too sure, which he again claimed was his IG account and was hacked and picture misused.
May 26, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Troy Walker - Seattle business oil worker
by: Anonymous

Moved fast and yes a sweetheart and talks marriage etc and then honey I have a problem and need a loan etc and help and yes the old saying I will pay you back when I come visit etc. Well I work hard for my $ and sorry can’t and won’t do it for anyone including family and even stated that up front.

Someday I may find the right one but at least I won't scammed. He had one daughter, widow and had someone cheat on his wife and will ask for access to Facebook to keep you safe etc.
May 19, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Strange
by: Anonymous

When this guy "Mark Donald" did a friend request, I soon saw the usual (Widower, child died, messaged me a rise, etc) scammer stuff. (I was about to tell him to put the rose "where the sun doesn’t shine!")

Later the same day I saw this messaged rose, and when I went to the messages sent to/from from "Mark Donald", the sender had a photo of a foreign person, and the name "Zack Ahmad"!!!!
May 18, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lee Wong is a scam
by: Anonymous

Hi I was contacted by Lee Wong, but he is a scam and he asked about money! Be careful!!!

I was defrauded by him.

Does anyone know how you can resolve this kind of situation? I am thinking of course of denouncing him but wonder how the law and authorities can you help you to recover money and and punish these scammers?

Does anyone know what the process is?
May 17, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bitter pill
by: Anonymous

Being scammed twice you would think I would of learned my lesson but no I let a scammer do it again. I have hoped he would come clean after pleading to him to just tell me the truth but no he won't and the money I gave him I could of bought a used car with.

Well little does he know I faxed a book to try to get some of my money back. I am hoping the card company grants in my favor. If anybody has bought vanilla pre paid visa cards call that number on the back and tell them to put a stop on the use of the card or cards and you would like to get your money back if possible. It was a scam. They will send you the info on what to do.
May 16, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tom Louis
by: Anonymous

Tom Louis is the scammer and I was able to tell the other man was being used. He didn’t seem too worried about it. The scammer did call me and I said you don’t sound like the Thomas I just talked to.

He then told me he was lying the whole time and that it was either a scam or sell drugs. Anyways I got out fairly unscathed. He never asked for a dime. But it’s done gif good !!!
May 16, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

To the lady who is concerned her neighbor is being scammed by JOHN! This sounds like the John that scammed me of my life savings, retirement funds and left me with so little, that I may need to sell my home so I won't leave my debts to my sons.

He contacted me on Facebook in 1913, while I was grieving for my Physician husband. I thought he was a former patient of mine and fell for him. He was always on his way and even had me looking for a large home with a swimming pool at 1 million dollars. This was before I ever knew much about scammers but he always needed money for an emergency like they arrested him with drugs in his luggage, or he needed help with getting his equipment released.

His name was John Robert but when I looked him up, I got photos of many different people. Then he said his name was John Robert Freeman. I got a Christmas letter from him 3 years after I finally ran out of money with a black female Santa.

I replied with -WHERE is my 500,000+ dollars you were going to return to me? Never heard from him again and reporting him at the time I was being scammed to the Federal government but they did nothing to help me receive any of my money.

I'm now 82 and can't even buy dentures or a hearing aid.

Don't be a fool and believe a word from anyone you meet on Facebook.
May 16, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith Again
by: Carrie

Thank you everyone for your concerns and support. I am fighting the feelings that I felt and continue to feel.

Cathy, I specifically appreciate the support that you continue to share. I am trying to work very hard on my marriage, my husband is trying but I find him falling short of the words and attention that Kevin gave me and continues to send me. I am a little scared because I was not 100% honest with my husband concerning all details as well as the fact that Kevin is still trying to connect with me.

Here is an example of the most recent communication I received from Kevin trying to lure me back in. How do I not respond to these words?

"You are my biggest addiction. I can't seem to get enough of you. My thoughts, mind, and heart are occupied by you. Losing you is my worst fear and that's why I will never let you go. You are and will remain the only girl in my life. I love you endlessly and am happy I have you beside me and will keep you forever and will be your joy and peace of mind baby"
May 15, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Carrie
by: Anonymous

Carrie, Please don't let this scammer, Kevin, suck you back in. They are pros and don't care who thy hurt as long as they get their money or cards. You can search Google for the first line of those beautiful words he sent you and find which poem or love story they came from.

Been there and done that. They will be word for word. Work on your marriage.

Good luck!
May 15, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Carrie, Carrie, Carrie
by: Cathy

Hi, it is me, from the Cathy, Carrie, Barbara triangle. Believe me when I say I know how you feel and how wonderful Kevin’s words made you feel. I canceled hangouts and guess what, Kevin was still sending me messages through google. He insisted again that Carrie was a misspelling of carrier and that I am the only girl for him, how lost he is without me and he will do anything to have me back.

Bullshit!

I am working on my marriage and it is a tough road. I had such feelings for Kevin and am now trying to rekindle those feelings in my marriage. I DO NOT answer any of his messages but they keep coming. The words are beautiful but have no meaning or love to support them.

Please Carrie, please don’t let him suck you back in, you are stronger than that! If you really need to talk, give me your email address and I will respond. I really want to help, I will never go back down that rabbit hole and hope you will not either.

My heart still hurts but, and I am mending
May 14, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Carrie “Kevin Returning”
by: Sprintcargranny

Carrie, no one can make this decision but you. But, if you decide to return into this make believe relationship with this man suppose to be Kevin then I’m sorry to say your life on earth will become Hell on Earth.

You are chasing something that isn’t real. You can’t be happy in any life until your happy with yourself.

You have a chance at a real life. Will it be perfect (NO). Any relationship takes work from both people involved. A relationship should be thought of like a job that you work hard at, to hopefully receive benefits for all your hard effort.

There is no perfect relationship, but, hopefully if we treat the person we are with like we want to be treated we will accomplish having someone that truly cares about us.

Scammers like this suppose to be Kevin but I don’t believe have a heart. I was fed every beautiful line possible and believed this person was really who they said they were.

When they are through getting everything you have believe me those sweet loving words turn into a cold hearted evil person that will tell you they don’t care if you kill yourself for being so stupid and giving your heart and money to them.
I hope and pray that you wake up before you throw your life away.

I believe you know this already.

If you are wanting someone to tell you it’s ok to walk away from rebuilding the life you have a chance at there, for this NO GOOD SCAMMER that goes online and finds these sweet things to say to you then I’m afraid it’s not going to be ME.

Your a grown woman and by now you should know life isn’t perfect. If your relationship is working then you better hang on to it.

Mr Kevin wont be there for you except long enough to destroy you. May you wake up each day knowing you made the right decision.
May 14, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith
by: Anonymous

DONT do it as he only wants money. He DOES not want YOU as tough as that seems he does not love you it’s a game.

I understand the flattery and the words bits is a clever game.

Of course you miss it and I did when it happened to me and still do but you are not getting what you want from a video or sweet texts ?

Please please don’t do it
May 14, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin smith again
by: Anonymous

He has done exactly what he planned and knew you would miss the communications etc, so DONT contact him and next time around his true intentions will surface if they havent already.

You are rebuilding your life and does he know this??? If he does he will cause a lot of grief for you and all you have been working on will be gone forever this time around.
May 14, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith Again
by: Carrie

It has been a few months and things were going well as i was rebuilding my life and marriage. Now out of the blue Kevin has started sending me messages in Hangout and trying to video chat. So far I have not responded but I can feel myself starting to slip and consider it.

He is sweet talking just as if he didn't miss a beat. To be honest i miss the daily chats and all of the attention. I really used to enjoy reading his sweet romantic words and being called a princess. Living in the edge was just so exciting.

Maybe just a little bit, to see if he has changed.
May 13, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

Sprintcargranny is on target for this one. Stay away from them they are professionals. Even when they admit to being a scammer they will tell you how bad they have it and again ask for money.

Save yourself. Get out now.

Block
May 12, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tom Louis
by: Sprintcargranny

1: The one that is working on an Oil Rig is a SCAMMER.
2: He will never come to see you.
3: He will ask for money.
4: Please save yourself hurt and loss of finances by blocking this person.
5: If you keep talking to him you could get pulled in deeper and it will only bring you harm.

Facebook is one of the worse places for them. Mine friended me on Facebook. Wasn’t even looking for a relationship. But, mine was very good at his job of scamming and I lost it all.


Look for someone in your area that you can physically meet. May God Be With You. Being alone is hard but, but being alone and knowing we have worked and saved and gave it all to some scammer that we will never see is harder believe me.
May 11, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tom Louis
by: Anonymous

I have met this person through Facebook dating. He’s very nice, has not asked for money but I’m so uneasy. He says he’s an oil rig driller and in Newfoundland until June 10th and then he wants to come see me.

Many things bother me after reading these scams. Says his wife died of cancer, has a daughter, lives in Montana. But I then did a search and his picture comes up as Thomas Grimshaw a real estate person who owns his own business. One of them is the scammer and one is being scammed I feel.

Has anyone heard of either of these names?
May 06, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oliver James
by: Kevin B / Gentleman K

I have been studying scammers for a while.

Often I list quite a bit to look for in a scammer. But if long texts annoy you, I will respond with 1 tip at a time to be read.

Whenever a scammer finds you, they love to use 2 common first names. Your Google search won’t show them. Not only does the name not exist.

If you have a reverse photo search, it will not match the 2 first name he told you he was. GUARANTEED!

Kevin

Real person,

Whittier, CA
May 06, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oliver James
by: Anonymous

Oil rig engineer based in the North Sea, based out of Germany. Flags galore hitting me!! Nice to speak to, says all the usual things about supporting you. Wants to quit the oil rigs to become a Professional Trainer (big money earner I guess?).

Lost his wife to cancer, no kids etc. Wants money through Google Cards as he can't get to land to withdraw from Weston Union, Moneygram. Likes to give ultimatums if he can't get what he wants - don't be fooled!!

Possible scammer
Apr 25, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric
by: Anonymous

If you go on FB look up Eric Michael Hopper, I do not know what we can do but he has on two teddy bears not doing good stuff and has a 7 year old girl. He is such a scammer and ask for cards, uses his daughter to get them too. He will say anything for attention and he is not a nice man. I talked to the lady that fell in love with him then he will not leave her alone. Thinks he is a playboy or something.

Be careful ladies.
Apr 25, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer wants to return my money
by: Anonymous

My scammer has reached out to me wanting to return the money he scammed from me. The only way is for me to get him a $50 STEAM card. He claims that’s the only way he can return money being inside Nigeria! These guys are ruthless and think Americans are stupid!
Apr 20, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		delivery service
by: ticked off

Has anyone had their scammer use the un.deliveryagencyco.com as this is a agency that is to deliver a package to your door but your scammer wants you to pay for it.

Found out from watching YouTube that this is a scam company. I am just wondering if anyone has ever dealt with these jerks.
Apr 19, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of this guy Harry Chan from IG
by: Anonymous

Hi everyone,

Please be aware of this guy from IG. His current name is Harry Chan. I happen to chance upon an oil rig website and realised that all mail he sent to me is the same as what others receive.

This is what he wrote to me :

Good morning my dear, I'm Chan Harry I live in Lund Sweden but am originally from Singapore . I'm 44years old, 167 cm in height widower and with kid.But before I start, I must give thanks to my mother who gave me the best training and prepared me for the future, just as all fingers are not the same, All Men are never the same as well. I obtain my bachelors in civil engineering, And lived part of my life in Scotland and in Lund Sweden before I lost my parents. My mother from Scotland and my father from Singapore .My mother always advice and tell me to be careful when it comes to women, As she implored me to take after my father earning deep respect for every woman,Because My dad was the only man she ever trusted, even they where dating before married, So I decided to find a woman who wanna love me like my mother did to my father, Irrespective of her age, Location and nationality, Having my mother as my best friend helped me to attain success in life, So after my university my dad advised me to be bidding for Oil Company projects and executing them with trust and sincerity, I have always stick to that advise. Presently, I am currently working on a big oil project in Italy, which i pray by the grace of God to finish the contract soon. I travel most of the time outside my country for work, It takes some few months to complete before I come back to Sweden again. I am never afraid of hard work, Because i have promise to always support any woman i get married to, Like my dad always supported my mum even to her domestic works, I am not here for just dating, But for a very serious relationship pointing to marriage. My father was a rig engineer just like me and he was also an estate developer, he developed a mini estate which he left behind for me!, My mum was an architecture so they were always working hand in hand before they gave birth to me, and help me become an engineer. My wife cheated on me even when i gave her the best and she ended up taking drugs and drinking excessively, I regret the memory of my last marriage though she is dead for over 4 years now and i have been alone all these years, That really hurt me and i decided never to come closer to any woman again, Until my colleague advised me to get a soul mate and move on with my life . I have just been too busy with my project work design on the rig .l hope we can make something out of this friendship? l live a very simple and free life. A happy man always as you can see on my pictures because l see no reason to be sad despite what has happened in the past i made up my mind to move on, life has so much to offer. l enjoy cornbread,Popcorn, Macaroni and cheese. Don't worry you will get to know more about me as time goes on.l do have a workout, gym, play football though am not a football fan just to keep fit .when am at home,i use my PC rest.l love to rest, it helps me relax my brain, I will wait to see your reply.

We have been chatting for around 2 weeks and now he is asking for help.

Please be aware of this guy. All photos he sent are all taken from the net from TopForm, a Thailand website.
Apr 19, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fred Miller
by: Sprintcargranny

There is no Exxmobil. There is Exxonmobile but all the ones using this company name are scammers. You can contact Exxonmobile and ask about him being an employee but I really doubt this person calling himself Fred Miller probably isn’t an Exxon employee.
Apr 19, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fred Miller
by: Anonymous

Does anybody know about this guy, working at
Exxmobil in Texas? I think he is a scammer. His profile on TikTok is fred_ddr. Does anybody know this guy?
Apr 17, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig- Peter chan
by: Anonymous

Have you heard of a man called Peter Chan lung? He says he is an oil rig engineer. He wants something more in the near future. I don’t mind if he talks to me but I can't be bothered with it to be honest.
Please let me know
Apr 16, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Musician
by: Anonymous

Please be careful of a Eric M. Hopper who says he is a celebrity. Why would a celebrity have to beg for money? He is one wicked man. I talked to a Lady who has sent him ITunes Cards and he just does not stop. She is older than myself but she says no but he is still trolling.

I believe she fell in love with him and I know she misses him terribly plus being very hurt. But I do not want to fall in his trap. He is on FB and needs deleted or taken off. She will not help me do it because she still loves him. He has one with like 3 fans with the blue check mark then another with a blue check mark. He has broken her heart. Sending Prayers to her.
Apr 12, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		IDENTIFIES AS DETECTIVE
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been in contact with a man who claims to be a Detective. He is threatening for much money and says he has a picture online of inappropriate behavior. Has anyone had the same lie sent to them. If so please leave a comment here to see if this guy is same. He uses several names and several pictures. If he has contacted you on any social media he is a cruel lying scammer.

He has been around for a while.
Apr 08, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		April 8 scammer neighbor
by: Anonymous

It is good of you to check into the scam for your neighbor. It is 99% sure to be a scam. Show her all the letters on here that show the almost exact same story. If you can get her to give you his photo, you can search it on this site or really easy on Bing.

She is being taken so it would right of you to tell her children. The scammers often tell their victim not to tell anyone. Have been there and done that.

Good luck with her.
Apr 08, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		SCAMMER
by: Anonymous

Hello,
I am very concerned about my neighbor. She is 66 years old. She told us she met someone on FACEBOOK and she is in love. As she went on with her story she said he was working in California on an oil rig and that he could not call because it was dangerous but he would text via WhatsApp. He sent her YouTube videos and poetry and she fell for it.

Two weeks later he said he had an emergency and she sent him money. Then he said he was being flown to Alabama and he would go see her. Mind you she never spoke to him but she is deeply in love. He then said he got arrested and she sent him money.

I know it is a scam but she does not want to believe it is. I am worried that all her hard work and savings will go to this person. She does not tell me much because I did tell her this is most likely a scam but I am trying to see if I CAN GET MORE info.

All I know is his name is Robert and he is 74. She is not computer savvy so she is falling more and more for this BS. I was going to reach out to her children to let them know despite her not wanting anyone to know but it is sad to see her sending this fake person money and possible life savings.
Mar 30, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keep in mind
by: Anonymous

"Documents" banks have to keep for 7 years. This includes, when someone makes a transaction at a bank, in person or at an atm. The camera film of the person has to be kept for 7 years! (Just stuff to keep in mind.)

Also, if you can send using USPS, I would suggest you have tracking (Certified, priority, "Express mail") where postal inspectors may show an interest. Everything that has a tracking number is scanned and on film!
Mar 30, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Exxon Mobil scam
by: Anonymous

I was introduced to "Jackson Curtis", on the app "The Pattern". He had 2 profiles. We chatted for a bit. Said he is a divorced Father of a teenage boy, lives in Indiana with his Father and son. We never spoke on phone.

So one day he asked if I could help him out. He had a "Friend" Single Mom who was really struggling and he worked in Mexico City as a "Petroleum Engineer".

He ends up sending me a checkbook and wanted me to write a check out to myself and deposit it in my account then transfer to this person.

Supposedly he opened an account in my name. So after I deposited the 5,000. check I transferred 2300 via Zelle but the check did not clear before they transferred the funds. I now am negative 6000.

They flagged and closed my account plus froze another checking account I have. This all happened right before Christmas.

So for the past 3 months he told me he sent a certified check. He told me that for weeks. Then he had every excuse. He said the check was delivered. I said if it was a certified check I would of had to sign for it.

Just absolute BS. The checkbook I was sent was from BMO HARRIS bank which I still Have.

So whats my next step?
Mar 27, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Confident in the scam
by: Anonymous

Stories are depressing. Is their a way to post pictures of the criminals. To see a face could help to report.


ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Mar 23, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Veldon
by: Anonymous

Thank you! I posted photos of his new Instagram handle and photos of bogus check/contract. I will go ahead and start posting parts of our conversations.

Remember, the photos are photos of Bill Tamlyn. He is a gay male model and father of two boys.

If Bryan Velden contacts you, please post the phone number that he is using and if he provides you with any banking information as well.

Be safe you all.
Mar 22, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Chen
by: Anonymous

Richard Chen is not a real person. He sounds like Bryan Velden. KCA Deutag drilling Company is not a real company. I wish I could attach the bogus contract that Bryan Velden sent to me. If anyone knows how to add attachments, please let me know.

Please scroll and see the posts I added here starting back in December.

I wish everyone well and don't send any money to these scammers. Also, report these cases to the FBI. The more reports there are the better of a chance that these sick human beings get caught.


ED: you can post pictures or scans when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Mar 22, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Biggles777 where are you????
by: Anonymous

Hi
A few years ago Biggles777 helped me out with a scammer but he appears to be no longer active here.

I believe it is the same Biggles exposing scammers on Youtube does any body know?
Mar 20, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Victor Andy Harris
by: Anonymous

I joined a faith based dating site and have already come across two scammers. Once I suspect that they are not legit I don’t talk to them anymore. Here are some precautions I take when responding to/chatting with new people online:

Create a Google Voice phone number so that if they ask for your number, you can use a different one than your own.

Do not give them your last name

When they ask what you do for a living, do not tell them

When they ask what you are looking for in a man/woman only say that you aren’t sure but you will figure it out when the time comes.

Do Google and search for the person on social media or ask them if they have a social media account. It’s the quickest way (although sometimes not the most accurate) to see a person’s history and if their dating profile matches their life.

Things to look out for with dating scammers:

Pictures look grainy or screenshot.

Profile has many grammar, syntax, and spelling errors or inconsistencies from what they tell you vs. What is written (this guy has "single dad no children" in his profile. How are you a single dad, but have no children.

Person immediately tells of a story that indicates a loss of family or a former spouse and asks for your experience with heartbreak (this helps them gauge the kind of approach they can take with tugging at your heart strings).

Tells you he has lots of love to give and what he wants to do for his woman upfront. (Another attempt at working on sympathy)

Wants to talk outside of the dating app on What’s App, Telegram, or Google Hangouts.

If you look them up on social media, they will typically have a scammer IG account with a scammy account name (his is vic.harr.iss) another stolen picture, private account, zero posts, and several followers. (Victor’s IG also mentions that he is a single dad of a 14 yo girl in his profile and that he works for ExxonMobil).

They ask how you feel about long distance relationships if you find true love and if you have ever dated online before.

And their responses have bad English and grammar.

Sometimes when you ask where they are located, they won’t know any true answer. (Victor said he relocated to Chicago from New York but is originally from Jamaica. When I asked what side of Chicago he lives in, he said Illinois. I meant North, South, East, or West. Smh)

I truly sympathize with everyone here that has been taken in by a dating scammer. I wasn’t aware of how prevalent this type of thing was until watching the Tinder Swindler and relying on my spidey senses to sniff out fakes.

This guy is an oil rig scammer and I stumbled across this page and wanted to contribute in hopes that if he tries to interact with anyone else, there is a warning. He doesn’t currently know yet that I know he is scamming and he has gotten little from me other than a first name and my Google Voice number. I found him on the Christian dating site Upward. He says he is 46, Anglican, and a man of God.

Please beware and bless you all!
Mar 20, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Woman scammer Ghana
by: Anonymous

It all started one evening around the first week of December when I received a Messenger message. Opening it I was greeted by a Hi How are you? I responded fine thanks and you? From the picture on the profile I could see that this was from a stunningly beautiful woman. We exchanged pleasantries, our ages, she said she lived in a township outside of New York City, very basic general info.

She asked if we could be friends? This sounded odd to me but not being in the dating world or Internet messaging arena I said Sure, I like to make new friends. That ended the first contact. We continued on for another week where she was asking a lot of questions and apologized saying she was a curious type person and don’t be angry if I ask questions.

A little Backstory on me, I have been Retired for 2 years from the Entertainment industry and my wife of 28 years had past away a few years ago to Crohn’s disease. On top of that 5 months earlier I was hospitalized with a heart failure condition and complications. Spending almost a month in ICU. So the attention from this beautiful woman was a relief to me.

One night she asked if I liked to watch Porn. I said no I don’t watch that stuff. She she enjoyed it and then start sending me pictures of herself in sexy outfits telling me what she wanted to do with me. I would try to ask her questions about her family, work etc and she would avoid them or send another picture increasingly more seductive and erotic.

One day she said she was upset as her mom was a diabetic and needed to refill prescriptions and she felt bad asking but could I help her out. Feeling that it would feel good to help others I agreed to the cost of $1,200. We continued talking on messenger for another couple of weeks when she said she was going to visit her mom in Texas. I asked her to call me but she said her phone was capable of text messages only as the audio did not work. After arriving at her moms she complained of feeling ill and could barely walk and needed to go to the hospital to get checked out.

Next day she said that she needed to have a female type of procedure in the hospital and apologized for asking but could I help out paying. I agreed, she needed $1,500. A few days later She was back home with her mom and then mentioned she had been talking with her deceased father’s attorney saying her father had died in a traffic accident in Africa while serving with the US Army some 26 years prior.

She said the attorney had a copy of her father’s diary which had a Will in it leaving her 156 Kgs of A valuable mineral he collected and Stored in several cases securely at a Storage Company in Ghana, Africa and that she needed to go to Ghana to inspect the minerals which could be worth millions of dollars.

At this point she asked me if I could Loan her $3,000 so she could go to Ghana and inspect the minerals and arrange to have the cases shipped back to the States. I said if this is a loan okay. I again Zelled the money, each time I made the payments it was to different email accounts with a Nigerian type name which I found odd As she said she and her passport were British.

She sent a photo of a Plane ticket itinerary showing a flight to Accra, Africa via London and would be leaving New York the next day. Something just did not feel right in my Intuition and I googled Ghana, and came across Ghana Gold scams. I read the articles and started putting together the pieces. I was vulnerable, and had been taken. I said nothing.

I decided to play along and see how this goes with no intentions of paying another dime. Well she was happy for my loan helping her to fly to Ghana meeting up with her father’s attorney who was about to retire and was paying her Hotel costs out of the goodness of his heart. Once there she said the minerals were gold bars and she needed a loan of $19,200 in storage costs for the years that the gold had been in storage by her father. She sent a pic of a Storage billing statement, Gold assessment, her passport, Fathers death certificate all which I believe were made up but I needed to seal the deal.

She said we would pay the storage costs then she’ll find out the shipping costs and once the gold was in the States which She wanted to have sent to my house we would then liquidate the Gold to cash and be millionaires. I tried to act happy. All along she kept stressing that I not tell anyone of our investment venture as her concern regarding the security of the gold being worth so much.

This pretty much sealed my thinking of scam. She said that it would be best if I send her the money thru Bitcoin. Hmm innocent beautiful woman also knows the workings of Bitcoin transactions. So now the ball was in my court and I needed to keep this Reverse Scam going so I quickly fabricated a story that I told her Federal Agents had raided my house and that the DOJ had frozen all my assets. This is because of charges against me for leaking information to Foreign Nationals and Political Parties while I was working for the ECRT in my past which is part of the Defense Department ( Emergency Covert Response Team ) actually Marvel Comics ha ha.

I added that there was a Court Injunction forbidding all communications as well as the FBI and US Marshals are monitoring me 24hrs a day. She bought the story hook line and sinker. I said I was only guilty of associating with foreign nationals but never giving Secret information as charged. I told her I hired a legal team and getting a defense together for the upcoming court case.

I tried blocking her and a few days later she got thru to me as I answered a phone call which she never did before (Miracle the Phone has fixed itself). She had a slight British accent and a heavy Nigerian accent. Is this the woman living in New York hmm I texted with her back and forth as I planned out my final revenge. She called maybe 5 times in the next 3 weeks and texted me daily asking if I could somehow send her some money $5,000 to help pay the costs while she is still in Ghana since it’s taking so long. I said I would as soon as my Attorney could get the Courts to release my accounts. I said let’s just make the amount to you 10K and agreed on 20k for storage and after all paid let me know the shipping costs. She professed her love for me and kept sending erotic photos of herself and wanted to get married and start a family with me. Side Note (not once did she ever in the entire time laugh or acknowledge a joke, no sense of humor not once. She would respond like she did not understand.)

So I next fabricated my final chapter whereas I was ordered to fly to Washington DC and the US Attorney General had offered me a deal whereas all charges would be dropped and the case sealed with a Presidential Seal by a Judge under the condition I would re-enlist in the ECRT as a Training Instructor in Colorado effective immediately after I signed my documents. My accounts would be unfrozen and I could send her the Bitcoin on that day.

Again she bought this Story. So I told her I was leaving on a Wednesday afternoon, go thru a physical on Thursday am, meet with the Department of Defense on Thursday afternoon, then be processed and Friday at 2pm I would transfer the Bitcoin to the Wallet address she sent me.

So on Friday at 2pm I texted her I would send a $10 Bitcoin payment to her first to test the wallet number and she would need to text me back that she got it then I would send 30k on the next payment. I decided it would be better if I actually sent her the $10 which I did. How excited she was that it showed up and 30k was about to arrive. I told her I was about to board my plane and will have no contact once we took off.

I then sent another $10 Bitcoin payment add salt to The wound and said the 30k is on the way. I will text you when I land in Colorado. Then I Blocked my What’s app, Facebook, Instagram and email accounts and the contacts list on my Phone from her. I can only Imagine how pissed she is now. I have now decided to write a book about this Scammer adventure and some other attempts to scam me by others as I read messages I normally delete without reading.

I want to stop her and others and will be publishing her pics (Non Nudes) and FB info. I know the money I loaned her will not be returned and consider it a lesson learned. The one thing that she stole that really hurt was my heart, I was vulnerable and I had no idea there were Romance Scammers out there.
Mar 20, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Chen
by: Anonymous

He’s most likely not real, go with your instinct. Get out before you lose thousands, and end up heart broken. He’s fake, screen shot some of these comments and send it to him. See how he reacts.

If he says he wants to see you but he is stuck on the oil rig for xyz reasons, he is lying and I mean when he says because it will happen.
Mar 19, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Chen - KCA Deutag Petroleum Company
by: Anonymous

I started receiving messages from a guy named Richard Chen who claims to be a Petroleum Engineer for KCA Deutag Petroleum Company(originally from Malaysia) who now claims to live and work in Austin, Texas.

We’ve been chatting for a few days already but I just want to know if anyone has heard of him? He has an instagram account but its not convincing. Can’t find him on facebook or linkedin so I want to know if he’s real.

Can anyone recommend ways to verify facts like this?
Mar 16, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Veldon
by: Anonymous

Bryan Veldon is back at it. He is on Instagram once again. His handle is lovingheart60. He has me blocked, however I still have all his messages saved. There wasn't a photo on his handle since I confronted him back in November. I looked at my messages today and the photo is back up. The pictures isn't him. It belongs to a gay model and a father of two by the name of Bill Tamlyn. (Google him)

Ladies beware of this scammer. I sent this new information to the FBI.

I do feel that Karma is around the corner.

Stay safe you all.
Mar 08, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are all scammers do not send money
by: Anonymous

The things these people are saying are not true as oil rigs that hire engineers do not hang onto their paychecks and then pay out a large sum. These are large companies that budget their employees salaries just like any other company they pay bi-weekly or monthly depending on the level/ranking of the employee the majority pay by direct deposit.

I have not heard of any that don't pay by direct deposit anymore especially on a oil rig because many have families back home that need the funds to run the household like mortgages, groceries, utility bills etc so the paycheck/salary is direct deposited and their spouses and oil rig workers engineers or not use debit cards to access the funds and pay bills.

The second someone says the company is going to pay them a large amount it's fake the same as some will try to say they need money for a plane ticket to get home to their kid or come see you do not believe it
Feb 23, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin smith
by: Anonymous

This guys sounds just like the guy I was talking too and I blocked last May.

I fell head over heels for this guy and sent him money several times - I had a big operation as was unable to work for 4 months - and then I was unable to send money to him or his son.

He got nasty after trying to guilt me saying get a loan etc - when I couldn’t he said I should have died in the operation but I would get sick and die so scary.

He also said he would send photo shopped pictures to friends (porn). I never sent him anything like that ever.

I was scared so scared - they are so nasty and nearly a year later I read similar stories on here.

I wish they would get caught.
Feb 23, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cathy
by: Anonymous

Cathy it is time to get the authorities involved. Thats a threat and needs to be reported to the FBI, your local police department and homeland security. You should not take this lightly.
Feb 23, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Female Scammer Update
by: Anonymous

This is from; anonymous, Female scammer story, and here’s a quick update I know I said I would get back in 2 to 3 days but it has taken longer.

I opted to do a payback revenge scam on my scammer, so it has taken longer. I am just finishing up. I will post my finale Chapter to my story soon.

I have not forgotten. It’s been hard but I got this.
Feb 23, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scarry Kevin Smith
by: Anonymous

Okay, remember me, I am Cathy. I have cut off communication with Kevin, it is probably a month now. Well, yesterday my phone rang and it was a number I did not recognize. As I usually do with unrecognized numbers, I texted "I am sorry but, I do not know you."

A text came back "it is Kevin Smith." I said "why are you calling me?" He said "want to tell you about the money." Me, "would you like my address so you can send it to me?" Him, " Send what? 🙄"

Then my phone rang again (I have NEVER spoken to Kevin on a phone) and I answered it. I could not understand 90% of what he said but, I heard $10,000.00. I tried to ask him questions but he ignored me and I could not make head nor tails of the conversation so I hung up and did not answer it again. A few minutes later, I get one more text . . . .

"Make the payment or you will die Cathy"
Feb 22, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dennis Raymond
by: Anonymous

Dennis Raymond sounds like a guy that I talk to. He went by the name of Anthony or Tony James. Same scenario kids in boarding school blah blah blah.

He would get angry if he didn’t know where I was or if I said I would call Him and something came up and I couldn’t he would get really upset.

Anytime you run into somebody that has two first names run the other way!
Feb 22, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dennis Raymond
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know this name? Says he is an engineer for Maersk on an oil rig off the shore of Scotland. Has no family, only child, blah. Blah, blah… widow of 5 years. Wife passed due to cancer. Has 2 young children in boarding school.

Very handsome, wears glasses, gray hair and beard. Red flags shooting up everywhere! Suppose to be 58 years old. But doesn’t look like it. He contacted me on TikTok.

Just be careful. He’s already calling me beautiful and only been talking for 4 days and wants to know where I am or why I don’t respond to him when he contacts me.

Wrong person to mess with. I have a law enforcement background.

You guys just be careful out there!
Feb 21, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Female scammer
by: Anonymous

Hey I hope you managed to get away from this nightmare. I know you said you would update us and I really hope you're not too upset - and out of the mess.

It will take time to heal but be strong as we are all here for you and each other.
Feb 20, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric Chan
by: Anonymous

Eric Chan has a Facebook site and calls himself an oil rig engineer. He uses the usual formula, finds the lady on Facebook, falls madly in love without meeting her, has s problem on the rig, then "Send me Money!"

There are many oil rig engineers chasing ladies on websites but very very few would be real oil rig engineers, mostly they are impersonators looking for ways to take your cash.
Feb 20, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		First Clue - Rich Oil Workers are not looking for you!
by: Kevin B

Hello. About six years ago, a lady & I had a seven year relationship and she was drawn into a cockroach scammer, broke her heart, and lost money.

I found this site & she refused to believe he was evil and not who he said he was. That relationship ended with her and I had a broken heart since she wanted to get out there again. Of course, she had that right to end it. We are friends now and I helped her survive the scammer, and she has dated since and I never thought we could remain friends, but we have.

Once anyone is emotionally involved with a scammer, I have learned from this site, intelligence and the real truth are difficult to accept.

The scammer will say do not listen to your friends and family, they are just jealous!

Right, those who love and care for you are jealous and a stranger who is not a real person and often wants money from you, more important than those who have always been there for you ? Really?

You are looking for a love across the miles. Hold on to the love of your family and friends. I am lonely in Whittier CA. However, I am certain my future lady is nearby. A local search is difficult, but attainable. I was accused once of being a scammer because I wrote to a woman and treated her like a lady saying nice things.

Just reminding you wonderful women, you are desirable and no difficult meeting that will never happen necessary. God Bless.
Feb 17, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex M
by: Almost

I Love this site because we can protect each other. I started playing an online game last December. Within a week or so, was sent a chat by someone who named himself as Alex Muller. Said he is on an oil rig in Alaska. Wife and oldest daughter died 3 years ago in a plane crash (can’t find ANY info online about this…hmm) and his father was "assassinated" while being a captain of a ship.

Always used my name in his chats (suspicious) and wanted to google hangout chat too. I suspected I was talking to several people as they "texted" differently…misspellings, copy and pasted from previous conversations, timing of communications, use of my name in each communication, etc.

He was in love with me right away…yeah right. Then came the requests which I avoided. Never gave him anything including my real name. I was excited that a stranger liked me, but immediately caught on and the excitement was gone.

Like another one on this site, I gained a new insight and was grateful that some feelings were opened up for me. There is no reason to give a total stranger any money but the attention and sweet words are how they slide in.

Please be careful.
Feb 17, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		PATRICK JORDAN
by: Anonymous

PATRICK JORDAN, WIDOWER (of course), 15 yr old daughter, Abigail PATRICK at boarding school, (Hamilton boarding school in Aberdeen, Scotland) while Daddy oil rigs (KCA- Deutag) off the Netherlands. Nothing verifiable, never quite enough information. He claims to be in his early sixties with white hair and very attractive.

I really do wonder whose pictures he has stolen because he has sent quite a few. I literally could copy and paste all the lies that all these other women have spoken of because they're exactly the same lies that were told to me.

Fortunately for me I did not lose very much as I was warned by the sellers of the gift cards that they were being used to launder money and so then his game ended. I played with him for about a month and a 1/2 and then he realized that I was on to him.
Feb 15, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joseph Dampson
by: Anonymous

I believe my aunt has been scammed out of tens of thousands of dollars by an "oil rig engineer" name Joseph Dampson. She doesn’t believe me and thinks he is real and on his way to her.

Has anyone heard of this guy? He is apparently stuck in NY and needs a short term loan of 30k for his attorney.

I told her not to give him anything else.
Feb 14, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Raymond Lee
by: Anonymous

Please beware of this name: RAYMOND LEE. Sweet talker, sending sweet messages day and night, professing love and ready to moved in my country once project is done; handsome Singaporean guy born and raised in Miami Florida. Both parents passed away. Wife died from child birth and has a 14 y/o daughter.

Working as a rig engineer in Sicily Italy (Company is called Eni SpA oil and gas company). Pretending to be millionaire; invested 15M Euro in his latest project. Only have 700Euro in his bank. When he finishes his project he said the company will pay him 15.2 M Euro; ; he’ll pay his loan in American Bank 10M Euro; pay his workers 2M Euro and the rest will be good enough for us??

That alone was a red flag. Then came the problem as he had a great wave that injured his workers one night while they were sleeping. Then the following day was another emergency. And now he said his project is done. And his world is coming to an end.

To make the story short; never offered anything. Sent him messages to make him feel guilty? Said hurtful words and BLOCKED HIM IMMEDIATELY!!!
Feb 13, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith
by: Anonymous

He is not a millionaire but he is an ass. I called him out on all of his lies and he actually admitted to them but said he fell in love with me and he wasn't scamming anymore. I told him I had enough and would not be communicating with him again until he sent me my $2500. Surprise surprise no money.

I feel very good about myself and am moving on rebuilding my life. There is definitely life after Kevin Smith.
Feb 13, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aidan Crawford/Mathew Alfred
by: Anonymous

I met this scammer through a dating site called elite singles. It is a fee paying site and they claim that their members are 100% verified. This is not the case. He said that he provided underwater welding solutions through a company he and his friend started. Said he lived in Dublin. I live in Ireland as well, I was widowed just 2 years when all this started.

After all the loving words, he eventually asked for a short term loan to pay his workers as the money for a successful inspection hadn't come through. Asked that I paid it into the bank account of his accountant in Limerick, Mathew Alfred, who was listed in the business directory.

All fake. Mathew Alfred is Nigerian, not an accountant but a scammer. The photo provided by Aidan Crawford is actually of a Dublin journalist called Dave Kenny. The police in ROI are involved but I will never get my money back.

Please beware.
Feb 07, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		I Was A Victim of an Oil Rigger
by: Anonymous

This sounds just like the same man that got me a few years back. He has tried to get a hold of me again and I will not accept his messages. Money Money Money, That's all he wanted. He is a scumbag. Sorry.

He gets pretty verbally mean when he does not get his way. I fell in love with him. We talked for like two years till the oil Worker came on and said do not respond to a Oil Worker, they have a Wife and a Family and I mean 96% do.

They use women terribly and says anything. Mine even said he fell and hit his head but would not show me his stitches. Said he had to fly to the mainland and needed money. So when I talked to this Oil Worker he said that was a lie, they fly them free back and forth to the mainland and only work so many days and get a 5-10 day break.

Be careful. Honest. Watch out for Divo too. there is a few that is asking for money.
Feb 07, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Troy Walker
by: Anonymous

Troy Walker is a scam artist. He will tell you that you are beautiful and that he is a widow with a daughter. He will send you scriptures and tug at your heart strings.

He will tell you he is a Rig Engineer and send pictures of himself working. It is not him. He isn’t even from the United States. He is trouble.

Beware
Feb 06, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		I was a victim of oil rigger scam
by: Anonymous

It was in 2017 I was in a solace place and my marriage was extremely dull and my husband had not for years met any of my needs. I also was new on social media when he direct messaged me so friendly at first it was just chatting but then he started telling me about himself and that sparked my imagination and soon I was seeing in my minds eye the oil rig he was on, the storms of the sea hitting the rig ,the sounds of cranes and men working and the cold winter sky's surrounding the oil rig.

He then told me about himself being a father of two teenagers and that his wife died of cancer five years ago.

He told me he lived close to my home town, in which I drove over to see the very neighborhood and it seemed like a place a engineer with live. He messaged me everyday and in a few weeks I was getting fond of him and he filled my thoughts.

Soon he started getting romantic and boy it blew me off my feet and I really became infatuated and enjoyed our texts very much.

Then one day he said the oil rig's water supply was contaminated and needed water sent over fast so I did send 500 for water and I thought I was helping as my dad built dams in the west so I know about construction.

His messages kept coming everyday and about a month after water, the crane was broke and he needed parts fast and said that I was his only friend to help him and that his credit was used up financing the scaffolding for the oil rig ,and also that he would pay me back after the check got into his account, so I sent 10000.00 for parts.

After a few days he said he needed technicians to install the parts and more money needed and I texted to explain but he kept asking and he did promise to pay it all back and that It wouldn't be long before money would come back as a check so I paid again 9000.00 for techs to install the parts.

Than he was real happy and said he would be here soon and clear the bills.

Not long after that he said he was back on land and needed hotel room and food until his check got over.

Again and again an excuse.

I have to admit I was trolling his social media account when I saw someone else with his picture "not his name". I did more digging and found the real man and his real name, he was realtor in South Florida, so I contacted him, and the real man was a victim too of images being stolen and used to steal hundreds of hundreds of thousands of dollars from innocent women.

I realized that this had been a scam and there was nothing I could do to get my money back.

I reported it to local police and many other places and confronted him [the scammer] and he said he would pay me back.

That was four and a half years ago.

I did not tell my husband as I felt the damage would be worst if I did. I am still in the unhappy wife's club. But it was my money he took not my husband's. So now I feel for all you victims of the scam and I understand how a person could be sucked in so easy.

Please don't judge me as I was in a lonely unhappy marriage for over 15 years when this romantic sweet talker kept on and on with the words I longed to hear from home base.

Be careful out there. I have regained the money lost as it is saved back again. I talk to no men and I will do my best with the one I vowed too.
But sometimes men don't do or give the love and romance a married over worked wife desperately needs.

Bye......
Feb 06, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peace in My Heart
by: Anonymous

We are Not Fools because we were scammed. Everyone has vulnerable emotions during their lifetime. I went through a romance scam and I do not feel like a fool. It was a life lesson about bottom-feeders in this world. I am worth more than their degrading treatment and passive-aggressive behavior.

The past is the past...reach out to help others, get the word out about these scammers. Take your Power back and move forward in your life. Focus on the positives which will bring more positives into your life.

Sending Light & Love to all.
Feb 06, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Female scammer
by: Anonymous

Good luck

I really hope you are well now following your scare last year. I had a heart op last year and when I finally realised the truth my scammer told me i should have died - how callous can they be. I feel such an idiot to be sucked in - I was very vulnerable at the time - what a fool I was.

Be careful and stay safe.
Feb 06, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thanks for the Comments Final chapter coming in 3 days
by: Anonymous

Thank You for your comment, I was very vulnerable at the time and thought I had found the perfect beautiful woman. I will post the final chapter to this female scammer as I am about to pull the plug in 2 days.

This will never happen again to me.
Feb 05, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Female scammer
by: Anonymous

It really breaks my heart to read your story - how you were taken in and hurt but more so think you found a Friend same as mine in reverse as I thought I had found someone who I could live who loved me! With lovely words and just took time to make me feel special.

Like you I sent some money. Like you I thought this is not right after while and like you got hurt.

Why is it we find such nasty people when there are such lonely lovely genuine people out there and we don’t find them!

I really hope you find that lady to look after you and make you feel special again and heal the hurt she/they have caused.

It has taken me 12 months and I still hurt - but I won’t be fooled again.

Take care
Feb 05, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Female Scammer
by: Anonymous

I have been involved with a beautiful woman that I am convinced is involved in a scam, and after reading a story on your site I saw almost an exact story to mine. A gorgeous woman contacted me thru FB Messenger and wanted to be friends. We chatted for several weeks during which I actually could not learn anything about her as she always had an excuse.

She brought up sex a lot and went so far as to send progressively more provocative pictures and always complimented me for everything. She was saying how handsome I was and seeing I was a recently retired widower she would say things that she cared etc finally saying she had fallen in love with me.

Of course I am 68 years old and she did not care that we would be right together. I almost died last year of heart failure and recuperated so feel great about life and helping others. This woman’s mother she said was very ill with diabetes and needed a loan of $1,200 to pay for prescriptions. I agreed and sent her the money via an uncle as she did not have Zelle.

Things were good a few weeks and she kept sweet talking me and sending more beautiful pictures with some being very erotic. Then she confided in me that her father passed away years ago and she was contacted by his attorney who disclosed to her that he had the fathers will and there was 156 kgs of gold bars in cases in Ghana Africa for her.

She needed to travel there to claim it and ship it back. Reluctantly I agreed to loan her the money to travel there and she said the lawyer would pay for the Hotel etc as she had promised to pay me back with interest. Currently she is supposed to be there making arrangements to pay the Security Company that stored the Gold and then arrange for shipping to the States.

I researched this info and came up with your website. She has just informed me that the storage would be $19,000 and after we invest in that we will learn the shipping cost. I have started to play along with no intention of paying a cent more and plan to find out how she plays on my lack of help. She tells me her cellphone is text only as she can’t hear with it which sounds like BS.

I asked her to send a picture of the town view from her Hotel window which she says is dark and her camera does work good enough but she will send me an explicit photo in the morning. She has begged me not to tell anyone until we have the gold in the states for safety as it is worth so much. I think you catch the drift. Coverups & Lies I am sure.

I plan to tell her that the FBI are at my house and monitored all our conversations and know all about her and only at the last moment to scare the hell out of her and hope it stops her from future scamming. She has sent documents which look legit but I know can be faked. I Truly think she is working with a ring of people.

Thanks again for your website. I wanted to help others but not criminals.
Feb 04, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Done with Kevin Smith
by: Carrie

I am happy to say that I have some good news. Thanks to posts from Cathy sharing her husbands feelings and willingness to just move forward and rebuild and Beverly's husband asking Beverly to just confide in him and would also want to make the past the past and just move on, these posts have made my husband reconsider and is open and willing to try and rebuild our marriage. There is now hope where there was none.

Thank you Cathy and Beverly for sharing your stories. I found strength in your words. I am so happy that we can all move on.

To Kevin Smith or whoever you are I can't believe after all you put me through that you have the nerve to tell everyone that I don't even exist. What happened to me being your sweetheart and your princess?

I am glad I can say that I am over you and now you don't exist.
Feb 03, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Car dealer
by: Anonymous

Bernhard Lanwer, says he is a car salesman from Berlin. Met on Facebook dating and we chatted and he wanted me to go on WhatsApp. I refused and he said ok so we became Facebook friends and chatted via messenger. The 2nd day he said he loved me and would move to the UK and then started saying sexual things then asked me to invest in bitcoin with him so I blocked him.
Feb 02, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Please don’t respond to these men. I have been scammed for several thousand of dollars, so look for Dr. Steve Jones' picture and Daniel Woods' picture, which I will post along with his boys, Helm & Harold, and he is nothing but a scammer.

They will always change their name, but remember their voice won’t change. Contact me at bandolid@Icould.com and I will play the messages I have on my phone.
Jan 31, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith email
by: Anonymous

I had received two earlier emails trying to direct me to this website but considered them to be junk mail. However, yesterday I received an email from the same individual but with a different subject line, so I took a chance and opened the email.

Oh my God what an eyeopener. I am not sure if my wife is in here or not? I am thinking she must be or why else would I have received an email. I am hoping that she might have already caught on to this loser’s game and moved on? I feel I need to confront my wife and see if she will open-up and tell me the truth.

We have been struggling the last few years, so I am sure I gave her plenty of reason to have looked for an alternative. When I say confront that sounds a little harsh, I guess approach her on the topic is a better choice of words. I want her to know that I am only here for support and want to try and work through what she went thru. What did I do so wrong, how did she fall for such a loser, what can I do to try and win her back?

I am going to show her the email trail where this clown admits that he is someone else and not really Kevin Smith. And the individual he is admitting to being is a very successful businessman. Is this guy really that stupid? He also types and communicates as if he is totally ignorant.

I am hoping she has already moved on but if she has any doubts at all seeing his pathetic attempt to try and defend himself will make her see the light.

Please wish me luck.
Jan 27, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith Collateral Damage
by: Anonymous

This site seems to be very helpful in identifying the scammers and even though most people remain anonymous being a resource to help injured parties reconcile all that has happened. This is not easy for anyone and it affects so many people.

I, like Beverly's husband, received an email strongly suggesting that I check out this site and another that specifically addresses Kevin Smith on a ship.

I will agree that our marriage hasn't been the same these past 5 maybe even 10 years so I checked the site. I was crushed as I identified a story line that I knew was my wife. So many thoughts and emotions hitting me all at once. After I let everything settle in and began to think rationally my biggest thought was how could all this happen.

First off how/why did my wife get to the point where she would go against all of who she is to seriously plan to have an affair with a man who she was hoping to spend the rest of her life with.

Second, how could my wife who is an intelligent person fall for such an obvious scam?

I confronted my wife letting her read the email I had received and giving her a chance to explain it all to me. She did not deny it was her but at first was not ready to discuss it with me. After a little coaxing and showing that I was more hurt than angry she told me she was ready to talk. She like me had many emotions all swirling around at once. Her hesitation to talk was based on her embarrassment to admit to someone how big of an ass she was to have fallen for the whole scam.

It seems it started out harmlessly as idle chit chat. Then the scammer picked up on her unhappiness about the current state of her life and our marriage. He played on her heart strings. Then she was captured by his romantic and caring conversations.

It was the same story as most on this site. The light went on for her as she was left sitting alone in a hotel room waiting for her prince charming. I am still trying to comprehend how she fell for someone that she had never even seen except for his bogus pictures or even had a verbal conversation with him.

After crying alone in the hotel room she began to do her research and received an email that pointed her in the right direction.

When all was said and done it appears that we were swindled out of just over $3,000. Sure losing the money hurts but cutting through everything what hurt the most was, what did I do that would drive this woman of high morals and values to do what she was going to do.

Cathy and Beverly I am in agreement with your husbands. We need to bear the burden of having screwed up so much that you went looking elsewhere.

We are on the road to rebuild what was once what we both thought to be a relationship that would never break. I am pretty sure that as open as my wife has been she is still not telling me everything. That being said we are committed to moving forward so the past is the past and no reason to get petty, it would just get in the way.

I wish all of you that have been affected are able to get your lives and relationships back together and focus your sights on moving forward. To Carries husband if you are out there please give her and your relationship a chance. You both deserve it.

You are all in our prayers.
Jan 26, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Finished with Kevin Smith
by: Anonymous

Hi Carrie and Beverly, this is Cathy and I wanted to add a final message to you both and to all who were scammed by Kevin.

Beverly, I hope by now you have realized that you fell in love with an idea and not a real person. I pray that you have discussed this with your husband (his writing here touched my heart) and are working on your relationship anew.

Carrie, I felt our stories were identical and really related to you. I am so sorry Kevin may have come between you and your husband. I pray your marriage survives.

I feel like I am the luckier one. I told my husband and we talked for hours. He was so upset that he drove me into another man’s arms and we are putting all our time and efforts into our marriage. There are no hard feelings and we are only looking forward.

I spent the last three weeks leading Kevin on, promising him I would find money and it was fun for a while. My husband knew and was supportive, letting me ease out of my feelings so to speak. I decided tonight that I was wasting time on trash and decided to tell Kevin exactly what I thought of him and all I knew.

I am done with all the Kevin Smiths in this world and am making myself happy with my family and my new found backbone.

God Bless you all and I hope you find what you need and deserve.
Jan 26, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Veldon
by: Anonymous

Bryan Velden is striking again ladies. If anyone has anything to do with him, go and report him to the FBI. He has a new company listed on linkedin.

Brian Velde - Consultant - Centrol, INC | LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-velde-b2163aa
Bryan Velden Geoscientist/ Petroleum Geologist, Member of American Geosciences Institute(AGI) and The Geological Society of America(GSA)

Title: Consultant at Centrol, INC
Location: Wood Lake, Minnesota, United States

His phone number is 323-486-5248.
Jan 26, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Now he’s using the name Danny Raymond
by: Anonymous

A friend request came to me on Facebook for Danny Raymond. There were six friends in common from an organization that I belong to. I figured this was just a new person in the group and accepted. He had the same story for work.

We messaged a couple of times until I figured it out unequivocally that he was scamming. This group of scammers are still using this profile.
Jan 25, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith Collateral Damage
by: Anonymous

As I read these posts my heart is filled with pain and sadness that so many people, relationships and families have been ruined by these greedy scammers.

I, like Carrie's husband had received a random email alerting me to this site and all the posts. While my relationship with my wife has not been the same the past few years we had 15 great years so I never thought I had been driving my wife away. It turns out that I believe I have identified my wife Beverly on this thread as one of the ladies that have fallen for Kevin Smith's scam.

I believe the Beverly in these posts are in fact my Beverly. So far she has not come to me with her burdens of having fallen for the scam. I am hoping that if she continues to read these posts she will see that I am aware of what has happened and will use it as an opportunity to talk to me about what has transpired. If she is embarrassed or scared I want her to know that I am here for her. As long as she can admit that she was in fact scammed and that she really doesn't love Kevin.

I take a big part of the responsibility that I drove Beverly to look for friendship and love outside of our home. This does not mean that I am not hurt that Beverly was sitting in a hotel room expecting another man to come to her and make love to her. As bad as everything might have been how could she be with another man?

The money, this I consider Beverly almost stealing from me because I am the sole source of income in our world. However, the money is gone and there is no getting it back. I just hope that if I do have the opportunity to talk with my wife and try to save our relationship that she is 100% open and truthful.

I am very sad for Carrie that it seems her husband does not think their life together is not worth fighting for. If my Beverly is willing to come back I will fight with every bone in my body to make everything right.

Beverly, hopefully you find and read this that you are open to try and save each other and our relationship. Please come back to me.
Jan 24, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Facebook!
by: Anonymous

I heard long ago, about scammers on dating sites (they would want to communicate with you on an email address, then they would eliminate their account on the dating site), but I was unprepared when I was scammed on Facebook! This FB was the only romance scam I experienced. After concluding he/she was is a scammer, I dragged he/she along so he/she would have less time to scam other women. He/she scammed me way over $1000.

Though lots of people, except one person, said this is a scam this other person, I also encountered on fb after talking to the police, this other person on fb has many of the same things in he/she's profile. (Probably this other person is he/she, or a buddy with he/she!)

I contacted FB on this months ago, and he/she still has a FB profile! I contacted my state attorney - (Nothing!). I contacted the FTC. (Nothing!). I contacted the postal inspectors. I made a point, that the check I sent, would have tracking! (No one contacted me, though months ago I was given a case number.{The check, I had stopped, was attempted to be deposited. You know the deposit, in person or at an ATM, is on camera for 7 years.}). I contacted my city police. The city police have shown to be lazy!

I get the impression law will do nothing with these freeloaders though comments on this site enlighten me, so this wont happen again.
Jan 24, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Unbelievable
by: Anonymous

The stories here left me speechless and mind blowing. Last year alone those scammers made between 30-40 million from us only and in one state in Canada they made 26-30 million with counting the UK and other countries. Yes I spent 3 months talking to my scammer, yes he was very good at it, very well educated, yes I dreamed about us being together, yes I couldn’t wait to meet, but no I didn’t send him a penny.

He tried every story in his book of deceit, but I didn’t budge. I told him I would love to help but only after we meet, even if it’s for a minute than I'll know that you’re real. He needed me to give him $7000 LMAO. I have 2 jobs, wake up every day 5am in the morning, just got divorced, and I have a ten year old.

Yes I am lonely but not desperate, no loneliness is going to make me send that kind of money to a complete stranger. Once I realize he was a scammer I cut all communications as my time is precious and keeping my sanity is important cause I am a mother. Was it ward to let him go - hell yeah, did I missed talking to him at some point yes.

Before cutting him off I thanked him for making me feel again and believe that one day I can fall in love again. I told him "you didn’t hurt me one bit, you just opened my eyes to lots of things out there that I didn’t know.

To all of you who got scammed, please don’t be afraid to go back out there and look for love, because of them we can smell a fake/ scammer a million miles away. I learned a lesson and move on so never let another scammer take you for a fool ever again.
Jan 24, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith Beverly
by: Carrie

I don't like to identify myself but Beverly I need you to see it is me.

I was very happy for you when I started reading your post. It sounded like you finally caught on to both Cathy's and my stories identifying Kevin for the true scammer he is. Then you proceeded to say you were still torn. I know how hard it is, I was there. Head over heels just like you. And then embarrassed just like you. Run Beverly cut your losses and run as fast as you can.

Other than pouring my heart out on this post I was dealing with the whole mess myself. How could I possibly let anyone know how big an ass I was. Then a few days back out of the blue my husband asked me if I Knew a Kevin Smith? It seems that a concerned individual sent an anonymous email to my husband with links to both this site and the Kevin Smith position I created with pictures.

Finally I had someone I could talk this whole mess through with. After sharing the whole story with my husband I felt so much better. However my husband was not very understanding or supportive. He didn't care about the money he was hung up on the fact that I was going to be cheating on him. He is very irate and angry. He refuses to even talk with me. I am not sure what our next step is going to be but I think I have lost him?

So be careful if you do decide to share it all with your husband. I hope he is more understanding than mine.

Beverly I hope you finally open your eyes and move on with your life.
Jan 23, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don't play with them
by: Anonymous

Those of you that are stringing your scammer along are playing with fire. What you are actually doing is continuing to fill yourself with what the scam fills you with. This is not healthy, further more if you don't think they are not selling your email, phone number and whatever else information on you, you're wrong.

The FBI cannot do anything to get your money back. Get on with your life.
Jan 23, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith/Beverly
by: Anonymous

Oh dear Beverly, I wish I could speak with you. Honey it is not possibly, it is a scam honey. Please find some strength within yourself to block him. Your life will continue to go down hill.

We all are embarrassed. I am very depressed at this time, I told my kids about it they are very supportive but on the other hand wondering how I let someone do this to me. Please Beverly, stop this now
Jan 23, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Kevin Smith
by: Beverly

I have pushed back for now and told Kevin that I cannot come up with another $1,500 right now so we will not be able to reschedule his visit in two weeks. I told him I need to figure out a way to find the money without alerting my husband.

He said he understands but that he wants to be with his sweetheart/princess so bad so please work hard to find the money. I am sure his attitude will change as I struggle to find the money.

I am sad because since planning the trip and the challenges that are coming with it the romantic lengthy conversations with Kevin seem to be fewer and far between. I miss them.

Cathy and Carrie from reading your posts I feel like I know you both so well and feel comfortable sharing with you. As you can read from my comments I am still very torn. This has really only started in early December so for a little over a month but in this period I have been all consumed.

If I don't move forward I am thinking of just ripping off the band aid making a clean break and telling my husband everything. I am just so embarrassed to tell him that not only was I planning on cheating on him but that it was possibly a scam and I lost almost $5,000 of our money. Have either of you come clean and trying to move on?
Jan 23, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith
by: Anonymous

Oh Beverly I so feel for you - it hurts so much I know! I’ve been there and it was 10 months ago that he blocked me and I never heard from him again! Had my money my love my time and oh my I hurt still daily.

I still read this site and and see ladies like you suffer these men need catching … but I know they never will.

I felt alive wanted and loved all the things you do. But it’s not real I know that now it’s a
Fantasy we learnt the hard way and there will be many more times we read the same.

I’d love to talk to women who have been through it all but I don’t know what good it would do just prolong the agony - it’s like a grief- move on please
Jan 22, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Set yourself free
by: Anonymous

Send NO MONEY! They are mean and they will string you along so long as you send money. There are websites to help with the psychological emotions with being scammed. I would encourage you to find counseling for yourself, so you can heal and get out of or fix your marriage, which drove you to seek the love you are missing.

Love yourself and take care of yourself.

Block, block the leaches NOW!
Jan 22, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beverly/Kevin smith
by: Anonymous

Beverly honey, I know it hurts but it’s fake. You will never see Kevin. I understand how it happened to you. I never thought it would happen to me. I was not lonely, my scammer just knew how to use his mouthpiece and reel me in. Oh please Beverly, please don’t send anymore money.

Kevin smith is most likely some Nigerian guy. When the whole arrangement for getting to you plays out, he will go into another scheme such as investing in forex, and sending money to their broker. I have Been through it. I am waiting on my bank to investigate so I can get my money back. My scammer admitted he stole from me because he was hungry and impoverished.

I have proof I sent money for helicopter services that never happened. So get all of your evidence together and file an FBI case, the FTC and your local police.

Take all of that to your bank.
Jan 21, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith
by: Beverly

Carrie and Cathy you were both so right. Here I sit in a lonely hotel room since 3:00 this afternoon. Kevin was supposed to be here by 4:00. Surprise no Kevin. He is blaming it on his company and wants to try and reschedule for two weeks. I have been trying to email the agent at his company that supposedly made the arrangements for Kevin to come to me.

They finally responded asking me to stop emailing them because they don't know who I am. How could they not know who I am as I sent them $2,500? They knew me when I sent that?

Kevin said there must be some confusion and to keep trying. He says they will need another $1,500 to reschedule the flights in 2 weeks. What do I tell my husband is the reason for me to to visit my friend again in Maryland. I think he will probably think something is up. I think he already does because for the last month I have been happy and I haven't been happy in years. It has been 3 years since we have even made love.

This was why I fell so hard for Kevin. He was so romantic and made me feel special.

I am not sure what I should do?
Jan 21, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Wong is a scammer
by: Anonymous

Please block and report him to WhatsApp. This slimeball is a scammer just like many of the fake oil rig workers posted on this website. I’m a victim like many women and men who have been scammed by these scumbags.

Do the right thing and block and report before your friend loses all of her money and gets a broken heart!

God bless you and good luck!
Jan 20, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Wong
by: Anonymous

Can the those who posted Harry Wong, Desmond Cheng, Steven Cheng please reach out to me?

I believe one of my friends is talking with the same man on Whatsapp. He is working on a carrier offshore and one of his machines broke down. He has no access to his email and asked my friend to email the supplier on his behalf to order equipment.

1. Excavation Precision Flow.
(27190x2100x1630)mm

2. Armored Subsea Cables.
(0190x2100x1630)mm

3. Hydraulic Drilling Machine.
(27190x2100x1630)mm

4. Seismometer.
(0190x2100x1630)mm

He is claiming his company isn't allowing him to use internet to access his emails or his offshore bank account. (He is claiming he only has one bank account and it is the offshore bank account).

I'm worried about my friend and I want to investigate if that man she is talking to is a scammer or not.

I suspect Harry Wong is the same man she is talking to.

Please contact me if you also have been talking to the same guy using the same method.

Best regards,
From a very concerned friend
Jan 19, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam
by: Esther

I thank that I found some pages like this one, explaining how these people work. I come from Spain and a boy from a meet up group that I didn’t know sent me a message explaining that he was from Brooklyn, Robert Grey, worked as a electrician in an oil rig and he will visit Madrid soon and had to stay two years, and he wanted to know people and see the city.

He texted me every day but he didn''t explain personal details, he only said that he worked a lot and sometimes had to go offshore, and he wanted to know if I was alone.

I suspected something in a week, as he mistook my name when he changed his number, and he said he was 53 when I said I was 48; but his profile photo was from a quite younger man. I searched for oil rigs in America and found some pages talking about romance scams.

I blocked him!
Jan 18, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Ladies when you detect a personality change it’s probably because you are talking to more than one person. There are up to 4 maybe 5 different people talking to you. They hand you off to their buddies and report to them what they have accomplished in their time with you.

Remember you are nothing but a paycheck to them and they will do their best to get what they really want which is your money.

This info came strait from a scammer so I know it’s true. Take care
Jan 18, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Capture their voice
by: Anonymous

I would encourage you ladies to record his voice or get him to leave you a voice message and then post it here. What is unmistakable is their voice. Those of you that it hasn't sunk in that you are being scammed if you hear his voice over and over again by other women, you then have to accept the truth, you have been scammed.
Jan 18, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Martian
by: Anonymous

Dear Anonymous, please don’t send him money. I wish I saw this site before I was out 8k. God really intervened, that morning I saw this, I was supposed to send $600 to my scammer. I was so apprehensive, I started googling his name with engineer.

This site popped up, I read all this stuff and it was the same as my story. I confronted him with all of this, he laughed and said it was foolish, but there was a change in his voice.

So after that, I blocked him from everything. He has still been contacting me by email. Asking for forgiveness for doing this to me.
Jan 17, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Kevin Smith
by: Anonymous

Beverly, did you not read our stories on Kevin and how we all got scammed by him? He does not love you, you are not special and you will never see him or speak to him!!! He wants you to pay for the cards with cash because a credit card purchase can be stopped or returned, not cash!!!

We all sent $600 for a phone but, he claims to not have a phone or minutes or reception. Don’t send a dime. He even called me Beverly!!

There are so many of us that he can’t keep us straight.

Run Beverly, run fast!!!
Jan 17, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Kevin Smith
by: Beverly

Good evening everyone. Can anyone explain to me how Vanilla Visa cards work? Kevin asked me to purchase them and send them so he could buy a phone to be able to talk with me.

He said I had to pay for them with cash. Why would that matter? I guess I will ask him once he gets the phone and calls me. A $600 phone,
Jan 17, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		one of Kevin Smiths three girls
by: Anonymous

Hi Carrie, your story is almost 95% identical to my own, right down to sitting in the motel room waiting to pick up the man of my dreams from the airport. You see, I am Cathy and have been called Carrie and another woman’s name.

I too, am continuing to talk to him to see how far he will go and how many times he will trip up. I have only distaste for him but, his loving words are quite romantic. I have turned him down so many times about the $1000 he needs for poor Steve’s blood transfusion. I wonder whose poor child that is in the horrific photos of a bloody boy in a hospital?

He needs my phone carrier information so he can join mine as he has no more minutes, but I plead ignorance of that information. Now, just a few hours ago he asked if he could please have the front/back of my license (did I not send it to the "company ") and my SSN and phone number!!!!!!!

I will worm my way out again and I am going to write a letter to the company to plead for his immediate release to me since hey, I already paid the money 🙄.

The 3 email address's you posted are the ones I am using with him too so, we all have the same information. What do you think Michael Holtz thinks about being hacked, I asked him (the real MH) and he won’t answer.

Someone PLEASE nail Kevin Smith's ass to the wall !!!!!
Jan 16, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith
by: Carrie

I have decided to continue my conversations with this man just to see how far he will really go. How long does he stay in the game if there is no chance of getting any more money.

One thing I know for sure is that he is talking to at least two other women because he has called me their names, Cathy and Beverly. When I call him out he uses that they are either his grandson Stephen's nurse or nanny's names. So Cathy and Beverly I hope you have found this site. I have started a new thread with the link below to be able to share his pictures.

https://www.watchforscams.com/kevin-smith-on-a-ship.html

I will try and provide updates as I continue to string him along. I am still out all the money but it actually feels good to have turned the tables on him.

Here are a few of the email addresses he has asked me to use to speak with his grandson and his company;

Stevekevin678@gmail.com
agent.consultant@bk.ru
Jan 15, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Angry
by: Anonymous

Makes me so mad to read these comments as I got caught too! I fell so deeply in love with the affection and the words and voice and oh my I had never heard of scammers being intelligent professional.

I used to watch my phone waiting for the call - he got beaten by his work colleagues cause he couldn’t buy the part for the rig!

I sent money.
I sent gifts.
And I lost it all.

I so wish we could get these guys caught! They just block us and there is nothing we can do. This site was my saviour and after months of tears and heartache I got over it.

Ladies be safe
Jan 15, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Derwin, or Lex Marsh
by: Anonymous

Well what can I say. He promised me the world and conned me out of thousands of Macedonia money. I later learned he is Nigerian and even though I reported him to the authorities there they have done nothing.

Please do not fall in love as stupidly as I have. I have lost everything and felt like killing myself but I just have myself to blame. Please I need to add a picture. His fake name is Alex Derwin, or Lex Marsh but his Nigerian name is Temiloluwa John.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jan 15, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin smith
by: Anonymous

Carrie, it’s a scam, Kevin is definitely not coming. I though I was not that Dumb to ignore the red flags. I have blocked my scammer but he is still trying to email me. He actually admitted that he stole money from me because he was desperate to get hooked up with these people that scam to survive in his country.

He said he did it out of anger and frustration of his situation. I said wow you admitted it. I will take this information to the bank along with the other evidence I took to try and retrieve my money back. I also opened an FBI case and with local police.

So honey I am so sorry this happened to you also. Kevin is not coming. Keep ignoring his calls, block him!!!!!
Jan 15, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith
by: Anonymous

How can you keep talking to him, when more than half of the posts here are about Kevin Smith being fake, a scammer, a piece of shit. This website is Amazing and I am glad I found it and my scammer didn’t get a penny from me, but unfortunately for those of you ladies or gentlemen who sent them money, what they do with your info is they put your name and phone number in the dummy list and sell it to other scammers.

I saw a few documentaries about catfishing and it was mentioned by them losers that once they get money from you they will immediately put you on that list as an easy target.

To the lady in New York waiting for Kevin Smith, get up shake it off take a plane back home, yes it is heartbreaking, humiliating , embarrassing but you have to move on. Remember the more you stay over and talk to them, the more you’re giving them chances to scam you.

They have a reason why they want to keep talking so they can manipulate you, it’s psychology 101.
Jan 14, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gorge
by: Anonymous

Just recently started using the facebook dating app. This guy requested almost immediately to talk to me. Thank GOD, I noticed the bad spelling and mispronunciation. I do not believe that a real engineer would have so much trouble with the English language. Perhaps it is just a wiser idea to deactivate the app. I am not that lonely.
Jan 14, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith Final Burn
by: Carrie

I am devastated. I sit here alone tonight in a hotel room totally humiliated and now financially broke. Some how I found the money to fly Kevin off his ship to spend a long weekend with me here in NY. Everything was supposed to be perfect. I was going to finally get to hold the man who calls me sweetheart and his princess.

His excuse for not being able to make it was that the helicopter pilot had a death in his family. I guess everyone else's story on this site is true and I am screwed.

Kevin is telling me how sorry he is and how much he loves me and that we will try again. I can't even talk to him right now. I have been trying to contact the Agent from his company who coordinated everything to try and get my money back. So far he has not responded.

I am scared too, I had to send them a copy of my drivers license to make the plans. Is there anything they can do with my license?

I believe I have learned my lesson. This is the last time I will fall for a cute guy and his dog
Jan 13, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith
by: Carrie

In a weak moment I let him suck me back in. I knew better but didn't want to believe it. I sent him $2500 in gift cards to help him arrange his flight off his ship. We were supposed to be together tonight but surprise surprise something happened and his company would not let him leave.

When I pushed back on him he actually tried to make me the bad guy. Accusing me of having another guy in my hotel room. He is a master of deflection. I know I said it before but this time I am really done. If I don't stop talking to him he will try and suck me back in.

My whole life is a shambles. How do I bounce back?
Jan 11, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Veldon
by: Anonymous

Has anyone else been contacted by Bryan Veleden? He reached out to me through Facebook. I think he is currently trying to scam me. He says he is Dutch and owns his own company, which cannot be found anywhere.

He claims that he is a 48 year old geologist that graduated from University of Texas and got his masters in the Netherlands. He lost his wife to cancer and has no other family.

So far he has been calling me from 323-486-5248. He has a work trip planned to Texas, which I don't believe. He is going to be going on a ship to win a contract with an oil company. Hasn't asked for money yet, but I know its coming.

Sounds like pretty much all the stories on here. I will be reporting him to the authorities. Be careful of this predator.

I am glad I found this site and it should go viral. Need to put a stop on this people.
Jan 11, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Report
by: Anonymous

Hello. Yes I agree, I posted about a person named Harrison Green. I reported to my local police to get a police report on file, FBI and the federal trade commission. I am still in shock I let this happen, I ignored all of the Red flags
Jan 11, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Randy Philip … SCAMMER
by: Anonymous

If anyone gets a friend request from Randy Philip in California from a oil rig he is a big time scammer and has used many names. The person behind this photo lives in Mississippi and his name is actually Keith. This is a Nigerian and he will take your money.

I personally know of 5 women he has scammed. Block ASAP. Just search the name on FB and go to facial recognition and put his photo in you will get his story
Jan 11, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Kevin Smith
by: Anonymous

OMG. I wish I had seen this site earlier. I am out over $12,000, a broken heart and totally humiliated. Kevin and I were supposed to finally be together for the first time. I worked with his companies Agent to arrange what they called an evacuation getting him from his ship to Aberdeen and then a flight to me in NY.

There was a lot of back and forth because I didn't understand a lot of what they were asking. In the end I sent $10,000 to cover the cost of a helicopter flight off the ship. Then $1,000 each way for a flight to NY.

I booked a hotel for 4 days for another $600. I was all set to pick him up at the airport on Friday. Thursday Kevin tells me he can't leave because there was a death in the company. I tried to get back in touch with the agent to reschedule the trip and I started getting the run around. When I asked him for my money back since the trip did not happen I have heard cricket's.

A friend told me about this site and reading all the other comments I believe I am screwed. Kevin just keeps blaming the company and continues to tell me how much he loved me and wants to be with me.

Help!
Jan 10, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		I-Tune Cards
by: Anonymous

There is like 10 of us that have a Sébastien Izambard who sings with II DIVO but has had his name stolen and pictures and the person is asking for 100-200 dollar I-Tune Cards. It is sad they would think it is him being a millionaire asking for simple I-Tune Cards.

Just be careful because Whoever it is knows when his children were born and where. He gets mean and very angry when you say No. Do not send this person a thing. He said he knows I have it to buy them, I said so what I do I will Not give You money or cards of waste it on you.

I was Stupid once but will not ever fall for an oil Rig worker again or any of these stories again.

Please be careful and do not fall in love with one of these fakes. Happy I woke up. The other one was Daniel Powers from Nigeria or Uganda something like that.

God Bless
Jan 09, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin B, Whittier CA
by: Anonymous

This site was formed to help protect you.

This site never asks you for money.

This site warns you to never send $$$.

The man or woman you are communicating lies about who they are always!!! The pic or video of this person is NEVER, NEVER, NEVER the cockroach you are communicating with.

More often than not they have unusual alias names they use are two first names you cannot actually verify through Google or any background checks.

Women you are unique and desirable. Men, you need not try to save these unreal fake people screwing with your loneliness.

Believe me, their live FaceTime or other phone live camera call will never happen. Their camera does not work or on an oil rig it has fallen to the bottom of the ocean etc.

It is crazy. There may be a match next door. But in all the years I have been checking this site, there has never been a happy, honest, truthful and loving finish.

Please read the contributions prior to this one for warmings. The not real person Kevin Smith is a thief out to destroy your life, to the point of asking you to gets loan so he can fix his rig.

He will use old oil rig disaster photos of the crew on fire and dying. Everything from his first contact with you from dead or cheating wife you’re child or boarding school are there to get your sympathy and money - PERIOD!!! The people on fire are from old disasters.

No oil rig engineer is required to pay for the rig repairs. They cannot work on a rig without having a valid account and direct deposit. They never have their account frozen and need your money to reopen an account or for a helicopter ride. Really?

Let’s have a good 2022 and make efforts to meet locals. I know I am looking within a 20 mile radius max. Good luck and God Bless!

Kevin B
Jan 09, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith
by: Carrie

It looks like he is getting sloppy and confused. I am really glad i caught on to him because he has been working on me for some big dollars.

We are trying to get his company to allow him to come see me so we can meet for the first time. He told me I need to tell the company I am his wife. Wouldn't they know his wife? I had to send $1500 to start the process. I was so excited getting close to finally meet and hold him.

Now the agent involved is saying I need to come up with $12,000 for a helicopter to take him from the ship to Aberdeen airport. Where am I supposed to get $12000?
Jan 09, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith
by: Anonymous

Yesterday he called me Carrie, not my name. He fumbled a while and said it was a typo as he wanted to know my phone carrier, yeah right. The pictures he sends me of himself are, in fact, pictures of Michael Holtz and a boy named Isaac Holtz.

I am convinced Kevin is using Michael’s photographs as his own, why would Michael use his own photos and an alias? I am still talking to him as I am trying to see how far he will go and I am absolutely NOT sending him money even if he says "How will you feel if I lose my boy over 1000$".

I love stringing him along now that I know I am not his one and only, LOL. I was not shocked to see the post from Carrie. I was told the nanny is Clara!
Jan 08, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith
by: Carrie

Glad I finally found this site. I was getting suspicious because he kept asking for money. I didn't want to believe it but tonight he called me by another girls name and usually just calls me sweetheart or princess.

However, tonight he called me by a name and I said it was not my name. At first he tried to deny he said it. Then after pushing back he claimed it was his grandson's nannies name. I guess he really loves the nanny.

Still pushing me for medication for his grandson Steven. He is trying to guilt me into sending him the money. How could I be so heartless to let him lose his boy?

I am torn he at such a smooth operator and what if there really is a dying boy? I am going to go out and look at the pictures to see if it is my Kevin.

I am still talking to him but there is no way I am giving him any more money. He is starting to get angry.
Jan 08, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harrison Green
by: Anonymous

I feel like I’m am going through Stockholm syndrome. My scammer keeps trying to call me and text, I blocked every number he’s called from. Saying he loves me and please don’t do this, "I am not a scammer". Part of me wants to have hope but nope. The stupidity has left the building
Jan 08, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony David Strom
by: Anonymous

Hi girls, I am glad I found this site. I met this guy on FB, and he was very handsome and romantic. Divorced and his wife was cheering with best friend, so his son is not his 😂😂

He lost trust in people and wants only me…..he is now on the oil rig, and started to ask for money because his cylinder broke…and he is subcontractor and needs money to finish project.

He want me to send money over Blockchain to a company in Turkey that is producing cylinders. He is supposed to live in Vancouver but we never video chatted, but we speak regularly on the phone.

Yesterday I realised it is a scam, and I followed my intuition and didn't send any money. Now I am just pissed off.

Think we are faving with a scammer organisation.

Girls, what we can do?
Game on!
Jan 07, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Bryan
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of Daniel Bryan as these stories sound very similar except that he is 59 about 5.8, brown eyes and pleasant to look at. He sent me a friend request through a mutual friend.

His profile disappeared the next day. He said he was lonely and sent me a song by Celine Dion - I close my eyes when I see you a love song. He said he was having feelings for me. I have got to admit I let him continue. He asked for my phone number, email and wanted my address then 7 days later he said his wallet fell into the sea and he didn't have enough.

No I did not give him money or the wallet he wanted me to gift him. I told him to ask the guardian of his boy. He said he was a Marine Engineer and offshore Ireland
Jan 06, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith finally found proof
by: Anonymous

Thank you to the person who put forth the effort to utilize Social Catfish and identify their Kevin Smith to be a fraud.

I called him out in a conversation on Hangout calling him Michael. At first it didn't even sink in because he obviously had numerous conversations in the works. When he finally paid attention and realized I was calling him out he didn't even put up a fight. Surprisingly he signed off by just wishing me luck. No acknowledgement.

It looks like he is just cutting and running. I will have to see if he has the balls to ever reach back out to me.

This is a very big weight off my shoulders. Thank you to this site and everyone that offers their own challenges and experiences.

I know that I got sucked in at a very low point in my life and I didn't think I had anywhere else to go. I am still at that low point but hopefully I will not leave myself open for an experience like this ever again.

I hope everyone here finds their own peace and is able to move on?
Jan 06, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harrison Green
by: Anonymous

Thank you for responding. I just can’t believe this whole oil rig thing. I am so quick to hang up on people when I sense a scam. He intrigued me, and I don’t know why this happened but it is definitely a learning experience.

I am not a person that is desperate for a male companion. I am a person that has a big heart and when people are I distress I am there. I also filed a complaint with the Federal trade commission. This is so wild. I have not told my family anything.

Christmas was horrible because I had no money, I tested + for Covid 2 days for Christmas and so that was my excuse to cancel Christmas at my house. My kids are still waiting on gifts. This may destroyed me financially, but I will get back what he took
Jan 06, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harrison Green
by: Anonymous

To reply to your story - please don’t be embarrassed or mortified this has happened. It has happened to us all and this is how we all found this site.

It happened to me - and I feel so stupid and embarrassed too, to think someone could be so nice loving and handsome would want to talk to me - ALL the red flags were there and I ignored them all.

It can’t be happening to me ! But it did.

I’m angry - so angry and so frustrated and hurt what a fool I was - you will get over it and it will take time. I still look at my phone wondering how or why I got into the situation.

But it will happen again to someone else who does not know this happens and there are so many callous people out there.

So all we can do is alert others and this site is a godsend for exposing these nasty nasty people!

Please take care
Jan 06, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harrison Green
by: Anonymous

I am embarrassed to even write this story. A man by the name of Harrison Green contacted me on Facebook messenger back in September of 2021. He claims he saw my picture in a Facebook group called pursue:dating page. When I responded he immediately called me through messenger.

I told him he needed to do a video chat, and the first red flag was he made up an excuse that his phone camera was broken. He is a charmer, but the pictures on his Facebook page I’m sure is not him. He is very handsome. He says he is from Trinidad but has been in America for 35 years. After 2 days he was already telling me he loved me. I should have ran. He came across a a God fearing man and we engaged in scriptures and prayer frequently. The devil also knows the Bible.

So moving forward during conversation he said he was an Engineer and obtained his first contract with Diamond offshore drilling. The oil rig was off of the Gulf of Mexico. He claims he is from Detroit Michigan. He states he has a son and his wife died in a car accident 3 years ago. He claims he has been an engineer for 20 years and this was his first contact with his own crew.

So fast forward again by October his supposed assignment was completed and he was going to get helicopter lifted from the oil rig to Houston Texas. So the pilot contracted Covid he "found out through a colleague of the pilot". So the colleague of the pilot said he can pick them up but will cost $8000. "Harrison Green" states his check was held up in a post office in Houston and he put all of his money into this project and he has nothing.

I ignored my instincts and offered money I had. At the time was $2500. I should have know better than to cash app instead of getting an invoice. I am so stupid I can’t believe I fell got this. And there is more as I thought I was doing my due diligence by telling him I wanted to speak to the pilot. So he sends me a text from the pilot saying I can email him.

Pilot Kennywalkerofficial@gmail.com

He claims the other pilot abandoned the helicopter so he needed more money for gas and oil change with was $5000 more. You know what I don’t want to bore you with my stupidity. Long story short, I was taken for $8500. He was supposed to get me double my money when his check clears, so there was another problem and he needed to pay the lawyer of the company that wrote the check as the bank needed a letter and the lawyer wanted $10k to draft the letter.

At this point I listened to what has been in my spirit all along. I then blocked him, went to my bank and notified them I was victim of a scam and also going to file an FBI claim.

There is so much more to this story, I can go on for days. I still can’t believe he got me, he tugged at my heart, and man I was blinded. I kept having dreams of deceit and apprehension but I ignored them.

I can’t believe this oil rig scam is a thing. I googled his name and this popped up. I hope this helps someone, as it’s not our fault for being kind, trusting and wanting to find love.
Jan 06, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith finally found proof
by: Anonymous

I don't know if I am more excited because I finally found proof he is a fraud or crushed because any glimmer of a chance that he might be real is gone.

I am not sure on the other names being used but my guy is Kevin Smith. He has sent me pictures all along and I was finally able to use it to catch him.

So it turns out that Kevin Smith is actually Michael Holtz, Founder & CEO of Smart Flyer. Obviously a very successful business man who doesn't need to be stuck on a ship begging for money to help his sick son.

I am not sure what my next step should be? Do I call him out on it or just stop communicating with him with no explanation
Jan 05, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Velden
by: Anonymous

To the person that added about Bryan Velden. I have screen shots of everything including photos and a voicemail he left on my cell phone. His cell phone has been disconnected and his Linked-In profile has been deleted. The FBI is on it.
Jan 05, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith
by: Anonymous

All of you ladies that are still talking to this Animal are in denial, you are still hoping and praying that maybe he will come to his senses and fall in love with you for real. Wake up people they are professional scammers, they’re not in it for love ad you ladies are they’re 9-5 jobs/ paychecks.

Keeping you on the line to play with your emotions is what they do best. I know it’s ward but Ladies you have to cut it off as the more you stay on the line talking to them heartless piece of shit of a man, the more you will get attached.

Cut the cord, burn the phone down or throw it in the ocean 😂 as the reason they are doing it to us is not out of respect, it because they think women are emotional, desperate, lonely and some stupid, so please don’t prove them right.
Jan 05, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Additional Kevin Smith
by: Anonymous

As I continue to give him anymore money he continues to move back and forth between piling on how much he loves me and telling me I never loved him.

I am expecting it won't be much longer before he ends our conversations. Even he as ignorant as he seems to be will have to read the writing on the wall.

I feel bad for the individual he mentioned they had given him $2500. I know it won't make you feel better or less betrayed but I am out $3500 and he is asking for more for medications to save his son.

I am hoping he rots in hell.
Jan 05, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith
by: Anonymous

I am so sorry to hear that others have been taken by this man. He was just so smooth and sweet. He seemed to know exactly what to say to win my heart.

As hard as it is to believe I fell for this as he was what I needed at a low point in my life. I too am still talking to him everyday and am just curious as to how long he will stick around when he realizes he is not getting any more money.

I am curious to see pictures he has shared but I can't seem to figure out how to attach them.
I have plenty more to share but right now I am too embarrassed and hurt.

Is there a way we can get this guy?

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Jan 05, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Smith
by: Anonymous

His story is so convincing, his pictures captured my heart and his words had me hooked from the beginning. Works on ship in Ireland, from Oslo, Norway, wife and daughter died in car accident, he has custody of his grandson (me and grandson are all he has).

Sent him money to come see me, needed a phone so visit delayed; someone died in accident so visit delayed again. I only sent 2500 (yeah, only). Grandson is now dying in hospital (3 weeks now) and he is begging me for money for a blood transfusion or he is going to die.

I have given him no more money, but he asks every day (how will I feel if the boy dies because I would not help him by sending only $1000). I still talk to him every day but am on to him and will definitely not send a dime! We talk through hangouts and he says he cannot call because it is not allowed on the ship.

I have no idea where he is getting all the photos of himself he sends, there have been about 8 different ones and explicit photos of his grandson all bloody in a hospital, 6 of them !
Jan 02, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Additional Kevin Smith Scam alert
by: G O'Brien

On a ship with all assets frozen and needs money for sick son/grandson. Met on WWF. Started casual but somehow fell in love with me in two days. Another red flag missed. His primary email address is Kevinsmith7771111@gmail.com. Took me for thousands. Trying to get authorities after him.
Jan 02, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Seems to also go by Kevin Smith
by: G Obrien

All the signs are there of a scammer but I just refused to see them. Supposedly working on a ship with poor internet connection so not always providing an immediate response. Lost his wife in an accident. He has a son or grandson he can't keep his story straight. Obviously telling different stories to too many people.

One day the child is perfectly healthy and the next he needs money for life saving medication. He cannot access his own money because he is on the ship. A nanny was taking care of the son/grandson but why can't she help?

Provides almost canned pictures of himself and a huge home. Lives somewhere in the UK and speaks Norwegian, so his English is very broken. More ignorant than broken. Asked me to work with his company to arrange leave to come see me. He called it an evacuation. The catch was a $12,000 helicopter ride. One of the biggest flags I missed was he always called me sweetheart or princess so it didn't matter how many conversations he had going he would never use the wrong name.

I think he only used my name once or maybe twice. Continues to push for cash and only backs off for a day when I say no. Tells me I obviously don't love him if I won't even send $1500.

More later. He is a scammer run from him now.
Dec 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Velden
by: Anonymous

Bryan Velden - he didn't get me as I got suspicious and started to snoop. I found another post on this site and also did an internet check for the photos I was sent- they are all over the internet and appear on various sites including porn, hook up and model sites.

The company he has listed on LinkedIn is invalid, and no corporation in CA listed. Only 2 photos on his Facebook. Facebook dating had Sacramento, then a week later Hawthorne (very far apart in CA). So the Bryan Velden you are talking to, who knows who it is.

323-486-5248, called and the voicemail does say Bryan.

Ladies run, the photo gets you and yes he is HOT but, you are not talking to the photo!

Say safe and use your head.
Dec 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer on ship
by: Anonymous

David Caldwell

Met him on xapit. Claims he’s a widow originally from Germany and has a 15 year old son Celestine.
Works on a ship. Claims to work for shell oil company.

Good at love bombing. He’s a master manipulator.
Says his accounts are locked. Wanted me to send him 5200.00 for a family inheritance of gold bars. Promised me a home.

Scam scam scam. Don’t give money to people on ships.
Dec 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Philip Brad
by: Anonymous

Marine Engineer theoretically working for Shell in Newfoundland Canada. Used the name Philip Brad and the profile photo of actor model Stephen Niese. He contacted me through LinkedIn and then continued by WhatsApp. Canadian phone number.

His several Facebook profiles had friends from India. I supposed that the Scammer Organization is set there. Similar stories. My daughters found out that he was a scammer. I have already blocked him in LinkedIn and informed.
Dec 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Smith
by: Anonymous

He states he is widowed from California on an oil rig in the UK. Lost his wife suddenly. At the time I was talking with him his daughter was hard to reach because she was on an archeological excursion in Canada.

He was very sweet and too good to be true. I was skeptical at first and asked lots of questions. We talked about a lot of things. After about a month he told me he wanted to get back to the states but needed help. This is where everything changed.

He said his bank had a freeze on his account and the way he found this out is he was going to surprise me with a gift of a new car. He said he still wanted to get back to the states so he could meet me and get to know me better in person but with everything frozen he needed my help. I told him that I was unable to do that and he will somehow need to try to reach out to his daughter.

Pretty much after that never really heard from him again. I gave it 2 weeks then blocked him.

I met him through Xapit app just so the readers are aware I believe he also uses other forms of social media.
Dec 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Louis Anthony
by: Anonymous

I guess just for a good laugh, I didn’t uninstall hangouts so he can occasionally beg me for money. Last month it was my personal information to make me a beneficiary? Which he also needed money from me to set that up…yeah right!

This month it’s money for a BTA. I never heard of such a thing, wasn’t even sure what BTA stands for. Basic travel allowance. That’s what he called it, and told me to look it up! So of course I’m going to. I sent him my results Beware of anyone who requests funds for a BTA, or Basic Travel Allowance, as a requirement to depart another country for the United States.

There is no such thing as a BTA. In other cases, your Internet friend will claim to need a travel allowance, or travel money, to be able to travel to the United States.

His rebuttal was business travel allowance, but it wasn’t what he 1st called it. Nothing but a con artist!
Dec 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Veldon
by: Anonymous

He did send me a copy of the contract and a copy of the check he claims was the fist payment. I started suspecting something was up when we weren't talking every day. His excuse was poor signal due to the weather. You can only use that for so long.

I knew I shouldn't of sent him anymore money, however I had never heard of such thing as "an oil rig scam". I normally do not trust anyone, but I did with him. He was very convincing. He had the classic story line that he was a widower that lost his wife to ovarian cancer, but no children.

I had recently lost my mother to pancreatic cancer. We communicated for quite sometime before he asked for any money, as I was on vacation. I have his voice recorded in a voicemail. Thick Dutch accent.

Anyway, I alerted my bank and opened a fraud case and the FBI. I provided them with everything I had 2 1/2 weeks before I confronted him. Obviously he ended up deleting everything. He is killing my dog that has cancer, because I need that money for his treatment.

I am firm believer in Karma and that my higher power sees everything.
Dec 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Black Axe
by: Anonymous

People should know that his picture (and others) are used by 'BLACK AXE' THE NIGERIAN ULTRA-VIOLENT CULT THAT HAS BECOME A GLOBAL MAFIA. If you have been scammed online you have probably been funding them.

Leaked documents shine a spotlight on secretive Nigerian gang.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-59614595
news › world-africa-59630424

9 hours ago — The "Black Axe" gang has been operating for decades in Nigeria and is among the country's most-feared organised crime syndicates.

Internet fraud, not murder, is the primary source of revenue for the gang. The documents given to the BBC include receipts, bank transfers and thousands of emails showing Black Axe members collaborating on online scams around the world.

Members share "formats" – blueprints on how to conduct scams – with each other. Options include romance scams, inheritance scams, real estate scams and business email scams, in which the perpetrators create email accounts that appear to be those of the victim’s lawyers, or accountants, in order to intercept payments.
Dec 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is Stephen Delmar. Del energy solutions a scammer?
by: Anonymous

I would add the picture but seems I can’t in this site

[ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

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Just contacted me through LinkedIn. Telling me he is 50. He is divorced. Daughter died from Leukemia. Parents and aunt are deceased.

Living in England. Somerset/Wedmore and homes in NY. LA. Spain.

They have projects in Bahrain. Busy working from UK. Very polite and "nice". Not asking for money. I was worried about giving identifying information
as well as eventual financial scam. Right now, seems harmless. But just 1 week into texting through LinkedIn.

I searched and searched as seen his name associated with an oil rig scammer as the image is the same name. I checked the photo for Rufus and it is not the same one.

Just putting this info out here in case it matches up with a story.

Thank you all for your efforts in posting!
Dec 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lorenzo Bryan
by: Anonymous

I looked up photos of Dr. Kort as mentioned in previous post and those are the pics the scammer is currently using. He is trying to video chat tonight to "prove" is is real.

I’m sure he had it all set up to not work correctly and freeze frame. He told me he is off the rig and now in Botswana working on his diamond business. WTF!! Asshat is being blocked right now.
Dec 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lorenzo Bryan
by: Anonymous

Lorenzo Bryan from Zoosk and James from Mingle is a scammer using Dr Joe Kork a psychotherapist from michigans photos on dating sites.

Asking for PayPal and bitcoin. This was featured on inside edition one year ago. Its a Nigerian young man.
Dec 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Over a month ago, he sent me a follow request on IG which I accepted because he was following a fellow IG member in my community so I thought he might be a local. Super sweet, kind and direct, he won my heart pretty fast.

It all seemed to be too good to be true but the phone calls with his kind yet strong German voice convinced me he was sincere. He said he was working 125 miles off the coast of Maine as an oil rig engineer and made it sound as though it was his project and in charge.

He said he met his wife who died 3 years ago in college in Michigan. They have a 5 year old and his wife died 3 years ago. He said he is from Norway. An only child. Mom died when he was 9 and him and his dad relocated to the US when he was 20. The one time Google video chat, which was mostly frozen, also convinced me because I didn’t know a live chat could be faked.

The image on the Google video chat and all the photos he sent are of a gentleman named Rob Murgatrod, who is a handsome very attractive man with a successful podcast called Work Hard Play Hard.

My brain can’t process this kind of hurtful deception.
Dec 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone communicating with a Gerald Delgado?
by: Anonymous

About 2 weeks ago I received a friend request from a Gerald Delgado. His story is that his wife passed of "an unusual form of brain cancer" about 8-10 years ago, he lives in Sugarland, TX with his sweet 10 year old grandson. "Gerald" adopted his grandson after his daughter was murdered.

Our chats were going along OK until the other night he started asking me about my finances. He wanted to know how much money I had saved, how much I bring in every month. The thing is based on the places he has supposedly lived, which includes Australia.

The first time we voice chatted his accent was NIGERIAN. Since we chatted and I asked certain questions with the intention of vetting him out, I haven't heard from him since.

That was 2 days ago! Again, he put himself out there as an Oil rig engineer in charge of 200 men and the project, and who is supposed to receive $8 million at the end of the contract.

LADIES, BEWARE!
Dec 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lorenzo Bryan
by: Anonymous

It’s seem like you’re doubting yourself? He’s 💯% a scammer. He’s testing the water by only asking you for $300, if you sent him the money later it will be thousands.

Lady please block him and run.
Dec 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam? Lorenzo Bryan from Zoosk
by: Anonymous

Connected on Zoosk with a man named Lorenzo. We have been texting for a couple weeks. He says he is a geologist from Italy and currently lives in Texas but is on an oil rig in the gulf. His phone number is from California.

We have been sending pics and calling. He has a daughter and says he’s divorced. He has an Italian accent. We had plans to meet over the upcoming holidays. Several days ago he said there was a fire in the barracks on the rig and his stuff got burned and there was a death. Friday he sent me a pic of him and some coworkers. Today he said he was off work because he didn’t feel well and his blood pressure was way high because he had not been taking his medicine due to it being burned up in the fire.

His credit card was also destroyed so until he gets his new card he can’t pay for new meds. Now he wants me to send $300 to PayPal to pay for his meds and gave me an email address. He said he’ll pay me back.

Sounds sketchy and like a scam
Dec 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Velden
by: Anonymous

I was scammed by a male (Bryan Velden) that I met on a dating site called Tinder. We had been speaking for months on his cell phone. He is Dutch and had been living in Los Angeles for about 11 months. He moved here from Texas. He was a widower with no children. We bonded because my mother had recently passed from pancreatic cancer and his wife died of ovarian cancer.

I left on vacation to Hawaii for about a month. We spoke the entire time I was there. He has his own company and was getting ready to go on a work trip to Texas. He claims to be a geologist and that he was trying to get a contract with KCADeutag drilling company.

We went from speaking on the phone to Instagram phone. His handle is lovingheart60. We started to talk through because he was on an oil rig that had some kind of scare that could no longer use mobile devices. I still thought nothing of it.

He ended up getting the contract with the drilling company. He sent me a copy of the contract via email. After I got back from my vacation, everything seemed normal until one day he had asked me for the check that the company was giving him to get cleared. I was very skeptical at first, then he provided me with a photo of the check, which I still have.

We had already established a relationship about 6 months, so I thought nothing of it. I proceeded to send him a wire transfer from my bank to his Wells Fargo account. The total amount was 15,270. It wasn't all at once. We went from speaking a couple times a day and texting to hardly at all.

This started about a 8 days ago that he hadn't responded to my messages. When he finally reached me he claimed that there wasn't any reception due to a storm or something like that. I started to get suspicious, so I began to research this drilling company and ended up finding out there are what are called oil rig scams.

The more and more I read, the more and more things were similar to my situation. I sent him a message and he got upset with me because I questioned him about the check and when would I get my money back. I still haven't heard from him.

I don't believe who he says he is. I do know that he does have a Dutch accent, but does not live at the address provided nor does the cell phone number belong to him.
Dec 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Only because
by: Anonymous

On a social site, someone who scammed me, I saw this person had hundreds of "friends"….The person said he lived in a specific city in Italy. He and I spoke for months.

When he finally confessed, he said his age, which is 45 years younger then the guy I was chatting with!

So a scammer can get a friend, then add friends of friends, and add more friends of friends of friends of friends of friends.

Just keep this in mind, when someone contacts you on social media (also observe if he has more then one "mutual friend" on his friends list!).
Nov 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be aware of Maiden Buffet Harry
by: Anonymous

This scammer targeted me on the Zoosk dating website. He didn’t get a penny from me. He created a fake website on google called

Maidenharryengineering

the website looks legit, but I can assure you it’s not. Please go google it and call the number on the website site being the one listed under his Florida headquarter so you can listen to his voice.

Yes he got the nerves and balls to record his own voice to fool people.
Nov 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Stefano or D'Stefan
by: Anonymous

This man also goes by the name of David Stefano or D'Stefano profile and pretends to be an engineer and owns an Offshore Drilling Rig in Newport Beach. Ph number he uses 949-424-7895 or 949-877-1665 davidstef009@gmail.com or http://info@dstefanodc.com

Ladies dont let him fool you. He will tell you things you want to hear then soon will ask for money, laptop, iphone, and airpods. Will try to have you open an account for bitcoin. Will try to have you open an bank account under your name.

Will ask for your email to try and get any personal info you may have.

DONT DO IT! You will regret it. If you have not met the man yet DO NOT send anything to him. Guaranteed he will be a scammer just out to take your money. He has some guy by the name of Samuel Ritcihe that collects the money or items he wants.

LADIES DONT BE FOOLED!! Hoping someone will reach out to this man if he is not the scammer. He could also be the actual scammer. All info he tells you about him are lies.

Please be careful.
Nov 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed
by: Anonymous

Jeremy Renner says he’s in New Mexico on an oil rig, and needs 8,000.00 to get a helicopter ride off the rig. To start with he needed five thousand dollars to fix the machine, and like a fool he hit the money from me.

I’m going to give you his information, he would only talk on WhatsApp and his email is jeremyrenner206@gmail.com

He’s got two girls whose names are Alondra and Lisa, wife killed in plane crash, but the first time it was a car accident. He’s from Cleveland Ohio, has a nanny taking care of his children.

Please let me know if any of you have chatted with this guy, as I believe he’s got a lot of women he’s talking to.

One more thing I have pics, but my gut says it’s not him, and I have been talking for over a year now, with most conversations are about money.

HELP ME TO SEE HES A SCAMMER
Nov 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer
by: Anonymous

A guy contacted me on a social site. He looked very good! In telling me about himself, he sounded too good to be true though I noticed in his profile, he had many names connected to Ghana. He sent me in our messages many photos of himself.

We even went to a video app, which it showed the individual speaking with me. I showed a friend the photos, and my friend identified the photos as a well known British person (and video animation was used in this scam).

Though I did lose money in this scam, I’m a bit angry that this social site let this scammer have a profile dated 4 years back!
Nov 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frankie Harrison
by: Anonymous

Frankie Harrison is a scammer. Says he is from Hemet, California.
Subsea engineer,
Several phone numbers 805-649-0996
951-394-3198.
951-450-4798 on Google Hangouts
Birth date June 12 1952

Met on Zoosk dating site. Story in Dubai on contract, accident happened, extended stay Gave him No money, didn't ask
Nov 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		His name is "Duke Williams" or "Kisku Mikhael" from US
by: Anonymous

He wrote me on facebook that last Sunday. Her profile said Kisku Mikhael. He told me that his name was Duke Williams and that he worked for contract on an oil rig. That he is an engineer. He sent me his phone number. He said a lot of nice things to me about my appearance and that bothered me because I found it just as superficial as a fashion ad.

Then he asked me about my profession and what he was working on and my religion. I suspected it was fraud and told him and blocked him.

+1551-775-1737 "his phone number"
Nov 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Liars
by: Anonymous

Experienced very similar to the stories reported here. Almost felt for it! See the below email and if one of them asks you to send something similar because they can’t access their email at their oil rig platform for every excuses they come up with!

To Info@globalsteelplc.com

Hello Sir or Madam,

"Here is an emergency issue, really need your help.
I write on the behalf of your client as below:

Name:HARRY WONG

Email:Harrywong753@gmail.com

Location: Sarawak sea

Company:Petronas Oil And Gas Company Malaysia

I tried to access my email so I could be able to contact your company but couldn’t.

Could you please kindly advise us in the best and easier way to purchase a new Machine with the rest materials. Please provide their pricelist of the machine and materials with their dimensions.


Equipment’s name:


(1)Hydraulic Drilling Machine 27190x2100x1630

(2)Excavator Precision Flow

27190x2100x1630

(3)Seismometer

2 seats 0190x2100x1630

(4)Armored Subseacables

0190x2100x1630

Awaiting your swift response
Thanks."
Nov 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Wong
by: Anonymous

Meet him on a dating app, his name is Harry Wong, number is +1 (850) 739-2621, he askd me for my number and talked on watsapp. He said he is a US Chinese that moved to Australia to start a new life as both of his parents are already passed away. He is working on a oil rig at Malaysia.

He followed the exact same story line as the reports mentioned here already. I find the exact email that he asked me to send to a supplier because he couldn’t get access to his email.

The same email reported by some one reported here
Nov 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		JohnHarrison091
by: Anonymous

They’re not even good liars, I don’t understand the logic behind all of them pretending to be rich and asking for money later. The way I see it if you’re that rich, so what in the hell you’re asking me for money.

You’re right we need to stop this nonsense as too many people are losing their entire savings or even their lives because of them animals.
Nov 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		JohnHarrison091
by: Anonymous

My scam artist’s IG profile name is JohnHarrison091. He claims to be an orthopedic surgeon from Seattle, WA. He claims to be working in Baghdad for the UN. Of course he is a widower with one child. After 4 days, he was madly in love with me. He does talk a pretty smooth game and he is handsome. After day 8, he started asking me for iTunes cards because the UN had botched his account or some BS!


I told him I didn’t have any money to send him. He went completely left!! Then he would apologize and ask me again to send him a iTunes card! I would say no and he would snap out again.

I blocked him from Hangout and Instagram but not after texting him details stating there currently are no UN doctors in Baghdad. Liar!

These mofo’s need to be stopped! I am so sick of them!!
Nov 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fool
by: Anonymous

I fell for a guy who was a smooth, handsome, sweet talker and I feel such an idiot as I sent money and have addresses where he wanted me to send gifts.

I’d never heard of any of these guys until he started to be nasty as I was waiting for my pay check and things started to add up as being wrong.

I still miss the words and sweet calls - but I blocked him and I will get over the hurt and humiliation of being and old fool - covid he said kept us apart and I fell for that too !

Why oh why did I let this happen.
Nov 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Louis Anthony
by: Anonymous

He needs $4,300.00! to be his beneficiary? Tells me he loves me and trusts me…he should trust me. I haven’t tried scamming him for thousands! I don’t fall that fast especially if I have never met someone in person.

A few conversations don’t cut it with me. Especially when they’re based on lies! Beware of this smooth talker ladies!
Nov 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Louis Anthony
by: Anonymous

We met thru SongPop. Very progressive chit chat. Said his wife died of cancer 4 years ago, has an 18 year old daughter. No other family, an only child. Lives in Delaware. His typing was good, but sometimes he didn’t quite use American lingo.

Never heard of "I love Lucy " or Robert Redford. Seriously? Said he had a contract in Belgium and his "bag" with all of his credentials was stolen and he needed some money. I refused to oblige. He didn’t talk to me for 3 days. Says he’s still in Belgium.

Has another interview for a different contract, said he lost the other one because of one of his workers screwed up on the job? News to me, last I knew he was needing money to acquire the contract. Now his daughter isn’t 18, she’s a teenager who’s going to be 18 soon. He’s supposedly going to be 61 next month.

And now he’s from Michigan not Delaware. Closer to me, and he wants to meet me in person next month. Yesterday he called me via hangouts with a very nice voice and I’m still trying to figure out his accent. He also set up another situation where he is going to need some money. Our conversations are very progressive on his side.

My husband died last year, and from the beginning I told him I wasn’t interested in dating and not even in my own zip code! So tomorrow (Monday) should be interesting to see how much money he’s going to need.

BTW I changed my profile in SongPop. If I don’t know you, I don’t owe you
Nov 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fake engineer name Maiden Buffet Harry
by: Anonymous

The people out there Catfishing women are shameless, heartless, narcissistic animals. Ladies its up to us to put a stop to it. I know we are all looking for the one, the perfect partner, I know some of us are lonely, and can get easily attached. We are dreamers and hopeless romantics, but please understand those animals are very patient, well educated, and scamming people is what they do as their 9 to 5 job.

As you can see most of them don't ask for money right away, they take their time to play with your mind, make you fall for them. This a well organized crime because they have patience and time to run it. We can stop catfishing or at least slow it down by spreading the word to anyone who wants to listen, so don't be afraid or ashamed of telling your stories to others as the more people are aware the less people will get scam.

Some of us here on this site are lucky, we were able to see through their lies right away and cut it off, but some of us lost a lot money, feel ashamed, pain and humiliation, but what some of us need to be grateful for is that we are strong enough to move on and we are still alive.

Those catfishing men are murderers, they have no idea of how many people out there they are hurting, and like I said before the women on this website are here alive to tell their stories, but
I am 100% sure there are other women out there who did not make it.

Please pass the word around and tell your friends and family and lets put a stop to men using woman like we are freaking puppets with no brains.

1- do your research by taking the first picture you have of the person and upload it to any picture identification website, like " social catfishing.com"

2- if you are not ready to meet, than ask them to facetime. If they can't facetime run, if facetime is blurry you can not see the person's face run.

3- if he tells you that he's going to travel to another country before meeting with you run, know that he was never in the same country as you in the first place.

After reading all those catfishing stories, they all keep coming up with the same lies and stories so it's up to us to stop the foolishness, stop falling so quickly and how can we fall in love with someone we never see and touch.

Enough is enough ladies lets get ourselves together.
Nov 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		David James from Germany, working on rig in Norway
by: Biggles777

Hi

You said "I’m still playing along but trying to gather info to officially prove he’s a scammer."

You've already achieved it by posting all the red flags needed for an oil rig romance scam in this topic.

May I offer a pointer or two please?

1: You sound American, take a 5 day trial of socialcatfish, search the images and information you have. That'll cost less than $20 if you include an extra option or two offered. IIRC my last post here offers some guidance on other ways to look at an image and use the data.

2: If I understand you correctly, he's on a ship located at Oslo, Norway. Look at where that is on a map. He's not out in the North Sea or on a remote rig in Alaska

Is it docked or anchored offshore? Either way he's not remote. Captain or not if they're docked he has daily walk on walk off access.

With that in mind ask for a video call.

Communication infrastructure in Oslo is excellent. He's no reason not to agree if he want's to move to your state to be with his friend.
Nov 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		David James from Germany, working on rig in Norway
by: Anonymous

A man named "Captain David James" reached out to me about a week ago and started chatting with me and said he wanted to be friends. I had a feeling it was a scam, but I played along with it. We have been messaging on WhatsApp. He says he’s from Germany, but is currently working as part of a contract in Oslo, Norway and has 2 months left.

He says he has a 10-year old son and that his wife passed away. He said he wants to invest money in US businesses after he finishes his contract and move to the same state I’m in to be with "a friend". He hasn’t asked for any money, but says he would give me money for certain things because "that’s what friends do".

He sent me pictures of himself and the ship and some of his coworkers. The WhatsApp number he’s texting from has an Alabama area code. I’m still playing along but trying to gather info to officially prove he’s a scammer.
Nov 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stephen Madonia
by: Anonymous

I was also scammed by an oil rig person. He sent very good pictures of him in a board meeting getting a contract. He also has a daughter. He said all the right things to keep things moving along. Did you eat, have you rested, texting me all hours of the day and night due to the oil rig schedule. Said he made plans to visit me in December then fly to Miami to see his daughter. We will buy a house together and he has many surprises for me.

My kids thanks god for their suspicion (me going through a divorce and such). We found he stole an actors pictures and some of his profile. Also he video called me to prove himself and he looked similar to the photos.

But thank you for the passport number as he also sent a photo of the passport and it’s the same number you referenced.

I had offered to pay for the plane tickets to Miami but then thought no I better not and when I told him he flipped out saying you need to have Trisha or something like that.

Then he asked me to buy 2 100 dollar steam cards because he was out of data.

I told him to ask his nannie who is taking care of his daughter.

We aren’t talking anymore.

His name is Stephen Madonia. This fake guy.
Nov 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil engineer scammer
by: Anonymous

It happened to me a year and a 1/2 ago we met on tinder and he had me go to WhatsApp right away. He said I'm the one as his wife died from cancer 4 years ago. His daughter is in boarding school in NY. He charmed me and I thought he was the real thing.

After that a month later he said his daughter was in a car accident and needed money for her surgery. I sent him 1300 as I felt sorry for him but that was my rent money. After that happened I got evicted from my place I was renting. Moved to another town to find a cheaper room to rent. He has been asking for money saying his bank account is on hold in CA.

I fell for it like a fool, and he was was to come home last week from the Philippines. Didn't hear from him in 2 days, and then he texted me from WhatsApp saying he was arrested because he didn't pay his taxes. Now he is asking for more and says the payment he made went to a scammer.

I don't believe him anymore and if you come across a Mr Moore don't believe him. I lost everything because of this.
Nov 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Same story as of many in this forum, Steven Cheng pretended to be from Sydney, who has fake bank website
www.federalreserveoffshorebank.com
fake email info@corbalglobal.com and support@federalreserveoffshorebank.com

This person has many names, and has many complaints though real identity is not known. Watch out for him, he could be in any dating platform looking for his next victim.

Other names I have found are Desmond Cheng, Jackson Morrison, Steven Cheng and they all are the same loser.
Nov 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Trust me
by: Anonymous

Anyone who’s on this site will hear the same story. From Alaska, trapped because the are detained from another country but these guys are from Africa, Russian or any other in that area.

Trust me, I have been scammed for a lot of money, so don’t believe a thing they say to you.

Ask them to send you money and see what they say to you.
Nov 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fading Narcissists
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi,fam!

This probably pertains or doesn't apply to oil rig engineers, military, etc., but I think you will find this useful. It's a video by HG Tudor, who breaks down the many types of narcissists.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNBae4zGYio


I've noticed that in the past three years, even people who pretend to be oil rig engineers, doctors working for the UN, etc., exhibit these traits.

They see us as the primary source of their fuel, too.
Nov 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Terengganu Oil Rig from Malta
by: Anonymous

Alex (+6 01116961524) from Malta (when I asked him at first he said Bahamas then switched to Malta) but accent suggested otherwise. His accent immediately gave him away. Working on platform in Terengganu with bad service hence will only text you twice of thrice a day.

If you know anyone in O&G offshore, his schedule will seem off immediately. Same story as below, trying to find love bla bla bla with some sad background stories.

Confronted him and as expected he gaslighted me. Avoided lot of my questions when I asked for specifics events, hence already red flags.
Nov 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Dutton/Dutton Larry
by: Anonymous

A man messaged me on Facebook awhile back and went by the name Dutton Larry, so we chatted for awhile and things went very fast. He started saying he would take care of me and that he was in love with me. He introduced me to his 15 year old son named Oscar and started to call me momma.

I even purchased a gaming card for his sons birthday. He even told me he worked at KCA Deutag and showed me a contract for an oil rig in Gulf of Mexico. It never got to the point where he asked me for money because my daughter did some digging online when I started having a gut feeling that something wasn't right.

Found many profiles on multiple social media platforms (Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, multiple dating website) with the same name, same pictures, all posted around the same time frame. Until my daughter found his real Facebook within a few minutes and found out his real name is Luke Dutton and it seems as if his son is actually his nephew. I feel so stupid but glad I caught on fast. Be aware!

This is what he looks like!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074761771967
Nov 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think he's on tiktok
by: Anonymous

Frank William:
Contractor supervisor offshore drilling
Widower, 1 daughter
California

Was just wondering why this person was following me and stumbled onto this page.
Nov 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Donald Solomon or David Chan
by: Anonymous

Hello,
I already posted my story about a romance scammer named Donald Solomon or David Chan on October the 1st, 2021 and here is a continuation of what you should read.

I kept going in our silly conversation, which didn't sound like between two adults and just waiting for the moment when his drilling device will break down, according to a common scenario written by scammers. I knew that he was an imposter, so I made fun of him, laughed with my husband of his stupidity. After 2 weeks of our conversation, his device got finally broke.

He sent me this msg:
"Honey at this moment, I really need a little assistant from you please. Honey the technician have confirmed the machine damage and I need to get a new one and the machine cost 215,000€ euro and I have paid already 205,000€ please I will appreciate if you can help me to complete the money so that I can get the machine soon ,I'm very sorry to ask you for this favor I already contacted the seller and he promised to deliver machine to me as soon as I complete the payment. I already told him that I will get back to him today.
The remaining one is just only 9,500 thousand euro . Please I really need the machine before next week so that I can meet up with the date. honey don't worry I will give you back as soon as the company pay me the contract in week ending okay."

I promised to send that money and asked him for a copy of his photo ID, passport and bank account. The following day he sent me a very pathetic fake Eni employee card with a photo. I found on the internet

https://apac01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscount.clearanceonline2021.ru%2Fcontent%3Fc%3Dfax%2520eni%2520spa%26id%3D5&data=04%7C01%7C%7C3dc4aa2342204e2f360008d9991ea201%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637709179131748182%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Ddc%2FfxPZlzFPZ7TB1gHMoZAJouNuJn3pn%2FkB9F3LjIw%3D&reserved=0

How the real card looks like, and this account number:

Account holder: Angela Idaboh
Iban; IT14N3608105138298899298904
Bic/swift: BPPIITRRXXX
Bank name: Posteitaliane
Address: Via Giacomo 7, vercelli. Italy

The problem was with the passport, he was probably too lazy to fake it.

Me: "And the last step is your passport 🙏🏼.
Everything will be perfect 😍"

Him: "Honey I told you I have it. But it's not with me here OMG. Honey dos it mean you are doubt on me? You promised to help me and I contacted the seller. Now he gave me the account number and he must be expecting the balance by now because I already told him that my wife will make the payment today. How will I get my passport now that I'm still at the platform? Or do you think I'm happy with my current predicament? Honey, honestly you are beaging to get me angry. You know I'm not in a good mood theses days. And you keep stressing me just because of 9,500 euro. If not for what I have spent. And this current unexpected problem. I won't have even asked you of anything before getting my new machine"

Finally, he sent me a copy of his passport. I haven't seen anything ridiculous like this before. He copied it from Pinterest

https://apac01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com.au%2Fpin%2F651825746067116138%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C3dc4aa2342204e2f360008d9991ea201%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637709179131748182%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=PehiNXOYZbdYlJhaeZnkrbL7fJGH8xK%2BO6ufjD8zvII%3D&reserved=0

and used an absolutely unacceptable photo. As soon as I received it I wrote to him, that I knew he was a Nigerian scammer and I had already reported him to the authorities and only needed to gather more evidence. I expect that he will be furious and will offend me but you wouldn't believe what happened.

He had backup plan B ready. He said that he is innocent, his friend forced him to do it and he wanted to tell me everything and other rubbish like he will go to confess to church, as this behaviour is against his religion and he knows he is a sinner 🙄.

The following day he called me and said that other scammers are chasing him, and he is starving, has no place to stay and asked me for money !!!

I pointed out that he still using a "company" (fake Eni) phone number so he sent me his "private number" and before I blocked him, he called me many times despite to 10 hrs time difference between Nigeria and NSW, so I had to turn off my phone overnight.

It's over now so I only hope that investigators will expose them soon.
Nov 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Maiden Buffet Harry
by: Anonymous

At the End of the month of august I subscribed to a dating website name Zoosk. A few days later I received a text from a man name Maiden Buffet Harry, claiming he's an engineer. From the moment we started talking over the phone he was already putting his plan in motion. The first phone call was from a 631-203-7434 number, which is an area code for Suffolk long island NY, and when I asked him how come you are calling from a 631 area code when your profile say you are located in Staten island his answer was his father passed away and left him a few apartment in Suffolk.

He told me he has a brother who's a drug addict and in jail that wanted nothing to do with him. He told me his wife passed away 10 yeas ago from cancer, but got remarried later to woman who was bisexual, but never told him about that, so he ended up divorcing her 3 years later. Told me he has an 11 year old son name Rolan, and he has an apartment in the city and a house in Staten island. During conversations he mentioned that he went to Belgium for a job interview, and that the Belgic government interviewed 30 different oil cleanup companies, and he was 100% sure that he will not get the contract because the government would most likely give the business to people/ friends. He told all that in less than a week of conversations, putting his scam in motion.

2-3 days later he told me he just received a letter from the Belgium government, that out the 30 companies 10 were choosing to go back for a second interview and his company is one of them. He received a letter on a Thursday and he needed to be in Belgium by next Wednesday for his interview. He pretended to call me while at the airport, and I heard a few flights announcements and he pretended he was running toward his departure gate. He told me his flight was going to be 7 hrs. He will call me as soon as he gets settled. He called me at 12 am a day later talking about jet lag. All that started at the End of August, and now we are in the 2nd week of September and he had to move from Belgium to Spain for the oil clean between the border of Spain and Belgium in an area named Melilla.

Me: honey when are you coming back?
Him: Belgium government are going to send delegates on the site to see, if am really the owner of the company I have to be there when they show up. 1 week, 2wks, 3 wks. goes by and finally after 1 month I got a text.

Him : Honey the delegates are here, they're going to be on the site for 3 days.

Me: okay

Me: 4 days later your delegates are gone now when are you coming back?

Him: honey I have to go back to Belgium to sign paper works and finalized things.

Me :asking him every day to facetime

Him: I am outside Spain in a very small secluded area and the internet / WIFI does not work well.

Me: everyday on the internet looking for his name came up with nothing, and he created a fake website name Maiden Harry engineering, and when you check it out on Google the website looks legit. The Headquarters of the fake company is located in Florida, Miami but when I googled the address a small house with a car parked in front of it pops up so the address was fake.

I went to the Florida government website (SUNBIZ) where all legit businesses are registered, and Maiden Harry engineering was no where to be found. My gut feeling told me he was a scammer, but he did not ask for money yet, so I said to myself let see how far he's going to take it.

Now we are 2 months down the road at the End of October 2021 and here comes the money issue.

Him: my check from the government is cleared but for me to transfer the money to the United states I need a few paper work, the notary at the bank is asking me 5% even in united states they only charge 2%. So someone from the same bank referred to a woman in a small town outside of Spain who can notarized the transfer papers for him for 2%.

Him: honey I will call you after talking to her.

Me: okay dear

Him : later the lady is going to do it for me for 40,000, but as you know darling I already spent all my money to hire people and rented the machines for the oil clean up, now I really don't know how I am gonna come up with 40,000.

Me: thinking this mother F..ker is out of his mind, but he's not stupid, I told my sister he knows I can not come up with that kind of money, so lets wait and see if he's going to bring it down.

Him: few days later honey my friend in Japan is going to send 20,000 and my mother is sending me 12-13,00. so do the math 20+13=33 what is left 7,000 bingo. I played with him just like he was playing with, but at one point I was getting tired of it, so I gave him a lot of hints about him being a fake, but he did not budge and he was determined to think that I was stupid enough to give him 7,000 U.S dollars.

To finish the story on October 29th I woke up and wrote him a long farewell text on WhatsApp's. All the pictures he sent me belong to a police officer in Edmonton Alberta, Name: Curtis Schriever so I texted him and said unless you are Curtis Schriever's twin brother, you are not him and in less than 15 mins all lines of communication I had with him went dead, all phones disconnected, WhatsApp's blocked.

Catfishing is not a joke, they are trained professionals, using every tools possible to scam people, remember when he pretended to be at the airport I heard flight departure announcement, meaning they have every type of sound effect recorded.

Please do your research, as it will save you time and money.
Oct 31, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer
by: Anonymous

Met through Tinder, name is Fredrick, works on a drilling platform in Rio De Janeiro. Not the usual schtick, wants to go slowly, says he lives about 100 miles away, returning home soon. Has a daughter at university on the other side of Canada. Wife left him for his childhood sweetheart.

Seems very kind, wants a long term relationship. Been chatting on Skype for a couple of weeks, simple, "get to know you stuff". This morning he cannot chat, fire on the rig. His delivery is good, no doubt, but for a fellow with degrees in engineering, and allegedly American, he makes a number of small grammatical errors.

I've been suspicious all along, googled "OIL RIG SCAM" and all of this shows up. Time to play him a little...
Oct 31, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Freeman - Google Phone Number
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of Larry Freeman? 16 year old Rex Freeman in a reform school in NY?

Befriended a family member on Facebook, several messages in decides they should move away from Facebook and go to the What’s App and deletes Facebook Account. Now has a free Google phone number that shows Lincoln, CA.

Has sent flowers and asked for money, sent a picture of an oil rig that he "works" on but has never sent any real information like a real trackable phone number, address, selfie or anything.

Several of us have called this google number, he’s hung up on us when called out and then blocks us.

We obviously know this is a scam but family member truly believes it is legit and has even put her house up for sale and wants to move to meet him.

His number is 916-587-1081. Would love to know if anyone has this number or name contacting them. We have contacted local law enforcement and filing a complaint with ic3.com for the FBI to step in.
Oct 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Can't believe I let it happen
by: Anonymous

To the person who posted about wanting to know if it is familiar if they have their bank accounts frozen yep it is and it is also normal for them to say they love you right away too and send flowers and poems as this is their way of getting to you and then the next thing they will do is ask for money.

If it was me I would not give them the time of day.
Oct 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Liar
by: Anonymous

Be warned ladies! I’ve never been a victim before, but it can happen to anyone. I did not get money stolen from me, but I definitely feel violated by this liar named Jackson Morris from Beverly Hills who is supposedly working on a rig in Malaysia.

Wants to send me flowers blah blah blah (just to get personal info). Asking me to send emails on his behalf since his email is blocked because of encryption issues on the rig. Luckily I created a new fake email account to send on his behalf that wasn’t connected to any of my personal info because I just had a feeling.

This man got so mad when I demanded to video chat with him, saying my intentions weren’t honest lol laughable!!! I did a background check on his name and info he provided and no such person came up. Then I did a reverse image search and there he was on Pinterest and Tumbler (stolen photos).

I immediately blocked him and deleted the fake new email I created. If your gut tells you something is off…It’s not your gut it’s God…listen and run for the hills. I will include the email info he gave me to send in case he’s after you!

Warning signs are that equipment was breaking and he’s on a timeframe for his contract, has to pay workers etc for extra time spent etc…I could see where this was going and it was a bouquet of red flags! It all seems pretty legit until you do the searching and this person doesn’t exist. He even had a LinkedIn, but that means nothing too if someone is truly a scammer.

He had no social media for me to confirm and was offended that I even asked, so if they get mad and try gaslighting you, think about it. Protect yourself from the evil lurking online. These people are bad!!!

Hello Sir or Madam,

Here is an emergency issue, really need your help.
I write on the behalf of your client as below:

Name:Jackson Morris

Phone :+16266082820

Location: Sarawak sea

Company:Petronas Oil And Gas Company Malaysia

I tried to access my email so I could be able to contact your company but couldn’t.

Could you please kindly advise us in the best and easier way to purchase a new Machine with the rest materials. Please provide their pricelist of the machine and materials with their dimensions.


Awaiting your swift response
Thanks.
Oct 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Can’t believe you let it happen
by: Anonymous

Please block this man as he is a scammer. All the signs are the same as I read this page. I know I fell victim too and I’m in the UK and I believed also. I sent money gift cards - and we texted for nearly a year with only one video call that froze.

Lots of pictures - however it took me 15 months to find that the man was a scammer.

You will never see him and you will never meet him. He will bleed you dry and mine went to WhatsApp from Instagram.

Please please take it from me my heart was broken but I got out.

Blocked
Do the same
Oct 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Can't believe I let it happen
by: Anonymous

I am in the UK. I started chatting with a lovely guy who started following me on Instagram. We moved from there to WhatsApp. We have been texting for quite some time now. His photos show him to be Portuguese, but his accent and voice makes me think that may not be the case.

One video call, but I could not see him clearly at all. He is stuck on a rig in Alaska, one problem after another. Bank account is frozen, needs funds. Talked about love very quickly. Promises me the best life.

I'm no longer sure I believe a word he says. Does this sound familiar to anyone ?
Oct 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig imposter and background check
by: Biggles777

Hi. Good note and you don't need to ask for a picture of them holding their nose or striking a pose.

That's what scammers do after shouting Alaye cause they're so daft.

Get a EXIF data extension or plug in and download the images you're being sent and it'll tell you the time, date, camera model and settings of the image your looking at.

So next time they say "I just took this selfie for you dear"

Examine the EXIF data and you'll find it's a 2 or 3 year old image

You don't need Tineye or Yandex to tell you it's a fake
Oct 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig imposter and background check
by: Sandra Clayton

Why do scammers want you to talk on Hangouts?
Google hangouts is a communication app created by Google and was originally a part of Google Plus. It became a stand-alone app in 2013, and integrated features from Google Plus Messenger and Google Talk to create the app.

As you increase your reach online, the risk of encountering scammers will increase. Sometimes when a scammer tries to target you, their attempt will be weak, and you will easily evade them. Other times, advanced and more cunning people might focus on you and catch you unawares. One popular platform where these scams happen is on Google Hangouts.

When people are communicating online with a stranger on Google Hangouts, I urge you to get them to send a selfie holding their nose, right there and then. If they refuse, or make some excuse, that is a red flag. If they have only sent you one or two photos, it is likely that they stole that photo from someone else’s Facebook page or from elsewhere on the Internet.

Don’t be fooled by photos of kids or an elderly Mom. Do a reverse image Google search - right-click on their photos, copy the URL, and paste in the box at Google search. Nowadays, you will encounter some scammers that you can identify quickly, even without having much experience.
Oct 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thankful to Find This Info
by: Anonymous

This oil rig guy is going by Roger Townsend. Same story of sweeping me off my feet, widowed 6 years, 1 daughter. I checked his TT and he had only female friends. All the usual signs are there. He was asking weird questions like 'send me pictures of your cars and what did you do with the money from the sale of your home.

Red flags everywhere.

I had a gut feeling from the second encounter with Roger Townsend, oil rig supervisor and con man.

Contacting proper authorities to see what to do. Maybe they can catch this dooshbag.
Oct 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Almost scammed
by: Anonymous

Fred Morgan oil engineer, one little girl. Both show up well in photos. Within a month of slick talking there was nice artwork on cards that even said he was kind of taking lessons online of how to make women fall in love with him.

Then the next month it was his daughters birthday and his bank account was paused. I flatly said didn’t have any money to give him. Told him to work with his banker.

He supposedly is retiring in a few weeks and they are going to buy him out the company. He wants me to marry him and I flatly said no way. Because we have never even met. Figuring he is a scammer. So I finally blocked him. There are other reasons as well but too much to go into.

Supposedly works for Chevron. But that company is one of the worst environmental polluters on the entire earth. He still tries to contact me and I have blocked him and will continue to.
Oct 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dodging both scammers. Block & run.
by: Kevin B

If either of the gentleman return a video message it will be so bad that you can’t identify them by the pictures that they use that are not of them anyway.

One thing they might do is tell you they need a few hundred dollars to fix it so they can video you. You’ll never see a video or your money back.
As I said neither one of those guys in the picture is somebody you’re talking to. Do you think it’s unusual that both people you’ve met that are both oil rig workers have first and last names which are both common first names? This is very common because on Google although there are people that have first and last names that are listed on Google they might not be genuine.

But more than likely they are banking on you not finding information about them anyway because people don’t list their first name and last names if they’re scammers. If they do use a common last name even that is sometimes not the person you look up on Google.

I have been involved with this site for quite a while. I’ve helped many women and men that go with emotion rather than intelligence lose over and over again. They are hoping against hope that their person of their dreams has arrived. That person will be a nightmare already, please stay away.

Read a few previous posts. No one wins with this scum taking advantage of your loneliness.
Oct 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil engineer
by: Anonymous

On Tinder I already found 2 catfish Jerry James and Dennis Marcus. I think they are the same and they make you fall in love. They are good at texting good things about their personality. Both widows and one a has college daughter.

I asked them not to chat anymore until they call me using video phone or WhatsApp video, and both said they can do it and then remove their chat from Tinder. Both handsome
Oct 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Rules to Live By
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi,there. Yeah, I read you loud and clear because one guy on Fitbit asked me if we could talk on some other social networking site, to which I said, "I'd rather not do that. Social networking sites, such as Hangouts attract scammers."

I blocked him afterwards. His name is Tufzail N., by the way.
Oct 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		9-26-21 Re:Coinbase?!!
by: Anonymous

Go to Dr. Phil archives. Your Mom must see. A Lady would not accept he was scammer until Dr. Phil came up with info. This scammer was teaching Nigerians to scam using his pictures. The Lady was made to believe.

She will never see him. All he is interested in
is her money. He will take as long as she gives.
He does not love her.

He is a corrupt criminal.

Please Mom listen to myself and your Daughter.

HE IS A CON MAN. IF WILL NEVER STOP AS LONG AS
THEY ARE GIVEN WHAT THEY WANT.

MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL
Oct 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rules to live by
by: Anonymous

Ok Ladies I have been scammed but never again. First thing I do before I accept a friend request is look at their profile.

Friends. If they have none they are Scammers. If they have only mutual they are Scammers. If they have both mutual and all friends go to step 2.

Look at the profile and what they are posting. Lots of pictures of themselves are Scammers.

Step 3 If they call you their Queen or ask you to Hangouts they are Scammers.

And finally if they fall in love with you within 2 days or if they have long periods in between questions (they are talking to other women) they Are Scammers.

Block Them
Oct 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Cairns my scammer
by: Anonymous

My Scammer goes by many names it appears. He used the name David Cairns with me, even had a legit passport which was clearly stolen from this poor soul. He claims to be a Petroleum Engineer working on a project in Saudi Arabia. He may be using South Dakota as his place of work now. He has setup dating accounts with multiple websites in New York, the United States, and England that I am aware of.

He preys on sensitive and vulnerable woman. He exploits your weaknesses, asks what are your fears, fantasies, and says what all women want. Don’t be naïve as he is very calculative and cunning, as well as using his emotions to open you up to him.

Warning signs I ignored: I met his through Elite Singles here in New York. I made the mistake of believing that the dating website did a good job of vetting all of its clients, scammers know how to get around this. I have learned the hard way how they operate.

I sent my scammer a "smile". Warning sign #1 He said to me "You look like someone who would not hurt another person", the pictures he used belong to a Turkish film-maker and speaker. I believed the images to be who I was communicating with. After a couple quick exchanges through Elite Singles messaging he gave me a cell phone number to text him with. The cell phone number (if it was a cell phone) was a 315 area code, which is a Syracuse area code, he pretended to be from.

Warning sign #2, he wanted me to communicate with him through WhatsApp, which I would not do because I did not trust it. He suggested Viber, which I did setup and we used throughout our year and a half of communication. He has a predominately Dutch accent.

Warning sign #3 When I asked him to video chat he refused. My daughter insisted I make him. His reaction was to say, "When they see us together, they’ll know." And flat out refused. Further, he blocked me from his Elite Singles account.

I wanted to find love so badly and believed him to be genuine. He was kind, sensitive, and said he wanted a monogamous relationship that would lead to a lifetime together.

Despite my feelings of concern and doing a catfish background check, which revealed nothing, I moved forward with the relationship. These websites that check vary in effectiveness.

Warning sign #4 he was no longer in Syracuse, but in Houston Texas supposedly at an uncle’s home. He claimed as an Independent Petroleum Engineer Contractor he had taken a project in Saudi Arabia and would be going there to complete a job that was supposed to be done by the end of June 2020. He sent me a copy of his "contract" early on (it turned out to be fake, a very authentic looking fake. I didn’t find out until recently that all the documents he sent me where fake.)

Characteristics:
Communication- We had a phone conversation right away. He wanted to hear my personality. It actually took me back that he had an accent. He communicated throughout the year and a half almost every day. There would be a weekend or a day here and there I did not hear from him and he claimed it was the internet. We texted regularly, spoke on the phone via Viber, exchanged voice messages via Viber.

Sentiments
He sent me and wrote specifically for me poetry. I have over 100 poems. He would send me music based on love and GIFs. We exchanged "I love you" just about every single day. We would say "Good night" to each other practically every day. In the beginning it was "Good morning" but as time went on sometime with was both, but mostly it was "Good night".

We had special emojis, rituals, sayings, and other things. As he gained my trust- he asked for money

Link to my google file:

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1RNMSQZ5nqwzHFa2YY3ehalBF34kzQmmS
Oct 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		"Alex Bob Christopher", alexnoah467@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

Also the same as the one below. Alex Bob Christopher, 41 from Malta. Working on an oil rig in Terengganu. Gives vague information about himself. Cheesy romantic. When he was supposedly about to get off the platform, wanting to call me for help of 2k for clearance but told him that I've always said I don't have money.

Not sure if this scam is very profitable since it's only 2k when asked and I've already told him many times that I don't have money. I wasn't able to find anything on this guy until he gave his email address so have blocked the guy and I am going to report this to Facebook.
Oct 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Donald Solomon or David Chan
by: Anonymous

My love scammer's name is Donald Solomon or David Chan, an oil rig engineer, born in Hong Kong, raised in San Jose in California, currently works on a petroleum platform near Italy. He contacted me via Facebook as Donald Solomon and the second day asked me to communicate via WhatsApp.

The phone number is American, belongs to Eni company. His profile FB pictures look very artificial, to make a great impression, show only him in different destinations, driving a Bentley and Range Rover. He is divorced and has a 13 yrs old daughter.

Because I'm happily married and don't trust those weird online admirers, I set up for him an account on eHarmony and asked him to find somebody single and leave me alone. Because it is not for free, he asked me to send him 100 Euros. He wrote firstly that he has no credit card with him because he did not need it on the platform and after he wrote that it probably expired.

I just replied to him that he is so funny and blocked him on Facebook and WhatsApp. Another day he sent me a friend request on Facebook, this time as a David Chan. He used almost the same pictures. Meanwhile, I found those amazing websites, so unblocked him and started further investigation. His pictures are on dating sites as Steve Leo and Marco Jude.

Of course, he didn't want to make a video call on skype or FB messenger because it is against company policy and vibration can damage very sensitive drilling devices.

Please if someone wants to share your scammer's picture with me, this is my email: annabelecz41@gmail.com.

I would like to protect naïve and vulnerable women.
Sep 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joseph Rivers
by: Anonymous

Working in Iraq for Aramaco oil on an oil rig. Wanted my info to be his beneficiary. On Facebook dating app. Fake English accent. Airline pilot. Widower.

Claims he is from England. Loves me but we never met
Sep 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply to ticked off about Sam Foley
by: Anonymous

Not 6700 but 5000 to pay the lawyer, whose name was Johnson Williams supposedly. I found out Saturday the phone is in Ontario and on its way back to me which blows all my chances of even trying to catch him or finding out who he really is. He claims he is staying at a hotel that isn't even built yet.

So the address he gave me to send the phone to was my only hope. Oh well I tried helping the police as much as I could. Not much else I can do. Just learn from my mistakes and keep on moving on.
Sep 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coinbase
by: Anonymous

I fell for my scammer, Phil Odonnel, but didn’t give him the $2700 in cash he wanted me to send to a woman in TX. He claims he has his box full of gems and cash that was transferred from a British storage place to this female courier?! I too felt "hypnotized" because he promised the same things he was saying to your mom about buying a house and living happily ever after…etc.

It was all a lie!!! Thank goodness my head and not my heart overruled my actions and I decided not to go through it. I eventually blocked him on WhatsApp and LinkedIn where he found me. He had over 700 connections on LinkedIn at the time who were almost all women from all over the world as his pool of potential victims.

I wrote an extensive complaint to LinkedIn about this scammer and provided his profile, pictures, contact information…etc. I also added him on this website. I even subscribed to BeenVerified and never found him. I also had to change my cell number and email because he continued to harass me and extort me for money.

Your mother needs to read the stories that victims have posted on this website. Show her by doing simple searches on Google, she will never find his existence. These scammers use innocent people’s images online and many victims have posted them on this website.

Good luck and God bless you and your family.
Sep 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coinbase
by: Anonymous

Get your mom to do one thing! Get her to tell him she has no more money left and see what he does.

As a scammer when he knows the well is empty he will drop her and move onto the next victim.

Then she will know what she is dealing with.
Sep 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coinbase?!!
by: Anonymous

For those who were scammed, have any of your scammers asked you to invest in Bitcoin via the Coinbase app? My Mom keeps catering to her so-called love. The more she talks to him the more he wants her to buy MORE Apple Cards 💳, Vanilla gift cards, Home Depot gift cards valuing a total of $1,000, as well as Coinbase.

She also put an additional $4,000 cash she clipped from my brother’s private stash in the mail yesterday, using a padded envelope and an address he supplied to her AGAIN except it was a different address altogether. Altogether she has given this con a total of $10,000 in actual cash in the mail which included $6,000 of my own money that I probably won’t ever see again!

He keeps promising my Mom that she will be set for life and even told her to look for homes valued around 1.5 million dollars because he wants to start a new life with her. No matter how much I’ve tried to get through to her about him being a Scam Artist, it seems she is like hypnotized by him and she tells him EVERYTHING I say.

I am up in arms because I cannot compete with this Scam Artist and losing my Mom to him!
Sep 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Douglas Harrison
by: Anonymous

Hey mine was a guy who friended me on tiktok. He and I chatted and I asked if he wanted to add me on Facebook or Instagram and he said he didn’t have those and he was very private because he was a widower with a 12 year old boy. Smooth talker.

He then asked if I had hangouts. I told him no that I was going to that because too much fraud. I just gave him my phone number. We texted back and forth a bit and I asked him if we could chat on the phone and he said sure, he would break the rules to do so. However, something in my gut was telling me this wasn’t right.

So I asked how I knew he wasn’t a scammer, and he said I could say the same for you and said here this is my staff service number and look me up on the website for Kavin engineering. I noticed the number he was texting from was "kavin engineering out of Florida and the website was copyrighted 2021. When I put his staff service number in it literally said "rig manager" net worth $13 million. 🤣

First, a business would never post someone’s net worth, and second if you look up the salary of a rig manager the most annually they make is around $250k and this is the highest listed salary so some make decent money but definitely are not worth $13 mil unless they have a title higher. Not "Rig Manager"
Sep 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hurt but not too late
by: Anonymous

Met on VW and he was a smooth talker so fell for him. He told me he worked in an oil field and was on a platform in Dupland and would be back in the US soon so said if I put him on my ATT account he could could get a new phone. My twin had a friend check him out and there was no one by that name.

He was using the name Micheal L Roberto and said he was from Italy but raised here in the US by his mother. His father died and lost his wife and child in childbirth.

I am 71 and believed him. I lost my husband of 52 yrs.

He has a bald head and a great smile
Sep 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sam Foley
by: ticked off

To the person who posted about this man can I ask did you have to pay 6700 to get him home. This sounds like the guy that I was to pay to get out of trouble but my guy was in the Netherlands.

I can tell you if it is him then you will never see your money because if it is who I think it is he owes me a good chunk of money and I have yet to see it.
Sep 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lovely Venus
by: Anonymous

You were smart to use a public computer. Funny he didn't have good enough internet to contact the bank but had good enough to contact you. If he used the word "oil machine" instead of oil rig, that is a give away that he is phony. You need to make a report here with the name he used (Probably one of hundreds), a photo, an email and phone number if you have it.

Also contact the FBI and or Federal Trade Commission. Without giving a name and photo there is no way to stop him. Do it for the other women he will contact.

Good luck!
Sep 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sam Foley
by: Anonymous

Yeah originally he was on a rig in Portugal. Sent apple cards and bitcoin to get him home so he could get account unfrozen. First he said he landed in Texas and was staying at his guest house, then said he was under court supervision in their guest house, then all of a sudden he's in Canada, staying in a hotel that isn't even built yet mind you and needs money to pay the lawyer Johnson Williams to settle his case.

Says it should only be a few more days before the case is clear and just waiting on the bank to send new account information. Still hasn't received the iPhone or heard from the bank and it is now September 22nd.
Sep 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		100% Scammer
by: Lovely Venus

Man named Williams Lopez followed me on social media then after introducing him self as an engineer from London with an interview for a contract of installation of oil drilling machines in Alaska, USA. He asked for help to open his online bank account because of not having a good signal of internet.

He gave me a login password of the bank account. He wanted me to open it using my mobile phone but instead I opened it in a public computer and then I saw a million dollars deposited to his account.

I suddenly logged out immediately thinking he can manipulate the computer I used. Then he asked me to take a screenshot and send it to him. The following day he sent a letter showing that the result of his interview is the contract is awarded to him but he didn't know that all he sent to me is all obviously edited.

Hope no one will be scammed.
Sep 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Guy on an Alaska Oil Rig
by: Anonymous

I was picked by this guy who I thought was nice. He is romantic and loveable and we have been chatting for months. But now he says his funds are frozen and he has a security box in Switzerland that he can't send for because of the frozen account.

I played into it and sent my info so I could help out but I sent him the info on how much it would cost and the figures did not even add up to the amount they wanted to send it. I told him I can't do as I don't have that kind of money.

Now he has asked if I could get a loan. I said no to that too.
Sep 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sam Foley
by: Anonymous

I've been talking to this guy since the end of July. Wow I really feel robbed. I met him on Facebook as Sam Foley. Then his account "got hacked" and he sent me a picture if a bank account with the name Foley Jeffery. Then he says his name is Jeffery Sam Foley. Oh my goodness he even video called me making me think everything was legitimate.

He is somewhere in Canada right now! I sent a phone via FedEx yesterday that will be arriving today to 75 Temple Blvd. Apt. 105 Lethbridge Ab Canada T1k5M2

Jeffery Sam Foley
Edith Christison

Are the names it is addressed to.

It is supposed to be there by 5:00 pm. Today. Any help with law enforcement on site would be much appreciated
Sep 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out - Philip Wang who uses Ramy Inocencio's photos (Ramy is the ex CNN's journalist).
by: PL

This guy named Philip Wang messaged me on Meetup and quickly asked me to chat on Whatsapp (I didn't have Whatsapp at the time so I provided LINE account).

As all the scammers, they show they are really keen on you so they message you everyday. They also give compliments generously. All these are to build deep a deep relationship with you. And they will quickly claim they love you and will marry you. All will sound PERFECT to you. That's the scammer's trick to get you to fall in love with them.

Down the track, he will start to ask money "for sure". Philip Wang used the excuse of getting shipment for the oil rig out of the port to ask me to help him paying the fees ($26,000 something) and he would pay me back after that. I didn't do so. The second time he asked again, he asked me to login to his fake bank account and transfer money out (luckily I didn't put the info right so the money didn't get transferred out as this could be for money laundry.) but ask me to transfer money from my account first to get the shipment to him as it was "urgent".

I didn't do it and told him I didn't have the money. He then became very upset and really made me feel bad that I didn't help him.

I was in love with him so I continued to talk to him. He then used the tactic to show that he was worried that he would lose me and really showed he was nervous and emotional (real expert!). Down the track, he told me he wouldn't do anything to hurt me or think about it (so he could earn my trust). When I still showed the sign of not being able to trust him fully, he then said he couldn't have a partner who doesn't trust him so he should give me a break. I was heartbroken when he told me that so he was a bit of success on that one.

However, deep down I felt something wasn't right so I was still very cautious.

I searched information online with what he said and all that. Nothing really makes sense with the information he sent me. His company's website, his Facebook profile, the invoice he sent me when he asked for help for the first time. These things helped me stay alerted.

He said his aunt was the only family he had. I somehow know that something was going to happen to this aunt later on...lol And there you go, his aunt was in the hospital fighting for life. At the same time, he needed to get the materials and drilling machine he purchased and shipped to the oil rig. But he doesn’t have the money as he’s dealing with his aunt’s issue and emergency bills so he asked me to help out.

He even used a fake courier website to make me believe that the shipment is real. However, some things look strange on the website. I tried to call the company…no one answered the call.. emailed with no response neither… the whole process of him purchasing the material and machine was just very rough..so I had doubts whether this was genuine.

He said the oil rig he worked at was operated by Shell but it was actually by ExxonMobil so I had doubts on that as well. I checked Shell’s website and called ExxonMobil to check whether it’s the case that materials/machine would go through individuals who work on the oil rig and the answered is no.

With all the doubts, I decided to do a reverse image search again. And this time, I realised that he has used Ramy Inocencio's photos for the scamming.

The fake websites he has provide:
fastlinkcourierlogisticsservice.com

https://www.hightechengsolutionf.com/our-team

Reverse image search website (I used Bing to find out about the fake photos. Thank you Bing!)
https://www.ginifab.com.tw/tools/search_image_by_image/
Sep 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hangouts
by: Biggles777

Hi. As African criminals read this site every day here's a word of advice.

If you're asked to go to Hangouts under the same circumstances as EVERY real victim on this site has been and you really want to speak to the person

1: Then agree
2: Uninstall Hangouts
3: Install Google Chat and use that instead

It's more transparent for the victim
Sep 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures
by: Biggles777

Hi. There's thousands on this site and maybe some of you should help the owner by actually contributing some so they're found in SEO.

Unfortunately when a picture is contributed it's usually the same one of the same man. Never an email. Never a number, never a payment method which is a shame as people can't learn which is the purpose of this site.

So next time someone says "We should post pictures" here's the link to do so on this site

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html#INV

To the African criminals who come here to phish on their stolen identities and say "I can't find a way to add a picture here" please note your dead giveaway is that the Editor ALWAYS advises how you can share images and NOT ONE OF YOU EVER DOES cause you don't want to blow your stolen identity.
Sep 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Those cute/handsome faces you see
by: Carolyn

Please be aware that those cute/handsome profile pictures that you see are not them. Those pictures belong to famous people. I know because I found all the pictures that someone by the name of Bruce Fernando was using belonged to a gospel singer.

Their latest scheme is on clubhouse using Tamela Mann & soccer players pictures as profiles. Please spare yourself the shame & guilt of falling in love with their smooth words because it's giving you goosebumps.

I fell for the smooth words, voice but when he asked for money I backed away. You will never see them in person & they will speak to your vulnerable self.

Please keep your money in the bank. I was saddened by one lady that lost everything & was now homeless & all the scammer said to her was he didn't care & to kill herself. Her children are upset, she has lost her home & car & accumulated debt. And keep your secrets, personal pictures to yourself because they will try to blackmail you.

I didn't experience any of this because I used my heart and not head.
Sep 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

I was scammed back in March by a guy going by the name of Troy walker. He asked for money but I wouldn't give it him. He then blackmailed me so beware he is back on Facebook dating under a new profile claiming his name is Amone from Italy.

The photos are the same as his previous profile but everything else is different. He is a liar and a con man so be aware and do not get drawn in by the handsome face and lovely comments
Sep 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hangouts
by: Anonymous

To the man who posted about Hangouts back in August well I met my man on Facebook and then he asked me to go to Hangouts which I never heard before so I did and then I found out it was a way for him to get me to send the numbers from the google cards.
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If I would of know this is all he wanted I would of never went to hangouts.
Sep 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		No dummy
by: Anonymous

Had a guy on Facebook liked a comment I made. Said I like your politics and would like to talk more about it. So I friended him, then I noticed his Facebook profile only had a picture of him, and one other picture. No info on him at all.

First flag, Calling me his beautiful friend, I’m 77 years old so no beauty here.

2nd flag. Wouldn’t answer some questions I had about him.

3rd flag. Wanted me to do an app I've never heard of, and said it was more private.

Told him I’m happily married for 50 years and hubby won’t like it.

Tried again with another web site, 4th flag.

Then a few days ago he said he was going to work on an oil rig overseas, but couldn’t stay in touch unless I just emailed him. So being leery went and looked up scams, guess what there are oil rig scams all over the darn internet.

Saw a few pictures of oil rig scammers and a few looked like him, but hard to tell. I’ll play his game for a bit to see what he really wants.
Sep 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eharmany engineer on platfrom
by: Sprintcargranny

I forgot to tell you that mine also sent me a company Logo and website setup that I couldn’t find except going onto the one he sent me.

Police showed me how anyone can setup things like it.

It was false of course. Couldn’t find anything on the company.

I went two years with my scammer. So there isn’t many things that I didn’t go through with him.

Anything can be found on the internet if it’s an actual true thing.

If you can’t find it then it’s not true. OH, BUT they have an answer for everything if you question it.

Not trying to hurt anyone with my words. Just trying to save one person from being destroyed by a person on the internet that is heartless. I’m not sure they have a heart except a medical doctor will say a person has to have a working heart to be able to be alive.
Sep 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dating eharmony - engineer on platform
by: Sprintcargranny

1: You must have your gut questioning him or you wouldn’t be looking.

2: That’s a good thing.

3: I have lost Two husbands . All I have to do is type their name in google and their obituaries come up. Also, family members. My scammer ended up sending me a picture of a false death certificate on his suppose to be dead wife when I couldn’t find her obituary.

4: You can contact the property tax office in the city of the houses and they can tell you who owns them. It’s public information. I found this out to late.

5: He is grooming you either to get money from you or to send money to you that he gets from other women which will make you a mule and cause you to be sent to jail.

6: I have learned the hard way if it’s to good to be true then it isn’t true. If he has all he says he has here in the United States, he pays taxes and there is information on the internet about him.

7: Please be careful and don’t give him your money.

8: Mine sent me Bible scriptures and prayers for my 2 children who were very sick. He New the Bible and was a supposedly Godly man.

9: If they are real and make the money that an oil worker makes he will come to see you on his own without your financial help.

10: I know now that the oil companies take care of their employees. They fly them on and off their rigs. They make sure they can use computer systems to get to all their finances. You can call any oil company and ask for information.

11: How I wish I had known all you could find using computer systems.

They keep good records because a lot of times they have someone else working with them. They didn’t get any smarter or sweeter than my scammer until everything was gone and then he was gone.

Yours sounds too good to be true.

Mine even made up loan paperwork and emailed it to me. Sent me picture of work ID and work contract which was all false.

I’m just an ordinary woman who was going through a very low time in my life and a person and persons who weren't good people took advantage of my trust. It’s so sad that people can do this to other people but it happens everyday.

A lady I met through my scam was being scammed and she sent money to hers twice to fly to see her. She went to the airport and no man turned up.

I don’t want to say anything to hurt anyone, but I hope that one word I write will make a difference and hopefully save others from the heart break and financial ruin that happened to me.

To this day I wonder how in the world I could have been so taken by it. Worked hard all my life and haven’t purposely hurt any one. But, we live in a world that has people that don't care about others.

No one can save you but yourself. Please be careful and alert if you continue with contact of this person.

If they can’t get their own money, no matter the excuse, it’s a lie. If they need you to accept money for them, it’s a lie.

You want to believe him with all your heart, because of how you write about this person.

God Bless You And Protect You !!
Sep 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dating e harmony engineer on platform
by: Anonymous

There is this sweet handsome man who is widowed with one adult child looking for a permanent relationship was on eharmony in my profile. We talked on there awhile. Didn’t Facetime and moved to text by my choice; I didn’t want to be logging in and out of the site.

He’s never asked for anything. He’s attentive, kind, remembers details and seems excited about a possible relationship but when I read these, the red flags tick off. I can’t find his name in google, or his daughter nor deceased wife’s obituary although he said where she passed and was inturned and what year. I felt an obit. should have come up.

His company only comes up through the site entry he sent me, not by its name alone. Reverse phone number search is blank. He says he has 3 homes; I tried all locations- nothing by name. Got full address of 1 home, not his name attached per the city. He hasn’t missed calling and keeps facts straight. The worst i’ve given him is photos that are really no worse than on a beach. Guarded but proceeding on the thought of what if this could be this great and I kill it from fear?

Cautiously letting it continue to see if the meeting occurs. If not, I will heal from this lie like the ones 2 husbands told me after 20 years each in my home and bed that there was no one else.

How can anyone ever be sure? Trusting God.
Sep 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeremy Renner
by: Sprintcargranny

He is a Scammer. Please don’t send him any more money. Mine did this to me and another lady I’ve met through being scammed. I found out the oil companies are responsible for flying them on and off of these work sites.

He isn’t really needing money for a helicopter. If he says he is coming to you he isn’t. We have gone through this and it’s just another way to get money from you. He will come up with more needs too. The only way to save yourself is to totally cut all ties with him.

If you don’t do this he will end up winning the fight and get more of your money. I’ve lost everything. I’ve been where you are. For your own sake please cut all communication with him. It will be hard for you I know. But, if you keep giving him money it will go on until you don’t have any thing and then he will drop you.

You will never here from him again. He will leave you financially broke and heart broken. I know for I have been in your shoes. You have asked for help and I am trying to be truthful and help you.
After losing everything financially and left with nothing and heart broken mine laughed and told me to have a good life.

He cut all emails, phone numbers, any way to contact him or find him. The law told me I had lost everything and they couldn’t find out who the scammer was. I was suicidal for awhile and didn’t have money for food and was just trying to meet my bills.

After 2 years I was alone, broke, and really feeling very stupid and used. I’m a very trusting person that thought this person was real. Please save yourself and what you have left. Look for someone local. A good man would not be taking your money. Only you can stop this. No one else but you.

He isn’t being truthful to you he is using your trust and caring heart to take all you have. I pray you end this and save yourself a lot of heartache.

You deserve better.

May God Be With You!
Sep 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed
by: Anonymous

His name is Jeremy Renner, he’s a manger on Exxon oil rig in Mexico, his machine broke down, I helped him, now he needs 8,000 dollars to get a helicopter home, he’ says he liveds in Cleveland Ohio, his email is:

Jeremy renner206@gmail.com

His phone number is 1 347 796 6483

My question is any of this true, oh yeah he comes from Italy, but his accent sounds like he could be from Africa.

Please help me, I need to know what to do.

Thank you

Elizabeth
Sep 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Emotion is what drives us to believe the unbelievable.
by: Kevin B

By the way sprintcargranny keep contributing women to women that helps some ladies to see how totally rotten these scammers are.

Never send money, gift cards or anything of value.

What would you do if you had children who have found scammers started sending them all this money?

Scammers NEVER have to pay for equipment, or taxes, really, what kind of a millionaire would ever embarrass himself by asking you for 1 cent. You will NEVER MEET HIM! He and his pics are fake.

If he were real he’d have you pay the check at the end of a dinner in a restaurant.

Remember, I before E just like spelling.

I - Intelligence before E- emotion.

They do not want you talking to friends and family who love you and will tell you they’re just jealous. This particular Scam has been going on for a long long time. YouTube has many Dr. Phil Shows showing how these cockroaches work.

Find a loving man, locally, so you can hold his hand in person with and will probably pay for the meal at a restaurant. You women are so valuable and these bad people attack your goodness.

Between the Maury show and the oil rig scams you wouldn’t think there is a good man left in this world.

I was married for 33 years. I did not want to divorce but it only takes one to file for it, so I accepted it. Here in Whittier California I am fairly certain there is a woman for me, but I know for darn sure she better live within 20 miles since long range relationships never work unless the guy is in prison.

In this time closing, please remember if that wonderful Scammer has two first names, that is, first and last name are common first names that is the easiest way to tell that they are scammers and not real. You can research them on Google and there are very few to choose from because most parents don’t give their children two first names to grow up with. And if you can’t find the information they’re going to tell you lie after lie after lie.
Sep 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daughter of mom being scammed By man calling himself Mr Williams
by: Sprintcargranny

1: I’m sure this isn’t his real name.
2: There is no way for you to convince your mom he is scamming her.
3: It’s not your fault.
4: You need to tell your father before he has nothing.
5: Your mom is in Love with a Dream that isn’t real. He has got her under his spell and she can’t see or hear anything except the wonderful dream life he is going to give her.
6: He is a scammer and he wont stop until everything her and your father has is gone.

I know all this from my own experience. I lost everything.

This isn’t your fault and you can’t fix it. All you can do is tell your father about the checking account and information before they are totally destroyed.

Is this going to make your mother mad. YES, because right now all she can see and hear is this scammer that has her wrapped around his lies of promises.

Do what is right and tell your father. Then go find medical help for yourself, because you will never be able to understand this. When it’s all over your mother wont understand why in the world she did all of this.

But, as a daughter all you can do is love her because she is your mother and help to find peace for yourself.

This scammer will totally destroy them financially and then she wont hear from him again. He will drop her like a hot potato with no care of what happens to her.

They are heartless, believe me I know.

BUT, you can’t stop her. You need to tell your father before he is totally ruined. These scammers live to destroy peoples lives and laugh while they are doing it. They spend our money and have a good time doing it.

You aren’t to blame for what your mom decides to do.

God Bless All Of You.
Sep 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to daughter whose mom is being scammed by Frank Williams
by: Anonymous

I hope you don’t end your life over this so please stay strong. I think you need to report this to the police and to the bank. And unfortunately, you may need to notify your father before the scammer figures out a way to get all of his money too!

Your father can put a credit freeze on accounts so that the scammer cannot open financial accounts using your mom’s personal information. The bank should have noticed some unusual activity on her account as well. You are not alone…so many people have been scammed especially during the pandemic.

I was also scammed by a scumbag who befriended me on LinkedIn and had me go to Hangouts. He got $300 in an Amazon gift cards but when he asked for more that’s when I realized I was being scammed and he wasn’t going to stop until I deleted him and blocked him from contacting me and reported him to Hangouts.

Maybe you could also see if you have access to your mom’s phone to delete and block the scumbag? Also see if you can find him online and do a reverse image to show your mom this guy is using someone else’s images?

This calls for tough love…. I believe you can do this.

Stay safe and God bless you
Sep 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Williams, Frank Williams Smith, or just Frank Smith
by: Anonymous

I believe my Mom is being scammed by someone with the name Frank Williams, Frank Williams Smith, or just Frank Smith. She is in complete denial that he is a scam artist. She met him on Facebook, he messaged her nearly 2 years ago and he persuaded her to move off of Facebook chat to Hangouts.

He claims he is an oil rig engineer from Germany residing in Texas. Claims to have 2 children (a daughter and a son) and his wife died of breast cancer 5 years earlier. He claims to be a multimillionaire and wants to sweep my Mom off of her feet and spoil her.

He first started off with sweet talking my Mom and making her fall head over heals in love with him after a short period of time. Then wanting Apple gift cards and Steam cards because he needed them to be able to make cellular calls off of the ship he was on in the Gulf of Mexico. He then had my Mom jumping hoops for him by making her get more gift cards and it was/still is on going.

There is always a constant story going on where he needs more and more money even though he claims to be $15 million dollars rich, BUT can't access his money because his bank card expired and for some reason or another and can't renew it from the ship he's on.

He conned over $50,000 from my Mom. He persuaded her so well that he got her to reveal her social security number, full name, address, credit card numbers, and joint bank account information that she shares with my father. She has shared so much personal information with this persuasive con man.

He's been taking funds out of my parents joint bank account. Money has been disappearing from their checking account and yet my Mom thinks this loser is R-E-A-L. My father has NO IDEA what is going on as she keeps him in the dark. My reason for knowing all of the above is because I am close to my Mom and she tells me everything.

I feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place because I was sworn to secrecy. I also have permission from both my parents to have online access to their banking information to pay their monthly bills. At one point I read one of my Mom's texts with him and he told her to steal my cellphone when I was sleeping to retrieve the bank login information since I changed it multiple times because she kept granting him access!!!

Just a few days ago I told my Mom I changed the bank login AGAIN and she told him what I did and then went on the bank website to the login page and said she forgot her password and undid everything I changed then gave access to him yet again! I feel somehow this loser is mocking me with how he gets my Mom to do whatever he wishes.

Since it's not my bank account and belongs to my parents, my hands are tied. It's been gut punch after gut punch and I no longer have trust in my Mom. If you think that is bad she persuaded me to give my Stimulus check of $4,000 dollars so she could send the money to him because he needed the money for a contract he was competing for worth $300 million dollars in New York.

On MY birthday she hurried me to the bank with her on foot and made me endorse my $4,000 Stimulus check to her so she could send the money over to her con man, not only that she stole $2,000 dollars from my brother and gave a total of $6,000 dollars to this scam artist. He did not want a wire transfer, he wanted my Mom to send him the money in cash by getting a thick padded envelope and send it in the mail to him. She did exactly what he said and sent it to him in the mail.

He had my Mom send it to a "different" address since he could not have it sent to the ship. He instead gave an address out in California (a friend of his) that would bring it along with him because he worked on the same ship and would bring the money with him when he flew out to Texas to go back to work on the ship again!

As of now, he has taken over my Mom's life and is still taking money from her. My relationship with my Mom is crumbling to the point where I no longer trust her anymore because whatever I tell her she goes and shares it with him. In turn, he tells my Mom not to be open with me and hide stuff from me.

I'm an emotional wreck and so heartbroken and I thought of ending my life because my own Mom won't listen to me at all. I don't know what to do anymore, who or where to turn to.

I hope by sharing my story I could save at least one person from being scammed by this guy or anyone else like this him. And if you are a parent involved with a potential scammer, please listen to your adult children if they feel you are being scammed!
Sep 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeremy Renner
by: Anonymous

To the lady who sent him money for machines and now he needs helicopter money.

I’m sorry to say I’ve done this and it is a SCAM. Mine supposedly worked for Exxon also.

Please don’t send anymore money. After the helicopter there will be another excuse for needing money.

It is a scam and he isn’t coming to you.

Don’t be like me and loose everything.

God Bless You !!
Sep 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sites to look up your scammers pictures
by: Carolyn

I become angry each time I read how each of you were scammed. Please become alert if it sounds too good it's not good. I was alert enough that I didn't get caught up in the hype of the sweet words or to send money because my machine is broke.

I researched oil rig scams & let the scammer know I was on to him. Every day I became determined to found out who this person was. The pictures that they use dont belong to them, they are stolen. I found the pictures that were being sent belonged to a gospel musician & I notified him as he was aware and asked that I send phone numbers, emails, etc.

Please check out these sites because this is how I found out that my scammer stole the pictures he sent me.

Go to pimeyes.com; www.ripandscam.com; yandex reverse image search. Let's shut these scammers down & tell them you don't play with your money, I did. Hope this helps.
Sep 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tracking photos
by: Anonymous

For the individual asking how to track photos, you can do a reverse search in Google images, just upload your photo, Google does the rest. There is also a website called tineye.com that works pretty well. Good luck.
Sep 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fearful Scammed
by: Anonymous

His name is Jeremy Renner, he works for Exxon, he’s on an oil rig, he’s the boss, needed money to fix the machine. I helped him, now finished with the job, needs 8,000 for a helicopter ride.

I personally think I’ve been scammed, so please tell me if any of this is true.

Thank you Liz
Sep 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason Alvarez
by: Anonymous

Jason Alvarez, 59 from Colorado; allegedly a project manager on assignment in Dubai on a construction project. Materials that were ordered from the US were denied at port, needing to raise $25K to pay for shipping and taxes on other materials to complete the job.

Already paid for contract but money is supposedly in an off-shore account that he cannot access. Asked me for money and I was stupid enough to send him some through Bitcoin.
Sep 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		I AM A MAN SCAMMED 8-23-21
by: Anonymous

Do you realize what a Gem you really are to
those who have been scammed. A man with a Heart
who Loves willing to give his all. Love is what
everyone desires. Hearts gets crushed and finances destroyed. All at the lies of criminals.

Hold your shoulders back and your head high. Believe in yourself. God believes in you.
Love the Creation of God.

It is tough but you will overcome. Thanks for sharing your story.

GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL
Sep 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roxanne and Scammers on LinkedIn
by: Anonymous

Ladies my soul cries for you. Scammers are cruel. They care only for their wallet being filled with your money by lies and much deceit. Stories of hopelessness are unreal. Dangerous are these men.

Roaxanne sign of Scammers is much confusion. Nothing makes sense but, some how we believe them.

He is an evil scammer a thief and he will not stop until he takes it all. He will travel, eat well go to ball games all with your money. The day will come when youre in need with no help.

Ladies you must report to local and government
agencies. If he says he is from Texas report him. If he says Im on an oil rig in the gulf report him.

Only by authorities seeing the same face maybe
different name with the face can authorities have an ideal something is going on. If at midnight thief broke in your house you would report him.

Well he has broken in. PLEASE REPORT. HELP OTHERS NOT TO BE TAKEN IN.

GOD BLESS

BE SAFE
Sep 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sounds a lot like what just happened to me
by: Anonymous

By Any chance is his name Nelson Marcus (aka: Marcus Nelson He is very convincing and yes very handsome. I do have a couple of pictures of him. He told me that this job on the rig was his and he was working on the contract.

I must say that although I felt the red flags but I guess I was sucked in to his charm. The sickest part is when he told me his son collapsed and had to have heart surgery. He needed money so his son could get the surgery.

That was when I started questioning him. It became clear he was avoiding to answer. Of course am going to do whatever I can before he gets another victim. Oh yea....he loves talking you into getting him gift cards
Sep 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		This scammer has multiple Facebook accounts
by: Anonymous

Be alert! Scammers usually have many social media accounts. Whoever you are talking to, send no money!

Here are one of the oil rig scammer’s Facebook accounts :

https://www.facebook.com/Wei.64835

https://www.facebook.com/Wei.williams.731

https://www.facebook.com/Williams.Wei.837
Sep 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Geologist from San Diego, CA
by: Anonymous

Claims to be a geologist from San Diego that is widowed and has a daughter attending school in Texas. Supposedly wife died in an accident. His number being used is (412) 255-3435 and explained the area code off by saying he had been living in Pennsylvania and wanted to keep the number. Italian mother, but he was born in Poland. His father died when he was 15 years old.
Sep 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jesse Mcgee
by: Dusty

Anyone hear of the scammer Jesse Mcgee, claims to be an oil rig engineer. Real sweet talker, sends poems and pictures of flowers etc. Always calling me gorgeous, beautiful. princess or his queen.

Claims to be on a rig just out of Russia but lives in Florida. My first clue was when he started talking about his machines breaking down (what engineer says machines rather than equipment). He says all the things an older woman wants to hear and makes you feel special.

Other tell tale signs was asking for personal info (to show I was genuine) and wanted to see my drivers licence, know my address, got my phone number I really fell for him at first but then things didn't add up and he couldn't take photos on the rig (against the rules for security) and was on the rig for several months at a time.

Needed money to fix his machines. I still feel a connection even though I know he is a total fraud. I was married when I started but lost my husband. My daughter hardly talks to me. I was foolish and paid the price even though it wasn't with money.
Aug 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Phony
by: Anonymous

Yes! This man on Facebook sent me a friendship request. So, I messaged him and asked him how he knew me and he said he gets lonely and needed a friend and saw my profile pic. He's from Amsterdam but an Independent contractor who is working in Texas.

Once I added him, it started. The messages, telling me he's divorced and his daughter died last year from cancer so he's taking care of his five year old grandson named Maverick. Then he asked me for my email so he can add me to hangouts.

I'm not looking for a relationship, nor a scam. All of the messaging and I just added him last night to my FB friend list! I'm not giving him my email and I'm deleting and blocking him.
Aug 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roxanne
by: Sprintcargranny

Well, Roxanne.

I can tell you from my own personal experience that your talking to a scammer.

If he was a true man who cared for you he wouldn’t be asking you for money.

They come up with every reason under the sun of wanting and needing money. He will make you feel like your the only that can help him and if you don’t you don’t care about him.

I have a false loan paper where my money was going to be paid back to me. He was coming to visit and the list goes on and own.

I lost everything I had worked and saved for my whole life. One loan are help with money is just the beginning. There is so many true stories on here from women and men that have lost their hearts, homes, cars, money and even some have taken their lives over the losses and shame these people caused them.

You have big doubts and your common sense strings are pulling at you or you wouldn’t be on here asking about this being real.

I wish I had been computer savvy and found the help this site has but I wasn’t.

I’m an older lady and believe me that I learned the hard way.

This person isn’t real and wont be there for you. A "TRUELY" honest man that cares for you wouldn’t beg you to give them money.

Only you can make this choice not to give your money and your heart to this person that you haven’t seen and believe me you never will.

If you truly need someone in your life do it in person not online.

But, my grand daughter met her boyfriend locally online. But, they met soon in person. Don’t know what yours is suppose to do for a living but, if he has a good paying job, believe me no matter what his excuse is, he doesn’t need to borrow your money.

Take some time and go back through all of these stories on this site.

There is days, months, and years of people who have lost everything. Thankfully, this site was created and helped to keep some people from losing their lives.

Mine happened in 2016 and my life has been hell just to try and keep a roof over my head and food in my mouth.

I was a logical minded person, but was going through a very low time in my life and this person who wasn’t who they said they were took my heart and my money. I will die broke.

They are heartless. If you give him money it wont stop until you can’t give him any more. Then this person will not ever contact you again. Will drop you like a hot cake and probably tell you what an awful person you are for not helping them no more.

There is no way of telling if it’s a man, woman, child ?? Most the time it will end up with more people involved beside just you and him.

Lord the excuses they can use.

I hope God shows you the light and you realize this isn’t real before you get more involved and end up with so much sorrow in your life that it’s hard to bear.

May you be blessed and safe and realize this isn’t a truthful person.

Find someone in your town are close by that you can meet in person.
Aug 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers using LinkedIn
by: Anonymous

I’ve written last August about my oil rig scammer who found me in LinkedIn. I have blocked and reported him to LinkedIn and provided his picture and WhatsApp information and even the extortion via text.

I changed my email address and cell phone number since then. I still need to report to government agencies and I just haven’t had the time nor am I eager to do it although I know I should do it.

If it weren’t for this website and advice from Biggles, I think I would also be tremendously affected from a financial standpoint. I’m still trying to overcome the emotional piece since I fell in love with him.

Now, I noticed I’m starting to get LinkedIn requests from men I don’t know. Based on what I learned from this website, I can tell that these are fake profiles. I have reported them to LinkedIn and declined their request and blocked them.

Stay safe and don’t engage with anyone you don’t know online.
Aug 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jefferson
by: Anonymous

Jefferson, aged 64 a General Surgeon in Baltimore. On POF, asks to move to hangouts for more personal conversation. Reverse image search show home to be on Twitter as Alex Akdeniz from Yemen and on numerous scam sites under the name of Dr Onder Akdeniz, Military doctor in Yemen.

Will ask for money for his son's school fees though he hasnt asked me yet!
Aug 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerian artist
by: Anonymous

I was scammed by a Nigeria reggae artist. He found me on Fitbit. I was unaware for months he was a scammer. He gave me all the stories about on an oil rig, his machine broke, he couldn't get to his bank, they wouldn't let him leave until his leave was paid. Lowered his amount of money.

Asked for bitcoins and gift cards. I fell deeply in love, I couldn't eat, couldn't sleep, but I never could find a way to send him anything. See I'm married. Long sorry short I finally had enough fake information I could pin him on. Fake plane tickets, fake drivers license, fake profiles.

He admitted he was from Nigeria, but he truly had fallen in love with me. Since then we have kept in touch morning, noon and night. When I try to break it off I feel sick inside. I truly love him and he loves me. He wants to come to America.

Is this possible or am I still foolish to think he's still not scamming me. I sent him gift cards so he can eat healthy. He is not the usually unfortunate Nigerian, and he has sent pictures of his apartment and I have reversed image everything.
Aug 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hangouts is not monitored…
by: Anonymous

No matter where the scammer found you, they want you off that site for private text either your
own service, normal texting but ideally Google hangouts.

Dating Sites can monitor and often do check for illegal activity. Why would a scammer want to continue on such a site. Always a big red flag to move to another site too soon.

As a man, when I see a request to move to google hangouts soon, I know something is fishy, so I ask, let us stay on the site platform for a month after we originally made contact on. The person generally goes away. Too easy to go to another scamming victim.

Again a reminder, NEVER SEND OR RECEIVE MONEY,
your contact is using you, if they send you $ you are now a money launderer, the police will explain.

If the first and last names are common first names, more than likely, they are a scammer.

Good luck.
Aug 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the Man who was scammed
by: Sprintcargranny

I’m so sorry to hear about you going through all the emotional and financial loss. It is so hard to understand how these people can be so heartless but apparently they are.

Hopefully it will help that you are on the younger side of life and hopefully you still have your health.

I’m an older lady that lost my whole life savings, 401k,etc. Thankfully I didn’t sell my car and refinance my home any more than I already owed.

I still ask myself everyday, how in the world could I have been so stupid. But, they strike especially when we are going through hurtful family losses and worries.

Even after a time, it’s still hard for me to understand how someone could be so dead hearted to destroy people and not care.

I was suicidal for awhile, but, I knew that was unforgivable. All I can do is take comfort in knowing that someday no matter how long it is, that these heartless people that destroys others lives will face the man up above and they will answer for the harm they have caused.

You are a survivor and can make it through all this. Put one foot in front of the other one day at a time.

There is good people out there, and hopefully someday you will find someone who will truly care for you the way you deserve to be treated.

Myself, too old to start over but, just praying God will help me find peace with myself and live as long as he intends for me to.

May God Bless you and help you to start over and help you find happiness and inter peace with you as the person that you truly are.

We treated these people as if they was like us, because we thought they truly were who they said they were and thought they was trustworthy. They work in groups and then when they have all they can get they pass us on to other scammers.

It took me awhile to get rid of them all and not be bothered any more but, I’m finally rid of them because they know there is no more coming from me no matter what story they tell me.

As long as we are alive there is hope. One second, one minute, one hour, one day and on we will show them we will survive.

Thank you for sharing. Most of us that were taken in by these scammers have a lot of experience and a lot of lies that we were told. We all look back and wonder how it happened, but it did. I just pray everyone that is hurt can make it through all of it.

God be with everyone that is hurt or are being hurt. I’m so thankful for the ones that find this site and are saved from what some of us suffered.

Thanks to the ED and anyone that helps all of us.

ED: Thank you
Aug 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		I Am a Man, and I Was Scammed for Over $400,000; It happens to men too!
by: Anonymous

Well, I am new to this group and appreciate being allowed to join as one of a handful of men.
Reading all of the terrible situations so many women have been put in really saddens and angers me, yet it is strangely comforting that I am not alone.

I tried to be brief (though there are many details), I have wanted to share this story with anyone who would understand for quite some time.
My scamming nightmare began in November 2019 on LinkedIn. I wasn’t looking for a relationship because I went through a brutal divorce in 2016. Afterward, I got a new job, lost weight, started to eat and live healthier. My life was getting better.

I was invited to Linked-In by a scammer. Her profile indicated she was a Travel Nurse from Zurich, Switzerland. The scammer claimed she was a widow (40 yrs old), husband died seven years earlier. Her daughter was born after that, and she also had adopted a son. Her father had died eight months earlier from cancer.

I received over 300 pictures from her, 150 in the first two weeks alone. She was very attractive, appeared to have a number of friends, had an active lifestyle, and loved to travel. She had a sweet voice, with an accent that sounded like German (though it may have been Russian), and claimed she spoke English, French, and Roman’s Swiss language. She had a wonderful sense of humor. We laughed together, often.

I felt comfortable talking on any subject with her. I could not believe how fortunate I was.
After about three weeks, she asked for $600 in gift cards and promised to pay me back. I foolishly sent her the card numbers. After that, the seemingly innocent flirting ramped up to the most intense sexually charged conversations I ever had.

She professed her love for me, talked about the vacations we could go on, the school we could send the kids to, the home we would have, and that she would like me to father her next child. I was overwhelmed but felt that my life had taken an amazing turn for the better. I could retire before I was even 50. I was 47 at the time.


In Mid-January 2020, the scammer told me she was going to Dubai because her diamond broker father left her $24 million in diamonds stored in a secure vault. Then followed repeated requests for money for fees, taxes, and unpaid bills, to get the diamonds out of the vault.

The scammer even made an appointment to have a video conference on Skype with me and the person who ran the vault explained the fees to me. So, I interacted with another Scammer. I even received receipts in my name for payments made.
$200,000 dollars later, the diamonds are now out of the vault. She sells $600,000 worth of them, intending to cover all my debts and more.


I planned to tour the California coast with her in mid-March 2020. I even made hotel reservations. Unbelievably COVID 19 shuts down California, and the scammer gets a legitimate excuse to bail out of seeing me. Suddenly the possible became highly unlikely and improbable, so in a sense, COVID-19 benefited the scammers.


The scammer tells me she went to a shipping company to send the diamonds to my house in California. Along with the $600,000 she had placed in the case. I questioned that decision, which made no sense. Who sends $600,000 in cash to anyone? I checked out the shipping company (which had a fake website, which I didn’t realize until months later). I was even given a tracking number.

The scammer emailed my mother to thank her for raising the wonderful boyfriend she now has. My mom was thrilled. One of the worst days of my life was telling my mother she was a scammer. That was just cruel.

Sure enough, assorted customs fees, penalties, more taxes, etc., all required more money to get this shipment sent to the United States. I questioned these, and she sets up a video Skype call with two (fake) Customs officials to explain the laws to me, as I did not understand why we could not just retrieve the case with the cash in it to pay all the fees. I was told it was illegal by the two more scammers with which I interacted.


So, I paid those fees, and we should have been good to go. She planed to come to see me–then a Visa, passport issue, and more money was needed, which I sent as certified checks and transferred directly to third parties and later via Coinbase. Storage fees, additional penalties, etc., all piled up.

By December of 2020, I was basically broke—my life savings gone, investments sold, all 401K gone, I refinanced my house to get money, bills went unpaid. There I sat– $400,000 gone, $155,000 in debt due to cash withdrawals from multiple credit cards, three personal loans, and I still have a mortgage to pay.

Now I am working with a debt resolution company to avoid declaring bankruptcy, and this process could take at least five years, assuming creditors are willing to settle.

I finally did a reverse image search of the pictures she sent me. I found out the real name and location of the woman in the photographs and the children as well. They were in Arizona-not Switzerland. I confronted the scammer with this info (in Jan 2021), and she came up with another ridiculous story, and sent me a bunch of crying emojis, and told me she was "not a good person." Again, she was trying to manipulate me (and it almost worked).

She told me she would reveal herself by video—the woman I spoke with and saw didn’t sound like her and knew nothing about me. She even asked me what the latest customs fees were—I guess I was transferred to another scammer (meaning at least five were involved).

She continued to contact me with ridiculous money requests until I told them to leave me alone, in a long text, March 21st. I have not heard from them since. I am now dealing with the emotional and financial fallout.

Due to a mistake on their part, I did find the actual name of one of the scammers, who appears to be based in Nigeria.

During all of this, it felt like a real relationship. I even learned French to talk in her language and filled my garden with her favorite flowers- Lilies.

I would say to anyone – please do not make the mistakes I did. If you fear that not giving someone money means they will leave you — that is not a healthy relationship — actually, that is NOT A RELATIONSHIP AT ALL.

You are nothing more than a bank or financial transaction. These people have no moral compass, no awareness of cruel behavior. They are psychopaths. They turn your compassion, your desire to love and to be loved into a terrible weapon.

Thank you for reading this far. I just wanted to tell my story to help others and myself.

Stay strong, everyone!
Aug 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dawson Robbert
by: Anonymous

A person identifying himself as Dawson Robbert found me on hangout on google. Saw my photo and said that I looked pretty and wanted to get to know me better. He said he was in the U.S. Military in Iraq. Sent me two pictures of himself One purporting to be on Facebook, and now he is not there on facebook.

I want to know if this is true or if it is a scam
Aug 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Williams Wei
by: Anonymous

Don’t be ashamed of yourself. Everyone makes mistakes. Ours are just too costly. These scammers are too professional, they know very well how to take advantage of us on not being informative to cheat us.

They are all garbage. Luckily we’re not in the worst situations. We have to move on. I’m sure the more they scam the sooner they will go to the jail and the gates of hell are waving to them.

To report a scammer you can do Google or YouTube search on how to report an online scam.

Good luck!
Aug 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Williams Wei
by: Anonymous

Ladies, watch out for this scammer! His name is Williams Wei, and claims he is an oil engineer. He used a similar story like others posted here to cheat me. I got scammed. This dammed man stole my heart, love and money.

After I discovered his true color, he blocked me. I learned a lesson in a hard way. Be careful, this scammer is still active on Facebook. He looks like an Asian man, having a little mole above his lip and a couple of pockmarks on his forehead.

To look click the link: https://www.facebook.com/Williams.wei.10211
Aug 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Henry giberson
by: Anonymous

Anyone hear of him? He was in Iceland then Istanbul. I know someone who lost $90k to this person and traced it back to a Nigerian. Perdón won’t admit they were scammed though to provide info to file a report with the fbi. There are phone numbers and plate numbers to the scammer.

Technology sucks!
Aug 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Williams
by: Anonymous

First names as their first and last is the way they do it more than not. You were so smart asking about the sunrise. I asked about the weather but did not think about sunrise. My scammer used Williams as his last name with some different first names.

He had about 200 aliases. I looked on Instagram and saw one guy with the middle name of David. He is quite young and wears glasses. I was looking to see if he was my scammer.

Did you look here for his photos? Bing is the best place, I think. Download his photos and go to Bing and click on check images and then drag his photo to where they say and they will give you the name of the man in the photo if they have it. Another good place is male scammers.

If you enter a report there you will be a gold member and you can look him up by his name and or photo.
Aug 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		MICHAEL WILLIAMS
by: Anonymous

Mechanical Engineer On an OIL RIG in Jemen. Anybody heard or been contacted by him?? Careful of this smooth talker!! Very handsome pictures on IG. Wondering though, who he really is !?!

He contacted me on IG 2 early August. Widower, of course, with a 12 year old son who he brought up on his own. Kid is at Boarding school in England. Wants his son to desperately experience motherly love.

Said he is from Wisconsin, where he owns a 3 BR bungalow. No records to be found though in Madison or anywhere.

I asked him what his middle name is. Took him a while wanting to answer it. He said Williams!! So I said, then what's your last name?? Again first NO answer, but then he said David. 3 first names as a name????

Hot and heavy in pursuit of my love and devotion right from the get go. The life together, the new house, the marriage, the big ring, and bla, bla, bla.

Asked him what time sunrise was in Jemen, and it didn't match. BUT is sure matched the sunrise time in Abuja Nigeria.

Always asking me if I ate. Or my plans for the day.

Careful who you trust!!!!!!
Aug 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Facebook scammer
by: Anonymous

This is the first time through FB I have been reached out to by a scammer person who pretended to be a high ranking military Lgt. General & supposed said he is widowed with a son in boarding school while he is in Baghdad leading brigades in military surviving camps.

These are this person's use of words. Biggest clue is the tries in military vocabulary played with. Some question avoidance yet projected new questions to me instead. Also desired to switch to Hangouts. My hard NO floored him & his demeanor switched. I just told him to watch his 6 & reported him.

Real names: Paul E. Funk II & his living wife Dr. Beth Funk with no kids but huge military, generational legends.

These scammers think they are so smooth.....smh
Aug 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		BEWARE
by: Anonymous

Scammers do use deceased peoples names as not only thieves do such. I was sent a photo of a young teenager scammer who said this is my brother and I'm much older than he.

Beware and reverse image search all pictures. I
just ran this photo and found out what a cold
hearted person he is. The handsome young guy
17 years of age was murdered in one horrible
way. He had done nothing but was very talented.

The Scammer found a precious teenager's picture and sent it to me so at the right time he could say his brother was killed. He chose one with the same color eyes as he.

Hearts of stone are a man who says I love you.
I wanted to share how cruel they are. A young
man and his brother brutally murdered and scammer exploiting him to cause me to fall for his lie.

Beware this is very disturbing as they use God, women, pastors anything that will make their lies
believable. Guys who are mentally sick are
extremely dangerous.
Aug 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rufus Parker
by: Anonymous

He is on a rig working for Exxon. Says 2 boys are in boarding school in the new year and they all used to live in Italy. I have several pictures. Had on choice to think he is the same guy who scammed others. Sweet talking godly man. Doesn’t care I was 15 years older than him or how I looked.

Beware. Makes you feel wanted and wants to marry you
Aug 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		money
by: Anonymous

To those who get messaged from the fellas who say they will be happy to help you with your finances and want to send you money don't do it as you will be giving them access to your bank accounts and personal info. This is a reverse tactic and instead of them asking you for money to help them or their family members, use your heads and don't deal with these people as they are alllllll scammers.

Women too don't forget they play the games just as well as the men do.
Aug 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Williams Marine Engineer
by: Anonymous

Oh, wow. I realized this morning that I had a message on Instagram. I opened up messenger and had apparently missed four messages (over the past few weeks) from a Chris Williams.

"Hello Dear."

"Hello are you OK?"

"How are you Dear"

"Hello - did you receive my message"

I typed back to him this morning (8/14/21)

"Hello. I am fine. How do I know you?"

In any case, he seemed like a weirdo, only had 5 pictures posted; four of him alone and one of him and his daughter. He asked how old I was, if I had children, if I was married, etc. My answers were short and rather curt. After I told him that I had three children and didn't respond to the marriage question he asked me again if I was married. My response was one word - Widowed.

He then went on to say he too was a widower, has a daughter, was from Norway but currently living in Seoul South Korea and was a Marine Engineer. I pretty much knew at that point he was full of BS. I googled "Chris Williams marine engineer Norway" and low and behold I found this site.

I immediately reported him on Instagram, blocked him and restricted him.

Ladies...if something seems off, follow your gut!
Aug 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morris Brown, age 47, South Sudan Petroleum Engineer
by: Anonymous

Can I just say, WOW! I cannot believe for even the few amount of days that I engaged with this person--but it seemed so real. The widow who lost his wife 5 years ago. The son, Andre that lived in a boarding school in Ghana. The desire to find a mom for him and the right woman. The amazing complements.. the too good to be true.. the thing I don't get is that he offered ME money.

And I said no.. obviously was never gonna get it.. but he offered and then I am sure there would have never been any $. But just wanted to report the facts. Also took me off IG to Google Hangouts because IG was very unstable.

So this guy, got to talk from me. I reminded him that he had a choice and that preying on single moms or women was a terrible thing to do. With everything going on in the world, we can do so much good and he is making the choice to purposefully deceive people and steal from them.

Super unfortunate.

At the end when I was trying to inspire him to stop doing this to people, he threatened to post screenshots of our conversation. He asked about the kids which he could see on my IG page so did not think twice about sending him images in context. But sounded like a threat of blackmail was coming. Blocked him.

Posted this to hopefully help someone else catch it before they get sucked in. I accidentally stumbled across this while I was looking for info. So thank you!
Aug 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer for ExxonMobil Oil and Gas in Houston Scammer
by: Anonymous

I was scammed, but sent no money. I met him on Words With Friends. Knew it was too good to be true. Gorgeous. Beautiful love videos, broken English, felt more than 1 person was writing me. Widower 1 daughter. Sent me many pictures.

Said when his contract was up at the end of September he would come and meet me. He loved me, we would marry. God had sent me to be with him. Beautiful professions of love. Caring. "Text me when you get there" messages.

Some conversations, but mostly rambling lobe messages. First his daughter asked for money for school 200. Then his equipment broke and he needed 10,000, but would take 5,000.

The interactions are fun, but I know he's not real. Said he has a mansion in Richmond, VA. We would go to VA and meet his daughter and live as a family.
Aug 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mom/Nathan Harris and Close Friend
by: Anonymous

Son, tell your mom and Close Friend, tell your friend, like mentioned below to type in UTube/Dr. Phil Aug.05, look for one that says International Investigation, and there are two shows about this woman called Anna who wouldn't believe she was being scammed. Should be an eye opener for your mom and your friend.

If you have photos Bing has a very good Image Search for free. If you post a new report on here you can add a photo at that time and then you can search photos. If you post to Male Scammers.com, you can then search by name or photos. I have mentioned on here a few times to type in a line from the "romantic" poems or love letters into Google Search and you will come up with the exact whole poem or love letter.

These men are real pros and usually are talking to a few women at once. From what I have read you may not be talking to the same man every time. They work so closely together that they know just what to say. If you ask them about seeing their photo on another site they will say it was stolen.

That is a true statement, it was stolen by them not from them. They "groom" the woman for a couple of months and even as long as a year, before they ask for money. I turn one or two in every week on POF so really need to be careful out there.
Aug 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do not be fooled like me.
by: Anonymous

Hello everyone. Do not be fooled with these people. I was once a victim for this dating scam 6 years ago. I lost a lot of money. I was so naïve they are very good in talking to you.

Be careful!!!

Thanks and God Bless
Aug 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Oil Rig Meet
by: Anonymous

Hello - I've had at least 3 men contact me through Instagram and they all start with the phrase "Hello dear" followed by some nice comments about my smile, etc. They are always a widow, they write in English fairly well and it seems harmless and is flattering.

However, my gut has always said this is a potential scam. I see by all these comments this is a similar pattern - "hello dear..." lovely comments, typically a widow, etc. and ALWAYS an Oil Rig.

Let's all of us focus on our daily life, rid ourselves of these potential cyber relationships and protect our hearts and our finances and put our focus on the real people in front of us.
Aug 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Doctor
by: Anonymous

This doctor is Dr Mark Luther m6rkluther@gmail.com and says that he is treating your man Walter Coverin on the rig and won't proceed until he gets money first. He got quite nasty and calls me selfish and cruel.

Eventually my man is then supposedly taken off the rig but not before my man has continually asked me to help him do just that so now my man is in a hospital waiting for me to pay the bill.

I called the hospital and one other which cost me a lot only to be told nobody by that name is there. Maybe they are the same person or working together.
Aug 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Gary
by: Anonymous

This man first introduced himself as Michael Gary, son and wife had died. Told me he was an engineer/contractor. Showed me a contract for petroleum oil in NZ, but I wasn't convinced about it at first as the contract was out of date.

He them asked me to help him transfer money to a firm in Russia for some materials. Then he lost his phone so that's when it began him asking for money. There were times I knew I should of deleted him. I've had arguments with him when I did call him a scammer. I've not got much so what I've lost is really not much compared to those who have lost alot.

My accounts are guided by the fraud team so I will get alerts of anything that's not right. So this man whose photo are on a known website and on some media platforms will be stopped from defrauding people.

There is a god who is watching him. And he's not infallible from being caught.
Aug 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		A close friend
by: AHR

I have a friend who is in contact with a guy named Derick Michael from Texas. He says that he is an independent contractor who just left for Scotland because of a multi million deal with Exxon. He has a teenage daughter and they both will FaceTime and talk to my friend. He is very religious, strong accent, and good looking. She says he is very romantic.

Started with an email that she received. He named the person he received it from and my friend does know that person. We have pictures of him.
Aug 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		I’m talking to him right now
by: Anonymous

What can I do to help you all?? I have a photo
and Email so far
Aug 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		FOR THAT ONE WHO DOESN'T BELIEVE
by: Anonymous

Today Doctor Phil ran a program from 2020. Beautiful 75 year old lady was being scammed. Anna could not get it that her scammer Sammie Lee
Strong was a scammer until her son brought her onto the show. Anna now believes.

Any of you who have looked at many pictures of scammers you will recognize this man. I write this for skeptics as part two is to run Thursday 8-5-21.

Please watch as you will not believe what this guy says and other guest familiar with him.

Some of you probably have had contact with him. If you can't watch it's on YouTube.

Being informed is very important and Im anxious to see the results. Dr. Phil found the real man and he is on the program.

Thank goodness for those who are in positions and use their platform to help and inform.

PLEASE TELL EVERYONE TELL IT ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Aug 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Nathan
by: Anonymous

Please tell your Mom only scammers ask for money and they Love only themselves. He will take all in couple of months. I don't know him but I know the scam and it is cruel. When money is gone he will be gone.

Report him to local authorities. Report where he says he is from. Pictures, phone, email all the conversations. Scammers Steal pictures and make up names like Michael Steve because they cannot be found. Run his picture on a reverse image search and you might find the person who is the owner of his face.

If he is international report to the embassy where he is from. This guy is a liar if he says he is an oil rig engineer as it's their scam. He will have problems you never thought of to play on your Mom's emotions.

She will never be paid back the money and definitely never meet him. Many are Nigerians, but not all we as have scammers globally. If your Mom needs further convincing leave an email if she needs other advice as we can email her.

It will affect the rest of her days. Her Heart will be crushed and finances wiped out. Please do not give him personal info of any kind especially banking as he will try.

Please Be Careful

Good Luck
Aug 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer by the name Bruce Fernando
by: Anonymous

I met this scammer on Instagram & spoke with him for a month. Told me he was retiring at the end of July & going home to his daughter Tracy in Glendale, California. However he started asking for money but I never gave him any.

I caught on to him being a romance scammer because I went to the internet & looked up these oil rig scammers. They only want to drain you mentally & physically and rob you of your finances.

Please be wise as they will never come where you are & will only feed you what they think you want to hear. Then he or whoever it was had the nerve to call me from a different phone number & forgot the first name he gave me was Bruce and now you saying your name is John. Please go somewhere as I'm use to those games. I played along with him real well.
Aug 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Noah- email: alexnoah467@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

He claimed that his name is Alex Bob Christopher, 41, from Malta. Claimed that he worked on an oil rig, the only child and his mother is in her 80s. Claimed that he never met his father and always felt lonely as a child. He texted me consistently for over 2 months.

I wasnt attracted to him but the consistency was somewhat keep me going with the conversations. Also it’s my first time using an online app. Besides it’s just over text messages and my country is under lockdown, so I was partly bored and filling up my time. Then he started making plans like seeing me and spending time with me in order to get to know me. It seems so weird but I just keep it going because I feel like I have nothing to lose.

Then the moment when he was supposed to be out of the rig, he called in early in the morning telling me that he’s stuck at clearance because he needs RM2k more. That just changed the whole narrative because I’m one person who dont like to loan or owe money.

So I flatly said no. He kept on saying that I should trust him and I said, no I don't know you. I asked him why is he asking it from me and not his ‘worker’ or his family or friends? He said he doesn't have friends, doesn't talk to his mom anymore etc.

I knew right away that he’s dodgy and asked him to sort it himself. I found this website and it confirms my suspicion and I confronted him right away telling him that I think he’s a scammer etc. He gaslighted me and acted defensive so it was downright funny.

It’s a good lesson for me because I tend to empathise and see good things in people rather than red flags. Should have trusted my intuition and flatly stay away from online app.
Aug 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nathan Harris
by: Anonymous

My mother is being scammed by this Nathan Harris guy and she has sent him over 2,000 dollars. She does not believe he is a scammer but we lost my dad in March of this year and she is not thinking clearly.

I need help to expose this man before she is broke completely
Aug 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Barry Peterson
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Barry Peterson. Said he is on an oilrig outside Dubai. He is well spoken. He contacted me by the singing site Smule.

After talking for 1 month, he wanted me to send 3000-5000 dollars, to sort out a new plan, so he could come to see me. I said no, but we continued to talk. He has stolen a picture from Mitchell Osborn Ohio, Florida. I think he does have work on a rig, he can describe everything. He says he is 58 years old. I think he is 35 years old, sounds like that when is singing.

He is a BIG LIAR! Watch out!
Aug 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex-Oil Rig terengganu, Malaysia
by: Anonymous

Chatted with someone called Alex from Malta. Claimed to be working on oil rig. Never married, the only child and raised by a single mother. He claimed to be 41 years old, looking to settle down and had a gf he was almost got married to back in Malta.

Chatted with him for 2 months, became smitten by me very quickly, wrote really romantic cliche texts after a week of chatting which was weird but I gave him the benefit of the doubts thinking that maybe thats just his way of doing things.

Supposed to meet in a few days time, called me this morning saying that he needs to borrow MYR 2k for clearance. I said no of course but I never had any suspicion about him being a scammer until he asked for a loan.

Anyone has been scammed by this person? Maybe can share pictures.
Aug 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert mark
by: Anonymous

He will probably change his name. Has a 14 year old daughter. I have pics with both of them. Lives in Sarasota California but lived in the UK with his dad. Mom lived in Dallas. Wife died of brain cancer in Dallas.

The more I ask the further he removed himself. I believe he tried to hack into my daughter in laws Facebook.

Very smooth. So be safe! When I asked about family he blocked me. Says he owns his own company! Ugh! I'm so sick of people like him. Didn't ask for $$ but I am in the middle of a divorce. He probably thought I was an easy target.
Aug 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Exxon Mobil Engineer, wiidower, God-fearing and all alone
by: Anonymous

A man named Scott Garry Bills reached out to me via LinkedIn and we continued our communication via WhatsApp. He said he is an American from Chicago and he works as a rig manager in Oslo, Norway. His wife’s name is Rebecca who died in a car accident and he is very rich. He even showed me a screen shot of his bank account.

He said he will be coming here to marry me. What led me on was his very prayerful life even praying for me. He even created this oath for us which partly states "At any time or any day I break your heart may I live to face the wrath of God and the consequences of my action."

I surely pray for that last part too.
Aug 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Ricky or Mike Rickie
by: Anonymous

I have kept all the evidence for this, have pictures, conversations, proof of all the money I have sent. I am lost! Heart broken and left in a financial mess, and have 3 kids and no family in this country.

Mike Ricky or Mike Rickie, has different names of people he asked me to put the money in, an address in Netherlands, and he used my Netflix account that said he was in Nigeria. Email address of him or at least who he said it was.

Last time of contact was on Saturday 31st at 7pm because he was suppose to leave "the platform" to come to us. I am miserable and so heart broken! I’ve been the most stupid and sad woman on earth just to have "a little love in my life" when I have so many people around me that love me and then I decided to give it all to a stranger!!!

He put so much effort in because every day, all day he was there with me. Since March that I met him on Tinder! I have found him on different profiles in Facebook and still decided to ignore all the signs and keep on for the fear of not knowing that if maybe he will be real and fall in love with me. He was so charming and into me and my kids, he was so personal.

I just want to know, why? And how do I move on from this? I can send pictures of him so people are warned on the internet.
Aug 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig Scam
by: Anonymous

Yes I had a 5 months supposed to be a love relationship after almost his 4th conversation. He say he is a widow and wife died in a car accident and he has two kids a 8 girl and boy 15. He says he is a good man, religious like me and thats where I let my guard down.

Oil rig Exxon Mobil oil rig. He was coming home to me, and we were getting married. He lived in Florida but he is in Alaska now and his name is Erik Anthony. He says he is Puerto Rican and had an accent. He liked to text and begs for money and gifts. He is a big liar and talks always how he loves me.

I have 5 email addresses he put in my phone. He is too smooth, and he is going to hell.

Pray for my son too.
Aug 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

He will ask eventually. Mine have gone 3 or 4 months before he asked. If they have no family or children with family, boarding school, ITS A scammer. Lives in the states but somewhere else in the world to work its a scammer. Calls you honey, queen etc its a scammer.

Asks if you have eaten its a scammer. Has no friends its a scammer. Cannot confirm his address and you cant find his home, street address, its a scammer. On an oil rig, in the military or a Dr its a scammer.

Sorry girls but plenty of fish is the worst, but they are every where. If they ask for money for anything block them as they are a SCAMMER.

Real men don't ask for money no matter what.
Aug 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony Micheal
by: Anonymous

Hi. I’ve been chatting and even had video chats with a very charming man who is 53 years old and claims to be an oil rig engineer contractor (supervisor) from Norway. He has been home for the past couple weeks but just won a contract for KCA Deutag to work on an oil rig off of Newfoundland.

He has not asked me for any money as of yet. In fact, he claims to have fallen in love with me within a week and his plan is to come straight to me when the contract is finished in a month. He wants us to buy a house here where I live in Florida and start a new life together. He has sent pictures of him with his daughter so I know that’s real.

His wife died delivering his one and only daughter of 10 years old. I know that this is too good to be true as he claims he’ll take care of me and I don’t have to work anymore. I have fallen for this guy and I know there is a possibility that he is a scammer.

I am not stupid and I will refuse to send him any money if he asks but I’m wondering if anyone here has had any contact with this man named Anthony Micheal.

I did find 2 other people using his image yet he swears up and down that it was stolen from him. He is very very romantic and wants us to be married.

This all seems to good to be true and I’m just looking for advise or anyone who has chatted with him.

Thanks.
Aug 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Henriëtte

I was on a music site and was approached by an American Gary Thomas from New Jersey. He shared my love for music and wanted to chat. I wasn't looking for anybody. Within a month he became very loving. Within 6 weeks he wanted to marry me. Then he had to go to Singapore for a job on an oil rig. '

He got financially in trouble because of Chinese taxes and asked me for money. In my first message I had told him I never give money. That didn’t stop him. It felt like a punch in the stomach. Yesterday I took his profile picture through Google Reverse Identity Search. Gary Thomas had stolen the profile photo from a man from Florida.

Everything that man told me was a lie. My husband died three years ago so it felt good to hear loving words. It’s so disgusting. I reported him to the FBI. You can’t trust anybody on the internet.

Never send money. They should give you money.
Aug 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		4 years lost
by: Anonymous

I met a man online through POF and I had several pictures that he had online. As with all these scammers they love you and tell you what you want to hear. I was using this site after six months. I thought I saw red flags. I did the reverse picture thing and found this man used other names. He denied it and said someone else was using his name. He was in South Africa.

Over all that time I did lose about 10,000 but it could have been worse. My friends were telling me he was a scammer but I didn’t want to believe it. The stories got progressively worse. Jail, prison then out no place to live then found a place. All this time he had 2 different attorneys. Then covid meant he couldn’t get home. He was getting very desperate for money. I even had my son help me send Bitcoin. My son would ask me do you know this man? Of course I said yes. That was when I realized that I didn’t know him.

All the advice from this site finally hit me. What was I doing? Sending him money when I had bills to pay. Then my daughter got sick and I needed to devote my time to her. I just got the courage to tell him that was enough! Stop calling and asking as I was really done.

I can tell you it was the best thing I ever did. I felt a Weight lifted. Isn’t that crazy, I let someone I didn’t even know have that power over me.

I wish I had that money back and I wish I had all the years, days, minutes back in my life. He took that time from me and I allowed it to happen. I felt so foolish but learned a good lesson.

NEVER give money or cards to anyone you don’t know.

He went by Dirk Bunnell or I found his picture with name of Alexander Garza and in other research I found him using Peter James and Steve Coolman.

By now he’s moved on to someone else using yet another name. Please be safe and don’t believe a word they tell you.
Jul 31, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: HELP
by: Anonymous

Report all info you have on this man and oh how sorry I am for you. He is a lying scammer. Report him where you are also and where he says he is from. There are many places to report him. It's not likely you get your money back. He is probably using names that are not real people. It how they play as the person doesn't exist.

Please do not send him any more money nor gift cards, nor bitcoin. Do not give you account info as they can take out loans in your name and address but how they get by with this I don't know.

Block him. Report him.
Be Safe, Good Luck
Jul 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help
by: Anonymous

I have been scammed by a person saying he's an oil engineer in the Philippines. I sent him over 10,000 since oct 2020 and he just got 1500 the other day as he said his bank account is frozen.

I believed him. How can I get my money back. I have his email address and photo he sent.

Please help me
Jul 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Searching for scammers
by: Anonymous

The best search is photo recognition. It's easy and cheap. Pay for it and consider how much it will save you. It pulls up any and most pictures that match your guy. You will find him under various names. First believe he IS a scammer. Second BLOCK Him or her.

Do not accept friend requests from people you don't know.......BE SAFE
Jul 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: NEED MUCH INFO. 7-28-21
by: Anonymous

Try Searching Social Media under his name. If you have a picture do a reverse image search.

BEWARE IF OIL RIG IS IN THE CONVERSATION

With Flooding it Could Be Newest Scam. When they do the puppy scam they will do anything.

Most on this site have been scammed by Oil Rig Engineers. Our Advice is Slam the door in his face run as fast as you can.

They are experts at their trade and before you realize it they smoothed talked you.

Please Be Careful

Best of Luck
Jul 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		NEED AS MUCH INFORMATION ABOUT HIM AS POSSIBLE
by: Anonymous

I am a car collector who responded to an ad for a Ferrari for sale. This individual Andrew Armstrong described the circumstances under which he had possession of the car, claimed to be in a warehouse in upstate NY, yet the photos were of a car in a Florida setting.

The name he uses is Andrew Armstrong and he states that he works as a supervisor on an off-shore drilling rig for Diamond Drilling. It would help if I knew in which state (if he is truly resides in the United States) he is living.
Frank M. Buselli ESQ
Jul 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Weylon
by: ticked off

The the person who posted about this man I can say you are talking about my second scammer who went by the name Dalton Jerry. I fell for his bull and I paid his lawyer or so called lawyer the taxes on what I was told to pay and I got squat and he told me that his bank account was always over drawn.

Thank goodness I filed a report on him with the police but what I have learned is this man will always come back with a different name and a different story. I sure hope if you sent money to him you saved your receipts.
Jul 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Weylon
by: Anonymous

I was contacted by a man named Dave Weylon. I met him on Facebook date app and his profile said he was in Raleigh, NC but he was actually on a oil rig in Texas so we talked and he sent me roses for my retirement.

We communicated for about a month and then the daughter emails me about how happy her dad was. We were counting down the days he had left and he asked for money to get off the rig and I helped him (wish I knew what I know now) to get to Texas and then he sends me a copy of his pay check the next day and he calls and says he doesn’t have the money to pay taxes on his 5 million check which looked very real and he couldn’t get his men off the rig.

He then asked for 80k but I kept telling him no- every time I thought he was gone but he kept coming back (then he sent a pillow and mug with his picture on them with the I love you stuff).

Finally after fighting with him about money for a week I think he has finally give up because I blocked him on WhatsApp and every time he called I blocked him. His daughter was also sending emails about happy he was when he called begging he would have a cry and say I need you and I want you stuff.

Dave is very good and I wish I’d known about this scam as he would still be on the rig!!

Ladies please be careful these guys are good.
Jul 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric Dave
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of an Eric Dave? Claims he’s from Poland and has gotten his claws in someone close to me. Claims he’s on the ocean in a boat. Says was a contractor in California.

Found his photos on a porn site, but the person is so entrenched with this jack@as they won’t listen. He’s even trying to get her to open a bank account for him.
Jul 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Randy Philip
by: Anonymous

I was contacted in March by a man that was going by the name of Randy Philip. It was through Friends Request on Face Book. He was an offshore rigger. Had a dead wife from cancer and a daughter alive in Ohio and had a son that died in an auto accident.

After a month he started with the money problems on the rig. Soon it was cards and then accounts to drop money in. Even wanted my account numbers. Which He didn't get. So I ran a facial recognition on him and found this man's face with other names.

After more digging I found more websites. These are a few of the names. Eric Alexander, Mark Chad, Randy Philip, Michael Van Dorn (Twitter), Bryon Johnston, Keith Johnston, Byron Johnston, Randy Keith and on FB Dating 2 Mikel and Eric. They have first names only on that app.

A few of these people are dead. I have blocked this man under the name of Randy Philip and no longer accept friend requests. This man has threatened to "STEAL ME" on at least 5 occasions the last one he was going to steal me right under their noses. Now I'm scared.

Can you do anything about this man or group of men?
Jul 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Major league Scammer
by: Anonymous

I've been being contacted by a very nice looking man over the last 4 months. Says he's on an oil rig, has a daughter, dead wife, son dead in car accident. Oh he loves me to death ( as good taste) and needs money for various problems he faces.

Anyway after investigating him I found his face on several dating websites. Eric Alexander, Mark Chad, Randy Philip, Michael Van Dorn, Bryan Johnston, Keith Johnston, Randy Keith, Byron Johnston.

He is also on Facebook under the names of Eric and Mikel. Ladies this is a dangerous man. He can make that computer do whatever he wants. He called a friend of mine last night and my name came up. At 1.30am. She could hear me screaming and telling him to go away and leave me alone. She hung up and called me back. I was asleep and she woke me up and told me the story.

This man has threatened to "steal me" on several occasions. I am afraid but I have a gun and will use it if I feel threatened. Be aware of who you are speaking to. This was my first ever friend request that I accepted. This person or persons (I think it is a group) needs to be investigated and put in jail ladies so stay safe and only accept friend requests from people you know.
Jul 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

I met this man on Facebook, which I usually don't friend strangers. He was a smooth operator. Telling you all the things he thinks you want to hear. He is a widower with a son he just adores. Both of his parents are deceased. He is working on an oil rig in the high sea Ireland.

I googled and yeah, there is no drilling off the coast of Ireland and hasnt been in years. He never asked me for money, but I sure that was coming. Oh he was sooo in love with me that he was coming to the state I live in and was going to buy me a house (I let it slip that I was looking for a house). He coached me to communicate with him on hangouts and immediately erased the account on Facebook to include all pictures and comments that he had made to me (mine were still there).

I told him that in order for me to continue talking to him because I was doubting all his bull I requested that he take a selfie with a newspaper from Ireland to prove he was who he said (busted). He naturally could not comply, came up with excuse that he couldnt get off the rig to get a paper.

Needless to say I sent him a message when he would not stop bothering me begging for me to talk to him, what was going on over here with me.

I sent him a text and told him if he ever tried to contact me or mess with my identity I would hunt him down the dog he is. The joke is on him anyway if he goes for my identity the only thing he'll get is pissed off.

Dont buy into these guys no matter how they try as they will never be what you want so run!!!!Don't even reply to these losers who rather than get a job and work they rather pull their cons and steal your money.

We Have to Stop THem!!!!!!
Jul 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Bryan & William B. plus Gibson S.
by: Anonymous

These scammers love to chat on WWF yet choose to continue to think that's code for please keep chatting with me. Both don't have healthy boundaries & want to switch to Hangouts to chat after two or three turns with WWF. They both have crazy stats in their profile & impossible ones as well. Keep an eye out for these scammers!!! They think they are smarter than you, which is far from the truth
Jul 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marcus David Benjamen
by: Kevin B

The reason they use first names very often it’s because you can’t find anything on Google about them because they’re not real people.

Keep in mind this site has been here for a few years and nobody has ever met in person a thief scammer.

A lady I used to date went from California to Nevada to meet her scammer in person at the airport. He asked for $150 so he could have an iTunes card to talk to her while he was on the plane. She actually did send him one.

She still waiting for them to arrive since 2017.
Jul 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		This man is still cheating me
by: Anonymous

Thanks to this website for helping me out of this dilemma. This Oil Rig engineer caught my heart deeply. Although my logic have already told me he is a scam I still cannot come out. I repeatedly find excuses for him and really wanted to send the $250000 to him to help him fix the machine on the rig. My logic and feeling battle hardly.

He said he would bring two kids and move to my city. The two kids called me mom in email. How I wish it could be true!

Please don't dream of Romance online. I just don't understand why such a nice person could do this scam. I believe he can earn a good life by just being himself.

Be cautious! Ladies!

May God Bless Us!


ED: So pleased the website has helped you
Jul 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineers
by: Anonymous

Never trust the one who said he needs money to fix his machine. This is all BS and he is making a fool of you. Just stay away from online Love chats. This is a love scam just to get money.

Be alert to your surrounding. This world is suffering from a pandemic and people are jobless, so this is the only way to make money.

Be safe and good luck.
Jul 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers Tricks
by: Anonymous

Scammers will usually use 2 first names , many times live out of the country, and usually have profiles where all photos are uploaded recently. Also, their English is very poor and they have children at "boarding schools" or in another country. They want to immediately get you to chat through Gmail so difficult to track or trace. If is looks odd, it is!
Jul 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Cooper
by: Anonymous

Don't give him any money. He "groomed" you longer than some do, but he was preparing you for the story that he broke something. That story is what they say an unbelievable amount of the time.

My scammer groomed me for about 3 months, before his own equipment broke and asked me for money to fix it. Don't let him send you money and then write a check. It will be a fraud check and you might have prison time.

Guard your personal records with your life. These guys are pros.

Good luck!
Jul 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammers
by: Anonymous

You have been groomed for months to get you to trust him completely and now you are going to find out the hard way. Would you give your personal information to a complete stranger such as bank accounts, family information or personal info about you?

These men and women are professional scammers and they pick their victims very carefully as many innocent men and women have lost everything they owned including bank accounts, homes, life savings and some are even sitting in jail for HELPING these people.

If you have given this person any personal info about you this can be used against you. Get rid of him and block him asap and report him.

Read everything on this site that people have written as some were way too late and have paid the price...common sense should be first before anything.
Jul 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Hey can anyone please help me out with this person named James Cooper from Stockton California. He's a 50 year's old and very nice looking. We have been texting for 6 months now. He first found me on POF. He has never asked me for money. But just the other day he said he needed to pay for equipment that he broke.

He's somewhere in the Gulf of Texas. He sent me a pic of his drivers license and he looks like All the pictures he has sent me.

Now he wants my bank account number so he can deposit money into it and wants me to pay for equipment with his money. I know this is a long story but so true. Can I get any info please.

Thanks and God bless.
Jul 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Edward Ermolenko
by: Anonymous

Edward Ermolenko POF. Age 55 Pipeline Engineer who used to work for Exxon as a General Manager and now does individual contracts for them. Allegedly lives in London. Problem with funds and needed to resolve delivery of materials to the rig in the North Sea.

Stuck on a vessel and unable to leave due to contractual obligations. Widower with daughter called Marie who is 9 years old.
Jul 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Eric
by: Anonymous

Talking to a guy called Alex Eric online. Drilling engineer on an oil rig. No phone. Loves me till death even though I hardly know him. Sent me a few old photos but no current ones cos no phones allowed on the rig. Wants to come to Singapore once he is done to buy a house.
Jul 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Randy Philip (Scammer) Aka Michael Van Buren
by: Anonymous

I got rid of my scammer. I asked him for help with money. He said he broke his arm while working on the rig and he needs surgery. Sent me a poorly photoshopped picture of himself in the hospital. Trouble is the pillow behind him had the name of the hospital on it. I looked it up and it was in Illinois. He's on the coast of California..lol.

Then I looked at his FB page and found the head shot he used. And the body he used had no tattoos but his earlier shots as Michael Van Buren have nice tattoos.

He's slipping on his technique.

Ladies be careful of this one check everything. Oh he has a dog named Murphy
Jul 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marcel Gerard
by: Anonymous

Thank you! Already contacted my bank and they said I should be fine. I forgot to mention that this "Marcel" tried to tell me that he was down in California for a business trip to help with an orphanage. The reason of him asking me for money was for malaria drugs for a kid there.

I called him out on his lies and he said I was a disgusting human being for saying that. I told him it’s super sketchy and he goes "everything seems sketchy to you."

I screenshot everything and he freaked out and started cursing at me (texting through snap chat). He was so mad!!
Jul 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to person being scammed by Marcel Gerard
by: Anonymous

Hello, for your peace of mind, please contact your bank. Also, you may want to create a new email address that you use only for your bank or other financial institutions. He can’t really do anything with your account unless he has your Social Security Number and Date of Birth and any other personal information that specifically identifies you.

Also consider putting a credit freeze for 1-2 months to prevent him from opening accounts using your personal data.

I learned how to protect myself after I was scammed by a so called oil rig engineer for $300 and another tried to get $2700 from me.

Ladies and gentlemen, please do not fall for these scumbags. Do not befriend someone online that you don’t know and provides all kinds of excuses why they can’t meet you in person or via video chat.

Good luck and God bless.
Jul 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marcel Gerard from POF dating site
by: Anonymous

Been talking to this guy from POF dating site for 3 weeks. I never gave him my phone number but I did text him on Snapchat and also iMessage which means he knew my email. It took me a while to tell him my last name and I did which I should have known.

Anyways, he would always snap chat me pics of him and he was super attractive and close to my age. I noticed his name was the same name as a character in his favorite show and then I knew that was a red flag so I asked. Then he said it wasn’t fake and it was a coincidence and that his last name used to be Lorenzo but he changed it to Gerard because his parents died when he was 5 and he moved in with his aunt.

It was going good for the most part and he seemed nice. I kept asking to meet up and then he said his job schedule is messed up because of Covid and that he can’t just put off his job. So I didn’t bother him about meeting up for a while because I felt bad. He said he worked for Bremik construction in Portland Oregon, so I looked on that website and there are pics of employees and he wasn’t on there so I thought it was weird but I also didn’t want to think he didn’t work there because of that.

One time he told me about zelle and Apple Pay which I thought was weird and we found out we use the same bank. He then went on a business trip for his work and said he lost his debit card while he was jogging. I told him to just get help from his job and or go to the bank but somehow he tried asking me for $100-200 and he insisted he would pay me back by night fall. I told him that made me uncomfortable because I didn’t know him and he was asking for money.

Anyways he knows my first and last name and email and what bank I use. I am really nervous about this and hopefully I don’t have to worry about fraud. I reported his POF dating site and it is now taken down.
Jul 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pics
by: Anonymous

Can we add pictures to totally see who these people are? All different names but what do they look like? It would be so helpful for everyone.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jul 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer scam by same man
by: Anonymous

This same man found me on Facebook and insisted I download the hangout app so I did. He has tried to get me to send him $13,000 stating he needed it to replace a gas cylinder to complete his contract so he would be paid 7.3M euro.

When I asked him to email me his contract and driver's license he came up with tons of excuses saying he couldn't get them due to being out on high seas. After speaking to him today I noticed he changed his name from Mohammed Keita to Kelvin Morgan.

He stated in a message today on hangouts that he was making a promise that I would be dead by the end of the month. I ran a people's check on both names and he doesn't exist and he certainly is not African American.

So this man is stealing people's identities to try and scam women. I posted his picture on Facebook today and told all my lady friends to beware of this con artist. I really hope the authorities catch up to the sob.
Jul 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wilson Clark - Oil Rig Engineer in Alaska
by: Anonymous

Just want to ask if you guys have encountered an Oil Rig Engineer also with the same name.

Originally from Sweden and now living in US with a daughter, his wife died from giving birth of a supposed 2nd child. Although in his defense he is not asking any money from me but he asked how much are my expenses. Sweet talker too.
Jul 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer scammer – Simon Huang
by: Anonymous

This scammer also found me on FB via a mutual friend a few weeks ago. We connected via FB messenger then moved to Hangouts. He claimed to be an oil rig engineer and 61. His mother, an architect from Calgary Canada and father also an oil rig engineer and part-time estate developer from Shanghai China.

He lived part of his life in Canada and now in Lund Sweden. His father died on a rig crash in the United States and his mother died of heart attack soon after and left him with a mini estate.

He was happily married with a wife and son until he came back from the 2-month project in Brazil and caught his wife cheating with his best friend. She wanted a divorce but he refused because he loved them both too much so she kept on drinking and smoking. His wife and son died from a car accident when she picked their son from school while drunk driving.

He’s now a lonely man concentrating on work only. He is currently executing an oil rig installation off Sicily Italy that worth 22.5 million Euros. He received an up front payment of 8.3 million Euros but the starting cost was 11.3 million Euro so he emptied his savings of 1.7 million Euros and took a loan of 1.3 million from his house in Lund Sweden. The project will last 3 months so he will receive the balance when done.

There were so many red flags from the canned emails about him, his family and project. Even while chatting, the long texts of several paragraphs confessing his love just popped up on the screen in a second when it will take couple minutes to type them out.

He wanted my selfie but could not send his because he already told me that he was using an old computer (which he never did) since cameras are not allowed at the site. He promised to make video calls when he’s back in Lund. Other love messages he said he was sending from his cell phones (maybe flip phone without cameras so no selfie?).

The last flag was when he said he wanted to watch Netflix but didn’t have a login and password (a rich executive could not afford to pay for it?).

I found this site and read similar stories right after his first email but wanted to see when he will disappear and come back to ask me for my money; however, his performance got worse each day that I could not stand it any more so I finally unfriend him on FB and blocked him from Hangouts.

Hope that you all will be extra careful with any of the online dates!
Jul 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Met a Scammer who lied and fell in love
by: Kevin B

Never.

Only a lying scammer would say that it has happened.

Men and women fall in love with convicted murderers but at least they meet them once if they marry.

Would you advise a family member or good friend to continue communicating with this liar if they had to call out to love and decide there is a wonderful future with?

If this site has not taught you anything you are clinging only to a dream with emotions. Not intelligence.

You are lovable with a local. Do not waste another 8 months on a fantasy. Please.

Good Luck.
Jul 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		I was scammed but lost no money
by: Anonymous

He came clean after I caught him in numerous lies and fake information. We chatted for almost 8 months and he was very good at what he did. I actually fell in love with him and he says he loves me.

Has anybody else had this experience and actually met with your scammer??? Is it really true love?
Jul 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Susana
by: Anonymous

Susana, please file a report, and give us this guy's name and photos. I am sorry he got you for so much money, but by posting his name and photos you can at least help save someone the heartbreak and loss of money.

I am on this site, Male Scammers and AARP Scams to try to catch as many scammers as possible. I got one today and one yesterday on POF so we can help weed out a few.
Jul 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Karlsen Berg Dahl
by: Anonymous

Has anyone else been approached by Karlsen Berg Dahl who also works with Leslie Gruenberg (travel agent) and Thomas Enzo Quentin? He has an accomplice in Bankok, Thailand who says he owns a steel manufacturing company?

I was given so many details and photos and tearful stories that I was positive this was a real man. I lost more money than I should have but not as much as I could have. I do have addresses and emails plus the contact in Bangkok.

The banks are legit, but I’m smelling a rat.

Anyone else heard of this guy??
Jul 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joel Maier
by: Anonymous

Joel Maier - Totally Scam Artistic! Contacted me through LinkedIn and chatted awhile and then switched over to Hangouts!! Claimed he was looking for friendship and that he was a Engineer with Cairns Oil in UK!

Gave me some story that all his important documents were placed in a "safe box" and stored offshore because of the Pirates at sea!! Huge red flag! Needed for me to get the box because I was the only one he trusted…this is after 10 days!

It’s all the same CLOWNS just a different circumstance!

Ladies please don’t fall for this nonsense behavior!
Jul 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the Lady who posted “Obituaries “
by: Anonymous

I am so sorry you had to experience that. It must have been very difficult. I am so sick of these scammers, I could just scream. I have played scrabble for over ten years, and now with this new Scrabble Go, there are so many scammers on it, you can not even enjoy playing this game any more.

I have literally Blocked 51 of them. How sad. It is very hard to find a real honest player. They are everywhere, on every game and dating site. If you want to find a true woman or man, look for them in church.

They are only after your last dollar. I have read where women and men have lost everything to these scammers. It makes me furious to think that they would steal photos from obituaries.
These are sick sick people, who would rather steal your last dollar, because they are too lazy to work for their money.

Please be careful and remember it will be rare to never that you will find true romance on a computer.

God Bless and Be careful. Keep getting the word out there about these thieves.
Jul 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		I thought love in this world was done
by: Anonymous

To the woman asking if we had received mail like this...I thought love in this world was done. When I met you, I found love had just begun.

If you type in in your search just as far as I entered above you will find it or look at www.wishlovequotes and it is there word for word.

These guys play with your emotions writing things they know we want to hear. Don't be gullible. Move on. My scammer wrote many things like that. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Jul 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Has anyone received texts like this...YES!!!
by: Anonymous

YES, I have received texts like this and more. They are scammers. Some are better than others. Some just copy words from books or poetry. Does it sound good...absolutely.

Is it real...not for a second.

I think you know deep down somewhere it is not real, despite wanting it to be. That is what they are counting on. They are playing with emotions and feelings and some are really good. They don't ask for anything. Some are super patient hoping to get us hooked real good before they tell us a sad story and how desperate they are and we are the only ones in the world that can help.

Then when we say no, the really good ones say that is OK, not to worry but they will continue to love us and trying subtly again after they feed their bullshit love to us over and over again.

Come on ladies, you got this. Cut off the communication and save your sanity. There are so many of them. Guard your finances and your heart.
Jul 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Has anyone received lovely texts like this
by: Anonymous

I thought love has finished in this world. When I met you, I realized that love has just begun. I began to look further to the meaning of love and how it could probably make a man happier and cuter. At a time, I could not comprehend the power of your love anymore. It has got to a height in which only an angel can understand. This signifies how wonderful you have become since the very first day I set my eyes on you. I love you to the core just the way you love me. I cherish everything about you and will love to be your forever. No matter how long the distance between you and me, nothing will make me get tired of you forever. I love you more and more and wish you know the very depth of the love I have for you. my pure heart wants to be yours forever. My heartbeats for you alone and therefore, I don’t understand what it means to be happier than this. You are that queen every man should take very good care of. You are that flower that means a lot to me. The smell of your fragrance makes me happy anytime I perceive it. You are the sweetest to touch, you nicest lady to fall in love with. You are the most beautiful woman in my life and it is the reason why I want to spend the rest of my life with you. No one can stop me from loving you. I am with you my lovely girl. I am with you my love all my life. You don’t need to be scared of anything. You put a kind of smile I can’t possibly take for granted until the end of time. I miss you my sweetest angel. You are the best for me. Take care, my dearest because you are the most wonderful girl this world has ever produced for me.
Jul 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fred Wei Chan
by: Anonymous

The one who wrote about this guy as the same story as mine, but with the name Eric David. He is a scammer and he is a Nigerian. He was chatting with me for 1 year and he failed to get money from me.

Ladies be careful out there. Stay safe and trust no one accept family and friends. Long distance relationship is 99% fake.
Jul 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam Alex
by: Anonymous

He gave his full name as Alessandro with a two year old son named Leo. He used to work for Exxon as a pipeline engineer but now works on a contract basis for Exxon.

The story: he worked very hard on a proposal for Exxon and won the bid from 25 other proposals. They sent him to Anchorage to repair the fractured pipe. He was paid 2.5 million upfront with remainder coming after completion of the job. He ordered the pipe equipment for a total of 1.2 million but the steel company named Menang Steel wouldn’t deliver it without an additional 30K for shipping.

That was the problem. The bank froze his account and he couldn’t pay the 30K until he came in person to resolve the issue. He had a contract with Exxon that he could not leave the rig until the job was completed. Had no credit card, no other bank account, no other person was to pay for the shipping costs.

His alleged sister named Melissa Howard in Alabama sold her jewelry and wired the steel company 5K. The steel company, despite having satisfactory dealt with Alessandro before, would not extend credit.

So, he still needed 25K urgently. That is the scam. I suggested he take out an emergency home unquote loan, get a credit card, sell his cars, talk with Exxon again etc.

He became angry when I didn’t offer to send him money.

Then I never heard from him again.
Jul 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		You women are valuable / not because you have $
by: Kevin B

There are no sites where people say they have found the love of their life from someone on an oil rig.

However, this site is here as a warning to keep our emotions from ruining you life and finances.

Use your intelligence. The reason these folks tell you not to tell friends and loved ones about them, is not because these cockroaches instruct you to stop immediately communicating because you loved ones are jealous, it is because people who love you for you want you to be happy and you know local love is still by far the best way to live happily ever after.

If this were the way to find love, there would be sites devoted to many happy people they sent money to someone and immediately your millionaire came to take them away, and they live a loving wonderful life.

There are no sites like that. If there ever are believe me it would be done by these sick scammers and since they had no problem lying to you before, they will lie to you again.

I care about all of you. You do not have to send me money. I hope to find A wonderful woman in Whittier California. And the best part about that is that we will be able to hold hands immediately if we both feel the attraction once we meet. See what your oil rig engineer has to say about that?
Jul 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Name he is using is Fred Wei Chan
by: Anonymous

Its very similar to what’s happening to me right now. He said he is a rig engineer and has a contract with Eni Spa Oil and Gas Company in Italy. He is a widow for about 6 years now. Told me about his wife cheating on him. Had sex with his best friend on their matrimonial bed. Wife and son had a car accident killing them both.


His contract with this Eni is only for 3 months and its his biggest contract ever. He will retire after this so he can start a family. He will be paid for $15,700,000 euros if he finishes his contract. That he had to mortgage his house and all of his savings into the materials to start the ball rolling.

He started asking to be friends in Facebook messenger then asked if we can switch to WhatsApp since Facebook is not allowed on the rig. No cellphones too! After a couples of days getting to know each, he was already declaring his love and wants me to be his wife and what we will do after his contract since he will have lots of money.

After a week, he suddenly mentioned that one of his workers sabotaged his work and a spare part got broken and couldn’t be fixed. He needed to buy it ASAP and needed my help. There goes the money part now.

He asked if he can borrow $15,000 euros so he can buy and have the parts shipped or he will be sued by the company for not finishing the job in 3 months. He only has 5 days left. He gave me a link on where to buy the parts. I googled it and the company isn’t even selling the part that he needed.

He then said to send the money to the agent account that is in charge so he can have it delivered. Gave me a complete bank information of the agent. Wow! I asked for a simple specification on the spare parts so I can help him find the parts but he didn’t answer that part of the question but instead gave me complete bank information.

He wants it the same day! I think his real name is Benie Hendrawan from Indonesia. I hope this information will help the next person that he will be scamming.

By the way, I didn’t send a single cent to him. I could smell "scammer" from the start
Jul 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alvin Wong a scammer
by: Anonymous

Requested to be friends on Facebook. Says he grew up in Miami Florida. Parents from Shanghai both passed away. He is widowed and has a 14 year old daughter Jessica, who is studying in a boarding school in Italy. Claims to be the Chairman and CEO of Eni spa oil and gas company.

Told him I’m married but he says he just wants to be my friend as he is really lonely because his best friend and his wife cheated on him. Talked on WeChat for about 8 days. Never talked about money. I had doubts at the very beginning but kind of relaxed when he sent me two of his daughters’ pictures and spent a long time talking about her.

He sent me a lot of his pictures. I did the google image reverse check. It should be him. I thought I may have wronged him when I see the posts here. They use exactly the same story, even the same words. The only difference is their names and where they are from.
Jul 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Glad I found this site
by: Anonymous

There are a HUGE number of older men on ScrabbleGo who are scammers. I am a pretty good player, and they always compliment me and then ask to meet on Hangouts. They are all doctors, oil rig engineers, or lawyers, and they have lost their wife to cancer or an accident two years ago.

When I searched for one that I had some info from - this one guy, Brooklyn W, lives in TX, designing a new oil rig, wife died of pancreatic cancer - I found nothing. I ran a search on drilling engineers in TX and the only one was a woman. Obituary search for his wife - nothing.

If you do decide to try to make contact, ladies, in the hopes that your guy is not a scammer: make an email address you use for nothing else, do not give him a last name or company you work for, and enjoy the flirting.
Jul 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Kennedy
by: Anonymous

To the person who posted about a Martin Kennedy this sounds exactly like my guy but he goes by Martin Stewart. I would like to see a picture because my guy took all of his down.
Jul 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Randy Philip (Scammer) Aka Michael Van Buren
by: Anonymous

There is a web site you can put a photo in and it will check thousands of photos on different sites. It is a Photo Recognition site. It's easy to find. It will cost you but worth your peace of mind. I did find my own scammer on 3 sites under 3 names.. so happy hunting start there
Jul 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam Donnie Thomas oil engineer from Sicily
by: Anonymous

He found me in Instagram. What’s App number +39 351 275 3609 After asked me talk in Hangout. He asked photos of my face and what is the brand of my phone. Every day he sent romantic email from oilandgasgoodengineer26@gmail.com

Good morning my dear, I'm Donnie Thomasname, I live in Lund in USA Washington DC but am originally from Russian ST PETERSBURG. I'm 46 years old, 177 cm in height widower, and without NO kids. But before I start, I must give thanks to my mother who gave me the best training and prepared me for the future, just as all fingers are not the same, All Men are never the same as well. I obtain my bachelor's in civil engineering And lived part of my life in the USA and in Sweden before I lost my parents. My mother from SWEDEN and my father from RUSSIAN. My mother always advised and tell me to be careful when it comes to women, As she implored me to take after my father earning deep respect for every woman, Because My dad was the only man she ever trusted, even they were dating before married, So I decided to find a woman who wanna love me as my mother did to my father, Irrespective of her age, location and nationality. Having my mother as my best friend helped me to attain success in life, So after my university, my dad advised me to be bidding for Oil Company projects and executing them with trust and sincerity, I have always stick to that advice. Presently, I am currently working on a big oil project in Italy, which I pray by the grace of God to finish the contract soon. I travel most of the time outside my country for work, It takes a few months to complete before I come back to the USA again. I am never afraid of hard work, Because I have promised to always support any woman I get married to Like my dad always supported my mum even to her domestic works, I am not here for just dating, But for a very serious relationship pointing to marriage. My father was an estate developer and he developed a mini estate which he left behind for me! My mum was an architect so they were always working hand in hand before they gave birth to me, and help me become an engineer…..

Hello, good morning. I pray for you today that you will be the most favoured of the lord, people will call you favour. In all that you do today, remember that God is ready to help you. Desire to be helped today. Have the best of this day because the lords got your back. You are loyal and will be treated as one.

He never accepted my video call due to safe handling and said that he used an old IBM computer. He said he was working in Eni spa oil and gas company in Sicily .

Please be careful!!!I
Jun 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Am I being scammed too...
by: Anonymous

I'm going to assume that my person is a scammer too. Met him on Tinder then moved over to Telegram to speak. He is younger 42 and very handsome and both parents have passed away. Divorced in 2018 and a 7 year old son. Said that he is originally from Jamaica but has been in the States for 12 years.

He just told me that he will be home (we both supposedly live in the same city in NC) in 2 months. On a contract for a rig in Turkey. Haven't been able to find any pictures anywhere of him besides what he has sent to me.

I wanted to believe him but my gut instinct kept telling me to research. If anyone has a story similar to mine please reach out. He is a sweetheart and seems like a fairy tale but if it's too good to be true...that woman's intuition always kicks in.

I'm gonna keep talking to him though...gonna see if he "hangs himself" by asking for money. Then I will know.
Jun 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dr Thomas Andy Marksman
by: Anonymous

I just was contacted via Facebook by a handsome DR Thomas Andy Marksman. He then went to what’s app. He said he is from Yemen and lost his wife, had a son. He fell in love with me on day two. He also friended my mother on FB.

I see he is in the list below and found no surgeon in San Francisco with his name. Total scammer and said he was in a special dangerous mission in Yemen and the phone line connection was bad.
Jun 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Kennedy
by: Anonymous

I have the same oil rig in the gulf and January 2018, 12 year old son, then, apple gift cards, now court in San Diego trying to get paid, his last contract as crew chief, and sure they will get a decision with a payment date this time.

And then he will be with me, the day after trial decision, and we will be married and buy our retirement home.

He calls me and messages me for hours every day. He has shown me his pictures on other sites that he says are the scammers defamation against him. His name is Martin Kennedy and I have a different picture altogether .

How can I have my hundreds of photos checked to see if he’s real?
Jun 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do You Have Any Pictures of These Guys
by: Anonymous

To the woman who asked if there are pictures of these guys on June 26. You need to fill out the form to report the guy you are talking to and then you can access photos. Click on the Welcome column and type in "Photos" and there are hundreds. You can also go to Male Scammers and there are hundreds there also.

If you tell his name in your comments, women can tell you if they have talked to him. However, some of them have over a thousand names and very many have near 200. I have gotten to the point of thinking they are guilty until proven innocent.
Jun 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Goes by Donald Fred Taylor or Taylor Donald
by: Anonymous

Please delete and block this person. Professes love and everything you want to hear. Scams you through bitcoin. Not a good person.

Says he lives in Texas, has 2 kids that are in boarding school, lost wife 2 years ago to cancer. Not a nice person.

Beware. Do not send money.
Jun 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Drilling Engineer
by: Anonymous

Met a man named Michael - a widower with one daughter. He is currently working offshore but planning on starting his own company as he also does consultancy. We had been chatting on whatsapp for about 10 days when he told be that he had won a contract in Africa and needed to borrow money for storage of materials.

Apparently, he could not make any transactions offshore. I did not give him the money and he was very disappointed.

I asked for a video call and he told be that they are not allowed to. Anyway from the start I doubted him because I though he was moving too fast telling me how much he loved me and couldn't wait to see me.

I decided to play along with him and I wasn't surprised when he asked for money in less than two weeks.

Ladies beware of scammers as they come across as so sweet.
Jun 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Cedric
by: Anonymous

Wow, I just found this site. I have been conversing with this guy for about a month. Says he's on a rig off Turkey. Has a 13 year old daughter named Oshyn. He told me last night that a pipe burst and he needs money to get it fixed.

He wanted me to do it through bitcoin. I am not sending him money. Am very grateful I came across this site. He had me fooled until he started asking for money.

Anyone hear of this guy?
Jun 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers on Words With Friends
by: Elizabeth

I truly don't see this platform as a social media outlet yet Frank Williams, Robert Williams, & Raymond all think it is. They of course start the chat on there & I "play" along until I ask them a specific question & they all don't choose to answer yet jump to probing me for personal information, which I choose not to share.

The whole ordeal is laughable but for some its disheartening how easily they fall into these prey's hands. Be diligent. Ask them questions to reveal their true characters instead of them trying to butter up to you then your finances.

Watch out for these scammers, they are lurking anywhere......
Jun 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do you have any pictures of these guys?
by: Anonymous

I’m chatting with someone that I met on an online dating site. He claims his name is Scott Williams and has a 16 year old that lives with the nanny and mother in law. He is a widowed, 57 years old and he is a drilling engineer. He is currently offshore on a rig working.

It would really help if I can get a picture of the guys

Thanks
Jun 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum engineer
by: Brandy

What about a guy named Maxwell Peterson? Says he's on a oil rig in Scotland and is coming home soon but it's crazy cause I have facetimed him once and he looks just like his pictures and I've talked to him on the phone to but I'm still having doubts that he's real.
Jun 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Friedrich
by: Anonymous

I have played the game SongPop for a long time and never once received a chat from anyone until about a week ago. It was from Robert Friedrich. Like others, he wanted to switch over to the app, Hangouts. He sure is romantic! He hasn’t asked for anything yet, money or otherwise.


He is a widower with 2 girls in boarding school. He is 54, originally from Frankfurt, Germany. He is an only child and parents are deceased. His wife supposedly died 4 years ago. Strange thing, though, out of the blue, he brought up Bitcoin, and asked if I wanted him to teach me how to invest in it and make some money.

I said I wasn’t interested and he dropped it. I am still talking to him, but now that I have read all these posts, will be talking to him with a different frame of mind.

So glad so glad I found this post. The funny thing… I found it when I was searching for him online!
Jun 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		WILLIAMS SMITH
by: Anonymous

If this is the same man, heavy set, white hair, always wears a cap, on an oil rig, son kalvin, lives with nanny, plays video games and golf - if this is the same and I had posted on here a while ago about him and his son and reported them, he demanded money for special heated coats for work.

He was always 'dying' from being sick so much and money was needed for meds that oil rig doctors would not give him. his son demanded 200 cards to play video games and when I refused his dad messaged and told me to send the boy the cards and that I was mean and hateful to him and his son.

Never sent anything but in the weeks we messaged on gmail he was always asking for lots of money and his accounts were frozen and he could not get his pay nor send money to kelvin who was starving.

This guy has been around a lot. Sorry but you all got hooked in. Never believe these guys as its all scams and some are Nigerians posing as workers.

My posting on this guy is months ago but on here
Jun 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sounds like same person
by: Anonymous

The person who says he has a son name Kevin sounds like the same man who I have been talking to with the same info as yours right down to the cheating
Jun 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Kennedy ?
by: Anonymous

Anybody on here heard of a Patrick Kennedy ? (505) area code phone number working in the gulf. Private contractor. Wife passed of cancer, daughter died in car accident, granddaughter being taken care of by a nanny, wanted to go on hangouts.

Showed a bank statement and gave a password so I could send $100 to him for accessories. Says he’s getting ready to retire and live in Hawaii for a month.
Jun 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hi, the person who replied to the Chris Vella / Chris Williams post
by: Anonymous

Hi, the person who replied to the Chris Vella / Chris Williams post. Please write to this email so that we can find out that the same person is our common fraudster.

successlife0730@gmail.com

I also have some photos. I would be curious about the story he told you.
Jun 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morgan Lorenzo
by: Anonymous

Oh and to add to my earlier post, he is on a rig in Germany. I had him send me a photo on Hangouts but it won’t let me go back that far to retrieve it. I am still communicating with him but of course I know what he is, I will again ask him to send a photo and try and post it
Jun 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morgan Lorenzo
by: Anonymous

Met him on Instagram and then moved to Hangouts. I have been talking to him for several months now. I, in shame, sent him 2000 $ in Apple cards for him to update his internet. He now is asking for 4000 because his son is very ill in the hospital with kidney issues and is going to die if he doesn't send him the money.

He caught his wife cheating on him with his friend and divorced. His son's name is Kelvin. He swears he loves me and can't live without him. I tried blocking him on Hangouts and he sent me a long email. He keeps calling me and gets upset when I don't answer. Also got angry when I blocked.

Wow, doesn't this sound familiar
Jun 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam (Lawrence Cisco)
by: Anonymous

Lawrence Cisco started following me on IG. He was very charming and sent love notes and fell in love with me quickly. He was an orphan at the age of 7. He will be 51 on June 18. Second wife died of cancer 5 years ago. He was very handsome African American with 2 boys in boarding school. He also asked for a Google Plays gift card. And I said no! After reading these stories, they are similar.
Jun 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		To lady who asked about Frank Williams Smith
by: Anonymous

I am so sorry your mom got taken by this scammer. It sounds a little like it could be "my scammer". He has way over 100 names and a lot of countries that he is from, Germany being one of them. He has used the name Williams as a first and last name and Smith.

I assume your mom has photos of him so right click on one and a drop down should have "Bing Image Search". Besides filing a report here, and then you can look through photos. Then go to Male Scammers.com. File a report there and then you will be able to look him up by name. If it is my scammer look up Alexander Smith and there are hundreds of aliases.
Jun 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		An online scammer who pretends to be an engineer on an oil platform
by: Anonymous

I'm so lucky I found this page! So I didn't get scammed. Thanks for all posts here!

These profiles used to contact you show people that do not exist at all. The real person behind these profiles steals the photos, comes up with a name and writes women by the dozen. Of course he only wants to borrow the money and of course he wants to pay it back as soon as possible.

Below is from this guy's introduction.

Good Morning my dear , I'm liu yang based in Lund,Sweden but am originally from shanghai, China. widower and without kids. But before I start, I must give thanks to my mother who gave me the best training and prepared me for the future, just as all fingers are not the same, All Men are never the same as well. I obtain my bachelors in civil engineering, And lived part of my life in Scotland and in Sweden before I lost my parents. My mother from Scotland and my father from shanghai. My mother always advice and tell me to be careful when it come to women, As she implored me to take after my father earning deep respect for every woman,Because My dad was the only man she ever trusted, even when they where dating before marriage, So I decided to find a woman who wanna love me like my mother did to my father, Irrespective of her age, Location and nationality, Having my mother as my best friend helped me to attain success in life, So after my university my dad advised me to be bidding for Oil Company projects and executing them with trust and sincerity, I have always stick to that advise. Presently, I am currently working on a big oil project in Italy, which i pray by the grace of God to finish the contract soon. I travel most of the time outside the State for work, It takes some few months to complete before I come back to Sweden again. I am never afraid of hard work, Because i have promise to always support any woman i get married to, Like my dad always supported my mum even to her domestic works. My father was an estate developer and he developed a mini estate which he left behind for me! My mum was an architecture so they were always working hand in hand before they gave birth to me, and help me become an engineer. My wife cheated on me even when i gave her the best and she ended up taking drugs and drinking excessively, I regret the memory of my last marriage though she is dead for over 4 years now and i have been alone all these years, That really hurt me and i decided never to come closer to any woman again,
I still would love to tell you more about my self , because i really want you to know me deeply, to see if am closer to the dream man you ever desire to make a friend with..In the long term , I am planning to have a real life investment into oil and gas station and real estate to enable me and my partner live happily for the rest of our lives together.
In the Short term, i am planning to buy a house where ever i settle down with the love of my life and retire after my work hereon the Messina Oil rig in Sicily, Italy as this is my last project as an engineer. I have been working for the the past 18 years now offshore on oil rig in high seas.While in the middle term, i pray to complete my project here in Sicily successfully.
Since I was little I used to work in the family garden in Sweden, helping my parents. I got to help them with the maintenance of the garden, as they go about the building projects, in order to support my education. I work so hard to support myself. Most time I pay my bills and support the needing and the poor, I cook, clean the house, wash dishes.
I like to spend time away from home because I work too much and is my hobby I do believe that works absorb me. However, during the winter I like to stay warm and I like to spend most of my time relaxing on my couch reading, watching tv even when I’m not a tv viewer. I enjoy comedy and epic movies, i also like country music [westlife and Celine dion] my favorites, However, If you invite me to go hiking or you want to go skirting on the mountains. I don’t mind... we could hang out and go clubbing and have mad fun , and cuddle each other in a sofa while watching a movie of your choice and drinking some wine. During the summer, I like to go to the beach, or a fresh water fall, I enjoy cooking and eating in a good restaurant, and i can thrill you with good meal, because am a good cook.
I'm also scared to get hurt again because of my past experience, But i have the feeling that you will never do anything to hurt me
I never thought I would ever comminute with any woman until I found you, So I believe we met you for a reason

I was a virgin for most of my young career as i always focus on my work and life because i have no one to look after me, after i have become an engineer and was able to start up where i can live in then i started to talk to girls so that we can see if we were right for each other for marriage and that was how i met two women, the first one i met was at the age of 26 and we dated for a year and we only had sex a few times and were getting ready for marriage before she found out that she needs a kidney transplant i did everything to help and support her because i love and respect her so much as a woman, so the operation was successful but few days later i went to the hospital only for the doctors to give me the news that she gave up and she is dead, i was really devastated and shock because we had so many dreams to get marry and be there for each other forever, about after a year of two i had to pick up again try my best to see if i can find another woman again, and i met my second girlfriend and we dated for two years and she told me she was from a poor background and i was learning how to love her again and after 6 months in the relationship we finally make love and i taught we could start planning for our marriage then, but she said she was in no rush to get married and i respected her decision and always spend so much money on her but after two years in the relationship, she message me that, she don't want to hurt me more that she never loved me but only went in a relationship with me because she and her boyfriend were having financial difficulty, and she have be able to set up a good business for her boyfriend with all the money i have be giving to her and this hurt so much because i was in the rig when i got this message, but i was not going to give up because i was still young and i think i was 33 already at this time so i was really in need of a wife and a family so i had to pick up my self again and search before i met my ex wife
I have found a place in my heart and life to fix you in forever, because you mean so much to me, since I met you things has changed for the better, my happiness has been restored and my business is going very well, take a good look at the project I have been fighting for it was approved and am presently at the rig now handling it.

My project here worth 15,200,000 Euros in total.

Upon approval, the company paid me 8.2 Million Euros to support my purchase of the materials which totally will cost 11.2 Million Euros, so I needed 3 Million Euros to add and pay for the materials before they can be shipped down to the rig.

Personally, I was having 1.7 Million Euros in my account and took a loan from my bank of 1.3 Million Euros with my house in Sweden as collateral to make the total of 3 Million Euros added to the 8.2 Million from the project Company and get a total of 11.2 Million Euros and then make payment to the Material company which they have shipped to meet me at the rig one week time, we are working right now take off all the bad items.

The project will last for three months, two months for work, and one month for test running to suit the world standard. You might ask why am I telling you all this, dear am taken my late father's step in life, he was always carrying my mother along in his day-to-day life, business, care, and full of love.
Jun 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Williams Smith
by: Anonymous

I believe my Mom fell victim to an online romance scam artist by the name of Frank Williams Smith. His email address is

frankwilliamssmith1@gmail.com

He claims he is an oil engineer that is a millionaire, working by contract from Houston Texas at the Big 6 Drilling Co. I checked online and this company is legit. The address there is 7500 San Felipe St UNIT 250, Houston, TX 77063. The business phone number there is +1 713-783-2300. He claims to have a dual citizenship here in the US and his originating country Germany. Hamburg Germany to be exact! He somehow friended my Mom on Facebook. Right away Frank started "grooming" my Mom to the point where she let her ENTIRE guard down just after a few weeks of "chatting" on hangouts.

He somehow convinced her to open up a bank account so he could deposit money into it because he bought her a new house! This sob got my Mom to give him the routing number plus the online login name and password. He also convinced my Mom to give him her Facebook credentials and now she is LOCKED out of her very own account with ALL of her personal pictures and family pictures in it. It's no wonder why she asked me tonight, how to take all of your pictures off of Facebook or even close the entire account.

It wasn't until 2 hours ago she told me what happened. As her daughter I am so F-Bomb dumbfounded!!!!! He claims to be 70 years old with (1) daughter. He claims his wife died 7 years prior due to cancer. He does not specify which, as of recently he claims his son Kelvin 14 years old was hit by a hit and run driver in Germany and convinced my Mom to send him $5,000 US dollars to pay for his brain surgery.

If anyone has ever encountered this loser before, please contact me at celticmoonllc@gmail.com
Jun 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Than One
by: Anonymous

You are right about them being a group. I have seen the pictures of them a dozen or more sitting around in poor conditions with a computer in their lap. They are mostly in Nigeria. But..don't stop with oil rig workers.

My scammer was supposedly an oil rig man and now see his profile as a doctor working in Afghanistan and I also had the exact reverse. A Chinese man who was supposedly a retired orthopedic surgeon (if you notice if you look through the photos on this site) if they are a doctor it is an orthopedic surgeon.

Well now, I see "my doctor" working on an oil rig. So just be careful and watch for the clues that give it away that they are a scammer. A few clues are when they call you dear, or sweet names, my queen, fall in love in a couple days, what to get off the dating site and go to Hangouts or such, write beautiful poetry or love letters that can be found on Google.

I do a photo search on Bing on almost everybody I talk to now. Have the attitude they are all scammers until proven otherwise.
Jun 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Replying to Chris Vella / Chris Williams
by: Anonymous

Hi there the person asking for Chris Vella / Chris Williams. Can we exchange this persons contact number? I encountered a person with a different name, but similar story with the guy you mentioned. Currently in Malaysia, using Malaysia phone number.

His English is good, only his accent is a bit weird, but overall still good English. He also is very nice as long as you follow what he wants.

So I'm wondering if we are encountering the same person
Jun 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Liam Rhett
by: Anonymous

Been Scammed by An Oil Driller in South Africa

Liam Rhett -63 White male - born in Malmo, daughter Sonja - 21 studing to be a Doctor, has a House In Camps Bay By Cape Town, currently working for BP on an oil rigger in Mossel Bay South Africa.

Email used to send Emails Is:

liamrhett1963@gmail.com Cell no: +27643266952

Skyp: liam Rhett
Jun 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Cromwell
by: Anonymous

This guy has stolen thousands of dollars from my mom but she has been so taken in by his charm that she doesn't recognize what he really is. He uses the classic "I'm on an oil rig near Ireland" line and she's completely fallen for it and dragged my dad into it.

They worked their whole lives and are now broke because this scumbag ripped them off with his lies and deceit.

Please don't send money or even communicate with these "people". They are the lowest form of life, stealing from the elderly to give themselves a cushy life.
Jun 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		R.W petrol trader engineer
by: Anonymous

Richard Widmark, Scottish from Glasgow, an engineer, a petrol trader, widow, a daughter CALLED Sphia studying medicine IN Canada. His wife got involved in craft and wife cheated on him with his best friend, and he then took his daughter AND left her. He uses a photo of a blond reddish AND white hair GUY with a red AND black Scottish shirt.

He has no PARENTS, no FAMILY, went to Turkey for a petrol business for Repsol and his bank account was suspended. Then starting ASKING

He sent morning poems, calling you sweetheart, my love, honey, ....etc.
Jun 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: MORE THAN ONE
by: Anonymous

Could you be kind enough to describe to us in
more detail about this group. Their conversation
and style of speech is different with one kind and another hateful.

Report your scammer. Tell all you know. Was not a
problem for them to steal. They will steal new pics and names. Could keep them busy from another
innocent person for a while.
Jun 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		More than one
by: Anonymous

My experience is that there is more than one and it’s like a crew of them working together. They claim they work on different sites from California, Denmark or even Texas.

Beware of anyone that works for an oil rig of any sort or any state! They will steal your heart, woo you And will swear they will meet you! Most of all, they claim they have no money to get off of the oil rig and Thats Not the truth!

They can get money if they need it! So don’t fall for it! These men have salt and pepper hair with beards and mustaches. They need to be aware of me! Because I will let everybody know if given the opportunity.

Just don’t go for anyone that works for an oil rig. You can check peoples profiles by putting their Name in Google ImageSearch or reverse image search. They may change their motto if they find out that people are finding out about them.

Just be aware of anyone that works for any oil company on the dating apps. Basically, I would just stay away from them! Odds are the profile is fake!
Jun 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Liam Rhett
by: Anonymous

I met this guy on a dating app in March 2021. Said he was from Sweden. Told me he has a daughter in college in the UK and her mother died during childbirth 21 years ago. He said he lived in CT for the last 3 years. Claims to be on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Claims he is an independent drilling engineer for BP. He did facetime me in April for a few minutes before he supposedly left for his contract.

Be careful
Jun 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Morrison
by: Anonymous

If this Mark Morrison asked her to go to Hangouts, that is almost a dead give away he is a scammer. Asking for cards is an almost sure he is a scammer. Tell her to look through the photos here and on Male Scammers. It does take a lot of time, but worth it. I found my scammer with over 100 names.

Also, right click on the photo and a drop down list will come up and click on "search images on Bing". Very likely will find it there.

Good luck convincing her he is a scammer.
Jun 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Morrison
by: Anonymous

Can you upload a picture of this guy as he is definitely scamming her so tell her to block please or he will not stop. I can’t believe she has already sent Cards as he will want more
Jun 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Morison
by: Anonymous

Supposed Engineer working in Afghanistan. An Older man gray white hair, has a son that’s 14. He supposedly has property in NY. Tells her he wants to marry her. He requested her on FB, then told her to get Google hangouts.

I believe this person is scamming my Mother in law. She’s already sent him 2 apple gift cards and 1 Google gift card 😬
Jun 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig dating scam
by: Anonymous

Name David Robert - says he is originally from England, relocated to Canada after the death of his wife and only daughters in a car accident. Very sweet words. Today he advises he is on a rig in Abu Dhabi and will return in 16 days.

I knew right then to block any further communication. When I went back to the dating site to report him, his profile had been removed
Jun 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nathan Wei and Eric
by: Anonymous

To the women writing about Nathan and Eric. Just a reminder that those poems and beautiful words are already written poems and love letters. Just type the first line of the poems or love letter in your search engine (Google is really good for that) and you will be amazed to find almost everything they have written.

I know first hand about it from an oil rig engineer. I agree what a nice way to wake up but isn't for real. The guy who Tried to spam me has over 150 names and ages from 46-72.

Be careful!
Jun 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nathan Wei
by: Anonymous

He is an oil rig engineer currently in Turkey. He said he's 45, Asian, lost his dad in 2018, his mom lives in FL. He resides in Berkeley, CA. He sent me pictures of him, a bald guy, looking smart, serious.

He sent me poems, YouTube songs, and many sweet messages, but he is a scammer.

Ladies, please be careful with this guy.
Jun 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric - Drilling Engineer Scammer!
by: Anonymous

Posted on an dating app, 2 pictures of a very handsome fair head guy with gorgeous green eyes and a little boy with dark hair and 1 picture of him out in the water. Claims he has full custody of his son, lives in Miami. Travelled to Houston as he is very hard working and won an amazing contract to further his career and travelled to Aberdeen.

Very romantic and charming in text and on the phone. After 14 days of texting, told me he loved me! Always called me Baby, Sweetheart, loving texts to wake up to. Red Flags - never asked to meet me in person, didn't want to Skype or Video chat, got very defensive when I requested these and asked my last name and got offended when I wouldn't share!

I thankfully, never shared my last name, or my children or gave my address, or work place. This is scary. Then texted requesting money and phoned me twice. I didn't answer!
Jun 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammers
by: Anonymous

Contacted by a Morgan Frederick. I knew it was a scam from the beginning. I called him out early on when he used a very Nigerian word for falling asleep. He was indignant, I guess I was curious to see how far he went. He was going for the long scam. He was widowed with 2 small daughters.

Got a contract to install on a rig in the Baltic Sea. He even produced a contract. Of course he lost all important documents and phone....He gets injured. Needs money for a sub contractor. A very elaborate scam!

He was extremely nasty when I called him out and produced the photo he used from a scammers website. So satisfying to do that to him!
Jun 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Timothy Phillips Johnson
by: Anonymous

Aberdeen rig, 2 children. Sent photos after 2 days which I thought was odd and also romantic words from a bank of things to say to your girlfriend. I googled them. Not as clever as he thought, and kept repeating himself and asking the same questions.

Allegedly from New Zealand, children in boarding school in Australia. Lots of grammatical errors.
Blocked and reported.

How dare they???
Jun 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		JAMES ANTHONY -ANTHONY JAMES
by: Anonymous

He will say he works on a Rig in the gulf but most are closed up. He will call you Sweetheart and how fast he fell in love with you. Then he starts asking for money. Says oh he got hurt and he needs money bad. He uses many names and has his women online to get the money and send it to him from New Mexico and S. Carolina.

Block him, he is handsome but he is not on a Rig he is in Kansas. He wanted cards constantly and he has seen the number on one of mine and I called the company and it was used in Kansas. She said there is a lot of activity in the same place with many Id’s. Was told most they are not on Rigs at all.

They are in Nigeria, Ghana, and one there is Daniel Powers or he goes by GodsPower and standing on Rocks by the water.

Please be careful. I am disabled and in debt so bad it hurts. Cannot even afford a Lawyer to file bankruptcy. Always an excuse.

Take care and God Bless
Jun 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Williams
by: Anonymous

Wow....even after I completely called him out & reported him, he's still running rampant. Or possibly one of his buddies is choosing that same name again from a random list of names to choose from. He's full of complete BS.

Has he shared the photos of his two kids in New YorK, supposedly, being watched over by a neighbor? Daughter recently is 18 & bought her a computer. Son looks much younger than 14 based on the photos "so called Frank" shared.

Watch out he's relentless so stand your ground & call him out too!!!!!!
Jun 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		He claims his name is Frank Williams
by: Anonymous

Stuck on an oil rig and can't get off to unlock his bank account. Wants money to provide food for his employees as well as a new phone as his one fell overboard in a storm. Sound familiar?
May 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joseph Dampson
by: Anonymous

If anyone contacts you from Joseph Dampson, he is an oil rig engineer, so he said. When he started asking for money I said no. He tried to romance me and send money through Bitcoin.

When I said no, he said I did not care about him and he wasted my time. Then he must of received my Facebook contacts and tried to become a friend of my sister.
May 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joseph Dampson
by: Anonymous

My sister got hit up on Facebook from the same oil rig scam. He is going by the name of Joseph Dampson. Sent her chocolate covered strawberries. Tried to get $12K from her. When she said no, he said "thanks for wasting my time". He has her address. Now he sent me a friend request.

I am not as naive as my sister and had to get through to her the hard way. He was wanting to meet up with her and take her to Salt Lake City. I don't know if he has kidnapped anyone but this is very concerning. I reported him to Facebook for harassment. I haven't heard from Facebook yet. Problem now is my sister deleted all communications from her on her cell phone.

Does anyone know anyone who fell for this and what the results were?
May 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jonathon Roy
by: ticked off

This sounds like my scammer but different name. My scammer says now he is in jail and wants money to get out so he can come back to the states to be with his son who is in FL and to graduate next month he says.

My scammer always wants something. I did however tell him I know now why he took me off his FB because he has another lady friend in FL he does not want me to know about.

This made him mad.
May 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		To:Why would you be fooled
by: Anonymous

One reason we are on this site is to compare notes and photos to try to get these scammers in jail. Yes, like you, everyone on here has encountered these guys but not necessarily "scammed".

Another thing is this site is about oil rig scammers but the guy who tried to scam me as an engineer on an oil rig, is on another site as a doctor so they are not all in the same profession. And on POF, I had a guy that said he was a Chinese surgeon and tried to scam me and now have seen his photo here as an oil rigger.

They are professionals at this scamming so know all the right things to say so please don't belittle the women who write their hearts on here.
May 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Donald Jack
by: Anonymous

He sent me a message on Twitter, and his photo is of a man around 45- 48 yrs old, handsome Black man. A Description near his name stated he is in
Puerto Rico....when messaging me he is on some Rig.

He started to reveal the players. He has a
Daughter 16, in computer school and I said that's very young and he replied that she's in a Boarding School.

He did say where he was on this Rig but I
already have experienced a Scammer on a Rig & told him this is where I say goodbye to you.

The man with 2 first names said ,"I believe you and I will do well together, if we are honest with each other " & I said this is where I say Goodbye because, I don't trust you as that is earned.

Blocked him.

Reported him.
May 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Why would you be fooled? by: Anonymous
by: Anonymous

How callous of you to belittle and berate the people on this site. You state yourself that this has happened to you twice! (And from Tinder of all sites, what does that say about you?) If you feel a little twinge of anger from this post then I have succeeded. Shame on you Miss Pretentious
May 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Why would you be fooled?
by: Anonymous

I knew right away that this man I was texting on tinder was full of you know what!!! Under his Photo has the mileage and it said he was 13 miles away from where I live and then he said he was in Dubai and I knew he was lying and when I went out I turned on the app to see if the mileage would move and it did and he said the nicest sweetest things. He said everything I would love a man to say to me and I knew he was full of it so wake up ladies and see the light.

First of all what’s with all these men doing with the same career which I thought was very strange and I caught on right away.

I told this man about the mileage and it doesn’t lie and then he said are you calling me a liar and he got really defensive and I said no maybe it’s broken as I was giving him the benefit of the doubt to see if he would come clean and the more I spoke and he deleted me right away.

I was waiting for him to ask me for money because I have in the past and was talking to somebody else on tinder and the guy asked me for some money because he knew. He has now lost his wallet and get out whatever story it was and I just deleted him so ladies wake up and see the light and stop being so gullible.
May 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be careful
by: Anonymous

I have found out and sent proof to my scammer. He has got so no nasty and sent me messages to say I am evil and I will die (I’ve been unwell). Also that I am stupid and used various swear words in the message to me.

I only lost $100 thankfully but I felt something was not right so researched and found other pictures of him using another mans profile. He wanted me to take a loan or mortgage to help him after 6 months as we text but no video call and also the phone calls stopped and only text when I refused him the money.

These guys are clever and suck us in.

PLEASE DO NOT send money please and believe what you are reading HERE
It’s not real
May 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Oil Scammer Steven Anderson
by: Anonymous

I was also conversing with a Steven Anderson for months, just recently lost contact. Am sure due to no money to help him. Please email me at phaney5311@gmail.com to compare notes, I have lots of info and pics.
May 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Emerson Fabricio
by: Anonymous

My story. Emerson Fabricio, 60, engineer in GoM for Haliburton, 20 years on rigs, mother died 2 years ago, daughter Beatrice at uni in Manchester. Her mom died when she was 3. This is his last contract and then he will retire and visit me and live happily ever after with me.

He asked for help with making contact with a parts supplier, and gave me his bank account logins to transfer money to the supplier for the part, then the account was blocked and he wanted me to find the money for the shipping cost.

A couple of weeks later, the same thing happened and now there is even a different profile picture on the blocked account. He is very lovy dovy, lots of love songs, and the pictures were consistent.

First contact was through Instagram, account got hacked, he did contact me by email which he supposedly couldn't use, then it was WhatsApp.

And one day he had disappeared. My story is to prevent others from getting scammed. You can contact me at biphexe59@gmail.com
May 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Why can’t I post a pic?
by: Anonymous

I’m going to try to attach a picture. It won’t allow to post the pic.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
May 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the ladies talking to Phillipe Malcolm...
by: Anonymous

Ladies, I posted a couple of weeks back about an Ethan Payet off the Coast of Ireland on a rig. Salt and Pepper hair and very handsome. I believe this is the same guy as your Phillipe. Super sweet, kind words. He told me he is French but lives in LA now when he isn't working on rigs, that he is a Petroleum Contractor due back in June and retiring.

His texts changed at times from decent spelling and good English to broken and misspells. I became suspicious and found this site. I called him out on it and said let's video chat. That's when it all changed. The guy who was supposed to be highly technical just couldn't seem to work Skype!!

I called his phone and the voice on the message was not French, broken British accent and sounds very young. This guy claims to be 55. He never asked for money I think because we only texted for 3 days. I told him via text that I was out, not going to be scammed by him and I was going to report him.

He became very nasty, so I blocked him. So, let it go, he's a fraud. I KNOW it's hard because someone showed us attention, but that's all part of the plan. Sad
May 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Justice smith (ummi Salis Maitaya)
by: Anonymous

He hasn't asked for money yet. I called him out on being an oil rig scammer but he denies it and says he loves me after 1 day of chat. Says he was born in Greece and parents dead, wife died of cancer no children. Just got promoted on to Manager of a rig (Alabama)
May 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Post made about Bryan M
by: Anonymous

So grateful you didn't fully fall into his trap & let him love bomb you to financially wipe you out! Hope you have reported the person besides on here. Share screenshots of his requests if possible with whichever online platform you two communicated with while reporting him.
May 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig Engineer - Bryan Maercelino
by: Anonymous

I just met a man name Bryan Marcelino who sent me lots of sweet and warm messages. He sent me sweet message every day with Utube love songs. I was really touched and emotionally relied on him. But today he just asked for $10k to repair his work machines broken by him on the Italy Rig Station.

His wife died from cancer 3 years ago and his parents were all dead from a car accident when he was nine. He was adopted by his aunt in US California. I true believed those stories and felt for him.

But when he asked for money, I realized he is a liar and scammer. It is sad but luckily I didn't lose any money.
May 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Insight Timer, Scammer
by: Anonymous

Clearly this is very Nefarious. Everything a Scammer says or does is for a Transaction. To build Trust they will say and do anything. I am happy you Reported this Scammer to the App.

The Scammer that uses this app knows that
the women using this, would be most likely a
good person. The scammer is on a Machiavellian Malignant, Manipulative Mission.

Only KARMA, will stop them
May 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Benjamin
by: Anonymous

Insight Timer, a free meditation app, has a way to send messages to one another. To me, definitely not a dating app or any way for falling for any person, especially a random person with two first names asking me to be friends with "hopes to meditate together" and for us to "get to know each other's better."

Poor English & definitely tried to be charming. Reported on the Insight Timer app & just letting you know these scammers are relentless in trying to rope in any female to potentially financially wipe her out.

Beware! These scammers are every where online!!
May 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Shell Worker comment
by: Anonymous

I bet there's a room full of people, who knows male or female or both, & come up with these stories together to prey on females looking for love in all the wrong places to truly run havoc on anyone who falls for all their lies online.
May 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		OFF SHORE RIG MAN ANDREW ARMSTRONG???
by: Anonymous

Was the rig engineer "named": Andrew Armstrong supposedly from NY working for(RIG) something "OFFSHORE CO"?? THC / NV
May 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Shell worker
by: Anonymous

Wondering how it is that a lot of these scammers have had a wife who died 5 yrs previous and a lot of their stories are similar.

I got scammed by someone going by the name of Troy walker from Prague working on a platform in France. He said his wife died three yrs ago and wanted money and got nasty when I said no so what is wrong with these people.

He has made me very wary of going on a dating website again. I got chatting via Facebook dating and I reported it to them
May 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wellington Moore
by: Anonymous

This person who labels himself as Wellington Moore sent a random message to me in a YouTube video thread. I responded two months ago. This person has a makeshift YouTube channel with supposedly 43 subscribers with literally no content. States from Germany yet now lives in Texas.

This is how all these scammers try to get into people's lives. Photo in "his" YouTube channel under the same name Wellington Moore is of a Scandinavian salt and pepper hairdo without any glasses. Go on youtube & report this scammer too!
May 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dating scam
by: Anonymous

These guys have been at this for a long time. I found an article that the FBI had arrested a whole bunch of people a number of years ago. There’s a whole team of them that does this. Whether they’re connected or not who knows. Here’s an article from the federal trade commission.

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2015/07/faking-it-scammers-tricks-steal-your-heart-and-money?page=149

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/video/fbi-cracks-scammers-targeted-elderly-65143751
May 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Under water pipe welder
by: Anonymous

Anyone had contact with Troy Walker, beautiful handsome man, poetic lovely eastern European accent, pity he is a scammer that sweet talked me but turned nasty when I wouldn't give him £2000 for the helicopter journey off the platform.

Widowed 5 yrs, deceased 12 yr old daughter and a 19 yr old daughter at uni in America , he is 60 yrs old and from Prague, but says he lives in Hampstead.

Be very wary of this man as he draws you in
May 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fredrick Scott maersk
by: Anonymous

Don't be fooled by someone claiming to work for Maersk conglomerate who went by the name Fredrick Scott. The domain ...maerskconglomerate.com is fake. He is very charming and doesn't ask for money right away. He is not working alone, it is a group operation to scam your money.

My life savings is gone because of him and I am trying to get my life back. He might go for a different name but same story. He breaks off dates at last minute, emergency contract overseas for 7mil, frozen bank account with Maersk, lost his wallet, machine broke down, etc. over the course of 2 years.

Please be careful, they are manipulative.
May 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig engineer
by: Anonymous

Elvis Terence Anderson working on a high platform in le havre in France, widowed 2 sons, born in Dubai but lives in Washington dc. He is on Facebook and we have messaged a few times then he started talking about sex and he says he is 55 but lived in America since the age of 12.

His written English was very broken and looked like eastern European so I was wary and cut contact after a week so beware
May 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Does anybody recognize this person?
by: Anonymous

Working on an oil rig, fake 5000 jet airway plane ticket, fake bank, fake identity was flying to see me but a wave hit the oil rig and tore up his machine that needs 58000 to fix. Finally dwindles down to 3000 to get off the rig.

Supervisor name is Alkis Davidson and asks for apple card for his birthday.
May 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		anonymous
by: Anonymous

to the lady that might be talking to philippe malcome did you find out if they are the same guy. He said that he lost his wife about 3 years and says he does not have any children. He is a nice looking guy and will be coming home at the end of June and he said he is from Texas and is in the gulf of Mexico.

He sent me pictures of him taking a shower but at least he was kind enough not to show his private parts. He has salt and pepper hair so please if you think we are talking to the same guy let me know
May 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Finally caught him in a lie
by: Anonymous

Finally caught him in a lie. Uses the name David Martinez. Mother from Norway father from Spain. Lives in San Francisco California. Self-employed contractor. He’s really good at what he does claims to be a Christian. Wife died three years ago in a car accident. I’m so glad I found this site. I’ve been struggling with this for a week. I had a feeling. I have a cousin who works for the FBI and believe me he will know about those.
May 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jonathan Roy oil rig scam BP Oil Marine Engineer
by: Anonymous

This guy friended my friends on Facebook, and my profile is locked down so the only way to find me is if he is friends with a friend.

I stupidly accepted his friend request after I checked who he is friends with and then he started messaging me on messenger and chatted me up about dating and begging for an email address so he could "tell me about himself" and his tragic life.

I told him to just tell me on messenger. He proceeded to tell me his "tragic" life how his wife died in a car accident 3 years ago, his son is 15 and in boarding school in Dusseldorf Germany who he hasn't seen in a one year as he has a contract with BP Oil and is an "underwater welder" and has 4 months left on his contract.

He also wants to be the top of his field in Marine Engineering and graduated with a degree in engineering from a college in Florida.

He begged me to get hangouts because he was afraid of "pirates attacking the oil rig" and claimed he may not be on Messenger or Facebook. I told him if he was afraid of pirates he should not be using the internet as they'd get his IP address and track down his global position but I said okay anyway and got the hangouts app.

We chatted on hangouts for a day and then he got all romantic and started talking about sex and what position etc.

I decided to check his profile and could not find anything, so I sent his profile to a few friends and asked them to look. I was not able to find him on the internet using google chrome. I used an image search but wasn't able to find anything which is odd.

Then his FB page randomly disappeared. I tried again and found this site and confronted him. He said some nasty things to me so I deleted the app and blocked him altogether.

I am sharing this as it seems the right thing to do. No matter how safe you think you are be more careful and lock down your profiles and don't share where you're from or much else unless you actually know the people.

I went so far as to ask my friends if they knew this guy and their response was no, he just friended me. Once his profile disappeared, I rechecked my friends and they said that his profile disappeared from their pages as well.

He did tell me he had property in Florida and New York so I checked the property records in Florida which are easy to search and found a 1 br, 1b condo that was held in trust for another family that was connected to the name - not anything like the property he described to me at all.

Bottom line, the guy is using a fake name and some old photos from magazines to create fake profiles on Facebook.

I did ask him to send me photos to run more searches but he only sent what appear to magazine photos of a guy in winter clothing that come back as "mountaineering" advertisements.

Long story short, research research research and keep yourself safe
May 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pipe welder on the rigs
by: Anonymous

Troy walker is a pipe welder on the rigs and said he was 6o, wife died 5 yrs ago from breast cancer, daughter died age 12 from a brain tumor, and another at uni in America. He sent photos and we spoke on the phone then he asked for a gift card to buy a game.

He wrote me poetry then after a week said he loved me which I thought was weird, then asked for £2000 to pay for a flight back to shore. I told him I didn't have the money so he then hacked my face book account and photo shopped some photos and put them on a porn site. He said he was from chzec republic and he caught me as a lonely woman off guard with his good looks and charm.

Beware of Troy Walker
May 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Randy Philip
by: Anonymous

He has used several different names. Always has a dead wife..usually 5 years. Lots of poems and songs. Started out with asking for cards and quickly moved to cash. He is claiming to be on a rig off California coast even sent pics of the helecopter ride in.
May 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Randy Philip
by: Anonymous

In which country was Randy Philip stuck in an oil rig? Somebody knows? The amount is pretty ridiculous that he asks for. I think he has tried the same story with multiple names already. He tries with very nice love stories, but maybe, you may have to stay there forever :-)
May 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Liam Rhett??
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of him. Says he's an independent drilling contractor originally from Sweden and maybe he is but I have no idea I just started talking to him but after running across this forum I thought I'd check.

I met him on a dating app yesterday. His one picture shows kind of a profile view salt and pepper hair and a black t-shirt. Says he plays the saxophone.
May 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fred Lucas
by: Anonymous

I found lots of Fred Lucas FB accounts, all with the same person and similar details to mine. Petroleum geologist working in the North Sea, even though his FB dating account showed him located in Leeds.

Similar story line, widowed with a young daughter. It kept me entertained for a weekend but if it looks too good to be true it probably isn't. Take care ladies.
May 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Randy Philip ???? Or Who
by: Anonymous

My guy is stuck on an oil rig and his equipment is broken and needs 58000.00 to finish his job and get off the rig to come home and marry me. LOLLL I had him on day 2 but somehow hoped it was real. And it was my very FIRST friend request I had accepted from someone I don't know. Luck I guess.

I have found him in many places and under many names. Mine is Randy Philip. I have also talked to his women he was talking to at the same time as me. We are friends and all get along well comparing notes on the crap this guy tried to feed us. Its been a learning time for me and I will get on with my "Great Life."

By the way he is still looking for that 58000. So retired women beware he seems to like you. He is on Facebook under this name. Look close at the pictures there, and I will never get Married again so too bad Randy
May 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Alex Walter
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, Did this same guy with the salt and pepper hair, who was in his late 40s to early 50s call himself by another name, e.g. Dennis Marguilles, and claim that he lost his wife to cancer? About the son and daughter he adopted, were they twins? Something sounds very fishy.
May 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig Scotland North Sea
by: Anonymous

I had a very handsome older man by the name of Alex Walter who sent me a fb request. He has to be in his late 40s early 50s, salt and pepper hair, single dad who adopted 2 children a boy and a girl and was never married before.

We have only chatted for a few days and he asked me to download WhatsApp. He works on an oil rig in the north sea of Scotland for a company called Tullow.

I came across this article and wonder if its him.
May 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Vella or Chris William maybe the same
by: Anonymous

Anyone met with Chris Vella already? (maybe Chris William is the same). He said, he was stuck on an oil rig in Malaysia. His tools are broken, so he can’t fulfill the contract, and he would need money to buy new tools. He says he comes from Malta. His accent is strange.

If you can’t believe what he says, he sends you an English passport, which I think is fake. He usually hunts on Tinder. He is very kind as long as you behave the way he likes. If not he will disappear.

He rejected the video call and the picture sending because he can't use the camera in the rig. But he sends very attractive pictures of himself when he starts the conversation. Maybe he's a cheater,
May 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Randy Phillip?
by: Anonymous

Definitely a Scammer.

2 first names happen on occasions, in real life, but rarely.

Why would a scammer use a 2 first name alias?

Because an odd name keeps you from finding information on them. The fact is, Covid 19 helped them to double the scamming rate of before.

Lonely women and men are vulnerable more vulnerable than ever.

This site is to prevent you from becoming another victim. Scroll down and see the women who have lost thousands of dollars.

There is no site for women who met an oil rig engineer and lists women who are so happy because they are millionaires now. Of course now they can live with the man of their dreams, bring home the scammers kids, who had to live with a nanny.

Of course, nearly always, their mother died at an early age.

Block them and send no money, I tunes card, etc.
May 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Randy Philip
by: Anonymous

Has anyone talked to a man named Randy Philip. AKA Michael Van Buren. He claims to be on a rig off the coast of California and is from LA. I believe he is a scammer
May 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer
by: Suellen W

Is there any way we can post pictures of these people?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
May 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum engineer
by: Anonymous

I was approached through IG by a man named Sabastian Walker, please call me Fred, claiming to be 57 going on 58, lost his wife 5 years ago and that he is totally over it. Claims to have 2 kids in boarding but he has to check on them.

He said he was born and raised in Dallas by German father and American mom, yet his text language is off for a college graduate, on the two calls we've made, his accent is totally non-American. Even less Texan!

Another sign was when he described his business he said that the most time he has been away at an oil rig is 3 weeks and he gets paid millions! Yes, the oil industry is a big money maker, but you have to be one of the big head honchos to bill millions in that time. He asked me how long I had be working, when I answered, he said you must be a millionaire.

He has not asked for money yet but the only information I could find about him in a roundabout way, was here! So, there you go.

If it doesn't add up, it doesn't. Did I tell you I do searches in the course of my business?
May 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

I was romanced via Facebook from a guy supposedly called Larry Thompson. He was very romantic, said beautiful words that I found out later had probably come from elsewhere. He deleted his Facebook account once I downloaded Hangouts.

Went happily along then said daughter had been in major accident. Said couldn’t access money and needed a few thousand dollars. I ended up transferring cash (I live in Australia) got suspicious when checking google, same accident occurred 4 weeks before daughters accident.

I rang the hospital but they had never heard of the daughter. I am a disability pensioner and I ended up sending and losing my savings! Because I transferred the money myself, believing it was all legitimate I can’t get the cash back from the bank. My bank here contacted the bank where the money went and froze that account but obviously no money in it.
May 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed
by: Anonymous

I was texting with a romantic man by the name of Raymond Manfred or Raymond Harrison for about 3 months before he began asking for gift cards for his daughter in boarding school in Canada. He is divorced and his x is sick with kidney problems.

He is on an oil rig out off Scotland. He is an Well head engineer he says. His contract is for 8 months ending in Sept 2021 supposedly. He said he has 2 million dollars in a box in a secure place in Germany but they are renovating and he has to go get it.

He can't go cause his bank account is frozen and needs money from me so a courier service will deliver the box to me. I could only wish all this was true!

I'm only out $50 for his pretend daughter! I should have known better! He will be deleted from my Facebook and Hang outs now! I was so stupid!! Never again!
May 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank you for the heads up.
by: Anonymous

I've I am so glad that I decided to check in to this person named Ethan Payet. I met him on a dating site also about a week ago. It was the first time I have ever used a dating site. The picture he has posted looks exactly like Grant Cardone same suit.

I sent him a text asking what was up because I found this information about him. He suggested a video chat so that I can see it's actually him. I have not done that yet as I am still working.

I have my doubts that this person I'm speaking with it's really who he says he is. I want to thank you again for posting this information, before I get too involved. I will say this oh, he has not asked for any money.
May 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard daniel brown
by: Anonymous

This guy is a total scammer. North sea oil rig? Sends videos of love songs. He said his wife had an affair with his best friend and he got custody of his daughter. He is working on the rigs but had to remortgage his duplex to pay for the tools for the job????

He changed to hangouts to chat. I got fed up with him after 5 days and uninstalled hangouts strangely enough within minutes he'd become unavailable on messenger an gone off face book. Defo a scammer!!!
May 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Underwater Welder
by: Suellen W

My mom has been talking to a guy from FB dating and he claims to be an underwater welder on an oil rig in the gulf of mexico. Strangely he sent her photos of him dirty and working, even videos of the helicopter trip to the rig. Photos of him on the plane, everything.

Suddenly today he needs GBP3000 to pay for his daughter for a school trip next week. It's Covid, and no ones travelling and he's supposed to earn such good money on the rig. I have photos, he goes by (Pedro) John Murphy, from Valencia in Spain but lives in the UK, has a Spanish accent and video calls my mom all the time. She's seen his face, and it's the same guy, heard his voice, she says that all matches up.

My email is durban232@hotmail.com so we can swap photos to see if this is the same guy. Claims he's 60 and wants to marry my mom. Yeah right.
May 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous
by: Anonymous

To the person that wanted to know what Philppi looks like he is a nice looking man with gray hair and says he is 57 years old, his spouse died of cancer and he has no other family.

Please let me know if he is the guy you are talking to and says he is on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico and will be getting off the rig in a week
May 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		You know it's a scam when they won't video
by: Biggles777

Hi

You know it's a scam when they won't video or audio with you. Some excuses and responses;

Him: I drop my phone on the water

Him: If i use my phone I'll blow up the rig

Me: You've been on you phone everytime we talk

Him: My pc doesn't have a cam

Her: I CRACK THE SCREEN ON MY PHONE

Me: Your cam and audio still work

Her: hangout doesn't work on my iphone X

Me: Is that a fact? Tell me more lol

Her: My cam is not working but I made this video for you

Me: How do you make a video with no cam?

Her: Send me a pic am waiting

Me: If you answer you'll see me

Her: I think the connection wasn’t good

Me: I've not called yet

Her: My connection isn't working

Me: If you've no connection this app wouldn't be working either

Her It's just f****** up

Her: Can I see a picture of you?

Me: You can see me if you answer

Her: We only just met and I'm not comfortable on video

Me: When you know me better we can video and you'll see me

Her: Yes dear but I need your pictures

Me: Answer the call

It doesn't matter where you meet online - a game, dating app or social media but after last year if someone gives you a fluff excuse they can't video then walk away as you are not talking with the person in the pictures you're being sent. A final one

Her: Send me your pictures dear

Me: Answer my call and you'll see me

Her: but i damage my camera

Me: I agree it's hard for a young African male to look like the stunning blonde in your pictures

Her: I don't look like her

Me: lol I bet you don't

May 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dominic Amaechi -response
by: Anonymous

Thank you so much for suggesting yandex. I have seen many of Dominic Amaechi’s images on Facebook. He had to remove them due to working for Siem shipping. He is obviously not there. The amount of photos this man can provide is unbelievable.

Even pictures of his weight loss progression from age 7-35. My vibe is perhaps two men are working this scam together? Or he has gotten access to someone’s else’s info?

Anyone ever have something similar?
Apr 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dominic Amaechi
by: Anonymous

To the woman who asked about Dominic Amaechci. Did you look on Facebook? That name is very common in Nigeria.

Some have photos but many do not. Also a good place to check is Yandex in Russia. It is a very large site.
Apr 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to Oil Rig
by: Anonymous

This is a scam. Unfortunately, I had the same experience that you are having and these scammers are professional criminals who brainwash their victims and make them fall in love with them.

I shared way too much with photos and personal information. He and his group of thugs tried to extort me for money and threatened to release my photos and stories to my friends and family. I contacted my local police department and they told me this is a scam and I needed to change my cell number and email address.

I blocked him on WhatsApp and LinkedIn where I met him. They didn’t get a single cent!

Recently, I noticed someone (maybe the same group) is using my maiden name and has created fake profiles in LinkedIn. I reported it to LinkedIn 2 months ago but it looks like they have not taken them down.

I guess this is their way to get back at me by stealing my identity and committing fraud with innocent victims on LinkedIn.

Please do not believe your scammer. Run and block him on everything! You can find true love elsewhere but it will not be online.

Good luck…
Apr 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig by anonymous
by: Anonymous

Hi. What is he like ? Hair colour etc nationality etc as sounds like a guy I’ve been taking too also - he is very charming - he is a silver fox American (well sounds like one) also couldn't connect on video which is odd! Also has Italian family?? Not sure if this is true. He gets very angry when I said couldn’t send money.

There are so many of these guys out there and I have been scammed so please be careful
Apr 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig
by: Anonymous

I met a guy on Instagram who has been talking with me for sometime and has been asking me for money constantly. His wife and son died in a car crash and he is working on an oil rig site as an engineer. He sent me some photos of himself and I also sent photos of myself and he promised when he retires we will get married.

I have spoken with him on the phone a couple of times but been trying to video call but no joy. He answered the video call but the line got disconnected. He wants me to send him 20000 pounds which I told him I don’t have any money. I feel so let down and betrayed by this man from reading stuff on here but this man has photos of me and I dont know who he is.

Tried photo reverse on google and bing but nothing comes up.

Any suggestions.
Apr 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dominic Amaechi- marine engineer for SIEM
by: Anonymous

Wondering if anyone else has encountered a man 45 ish who claims to live in Germany and works for Siem shipping. Claims he is from Colorado with 2 young sons. Claims his name is Dominic Amaechi.
Apr 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ethan Payet
by: Anonymous

I just met him on a dating site and I'm going through a divorce but have been separated for years. He said he works for kca deutag as an oil contractor. He has 2 girls and widowed 2 years ago. He is in the achill island off Ireland for another 2 weeks.

He looks exactly like Grant Cardone. Very handsome. Speaks French and all his family is deceased. Has never asked me for $$$ but something doesn't feel quite right.

Has anyone ever heard of him. He has a Facebook account but not much info...anyone have contact with him?
Apr 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Donald Liu
by: Anonymous

Exactly the same story from many comments below, doing a rig project in Sicily, lives in Lund Sweden. I guess it is not a person, it must be a scam company, with a team analysing the girls' details, so they can appear to have so much in common. Please be careful when adding strangers online.
Apr 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scam-Dave Wong
by: Anonymous

Extremely sweet, found me in IG supposedly in the suggested section. Immediately contacted me. Claims to be in Washington DC working as an offshore Engineer that traveled a lot to Europe and Asia. He types with weird english even though he says he moved from Singapore since 19 months old.

By the time I demanded him to video chat, he did it reluctantly for approx less than 2 min, saying he had to buy dinner for a sick friend. Claims he stammers and also with an accent (even though he came to the US as an infant). Way too sweet, it is unreal.

Too good to be true. Watch out for scammers like these. He cleaned up his IG pages as soon as I stopped texting him after 4-5 days. Crazy world people-and careful.
Apr 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update: Donald Frank
by: Biggles777

Hi

Donald Frank aka Frank Donald in the scam at the link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/donald-frank-shell-plc-independent-oil-rig-contractor.html

Is now Augustine Marvelous using the same pictures
Apr 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven Frank Anderson
by: Anonymous

To the person who posted about Steven, do you have photos of him? I have been communicating with a Steven Anderson, but different middle name. Some similarities, wife died 5 years ago but some differences in the story. If you have a contact email, I can send photos I have to compare.
Apr 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven Frank Anderson- Supposed Oil Rig Engineer
by: Anonymous

This guy is someone I met on the Christian Mingle site. In fact, I met a lot of SCAMMERS on that site. In any case, he presented himself as an extremely Godly man! My husband died last year and I was feeling vulnerable. He claimed that his wife died 5 years ago.

At first we were texting and emailing then we moved on to phone calls. He wanted to Skype but I wasn't ready to do that. He seemed to be getting a bit controlling and that turned me off. He claimed to own five homes in different states and be financially very secure. He spoke of taking care of me and quickly falling in love and making a life together.

This man is a master of romance. Please be warned that he is extremely convincing and can easily prey on those who are vulnerable. He says he lives in Eau Clair, Wisconsin but I did some research and his cell phone is linked to Newfoundland, Canada.

I did a background check on him and no information on him came up. I told him I had done this and he was highly insulted. He started attacking me in an email. I asked him why no information showed on him and he claimed it was because he hadn't entered any. I told him he had no control over this and that this information is taken from public record.

Now I know that none of his information came up because he does NOT live in the US. Every word he utters is a lie!

Ladies, please watch out and never allow Steven Anderson into your world. Remember, he likes to call himself Anderson. Good luck to all!
Apr 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Antonio Abrams
by: OneThirdCultureKid

This Robert Antonio Abrams sounds like the two scammers on Twitter who found themselves in sticky situations in 2018. One made up a story about being mugged and beaten in front of his young son, while on a business trip in South Africa and another made up a story about his young daughter being sick and had to go to the hospital, so I was their only hope of returning to the United States.

I couldn't help them because their requests for money to get out raised my hackles. Both said that I was selfish for not helping them and so I reported and blocked them.

I see a pattern with these scammers in that they steal stories from newspaper headlines, steal other men's profile pics, claim to have lost their wives, etc.
Apr 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Antonio Abrams
by: Anonymous

Anyone with a similar story please email me the pics! I want to see if the story changes with the pics or they just use the same combination each time. Email. Twig_twins@hotmail.com
Apr 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roberto Antonio Abrahms
by: Anonymous

Same story, different name, different location. Did he send you pictures of his messed up hand? You are his only hope to get home? Its all a scam. Don’t send any money. I’m probably the love interest who wouldn’t send him 30k.

Literally same exact story minus love interest and location and name of course. He called himself David Robert to me.

Don’t send money. Once you do the harassment doesn’t stop. Stay strong!
Apr 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Antonio Abrams
by: Anonymous

Supposedly in his 50s, on an oil rig. Originally from Italy but living in North Carolina and working out of New Orleans. He got his hand badly cut in an accident on the rig, and subsequently damaged the machine he needs to finish his contract.

His bank account becomes frozen after a failed attempt from his new love interest to transfer money between his accounts. Now he's stuck, facing jail time and fines for not finishing his contract and he begs the new love interest to send him 30k.

Of course he will pay her back as soon as he gets his banking issues fixed. As time passes, the amount needed drops to 7k, on the promise he will get the remaining money from his personal account to fix the machine and finish the job.

More time passes and now since the love interest cant send money, his "supervisor" will accept pre-paid cards totalling 7k. Months of daily messages, emails and voice calls thru hangouts. Failed video call. Divorced, no family or children.

The love interest is the ONLY one who can help him.

Anyone run into this same scammer? -heartbroken
Apr 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Isidro Castellja contract pipeline engineer
by: Elle

Talked to him on the phone every day for approximately 2 months. Met on Hinge. Divorced, 2 daughters living in Miami. One getting married in June. Normal conversation. Well spoken. Did not notice anything off or strange the way most scammers are. Would not send video or real-time pic, no FaceTime. Profile on Facebook. Sent several pics , 2 with dog Brody.

Last week mentioned something about contract going bad, needed more money for Routabouts, pipe to get production on tray, contract ends at end of this month or next. Tired of the contract life wanted to come home for a permanent job. Today I received this:

There's this engineering consulting firm that I need to clear their invoice urgently. Its $10,000 but I can make a payment of $5,000 and work will start. Please can you help me this invoice darlin? I will refund you after the first phase

Please darlin! I need your help😭
Block/ Delete.
I have lots of pics
Apr 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aidan
by: Anonymous

I met someone on the Elite singles UK website in December 2020. His name was Aidan and he came from Borehamwood outside London. When I said that I was from Ireland, he then said that he had moved to Dublin a few years back after his divorce, that his parents were Irish.

We moved to WhatsApp after a while and at New Year 2021 he said he was returning to an offshore platform in Malaysia where he was an underwater welder. His written English was really good, his accent was strange, slightly English but something else in the mix. Anyway, long story short, he is a scammer, a criminal, a coward and a creep.

I reverse searched his photos but could find nothing then found a site called Pimeyes where I paid a month's subscription to open an image that looked like him. He had stolen another man's identity.

Bombarded with messages and voice calls for 3 months, needed money to pay the 6 other guys who worked for him while they waited for money from a successful inspection. Said it would be his last job and he was coming home to retire after it finished. The dating site which I paid a fee to has a banner on their page saying profile verified?
Apr 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Keith Mesh
by: Anonymous

PLEASE delete all his emails and block him. He is manipulating you into feeling guilty. Honestly you are no match for these professional criminals. They know how to mess with your head until you gave them everything. Trust me. It happened to me and I lost half a million dollars over a six months period.
Apr 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware Martin Smith
by: Anonymous

Scammed my mother out of thousands of dollars. Uses any third party app he can to communicate.

"Oil rig engineer" who has mysteriously been stuck on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico since October 2019. The stories he tells are absurd. He uses any story he can to keep the money coming with the promise of love. All BS.

Struggling to get my mother to see the truth, so all I can do is continue to expose him. Fbi/ftc reports already made.

Multiple emails:
martinsmith333m@gmail.com
Martinsmith2020m@gmail.com
mamith6565@gmail.com
Apr 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keith Mesh
by: Anonymous

This guy is something else - wants me to take out a loan to help him and says I’m toxic and evil for not helping him. He handed me and his situation that is making him unwell.

I have to help him but he’s blocked me on social media but emails me for help. Told him I know it’s a scam but he says it’s all wrong and he is being hacked.

I have played along to see if he will own up to playing me and that he is a scammer but he is getting really nasty and the trouble is he got to me and I want to help but I know it’s a scam so what’s wrong with me !!
Apr 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bernard Raymond
by: Anonymous

I wouldn't be surprised if your Bernard Raymond is the same scammer I had. Male Scammers have a guy with the name of Thomas Raymond and a photo. They seldom use the same first and last name each time. I have lots of photos of him with quite a few different names.

He is supposed to be from Norway and his mom is from Oklahoma. In some of the dating sites he is on, he has children and some not. He supposedly finished a job with Shell Oil in the Gulf of Mexico about a month ago. He can be found on Yandex with several names. Good luck.
Apr 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bernard Raymond
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of Bernard Raymond. Been chatting, says he's a Chief Engineer doing 3 month contract on off shore oil rig for Chevron in Alabama. Lives in California, originally from Norway.

Divorced, daughter died, grandson lives with him, looked after by nanny. Not asked for money etc. yet, but he's a real charmer, and knows how to pull at the heart strings.

Anyone else know about him?
Apr 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig scam
by: Anonymous

If the photo is of someone who is popular how do you find out he was really behind the scam? I have talked with someone who I cannot seem to find any information. I have reverse searched images I have looked for the email, phone number I have looked for his name and the place that he says he lives. I cannot find any details.

How can I find out who I am really chatting with?
Apr 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Marti n Cruise17
by: Anonymous

Your story is more than sad. They are believable with their schemes to scam. I would like to know more of him. If you would like to talk write a short note and say you left your email with
the editor. And I will contact you. Just address note to ME TOO.
Apr 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		You know it's a scam when
by: Biggles777

Hi

You know it's a scam when;

They call you dear first message.
Hangouts is asked for 5 texts later.
They fall on their sword of love 5 texts after that.
Your question is answered with an unrelated question or More Likely ignored.
If you keep asking they suddenly become "sleepy".
They can't video.
They Write Every second Word with a Capital, like a lot of submissions here.
They say an Australian bank made them delete a WhatsApp number.
They Say I can't Take a Selfie.
You don't Understand when they Can't or Won't answer A Simple Question.
They have a "damaged" cam on a $1500 iPhone.

If you put all that together then look at this site. Criminals are Very Active.

Javitxu Pacheko is a Spanish narcissist submitting his own images repeatedly on this site claiming to be his victims phishing for information on his own criminal activities.

HE IS GETTING AWAY WITH IT
Apr 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Dr Raymond Nowak
by: Anonymous

Typical of scammer to make excuses and play victim when confronted. He will make you wait a few days while a fake passport/driver’s license is ordered and photoshopped to send you.

DO NOT fall for it as I was duped by a fake passport. They’re an organized group of criminals.
Apr 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: NOWAK
by: Anonymous

Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn are the worst abused. Why would a Doctor be looking there for companionship if you stumbled on information about him searching others.

Take it as a sign God is revealing to you IMPORTANT information. A warning to stop communication with him. He is a scammer. Scammers lie. Not all ask for things right away. Once they do its fast, and fierce its all gone before you know it.

Loving in beginning things will turn sour. I Told you like we are their puppet. Save yourself much heartache you have the Joy of blocking him.

COUNT IT A BLESSING
Apr 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Even asking for a Passport, will not be PROOF !
by: Anonymous

The man who Scanned me,sent photos of his Passport, but it wasn't Real. Photos can look legitimate but it will not be Real.

Report this man to FBI. FTC, Your Local
Police & Block him on his phone #...anywhere
you can.

Good Luck.
Apr 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		He’s pretending to be a Dr Raymond Nowak.
by: Anonymous

I believe this man is a scammer. He’s pretending to be a Dr Raymond Nowak. Unfortunately I started chatting with him on Instagram. Since January he’s been sending pictures of his children and of himself, he’s not asked me for any money or iTunes card or Amazon.

I was doing some research for a friend with suspicious circumstances from a guy she’s chatting with, I was absolutely devastated when Raymond Nowak pictures came up. I’ve contacted him, and he swears he’s been hacked, and all his pictures are stolen from Instagram and Facebook.

He knows that I’m on to him and has said that he would show me proof of his passport, driving license, I’m still waiting.

What should I do?
Apr 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		How To Report Scams Effectively
by: Anonymous

Please be sure to report all scammers with:
• Anyscam.com
• IC3.gov
• ReportFraud.FTC.gov
• your Local Police
Apr 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Chung
by: Anonymous

Met him thru IG, and moved to line per his request, and when I checked his IG account it was no longer there,. He is looking for true love and he found me lovable. His story was, he is 34 years old, lives in Lund, Sweden, he is originally from Wuhan, China, his Father from China and Mom from Sweden.

He showed pics of his mom, and found out that she is Asian, she looks like Japanese, not Chinese. He works with Exxon Mobil in Sweden, and has a small firm. He said he was in a relationship with an international model who passed away of Cancer last year and now he is looking for true love.

He said all the right things to me, and we just met two weeks ago and he already wanted to marry me. Now I have blocked him and deleted the Line Apps. Thank God no money was involved yet.
Apr 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Parker
by: Anonymous

Look for another potential scammer going by the name of Bryan Jurgen Parker from the Detroit, MI area. He has a Weimaraner dog named Ozzy and supposedly his family immigrated here with him as a young child from Germany. His parents then tragically died when he was a young man. He also has a brother reportedly missing in action with the German military.

What made me suspicious of this 53 yr old man is that he didn’t understand all of the German phrases I said to him. In addition, he was on an oil rig in the UK somewhere, but was never able to tell me where. It was top-secret. In addition, he asked me for a $2000 gift card at the beginning of the trip because lost his wallet. I did not send it, instead I began doing research on him because the kind of card he was asking for could not be exchanged for Bitcoin like he was supposedly in need of.

Also, there was nobody by the name of Bryan Jurgen Parker in the Detroit area. He laughed it off when I confronted him about it and said he must be a mystery man. However, I wasn’t buying it.

Then, the day he was supposed to begin planning to come home arrived. He immediately needed a $500 gift card and I was the only one he could count on to send the $$$. It was important! I asked him for some proof of who he really was, like a copy of a driver’s license with address and picture on it, a scan of his Visa, something, because if he was in the UK like he said he was, he should have all of that with him.

However, he would never give me any kind of proof he was who he said he was. I was just supposed to trust him. Then, today he asked me for my bank account information so he could put the money back into it and prove he could be trusted.

I don’t give that to anybody!!! Run for the hills ladies!!!

Bryan Parker was a very cute guy and had been quoting love lines to me but, I’m not falling for it!!! All he wanted was access to my accounts, that’s it! The sad thing is that these guys are so good at making you feel guilty for not helping them out.

Little do they know, when they do this, it just angers me & makes me want to leave them high and dry.
Apr 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Karma is a bitch
by: Anonymous

Pearson Stephen from Sidney Australia living in US currently working on a rig off the coast of Tokyo for two years. Widowed with a 9 year old son at home with a nanny.

Richard from Barcelona living in LA, wife died, daughter 14 at boarding school in England with Nanny and about to start a contract on Exxon rig. Says he lives in LA but when I asked what part he said Santa Barbara County which is not really LA.

All these trollers have some bad karma coming their way
Apr 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re; David Chan
by: Anonymous

Run if it sounds to good to be True it is. Love flows from him in the beginning and a God Fearing man he claims, but the day arrives and he has problems and only you can help him. No one else, No friends, nor family.

HE IS A LIAR. A GOD FEARING MAN WILL NOT
INTENTIONALLY LIE TO STEAL FROM YOU. HE
IS A SCAMMER.

Please be safe all these guys are experienced in their trade. He will get you before you know what went wrong. It's too late then.

Once you don't do as he TELLS you he will treat
you like you've been treated before. Never will
you see him.

Look for love locally
Apr 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Chan
by: Anonymous

From Sicily Italy, works in Eni Spa, Rig Engineer and has a son 15 yrs old. Wife caught sleeping with his bestfriend and is God fearing and apparently found a soulmate thru me.

Sending me love quotes day and night, sounds Sweet and Caring. Always talks about Honesty, Faith and Love and wants to build a family to me 😂 .

At the moment he hasn't asked for money yet, but I'm pretty sure he is a love scammer.
Apr 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric Cheng
by: Anonymous

I had met a guy named Eric Cheng on a dating app and he seemed legit. Working in a rig, contract will be ending soon and will come home to meet and start a new life. Then a new contract came that will generate a lot of money.

The conversation went for few months without a glitch and then the asking for money, verbal and emotional abuse started. I fell in the trap and gave away $600. And then he asked for more and when i didn't give anymore he blocked me. I pity these kind of people.

Karma will punish them 1000x more.
Apr 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Victor David
by: Anonymous

I'd like to report another scammer. He uses the name Victor David. He started chatting with me in Word Wars on Monday. I fell for his charm and almost made the mistake of giving up my marriage. I mean, a millionaire wanting to take care of me? A dream come true!

He too claimed to be an oil rig engineer, waiting for his contract to end near the end of May.

Tonight he asked for money to buy a gift card so he could get his phone back online. Fortunately, I'd already read posts here and was able to say "no".

I'm so glad I "tripped" over this website.
Apr 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stephen Delman, Con Man, scamer
by: Anonymous

Stephen Delman, the fake man who use Rufus Gifford photos to scam, still out there to do the romance scam. His website Husky-del Energy Solutions, is fake. Be careful and watch out.
He approaches professional middle aged women from Linkedin, then gets your number, to text you by WhatsApp.

He sends all the photos from Mr Rufus Gifford Instagram, and if you find out his photos are fake he would tell you the story that he is the Double body of Mr Rufus Gifford, under the control of USA FBI.

He works at North Sea, Denmark, and lives in the UK, and his Energy Solutions company is based in New York.
It is all fake...
Watch out and be careful..
Apr 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wayne Samar
by: Anonymous

Romance scam - he reached out to me via Twitter on December 27, shortly after he asked to move to another communication app Telegram, I did. His name is Wayne Samar, 44, dob 1/21/1977, said he lived in Brooklyn, NY, his phone number agreed with that. I did verify it was his phone number.

He is a Civil Engineer, he got a contract in Bermuda on an offshore Drilling Rig, he said the company was Seadrill. He said he broke a crane and needed 25000. I told him from the get Go I didn’t have that kind of money. I quit my job and he got my 401k and other resources. I truly don’t have a penny.

He got a total of $17,675. Then sends me a fake check for $180000. I called him out on it and he says he was scammed.
Apr 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tony Armstrong
by: Anonymous

Tony Armstrong asked me to send him a friend request on FB to chat. He’s a nice looking salt/pepper hair, sometimes glasses, sometimes not, says he’s from Houston. His wife died in an auto accident a while back, has a 16 year old son in boarding school because he is on a ship to Syria to deliver oilfield equipment, as a mariner engineer.

He said nice things, flattered me for about a week before declaring his love for me and desire to have a future together. He asked me to call him but warned me he didn’t have a Texas accent. Nigerian, all the way!

My daughter checked the phone number. It’s a landline in Akron, Ohio. How dumb do these people think we are? I wanted to post on here before I let him know that I know and what a scumbag I think he is.
Apr 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Smith Watkins
by: Anonymous

There is a scammer using up to two email addresses Smithwakins01@gmail.com and Smithwatkins92@gmail.com and going by the name of Smith Watkins and claims that the real person is him and uses the 270-984-8446 number to text from along with number from Alabama and New York.

Asking for steam card and vanilla gift card in the amount of $50 to $200. If he has chosen the way he wants the money sent to he will refuse to take any other way. He will claim you insult him when you question him about the real person in the pictures and that persons wife.

He will also will make threats against your life and claim he not far from you.

Please be careful with this person.
Apr 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sweatshop
by: Anonymous

In one of the photos that my scammer, Raymond Casey sent to me, I could see images in his eyeglasses. I zoomed in closer and noticed people standing & sitting around computers. It reminded me of a call center.
Apr 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please look for love local.
by: Kevin

After these scammers get your emotions and your trust they will use you to the point of you taking out loans and send them the money.

I just wanted to remind folks, if you look at all the recent postings, I have read to be wary of anyone of these guys who use 2 first names as their full name, and how so many do it. Why?

Because there are few people who have 2 first names, on Google, so you cannot find "these real cockroaches."

The pictures are not of who you are talking to. More than likely it is a scammer who has stole pics of handsome salt and pepper man, with or without a beard.
Apr 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bright Wallace
by: Anonymous

A handsome man on fb asked for my friendship about 10 days ago and he says the exact same story thats been told on this page. His name is Bright Wallace from Kentucky and he told me he lost his wife by car accident and had a child that is in boarding school in Canada.

He is working in Sicily on a platform and also doing a project. Thanks to this page I immediately blocked him, and it would be nice if there could be a page like this on fb as it surly could help
Apr 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		EDITOR THANKS
by: Anonymous

Thank you for posting about Singapore. Its great to know some of these scammers are being looked into. That's why it is so imperative We All Report unless Authorities know they can't do a thing.

IM VERY GRATEFUL TO HEAR GOOD NEWS
Apr 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		329 suspected scammers and money mules arrested in Singapore
by: Editor

SINGAPORE: Police arrested a total of 329 suspected scammers and money mules in a two-week operation that ended on Friday (Apr 9).

The suspects, comprising 207 men and 122 women aged between 16 and 80, are believed to be involved in 534 cases of scams where victims lost more than S$9.3 million, police said in a news release on Saturday.

They are currently assisting with investigations for their suspected involvement in scams as scammers or money mules, it added.

The scams consist mainly of Internet love scams, e-commerce scams, China officials impersonation scams, investment scams, fake gambling platform scams and loan scams.

Police warn the public against unknowingly becoming money mules through scam job advertisements.

"The suspects are being investigated for the offences of cheating, money laundering or providing payment services without a licence," police said.

Those convicted of cheating could be jailed for 10 years and fined, while those convicted of money laundering could be jailed up to 10 years, fined up to S$500,000, or both.

If found guilty of carrying on a business of providing any type of payment service in Singapore without a licence, the suspects could be fined up to S$125,000, jailed up to three years or both.

Police also reminded the public that it takes a serious stance against anyone who may be involved in scams and that perpetrators will be dealt with in accordance with the law.

"To avoid being an accomplice to crimes, members of the public should always reject requests by others to use your bank account or mobile lines as you will be held accountable if these are linked to crimes," police said.
Apr 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Wang Chen
by: Anonymous

I feel we have the same scammer. Is this his fb: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012852332152

Or is it his email: chenwang3545@gmail.com?

Update: so he has used all tactics on the internet. Asking money for sickness, buying new equipment, iTunes card. Now he has finished his project and he is paid all by cash. Hahahaha, so funny he didn’t allow the oil company to deposit money to his bank account because his didn’t pay his loan and his account is frozen. And he is sending all cash to me. But I rejected his offer. Hahahahaha.
Apr 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gary Cook
by: Anonymous

Picture is of a good looking guy, grey hair at a desk and another in a yellow Ralph Lauren t shirt. He sent me lots of pics of him and his children so someone has been well and truly hacked.

Lives in San Diego but working on an oil rig in Turkey. American apparently but could barely type in English. God fearing but was openly sexual, constantly asking if I trusted him and was in love with me within a week (well who can blame him).

I knew it was a scam from the beginning but my god they are very good. Also goes by Grey Cook and Gary Grey Cook.
Apr 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mason Daniel....scam.
by: Anonymous

I had a similar experience.

Marine engineer for oil company.

Widowed.

From Netherlands by name of Mason Daniel.

I always verify mutual friends before talking with anyone for any length of time. What gave it away most was his really poor English. If he went to college here for marine engineer, they would have been easier to talk to.

What a joke!

So sad to hear people got emotionally involved w this scammer!
Apr 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam
by: Anonymous

I was contacted by a James Richard who by his Facebook profile looked really nice but well he was very over the top with the I love you but to be fair my partner had passed away 3 years ago so enjoyed the attention. Well I was feeling really great and he said he worked on a oil rig, had a daughter in boarding school and drives a black bmw.

He then last night asked me to buy him a gift card and my heart sank and of cause I said no but it really hurt considering it clearly says on my facebook my partner passed away.
Apr 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		I "met" James Noah
by: Anonymous

His profile was 5 days old. He was originally from Berlin, Germany but his parents died in a car crash when he was 15 so he came to New York State to live with his uncle. His profile said he studied at West Point. All of West Point's Alumni can be found on their website - so that was mistake #1.

Second was his poor language skills. If he went to West Point, he'd have a better vocabulary. He said he was divorced with 1 daughter named Sophia. He said he was in Yemen working for a security mission for the US Army. Ok, BS alert.

So I asked him for a photo of the terrain, building structures, etc., with him in the photo, just cause I was "sooooooo" interested in what he did for a living. He finally sent me a black and white photo of a guy crouched in a strawberry field, holding a strawberry. Since when do strawberries grow in Yemen. Yemen imports them.

Then he said "there is something I'd love for you to do for me". So I answered "Sure, no problem, James Noah who didn't study at West Point and who isn't in Yemen and who loves strawberry picking". He never responded, and then his account was removed by FB.

Sooooo obvious.
Apr 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brent Dennis Allen
by: Anonymous

Is indeed a rig welder, however, a scammer has taken over his pictures and is trying his best to convince me that he is the real Brent Allen. He says he's from San Jose California, but is in Saudi Arabia on a rig. He has 3 weeks to go, then he's gonna make me his 'wife' and we are going to live happily ever after.

Problem is that this Californian has a Nigerian accent and when I confronted him about that he said is was his Italian accent. His family moved to the states when he was 5. He also has been insisting that the video cam isn't working on the computer. I have told him I won't believe him until I see him on video chatting with me.

He also asked for $1000 yesterday to send to his daughter's caregiver for bills and food. There was a huge blow up today, but he insistent that he is real and is 'fixing the web cam" to prove me wrong. OK
Apr 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fake name Alex Jayson
by: Anonymous

He was originally from USA, and was working on a sea platform in Norway.

His name was supposedly Alex Jayson and his facebook user is:

Alex.Jayson092

and the pictures he is using for his fake persona belongs to the Azerbaijani economist Gubad Ibadoglu.
Apr 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		MAXWELL JEAJIN KIM DUE
by: Anonymous

This guy said to me he was born in Ulsan, Korea. After his father died, he and his mother moved to Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He's a geologist, having a small firm of his own. His mother passed 3 years ago. He said he was heartbroken many times in the past when his ex dumped him for a richer man or other his ex couldn't love him in long-distance.

After knowing me via Tinder, he immediately requested to chat with me via KakaoTalk and talked about many things to make me fall in love with him. Then he won a bidding contract and moved to Donetsk, Ukraine for a project in oil-rig offshore. He said he would spend up to 3 weeks then would be moving to my country (Vietnam) to settle down here with me. But after 2 weeks, the machine broke. He said he needed to raise $90,000 to buy a new machine to finish the work and be coming for us. His manager in Calgary sent across $34,000, first his friend sent him $20,000, second friend sent him $23,000. Then he was still lacking 13,000. He said I need to find a way to help him find the remaining and then he felt upset when I couldn't help while I'm his true love.

To be honest, I'm poor, don't have that amount, my friends and families are the same. It's still a large amount to us.

He only sent me a man's photo in Calgary (in an apartment room). Only 1 phone call when we knew each other. He can't receive my video call since the camera is broken when it dropped down from the bed and the connection in Calgary is so poor??? Really???

Then he only sent a selfie photo (why the camera can take a photo, but not call via video??? so weird right?). When he moved to Donetsk, he sent me a photo with a rig view only one time then told me that the rule doesn't allow him to make a call or snap a photo, as that action will cause an explosion.

But everyday he still can chat with me via KakaoTalk, but never call me. Do you think this case is a scammer?

I love him very much, but I don't want to become a victim of a scam. I was already in another financial scam in the past, and that's why I'm poor now.

If it's not a scam, I will be selfish when I don't try to raise the money to help him right?
Apr 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE/Wang Chen
by: ticked off

This sounds exactly like my scammer. I met him on FB and it was not long before he asked me to go to hangouts. My man keeps telling me he is not a scammer but he keeps asking for money and he gets mean if you don't give it to him. He does tell me that if I loved him I would be giving him the money he wants and I would be standing by him because he is not a scammer.

This guy sent me poems and flowers everyday and I had to listen to music that he liked not what I liked. the guy that I talk to is very controlling .
Apr 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer in Norway
by: Anonymous

I would like to report the following scammer:

He says he is an oil rig engineer, in Norway, bad internet on the platform, widowed, his life changed when he met me, can't wait to meet me face to face and live with me, etc etc... the typical script.

He uses Google Translate to go from English to Spanish. His mistakes in the language are THAT obvious.

I'm playing along for now just because I wanna see what's the move for asking the money and laugh at his face when he does.
Apr 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Wang Chen
by: Anonymous

Definitely he is claiming he is not a scammer and asked you to stop calling him a scammer. He will convince you to help him is a way to prove your love. Eventually it will be like you owe him the money. But not sure where he added you? Facebook or WhatsApp? Tinder?
Apr 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brian Thurston
by: Anonymous

Sent me a message on Tinder, nice photos & very quickly sent an English mobile number wanted to chat on WhatsApp. Lived in Pinner, parents died in Covid & daughter Olivia was schooling in America.

He was a marine engineer & two weeks later he went to Yehem on a rig & used Telegragh to send poems & undying love messages constantly & questioned my loyalty & love for him, and he wanted to get married.

Got message he had to transfer money to his daughters teacher to book her a flight & asked me to help as he had stopped his credit cards.

The alarm bells started ringing as he told me she was in the states & when checking him out found its a scam so no idea who the guy in the photos was!

Please take care & do not part with any money.

If they look or seem to good to be true its most likely a scam & this site proves you never know who you are getting involved with.

Trust no one!
Apr 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wang Chen
by: ticked off

To the person who posted about Wang Chen in Norway my guy scammer is in Holland and he can't get his rig fixed because I have not given him the money or should I say I just plan not to have it. My man says he is ill and it is my fault he can't get into his bank or I cannot help him but he told me he was the real deal and not a scammer.
Apr 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anna Cheng
by: Anonymous

How does she looks like? The story sounds so familiar although the scammer uses different characters from male and now female, Asian, same company ENI SPA Italy, Oil Project, has tons of Cash, using death of the parents. Sounds so familiar in the content of the story. Must be the same Scammer whom I encountered and even have the scammer's photo.

Do you have the photo of Anna Cheng and can send to my email: elisa_wai@yahoo.com? I wonder what is he up to and used the innocent woman's photo to cheat a Man's heart. I have forwarded to the police station in my country and also remind them to send this guy under FBI arrest but yet no response from them.
Apr 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Female Rig Manager from UK
by: Anonymous

Her name: Anna Cheng
Country: United Kingdom
City: Liverpool
Company: ENI SPA, Italy
Background: Immigrated from HK to UK 30 yrs ago; only child in the family. Father passed away at a young age with surviving mother living in Manchester. Mom used to own a Chinese restaurant and also worked for Glaxo/Kline.

Issue: Won a big oil contract after meeting me and wanted to send me $US 3.6 million because she thought I am the man she's been waiting for life. She said she already spent 6000 pounds on the air freight delivery. Receiving the $ from my end cost US$1700 and I knew right away it's a scam. She said she would come to the US to see me when her project is done.

My reaction: Told her that I didn't need the money but just wanted to meet her and never wanted to pay until she came. She kept pressuring me and I just rejected both her and the courier company who called me.

The people behind these scams will have no good ending; what goes around comes around.
Apr 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		I’ve met this man
by: Anonymous

Thanks to you and a little digging plus my intuition, I’ve avoided a potential disaster. He’s just as you describe: charming and good looking. Alarms went off when his four day old fb page disappeared. Fortunately I’d already seen it. Nope.

I’m out. Again thank you.
Apr 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Billy or Chris Johnson
by: Anonymous

Anyone know the above names? Both Drilling Engineer/Contractors. Long Beach California and Toronto Canada. Please do not get involved with these scammers. I wish I had known about this site earlier or just not have been so stupid and naive.
Apr 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Careful
by: Anonymous

Chief Oil Rig Civil Engineer he is a very
good scammer. He will take all thinking
nothing about you or your needs.

Many photos even more names out to fool
all he can. They are liars and thieves.

Please go watch You Tube called Romance
Scams by Doctor OZ. One lost everything
associated with Turkey. Investigation
found the man was not in Turkey but in CA.

Man found is Gay. Beware of who we chat
with. He will send you into poverty.
Apr 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Allen Roberto
by: Biggles777

Hi

Aleen Roberto claims to be a oil rig engineer and he isn't

Email is: allenroberto777@gmail.com

He is using pictures of the man in this link

https://www.watchforscams.com/the-man-that-scammed-me-is-into-a-bigger-scam.html
Mar 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Does the name Mark Chris Williams sound familiar?
by: Anonymous

There’s this guy I met on a dating app, saying he works as a oil rig engineer, but we only talk through the google chat app, and when I told him to call me he had an Indian accent and when I called him out about his accent since he looks 100% American he said his mom was Spanish and his dad American!

When I told him to video call me the video call was only 3-4 seconds long and no sound just like the other comments below! Which got me thinking it is a fake! I called him out in his accent and called him out because he wouldn’t answer the video Call and was making excuses about how he couldn’t answer just to call for 3 seconds with no sound!

This guy sounds too good to be true, he hasn’t asked for any money but if this is all true then I will be waiting for him to do it so I can call the authorities!
Mar 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		My Scammer
by: Anonymous

George Rodriguez. He has pledged his love on a star and says he went to school in Barcelona and then says Miami.

His email he uses my # of my house

How does that work ?

Full of lies
Mar 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morison
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard or been messaged by a Tony Morison by chance? He was cheated on, has full custody of his 9 year old son, & only responsive at night even though it's even later in Kentucky.

There's a supposed two hour time difference between where he supposedly is & where I am. Any leads on this name by chance?
Mar 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wilson Nathan scamming my mother
by: Anonymous

I’m sick to my stomach. I posted on here about a month ago, and I thought I had my mother convinced that she was being scammed by this "Wilson Nathan". Oil rig engineer, blah blah blah, same story and dance I’ve read all over this page.

I showed her this page and others, including printing out evidence of what these people do and words they use, songs they send. I’ve done it all. She told me she called him out and wasn’t talking to him anymore until today. Today she told me he’s meeting her in 2 weeks after his contract ends in a week.

I’m speechless. I don’t know what else to do other than make her promise not to give him money.

How can I share photos here?

PLEASE HELP!!!!

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Mar 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer
by: Chrystal

To all those trusting, naïve individuals looking for a companion on the internet, it can either turn out glorious or a total disaster if a master fake stumbles accross you. Remember there are some who are very good at what they do. They do this for a living and are very patient leading you on for many months.

When they strike you are already mesmerized by this person. He might have the ability to alter your previously good senses.

I have suddenly been a victim of Mars Otto. If anyone knows if you too have been a victim then please lets share our experience and maybe track this poor excuse of a man and hand him to the authorities so that no one else can be violated
by this con artist.

Mars Otto
Mar 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Alvy DANIELS
by: Anonymous

I want to report a scammer Alvy Daniels age 55. Says he is an engineer on an oil tanker in the gulf of Alaska and is stranded on an oil rig, or tanker being attacked by pirates and needs food.

He stole a picture from a Dr. Fernandez Gnomes in Brazil. I have his picture and if it is him Beware as he is clever, romantic, sweet but continually asking for more money. He is a heart throb and continually denied being a scammer. His story is that he is divorced, wife unfaithful and has son 14. Typical scammer
Mar 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Looks like a duck...sounds like a duck!
by: A. Riley

Sounds like the guy who friend requested me yesterday on FB. Son age 9. Wife killed in car wreck. Five years ago. Age 55. Nice looking. From Oslo, Norway. Contractor he said "I'm a drilling Engineer and i work in the oil field on oil rigs ... I'm a departmental leader in 6drilling units and cleaning of oil spillage as well as a freelance contractor."

Using name Wesley Rodger.
Mar 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Emails
by: Biggles777

Hi

The following emails are in use for oil rig and medical scams;

Christian Calos
christiancalos1.6@gmail.com

Peter Davis
pd1502978@gmail.com

John David
johndavidep@gmail.com

Liam Penny
lpennywhat@gmail.com

Kelvin Copper
kelvincoper09@gmail.com

This one only says his name is Davis

davissoo62@gmail.com
Mar 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Weck
by: Anonymous

Met online, told me everything I needed to hear, you know the drill, lost his wife in a car accident, has a son being looked after by a friend while working on Oil Rig 223 In Doha!

After some time chatting he needed money for equipment replacement to get his job done to be able to be paid! You know the story he told me that he would pay me back! All lies but caught me when I was at my lowest!

Be careful they are all just scumbags.

DAVID. WECK
United Kingdom
Mar 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Benson Ajax
by: Anonymous

Oil rig scammer- James Benson Ajax

Says he has two kids in the UK with their nanny, Maria. Has 3 weeks left before leaving his contract. Wanting to find a mother and wife for his family.

Says he enjoys swimming and working out and enjoys cooking.

Said all the right things- we did not get to the point where he asked for money. Thank God. Stay safe, people.
Mar 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Why is this site here?
by: Kevin B

Ok, you are lonely. You found an oil rig engineer millionaire?

Says he is divorced, or wife killed in accident?

A child or two. Boarding school, a relative or nanny watching?

Will ask for money, and when you say no, the person questions YOUR trust level. As if YOU are the problem, my lady?

You will never find a site where a person found their millionaire on a rig, and lived happily ever.

Stop right now. You are listening to emotion which is why these pieces of scum groomed you to help them.

Ladies, if your daughter was speaking with one of these cockroaches you would demand she stopped!

Now it is your turn.

This is sent to have at least one person not be hurt again. You are lovable and there is a man for you nearby and local.

Kevin B
Whittier CA
USA
Mar 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: James Benson Ajax
by: Anonymous

Ended up with a two second video chat on Google hangouts. His face matches his photos. He had discussions of wanting me to invest in Bitcoin. Had horrible grammar and pretty poor taste in music. Sent pictures of him with his two kids, multiple photos of him and the rig he is on. Event sent photos of his Maersk ID.

Even if this wasn’t a scam, the way he spoke to me after I started asking questions was incredibly abusive and narcissistic. Claimed he was from Greece but the accent did not match.

Thankfully no money was sent. Even if the photos match the face, it can still be a scam!
Mar 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Howard Cheng
by: Anonymous

It is fake. The scammer from Nigeria. They are out in action again. ENI SPA company is big and look at the company website. The company did not allow the money laundering. Don't fall into 'him' as he is not the person you speak to.

After a few exchanges, he will show you how rich he is in his project in millions on his fake account then asks for your help with money for the repair of his drilling machine.

Don't fall prey as he is not Real. You are best to report him to your local police to stop him scamming on others.
Mar 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Javitxu Pacheko
by: Biggles777

Hi

There's many pages about Javitxu Pacheko and him being the scam. In this he is not the scammer, it's an African using his images.

Peter Davis is a widow with 2 kids in Missouri who uses another alias with pictures of Javitxu Pacheko as Allen Roberto.

Email in use: pd1502978@gmail.com

Hope to share some images not posted elsewhere on site soon.
Mar 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum engineer Eric cheng
by: Anonymous

Hi there I met a guy that said his name is Eric Cheng. 38 years old and that he is a petroleum engineer working in Canada and his contract is ending in less than 3 weeks and he wants to marry me to start a new life.

He is using pictures from a Korean guy with a t-shirt brand DBSR. He text me really early around 3am but I know he is a scamer.

Just wondering if someone else is talking to the same guy .
Mar 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		RIG ENGINEER - HOWARD CHENG
by: Anonymous

How about MR HOWARD CHENG, does anybody know him? +1 (301) 241-6583 is the number. He added me in Facebook and because he was good looking on FB I accepted and tried to get to know him. On the 2nd day we transfered our chat to whatsapp and he already proposed loved for me even though we haven't seen each other yet.

Very gentle, prominent and good looking on his profile pic. But he didnt allow any calls nor video calls because the company restricts it. He introduced himself as a RIG Engineer in ENI SPA OIL and GAS Company in Italy.

No money involved yet but I still doubt his sweetness.
Mar 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer - Australia
by: Anonymous

You probably have read that scammers use first names for the first and last name. Like your Australian Erik Raymond. If you have a photo, search Microsoft Bing and on the search bar there will be a square with a dot in it. Click on there and it will say you can drag a photo there. Then match it up. Good luck.
Mar 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Information
by: Biggles777

Hi

Thanks to the editor for 5 new pages all with the bank account and other payment details used in oil rig and military romance scams.

John Thomas claims to be a "independent contractor" currently in Boston with his kids. That is not true and this is what he wants;

Cell: (617) 297-8047
Email: jt8141233@gmail.com
Mar 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer - Australia
by: Anonymous

Referring to the oil rig engineer in
Australia. You probably have heard that the spammers very often use two first names such as your Erik Raymond. My spammer has many names but one of his last names was Raymond.

They may "groom" you for months before asking for money.

Please be careful!
Mar 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marcellus Gerard Alphonso Delgado
by: Anonymous

Marcellus Gerard Alphonso Delgado.
Claimed to be Scottish-born Portuguese/Welsh parentage. Had Scottish accent

Dob: 10 July 1971 (?)
Petroleum Engineer, Oxford University
+ 44 7451 225079

Very persuasive, funny and intelligent. Scammer for money nonetheless. Met him on Mewe, would draw to Whatsapp and then hangout.
Mar 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Authentic Email for FBI Nigeria
by: Anonymous

Has anyone emailed the FBI in Nigeria? I have the photo of my scammer and I can provide his contact detail and photo to the FBI In Nigeria. But I am concerned even the police or FBI in Nigeria must be corrupt and will not do anything to arrest him. Any idea how I can report this guy? He told me he was influenced by his friend and I am sure there are more and we need to catch the Big Fish behind the scene.
Mar 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		How Wrong was I
by: Anonymous

I wrote on here about a man called Ethan Mason who wanted to come to Australia to meet me and my husband, and he was supposed to come around Easter, but now that is never going to happen. Why? because when I went to the bank to get some money for him to come, it raised a red flag in the bank, they wouldn't give me the money and got me to block him on what's App.
I can't believe I have been scammed.

His Name is ETHAN MASON

SO PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL. HE SAID HE WORKED ON THE OIL RIGS IN THE Gulf of Mexico
Mar 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Suggestions to Report
by: Anonymous

Europe
i247@interpol.int

Spain
Info@spanishonpatrol.com

Spain USA Embassy
emb.washington@maec.es

Germany
kti.lka@polizei.nrw.de

Germany USA EMBASSY
Info@usaembassy.de

USA

Info@fbi.gov

Dallas Texas Police
dpdiad@dalllascityhall.com

I notice many posts from scammers are from
Texas but if it's in another area google the
police dept. No matter who the scammer or where he says he is from report this man.

Report to the USA Embassy of their Country. If Nigerian US has an embassy. It's better to get his face and name you know him by out world wide.

He had a WICKED AGENDA to steal for all Women or Men from across the world.

They like to put strangers faces in Jeopardy to steal.

HELP THEM OUT AND TELL THE AUTHORITES

BE WISE AND BE WATCHFUL
Mar 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wang Chen
by: Anonymous

Hahahaha, finally we have the same scammer. I don't have hangout, I only have his FB and WeChat. I confronted him the first day when I realized he was a scammer and he denied it totally. I even told him that just tell me your real identity, you won't get any money from me and you are wasting your time to convince me to trust you again.

It's just too obvious that lots of details and information do not make any sense to me.

Yes he is still saying he couldn't have any solution to fix his cylinder issue. And he was saying he could suicide a couple of days ago, and I told him: "you are absolutely okay to suicide if you feel your life is meaningless, and I don't even think you need to face the difficulties in your life." lol, and I shared a lot of ideas how to suicide and feel less pain during the process.

I don't remember how many millions of profit his project is worth, but I have deleted all the messages. But he is still in "Norway", in the "rig".

The scammer is funny. Doesn't he go online and do some research about how women know all about their tricks?

I couldn't find where his pictures were coming from, so He told me he was bifacial, but obviously the man in the photos does not look like a bifacial at all. I want to know the real person, lol.
Mar 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to Oliver James scammer
by: Anonymous

The only way to stop Oliver James is by blocking him from email, phone, text...block him on everything to stop him from communicating with her.

His story is similar to all other stories posted on this website. After 8 months, I finally have the courage to report my scammer to the FBI. We all need to do our part to fight back against these criminals who have taken advantage of many people throughout the world especially during the pandemic.
Mar 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		CHINESE/ASIAN
by: Anonymous

Please do share your pictures and all other information. These guys are very crafty at their trade. My scammer sent me a picture of a Chinese but never an explanation. I researched and he is a photographer.

My skilled scammer was not a Nigerian. He has many pictures and I knew someone was taking them. You just never know. Never hesitate when you are helping others.

Be Wise Be Watchful
Mar 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineering
by: Anonymous

I’ve been talking with this guy named wang Chen since March 01 2021. he is from China and lived in Norway, widowed almost 7 years, and that his lovely wife died giving birth to his only Child. Her parents passed when he was 7 years and his uncle raised him in Norway.

He told me he was dating a Norwegian girl for about 2 years but she cheated with his best friend so he decided to just focus more with his project in oil that he invested a lot of money in, and that he was to get a loan on his properties.

He said that that was a big contract investment. He said he will finish his big contract in two weeks and that he is going to be paid 5 million euros and about the following week he told me there was an accident and that one of his coworkers died during work.

He told me one of his cylinders from work stopped working so he needs to replace it with a new one if I can help him with money. He was just asking 3000 euros but I told him I don’t have the money
so I start searching about him and I find out his was a scam. This guy would send me romantic
Poems and love songs. He told me once he’s done with his big project and he is going to book a flight to come to USA and meet me.

I confronted him through hangouts and he said he’s not a scam person and I insulted him really bad and that he told me not to talk to him anymore so please ladies don’t fall for this scam person
Mar 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oliver James
by: Anonymous

My aunt is being contacted by someone named Oliver James that says he works on an oil rig, has a son in Africa who is very sick and he needs to have money sent there immediately for his surgery! He tells my aunt he is coming to get her and marry her. She has sent him money, and has allowed him to use her bank account to send money to Africa.

Thank goodness the bank shut down her account! She will not believe any of us when we tell her it's a scam. We even had a police officer come talk with her. She told him to leave!

Is there a way to contact them and tell them we know what is going on and to leave her the hell alone??!!
Mar 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures
by: Anonymous

Where could I see pictures what sites.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Mar 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Can we share Chinese scammer pictures?
by: Anonymous

Right now I feel there are quite a lot of Chinese/Asian scammers out there, sounds like they are probably just one person. And I am so curious about what pictures this guy sent to you. Things are getting so interesting now. lol. I did reverse image of my scammer, but I couldn't find any other sources where his pictures are stolen from.

If anyone is interested to share your scammer picture, please contact me.

tyuer1228@yahoo.com
Mar 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		POSTING EFFECTIVE
by: Anonymous

There are pictures posted here. If you post your scammer and his name it will help everyone past, present, future.

Fear of revealing who you are stops the process. Authorities receive TIPS all the time. Fear of I might be wrong hinders the others who need your assistance.

If you have been scammed don't fear these guys are cruel.

If we can take one it's worth it to me.
Mar 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Javitxu Pacheko
by: Biggles777

Hi

This man seems to be operating with many aliases and recently a lot of victims have shared the same images and some of his aliases.

Some have reported to the US FBI which is the right thing to do but he is in Spain and seemingly getting away with a lot. Sure, same images, are very common but he must send others that would help if shared.

Also his contact details such as emails, cell numbers and payment methods should be shared to help stop him.

If that data is found on a site like this people will learn and stop sending him money.

The difference with this man is that he is in Spain and not Africa. The Europeans don't ignore the information victims have on him and I encourage you all to report whatever you can to the following;

Spanish national police
Europol
Interpol

With enough reports there is no way those agencies will allow a man to continue operating online from Spain scamming victims around the world.

Please, he is dangerous, share as much information as you can and report to the law in Europe. They will do something about it if victims share the data of the scams with them.
Mar 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Warren Stefano
by: Anonymous

Met him on Facebook dating. He said his name was Warren Stefano, 62years old, born in Rome, working on an Oil Rig in gulf of Mexico. Wife and daughter died in a car crash with son in boarding school.

I have lived in Italy so when I asked him questions it started to seem false. Glad I sussed him in a day but please be careful with this type of story
Mar 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		YANDEX
by: Anonymous

Yandex is the best I've found so much there. These guys open accounts on date sites around
the world. Keep searching and you'll find diamonds. Shine the light on their darkness.

Post pictures you have on this site - pictures and emails helped me a lot. Many of us are grateful so share your stories but without something to research it's impossible to find those diamonds.

Most importantly don't wait for someone else to
report to authorities so you must do it yourself. If I report and I'm the only person reporting a guy with all my info, and no one else reports the same guys picture, then authorities most likely will look and pass it off.

If they get fifty reports and pictures of the same guy they will look into it.

Be confident and Report
Mar 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Phone Sex
by: Anonymous

Hi. To the person who posted about phone sex. Your scammer sounds very much like a Scammer who uses various aliases:

- David Cairns
- Bruce Adams
- Joel Maher

The pictures he uses show an attractive man with dark rimmed glasses. The initial photo shows him with dark brown hair and subsequent photos he is greying. He has a short beard and moustache.

As well as sex chat, which he initiates very early on, he will also send copious poetry and love songs. When he feels he is not getting anywhere, he will not contact you for a few days and then make contact saying he has had an accident etc. He will also send a sexually explicit video, of course you do not see his face. He will leave it a few weeks before asking you to do the same.

If you read the comments about him, he is attractive, charming and clever. He is though a criminal, a danger to vulnerable women (and no doubt men too) and has stolen (let's not call it scamming because it is indeed organised crime) thousands upon thousands of pounds, dollars etc. Let's get his name(s) and photos out there so he can be apprehended and jailed for his crimes.

Don't believe anything he tells you as every word he utters or writes is a cold, calculated lie.
Mar 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

Sounds like all of you could be talking about the same man or more like him than I did. Friday 3/12 I told this man with the name he gave me of Tony Hayes, that I would not give him money and goodbye. This was after a couple months of "grooming me" is the term used.

First he lived in San Francisco and had to go work on a drill rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Then after about 1 week there he asked me to buy him $400 of iTune cards so he could use his computer and cellphone.

ITunes says their card cannot be used for that. Then he asked me to get some other card. I didn't buy either card. Then after 2 weeks his machine broke and he needed about $10,000. I told him I didn't have it. Won't go into all the rest.

I put the photos I had of him into a photo search on Bing and on Google and found various photos of him with different names and residences and ages in different countries. They were on several dating sites. Then I went to "Male Scammers" and found him 3 times and they have AKA's of him with over 50 names.

I entered some of those photos from there and found even more photos and names. If you have a photo, I would go that route. There is a site in Russia that has one of the biggest files of photos in the world. It is called "Yandex". He was there also.

You are dealing with a big time scammer so don't send them any money.

Good luck ladies.
Mar 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Philip Wong
by: Anonymous

The scammer using the name Philip Wong and uses the photos of a Chinese man name Wei Sun in his Facebook to scam most of the Chinese women. This scammer is a Nigeria with about 20 plus years. He has used the Nigerian number +234902443. In the search for the phone it is from Abuja, one of the capitals in Nigeria.

The gang is still operating and may use western men to lure women in a US Code mobile number.

Beware as they are desperate for more cash and even into money laundering.
Mar 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		JAVITXU PACHEKO
by: Anonymous

New Names BEWARE

SHERRY OBRIAN

SEAN PEARCE

JOSE GUEVARA

KAREN REA HORNAT

BRIAN KLINE

DANIEL JOHNSON

WILLIAM MASON
Mar 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		I Need Your Help
by: Anonymous

Have you been contacted by
SAM HUNTER
DANIEL JOHNSON
DAVIES JEFFERIES / SEAN
MICHAEL FREEMAN KARL
WILLIAM MASON
CHARLES RONNIE

There are other names. Usually uses the picture. Dark rim glasses and handsome guy.

I need information. Please help me this thug is a bigger liar than you know.
Mar 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jayden Lucas
by: Biggles777

Hi

Jayden Lucas isn't going to tell you anything about himself except that he has a son and is "on an drilling ring" in west Africa.

Nigeria to be precise. I'll share an image shortly

Email: lucasjayden79@gmail.com
Cell: +2349025938682
Mar 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fake bank statement
by: Anonymous

There are many sites that you can fill out a fake bank statement from your bank showing that you have thousands of dollars. These guys go by many different names and locations.

They fall in love with you so quickly and want to be your husband. All the sweet talk can be very convincing, but don't fall for it no matter how good looking he is and what promises he makes. Don't give them any personal info.

We can only keep ourselves safe.
Mar 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Tina Cheen
by: Anonymous

Machine broke. This guy is a scammer. He has a sob story for everything. When he is gone for hours he is coming up with his plot.

He worked on your emotions and it's all lies. I have no one. I was told the same. Research brought much light on a true lying scammer.

It's all about theft and it has nothing to do with love for they have no heart.


Good luck
Mar 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: New Scammer
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Tina Chen, This Wang Chen sounds a lot like the guy who called himself Ethan Lee, claimed to be from Nashville, Tennessee, and claimed to be on a mission to rescue a friend of his.

The man who called himself Ethan Lee, also claimed that he loved his wife, but his wife cheated on him with his best friend. He also claimed to have a teenage son in boarding school in Tennessee. Oh, and he also claimed that his wife died in a car accident.

Did he also tell you that he had a box with money to send to you to keep? He told me that, but I told him that it would land me in trouble and promptly reported him to Twitter and blocked him. There's a pattern with these romance scammers.
Mar 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer scammer
by: Tina Chen

My story just happened this week and I saw two earlier comments that are very similar to my situation.

A guy called Wang Chen added me on Facebook in Dec. 2020 and started to send me messages on Feb. 7, 2021. He added me on WeChat and all our communication was in WeChat. He says he is 39-40 years old and has worked in rig engineering projects since graduate from university.

He said he was from Shanghai, China, his dad is Chinese and his mom is Scottish. They migrated to Germany when he was 6 and he went to University of Liverpool in UK to study civil engineering. His dad was a rig engineer too but died years ago, and his mom is now 69 and very sick. He loved his wife but she cheated on his best friend. After they divorced, his wife and his best friend both died in a car crash in Oct.17 2020, which was his birthday. Since then he was so hurt and does not trust any friends.

Now he is a Chief Engineer working on a large oil rig project in Norway. He didn't tell me the name of the oil company he is working for. The whole project is worth like 17 million Euros. He has put all his savings 1.7 million Euros plus took loans from his German house for 1.2 million into this project. So sounds like he will finally get returned about 6 million after the project is completed. Then he will retire.

So the project is suppose to be finished by March 12, 2021, but on March 8 all of sudden he told me his machine was damaged and the material company couldn't fix the machine, and he must buy a new cylinder that costs 6000 Euro, otherwise the project will fail.

And I was the only person that could help him out of the situation. If I don't help him he would lose everything he invested into the project and all his saving and his house, and he will commit suicide.

So I was asking him about why no one else could lend him money especially his mom. Then he has all kinds of excuses and ends up I am his last hope.

Of course the whole time he had no access to his cell phone and no video chat over the internet. So I didn't know his number. I wanted to check his bank transactions, but he couldn't access his bank account and it's frozen because he didn't pay his loan back on time.

So I am very suspicious about why he can't you log on to his bank account? It doesn't make sense.

And I have asked him to forward me his contract agreement with the oil company, emails from his bank about freezing his account. But then he disappeared from WeChat and showed up 8 hours later. And he still did not provide me any evidence to prove what he said is true.

He is still asking me to send him 6000 Euro to a material supply agent, and the receiving account is in Lithuania, when he sent me the account information, and he wrote me an address that's in Italy (I googled it). (I feel this might be the address that he was sending to the other two victims I saw here, because they were saying that their scammer was working on a project in Italy.)

Then I asked him to send me the conversation he had with this agent, and from his screen shot, the agent was giving him a Lithuanian address and the time shown on their emails did not match with the time I was messaging him, and he told me he was asking the beneficiary information while we were having our conversation.

So after all my research about romance scams, I told him that I am not giving him my money and he is a scammer.
Mar 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures of innocent people used by scammers
by: Anonymous

Do the innocent people whose photos are being used to scam others have any recourse?

Unfortunately I shared photos with my scammer but I never gave him any money when he threatened to release my pictures to family and friends. I blocked him and changed my email address and cell number. However, I recently checked my LinkedIn to search for any combination of my name.

Sure enough, someone has created about 8 profiles and even created a fake profile using my spouse’s name. Then, they linked my spouse and my kid’s to these fake profiles of me. They didn’t use my pictures yet but I’m afraid that is coming soon. So I went into each profile and reported each one as fake and impersonating someone else on LinkedIn.

For my LinkedIn profile, I stopped allowing it to be open to the public and only opened it to members who are connected to me. Does that make any sense to do that? Especially when these criminals can start creating fake profiles using my pictures?

I’m afraid to check Biggles posting of innocent people pictures. If there is no recourse, I feel like I would just feel more depressed knowing than not knowing if my pictures are being used. Thoughts???
Mar 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum engineer contractor scam
by: Anonymous

Guy by the name of Steve Brown claiming he was a petroleum engineer contractor working in Aberdeen, Scotland sent me a private message on WWF- friendly conversation about general things- moved conversation to Hangouts- claimed he was from San Bruno, CA- widowed with a teenage son- ( who had a nanny while he was away with his job). - parents passed away years ago in car wreck- Started getting very deep with his feelings.

Then He mentioned something about an issue with his bank Account- then he commented that he was behind on taxes (that he claimed he didn’t know about) and the bank had frozen his account.

Blocked this person immediately!
Mar 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Robert
by: Anonymous

This scammer I met on WWF, says he’s 63 years old with a 15 year old son, his name is Billy, goes to school in London. His wife died 5 years ago from cancer. He welds and does maintenance on oil rigs. He asked me for a steam card so he could submit his phone so he can face time me and call me.

He loves me and when he’s done he will come and marry me.

Yea okay scammer.

His pictures are on scam haters. He is using the name William David. Pretty sure it’s the same loser you are talking to.
Mar 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Robert and Web address for pictures used by scammers
by: Biggles777

Hi

You met on Scrabble GO. Look elsewhere on this site and you'll see men like David Robert are rampant on that game.

He showed you his bank account. I bet it had a healthy balance. But he can't touch it.

What reason was given for the US Government flagging Turkey? Not a valid one.

Credit Trust Savings Bank does not exist. You were shown a fake account on a fake website.

If you logged in to ANY banks online banking you'd receive their cookies. Check your cookies, there can't be any as the bank does not exist.

Please check the stories of other women on these pages and you'll see the same story over and over. You are being played very well.

To the lady asking the Editor about my recent submissions. There's another 20 today. I can name the real person in almost every image uploaded.

I think you might be the lady who encountered a 'Phil Odonel' If you're really worried leave your initials. Eg LM or LMH of your 2 or 3 names. Give me a little time an I'll respond if any images I have of innocent women match and point you to them.
Mar 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Robert
by: Anonymous

Started chat with me on Scrabble Go and continued to google hangouts. Lives in Fl. Said his wife died 5 years ago and is a single dad with a now 15 year old son. From Norway and is a computer engineer and independent contractor who does maintenance and upgrades on oil rigs.

Recently went to Turkey for a contract on a rig in the Black Sea. Says the USA froze his account after he spent 500k on equipment and such for his contract because Turkey is a flagged country. He of course wants money. He gave me the login info to his bank account at Credit Trust Savings Bank.


Has anyone encountered this David Robert or heard of this bank?
Mar 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Web address for pictures used by scammers
by: Anonymous

Biggles mentioned the editor has posted pictures of innocent women used to scam men. What is the web address? I hope my picture was not used by my scammer.


ED: These are some of the pages posted by Biggles777. Rather than list the 43 pages of women's photos, below are the first two and the last 2.

To view the rest, just substitute a different number near the end of the link - example in the link below substitute 42 for 43 and enter the link in your search bar to bring up page 42. Each page has 4 photos.

https://www.watchforscams.com/pictures-of-innocent-people-used-in-african-romance-scams43.html

https://www.watchforscams.com/pictures-of-innocent-people-used-in-african-romance-scams40.html

https://www.watchforscams.com/pictures-of-innocent-people-used-in-african-romance-scams.html

https://www.watchforscams.com/pictures-of-innocent-people-used-in-african-romance-scams2.html
Mar 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer Off shore
by: ticked off

My scammer or so called scammer was offshore and he did not ask for money at first. He had to gain my trust and when he did that then he asked for money. First it was cards and then it was money.

To anyone who is thinking about sending their scammer money please please look up the exchange rate first as this is an eye opener. I was to send to Holland and I could not believe the exchange rate vs. USA.
Mar 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam!!
by: Anonymous

I saw someone has already commented with a similar story.

A guy called Alex Cheng added me on Facebook in 2019. He claims himself to be a Chief Engineer working on an oil rig project.

He said he was from HK, lost his parents and migrated to the USA when he was young. He was cheated by a woman he loved so much and it made him hard to trust people.

He said he is doing a project for ENI SPA OIL & GAS company in Italy (Sicily). The project is worth 2.6 million Euros and he will be paid after completing the project. One day he told me his machine was damaged and I was the only person that can help him out of the situation. If I dont help him he would lose everything he invested into the project.

He made everything look real and he caught my heart after 1 month.

I gave him the benefit of doubt and helped him. Through the course of one year, I helped him over $100K AUD- borrowing from family and private lenders. I'm now heavily in debt.

I was depressed for a whole year and I'm still suffering from it.
Mar 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Scam Details
by: Biggles777

Hi

The following three emails are used in oil rig and doctor scams on Scrabble GO

Liam Pennywhat is a doctor with the UN in Kabul

lpennywhat@gmail.com

Kelvin Coper is a oil rig engineer in the North Sea

kelvincoper09@gmail.com

Allen Roberto is an Italian working on a oil rig off the sea of Italy. No, he's using the same pictures as Roberto Matteo shared elswhere on this site;

allenroberto777@gmail.com

Thanks to the Editor for 17 new pages with over 60 images of innocent women used in scams against men.

Some of the pages have fake passports, wills and full details of money laundering accounts
Mar 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gulf of Mexico
by: Biggles777

Hi

You're talking with a very good scammer. You've never met him in person and he is not going to pay you back. Ever. It'll be one thing after another until he destroys your finances and marriage.

You're an Australian so listen to the advice of your government via the ACCC scamwatch site.

Their main rule. Never pay money to someone you've not met in person and only know from online.
Mar 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gulf of Mexico
by: Anonymous

I have been talking to this guy called Ethan Mason, for over a year now and was wondering if anyone else has been doing the same thing. He has just started asking me for money in the last few months, because his granddaughter lives in England and hasn't got any food, also he wants to come to Australia to meet me.

He knows I am happily married but that doesn't worry him, and he says he will pay me back but will he?

Can I trust him, to pay me back the money
Mar 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Plenty of fish
by: Anonymous

Please beware almost everyone on pof is a scammer, and I have recently talked to ten men whom all ended asking fork money, so closed my account and also they all go to hangout app. and want to know if you eat, what you eat, if you rent or own, where your going daily etc
Mar 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Engineer Offshore
by: Anonymous

These guys make fake everything so do not believe
him. It's all a lie. They make fake bank accounts
showing millions it is all lies.

Block him their agenda is to take you for all.

Dont Believe Him, Block Fast
Mar 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Warn
by: ticked off

I want to let everyone know that Martin Stewart is back on Facebook so beware he needs money so don't accept any friend request from that man because I don't think he is who he says he is.

I know he says he is not a scammer but all he wants is money so beware ladies.
Mar 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bradley Demetrios and Others
by: Biggles777

Hi

Thanks to the Editor for 3 new pages. Bradley Demetrios claims to be a petroleum geologist in Qatar which he is not.

https://www.watchforscams.com/bradley-demetrios-petroleum-geologist-qatar.html

The other 2 pages have pictures used in other scams from oil rig to doctors. In one I show how the scammer tries to make my alias his next victim after he shows a low balance remaining on a Steam card he has stolen off a woman.
Mar 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer
by: Anonymous

So I met this guy who inboxed me via Instagram who said he was a Marine Engineer but lived in San Jose California by the name of Kelvin Scott. His birth name is Carlos Kelvin Scott. He claims to be a single parent. He is originally from Spain.

Has anyone ran across him.
Mar 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Anthony-Oil Rig Scammer???
by: Anonymous

Recently met Robert Anthony from Germany but home is in Atlanta, Georgia. On an oil rig in Ireland working for Tullow PLC? Fell in love with me from a photo on the game Word Wars?

Now wants me to send his superior an email to get him home. Not asked me for money yet, but I'm sure that is coming next.

If anyone has any info please share.
Mar 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig engineer cheating
by: Anonymous

Someone who called himself an Oil Rig Engineer added me on Facebook, broke my heart, cleaned my bank account!!!

I was never interested in talking to strangers, but he used my sympathy and kindness! He said he is biracial, migrated to the USA when he was 3 years old, his mom was from Scotland, his father from Hong Kong, his wife died 8 years ago during childbirth, then he was cheated by a woman he loved so much. He stopped making friends because of all of these sad things, and made up his mind to focus on working, he is a chief Oil Rig engineer now, loneliness really affects his personality….

Yes, all was a lie !! But I trusted him, and truly felt sorry for him, he was patient, he was very professional in telling lies !! He made everything look real and he caught my heart after 1 month.

He said he is doing a project for ENI SPA OIL & GAS company in Itlay (Sicily). The project worth 15.2 million Euros and he will be paid 13.2 million Euros after completing the project. He invested everything in this project….

All looked normal and real, until one day he suddenly disappeared, and came back the second day, telling me his machine was damaged and he had not slept for a day and night, yeah, he was busy with repairing the machine but did not work out, finally needed my help to buy a new machine, because I was the only person that can help him out of the situation….
I was so stupid, well, he prepared one month for this day !! I transferred all the money I had in my bank account to him…

After waking up, I was desperate, heartbroken, hopeless, but it was too late !! I have always been kind to people but was used and played in this way !!!

God, I hope this guy will be jailed for the whole life!! Then go to hell !!

He sent me a fake passport and photos!! They can make all faked photos and documents, I believe he is cheating with a team, cheating is their business !!

So please, DO NOT talk to strangers! DO NOT send Money!!!
Mar 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		2 More
by: Biggles777

Hi

These two are active petroleum engineer scammers.

Nathan Anderson aka Anderson Nathan says he is 53, single with a son in North Sea

andersonnathan1963@gmail.com

Bobby Samuel says he is 58 from Greece and in the Gulf of Mexico with a daughter in boarding school

bobbysamuel765@gmail.com
Mar 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brian Johnson
by: Biggles777

Hi

Thanks to the Editor for more pages with mainly military scams. Brian Johnson says he is military, fighting the IRA for the U.S. Army off the sea of Dublin.

Most would recognize that as the farce it is. He believes in himself. He demands my alias buy Steam cards from Walmart and you can watch his story fall to pieces at the link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/brian-johnson-us-army-united-nations-ireland.html

From another scam the Biggles777 YouTube channel has more videos these criminals use.

Mar 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		FELLOW BROKEN HEART
by: Anonymous

Ladies and Gents all who have been scammed
By

CHARLES RONNIE
SAM HUNTER
DAVIES JEFFERIES

And many more names

HIS REAL NAME.....JAVITXU PACHEKO

He is Spanish and married to a man

Responses to my post here with his picture that he is selling his pictures (they are many) to scammers to continue scamming women

He must be stopped so here is your chance. It is your Responsibility to Report.

INFO@FBI.GOV. Send his pic.

Tell them what this CRIMINAL is Doing. Only when we ban together something can Change.

REPORT THIS GUY IMMEDIATELY
Mar 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: David Andre
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Well, isn't that interesting! Just so I understand correctly, this David Andre claimed that his daughter's name was Nia and his mother's name was Sharon. Did he also claim to have a contract to mine for minerals in West Africa? I must have confused him with another guy.
Mar 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Can you help
by: Anonymous

Can anyone help with scammers:
Charles Ronnie
Davies Jefferies
Sam Hunter
Phone numbers

Emails and Recordings of his voice

Be Safe
Mar 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig engineer in sicily (3 months project) Scam
by: Anonymous

Sound like the same scammer which I had encountered last year. He is an Nigerian young man of about 20 plus. He said he was being influenced by his friends to be in the Scam to others.

He had asked for my forgiveness and I asked him to return all the money back to the women he had scammed and surrender to FBI Nigeria for my forgiveness. If he does not wish to do so, he will suffer in a hell of fire at the end of his life.

These guys will meet their retribution in their life. Do not let them destroy your life. Stay firm and cut them off. It will be good to stay single rather to know any guy through social media. Believe in God as our Father in heaven has his plan for us.

God bless.
Mar 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oliver James aka
by: Mary

This is the best one yet I think, he said he was from Illinois but was working for Transocean and being sent to the British Indian ocean rig for 6 months. Well we talked for about two months and it was always in my mind he was a scammer, and the other day he told me he asked his boss for time off because I needed him to come home, and he wanted me to tell his boss I needed him with only 4 months more left, and that he asked me to give him half the ticket money 1,250 so he could come home.

How ridiculous. I had never asked him to come home. Goes by Oliver James, James Oliver and is a very nice looking guy.

Beware he is a scammer
Mar 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig engineer in sicily (3 months project) Scam
by: Anonymous

I was cheated by him, who said he is bi-racial, mom from the UK, dad from Hongkong, both died, his wife died too, he was cheated by a woman he loved after the death of his wife. After chatting for one month, he made use of my kindness and sympathy, and one day he suddenly told me his pumping machine got damaged and asked me to send him money because he had no money as he invested everything in the project.

I was low and very stupid, I sent all the money to him. I am broken now, my heart and my financial life both break at this difficult moment.

I was cheated because I had a period in my life and nobody could talk to me, it was the first time that I chatted with a stranger, he won and he made use of me!!!

Ladies! Watch out !! If you ever trust someone, then you lose!
Mar 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		My oil rig scam experience from eHarmony site
by: Anonymous

Oil rig scammer. Said he lived in Salt Lake City/Florida/Houston.

Caught covid and couldn't talk for 2 weeks.

Couldn't meet because he had to go to manage a project on oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Then the rig was moved to the BVI. Then dropped his phone into the drill bit and couldn't talk for a week.

Then I learned how to reverse search his phone to find every number (there were 3) he gave me was a VoIP number. At this point, my neighbour and I were enjoying the stories he told because he was FOS. I'm a retired RN with cardiac experience. He tried to fake a heart attack and said he had been on ECMO in the BVI. Of course, there is no ECMO facility in the BVI.

He had my home address because anyone can get this online with a phone number. He told me he was sending debit cards for me to send to the families of his crew because he lived in Utah. No one was at his house so he was sending them to me.

Told him that there was no way this was going to happen and, if he sent me cards, I would return to sender. I was actually planning to send them to the FBI it this actually happened but, of course, nothing arrived.

After our last call, I blocked his numbers. Wow. Just, wow.
Mar 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Called Me Beautiful
by: Anonymous

This Man who scammed me was called David, he was on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, said how beautiful I was and wanted me to come and meet his daughter, who was in a boarding school in the USA. Apparently she had an accident, and she needed surgery to fix her broken leg, and all the broken ribs.

I told him that I was married but that did not seem to worry him. I did send him some money, but not as much as he wanted. But after 1 more time I told him it was off that no more money was going to be handed over.

I never heard from him again. He was on Instagram as David 2424

Please be careful
Mar 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven E Andersn and Is this one of these guys?
by: Biggles777

Hi

Based on what you've said, yes he is a scammer. He has not lost his wife, has no child and is not from San Diego. Nor is he in Istanbul. He has family, in Nigeria.

The oil company would pay for any damages from an accident. Not him.

Why can't he access his own funds? If he says his bank account is locked it's a pile of toff.

Share the website, within 10 minutes of seeing it I guarantee it is a fake as is the number and address.

Look at all the other stories here and the similarities are too many to ignore.

Walk away and do as the Editor advises by sharing any pictures you may have.

Is this one of these guys?

Same as above for this one too. You really think Halliburton would make an employee pay for broken drilling equipment?

I've had a few provide "websites" to verify their existance. Everyone of those sites is now out of use. $10 domain names my kid could set up.

Now ask this. You've met the CEO of Halliburton online and he needs YOU to give him money?

Think about it. It's the same as the CEO of any company asking for money from someone they've never met.

Again, share the website and pictures. The website won't last a day and the images will have many names.

That these two both claim to be from San Diego and use fake websites could be an indicator this is an organised group.

Do what you can to shut them down.
Mar 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers never stop
by: Anonymous

I had a guy from Germany so he said, Patrick James, grandparents raised him, only child, wife died of auto accident, has a young child and a nanny says he lives in Tampa Florida.

It’s all BS with too many signs of scammer material. I do have a picture of him and the boy. Very sad that they keep doing this, wanted me to marry him and the whole nine yards ! I’m glad I turned him in before he got the best of me.
Mar 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven E Andersn
by: Anonymous

Looking to see if this is one of the scammers. Claims 55 yr old, wife died of cancer 5 yr ago, 10 yr old daughter from San Diego. Stuck in Istanbul with pending large check but not being released until balance of money for an accident on the oil rig is repaired. Has sent pics, contacted 1st on LinkedIn now daily texts and calls via WhatsApp.

Romantic and desperate for help, no family. Even provided a website for his company with his picture and phone number but can’t find any info or the address he gave me in San Diego. Is there a place I can share photos? Please help, I need the truth on this fast!


ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Mar 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is this one of these guys?
by: Anonymous

I had a contact on LinkedIn and it all sounds the same! He says his name is Steven Anderson, contracted by Halliburton on an oil rig in Turkey. Claims wife died 5 years ago, 10 year old daughter from San Diego. Sends long romantic texts on WhatsApp and pictures and calls.

Even sent me a website link with his picture as CEO on it. Needs money now to get them to release a large check in his name, promises to pay it back as soon as he gets the check released and can get back to the US. So many similarities, refers to me as his wife, professes to want to marry.

Can anyone tell me if this is one of these scammers? I can provide photos that he has sent.
Mar 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		He is still at his scams
by: Anonymous

I wanted to make an update to what I wrote previously a couple of days ago. I asked this guy Richard Ryan to stop emailing me but he would not stop . Have awhile I just decided to block him everywhere he could get in touch with me including Facebook. I tried three times and right before i was successful he wrote and asked me what was the matter.

I was mad by now so I told him I know all about his scams. What he is doing to other women and that he stole peoples identity on Facebook. I told him I had him investigated and right after I told him all of this he took down the one Facebook page and put another one up and now he says he’s Richard Ryan from Austin Texas but he left out being an engineer and going to Norway.

I also told him I know you’re not an engineer you couldn’t be because your English is so poor.

Ladies beware this guy will stop at nothing.
Mar 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update on William Kohli
by: Biggles777

Hi

Thanks to the Editor for 2 new pages. Last week William Kohli tried it on my alias and failed. Back he came using the name Henry Jacksons.

He goes from Aberdeen Scotland to the Gulf of Mexico in 2 texts.

Pictures and emails available on the new pages

Note to ED: My friend and I are unable to make 1 submission.
Mar 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		My friend may be getting scammed
by: Biggles777

Hi

Change the title to my friend IS being scammed.

1: He does not own an oil rig. That's about $100 million. Corporations own the majority of oil rigs not private contractors

2: He's on WhatsApp. Check the number and disregard the area code. It will be a throwaway as you can get one in a matter of minutes for any country code.

3: You can't find him with an image search. Okay now pay Social Catfish $30 for a check as they cover social media which other pages don't.

4: He had an accident on the rig. Demand he name the actual rig and who owns it. Then email the company and tell them. You know how they will answer

5: He can't video call. Nor will he ever. It will be excuse after excuse again and again.

6: He is stuck in the UK due to flight restrictions. If I read correctly, there are daily flights from UK to FL.

7: The UK is not a banana republic. Anyone can make a video call from that country. More grooming by him to hit her for cash to leave the country.

8: You're here for a reason. You have doubts. Now read all the pages on oil rig scams and you'll see one red flag after another.

I understand this is very hard but your friend needs to walk away immediately.
Mar 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Replying to Anonymous on 28 Feb for her friend's encounter
by: Anonymous

Feb 28, 2021
My friend may be getting scammed
by: Anonymous

Hello Anonymous, I can confirm that your friend has been scammed by a group of Nigerians. They have been employed to work on this scam to get the money from you by giving flowery messages and to let you get into trap.

I have encountered one of them and he finally admitted himself as an Nigerian and aged only early 20. He is now asking for my forgiveness and I told him off to surrender himself to FBI Nigeria. Share my experience with you friend as what I had experienced as exactly the same as her.

First he will say he miss and want to marry you then he will start to lie of his wife and his children pass away. They will access your friend's Facebook and check her weakness and tackle her soft spot. Tell her don't fall into his trap as they are not genuine. Ask her not to send any money to him as they will ask for more till she lose her fortune. Heed my words and warn her before it may too late.
Take care.
Feb 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: David Andre
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, all. One guy, who followed me on Twitter in 2018, was also black, but went by the name of Kelvin Pitch and it said in his Twitter bio that he was from Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The more I think about it, the more I suspect that someone was using a black man's profile pic. He also had a daughter. Was his daughter's name Sharon, by any chance?
Feb 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		My friend may be getting scammed
by: Anonymous

My friend was messaged on IG a few months ago and has been chatting - both text and talk - on Watsapp - An oil rig owner and drilling engineer consultant with one of the top oil companies. My friend is in her mid 60’s and he says he’s 66. However, I cannot find any info on him on a couple of vetting sites - nothing. I looked up myself and many others just with name and she and we showed up. Nothing for him.

He is romantic and attentive and loving and my friend is falling hard for him. Hasn’t asked for money yet but was having trouble with a leased rig that was in an accident and was depressed about that. So may be grooming her.

I am also concerned because they have been talking every day for over 3 months but somehow he keeps having one excuse or another for not being able to facetime. Yet he promises that he will as soon as he gets out of England where visiting his sister and wifi connect is bad but can still talk on Watsapp.

He actually lives in Fl but got stuck in UK in early Jan due to flight restrictions. He also sends photos now and again so I suggested my friend ask him for a video clip. She may but not sure yet but just worried about her and want to get opinions as to what I might be able to do for her - if anything. Thx
Feb 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Ryan scammer
by: Anonymous

This guy contacted me on Facebook to friend me. I usually don’t communicate at all with these people but I wanted to ask how he found my name. He gave me this story that his wife is dead and been dead for five years so he took a job in Oslo Norway. He said he is an engineer.

I told him I am married but that did not stop him, he asked if we could be friends. His correspondence with me made me very uncomfortable and he was writing me messages every day. I got suspicious and I decided to just block him. I was sick of it and him.

I will never accept new friends on Facebook again. I even said to him you never know the person could be giving you false information.

Ladies beware of any man or women you don’t know but especially be ware of Richard Ryan he is a BIG scammer
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstar 		Money Hungry
by: Anonymous

I have been stung before with a Nigerian boy saying he was about 45yrs old, and he gave every excuse under the sun, and got over $6,000 out of me, and I even got him a plane ticket to come from New Zealand to Australia, but of course that was a big mistake, then he messaged me and said he was sorry he was going to pay me back.

HAAAAA that was a lie, how dumb have I been never again.
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photos/avatars on websites and apps
by: Anonymous

I was constantly receiving scammer messages until I replaced my photo with a cartoon avatar. It may be a coincidence, but it's possible these scammers are targeting middle aged and older women with visible photos.

I also do not put a description of my likes/dislikes, marital status or any personal information online.

It might be worth a try for those of you are receiving a lot of messages.
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Flower
by: Anonymous

Accepted friend request on messenger and exchanged names then went on for weeks discussing different things from Texas waiting for a job in a shell oil rig in Alabama. From Turkey and originally wife dead and died from cancer and she left him with a young son who is cared for by his wife’s sister in Turkey.

He fell in love with me and wanted to know did I own my home. From the 15 January sent him photos of my sons & myself and it was all going nicely and he got a job in Alabama on an oil rig as a contractor engineer. The chats were from what’s app and he contacted me when he got there and then 2 weeks ago sent a message that his son wasn’t well as he had a heart condition & could die.

His head was all over the place and he couldn’t leave his job and I was the only one who could help. He begged me for money ad even got the so called doctor to message me messages nearly every day telling me I had the money and he would pay me back.

I knew the it was a scam and got angry. His name is Jef T with grey hair, 56yr and a charmer
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same scammer
by: Anonymous

The scammer (a young Nigerian of 20s) still gets in contact with me. He apologised to me on his acts and want me to forgive him because he has been influenced by his company of his friends for committing this crime. I told him off and not sorry for him for he still continues to use others' photo for his scam activities again.

He shared his story that he had lost both of his parents when he was very young and the money from me was a great blessings to him. I find him disgusting especially the story he had tried to make it up again. I told him that Nigerians are bad humans and behave like thieves. I told him off and asked him to look at himself in the mirror. I am just telling him to give himself up to FBI Nigeria and return whatever Money he has with him.

I blocked him from whatsapp and social media and only share with friends whom I know and trust. I
just tell them off and don't waste time with them if they have no intention to return the money back to us.
Feb 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tired of scammers
by: Anonymous

I am so tired of these scammers this week alone on pof must have had at least 5 scammers contact me. Why can't we have the peace of finding a good man not wanting money or gift cards etc,. Seems there are few places to find a partner. I must have had three engineers and two Drs try to scam me. Only by banding together can we get rid of them.

Thank all you women helping to fight this and helping other women.
Feb 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		More scams, photos and video
by: Biggles777

Hi

Thanks to the Editor for 6 new pages with scams and 24 more images used in scams.

Doctors in Somalia, Yemen and Iran. The other 3 pages are more images scammers use.

Others I didn't spend time on;

Smith William says he is from Manchester, UK. He isn't able to say what he does for a living and loves the blue jersey's Manchester United wear. (It's City who wear blue)

Email in use: sw8383414@gmail.com

Augustine Marvelous works in the Gulf of Mexico and tried a second time with my alias;

Email in use: m24520371@gmail.com

Clinton Graham is on WWF2 and 7 months ago was a surgeon. Now he is an oil rig contractor. There is a picture on one of the new pages. Also from Manchester UK but in Aberdeen.

Email in use: clinton509mcgraham@gmail.com

Mark Donad aka Mark Donald has a page here on his oil rig scam wanting $36,000. For almost a year he and my alias have been at each other.

My alias demanded

proof he really is Edafe Diamond and wanted a selfie of him giving her the bird. He didn't know what that meant. 3 days later a video arrived of him holding a bird in a cage.

The audio is muted and the video is on the Biggles777 YouTube channel.

Note to Editor: Thank you for allowing a friend to assist me.
Feb 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Gibson
by: Anonymous

Oh yeah. He kept calling me "my dear". His grammar in his texts was always a bit off. For someone who claimed to have 2 masters. He would say things like,"How old is your kids" or " would you except my son..." instead of acceot. The colleges he said he attended don't even exist.

All more confirmations that he was a scam. Same as so many posts here...sent romantic music videos via YouTube. (Yuck) He said he wanted to marry me within 48 hrs of chatting with him and sometimes called me his "wife".

For someone so God-fearing, he doesn't seem to be too worried about his own soul. The only man in all of this I feel sorry for is the one this jerk stole all his photos from!
Feb 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: WILSON G. NATHAN
by: Anonymous

Thank you for responding. Can you leave your Email with the editor and I will contact you. These guys prey on many women when we can narrow down its same guy we can work to stop them from hurting others. The emotional, financial stress Of it all is horrible.

Thank You
Feb 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wilson g nathan
by: Anonymous

To the person in contact with this guy. Photos on Facebook under Wilson g Nathan or Wilson g rosenbauer are the same person. But your scammer is Nigerian. Or several Nigerians. Phone does belong to Cassie Donovan in spring Texas his email is Gaute.gaute@gmail.com.

He is a scammer. Said I was heartless. Trust me. Tell your mom to put this to a test. Block his number. She will see. He or they will call her from another phone. Has she noticed if she calls the phone says it’s a text message only? They only switch when they want to call. Also tell her check the times they call and compare to Nigerian timelines

Tell her to forget it. Send no money
Feb 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Colton Wilder
by: Anonymous

Contacted through Facebook, then moved to WhatsApp. Handsome, grey hair and beard, brown eyes. Age 50. Same story, wife died, daughter in boarding school in Houston Texas. Been working on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Only a couple of months until he retires. Both parents died, no brothers or sisters.

Must have been speaking to about maybe 3 people. They conversations were always totally different, grammar use etc. Knew it was a scam, called them out and blocked
Feb 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wilson G Nathan
by: Anonymous

In reference to my other comment two days ago, how can I post pictures? I got the pictures from my mother and had a long talk with her last night.

I think she realizes now that this was a scam. What really got me is when I asked her if he called her anything other than her name. And she said yes, I asked her if he called her "my dear" and she just looked at me. I knew it was a sure thing then. I had read that somewhere but they called Women" my dear" in conversation.

I’d like to share these photos with everyone on this thread. The guy has white hair, one of the photos he is in a wetsuit, another photo he is on the golf course, and that they are pretty nondescript.


ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Feb 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Gibson
by: Anonymous

He contacted me via friend request on FB. He was way too handsome. Wanted to move to hangouts right away. Said he was on a rig in Oslo Norway, Has a son "Andy" who's at a boarding school in London. Says be lives in San Diego. Gave me the address of a gas station. Widowed. Wife died of breast cancer. Grey hair blue eyes no beard.

Luckily I knew he was a scammer and had fun texting him for a few weeks. I filled him with as many lies as he told me. He wanted me to send him $2000 in email gift cards so he could send them to his son.

Yeah right! As soon as I came across this site it was no longer fun messing with him. I blocked and reported him. I'm so sorry to all the women who fell for his scam. I really am.
Feb 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Douglas Frank
by: Anonymous

I met Douglas Frank when he private messaged me on FB. I shouldn't have responded but I did and he immediately wanted to switch over to Hangouts app. He would never answer any direct questions about himself, but wanted to know all about me.

After 2 days, he was in love and calling me his wife. He says he is widowed and has a 14 year old son in boarding school in London, yet when he speaks of his son, he always says "her". He said he has 2 years 4 months left on a military contract working with Shell Oil & Gas in the North Sea (I believe thats what he said).

He told me he has a mansion in London and wants me to relocate to London with him and even showed me a certificate of deposit to some bank there worth $2.5million.

Such a liar, thief and bad human. Yall beware!
Feb 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Robinson
by: Biggles777

Hi

David Robinson is 55 on the "high seas" off the English coast. Has a 44 year old brother called Calivario.

Good luck getting him to tell you anymore or even sending a picture. Thankfully the Editor moderates this site or I'd get in trouble for saying what I really think.

Email in use: davidrobinson200051@gmail.com
Feb 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Andre
by: Anonymous

Where are you seeing pictures of these guys? Has anyone met David. Black guy, 6 feet, beard and mustache. Very good looking. Sometimes wears glasses in pictures. Send daily morning love notes and video.

Worked on an oil rig in Germany. Wife died, has a daughter.
Feb 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer in North sea
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of a Oliver James who claims he's a engineer on rig in North sea. Been talking on hangout for two months, has asked for nothing yet. Looking for info. He's 6 tall, beard, moustache, greying. 55 years old and met on pof. On hangout now, and claims to be from Illinois. Can't verify. maryleb56@yahoo.com with info.
Feb 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		WANTS MONEY
by: Anonymous

BEN WILLIAMS APRIL 8 1954..SAN DIEGO..SON KEN BROTHER ARAHAM. His GMAIL IS Benwilliams1820@gmail.com and been chatting for a few weeks. On a rig in the gulf of Mexico and supposed to leave by first of March. Says his brother always helped him out etc, but ABRAHAM recently passed about 3 days ago from throat cancer and for some reason he cannot find his [ben] credit card so needs money to communicate and get paper work done so he can leave the rig and retire. BEGGED me for money to buy a card at Walmart but I refused and he stopped talking to me immediately.

I called him on it and he said I begged you for help and what did you do???? nothing. There was big talk of meeting me and being together forever and moving in together but finding a new home and was in love with me soon as he first talked to me bla bla bla.

Been trying to find someone to get him a money card and he has got women he is trying to work on. Claims he is a god fearing Christian man and has white hair, a white beard and glasses and shaves the lower part of his beard but still has a moustache.

Oh and all the while we messaged he never said his brother had cancer all he said was ABRAHAM was in a wheel chair, so just a lot of odd things been coming up over time that kept my guard up but to get to the truth one has to PLAY THE GAME to catch them up and when it happens you are the worst person in the world..no feelings dont care etc etc etc
Feb 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF Scammer
by: Fran

Currently conversing with a scammer on Hangouts.
Started chatting on WWF then he insisted we go on Hangouts because he doesn’t go on WWF very much.
Calls himself Jackson.

At one stage he was 65, now he’s 51. Seems to forget how old he is! Works as an engineer for Transocean Deep Water. Same old story, wife deceased as is one of his kids.

Started off telling me he has a son but now he has a daughter! This one is woeful and stupid.
He sent me a photo on Hangouts of a man with grey hair, beard and wearing a black T-shirt with a print on it that starts with the words NARDORE or similar and Turkey printed on it
His email is

jacksontony594@gmail.com
Feb 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re; William G. Nathan
by: Anonymous

Would you give details of what this guy looks
Like. The crazy hair sticking up I'm telling you
that sounds like guy I got scammed by. Salt pepper at times with glasses but sometimes not. If it is the same guy honey I know true facts. He is using you. Would Love to see a picture.

Be careful. If your starving and he knows you have a few dollars he quickly comes up with a begging sob story to make you feel bad to get every penny.


Please BLOCK him.
Feb 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: WILLIAM G. NATHAN
by: Anonymous

Please drop this guy. Once he has taken every
dime you have he will drop you and never say a
word as they know when the money is gone so they
also will disappear.

I was sent music, love and asked if I would marry
him. He claimed to be an oil rig engineer, had
many problems.

HE SAID I HAVE NO ONE YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE WHO
CAN HELP ME. HAVE NO FAMILY. ALL LIES.

God fearing when he is home going to church
they know women trust God so they use him.
It's all lies

SECRETS HIDDEN BEHIND A COMPUTER

Stolen pictures, made up names.
I lost lots of money and my Heart.

He lied with such believable characteristics.
A real man will never beg a woman for money.

ITS ORGANIZED CORRUPT CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.

THEY ARE FELONS. GETTING BY WITH THIS.

PLEASE REPORT HIM BUT DROP HIM FIRST.
HE DOES NOT LOVE YOU, ONLY YOUR MONEY.
ANYONE CAN HIDE BEHIND STOLEN PICTURES
AND SAY I LOVE YOU.

MORE THAN LIKELY HE IS A BLACK NIGERIAN
PLAYING YOU LIKE A FIDDDLE. THEY ARE VERY
GOOD AT THEIR TRADE. THEY LOOK AT IT LIKE
A JOB.

PLEASE BLOCK HIM YOU ARE BEING SCAMMED.

GOOD LUCK LOVE IS NOT ONLINE
Feb 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Colton Wilder
by: Anonymous

This one contacted me through messenger. Was suspicious from the start. I ignored him for a month. He kept on messaging "Hello, how are you?" I answered a week ago just to see what rubbish he came out with.

Same old story he is a contractor, 50 years old, brown eyes, grey beard and hair, good looking. An engineer on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico, he is a widower, wife died of cancer 7 years ago, has a 15 year old daughter Tracy in a boarding school in Houston Texas.

In on week he has told me he basically loves me and wants to marry me. Called him out today and blocked.
Feb 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wilson G Nathan OIl Rig Engineer scamming my mother
by: Anonymous

Please help. This "guy" is currently scamming my mother and she's hook, line, and sinker! We even showed her what came up on the Google search which led us to here. Also looked up the phone number and it's registered to a Cassie (or Cassidy)Donovan.

He sends her songs through YouTube links and they talk for hours. I warned her not to send money but she's blinded by this person schmoozing her.

Please, anyone, share your similarities!

He says he's an oil rig engineer, currently in Texas, then going to the next rig in Canada. Widowed and I saw 3 pictures of him, one with a dog and he was holding a ball throwing device, the other he was sitting on the beach, and the third was a selfie with crazy hair sticking up (said he just got out of shower when my mom asked to video chat).
Feb 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nathanial Robinson
by: Biggles777

Hi

Thanks to the Editor for a page on this one with pictures. He uses 3 names

Nathanial Robinson
Jeff Robinson
Jeffersom Robinson

Another idiot kid who shouldn't be allowed internet access
Feb 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Updates
by: Biggles777

Hi

Thanks to the Editor for a new page with the pictures of 2 Nigerian scammers.

The first 2 are of Edaf Diamond aka Kess who runs the Mark Donad aka Mark Donald oil rig scam.

The other 2 are of Adufu Stanley who runs military scams in the name of Mark Jackson. He also uses the next2 emails for scams as a woman against men in the name of Sara Williams

fragileflower1210@gmail.com
sw8125594@gmail.com

I don't believe the names but the images I believe are really of them
Feb 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		To ticked off
by: Editor

Can you please provide your email address to the editor as your email address is not kept when you provide a submission or comment.

You can submit it here:

https://www.watchforscams.com/about_me.html

Thank you
Feb 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Kohli
by: Biggles777

Hi

Another arrogant Nigerian kid with the script. By the time you read this the Editor should have approved a new page.

I'm sorry the details are slim but I'm changing the way my alias deals with them.

Avoid this one at all costs as he only mines your data
Feb 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re/Ticked Off
by: Anonymous

Thank you I'd like to know so much more. Things I
I found unreal. I know by another name. He has white beard and one time glasses. Said from one place but from Germany.

Would love to be in contact. Love to see a picture.
Sounds like same guy. Is there a way to contact you? Thank you
Feb 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re/ Martin Stewart
by: ticked off

To the person that was asking about Martin well he does not have a beard and he was born in Switzerland and he is white and wears glasses but sometimes he does not. He has a son that is 17.
Now you asked how do I know that Dalton Jerry is wanted well he was my scammer for three years and he owes money to me and he is a Nigerian and the last I knew DOJ was after him to get my money back.

Now this man that calls himself Martin changed his name because some Nigerian has the same real name as his but I don't buy that and I believed he got hacked by a Nigerian and he stole this white mans identity and pictures off fb and is asking for money. The real man had no reason to ask for money. I read up on the company he told me he worked for but then I don't know who I am talking to now. Dalton Jerry has a beard and is white but he is from Germany.
Feb 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Kelvin Smith
by: Anonymous

Claims to be working on the Brent oil rig in the North Sea, it's my understanding that the Brent was decommissioned in 2017. Searched his pics and all came up with scammer.

I wish we could post pictures, scan police online is a good source.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Feb 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Destroy the group of Scammers
by: Anonymous

My girlfriend had suffered lots in losing her savings, her career and her health to stage 4 stomach cancer and now bedridden to a scammer from USA. She had not met him at all and believing him that they will be getting married.

Because of his Scammer, she had a fight with her family members. Now she suffered with stage 4 cancer and bedridden. It is a heart breaking situation and these Scammers are totally unforgivable for their lies and evil intentions.

Pray to St. Michael Archangel and his legions of warriors to punish and send these Scammers to Hell. Lets post the notice in our social media to warn our friends and the world against them. They are not what they are in the pictures that they send to the victims. Evils conquer the World in the lies.

Beware!! There is no Love from someone who tries to connect you. Trust no one.
Feb 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re:Ticked off / Martin Stewart
by: Anonymous

I'm so sorry today your heart has been shattered. It's what they do. Could you give details of hair, eye color, white, glasses, beard. Can pictures be found. His nationality and where does he live, where he was born, kids any thing about him you can share.

How did you find out he is wanted by the DOJ.
He sounds like guy I came in contact with me.
After he took all I had and I had no more he
quickly was gone without a word. Many times he
said if you can't help good bye. He left not a word.

It hurts but he did you a favor. He is a scammer.
Feb 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Luke Beckett and Kelly Weinstein
by: Biggles777

Hi

Luke Beckett says he is 57 years old and working with ENOC in Dubai.

lukebeckett645@gmail.com

Kelly Weinstein says he is 60 years old from New York and working in Italy

kellyweinstein60@gmail.com
Feb 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Williams Alona
by: Biggles777

Hi

Thanks to the Editor for a new page about Williams Alona who claims to be an engineer in the north sea.

He isn't.

If you see pictures of the man used here walk away immediately. Search the 3rd image shared and you'll see why.
Feb 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Stewart
by: ticked off

I was wondering if anyone ever heard of this man. I think he might be Dalton Jerry coming back stealing a persons identity. He works on an oil rig as an engineer and the equipment broke and needs fixing and he can't login to his bank so he asks for money to help get the equipment to him and the only payment he can take is cards.

I didn't do it for 2900 dollars as it was a lot of money for me. Well after we exchanged words he told me to have a nice life. Well I threw the Dalton Jerry file that he sent in a email back at him and he now has words to say because this man as I knew is a wanted man by the DOJ.

So needless to say again if it is him he broke my heart on FEB. 14th.
Feb 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig guy
by: Biggles777

Hi

Is it the same as this one? I don't know the full story but Morrison Murrell used BP oil and gas.

https://www.watchforscams.com/morrison-murrell-bp-oil-and-gas-oil-rig-contractor.html
Feb 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Howell
by: Anonymous

Supposedly an independent contractor on oil rig in Russia. Parents were from Germany. This is last job and he is retiring. Supposedly has home in Jacksonville Fl. Parents died when he was very young, wife died of cancer several years ago.

No children. Oh, received his engineering degree from Texas A&M. I have pictures of him, but can’t figure out how to post here.

Email - ChrisHowell040@gmail.com
Feb 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig guy
by: Anonymous

Jonathan Roy. You're friends on Facebook. Lives in New York. Chief Marine Engineer at Bp oil and gas drilling company.

This guy just friended me and he had someone take photo's of him getting in his car with flowers and a dog that is a golden doodle flopped around his neck.
Feb 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures
by: Biggles777

Hi

There are pictures and video of an oil ship with the David Minc aka David Meachel on this site and the Biggles777 YouTube channel.

Eric Luis is a pay to play scam and his video's are now on the channel in English and Spanish. He can't speak the language today.

Michael Smith is a delicate petal who can't say what he does for a living. His pictures are on a new page here.

Destiny Perlam says he works in the oil industry and insists Perlman is spelt with a K

destinyperlman@gmail.com

George Martin is a name seen before and these are his emails;

georgemartin7678@gmail.com

georgemartine7678@gmail.com

He always uses 7678 in his emails
Feb 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWFs & IG
by: Anonymous

Marton Fredrick
James Noah
Robert Clinton
Adam Smith
Kingsley ETA
Lucas Riff
David Michael
Fred Kendrick
Mateo Felix
James Lee
David Manafort
Stefan Hudson
Dennis Scott
Paul Richard
Benjamin Mark
Mosley Freeman
Shane Morten
Eric Chambers
Johnny Candice
John Toahack
Staying Evans
Samson Ebikeme

All these people have approached me on WWFs & a couple on IG. If you know any of these names they are all scammers with the same old story of widowers with kids & wives who died in childbirth or some horrific accident.
Feb 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Billie Muller
by: Anonymous

Biggles777 thank you for tracking these guys down. You’re the best. I think this Bille Muller was my John Hedrick. He also said he was from Odense Denmark living in Delaware.

Who is he and where is he from? To his current victim from New Zealand, please don’t continue to communicate with him. He will hurt your heart. God bless you both.
Feb 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerian Man used the name Philip Wong
by: Anonymous

This so called Philip Wong still tried to contact me via whatsapp in using the US Hp number +1(438)7931377. I don't understand how they can get the US Sim card to make a Whatsapp connection as this guy is currently in Nigeria.

Be careful friends, they maybe not just a scammer but may also be a group of a terrorist organisation. Don't fall into them and let them have your money to buy bombs and weapons to kill the innocents. I may not be right about them but we are not sure what they up to behind the screen.

Beware.
Feb 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: TONY JAMES...ETC.
by: Anonymous

Its very discouraging to turn your info over to
FBI.GOV I'm not sure Cypress but if you think
this ugly guy is Nigerian there is a USA embassy
/Nigeria in Washington.

Do not give up. With Faith in God turn him in
every where you possibly can. This guy sounds
sick. On the Deep dark web they can get such trash of someone they do not know and send to a woman. No Respect...PERIOD...

You must get his face out there and the names and all emails, phone numbers. Try to put your Trust in the GOD who knows all things. This guy is familiar to my guy. He claimed to go to church and I was Bold and told him how God feels about it all.

Abomination to God are lies and such wickedness.
He will say all the right things as he knows the weakness of the Heart. Google where he says he is from and send all the info. Probably FBI will not get in touch with you. Trust they look into it. They do catch some of these guys. You must have Faith in a God who sees our heartache. Vengeance is mine says God. Romans 13:4 If you do evil Be Afraid. Its the Bible.

Ask God to get this guy on the fbi list around the world. Turn him into London, Nigeria, Cypress, everywhere.

TRUST GOD FOR ONE DAY THESE GUYS WILL BE DEALT WITH

GOOD LUCK
Feb 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tony James AKA Robert Benderk
by: Anonymous

I had so much evidence and even names and addresses of the people involved in my scam. I contacted my local police department with a binder with pictures and addresses of all involved and they were not interested.

I contacted the FBI website and heard NOTHING! My local police said because one of the people involved had a Cypress address they were unable to do anything. I tried to contact the Cypress authorities myself and got no where.

I believe that this is a national crisis and it is to much for law enforcement to deal with and because of this its every man/woman for themselves.

EDUCATE YOURSELF SO YOURE NOT A VICTIM!
Feb 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keith Mesch
by: Anonymous

Your description of Keith M. sounds similar to Phil Odonnel. That’s the name he used in LinkedIn. He sent me photos of him and his 7 yr old daughter, Steph. He sent YouTube videos of love songs. He even sent a video of him in the shower playing with himself but you don’t see his face!

He said he had cash, jewelry and gems in a safety deposit box. He even sent a copy of his contract in Mumbai worth $3 million dollars. So after 2 months of chatting on WhatsApp, he tried to scam me for money. It just didn’t add up and the chats seemed like it was written by different people.

Thanks to this website and advice from Biggles and my local police, I came to my senses and blocked him on everything. I even changed my email and cell number.

Please don’t believe a word from Keith and block him ASAP before you lose your livelihood and soul to this criminal.
Feb 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Lee
by: Anonymous

John Lee is another scammer, working on an oil rig, no indication of where, wife died from hard drugs after their divorce, has a daughter in California living with a nanny, 15 years old. John Lee is 55 and retiring in 3 months as this contract will make him lots of money.

No family or friends so he can move countries easily. Went to school in the Philippines and was a teacher of Physics, has an Engineering degree now owns his own company.

Told him he was a Nigerian Scammer, and tried to call. Got annoyed when I told him his actual profile was for a Nigerian.

Pays to follow all friends and things they like.
Feb 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Luke Vincent Reymond
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard about him who stated he is a 54yrs widow with 13yrs old girl who is in boarding school. He is working overseas as an underwater welder, last job and planning to retire after. On hangouts chatting only, he is planning to move to the UK after this job.

He never asked for money as he offered money bothering me because I don't need it. Stated he was born in Germany ,parents passed away, only voice call, face video very short. Im thinking is too nice to be real 😔thx
Feb 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		James William
by: Biggles777

Hi

James William says he is 56, widowed with no children and a marine contractor from St Louis born in London.

No, he is a clueless kid who shouldn't be allowed access to any electronic devices.

Email in use: jamwill5252@gmail.com
Feb 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Williams Adolph
by: Biggles777

Hi

Thanks to the Editor for a page on this name. Say's he's a petroleum engineer 400 nautical miles off the coast of England.

Also says not to worry about the fact he is married.

There's another page here with the names of Harrison Mack and Arnold Anderson, he worked on the Piper Alpha oil rig.

None of them are real.
Feb 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words With Friends
by: Anonymous

Just so you are aware, through the app Words With Friends (WWF,) a man supposedly named Charles Cardone at the email address charlescardone76@gmail.com is trying to become my friend. Based on the archived messages with this person who is supposedly living in North Dakota as a single father with an 11 year old daughter, he admitted to being a business man. Due to this person's low proficiency in English, s/he truly admitted to scamming through online apps and then financially running havoc on people who fall for it all.

This person asked to switch to Hangouts, and we briefly communicated on there but then after getting his or her scamming admittance, I blocked the person and the same person admitting to being an online scammer through the messaging system on WWF. I think looking into this is best. There is also Frank Alex who tried the same thing.

Thankfully I chose to call them out & not succumb to being messed with. Please make note of the WWF app being used to scam people!!

WATCH OUT GAMERS!!!

Feb 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out app users!
by: Anonymous

Charles Cardone
David Brooks Miller
Ethan Walter

Different names, same story. They have become frustrated with me since I choose to not switch to Hangouts to fall for their love bombing sob stories, where they need money so desperately to fix a broken essential machine on this oil rig run by Transocean.

Watch out though as they try to get you in other ways in getting money. Possibly an email or phone calls stating your subscription needs to be paid again or thank you for your bitcoin purchase.

Please call this number to finalize the next steps. I wanted to hear what would be said. Both "tellers" said please get in front of your computer - wait what??!! Why would J or anyone need their PC to finalize an order or subscription or whatever that I never even created in the first place??!!

DO NOT FALL FOR THESE SCAMMERS!! THEY THINK THEY ARE SMARTER THAN YOU! PROVE THEM WRONG!
Feb 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keith Mesch
by: Anonymous

Well it turns out I seem to be talking to a oil rig worker that says his machine is broke and needs 10k to repair and he is stranded on an oil rig ? Workers hate him

He’s good looking, balding, grey beard, glasses and very American. Says he is 52 and this will be his last job as it will make him millions and he can then retire.

I told him I can’t send money but walk away and I’ll support him here in the US until he is settled.

Needless to say I’m a nasty woman and he needs this to make millions so why would he walk away?
Says He won’t be let off the rig as he’s owes them money and owes his best Friend money so I am his only help .

Why do these men break women’s hearts with lovely messages and pictures. I dont understand
Feb 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alam
by: Anonymous

Beware of this scammer named Alam (yup not Alan) Cheung. He added me from FB & claims to be a doctor with Qatar Petroleum. I emailed the company & they replied that this guy is a scam.

Said he lived in the US for years but his English is so bad with lots of spelling errors & poor grammar. He don’t even understand the word expertise. Has a 13-year old studying in States at a boarding school.
Feb 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Thomas
by: Lea

The last couple of days I've been talking to a person who claims he's John Thomas. He tells me he been divorced for 3 years and has a 12 year old daughter. He sent me a photo of her and one of him and it just clicked that this person is a scammer. Didn't want to talk on hangouts, but wanted to talk on WhatsApp
Feb 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Brooks Miller
by: Anonymous

David Brooks Miller, a 54 year old widowed and isolate oil rig contractor sent me a message through Insight Timer's messaging system. After about 3 weeks of his supposed smooth talking through a switch to Hangouts, he now is desperately asking for money to an "essential broken machine on the oil rig" which he doesn't have the funds for yet desires to get of the rig in order to retire plus reunite in the states.

No different than other stories shared on here. Same story different name.

DON'T GIVE IN & SHARE ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION NOR RESOURCES WITH ANYONE!
Jan 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Marco Marine Engineer Egypt
by: Biggles777

Hi

This one is a good example of how they phish for a victim's information from the moment you meet on Hangouts.

It's a disgrace and it irritated me. Three times they said my alias could ask anything she wanted while they were mining her data.

Three times she asked his age and he wasn't able to answer. It was all her fault.

https://www.watchforscams.com/james-marco-marine-engineer-egypt.html

How do women allow them to get away with this
Jan 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Social Media Platform
by: Anonymous

Really don't keep playing games with strangers.
Everything has become a scam. Calls daily from Vietnam, Russia, Bahamas, and others with lottery
scam plus more. With all we face how can we trust? Especially playing games. This is where
grooming begins. Loneliness is a major problem.

Thanks to Watch For Scams now this is a Platform
to warn and learn what's happening.

Take a class. Games are useless. Learning new things, read books, write. I know the virus has
brought much isolation but, please online friends
has become dangerous. Talk a few times and begin
trusting criminals. They are experienced in the
Con. Be careful all this is becoming very worrisome these days.

There is more to life than Social Media.

IT HAS BECOME ORGANIZED CRIME.

Good Luck and Beware Of Those You Talk With
Jan 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Logan
by: Anonymous

Actually friended me on the wheel of fortune game! How harmless right.. hummm. I decided to search dating scams too much to fast, so go with your gut ladies, period. Then started using whatsapp. Quite the handsome picture for such a rugged man he seems like such a wimp with all these dear and honey and bla blah.

Disgusting as when they bring in a dead wife and they are a widow, that’s just ?$&)(; low seriously. Lives in Kansas, Derby. Had pics of an oil rig, men on it and the ocean. No big deal, I’m smarter that dumb ass. Pathetic if you think about it, your stupid if you send money.
Jan 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		REPORT SCAMMERS
by: Anonymous

Reporting local is good. Do search how to report in different Countries. They all have an Embassy in the US and around world. Report to the Nigerian Us Embassy and report in Nigeria. Many of these guys and women are Nigerian. Believe Me ALL OF THESE GUYS ARE NOT NIGERIAN.

Liars Lie. They can say I'm Nigerian and send
Pictures of Nigerians found any where. Report all the pictures and information you have and report in multiple places to get the face he uses out there. Do they get caught - yes a few do when they get arrogant about their trade and flaunt what they spend your money on.

Report them and BELIEVE that they will tell on
themselves. They get so wrapped up in their
robbery they get sloppy eventually and they mess
up on their own for the world to see.

Don't talk to strangers.
Jan 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Oil Rig/Ship Scams
by: Biggles777

Hi

Thanks to the Editor for more new pages with oil rig and ship scams. There are others too which you can learn from all created over the past 10 days.

William Sybastine
Terry Morgan
Kings Fred
James Alrohan
Gavin Mark
James Williams

All now have pages and are mostly for gift cards. There's a page pending for;

Samuel Richard. It's the same as Kelvin Brown and Lawrence Abraham so this is the third time they are trying my alias.

More to learn from;

Clevenger Ham is with the CIA in Syria
John Williams is a UN doctor in Yemen
Brian Hinton is US Army Afghanistan
Greg Reyer aka Carlos Rey gives you instant Hangouts love

Kenneth Kaye doesn't know what he's doing. A doctor in Kabul changes to a binary broker which then changes to being a yacht club manager in Kabul.

If you ask simple questions it trips them up.
Jan 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Report against the scammer
by: Anonymous

Can’t we report these young Nigerian scammers to the FBI in Nigeria to have him nabbed and punished for his lies? I have made a report against him in my local police and pray that they can take action to nab him and the group from doing this to others.

Hope you too may file a report against them and share in our social media to broadcast them to protect others from falling prey to their games.
Jan 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: DUPED BUT GOOD
by: Anonymous

I'm sincerely sorry for your experience. The card
well I got same story. It's not good you must take it back. Once you buy you don't return. No refunds. First itunes, so once he said the card has been used IT HAD BY HIM. I called itunes they cant give you names but i was told it was FRADULENT ACTIVITY So then it was google card and then they dont accept those any more honey. Now it is STEAM.

I talked to A Nigerian who was a young scammer and my Question was what do you do with cards? They sell them. Pretend I'm hungry and need card. When before My phone will go dead and U I can't talk to you.

It's ALL LIES. Next BITCOIN. They are all playing the same LIES. Games and date sites aren't worth the misery you will endure. Real men don't claim to be Multi millionaires and have problems that never end and scam women with useless words.
Be careful evil lurks behind computers
Jan 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Robert
by: Anonymous

James reached out via Linked In. Profile said he was a Bitcoin investor and prior was an oil rig engineer (marine engineer). Storyline was wife and unborn child died eight years ago in childbirth, has been lonely and heartbroken for eight years and is now ready to open self for love.

He says all the right things, but when asked questions gives info, but never info that can be verified. When asked to take an impromptu selfie on the rig, he claims he can't because of danger of explosion, and copy and pastes this info from internet.

Sometimes he has unexplained delayed responses or won't answer direct questions. He even provided a bank statement from "Esteemed Bank" showing a transfer to him of 2 million something dollars, yet when I googled the bank name, nothing comes up.

When I expressed doubts and demanded he prove his identity to continue engaging he turns the tables and says that I have severe trust issues. We never made it to the part where he asks for $.

Next thing I know his profile is off of Linkedin and he bids me farewell on hangouts. One other clue, he claimed to have spent most of life in Uk and settled in TX yet writing reflected English Language Learner by virtue of grammar errors in form of misconjugated verbs regularly.
Jan 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Duped but Good
by: Anonymous

That "bad card" line is a lie. My scammer gave me that same story. Since I still had the cards, I checked the card's website and entered that card number and it showed that the card had been used at some fancy restaurant. Also, part was charged to another person with the same name as another gamer on Scrabble Go.

They are all liars!!
Jan 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		I AM BEING SCAMMED BY A DOCTOR?
by: Duped but good!

I am in romance with an American doctor who works for the UN in Nigeria. He says his bank account is frozen and he has not access to the account until he returns to the United States.

I have sent him gift cards several times! Some he says are okay but others do not work. I contacted the company for the balance and it is zero. He told me he never used that one and I should ask for a replacement card. I would like to know if he can redeem the bad card while telling me it is no good and can the gift card company tell me if he actually used the card and is telling me it is no good to get more money from me?

I really thought we had something going, but after reading this site--I know now that he is only scamming me and he is not a real doctor. Also I mentioned it was mlk day and a holiday. I asked him who mlk was but it took him several minutes to answer me.

I now know he googled for the answer!
Jan 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Still Looking
by: Anonymous

DONT KNOW WHY I STILL GO HERE.

I WAS A VICTIM AND LEARNED MY LESSON.

GAVE NO MONEY, THANKS TO MY DAUGHTERS WORDS.

JUST WISH WHAT THESE SCUM BAGS ARE DOING WAS ON TV SO MORE PEOPLE WOULD BE AWARE OF IT. EVERYONE WATCHES TV . NEED TO STOP FUNDING THESE LOSERS.
Jan 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		WHAT TO DO
by: Anonymous

I know the heartache of desiring Love. Life is
harsh. I send Appreciation to you who make this
site available. A place to tell who and what we
have experienced. Its amazing the millions who
have no idea of what's happening.

As long as we enable these people we are taking
the opportunity from them to make efforts to go
out and try to find working futures to make
something of themselves.

I believe it starts with us to make decisions to get off these sites. They are not safe any longer. Let us find other ways to spend our time. Just games are breeding grounds. Let us be voices to speak against this. As long as we just chat with them it gives them encouragement.

Long ago I gave up Facebook and the others.

Let us not enable any longer. You will find Happiness in other ways.

Good luck to all.
Jan 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adam Richardson Smith
by: Biggles777

Hi

He's asking you to be his "solicitor" and apply for his leave from the United Nations.

Take a look at what the UN advise in relation to you being asked to do what he seeks;

https://www.un.org/en/sections/about-website/fraud-alert/index.html

Now ask, since when does the UN drill oil? That's not in its mandate.

Walk away if you haven't already
Jan 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gavin Mark and James Williams
by: Biggles777

Hi

Thanks to the Editor for 3 new pages.

James Williams says he works for Chevron in the Gulf of Alabama. He meets my alias and is surprised when he is sent his own pictures

https://www.watchforscams.com/james-williams-chevron-oil-gulf-of-alabama.html

Gavin Mark says he is in Alaska with ExxonMobil. No he isn't;

https://www.watchforscams.com/gavin-mark-exxonmobil-independent-contractor-alaska.html
Jan 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		ADAM RICHARDSON SMITH
by: Anonymous

Run as fast as you can. He has a scam that only
benefits him, if he convinces you to go along.

How many of us in daily life have met someone
who has so many problems and comes to a woman for money?

ONLY SOMEONE WHO HAS A SECRET SCAM TO HIDE.
LIES OF LOVE BECAUSE THEY THINK WE ARE DESPERATE
THEY PLAY ON EMOTIONS.

When they lie and say they have an AGENT Who works On their behalf. BEWARE. You must send money to the Agent be careful. Then comes another LIE that someone stole money before they got there. Its a Cruel lie, and they will tell you to send it again. Do not

SCHEMES LIKE THIS ARE HOW THESE GUYS AND WOMEN
BECOME MILLIONAIRES THEN SIT BACK OF THE COMPUTER LAUGHING CALLING US FOOLS. YOU WILL NEVER MEET THEM. I PROMISE YOU.

BOYCOTT ALL SOCIAL MEDIA. AND START LIVING YOUR
LIFE FREE OF CORRUPT SCAMMERS.

KIND SMILE INNOCENT EYES LOOKS HONEST LOVES GOD.
SOCIAL MEDIA HAS GIVEN THESE ORGANIZED SCAMMERS
PLATFORMS TO SALE THEIR LIES. BECAUSE WE LOOK FOR FINALLY TRUE LOVE, WE BUY.

SCRIPT OF ADVERTISING SKILLS. ONCE THEY TAKE ALL. YOUR BECOME NOTHING TO THEM THEY SAY: NEXT

BEWARE AND GOOD LUCK.
Jan 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adam Richardson Smith
by: Debbie Payad

This man Adam Richardson Smith says he is an Engineer and supervisor on an oil rig in Holland Ocean, Netherlands. He is a contractor, and claims he will be there 2 more years. He wants to come home for a vacation, and wants me to email the UN and ask for his vacation. I am going to be his solicitor to apply.
Jan 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		POSSIBLE ARMY SCAMMER
by: Anonymous

I had been talking to Garrett b William and he has a lot of Facebook sites. He says he is a lieutenant general in the army. We got along super well with many good conversations when he was able to get on.

His gmail is garrettwilliam462@gmail.com

Anyway in the middle of our conversation he tells me to get him a $200.00 steam card that his computer needs updating so he can talk to me but that didnt happen and he wasn't real happy. I refused but he let it drop and then last night he tells me that he had cash and gold in a swiss bank account and is going to tell certain people I was his wife so I can take receipt of these packages.

I had nothing nice to say and I blocked him. All his Facebook sites are the same pictures of him in military settings with other troops. Anyway I contacted the army scammer site and reported a possible army scammer. He is a good looking man, said he is 59 and has a 19 year old daughter in college and has 2 homes one in VA and one in New Jersey. He says he is a widow of 5 years but some sites he says he is divorced or single.

Just a heads up.
Jan 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Andre
by: Anonymous

This guy is a scam. From South Africa, worked on an oil rig in Germany. Handsome black guy, wears glasses. Asked for iTunes cards and money to pay medical bills and daughters tuition.

Called me several times throughout the day and would text my daily love messages. A real charmer. Around 55-60 years of age but sounds much younger. Wife died of cancer. Said he lived in California.

BEWARE !
Jan 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: CHRISTOPHER M.
by: Anonymous

Please block him. You must contact your bank and
Authorities. He has your info. He may continue
trying to use your account.

HE IS LYING WHEN HE SAYS IT WASN'T HIM

He is a scammer. He will keep talking to you for
As long as you help him. Close your account
down. These guys are dangerous. There is a reason
It was fraud. He will tell you all the right things they mean nothing. You will never meet him.

Ive been there and i never gave a credit card or bank info but He tried to get it. Yet i did loose a lot of Money. I trusted A CORRUPT THIEF. Using
Lies and words to steal.

HE DOES NOT LOVE YOU
ONLY YOUR MONEY

Call him what he is a scammer and a thief using lies to scheme from you.

REPORT HIM, CLOSE YOUR BANK ACCOUNT
CHANGE PHONE EMAIL.

BLOCK HIM
LOOK FOR LOVE IN YOUR TOWN
GOOD LUCK
Jan 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		CHRISTOPHER MONTPETIT
by: Anonymous

Anyone dealt with this man? I've been with him for 16 months now, and have been in love with him but reading all these stories, I realize he has done all the same to me, hit me up for money.

Stories of suffering. Two daughters, with a wife who passed from cancer 9 months before we started chatting on Facebook. Moved to hangouts wanting me to help with iTunes, Steam and Apple cards.

Working as a marine mechanical engineer in Turkey or London on a rig ship. I trusted him completely, he put money into my bank account and it turned out to be fraud. Two bank accounts closed on me for fraud. He claims it wasn't him. He has all personal information on me. I Am so scared now I am going to block him now.

I reversed imaged him, and nothing came of it. I am now terrified he will do more damage to me. $8000 from bank fraud, on top of my own $20,000 debt. I am just an old woman on SSI and am now in deep financial trouble.

I am so scared.
Jan 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are coming ashore now.
by: Kevin B

I know a lady that has a man drive her to and from work. Yes, Nigerian, but could have been Anyone. He is asking for money to get parts for his rig and fix it then he will come back and pay her huge profits. I showed her this website, exact same script.

(A millionaire working as a driver until he can get back to the rig with cash.)

Also, I always caution watch out for names that are first names, both first name and surname.

Kings Fred??? Really??? This is a case of someone looking at a name and turning the order around.

Good luck, we are here to relate to you, and please look for love local. These men are not millionaires, but they will be if they convince you they are real and take your money.
Jan 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammers
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Not all scammers are Nigerian. One scammer, who called himself Shane N., was from India. I went to YouTube and found out the real guy behind Shane N's picture last year.

The real Shane N. is a Marine.
Jan 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		ITUNES
by: Anonymous

He is lying as they sell the itunes. He will not send you anything but Heartache. These guys are

ORGANIZED CORRUPT FELONS

Report them as they need to be put away for the rest of their days. The more you talk to them your just adding fuel to the fire for others.

Social Media is Poison so go out to look for love. Computer Secret Scammers you will never meet them. Social Media sites know this is going on and allow it. They aren't protecting those who are faithful to their sites. Find new past times.

PUT THE FIRE OUT
Jan 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: 1-20-21 Terry Morgan
by: Anonymous

If he is from Maryland paperwork. He is a multimillionaire also. Kind and at times has a mean attitude when you dont do as he desires you. He travels and he does not work except to work hard stealing. He is very dangerous to women. He will take all when you have need and trying to supply it he will ask is that more important than me?

Run. He is out to party on you. He does. Be watchful. These guys and the script they follow is straight from hell to pull you in.

Good luck may we all find real love.
Jan 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammers
by: Anonymous

I will say that all the scammers are Nigerian as I caught one off guard who is only 20 years old and he finally admitted he is a scammer and a liar. I blocked him off his US Hp number (as I wonder how he is able to use the US no in the whatsapp for he is in Nigeria).

He sends his whatsapp to me again in his Nigerian Hp no and I blocked him for being a disgusting scammer for lying and stealing so much money from innocent people. I demanded him to pay as he said he can repay through a giftcard. I told him that he already had so much money from the giftcard, yet he said he had sold it off for cash.

Block all contact from all the Oil Rig Engineers. They are not genuine but scammers from Nigeria.
Jan 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kings Fred and Terry Morgan
by: Biggles777

Hi

Thanks to the Editor for 2 new pages with scams. Both these people say they are in the oil business but can't say a word about it.

They are youngsters with the script for gift cards.

Kings Fred says he works for ExxonMobil but loses all his possessions on arrival in the Ukraine. He needs Steam cards to unlock his bank account. He calls his dog different names and even when told no cards will be sent he asks why you're not at Walmart.

Terry Morgan only says he is a engineer in Maryland and he needs cards for his "paperwork"

Both are elsewhere on this site.
Jan 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rich Canadian Engineer on oil Rig in Qatar
by: Anonymous

He asked to be friends on Facebook although my profile is not open. So I almost told him to get lost but then he started being really nice and I guess I needed to talk to somebody. I saw his profile did not have any friends and my friends told me they could see he was friends with some women. So I kept talking to him to figure out what he wanted.

He goes by the name of Lisfa Sylla on Facebook but says his name is Mason Anthony, 62 yo born in Spain from a Spanish mother, American Father but born in Toronto. Pictures are of a very good looking white man. Sent me a pic of his passport.

He started wanting to know everything about me but I didn't agree so he was forced to tell me about him. Does not take sarcasm well. Takes it as an insult. Speaks too much about God all the time. Makes mistakes in English. Looks everything a bit more complex on google.

Worked on an oil rig for 2 years and looks for another woman because he had too many and they've all taken his money. Asked me to go on the oil rig to visit him and then asked me to pay for his ticket 1000€ to come see me. I said that it was too early and that we would talk about it next month maybe. I tried to get him mad and finally yesterday I succeeded. He was not at all the gentleman he said he was. I would like to tell the real guy in Canada whose pictures he is using that all this is happening but I cant find him on the web!

If anybody has a way to tell a Mr. MASON ANTHONY from Toronto that this is happening please do.
By the way, all this is happening in Europe and more precisely in Italy
Jan 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keith Mesch
by: Anonymous

Well I have finally finished the friendship.
I have lost my brother in the last 36 hrs - I asked for some space as my brother was poorly with covid and I was obviously upset - he text me that well if you don’t want to help me out with money don’t use your brother as an excuse as I had not mentioned that his before - of course I had told him re my brother he just didn’t read the texts properly then

I said that I had just lost my brother and was grieving and all he could think was where could I get him some money to fix a machine that’s been now broken for 3 or more weeks ! Which I have told him before that I although I had the money I would not send to anyone I had not met in person !

Goodbye Mr M
Jan 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Philip Wong
by: Anonymous

After being cheated of $900 on an iTunes card, I finally dug out the scammer’s secret by exposing him as Philip Wong. The Facebook with the name of Philip Wong or Philip Lee Wang and so on is done by a Nigerian youngster 20 years of age. He has been using another mans photo and cheats on women.

I wanted to report him to the FBI in Nigeria to catch him. I asked him to return the money and yet he asked for another iTunes card for $200 so that he can transfer the money back to me.

Is there such thing that iTunes card can use to do the transferring of funds? I will not do that anymore. Can’t believe that he declared himself as a Christian!
Jan 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Shean Luka
by: Anonymous

Same story as this Keith, but the name he uses is Sean Luka - email: sabaseanluka@gmail.com. Works on an oil rig outside Scotland. Destroyed a machine and had to order a new one from China. Unfortunately his account was closed and needed my help, but pity him - I am already broke haha.

Was already very suspicious when the question came up. Met on Tinder. Very handsome, sweet, widower. He claims to live in Baltimore, USA, but grew up in Georgia in Eastern Europe. Have talked to him and he speaks American with an accent. Chatted with him for two to three weeks on email and WhatsApp. Therefore have the phone number as well and it is located in Baltinore, but I do not get his name when I apply. May have something to do with the fact that I live in Europe.

Very much talk about that I was the big love in his life and blah blah. Have many pictures, but do not know how I can share them. Sees that many criticize WhatsApp, but I already have it to communicate with oil workers (which I know well), as it is often the only option.
Jan 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Biggles 777
by: Anonymous

Thank you for the information I’ve seen all these on your pages and there is some similarities between the pictures but is not Keith Mesch but oh the stories are the same. I wish I could upload his picture as I’m sure he is scamming. I have reversed searches and nothing came up - he ain’t getting any Money from me that’s for sure.

He’s so charming and so cute..!! Sad really that men can do this ( I’m sure women do it too) and hurt so many people.

Think it’s time to block the guy but I have not so far as I’m trying to catch him out
Jan 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Pictures and Video
by: Biggles777

Hi

Thanks to the Editor for creating 3 new pages. 2 have pictures of the Nigerian scammer and the other is more warning signs about Nigerian scams.

There is also a "selfie" video of a Nigerian oil rig scammer on the Biggles777 YouTube channel if you'd like to watch.
Jan 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keith Mesch Re: Jan. 12, 21
by: Anonymous

This Guy Keith could you give info about him hair color, glasses, beard, color eyes. Would like to see picture of him. If he says his machine has broken he is a scammer. He only wants your money.

Even if he removed a profile its not because he has found the woman of his dreams. If you ask questions he may think your on to his scam.
Reverse Image Search Tineye and Pimseye are both
good places. Don't allow him to get to you as it's very hard once you fall for these guys and you will never see him. Never.

Real man looking for woman of his dreams will not ask for money. He is not an oil rigger and he like many others are using it, and they find pics and photo shop their face so it really looks ligit. I've been there and it is all lies.
Calling you daily he is playing your emotions. If he thinks you have any money at all he will play you and the things he says are very much real to you. IT'S ALL LIES.

Please block him. He will ruin your life. LinkedIn know there are hard working professional women earning good living. These scammers have Invaded all social media.

If any one can post pics of this guy it will be
helpful.

Please be safe. Watch over your Heart as you only have one and once it's broken it takes a long time to heal.

Good luck and be watchful
Jan 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keith Mesch
by: Anonymous

I have no idea why he contacted me on there - and this was not the first time as previously I was contacted by a scammer called Howard O’Connor who was using Dr Fernando Gomes pictures on LinkedIn. He was saying he was A Dr and the same widow going to Syria and needed money for his son. I Soon closed that down

I only have pictures KM sent to me and one was his LinkedIn profile which is now taken down. I’d love to see other pics to see if he is using someone’s profile but I can’t find anything following lots of research.

No money going to him and I only reply occasionally now but of course he still loves me and wants to come to me lol but can’t as needs money for the machine - workers are threatening him now - he will make 1.8 million dollars if he can finish this job.

Using covid as the excuse for not being able to also come here.
Jan 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Keith Mesch
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, If you don't mind me asking a question, why does this Keith Mesch use LinkedIn to meet women? It's a professional networking site, not a dating site. Also, whose picture is he using?

I commend you on not sending him any money. I didn't send any scammers any money, either.
Jan 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to woman being scammed by Keith Mesch
by: Anonymous

Scammers are using LinkedIn to find their victims. Once I accepted the request from my scammer, Phil Odonnel, I started getting more requests from other "oil rig engineers".

LinkedIn has some kind of algorithm that will try to connect you with other people that have similar work experience from those you have accepted LinkedIn connections.

I know you wish that Keith is genuine and real but he’s not. I also fell in love with my scammer but when he started asking me for money 3 times and claimed he had a lot of money and a $5 million contract, that was when I realized he was scamming me.

I had to block him on everything and reported him to LinkedIn as a fake persona. He had over 700 connections on LinkedIn and I felt sad that he was scamming all of these women. I’m getting over the heartache but I’m glad I didn’t lose my hard earned money to these horrible scumbags.

Good luck and please listen to what so many are saying on this website. Think with your head, not with your heart.
Jan 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keith Mesch
by: Anonymous

Well I have been trying to find out if this guy is for real obviously not looking at those comments below which is upsetting as I honestly thought he was genuine

He has asked for money for a broken machine but as I can’t pay him but he’s been ok and so cute and loving. I can’t find any pictures other than what he’s sent me and he calls me daily - he’s taken down LinkedIn now and he says he’s found the woman of his dreams so he doesn’t need it anymore.

I so wish I could find other pictures of this man and confront him. I don’t get why I am such a magnet as I have had this once before -
Jan 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ricky Wills
by: Biggles777

Hi

Yes, this is definitely a scam. The use of the word "alay" or "alaye" tells you the person you are speaking with is likely a young Nigerian.

A man from Texas won't use that word.

Also if you look further into this thread you will see all the red flags you mention. Only 2 friends on Facebook, 2 first names, young daughter, no wife and love in a few days.

He is 55 and successful yet you are the only one who can help him financially.
Jan 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ricky Wills
by: Anonymous

I think someone is trying to scam me, and he says his name is Ricky Wills and claims to work on a British Gas oil rig. He found me from a comment I left on a cat FB page, and he seems to ask the same questions and even ask my favourite colour and what I like to eat.

He won’t answer any of my questions and told me he loved me within a couple of days. He claims he lives in Texas and divorced with a 4 year old daughter, and has only two pics on his FB page and only 2 mutual friends.

He wanted my email address and suggested we talk on the hangout app, and he asked me yesterday if I could help him out by buying his daughter a steam voucher as she likes gaming which I thought was strange so I told him that if he wants to transfer some money into my bank then I would be quite happy to get a voucher when he transfers the money.

Then I got a strange reply saying Alay then no more messages. I googled that word and it’s from a foreign language. His profile picture is of a white man who looks English and he did tell me that he was 55, is this definitely a scam?

Thank you Claire
Jan 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

I met a guy on Facebook and he said he is an independent drilling oil contractor. He is a Chinese guy named Zhang Liwie and born in Sweden. He lies to me that he lost both parents at the age of 22. He said he is 45 divorced with no kids.

He asked do l have WhatsApp. I did add him. We have been chatting for a couple of days and he lied he is currently in Italy for offshore drilling and he will get 18.7 million euros after he completed the project. He said he likes me. One day he said he has an emergency call and his worker is injured. His machine cannot be fixed.

He needs my help to give him $7000. Please be aware of this guy, his name is Zhang Liwie at Facebook.

His whatsapp number is +39 351 093 2533. He said he is a god lover and l am so sick of these kind of people trying to lie to you and steal your heart and hurt you.
Jan 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wilson, Chris
by: Anonymous

Anyone know of this name? Handsome. Has an email with a name different name than Chris Wilson. Widower, raising granddaughter alone, in boarding school. Mother died at childbirth, his wife of lung cancer.

Is "in love" and cannot send a video as it is against the rules? Many red flags. Says he had 560 men working for him at one time, then he said 300+ (in less than 2 weeks? because he let them go home to families.

Has not asked for money and I will not give him one penny, but am going to play this out and see if I can report him. Says he is almost 70. Sends poetry and love songs.

English language not congruent with his stated education.
Jan 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alexander Smith Jensen
by: Biggles777

Hi

This can't be a coincidence. 51 and from Miami but a reverse of the name to;

Alexander Jensen Smith

They are still on Scrabble GO with the same name. You can see the images they used here;

https://www.watchforscams.com/alexander-jensen-smith-oil-drilling-engineer.html
Jan 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alexander Smithjensen
by: Anonymous

I've been scammed by a man calling himself alexander smithjensen that I met him on scrabble go. He is supposed to be Danish but when he called me he sounds Nigerian. Ive deleted hangouts and I won't lie that I fell in love with the lie as the photos are all fake but lesson learned so be warned he is very good at what he does and he has a fake daughter called Clara
Jan 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keith Mesch - Read down the list of entries before you.
by: Kevin B

Keith Mesch

Look at what others below have written about him.

He has been very active.

They never have to pay for equipment but they are never the person in the pic.

They are never oil well engineers

They work on your emotions and loneliness

They are criminals, they ask you to send cash and if you have no money, use your credit card for cash advances.

These wonderful loving men are cockroaches stealing your most valuable possession, your heart, and they are All Fictitious.

Look for locals, easy to research, and will meet you immediately if need be. And be a real person, what a concept?

Kevin B
GentlemanK
Whittier, CA, USA
Jan 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keith Mesch
by: Anonymous

I have been talking to this guy for a few weeks now and he tells me he’s in love and wants to come over to me. He did ask for an amazon gift card as his internet account was locked and I said I lost my card too how weird !!!

He said his machine is broken and he needs funds urgently and when will I get paid to help him. I reversed searches but can’t find any pics of him on social media. A Good looking guy with glasses, beard and shaved head aged about 50.

Anyone else have any other names for me to check this guy out. Desperate to find other pics of him. I’m sure it’s a scam but want proof to show him
Jan 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Wilson
by: Anonymous

He's on MeWe. Claims to be widowed, 2 babies (mom died in childbirth) living in Miami and working for McMillan Oil and Gas Company. Claims to have grown up in London but came to the states and went to high school here.

He's using pictures of Meteorologist Riley O'connor and his kids' pictures too. I did a reverse image lookup and found that information. We chat on Hangouts and he's always active and never sleeps somehow. Has professed his love for me within 3 days time.

I reported him to MeWe and to Hangouts. I have also contacted Riley to let him know that his pics are involved but not sure he'll respond
Jan 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Johnson Sheyman Peterson Hartman
by: Anonymous

Met on Facebook Dating. He said he was from Colorado. On an Oil Rig in the Gulf of Mexico.
Wife and Daughter died in a car crash and he was raising his granddaughter with the help of his elderly Aunt.

First he said that he couldn't pay for Meg's tuition, looked the school up and its a public school, so I kept playing the game.

There was a fire on the rig and he had to pay for the damages before the company would let him come home. He had raised 51,000.00 and only needed 7,000.00 more - I started looking into his pictures and they were all of a business man from Canada. When I asked him about it, he just responded why wouldn't I let him explain.

Very smooth talker - but things didn't add up.
Jan 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Philip Wong
by: Anonymous

I have received a whatsapp no +1(619)8245884 by the name of Philip Wong which supposedly is Chinese. Can anyone trace this scammers whereabout? How can I report him to FBI so that he will stop pestering the women for more money.

He keeps saying that he is currently trapped in Italy but he become very suspicious after he had used the old whatsapp no +1(669)2070098. I believe he is in the USA as how can he get the other USA Sim card with the number +1(619)8245884 since he is in Italy.

He had promised that he will return the money when he is in the USA but until now he hasn't admitted his whereabouts and even refused to return the money to those women who had been affected by him.

I would like to report him to FBI or the police in the USA but I am in a different country. So will anyone be able to help me to report him to the local police or FBI and try to retrieve back our hard earned money from his wealth. Thank you.
Jan 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keith Mesch/Kevin Mesch
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, I didn't know that Keith Mesch has a different name. Hmm. He sounds a lot like the scammers I came across three years ago in that he uses every story and excuse to get money. David Wayne sounds like the guy who called himself Kelvin Pitch.
Jan 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keith Mesch /David Wayne
by: Anonymous

The pictures that avid Wayne used was stolen from another Instagram account. Craig Hartzman are the pictures he used. When I told him I found out he said someone stole his pictures. Craig Hartman is a very active person on Instagram and you can go to his account and see his pictures and see if it’s the same person. They never use pictures of themselves. 💕
Jan 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Lawrence
by: Anonymous

Richard Lawrence OIL RIG SHELL SCAM. Beware ladies of match.com Richard phone 213-921-7146, email: Richardlawrenceworld20@gmail.com and his daughter phone: 562-473-3920.

Claims he was raised by Austrian parents in Miami, FL with "thick accent." Structural engineer, sends flowers, calls, texts, good looking, sexy guy, "CHRISTIAN" and teaches Sunday school.

Will ask for money to ship equipment so he can get off the rig and be with you. Company is STAZROK but phony address, phone and invoice. Richard even picked up the company phone! I knew he answered it, and said he was "ROBERT."

Wants you to send money to the Bank of America account $5-10,000. Or just send him cash, get an advance from your credit card if necessary. What a hard lesson, they tell you what they think you want to hear and rob you.

We are vulnerable women who want a romantic relationship.
Jan 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keith Mesch
by: Anonymous

Thank you to whoever has replied to my comments
I have not sent money and will not - it’s just so hard to believe this guy could do this after all he has said to me

I will do as advised and block now for sure

Hard as it it

Thank you
Jan 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response on Kevin Mesch
by: Anonymous

I checked my scammer everywhere online and even paid a subscription on Beenverified.com and could not find him. No oil rig engineer will ask for a loan. They are well taken care of by the company.

Please believe me that Kevin is a scammer. Trust what you’re gut is telling you. Don’t let your heart overrule your head. I know it’s painful. I’ve been there done that. My scammer tried 3X to beg for money but I refused.

I blocked him from LinkedIn and WhatsApp and my cell phone and email. You need to stop communicating with him or he will take everything you have. That’s what these scammers do.

Good luck!
Jan 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keith Mesch
by: Anonymous

Hi I have spoken to this guy and told him I’ve found out he is a scam - he assure me that he is not and someone must have stolen his identity- I told him that I have evidence that he is using two or more names and he again says that he is not and that he is for real.


I cannot find any pictures of this man anywhere and would love to for my minds sake see he is the scammer. He says please lend him 4K and then the job will be done and in two weeks he will be with me.

No way am I sending the money. I would like to see pics to prove he’s is the scammer.

Any ideas on where I can find pics of Keith Mesch or David WYne etc ?
Jan 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		WhatsApp
by: Anonymous

I have had several guys ask me to go to WhatsApp and I say no. I heard about that page and also Gmail is bad news. They can get everything from you on both. Plus my friends did hit into her email. These men are phonies and beggars for money.

I just recently told one if he does not stop asking me for an iPhone and money I will put his picture on here and one name he uses is Godspower Oyinkro.

Be careful ladies. They are all from mostly Ghana and Nigeria. He even knew we got a stimulus (a small one) and Congress got a raise of 57,000 a year he told me. Something I did not even know. They are watching FB. Twitter and all the sites. If you put down widowed then you will have ton’s after you. Do not play their game they are not worth it. Please take care out there. It’s only going to get harder

God Bless
Jan 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		CAUGHT
by: Anonymous

Thanks for the post. Keep the Faith this is
encouraging to know. They might not get them overnight. But, if they are brave enough to continue they will be found out.

Best of luck to all

New Year brought us good news. We may
never get our money but knowing they
are put away.

Happy New Year
Jan 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers Caught with $40M in cash
by: Anonymous

Its great news to see some scammers caught - with $40M in cash and the names/addresses of 2 million victims!!

https://qz.com/africa/1879261/fbi-use-instagram-to-get-dubai-nigerian-fraudster-hushpuppi/
Jan 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brian thurston from Wolverhampton
by: Anonymous

Been talking to a guy called Brian Thurston from Wolverhampton and red flags flew up straight away so did some digging.

Has anyone else spoke to this guy.
Jan 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Off shore Cyprus
by: Anonymous

Met a guy- named David Mark. Fits all the criteria that you all talk about. I had no idea this was a scam, but all your posts have really shed light. Petroleum engineer - machine broke, bank account frozen. My mind is blown. He has sent me a lot of pictures. I don’t know where to post them to help other people look out for this guy.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jan 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		REPORT
by: Anonymous

Report them to Authorities who will take it from here. If you are US nfo@usaembassey.nigeria.com. and also police in Nigeria. Report where you met them as a scammer and if its Facebook report them. The Only way this will ever stop Is for everyone to find friends in your town, city and
know who they are. Scammers are everywhere.
Much Luck doesn't hurt to pray.
Jan 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: What Is Their Game?
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, there, that's a good question. From people's interactions with romance and other types of scammers, I suspect that their game is to ruin everyone's lives and I suspect emotional blackmail is their intention if nobody sends them any money. I've noticed that they invoke religion when they use emotional blackmail.

I agree with you that nobody should fall for them.
Jan 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, I reported the guys who tried to scam me to Twitter, not that Twitter would listen. I never sent any money to them, either.

You asked me whom I would suggest reporting these scammers to, I did ask whether the FBI or some other law enforcement organization had someone to report these scammers to.


Jan 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam bags
by: Anonymous

Replaying to someone; this stuff he tells you sounds exactly like the guy I used to have contact with. Patrick. Sounds like the things you wrote sounds so much alike on rig in Germany. He so broke my heart. what a jerk these people are it burns me up

How they get away with so much.
Jan 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: WHAT IS THE GAME
by: Anonymous

Script book of LIES. These people use God, Children, Anyone they can to steal and stories
are unreal. Do not send anything. They are all scammers. They are all Christian but they aren't
Or they would know God said Thou shalt not steal.

Their sin is hidden behind computers and more than Deceptive. Forget this person they will con you and take until nothing left. You will never see them, when all is gone they disappear. Turn them in now.
Jan 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		REPORT
by: Anonymous

I don't know where you are located but fbi.gov
Government fbi and officials in Nigeria. Google as there are many. In US there are Embassies for those countries. Nigerian local police. Get theirFaces and details everywhere you can. This is going on so much now they have agents working on Working on such cases. They are criminals and this is Dangerous. It is hidden theft using lies and fake names and pictures. Report them.

Good Luck
Jan 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		One Third Culture Kid
by: Anonymous

Hi, Who do you suggest to report these criminals to?

I would like to report one and have their personal details as they confided that they were a Nigerian!

I never sent money this time once burnt twice shy!!

Would appreciate any help to turn these criminals in!

Thankyou
Jan 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		What is their game?
by: Anonymous

I have received his WhatsApp messages and can anyone tell me what’s the problem in his message as he asks for $500 iTunes card so that he can access to his bank account in Italy?

" I asked a friend and he told me that 500$ will be ally. 500$ will be okay the way my friend to me so please I only have today to do that, Trust me. I will call you on video call as soon as you get the card ok. Then if I can call you after you sent it please call me a lier then I will not forgive my self for hurting you ok. And I promise I will really be greatful and thankful to you my love. " But this messages: " I promise I will call you on video call so you can trust me the way it has been before. But if you later find out that I'm real when I call you on video call I will never forgive you for all the insult and doubt you tender to me. I'm a pure Christian and I have faith in God so much. Okay left for you to deciede if you want to elp me or not okay. I won't beg you anymore okay. If you really want to help please do before i die here please baby."

Are the statements a blackmail if we don’t help? He can’t video call when I ask him to unless I send the iTunes card to him. Plus can’t he purchase them in Italy as I thought iTunes cards can be found worldwide!

Remember don’t fall into their blackmail trick! Take care
Dec 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Family Affair
by: OneThirdCultureKid

This story sounds familiar because when I refused after doing a little digging into a certain so-called oil rig engineer's request for money to get off an oil rig to go back to the United States to see his young daughter, he said the same thing to me two years ago. I hadn't heard from him since I reported and blocked him.
Dec 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Family Affair, - family, no / Liars yes.
by: Kevin B

Once you send any $, you are on a list.

These people are angry and upset with you?
Scammers are never upset with themselves, low life looking for lonely, vulnerable people to ruin their lives.

At least he picked an original name, not.

Cut off this communication, soon others will approach, maybe other industry, but will play on emotion. Widowed, wife cheated with best friend, kid with nanny or grandma, he is a millionaire, needs money from you to release, etc. They are groups in boiler rooms calling and communicating from Nigeria, etc. Follow this website, you will learn.

Happy New Year, all.

Find local romance and do not send ANYTHING. Gift cards, steam cards, I tunes, etc.

Kevin B
Whittier, Ca USA
Dec 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Family affair
by: Anonymous

I had been chatting with William Smith 002592@gmail com. I had mentioned him a while back on here. Anyway he had been telling me how he is so cold and dying etc, on a rig in Scotland run by Russians and they don't take care of him properly.

He asked me to send money so he could buy electic jackets but it never happened lol. Anyway his son who is 11 kelvin smith 8016403@gmail.com had messaged me once and shared pics of him but never heard from him again.

Anyway at Christmas I sent kelvin a merry Christmas message as he is in Birmingham Alabama and said his nanny walked out and took the money and he is alone. Apparetnly this does not bother his dad anyway Christmas I messaged the boy and he answers me and says his Christmas would be more fun if he had a 200.00 game card and his dad told him one day I may be his mom so I am to send him a 200.oo card cause I am his mom.

The answer was no and I never heard from him or his dad hen last night I get a message from William wanting to know why I refused to send his son the 200.00 card that he sees nothing wrong with kelvin asking me for the money.

Willaim said I have severe trust issues haaaaaa so just letting you all know it seems father and son are both working together for money from people and kelvin is only 11!!!! I dont have a cell phone so I was never able to send any other info or pics or messaages. William has white hair, heavy set, says he is a diver contractor. Kelvin has short brown hair, slender, plays video games and is not crazy about sports or much of anything outdoors but plays golf with his dad
Dec 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		BOYCOTT
by: Anonymous

On Facebook I saw things I hated. Friend requests all were SCAMMERS.

They remove what we need to see. And allow these
felons to go about stealing. LinkedIn, Pinterest, these guys are on all them. There was a lady who met guy on Pinterest and he took 10,000 and was about to get more but I got to her before she sent more. Convinced her he is scammer.

Just something weird about all of this how they
get to us. We really all want True Love and they have come up with LOVE SCRIPT that pulls us in. We believe their LIES.

LIES OF WORLD WIDE WEB

Once you are caught in the web the poisonous spider gets you. Hard to get away. He makes it easy for you once you have no more to give and suddenly one day he is gone no warning.

Cowards behind a Computer with free phone numbers. That seems to be as everyone else's but they are all fake thought out well.

That phone situation should be monitored. Just like social media they are welcoming the crooks
to steal from the innocent.

Post here and most importantly turn these guys in with multiple names, numbers and pictures. Turn in all your texts and let it be known how mean they get and leave you suddenly.

WHEN HE HAS ASKED FOR FUNDS YOU DO NOT GIVE IN AND HE GOES QUIET FOR DAYS HE IS PLAYING ON YOUR EMOTIONS THEN YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN HE CONTINUES AGAIN WHOOING FOR ALL HE CAN STEAL.

BOYCOTT SOCIAL MEDIA IT'S ONE OF THE ONLY WAYS TO STOP ALL THIS. THEY MURDER YOUR CHARACTER, YOUR LIFE. WHO LIVES WITH IT.

WE DO MOVE ON TO BETTER THINGS
Dec 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		SCAMMER KEITH M.
by: Anonymous

Reading your post he has gotten to you so releasing him will become worse. You have fallen for nothing more than an Organized Thief. You will never see him nor recover any funds. Its all lies. They are doing well, its why they continue to pursue innocent women. No matter the kind face or the music, or I love you. Its just a living for them.

World Wide Web has become nothing but corruption
no matter what business, dating, games its all gone wicked. Drop him fast. Good luck.

Be safe
Dec 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keith Mesch
by: Anonymous

He sounds like David Wayne. His machine broke and he needed $1000 to fix it and when I said no he all of a sudden was in the hospital hurt and they would not give him back his passport until he paid for the broken machine.

When I told him he was a scammer he told me I was crazy. He used pictures of a very good looking gray-haired man could not find any pictures of him on reverse search either. I blocked him and reported him. You should do the same and do not let your heart make the decision. Your heart will eventually mend mine did 💕
Dec 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keith Mesch
by: Anonymous

He sounds like David Wayne. Next if you do not send money he will say he got hurt at work and can’t pay them back and they’re holding onto his passport. When I called him a scammer he told me there was something wrong with me & I must be crazy.

He used Photos of a man who is friends with the actress Jamie Lee Curtis and had pictures with her and that’s how I caught him. I was very invested in it and also my heart was invested in it. You will get over it as I eventually did.

Break contact with the person.
Dec 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I have been scammed
by: Wanda Depaz

I have been scammed by a guy I met on Facebook stating he was going to work at an oil rig and after that he started asking for money, cash transfers, Google play cards, and Apple play cards and wanted me to send him cell phones and Apple cell phones.

I also did a wire transfer to a bank Wells Fargo. I have account numbers and name and all together I have sent him $32,000
Dec 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same here
by: Anonymous

So have you been taking to Keith Mesch as well - I am unable to locate in FB or Instagram?

I know it’s a scam I just want to see proof that it is him. He took down his LinkedIn account as soon as we started talking

Can you show what other names he is using !
Thanks
Dec 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same here
by: Anonymous

Same here. The same guy sent me WhatsApp in a different USA Hp no. And this time he asked for iTunes gift card for S$700. The strange thing is how he can manage to get himself free from the ENI company since he had been asking for help to loan him USD 10000.

I told him that he is a scammer and showed him all his different accounts on Facebook. Without admitting he is wrong he comments other scammers have used his photos to scam others.

Oh Cheez, how can he be so thick skin and not admit his crime. I have already proven him as a scammer and yet he doesn't admit what he is doing. He still keeps asking me to trust him as he will able to pay me back the money which I have loaned him.
Dec 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keith Mesch
by: Anonymous

Hi this guys assures me he is genuine and I am unable to find any scam pictures of him even on a google reverse search - he states that he owns the machine that is broken and it will take 10000 dollars to repair - if I can lend 5000 then the company will wait for the rest until the contract is over and he can then pay.

Something tells me this is a scam as he says he’s feeling Eli well with the worry and I am The one that can help him and again the alarm bells ring. When I state I won’t send the Money he says I’m wicked and he will be over to the UK for me as soon as the job is over. I am all he lives for and If I can’t help he may as well end his life.

I know it’s not true but he seems to have a hold on my heart and I need to ignore I know jeez what’s wrong with me ?
Dec 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike frances
by: Wisconsin

So I've been chatting with this guy for about a month now, and he says all kinds of sweet things and tells me he loves me, then out of the blue asked me for money to buy a iTunes card for 200 dollars.

I asked him to send me the money and I would gladly buy it. He was unable to do that so I was unable to get what he wanted. He got quiet for a day or two but started chatting again.
Dec 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Facebook
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi there, Facebook has a history of blocking or deleting anyone's posts, whether they're warning about scams or criticizing a certain government's oppressive policies towards anyone.

I would know, because I've seen people's posts and accounts on there being deleted for posting warnings and other stuff.

I dumped Facebook two years ago because I couldn't tolerate it anymore.

Dec 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		SEIZURE
by: Anonymous

These guys will say anything. When he gets your money he will be out traveling, party city. All he is about is scamming. If they use children they will use seizures. All about accidents, playing on emotions and we believe them. We now live in a society of deception. Handsome, cute, nice, lovely Christian guys and gals that lie to steal.

They could care less about you. Its your money. Yet they go to college. As long you feed the lion he will roar for more. It just has to stop.

They are criminals. Organized Criminals with a script. Please move along with life.

Be safe.
Dec 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keith Mesch
by: Anonymous

Have been contacted again to tell me he’s had a seizure due to worry - please can I send 5000 pounds to help him out and he will then be able to finish the contract - no friends to help him and he has a poor credit rating so unable to get a loan or sell his car as it’s worthless.

Do these guys really think women are stupid enough to send money when only been texting for a few weeks with no video chats and only texts. Come on really who would be stupid to do this.

Has anyone else been taking to this guy ?
Dec 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		REPORT
by: Anonymous

Report to USA under the country they are from and report to the Fbi plus other authorities in their Country. This is great place to start
and warn others. Report them in Nigeria FBI government if you feel he is from there. Report every where.

Pictures, phone numbers, emails, texts of conversations and all info of anything you sent him. Report and stop all contact. They are all scammers.

Be AWARE.
Dec 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Keith Mosch
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Anonymous, I could not agree with you more about
scammers on social media because I was on the
receiving end of their crap two years ago, then
reported and blocked them. Fitbit users have the
same problem with scammers, too.
Dec 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Wilfred jwilfred546@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

Messaged me on Instagram & then asked me to add Hangouts. Said he was on a 4 month contract in Kuwait & was from USA & was a widow & his daughter was back in the States, also said he was going to retire after this contract aged 49 & going into investment.

Then asked me for money as he said he was concerned as he could not get hold of his daughter & wanted to send her a phone so he could talk to her.

He begged & pleased with me & suggested Amazon gift, money gram & I pushed for bank details only, but he made up loads of excuses & eventually gave in & provided bank details for a UK Barclays account.

He asked for £1,000 for a phone for his daughter I sent 1p & he has now finally left me alone. The bank account belongs to a BM Francis & the address he provided in London is supported living flats!

Avoid at all cost as just after money from vulnerable women.
Dec 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keith Mesch
by: Anonymous

I heard the same story. What kind of guy needs workers if he can't take care of himself.

DROP HIM OR HE WILL GET TOO YOU. Social Media, and Dating Sites are SCAMMERS. YOU WILL NEVER SEE HIM.

OFFER TO COME TO THEM AND YOU WILL NEVER HEAR ANOTHER WORD FROM HIM. THEY ARE ALL KIND AND
SMART. HE ONLY IS AFTER YOUR MONEY. NOT ALL THESE GUYS ARE NIGERIANS. BE WISE. LOOK FOR
LOVE AND MEET IN YOUR TOWN SEE AND THE REAL HIM.

PLEASE AS LONG AS LADIES FALL FOR THIS IT WONT STOP. SOME OF YOUR MEN HAVE WOMEN WORKING ALONG SIDE THEM.

PLEASE BEWARE

DON'T DO IT

YOU WILL REGRET IT.
Dec 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		DESPERATE
by: Anonymous

You are talking to a scammer. Read all the posts
here and you will find Doctors, Engineers.
Quiet means he is working on your emotions
Its Script they follow. I was scammed and they will take all. Once he gets its all you will
hear no more. They will try to convince you to sell everything you own.

PLEASE BEFORE YOU GET DESTROYED IN MORE THAN ONE WAY. STOP ALL CONTACT

THESE GUYS ARE DANGEROUS.

REPORT HIM.

BE WATCHFUL
Dec 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had a Keith Mesch texting - we’ve been talking for weeks and called lots - no video but now wants money as his machine is broken.

Says his workers will beat him up if he doesn’t get it repaired. Very charming and chatty

I said I couldn’t send money and now it is quiet and no texts
Dec 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Desperate
by: Anonymous

Has anyone come across a man by the name of Thomas Alec Garret who says he is a surgeon on a peace mission in Afghanistan. Says he has a 15 year daughter living with her grandmother in Mexico. Wants out of there because it is dangerous and had me send a letter to the general and asked for early retirement so we can get married but the general stated that there is a price of 8000 dollars.

He sent me pictures it sounds to me like he is real and I want to find out for sure. He said he is in the army.

Please if anyone has heard from him pleas let me know
Dec 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		More of Their Details
by: Biggles777

Hi

Joseph Bruce is one who you will have no pre Hangouts contact with. It is someone my alias has dealt with before.

joseph8bruce@gmail.com

On Scrabble GO, Stephen G wants Hangouts, gives the following address;

alvinf205@gmail.com (Is he Stephen or Alvin?)

Peter Wesley is already submitted. After 2 days he figures out I've sent a used pre-paid visa card.

I call him out and he is not the man in the pictures. Expects my alias to still send money.

There are now 4 oil romance scam videos on the recently mentioned YouTube channel.

Happy holidays to all.
Dec 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Workers are direct deposit paid.
by: Kevin B

You cannot be on a rig unless you are paid direct to your account. They never have to pay for equipment, food, etc. Most Rigs are 3 weeks on then at least two weeks off before going back for a maximum of three weeks again.

Tell him you are calling the coast guard or police to bring you food immediately and they will prosecute the company.

He is not real. I often state that the scammers have first and last names they made up and put together like Larry Scott, etc.

I just get so frustrated how these pieces of garbage continue to ruin lonely men and women’s lives.

Never send any form of money, gift cards, Bitcoin etc. Find a possible lover locally. You will not find a millionaire looking for a woman in some other place in the world.

It upsets me that all the women are using their valuable time finding love overseas when men like me in so cal are possibly looking for a match for themselves, and we could be a perfect match.

Good luck and Merry Christmas.
Dec 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fred Wei Chan
by: Anonymous

There are 30+ accounts on Fb with similar photos and description.

Name: Fred Wei Chan / sometimes Chen
Lives in: Lund, Sweden
From: Singapore
Status: Widowed

The following details are what he claimed:-
is a rig engineer having a 3-month project off shore at Sicily, Italy; studied civil engineering at U. of Liverpool; grew up in Sweden; 167 cm tall; wife and son died in an accident when wife went to pick up his son; phone call or video call is not allowed on the rig;

His characteristics: Many messages a day with words like dear or my dear; asks 'how old are you?', 'Where are you?', 'Are you married?' 'Do you have kids?' even on the first day of communication.
Dec 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I’m wondering
by: Anonymous

Hi has anybody heard about Gary p James? Has a son with a serious head injury with a nanny/nurse in Germany? He has been left to starve with his crew since last September.

I have been scammed out of a lot of gift cards. Gary is 69 years old and on a rig off the coast of Japan.
Dec 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Replying to Threatened
by: Anonymous

Hello. They will threaten, blackmail, and bully you to make you scared and give in to their demands.


DONT send any money! Once you do they just keep wanting more and more!

BLOCK and DELETE hangouts /WhatsApp. Doing this is the only thing to break you free from these criminals.

Read the submissions Biggles777 has written and take their advice.

These criminals will say they love you, they are going to protect you, they are coming out to meet you but it’s all lies and they have no intentions to meet you all they want is your money!

Please be careful and take care
Dec 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update: Kevin Scott Dolphin Drilling Oil Engineer in Poland
by: Biggles777

Hi

I submitted this scam yesterday and have an update on who is behind it.

The link below should be updated, you can read his name, age, WhatsApp number, personal bank account details in full.

Images will be posted here when I've others. Take it for what you will, they can never be trusted. IMO the WhatsApp number is iffy.

https://www.watchforscams.com/kevin-scott-dolphin-drilling-oil-engineer-in-poland.html
Dec 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Oil Rig Scams and Scam Videos
by: Biggles777

Hi

Thanks to the Editor for creating more pages with various scams.

Peter Wesley is an oil drilling contractor in Turkey wanting gift cards. I send used ones. You can read here;

https://www.watchforscams.com/peter-wesley-oil-drilling-contractor-turkey.html

Kevin Scott is an engineer for Dolphin oil and drilling in Poland. This is a nasty one where his "child" is used for excessive medical expenses before moving onto the oil rig scam;

He got the gender wrong, didn't know their name and expected my alias to wire $5000 to a hospital that didn't have a patient in the name he gave.

I've said before if you keep it simple they'll trip up, you can see that again at the link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/kevin-scott-dolphin-drilling-oil-engineer-in-poland.html

There are also construction and bitcoin scam pages.

Finally, Nigerian romance scams use videos. My thanks to the Editor for allowing me to reference his site.

I've created a YouTube page "Biggles777" with videos they use in oil rig, construction, doctor and other scams. Anytime I'm sent one it will be added to that page.
Dec 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Threatened
by: Anonymous

I have been scammed by a Nigerian person and he is threatening me by saying that I need to send him money and if I don’t he will call the FBI on me and have me arrested.

I have never sent him any money and I will never send him any money. I have his number too. 1(234)813-433-2475
Dec 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Philip Wong and Philip Wang
by: Anonymous

Beware of a guy name Philip Wong and now he changed his profile name to Philip Wang working at ENI SPA in Italy off Sicily. He was saying one of the similar scammer's story at this website by saying he has loaded with money and now he is on a project with ENI SPA and lately his project failed because his drilling machine had damaged by the wave and he can't access his account to pay for the replacement.

He is now asking for a loan for financing his equipment and once he is being released he will be able to pay you back with interest. He declared himself as an adopted child to a couple from Hong Kong with US Citizenship. His wife and his daughter were burnt to death by accident and he has no friends to be able to get help.

My girlfriend trusted him so much till he is asking for more from her. Lately, I saw him on the various Facebook accounts with different profiles. He is now enjoying his life with the money which he had scammed from various people. He is even using an excuse to say his passport has been seized by ENI Spa for not allowing him to go back to USA and he will be place to Jail.

Beware of this Chinese Guy, he is a world scammer and check on his friends whom he added in his Facebook. Most of them are from either LAOs, Cambodia or Thailand. I feel this is a Scam network so beware of his group of friends too.
Dec 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Food supplies
by: Anonymous

You are correct on all points and yes not all are nigerians with some right here in Birmingham Alabama [william smith] who I had messaged on here a day ago.

DONT TRUST ANYTHING ANY ONE OF THEM SAY AND A LOT ARE WOMEN TOO. Those men and women who work on the rigs are very well taken care of by the companies who run the rigs.
Dec 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		NEED FOOD SUPPLIES
by: Anonymous

Beware if they say I'm out of food its all lies.
You are wasting your time looking up local food banks for them as they are not where they say they are.

No one can help them ONLY YOU. The only food bank they visit is yours. Money and cards and
Bitcoins. These guys have a Script and they know it well. Don't Always assume they are all from
Nigeria.

BELIEVE ME NOT ALL ARE

Listen to them or text carefully. What I didn't see at the time I See Very Well Now. They laugh at us as we are gullible to them. They know the greatest weakness is to Love and be loved.

BE WATCHFUL
Dec 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer??
by: Anonymous

I have to say when I was talking to my scammer he conned me into buying him an electric jacket and I fell for it. They are expensive and my rigger was in the gulf of Mexico and he also needed money for meds so it never ends with these scammers.

My scammer had told me that his nanny ran out of food for his daughter but I found out that she was also feeding her family too. I gave him info for food banks if things were that bad but of course he told me they were for the poor. Well when the scammers take all our money what do we have to do except go to one so I figured that is where she could go.

All I can say is block, block, block him, and good luck.
Dec 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		NOVEMBER 19, 2020 BRYAN ROSH
by: Anonymous

All who have had contact and scammed by
BRYAN ROSH please read the post here on
NOVEMBER 19, 2020. Helpful information there about this Criminal Scammer.

Avoid anyone with MARTIN in the name. He will scam you out of everything you
have.

Please beware.
Dec 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tommy B. On ScrabbleGo
by: Anonymous

Told me that he’s a mud engineer on contract in Turkey and is originally from Miami. The intelligence of his chatting was beneath that of his plays, probably because of language issues he couldn’t hide by using the ScrabbleGo boosters.

His stats were better than what you would expect from a scammer but I think they know how we recognize them and they are evolving. When I read about oil rig scammers I blocked "Tommy" before he asked for money.

He had started talking to me halfway through the first game asking where I’m from and what work I do etc.
Dec 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		scammer ?????
by: Anonymous

Interesting, i am dying i need an electric jacket and you wont help me, my account is frozen i cant pay for my medicine or care..you dont understand i am on a rig in scottland run by russians they dont care how they treat workers if you love me you will help me and not let me die over here.

Interestingly his 11 year old son messages me kelvin [kelvin smith 0816403@gmail.com] and says his nanny walked out after taking care of him for 4 years and took the money. He needs cards for his games and to talk to his dad on a rig in scottland. Now tell me how an 11 year old can be online EXACTLY the same time night and day with his dad??? Dads name is William Smith 002592@gmail.com

I have been chatting with him for a few weeks and he never answers my important questions and very evasive always saying how hes dying. My son has friends on rigs and they all say the same thing that hes gaslighting me and a scammer.

The boy may be william posing as a 11 year old. I have messaged kelvin and in response to his message he never answers but on the same time as his dad. ALWAYS. They are from Birmingham Alabama, supposed to get off rig in feb.

Older man, heavy set [pic] white hair and short white beard and says he is a diver and welder.
Dec 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		12-15-20 BRYAN BOSH/ By Anonymous
by: Anonymous

This Bryan Rosh please read all these posts a few ago and I saw a post wanting contact with anyone who has had contact with him. He is from
Florida. Could you post pic of him. My scammer
is heavy in bitcoin and he took me for all.


Salt pepper hair, white beard and travels on your money and much disturbing info. All he says is lies. He has paid to learn his trade from the experienced.

Be Careful. Good Luck.
Dec 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Morrison
by: Anonymous

He told me he was a doctor and called Michael Morrison and sent me pictures of himself and said he worked in a busy hospital in Amsterdam and being a nurse myself I asked him a few medical questions he could answer if he really was a doctor.

Anyway he always had an excuse why he couldn't face time me then after 2 months I told him if he really loved me he would show himself to me or I was blocking him as he uses Instagram hangout watsapp and dating sites so he told me he would tell me the truth if I still spoke to him.

I agreed to so I could see his real identity and he video called me and he was 29 not 39 like he told me and when he was the doctor Nigerian and his name was Tejiri TJ for short he had a twin brother Tega and lived in delta region of Nigeria which is one of the poorest.

I asked him how many women he had done this to and he said over 100 but as Michael Morrison 20 and the rest were under different names. He showed me where he lived and said why they do it and they ask for dollars as their money is naria and they got more naria on the black market for selling gift cards. I spoke to him for 3 hours on video call. I told him what he was doing was wrong and he said there is no jobs and every boy and girl between the age of 16 to 32 do this.

I asked him why he said no money here no food they have to buy gas for their generator or they dont get light in their homes. He said sometimes white woman as he referred to them are always over 40 as they are easier and he said they think they are talking to a man but it could be a woman.

The room he was in there was 6 men and 3 women online while he was speaking to me as doctors, oil workers etc and he told me everything I said to him doesn't make him feel guilty because you would do anything to feed your family.

I told him I couldn't speak to him anymore and that I was adding it to the site so women were warned and he said they would just find new pictures and new names but he asked me as he told me the truth could he stay in touch and maybe make a real relationship as he could come to the uk then and be happy and rich.

I ended the call and blocked him then so ladies please please be careful as none of these men are real and they are all fake so stop sending the money xx
Dec 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		bitcoin
by: Biggles777

Hi

If you are asked for Bitcoin online from someone you have never met in person do not pay!

BTC is increasing in popularity as a payment method due to a rapid price increase over the past 7-8 months.

I'd have liked to provide an update on George Martin and what is a well planned crypto currency theft scheme. We are still at each other and the only way to say it is that it is outright theft. You can have a read on the progress I've made at the link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/george-martin-cryptotradez-bitcoin-trading-scam.html

The link to their page is not fully disclosed. If you figure it out DO NOT OPEN using a commone browser. They'll steal whatever personal data it may contain
Dec 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Faces of Nigerian Scammers
by: Biggles777

Hi

Thanks to the Editor for his guidance with a new page with the faces of Nigerian scammers

Donald Frank
Jemies Barry
Darren Brian
John Walter aka John Walther aka John Paulason aka Olivia Walter. He doesn't know but I also got the names of his two accomplices. You can see below.

https://www.watchforscams.com/more-faces-of-nigerian-scammers2.html
Dec 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		They Never Stop
by: Biggles777

Hi

Thanks to the editor for 7 new pages elsewhere in the Nigerian scam section.

6 are for a construction engineer in Turkey. John walter aka John Watlher aka John Paulason aka Olivia Walker.

Doesn't matter, his name is "Gift" 34 years old and living in Lagos, Nigeria. He is not the only one in on the scam.

George Martin has a page and is a thief. Him and his colleague are running a bitcaoin trading scam offering 1000% returns on a boderline dark website.

"George" has a surprise in store and I hope to update tomorrow. Their website is not safe to visit using Chrome, Edge, Safari or Firefox.
Dec 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Curious
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, there. There were two guys with the name Chris as a first name, who sent me follow requests in 2018 and 2019. It wasn't until they asked me personal questions that I unfollowed them and blocked them. I've never encountered a Chris Anderson, though.
Dec 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Did anyone have a run in with Bryan Rosh
by: Anonymous

I am asking anyone out there in regards to Bryan Rosh. He works on an oil rig off the Gulf of Mexico. His birthday is May 27th and he has grey hair and if you had contact with him you would say he is very handsome.

He has scammed me out of thousands of dollars and made me feel like a complete fool. He was using me for visa cards, american express and others.

I would really appreciate any correspondence from anyone who came in contact with him. I know he talked to other women and i would like some information if you please.
Dec 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sounds Familiar, But With A Twist
by: OneThirdCultureKid

The part about Robert Green claiming to work for ExxonMobil sounds very familiar, but one guy who told me this didn't tell me right away he worked for the company, until I asked him, nor did he claim to have worked on scaffolding on an oil rig.

He did, however, claim that his wife died of cancer (didn't say what kind) and did the "Can we move to Hangouts?" thing, too.
Dec 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sounds familiar to anyone? Robert Green
by: Anonymous

I school and graduated from University of Barcelona , I have a master’s degree in mechanical engineering which is my current occupation. I serve in one of the biggest drilling company as a supervisor for 4years in Exxon Mobile company Scotland. Becoming a contractor i had my first contract at the Exxon Mobil company England UK. In the year 2000. Since 1984, American have made it a priority over the past 29 plus years as a professional engineer to understand how drilling work and how to apply this knowledge on every project I was registered as a professional drilling engineer in London, platform and scaffolding, inc. I have been specializing in solving access solutions for new drilling oil contractors and those contractors doing restoration work I offer a wide choice of equipment from various leading manufacturers of work platforms, swing stages suspended scaffolds, continues drilling crude oil with my experience and uniquely qualified staff I can solve the toughest access problem in a safe and professional manner
Dec 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Civil engineering scam
by: Anonymous

So this guy befriends me on Facebook and moved to hangouts. Sends next picture and even called me once. But first he wanted me to loan him money and I said no then it was he needed it for his son. Got the son on hangouts as well.

I still refused and then it was he was going to ship gold to me to hold onto and I just had to help him with the cost. No then back to his son who needs help and in Germany working but from Norway.

First he said his wife died of cancer then the alleged son said mom died in a car accident and so when I questioned him I got the response it was too painful. He claims his bank account is frozen and needs money to get back to Norway. Still telling him NO now and I have trust issues lol. Claims to love me and got the alleged son saying the same. Strange they both come on at same time lol

He goes my Johan Anderson and Johan David and Daniel Johan.
Dec 09, 2020
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by: Biggles777

Hi

If an oil rig worker is seriously injured on the rig the oil company has medical insurance to cover all costs. The worker would be flown off the rig to the nearest hospital for treatment.

No. The Russians would do this too.

The reason why you are being told "he" follows a different set of rules is simple. It is a story of lies and deception from people who have no idea what they are talking about.
Dec 08, 2020
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by: Anonymous

ON THE RIGS IF A WORKER GETS INJURED OR GETS SICK DOES HE NEED TO PAY UPFRONT FOR MEDICAL CARE AND IS HE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING ALL HIS TREATMENTS AND MEDS AND IF HE WAS BADLY INJURED WOULD HE BE KEPT ON THE RIG OR FLOWN TO A LAND BASED HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY HE IS WORKING.

I AM FIGURING EVEN THOUGH HE WAS SENT TO SCOTTLAND TO WORK ON A RIG THAT IS RUN BY RUSSIANS [I WAS TOLD] THAT THE SAME RULES AND REGULATIONSS APPLY TO ALL RIGS.

HE SAYS THEY DO NOT FOLLOW THE SAME RULES ....????????
Dec 08, 2020
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starstarstarstar 		Money
by: Maria Salome

I want to know if anyone knows Seth Palmer from Brooklyn NY 56 years old with a daughter named Maty Palmer 17 years old. He told me he works on a Rig. I sent him money but he never pay me back. Actually he told me he is waiting for his pay in Houston Texas with another man that works for him.

His name is James but I forgot James last name. Is Seth Palmer a scammer ? Please I would like to know . He owes me thousands of dollars. Yes he is supposed to be catholic and a widower.

I would appreciate your help.

Thank you so much
Dec 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Cairns/Joel Maier/Bruce Adams
by: Anonymous

To the person who asked me to share the love songs and poetry here are some of the songs he sent:

Butterflies by Kacey Musgraves
Tear in my heart by Twenty-One Pilots
One Call Away by Charlie Puth
The Only Exception by Paramore
Dela by Johnny Clegg
Always in my Head by Coldplay
Breathe You in My Dreams by Trixie Whitley
My Love Will Never Die by AG
Life Support by Sam Smith
Head Over Boots by Jon Pardi
Losing Sleep by John Newman
Make It to Me by Sam Smith

I didn't keep any of the poetry basically because it wasn't very well written. I have a degree in English literature so I probably want the best person to send it to anyway ;-)

As I have said before if you have had contact with anyone using the name David Cairns, Bruce Adams or Joel Maier please, please report him. He may not have been able to scam me or you, but you can guarantee he is successful at scamming other women (and I am sure men too). Why else would he continue?

Take care and God Bless.
Dec 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Information!
by: Biggles777

Hi

William Smith sounds a lot like Jemies Barry. He needed bullet proof jackets in Scotland and looks like he has changed the type of jacket.

Doesn't matter, you are being told lies. If it is cold the oil company would pay for any essentials for workers on a rig.
Dec 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I WAS a victim
by: Anonymous

So glad I didn't send a video like he kept asking me.
Dec 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scams
by: Angelina

Nigerians scams say work in offshore oil rig to the girls in Malaysia. Say they are on an oil rig and they refuse to make a video call because of the company rules. Until yesterday one guy cheated me on WhatsApp and he pretended to be a white man in Finland. Sent white man pictures. And I really fell for the pictures he was sending me. Finally he is black man.

He cheated me.

From Malaysia.
Dec 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		informationI
by: Anonymous

WILLIAM SMITH IS ON AN OIL RIG IN SCOTTLAND,I DO KNOW THE WEATHER HAS BEEN EXTREMELY COLD AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE GUYS HAVE TO WEAR SPECIAL COATS BECAUSE OF THE COLD

I WAS TOLD THESE SPECIAL COATS ARE 'ELECTRIC OR BATTERY POWERED. IS THIS POSSIBLE????
Dec 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Edwin Frank
by: Anonymous

Your girlfriend needs to block him from LinkedIn and report him as a fake person. She needs to block him from any social media, cell phone, email etc. The sooner she stops all communications with him the better.

These oil rig scammers are running rampant on LinkedIn...I know from my own experience.

Good luck and God bless.
Dec 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Edwin Frank from LinkedIn
by: Anonymous

My girlfriend I believe is being scammed by Edwin Frank from LinkedIn. He's from Norway but lives in Tennessee and now on an oil rig in Oregon.

I see way too many red flags and she doesn't.

Has anyone heard or dealt with him?
Dec 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		POETRY
by: Anonymous

Would like if you could share his poetry and songs if he shares them. If they do poetry, travel frequently and uses words most scammers wouldn't run as fast as possible.

Steam, itune cards, bitcoin, he is sad a lot and uses okay quite a bit. How was your nite honey, i love you more, I'm Hurt. Your are the only person who can help.

He will sweep You off your feet with lies. He is convincing. When you can no longer take the begging and you have given him heart, money and emotions he will drop you without a word. Using I'm hungry it is a lie to travel, eat well drink party and if i mentioned the rest you would give up on men for forever. He is a very experienced scammer.

Please be careful. He cares only to take from you for His own pleasure. Don't Be Taken He Has The Scammer Characteristics plus more. Dangerous to all women maybe men too worldwide.
You are important so don't be taken by him.
Dec 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		DO I LOOK LIKE A BUSTA TO YOU?
by: Anonymous

OK,this Pedro Moris picture is my Dave Francis. So I cant say i was tricked exactly. A man named Dave Francis started following me on my instagram account. At first he sent a message stating that he didnt know if he should envy me or fear me. I found this to be quite peculiar seeing how I had no idea who he was and we had never spoke DM before.

Im just a friendly southern girl that likes to be silly. Some time passed and to be quite honest he never crossed my mind again. You see I am not lonely, or sad, or looking for attention. Then around March 2020 CoronaVirus in full force. He began messaging me, more and more often. We spoke about so many different things. I felt that he needed a friend although he gave no sob story, but he did check on me frequently. I started to feel kinda bad because I can appreciate being checked on and just asking how my day was. We had the most brilliant conversations.

I finally asked where he was from, and I was told Moscow, Russia. Interesting, so we continued but it was him that always reached out to me. Kinda what I do for many of my followers. Im there to listen and give hope and share my love and light. I found him to very intelligent however his page was sketchy and quite fake I thought with few pics all of himself and i believe a friend always throwing up the peace sign.

He claims to have a 4 year old daughter named Vera, I believe her mother was a model who didn't have time for her. Who knows. So around May he called me and said he was going to be leaving for work and didn't ask many questions, he just wanted to make sure that we could stay in touch. I think he was maybe getting feelings. So I thought what the hell, so hangouts is were we ended up and continued on. Unfortunately Im just me and im very open and forthcoming about my life. He writes the most beautiful, heartfelt poetry and we share something I feel he is quite intelligent and thats what I was craving.

I started noticing him asking little extra questions, I knew he thought he was slick. Many I answered truthfully others i just made up. Why not he does. I guess about mid August apparently his hard work was in jeopardy as a dangerous situation occurred. An oil rig had caught massive fire. He sent a pic of the back of a fireman amidst the flames. It was clearly photoshopped. Again i didn't care I asked no questions because well Im now a little dependent on my new friend who is cute and feeds my craving of the conversations i need. I mean he knows everything about me and my family. He even gives me great sound advice and I appreciated it.

He finally had fallen in love with me. Was not my intentions but its hard not to. So he wants to marry me, whaat!!! Yay, Ive never been married not even on my bucket list. But still, I like the dude so he wants to put me on allowance. I declined his offer because well im not a gold digger. I never looked him up or really pried for any information. Until yesterday, oh silly Dave dont you know, ive always known what you were. I just wondered why you hadnt tried to ask me for much. I believe he thinks he has got enough info to possibly try to open an account in my name.

He doesnt, we still talk as of now but quite frankly he is as good as done. He hasn't hurt me in the slightest but reading what he has done to others. Im LIVID. This babyface boy I feel needs to meet the United States FBI. Hey who knows maybe he can get a free US marshal ride 1st class. I hope he brings my engagement ring.

He is good though, ladies beware. Oh yeah he calls me a Gem all the time, he always asks if Ive eaten and his favorite food is chicken. Thanks a lot Dave my dreams of being a Russian Mob princess has been crushed.
Dec 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Cairns/Joel Maier/Bruce Adams
by: Anonymous

David Cairns, Joel Maier and Bruce Adams are very likely the same person.

I have posted about my experience of David Cairns and how I have reported him to Parship, Our Time dating and Match.com.

As David Cairns he has purported to be a Senior Petro-chemical engineer working for BP living in South London and needs. £100k.....I am a widow so I guess he saw me as having that kind of money. Even if I did I would still never have fallen for his story as I am experienced in project management and know every project has a built in contingency and also individuals are never held personally liable!

He has also presented him self as an Analyst living in Northampton and Milton Keynes and again as an engineer living in South London. Someone on this site met him through Elite Singles and he described himself as living in Manchester and was a Scientific Researcher who needed £30k.

I corresponded with him for approximately 4 months and received poetry, daily phone calls, love songs etc. Even a sexually explicit video when he realised he wasn't going to get anything. He asked me to do the same and I refused knowing I would be open to blackmail if I did.

He is a consummate liar and is very well practised at scamming. If you have not already done so please report him to the site where you met him and the relevant authorities. Although he may have been unsuccessful obtaining money from us, he would have been successful in the past and no doubt again in the future.

He probably has victims who are too ashamed to report him and are suffering financially and emotionally. He needs to be stopped!
Dec 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joel Maier
by: Anonymous

This guy probably blocked you on LinkedIn to keep you from reporting him to the site as a fake person.

His story is similar to my scammer Phil Odonnel. I’m glad you blocked him and got out of it before he robbed you of your livelihood.

I have received several LinkedIn requests from oil rig engineers and UN doctors all because I accepted one from Phil. I think LinkedIn has some kind of programming that matched me with these other fake scumbags because I accepted Phil. Since it happened to me, I don’t accept anyone I don’t know.

When in doubt, block them out!

Be careful everybody!

And thanks to the editor of this website! [ED: You are welcome]
Dec 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joel Maier - Avoid Contact With Him
by: Anonymous

I was messaged in my LinkedIn account by Joel Maier. His profile said he was an oil rig engineer with Cairn Energy. Now his profile was very scant, not at all what I expected to see from someone with 30 years of experience, and it was recently created just 2 days before me started messaging me. (Red flag #1)

He claims to be 58, with a deceased wife and son. He would never provide any means to verify him. (Red flag #2).

Educated in Canada, raised in Germany, but born in the US. Please note: his entire family is deceased, which means any avenue to investigate him through are dead ends. (Red flag #3)

After messaging back and forth for a week, he wanted to leave LinkedIn and message on Google Hangouts. His grammar, syntax, and punctuation were slightly off (Red flag #4).

I waited another week before I went to the Hangouts app. We messaged for several more weeks, and then he started telling me he was in love with me. (Red flag #5)

Meanwhile, my best friend had a background run on him and nothing come up! (Red flag #6)

We FacedTimed and he matched his picture, but he was claiming that was proof he was legit. (Red flag #7)

Now fast forward another week. My entire family and network of friends are warning me about him. I am in total agreement, as I’ve seen all the red flag warnings. I know he’s a con man, but what was his end game? Curious to know, I remained in contact.

Well I found out when his contract in the North Sea off of Scotland is coming to an end soon. However, his exit paperwork is in a strong box in Belgium. I’m the only one he trusts with this and needs me to contact the company so his box can be delivered to me. Yeah right...that’s the end game.

I’ve blocked him from Hangouts, and removed the app entirely. He’s blocked me on LinkedIn, which is funny.

If you’re been approached by Joel Maier, avoid him! He is a con man! Don’t fall for it!

Also, NEVER disclose personal information, which includes your phone number! I only disclosed my e-mail, nothing else.

Please be safe, as there are many unscrupulous people prowling the internet.
Dec 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Poetry
by: Anonymous

Bruce Adams could be the guy that tried to scam me. He contacted me under the name David Cairns, and also wrote a lot of poetry - well written. I can share it if you’d like to see if it’s the same guy?

This one played a long game, 2 weeks of messaging slowly through Match.com then moved to Whatsapp, another 5 weeks of messaging every day before the request for money.

Clever and well done, very convincing.
Dec 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: They Are Not Liable For Equipment
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Kevin, I couldn't agree with you more because I've encountered such guys. You mentioned that these "oil rig engineers" claim that they lost their wives to some illness, that they have one or two children, etc. I've read those lines, but with a twist: One of them claimed that he needed a permission with money to leave the rig to visit his daughter, Lily, who fell ill.

Guess what I found out two years ago? He stole a picture of a young white/Caucasian girl in a hospital bed that was on IG and used it. I gave the real guy a heads up about someone using his pictures afterwards.

Since then, the real guy whose pics this scammer used has protected his IG account.
Dec 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bruce Adams?
by: Anonymous

Hello- anyone contacted by a Bruce Adams age 53, from Miami, currently on an oil rig in Liverpool England. Claims he has two adopted children ages 9/12. Wants to retire and go back to Miami.

Writes poems and claims to be in love after a week! Lol -
Nov 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are not liable for equipment
by: Kevin B

This man is obviously not an oil engineer.

Same story getting sympathy saying wife and has two kids to try to catch your heart. They may even have some funny kid to call you if that’s gonna prove it’s a true story. Ridiculous.

Whatever name they use whatever pictures they post are not them.

They are hoping to get you emotionally involved so you won’t listen to common sense from people who love you like friends and relatives.

That is why they want you talking to no one and saying that everyone is jealous of you.

Even if what’s going on in your head is that they love you, people that love you will love your friends and family.

I say this often if you heard your daughter or close friend going through such a thing, would you encourage them to stop contact with everybody and just believe this guy who’s not an oil rig engineer? Of course not! Practice intelligence not emotion, when you become emotionally involved your become a scam victim. No longer will you hear common sense.

Not that it matters, since he is not an engineer, If you research online the number of oil engineers are going to decrease as more and more drones are designed to do things on your engineers used to do. Again remember the company that owns the rig is responsible for the equipment never financially responsible to the oil rig engineer. They may even send you a video of terrible things on oil rigs. They are just old videos.

Then they will go back to being military men or doctors doing the scams. The reason you posted what you posted is that you know it sounds funny and wrong and it is. Good luck and stay away from them. Believe me when this guy is gone, they will hand your folder over to the next guy who is the scammer and know what works with you and what doesn’t work with you. But they will always tell you not to tell anybody about them.

Good luck and God Bless.

Also do not post or do anything stupid they may end up on the Internet as a way of blackmailing you in the future.
Nov 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Been there,Done that, and Don't wanna do it again
by: Anonymous

Well like the lady whose post I read previously.I was first contacted on FaceBook asking me to friend him which I did. Mistake no 1. Then later he wanted me to get on Hangouts and I did. We talked back and forth on Hangouts for the past 2weeks and after about 4 days he was madly in love with me. Of course the red flags were flying high.

He sent me pictures of his son and daughter who live with their Aunt while he is on the rig. So last night he told me that he is retiring and we will be together. He said he would have about Two Million dollars to buy us a new home and car. Oh yes he also told me he was from Denmark and came here in 1987. Wife and him divorced and she later died from cancer.

I sent him some messages in Danish and he replied in Danish so I thought maybe he might be on the up and up. That is until this morning he sent me a message saying he was out of connections which is money and asked me to send him an itunes card for $500.00.

I said sure honey and then blocked him. He aint getting in my pocketbook.
Nov 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wiser Now
by: Anonymous

Robert Miller. He is a scammer, please do not give him any money.

Block him !!!!!!!

He is trying to steal your money. They have every trick in the book and they are chronic liars.
Up to this date I have encountered @ least 25 scammers on Scrabble Go.

I block them and they change their picture and name and come right back.

Block, block block these low life’s
Stay safe and keep your money !!!!!!
Nov 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wiser Now
by: Biggles777

Hello

This adds to what the woman who listed the 5 scams she met on Scrabble GO has said. My alias paid a visit and it is terrible. The lack of English, a rush to Hangouts and no wanting to even get to know a name before getting you off the game.

The Editor created a page with warning signs I've been adding too. UN personnel in Syria, "contraction" engineers and some who don't say a thing about what they do or who they are.

It is a disgrace, you can see and read in the link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-romance-scam-some-warning-signs-on-wwf2.html#comments

If you experience anything similar to what is on that page block them and walk away no matter how good their stolen images are.
Nov 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		BEWARE MARTIN SMITH!!
by: Anonymous

My mother has been being scammed by a man calling himself Martin Smith. Posting just in case there is another woman looking for information on this guy. Unfortunately, my mother is still very much struggling to accept that he is a scammer despite the evidence.

Same story as everyone else here. He messaged her on wheel of fortune gaming app and quickly moved to third party apps like Skype and hangouts, email and text/calls. Widowed, older teen/young adult daughter in boarding school.

Oil rig engineer who has been in the gulf of Mexico for a year and was in Yemen prior to that. He says he is from Nj but originally from Denmark. Once when I had him on the phone I tripped him up and he said he was from "Spain South America".

He clearly missed geography class. He also has an accent that sounds Nigerian to me. Has convinced my mother that he needs her money in order to get "his lock box" of money and then he will pay her back. She has been robbed of tens of thousands of dollars and counting at this point. Ftc and fbi reports were made, unfortunately he has his hooks in her.

This has just about destroyed our relationship but I figure if I can share the name maybe I can help someone else out there as he is 100% doing this to several women at the same time as he often gets his facts mixed up.

BEWARE MARTIN SMITH and any of the low life scum like him.
Nov 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Long Upset????
by: Anonymous

Stop, block, Do not accept calls from This man or the supposed kid etc!

He just about got you. He wants no one who cares about you or loves you and is looking out for your well-being involved of course. Think about it. Get ready because after you send him off, you will be contacted again. And the next gentleman who supposedly has all these features you want in a gentleman will begin by telling you never to speak of it what you have together and how others will only be jealous of you.

That is why they tell you not tell anyone else. This is the most important thing a scammer does is distance you from people who are rational and have no emotional involvement. Your emotion is what leads to the mistakes. They have cost men and women millions of dollars.

The only stake I have in this is that I lost a woman to one of these pieces of garbage who of course never met her but took her money. And thank God I warned her of the next man who
contacted her just like I’m warning you.

I before E just Except after C she like we’ve learned in school.

Intelligence before emotion. If your daughter was telling you about a man in her life that was going through what you’re going through would you advise her to continue with this man and make sure that she never contacted you or anybody else again about this relationship?

Kevin
Nov 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone in contact with Thomas Long
by: Anonymous

A guy name Thomas Long hit me up on Scrabble go..same story oil rig engineer, working off the coast, and about to retire (after this last job) 12 year old being taken care of by nanny because mom was horrible to her. He has sent me a gift (flowers, bear, and candy) and also says he wants to meet me next month which means he would be flying to my home state before flying to New Jersey to see his daughter.

Will talk to me on the phone and via text. I have also received calls and texts from someone claiming to be his daughter and she is asking me if Im going to be her new mom. He refuses face time, and also got upset when I mentioned him to somebody else.

Has anyone been in contact with him and also have pictures. If anyone with a similar story wants to compare..
Nov 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig
by: OneThirdCultureKid

To the woman who asked whether she should report a scammer and to whom: Yes, absolutely, you should report him. As to whom to report the said scammer to, maybe the FBI or another agency. I think the FBI and other agencies investigate these scams, don't they? Did he ask you to do something illegal, such as receive something?
Nov 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Correction
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I meant to say that Derek Johnson Spielberg, who claimed to have been robbed and beaten in Dubai and has no money, ID, etc., sounds like Raymond Chadwick, who claimed to have been robbed and beaten in South Africa. My apologies for the confusion. :-)
Nov 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig engineer in Germany
by: Anonymous

Met on Word Wars game. Claims to be on Oil Rig in Germany and asked me to communicate with him on Hangouts.

Professed love quickly and appeared to be kind, loving and very interested in me. At a very low and lonely point in my life, I have been communicating back and forth on Hangouts and am quite ashamed of some of the "sexting" chats that have been going on between us. Definitely something I have never done before.

Claims he cannot access his bank account until he comes back to the US and wants me to send him an AX gift card so we can keep on communicating online. So far I have been able to put him off telling him I am waiting to get next paycheck.

Should I report this person and to whom?
Nov 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Derek Johnson Spielberg
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, That Derek Johnson Spielberg with his claims that he was robbed and beaten in South Africa and had no money or ID sounds like Raymond Chadwick, or someone who stole that name and the pic of a handsome, tall, blonde American man two years ago. The part about being robbed and beaten sounds very familiar.
Nov 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		ExxonMobil
by: Martie

I've been scammed by a Herman le Roux claiming he is doing a contract for ExxonMobil in Angola as a Electrical Engineer. Pretended to be a godly man and tell you what he thinks you want to hear. Never asked me for any money but did last night.

I was scammed before from a guy Jay Marcell. Jay stole a Dr Razvan from Romania's profile. He scammed me out of all my money. Herman won't get a sent from me.

Please be careful ladies.
Nov 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rigger Italy
by: Anonymous

Hello. I’ve been contacted by a Peter Wallace via a friend on Facebook who is good looking and says he’s an oil rigger in Italy.

Has anyone else had similar experience thanks
Nov 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Derek Johnson Spielberg
by: Anonymous

Oh, the one I know got me for $1,800 but he claims to be a miner, works with gold, diamonds, precious stones. Claimed to be in The City Hospital in Dubai and was beaten and robbed. Has no money, no ID, etc.

Anyway, my story is just like the one I just read on here! He knows just the right words, romancing, Christian, but doesn't know that much about the bible at all! He is supposed to be paying me back next week, yeah, right. I'm going to give all the info I have on him to the authorities and it's all in their hands and God's.

I would love to see pictures of the Derek Johnson Spielberg that anyone has had contact with & I will share mine. REMARK ON THIS POST AND WE'LL SHARE PHOTOS, ETC. THANKS!
Nov 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Wayne
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I haven't heard of anyone with that name, but the story sounds familiar. In fact, two years ago, a man by the name of Kelvin Pitch also claimed to have a contract mining for gold in West Africa. He didn't specify which country in West Africa he was mining.

Whoever he was, he used a picture of a black man and claiming to be a widower with a young daughter. I unfollowed and blocked him before he could tell me that he was in trouble.
Nov 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wiser Now
by: Anonymous

Please beware of these romance scammers on scrabble go.

James Willie
Michael Henderson
James Matthew
Alex Nicole
Raymond Cole

Notice they all have 2 first names. They immediately wanted to go to WhatsApp or Hangouts
Everyone of them had their wife die tragically.
They had one or two children, who was being taken care of in the states by a nanny, etc. They worked in another country.

The same stories, they are so obvious, and they can’t spell or write English well. They start sentence with.....Am, instead of I am.

Please be aware of these scammers, we have to get the word out there and educate. They are heartless and only want to steal as much money from you as they can and they don’t care about you.

Beware of Scrabble Go

God Bless
Nov 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David William Lloyd ——— BEWARE
by: Anonymous

Probable a scammer. On a dating site. The minute we started chatting he closed his dating account. Fake pics of a guy on an oil rig I’m sure.

Got upset when I wouldn’t download WhatsApp and wanted nothing to do with a Zoom call. Glad I caught it quickly!
Nov 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wiser Now
by: Anonymous

I am in shock at all the scammers on Scrabble Go. I have been approached by at least 16 in the last four days. It is ridiculous. They all have the same story.

Oil rig engineer, wife died, child or two being taken care of by nanny. Immediately want to know if your married with children. Hangouts or WhatsApp.

They are so stupid and cannot write English. I am trying to make a list of their names to post here. They all have two first names. And they won’t go away.

Please be aware of scrabble go and keep your money safe
Nov 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nov 17 one named John Patrick contacted me
by: Anonymous

Via Facebook friend request, using some hunks photo. Said he was from Orlando Florida but working in the gulf of Mexico. Said he was a marine engineer. He told me he is 2 years widowed and wife died of cancer. Said he was 59 and had one son.

He is friends with a girl I went to High School with. He asked me to install hangout as his employer would not allow him to chat on Facebook or Messenger. Then I noticed his sentences started to not make sense "broken English", like someone from another country would do.

Blocked him quicker that crap.
Nov 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Watch Out
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous,

There was one guy on Twitter who tried that on me two years ago. He claimed to have been working on an oil rig, claimed to need money to get off the rig to see his very young daughter named Lily, claimed to be a widower, and got mad at me for refusing to help him.

Oh, and that company he claimed that took care of his stuff - S Global - doesn't exist. I unfollowed, reported, and blocked him afterwards. He used a real estate agent's picture, name, and cover pic.
Nov 16, 2020
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by: Anonymous

Had one who claimed his name was David. Said he had a son whose wife died. Worked on an oil rig and suspiciously was never able to make a call and didn't have internet to video chat. It all became clear when he started needing money for things. Tickets to visit or suddenly having an emergency, etc.

Don't trust any of them.
Nov 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Falling in love with a picture
by: Anonymous

To everyone who is posting on this site. First of all, do not blame yourself. The individuals are consummate liars, this is how they live and indeed choose to live. They prey on people who are vulnerable, are adept at identifying people who are vulnerable and exploit those vulnerabilities to their own advantage.

They will make you feel wanted, loved and adored. They promise you stability and security. This is organised crime. They often operate as a gang.

If you have given money the chances of you getting this back are slim. Sorry! But do not let shame stop you from reporting them to the relevant authorities. While they were scamming you, they were also scamming somebody else

The tactics, the stories are all the same. Speak to your friends and family, you need their support right now. Be strong and don't let these individuals win.

By working together and sharing our experiences and the names these individuals use we are working to expose these individuals and see them tried for their crimes. They are criminals and let's not forget that.

Stay strong everyone x
Nov 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Falling in love with just a picture ☹️
by: Anonymous

Well for me I got a friends request on Facebook I accepted because I saw him with his son and he’s a very handsome man so about three days his Facebook page was off completely. However like an idiot I believed everything he told me and he sent me pictures as he was oil engineer on a rig.

He gave me his name as James Ethan and he even gave me his son Scott Ethan's email address so that I could talk to him. James had lost his wife when she gave birth to Scott and he was looking for someone to have that motherly instinct with his son so I feel like an idiot because I was going through a separation and yes he is by far a great romantic person.

However after talking to him his voice did not seem American and he said that he was French but he sounded more like from Nigeria. He didn’t ask me for the money but he said that because of talking to me on the rig he was fined $10,000 and he had to pay them. That struck me really weird but I don’t have that kind of money and I didn’t agree or did he even ask me for money.

But what’s most horrible about this is that I fell in love with his picture and now I’m a little heartbroken and now I wish I know who this guy in the picture was as I would love to meet him.

How sad can a world get. I’m just so upset and sad that this happened to me
Nov 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wiser Now
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Raymond Cole. He is lurking around on scrabble go. He has stolen the pictures of a gentlemen named: Neilo Lourenco.

Is sad you cannot even play a game of scrabble without these scammers bothering you. Google the real mans name and his pictures will come up.

Stay safe and wise ladies (and gentlemen)

Thank you
Nov 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed woman
by: Anonymous cynthia Anne Crider

Hello. I have really had an eye opening to all of this. Im going to add a few names to the list.
Robert Foster.
Bruce Mcdonell.
Bryan Rosh.
Duggan Dudu.

I have also been a weak state of mind when this happened. Each story started sounding the same. I have recently had my account drained due to information given to supposedly get someone home. I will have to apply for a new credit card number but in the last 8 months the names keep adding up.

People claiming to be oil riggers, military officers, financial planners etc. Stock photos are used. They claim they are widowers with children to raise. Or they may have received a cash box that needs to be claimed that contains money, jewels, etc.

But they can't access the lock box to pay for shipping fees. They may name you as their beneficiary and you would need the code to unlock the box. They may even show you claim tickets with your name printed on it. They may request an ebay card, steam card or iTunes card for payment.

My recent scam which took my funds from my disability check was done using a chime bank card, which gives a cash advance with no penalty. I have been sent blank checks for me to cash, checking accounts created with my name on the check.

Its been a nightmare that has destroyed my 31 year marriage and relationships with my family. I did my research a little to late. That's why I'm sharing this with you. I still trying to find out who to contact to try and get any amount of funds back. If anyone knows please let me know.

And fyi all men have been of foreign decent. ALL!!!LADIES please don't ever feel like you're not worth the time to the one you're married to. Abusive words from my husband caused me to reach out for kinder words. Nothing more. If you have a big heart they will respond to you. Using any means available, usually the hardship of others, especially children.

Prayers and luck to recover what I've lost, monetarily. And hopefully in time my simple life back.
Nov 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jimmy Habert and Jimmy Stevens
by: Biggles777

Hello

A new page thanks to the Editor on Jimmy Habert. My alias received a few of the same cut and paste love messages from him as Jimmy Stevens sent.

The main difference, other than photos, is this time they have to take awhile to get started with their "love". Jimmy Stevens took a few hours. This Jimmy, reluctantly, was made to wait days.

Our exchange was on WWF2 and Hangouts with me switching from one to the other. Details and images linked below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/jimmy-habert-independent-marine-engineer-contractor-aa-oil.html
Nov 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig engineer in German
by: Anonymous

Attention. Please be careful of this Man whose name is Li Wei. He said he is in Hong Kong and lives in London England. He added me via Facebook, and he is not a bad looking guy. He said he works on the 3 month contract in Germany, and showed me his contract.

It was a more than 10 millions contract, and he promised that when the contract finished, he will gain 5 million, and we will have a good life.

Please be careful about this man. He said he will be 50 years old soon and when I asked him to send a voice message to me, he refused.

I am 100% sure, he is a scammer.
Nov 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Cairns
by: Anonymous

I posted about David Cairns a few weeks ago, and everything you have said echoes my experience of him although at the time he was a petri-chemical engineer leading a huge contract for BP and needed to raise $100,000.

When I started to give him the cold shoulder as I knew he was a scammer his communication intensified and he sent a sexually explicit video of himself and asked me to do the same. I refused as I knew he would attempt blackmail.

He also asked me to open a bank account and I decided to give him a taste of his own medicine and initially played along only to then tell him I knew him to be a liar, cheat and a fraud! I then blocked him but have continued to vet dating sites and report him.

Ladies, he has been on Parship, Our Time and Match. He will say he lives in Northampton, South London and Milton Keynes. Now he has moved to Manchester!

To the person who posted earlier I hope you reported him to Elite Singles. We need to stop him!
Nov 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Cairns
by: Anonymous

This guy makes contacts on Elite Singles in the UK. Says he is based in Manchester, working as a research scientist for the petro chemical industry.

Very romantic, sends poetry every day, loves bombs then goes cold. Handsome, sends photos of a very attractive man. He sends an autobiography detailing his life. Born to an Australian Mother and Texan father, his alcoholic father dies when he is 5 and he is raised in the Netherlands by his adoring mother. He moves back to Texas and marries his high school sweetheart but the marriage fails after she miscarries. He then travels the world looking for answers.

Very spiritual. Promises to explore the world with you, that you are his world.

He has to go to Saud Arabia on a job, the project goes wrong and he needs £30,000. When you don't comply he goes quiet. He makes contact again to say he needs your bank account details in order for him to send you money so you can pay his UK suppliers.

Be careful ladies, he is charming, bright, sexy and too good to be true. Everything is on his terms, he will only contact when he wants, and it's either for money or sex chat.
Nov 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hyperbaric Welder
by: Anonymous

Black handsome man named Richard Bakker states he’s originally from the Netherlands. He followed his wife to California in 2007. Divorced her in 2017 after he found her cheating. Moved to NJ, but he’s on an oil rig on the Golf of Mexico.

He goes by Smiley on meets.com. He pulled me in with the Godly man looking for a Godly woman to spend the rest of his life with. He almost stole my heart when he continued to ask about my child. He was so interested in being a family. Several days ago he asked for me to send money for a worker in need and if I had cash app.

Within seconds my heart fell and I immediately told him I didn’t have it. He said that I didn’t even ask how much, then told me it was only $400. I said I didn’t have it and tried to ignore it till the next day when he showed me a picture of his bank account for over 6million, but the money couldn’t get to him fast enough.

Get this, he offered to pay me back $800 if I could cash app him the money that he so Urgently needed! The end result was me telling him he must be a scammer or if not a terrible person for asking a single woman with a child and 2 elderly parents to take care of for money.

He said he couldn’t believe I would think that of him and he lent money to lots of women and never called them names. He said that I broke us up and he wanted to know how much "his love" would have his back if needed. Lmbo. I guess I failed.

Haven’t talked to him since this happened yesterday. Ladies beware. He says he’s a self contractor ready to retire and go into Real estate. His contract will be done on Nov 23rd.
Nov 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wiser Now
by: Anonymous

I also found this web site that I want to share for any one that doesn’t know about it.

Consumer Report FTC oil rig scammers.

There are many testimonies there (actually hundreds) of experiences and scammer names.
Check it out

Stay safe and God Bless
Nov 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		RAYMOND CASEY
by: Anonymous

I blocked him several weeks ago. He is still on ScrabbleGo and has changed his profile pics 3 times so far.

Ladies, please be aware of this smooth talker. He got me for a few thousand dollars and had the nerve to ask me to take a front & back picture of my bank card to see if it was like his deceased wife.

But before that conversation, he wanted to use my account so that the Shell Company could deposit some money into my account for repairs he needed for his drilling machine.

I guess he thought I was a complete idiot! He may have gotten several Steam & Amazon cards out of me but I was not about to give him my bank information. When I got tired of his game and came to my sense, I closed my Hangout site and blocked him from my email when he threatens to post my nude pictures.

They can really make you feel wanted & loved but all they want is your money!
Nov 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Warning Signs
by: Biggles777

Hello

The page linked below has more warning signs for oil rig and other online romance scams.

There are exchanges from WWF2 that are very brief as my alias doesn't play by their script. There's also a update with two dating site scam approaches.

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-romance-scam-some-warning-signs-on-wwf2.html#comments

If you are on that part of the site two women have posted pages on Facebook profiles which are good at spotting fake accounts and who is behind them.
Nov 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Project Manager
by: Anonymous

I have been texting with an oil rig project manager, just turned 63, no kids, no family, divorced in 2015 who doesn't want to be alone. He started texting me thru LinkedIn which I thought was unusual, and he sent me pics and he is very handsome.

We have been texting almost every day for over 3 months and talking on the phone a couple of times, but his voice does not sound like I thought it would. Claims he loves me and has made so many romantic promises then he asked me how much I made a year and I told him and then I asked him how much he made off of the recent contract that is about to end and was shocked that it almost $5M.

I told him I couldn't retire yet so he asked me how much I had on my 401K and I told him not much, then all of a sudden no more texts then 4 days later I got 1 text saying that there was an accident at work and he even sent a pic of him with both arms in bandages and explained about the accident and then nothing more.

I really fell in love with this guy but I am seeing some red flags and as much as I want to believe he was for real I don't think he is. He is working on an secluded oil rig offshore from Oslo, Norway.

Does this sound familiar to anyone?
Nov 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another victim
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been talking to Ken Logan petroleum engineer. I am afraid this poor gentleman's pics have been hijacked. He had an accent and said he was German yet his last name is Scottish. I could have fell in love but girls the first thing you need to do is tell them you want to video chat and if they wont they dont exist.

Get over it . Wanting it to be true is not going to make it so. It is not the people in the pictures as they have been stolen AND today he asked for phone cards. I am not dumb. bye bye
Nov 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hurt and stupid also
by: Anonymous

Please beware of scrabble go, there are so many scammers on it. One approached me yesterday when I was playing scrabble with my friends. He said his name was Kelly Thomas, again they use two first names.

The same story, oil rig worker, one child, wife died, no other family. Will retire after this contract is over. Looking for a wife (on scrabble really)

Any way I got rid of him. Has any one heard of him ???

Thank you
Nov 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed
by: Anonymous

I have been talking to a guy that goes by god loves us both. He says he has a daughter 7 years old by the name of Anita. Has anyone ever come across him. He says he is 61 years old.

Please if you have heard from him and let me know. He say he has equipment for electric companys
Nov 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Robert
by: Anonymous

I was communicating with a Mike Robert who was supposed to be on a rig in Canada. He asked for money which I didn’t send. He kept trying to get money then he gave up and told me he was a scammer.

After I blocked him I did a reverse image scan and it was not him. He was good. He face timed me and I never noticed the body wasn’t his until I saw photos of the real guy the picture of the body not the head belonged to.
Nov 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hurt and Stupid also
by: Anonymous

To all of us that has been deeply hurt by these lowlife scammers, they will get what they deserve someday. They prey on loneliness and steal your heart and your money. They have no morals, they have no heart.

They leave us heartbroken and devastated. But we are all stronger and better than that and them. We will survive. It may not be easy at first, but there is a fine line between love and hate and now we have gone to the other side and we have learned from our horrible experience.

Now we are wiser and stronger and they will not do this to us again. We can only hope they choke on their money they have stolen from us. God is looking down on them and knows what they are doing.

But remember we are much much better than them. So we will not let them destroy our lives moving forward. Let’s not think about them one more minute. Why should they steal our thoughts, our hearts and our time. They are not worth it and we are stronger now.

Put your trust and faith in our God and he will bring us through this, because if God is for us, who can be against us.

They will get what they deserve.

So hold your head up, get up and move on. There will be a good man or woman in your life someday. An honest caring person who loves you. Not a thieving heartless low life criminal.

God bless and we will prevail. Remember we are stronger now !!!!!!
Nov 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: I Was Also Scammed!!!
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi. I'm sorry that you had to get your heart broken like that. I've not heard of the man, but I looked his name up on DuckDuckGo and there's no man with the name Harry Sledge Wilson. It sounds as though he looked a couple of guys' names up and called himself that.

This guy raises so many red flags from what you're telling us. The first one is what 17 year old needs a nanny to raise him, unless that 17 year old needs someone to make sure he or she gets to school on time, do his or her homework, etc.?

The second is that claim that his wife died. I've come across those claims, too. They only ask for money when they suddenly find themselves in a bad situation.

All I can say is report him and then block him.
Nov 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I was also scammed !!
by: Anonymous

At my lowest point in life, lonely, I was playing a friendly game of scrabble with a matched up play, next thing I know this handsome man was talking kind words to me going by the name Harry Sledge Wilson, that works in Ontario Canada. We talked for weeks on hangouts, and he told me about his nanny taking care of his 17 year old back home in Washington DC.

He was an engineer on an oil rig in the middle of the sea, and he first sent me pictures that I thought with his phone, and he then told me he was working out and dropped it in some water. I searched this particular photo he sent me and there were to other men, the same photo, the same hands, the same foam coffee cup by the water on the oil rig.

He told me his wife passed, his son needed a mother, and I fell for it, but he hasn't asked for any money, but I have confronted him with that picture and he said someone stole his pictures on Instagram.

To make a long story short, he called me and he sounds just like a Nigerian!! I sent him so many photos!! He sent me a pic of his thingy!! It was white, I didn't know how do they get these dick pics and make an innocent lady think it's really theirs??

My heart was so devastated!! Has anyone else heard of this man?? Please be aware, no sites are safe!!
Nov 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to UN Orthapaedic Doctor
by: Anonymous

I’m sorry you that he still posted your photos. I hope you are able to talk to your family members and explain to them that you were being scammed. You need to heal and I hope they can support you during this time.

Please know that these scammers are scumbags and he took advantage of you. You are not alone and many people are being scammed especially now during this pandemic. I know how you feel believe me, I couldn’t believe I fell in love with a fake person and sent nude photos to him.

He sent me a nude photo and a nude video too! And I felt I was going to spend the rest of my life with him after he returns from the oil rig in Dubai.

Please get some help to get over this experience. We are human and we all make mistakes. Don’t let this experience get the best of you. Don’t let him continue to take advantage of you by giving in.

Get some help, talk about it with someone you trust and one who will not judge you. Believe in yourself and that you can overcome this. You are a good person and you deserve to be loved and supported by family and friends.

I believe in you...stay strong! Good luck and God bless you.
Nov 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		UN Orthapaedic Doctor
by: Anonymous

Thank you who said they had same experience as I did! I did all that you said, and still my nude photos got out there for my family too see and I’m so sick and ashamed at what I did I can’t stop crying and can’t eat! My nerves are shot!

Thanks I learned my lesson and I blocked, deleted, changed everything ! I trusted him and loved him.

I was a fool!
Nov 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to person being scammed by UN Orthpedic Doctor
by: Anonymous

Block him on everything from your cell phone and any social media and Hangouts. Also report him to Facebook and Instagram. Stop communicating with him. I had a similar experience since I also had photos...it’s called sextortion.

My scammer threatened to send my photos to my company and family and friends. I called the local police department and the officer recommended I change my cell number and email address. I blocked him and reported him on LinkedIn and WhatsApp.

I called his bluff and didn’t pay a single cent. It’s been two months since I had the nightmarish experience and I have not heard from him.
Nov 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		UN Orthopedic Doctor
by: Anonymous

Dennis Ruben in Iraq, wife died in car accident, has a daughter and son in Oklahoma in boarding school! I have dished out over $900 and he still wants more! I left Hangouts and changed all my info but he still finds me! I did a report with the 3 gov on here. Threating me with my photos on Facebook, Instagram, and the whole world to see my body!

I regret sending them photos and I’m never ever doing that again! Someone out there please help me I’m going crazy in Ohio
Nov 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to heartbroken by Dr. Justin Moy
by: Anonymous

Please don’t talk to him anymore. He’s a scammer who was just taking advantage of your vulnerabilities. I fell in love with my scammer too. The man in the photos was handsome and he said sweet nothings to me every day.

However, after two months, I realized he was just after my money and he tried 3 times! But I didn’t give him a single dime. It’s been 2 months now since I blocked him and every now and then, I would remember some of our conversations.

I’m overcoming a broken heart and also reassuring myself that I am strong enough to get over him and learn from my mistakes.

Stay strong...you too can overcome this!
Nov 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Lijie Hong
by: Anonymous

His background story sounds so familiar it's not even funny. Please share his email address and upload his pictures.

These scammers use the same playbook to con women. They will manipulate you and bleed you dry. Check this post and draw your own conclusion:

https://www.watchforscams.com/oil-rig-scam-armani-chang-wei.html
Nov 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dr Justin Moy
by: Anonymous

His name is doctor justin moy. An orthopedic surgeon in somalia. USA navy working under the UN and on contract with an orphanage. He claims hiss wife died in a car accident. I have many photos of him with his two daughters. I fell in love. Then he asked me to send him $100 amx from Walmart.

He needed to pay for more space on his phone. I sent it. Got the card photo back and front and sent it to him. Weeks later he started boo hooing about his daughter caught malaria and could not access his funds because of security so I sent him $1,200 to a TD bank account in ma. Sent cash.

I did not disclose any of my bank info. It was sent to a woman called wannipha Harlow who runs a takeout Thai mobile restaurant.

Really? What a fool I was. Look out as he is so handsome and so charming. Easy to fall in love with. I am finding it really difficult to let him go but I have to
Nov 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		LiJie Hong
by: Anonymous

I met this guy that claims he is 50 years old and from Beijin, China, and moved to America a year ago and lives in Maryland. His wife and daughter past away from a car accident 4 years ago. He is currently working in Turkey, contractor for a marine engineering company. He will not be back until December.

His name is LiJie Hong and he has a 9 year old son LiWei (that goes to boarding school). He seems very nice so far, says the right things to me and is good looking. He has not asked for anything from me yet because I told him I am skeptical due to other scams attempted on me.

If anyone has heard of him, please let me know
Oct 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Warning Signs When Meeting
by: Biggles777

Hello

More photos and some of the red flags for a Nigerian romance scam thanks to the Editor creating a new page linked below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-romance-scam-some-warning-signs-on-wwf2.html

Included are exchanges my alias has had on WWF2 where they block me either for refusing to answer their questions or repeating my same one to them.

They want to do all the asking.
Oct 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of these two scammers on Scrabble go. Morgan Russell and Morrison Aldelbert or Morrison Aldelbert Gilbert.

I had no idea this stuff went on when they wanted to start playing scrabble with me. I am so stupid. I talked to them for a few weeks and then Morgan Russell stared telling me his 14 year old son Kevin lived in Germany with his 95 year old mother, (really) and also his wife died and no other family.

Wanted me to lend him money to send to his son and mother as they were starving, but didn’t say how much he wanted, and also wanted an Itune card for 1000.00. When I told him I would never send money to a man he got very angry so I blocked him.

Then this morrison was grooming me for something, I’m not sure what. But he did not ask me for money and said he was 69, sent pictures that looked like 3 different men. His wife died 10 years ago and daughter was just recently killed by her drug addict husband and he was raising his 6 year old granddaughter who was in London in school with Nanny.

Both of them loved me so much and wanted to get married. Sent many love letters and just BS. Talked to Morrison twice on the phone which he sounded like a young Nigerian. Sent him scammer information and he got furious and started swearing at me. He was texting me on an app called Telegram, so I deleted it and blocked him also.

Never sent them one nickel. What is so sad is that they are stealing innocent men and women’s pictures and using them. I feel so stupid for even talking to them. But I can see how a lonely woman could get caught up in there scams, with all their professing to love them and marry them, they can steal anyone’s pictures from social media and Google photos.

They use a hundred different names and are ruthless and cruel. They don’t care how they use you, so please be careful of these hateful people.
Oct 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		TO: NOT SURE
by: Sprintcargranny

I’m sure the money he put in the account wasn’t his, but money he scammed from some woman. If your name is on the account you will be the one to go to jail not that scammer. Take drivers license number to police and see if it’s real. Mine did the same and it wasn’t real.

Why would he need you to set up a bank account. They can do it online. Yes, they have internet available. I know you want to believe all he says but, take it from a woman that did all this - it’s a scam. You will be the one in trouble. You know somethings wrong or you wouldn’t be on this site.

I know all the gut feelings that you don’t want to believe until it’s too late you want believe what we say. HE is lying!! But, you don’t want to hear that.

Surely the only way a bank setup an account for you was your name and information on it which if he has access to the account he now has access to your personal information. Money put into the account by him or his mule isn’t his it is some other womans he has borrowed it from thinking he is going to pay her back.

You will be in trouble for being a mule for him. Lord help you.
Oct 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response regarding Richard Lawrence
by: Anonymous

I think he is a scammer. If I were you, I would block him immediately before he asks for more money and robs you blind. Many scammers are using social media to find their victims. My scammer found me in LinkedIn and I sent him an Amazon gift card.

I finally realized he was scamming me after he kept asking for money. I blocked him immediately from my email and Hangouts. I blocked him on LinkedIn and reported him to them as well.

Please get out of this situation ASAP.
Oct 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not sure
by: Anonymous

I met Richard Lawrence on Match.com. Not sure if he’s scamming or not. Gave me his driver’s license, social security card (photos) and they seem to pan out however he’s been stuck on Dutch Shell oil rig since July.

He constantly texts me. We talk on the phone daily and we sometimes Skype. Yes I’ve given him money and set up a checking account for him but he’s sent his own money to access it. He is charming and I have spoken to his "daughter" too

This can be confusing at times.
Oct 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Jordan
by: Biggles777

Hello

Charles Jordan is on WWF2 and not interested in saying much about himself while sending me the script.

He says he's from Italy but now in Beckley, West Virginia. He does cable installations for oil companies including Petro China. Has 17 workers on an oil rig in the Gulf of Alabama.

He's been on it for more than 3 months and hasn't left it in that time. He left after my alias asked the same question a few times.
Oct 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		He's back
by: Anonymous

To the person who posted he's back and don't know what to do, block him and change your phone number if you have to, and change your email address so he can't email you. All I can say is block block block him.
Oct 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer scammer
by: Anonymous

Andy Parkman played Yahtzee using colorfulparott then andy5 and he fell in love in less than 4 chats and then he needed a card from Walmart because his bank account was hacked and then had to fix a leak and a Chinese terrorist killed his co-worker and he got shot with a poison bullet and will die without $ to buy herbs

The only cure is 1200$ per unit so I didn't do it and he's gonna try someone else
Oct 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		The things we all have in Common....
by: Anonymous

We have all been Scammed.
It can be life-changing.
It was for me.

I do hope that the FBI (Interpol) FTC has access to this website.

What I now can see clearly, is when I am Contacted on LinkedIn or Facebook or Twitter I don't get into any discussions, no dialogues, I am never going to change the men that are Experts at Scamming.

What I do : I Block them. That is it.

Seeing the Red Flags are much clearer with each person that is not Authentic. And in doing this I become more clear with what I desire in my life.

Wishing everyone who has also had this experience to heal and Love Yourself.
Oct 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update: Donald Frank Admits He's a Nigerian
by: Biggles777

Hello

The Donald Frank oil rig scam has a page elsewhere on this site.

For months my alias and "Kess" have been at each other. Me with the truth, him in denial with lie after lie.

He's a professional Nigerian criminal. Last night he owned up to being one and calls himself "Kess" 47 years old living in Lagos.

I never believe what they tell me but I do have photos of him.

My alias got another last week, "she" is working on one more. I hope to create a page with their photos and other details shortly.
Oct 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Senior Petro Chemical Engineer
by: Anonymous

I have read these comments and want to add an individual who uses the name David Cairns. He will tell you that he was born in Edinburgh and spent the first 15 years of his life in The Netherlands to explain his accent of course. His father was an alcoholic who died when he was 5. His mother then took him to the States. He married his high school sweetheart but they divorced after he discovered she was having an affair with his best friend, BrycBryce.

He needs money as the project he is leading has gone badly wrong. He doesn't ask directly but will tell you he can't speak to anyone else. Do not get involved with him.

This is yet another scammer.
Oct 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul William
by: Anonymous

Please watch out for Paul William and his daughter, Bella. He is a smooth one, but I found that his picture was a German Restaurant owner. When I confronted him, he said he didn't like his looks, so sent me new pictures of himself. Ready to get rid of him and block today. I really believed him, he is so convincing. And can turn the cards if confronted.
Oct 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		High seas senior engineer
by: Anonymous

Watch for tall 7'2" good-looking man who says he is on the high seas as a senior engineer. He's so in love with me. He wants to be together forever. Then he tries to hit me up for 650 so he can come and be with me forever.

I said no. He said his bank account was dormant. His demeanor totally changed. I would ask questions about his job but he would not answer.
Oct 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harrison Mack aka Arnold Anderson Nunaoil Oil Rig Engineer
by: Biggles777

Hello

Thanks to the Editor for creating a new page for the the names mentioned above.

All that needs to be said is "he" works on the Piper Alpha oil rig. He didn't understand that and likely never will. Link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/harrison-mack-aka-arnold-anderson-nunaoil-oil-rig-engineer.html
Oct 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Wong Chen
by: Anonymous

Good morning my love;

Don't just love me, but show me it keeps me going and makes me growing, it makes me living, it make me looking happily and lovely, strong and nice. You are my medicine, your love makes me stronger. My dream; when you wake up in the morning, kiss me on the forehead and wish me a good day so shall I do the same to you for our days shall be a blessed day because you are right beside me. Love is a noble act of self-giving, offering trust, faith, and loyalty. The more you love, the more you lose a part of yourself, yet you don't become less of who you are; you end up being complete with your loved ones. smiling. You are my wings, I truly want to fly with you to a place where the flowers are green plants, so we can play round the beautiful garden of love kissing and holding each other, what's meant to be will always find a way. People need love the most when they deserve it the least, always remember that through the turmoil love may bring, the heart sees what the eyes cannot my love, some say love is life, but love without hope and faith is an agonizing death. A gift may not be able to represent how deep a person is in love with you, but one thing is certain, a person who never gives will never be able to take honey keep your head up and your mind open because I shall always be with you in your mind. Good morning babe.
Oct 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ron Mason and Darlington W., a.k.a. Ambrose Lee
by: Biggles777

Hello

Thanks to the Editor for another new page. This is the person behind the names in the title.

I'm not happy with the 1st shot but the other 3 I am certain about. You can see in the link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/the-face-of-a-nigerian-romance-scammer.html
Oct 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Williams/LA, California
by: Anonymous

He saw my picture on FACEBOOK and contacted me. He is supposedly a 51 year old, an engineer for Shell Oil Company who recently has been on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Richard told me he'd lost his wife 10-12 years ago when she went into the hospital to have surgery to enable her to have another child. He has a daughter named Joan who just turned 13 or 14.

He started asking me to send him phone cards because he'd not brought any with him on this trip. I have $460.000 worth of cards which isn't that much of a loss since he ask me to send $600.00 to his daughter at a boarding school. I refused.

He began saying I didn't love him, I told him I did, but it was beginning to be a money battle. Richard told me when he left the rig last month he was coming to get me and take me to LA, California with him to live. Asking me for money started again---he needed money $5,000.00 to get all his personal things from a Barrister named George.

Found out that was a hoax. Watch out ladies? Don't be scammed. Always needing money and asking me to pay for things, I REFUSED. GOOD LOOKING DUDE, but, no scruples!!!
Oct 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another oil drilling engineer
by: Anonymous

I do suspect Paul W stole another LinkedIn profile to connect with me and that some unsuspecting oil driller has had their life hacked. Supposedly a 56 yr old German, schooled in UK, wife and daughter died in auto accident, girlfriend had affair with best friend at which point he left Germany for Canada. Of course, is a wealthy man ready to start life and semi retire.

Has a broken piece of equipment in Belgium and hasn't asked for $$ but that's next. Just a warning because I was googling and found that this isn't even an original! I'll have more info if anyone wants it....
Oct 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ron Mason and Darlington W., a.k.a. Ambrose Lee
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Biggles 777,

Thank you. There's always a chance that one scammer is using other names, given my own experience with scammers online. I could be wrong about linking Ron Mason and Raymond Chadwick, but the part about this guy being a father at age 58 or 60 to a 9 year old son raised a lot of questions.

In addition, there are so many men with that name on LinkedIn.
Oct 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Carlos Lyod
by: Anonymous

Was contacted yesterday by this man. Immediately after we started talking his account mysteriously got hacked and he created a new one, to which I replied, "Yeah, that's not weird at all." The sarcasm went right over his head. He spent the rest of the night trying to butter me up and I was just wasting his time.

So much of it was not adding up that he was a normal person. Said his wife had died of cancer. He ended up leaving me alone when I made it clear that he didn't have a shot. Also, who spells their name as Lyod? What kind of name even is that? C'mon. I searched for his name and "drilling engineer" and this wonderful page popped up. Unreal.
Oct 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerian
by: Anonymous

The guy I was chatting for past 1 year turned out to be a Nigerian. After I got to know he was using a Russian guys picture named Saskov Kirill who is a lawyer, knowing that I got to know he told me that he is an engineer and not working at the moment and his name is Blessing Azino and sent me his picture.

Since that he is has not chatted with me after saying sorry and he had no bad intentions for me. No money was given to him thou he did ask many times. Lucky by chance and thanks to this website.
Oct 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lawrence Abraham, Prince Richard and Thomas Glen Wilson
by: Biggles777

Hello

Thanks to the Editor for creating 3 new pages on oil rig contract workers. With each you can learn something. Unfortunately I blew a fuse and confronted all 3 at the same time;

Lawrence Abraham ExxonMobil / Chevron Oil Engineer

As Kevin B noted they come back. The man used in the image is the same as Kelvin Brown. He had a fake Facebook profile. He's using his "official" ExxonMobil Gmail account when his Facebook profile says he works for Chevron.

You'll see I connect who is behind it all and now know who the real Nigerian is.

I play along then have a go at him, link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/lawrence-abraham-exxonmobil-chevron-oil-engineer.html

Prince Richard Contract Manager

Another one having a second attempt at my alias. Again I play along. They fail to build their alias to match mine.

It's "his" kids birthday and he tells me to buy a gift card. I agree. When it is time to give it to him I let fly and tell him what a criminal he is and rip his story to pieces, link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/prince-richard-contract-manager.html

Thomas Glen Wilson Anadarko Petroleum Engineering Contractor

I met this one on WWF2 hoping for a real oil rig scam. Unfortunately I met a clueless kid. He is unable to deviate from his scripted questions.

I refuse to give up on a man with a different name and who he actually works for. It took him 2 hours to figure that out. Full disclosure, some of what I said about Anadarko Petroleum may be incorrect. Link is below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/thomas-glen-wilson-anadarko-petroleum-engineering-contractor.html
Oct 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update: Ron Mason and Darlington W.
by: Biggles777

Hello OneThirdCultureKid

About Ron Mason, the similarities are striking. You're very good at connecting the various aliases these criminals use and since you've put them together as Ron Mason and Raymond Chadwick I'd back what you say that it's the same scammer. You never get it wrong.

Darlington W on FitBit is aka Ambrose Lee and at the time of this submission his "personal" cell and WhatsApp number is as follows;

08136240142

It may not be active for much longer and note the country code appears not to be Nigerian.

I've also 4 photos of the actual scammer, spare hand raised and right hand on head. I'll create a page soon so you can see.
Oct 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures of the Innocent Used by Scammers
by: Biggles777

Hello

Thanks to the Editor there are now 18 pages of pictures of innocent men and families used by Nigerian scammers at the link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html#INV

I've withheld some of quite young children. Add another 40 or so pages of specific scams and you've well over 150 images.
Oct 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Follow your gut!
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Jake Steven. He's a complete fraud. Knew it from the start, but played along. Met him on Word Wars then switched over to Google hangouts. His story: Wife died in 2013 of cancer. They were married 20 years. Has twin girls who are turning 15 in November. They attend boarding school in Canada. He lives in Baytown Texas. Is an oil rig engineer who just landed his biggest contract in the Gulf of Mexico. After this contact he can retire. Says he's 56, birthday is 9/26/64. Born in Mexico, moved to Ohio when he was 9 after Dad died. No siblings, after mom died was raised by a neighbor.

Sent pictures of a good looking man with 2 girls. Girls names are Wendy and Diane, birthday 11/17/2005. Owns a 4 bedroom Duplex. Will take care of you for the rest of your life. You will not have to work any longer. Never asked for money, but we only chatted for a little over a week. Was head over heals in love with me.

I was so beautiful and his soulmate. He never felt like this about anyone before blah blah blah.

Finally blocked him and waiting for Karma to handle it!!
Oct 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig scammer Gulf Mexico
by: Anonymous

Claims his name is Benito M Patrick, from California, 56 years, was born in Madrid, widowed, 3 kids 12, 10 and 7. Parents dead no siblings. He is very religious and goes to church every Sunday with his kids.

Self employed, just got 3 month contract out in GOM Rig engineer. Team of 35! Connected on FB/ Messenger. Asking lots personal stuff and wants to meet me and family when finished his work.

Writes daily and often repeats himself. Photos at work are few. FB gone and he's talking on Whatsapp. He does not know where the is account is. Tried his number on my cell line and its says invalid. Just not adding up. Shame he looks really nice man.

Anyone seen or heard of this man!
Oct 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be careful with this guy
by: Anonymous

This guy contacted me via Facebook. He goes by the name John Mishack from Louisiana he says. Here a bit of his BS below:
"
I'm sorry about your divorce i have been single widowed. I was Once Married to a France lady. in the year 2010 Death snatch her from me when she is giving birth to my second kid. She past away Leaving me and one lovely daughter . I am Not from a big Family I am just from a little home where I see the peace of an Happy family flowing into our lives. Dad and mom past away s1995 living me alone on this earth but I thank God for my life now I am blessed with a lovely daughter called Lauren she is 8 years old. I live with my daughter and my dog and a nanny who take care of my daughter whenever I'm at work, How long have you been divorced?"

"I schooled and graduated from University of Texas US. I have a Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering which is my current occupation.. I serve in one of the oil Company as a supervisor for 4years . That is were I resigned to become a Petroleum Engineer. I had my first contract here at the state..with Exxon mobile in the year 2003. recently Shell just awarded me a contract and Right now i am in the sea of Longbeach carlifornia in an oil rig 400 Nautical miles in the ocean here in United states working for a contract. the contract will just last for two months... tell me what do you do for a living?"

I told him that I heard that story before, and sent him the link to this site, asked him if it sounded familiar. He was gone like the wind bonsai 😁

He deleted his account, but not before I asked him to send me a selfie, please let me know where I should post his picture, to help others stay away from low life people like him!


ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Oct 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerians
by: Anonymous

My scammer finally told me the truth. After 9 months of my torture he broke. This is considered a job in Nigeria and Ghana. He travels back and forth training new scammers. He goes by several names. Craig Williams, Morgan Williams, David Morgan.

He uses pictures of Russian artist Alexey Lushnikov. If you look up this guy you will find the same pictures the scammers use. The scammers have over a hundred names attached to this guys pictures. When they are chatting with you they will reference my slept off instead of I fell asleep. You can trip them up and catch them.

DO NOT GIVE THEM INFORMATION, GIFT CARDS OR MONEY.

They will give a sob story. They will ask you to wire money. Block them, cut them off, give them nothing.
Oct 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Ron Mason
by: OneThirdCultureKid

This Ron Mason claiming to be a 58 year old man with a 9 year old son sounds familiar to me. A similar guy claimed the same thing two years ago on Twitter, only he introduced himself as Raymond Chadwick, 59 years old, going on 60, also with a 9 year old son.

He also claimed to have lost his wife to an illness and was looking for someone to be a mom to HIS 9 year old son.

Could that be him? He might be going by that name.
Oct 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Avoid These Emails
by: Biggles777

Hello

Avoid these emails and names. They are oil rig scammers from Nigeria.

William James
williamjames60774@gmail.com

Rose Albert
ra5031358@gmail.com

"Rose" is a man pretending to be a woman from Glascow

Johnson Mark
johnson211555@gmail.com

Claims to be "son" and "daughter" of Mark Donald

Mark Mark
marks110022@gmail.com

He doesn't know what he is doing.

As Kevin B noted, they always come back.
Oct 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Omg what a scam I’ve just had
by: Anonymous

So I met this guy Alvin Pierre Burk on Plenty of Fish and he tells me he is an independent contractor so I decided to do a name search but nothing comes up for this guy except when I did an extensive search and having to pay for it I did find a couple of Alvin Burks. No-one matching Alvin P Burk but I found an Alvin Peter Burk, Who had passed away here in Duluth Minnesota and that’s the state I’m in.

After talking to this guy you know he professes his love for me and he cares about me and he wants a good woman with an angelic heart and on and on and on and on, he lured me in and was able to get $250 worth of American Express and iTunes cards.

After talking to several people who told me how dumb I had been I called him out. There are many other details that I don’t wish to disclose that on here but has anybody talked to an Alvin Pierre BURK
Oct 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of BARRY PETERSON FROM TEXAS
by: Anonymous

Well ladies I've found Barrys real name is Mitchell and I've reported him to the UK fraud & cyber crime unit & I've also written to the Orlando police. My Barry used a photo of his dog on all his posts. He has a Pomeranian dog called tiffany, and I've noticed that all these scammers use HANGOUTS. Barry used natureslove as his handle name and his email address is natureslove19@gmail.com.

My scammer is an all American guy, and i dont know how to put his photo on or I would name & shame him.

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THESE SCAMMERS AS THEY BREAK YOUR HEART & BREAK YOUR BANK ACCOUNTS
Oct 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Confused
by: Anonymous

Thanks to this website, I found Eric David is using someone pictures. If anyone come across chatting with this guy just be careful, he is sweet and very soft spoken. I have been chatting with him on hangout and whatsApps for almost a year.

He did ask for money but I did not give him any. Scammers can play tricks to get money. So beware.
Oct 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply to He’s back
by: Anonymous

Just block him from your email. My scammer, Oliver Benjamin, got $300 Amazon card from me after he threatened to release my pictures to my company because he still had my email after I blocked him from Hangouts.

However, he said he needed more money! So I blocked him from my email and that was the end of it.

Oct 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		He's baaack!
by: Anonymous

I just got an email from him again after like 3 weeks. When I told him to f off if I didn't receive what I requested from him to verify who he was, and this is all he writes.

Hey baby. How have you been doing. I've sent you messages on hangouts.

Should I do anything to try and trap him?
Oct 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ron Mason
by: Biggles777

Hello

Ron Mason is on WWF2 as RonM. He is a 58 year old contractor from New York with a 9 year old son. He lost his wife to an "infection" 3 years ago.

He's a man of great wealth with a townhouse on the upper east side.

Me: Oh that's great so you're just a few blocks from Vesey Street?

Him: Thats right

I don't need to say anymore except the simple questions always trip them up
Oct 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Please read, scroll down, and notice
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I've noticed their behavior online, too, Kevin. I asked one what his son's name was and he couldn't answer that. Also, notice that they borrow headlines from newspapers and use those to tug at women's heartstrings and guilt them into sending them money.

For example, as you said, they say, "My wife died of cancer", or "My wife/ex-wife died in a car accident." They also seem to always throw a child and nanny into the mix.
Oct 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Townsend is his fake name
by: Anonymous

This guy connected to me through Instagram and 2 days later deleted his account. Sent pictures of a tall, handsome man with white hair, mustache, and beard. He said he is a widow. No kids and he is an orphaned person.

Sent very romantic phrases. I am glad I googled oil rig and drilling engineer here.
Oct 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		American Oil Rig Engineer named Thomas
by: Anonymous

I met a guy on Instagram this month named Thomas Benedkt. He asked me to join Google Hangouts. He then got rid of his Instagram account. He said he was an oil rig engineer. His wife had died from cancer and he was raising a 9 year old daughter named Sarah with the help of a nanny. He was born in Dortmund Germany. He now lives in Groton, Connecticut.

He is currently working on a $50 million deal in Istanbul Turkey. I had no interest in him romantically but felt sorry for him and thought I would be a pen pal. I was suspicious of things he said that didn't add up.

Then, I came across this site and all I can say is thank you! And TRUST YOUR GUT.
Oct 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please scroll down, read, and notice.
by: Kevin B

If you notice a pattern here ladies and gentlemen this is a particularly a good time to notice how the scammers work with their name. Keep in mind their name will never match the picture or even be the person that they say they are.

One of the main things I try to tell people is that when the scammers get their first name and last name they are both common first names. They do this because you won’t find people in the general public that have two first names for their first and their last. Therefore you don’t find any positive information on them or you will find no negative information.

I am bringing this up again because the last 10 posts seem to have first name and last names. David Mason or Mason David. Mark Donald or Donald Mark. If you really look this is one of the biggest clues right off the bat that they’re scammers.

Of course, they will have a family tragedy to gain sympathy. They have a child who is living with a nanny or relatives. Their wives died in an accident or of cancer. Their kid needs an operation. They have to pay for their own oil equipment broken but no they don’t!

You give them money and that way you are investing in your future together, really? They’re half right you are investing in the scammers future. They will sweet talk to you and say they thank the Lord so much that you got introduced into their life. But most people that have a relationship with God do not steal from the Innocent.

When you tell them NO they will get angry and say you don’t trust them. I suggest you say I agree and block him immediately. Why would somebody who needs money angrily yell at someone they never met but insists he is just falling in love with. They never did love you now, and never will.

Most millionaires can get a loan anywhere in the world, for at least whatever tax money they say they have to pay before they get their big check available to cash at the bank.

They are LIARS, especially the ones who thank God you are now in their life.

I am on a local dating site in Southern California, USA. I’m often suspected of being a scammer, because I do love women and I’d love to sweet talk to them and get close to a woman. That is why if I am interested and we strike up a conversation, I tell them.

Scammers who you will never meet will tell you what flight they are arriving on and will never be on board. If you still have money and been good to them financially, they will say they missed the flight & need more money to re-book the next flight.

When I do feel a connection, I meet that lady, in person in a public place to prove I am real and match my pics. Also I do not have any overseas accent.

If you do not meet quickly, on YOUR TERMS, they do not deserve you.

How do I know that? My ex girlfriend went through it.

Thank you for reading. I never want anyone to be exposed to emotional and financial heartache.
Oct 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Barry nelson , Oil rig scammer? Please help
by: Biggles777

Hello

You searched and could not find him. That says it all, he does not want to be found.

Read the posts about Steam cards a little down and that is what the money you are sending "him" is being used for.

You're just sending a smooth talking Nigerian cash.

No oil company is ever going to ask an employee to pay for equipment or supplies. Ever, they cover all costs.

Pay socialcatfish $30 and they'll find the man in the pictures you've been sent and it won't be a Barry Nelson.

Can't find the number? I don't know the country code it's from but a disposable US number can be created in minutes.

If he lives in Texas, he'll know about it. Start asking questions, he won't know.
Oct 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Barry nelson , Oil rig scammer? Please help
by: LB

Please help. I met a wonderful man that says he lives in texas, but currently working in Lagos Nigeria on an oil rig. I have read the comments and my story is very similar to the others.

He has asked for steam gift cards also and have bought them for him. He states his equipment is needing repair and can exchange the gift cards for money. He says he will pay me back with interest and to think of the transaction as an investment.

Has anyone heard of Barry Nelson. He has a weird accent. He does not sound Nigerian. I tried googling his name and nothing came up.

Also tried google image search and googling his phone number, but I got nothing at all.
Oct 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Google Voice Verification
by: Anonymous

This is part of their scam that they use your number to open up new accounts or emails on new sites to continue scamming the innocent. I fell for it once but not a second time as he tried. You will get sob stories. All they are after is your account Info.

And they do anything to get it. Report these people. My advice is to boycott all social
media as its just food for the lions, tigers and
bears. Feed them and they keep coming back. Sad thing is many lose everything.

Do give codes. Definitely dont give your Account information.

Beware Be Safe.
Oct 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		STEAM CARDS AND OTHER CARDS
by: Anonymous

STEAM CARDS AND OTHER CARDS CAN BE USED EXACTLY AS THAT. SOLD FOR CASH NOT ONLY IN NIGERIA AND OVERSEAS. THE PEOPLE USING THE CARDS WILL BE CHARGED A SMALL FEE BEFORE GETTING THE CASH. PEOPLE IN BENGHAZI USE STEAM, SEPHORA, ITUNES, AND MANY OTHER CARDS.

THESE CARDS ARE ALSO USED HERE IN THE STATES FOR THE SAME PURPOSE, TURN INTO CASH
Oct 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steam Cards
by: Biggles777

Hello

In Nigeria a Steam card is as good as cash. They want them as they're denominated in USD and convert to more local currency.

What is illegal with gift cards such as Steam in the West is not in Nigeria or Ghana.

They can be used to purchase goods and services at stores.

They can just be sold for cash

A scammer might have a Steam account and when given the code it becomes a USD credit in his wallet.

In short, in Africa, a Steam card is as good as the US Dollar.
Oct 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steam Cards
by: Anonymous

Has anyone found out what these guys are doing with these Steam Cards?
Oct 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		LOGAN MORRIS
by: Anonymous

Anyone hear of Logan Morris? He friended me on the bible app. He is a widower and has a 15yo son. From Kentucky but is in the high seas of North Carolina right now. Still early so hasn't asked for anything but has called me honey already.

I told him I was putting an end to this as I have reconnected with my childhood sweetheart and I haven't heard back from him. Sounds a lot like what has been posted here.

I also used the tineye.com and saw his photo used as a scam in 2019 and 2016
Oct 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Photos and The Real Mark Donald
by: Biggles777

Hello

Sorry I lost count of how many photos I posted here. My thanks to the Editor for all his work creating a total of 14 pages all at the link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html

I also updated on Mark Donald and the Editor kindly created yet another page so you can see the face of a Nigerian romance scammer and read how simple questions made him own up.

https://www.watchforscams.com/the-face-of-a-nigerian-oil-rig-romance-scammer.html

Finally a note for OneThirdCultureKid that character we discussed "Darlington" read our exchange here and has yet another Gmail account.

It is leeambrose861@gmail.com

Everything about him points back to Ambrose being his real name.
Oct 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Parker or Marcus Gibson. Going by both
by: Anonymous

Same MO - wife died two years ago, daughter 17 in the states. He is in Holland on a rig. All day he’s been texting. God this god that. Be careful ladies. He even attempted to validate by giving me his work ID.

Didn’t take me long to figure this out but some people may not be from a big city where this fame is played all of the time. Stay woke
Oct 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update: Mark Donad aka Mark Donald
by: Biggles777

Hello

As you know I don't block. After a lengthy exchange I broke him into admitting who he is.

A Nigerian by the name of Edafe Diamond living in Lagos with a tale of woe and misfortune. I don't believe any of it except that he's Nigerian.

He admits to doing it for years.
Oct 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same man as you Biggles777
by: Anonymous

Hi Biggles777 I saw your post with photos of the same guy I received pictures of. I wanted to link his profile pic from the site he found me on but couldn't figure out how to.

If you could please email me directly I will send you the photo to add to your collection.
Thank you! 😉
julieerose1977@gmail.com
Oct 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Google voice verification code
by: Biggles777

Hello

Good on you for not giving the code to him. Please make sure you don't either.

As I understand the code was sent to your number and he asked for it. He is trying to tamper with your account. As you did not request the code notify your telecom provider and Google as soon as you can.

He's gone quiet yet may come back and say he is just trying to verify you're a real person.

If he gets the code your number and Gmail are at risk. Scroll down this thread and you'll see I mention Hangouts and the some of the malicious acts they get up too.

Yes, he wants to rob you blind.

As for seeing the photos go to the Nigerian scam page on this site, I've added even more today.

To the woman who is talking to the same man as me, I'm a little lost as I don't know which one you're referring to given I posted so many. Pleased it helped though.
Oct 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Google voice verification code
by: Anonymous

Can someone tell me how to see the photos? I was contacted on Facebook also. This guy was from the same town as me and went to the same school. He works on an oil rig in long beach California.

He sent me photos and everything. Well just yesterday he had google voice verification code sent to my phone. He then asked me for the code. I did not give it to him. He got upset over it. He has not tried to contact me since.

Why would he need to set up a google voice account on my account? To rob me blind among other things.
Oct 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Widow with Daughter in Boarding School
by: Anonymous

This guy contacted me via Facebook. He posted comments on my page. When I looked at his profile the only link I could see was that we both were connected to the same company. I am retired and 20 years older?? A real sweet talker and I told him the very beginning, if you ask for one dollar no more chatting.

After many days of sweet words he struck, his internet was running out and he did not have access to his funds and could I send him a Stream Wallet card. No and after 3 attempts he has stopped contacting me.

These guys really know what buttons to push. They scan your Facebook page for anything to give them a way into talking to you. Nice looking man, if the pictures are really him.
Oct 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photos Part 2
by: Biggles777

Hello

Thanks to the Editor for creating 5 more pages with photos of innocent men and families used in oil rig and other scams by Nigerian criminals.

You can view them at the link below. That is about 48 photos that will now appear in searches. All are innocent and victims too.

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.htm

Again, I've done my best to exclude children.
Oct 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Darlington W. on Fitbit
by: Biggles777

Hello

Just block him, that's one of many names.

Starts out as Ambrose Lee, then Ambrose Le, then Ambrose Aboh and then Grey Robert.

Finishes with an invite to join FitBit as Darlington Willis. It may be a different person but my alias received an invitation to join from Darlington from an email with a different name.

It seems his current email is greyr0868@gmail.com

I'll also take this opportunity to expose one Daniel Okoye but his email gives away his real name, kelemantel10@gmail.com
Oct 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photos
by: Biggles777

Hello

To the woman asking about creating a gallery of images used in oil rig scams.

Thanks to the editor for creating 7 new pages all with photos of innocent men and families used by Nigerian scammers. They are victims too. There are also many pages I've submitted with even more photos.

Some children I deliberately omitted.

If you have just 1 or 2 photos please do as the editor advises and post them where he says.

Once an image is on this site search engines find them and if it can stop one woman from being scammed it is worth it.

You can find the 7 pages at the link below and feel free to ask for more as I have many. All are structured so if you download you will see the alias used by the scammers.

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Oct 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		HELP BARRY PETERSON
by: Anonymous

Im sorry for your heartache. This guy is clearly A CON. All the info you have pictures, phone, any
thing you have, report him in every place you
can. Where ever you are, where ever he claims
to be. Report it everywhere. Get the name or
names out there.

They must be known and drop him. You will never meet him. He is good liar and he is a scammer.

Good luck
Oct 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photos
by: Anonymous

We should open up a photo gallery of our scammers that way they can easily be identified

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Oct 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Darlington W. on Fitbit
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, everybody. Please be on the lookout for a guy who calls himself Darlington W. on Fitbit. He's like the other men and women who sent me friend requests on there some months ago and he doesn't have any activities on his profile or info in his bio about why he's on Fitbit. Fitbit is a place to state our fitness and health goals and encourage each other.

Take care and God bless.
Oct 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Giovanni WWF2 Scam? by: Anonymous
by: Anonymous

He sounds somewhat like my God fearing scammer Raymond Casey. They differ by a few points. Ray's daughter, Pearl was staying with his father (who died a few weeks ago), his daughter's age is about the same. She & Ray's birthdays are the same August 5th. Pregnant wife was killed in an auto accident about 5 years ago.
He is suppose to be working an independent contract with Shell Oil in the Gulf of Mexico. Daughter is now staying with her grandfather's doctor & his family.

By the way, the doctor suddenly died in a plane crash & the wife mistreats his daughter and he needs to get home along with his crew to get his doctor. The funny thing is, he doesn't know the doctor's full name or anything about him. I did google plane crashes going to Ukraine there was a crash but no one was killed.

These guys don't give you a lot of details about themselves because it's hard to keep up with all the lies they have told different women. He wanted me to tell him everything about me. He even asked me what me income was.

He wears glasses and I zoomed in on one of his photos he sent me and I could see a crowd of people in an office setting. I didn't ask him about it because I was tired of his lies and he would pretend to be so heartbroken when I questioned him. He would send a lot of crying emojis and plead with me trust him.

This is their job, scamming women out of their money.
Oct 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Giovanni
by: Anonymous

Is this Patrick Giovanni very handsome, bald with a beard. Brown eyes? It might be the same one I met named Marcel Giovanni. Claimed to be Dutch and widowed with a daughter named Sonia.

Search on Instagram for marcelgiovanni11 to see the two pics posted. He is also on LinkedIn claiming to live in Florida.
Oct 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Giovanni WWF2 Scam?
by: Anonymous

Anyone encounter this Oil Rig Engineer guy who goes by Patrick Giovanni and says he's Dutch and is a "God-Fearing" Man who lives in Bakersfield, CA and is leaving for an Independent Contractor job on the gulf Dansk of Poland today, 10/5/2020?

Says he has a 14 year old daughter that attends a "Christian boarding school" and "lost" his wife in a car accident 5 years ago?
Oct 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of BARRY PETERSON FROM TEXAS
by: PLEASE HELP ME

Part 2
He told me he had good news and he was getting off the rig & was coming to see me as he had waited long enough to be together. There was a crisis flight to the UK & he was booked on it but there was a snag, his employer took him into the control room & told him he would need to pay for the flight right now but he wasn't getting paid until he singed off on his contract. While he was with his boss in the control room he asked me to pay for his flight & he would pay me right back as soon as he got to me.

That was the last straw for me and I refused and he got very angry & very vocal with his words & told me we were over as he didn't want a relationship with someone he couldn't rely on to support him when he needed me.

WELL IVE SINCE FOUND WHO MY SCAMMER PHOTOS WERE, HES A PROFFESIONAL PSYCHIC & ANIMAL COMMUNICATOR & TARROT READER & MINDFULNESS COACH!!!!! HES MARRIED TO HIS HUSBAND FABIAN!! This guy actually spoke to me face to face in a video call so CAN ANYONE ADVISE ME ON WHAT TO DO NEXT ?? HIS NAME IS MITCHELL OSBORN FROM FLORIDA and he has a very profitable business with hundreds of followers & when I approached him on hangouts with what I found he blocked me!!! IVE FOUND HIS YOUTUBE & FACEBOOK PAGES TOO, IN HANGOUTS HE WENT BY THE NAME NATURES LOVE WITH HIS DOG IN HIS PICTURE
Oct 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of BARRY PETERSON FROM TEXAS
by: anonamous

A little while ago I told my story about Barry Peterson who was a petrolchemical engineer working on a rig in the Persian gulf. He claims to have a son called Micheal in boarding school. I met him in smule and we chatted there and then we went to WhatsApp and after a while we went to hangouts.

He claimed he lived in Texas and he first asked for money to fix his machine and he wanted $3000 and he gave me 2 different account numbers to transfer money to. I refused and he wasn't happy with me, but my bank checked this out for me and told me it was a scam. I kept on talking with him as I knew he would ask again and he did. He told me a friend could give him half & could I get the other half as he couldn't work without the machine and he was stuck.

Although he wasn't happy with me we still continued to chat every day & night, and I refused him again, after a short spell of texting back and forth and he then told me his son was stuck in boarding school during the covid-19 pandemic & needed money as he couldn't get home to take care of his son.

He asked for $1000 and I was shocked a bit by this, as we were in lockdown & our banks were closed and he wanted me to use PayPal or online banking. I refused again and he was really upset with me & we didn't chat for a couple of weeks, however we started chatting again and he was sending me love poems and 7 songs for me to sing.

He even said we had an "our song" incase you didn't know by Brett Young, and he sent me lots of country songs. He didnt watched a lot of tv as he preferred to read & listen to music and his favourite was die a happy man by Thomas Rett.
Oct 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Wilson
by: Anonymous

My grandma has been scammed by multiple people online. She won’t believe my wife or I that these people are all scamming her for money. She now has a new love interest called Mark Wilson who is supposed to be military.

He wants her to receive a briefcase of his cash payment from the military. We both told her you don't get cash briefcases from the us gov’t.

Has anybody else come across this piece of trash
Oct 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil driller in Ireland
by: Anonymous

Same type of story. If no other friends on their Facebook page beware as usually a very handsome man. Once you accept their request they respond back immediately. First they want to be your friend as they are lonely and widowed and are a single parent. They will say they have a daughter that would love to meet you.

Next he will tell you how beautiful you are and ask you to send a picture and he may send one to strike up some nice conversations for a few days.

Then they go in for the kill.

He hopes you are willing to sacrifice everything for the relationship so they will ask you to send them Steam card but then they say he has a security box please be aware as he will keep bugging you to be the beneficiary of the box.

It is in English pounds begging you to hold the box. Say No. Beware of Hangout and don't do it
Oct 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Being Shown a Scammers Bank Account Balance
by: Biggles777

Hello

Lately more women victims are reporting they're being shown a bank account balance by those who are scamming them.

This is a classic move in a scam to show the victim they have money and can pay them back when you're together.

Every "account" is a fake.

There are giveaways and some are listed below;

1: The balance is rounded out to the nearest dollar. $8,000,000 or $750,000, in my case $9,000,000,000

It's absolute rubbish. Banks charge fees which would adjust the balance. Even with today's zero interest rates, interest is paid by banks which would be reflected in the balance.

If you see a account balance rounded out as above, it is fake.

2: The account maybe in a company name. A fake company name you can't ever find. Fake again.

3: To see that balance there is clearly access, so ask this, what has changed in a week or two that they can no longer access their funds.

Aside from the obvious fake account, nothing at all. Don't buy their stories of a wallet dropping in the water, an unknown IP trying to access their account or some fluff about a hack. It's all lies.

The bank does not exist!

Those who are organised will replicate a real bank like Santander or HSBC. Again it is fake. Look at Travis Oscar. He used HSBC on a criminal server. 9 Billion was the balance, he wanted more. To destroy my devices and steal my identity so he could just take my money.

He lost that round.

In summation, as this is very common, agree to log in and see the account but do the following;

1: Buy time, say you need a tea or coffee
2: In that time ensure your security apps are updated
3: Clear all your cookies
4: When logging in, copy all URL's and take screenshots.
5: Once you you've seen the balance just shut it all down.

You cleared your cookies, all secure online banking relies on cookies from the real bank. Now check, there will be none and that confirms you visited a fake site.

Now run your security app as a precaution on all your devices. In some cases you may need to uninstall the browser you used, run a security check and reinstall it.

A Tor browser is perfect for this.

Finally, collate the URL's and screenshots so you can report to the FTA, FBI, DOJ, state police, security apps like Defender, Norton and AVG.

That will warn others against it and maybe even shut it down.

Maybe it's COVID-19 but recently more women are being shown malicious fake accounts and it's time some awareness was raised.
Oct 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chief oil engineer in Angola
by: Anonymous

Hi everyone I just wanted to share my story. In mid April I met someone on tinder by the name of Gerard Aubert an American based in cape town but working as a contractor in Angola. Daily emails, poems, whatsapp contact several times a day. Very articulate and spoke to him on the phone. American accent.

In July he asked for R5000 for his son who apparently had a home invasion and was robbed. I said I would meet him and see if I can help but declined to send 5k. I Told him your ex or mother must do that. Then an accident happened on the rig and he and his colleagues were hospitalized. One of his colleagues passed away.

I looked on google and no news about that but several previous accidents had happened. Asked for 2k dollars to fix the digging machine but I declined. So he asked me to transfer money for him because the internet was bad. I Declined but eventually did it. 600k dollars to the cent was in his regions bank account and 20k dollars had to go to meghan trading I did transfer.

I googled meghan trading and no such company. Next day he asked me to transfer again for him 5k dollars but account frozen. Then he pleaded for me to transfer 2k dollars from my account. I declined and he got quite nasty. I contacted the administrator on this site and he advised me the bank account was fake and Meghan trading was fake etc. I have learnt so much.

PLEASE when someone approaches you take a screenshot of his photo and do "reverse image search" get the app on your phone. In less than a minute it will give you details of who the persons really is. I learnt about this a few days ago.

I put all his images into the app and it was 2 different men living in France. Also google his name and go onto Facebook and find the scammer pages on there. No real man asks for money!!!! I grew up in Africa and have seen photos and news feeds on these scammers when caught.

To say these subhumans are absolutely putrid would be an understatement. They are disgusting and vile. Not this handsome man you think he is!!! Get truecaller app also on your phone if he is in your country and you can see whose name his number is registered under. Plus get "reverse image search app" on your phone too.

USE THESE AND BE SAFE NOT NAIVE. Also be aware of the fact there is an app to change your voice too. So if they know about this app they can use it to change their voice/accent to American British etc.

So you think wow he is American but he may just be using that app to disguise his real accent. Please do your homework. It will take a few minutes. I grew up in Africa so I know the way some talk and this gerard Aubert was really great but not clever enough for me and essentially wasted his time with me no money sent but I have since been advised of these apps in the last few days and also about the bank scam. I just wanted to share with you what I learnt.

Please be careful
Oct 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to Oil Rig Mark - Really Joshua
by: Anonymous

These scammers are willing to say anything to play with your heartstrings. They are master manipulators. I hope your mom can read the stories that have been posted on this website.

I fell in love with my scammer, Phil Odonnel. He wanted me to be "his queen" and be a mother to his 7 year old daughter, Stephanie. He texted and called me every day for 2 months and sent me music videos, romantic e-cards and even serenaded me by singing "Can’t Help Falling in Love."

He sent several pictures of a handsome man. He talked about visiting me with his daughter once he was done with his contract in Mumbai. And he wanted to buy a new house in Houston where we can live happily ever after.

When he started asking for money and tried twice, that’s when I realized the relationship was not real and I was being scammed and everything he said was a lie. And the Deep Hack Team terrified me and my son with harassing emails and texts, trying to extort money for two weeks!

With the advice I received from a police officer and folks here on this website, especially Biggles, I was able to get over my feelings for Phil and I’m thankful I did not give him any money.

It’s been a month since I ended the relationship with him and I’m recovering from the heartbreak and disillusionment from a horrible and terrifying experience.

I pray for your mom that she will realize that Joshua has been brainwashing her for the past 9 months.

God bless and good luck.
Oct 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help-Oil Rig Mark - Really Joshua
by: Anonymous

Hi, I had to tell you my experience because I feel sorry for you. I was like your mom. Thought this new man I met online was real and loved me. My daughter like you, :) told me he's not real and asked me to send her a picture of him. She did (god I wish I remember what's its called) I think reverse imaging on it and saw it was not him.

And the kid he called his son, was a tv star. This scammer is talking sweet romantic things to your mom and they are all lies. I fell for it because I was hearing romantic things from a person that my REAL man was not giving me, and I wanted it so bad.

Please do what the post before me said, and try to talk to your mom. It makes me mad that these jerks can destroy family's and they don't care. Take care honey, try to get people to talk to your mom. And NOT him.
Oct 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help - Oil Rig Mark - Really Joshua
by: Anonymous

These guys are so good at making you feel so loved and wanted like you are the most important person in their life.

I too fell deeply in love with my scammer and was secretly planning my exit in my relationship but thanks to God that he didn't allow me to feel comfortable with the requests my guy was asking of me. When he attempted push me into a corner, I decided to end our relationship. And that was when he threatened to contact my friends & family and expose our relationship. That scared me back to reality and I blocked him on all social platforms & went to the local police.

But the sad part about it, I miss him and want to hear from him but I'm too afraid to.

Keep your mom lifted in prayer and ask your minister to do so as well. Believe me, these guys are like Satan, they attack your weakest vulnerable spot in your life and prey on it. I chatted with my scammer for about 5 months, so I know your mom will have a hard time if she was chatting with her for 8 months. But all things are possible thru Christ Jesus!
Oct 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pulling on your heart strings
by: Anonymous

They will try every method they can to get you under their spell. My guy's daughter called me "mom" and fell in love with me as quickly as her dad did. Only she was with her grandfather and he was sick. Neither one of them could tell me what his condition was.

It strange that you have a gut feeling all the time you are chatting with them but yet you can fall deeper and deeper into their web of lies and fall in love with them.

I believe they research your social media page to determine what lies are best suited for you.

They are crafty!
Oct 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Use Of Children In Oil Rig Scams
by: Biggles777

Hello

Many oil rig scams rely on the use of children to prey on the emotions of the victim. Having experienced quite a lot of this they can be broken down into a few categories.

1: The scammer is actually a young Nigerian usually no older than 22 or 23. They are not well resourced compared to older more organised groups. The easiest way to get money is gift cards, usually Steam, to sell for cash. They'll say they need data on the rig.

They may have a second Hangouts account in the name of a child. Once introduced to the victim they call her their "mom" in the first message and their birthday is approaching.

You're talking with the same person and the child's birthday is the first request for gift cards. A "sound out" to see how many more they can get a few weeks later.

If the father breaks something on the rig, the next request is for 20 gift cards.

2: It maybe an organised group. Again, they introduce a child or two. You meet them on Hangouts or Gmail. Immediately they "love" the victim and call her their mom.

And again a birthday is not too far away or they need money for school fees or food as the nanny is broke.

You are talking to the same person claiming to be the man who loves you.

3: This is for organised groups. They won't ever ask for gift cards. The child is part of the primary scam and they expect a payoff that reflects that.

The most common is large medical bills due to a life threatening illness. It becomes ongoing similar to the mishaps being experienced by the father on the oil rig.

It is a very effective two pronged approach to take as much money from the victim as they can in as short a period of time as possible.

They know victims are likely mothers and have strong emotions for children in need which is why they use them.

They continually refine the use of children. You might see them on a short video. It's a stolen recording. If it lasts longer than 20 seconds it's manipulated. They'll play the useful part then pause it so you see the child with no sound.

If they can't make the video last that long, it'll play long enough for the child to say something and then disconnect due to "technical" issues.

The "children" will send you loving emails with lot's of pictures. You don't need to reverse search those images. Instead look at the URL when you open as it always is a giveaway to the site they downloaded the images from.

A few more points for people to learn from.
Oct 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help - Oil Rig Mark - Really Joshua
by: Biggles777

Hello

First, if you can, show her this website as there are similar stories of married women losing their families to men like "Joshua"

That is likely not his real name. I've exposed over 20 Nigerians and believe only 2 or 3 actually gave me a real name. I met all on WWF2.

"Joshua" is a criminal. He will lie, cheat and deceive anyone for a dollar safe in a land that will never prosecute him for what he does.

You'll need to scroll down this thread as a woman had the same experience. She is now living with a friend having been disowned by her family of over 30 years. Not just her husband but two sons as well.

That you know is a good start but she is not listening. Chances are you're well established in your community. If you can reach out to friends of hers or well respected community leaders such as her minister or pastor I'm sure you'll find them willing to help and there's a good chance she may listen to them.

The damage Nigerian criminals cause is atrocious and only the families, friends and community members can help stave off a bad situation from getting a lot worse.

Good luck
Oct 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help - Oil Rig Mark - Really Joshua
by: Anonymous

I need some help. My mother has fallen for this scam in the worst way. She met "Mark" who worked on an oil rig on Words With Friends about 9 months ago. After confronting Mark with her suspicions that she was being Catfished, he admitted to her his name was really Ilisame (sp?) Joshua and he is a 33 year old from Nigeria.

They met on Words With Friends, then he quickly had her open a Hangouts account to chat, then told her how deeply in love he was and started asking for money, some of which she sent to an address in the US, and some wired straight to his bank in Nigeria.

He admitted he’s a romance scammer, but assured her he wasn’t scamming her. Fast forward 9 months and my 63 year old mother is deeply in love with this scumbag and leaving my father (after 44 years of marriage) for this fantasy. I have no idea how much money she has sent. I don’t even think she knows.

Has anyone encountered this lowlife? What can I say to convince my mom she’s about to destroy her life for something that’s not real?

Thanks.
Sep 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fredrick Karlsson
by: Anonymous

I have received a friend request through messenger from an oil rig engineer Fredrick Karlsson about a week ago. He asked me to go to Hangouts and told me his tragic story about his wife and son death 3 years ago.

He told me about his project worth 15.2 million euros, sent some pictures and told me about his family. I googled his story and found a few similar stories on your site. Every story was from a man of different names using the same theme, the same words.

For example someone reported Edmond Zhang September 22nd. His story was similar to the man’s who calling himself Fredrick Karlson. I was not asked about sending any money yet. Just waiting patiently.
Sep 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pulling on your heartstrings
by: Anonymous

This is one of the emails my scammer’s "8 year old daughter" wrote to me:

The doctor gave the result to grandaunt,he said i will be fine in no time after my surgery.No i do not mom,i think that's because i am sick,i will be having a surgery soon and the doctor advised me to rest more frequently. Grandaunt does everything it takes to make me feel better.I think i make her stress too much when i am sick.I just want to pay her good deeds back when i grow up in any way that i can.Yeah after my surgery i am going to teach you.Did i tell you about my surgery mom?If i didn't, my surgery will be on the 5th of April.I want you and dad to be with me.
Mom dad wrote back and his reply didn't sound so warm,is everything ok with him,i just don't think everything is ok.I can feel it mom.You can ask him if all is well because i don't actually think he is.I am beginning to have a headache again mom.I feel afraid,i want to see dad.Thanks for the compliment mom.I love you very much mom.I will pray for him and pray for his safe return.I am really nothing without dad😖😩😢.
Mom i understand everything.You did that for your own happiness.I love you mom.Take good care of yourself,You are the best.Please ensure you wear a nose mask and wash your hands very often.I love you mom😘❤❤
Sep 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		AKA Michael Wilson
by: Anonymous

I want to thank whoever started this website to share this information. I too have been approached by a guy on an oil rig off the coast of India- Cambay Basin. He is the head contractor of a oil rig project awarded to him by the Indian Government. He has suddenly been hit with a large fee from the government for COVID violations and needs money from me to finish the project.

He has sweet talked me for 45 days and has asked me 3 times now for money. When I became indignant about being asked for money he made me feel guilty and said he was disappointed in me that I didn't have trust in him and our relationship.

This site is a goldmine of information and has opened my eyes. Oh and Michael is a widower, has a daughter and Mother that live in London....And of course Michael Wilson lives in the U.S - why Michigan? I can't wait to send my last email and block future emails.


ED: You are welcome. It is so good to hear people do research, find this site, and it helps them avoid a broken heart or bank account. Unfortunately some people find this site after it is too late, as they only start researching after they have become a victim, however sometimes it helps to realize many other people have been a victim also, and the stories help in the healing process.
Sep 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please help
by: Anonymous

I am talking to a man that is calling himself Jeffrey Miller and says he is 61 years old and says he is a widow with a 13 year old son. He says he has to go back to work Saturday to Mexico and is going to retire in December.

He is a nice looking man. He hasn't asked me for anything yet and I want to catch him before he does. He says he is from Germany and now lives in Michigan and he is not a oil rig worker but he has big equipment for electric company's so please if you have been scammed by him please let me know
Sep 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update: Donald Frank aka Frank Donald
by: Biggles777

Hello

They always come back. This is an organised group and you can see the scam I exposed elsewhere on this site at the link below

https://www.watchforscams.com/donald-frank-shell-plc-independent-oil-rig-contractor.html

They have come back and after some research it appears they are trying to initiate a military scam on my alias. All contact details are the same though the man is different. They were a military scam last year on Facebook.

This further validates what Kevin B said. My alias didn't pay $36,000 and back they come with a different scam. Be careful ladies.

ND: OnThirdCultureKid a big shout out to you over there ;-)
Sep 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oliver Benjamin
by: Anonymous

This was posted under "Oil Rig Scammer" but I think more people are reading this category,

Ladies, please beware of Oliver Benjamin! He has a LinkedIn profile, impersonating as an oil rig engineer working for Payet Engineering. He claims he is offshore in Germany. He’s an orphan from the UK and has a 9 year old daughter at a boarding school there. He is using pictures of a real person, Steve G. Jones, a hypnotherapist based in Savannah, GA. Unfortunately, Mr. Jones’ pictures have been used by several scammers.

After 3 weeks of romancing me via Hangouts, I wanted to end the relationship because he wanted me to send him $300 Amazon gift card to update his computer so we can do a video chat. I blocked him on Hangouts. Unfortunately, he still had my email address and threatened to release nude pictures of me to friends and family.

I panicked and ended up sending a gift card to him. However, he continued to demand more money. I finally came to my senses and determined he is never going to stop harassing me. So I blocked him from my email. I have not heard from him since.

I took a screenshot of our conversation from Hangouts when he was sextorting me and asking for more money. I even kept the Amazon email confirming the gift card was sent to him.

Should I report him to the FTC or other government organizations? Should I also contact Amazon that I was scammed?

I have blocked him in LinkedIn and indicated he is impersonating someone else. I even sent the real person, Mr. Jones, a message via LinkedIn but he never responded to me. I’m sure he is fully aware of these scammers are using his images.

Ladies and gentlemen, please do not send any pictures, especially nudes, to anyone. And if they tell you they love you after only a few days, don’t believe it. They just want your money.
Sep 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Justin and Barry
by: Anonymous

These 2 guys sound like my guy, Ray Casey. My guy had a daughter and he gave her my email address for us to communicate on Hangout. She too fell in love with me and started calling me mom. His profile picture was with a little girl around 13 or do. He also sent me a picture of him lying in bed with a black cat, very provocative.

His daughter, Pearl was to play on my maternal instincts. She needs money for food for her and her grandfather, then the grandfather needed money for his doctor or she needed a Steam card for Internet data. He tried to play me on all levels.

And of course, as soon as he completed his contract, they were coming to meet me and we were going to get married or as he would say, talk me to the alter.

When things didn't go his way, he would say he felt feverish and had to lay down for a while.

These guys are heartless! And he always defended himself by saying he was a Christian and could never lie to me because he loves me from the depths of his heart.

They are very smooth ladies. Beware.
Sep 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		An email from him
by: Re: Justin Bruce from quizup app

This is one email he sent me just to show how charismatic they can be. I don't get it though, I mean he didn't have like a hot guy on his profile pic. Just a middle aged not in great shape man!🤔

The letter:

Dearest Love,

How are you doing,i guess you had a good night rest.Well I just had dinner and i really wished you were here with us.I really want to thank God that i have been able to pass my feelings to you through our communication but i want you to know that,for you to really get to know me and understand me you would have to experience me, because I am so expressive with my passion and love, in the way that I look at you, touch you, caress you, speak to you, and romance you with my heart and soul. My physical actions are so much stronger, passionate, and emotional than any words I can find to get my point across to you.

Baby I have such a desire to hold your hand and have you feel the feelings flow from my heart to your hand as I squeeze it tight. I am here dreaming about how much I would like to look deep in your eyes and down into your heart and soul, and tell you with all sincerity how much I appreciate the opportunity to share my most precious thoughts, dreams, and fantasies with you, and to let you know how much you are being appreciated.

I find myself dreaming and fantasizing about the same as I just spoke about as I have such a desire to kiss you very passionately on your lips, allowing you to feel the love and passion I have in my body and heart and soul. Please,if you're my special one, close your eyes and meditate, feel my love and passion across the miles, as it is here for your taking as I am feeling you and desiring you with my total heart and soul. Baby thank you again for allowing me to express myself and I want to end this letter on the above thoughts. I wish for my sake that my thoughts and feelings could become reality, but what I have expressed to you is very honest, sincere, and comes from the deepest depths of my heart and soul.

Justin ❤️❤️
Sep 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig worker
by: Anonymous

Barry Peterson was his name and he was an engineer on a rig in the Persian gulf. He was divorced with a son in boarding school and he had a dog named tiffany and a cat named pluffy.

I met him in smule & quickly gave me his whatsapp number & from there he told me to go to hangouts, and he sent me photos of himself & his animals. He was very fast at his undying love for me but I come from a tough part of Glasgow & not easily conned. I even told him about other men that had tried to scam me and that they were all single dads with high powered jobs & all worked abroad but lived in the USA & all fell on hard times short term & had no family to help.

His answer to me was that he was honest & straight to the point lol, and the first time he asked me for $3000 to replace a part for his machine he needed to finish his 6weeks contract, I played along and he gave me banking details to send the money.

I told him my bank stopped the transfer as it was a scam and he told me to leave the bank immediately, and then a few weeks later he asked for $1500 as his friend could give him the other half. I told him I had no money as the money I was using wasn't mine, and then covid-19 happened, all the while he was sending me songs calling me his wifey and saying he wanted to marry me as he never thought he would meet & fall in love again etc.

But he kept on insisting he was honest & truthful lol, sending love poems texting me several times a day & night, and after a few months he asked me if I could help his son Michael, who was alone with his teacher in the boarding school & he need $1000.

I told him we were in lockdown & the banks were closed so he asked if I had PayPal and when I questioned him about all this money he was needing to borrow he got upset & said he couldn't cope with the stress of being stuck on the rig & not being able to be there for his son.

I asked him why he couldn't transfer money to his son through online banking and he didnt like that, and I noticed that whenever I questioned him about anything he would just ignore it & let it go over his head. Everyday his conversation was either about what I had to eat or did I sleep well or how was my family doing that day.

One day I asked him for a real time photo & he said he had to get permission for that from his employer however I insisted & he sent one that looked like a huge metal dome he was under & told me he had to sneak it in for me to see. He did do a video call to me & although I could see him clearly I couldn't hear him.

I asked him why did he not have insurance for his machine and he said he had just bought it and had gotten a loan & borrowed $30,000 for this contract that would give him enough money to retire if he wanted to. He had an answer for everything and I said it was strange not to have some sort of guarantee for a machine that was brand new, and then a while after that he asked me to help his son Michael who apparently knew all about me & couldn't wait to meet me & Michael not having any friends or relatives to depend on as his mother was cruel to him.

Then the final straw was after several months of texting he told me he was finally getting off the rig & there was a crisis flight to the UK & he was booked on it but there was a snag, and he wasn't getting paid till he signed off on his contract but he needed to pay for his flight immediately & could I give him $3,000 just until he got here!!!

I said no & that was the catalyst to cancel our relationship & he didn't want a relationship with someone who doesn't support him lol. My answer was I didn't want a relationship with someone that was costing me a small fortune & that was the last I heard from him and that was 2 weeks ago.

He is still in hangouts so be aware ladies men should never ask you for money or fall madly in love with you in a very short space of time and if that happens tell them you know about their scam!!!!!!!
Sep 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rick price
by: Anonymous

Further to my previous comment regarding this character. Latest message is his equipment has failed and he is waiting to hear how much it will cost to repair. So the next message will probably be can I have some money. The email he is using is

officialrick03@gmail.com

Watch out for this guy

Thank you for this site [ED: you are welcome]
Sep 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stefan MArtin
by: Anonymous

Watch out. He' good. Several of these guys on Wordzee. Claims he lives in Washington, Single dad with daughter, pictures and all. Divorced, from Germany, even went so far as to say he was an orphan. Never could produce viable facts. Get a huge contract, goes to Scotland, 2 weeks in to his job his machinery breaks down and for some reason his wallet was stolen at the airport.

I'm the only one that can help him. Bull^*&*&%. Went so far as to actually pose to be his daughter and sent me an email. Load of crap. Just don;t chat in word games girls. Your first clue is they can't spell over 3 or 4 letter words.
Sep 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Eriksen Scott Gleeson
by: Anonymous

To the person who posted about this man it sounds like my scammer but he is going by a different name again and he has so many alias I have stopped counting. If this is the one that i am thinking of he told me he over drafted and they closed that bank account out and he had to open another one up at a different bank when he got off the rig but he could not work because he was ill but he had to go on the rig to get his check ya right.

I just wish they would catch him once and for all. I hope you kept all emails and phone numbers and any receipts if you sent money and names of mules if you sent to them also. The more you have info wise the better. This will help if you go to the police or FBI
Sep 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rick price
by: Anonymous

Anyone know of him? Befriended me on Instagram and we started chatting and very soon he was saying he was a contractor on an oil rig about to win a $15,000,000 contract. He later revealed he was divorced and had a 5 bedrooms house, 2 high-end cars and a dog called Max.

Ok why would you reveal that to a total stranger? Soon after he was telling me he thought I was beautiful and I looked 30. I'm 71 and look it! I knew I was being scammed. He has now flown from California to the oil rig in Sicily but before going was going to give the cars a long run before putting them into storage.

At the time there had been a 4.6 earthquake and fires were raging along the area he was supposed to be in. No mention of it despite me asking if he was ok. I was going to cut and block him at this stage. He asked if I would give him my email address and I've set up one specially for him. Today after an exhausting trip of 28 hours and a boat trip to the rig - don't they transfer workers by helicopter - he sent me a video on him on a boat in the rain -I checked out the weather were he supposed to be its sunny with a little cloud.

As an after thought he has asked if he could have his dog sent over to me (UK) so he can come to me after the big payout and have Max waiting for him too. He has constantly sentiments and endorsements of love. I am now just waiting for him to ask if I would sent money to the vet to arrange transport for the dog!

I might be 71 but not stupid. I'm having a bit of fun with him as he thinks I'm a rich, animal and old biddy. Watch this space
Sep 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher Moris or Morris
by: Anonymous

Requested to follow me on Instagram. DM'd for a couple of days, then asked me get WhatsApp & we continued to text on that. Professed love after about 1 week. Sent very warm & romantic emails.
Called me a couple of times on WhatsApp.

Says he's a engineer/contractor. Was leaving for an oil rig near Oslo for 1 month. 3 weeks into the month an accident happened & one guy was severely injured as well as him.

After the "accident" he started requesting money, first 18k, then asked me to help him get a loan, then 3000 usd, then 2000 usd, then asking for anything I could give. I gave nothing.

Today he told me the worker died & he had to pay for the funeral & transport body to U.S.

Be careful!
Sep 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ray Casey /Mark J.
by: Anonymous

These guys really think you are dumb or desperate. Ray wanted me to give him my bank account information so that the oil company could deposit $50K to have his machine replaced. When I told him that I would open a separate account, he got really upset and said that the oil company changed their minds since it took too long to get my bank information, and I talking less than an hour.

His second attempt was for me to send a front & back picture of my debit card so that he could see if it was like his late wife's card which he somehow was able to get money from her account even if she didn't have it in her account.

I told him that I was born at night but not last night. Although, I was gullible to send him & his so called daughter about $2000 worth of Steam and Amazon cards, I was not about to give him unlimited access to my bank account.

On a couple of occasions, he said that the store sold me used cards, yeah right! I googled the card information and it had been used at a upscaled store or restaurant in the UK while he was supposed to be in the Gulf of Mexico. I think he used 2 aliases, because one of the transactions was to another person I was playing Scrabble Go with.

So, one scammer may have multiple identities. Be careful ladies. My guy was a very good sweet talker with a lot of game!
Sep 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		re: oil rig contractor 09.24.20 new
by: Anonymous

I couldn't find a footprint for my scammer at first. Very believable. I only found out the proof I needed after my money was gone. Please please please be very careful. I don't want to shatter dreams. This was my reality. He still has not showed up and never will after repeated promises to do so.

It may not be money that is being sought after. You may be being recruited. If you are here at this website, there is a reason for it.

Please trust your gut instincts and intuition.
Sep 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig contractor
by: Anonymous

This guy found me on Facebook, claimed he is a oil rig contractor currently in Turkey, wife died in car accident 4 years ago. Ready for new life and fell for me deeply. Everything just sounds too good to be true but I have no proof he is a scammer.

He has been sending poems, songs, sweet talk everyday for two months. We have been chatting like 1-2 hours everyday ever since. We did one short video chat but was cut off coz " bad reception on offshore". His English is better than me even though I have a Doctorate degree but English is still my second language. I have offered him iTunes card, money for air ticket and send him a gift. He keeps turning me down on these offers and said all he needs is my love.

I am just waiting for him to either show up soon once he finishes the project or he starts to ask for money so I can block him immediately.
Sep 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		ERIKSEN SCOTT GLEESON
by: Anonymous

I thought I was smarter than that, to be scammed, when my gut was telling me the whole time, I got sucked in and has financially screwed me up!

His name above, met on words with friends, soon to whatsapp viber and hangouts, email, says he is construction engineer, in Taiwan, from Boston Massachusetts couldn't access his bank account, cause wrote large check, last contract before he retires, daughter Molly, dog Xena, Molly 13 in boarding school, looked after by Nanny, VoIP phone numbers

+19782722862 Groton Massachusetts
+19252321641 California
+19377192077 Ohio

Daughter school fees & had accident with hospital Bill. I even questioned him about health insurance

Phone plan said sprint, I even rang to pay, no such number!... Der!

Machine broke

Red flags hey so many that I ignored!!
Fake license
Fake passport
Fake boarding pass

Last one was he had an accident on the way to the airport and sent an email as the doctor with photo of him. I found the same pic on the net, so yep huge realisation I had been scammed that it was real. He wanted me to pay his bill. Oh and phone plan again. Yeah No way.

PLEASE STAY SAFE LADIES, So many scammers I always said it was to good to be true.

Has anyone contacted passport fraud and the Fbi?
Sep 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Kevin B Follow Up
by: Biggles777

Hello

Some more follow up on a few of the points Kevin B has raised. Thanks to the Editor for a new page that highlights some of the mistakes Nigerian romance scammers make.

In the link below are text exchanges on Hangouts I experienced mostly with oil rig scammers. Some are hard to believe and others I've not shared yet.

This shows their mistakes and how even if the most simple questions are asked they can get it wrong.

Doesn't matter if it is a 19 year old or an organised group. They all slip up when asked.

Additionally there are some fake ID's used in oil rig scams attached to the page. These too have errors which are highlighted.

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-romance-scam-mistakes-always-ask-questions.html
Sep 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Good To Be True
by: Anonymous

He requested to follow me on Instagram. He said he was an engineer on a rig. He lost his wife in an accident 4 years ago. He later asked me to use hangouts and dropped his Instagram. We sent text at least 2 times a day. He claimed to have graduated from Oxford.

About 1 week in he said he loved me! 2 weeks in asked for an emergency deposit to his account since his daughter was sick. I dropped him. He sent many pictures and was extremely handsome. The banter was really fun until the extreme push for a wire transfer.

Be careful!
Sep 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Harry Off shire Engineer for Tullow oil company
by: Anonymous

I started talking to Mr. James for two days telling me that his wife had died at childbirth of his second child that he had a son that was 15 over in Australia coming to be a surgeon. We had good conversations for two days and then he said All of my assets have been frozen because I was scammed and I can’t get to my money to send my son for his books and tuition for school.

I played along at that time and asked him how much money do you need. He said 1000 would do and he was so appreciative I then asked him where to send it and he gave me an address in California and when I asked why California and not Australia he told me that’s where his nanny lives and she is there right now taking care.

I have her sick husband and will go back to Australia when he’s well. I then proceeded to tell him I was from the FBI and he flipped on me and then I Blocked him so ladies beware the picture he sent me was that of a very nice looking man that I know he’s stolen his ID
Sep 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Biggles777,

Thanks for the helpful tips on how to protect our data from romance scammers. I agree that they target both single women and widows and since 2018, I've deleted and blocked more of them on Twitter and Fitbit.

I've even noticed how unwilling they are to answer questions that women ask them, such as "What is your son's name?" "Is there an embassy or consulate in (enter name of country) you can go to for help?", etc.

Thanks again. :-)
Sep 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Blackmail
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I haven't, but where I grew up, I have heard about warnings from police about men who threaten to blackmail teenage girls and single women. I cannot stress this enough to all women and teenage girls: Don't meet with these guys for coffee, drinks, etc. and don't establish relationships with them, either.

Their intention is to cause trouble between you and your family. Scammers do that, too.
Sep 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		These scammers have many similarities
by: Biggles777

Hello

To add more on follow up to what Kevin B has noted. Below is a link to a page created by a woman called Iris.

It has some very good tips for learning how to manage your online profiles if you are a widow or single.

Please read if you can as it does highlight how a criminal can "mine" information about you, family, friends and much more. Then build an "alias" that matches and approach you.

https://www.watchforscams.com/message-to-widows.html

They never stop asking yet refuse or deflect any questions you may have.

The more you ask about where they live and work the more you'll see their lies.
Sep 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Raising awareness
by: Anonymous

Unfortunately I found this site after I was scammed. I have suffered huge financial losses and am completely disillusioned. Never imagined that I would fall victim to a very elaborate scam.

Staying silenced is exactly what the scammers wanted. Therefore I am determined to make more people aware of this rampant crime. Any suggestions on how to get the words out?
Sep 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		These scammers have many similarities.
by: Kevin B

Thank you all who continue to share that this site has helped you avoid heartache and financial ruin.

Thank you to those who post who are heartbroken and ruined. Because your posts are the only way some women emotionally involved may actually step back and realize the mistake they are just about to make.

I like the post about asking for ID, but with forgery so much easier in this computer age, I would still be wary.

I have listed things to look for. When others list other tips, great. There are hundreds of tips. By listing a few at a time, we hope you read and apply them in your life.

I had listed a few tips awhile back that many scammers use 2 first names as first and last names. Just below another post, a few posts below mine you will note....

Jeffry Paul

a perfect example. He might as well identify as a scammer with a name like that. Yes it could be real, but it is not and if you get a photo it is not who is typing you or talking to you, as well.

Good luck, find someone local. There are many good men close to home. I seek a local woman here in so cal and there are sites, if you filter out the scammers, you may find the love and happiness you deserve. It is not easy, it never has been.

Good luck and God Bless. - Gentleman K
Sep 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Still waiting!! 🤣
by: Anonymous

I told this guy, "ok you want me to believe you, send me a picture of your driver's license". If the name and picture match what you've told me then I owe you an apology, if not then, bye bye!

Also you can block out all other info on the I. D. Just not the photo and name. There's no way he can get out of that since he'd been sending photos already!
Sep 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Smooth Romantic Scammer
by: Anonymous

His name is PAUL RANDY and he lives in Barrington, IL. Claims his wife Kate died in 2013 from bone cancer. He has a daughter Nicole 26 going to med school in CA and a son Joseph 23in the U S military. Met him on Match.com.

In 10 days, he was asking for money. Very romantic, says all the things you want to hear and makes you feel he really cares for you. On an oil rig in Louisiana and claims there has been an accident on the rig with several people injured.

He then claims since he is in charge of the project and they want him to buy this costly piece of equipment so they can finish the project. He then tells me he has called his friends to see how much money they can come up with and he may need me to help with some money.

He even showed me a video of the explosion on the rig that caused injuries. He acts very stressed after the accident. He had his daughter call me a couple of times to introduce herself to me and tell me how happy she was her father found somebody.

Fortunately I was well aware of scams so after the call ended I never answered his calls or texts again.
Sep 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Scott
by: Biggles777

Hello

Kelvin Scott is an engineer in the Gulf of Mexico. From Brazil and now in Texas with a boy and a girl.

He doesn't care if you are married and still wants the love. Like them all, he wants to ask the questions while refusing to answer any in return. He just wants to stick with the script to win your heart.
Sep 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Landowski - potential scammer
by: NK

Hi. Be careful of a Richard - oil rig engineer in need of money. I called his bluff and he has been guilt tripping me to share his loopholes

First he asked me to send email on his behalf - failed.

Then he said he is short of 50K - I called his bluff here
Sep 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Addendum to Kevin B’s Advice
by: Anonymous

Here’s an addendum to Kevin’s advice based on my own experience with an oil rig engineer scammer:

1. Befriends you via online sites, LinkedIn, Facebook, dating sites...etc.

2. Asks you to chat on Hangouts or WhatsApp

3. Calls 2-3 times a day to establish a deeper friendship

4. Constantly tells you how beautiful, pretty or handsome you are...attracted to you from your photo

5. Will tell you a very sad or tragic life story...parents died, he was an orphan, wife died or cheated on him so he has a kid who is with a nanny or boarding school while he is at the oil rig, he has no friends or relatives...etc.

6. Will profess his or her love almost immediately...sending poems, YouTube music videos, romantic e-cards

7. Will send a sexy photo of himself or herself and wants you to reciprocate

8. Wants you to continue to send pictures of yourself

9. Will avoid going on video chats...making up all kinds of excuses

10. Will make up a story why he or she needs financial assistance from you. You’re the only one who can help him or her.

11. If you refuse to help, he or she will get mad at you and even make you feel guilty for not assisting him or her.

12. If he or she has incriminating information or pictures of you, he or she will threaten to release it to family and friends unless you pay him or her with gift cards, bitcoin, wire transfer...etc. This is when you need to stop all communication and block him or her.

13. If you pay them, they will continue to ask for more money until you are financially ruined and you realize you’ve been scammed.

I’ve been scammed by one and unfortunately, I sent him an Amazon gift card since he had a nude picture of me.
Then, he started asking for more.

I finally realized he will never stop asking so I stopped communicating with him and blocked him. Thank goodness my head overruled my heart.

Take care everybody and stay safe!
Sep 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please be careful!!! Harrison Andre
by: Joe Berry

I work in Corp Security for a shipping company and tonight I spoke with a woman who has lost close to $150,000 due to this romance scam. The name being used is Harrison Andre and he is working in Columbia in oil exploration.

PLEASE DO NOT FALL FOR THESE SCAMS!!!

I talk to multiple people each week a that lose money and it breaks my heart to see the devastation it causes. The minute these people ask for money, dump them! And keep in mind, that once you are a victim, you will continue to be contacted by others trying to exploit you for money.

Please be cautious!
Sep 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too Good To Be True
by: Anonymous

He requested to follow me on Instagram. He said he was an engineer on a rig. He lost his wife in an accident 4 years ago. He later asked me to use hangouts and dropped his Instagram. We sent text at least 2 times a day. He claimed to have graduated from Oxford. About 1 week in he said he loved me!

2 weeks in asked for an emergency deposit to his account since his daughter was sick. I dropped him. He sent many pictures and was extremely handsome. The banter was really fun until the extreme push for a wire transfer.

Be careful!
Sep 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE:RE: Wei Logan oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

Thank you for the pictures and comment but different from mine. I have some pictures also.
I've posted my experience on Nigerian Dating scams and waiting for it being accepted. I attached some pictures of him but I think they are fake (someone else). He sent me more pictures of him during our conversation on the chat app, but since I blocked him, I don't have them anymore.

The pictures were the same guy on Tinder, but I'm not sure because we didn't have face time conversation.

Please check after my post is accepted.

https://www.watchforscams.com/oil-rig-scammerwei-logan.html

He looked like a nice guy and native speaker, but I'm fool enough to trust him he is real.
Sep 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank you, I will help all I can, every time.
by: Anonymous

I really want to thank the folks who have pointed out my last post out to others.

You folks are demonstrating a great service to all here.

Remember scammers wills show no care or concern other than what they can do to get what they want. The smooth talking is a tool for them to get to you. Each day they spend no more than one hour to go to the next person they are talking to, another woman, just like you.

NOT BECAUSE THE OIL RIG MANAGEMENT says one hour max.

One more, if they are aggressive and demanding, block them forever. They are scammers.

Stay safe folks.

Your family and friends know you and love you. They say end such nonsense for a reason.

Your scammer does not care about you and is still a stranger with a fake picture.
Sep 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Wei Logan oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

I have no doubt he is the same lowlife who scammed me. Many similarities in my experience and the story he told you. He also recycled some information based on what he learned from his victims. I had mentioned the name Logan and he readily borrowed it to create a fake profile.

I am glad you blocked him without sending him money. I was stupid to trust him wholeheartedly. Everything is so clear now but not when one is in the midst of it. Did he send you any pictures?

Check out my posts with pictures.

https://www.watchforscams.com/oil-rig-scam-armani-chang-wei.html

https://www.watchforscams.com/more-pictures-of-fake-oil-rig-engineer-armani-chang-wei.html

https://www.watchforscams.com/more-pictures-armani-chang-wei-fake-oil-rig-engineer1.html

https://www.watchforscams.com/acw-oil-rig-romance-scam-more-pictures.html
Sep 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wei Logan oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

Connected with this guy named Wei Logan though Tinder. He said he was in the UK and would have a contract in Turkey for the next few weeks. He sent me lovely messages everyday and some music from YouTube in the morning.

It took him a month to ask me to send him money.
He said he had an accident on the rig. He fell into the sea and lost his ID and credit cards. He told me to send him money because he needed to provide food and water for his workers.

His demand was $3,000 dollars. Of course I didn't send him but asked him I wanted to talk on the phone. His English was not enough to tell he is a native speaker, though he told me he was from Orland FL.

Blocked him soon after the call. Be careful with this guy. He is a scammer.
Sep 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Confused
by: Biggles777

Hello

You've not met nor seen him on video for a year. You won't either. Yes, there are contractors on some rigs but none of them are ever going to ask you to pay for broken machinery.

Read what Kevin B wrote, the oil companies pay.
Not a contractor especially one who says he has a contract. Again, as Kevin B said, if they have the money they'd be on Facetime or similar and courting you.

If you start sending money it will be one thing after the other. Nothing but excuses and a story of his misfortune.

Please read all Kevin B has written along with others. You are not being told the truth.
Sep 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Confused
by: Anonymous

I am so confused. Someone please tell me if there are private contractors on oil rigs. I have known him for a year now. He claims that his machine broke down and needs money to repair it. I have not seen him on the screen. We have been only chatting and talking on the phone.

Now he needs 2500 euros to repair the machine. He is in Italy Sicily. He has been awarded a contract for a project.
Sep 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin B. Response
by: Anonymous

Thank you for your post. I hope it helps women or men talking to someone and "think" the other is in love. I was a victim who survived "my" oil rig reservoir engineer and I talked for 3 months. You are right, he had a first name for his last name also. David Greg. They all have the same patterns.

I stopped talking to him after the 3 months when he finally asked for money for his sons birthday. Then my daughter woke me up and I told her "you were right". It hurt me but I got over it fast. Makes you mad how sweet talkers they can be. Wow. I didn't really care about how much money he probably made, I loved the attention and I was so happy.

I couldn't wait until his 6 month contract would end and I was going to drive to San Francisco to meet him in person! I just wanted to thank you for your wisdom about these scum bags.
Sep 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scam
by: Anonymous

Yes, they got me too from Facebook Dating. I developed a very intense online love affair with a beautiful man named Mark C. Edwards. I got all the excuses about not using a camera phone on a rig so I had to trust his sending me photos of himself and others.

He claimed to be the same age and has a granddaughter waiting for him to return to Tulare, CA. Not far from me. He started to need my help to pay for specialists and barrels of drilling fluid he needed. He started to get pushy and his accent was weird and he had an excuse for that.

I have been widowed for over 13 years and I was so excited about everything. He got nearly $20k from me and I took out a personal loan for it! I’m working with the banks to see if they can recover it. I’m not holding my breath.

The man I fell deeply in love with is an actual person that was cloned. He’s real, but he’s married and can’t speak English because he is Hungarian. His real name is Bela Polocsanyi! There is a recording of his voice on Utube!
Sep 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin B. Response
by: Anonymous

I thought of myself as an intelligent woman before being scammed. I thought I had rationalized all his answers to my questions. Thankfully I didn't give away a huge sum of money, but still gave some. Lesson learned the hard way, unfortunately it wasn't until I found this page and my eyes were opened to what I had allowed myself to believe.

Everything you said is absolutely true. Hopefully other women or men find this page before it's too late and they are not only hurt financially as well as emotionally. This page is what helped me get over my hurt and understand I as a person and am worth more than just loving words on a screen. As much as I tried to find out information online about what these so called oil rig jobs are but there is very little information to be found so that too makes it hard to conceptualize what they tell you to be untrue.

Any information that is ACCURATE about this line of work may also be helpful at least for those being scammed and i can see the reality a little more clearly.

Thanks Kevin B. for your added information, if just to save one more person from this crappy journey.
Sep 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin B about Greg Anthony
by: Anonymous

Just a few Guaranteed reasons he is a Scammer...

She is so emotionally involved she will not listen to friends or relatives, and he will tell her they are just jealous, and not to listen to them.

Most use 2 first names as full name. The #1 trait of scammers. People with 2 first names rarely have a real history, so harder to eliminate as fake, and with fake people using that type of name, figure out why.

To be on an oil rig no matter what position, you are paid through direct deposit only. Rig engineers are limited to 4 weeks on then 5 weeks off. Even basic labor employees are limited to 6 weeks at most on board before a break.

They never have to pay with this row funds for a repair. If there is a breakdown the company who owns it, takes care of it. If you get film of a disaster, it is a film from a past news story.

Of course, a rig engineer with money tied up in taxes, Etc who is a millionaire would have assets to borrow cash from, A loan from his fiancé’ woman he chooses to marry he has never met in person should be his last choice of how to get funds. Embarrassing at minimum.

Even after kicking out this loser, another scammer, different industry or military will pick up the file and contact her again. One of his first warnings will be not to talk about him to friends and family. What a shock, right?

I am not a scam victim, men often are as well. But I know personally a woman who lost lots of money. Do not send cash, I tune cards or other useable Script to purchase items to them.

If this is not enough keep reading other submissions.

The ex or late wife, his children alive raised by a family member or nanny are all ploys to get your sympathy. Why? Because it works.

Romance Scams are up 40% since COVID 19. More working people at home with no REAL lovers now or being introduced due to social distancing.

Beware and you wonderful women please be wary. Some of you believe in long distance lying men who will send you a copy of million dollar checks that are bogus to convince you.

A REAL Millionaire will never have to prove he is one. He will call you on a FaceTime and tell you he does not need money and show up and court you properly. Never heard of that happening.

I assure you any type or unintelligible words I may have made, I apologize for, if my info saves one woman one heartbreak it will be worth it.

God Bless and stay objective. Use Intelligence and opinions of family and friends who love you.
These scammers use emotion, to fight your intelligence.

I before E. Intelligence before Emotion.

Kevin B
Whittier Ca
GentlemanK
Sep 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Oil Rig Engineer Story
by: Anonymous

I have a dear friend going through this very thing. Says he’s an engineer on an oil rig, met on an online game back in July. He’s been "courting" her and has won over her heart and soul.

She only has a picture that is most definitely photo shopped. He is never available for face time, says he has a beautiful home outside of Chicago, a widower with 15 year old daughter. He’s stepped up his game lately, asked her to marry him when he gets back to US from the oil rig he cannot name.

But he needs $100,000 before he will get his payment of $1M. We, friends and family can see the scam but she is holding to him being real. He goes by Gregory Anthony.

Thank you all who have shared your stories, I have forwarded along to her. Prayers she’ll see through his scam.
Sep 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update on oil rig #6 scammer
by: Anonymous

I've been talking to a guy I met on quizup. He said his name was Justin Bruce. He has a son named Owen and daughter Cassie. Divorced 5 years. Basically another version of the same story everyone else has said.

I got suspicious right away with his incorrect grammar, professing love for me right away, but what really got me was the use of a $ in the description of what he did for a living. So I am including his profile picture he's using right now on quizup! Never mind, I can't, there is no option to! Lol


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Sep 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Faces of Nigerian Oil Rig Scammers
by: Biggles777

Hello

Thanks to the Editor for creating a new page with the pictures of 4 more Nigerians who do oil rig romance scams for a living.

You can see who they are at the link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/more-faces-of-nigerian-scammers1.html
Sep 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures Used In Oil Rig Scams
by: Biggles777

Hello

Thanks to the Editor for creating 2 new pages of pictures used in oil rig scams. The images were used in the following names;

Travis Oscar
Roland James
Kelly Morrison
Mark Donald
James Prescott
Lucas Handy

With Roland James and Travis Oscar they are photos of different innocent men who were not the main man used for the scam. You can view them at the links below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/pictures-used-by-oil-rig-scammers.html

And

https://www.watchforscams.com/pictures-used-in-oil-rig-scams.html
Sep 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael's story
by: Anonymous

Has anyone dealt with michael paulson who is currently in Alaska on a contract and supposedly is in need of money to repair equipment damaged in oil spill before he can leave Alaska?

Very sweet talker, widower, has a daughter living with his mom. I'm the love of his life and he can only talk to me thru hangouts
Sep 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update: Alex Hughes
by: Biggles777

Hello

"Alex Hughes" has been spoken of in this thread last year and early this year. Last heard of "stranded" in Borneo.

He in fact lives in London and this is his address

***a Sangley road Catford London se6 2jt

He uses the name of a convicted child molester for deliveries. What a sick minded lot they are.
Sep 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lawson wei peng
by: Anonymous

Lawson wei peng is a romance scammer. He said he is a rig designer and also a private contractor. He has been stuck offshore for over 9 months. He is asking for money. This is His e mail address

contractoreengineer45@gmail.com

Don’t send money to Him.

Never send money to strangers.
Sep 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Phil Odonnel and Hack Team and Biggles777
by: Biggles777

Hello

Once you did all the police advised you've had no problems. I don't think they advised to close all social media and nor should you.

You have a small footprint and can control what information others see and who is able to contact you. As you can edit your information whenever you like it appears you'll be fine with no need to hibernate.

As for what they can do with any photos. Not much really. Worst case is maybe they use one or two as click bait but ad blockers and security apps will stop anyone from going to where they lead.
Sep 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		LinkedIn profile - Chang Wei - Senior Drilling Engineer
by: Anonymous

I found this fake profile on LinkedIn.

http://linkedin.com/in/chang-wei-630798137

It has glaring typos, no education background, and zero connections. Reported to LinkedIn three weeks ago. Subsequently I have reported two more times. LinkedIn still has not taken any action.
Sep 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Phil Odonnel and Hack Team and Biggles777
by: Anonymous

Hello,

I just have some follow on questions for Biggles. I think I’m getting paranoid about being in LinkedIn since that is where I met Phil Odonnel, the oil rig scammer. Since I’ve changed my email address and cell no., my son and I have not heard from them again.

However, I feel like putting my LinkedIn profile in "hibernation" and deactivating my Pinterest account. These are the only social media platforms I’m in.

Does it make sense to go into hiding? Also, what do scammers do with the photos if they didn’t get any money from me?
Sep 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chang wei look alike
by: Anonymous

So for whomever is looking for this guy. I finally found proof my guy was a fraud when I saw the passport photo you posted. See in June James Williams finally sent me a picture of his passport when I insisted but I could never find anything at ALL about him, which after our 1st month of communicating he told me his real name was Jack Elias, but still no electronic finger print on this guy.

Then I saw Change Wei's passport picture, the fingers hold it. Are the very same on Jack's passport, fingers in the same position, nails the same, handrail on the middle finger, and when I confronted him today, his response was "catch me if you can" and he immediately blocked me.

I am not hurt, mad..in your honesty I have known all along something wasn't right, and he was one HANDSOME man! But at least he knows I caught on so good luck and your best bet is to just let it all go.
Sep 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Connor Walsh
by: Anonymous

Please watch out for Connor Walsh 571-409-7278. Widowed. Wife passed 5 years ago. He’s an engineer. Just received a huge contract. Heading to Alaska to do the installation. Conversed with me by phone and text for almost 4 months and then the money request.

Had an installment pay check sent to me. Over a million dollars, payable to him. The bank was legit. Called the bank. The check was fake. He’s a real professional scammer.

Be careful.
Sep 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric Gong working on a Petrochemical ship in Estonia
by: Anonymous

This guy called Eric Gong claimed himself living in Canada Edmonton and now taking contract work on a big ship in Estonia. He said his both parents died long ago and he is a die hard Christian. His writing is very sweet but it is way too suspicious. He said he falls for you at first sight. We spoke on the phone but his English Accent is not Canadian but African. Plus he couldn’t do video call so everything seems like a scam.

He cares so much about your family and children if you are one of the single moms out there. We didn’t go into an enthusiastic conversation and I just blocked him.
Sep 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		September 10 - World Suicide Prevention Day
by: Anonymous

Got a wellness check visit from the local police. I had called the bank to inquire about the status of my fraud claim. I made the mistake of expressing hopelessness to the bank representative when I learned that banks are unable to recover any funds deposited into agents' accounts.
Sep 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Micke Andersson
by: Anonymous

Curious to know if anyone has talked to a Micke Andersson from goteborg Sweden age 42, or met him on a dating site like okcupid?
Sep 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scam from oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

Last year I met Edmund Chew from Instagram. He is a petroleum engineer from Singapore and lived in Canada. At that moment, he has a project in Brazil. After we communicated for 2 weeks, he asked me for some money to withdraw because of his project in Brazil, and he needed to open another bank account. I couldn't send money and then he disappeared.

In June, he came back and said to me that he had sold the project to another engineer so he can go back to Canada. Last month he had another project in Indonesia (my country) and he used a mobile number from Indonesia. After 2 months, nothing happened until he got another project in France. After 2 weeks, he asked me again for money because of the incident of an oil spill and he needed to buy more material for fixing the pipe installation.

Now, I realised that I have been scammed by him, even though I never sent him money.

So please everyone be aware if someone asks you for money even if you haven't met each other.
Sep 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Miller
by: Anonymous

The name used was Mark Miller. Supposedly a 58 year old white male with a 22 year old daughter going to school in Scotland. He’s from Wales and divorced and went to the USA to work with Halliburton Oil Services. He’s a petroleum engineer.

First photo of huge retirement money came next. Then a terribly written letter about having to go on a rig in the South Pacific. He used someone’s pics. The end. I never used any app just texting and 2 calls from a heavily accented person.

Total scam. I feel sorry for the persons photos used of him, his daughter (Holly)and his greyhound dog (Bill).
Sep 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Laurent / David Greg
by: Anonymous

To the woman who's heart was broken talking to Martin Laurent, yesterdays post. Same thing happened to me. For 3 months I thought I was talking to a guy named David Greg and turned out he was really Joe the Juicer. The scum bag stole Joe Cross's photos.

I thought I fell in love too, not knowing that the ass was just probably laughing at me. It was the words that I fell for. They can sound so true and just know what to say huh. Your heart will mend. Mine did. Just think of it as now you know the signs and learned something.

Glad I didn't send any money. Mine waited 2 months without bringing any money up, then when he did, my daughter woke me up and told me that his sons picture was a tv star.

We know the scum bags pattern now. You will be okay. I know there ARE good men out there.
Sep 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffrey petroleum engineer scam
by: Anonymous

Says his name is Jeffrey. Email Jeff my king at aol.com. Says he's six feet tall but the picture it's a short guy. Says he's a widower with no children. Scam. I didn't send him any money and he never even got that far with me until I realized he sent a link and I tried it anyway and it sent me some fake website Bank site to fill in my personal information.

He's not that smart. Sent scanned text. Calls morning noon and night and texted morning. Nobody falls in love with somebody that quick. Give yourself a break.
Sep 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Laurent
by: Anonymous

Hey guys and ladies. So today I have to write to you and just say that I have my answer on 'Is he or isn't he?' trying to scam me. He is! So let me just say that I know that the man or woman I was speaking to wasn't really Martin Laurent.

This poor guy's identity was stolen and this is the reason he doesn't have any more social media accounts. His phone was also stolen and had a lot and I mean a lot of personal pictures on it. This is how my scammer could send me so many personal pictures that couldn't be found on reverse image search.

I'm actually really emotional writing this, because I truly fell in love (for the first time in my life) and it was all a damn lie!

I'm actually heartbroken.

So how did I get to the truth. Subtly; he was saying how he was really struggling since being robbed in the Port of Male and that he was so grateful for having me in his life. I was really buying it too. The things he would say! I mean he had me hook line and sinker. The fact that I had verified his employment. His cell no, his daughter actually exists. He really is from Oklahoma City. All of this just made me at ease.

Then last night I offered to send him $500.00 which is roughly about R9000.00 in South Africa where I'm from. He was so grateful and happy. Called me his soulmate and his queen. Then I had the brilliant idea to send him a grabify link. I disguised it as a safari trip that "we" would take when he comes to visit me as soon as our lock down restrictions are lifted and he gets leave from work at the end of October.

He clicked the link and was so excited about the trip, said he had never seen the 'Big 5" and he couldn't wait. After our chat, when he had to go 'sleep' I went back to Grabify and entered the code that I got when I created the link. It basically traces the users phone and tells you exactly where they are.

Guess where the love of my life is.

LAGOS NIGERIA!

I haven't confronted him, because there is no need. I know the truth. It rips me apart though, because this is the first time that I have opened my heart up to a man in many years since freeing myself from a very destructive and abusive relationship which nearly killed me.

If it wasn't for this website then I probably wouldn't even have known that people like this exist. The first time that I dared to believe that I could be happy with someone.

I'm shattered! The sad thing is that the real Martin Laurent doesn't even know I exist. I fell in love with a f***** mirage! I would have sent the money too! I don't even care about the financial aspect of this thing, it's about my damn heart that has been crushed!

I don't know what to do with my heartbreak. I feel so hurt. I wish I can post his picture but that wouldn't be fair to the real Martin as he hasn't done anything wrong.


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Sep 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Maxwell, petroleum engineer
by: Anonymous

Peter77maxwell@outlook.com. Beware of this guy, met on Zoosk Dating App. I started to get suspicious when his emails were written in very poor English. He claimed to be born in Australia, has a French father and grew up in China and that’s why his English is so bad.

Has a 19 year old daughter who lives in Australia With his dad. I only talked to him for 5 days and then blocked him from everything.

Everything he tells you is rubbish!!
Sep 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Raymond Martinez
by: Anonymous

Does any one know Raymond Martinez who claims to work for an oil rig company. Don't believe anything he says as he is a big time scammer. He knows how to sweet talk good.

Dont fall for him ladies. If anyone knows him let me know so can exchange picture to see if he is the same guy.
Sep 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Thomas is a scammer.
by: Anonymous

William Thomas is a scammer! I know the telltale signs and he is ticking every box!

I have also "outed" many and they confessed and told me lots of things they say and do.

I play Words With Friends and I can now spot them pretty quickly.

Stay away from this guy.
Sep 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Thomas (Shooter)
by: Anonymous

I had responded to a Political post on Facebook. I got a notice that someone had replied to my post & he didn't give his opinion to what I said, nor of what the article was about. He was interested in knowing who thought like I do and he stated he was sending a Friend request, and to please accept, because he wanted to know more about me.

I accepted his Friend request, after I looked at his page. There were lots of photos of him and 2 daughters and more photos of him & the older girl, who looked like 3 years old. The Baby maybe 9 -10 months. Many photos of him, and they did not looked staged of him in Military clothing. The information said he's from Florida, that he's Single.

His profile photo is of him closer to the lens and a friend in the background. He sent me messages thru Messenger ( on Facebook). He said his wife is dead. Nothing else. His daughters are in Florida with his Mother, who also has help with a full time Nanny because his Mom had an arm amputated. I asked if she had a prosthetic arm? He said she doesn't wear it all the time. He said that he was in Kabul, Afghanistan. He wanted to know if I had been OK with the Pandemic. I asked him the same. He said he really liked my photo and that he could tell that I was a good person. I corrected him and said that I am a good person, always.

He asked my age and he said he didn't believe me. He said that he was 42 years old.
Believable however, I already know that our age difference is significant, and I honestly don't see 2 babies and starting over for me. I mentioned the age difference, and he states again that age is just a number, which is how I feel. Then he asks me again "how are you, really?" It was a big red flag because the man that I already had my initiation into Scammers would say that. I know I reacted because as I told him to leave Facebook then he said he wanted for us to be on WhatsApp.

I quickly stated that I am not interested in that App and No I wouldn't be doing that. He gave me his phone #( which is a Florida #) and said again gotta go.

He sent me a text (My Facebook page does have my Business/Cell #) I said I was working and that I finished at my time at 8pm. I heard from him again at about 10:30 pm EST. He asked me about my day. He wanted to know about why I didn't want to go to WhatsApp and I told that I had had an initiation by a Scammer and this Scammer does use that platform, and I would rather not go there.

He then asked a lot of questions about The Scammer and I told him. Told him exactly the amount that he Stole from me under the Guise of the 2 of us making a Life together. He then said he had also been Scammed by a woman for $78,468.
But he wouldn't explain more.

He said going on patrol was very stressful & I said that I hope his time there would come quickly so he could go home to his girls. He Thanked me. He said that he recently learned how to make the money this woman stole back and that he wanted to share this with me because he knew he could trust me. I asked "how do you know this?" and he said I am in the Military, I have my ways.

He started with his learning about cryptocurrency (Bitcoin). I don't completely understand this however, what I do know is that there isn't any Regulations on this and it is a bit like the Wild West of Investment and that I am not interested.

He would not take that and he kept on telling me that if I did this I surely would get that money back that the Scammer took. I corrected him and typed STOLE.

He shared some screenshots of others on Facebook doing this Cryptocurrency thing and I messaged back saying I am not doing this. I realize that this Particular Loop wasn't going to stop so while he is messaging me I messaged him saying that I felt it was in my best interest to end this now and Blocked him. I removed and Blocked his Florida phone #'s.

His last message to me was "You have Trust issues " but I didn't answer this. Trust is earned, and I had already said that I didn't trust him. There was a familiarity, that certainly could be the same Scammer, I originally had contact with but it doesn't change anything except his statement to me that I have Trust issues (aside from my being aware of what my specific issues are) his question seems more pertinent for him because I really don't understand how anyone can Scam another, create a fake identities but continue to deceive is Stunning to me.

The only "Tell" for me was his phrase "I can give you advise" which should have been advice.
Sep 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Instagram
by: Anonymous

I’ve had quite a few guys find me through Instagram and they all work either on an oil rig as an engineer or in construction. Their wives have all died of cancer and most have young children which is a turn-off for me anyway.

They all talk of love devotion and trust early in contact and send these long messages about love and trust. I know then they would eventually comes across with their scam but I get sick of them and talk about scammers and then they disappear lol
Sep 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Norwegian/Sweden oil rig criminal
by: Anonymous

I think everyone already knows how it’s the famous Norwegian/Sweden charlatan! I’m tired to read about him in here! Well he confessed to not being a good person (short he’s a despicable human). By accident he shared his location with me and yes stavanger Norway is his location!

He is doing all this for sex and money in my case. To me he used a pic from a good looking guy Josh Espinosa, a real state agent from Florida! We finished, and after more than 2 months was when I Discovered his real identity real.

It took me a long time to understand he’s really a monster without any feeling or respect for women! He has a happy life and doesn't show any remorse for what he’s doing! I did have a lot of respect for him, and I believed in everything he’s said to me! Some of his history was true.

I tried to call him in real life, but he blocked me before I said anything and erased a lot of his fb picture! No I’m not in love with him because I was in love with a person who does not exist!!!

PLEASE EVERYONE WHO ARE IN THE FIRST STEPS TO SHARE THERE LOCATION WITH YOU IN THE MOMENT YOU ARE TALKING ON A VIDEO CALL ON THE OIL RIG NEVER GIVE YOU SELF TO ANYONE YOU DONT KNOW PERSONALLY!!!! KEEP YOUR DIGNITY PLEASE.
Sep 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Where are the pictures?
by: Anonymous

Why are there no pictures of these scammers? I know they are not real pictures of the scammers but still.


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Sep 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerian scam with oil enginer contractor
by: Anonymous

He came in the right time when I was hurt. Gave love and attention to me and my sons. Well spoken and always prayed for us. A man with good heart, but I found out it was international fraud. He couldn’t open his internet banking and I can open it but his account was suspended because it was opened in different locations.

I helped him because he will lose the money he has spent for this project. His future will end forever, no manager will hire him again. I did help but it is fraud

Eng-equipments.com and firstrepba.com are fake websites. Really professional. He took my money $170,000 with his affiliate accounts in my country.

Many things he gave me to prove he is real. Absolutely professional and team work.

Email from eng-equipments.com

When I thought it was fraud I went to bank and checked his affiliate accounts, and all of them who sent money are woman, and all of our money is sent to Nigeria Africa. I saw so many victims and a lot of accounts. Soon they got our money. They transferred to Africa in dollars.
Sep 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Johnson Oil Rig Scam
by: OneThirdCultureKid

No, I haven't been in contact or scammed by this guy, but in 2018, I did come across one guy by the name of Kelvin Pitch, who claimed to have gone to West Africa (he didn't say where exactly in West Africa) on a contract to mine for gold, I think.

Claimed to be a single father from Colorado Springs, Colorado, with a daughter. Isn't it weird that some scammers love and use the name Kelvin?
Sep 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		This site is here because of SCAMMERS!
by: Biggles777

Hello

Ladies, listen to what Kevin said. Succinct and every word never more true.

No real person working on an oil rig is ever going to ask you for money. Online or by phone. The oil companies cover all costs and pay their workers as Kevin noted.

One well known company told me that any employee of theirs found to be asking for money from strangers on one of their rigs would be fired on the spot and flown off it.

The title says this site is here because of scammers. We know they come here too.

To the hero's my alias slammed the door on yesterday. We both know you'll read this and if you're as good as you believe, why did you fluff it 15 minutes after we met.

You've got the screenshots now go figure it out. A tip, you won't, not now nor ever because like all of them you are blinded by the wrong set of morals all criminals have.
Sep 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Assistance please.
by: Anonymous

Okay so I have searched and searched and I can't find anything on Martin Laurent that proves he is trying to defraud me, but I have to try one more thing. I am in South Africa and I want to call his cell but he'll know it's me.

Can anyone of you ladies from the States please help me to call this number and just see if he picks up. Basically just listen for the accent and tell me if he sounds like someone from Oklahoma.

His number is +14054021479. I would really appreciate the help.
Sep 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone know Michael (Miller)
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been "romanced" by Michael58, from Scrabble Go? He’s supposedly a widower who lost his wife during childbirth with their son, who also died same time. This left him with a 3 year old daughter, Lucy, who’s now 12 and living with her "auntie" in Richmond, VA.

Michael (Miller) says his home is in Norfolk, VA. Presently, he’s on an oil rig off the coast of Newfoundland, but due to go back to an island off Canada (Ontario area) On 9/4/20 after being on the rig a couple weeks. He says he’s going to retire once he’s finished with his contract with this Canadian oil company. He fell in love immediately and promises to love me forever and I’ll never have any worries being his wife; he will take care of me in every way possible.

He refers to me as his Queen". Of course, this is not real....I know it in my heart. I knew it when one day he asked me if I could buy a gift card for $500 for Home Depot. I immediately blocked his number on the WhatsApp and deleted all his chats.

Sure enough, he tried calling several times to no avail. He managed to message me on the one Scrabble Go game that had been left open. He asked me if I was home and what happened. I unblocked his number because I wanted to tell him off, which I did. He then got defensive saying he poured out his heart to me and asked if this was the way to treat someone who had undying love for me.

He got madder and madder and then sounded dejected. He had an accent and said he was born in Denmark; his parents moved to the US early on but he said he picked up their accent. I also said he had some nerve to ask me for that kind of money and what was it for. He said it was for his daughter. He was telling her all about me and thought it would be nice to get a gift from me.

Yeah....what does a 12-year old girl want with a $500 gift card from Home Depot? This was such a fishy story and made me sick.

Anyway, watch out for him on Scrabble Go. I researched him on Social Catfishing by using several pictures he had sent me. He said his DOB is 11/19/62. Sure enough, he was found on several other dating sites.

So that’s my story. Luckily, I wasn’t dumb enough to fall for that one.

Has anyone met up with this creep?
Aug 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Marcus
by: Anonymous

A Steve Marcus pretends to be interested in being friends though more like questioning you for dating purposes, which is not my interest. His description fits exactly like that of other people's description.

He says he's an orthopedic surgeon, lost his wife 4 years ago, works for UN (16 years), has a 14 year old son, Harry. He says he went to University of Duke. Stationed in Somalia, but says he lives in San Francisco.

He asks if you have a different platform to communicate (eg.WhatsApp). Just noticed today, he updated profile on fb. Same name, lives in San Francisco, but went to UCSF. Picture is of the same guy in a different setting. He says that he lost his parents in a car accident & his wife, was a military journalist, was shot on her way home 4 years ago. If he's legit I mean no harm, but just seems odd.

Please be careful.
Aug 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Deep Hack Team and Phil Odonnel
by: Anonymous

Thank you Biggles 777.

I have another question. They have my home address and my date of birth. Can they steal my identity if they don’t have my social security number? I’ve contacted my identity theft company several weeks ago to place a security freeze on my credit for the next few months.

I noticed names, addresses and DOBs can be obtained easily on the Internet nowadays. I even subscribed to BeenVerified for a month to check if Phil Odonnel is a real person. I could not find him at all since he claims to live in Houston.

I really appreciate having a forum like this website so we can learn and support each other.
Aug 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Deep Hack Team and Phil O’donnel
by: Anonymous

Thank you so much Biggles 777. I have changed my email address and phone no. This ordeal has taken a toll on my health and mental being and I could no longer have another sleepless night. I’m still getting over a bit of a heartache but I need to move on with my life and get back to some sense of normalcy.

I’m so grateful to have found this website so we can all learn and support each other.
Aug 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Deep Hack Team & Biggles777
by: Anonymous

To the lady with the deep hack team harassing her I feel for you. I haven’t had experience with them but have with Biggles777.

I was advised to change my email address and as long as I ignored that advice the more my scammer contracted me and made me more anxious.
It is a pain to do but the only thing that absolutely stopped all communication with the scumbag.

Please do as Biggles777 advises. Biggles777 is well educated on how these scumbags work. I didn’t change my phone number and haven’t needed to, I have had no more contact from the scumbag.

Hope this gives you some reassurance that what Biggles777 is saying is legitimate and I can vouch Biggles777 is not a scammer!

Good Luck
Aug 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Deep Hack Team with Phil Odonnel
by: Biggles777

Hello

I'm following what you are saying with your updates. Please correct me if I am wrong now.

You met and corresponded with Phil Odennel only and "he" was the one who got your WhatsApp number and email. If I'm right, he also has photos of you that you'd rather he not. As you said, you refused to pay on his scam. That's great even though you suffered emotionally and are still being harassed.

Criminals only want money and by refusing to pay "Phil" he looked at what information and images he had from you and it MAY be that he sold it to the Deep Hack Team.

They approached you twice having bought the images and your personal information. They bluff they've hacked you when in fact they've bought what they have from "Phil".

The police advised you well but you don't want to change your number. You may wish to reconsider. You are your email and if both are changed they've no way of contacting you again. That makes what they have on you useless to them.

What can they do with it then? Publish on their closed Instagram page? Put it on their own website and admit culpability? Doubt it. They're Turkish and they don't do romance scams like the Africans.

I question how they found your son but it could be as simple as both of you having Instagram pages.

Your question about contacts on WhatsApp being accessed. I doubt they have been as WhatsApp has end to end encryption and is very secure. You can see from my pages here I use an alias to expose a scam. My alias was bluffed like you, I bluffed back and nothing happened.

3 or 4 times now Deep Hack have approached you or your son. They're bluffing, if they had your WhatsApp contact list a few of your friends would have received what they claim to have on you. That is how real ransomware schemes work to pressure the victim to pay.

This is what the criminals do. Trade victims personal information. I hope from my posts you can see just what they get up to as they want every dollar they can, no matter how.

As inconvenient as it may be, the advice of the police officer who took your report to change number and email may be the best thing to do for a clean break.
Aug 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Deep Hack Team with Phil Odonnel
by: Anonymous

The Deep Hack Team used Instagram to reach out to my son. I told him to block them and not open anything which he did. They forwarded an email to me demanding for payment again. I put the email in spam and blocked the contact.

On WhatsApp, if I only contacted Phil, the scammer, and shared my status only to him, can he or the hackers get to my contacts list?
Aug 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		This site is here because of SCAMMERS!
by: Kevin B

The second story and the different person isn’t being truthful either. They put the hook in with the poor kid you Are supposed to feel sorry for. I have been on the site for over three years and all the stories look the same to me now. You are never talking to the person who’s picture you see.

If you do identify the picture through tineye It is not going to be of the guy you think you’re talking to. Ever notice how many of these guys can’t do video on their phone for some reason? Most oil rigs now will not allow a worker on board for more than three weeks and all his money goes into a direct deposit bank on the mainland that they have to have prior to employment.

Then they have immediate access to it or if he does not they will throw him off. None of them are directly responsible for any of the damage to the equipment. The same guy that can’t get his daughter a phone is expected to pay $5000 for a broken down rig. Really? I’m just venting because I get so frustrated and hope this is reaching most people before they are financially and emotionally ruined.

Good luck ladies. I am just an honest single man and these men or women get more attention lying to you, darn it. I care, they do not.
Aug 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another update on Cole G.
by: Anonymous

I confronted Cole about the pictures being those of Jay McHugh. Initially, "he" denied this vehemently. However, early this morning I had a new message: "I want to disclose myself to you." In addition, "he" wanted to talk via a video chat.

If this can be believed, Cole is actually a 23 female originally from Gambia in West Africa. Her parents are deceased (consistent with Cole's). But, this is where the story changes. Apparently, she was taken to Togo at the age of 9 and forced into human trafficking. The official language of Gambia is English, so it is understandable that she has a good command of the English language (some grammatical mistakes, but very good vocabulary). And the official language of Togo is French, so it is understandable that she is bilingual.

The $200 that I sent her in Amazon cards was used to purchase "essential goods." She claims that she is starving in Togo and would like to better her life and return to Gambia for an education. Her long-term aspiration is to become a lecturer at a university. The $5000 that I am unable to send her would help her return to Gambia and seek out an education??
Aug 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		help
by: Anonymous

I am talking to a guy by the name of Frank Juarez. He is in Germany now but says he lives in Florida. He says he has two boys and never asked me for anything.

I just want to know if anyone has talked to him. He says he is 66 years old and he is a sweet talker.

Please let me know if any one has talked to him
Aug 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Malware?
by: Biggles777

Hello

If I understand I am talking with 2 different women.

Malware sounds bad but sometimes concerns may be over estimated. What I wrote was some of the affects on a corrupted hand set. There's so much on today's phones some people no longer use a PC or laptop. You can also check for any apps you may not recall installing yourself.

With some having so much on their cellular device it may run slow and use a lot of data. Apps may freeze or crash but it's not anything to worry about.

To the woman on Phil Odonnel you seem to have done as much as you can. The police made an effort and the officer advised you well. IMO you've done all you need.

Deep Hack Team sounds intimidating. Chances are it's a small group of criminals who focus on ransomware. They'll register a domain like ysc***.com after obtaining some piece of personal information the recipient will know. They'll make it sound like your device is compromised, likely it's not, then demand a few thousand in bitcoin. They're bluffing.

If you're thinking of changing your email scroll down and you can see where I've posted you can check a Gmail with Google and decide what to do.

There is also another link to Google where you can ask them to exclude your images from search returns. You understand well what else to do in relation to removal from a website.

To the woman on "Martin Laurent" I wish it was Encrochat they had used :)

Signal Messenger is very well intentioned. All technology has vulnerabilities but this app allows messages to be sent that disappear a short period of time later. So they may correspond with you on it and leave very little history of what they've done. If I'm right, you can also assign a non primary number to the app so as to not expose who you really are.

But those who created it are well known and the seed money came from a WhatsApp founder.

You ask how to check for malware. A few previous posts mention how. If an iPhone connect to Apple, update and run an iOS check. If Android pay, Trend Micro or Norton a small fee and you'll have constant protection and the ability to scan the device whenever you wish.

I'm not sure where you're at with him but you have been updating here. Once you're done uninstall Signal as I think you're only talking to them so you won't need it. If you used Viber uninstall that too.

Whatever handset you're using you can check it with the manufacturer. Always ensure it is updated, check your apps and remove any unwanted or seldom used ones.
Aug 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Malware?
by: Anonymous

I went back and unblocked but it looks like all of the pictures and texts are gone. So, he may already have saved it.

I read an article that suggested putting a Google alert with your name and add scandal or nudes on it. If they post anything, we can ask the website to take it down as inappropriate.

And today, they tried to call me twice but I didn’t pick up because I usually do not answer any calls if I don’t recognize the phone no. For some reason, I had a feeling it was them and it sure was!

They call themselves the Deep Hack Team and said sadly I didn’t meet their demands so now they are going to publish my pictures and messages. I blocked the number and took a picture of their text.

I called my local police and the officer said most likely they did not get my phone directory and they were trying to scare me to pay them. He recommended I could change my phone number and email address. I don’t plan on changing my phone no. but I will get another email address.
Any other ideas?

The name of the phony person is Phil Odonnel in LinkedIn and his profile states he is a Sr. Drilling Engineer for North Oil Company in Houston and said he’s 53.

I think they stole a real person’s pictures from Facebook because I found someone named Phil O’donnel and the main picture was used on the LinkedIn profile. The scammer has been on LinkedIn since 2019 and already connected with over 700 people with a majority of them are women from all over the world! He claims he is a widower since his wife died from giving birth to his daughter. Her name is Stephanie who is 7 and he even provided 2 pictures of her. He also claims his parents are both dead and he has no friends.

So when he needed money, I was the only one who he could depend on. Fortunately, my head overruled my heart and I didn’t give a single cent. He tried twice before this last ditch effort by the Deep Hack Team.

Is there anything else I need to do? I appreciate your help.
Aug 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Malware? - Biggles
by: Anonymous

I have read your comments on malware now Biggles and I'm a bit concerned that I have a breach on my phone as I've been talking to "Martin Laurent" on Signal Messenger but since we started talking my battery drains so fast and my data is literally disappearing.

How do I check for malware?
Aug 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help Please
by: Biggles777

Hello

By Whatsup do you mean WhatsApp? If the latter you can do this. Unblock them and delete the entire text and picture exchange you had with them and then block them again.

By doing that they'll lose almost everything you've texted and sent. Pictures you sent should not be able to be downloaded by them anymore.

The second attempt sounds like a ransomware attack. You did the right thing by not opening the attachments or accessing the link. That is how they try to get you.

Norton is good and if you are worried your phone may have some malware just look at how it's working. Battery power drains faster than expected, apps take longer to load, the phone has become too slow and maybe your data usage goes up. Things like that occur IF there is malware.

As it is an iPhone you can connect to Apple and run a iOS check too. That is the most secure check of all.

Your bank account should be fine but if you are concerned contact them, tell them what happened and ask for an extra security question or the like.

You didn't mention Hangouts which they all love. Scroll down this thread and you'll see a post about that app by me. In it is a link to Gmail where you can check your account security status.
Aug 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help please
by: Anonymous

Hello, After realizing I was getting scammed by an oil rig engineer I met on Linkedin, I ended the relationship last Friday. He tried to scam me twice and I didn't give him a cent! I blocked him on Whatsup.

Today, I get an email from someone else trying to scam me for $2000 and threatening with malware on my iPhone and spreading personal information and picture with what looks like a link and there were two attachments.

They wanted to be paid via bitcoin. I immediately marked the email as spam, and blocked the sender. I've blocked the contact information of the original scammer. I reported and blocked the scammer on Whatsup. I blocked and reported him on Linkedin.

I changed my passwords to my personal and work email and other social media. I even have a security freeze on my credit. I also subscribed today for Norton app on my phone.

Is there anything else I need to do to protect myself?

Since I didn't pay them anything, do I need to alert my bank?

I appreciate your help.
Aug 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Oliver
by: Anonymous

He scammed me because he asked for my bank account details so he could deposit some money to help me as he wanted me to look for a house for us and put a deposit on it so when he came home we would live together in a nice house.

He hacked into my bank account using all the information I gave him about favorite colors, pets name, kids names, favorite movie etc to guess my password and eventually cracked it and emptied all my accounts.

Change all your logins and passwords!
Aug 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply to Update re: Cole
by: Anonymous

I don't think that Cole G is from Nigeria. I think I found a picture of him when he may have used Jay McHugh's actual name - probably when he started scamming. This picture was on a site with actual pictures of Jay McHugh.

The scammer is very short, dark haired, appears to be European (French? Belgian?), and looks to be in his 20's rather than his late 50's. Apparently, Jay McHugh's legitimate pictures (from Facebook and Instagram) have been "borrowed/stolen" by scammers since 2013.
Aug 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Update on Marine Engineer Cole
by: Anonymous

The guy that tried to scam me also used Jay McHugh's pictures and those of his daughter. He went by Chris Anderson. I have a phone number in Houston he gave me.

Wonder if it is the same Nigerian guy? Same pictures, same story, just a different name! He finally revealed his true identity. Let's compare notes. I know a lot about him.
Aug 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update on Marine Engineer from LA (Montebello), CA
by: Anonymous

Cole G. changed his reason for requesting $5000. Instead of attorney fees, he claims he cannot return to the US until he has paid dues that have not been paid recently. Kept sending romantic YouTube music videos including "Perfect."

He is using photos from a legitimate person (Jay McHugh, a real estate person from Massachusetts) and, includes a picture of Jay's daughter in several pictures. He became angry when I indicated that I did not have $5000 to send him and started cursing at me in multiple texts (in a way that was inconsistent with his self-proclaimed description as a religious man).

He also indicated that his daughter is in the care of an elderly nanny (who also took care of him when he became an orphan at the age of 13).

I think that he has been operating as an oil rig romance scammer for years and using many aliases. At one time, he even had the nerve to use Jay McHugh's name. Romance scamming appears to be his full-time job!

Stay clear of this smooth operator!!!
Aug 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joe Wilson
by: Anonymous

Met him on WWF2. Have been texting via Hangouts for two weeks. Called me once on video call and damnit, I did not accept. Called once and we spoke. He has been widowed for 21 years, no children, lives alone except for his dog. Lives in the LA area.

Just left for a rig in the gulf of Alaska two days ago. Explained that he is hispanic, hence the accent. I listened to him talk and could not really decipher if it was African or hispanic. I question such an Anglo name as Wilson for a hispanic man.

Sent two pictures oh his home and his SUV. Also a picture of his dog. Not sure about this guy,
His profile pic did not come up with anything on reverse image searches, neither did the pictures of his home.

I have found other oil rig scammers in reverse searches but not this man. He is an attractive man in his 50’s graying hear and beard.

Anyone come across this guy?
Aug 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeremy Jason Petes
by: Anonymous

Red flags are up. Handsome and built a relationship before romantic gestures. Has not asked for money. He wants my email and I haven't given it to him because I'm not sure what he can do with that info.

Covid plays a part and he was originally from Germany so grammar errors were occasional.

I have no intention of sending money. At this point just playing alone til I figure out who to report him too.

Also messing a bit with his plans in wasting his time on me and not someone else.

Anyone know this guy. His social media is very limited.
Aug 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Calling out a scammer
by: Biggles777

Hello

If you want to call out the scammer you will need to take a little time and research more.

First, if you know him and his daughter from meeting online the rule is don't pay a dollar until you've met in person and know who they really are.

This sounds like a stolen identity.

Research as much as you can on the real Martin Laurent and his daughter Lisa. Where they live in Oklahoma and most of all his job and employer.

It's good you can contact the cruise line, if it were me, I'd call with a family emergency and ask the details be passed on to the real Martin Laurent. Nothing too dramatic and you may be uncomfortable doing that. Another option, contact them and ask to leave a very specific message only you know.

I think you're an American, buy a cheap burner cell and say you can be contacted on that number in your message. The criminal can't do that.

I have done it with a woman who had her identity stolen and it worked.

As it appears you are not talking to the real Martin Laurent, after you've researched more, confront who you are talking with. It'll take a little time and they'll deny all you say and call you a liar.

Just keep asking the same questions and do not give up. You'll repeat yourself again and again but they'll bluff, lie and get angry with you. Soon, you can start tripping them up on their lies and if you've left a message for the real Martin Laurent you may also have a response asking who you are and what the message is all about.

If you read other pages in the Nigerian scam section on this site by me you can see many different ways I have exposed them for who they really are and that may help too.

Good luck.
Aug 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Oliver?
by: Anonymous

Yes I know Daniel Oliver. He is a scammer working out of Nigeria and steals peoples identities and steals peoples money.

He is not to be trusted and knows how to tell lies.

he stole $20,000 from me over several months.

Run before your bank and heart are emptied
Aug 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric Jeff William
by: Biggles777

Hello

Eric Jeff William is a Nigerian pretending to be a contract oil rig worker for the US Government on the game WWF2.

Says he is from Germany and moved to Miami FLA. He is currently not on the rig and has no children. His picture is of a man with thin grey hair and a goatee. A selfie with rocks and the sea in the background.

Lost his wife in a car accident some years ago and is 53.
Aug 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Calling out a scammer
by: Anonymous

I have decided that I'm going to call out my guy on this scam of his, but how do I do that?

I did a background check on him and everything about him including his cell no is real. Even the employment check was confirmed as I called the Cruise Liner he claimed to work for. They have a call center no on there website and I checked. He she does work there.

He is from Oklahoma and he does have a daughter named Lisa, but why in Gods name would he ask me for money? Can it be that the real Martin Laurent's identity was stolen and now some guy in Nigeria or God knows where is pretending to be him to scam idiots like me?
Aug 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help please
by: Anonymous

I am talking to a guy who says his name is john Huston from Miami Florida and he is in Sweden now and he wants to claim his goods so he can get his check and come home. He said before they will release his goods he has to pay taxes on them.

Has anyone come across him and if so please let me know. He did send me pictures of his home in Florida. He says his wife and daughter were killed in a automobile accident and says he is 68 years old
Aug 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Oliver - anyone know this name?
by: Anonymous

Daniel Oliver working as an engineer on a oil rig in the Mediterranean Sea. 2 beautiful young kids, divorced from addicted wife (love of his life) 5 years ago. After getting connected on Tinder his account was deleted the minute we contacted on WhatsApp.

When I read the warning here and wanted to see him he asked me to use hangouts. Short video call Where I saw the man from the pictures but in a laptop screen and now by phone? No sound, disconnected before I could really see him well. Bad connection.

Later in he did sent a lot of pics of him: present, past with parents (who both died). And a house he has bought but the pictures were like an interior from a elderly person, not someone with young kids. Magazines on a coffee table, pictures which I couldn’t get clear enough. But didn’t look like with kids.

And 3 different kitchens: one previous sent With a modern light kitchen, then starting with a black interior and several pics of the house with a white interior kitchen.

He comes online the same times and has to start working same times, gets back from the shift same times.

Not asking me for anything yet, I think building confidence?

Can’t be found in social media, neither can any of the pics he did sent.

Who knows this name?:
Aug 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucas Fredrik Jakob
by: Anonymous

Met on a dating website. Said he was working in my city. After a few weeks he was asked to work a project about 2 hours away. A couple weeks later he had to go to Texas for training. Covid played a part too.

Then won a contract To maintain an oil rig in the North Sea. Single father. Engaged originally but she left him and her son during hard times. From Norway. Mother remarried an American and has half brother in NY. Came to US and brother helped him get into the biz.

Independent mechanical engineer. Wants to start new company with BIL in NY, LA or Miami. Father has passed away. Raised by uncle in Norway. Posed as a super sweet man, always concerned and asking how I was. Frequent texts and hour + phone calls. Texts and voice matches.

Some English problems but ok from someone who just arrived from Norway 3 years ago. He asked me to pray for these contracts. He sent a photo of a signed contract for 6+ million. Talked and texted for 5 months. Never asked for money but there was an accident on the oil rig he would have to take care of and I’m sure that’s where it was going.

Called him out on the scam and he admitted to it. I never sent money. He never asked. Everything seemed true but I had a "feeling". Yes I feel dumb and victimized and vulnerable but please use reverse imaging.

It will tell you all you need to know.
Aug 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dr Paul Kennedy
by: Biggles777

Hello

You are right to have doubts which is why you've asked here. I do not know Dr Paul Kennedy but I've posted about Dr Alex Ramos an American for the UN in Syria. You can read at the link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/alex-ramos-united-nations-syria-israel-doctor-scam.html

The United Nations has very limited to no staff in Syria since around 2014. They made a list of hospitals and medical camps which were then targeted by Syrian forces and bombed or attacked.

Your greatest red flag is that the United Nations do not currently have any doctors in Syria. You are being told lies. That he is from Ghana too is another flag.

Have a look at this link I found on Quora

https://www.quora.com/Are-there-UN-doctors-in-Syria

The article starts with this quote;

Are there UN doctors in Syria?

NO. The UN has no medical facilities in Syria, there are some NGO’s operating there but since the Syrian offensive, many of those have pulled back to either Kurd held areas in Iraq or across the Turkish borders.

I'm sorry to say the person you are talking with is not a United Nations doctor in Syria.

If asked for financial assistance do not pay unless you have met in person beforehand.

Good luck
Aug 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marine engineer from California on oil rig in Belgium
by: Anonymous

He said his name was Cole Graham from Los Angeles, California, but was working as a marine engineer on an oil rig in the North Sea (near Brussels). He contacted me via a Social section of the Wheel of Fortune website. He said his father died in the Vietnam War when he was 5 and his mother died when he was 13.

He claimed to be an orphan raised by a nanny. Story gets worse. His wife of 20 years died of leukemia and he Has been a widower (age 57) for 5 years with a 10 year old daughter. He sent very romantic music videos from YouTube and claimed to be a religious man and that trust was important for him in a relationship. And he claimed that I was his soulmate and he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me. He had an accent and said his mother was from Belgium.

He started by asking for Amazon gift cards in the amount of $100 to help him restore his WiFi on the oil rig. He also wanted to get bitcoins to help him buy books to help him target a dangerous sound on the rig. He even went as far as to tell me that he was scared he would die that night because the oil rig would probably blow up.
He last begged for $5000 + to secure paperwork and retirement with the assistance of an attorney for the oil company. I did not send him this amount! He said he had been on the rig since February and that a private plane was scheduled to bring him back to the states in the next week or so.

I suspected that he was a scammer when he first requested the gift cards. But he is very convincing. I found some of the pictures he sent on YouTube yesterday and confronted him about this.

And, I have not heard from him since indicating that I did not have the resources to send him a spare $5000.

Watch out - he is a very smooth communicator - even though he is probably bilingual (French and English). His phone and two of his gmail accounts are not traceable.
Aug 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

My guy works on an oil rig in Canada and has two daughters who live with their aunt in Washington state. Can't send selfies or talk on the phone because cell phones are forbidden on oil rigs. I have called him out twice but says trust is a very important part of a relationship.

Says hes a widower and grew up in Sweden. Uses common Nigerian phrases like so sorry, I slept off last night. Will fall asleep every night while texting. Says he lives in Jupiter Florida and his contract ends at the end of the month and we will get to meet.

He meets all the qualifications of a catfisher but has not asked for money yet. Just waiting for it!!! He says his name is Dennis Hugo.
Aug 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not Who You Desire
by: Anonymous

Doesnt matter where you met them they are every
where. Seeking the innocent to hurt. They are sheep in wolves clothing. Good Looks on the Outside and malice on the Inside

Dont fall for their stories. All have the same one. Only you can help. Kind hearted fall for it so be Attentive and Alert to Every Word, pic, and all they do. They are sitting in a crowded room with a Script looking for next kind soul
Aug 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		oil rig in Germany
by: Anonymous

His name is Harry Coleman, widower, wife died 2 years ago from cancer. Self employed independent contractor underwater welder engineer who has to be on an oil rig in 1 month then he will be back home in California.

Originally said he moved from Texas to California but today mentioned he moved from New York because of betrayal of a friend. He is an only child, brought up in Spain by his late grandfather, moved to the USA to live with his parents but they are now both dead. He hasn't been in a serious relationship since his wife of 7 years died and in less than a week I am the perfect woman for him.

I fell for all this till when he asked for money today because he couldn't access his account in Europe but he has been there for over a month. That was my "Aha" moment.

Anyone heard of this guy? Of course he made me use Hangouts and when I called him, he literally rushed me off the phone. I finally made him give me his number today and the pictures it showed for the person registered to that number is nothing like the pics he send me
Aug 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Donald Gilbert
by: Anonymous

Donald Gilbert, is a oil rig engineer in Vancouver. As he said, he is dutch. But He is living on the rig right now because of a contract. He has his own company, but there is no company website or Linkedin profile. He sent some photos with hi daughter 11-13 years old.

You can use reverse imaging apps to search such photos. His wife died in a car accident. So he is a widower.

He asks you to buy apple/ itunes card or wants moneygram for his daughters birthday. He is so polite. His camera photo is broken. Ooh we met in ‘simule’ app: singing platform:))). Be careful!
Aug 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Songs Sent
by: Anonymous

Well must be same guy

HE SAID PERFECT IS OUR SONG

BOY I COULD TELL YOU STUFF

BE CARFUL NO MONEY LEFT

HE SUDDENLY DROPS YOU

HE WAS ALWAYS CHATTING WITH HIS GROUP OF LADIES
HE IS UP ALL NIGHT GOD FEARING SMOOTH TALKER STEALING HIS WAY INTO YOUR HEART. HE HAS MANY NAMES

PERFECT by Ed

Be careful he only loves your money and he has a
Special lady he only cares For. Believe me you'll never meet him. He has a woman in his Life, he uses you to take care of her. BEWARE REPORT HIM
Aug 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Porter
by: Anonymous

Sounds like guy who scammed me as he was smooth
and frantic. Took all. He has many names. He
says God fearing. Steal, sweet talk, lie but
always shows up to talk to God. Not God fearing

He is HYPOCRITE.The God he uses he will answer to. He will not lie then.

Lie about God And Use God - No lying to God's face.

People how bowed to a all time low.

Be safe
Aug 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Porter Shell Oil
by: Biggles777

Hello

Also Charlie Porter on WWF2. Starts a game and just wants to go to Hangouts or WhatsApp.

Asked to get to know me, I said maybe, next question was "do you have Hangouts or WhatsApp?"

From Germany, 60 years old in "Texas" can't say where and changes to an oil rig in Gulf of Mexico for Shell Oil. He is a God fearing man with no family.

I said you want to know me I'll go to Hangouts if you beat me on the game. He lost :)
Aug 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		MARTIN LURENT
by: Anonymous

If he has any excuse and asks for money:

HE IS A SCAMMER
THEY ARE WELL SKILLED AT THEFT
HE WILL TAKE YOU IN SHORT TIME
IF YOU SEND ANYTHING HE WILL NOT STOP UNTIL HE TAKES ALL.

HEART AND FINANCES

HE DOES NOT LOVE YOU
ITS MONEY THATS HIS LOVE

LET HIM GO HIS WAY
REPORT HIM WHERE YOU MET AND TO ALL AUTHORITIES
Aug 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another oil and gas engineer but land-based this time
by: Anonymous

I must thank you all for posting your stories here! Reading them finally opened my eyes to what was going on. I was suspicious for a while before I fell for this guy, as there were some strange inconsistencies in his replies to my questions, but he was very charming and romantic and made me feel special. Sent a nice message to say good morning every day, along with a link to a love song on Youtube.

Claimed to be a widower, and an only child, both parents also passed away, no children of his own. American, but grew up in Australia (but the accent doesn’t really match, and he has only agreed to talk on WhatsApp twice, texts very frequently though). Recently moved to Sweden, where his late wife grew up.

Told me I was the love of his life about a month into our dialogue (Only e-mails and WhatsApp, stopped using the dating site after a week and we have never met), and also how much he values Honesty and Trust in a relationship.

I only really reacted when he asked if I could lend him some money. So, I googled, found this site, read your stories and the similarities are just too obvious to ignore.

He claims to be working as an engineer on an ongoing project on an oil field in Turkey, sent me a photo of the contract with his name on it. After about a month his machine broke and he had trouble financing the repair. Very up front about it and claimed that he had most of it and that several other people have lent him part of the sum he needs, a friend and a translator, so could I please just chip in for the last bit. Lots of messages about the difficult situation he was in before he "finally" resorted to asking me.

Calls himself Michael Frank. I have found two profiles on LinkedIn matching his alleged background, and the profile photo on one of them is the same guy. There is also a company web page in the profile, with his phone number and a company address to a residential home in LA (which was recently sold, and the inhabitants last name is Smith...).

The pictures searches I have done did not give any useful results, so they might be his own.
So, hope there is enough info in my post to alert anyone else he has approached using the same Or a similar cover story.
Aug 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Got me ...continued
by: Anonymous

Someone wrote a typical Nigerian saying is "slept off". His text was,

"Good nights darling,talk In the morning. I was tired and slept off."
Haha

He is Romanian and American. Another odd expression he used , is "would" instead of "will".

"We would talk tonight"

Any one else notice odd expressions??

He sent flowers. Anyone else get them? His name on card, but paid for by a woman in Michigan.


I wish we had a search function on this thread. That would help!!



ED: There is a Google search function that can search the whole website. On the Home page under the first drop down menu titled "Welcome" it is the second down the list:

https://www.watchforscams.com/sitesearch.html
Aug 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scrabble Go
by: Anonymous

I wish there was a place to share photos, I understand that most likely the pictures are pulled from the internet but if a photo is used on something like scrabble Go- and I decline probably 5 a day on that game that are working on oil rigs- people could at least be forewarned to stay far far away!

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Aug 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Me too ...
by: Anonymous

Right?? Now I have new lingerie.

I sent a photo also, that I feel real ashamed and terrible about. You think it's a real nice good man at the time right?

That is the only reason why I didn't talk crap to him at the end. Just deleted.

Learned a lesson.
Aug 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Deep Drilling Oil Rig Engineer
by: Anonymous

I knew it was a scam from the beginning but Raymond Casey was so charming, romantic, & sweet. He is very handsome with salt & pepper hair & beard. Has an accent, says he studied in Scotland & France. We met on Scrabble Go and he kept asking for my email to chat on Hangout.

He said he was a widower with a 12 year old daughter staying with his sick dad. Mother, sisters & and all other family members are dead. First he needed money for dads health then his daughter starting chatting with me needing money for food because dad had been at sea longer than normal.

Then he need Steam cards so we could chat. Sent me a Shell contract with his name on it for $29 million then all of a sudden his machine breaks down. He was so in love with me and we were to get married as soon as he was back from the Gulf of Mexico.

As of today he & my money are gone.
Aug 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Got Me!
by: Biggles777

Hello

As I understand you deleted WhatsApp and it had images you don't want seen.

Use these links if the criminal does something with them. WhatsApp is hard as the app is gone but if restored you might be able to delete them. I'm not totally sure though.

https://faq.whatsapp.com/android/chats/how-to-delete-messages/

If they are posted on a website you'll need to contact the Admin for removal. But you can also contact Google to have them excluded from search returns.

https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/4628134?hl=en

Those links will help. From what you said you don't want them seen by anyone. Google has another reporting page for images like that you can use. I can't find it sorry but I use a copyright link of theirs, once a complaint is filed the images don't last long.

Same should apply to the kind of images you've mentioned.
Aug 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Luis Marcus
by: Anonymous

Same old similar story. Met on a dating site and swiftly moved onto texting. Ex died of cancer, working on an oil rig, has his own company and shipping expensive parts over. Delay to return as part broke, now need a new one.

Sold expensive house in London and wants my family member to go look at property for him (money no object) of course. Pics of his bitcoin wallet with $'s and bank account, just in case something should happen to him. No money asked for yet as far as I know but emotionally snakey and warming up.

I'm going to make it my mission to track this POS down wherever IT may be. Reverse search done but not found who the real pics belong to yet.

Why do so many of these oxygen thief's use Christian names as full names? Seems a pretty common thread that tie a lot of them together.
Aug 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Benson Ajax
by: Anonymous

Thank goodness I found this webpage before things got really out of hand. It all started out with innocent chatting on WWF. Before I knew it he wanted to chat to me on Instagram because he said he didn’t trust FB. He said he wanted to see what I looked like & did I have a FB page where he could. He said he was gonna use his colleagues FB page to look me up since he wasn’t on FB however he really had a page but it only had a picture with no information on it. That was just one of the lies.

He said he’d rather text if I didn’t mind rather than calling me. I thought that strange but I agreed at first. He said he was from San Antonio & was a contractor, worked on oil rigs for various companies. Even showed me this $800,000 contact he just signed with Maersk drilling. Said he was about to leave for Argentina for a 3-4 month job where after this he would receive this money.

Told me about his 2 kids, one girl Makenzie age 16 supposedly in boarding school in Canada & her nanny was taking care of her. Had another son age 10 Kelvin, that lives with his sister also in Canada. Sent me even pictures through Instagram of his kids that were the love of his life.

Within 2 weeks, he was madly in love with me, when he got back in November we’d get married & he would buy this beautiful house for us all to live. He was going to buy me a diamond necklace cause he loves me & a white Audi. I’m thinking who in their right mind would say or do this after chatting with someone for only 1-2 weeks.

Wrote me beautiful love words each morning so that when I awoke I’d read it. Said he graduated from college but the way he wrote his texts I could tell something wasn’t right. So now he’s in Argentina & I told him to call me, I wanted to hear his voice. Immediately he said he couldn’t because he dropped his iPhone in oil & he could hear but people could hear him. Couldn’t take pictures either.

Begged me to buy him a iPhone 11 like the one he has cause he couldn’t buy one there in Argentina cause they had ‘old crummy phones’. I told him he needed to borrow a phone from one of his ‘colleagues’ so I could hear his voice before I’d consider sending him a phone. So finally he calls & has a very non-American accent.

That only confirmed my suspicions even more. So we argue about this, him begging me to believe him, he loves me still, that I’m everything he’s ever wanted. Said finally at 56 yrs he’s found love with me.

Well today after finding this website & reading other women’s comments that were so similar to mine, I told him he needed to get a better name, story or whatever cause this woman was tired of his lying scamming BS.

He’s blocked from everything possible & before I can even get Instagram blocked he tells me he doesn’t understand. Please answer me so I can tell you something.

Don’t fall for this scammer. If it sounds to good to be true, it’s a scam. Hope this will save another woman some grief.
Aug 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Got me!
by: Anonymous

I just wanted to say please be careful what you say to these scammers when you call them out on stuff. I fell for a scammer a few months ago, and fell BIG TIME. He really played to my kindness and knew all the right things to say.

Anyway, one time he said something that annoyed me so I got very defensive. Wrong move!! Earlier on in our texts (on WhatsApp of course), I made the mistake of sending some photos (which I am extremely ashamed and embarrassed of now), and he threatened me with them!!! After that, I immediately stopped talking to him and deleted the app. This man had a volatile temper.

So please just be very careful. I'm certainly not judging you, I'm definitely not in a position to. I just don't want anything to happen to you or any of you ladies/men. After what I went through with this man, if I get a follow request or message (on Instagram) from someone who is "too" good-looking, I DO NOT respond AT ALL. I immediately report the losers!!
Aug 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Laurent
by: Anonymous

Hi, I want to know if anyone has possible been scammed by a guy calling himself Martin Laurent? He says that he works on a cruise ship and is mostly on the sea. He's from Oklahoma USA and has 1 daughter.

We met on a dating site and so far we've really hit it off but now suddenly he was robbed while going on land in the Maldives and the thugs took all he had and now he needs me to help him out with $3k till he can get back to the US to get a new bank card.

I'm a single mom, fairly successful and I don't want to be duped. I've been searching for any information on him and so far everything has checked out, but when i wanted to talk to him telepathically he just ignored my messages and then changed the subject.

If anyone knows of this guy then please let me know.
Aug 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scrabble Go scammers
by: Anonymous

Over the past 6 months I have encountered so many scammers on Scrabble Go, I've contacted the game app administrators and complained. Yes, I know I don't need to communicate with them, which I don't any more but so far ones i have found to be scammers are James Williams, Charles Smith and another guy that won't give his name other than Davis.

James says his name is really Jack Elias. Beware, Jack/James is a sweet talker. And yes, if they insist on moving your conversation to hangouts then they hope to have you in their clutches!! Unfortunately I was not smart enough fast enough and I ended up with a horrible broken heart and yes, sad to say just a tad lighter bank account.

Lessons learned the hard way!
Aug 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dating sites
by: Anonymous

In response to "Got Me", I have been scammed 3 times on dating sites! Fortunately, because of being scammed on Facebook I recognized the lingo from the get go! Girls, they are out there everywhere! If they begin with "Hey, beautiful" or anything similar put up.your guard! Also, on the dating site, Zoosk, twice I was approached by someone that said they were contacting me because their friend had seen my profile but wasn't a member and had asked him to ask me to email him.

Gave me his email and the first time I fell for it and emailed the guy! But, it didn't take long to recognize that he was a scammer! The second time, different person, I knew right away not to email his friend!
Aug 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Got me!
by: Anonymous

He text this morning and then called me and yelled before hanging up. I sent him more info I had uncovered and then got really mad. He never explained the Photo Shopped image. I was trying to ruin his reputation! Lol!

I can’t let these guys bother me. He was supposed to come here in a week. I wonder if he would have canceled. Anyway I sent him a screen shot of one of my other online dating sites with 77 requests today. I said I would find an honest man out there and the good thing from this experience with him is I have a lot of new lingerie!!

Haha I had to poke at him. Liar, liar, pants on fire!. Ladies! Be aware and don’t fall for this b.s. I love you and miss you when you haven’t even met. Yes. It was fun and romantic but read everyone’s experience here and if there are too many similarities, guard yourself. Play with him, tease him, but don’t believe him.

In real life it doesn’t happen like that. Why don’t they change the story up too? I wonder how much money they are making.
Aug 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		HI Got me! I wanted to comment back.
by: Anonymous

Hi Got Me! This is I fell for it. Sounds like we both went through the same thing. They always have a kid in boarding school. And like yours, mine would make sure to say good morning and good night. If we missed one of those it was, Ahh, I missed you.

These scammers are so good at sweet talking right? things they say, they probably stole from somewhere and save it so they know what to say when. I should have listened to my adult daughter, she knew it wasn't "right". I was so happy everyday, couldn't wait to talk to him again.

Now I feel like a fool but stronger. Mine asked for i-card after 3 months, then I finally knew, No. We met on Instagram then like yours, wanted to go somewhere else. Hangouts was his choice.

We both learned something right? Take care and be safe, I am.
Aug 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Change lee
by: Anonymous

I found him in IG Chat, he is american-Chinese, has 2 kids, he had a contract for work in France, he asked me to pray for him about the new contract, and after that he said he got it and wanna send me a gift and asking me about privacy, address, etc then I know he is a scammer.

He is good looking, looks like a professional, medical, age about 51 years
Aug 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Got Me! August 2020 3 weeks
by: Anonymous

I met him on tinder and he was so damn good looking!! Lived in Miami, widowed, 17 year old daughter who went to boarding school. He immediately was very romantic and sent texts every morning and night.

We had a 3 minute face time and after that it was telephone and texts. He never asked for money. He gave me his address which was in Coconut Grove. A 2.5 million house. The owner on county tax roll was someone else. We searched his profile pictures and there were no matches. He was off Tinder immediately after we met.

I was supposedly the love of his life. He said he was god fearing and talked about prayer quite a bit. So he was working in the Gulf of Mexico this week on a platform. August 2020. It was a three week job. He sent a picture today from the platform and his face was photo shopped onto a picture of a guy in the North Sea.

I sent it to him and he got all huffy that I was trying to ruin his reputation. He had no explanation for the picture. No money was ever asked for but we were going to buy an RV together and he wanted my account number to put money in. hahaha

He was Romanian and american. He sent flowers a couple days ago. Paid on a credit card. I researched the name on the credit card and the only person I could find with that name was a woman in Michigan. 55 years old. Maybe they are working together.
Aug 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I fell for it..
by: Anonymous

But stopped talking to him (deleted hangouts) today after he asked me to get a i-tunes card for his sons birthday who is in a boarding school in the UK. David Greg and I met on instagram in May. Started talking as friends, he kept saying we should get to know each other. He was soo nice and it sounded normal and he won a contract with Exxon mobile for 6 months in the middle of the ocean in the Guyana "High Seas". that he was on his second month.

That he was a Reservoir Engineer. We ended up falling in love (at least I did) and he said everything a woman want to hear. I should have know that is was too good to be true. That hes going to get US our dream home when his contract is done. Again, like I see a lot on here is his son is in a boarding school while he is at sea.

My daughter always said he was a catfish, but my so called love didn't want to believe her. My daughter did a reverse image search today with 2 pictures that he sent and it is confirmed that the photo's he sent me is not him. A poor guy named Joe.

And the picture of "his son" my daughter said is a child actor, and she told me what show he was on. Omg. I'm at work right now with a broken heart and I feel real stupid. The only thing that I didn't like at the beginning of meeting him was that he didn't care that I was married, just soo lonely.

That should have been a red flag. I read your post here Andrea M. Lewis, and can see how that happened to you too. I was so happy everyday and now I just feel plain stupid, I'm too old to fall for something like this. I'm deleting the songs he sent me and the ones I sent him. Too sad now. He never existed.

Beware ladies, if it seems too perfect, too fast, there are red flags, believe me. He said he lived in Houston, TX and his parents died (sent me their pics to) and the large home is his now, and that he also has one in Washington DC. He didnt use the word home however, something else.

I don't want another good woman to get her heart broken like I did. Just glad I at least knew better to not send any money.

Sad girl in California .
Aug 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dating sites
by: Anonymous

I have been liked and communicated with by two scammers on Zooskz! Beware, ladies, these scammers are everywhere! Fortunately, or unfortunately, I was scammed on Facebook and can easily recognize them now!

Their logo and approach is the same wherever they are!
Aug 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Dacian
by: Anonymous

This sounds familiar but the name is different and his daughter is older than that but these scammers love to lie about everything. If it was me I would not waste my time talking to him because if it is the one I am thinking of all he wants is money and he won't stop until you are broke so if it was me stop communicating while you still have you money and your dignity.
Aug 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig project manager. LOL
by: Anonymous

Has anyone talked with Gilbert Robert or Andrea Giuseppe. Supposedly they are project managers on an oil rig in the gulf. We believe they are one person. Italian, are widowers and getting ready to retire.

Love you, and they are Christian men, but will never hurt you and you are their heart.

Beware
Aug 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig slammer Peter
by: Anonymous

Here is another one, very good at what they do, quite believable then after a few weeks this guy wanted £25,800 to finish his drilling contract, as he had encountered problems!

Come on! When you question them it is all "don’t you trust me " baloney -stay away.

Of course he’s a widow! Be very aware it’s a scam
Aug 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike foster
by: Anonymous

Regarding Mike Foster, good looking French man with sleeve tattoo's, religious. I am talking to him at the moment, I'm level headed and thought sensible but obviously not, so why do women always want to fix people.

He goes by the name of Mike Hart now, and has asked me to get him a sim card but guess what I'm not going to.
Aug 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do you know
by: Anonymous

Has anyone dealt with a Paul Dacian, from California working out in the gulf. Has a ten year old daughter that has leukemia.

Or a Thomas Greene, would be great if we could post pics of these people.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Aug 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David L Wedgeworth
by: Anonymous

I have another one for you. He is from Ireland living in Jacksonville. He is a widower, his wife died from cancer and he has a 14 year old daughter who is looked after by a nanny.

I checked the company he said he worked for and they had someone by the same name. However having found out you can do Google image searches i found out he is using photos from Sam Champion.

I picked up early so came looking for this site, but just beware people.
Aug 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony Goodman
by: Anonymous

I got contacted on WWF from a guy who resembles George Clooney. He started out pretty innocent then he swooped in "with my wife died giving birth to my daughter, now I am alone." Then he said lets talk on hangouts. I did for 3 months before he asked for money.

He sent me 8 photos of himself with his daughter and even sent me a photo of his oil rig contract. I started to ask for his phone number but he was always elusive. He was such a sweet talker.

Finally I reversed his images on a free app. I found out he had stolen all 8 of his photos from some poor innocent guy in CA.

I never gave him money. But, I almost did.

Beware ladies
Aug 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		George Edwin
by: Anonymous

George Edwin (aka Tee) is 43 from Germany originally (so English is not his first language lol). His two children a boy and a girl in Plain Washington living with his mother. His ex wife married someone else 7 years ago.

He is deployed in West Africa, Nigeria (yes, that is how he wrote it) and will be there for the next few months. When his deployment is over he is hoping to settle down with a "honest " woman LOL.

We connected on Facebook dating, followed him to WhatsAp where I realized his phone number was a New Jersey area code!

Through 5 days of messaging, he was madly in love with me and couldn't wait to spend the rest of our days together!
Aug 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		BITCOINS
by: Anonymous

They want you to do all their exchanges as they
dont want anything traced back to them. No names nor phones. It is scam. If they cant do anything on their own they dont want to be caught. If you have been talking to him 3 yrs he hangs on just in case he thinks you will help with one of his Sob stories.

If a man asks for anything in way of money, says
Sell your house as i need money, PLEASE DONT.
These guys are very good at their trade.

BITCOINS
GIFT CARDS
MONEY GRAM

WIFE DIED, NO HELP BUT YOU, OPEN A NEW BANK ACCOUNT, BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, IN HOSPITAL, EVEN IF YOU ARE SENT PICTURE ITS PHOTOSHOPPED.


THEY ARE SCAMMING YOU
Aug 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bitcoins
by: Anonymous

The Bitcoin is a scam and you will be the one holding a tax bill for making any kind of money traded on it. It is considered income in your name not theirs. These scammers are finding new ways to take your money.

I just had a recent experience with the bitcoin and a money app and a person who has been talking to me for 4 years now and I keep refusing but he still talks to me. I looked into it and found out it is tied to your bank account.

Drop this scammer ASAP.
Aug 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bit coin scans
by: Anonymous

I was wondering if anyone has heard of this kind of scam. A friend of mine was asked and she asked me what I thought. I said scam or mule first things that came to my mind.

Ok this is what the man asked her to do: He needed money to pay a debt off because he is in South Africa and he was getting a friend to send money. He can’t receive it personally and the person lending wanted to send money through a cash app service but couldn’t send directly.

They want her to accept the money and then buy bitcoin then transfer the bitcoin to an agent there. She thinks the amount will be about $20,000.00 in total. She doesn’t know anything about these kind of transactions. I asked why doesn’t this man send the bitcoin directly. She was told he wanted to make sure it was all ok and went through someone trusted.

I told her I hadn’t heard of this before has anyone else? I told her don’t do it. She has been talking to this man over 3 years.
Aug 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		BARKING DOG
by: Anonymous

The Guy I was scammed by was on an oil rig so
was the story. He called and I heard a dog barking and it was in the distance but I heard it. You cant get the truth from them, all they say is lies. They will say I was watching TV.

Before you get so emotionally involved let him go. They can send pics of any boy and say its their son. It all lies and its very hard to recover from this deceit. Its based on lies and a playbook.

They care only for what they can steal from
You.

Be safe Please.
Aug 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Foster
by: Anonymous

Any others been scammed by this guy? Operates on tinder, claims to be a French man working on the rigs. Has a tattooed sleeve on both arms. I think my mum has been scammed by this twat. Asking to pay a courier for a package to be sent to her.

Claiming it to be sensitive goods. Afterwards received an email asking for me. Beware! He needs to be stopped!
Aug 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Elliot Sundqivst oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

This man (maybe it's a woman, who knows) added me on Facebook. He said he is a widower, his wife and the only son died of a motor accident, his father died of cancer, his mother died of a heart attack.

From the very beginning when he wrote an email to me, and said he hoped we can be the best friends, I realized maybe this is a scam. So I searched online, BTW, I am Chinese, I found there were so many Chinese women who met oil rig engineers, and broke their hearts and wallets. All the stories were similar.

These engineers don't have other family members.

Anyway, be careful. Don't trust any word from them.
Aug 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Person who wrote on May 21st about hearing dogs barking
by: Anonymous

Can the person who wrote about hearing dogs barking and talking to a man who sent pictures of himself but also of him and his son, please contact me?? I am wondering if the same person is trying to scam me. He is supposedly on a rig but I swear I heard dogs barking.

I would really appreciate It if you could email me at K6education@aol.com

Thank you!!!
Aug 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammers
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Anonymous, I also have noticed that guys claiming to be oil rig engineers, doctors, soldiers, etc. are rarely divorced, always widowers with kids in boarding school at home or elsewhere, or not in boarding school, have nannies, etc.

They get themselves in sticky situations for some strange reason, too. They start on social media sites then try to get women to leave them for Hangouts. They get mad at us for not helping them, I'll add.
Aug 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update: William Jackson
by: Biggles777

Hello

An update on William Jackson. The oil rig scam is posted here;

https://www.watchforscams.com/william-jackson-oil-rig-scam.html#comments

He had his Lagos meltdown and I didn't block on Hangouts. In my post about Hangouts and WhatsApp this is the reason you would take the last step action of deleting your Gmail account after being scammed. My details have been passed onto someone else.

Him: Sorry I'm having some issues with my keyboard

Me: I don’t think so you can have the next few weeks to think about it

Edit 2 weeks later

Him: Good morning

Him: Alright....I would love to introduce you to binary trade options, it's a really lucrative way of earning consistent income weekly with just little investments and it doesn't require any experience, Would you be interested?

How wonderful. From an oil rig scam I didn't pay up on to crypto snake oil. The key words

Lucrative
Earning
Little investments

He can say what he wants but someone else is back asking for money.
Jul 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Information
by: Anonymous

Anyone notice with these oil rig guys they are rarely divorced, all widowers, kids in boarding schools, no family members, no brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, falls in love with you as soon as they see your pictures, always have the exact same things in common with you.

Soon after wonder of wonders they cant get into their bank accounts, need money or iTunes cards, bitcoins for family or to buy parts for the rig or to pay their crew members as their pay did not go into their accounts. Then they love you forever and promise everything. They will be off the rig very soon and will be there to see you and finish making wedding plans.

They want you to take blood oaths so you promise to be with him and no one else, favorite words are, i am so confused, if you love me you will help me out, and if you refuse to help they get extremely frustrated, stop talking, then a while later they message how sorry they are but under a lot of pressures, love you totally, but I need your help, do it now if you love me, if not you dont trust me.

Yup all the stories are the same.

Oh James Ryan told me his wife and son were killed in a car accident 5 years ago, and daughter Wendy 18 who lives with his mom. He finally told me he has a 7 year old girl but did not mention her at first as he was ashamed, she is adopted!!!! He is on a rig off Florida from south Carolina, from the UK, tall, slim, good looking, muscled, beard, white hair, wears tinted dark rim glasses and his pics showed him wearing a white sweater over his shoulders or sitting on a chair outside of a cafe.
Jul 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Donald Gilbert
by: Anonymous

I want to report a Scammer who doesn't hesitate to contact French Women even if he is supposed to be Canadian. First contact was on Wordon and then wants to use Hangouts.

His name is Donald Gilbert, "oil engineer on a rig in the North Sea near Vancouver" but lives in Toronto, has a girl Chloe aged 15, says his late wife died in a car accident, first needs money to buy spare parts, then an Itunes Card for his daughter's birthday (July 7th) and then needs a deposit to buy a part that just broke 2 weeks before leaving the rig.

Never believed him from first contact but he insisted. Sent a photo of him, his late wife, his daughter, I received at least 6 pictures. First he contacted me on the online game "Wordon" with the pseudo Donaldwills. I blocked him after he began requesting money for a spare part.

He created a new pseudo Don_G and re invited me on the game twice. I accepted just to have evidences in case he reveals to be a scammer which came out few days after. I told him I knew he was a scammer and that I will notify him but he stills denies.

But contrary to some others he tried to phone me 5 times at least but I never picked it up. Oh I forgot his camera is bad so no video (it fell into water, what a surprise). So beware of this Donald Gilbert, 55 years old (looking out a little bit like George Clooney), saying he's a millionaire, possesses a private jet etc but needs 10350 EUR to replace a machine before he ends his contract within 1 week on the rig.

I finally blocked him for good last Sunday but kept all our conversations
Jul 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam
by: Anonymous

I have been talking to a guy by the name of James Morrison 2292 and he says he is from Houston Texas but is in Germany on a rig as an independent engineer. Please help has anyone heard of him. He says his wife and daughter was killed in a automobile accident and says he has a 14 year son.

Please help as I do not know if he is a scammer or if he is real
Jul 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alexlanford
by: Anonymous

I came across about the same situation but I met this man on Instagram and his name is Alex Lanford (Alexlanford85) on Instagram. A widow with a 18 year old daughter named Lina. He said the same thing he is offshore on a rig in Italy and will be released by the end of the month. He keeps asking for Amazon cards to keep the internet going so he can talk with me.

I refused to send cards. He said he is lucky that a friend of his let's him use his internet. Still I keep refusing him cards until no contact at all from him.

Ladies look at these scammers from their profile and if you see mostly women then report them.
Jul 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		3 more scammer names
by: Anonymous

Hi ladies, here are three more names to add to the list of names found on WWF2 game.

1. Thomas Donald/Donald Thomas - says he’s in Italy on an oil rig, he’s widowed. Supposed to be done the end of this month, loves me, coming to be with me, but oh, his whole system went down, needs steam cards to get it running so he can finish up his contract. He has white/grey hair with a trimmed beard, beautiful eyes. Had a son that’s 13 with his sister in the UK.
Scammer, he’s blocked.

2. Tony Armstrong - widowed with a daughter in California. Says he’s from Florida. He’s on an oil rig in Alaska. Contract almost finished, loves me, coming after to be with me. Oh, he needs steam cards to fly home to get documents to get paid and all his credit cards are maxed out. Promises to pay me back when he gets done.
Scammer, blocked.

3. Mark David- wife cheated on him with his best friend, now he has two daughters ages 10 and 13 in London in boarding school. He’s 69. A surgeon in Afghanistan with the UN. He wants money or cards to pay for a vacation Paperwork so he can Leave the base and come see me.
Very sarcastic if you don’t answer his questions.
Scammer, blocked

All these scammers won’t answer questions if they don’t want to give out information you are asking but they all want to know your business.

Let’s get these losers and shut them down.
Jul 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update: Morrison Murrell and Travis Oscar
by: Biggles777

Hello

The two mentioned in the title have pages on their oil rig scams elsewhere on this site.

Both have one thing in common. Fake or malicious websites and programs were used. This post is an update on what took place after these were encountered by the well intentioned.

Morrison Murrell used a website for employee "verification" leading to a fake US passport, Irish address and "BP Oil and Gas"

URL: hxxp://oil-gasdrill[.]com/

If visited now this is what the unsuspecting will see from one security app. [Edited]

Website Blocked By Trend Micro Maximum Security

Dangerous Page

Threat Type: Scam
Address: [Edit]

Trend Micro has confirmed that this website can transmit malicious software, may put your network and devices at risk, or has been involved in illegal acts, online fraud or scams

Please close this page

[Edit]

That is a well known tech company throwing the book at it.

Their "verification" and "oil" company are now almost useless.

Travis Oscar used a fake HSBC website hosted on a server.

URL: https://accessng.***/

URL now: Dangerous[Edit]

Deceptive site ahead

Attackers on accessng.*** may trick you into doing something dangerous like installing software or revealing your personal information (for example, passwords, phone numbers, or credit cards).

[Edit]

That is Google and Trend Micro throwing the book at it. The server should be now totally useless to "Travis" and others.

Travis also used gmaul.com and that page is treated same as above.

These are security warnings and each does give the option to proceed. It'd be nice to think most would not.

You see the submissions made to this website explaining oil rig and other scams. All is not what is seems as a lot of other things take place as noted in a previous post about Hangouts and WhatsApp. Add this and you get an idea as to what those who scam really get up to.

It's not just me. When I came across such data there were ways to legally deal with it. In some cases like gmaul.com and the server other well intentioned people also responded when they found out too.

Unfortunately in some oil rig romance scams there's more to it than just breaking your heart and taking your money.
Jul 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Kingsley or Patrick Alexander
by: Anonymous

This man contacted me on Instagram. Beautiful, independent contractor (industrial engineer-oil rig). Lives in Texas and working on a oil rig in the Mexico gulf.

Patrick Alexander presents himself as a widow for the past 10 years. Daughter, Kimberley (10 yo.) in boarding school in SAN Diego, LA. He shared a picture of his daughter.

He said his wife passed away when she gave birth to their daughter. No parents, both died. No siblings or family members. He said he was raised in London, UK before moving to the USA, after high school. He said that his mother was from London, UK and his father was from Houston, USA.

His writing in English was good some days and bad some other days.

He asked for a steam card for his daughter. I did once for a really small amount of money because he said he was not able to go for her because he was sick. I started to have doubts, when he asked a second time for a steam card for a larger amount of money ($300) because he could not do it because he was on a oil rig. He said he needed to buy her clothes. I refused because these cards will not allow him to buy clothes.

He asked for money a third time for paying the shipment for a machine after a explosion on the oil rig. The amount was 3270.00 US because his insurance was not covering the shipping cost. He said he didn’t have access to his account. He asked me to ask family members for a temporary loan to help him. I refused.

I did a reverse search of his pictures to find out he used pictures of a British actor.

Be careful for any oil rig Romance with a guy that falls in love within 3 days. He contacted me on June 15, 2020 and I confronted him today. On Instagram he is following only woman
Jul 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dont get fished in
by: Anonymous

TOOK TIME BUT I FOUND OUT JAMES RYAN IS NOT WHO HE SAYS HE IS. HAS 2 GMAIL ACCOUNTS jr9076161@gmail.com and the other one I cant remember. I have asked him all kinds of NORMAL questions and all were ignored. He is 58 grey hair, grey beard, wears dark rimed glasses, lens tinted. Daughter Wendy 18 says he lives in Carolina taking care of his mom.

All was kind of ok till last week he said he cant get into his bank account to verify his pay deposit else he cant work. TOLD me he needs a 200.00 Itune card to get into his account but I told him no way. He then wrote in big letters YOU GO TO THE STORE NOW AND GET ME THAT CARD, I KNOW YOU GOT THE MONEY SO GO DO IT NOW!!!!.

I told him no way it will ever happen and he said he has told his work I was his WIFE and thats how he can talk to me from the rig in Florida. He wrote me that i do not trust him bla bla bla

Last night I messaged him and told him my family would like to know where in Florida he is working and the name of the company. A very normal question but he refused to answer, other than GET ME THAT ITUNE CARD.

I told him I was no longer speaking to him and I closed my gmail so be careful of this guy
Jul 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frederick, Thomas, maersk, denmark, steam cards, hangouts
by: Anonymous

It's interesting to read some of these stories. The guy that scammed me was going by the name of Thomas, which is actually a real person working for Maersk and born and raised in Denmark. After I found out he was a scammer, he sends me a message saying his real name is Fredrik.

It seems as I'm reading through some of these posts, he's still weaving his story in various scenarios with others. If you see any of these common names and such as I've mentioned in the title above, it's probably the same guy.

He finally admitted he was young and from Nigeria. He also tried to play up on my Christian faith by sending scriptures etc. Be careful ladies... I was suckered in by flowery language, some of which was copied from internet sites. The guy that scammed me had the best grasp of the English language... better than MOST Americans!!!

That's one thing that got me, as he seemed highly educated. He suckered me into sending him a phone but it had to be sent to Adlove shipping in Houston Texas. I thought that odd but he had an excuse for that, as with EVERYTHING else. When I googled that place, someone mentioned it was a front for Nigerian scammers to receive items.

I should have stopped there. I was raised in a very loving and safe household believing people to be honest. That was my downfall... best wishes to all of you.

God bless.
Jul 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		WhatsApp and Hangouts
by: Biggles777

Hello

This addresses your question in addition to these apps being so popular for oil rig romance scams.

I'll try to make it easy. Examples used I've experienced with oil rig scams from WWF.

Personal data may be at risk via Hangouts more than WhatsApp even if no money is taken. Here's a few things that have occurred on Google apps.

First, remember Hangouts is an app within an app and so on leading to Google. WhatsApp to Facebook.

1: Via Hangouts chat, or Gmail, a link/URL may be sent and when clicked you visit an unknown malicious website. The country code of your recovery phone number might change. Your default language will then reset to that of the new country code and you may have trouble understanding or recovering your account

2: You'll receive an email like this;

Security alert

Google [Edit] Your password was changed
[Insert Gmail address]

The password for your Google account [Insert Gmail address] was changed.

If you didn't change it, you should recover your account.

3: Then another email

Security alert

Google [Edit]

Recovery phone was changed [Insert your Gmail address]

The recovery phone for your account was changed. If you didn't change it, you should check what happened.

Check activity [Link]

That is an attempt to take control of another persons Gmail account. A malicious act.

Those who really know what they are doing were able do the above without you ever receiving the emails. NO access gained but recovery data seemingly compromised.

Vulnerabilities such as the above do not last very long at all as Google and well intentioned people are always finding and looking for them.

There may always vulnerabilities and that is the reason for sites like this;

https://www.google.com/about/appsecurity/play-rewards/

That's for Google Play, Other pages deal with the above example and different apps. Just think of how large Google is. Things happen and it's no fault of theirs. They know it and are 100% on top of it.

Hangouts and Gmail are encrypted but not end to end like WhatsApp is.

On both Hangouts and WhatsApp you can block the other user. Gmail, you can too by redirecting the other account to your spam folder.

From the attempt made above you can see just how secure Gmail and Hangouts are. It happened months ago and Google knew immediately.

On the game WWF WhatsApp numbers are also sought by oil rig scammers. As noted by the woman who asked, no money is taken. There is still a risk.

Most people have one phone and number. With today's smartphones and tablets some no longer have a PC. You can have a lot of personal data on your mobile device all using a single number. For many their primary number is the same as their WhatsApp number. Example.

WhatsApp numbers were exchanged on WWF and texting began.

In a very short period of time the cell carrier my number was with sent 3 emails asking I rate their call center customer service. No problem. 1 their error, but 3? That is not normal.

Why? I had never called them.

They were contacted and agreed to a specific security check on the number that called them.

It failed.

Their response was immediate. I use more than 1 number and carrier plus burners, no worries. But here is an example of what can happen to someone who uses one device and number.

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/13/tech/sim-hack-million-dollars/index.html

That is a worse case scenario and in no way were Gmail or WhatsApp involved.

As for WWF if no money is taken you are at risk there too. Example;

1: They know your email and use it in an attempt to access your WWF account. Zynga will send a reset code but to your email. Attempt failed.

2: I received an email invitation from a "oil rig" scammer to play a game on WWF. It had a URL to the "game"

https://words2.app.l!nk/**********

Almost perfect except for [l!nk]. Everyone here knows invitations to play are on the game app.

It was an IP trap. Gmail and my security both caught it and the "!" I saw.

Hangouts, Gmail and WhatsApp are all as secure as you can get. Operated by 2 of the best tech companies in the world. I hope this answers the question and shows what "oil rig" scammers on WWF attempt.

If you've been scammed and are concerned about your personal data. Here's a Google link, use the Chrome app and your Gmail to open and at the top of the page it'll tell you your account, its status and an optional link to check your recovery info is current;

https://support.google.com/mail/answer/8253?hl=en

If you still have doubts, delete Gmail. Change your recovery data, open a new Gmail and all will be fine.
Jul 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pay
by: Biggles777

Hello,

No an oil rig worker would not need a confirmation code to confirm receipt of his pay before going back to work.

Their employer, the oil company, would provide a "pay slip" or similar. Chances are it may be via their company email.

Why could he possibly want a confirmation code from you? He is lying to you.

Why is "James Ryan" using Gmail? Ask him for an email from his work account. The oil company he says he works for. It had best not be another Gmail address.

You can't find him and that's mentioned a lot on this site. If you can't find him ask more about him. Where he lives in Florida for example. Most important, the name of the oil rig he is on. If he responds you'll be able to confirm his oil company own it, contact them and ask about what he wants from you. They won't know him either.

Don't do anything for him if you met online and have yet to meet in person.
Jul 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		MORE FAKE PROFILES/GOOD NEWS
by: Anonymous

I recently found two new fake profiles using some of the same pictures "Daniel Anderson" used. One of these fake accounts is on Instagram @donaldwalter01477. The other one is on LinkedIn, using the name Peter Nelson.

I have been very persistent in finding the real person in the photos and this morning it paid off! The real man in the photos is MARK SIMPSON. I kept doing reverse image searches on Google and finally found him. I was so excited, lol! I did contact Mark and told him about these profiles. This poor guy... it sounded like this has been happening to him for a long time already.

He told me he reports all of them and talks to his friends in the FBI but doesn't know what else to do. He has a son, who has been in some of the pics being used.

Let's get these losers SHUT DOWN so this poor dad can finally have some PEACE!!!
Jul 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Zenith Oil & Gas Oil Rig Scam
by: Anonymous

I was contacted on eHarmomy by Gregory "Rory" Anthony Relish from San Diego. He said he was an engineering consultant for Zenith Oil & Gas. They have a website, all looks legit, his picture is under Leadership.

After talking for a month, he said he had to go to Alaska for an emergency at one of their sites. When he got there, the crew was gone and equipment ransacked. He brooded for a few days and told me his woes. Then he asked me for $100,0000 to help pay for new equipment. There were already red flags, so I looked up the company and found someone else had been scammed, but he used a different name. I was one of the lucky ones.
Jul 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Whattsapp and hangouts
by: Anonymous

There are so many of these scammers on Words With Friends. In the last month alone, I have played games with at least a dozen guys working on oil rigs around the world. They always want to connect with you through WhatsApp or hangouts or personal texts.

I can't figure out what they are getting out of these personal CV connections outside the game. Are they somehow able to get your personal data and gain access to your personal information so they can access your banking or something???

If they don't come out and ask for money or gift cards what is their end game???
Jul 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Jose Chevron Oil & Gas Contractor
by: Biggles777

Hello

Another one.

Name is Harry Jose from San Diego with a 16 year old son Arthur and a dog. Has been doing it for 25 years and sends a picture of a man who is not him.

Chevron don't employ either man.

Says he travels for contracts and works from home. The email used is: joseharry704@gmail.com
Jul 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		CilonsSweetlife on WWF
by: Biggles777

Hello

On the game WWF the above name is registered on April 19 of this year.

Based on my profile picture alone he declared love on the game. I told him what he was and he just outright admitted to living in Warri, Nigeria.

If you see the name on the game it's a Nigerian kid.
Jul 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

Beware of Jeffrey Corey, claims he's a mechanical engineer on an offshore oil rig in Mississippi. He's posing as a 46yr old single dad of a 13yr old son named Kelvin who goes to a school in the uk.

First met him from playing Scrabble Go. I am sure his name is changed by now since I can't find him back in the game.
Jul 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Faces of Nigerian Scammers Part 2
by: Biggles777

Hello

In addition to a previous post the editor has kindly created another page for pictures of Nigerian scammers.

This updates on some previously posted scams and 3 of them are oil rig romance scammers. Photos and names at the link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/more-faces-of-nigerian-scammers-part-2.html
Jul 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam oil well engineer
by: Anonymous

Add this name to the list. Connected on match. French widowed 10 years Wife passed of cancer and only daughter moved from Colorado years ago to Europe with her 2 daughters.

Used the name Harry Nockman dob Jan 26
Jul 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watson Corentin Oil Rig Maintenance Engineer
by: Biggles777

Hello

I'm sorry in my previous post about Nigerians I made a mistake and listed Watson Corentin as another scam when I should have listed him under the oil rig scammers.

Thanks to the editor for creating a page which can be found at this link;

https://www.watchforscams.com/watson-corentin-oil-rig-maintenance-engineer.html

He says he is Godspower Efemena 23 years old in Warri but from Lagos. The above has a picture of him and the innocent man he used. I don't believe a word he told me and he just got thrown under a bus.
Jul 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Miles Robert LinkedIn
by: Anonymous

Miles Robert fake profile is currently on LinkedIn. This is the MO oil engineer living in Berlin but currently in Shetland on business, mostly gonna get you to be a mule. He claimed that his potential client should pay him $10,000 and I have to use my cash app because of his location.

BE CAREFUL OUT THERE. THOSE LOSERS ARE VERY SMART
Jul 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Oil rig scammer. He said his name is Richard Karl. He sent me two pictures. He contacted me through Instagram but he didn't have any photos on his page. He claimed he is an engineer, working on Southend and Sea UK offshore, a widow with a 14 year old daughter.

After two weeks he asked me for iTunes card $200 worth and $2000 to help him fix his engine. I blocked him after that.
Jul 23, 2020
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starstarstarstar 		"Project Manager Engineer" (OKCupid July 2020)
by: Anonymous

Claimed to be "Freddie", a mid-50's project manager engineer living in (upscale) Menlo Park in a 3500 sq ft house with a private gym. OKCupid photo showed a good-looking white guy. Gave his full name as Frederick Jeffrey Aubrey Scott, with a LinkedIn profile saying he'd worked for Haliburton 10 years and now is a "contractor" for Maersk Line Ltd.

After chatting on OKCupid he emailed me freddie@maerskconglomerate.com (later did a WhoIs on maerskconglomerate.com, found it was set up using Google tools in late Feb 2020). Spent lots of time talking on phone, messaging on Hangouts; "fell in love" with me, "never felt like this before", etc. Had accent I couldn't quite place, and he claimed he grew up in Germany and Netherlands w/ daughter in Sweden.

At the end-of-story when I told him I'd figured it out and he admitted to be a 35 yo African guy (living in Africa) which explained the unusual accent. He made-and-broke-last-minute two dates with me (go for a walk, then take me to dinner), and gave me a story about emergency trip to Las Vegas to sign a 7.5 million dollar contract to supervise 10 engineers welding an oil pipeline in Egypt where this company flew him out on a "private jet".

While "in Egypt" he used Hangouts rather than Mobile to call and text due to "international mobile pricing". Plan was for me to pick him up at the airport when he came back (supposedly early August). Never got to the point of asking me for $$ because when I got suspicious I told him I wanted to know his address in Menlo Park; at first he tried to change the subject to how much he loved me and is going to sell his house in Menlo Park and take me on trips around the world and such-like, but finally he texted me a Menlo Park address which I then easily discovered (from a Redfin or Zillow) is a commercial l4-plex made of 1-BR/1-BA apartments, LOL

He'd told me the name of one of the (actual) tenants (who happens to have last-name "Scott") and said she's his mother. So then I did a bit more little net-research and found her; turns out she's 53 yrs old (a bit young to be mother of a 54 yo, LOL); he later admitted he doesn't know her -- apparently looked for someone last-named "Scott" and gave me their address; the building is owned by a local private school. My son's research found this-here site so I figured I'd tell you my story.

I do appreciate this website and hope my dventure helps someone avoid getting scammed. I ascribe my success in not getting severely hurt (though admittedly getting fairly humbled!) to:

[1] My son's thinking of using WhoIs to research the domain he used to send his emails, and,

[2] my insisting that he give me his "address" and knowing how to use "home buyer"-type websites and other Internet tools to research the place he claimed to live.
Jul 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Collins Hughes
by: Jane

Claims he is a private Contract Engineer on Maresk oil rig Denmark. 6 yr widow with 13 yr old daughter in Germany living with his mother Marion Hughes. He is 51 and a gorgeous hunk!! Bottom line is he has me hook line and sinker!! Its Not right, I know. We only chat on Hangouts. Been chatting since April. Wife died when drunk driver hit them.

He hit me up on a dating site (can't remember the site) but it said Los Angeles only he told me he is on n oil rig in Denmark until June. Says he needs $800 to complete paperwork to get paid. And like all scammers he plays the lovey dovey blah blah BS and I am flying to see you.

So supposedly he has a house in Los Angeles and a apartment in Jacksonville FL. He promised me the moon, stars, sun, sky, etc. I am a 57 yr old widow of 4 yrs. Need a real life. Oh and I see on here another scammer Roland George and he told me he was a Surgeon in Yeman for Doctors without Borders. He called me through Hangouts app. I never answered and blocked him.
Jul 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photos of Daniel Anderson
by: OneThirdCultureKid

You can send them to me at tan.kasim@gmail.com.:) This Daniel Anderson sounds a lot like the scammers I've come across in the past couple of years. One actually claimed to be an oil rig engineer, widowed with two young kids. Another claimed to be a widower with one teenaged son at boarding school in Tennessee, and still another was a guy in his early 60s, another widower with a young son.

All of them claimed to be in a sticky situation and needed my help, which I refused to do after finding out that they wanted me to send them money. I got the same kind of messages that most of the women on this page got, "You have trust issues", "You are a bad person", etc. I reported and blocked them.
Jul 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Faces And Names of Nigerian Scammers
by: Biggles777

Hello

Elsewhere on this site are now two pages with photos of the actual Nigerians who scam. An update on them and the links if you'd like to take a look. In some cases their personal contact details and addresses are included.

This page has two of them. Ambrose Lee has just joined FitBit so if you see him, block.

https://www.watchforscams.com/faces-of-nigerians-who-scam-women.html

And

https://www.watchforscams.com/more-faces-of-nigerian-scammers.html

The above page has another 4 and there's more to post for another page. Also you can check the James Prescott page here for his photos.

Not all are oil rig scams. Some change but all are Nigerian and usually young. If you've read the pages created exposing oil rig scams I've posted you'll see the mistakes Nigerians make.

In total 23 to 25 have either admitted or given away to being Nigerian. From the mistakes mentioned another 9 are too and they are oil rig scammers.

Roland James
David Meachel
Donald Frank
William Jackson
Mark Donald
Jemies Barry
Malcolm Roberts
Morrison Murrell
Scott Williams

More that aren't oil rig scammers but Nigerian;

Jack Bolin
Daniel Taylor
Alex Ramos
Watson Corentin
Stones Allen
Patrick Johnson
Nelson Harry
Keisha Grey
Alexander Copper
Justin Williams

Justin and Keisha are the same person. That's 18 to 19 listed. The others will be on an existing page as they are organized groups.

Those who provided photos and fess up were baited by me. I offered what they wanted, recently they learned a harsh lesson that I don't tolerate what they do.

Morrison Murrell I continued to taunt after not paying the $10,000 he wanted. He lost it and now wants to shoot me.

It's fair to say the majority now know how it feels to have whatever trust they had broken and be thrown under the bus like they do to their victims.

I understand that sounds harsh, maybe even vindictive. The Editor/Owner of this site has been very accommodating and helpful to me and the risks I take to expose these criminals.

They are all criminals in a country that doesn't prosecute. What is posted when a scam is exposed is only a part of the story. Some victims here post details of what happens to their personal banking and other data. That should give you an idea as to other things they do which are not appropriate for even this site.

I hope you learn from my submissions. This thread is for oil rig scams and here 9 are mentioned.
Jul 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		ENI Spa Marine Engineer
by: Anonymous

A guy named Alex Jones slipped into my DMson Instagram, he claimed to be 40 originally from Bradford in the UK, and now a marine engineer for ENI Spa in Italy. The photos on Instagram are of a really handsome bearded guy with dark hair, beard, brown eyes and the letter 'J' tattooed behind each ear.

I have tried a reverse image search to no avail. He claimed to have a daughter in boarding school in Toronto who is 11, divorced and unhappy. He has never asked me for money, but after 3 days he loved me. More than anything I would like the poor guy in the photos to know his image and videos are being used.
Jul 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Scams On Site
by: Anonymous

I'll add Fitbit and Twitter to the list because last week, I received a request from someone who had a business proposition for me. One was on Fitbit, and I blocked him or her. Another one was a "Dr. Suraya Farah", who wanted me to join her in working on a charity.

I had to go look the latter up to see what she really wanted; and there was a warning about her. She used the real Dr. Soraya Farah's name and picture to try to scam me and I reported her to Twitter.
Jul 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Anderson
by: Anonymous

Hi there, I'm wondering if anyone has come across a man who says his name is Daniel Anderson. He says he lives in Fort Lauderdale, FL, but is currently working on an offshore oil rig in Italy. He claims he lost his wife to cancer 5 years ago and has a 14-year-old son in boarding school.

We started talking on Instagram but it wasn't long before he wanted to move to WhatsApp. I was very hesitant but gave in. When we first started talking, back at end of June, he told me his son's birthday is coming up and that his son wants cards to buy stuff online. He begged and pleaded and made me feel horrible for saying I couldn't. So, I ended up doing it. He also told me he was born in Utah but moved to Barcelona when he was a teenager because of his dad's job. Says he moved to FL at 25. His birthday was supposedly on July 10 and he turned 47. He even sent me a short video of him blowing out candles on a cake that his co-worker made, although it looked like it was sped up.

Anyway, I do have some pics of this man if anyone would like to see.
Jul 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul.... 51 years - Tinder
by: Anonymous

Again an oil rig scammer. Claimed to be born in Finland but lived abroad in Egypt most of his life but now had moved to Finland. That is why he would rather communicate in English. Says he is working as a contractor on an oil rig now in Aberdeen Scotland for 4 weeks.

Divorced and now lives in Helsinki Finland. Reverse photo search revealed that the person on the photos was actually a tourist/food professional from Estonia called Paul Toots. I have contacted Tinder and Paul Toots. Never had a chance to ask for money, I quite quickly realized that this is scammer but kept the conversation going. When I called him out to him he blocked me.
Jul 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Huston 3110
by: Anonymous

He’s a scammer, sounds like the one I’m talking to except my scammers name is Thomas Donald. He has shown me pictures of his beautiful home in Florida, his wife and child died in a car accident on their way home from shopping.

He said he’ll be home in six weeks, he’s retiring and can’t wait to spend the rest of his life with me. He’s asked for steam cards to reconnect to the internet.

He’s a scammer, don’t let him break your heart and take your money. I have spoken to him quite a few times, he has a young Nigerian voice.
Jul 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam
by: Biggles777

Hello

Not John Huston but Mark Anderson also Mark Mark. Says he is from Melbourne Australia and 57 years old. He didn't know the postcode number for the city. Has a 17 year old daughter called Juliet but no pictures of her and never says where she is.

Sends photos of a man in his 50's with thinning silver hair. Clean shaven and glasses.

Says he works for Verizon laying underline cables from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica. [Everything about him is Nigerian] the language, the love and the constant air of arrogance a criminal has knowing they'll get away with anything.

I confronted him and he went into denial. Sent a picture of his "work site" to prove he is real. The picture is of underground cables being laid on a project in [India].

He went quiet after I told him that and refused to send an email from his Verizon address.

Remember, this man may sound different but when you meet they ask all the questions and build their alias around what you tell them about your personal life, family and circumstances.

Let me know if you'd like the images posted.
Jul 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gilbert Helmuth Payne
by: Anonymous

Gilbert has a profile on LinkedIn that states he works for a company called Oseberg. When I contacted that company, they said LinkedIn will let anyone say that they work for a company even when they don’t.

They have never heard of Gilbert Helmuth Payne. The company in question can’t have the fake profile removed.

So anyone can create a LinkedIn account and say that they work for a company even when they do not.
Jul 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam
by: Anonymous

Has any one talked to a john huston3110. I have been talking to him. He says he is 57 years old and he hasn't ask me for anything and he says he runs underline cable and will be done at the end of July.

He says he is from Florida and says his wife and daughter was killed by a drunk driver so if anyone has talked to him please let me know before I get to serious
Jul 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photo album
by: Anonymous

Is there a photo album on here of the pics they are using? If so, how do I find it?

ED: use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jul 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Robert and Gilbert Helmuth
by: Anonymous

To the person who left the message that Gilbert might be Tony Armstrong- would you recognize his picture? Gilbert said he’s from Utah and his wife and older daughter were killed in a car accident five years ago. He has a younger daughter who is 16 who is currently living with her nanny in Texas. His daughter suffered trauma and was in a residential facility until it closed due to Covid.

Is there a picture of Tony Armstrong anywhere?
Gilbert did video Skype me once from inside the oil rig for a couple of seconds so I almost believe him. But not quite. Still hasn’t asked me for any money
Jul 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Robert and Gilbert Helmuth
by: Anonymous

Ladies talking to Mark Robert, sounds like my scammer, Kelvin Marion, Kelvin James, Kelvin Alex Richard, on an oil rig in Alaska, daughter 16 years old in boarding school, name Jenny, her birthday is July 10th. Asked me to send her a gift card from "us", and order a cake.

I refused. We had words. He still loves me though and can’t wait to come home the end of this month so we can all be together. Scammer.
The lady talking to Gilbert Helmuth sounds like Tony Armstrong, wife and daughter died in a car accident, adopted daughter lives with his sister. He designs for oil rigs. He travels a lot, be careful, he’s a scammer too.
Jul 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures of scammers
by: Anonymous

Is there one page where you can see pictures of these scammers?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jul 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think i have a scammer
by: Linda

He goes by the name Mark Robert and he tells me he has a son 16 going on 17 and he is a widower also on a off shore oil rig then he tells me he loves me in three days and after a few days of chatting in hangouts he says he isnt able to do video chat but he'll try to sneak it.

Next day comes and he video chats me except no voice and he said he didnt want anyone to hear him. He sent me pictures and he looked the same. Now he tells me his son's birthday is July 10 and he is 15 going on 16 and in boarding school. Now im waiting and already know he is going to ask, sure enough he tells me his son's teacher contacted him that he has to pay 1,300 dollars because of online classes.

Here in New York online classes are free. He said one of his colleagues could help with 300 and asked me for the remaining about when i said i couldnt. He had gotten so mad with me the hurtful things he said. After all that now he says his subscription is out meaning nothing left for the internet? Now he is asking me for a steam card isnt it stream? So he is able to communicate with me on the internet. I had one scammer before and i was suckered into getting him one of those cards. Im not doing that again. I found this site after and i thank you for making it clear to me.
Jul 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bank
by: Anonymous

To the person who posted about their bank account what I would do is go to your bank and explain what is going on and close out that account. Open a new account. I had something similar happen to me but what I did was I kept changing my passwords and my user name so my scammer could never get into my account like he wanted but I did get in trouble with the bank because the money that he was put in it was stolen funds but they all got their money back.

Just be careful so you don't end up getting charged with money laundering.
Jul 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Scams Available on Site
by: Biggles777

Hello

As this thread is for oil rig scams I've posted them here. I have come across other scams too and posted them elsewhere on this site.

Military
UN Doctors
United Way doctors
COVID-19 scams
Instrumentation Engineer scam
Dubai Royal Family scam
Gold and Diamond mining

All have photos and every form of payment from wire transfer, banking and Bitcoin. About 5 also have pictures of the actual scammer. Others they admit to being Nigerian.

All are available at the link below and I made an effort to point out red flags, errors and how they try and hide money in some.

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html#INV

Note to ED: Thank you and your team for your tireless efforts in helping me to post all these. It is really appreciated


ED: You are welcome, and on behalf of all the people who view and benefit from the information you have provided on this website, a huge thank you for the tireless hours, personal risk and financial cost you endure in order to educate and help victims and potential victims of these ruthless scammers
Jul 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Follow up on Robert Anderson
by: Anonymous

Have been able to identify and notify the gentlemen whose photo he used on Facebook when he asked me to be his friend! He also used the gentlemen's daughters photo, 10 years old! I am sure that there are more than one scammer that talks to me on Hangouts as Robert Anderson!

One speaks English fairly well and the other has broken English! I pushed for a FaceTime or Messenger contact to verify his identity as the same person as his photo but he only offered me a Video cam after appealing to the captain of the ship for special permission because his wife was worried about him! I told him no thanks as that video cam would prove nothing!

He became very irritated. Spiraled downward then and I have removed gmail and hangouts from my phone! Been talking since July 2nd and he has me convinced after about 2 days that he was in love and planning to come to NC to meet me when his contract was complete Aug 5!

Ladies, they are everywhere out there. But, I identified his photo thru reverse imaging!

So stay safe and quit accepting those friend requests on Facebook!
Jul 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer name William Manson
by: Anonymous

Anyone have this phone number + 48 32 746 68 46 from Poland as an oil rig scammer. Watch out for this number.

He uses many different names and email addresses like

Williamanson@gmail.com or

Williamanson@yahoo.com
Jul 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brian Thurston
by: Anonymous

Definitely ALL of the hallmarks of being a scammer. They can use ANY app as long as he has internet connection so that's a lie. The blurry pic with no voice and his excuse is common.

Read the posts below and you will see others with those same lies in common. They always say they are on their last contract or such and then they will be with you.

Cut it off now!
Jul 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Am I being scammed..?
by: Lisa

I began chatting to a guy who goes by the name of Brian Thurston from Wolverhampton. We began chatting on Tinder, swapped numbers, chatted on WhatsApp for a while. Then he told me he was an oil rig worker & was off to start his last contract in Yemen for 2 months & 3 weeks. He asked me to download skype so he could prove who he looked like in his photos.

Then asked me to download google hangouts as this was our only means of communication once he left for Yemen last Saturday.

There has been no mention of money - yet - or love, just flirtatious chat & a possible promise of sharing each other’s lives when he returns if we continue to stay in touch whilst he’s away & everything goes well. His ex wife is in rehab & his daughter only lives with him when he’s not at sea.

He Skyped before he left but the picture was very blurry & he never spoke. When I challenged this, he said he hated photo calls. Since he had been away, he has sent me a photo of him in a captains uniform on a rig which he says was taken 2 years ago. It looks like him, just different hair colour as he’s more grey now.

Does anyone know this guy & if he’s legit or lying? I’ve asked him to Skype & he says he had no mobile as it’s not allowed but only has his desktop for communication.

I’d be happy to hear any info anyone may have before things escalate.

Thanks.
Jul 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Foster
by: Clara

Ladies, be careful out there!! Started chatting to this Mike Foster on Tinder, 46 gorgeous looking, too good to be true, salt and pepper hair, dark eyes, sleeve tattoo on watch arm!! He says he is French and living in Manchester, working on an oil rig in the north sea!!Divorced 3 years, no kids because it never happened!!! He has a beard/goatee in photos and has a French accent but doesn't sound right as its more French/African!!!

Chatted after on WhatsApp, then Skype cause of oil rig rules!!! He called via video call but was so blurred I knew it was a scam, played along with it for a bit, he was going to marry me after 3 days!! Asked him to send a photo of himself right now and he did and a few minutes later I asked for same photo but with his shoe on his head, haha got him.

Apparently I'm an old bitch. He is a scammer in the making!!!
Jul 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucas Handy Oil Rig Contractor Capp Petroleum
by: Biggles777

Hello

Lucas Handy says he works on an oil rig for Capp Petroleum in Berlin Germany. What a shame that company hasn't produced a barrel of oil since 2015. In my time I've been to Berlin more than once and the only gas available was at gas stations with not an oil rig in sight.

If I am told a story like that it will not end well for them. I trip him up on his lies and he admits to being " lemy kester" in his 30's from Nigeria.

Thanks to the editor for creating a page with photos of the scammer you can have a read at the link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/lucas-handy-oil-rig-contractor-capp-petroleum.html
Jul 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Linda
by: CheriAnonymous

I would like too see the photoes you have of this guy because I’m also talking to a guy on Hangouts and it seems just like the same one I’m talking too. So please email me please at Cheri.katynski@gmail.com

It just seems like too many guys are widows with young kids in boarding school.
Jul 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thankyou Biggles777
by: Anonymous

I for one are very thankful for all the hours work you put into these scammers Biggles777. It makes great reading and is very informative on what to watch out for.

I’m sure many others on here get a lot of information out of your posts.

Thanks Biggles777 for all you do

Cheers
Jul 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Minc aka David Meachel ExxonMobil Oil Rig Contractor
by: Biggles777

Hello

If you meet these people they'll take a lot from you. This is 2 pages thanks to the Editor to cover a scam that goes for months. They're persistent and what starts as though talking to a kid in Lagos ends up leaving you thinking you're talking to a real oil rig worker.

In part 1 I trip them up on all they say and send;

1: They use Lagos slang
2: Send a fake oil contract
3: Have 2 different names
4: A fake Italian Identification card
5: They don't know what WTI is

I highlight all the faults in them

In part 2 they try to trip my alias on oil, being a scam and soon it all settles down. They correct me on Italian spelling and then a storm hits and he needs $45,000.

What a shame I wasn't trying to trip them up at the end and they thought Sienna was a movie and not an Italian city.

You can learn a lot from these two pages, how to pick a fake contract and ID which are attached and I hope you have a read;

https://www.watchforscams.com/david-minc-aka-david-meachel-exxonmobil-oil-rig-contractor.html

https://www.watchforscams.com/david-minc-aka-david-meachel-exxonmobil-oil-rig-contractor1.html

Not all the mistakes they made are presented as I don't want them learning from them if they read these pages.

Note to Editor: I think these deserve a rating to appear in your menu as it is the best oil rig scam I've seen
Jul 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		OMG Andrea M. Lewis
by: Anonymous

For over a month now I have texted with this very handsome man with eyes like the rarest Light blue crystal eyes. He requested to be a friend on my FB and I accepted. The next thing I knew he sent me a wave to say hi. Then he was on my messenger saying hello by text on there.

We chatted back and forth for a few days and then he asked me to sign up on another site ???? I asked him why, and he answered it's easier. Well, I tried but couldn't figure it out (Not that savvy on computers) so, he said he would text me on messages. He fell in love with me (so he said) instantly. His wife had Passed away 5 years ago from cancer and has a daughter who just turned 15, her name is Melissa, and she's in a Boarding School.

He's an Oil rig contractor and just on the last leg of his contract, then he and his daughter which he referred to as (OUR) daughter were coming to live with me for awhile, but pretty much insisted on buying us a nice Big home.

I told him I love my Cottage, and my first home that I bought since my divorce 11 years ago. I'm a Minister and he read my profile so obviously he knew that. OMG he said the most beautiful things any woman prays to hear but my daughters were very frightened for me when I shared the good news that after all these years alone, I was getting married.

They said MOM Watch Catfish on Netflicks and I Was Shocked to find his photos on a face search and I copied the photos and sent them to him. I was crushed but now I know to be very careful and if it seems to good to be true it isn't.

Like we don't have enough going on on this Planet !!!
Jul 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think I have a scammer
by: Linda

He goes by the name Mark Robert and he tells me he has a son 16 going on 17 and he is a widower also on an off-shore oil rig then he tells me he loves me in three days. A few days of chatting in hangouts and he says he isnt able to do video chat but he'll try to sneak it. Next day comes and he video chats me except no voice and he said he didnt want anyone to hear him.

He sent me pictures and he looked the same. Now he tells me his son's birthday is July 10 and he is 15 going on 16 and in boarding school. Now im waiting and already knowing he is going to ask, sure enough he tells me his son's teacher contacted him that he has to pay 1,300 dollars because of online classes. Here in New York online classes are free.

He said one of his colleagues could help with 300 and asked me for the remaining about when i said i couldn't. He had gotten so mad with me and the hurtful things he said. After all that now he says his subscription is out meaning nothing left for the internet? Now he is asking me for a steam card isnt it stream? So he is able to communicate with me on the internet.

I had one scammer before and I was suckered into getting him one of those cards. Im not doing that again. I found this site after and I thank you for making it clear to me.
Jul 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		James hutto
by: Anonymous

Have been chatting since may 2020. On a oil rig in the gulf of mexico. He asked me for $5000 dollars for payment for oil barrels from China to the rig.

Have seen some one else has been in touch. As from today 11 July 2020. Told him it was a scam and said good by.

I am from the UK. His phone number _+1712577625
Jul 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Two identities stolen
by: Anonymous

I've been following what I suspected was a scammer for 7 weeks. He'd taken the photos of a cruise line captain and the name of a platform support vessel captain. Fell in love very quickly.

I immediately noticed the miss spellings and unprofessional footer on the email. I asked for a selfie, couldn't do it, then I asked to face time, that wasn't allowed.


I did a search and no name came up that matched the photos. I did a face search and found the true identity of the man in the photo. His daughter started to write to me, and strangely enough she wasn't on any social media. I taught for 20 years and the writer most definitely didn't fit the profile of a child the age she was supposed to be.

He said he was Mexican, but had a polish name. Sometimes spoke with a Mexican accent sometimes when it was clear he was tired he slipped into a African accent.

He was making plans to move to the UK. Working offshore Aberdeen. Finally the money question came this morning. Could I buy him a card for his iPhone. And that was the moment I had all my suspicions confirmed.

I checked the real captains Instagram account, he is married, still working for the cruise lines. I have informed him his Facebook and Instagram accounts have been hacked. I will also the other man too.

Don't be taken in. If you have a feeling in your gut, check it out. Use the photos on face finder and do a Google search for the name you have been given. Most people can be found.

If it smells like a rat it probably is.

Good luck ladies. Keep yourselves and your money safe.
Jul 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another oil rig scam
by: Anonymous

Have been talking to Robert Anderson for three weeks. Supposedly, on a drilling contract of Baja, California with a Shell contract. Independent petroleum contractor. Very, very convincing!

Asked to be my friend on Facebook and then deleted his Facebook account for security reasons!! Then asked me to join Hangouts on Google as much more secure for his job! Three weeks in and he has not asked for anything but is moving to be near me when his contract is complete on 8/5.

Also, has 13 year old daughter coming with him! Wife dead 3 years!! So happy I have family and friends that warned me!!!
Jul 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam
by: Anonymous

Has anyone talked to a Kendrick scott who says he is from Greenbay Wisconsin. He says he has a 18 year daughter and was on a rig in turkey and had an accident and now is home. A real nice looking guy has sent me many pictures and says he is 57 years old.

I have sent him gift cards when he was on the rig and says his daughter has breast cancer but they caught it early and she is doing fine. Her name is Beverly Scott. He claims that he is divorced because his wife cheated on him with his best friend so please if any one has heard from let me know please
Jul 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Taylor ExxonMobil Oil Rig Contractor
by: Biggles777

Hello

Here is another oil rig romance scam. I didn't get to the scam. No need when told the US government assigned someone to work on an ExxonMobil oil rig. These people are so thin with their details and stories.

This story is made to be questioned to trip them up on their lies. I do that and they don't know the difference between the UK and USA. Change from being on a ship to an oil rig and from the UK to USA. Link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/daniel-taylor-exxonmobil-oil-rig-contractor.html
Jul 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Widow with 24 year old daughter
by: Anonymous

I’ve just met this guy on Hinge. 54, good looking. Says his name is Tim Brian Seth - big red flag. Says he’s a Chemical Engineer for Chevron living in San Diego but grew up in Austin Tx. Father died when he was young and mom worked two jobs to put him through college. Only now she has had a stroke.

Thank God I saw this because he was really endearing however he did have a stranded foreign way of putting words together. He would not talk on the phone and only wanted to text. I feel like an idiot.

So glad I found this. Just FYI he uses the line "love means accepting someone as they are, yadda yadda.
Jul 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morrison Murrell BP Oil and Gas Oil Rig Contractor
by: Biggles777

Hello

Morrison Murrell is another oil rig scam. The oil company appears to not exist even though it has a website. He goes from the North Sea to the Gulf of Mexico. Says he's from Barcelona via Orlando, FLA and changes that to Ireland.

He has a US Passport so you can see he is "verified" on a fake website. He wants $10000 and I say sell your lovely Lamborghini. He objects and thinks it's funny. Okay I say, keep it, sell your flash Mercedes instead.

Thanks to the editor for creating a page linked below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/morrison-murrell-bp-oil-and-gas-oil-rig-contractor.html
Jul 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Donald aka Mark Donad Halliburton Oil Rig Contractor
by: Biggles777

Hello

Thanks to the editor for creating a page on Mark Donald a Halliburton oil rig contractor. He has a fake company identification and a U.S. passport. His company email is Gmail.

You can read all and see the fakes at the following link;

https://www.watchforscams.com/mark-donald-aka-mark-donad-halliburton-oil-rig-contractor.html
Jul 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Watch out for name William Manson, Fredric Jason, Nathaniel Joel Paul and Jenny. All these names are one person.

He supposed to be contacted in dolphin drilling in Norway and working on a Poland Rig. He took over one year period and took all my savings and house and disappeared on me.

Please be aware of these name on online dating.
Jul 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Henry Ford
by: Anonymous

Update: He actually sent me his ID. But I'll eat a broom if it's real. Now he wants me to buy him a poison card from steam so he can solve his problems with the bank. About steam?! Really?!

He wants to transfer the money himself so he can come. I wouldn't trust him. And only look down on him. These people are really good at what they do. Unbelievable!
Jul 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Donald Frank aka Frank Donald Shell Oil PLC
by: Biggles777

Hello

Donald Frank says he works for Shell Oil after saying he works for Travis Offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. His drill breaks and he needs $36,000 to fix it. These people are organised and a vulnerable woman would suffer emotionally and financially if she met them.

Thanks to the editor for creating a page for me to post a mini case study of an oil rig romance scam elsewhere on this site.

https://www.watchforscams.com/donald-frank-shell-plc-independent-oil-rig-contractor.html

I highlighted many red flags and hopefully you'll see more if you have a read
Jul 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Thomas Donald
by: Anonymous

Sounds very familiar to the guy that scammed me and he tends to use Thomas a lot in his various names. As I mentioned many times before, he uses the real Captain Thomas Madsen profile. Very good looking with a beard and a mustache. It's the most used fake profile for romance schemes.

Look at the Facebook link below to the real Thomas. Look through the photos and see if any of the photos look familiar to those that might be scamming you

https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Personal-Blog/Captain-Thomas-Lindegaard-Madsen-944806625666781/
Jul 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Donald
by: Anonymous

I am talking to a Donald Thomas, says he lives in Florida. Has a dog named Striker. He is in an oil rig in Ireland and is contracted with Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Oil and Gas Company. He is an older man with a neat groomed mustard and beard.

He hasn’t asked for money or anything yet, he says his birthday is the 5th of July. I have spoken with him a couple of times on the phone, he has pretty good English but sounds Nigerian.
Sounds like Fredric to me though.
Jul 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fake LinkedIn Profiles
by: Anonymous

There are many fake profiles created on LinkedIn; sometimes having the same name, same first name or surname (for example, Mark David, Mark Thompson)

When you receive an invitation to connect, do not accept before checking the profile(s) thoroughly.

Google search for the name and you will be surprised to see many similar profiles with variations.

Use Google photo search, Bing image, TinEye etc. Scammers use photos of celebrities, politicians, other people. Some intentionally did not put any profile pictures.

Some used company logos like Shell to make other members accept the connection requests. Many profiles associate themselves with oil companies as contractors, engineers, directors, managers etc. Some even identified themselves working at Shell Contractors!

If you see a common connection or connections, it does not mean that they know the person.

Read the profile fully. Some have obvious misleading or fake information. Some put videos or activities to appear to be related to their occupations.

Report and block the profile on the more...button and select the reason. If you find a suspicious profile, you may do it on an anonymous viewing mode so that the con artist would not be able to identify you.
Jul 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Fredrik olsen
by: Anonymous

I find this interesting. The guy that scammed me was going by the name of Thomas and used the Thomas Madsen fake profile. Anyway after he confessed he was Nigerian, he told me his real name was Fredrik.

Yeah Fredrik sounds like a Nigerian name. LOL . This has me wondering if this is the guy you have been talking to. He was very sweet and very good English skills etc etc
Jul 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bank problems
by: Anonymous

I had something happen to me and somebody deposited $13,000 in my bank account but how they got my account number and routing number I will never know. Pennywise my bank allow them to take it out and five different payments and then again 9 different payments without my permission.

I was just curious how my bank allowed them to do that to me as isn't that called money laundering and I had nothing to do with that and I said my name wasn't on there but it was my account in my routing number so it's my bank at fault for allowing them to withdraw all that and five different payments and 9 different payments without my knowing.

I did not allow anybody to get permission to take money out of my account then they tried to ask me if I knew anybody called Brad or worked for anybody and I have two places and then they tried to tell me it was some kind of kingpin in Nigeria that did it but it was not stolen money or anything like that they just let them put it in and take it out in 5 different payments and nine different payments

What would you do if you were me. I really don't know but this is like the second time they had kept money that went into my account. I've never heard nothing from nobody about anything they just shut up and it to me it's like laundering money but I don't know. I don't know anything I'm real stupid as I'm not technologically smart but I would appreciate some help from somebody thank you
Jul 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another oil industry related engineer
by: Anonymous

FREDRIK OLSEN claimed to be dutch, and seems true linkedin profile (no longer existed since I have reported)

Executive director of https://deepoceandrills.co.uk/

he got his profile there..not sure whether the company is also fake

FB: https://www.facebook.com/fredrik.olsen.10048379
very polite, good english , very affectionate and sweet.

Widowed with wife died of cancer 5 years ago after 25 years of marriage. Grown up daughter name PEggy. Sent pictures with daughter and dad/mom.

Didnt want to zoom/call, only wa. Said that a cashflow problem and asked for Eur 30k, after 1 week chat. Didnt send, and got surprised why on earth he should ask such money from someone overseas, so troublesome, as he said he has so many friends. When rejected, he was persuaded to send a smaller amount. I fooled him back with my sweet words and then blocked and reported everywhere I could.
Jun 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Miller
by: Anonymous

Oil Rigger working on a contract and deadline. He invested all of his own money, lives on a houseboat and it's taking longer than anticipated to complete the job! When the job is completed he will receive a large sum of money. He's due to finish the job soon but is short on pocket money for meds and other things.

Poor guy! Ha!Ha! He will send you wonderful photos of whomever!! He is a widow with a daughter who lives with his brother in California.

Can I pick him up at the airport and we will travel together to California. Yeah right!! He's very flattering and speaks with a wonderful accent!

Don't be fooled or flattered! He says that to all the girls!! Be careful ladies, he's very charming!
Jun 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re. Kyle Andreas
by: Anonymous

I had a man by the name of Christopher Walker who told me the same story. Out on a vessel owned by shell in North Sea. His bank account was frozen. Showed me his account details and had over 25 million in it. Wanted me to send him £10000 so he could buy parts to get his job done and get back home here to me.

It's a scam so get out and don't pay him any thing. He will get angry and call you names. Just ignore him and block him. They pay money for your details and for that script that they use.
Jun 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer
by: Anonymous

Fake LinkedIn Profile: Mechanical Engineer, University of Birmingham, Shell; into contracts and investments

Initially single then claimed to be divorced after few weeks; after 2 months, mentioned having a 6-yr old daughter who died from a fall years ago; ex-wife likes shopping, spending lots of money, went with his best friend

No one to help him, can't trust anyone, has a 75-yr old mom who helps less privileged people; his bank account was frozen, reached max amount for wiring money overseas

Claims to be rich (sent video of counting lots of USD), "money is not important", would like to have a faithful wife; told me "I would like to marry you. Your husband is the luckiest man. I wish I am the luckiest man." (poor grammar/spelling but after a month, it improved a lot); "I'm not asking you to divorce your husband. Make your husband happy just for me."

Sent fake documents (passport, server funds transfer, project contract, excavator invoice, used photos of Andrew Adams of KSL (American journalist), froze a video of Andrew Adams with a voice over; altered a photo with a Chinese guy claiming to be co-contractor.

He would be awake between 2 to 4 a.m. UK time!? because of stress. Insisted that he wanted to come by ship (despite international travel bans!); had to cancel his flight.

Pretended to be very caring about our family (note: He wanted to be part of our family because he is very lonely. He even said that he was praying for us.) He asked for our photos in the UK (most likely he will use them).

Asked for money to help him secure his project in Indonesia; initially to repair excavator and asked for bigger amount then 'used' the money for a deposit instead because machine would not last; would say "It (money) will go a long way. I will pay you in cash." I wired money to Indonesia and borrowed money from a relative and deposited it in the Philippines. He wanted me to borrow some more about USD 100,000 and sell my jewellery if I have! Found the recipient's social profile and saw how the money is being spent!

Can't find his email ad on SocialCatfish anymore!
Jun 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Henry Ford
by: Anonymous

Yesterday he wanted to call me by video chat, I did not accept the call, he wanted to prove to me that he is the man from the pictures. I told him to show me his ID, but only excuses came up. I have a friend on the police force and I told him about the case.

I wasn't aware that this scam was being used. I went to confront him to stop him from approaching other women. Of course he doesn't write anymore. But I'm also glad he's not stalking me.

I detest such people deeply! So everybody take care!
Jun 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Henry Ford and Kyle Andreas
by: Biggles777

Hello

Henry Ford, name says it all. The UN don't have staff on oil rigs nor do they ask they pay large sums for leave forms.

The UN is aware of scams where these are used and warn against them. I had a Military scam that wanted $15,000 for a leave form. Refer the link below for UN advice on what you're being asked;

https://www.un.org/en/sections/about-website/fraud-alert/index.html

You can also keyword search "United Nations form scam" There's a lot. Don't pay if you've not met

Kyle Andreas

He sounds like a good scam. All good oil rig scams show they have money. But when they ask all are unable to access their bank accounts for very poor or unspecified reasons. I'm not aware of any bank that limits account access for a wire transfer. In fact, read this thread at length and a woman has posted her bank's risk management prevented her from doing a wire transfer. They didn't suspend her account.

His story sounds very suspicious so don't send anything if you've never met in person. Trip him up on his story. Ask for ID or emails from his company account. He won't be able to do it.
Jun 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kyle Andreas
by: Anonymous

This guy has approached me on my social media for the longest but I kept ignoring him. But for some reason I gave in and started talking to him and he says he works in the ocean as an engineer in the oil rig. I don’t know if I can trust him because everything he tells me seems a little bit sketchy.

All of a sudden now he needs me to send him money because his account is frozen he showed me an account that had more than $20 million. But now it’s frozen because he did a wire transfer for 2 million. I don’t know if he’s real I don’t know if this is a scam. He is 6‘2", light blondish brownish hair. He’s constantly switching different phone numbers and told me to download the app hangout but we only spoke there once then we started talking through WhatsApp and then he just got a call to me through different numbers.

I don’t know if he’s for real and I don’t know if this is a scam so has anyone dealt with this type of person recently.
Jun 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Henry Ford
by: Anonymous

He sent me some pictures of himself. He has a tattoo on his right forearm. Unfortunately I can't find anything on the internet. He also sent me a picture of his alleged daughter who, of course, lives in a boarding school. He is 48 years old. Exactly, he needs a certificate from the United Nation to leave the oil rig. He was planning a future together. He probably thought I was stupid.

He insists he's Henry Ford. But he can't prove it.
Jun 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Henry Ford
by: Anonymous

I am talking to a guy in Syria that says he works for the United Nations, except his name is David William, he wants me to get him a airline ticket so he can leave, says he’s a volunteer and a doctor. He wants to come back to the states and be with me, calls me his wife. He is a widow with no children. Says he is 61.

I told him to call the United Nations to get a ticket but he says they won’t help. He’s a scammer and probably Henry Ford and David William are the same person. Ask him how David William is since they are both working for the United Nations.

He’s definitely a scammer, tells me I don’t trust him since I don’t want to help him.
Jun 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Henry Ford
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, This Henry Ford from Words With Friends not only sounds suspect, he IS suspect.

What person needs a certificate from the United Nations to leave an oil rig? That makes no sense whatsoever to me, either. He reminds me of the guy told me two years ago that he needed a permission letter to leave the rig to see his daughter, who was in the hospital and was ill, and he needed money. It's a scam.

Report and block him.
Jun 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Henry Ford - words with friends
by: Anonymous

We have now had daily contact for a week. He sent pictures of himself only reluctantly. He says he is widowed and has a daughter who is in boarding school in Washington D.C. He would like to visit me but needs a certificate from the United Nation so he can leave the oil rig.He gave me an email address.

I knew something was wrong. Nevertheless I wanted to get to the bottom of it. I received an answer immediately. I should give my name and my country. And depending on the number of days I should have paid up to 5000€. When I told him that he should pay it himself he said his bank account was frozen.

I confronted him with facts but he denies everything.
Jun 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Thomas dickens
by: Anonymous

No one that is legitimate would use two different names. Maybe a shortened nickname but not two TOTALLY different names. The contract is fake just like he is. Take my word for it and get out of it now before he scams you for REAL money. The entire thing is bogus.

Read other stories on here and see how they lie and confuse and manipulate. Anyone can draw up fake documents. Go to Dr Phil's website and just listen to the lengths these scammers go to creating fake looking documents along with their fake pictures they've stolen with fake sob stories. YouTube has many videos also.

Get out before you get hurt!
Jun 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas dickens
by: Anonymous

I always asked for a picture from him and its consistent with the picture. He also sent me a photo with his daughter and its the same guy with the one he sent to me. I dont know if he is really telling the truth or not.

His name in hangouts is Thomas Dickens but he said his real name is Carlos Morgan. How would I know if the contract he sent to me is real? He said he's working on an oil rig as a drilling engineer.
Jun 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas dickens
by: Anonymous

He said he was born in Peru but grow up in United States. He said he has a daughter named Emily Morgan who is studying in saint basil academy. He also showed a contract to me that he is really working in an oil rig. I dont know if its real or not. How would i know? How would I know if the person I was referring to was also the same that scammed Dianne? He said hes 47 years old.

The picture he send has blue eyes and has necklace with a cross on it.
Jun 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Hutto
by: Mel from Stoke

Anyone heard from a guy on a rig in the gulf of Mexico by the name of James Hutto, my friend has been corresponding with him for a month, he's supposed to be American born, a widow with no parents siblings or children, he sounds very suspicious to me and I'm worried for her.

He says he is retiring in July and coming back to live in England close to where she lives.
Jun 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I’m not sure
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of Cliff. Met him on Tinder. Lives in Umina Australia but on a 6 month contract in Vienna for OMV. Says he was raised in Germany but family moved to US when he was 24. He has 2 kids one 15 year old son in Australia and a 19 year old daughter with her mother in the US.

He says there are policies about phone calls, so it is hard to chat on WhatsApp but he says he can when he goes ashore. Is he real or a scammer
Jun 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Chris f walker
by: Anonymous

Hi just read some of the comments on this character. I was contacted by him 3 weeks ago. Tuesday night he asked me for money to help him pay for a shipment he needs to get sorted so he can get the job done and get of the ship and come to me asap.

I'm not interested in romance at all nor in getting married but I played along and kept him hanging on. He was trying hard. He is expecting me to hand him over a few thousand pounds. Which I have no intention of doing. But he won't know that. He is trying to waste my time but I'm wasting his.

So keep an eye for this profile. He asked for the money to into an account of the name Randy Asongo. He actually showed me his bank account details which had 25million pounds in it. He also convinced me to go to hangouts to continue our conversation.
Jun 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Esteban Giovanny
by: a stupid wife

Oh girls, let me tell you. I have been married for 16 years and this guy found me on Tik tok where I learned making fun videos to pass some time from my kids. My husband is a welder and is gone 90% of the time and I was lonely, and in a funk because I just got let go from my job. He said all the right things and made me feel so beautiful.

He was a millionaire from California, divorced from a ex-wife named Yasmine with two kids, a boy and a girl (Emily and Anderson) didn't speak with his father because he left them when he was young for an American woman and made a family and his now passed mother, Zana. He had to work two jobs when he was young just to make ends meet as they were really poor, lived on Mulholland drive and was in the Mediterranean sea on a rig. He wanted me to join Google hangouts.

He did ask for phone cards but he also wanted to send me some money (4 million dollars) to start a business for him on the coast in which I would reap the benefits. He told me it got sent out of the way and intercepted in customs in Asia due to the Coronavirus and there was a fee to be paid to get it out and on its way.

He told me he was not on social media (facebook or Instagram) because he was too private for that. He attempted to Facetime me once and I wasn't available. He sent random pictures and videos so im not entirely sure how he did all these things.

I was reading on here and I saw a girl posted about Pimeye so I decided to do it and low and behold Manny Khoshbin popped up. I have never heard of that man in my life but he is super gorgeous and now I have a new crush.

Thank God I didn't do anything stupid as to leave my wonderful, forgiving husband because this could have went so bad. Deep down, I always felt pretty shitty for "talking" to someone else when my guy works so hard and sacrifices for all we have.

He may also even go by Harold, as that was supposed to be his middle name.

LESSON WELL LEARNED!!
Jun 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roberto Andrea or Robert Anderson
by: Anonymous

I was reading the the comments/stories here for hours...and then I finally found the original owner of those pictures shared by the scammers. The real man on the picture is a doctor and is from Brazil. Found it via Image Search. Good thing, he was not asking for money or anything yet, only that I am already falling in love to the man.

Name used by the scammer is Roberto Andrea/Robert Anderson, an Italian, so I thought it was just because of the accent. Said, he’s working as a contractor in Malampaya Palawan. Wife died in a car accident, with 16year old daughter. Only child and parents are deceased. God-fearing. Machine was broken and need to pay on his own to fix it.

There are evils in this world. I met him on Tinder. First time to use it during this quarantine period. But my other chatmates are good/real. Just this devil. I blocked him in whatsapp.

Be careful ladies.

Thank you to the admin of this site. [ED you are very welcome]
Jun 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not trusting
by: Anonymous

I trust no one who to be or is on an oil rig, and is a civil engineer. I have not been scammed out of any money, but I talked to a guy for about 3 months, then he had an emergency at the oil rig he was on, and he started asking for money.

I sent nothing, and confronted him, as I had already read this site, so everyone be safe and never trust anyone whom you never met, no matter how lonely or sad you feel.
Jun 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brinard is bad at scrabble too
by: Anonymous

Not expected to be hit on playing Scrabble Go.
Lovely handsome man, tanned, pink shirt, nice watch, silver background called Brinard J.
Currently in Houston Texas on a rig with a big contract. Not asked me for any money yet, just if i want to join the app Hangout so we can swap photos. Says he lived in Germany but strangely speaks no German.

Its the broken English that gives it away and the way he always starts 'thats nice' or 'thats great' even even replying to something sad. Playing along for a while so that i can report him to Scrabble and lockdown boredom
Jun 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reference Thomas dickens
by: Anonymous

This guy sounds EXACTLY like the guy that scammed me. He was also using Thomas as a first name but a different last name. Everything he said to you is basically what he said to me. I would be curious as to what he looks like on the profile pic that he is showing you.

Maybe you can write back and describe him. I know they are changing profile pics all the time but I'd be curious if he is still using the same stolen photo. Don't listen to the stories he's telling you because it's all lies. If you get to the point where you're about fed up with him, ask him why he scammed Diane and see what he says.
Jun 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig drilling engineer
by: Anonymous

Has anybody encountered the name Thomas dickens? I met him on a dating site. He uses hangout to message me. Whenever im asking to video call him he always told that its prohibited on the oil rig.
They have a video detecting system right there.

They also dont use mobile phone and thats why hes using his computer desktop.
Jun 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		NIGERIANS BUSTED BY THE FBI!!! YAY!!
by: Anonymous

U.S. News
U.S. charges 6 Nigerians with defrauding $6M from Americans

June 16 (UPI) -- The United States on Tuesday blacklisted and charged six Nigerian nationals who blinked some $6 million from Americas by posing as either business executives or romantic partners online.

The Treasury Department said the six Nigerian men either targeted U.S. businesses by impersonating executives and requested wire transfers from legitimate corporate accounts or they used dating sites to foster romantic relationships with Americans to request large sums of money under false pretenses.

The six men blacklisted are Richard Uzuh, Micheal Olorunyomi, Alex Ogunshakin, Felix Okpoh, Nnamdi Benson and Abiola Kayode.

The Justice Department also announced the unsealing of scam indictments on Tuesday charging the men with various wire fraud, fraud and identity theft crimes. The charges are punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment and a fine up to $250,000.

Two others involved in the scheme -- Adewale Aniyeloye and Onome Ijomone -- earlier entered plea deals and were sentenced in the District of Nebraska to eight years in jail for wire fraud and five years in jail for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, respectively, prosecutors said.

"We will continue coming after you, no matter where you are," said Special Agent in Charge Kristi K. Johnson of the Omaha FBI field office.

According to the unsealed indictments, as early as 2015, Uzhu and Aniyeloye would send spoofed emails that appeared to come from legitimate business executives to company employees requesting wire transfers to bank accounts, some of which resided outside the United States, including in Nigeria.

"The business employees,thinking that the wire transfer requests were legitimate, would comply with the wire transfer request and wire the money to the location provided in the wiring instructions," the indictments said.

In another scheme, Ijomone and Olorunyomi would develop romantic relationships with U.S. targets to scam them of their bank account information to funnel funds into their own accounts or they would convince their victims to send them money via wire transfer.

According to the unsealed indictments, the men would create fake profiles on dating sites to pose as "individuals looking for love" or as financial advisors to those fake accounts.

The men would develop relationships with their victims to obtain funds directly or, in some cases, they would direct their victims to their so-called financial advisor "who would further help convince the romance scam victim about the legitimacy of the proposed transactions," the indictments said. The pair scammed $480,000 from two victims.

"Cybercriminals prey on vulnerable Americans and small businesses to deceive and defraud them," said Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin in a statement. "As technological advancement increasingly offers malicious actors tools that can be used for online attacks and schemes, the United States will continue to protect and defend at-risk Americans and businesses."

"The U.S. will not tolerate such gross misuse of technology," Pompeo said in a statement. "The United States will use all of the tools at our disposal to defend the American people and businesses from malign actors that seek to target them, including cyber-enabled actors who prey on vulnerable Americans and businesses."
Jun 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		GREGORY DONALD OIL RIG SCAMMER
by: Anonymous

Met this guy on Instagram at the beginning of the pandemic. He said he works on an oil rig. Even sent pictures of him and a crew of men (if that really is the person I'm talking to).

Did not ask for anything until most recently when he stated his phone was about to be shut off and that he has exhausted everything he knows to keep it on. Then he asked me to help him by sending him an itunes card. I looked it up to see how to purchase one since I'm not an itune customer.

I asked him how much were they and he told me.

I didn't order the card but told him I did to see his response. Of course he's all in love with me even more now. SMH amazing.

Ladies, please watch out for this guy - he's a big liar!!!!

I like to use instagram and hangout.
Jun 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Holey Carter ExxonMobil Oil Rig Contractor
by: Biggles777

Hello

Holey Carter says he is on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico as a private contracting engineer. He is very light on details about his life.

He is simply an oil rig romance scam.

In this I show how he asks for credit card details and a little about an oil rig scammer asking for gift cards for phone and internet data.

It ends with him admitting who he really is. "Rich" 23 years old from Lagos and a photo of him

More here;

https://www.watchforscams.com/holey-carter-exxonmobil-oil-rig-contractor.html

Also my thanks to the Editor for creating 4 new pages elsewhere on the site. All end with me confirming they're in Nigeria. In each a different focus on something to learn from a scam. They're listed in the link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html#INV
Jun 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jemies Barry Oil Rig Engineer Scam
by: Biggles777

Hello

Jemies Barry is an oil rig engineer. He has lot's of love with the usual sad story.

His contract is with the United Nations
He's on an oil rig off Stavanger Norway
In his hour of crisis he needs bullet proof jackets for his dying workers.

That is what he told me so it was only going to end one way. I trip him up on lie after lie and he says he is in "Scotland Norway" and it descends to this;

Me: They’re shooting your men like it’s gaming season so shoot them back!!

Him: Yes they have shotguns babe

Me: What about guns babe I mean they’ve got shotguns

Sometimes you need a light hearted moment but I still got the scam details and the Editor has kindly created a page at the link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/jemies-barry-oil-rig-engineer-scam.html

Another 6-7 week time wasting exercise that had a Lagos meltdown a few days ago.
Jun 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jasper Dave
by: Anonymous

Someone has heard of Jasper Dave's name. He claims to be a 41-year-old technological engineer (42 on July 4) is divorced, his wife cheated on him, he has an 8-year-old son. lives in Florida. He contacted me on Instagram.

One day he told me enthusiastically that a friend (even when days before he told me that he had no friends because they always betrayed him and took advantage of him) explained to him about bitcoin and that that same day he invested and earned a lot of money them he invited me to invest in bitcoin.

He said that he would help me create the bitcoin account and that he would link it with his own.

I did not do it.
Jun 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fake profiles
by: Anonymous

There are fake profiles on LinkedIn. I got three connection requests (one was a mechanical/electrical engineer, 2nd was a contractor for environmental spillage, 3rd was a chemical engineer/owner. As soon as I accepted the request, the guy sent me a private message saying that he got attracted to my photo and asked which country I am from.

Then he would exchange a few messages. The first one asked if I use a different platform. The second one asked if we can exchange emails. I said we can just stick to that professional site. He said that it was not for getting to know relationships.

Third guy messaged me that he was looking for his ex-colleague and saw my profile and that I was what he was wishing to have in his life.

Be careful! Those guys would want to go to another social platform and get to know the other person and will eventually borrow money using their occupations or sad life stories to earn sympathy, either divorced, widower etc. and manipulate our emotions.
Jun 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Broken hearted
by: Jenny Cornwall

Got chatting to a guy who was the same age as me. I am 56 and been wed 37 years to a man that we just fell out of love with but we just drifted apart and each day seemed like I chore in life. I turned to the internet on a dating site and got talking to a guy in America who said he worked on an oil Rig and was lonely and his wife left him with his young son over 25 yrs ago. He promised me the world and we swapped facial pics and he was nice looking.

We started texting then had a lot of phone chats that were so heart warming that I was falling in love big time. We spoke for about 3 months non stop and he told me he was Austrian and sounded like he was from a foreign country. I told him all about my life and how unhappy I was and he said he would look after me.

He didn't ask for any cash or anything. My best friend who I confide in told me to be very careful, but I was foolish and told my husband and he told me to leave as he was fuming with me. I'm living at my friends and now my 2 boys aged 26 and 28 won't have anything to do with me. It was all a lie and now I realise what I had was not that bad in the first place, and now I've heard my hubby has testicle cancer.

What have I done please ladies and gents. Don't get fooled as you could very regret it.

Jen
Jun 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nathan Roberts leon
by: Biggles777

Hello

I'm sorry to hear about your mum. I call that site scam.com as I just visited it and checked 20 profiles. I did a Google search of each profiles images. 14 out of the 20 were fake profiles. That site doesn't verify photos.

Try and get a picture of Nathan and then do a Google image search. If no returns try others like Tineye, Bing, Yandex and others. If still no returns you can pay socialcatfish a small fee and they are very good.

Given the site they met on you've a good chance of finding any images she's been sent. If it is a scam chances are the profile on Match has gone.

If he asks for more money other than gift cards have her agree to pay by a bank transfer to an account in the name of Nathan Roberts Leon only. If it is a scam they won't have that.

Finally, they're on WhatsApp, ask for video calls or better yet, just start making them. If they come up with an excuse they're hiding and are not the man in the pictures.

Good luck
Jun 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reference: Nathan Roberts leon 
by: Anonymous

Have your mom read this page. If that doesn't help, have her see how he reacts if she REFUSES to send anything else to him! That's usually when their true colors come out.

If she has a best friend or a pastor or a confidant, talk to them about approaching her. She might be more open to listening to them rather than family.

I pray her eyes are opened before she sends more money or becomes more emotionally involved.
Jun 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Biggles777
by: Anonymous

Fabulous to see you back Biggles777.

Your writings on the other page are very interesting, You have given me expert help without even knowing and I’m sure there are many others out there that you help without knowing.

Keep wasting their time and getting them into meltdowns they are nothing more than filthy pond scum.

Love your work Biggles777
Jun 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nathan Roberts leon
by: Anonymous

My mum has been talking to the above after meeting on match.com. Quickly moved to WhatsApp, he loves her, wants to marry. Has sent (cheap) gifts.

She will not believe he is a fake and has sent a £100 gift card, well pictures of it to him

What can I do ?
Jun 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		German Oil Rig Engineer Living Im Indiana
by: Anonymous

He says his name is James Smith. That doesn’t sound German. He hasn’t pressured me for anything and seems to be taking things slow. He found me on IG. Said he’s the only child. Hadn’t claimed any family deaths.

Says he’s single. He won’t give me his phone number yet. Writes in pretty good English and did converse in German. I’m being very cautious. He said his rig is in the Indian Ocean. Forgot the region that he mentioned.

I’m being reserved. We talked also on Google Hangout.
Jun 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Jackson Oil Rig Scam
by: Biggles777

Hello

The editor has kindly created a page for William Jackson an oil rig scam.

This took place over a month and a half. I'd love to share it all. But the page linked below shows how an oil rig scam works. I turn it around on them and who I am talking with changes.

I treat them with the respect criminals deserve. My "receipts" should say it all about the accounts they're using and the end result is a Lagos meltdown that is still going on.

My sole purpose was to waste their time and mine their scam data.

With pictures

https://www.watchforscams.com/william-jackson-oil-rig-scam.html
Jun 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bitcoin Account
by: Biggles777

Hello

To the person who posted about a Bitcoin payment and reported it to the FBI.

I'm sorry to say nothing can be done. That is why criminals favour it so much. It can't be traced. Sometimes short lived viruses can affect a Bitwal and break the Blockchain. They are usually rapidly patched.

If you meet someone online and have never met them. Do not pay in Bitcoin or any other crypto currency. It's guaranteed to be a scam.

Note to Editor: If this post makes it through I thank you and your support team for all your recent assistance. You really made an effort.

ED: you are welcome, and great to have your contributions back!
Jun 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Garris Scott
by: Anonymous

All of the comments here regarding contacts from a man, an engineer who is on an oil rig off the coast of Scotland, who’s wife had died, who’s two children live with his mother, who will leave the rig soon, who is religious, yada yada yada, are all quite familiar to me. Garris Scott contacted me via a Facebook group page called, "What do you see from your window?" It is a wonderful FB page with a lot of kind people in the group of almost 500,000 followers from all over the world.

He instantly wanted me to friend him, then he wanted to move from FB messenger to WhatsApp. He shared photos of himself and his family, which I believe were all stolen images after I searched Google Images. He wanted to text everyday. Always called me sweetie. His writing skills were poor, English was poor, and his spelling was more British, but poor.

He claimed he was born in Flushing, NY. I don’t believe he was American. He did not answer questions well. He seemed to have two different personalities! One was more gruff. He had 3 phone numbers. A friend lead me to this Web page, which convinced me what I had suspected. We had only been conversing 7-10 days, so he did not ever ask me for money. I felt uncomfortable texting with him anymore after checking the sources of his photos. I challenged him on a few things and told him not to contact me.

I have blocked him in all my media apps. Just beware of Garris Scott! Doubt it is his real name and I believe his FB page is phony.
Jun 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		A few more names of scammers
by: Anonymous

Here are a few more names of scammers I have been talking to but recently blocked. Met them all on WWF2, immediately we went to Hangouts with all three of them.

Donald Walter- lives in Las Vegas Nevada, has a 19 year old studying to be a doctor in the UK, lives with his mother, lost his wife in a car accident. He says he builds houses and is waiting on a contract to South Africa to build a Mall, lol. Says he needs 2 $100 Itune cards to reboot his service. No way, didn’t get them from me. He called me a couple times, heavy British, Nigerian accent, called me his diamond/ his queen. I blocked him. Lovedonaldwalter@gmail.com

David Walter- he says he lives in California but is currently in Syria on the front line battlefield as a volunteer doctor with the UN, he says he lost his wife but didn’t say how, no mention of kids. He wants me to buy him a plane ticket back to the US, he calls me his wife and wants to come here and marry me. He is also blocked. Talked to him a couple times, his accent sounds German.

Daniel (last name)?- he says he lives in Pennsylvania and has a 26 year old son living in NY, his wife cheated on him. He says he is a contractor and does a variety of jobs but is waiting on a contract out of the country, no mention of where. I caught him in many lies and called him out on them, he got really nasty and dirty. He wanted me to get him a phone, kept asking me who my service was with, I never told him. He said I didn’t trust him, damn straight I didn’t. He kept calling me "honey" and "babe". He is blocked also.

None of these creeps got anything from me. So ladies, please be careful, these jerks are everywhere and ruthless and non caring. They tell you they love you, they want to marry you, they fall in love with you within days.

Please just remember, they only want something from you, you’ll never meet them, they don’t love you, they are young not the age they say they are, the pictures are stolen, it’s not who you are talking to, they are ALL scammers out to break you down, to rob and steal from you. We need to shut them down, they are everywhere, so PLEASE don’t fall for their BS.
Jun 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Other jobs
by: Caroline

A warning to all you women out there. I have been talking to scammers for about 1 year now. On Instagram, reporting all of them. But I have noticed that they don't use oil rigs so much anymore. The stories are the same, divorced or widowed with child in boarding school.

But now they are journalists, brokers and the one I talk to now makes juice out on the sea 🤣. And he have the same restrictions as the one on the rigs, difficult for him to text, need me to go to WhatsApp 😁. (I haven't).
May 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eddy Hall
by: Anonymous

He sounds like the guy I was talking so be very careful as he won’t stop with the gift cards as it will turn to cell phones or what ever he wants at that time. Please don’t send him nude pictures as he will ask for them. Believe me you will never be the same person again.

Once he thinks he has his hooks in you he will want you to give him your banking information, your password and whatever he needs to get in your account. When you don’t do what he wants he will start to fight with you. And he will ask to do things that concern a bank and he will try to turn you into a mule.

He’s not working alone watch the red flags like I did
May 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply to oil rig enginerer - may23,2020
by: Anonymous

I have also encountered someone from an oil rig in Sicily. We can exchange pictures if they’re the same person but definitely not using the same name. I have already confronted this person that i’ve read the same story online like what was his life story but he denied it and told me that someone must be claiming him.

Oh well, i was stupid and somehow he was able to convince me to send him money. You might be willing to exchange a pic. Let me know. You can send it to my fb messenger. let me know
May 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eddy Hall
by: Anonymous

I met Eddy Hall in tandem and says that his parents died in a car accident and that his contract with the ship ends in august. He cannot make video calls or audios of watssapp and he asked me to buy an itunes card.

I never bought him anything because he had no signal to make your payments or buy one online and I asked him if he didn't have a signal how could he send watssapp.

Anyway he got angry and he told me that he doesn't lie that he has great respect for humanity and that he doesn't want to hurt me.

I hope this can help some people not fall into more scams
May 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reference Peter Agnerr 
by: Anonymous

Talk about a fake facebook profile!!! He has only 2 pics, NO friends and can't even spell ENGINEER correctly! I'm an engineer myself and you have to be at the top of your class to get into that field and he CAN'T even spell it correctly!

His one pic has him in Sarajevo. Also has interests in the bible which a lot of these scammers are now using. Another thing I have noticed about these folks besides the standard of being widowed at an early age (I did post earlier on what the percentage of men in their 50s or 60s are widowed and it's such a low percentage), is that their profiles or such have them literally ALL over the world map, born in Denmark, grew up in Germany, moved to the states, family in other countries etc etc etc.

This is NOT normal but I'd say the majority are using this in their profiles! His story doesn't add up!
May 29, 2020
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starstarstar 		Peter Agnerr
by: Anonymous

Meetup.com profile - https://www.meetup.com/members/305774447/ I believe this photo is like the one described earlier on this site. Man in bottom right corner with gray/white hair and black pullover. Background is blurred with a man sitting down at a desk wearing a white shirt and talking on the phone.

Facebook profile - https://www.facebook.com/sebastianpeter.agner He created his profile on May 21.

We met on meetup.com in the middle of April. We now text, email and call frequently. He said he has property in Pittsburg, PA. His mother (who has lung cancer) just celebrated her 89th birthday and she has a care-taker who is also taking care of his dog, Hope, a rotweiller.

He told me his name was Peter and after several weeks told me his full name was Sebastian Peter Agner. He never told me the name of his son, mother, or wife. He has sent me pictures of him with his mother & her birthday cake.

He says he is now down in the British Virgin Islands on a rig 50+ miles out. He says he is an engineer and hired an 80+ person crew that he is responsible for. He purchased a satellite phone so he could stay in contact with me and for some reason he hasn't shared with me can't/won't do video chats. He has said he is an independent contractor, but his FB profile says he works for BP. He says he will be done sometime in August and will return back to Milwaukee to meet me.

He says he is widowed and has a grown son, 26 years old who lives in the UK with his partner. His FB cover page is a picture of the two of them. I can't find any of his pictures using Google photo search.

He said he grew up in Denmark during his school days, but his accent sounded British.

An early post says she could hear dogs barking on May 21st. I spoke with him on the phone the same day and heard a dog in the background. He said he was on his property in Pittsburg and the dog barking was Hope.

He emailed me today and this is the last paragraph:

I was planning on going to a beautiful hotel for my birthday and exploring the Tortola ambiance :/ as it is beautiful, however this sacrifice has to be made. (**he told me about some unexpected expenses with work in earlier paragraphs**) At least we can proceed! back on schedule (to see you I hope you will get me at the airport if it is a convenient time :P!) it also gives US an opportunity to explore the BVI together baby, I know you will love it! from the little I saw and how interested you are to see it. I have not reminded you but you are so special and I keep thinking of you. I wish to spend my Friday with you and cuddle, talk, giggle together I even thought of the feeling of gaining your cat's approval LOL. My spirit is with you sweet"

I'm not sure who he is meeting at the airport because it is not me. He said his birthday is June 13th so I'm guessing this is happening next Friday.

Yesterday he sent me a list of songs that he has heard which remind him of me. He seems to gloss over questions I ask of him and is always really busy with something. He hasn't asked for any money from me. He uses some oil rig terms in his emails "BOP and Triplex Mud Pump" and says for security reasons he can't tell me where he is exactly or the name of the rig he is on. He says he can't quickly send me pictures because he isn't using his own phone, but the satellite phone. Even with the satellite phone, he still uses his Google number to communicate.

He hasn't asked for any compromising pictures, but has sent me some shirtless photos of him. Thought this guy was legit when on May 22nd he said he was flying down to the rig and I got a picture of him on an airplane.

I'm hoping you can see pictures of this guy. That would make this site a lot better.



ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
May 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sebastian Peter Agner
by: Anonymous

Peter met me on Meetup.com. We struck up a casual conversation and when he wanted to send me a picture of his dog, Hope, I gave him my number to text.

We've been texting, emailing and calling for a month now. Some things just don't add up and I stumbled across this page. I think it's the same guy.
May 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hope you enjoy this get back at the scammer video!
by: Anonymous

https://youtu.be/AuayDyJ1ODI
May 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: David Lining
by: OneThirdCultureKid

To the person who asked what she should do to convince her friend that this David Lining is a scammer, I would not only suggest showing her this page, but I would also YouTube video channels, such as Scamming Scammers, Scam Haters USA, etc.

These channels show you who the real faces behind the guys who claim to want friendship, love, etc., but actually want your money. These scams affect men, too.
May 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: David Lining
by: Anonymous

Your friend might be hard to convince. Show them this page and refer them to some YouTube videos of how romance scammers work. Dr Phil had a few good videos. The scammers are fairly consistent in what they do and how they work. Maybe your friend will wake up after she does some of this.
May 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Williams
by: Anonymous

I have been talking as well to an engineer named John Williams. It took about I think 3 weeks until he made his move. Asking me to buy a game card for his son to play games. When I did ask why he wouldn't go online to do it himself he came up with all his cards needed to be updated.

He also was a widower, his son in boarding school, claiming to live in LA and being on his last contract before retiring. He send me a picture being on the rig. Very charming, he didn't tell me loves me but came up with some other enticing things. His English was pretty good.

I played the game with him because I knew he would make eventually a move and sure enough he did. So, don't be fooled ladies.

If you see him, handsome guy with a beard and a kid in his profile picture, don't fall for it. He messaged me and took me right away to hangout.
May 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Lining
by: Anonymous

Has anyone come across this man? Claims to be from Finland and also has an estate in England. Claims to own a vineyard in Finland, has a dog named Bella, a Ferrari & Lamborghini in the garage at home. He is currently stuck in Beijing China,etc.

He scammed someone close to me out of gift cards and is now asking for 50k to complete a business deal.

Link to his pic
https://ibb.co/TMpfvKG

Any help to convince my poor friend would be greatly Appreciated.

Thank you
May 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Baldwin Oil Drill Contractor
by: Anonymous

He's now on Meetup. Said he was in Washington, and minutes later Norfolk. Picture is a stock photo of white male, gray hair, beard, talking on a cell phone with a blurred background that appears to be a flight schedule screen at an airport
May 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Big time scammer
by: Anonymous

Dickson Hendrich is the guy who scammed me. He professed his love for me. Yup I fell for it hook line and sinker to the tune of $1700.00. But finally came to my senses and by then it was too late.

So he scammed another lady who sent me $1000.00 to forward on to him. But it never happened.

His name again is Dickson Hendrick so beware big time scammer.
May 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andre David
by: Anonymous

The story has many highlights of a scam. First they always have two proper names. Usually they're widowed. Strong accent that doesn't seem to match what he's told you about his ethnicity. Some things aren't adding up as you mentioned with Google voice. If he's an engineer he makes a lot of money and shouldn't be having problems with his finances.

He might be who he says he is because you've seen him live but the story is all made up!!! I guess probably the beautiful things he is saying is taken from an online scam site as mine were. If they are poetic do a search on some of them and see what comes up. That's how I found mine was being taken from an online site and he wasn't writing them himself.

Please continue to keep us updated on this but don't send him any more money. You've been warned.
May 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andre David Junior
by: Anonymous

So I met this guy on a dating site. He said he lives in California but also has an apartment in Atlanta. He is a petroleum geologist and works on a rig. He sent me a long email about what he does and pictures. He told me he loves me early in the relationship. He is a widower. He has sent me a few pictures of him and one of him and his son. We message mostly and talk rarely.

He allegedly is on the rig now. He said he needed minutes to call me on a satellite phone on the rig. I did buy a $50 gift card. But when he calls it’s from his number. That seems odd. He is originally from Jamaica. But he still has a strong accent which it odd.

I get beautiful love emails. He is consistent with talking to me. But the other day we were messaging and he called me by his late wife’s name? Or did he? I was upset! He has this big contract he is trying to get and said he needed some paperwork only his lawyer can get.

$4500 he needs. I told him I don’t have that kind of money. And I’m definitely not going to give it to him. But then his whole demeanor changed. Like a totally different person. Can I send him anything? Try to get a loan? He knows I just moved and have no money.

The other day he called me and when we were about to get off the phone I swear I heard dogs barking??? Am I crazy? But he did FaceTime me on Hang Out for a few minutes while he was driving so I know the pictures are him. I don’t know what to believe. When I’ve called his phone before it said google voice. Why would you use google voice?

Has anyone encountered him or someone like him?
May 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

I am talking to one as we speak because I saw him as a fake a mile away and I have so much fun messing with them. I am talking to Alassandro Lucas who was mentioned on one of these threads. He text me on Words With Friends. Oil Rigger. blah blah blah, divorced, one daughter.

He wrote to me today and said, "Are you busy?" I said I am just reading about you on the internet. What's up?" and then the fun began.

He is STILL trying to convince me to believe him lololo. Its HILARIOUS.

Anyway, Watch out for ALEX L, ALEX LUCAS, ALLASANDRO L, on WWF!
May 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Scott update
by: Anonymous

I blocked him everywhere. He created a new Instagram account Car_lScott and started to harass me there. Saying he was going to pay me back. He’s fighting for our love.

I blocked him again.

Then he called me on the phone 1 week later asking why I will not return his emails. I ended up changing my phone number that night. It sounded like a Nigerian accent. The phone number came up as a New York number even though he claimed he was from Georgia. But I know they can take the numbers and make them look like they’re own.
May 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: I Too Got Scammed
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Did he ask you for money, too? Or did you block him before he could ask you for money? Good for you for doing your research on this guy. When will these scammers get it into their heads that games, Fitbit, and LinkedIn aren't dating sites?
May 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I too got scammed
by: Anonymous

I was searching for more information on a person who started chatting with me on yahtzee with buddies. While searching I came across this page and thought I'd check it out. I'm glad I did. He seemed really nice and I have been enjoying chatting with him.

He too asked me to go on hangouts which I did. He said he worked on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico. He also sent pictures of himself and 2 children. Said he was a widow for 8 years. I am a widower so he must have looked me up. He too would have broken English at times and now I know why. I'm glad I decided to search.

Ladies beware of sweet talkers.
May 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words With Friends - Oil Rig Engineer
by: Anonymous

His name is Chris Austin, from US, California but is in Ireland for 2 months for a 6 month contract on the sea. He is an engineer " in rig construction precisely" with his words. He is 57 years old and he has a 7 year old daughter, named Sarah. His wife passed away in a car accident, on her way from Walmart 3 years ago and he believes he cannot find a true love again, who would accept him as who he is and care his daughter as her own.. he was missing his daughter so much but whatever he does was to provide her a better life. The nanny he hired was looking after her in his absence.

He is very kind and positive, we had a nice smooth chat in WWF and he asked for hangout talk several times. He says he does not have an Instagram account and cannot use whatsapp as phones are not allowed. I am not sure if WWF can be played from a laptop but he said he does hence the hangout from laptop.

Although I recently received a lot of requests like that (all guys are from the US) and reject every single time; after a long chat at wwf and reading his story about his wife and daughter and being away from her right now, I just accepted his hangout request, thinking to be helpful he may need a friend to talk as we all recently in need due to covid lockdown.

I told him from the beginning that I am not interested in dating or whatsoever but I can only be a friend here just by texting. Also no calls accepted. He said he is fine and feel happy to have my friendship and respect my decision. He sent me a photo of his daughter & himself sitting on a bench.

Seeing the same guy in a wwf profile photo and in this photo, I thought he is normal. He asked for mine and I just sent one that is already public in web/ internet. He liked my photo and wrote kind compliments. We talked about hobbies and I was curious about the life in the sea and asked him to send me some photos. He said it is not allowed due to security reasons but he will try tomorrow and take the risk. Then I asked some other questions about the company which he changed the subject easily. He mentioned that they are 22 people out there and and he works every day almost 8 hours.

He also said I am the only person he is talking in 2 months time and that was why he was eager to talk in hangouts which was weird and I wonder why he was not in touch with his friends US. He said he is only allowed to talk once a week on Fridays with his daughter. I said he was texting me more than 2 hours which he could do the same with his friends.

I assume my questions were putting him in a tricky situation and he said he feels sleepy as it was a stressful work day (though 5 min before he mentioned he could talk all night with me as I am free and honest with him, he feels comfortable) and we ended the chat with good nights, he said will text tomorrow.


After ending the chat, I googled him but instead I found this website. I couldn’t believe the very similar stories were written for different names. Noticing the mentioned language details in the stories, I read our chat again and noticed the change in English use, words etc during the chat (definitely not an American English by the way) also not a 57 year old educated person style.


I understood being a good person is not a good thing in this world anymore. People can easily use your kindness! For the other guys I rejected, I thought they were trying to use the gaming platform for dating which I have mentioned to him (he was surprised and he said "God knows what their intentions were") but I have never thought of a scam!!!

I have blocked and report him everywhere and wanted to share on this site as well in case anyone comes up with the same person.
I do not know how to post photos here but the photos I have do not match with anyone in google. He has grey hair and beard, looks fit and handsome.. the daughter is beautiful.

There is almost 5 hours difference between our chat and the time of my comment here and he is still online at hangout..I assume he is trying for someone else!

Please be careful with whom you are talking to, do not be naive like me!
May 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Patrick or Patrick James
by: Anonymous

I am in conversations with this person. I know it is a scam and I am not sending money. He thinks I am, but I am not. I'm just enjoying the laugh while Covid quarantined at my house. I'm trying to waste as much of his time as I can so he doesn't have that time to try to manipulate someone else.

I have reported him to FB and the FTC. Probably won't go anywhere, but at least it's out there.

Good luck everyone!
May 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig
by: Anonymous

Here is another name Jimmy Steve Wales. Says he works on KCA Deutang offshore as a sub contractor with his own crew. Even has a FB account with only 1 women as a friend.

Had an accident and one of his "men" got hurt and he had to pay the family of this man!!!

Said he loves you immediately.Good looking. Widow from Texas with a daughter Lucy who lives with his sister in law because he works so much away from home.

HUGE scammer.

That whole if it sounds to good to be true it usually is.
May 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

FREDWILSON4940 ON IG!!!

I GET A MESSAGE FROM THIS GUY. I TELL HIM I WAS MARRIED AND HE STILL WOULDN'T STOP. I ASKED FOR PICS, NOPE. ASKED FOR EMAIL, NOPE. ASKED TO TALK ON HANGOUT, NOPE!!!

I WAS TRYING TO BE FRIENDLY AS WITH ALL THAT IS GOING ON IN THIS WORLD. BUT AFTER LOOKING THRU THE MESSAGES I NOTICED TYPING ERRORS, LOTS OF PLURAL WORDS AND THE DESPERATION OF WANTING MY EMAIL.

I CUT IT SHORT, TOLD HIM I WAS HAPPY AND IN LOVE WITH MY MAN AND BLOCKED AND UNFOLLOWED ON IG.

YOU HAVE TO BE ON HIGH ALERT AND TRUST YOUR GUT.

I REPORTED HIM? DUNNO IF THAT WILL HELP. I DIDN'T GIVE HIM A CHANCE TO ASK FOR MONEY OR ANYTHING ELSE.
May 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ken B. and Jeffrey K.
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, I have encountered guys like the one you mentioned. I have come across two more guys, one calling himself Ken B., claiming to be an independent contractor in the Gulf of Mexico on Fitbit. When he asked me if I'm on any social media sites, like Facebook and Hangouts, I told him I wasn't on those anymore.

This was yesterday. Jeffrey K., seemed like he was serious about physical fitness and being healthy, also asked. I had to delete them from my Fitbit friends list.

I don't know about you, but the real Ken B. and Jeffrey K. probably don't ask women, who also use Fitbit, for their WhatsApp numbers. It's not worth the hassle or the heartbreak.

Stay safe, everybody.
May 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tyler David
by: Anonymous

Claims to recently take a job on a rig in Ireland before lockdown. Says 12 hr days 7 day’s a week, sleeping only downtime. Says he’s a single dad from OH with a 7 year old daughter. Started on insta, moved to hangouts

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Anyone else experience this person?
May 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

I have been talking to someone who was on Zoosk but he then wanted to continue talking to me on WhatsApp. He claimed he was a widow, he was 56 and he worked on a oil rig off the coast of Sicily for 8 months.

He claimed he lived in Ryefield Road in Uxbridge. He was very convincing. His late wife was called Ingrid and he had 3 dogs. I have photos and a video of the person he was claiming he was.
May 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lewis Wayne met on Scrabble Go
by: Anonymous

Started with chatting on Scrabble Go, he was 50, a supervisor on the oil rig. His wife had passed away and he had a 4 year old daughter Chloe. He asked me to go on Hangouts or WhatsApp. When I said I would not do that he asked about just emailing each other, I agreed but made a dummy email with no link to myself just as a precaution.

Things escalated quickly and he was confessing his love for me, we were exchanging pictures and he sent several different pictures of this very handsome man and I thought maybe he was real. Sadly I was wrong, he had issues at work and needed Apple Card’s ASAP.

I called him out as a scammer and after fighting with him for a half hour he confessed he was in Nigeria. Be careful that are good at what they do. If they ask for gift cards or money or anything like that it’s not real.

Beware of Lewis Wayne His email is Waynelewis076@gmail.com
May 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

I have recently been in contact with a person who is going by the name of Cody Puentes. He claims to be on an oil rig in Alabama and will be leaving there soon. I met him on Hinge and did not think anything about his pictures until one day he sent me a picture of himself and his dog "Blade". The tag on the dog was "Donut" so I looked it up on FB to find out he stole the photos of Peter Marc Jacobson.

I did ask him about it and he claims he changed his identity. He has not asked for any money nor will he get it.

Anyone else have contact with this person? His email is codypuentes211@yahoo.com.
May 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: fell in love hook line and sinker
by: Anonymous

This sounds similar to the guy that scammed me even though some of what he's saying now is different than what he told me. First thing he did was get me to go to Hangouts. I also sent him my address and he did send me some flowers before I found out it was a scam. I see he was asking for your address. The guy I talked to was also very spot-on with great English most of the time but only a few times was it off.

The guy that scammed me after I called him out sent me an email and told me his name was actually Fredrick. LOL. I knew he was from Nigeria. He also said I love you very quickly and got frustrated when I wouldn't call him some pet names like he was calling me. He also sent me love songs from YouTube and some beautiful poems which I found out later he got off the internet.

Also a lot of these Nigerians are going on to Christian websites to try to scam Christian women. Part of their Muslim religion tells them they can lie as long as it benefits them. So they are particularly going after Christians.
May 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I fell for it...hook line and sinker
by: Alyssa4

Alas, my oil rig engineer is a fraud. He was very, very good. He answered every question perfectly, really too perfectly, and that is what made me skeptical. We meet on Scrabble Go and he asked me to talk on Hangout with him. He soon told me that he had a 15 yo son who lived with him and he had been through a nasty divorce after 17 years of marriage.

Guess what? The same is true of me...which means that he had to either find me on fb or do some research. Scary either way.

Speaking of which, he had no social media presence whatsoever and claimed that he felt it damaged relationships in the long run. He was preparing to retire from the oil rig work and was wanting to settle down and make a happy family. He also said he was a multi-millionaire. It would all be mine when we married. He asked me for my address to send me a gift, but I said no. I said, "You first" and I never got his address from him. He also told me he spoke great English. Some days his texting was on point and some days, it was not.

He called me twice and had a very heavy accent and sounded younger than what he had said. I was suspecting he was Nigerian at that point. His story was that his parents had died while he was very young and he moved from his native Poland to Shelby, NC at the age of 24.

He said "I love you" very quickly and became upset that I would not say it. He sent me love songs from you tube and said the most beautiful bullcrap you have ever heard. I just played along until today when I asked him to hold up a note to me with the date on it. It was so fake. Lol.

He said that I did not trust him because I asked for this. He went by William Frederick on Scrabble, but I found the profile pic and the pictures he sent me (including pictures of him with orphans in India) on a fb profile belonging to a pastor in Texas named Ron Osborne.

I am sure this man does not realize his images were stolen. Anyway, I caught it before I sent him any money, but I just wanted to warn others. And now I love Dr. Ron Osborne who is happily married and looks like at great man. lol
May 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Nigerian Scammers
by: Biggles777

Hello

More Nigerians.

Patrick Johnson says he is a wealthy marine engineer and a page about him is here;

https://www.watchforscams.com/patrick-johnson-marine-engineer.html

Justin Williams is also Nigerian. He get's caught and disappears only to come back as someone else 6 hours later. Uses same photos.

Avoid this email;

justinthegreybeard41@gmail.com
May 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas wood
by: Anonymous

He invited me on Instagram and I accepted the invite. He told me I'm beautiful and we started talking. He told me he is a rig engineer in Italy. He told me he put a lot of money in one of the oil companies in Italy.

He kept on checking on me like a nice guy. Once he told me that he bought me a gift that cost a lot of money so for me to get the gifts I must pay the goods 5000$ so I realized this guy is scamming me.

Look out for Thomas wood on Instagram and his profile picture where he put pink roses. The pictures that he is using on Instagram are stolen.

Be careful girls for Thomas Wood
May 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Found this page before I got scammed
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, I'm one of the people who found this page two years ago, even when I didn't send any money to any scammers. I trusted my instincts and told them "No" after their pleas for help and their promises to pay me back.

I typed in "oil rig engineer romance scams" and found this page in the autumn/winter of 2018 to share my story.

If there's anything I learned on this page, it's that one doesn't have to send any money to scammers to be scammed and they'll guilt you into sending money. I even asked one of them about a picture he used as his profile pic. He didn't know what to say.
May 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aunt Scammed!!
by: Anonymous

My Aunt is getting scammed! Shes 74 and there is this guy who claims to be 61 and has an 11 yr old daughter in private school. Says his wife died. He supposedly is out on an oil rig and is retiring in a few weeks. He too wants to get married, buy a house, and a car.

We don't live in the same state, so I'm not sure if he's asked for money or anything yet. She did say he could send HER some to her bank!! She did send me a picture and I image searched it and it is linked to a grocery ad, a french escort service, and finally found him on another scam page.

He is actually a Chief Commissioner in Romania. He knows his picture has been stolen. The name he is going by with her is Paul Sean(Shawn).

I hate to have to break the news to her!
May 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Mcharty
by: Anonymous

Sounds real close to the man I fell in love with. I can tell you what was going to happen. The money would of gotten held up in Amsterdam or some place and he would need money to get it out of customs. After that customs would find out what was in the box and want more money. The guy that scammed me was a fake name.

Is Paul Mcharty working on an oil rig as a chef. Very good looking. He also sent me a picture of his passport which looked very official. Glad you were smarter than me.
May 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Found this page before you got scammed
by: Anonymous

I would be curious on how many of you found this page before you got scammed and how that happened? I wish I would have known beforehand.

I thank God for the creators of this page!!


ED:Its great to know this site has helped you!
May 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I also met an oil rig engineer for a scam!
by: Anonymous

I met him from Tinder and he asked to move out to Wechat or WhatsApp. So we have been chatting over 1 week. He was so polite and well mannered and sweet. We had so many connections and after about 4-5 days, he said he likes me, loves me. And later he wants to get married to me.

I felt this was too fast and too soon to say that but I had also a good feeling of him, so I continued to chat with him. He said he was born in Macau and moved to the States with his dad. His mom passed away when he was 3 years old. His dad also passed away by a car accident.

He said he worked most of his time on an oil rig as an engineer. His contract will be finished by the end of May, and then he said he will coming to visit Korea to see me. He said he doesn't mind to live in Korea and he has enough money to invest in real estate or build a hotel so will not worry after he retires.

What he said sounded all real and genuine so I believed it. Last night, he said that he got a report from the company that pirates threatened to attack the rig, and he should send his belongings home. But his home is empty and he asked to send them to my house as he was going to visit me after the contract.

I said No as I already read a lot of oil rig scam stories. Next day I searched his picture on google image. The real person of the picture was not him, it was a different person from Instagram. So I asked him to tell me truth and I found that the picture of the person has a different name and lives in Indonesia. It was so clear that he was a scammer.

I guess he was going to ask for money after sending his belongings to my house.

So Please be careful if you meet the person who is very attractive, and so sweet and loving. It is too good to be true.
May 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerian Scammer Photos
by: Biggles777

Hello

Thanks to the Editor for creating a page with photos of Nigerians who do oil rig scams.

You can have a look at this link;

https://www.watchforscams.com/faces-of-nigerians-who-scam-women.html

How're you left Ethan James?
May 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: They Are On Twitter, Too!
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Yep! Twitter is where I met my scammers two years ago, too. When you tell them you can't send them any money and ask around on Twitter about them, they get angry and accuse you of having trust issues! Well, of course we do! Everything about them screams "Scum!"

I never sent them any money, of course.
May 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Bank Account Numbers
by: Anonymous

YES. Contact the bank. You can get the contact information from Google. Talk to the fraud department. I did that. I told my scammer I would send him $2000 dollars and he gave me the name of his mule, address, the Bank information, account and routing number. That woman was committing a felony known as money laundering.

I also reported to the FTC. And I found her on Facebook. She was around 60 and a nurse. Lived in Texas. What a fool she was. Oh, and I never sent him a penny.

They are low life scum.
May 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Encountered two in two months
by: Anonymous

Two added me on Facebook.

The first one named Shèng Wei, claimed to work at Baku Azerbaijan oil rig for 2 months. Lost his wife and son in a car accident three years ago. I feel so stupid to give him my whatsapp number.

The second one named Kenneth Kwok. Claimed to work at Helsinki Finland. Got divorced 6 years ago. I added him on weChat.

I should be extra careful when adding people on Facebook. Luckily, none of them asked me for money.
May 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jimmy Steve Oil Rig/Ship Contractor Scotland
by: Biggles777

Hello

If you want love at warp speed this is your man. 15 messages into talking on Hangouts you are husband and wife according to him.

No need to bother with this person it is all lies from Nigeria. Says he is 55 years old from Lakewood Colorado. A daughter with a nanny there and he works for kca deutag drilling on a ship or oil rig off the coast of Scotland.

He sends a photo of a daddy from Palm Springs

You can see him copy and paste his love elsewhere on this site thanks to the Editor;

https://www.watchforscams.com/jimmy-steve-scotland-oil-rig-contractor-on-wwf.html
May 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are on Twitter too!
by: Anonymous

I signed up on Twitter a week ago to follow politics and I have already had three attempted scammers looking for a girlfriend. I played along with them for a bit and then called them out as scammers. It's perfectly obvious they are scammers because of poor English and grammar. All claimed to be widowers.
May 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roland James North Sea Oil Rig Contractor
by: Biggles777

Hello

The Editor has kindly created a page elsewhere for Roland James. An oil rig contractor for DEA AG in the North Sea. He claims his drilling equipment broke and he has to pay for it.

I say I'll pay 50,000 Euros to him. The page shows all an oil rig scammer says about the company not paying for equipment or workers.

He is expecting a bank receipt from me. Instead I ask who the other woman was he declared his love for and who is his world. He goes into a weekend long flap as he watches 50,000 evaporate. Includes images.

You can read here;

https://www.watchforscams.com/roland-james-north-sea-oil-rig-contractor-on-wwf.html
May 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ethan James
by: EyesWideOpen

I have recently joined an online dating site only because we have been forced to stay home and there is no social life but I went in with my eyes wide open. Had no issues until I came across Ethan who at first took a while to reply but his messages were the same as one I had read in another comment around mid April.

I was warned by friends. He wanted to close his account and wanted to start emailing me. He seemed to avoid the questions I was asking as he claimed to be an engineer and I work in an industry full of engineers. That was one of the red flags for me. I usually connect quite easily with other engineers when they find out what I do so it was odd that his answers were very vague.

He also posted a beautiful romantic write up on his profile and I asked where he stole that from but funny enough never replied to that question. Anyway, I asked for his email address first and then I would send him an email. I set up a completely new one that would give him no details on me.

So he is on Plenty of Fish as Soloyal54. I have photos but they are probably not him anyway. He apparently came here 2 years ago with his 'mom' but he would not give me more details. I should have played along but I did say I had connected with someone else but happy to keep chatting to him. Was hoping he would just be stupid enough to keep chatting. Clearly he was after someone who was more vulnerable and he was pleasant enough but I smelled a dirty dog.

Watch out for ethanjamesjr38@hotmail.com.

It seems to direct to ethanjamesjr@yahoo.com too.

Please be vigilant ladies.
May 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Aiding and Abetting
by: Anonymous

Yes, you can be held responsible. There are many cases of women (mules) being arrested. One in Malaysia just got out of prison.

I'm sure Biggles777 can provide more information.

He is wonderful.
May 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Malcolm Roberts is a Nigerian
by: Biggles777

Hello

I've posted previously here about Malcolm Roberts and who I am talking with changes again. He keeps texting on Hangouts asking for gift cards. I keep asking where they are.

As it is changed I'm talking with a kid. Says he is in Lagos and sends a photo of himself. He doesn't need money as he lives in a upscale house and street that is very well looked after.

Says his name is Ronu and 18 years old.
May 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harrison Jason
by: Anonymous

I have recently opened my Instagram account and lots of requests appear after my photo was uploaded. Most of them I restricted and block them but I continued chatting with one who seemed to be an Oil Rig engineer on a platform somewhere around Brazil - called Harrison Jason email as: harijjson@gmail - from Ottawa Canada!

I was chatting few days sometimes. He was loving me after 1 day and wanted to express my love to him too even if already married. I have sent out some photos of me and asked lots of questions. I asked and photos he sent of a really nice person. I wonder who is that person who’s photos he sent. He did not manage to ask anything yet but what was strange is that I have asked him about his childhood, parents, wife. The answers he gave we’re a bit strange. He said is 46 and DOB 12 March. However, I managed to send some pictures with me and my daughter. I am now worrying what he will do with it.

I did not provide him much personal information which is good! It was a bit strange as I wanted to see him on camera and he refuses- is Canadian but does not speak French but Spanish. His English was not so good too!

I have blocked him on Instagram - and on hangouts where I have been asked to move only to chat with him! I was nice but I asked too many questions and believe he suspected that I am suspecting something !
May 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Anonymous

At the beginning I apologized for the mistakes. I translate through Google. My cheater was very pious, he read the Bible, I am not. He called me beautiful words like baby, the sun, said I was his heaven. He sent songs and poems stolen from the internet.

He wanted money, a laptop, but I gave him nothing. I always knew what to write so that he would not get it. He admitted that he was from Nigeria and wanted me to come to him. He said he would not cheat on women anymore but I kept catching him a lie.

I finished it and I'm free.
May 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Soft Souls
by: Anonymous

When they turn the situation on you its as if its your fault but know they are guilty.

Each one lives a lie everyday they live. They
arrogantly say I'm not like that but they say I have money to make you a queen. They have no heart or conscience.

Guys how do we cope, how do we heal and move
on, as all we are Guilty of is having Soft Souls and showing too much trust in mankind and having trust ripped from our very being.

These Yahoo millionaire boys destroyed hearts
our worlds, and our finances with no care for our futures.

Stay Safe in Everything you do and know that some posts are scammers still spying, but the Strong who have told you stories, know that stories are told because of Love for you who have been ripped apart and love for you who wonder if you also are a victim.

Felons dont always get away with their crime.

Eventually they will be exposed and imprisoned
if you continue to watch for the signs.

And Dont Let Your Soul Get Involved
May 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cards and Offense
by: Anonymous

If they don't get cards they get offended and dont contact you for days and are preying on another innocent lady.

I see very little love in the world today. You are better off not to trust anyone. If these guys fear God they are lying. If they did they would not be Swindling women.

It is a red flag if they want to go to hangouts to talk so quickly.

No one can STOP this but we us who desire love. Stay off social media. Stop playing online games. When things change go out and find a person you can see.

I see this growing and becoming more dangerous for women.

Dont be a victim.
May 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Workers
by: Anonymous

Oil Rig Workers, they are not real Riggers these guys are from Nigeria and Ghana, they are good. Go On Yahoo boys and look for yourself. Lots of them. If you did do anything with them on the net they do post the pictures. I refused to do anything or show him anything.

If you send the money you will be the one committing a crime not them because they are allowed to do this kind of stuff. You have to realize these people live in Socialism where their government takes everything. They have Electric just so many hours a day and that is it. It was on TV the other night about all the scammers are really thick again using "I Work On An Oil Rig" and 'I Am A Doctor or A Surgeon"

Be Careful, they are good and everyone you see if you go to Yahoo Boys every single one of them take turns talking to you. God Bless
May 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		williamsparker524@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

I met a man using the name Williams Parker (scammer) on spades plus, which is a gaming app. He informed me to move to hangouts, since he says it was easier to chat on there. So I downloaded the app and used it to chat with him.

His email is williamsparker524@gmail.com. He said he was a contract engineer in the Gulf of Mexico and was retiring after his retirement contract was finished. He said he was from Germany and lived in Florida, since he was a child. He has a son named Jush who is in boarding school in Florida. His wife passed away too.

He fell in love with me instantly! He would always call me honey, baby and my queen, anytime we chatted on hangouts. He was always evasive too. He started asking me for $300 in steam cards. He scammed me for several hundred dollars in steam cards. He has a nasty attitude, if he don’t get them soon! Anytime I confronted him about anything, especially the untrue pictures he sent to me, he would play me by saying he was offended.

I stopped talking to him and blocked him too. These scammers are are all evil, inhumane and corrupted people. Please contact me if any of you ladies meet him online and then chatted with him through Google hangouts. My email is Daffodils835@gmail.com.
Apr 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Respond Mike Scott
by: Anonymous

He is a scammer. He is Nigerian. When they ask for money for something on rig it's a lie. Rigs are responsible for their people and equipment. Please close the door on him, You will never see anything you send to him ever again. Never will you see him.

Be Careful

Stay Safe in every way
Apr 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Scott Update
by: Anonymous

So about a week and a half ago I questioned everyone about a guy I was talking to on Hangouts, oil rig guy in the Gulf of Mexico. Professed love very quick, asked for Amazon cards because his credit card that he had was only for paying bills not buying new stuff.

Asked for $2000 to fix the crane that was broken and also told me he wanted to have me receive a package from China that had gold, $, and important paperwork. I could not find any information on the so called company that it was at. And then I got an email from the "UN" working with so called company. Wanting my DL or passport information.

I did not do this and I blocked him on Hangouts and my Gmail account, and Instagram. A few messages came through, and they professed his love and offered to pay back the $, I gave him. I ignored and blocked.

Then a few days later he created a new Instagram account, using CarlScott instead of MikeScott, trying to reach out again, professing his love and how I’m breaking his heart. My contract is done in June and we can be together. My mind knows this is a scam, but my heart is still questioning if I made the right decision.

The Instagram account went from 142 people following to 42 when he finally accepted my request. And the second CarlScott account now has no following, which it did when he first messaged me. I have contacted the FBI and reported him.

Please give me your advice. This was a scammer correct?
Apr 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bold white guy with accent Tampa FL
by: Anonymous

Hi, I am from Brazil, and I met one guy on the internet, he was very polite, but he was very fast about saying that he loved me and e says that he was on a ship to Australia, after he was in Germany for 45 days sailing. I found out there was no cruise to there, and he showed his video, which was the same as in the pictures.

He asked me to receive some money for him and for me hold on to it for him to take care of the girls, but I said no, so I blocked him.

He has many pictures he uses glasses, bold, a little beard, has pics with good clothes and one siting giving a interview for a guy.
Apr 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fell in love with the face
by: Anonymous

Hi. I went to the site you gave me. I tried 3 different times and there were no matches to the site you gave me. I’m so frustrated but at least it’s amusing me while I’m stuck in the house. lol. Wish there was a way we could compare photos. Any ideas let me know. Take care.
Apr 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Found out
by: Anonymous

Finally unveiled my scammer Mason Spielberg. He claims Madon is his real name but not sure about Spielberg. He has been using Peter Schiff pictures, he sent me a pic last night, went straight on to reverse picture app and within seconds solved my 3 month scammer.

Started out using Stephen Niese pic then I challenged him and came back with Peter Schiff but I didn't know for sure. He claims he is an oil rig worker, not an engineer, he has used a colleague's wife so he claims Rhona Mary Holbrook bank account for me to send him £200. He still claims he loves me but he is now history, wanted to share with you all.
Apr 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oskar David Rig. engineering
by: Mona

This man asked me for a friendship on FB on Monday. Very soon he became interested in my family relationships and asked if I would get divorced and be willing to marry a man who would love me. He claimed to be working on an oil rig in Italy, a widower and a 7-year-old son studying in France.

Introduced himself as Oskar David, he still has a profile on FB today. Even though I told him I wouldn't get divorced and I was happy in my marriage, at least he wanted to be my friend. He wanted us to communicate via WhatApp, he kept sending me messages about how beautiful I was and that he hadn't found a suitable woman yet, etc

He sent photos of himself and his son, he is a tanned nice man with dark hair, brown eyes and gray beard. I didn't trust him, today I blocked his access to both fB and Whatsapp. I have photos he sent, I can provide them.

I apologize for the bad English, I use the google translator.
Apr 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: TruthSeeker or FollowUp
by: OneThirdCultureKid

To the person calling herself TruthSeeker and FollowUp: Biggles777 has helped us with scammers since we joined this site by warning us about the tactics scammers use to gain our trust and then abuse it. I've noticed those tactics by these scumbags to get money from both men and women because I was on the receiving end of those pleas for money two years ago, although I sent no money to them.

Why won't you say who the real face behind Ethan James is, if you know?

What does this guy pretending to be Ethan James have over you?
Apr 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Fell in love with the face
by: Anonymous

I am not for sure I am the person you are looking for but I fell in love with the face and still today I look at it and wish even knowing he is gay & married. I am listing the site with pic below. Good luck! I am still trying to get myself straight.

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scam-review1.html
Apr 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ethan James follow up
by: Biggles777

"This has to be discussed more."

That was TruthSeeker now it is Follow Up. You change your name just like your facts. I know who you are, apparently you don't. You can't handle the truth when asked for it. You wanted further discussion and dismiss it when offered.

Your choice. This is not the place to post unsubstantiated "facts" as you are. You choose not to discuss facts when it's what this website is for and what you sought.

"It was elaborate. Aus embassy in Dubai said one of the best scams they had seen in a long time."

There is no Australian Embassy in Dubai. A Consulate General but the Australian Embassy for the UAE is in Abu Dhabi. You don't know where you called or spoke with. If confused, correct yourself, this is a site for facts.

"about my scammer as his name appeared twice straight after I reported to authorities."

You refuse to name the person who scammed you. It isn't Ethan James. No, you jumped on the bandwagon of other women's misfortune and decided he suited your story. Ethan James has no reported scams in the UAE. Facts based on any he may have done there help those who may be victims in the making. Share if you have them.

You won't.

"have every intention of reporting all once I am given permission to by the authorities."

No Australian Law Enforcement agency or service asks that of victims. Romance scams against Australian nationals from overseas can be spoken of before and after being reported to overseas agencies.

Why are you waiting?

"This seems to be a very common scam"

And

"Mine is still not able to be verified - a week after reporting it - that is how good it is."

Which is it? Common or highly sophisticated. You do not know. Clarify your facts.

"about my scammer as his name appeared twice straight after I reported to authorities."

It isn't Ethan James so who is it? You can't name them instead you jumped on other women's misfortune with him and claimed it was your unnamed scammer.

"direct bank transfer to Australian accounts (name Kay McKenzie)"

I've found them and told you how, yet all you did was dismiss me for it. Why can't you? You were given the response you sought and show no regard for it. Why are you here if not to learn like others?

"Thank you so very much for putting my information right up the top again when the greatest concern is him watching sites."

So why would you post asking for more discussion on your scam then cynically smack others down for doing as you asked?

You refuse to name who scammed you.

You refuse to detail the scam.

You can't make up your mind if it a common scam or a sophisticated one.

You dismiss any discussion of what you claim are facts.

Your posts change your facts. You need to clarify facts you have submitted here otherwise no one will learn.

"I did specifically say it is, as yet unverified."

You like saying that. If I come across as hard I am truly sorry. But as of the time of writing, after weeks of your posts, you can't say you were scammed.

There is no need for you to be here as all you are doing is posting misinformation and trolling those less fortunate than you and the Editor.

"I would have appreciated you contacting me privately."

Not a snowflakes chance in hell if you are who I believe you to be.

"Feel free not to post"

When my posts are as erratic and factually incorrect as yours I'll willingly oblige.
Apr 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Follow Up or Truth Seeker????
by: Anonymous

Hello,

Who are you?

Before this post you were writing as Truth Seeker and now you are Follow Up, and you have the nerve to ask Biggles777 who they are??????

I smell a scammer!

And they should be blocked from this site!

Biggles777, whoever they are has helped many of us on this site including myself! They work hard to catch these criminals and have even been able to get them to expose who they really are and where they really are.

Ive read your posts and clearly you are not happy with how this site is run.I dont see anyone else making noise how this site is run do you??

Leave Biggles777 alone they are a valuable asset to this site.

Keep up the great work Biggles777
Apr 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mason Spielberg
by: Anonymous

I'm still trying to get this man to send me a pic so do I can try and identify by reverse whatever it is. I am troubled because I think he's a scammer as he asks for money and has asked for various cards. Supposedly a marine engineer in Gulf of mexico. 56ish, grey hair, sometimes has a beard. Daughter 22, Anna, not sure she exists as have had texts from her with very poor grammar and no punctuation.

Also had hangout from her which was better, but she called me mom.

Any ideas please?
Apr 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ethan James follow up
by: Biggles777

"This has to be discussed more."

"direct bank transfer to Australian accounts (name Kay McKenzie)"

You seem to research well. You'll have the BSB number for the account. You can find the branch using that. Once done, you'll likely find who and where Kay is. Chances are they're an unwitting mule. You told the Australian law a week ago and they probably won't do anything.

" The major clue was his website."

Share it, prevent others from falling for it.

"It was elaborate. Aus embassy in Dubai said one of the best scams they had seen in a long time."

Share it, prevent others from falling for it.

You are not the first to experience Ethan James. Three others responded and it was too late for them with him. You haven't named who scammed you, was it Ethan James? If that is the case it appears others have suffered too.

"Anyone looked at a website that hasn't been quite right?"

Fake websites are common, share it to prevent.

"He has a lawyer working with him as well. Has anyone had a lawyer involved?"

Lawyers are common in romance scams. Answer is yes I have but not an oil rig engineer scam, yet.

"about my scammer as his name appeared twice straight after I reported to authorities. This seems to be a very common scam, but not particularly well known about."

Seems it appeared 3 times. You've only named them once, you post about it but don't name who did it to you or make public details of what happened. Name them to prevent it from happening again. Help stop others.

"Mine is still not able to be verified - a week after reporting it - that is how good it is."

You've reported it in Australia most likely to the State Police, ACCC and Scamwatch.com I'm sorry to say this but don't hold your breath waiting for them to make arrests or issue extradition warrants. They won't do anything with the information you have.

That I am aware of no law enforcement agency in Australia shares the details of romance scams once reported. Action is never taken.

That is why a site like this exists. It is more than just victims sharing their unfortunate experiences. It collects hard data on the latest scams. It becomes a database which is why you found it.

Post the details of who scammed you and it will stop others from experiencing what you did. You've clearly read this thread in depth and will have seen women saying information here stopped them from being scammed.

That is a better result than the Australian law will ever give anyone.

Godspeed
Apr 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fell in love with the face
by: Anonymous

I was scammed by someone using the popular Thomas Madsen a picture. I wish I would have done more research up front but I didn't have a last name to go by. I too fell in love with the face and every time I see the real Thomas Madsen it makes me sick to my stomach.

It's nothing he has done but it's just as crazy whole scenario. He knows his picture is one of the most used by scammers and he said there's no way he can possibly answer all of the emails and such that he gets from women.

He's also a victim in it like any of those whose pictures are being used. Really sad when you think about all of it. How deceitful someone's heart can be to stoop to such lows and scam others.
Apr 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dear John
by: Anonymous

Thank you to the wonderful person that responded to my post. I’m sorry you were disappointed. I think I should just give up already. I have a feeling I’m in for the same. I also fell in love with the "face". He’s still on Words. Same picture. I don’t get it. But again thank you for taking the time to answer me.
Apr 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jerry Robert Oil Rig Scam
by: Biggles777

Hello

Jerry Robert is on WWF as JerryR. Moves you to Hangouts and hits you with the love at first sight. He has a daughter Kimberly who asks for gift cards. It's a shame she's dead. As for him, he is just daft.

Says he works for Transocean in the Gulf of Mexico and the editor has kindly created a page elsewhere on this site with pictures, link below for a read;

https://www.watchforscams.com/jerry-robert-gulf-of-mexico-oil-rig-contractor-scam-on-wwf.html
Apr 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Studying the lady
by: Anonymous

Finding time now to read posts. Fellow who had a bogus pic. of another to study you his future love. Do you suspect he had money and women flocking to him him because of his finances.

Would like to know about this. What he looked like and where is he from. Color of hair. Most
say they have money. Just doesnt make sense as why would a man like him say he is putting his
reputation on the line to find a lady.

Crazy things have happened. Curious like to know more.

Be Safe
Apr 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tyler Ethan James
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been in contact with this guy. He is passing for a man from Denmark but working in Scotland. States he is 56 yrs old, his son Ethan passed away a while back, but only has a granddaughter by the name of Hope. Granddaughter lives in Barbank, California with a Godmother. Email address for Hope is Hopeethan360@gmail.com.

States his granddaughter is 12 yrs old. He asked for gift cards for granddaughter because it was her birthday. I checked charges on one gift card and they were for shoes and Estee Lauder products.

NOT sure to believe this guy???

if anyone has gotten an information, please post.
Apr 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dear John
by: Anonymous

I found the "real" face of the person that scammed me. It took me 2 years and many, many hours. I used reverse image everyday and on every single picture he sent me. It was actually a wild goose chase and many times I was headed in the wrong direction.

I did finally find the real man. I wish I hadn't found him. I feel in love with that face and the person. The real guy is not the person I fell in love with just the face. It really has messed with my head. I contacted his local police department to make sure he was aware that his image along with his kids images are being used to catfish and scam.

I have had a little assistance from the police however, they believe it is a lost cause. It wouldn't be if we had an agency that dealt just with all these scammers. I have contacted the FBI 5 times updating all the information I gathered. Nada happened.

Keep looking. You will find the real face. These scammers do slip up!
Apr 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dear John
by: Anonymous

Was just reading posts. I saw 2 people that found the real person the scammer was using. HOW DID U FIND THEM??

I’ve tried numerous things and have had no luck.

Anyone out there can help me out??? Thanx
Apr 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stanley Miles aka Tony Baron
by: Biggles777

Hello

The Editor has kindly created a page for Stanley Miles aka Tony Baron. He is on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico for Transocean and that changes to the North Sea for Noble Sam Turner in an hour.

I tell him I am sending $5000 in iTunes cards to a married man called Serge on another oil rig. He says I am being scammed and we confuse each other with our stories.

Link to page elsewhere on this site;

https://www.watchforscams.com/stanley-miles-independent-oil-rig-contractor-scam-on-wwf.html
Apr 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Post - "Oil Rig Engineer" or "Nigerian Scam"???
by: TruthSeeker

I'm reading so many posts about "Nigerian scammers", Bitcoins, iTunes cards, phones, requesting opening a bank account.

There needs to be a post that deals with those scams - as they are well-known. Posting under a RELEVANT POST means that visitors will find information relevant to their situation.

The "blood oath" part of the scam is definitely not in the original post - if there's not a post, I'd suggest starting one.

So many people here say they know something is a scam because x,y,z. But we need to be aware that scammers are becoming more and more sophisticated. Mine is still not able to be verified - a week after reporting it - that is how good it is.

And that's why I need the info here to be specifically about the post topic, because it is the closest to my scam I can find on the internet. I need to hear from anyone else writing the same story as they suspect I am the first of a new scam.

Writing in the most relevant post means we can be a resource for one another. Thanks to those who have written their experience. And I'm sorry someone has taken advantage of your compassion for someone in need. Bless you.
Apr 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blood Oath
by: Anonymous

Reading this sounds like cult. Not sure what they are asking you to do but, If Your On the Side Of God And You are covered by Christ Blood Sacrifice
dont go there.

Suggest The Cleansing Blood Of Christ. Many Nigerians are Church goes. It's the RELATIONSHIP with Christ that matters. His Blood is Only Purging of this stealing swindling, they continue to do.

Suggest The Real Blood.
Apr 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update: Malcolm Roberts
by: Biggles777

Hello

Malcolm Roberts spoken of elsewhere here comes back and over two days lies about everything. Was with Exxon changes to ConocoPhillips remains on oil rigs as contractor then changes to engineer building roads in Mexico from Gulf of Mexico.

Updated details available on this site at link below thanks to Editor;

https://www.watchforscams.com/malcolm-roberts-exxonmobil-oil-rig-contractor-scam-from-wwf-part-2.html#comments
Apr 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scams
by: Anonymous

Just ran into this this past week. His name was Austin Miles. Told him I was married. He said we could just be friends. He liked talking to me. Said he lost his wife and daughter. Still has his son. So on and so on. Then came to the point he asked me to do him favor. Get a ITunes gift card. I caught on.

Said a few things and blocked him. People beware. I thought I was being a so called friend.
Apr 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bitcoin
by: Anonymous

Glad I could help a little. I prayed that even if I got scammed, some good will come out of it for other people. I'm determined to get as much information out as possible.
Apr 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Transfer of funds
by: Anonymous

Please don’t give him any information what he is asking of you in the end to be his mule and he won’t tell that’s what the law calls it. If you keep talking to him he will ask you to do a blood oath so please don’t do it. He will ask for a Iphone and you are not the only woman he is talking to so be careful and if he asks for nude pictures please don’t send them as he will try to black mail you with them.

Also watch for a bitcon account. I know what your saying I have already heard it all but trust me he’s not a good man. He went as far as asking me if my paycheck got direct deposited then he went as far as asking that I open a new account and he wanted to put money in it.

You will be the one to go to jail not him because they will never find him. His job isn’t on a oil rig his job is to scam women and that’s his job and he don’t care about anyone but himself and trust me he will move on.

WATCH FOR THE RED FLAGS IM SURE HE HAS PUT THEM OUT SO PLEASE KEEP YOURSELF SAFE FROM MEN LIKE HIM. Trust me you will never be the same person block him please
Apr 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Miller scammer
by: Anonymous

Well I fell for a guy called David Miller. We met on words with friends and hangouts was his place to chat. Said he was from Rockford Illinois. His wife had died 7 years ago and had two children, Rose and Kelvin. He was an engineer on a rig near Aberdeen.

Of course cell phones are not allowed on rigs so that made things difficult. The one time I did call him he sounded like an African guy but I stupidly put those thought to the back of my mind. I looked him up on one of those search sites but didn’t find anything. He gave very little personal info so I was very suspicious. First he asked me to buy him an apple gift card but I refused. The next week he asked me to send him a food package to the rig worth $2,000 because he said the food company stopped sending food to the rig because of the Coronavirus outbreak.

I never fell for any of that. So glad to have found this website. Sounds like a lot of you women have already had contact with this guy
Apr 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brian Oscar
by: Anonymous

He is a scammer. Asking for gift cards is a red flag so please before he pulls you in you will regret it. Heart never heals nor your mind. You cant believe you fell for it. Please
drop him as if he is burning coal. He will burn you if you dont get away.

Stay safe all in everyway.
Apr 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Need opinions please
by: Anonymous

I just want to let everyone know I have NOT nor will I give him anything. I told him the moment we started talking he would never get anything from me.

Yes he came clean and I felt a little sorry for him but his stories still don't add up and I do not trust him at all.

I would never do anything to put me in jeopardy. I can't do it. I so appreciate everyone's opinions and its what I wanted because I don't or didn't understand Bitcoins or this bank account thing and you all have helped me.

But please know I wasn't born yesterday. I found him out quickly. This is the second person I've actually talked to and I let myself fall for the first one but Never Again.

I wish everyone luck and please Stop, Block and Roll on out when the first red flag appears ladies. They are no good and only want your money.

Be kind!
Apr 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Answer to So Confused
by: Anonymous

The guy that scammed me started talking about Bitcoin and asking me if I was into that. I told him I knew about it but it was something I wasn't interested in. Then he wanted me to add money to his Bitcoin account by purchasing Bitcoins for him and depositing them into his account.

Then when the Bitcoin thing didn't work he started asking for wire transfers, western union, etc etc. Stay away from it because Bitcoin is basically the same thing as giving him money.

He's not real believe me. I've been there. Get out now before it gets even worse.
Apr 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		To SO CONFUSED
by: Anonymous

YES IT IS A SCAMMER AND BITCOINS CANT BE TRACED. ALSO TO FOLLOW UP ON JAMES RYAN, EVEN THOUGH I PAID SCOPIO FOR BACKGROUND CHECK AND MANY OTHER PLACES HE IS NON EXISTENT AS HE IS USING ANOTHER MANS INFORMATION ON AN OIL RIG IN THE GULF IN ALABAMA.

LOST HIS WIFE AND SON IN A CAR ACCIDENT 5 YEARS AGO AND SAYS HE HAS A LITTLE GIRL 7 AND OTHER DAUGHTER 18 LIVING WITH HIS MOM IN SOUTH CAROLINA. SAYS HE IS A CONTRACTOR AND DIVER, SAYS HE IS 58, GREY HAIR, GREY BEARD. BEEN TALKING TO HIM FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS AND GOT THE INFO I NEED IN ROUND ABOUT WAYS. NOTHING HE HAS SAID ADDED UP SO MANY DISCREPANCIES.

BEEN ASKING FOR MY PHONE SERVICE INFO SO HE COULD USE IT TO TALK TO ME. ASKED ME ABOUT BLOOD OATHS. HE USES GMAIL jr2087124 and he also told me the other night he wants to tell his friends I am his wife and asked for permission. I said NO WAY and he was annoyed so I shut down my gmail that I kept with my son.

So girls BE CAREFUL
Apr 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the person who is scared
by: Anonymous

They will not ask you for money right away. They usually wait for the woman to fall for them, so they can manipulate the person in the way they want. He will ask for help with an issue with a bill or maybe with a walmart card, or itunes. So, you need to be very careful and not to share information. He is waiting for the moment that you fall for him and then manipulate you at his disposal.

I would suggest that you keep a cool head at this point and do not let emotions rule your decisions. Think with the head not with feelings; otherwise, you will regret it later.
Apr 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Need Opinions Please
by: Biggles777

Hello

Yes I have had that happen with a couple of them. They tell the same story as you have heard. They also do not give up on their request for money.

It doesn't matter where you are, life can be hard. No one should resort to crime for a living.

One stopped asking for iTunes cards and now wants cash. The other never asked for cash until he said who he was. Now he wants a $20,000 loan. It isn't going to happen for either of them.

They both say they stopped romance scams. I found both at it again days after they said never again.

Don't do a thing for him. If you open an account all you'll be doing is aiding and abetting criminal activities.
Apr 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Responding to needs opinions
by: Anonymous

My scammer told me he did it because he got his girlfriend pregnant and needed the money WHILE he was giving me a new fake name!!! He will continue to make money by scamming other people. I can guarantee that!!

Get out now and do NO more. No matter what you do he will keep scamming, saying he still needs to do it because you aren't helping enough.

NEVER open an account. You could be charged with money laundering which is a felony!
Apr 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brian Oscar
by: Anonymous

It happened. Luckily it has only cost me $150.00. I knew something was fishy when he first asked for iTunes cards and then he wanted me to buy bitcoins which I did not do. He says his name is Brian Oscar. The photos he sent shows a very handsome man. I was falling for him, until the requests for help came. Even now I am torn between believing he is real or not.

He says he is a welder. Born in Sweden, but has lived in Dallas Texas for years now.

I need some help here
Apr 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Opinions
by: Anonymous

Talked with Nigerian called Michael. I asked if food could be purchased with gift cards and I was told no. They convert them and sell them. I said you are ruining lives of single women and the struggling must stop. He said Nigeria is very poor and corrupt. He said he goes to school. He said I'm sorry I really want to stop. I talked with him about Eternity. They use swindling as a way of life. No matter what you say they arent going to stop. Only way they can is if you stop communicating with them, stop giving money to them. They have more than enough they got it from us. They go out partying and we struggle.

Dont fall for their son stories with money they have stolen. They can Move and find opportunities.
Apr 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Opinion
by: Anonymous

Sounds very very familiar. I am wondering if they are changing their mantra. Nigeria is corrupt and the people are starving. They will do anything to get money to survive. The sad thing is that the people they hire to scam people arent the ones getting the money. It all goes to the people running the operation.

Sad as it is, if you send money you are supporting the thugs and perpetuating the problem. There has to be better ways to help.
This is just my opinion. If you want to give money give it to a reputable organization.
Apr 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		OIL RIG ENGINEER DATING SCAM
by: TruthSeeker

The title of this post was about a scam which involved someone who said they were an Engineer on an Oil Rig. Mod - Can comments about other scams please be posted on other threads?
I am checking here regularly for comments about my scammer as his name appeared twice straight after I reported to authorities. This seems to be a very common scam, but not particularly well known about.

*All scams are awful. My comments are only to try to make it easier for us to find relevant info when reporting and researching.
Apr 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Need opinions please
by: Anonymous

My scammer finally came clean when he could no longer answer the questions I had about Dr. Bikmaz. He said he was so sorry but no one ever asked why they do it. He said he did it to care for his siblings who he cared for. That his country was corrupt Nigeria and he needed money.

I told him I'd never give money. He then asked if I could help with Bitcoins and I also said NO.

Then he asked if I'd open an acct at (Bank of the west) https://www.bankofthewest.com/ that it wasn't illegal he just needed someone to help him get into investing and no money would have to be given on my part and I could be involved and have access so I could see its on the up & up.

I won't do this but was wondering what he plans on doing? He said he doesn't believe I even have to use my social security number which you do. He told how terrible things were for them and how his govt. is so corrupt that its not easy for poor people. My heart goes out to him I researched his place of residents and what he told is the truth but I can't take a chance.

So does anyone ever have this happen?
Apr 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Real Time
by: Anonymous

I've come in contact with someone doing the same thing. What once was a regular pic, now that
person in the pic walks. This is spooky. What
is it just another way of getting to us
with lies. Scammers are way out of control.
Everyone stay safe.
Apr 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		He Was Studying You
by: Anonymous

To lady posting about man who was studying
you his future wife. Stole someone's pic too
get to you. Need to know more. Could you
leave email here for contact? Could this
be my case too. Would appreciate help.
Thank you.
Apr 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Transfer of funds
by: Anonymous

He wants you to be a mule. You will be aiding money laundering and that is a federal offense. Don’t get him a card. He’s a scammer. I know because it happened to me.

Run!!! Your heart will hurt but he’s not who you think he is
Apr 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Transfer of Funds
by: Anonymous

He is a scammer. Do not give him your account number. He will take all your money. Just because you have talked for a year means nothing. I played with one for 3 years and never gave him a penny. He asked and asked and asked.

They talk to so many women they cannot keep them all straight . Do not let him use that "trust" B.S. either. Block him before you regret it. Also, putting funds in your account if he actually did do that is money laundering and you would be complicit and that is a federal offense. Don't be foolish.

The money belongs to other women he is talking to. BLOCK HIM
Apr 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Transfer of funds
by: Anonymous

I had been talking to this guy for about year now on and off LDR and now back to his home country in Nov 2019 from the Gulf of Alabama. This time he wants a gift card to upgrade his cell phone worth 100 USD. He said to give him my bank related info including my username/password so he could access my bank on line to move money from his account into my personal bank Acct.

Rule of thumb is to never share username/ password to anyone. I said "No Way". And he asked: don’t you trust me? You do not need to log in to access my Bank acct to transfer $. I said if you want I could only give you the Acct No & the Name of the Bank and their phone number plus address where to deposit the money but not my username/password.

His reasons were very shallow and did not buy them.

Then he came back and said : are you going to get me the card tomorrow, Yes or No.? Do you think he’s a scammer?
Apr 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply to Wayne Palmer
by: Anonymous

I have had run ins with the person using these doctors pics. He first contacted me back several months ago by the name of Robert Amorrison and just a few days ago someone contacted me using the same pics and using the name Claudius Emerson but says most people call him Greg or Walker.

He's saying he's a civil engineer but not on a rig with a construction company in Scotland.
I found this doctors name on IG OP.Dr.Kerem Bikmaz. This MD has written a book, he does podcast & talk shows. He's a neurosurgeon in Turkey I believe.

Anyway I sent this guy all links and pics of this doc and he is insisting that his IG was hacked. While looking on the reverse image place I found another IG acct by the name of William Moran but he is sticking with his acct was hacked.

He must take me for a fool.

He wants to do a blood oath with me of course I won't but what the hell does that mean?

Beware ladies this guy is ignorant and thinks you are too. Run as fast as you can!
Apr 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Skype
by: Anonymous

I would love to understand how someone could fake Skype IN REAL TIME AND CARRYING ON A CONVERSATION! The only thing I could suggest is some way they are getting the mouth to move. If possible on Skype I would give them directions like stand up, turn around, put a hat on your head or something and see if they can do that.

I'm sure if they're using a still pic somehow or video with moving lips, they would not be able to follow through with these other commands??
Apr 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		The innocent face
by: Anonymous

To the person who wrote:

"How do you go about finding the man in the picture that the scammers post? Clearly, they have no idea their pictures are being used."

I spent two years looking for the face that was used in my scam. I found him in Georgia. I reached out to him via phone, facebook and email. NO RESPONSE! I am most concerned that his kids pictures are out there on the internet being used to help scam people.

I have also gone to my police department as well as his. Honestly, no one wants to get involved in this sort of crime.

Just an FYI, my scam went on for two years. We spoke on the phone daily, emailed, texted and skyped. I wonder how the scammers pull off skyping? That kept me believing. I actually saw him speaking to me.

Turns out that was a scam too.
Apr 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dr Henderson
by: Anonymous

Dr says call him Henderson. Talked for a whole month and only today to be asked to pay an agent some money to get his money.

Email is darylfrost12@gmail.com

When I said I had no money, he had no time. Says his wife left him for his best friend & has a son.
Apr 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul holbrook is also Chris Wilson
by: Anonymous

This same guy I met him and he was very romantic and sweet, 58 and his birthday he said is on April 28. He also said that he is retiring soon, and he told me the same crap that he was coming to see me soon. We spoke for 3 weeks when he finally came out with the questions about money.

He wanted me to give him 7500 dollars so he could finish his project on the rig, because he wanted to return his equipment that he does not need anymore and the company who loaned the equipment wanted 50% percent of the payment which he did not have. He said he lived in Illinois. He has a 12 year old daughter name Sarah that lives with her aunts. His wife passed away, and he got re-married and the new wife slept with his best friend.

The guy sent pictures of himself and he is a good looking man, but unfortunately those are not his pictures. I found the owner of those pictures and I am sure the poor guy does not know. This thief is using his profile to conquer weak woman and reap money off them.

Just be careful, I think this is the same guy who many times has gone on different sites to chase and prey on woman feelings, to get money out of them.
Apr 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Holbrook
by: Anonymous

Just got out of this scam when I searched for his photo on Google and found that he'd stolen it. He was very handsome, clever and very romantic. I couldn't believe it - and I shouldn't have. He says he's an engineer on an oil platform in the Gulf. Wife died 5 years ago, daughter in college in England. Retiring soon.

So - beware! I fell for his romantic patter (he fell in love with me way too soon!). Never asked for money and was coming to see me in 3 weeks or so. All too good to be true.

Please don't fall for this. It's heartbreaking. And a waste of many hours, in my case.
Apr 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kendric scott
by: Anonymous

Search further down and see that this name has been mentioned MANY times before as a scammer.

Admin: is there a way someone can search prior for a particular text, as in someone's name? Thx

ED: Yes you can use a function called Sitesearch to search the whole site for names, etc. On the homepage it is the second choice in the drop down list under the "Welcome" tab.

Here is the link to it:

https://www.watchforscams.com/sitesearch.html
Apr 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blood oath
by: Anonymous

Many in africa use a blood oath in certain circumstances. It involves witchcraft which I could assure you is a very real thing! Many of my friends are and have been missionaries to some of these third world countries and can attest to the power of this stuff, myself included. To the person that did the blood oath, you need to renounce it in Jesus Christ name and declare that it has no power in your life.

If needed to go a church that deals in deliverance ministry to get set free.
Apr 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hungarian oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

So Im here again to warn you ladies don't do it!
In feb a lady on here mentioned a colin jussie coyne and everything else hit the spot and because it I managed to tell the same man.
He was extremely good and photos were omg amazing and a video Im still working out how he did it but I did a google reverse image today on his photos and shows a russian presenter !!! So hes stolen all this guys photos off instagram and then changed the name and story!!!

My gut was right and to the lady on here posting back in feb thank you !!!
Apr 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		scammer
by: Anonymous

I am talking to a guy with the name of kendricscott a real nice man who says he is 57 years old, has something to do with petroleum and just got a contract. He says he lives in Wisconsin. He has a 18 year old daughter so please if you have heard of him let me know. He has not asked me for anything and he sent me pictures and a video where he was on the beach. A nice looking guy
Apr 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dont get fished in
by: Anonymous

2 WEEKS AGO I BEGAN CHATTING WITH JAMES RYAN AND EVEN DID A BACKGROUND CHECK BUT NO BAD INFO BUT, THIS MORNING HE MESSAGED ASKING ME TO CONNECT HIM WITH MY HOME CABLE SERVICE AND I ASKED HIM WHY AND HE SAID THE RECEPTION IS VERY BAD WHERE HE IS ON A RIG IN THE GULF AND HE NEEDS GOOD RECEPTION TO DO HIS WORK AND TO CHAT WITH ME

I POLITY REFUSED AND TOLD HIM I DO NOT GIVE OUT ANY INFO. HE WAS [IS] VERY ANNOYED AND HE ALSO SAID WE HAVE BEEN TALKING FOR MONTHS AND BY NOW I SHOULD BE TRUSTING HIM. I REMINDED HIM WE HAVE BEEN CHATTING MAYBE 2 WEEKS AND ITS NOT ME HES BEEN TALKING TO FOR MONTHS. HIS NAME IS JAUMES RYAN, GMAIL IS jr2087124, has white hair grey beard, 58 years old, daughter Wendy living in south Carolina with his mom, and hes in Alabama on a rig as a contractor and diver
Apr 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wayne Palmer
by: Anonymous

Please please please be on the look out for a supposed Engineer on a rig in New Mexico. Goes by the name of Wayne Palmer age 52. Birthday June 15th. Supposedly has 1 daughter in a boarding school in Texas although he states he lives in Michigan. professed undying love, wanted to make me his wife, etc., etc. but couldn't call, couldn't make video calls.

Even got me to talk to his "sister" who was as convincing as he was. I fell for it for a month - was ready to walk away from my life, my family, my home etc to set up with him is the USA but a friend emailed me photos that she'd found of him under the name of a turkish doctor - Kerem something. Amazing looking guy with an equally amazing talent for scamming. Further confirmed when he then asked me for money and scooted around answering my questions about his daughter, his home, why he couldn't call, could never send recent photos (because his computer had fried apparently!!).

PLEASE BEWARE- this guy is VERY VERY good at what he does
Apr 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		chung wu
by: Anonymous

There's this guy Named Chung Wu who introduced himself in Instagram. I'm actually not interested in him but since he started talking to me then we started talking. I answer all his inquiries then one day he confesses his love for me and he says his wife died due to car accident and with one child who is in the USA.

Actually he is working as an engineer in Eni Spa oil company. Lots of talking. Then one day he is telling me how much he invested in that company and his project will soon be finished and he is actually almost done after 1 week yesterday. He suddenly messaged me and told me that he is in need of 5000 because there is an incident that happened on the site.

I told him that since the accident happened in duty hours the company is the one liable for that incident and that he keeps on saying that the doctor doesn't want to help him because he has no money at all.

I started doubting him and I explained very clearly that since it happened in your duty hours they should be the one responsible for that. Actually he got mad and was stating that I dont love him anymore. Actually I didnt love him in the first place. It is important for every one to be Smart and think wisely before sending money.

If in doubt never ever trust anyone on a social media site as not everyone is real. I actually messaged the company and Im still waiting for their response to my inquiries.
Apr 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do you know these names?
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been in contact with Mike Andy or Claudius Emerson but says most people call him Greg or Walker (because he looks so much like his grandpa). I know for sure that Mike Andy is a scammer but not sure about the second one.

He seems sincere and says he will not ever ask me for a dime. It is most likely a scammer so wanted to know if any of you had encountered them?
Apr 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Scott
by: Anonymous

Girl run!! DO NOT DO ANYTHING FOR THIS PERSON. He’s going to have you going to jail. I’m so annoyed at these people playing on our emotions. They have it in their mind that we’ll do anything for their so called love. Ugh. This is ridiculous.

You need to block him quickly. He sounds like a mad man. But he actually thinks that YOU WILL DO IT. Please don’t. I can’t believe that lying letter (eye roll). Talking about fiancé.

Girl block him!!
Apr 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		mike scott
by: Anonymous

Block and dont look back its complete BS. Our sister saying she had similar. Dont even think about doing anything for a man you've never met and wasting your time and energy on! Please save your sanity!

Look at his writing there are red flags all over this so do not ignore please!!!! The longer you stay, the harder it is!

You will never change these people ever !
Apr 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Scott add’l information
by: Anonymous

So he wanted me to email the company: support@steelsafetysecurity.com and inquire how I am supposed to get his package sent to me. And then he’s going to pick it up. He even wrote it out for me! And I just became his finance too, (which Is news to me)

Hello Sir / Ma’am Good day,

I am the fiancee of Mr. Mike Scott. My name is Xxxx and I'm from the United States.

I'm contacting your Security Company on behalf of Mr. Mike Scott in respect of his Parcel No. 2018/3001744, which was deposited in your Security Company in
China in 2018 and I would like for your Company to deliver this Parcel to my residence at ... (USA).

Could you please inform me what the necessary requirements are in order for me to receive this Parcel on behalf of my fiancee Mr. Mike Scott.

Please reply back to me as soon as possible.

Thank you,

So what is his angle? Am I doing something illegal? Am I going to have to "Pay" for this package to be delivered to me, and it never shows up. Does the $ go to him?
Apr 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Independent contractor
by: Anonymous

Yes the independent contractor thing was used on me too for a bunch of money. Also if they tell you to send a package with iPhones etc to a weird address and not their supposed company address be aware!! The guy that scammed me told me to send via FedEx to adlove shipping in Houston Texas.

I decided to send initially via United States Postal Service and it got returned to me and I thought it was strange. He said they don't accept from the post office and I thought that was the weirdest thing I ever heard. But I didn't know any better so I went with it and sent via FedEx.

That place is a scam Center for Nigerians. I did some upfront checking with that company and really didn't see an issue with it. Afterwards I did a little more checking and other people reporting it also.

Be careful folks
Apr 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be careful
by: Anonymous

Ive had another today on linkedin but aware straight away with lack of language and abbreviation, so i blocked and reported.

This one was easy as the last one was an engineer who was very clever and realistic apart from a gut feeling.

56 years and its not let me down yet!
Apr 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Scott
by: Anonymous

Ok so this is the message I just got:

I once had a contract in China 🇨🇳 which I was paid some cash but couldn't go out of the country with it my love. I had to buy some few gold then deposited the balance cash together with the gold and some of my important documents with a security company in China 🇨🇳. Got a mail from the company today that they are closing down the company that I should come over and claim my package babe.

So what’s he going to ask me to do???
Apr 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Maxwell Quintin
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Those are red flags alright, especially the "getting the contract" part. What established oil company gives contracts to oil engineers? I've never heard of oil rig engineers bidding for a contract.

The other red flag is the "caught girlfriend in bed with best friend" sounds familiar, too.

Block him and run.

Apr 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reuben S. From ScrabbleGo
by: Anonymous

I figured this guy was a scammer right from the start. He’s a white, bald guy from Poland but living in Tampa, Florida, named Reuben S and he is a drilling engineer self-employed contractor. He is divorced and has a 14 year old son named Kelvin who lives in Poland.

I believe he had another name on the online game which is Samual S. Almost the same story under this name.

Be careful ladies!
Apr 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Maxwell Quintin
by: Anonymous

Scammer named Maxwell Quintin. Professed love and soulmates within 2 wks of meeting online. Obtained oil rig contract $17,000.00 from Exxon Mobil. Sequestered as "boss" on rig for 5 months. Born in Poland. Lived in UK and Weatherford, TX.

Found girlfriend in bed with his best friend. Loves coffee. Asked for iPhone replacement as his phone got water damaged. Also requested Walmart gift cards and iTune gift cards.

Son and daughter, Kelvin and Lisa in school in the UK (engineering and accounting, respectfully).
Apr 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer
by: Anonymous

It's interesting to note that most scammers I've run across are all engineers. I'm an engineer myself and I KNOW there aren't that many in that career as are showing up on these dating sites.

I thought they use that because engineers are known to take in a good salary and could be looked at as good financial providers.

Another warning sign
Apr 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		PROTECT YOURSELF
by: Anonymous

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM DATING AND ROMANCE SCAMS.

ALWAYS consider the possibility that the approach may be a scam, particularly if the warning signs listed above appear.

TALK to an independent friend, relative or fair trading agency before you send any money.

THINK twice before sending money to someone you have only recently met online or haven’t met in person.

NEVER give credit card or online account details to anyone by email.

BE very careful about how much personal information you share on social network sites.

IF you agree to meet in person, tell family and friends where you are going. If this includes overseas travel, consider carefully the advice on smarttraveller.gov.au before making any plans.

WHERE possible, avoid any arrangement with a stranger that asks for upfront payment via money order, wire transfer or international funds transfer.

IF you think you have provided your account details to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately.

MONEY laundering is a criminal offence: do not agree to transfer money for someone else.

REPORT SCAMS If you think you’ve spotted a scam, report a scam to SCAMwatch or contact the ACCC on 1300 795 995.

SOURCE: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission SCAMwatch
Apr 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mason Spielberg
by: Anonymous

I think I may be scammed by a guy called Mason Spielberg who once used fake pics of Stephen Niese but finally owned up, but still not sure about him. There is a name of a bank connection to Monza bank called Rhona Mary Holbrook.

He is 55 plus, says he is a marine engineer with a 23 year old daughter Anna, he has graying hair, used to have beard but shaved off. First contact was wwfriends
Apr 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clinton owen
by: Anonymous

I saw a comment about this guy on April 15th. His real name is Clinton oge. He is Nigerian. He swooped me off my feet with a beautiful picture (stolen) from an actor in North Carolina. He told me the exact same story about wife dying at childbirth. And having a 14 year old. Only it was a girl when we talked.

First of all I’m a nurse and really no one dies giving birth unless you’re in a third world country. He also made me do a blood oath which is why I’m writing this. Once he was backed in a corner and received $900 and I started connecting the dots he told me he wasn’t Alberto Martins.

He said he wasn’t 57 he was 32 and lived in delta Nigeria. English bad. Poetry by the tons. Copy pasted plenty of sayings. He wanted me to sell my house and give him 380k!!!!! The blood oath is how I know it’s the same guy. Wants you to prick your finger and take a picture. He broke my heart. We continued to talk so I could fix him! Lol.

Told him he was evil and to get a real job. He said he wasn’t going to scam anymore. That was in January. Well it’s the same guy and he’s masterful at manipulating.
Apr 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alaye Kilowa
by: Biggles777

Hello

I've noticed this a lot more frequently, I am talking to Nigerians and they use slang. If you see either of the following words chances are you are not talking to anyone but a Nigerian.

Alaye kilowa

Usually it is both, sometimes just the first, roughly translated it is similar to an American using the term Oh My Gosh or OMG
Apr 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I Have My Own Austin Wagne reference
by: Anonymous

It sounds like the same old same old. Oh I normally don't do things this way. LinkedIn isn't a dating site but yet he's using it as that, even though he's telling you he won't use it as that. I like to get to know you. I'm being honest here is my information etc etc. the wording is always the same. I don't do things like this but you seem special to me, so I'm taking that chance.

On and on on... they ALL sound the same!
Apr 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ethan James follow up
by: TruthSeeker

1. Is there somewhere within this site that lists sites to use for reporting?
I found somewhere for tax scams in US, and will use that, and well as an Aus site.

2. I used a mixture of transfer methods: Transfer Wise with bank transfer, direct bank transfer to Australian accounts (name Kay McKenzie), and credit card with Transfer Wise.

3. I am thinking of starting a podcast about scamming... I'd anyone is interested you contact me on Twitter using bronfoth
This has to be discussed more.
Apr 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Scott reference
by: Anonymous

Bitcoin is a major red flag. The guy that scammed me was trying to get me to use Bitcoin because there is no way to trace any of it. Most of these ones that want Bitcoin are from Nigeria. Also the guy that scammed me sent me flowers.

Well I sure paid a lot for those flowers. He had contacts within the United States also that I'm aware of and probably used them to get the flowers to me.

Don't fall for ANY of it.
Apr 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ethan James again by Truthseeker
by: Anonymous

So sorry you had to go through what you did. I lost a bunch of money to but because I used my credit card through PayPal I was able to at least get that much of it back. If you use the credit card you might be able to retrieve some of it.

I did another one through a wire transfer which I was not able to get any of that money back. I'm 62 and disabled and haven't worked in over 20 years. He knew that up front and it still didn't make a difference. These people are sick in their souls
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Apr 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Scott video chat etc
by: Anonymous

I can guarantee you 100% he's a scammer no matter video chat or not. Everything has red flags. When you really think about it when you're just new in a relationship or a few months into a relationship why would anyone be asking for thousands of dollars from someone they supposedly love??

It doesn't make any sense. The guy that scammed me was using the same religion as I was. He was sending me music and poetic writings which I found afterwards we're just templates they were getting off of their own scam websites. Try to put in some of those poetic writings of his and see if it doesn't come back with already being out on the net.

I had the same thing such and such is broken and I am a contractor and have to pay out of my own pocket. I really shouldn't be using my phone only for such and such business and I'm risking everything. Same old story I was told after I lost a bunch of money.

He said it would only be a loan and he never did pay me back. Come to find out he's a young person from Nigeria. They were many ways I found out and it was verified. Stay clear. Even though you saw him on video chat it still doesn't mean he isn't scamming you. Also if the video chat wasn't coming through clearly enough you might not have been seeing things clearly.
Apr 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I Have My Own Austin Wagner
by: Bleu

He emailed me, and said he saw my Linkedin Profile. Here are his recycled words:


"I read your profile on linked-in and you caught my eye,I am interested in communicating more and sharing more about me with you and hope to learn more about you too that is if you are single and interested in communicating further.This is all new for me, it is the first time i would ever go against protocol of doing business only on the Linked-in website. I do believe everything is possible if we put our mind and heart together just like i believe that good things can be found in the least places and when we least expect .I do not just give out my personal details like email or phone numbers to people on linked-in or off it, but i am willing to make a compromise to communicate with you so here am i emailing you off the site because i really wanted to touch base with you.

I am interested in communicating more this is me being honest .I hope no offence is taken , i understand the medium is a business networking medium and not a dating or social networking website and i don't intend to use it for one .I will wait for your response soon hopefully, mean while my profile on linked-in is on my name AUSTIN WAGNER .You should check me out and let me know what you think. I have no picture on my profile so i am sending you couple of recent pictures too just so you know what i look like.
Warm Regards,
Austin Wagner"
Apr 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Howard
by: Biggles777

Hello

William Howard is on WWF and is a scammer. He is selective and very different from others. Talks on the game for some time and tells his story.

52 from Germany, now from Michigan no one close as all have died with one kid. Oil engineer on contract in Gulf of Mexico. He chooses who he will scam. Thinks women are daft and don't know what Hangouts is. Asks for your address and refuses his. Takes 2 days to get it from him.

He accepts, then you receive 3 different invitations. Him and 2 others. One with same last name. The 2 others say they are from the game and it has been awhile you've forgotten them. They send pictures as does William. It is a changed image from his WWF profile and one used by scammers. It is the same man or maybe an associate.

William then shows a great interest in who you talk to on the app. Time and again you answer the same questions. He also is obsessed with your online status. Almost every 2nd or 3rd message is you're not showing online, change your setting to show online, why aren't you showing online.

I refused to show online and he goes quiet. The other 2 then start messaging you. Both send scam images. William didn't like what I said so off he went.

Name on game Williamhoward660

Email: williamhowrd660@gmail.com
Apr 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Mike Scott
by: Anonymous

They have the ability to look like other people. This sounds like the same guy that talked to me. He did a live Vedic chat with me. The man in the pictures he sent me and was in the Vedic chat were images of Steve Shermett. The only way he is responsible for a crane part is if he owns the crane.

Be careful he also has a fake online account that looks real. PLEASE BE CAREFUL as the site put a virus on my phone.
Apr 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ethan James again
by: TruthSeeker

Nothing nasty. I was not able to confirm anything he said was lies despite ringing consulate in Dubai. My final step was ringing US consulate. His response made me stop.

This guy is very good. He had someone else working with him as a "lawyer". It was elaborate. Aus embassy in Dubai said one of the best scams they had seen in a long time. The major clue was his website.

He did not have kids. Def had a US accent, and I believe he is in fact a widow. I'll be doing my best to report him as I have IP addresses for him that are traceable after setting up traps. I'm really angry. He won me over which is not easy. And the coronavirus is working in these scammers' favour.

I don't have a lot of financial resources and he conned me into loaning him substantial sums of money. Wish me luck even though I know there's pretty much no chance of getting it back. 😩. If not, I'll survive, just minus my savings for the future, and being 45 and without earning capacity, that makes me really sad.

Cheers.
Apr 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Scott
by: Anonymous

Approached me on Instagram. I messaged him back. He wanted to go to Hangouts which I never heard of before, so I downloaded it. Claims he was the same religion as me, looking for someone to share his life with. Saying all the right things. Said he loved me very fast.

Said he worked on a oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. As a chemical engineer I told him I wanted to video chat because I didn’t quite trust him. He did manage to video chat with me. He looked like his pictures. But the internet was glitching and he cut out. I could see he was in the ocean and it appeared that he was on some sort of rig.

He claims he can’t talk to me because of security reasons and he risked a lot to show me he was real. He has no cell phone as they are not allowed. He asked me for amazon cards about 1 week into talking. And I thought this was extremely odd. Against my better judgment I did give him $100. He wanted it for movies and music because the card he had on the rig was only good for paying his "bills" not purchasing things.

The next week he asked for another one. I made up an excuse saying I didn’t have the money right now. He claimed he didn’t use up his card yet, but he didn’t want it to get to 0.00. Now we’ve been talking 1 month and it’s getting serious. Telling me I’m his one and only. My queen, future wife. Sending me songs and poetic sayings. He wanted my address, and supposedly sent me a present.

But it hasn’t shown up yet. It’s been a week since he told me it was supposed to be there. He was quiet for 2 days and then finally messaged me saying he needed 2k, because the crane is broken and all he has is 10k and his assistant gave him 3k. He needs it for the parts on the crane. He claims because he signed the contract he is responsible for the parts and labor.

I googled it and from what I saw, it seemed like he was telling the truth. I told him that 2k was a lot and I didn’t have it. Besides how would I get it to him. He wanted me to used Abra and purchase bitcoins which sounds extremely sketchy. My radar is going off like crazy. He claims he will be done with his contract in June and he wants to come visit me. But at the same time, I did see him on video chat?

So is he legit or a scammer?
Apr 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Habert
by: OZK

BE AWARE!!!
Nigeria, Turkey in Houston tx.; They're everywhere
MONICA ONYEBUCHI OKPANI,
UCHENNA UDOKA AKAOGU,
CHUKWUDI GABRIEL UCHE.
goldlogisticscourier.com
Habert Keri: habertkeri08@gmail.com
+1 (281) 595-9018 WhatsApp Active!!!
+1 (346) 200-2129 Telegram @habert30
+1 (832)947-5230 Suspended
Apr 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ethan James
by: Anonymous

This guy sounds exactly like the one I was talking to for over four months. He doesn't care about anybody but himself and he's very hurtful, very degrading and demeaning when he doesn't get his way, so walk away as my heart is still healing .

Let your heart begin to heal.
Apr 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ethan James
by: Anonymous

I met him on Our Time. He asked that I email him since he was cancelling his subscription. After a couple of emails he wanted to chat on Skype. He was not ready to give out his phone number due to a bad experience with a crazy woman who turned out to still be married and was stalking him and calling him from different phone numbers.

He was an engineer from Australia, previously worked for Shell then started own company. He was a widower whose wife passed away from cancer five years ago. They had no children due to 3 miscarriages. He settled in Houston , Texas for a new start. His best friend Johnny lived here. He was sweet and flirtatious.

We hit off immediately. We seemed to have so much in common. The caronavirus was keeping us apart but he was not ready to go beyond chatting. He finally agreed to meet in person then he went silent for a couple of days. He messaged that he got called to the oil rig where he has done contract work. There was a leak that had to be fixed so he could get paid.

I immediately began researching him and couldn’t find any information about him. The night club that was his favorite hot spot had been closed since December 2019 but he apparently was not aware since that was going to be our first official date.

I then found this site and my suspicions were confirmed. It was a scam. I confronted him about it and he was upset that I did not give him the benefit of the doubt. I asked that he prove he was real. He insisted he had nothing to prove. We said good night.

The next day I sent him Brad Paisley’s song Online lol. It felt good to laugh but it was heart-breaking. If you see this name do not respond!
Apr 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are still out there looking for victims
by: Anonymous

I added someone called David on Facebook. Should never add a stranger and give personal info. David is living in San Jose California and currently working in Turkey as a Rig engineer. He is 52 years old widower with a 9 years old daughter Ann. Poor broken English and no video or audio calls on the Rig due to safety.

Love right away and promise to visit one day. Not any pictures with the Rig together. Poorly Photoshopped one after I confront him.

Thanks God I found this website. I blocked him right away. Hope more people will see this and be aware of such scams.
Apr 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Vigilance is the key
by: DB

There are some new catfish evolving, who arent as easy to spot, so be vigilant and soon as you get that feeling something isnt right block and dont look back!

If we all do this then hopefully we can put an end to their scams. Do not think you can change them as they are not interested in you one bit, remember that !
Apr 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		MILITARY SCAM
by: Anonymous

His name is Anthony Kruger. He is in the Military and said he is in the Peace keeping force in Yemen. Said he has diamonds that is in Kabul and is not safe there anymore. He wanted to send the diamonds to me for save keeping. I needed to pay the courier service money of $1520,00.

When I refused to pay it, he started getting nasty and threatening me. I immediately blocked him.
Apr 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brian Chandler
by: Anonymous

He is at it again, this time on Dice with Buddies. He kept saying hi and finally I said hello, went through where we were from and right away wanted to go off-site and go to hang-outs. I agreed and talked for a couple of weeks.

Yes, he fell in love right away. He said he was on an oil rig in Aberdeen, Scotland and a machine broke down and needed money. He said he was from LaCrosse Wisconsin, widowed and a 9-year-old.

I started searching for oil-rig scammers and came across this site and someone commented on his name in 2014 & 2015. I did not give him any chance to explain, I just stopped replying. It is really sad that they screw with so many people. It is the heart that takes the hit first and then the bank account if you really believe.

Thankfully I was lucky, just a bruised heart :(.

Thank you for creating this site, it saved me because he is very believable.

ED: You are welcome. I am so glad it provided some help for you, although sorry it didn't prevent the bruised heart :-(
Apr 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher Wilson update
by: Anonymous

As I explained in another post I met this man in words with friends, and finally he came forward asking for money. All the pictures he gave me were pulled from the internet. None of those were his or real. He wanted me to give him $7500 dollars which did not happen and when he saw that he was not getting his way, he started insulting me and got upset and blocked me from hangout.

He prefer hangout over other apps. The guy was sweet and nice until I said "no" money will be given to him.

His email wilsonchris123000@gmail.com

Be careful ladies and do not share information or give money away, be strong and say no.
Apr 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Working to catch these scammers
by: Biggles777

Hello

"Does anyone know of a way to actually work with law enforcement even on a voluntary level, to catch these crooks? I mean like a regular steady job even if having to go undercover on the net?"

In my country there is no volunteer level. Might be elsewhere. Scroll down this thread and see the NYT article. It is quite disturbing, they went to great lengths to expose "Chris" for who he was and did just that all the way to Nigeria. What happened? Nothing.

Here the law will only direct you to a website to report if no money is taken. So the best thing to do is line yourself up to be a mule or launder money. Of course you don't do that, you expose your real name but you take their money and stop someone from losing it. The law listens to that and take the money. But it should not be for citizens to do that.

I think community participation on a site like this is about the best possible. Look at what the Editor wrote a few posts up. He has created a safe environment for victims and others to learn while keeping the undesirables away.

We all know the scammers come here. I figure the law do to from time to time.
Apr 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Does it take a little while for comments to appear?
by: TruthSeeker

Does it take a little while for comments to appear?

ED: Comments and submissions usually appear the same day they are submitted, except when the website is undergoing maintenance. They are screened to take out offensive language, derogatory or humiliating comments from Internet trolls, spam, advertising, and potential scammers. That is the reason they don't appear instantly.
Apr 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Good Liar
by: Anonymous

I thankfully didn't have any length of time invested with a so called Stefan Fountain as I had deep suspicions about him on his first contact. I've posted two histories in past writings - titled "Spanish accent"

But here's a fun part that a lot of us that watch movies might enjoy.

I just finished watching The Good Liar with Helen Mirane in the leading role. It's about the life of a con artist who gets his just rewards in the end. It's intriguing, and gave me a sense of satisfaction because rarely if at all, will one of these despicable people ever be caught and punished.

In this movie he meets his match and finally knows what it feels like to be betrayed.

I rented it on Netflix so hopefully any of you that think they might enjoy this intellectual movie with a happy ending can watch it.

Strength in accurate information and all of us spreading the word that crooks out there are intent on taking our joy - the more we share and continue to be aware the better we shall be and thrive.

Let's do our best to put them out of the con artist business !
Apr 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Widower Engineer from Texas relocated to Australia
by: truthseeker

Went to Dubai just before we were to meet. Coronavirus hit two days later - and of course now I can't tell if anything is legitimate. He has a lawyer working with him as well. Has anyone had a lawyer involved?

Anyone looked at a website that hasn't been quite right? What about using Skype for communication. DEFINITELY AMERICAN. Strong US accent.
Apr 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Working to catch these scammers
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know of a way to actually work with law enforcement even on a voluntary level, to catch these crooks? I mean like a regular steady job even if having to go undercover on the net?
Apr 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hendrick G
by: Anonymous

He’s the same one I’m talking to also except his name is Daniel and he told me he’s in NYC, wife died 5 years ago, 14 year old son named Richard.
He says he’s a geologist and biding for a contract in California.

I have spoken to him on the WhatsApp phone, he’s a young Nigerian, sounds about 25 or 26 but told me he is 63. Fell madly in love with me and will marry me if he wins this contract.

He’s a scammer, get rid of him.
Apr 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam blood oath
by: Anonymous

Get out now before it gets worse! I cancel that blood oath in the name of Jesus. No weapon formed AGAINST her shall prosper. Don't let fear hold you back.

Get out now before it goes further and you have more to regret! Lord send her your peace.
Apr 15, 2020
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starstarstar 		Hendrick G
by: Anonymous

Sounds very similar to the thread below. Met him a week ago in Words with friends. He Started chatting almost immediately. He said he was a geologist from Denmark working in Cyprus where he is now but based in LA prior to lockdown and that he had his heart broken 5 years ago. He wanted to know my marital status.

He is using a nice photo of a guy in his late 40s on a plane seat with nice spectacles. He got very warm very quickly and asked me to meet him on hangout so he could send love emojis! Having never heard of hangout - I suggested Facebook but he wouldn’t give me his Facebook name and asked me for my name.

I haven’t given it to him. I said I’d prefer to have his profile first and he never replied about that. There doesn’t seem to be a hendrick G on Facebook with his photo. Luckily I had a bad vibe and am not interested in long distance love affairs so he doesn’t know my surname or anything or my email address. Phew!

When I said I wasn’t interested in long distance he said he was someone who would move mountains for the one he loved. I’m still in the middle of 2 word games with him and he has started about 6 other games with me which I haven’t accepted.

Should I try and block him or just play cool and hopefully he’ll disappear??? Beware of hendrick the danish geologist in Cyprus!!

I suspect he uses a programme to choose his words. He mostly does 7 letter words!!
Apr 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam
by: Anonymous

I've been speaking to a man on the rigs by the name of Clinton Owen. Lost his wife giving birth to son Scott 14 years ago working in Alaska. We have been getting on great and he has not asked for money but did want a card for his sons X box.

As we have been getting on so well he tells me he loves me and he will move from the states to be with me in England and we even did a blood oath over the phone but now I have my doubts but if I delete him now after doing a blood oath will bad things happen to me or my family or does the blood oath not count as we didn't exchange

Apr 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Habert Keri
by: Anonymous

Hi everyone, I hope this message helps someone in the future!

goldLogisticscourier.com
Habert Keri, 41 very sweet, kindness and spiritual
+1 (281) 595-9018

Works in Chevron, half Dutch and half American, 6 years living in Houston Texas, Daughter 10 years old called Alice, lives in London, and has a French bulldog (Bailey) +1 (281) 595-9018

goldLogisticscourier.com is supposed to send money in a luggage with personal stuffs for him and then you have to pay around 10.000,00€ in taxes because of that money in multiple TURKISH bank accounts.

His luggage has money. I have found also he has talking with someone else, here is her text.

Jan 27
Swindler
By: Anonymous

Steven, 40, Cancer, Houston, Chevron, Consultant Engineer, 10 yrs old daughter without name, lives in London, still living in Houston for over 3 yrs, has French Bulldog named Bailey, wants serious relationship, marriage, and only wanted to text on WhatsApp: +1 (281) 595-9018.

The number: 832-947-5230 is now suspended, he said it's because some crazy lady stalked him in fb and keep calling/texting him
Apr 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam
by: Anonymous

My mother (widowed) is talking to so called James Dickson. Said wife died of cancer & has 17 year old daughter. He’s on an oil rig & invited her to google chats while playing words with friends!

He is BS and I’m upset at him taking advantage of my moms sweet heart. I brought this to her attention. She was definitely falling for him.
Apr 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dear John
by: Anonymous

I need help. I’m trying to find the man behind the REAL man in the picture that a scammer used. I’ve been reading the posts and it looks like a lot of you have located the picture your scammer used.

How did you do it??? Everything I’ve tried I keep coming up empty.

Thank you.
Apr 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers from Scrabble Go app
by: Anonymous

Oil rig worker called Eric Green widowed and in Sweden at the moment so he says tried to get me to pay $1500 so he could send me $100,000 (I didn’t) lol

Military doctor James Henry/Williams widowed and saying has a young son, asked for $1500 to leave Israel to come to the UK!

Anyone come across these two?
Apr 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sending a box
by: Anonymous

My scammer asked me to send him a box of things and send it to Adlove shipping in Houston Texas. I checked them out and they were legitimate but I should have looked further. Someone posted that it's a Nigerian delivery store used by scammers 2 ship boxes to them under the radar so to speak.

It was funny because I tried shipping it by USPS and they said it was not deliverable. The box was sent back to me. I never heard of that before so the scammer told me again to send it by FedEx. For some reason they accept FedEx boxes and not UPS boxes.

Does anyone know what that's all about??
Apr 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mmmmm lowest of the low
by: Anonymous

Well anyone whos on here has had an experience with someone who isnt who they say they are!
Works on oil rig, wife died of cancer, etc etc etc.

All I will say is I'm one step ahead because I listened to you guys, and saw a post in Feb about a so called oil rig worker who was from Hungary originally, daughter living their with mum, wife demised? Who puts that? Demised. Lives in Windsor oh Eton to be precise.

The lady only put he was intense and she felt he was a con well same here and I went with that gut feeling as I was bored of the BS as it wasnt fun.
Now if I hadn't have seen that ladies post it might have taken longer but I had and all the pieces fit so blocked and reported but not before told him to crawl back under the rock he came from!

Please keep posting and look out for someone who is to good to be true !!!!!
Apr 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		MARK WILLIAMS
by: Anonymous

HI TO ALL OF YOU HERE. I HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BY THIS MAN. HIS EMAIL IS DRILLINENGINEER665. HE ASKED ME TO RECEIVE HIS PARCEL AS HE IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SEA AND ITS NOT POSSIBLE TO DELIVER THE PARCEL THERE.

THE THING IS I MUST PAY FOR THE BOX, WHICH IS 2500 EUR:-) I THINK ITS A JOKE AND THE MONEY WILL BE COLLECTED BY HIM. THERE IS A COMPANY CALLED YODEL DIRECT DISPATCH, I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS COMPANY AND IT SEEMS THEY EXIST BUT I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS TRANSACTION IS A LOT OF MONEY.

HAS ANYBODY FROM HERE HAD THE SAME EXPERIENCE PLEASE?
THANK YOU
Apr 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		james ryan
by: Anonymous

JAMES RYAN ON FACEBOOK GREY HAIR GREY BEARD. WE SPOKE FOR A WHILE, VERY GOOD ENGLISH, HIS DAUGHTER WENDY IS LIVING WITH HIS MOM IN SOUTH CAROLINA. WE SPOKE OF THE VIRUS AND HE SAID ITS BAD WHERE HE IS TOO AND THE MEN HAVE BEEN ON LOCKDOWN UNLESS THEY HAVE DUTY AND THEY PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING.

ONLY THING UNUSUAL HE SAID IS IF I EVER NEEDED HELP WITH ANYTHING TO PLEASE ASK. I TOLD HIM THANK YUO BUT I AM VERY INDEPENDENT. THE REST OF THE CONVERSATION WAS JUST GENERAL LIKES AD DISLIKES.

HIS GMAIL IS jr2087124@gmail.com. He said he uses the site to talk to his daughter which I HAD KEPT A GMAIL ACCOUNT IN CASE MY SON HAD ISSUES WITH HIS FB.

You dont know if this JAMES RYAN is who he says he is.
Apr 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Derick Joseph
by: Anonymous

Good morning honey, i am open minded and flexible & easy going person. what i dislike seem to be based on values and character, allow me to explain,There are certain things that I have no interest in, these are the things that I clearly dislike or choose not to tolerate e.g: disrespect, unfaithfulness, dishonesty, lying, cheating, mean spitefulness, being judgmental, callousness, harsh words, hurtful acts, UN-trusting people, displaced anger, unfairness, injustice, selfishness, being inconsiderate, blaming, not taking responsibility, self-cent-redness, rigidity and anything else that can cause damage or be damaging to another human being. These are my Interest,Passion,Like's & Dislike,if there is anything you want to know,please don't hold back to ask in I hope to read from you soon and I want you to unblock me too on Whatsapp your next message.Hope to hear from you soon, I love you so much and i miss you so much.

Above is the email I got this morning after I blocked him on FB and WhatsApp last week. I found there are no more pictures and profile of this Derick Joseph on FB. I guess I didn’t expose directly that he is the scammer I knew and realized, so he is still trying to get me back.
Apr 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lies and more lies
by: Anonymous

When I proved to the guy that I found the real guy of the pics he was using he became mad for just a minute then said "Yes I have been using someoneelses pic until I studied the woman I planned on spending the rest of my life with because I've had too many women try to be with me due to my financial status. I am a very wealthy man and I had to be careful and I had planned on telling you soon and you would have forgave me once you got a look at the real me I am sure of that and we would of been so happy but you ruined that with your snooping"

He is really sick and crazy. Tries to turn everything around on me. I ask him how does a relationship last built on lies. He told me ours would have because I would of never wanted for anything. I told him he was a narcissists and a very sick little man and to leave me alone.

He still tries to contact me now & then but I ignore him. These people have no heart or conscious so stay clear if red flag goes up RUN.
Apr 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marine engineer
by: Anonymous

There's a guy on Instagram called at chiefengrmichaeljurgen4788 that seems to have hit all the red flags, fell in love easily in days, wife deceased, little son with mum etc.

Also prefers Hangouts. So far no financial transactions as requested but how do we know if he's genuine?
Apr 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		information
by: Biggles777

Hello. I HAVE DONE SEARCHES BUT NO INFORMATION ON HIM.

His story is the same as many and you can't find him as he is not real.

Alexis Eris is the same Doctor for the UN, I asked how UNAMA was going and he had no idea what I was talking about.

There is another by the name of Collins Jacob he too was asked about UNAMA and had no idea what it was.

UNAMA is the name of the UN mission in that country. It stands for United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
Apr 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Watch Out For Widowers
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I so agree with you on guys claiming to be widowers with young children because I've come across four, mainly on Twitter. They're the ones who try to get us to move to Hangouts or other social media apps because they think they'll have more privacy there and think they can isolate us.

Spoiler alert, scammers: Google watches everything we post and say.
Apr 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Losing a child as a red flag.
by: Anonymous

Another statistic which should raise a red flag is the death of a child especially for somebody under 65 years of age. I pulled up this statistic and this is for people in their 90s so the percentage is even much smaller for people 65 and under.

A lot of scammers are saying they lost a child in order to get your sympathy and your money. I would never take lightly a loss of a child but these scammers could care less!

Re: Of the roughly 2.5 million Americans who are 90 and older, 7 percent — about 175,000 mourning parents — have lost a child since turning 50.
Apr 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for widowers
by: Anonymous

I'll say it again so watch out for any of them that are 65 and below that say they are widowers. The statistics are only around 13% of the population of men are widowers at age 65 or below. I've noticed on the dating sites that I were on most of the men were stating they were widowers and I knew the statistics were against that. That is one of the red flags.
Apr 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christian prayer sites
by: Anonymous

I'm beginning to see similar stories on Christian prayer groups. "My child died and I need people to talk to. Using emogies etc.." nothing on their profile page - red flags.

Watch out folks. I DEFINITELY know these scammers are posting on Christian pages. They try to get your sympathy and then ask you to connect with them. They have NO fear or God or man. Sickening.
Apr 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keppel contract
by: Anonymous

I have been talking to a Daniel Stallinger, could be the same Danny you are talking to. Met on WWF2, says he’s 62 years of age with a 14 year old son who is staying with a friend in Ohio.
He says he lives in New York City. Wife died 5 years ago of leukemia, her name was Sara, his sons name is Richard.

He says he is a contract/geologist. Working on a contract with a company in California for a job in Alaska. I have spoken to him, he has a heavy Nigerian accent and sounds to be very young, like maybe in his 20’s.

Fell in love with me right away, hasn’t asked for money yet but we’ll see when he leaves for his contract.
Apr 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Architect landscape
by: Anonymous

Met this man on words with friends. He came onto me and insistently text me. He asked if we could be friends and I said yes. He gave me his email wilsonchris123000@gmail.com

I have been talking to the guy for 4 days so far, but he has not asked for money. However, he said that his wife died and he has a 12 year old girl, and he had a girlfriend who cheated on him with his best friend. I kind of believe him, but at the same time was having my doubts, so I started researching online.

I found this site and realize that he lied. A photo that he sent today is a photoshop. I found a good website and downloaded there and to my astonishment the man uses the picture of someone else and he put the face of this individual, who supposedly is him.

So, be careful out there who you talk to. These people do not care or have any regrets, or guilt and they are moving out there and preying on peoples emotions.
Apr 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Information
by: Anonymous

Just was contacted from facebook from CHRIS ROBERTSON, 59, widower from POLAND but on an oil rig in OTTOWA CANADA. He is a marine engineer with a daughter KENDRA 13 living in a boarding school. Have not found any info on him YET. I did not friend him but he just left messages in my messenger page
Apr 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Travis Oscar and Oil Rig Scam on WWF
by: Biggles777

Hello. The editor has kindly created a page elsewhere on this site for Travis Oscar and Oil Rig scam on WWF.

There are a lot of names, emails, numbers and a fake HSBC Online banking web page hosted on a server for criminals.

The balance is $ 9 billion. Yes you that is right, there was a lot of fluff being mentioned. If you were shown a balance of a few million or less you would really believe it to be a real HSBC account.

Have a read here

https://www.watchforscams.com/travis-oscar-california-oil-rig-contractor-scam-on-wwf.html
Apr 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Brown is a Nigerian
by: Biggles777

Hello. I posted about Kelvin Brown in this thread and elsewhere on this site. I found out his scam and I never block and then back he came in denial with more love.

He is a 25 year old Nigerian named "Gifted" living in Wami. He has changed the images of the person he uses from those posted on this site.

Me: Hmm you really think I am going to pick up a call from you? I see you are now a different man in your profile picture

Him: I was to make you see me for real

Him: I want you to see who truly I am

Me: Who would that be?

Him: The real me then

Him: Just respond to my video call
Missed call from Kelvin
Apr 3, 8:41 PM

Me: Well the "real" you has a lot of different names and emails. You talk here and explain yourself. Be a MAN fess up as to who you really are

Him: I’m Gifted by name and I’m a black guy who like you so much but couldn’t tell you who am truly are. I know you might not like and accept me because I’m a black guy.

He loves me more than ever and still wants his iTunes cards
Apr 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ambrose Lee is a Nigerian
by: Biggles777

Hello. On WWF he has three usernames. Changes scam from interior design to petroleum. Changes images being used too.

On game

Ambrose Le

Peppe D.

Ambrose Lee

Me: Clayton Littlewood is a public figure, then you said Peppe di Giorgio and he too is a public figure. Theyboth have something in common though

Him: So you think am not both of this persons?

Me: No

Him: Then what is it?

Me: You tell me who you really are

Him: Okay
Seems like you know something i don’t know

Me: Yes, you are neither of the men you say you are

Him: **** it this is the whole truth you have been waiting for

Him: Now i know you are going to run far away from me

Him: The white always hate the black

29 years old, lives in Lagos and is well balanced having a chip on both shoulders. He still loves me and wants a $10,000 bank loan.

He sent his pictures of a well groomed young man with cheap bling.
Apr 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Moving On To Hangouts
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, I've been not to Mingle2, but to Hangouts a couple of times, and it's not worth the trouble. As for scammers being Muslims, some claim to be God-fearing, but aren't. I don't usually tell people what my religion is, but, in this case, I will.

I have an Arabic and Muslim surname and I don't condone what these scammers who claim to be God-fearing Muslims do to anyone, to be clear. Even some of us who aren't the same religion as you can get scammed. We're in this fight against scammers together, right? :)
Apr 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Found out( Mark Roy)
by: Anonymous

Yep, he used FB and messenger, wanted me to get on hangups and no more FB or messenger for him. Changes story and gets mad cause I won’t give money or cards. Oil rig people make more money then me. Im also a Christen woman. Hangout sorry! I’m getting ready to delete this guy the more I find out about him.

I found a lot by going too Social Catfish.com only cost me $5 for 7 days then cancel out.

Good luck ladies
Apr 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Moving on to Hangouts
by: Anonymous

The guy that scammed me was initially on Mingle2. He started but then he asked me to go over to Hangouts. I was new to all this stuff so I really didn't see the difference. Immediately as someone mentioned below he deactivated his mingle account.

Be careful when they start to steer you away from other media sites to get on to Hangouts. I believe I heard somewhere that Hangouts messages are not kept or they are encrypted or such and are hard to trace. Also they are targeting Christians like myself. I even had a Facebook message from a comment I made on a Christian Post also. Most are Muslims and they see no problem whatsoever and scamming Christian.

Be careful folks!
Apr 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig scammer report
by: Anonymous

Careful Ladies, SCRABBLE GO has a member representing himself as MORRISPETER claiming to be working on an oil rig. Definitely pulls someone else’s photo from the internet. When I told him to (insert profanity) he actually called me and his accent certainly didn’t match the New York accent where he claimed to be from.

SCRABBLE GO has been notified by me. Please be smart. If it sounds to good to be true THEN IT IS.
Apr 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bernard Francis
by: Anonymous

My guy used pics and even video from a doctor Laurence Rifkin’s profile and website to try to convince me. German accent (I think). Very similar details to his story - dead wife, two kids (even sent a pic of son), engineer on oil rig. They make little mistakes so watch for details in pics or slight changes in their stories.

Insidious part is I was commenting on a post in a FB page of a renowned Christian teacher when he started chatting. Moved to messenger and then Google hangouts. Removed himself from FB soon after because "only wants to talk to me now". Very smooth and says all the right things. Even answered my questions about him.

I pray no one gets duped!!!!
Apr 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Doug Starry update
by: Anonymous

Finally got him to call me on hangouts and wouldn't you know it I was hearing a very heavy African accent but he's still trying to convince me he is white American lol and before that he sent me a video of him supposedly singing but he made the mistake of not checking if the guy had spoken, which he had, and wouldn't you know it an American accent, been humorous to say the least
Apr 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony Barry
by: Anonymous

So this guy 45 years old is working as a contractor on a Rig in Italy. But is from NJ, has 2 kids, a boy Carl 2 years old and daughter Helen 5 years old. His wife died in an accident and his kids are being brought up by his mother. He is very charming, not asking for anything yet, buy red flags up as all the things he is saying about his family. He has been confessing his undying love for me after 4 days.

Has anyone else heard from him.
Apr 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Raymond Goodman Project Specialist at ABR German Real Estate Management FmbH
by: Anonymous

Hello again. I've been writing about rig oil freelancer Jeffery Miller. Now he is in LinkedIN again under the name Raymond Goodman Project Specialist at ABR German Real Estate Management FmbH ha ha ha with the photograph of the same man.

In real life this person is really from Poland and he is a famous life coach.

Please ladies dont trust anyone!!!! You`re a more important person! Do Not give any chance to those losers! If we continue to not trust ourselves
these losers will continue to exist

So lets be more self confident !
Apr 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wilson Chan A dating Scam
by: Anonymous

I will never accept anybody I don't know from Facebook. I wrote so much about how much he loves me. I suspected in the beginning when he sent me an email about his investment. etc. Then one week later, he said that he had an accident.

Never trust anyone from the internet. He also said that he is a top rig engineer working for Eni Spa oil. I checked many things. And yet I got spam from him over $130,000. That will do. My wake up call. He even asked me to talk to his daughter. Everything is made-up.
I am so stupid.
Apr 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alias as "Stefan Fountain" Spanish accent
by: Anonymous

This is further info from my earlier post titled Spanish speaking.

True to all the patterns posted below and on many other sites making us all aware of the patterns of these scammers.

This one, now has resorted to shaming, saying I was insensitive to his poor son's needs ~who by the way~ must still be "out in the cold" in England somewhere but when I asked him about the whereabouts of the said son, no response. "Stefan" attempted to bully me by becoming angry, degrade my character and still pleading for any kind of money to be sent on behalf of saving his son from being on the street.

He said that no helicopters were flying to relieve contractors of their duties on the oil rigs, due to COVID-19, which might possibly be true although I haven't been able to find much info on that online one way or the other.

I have to say I've been amused by his behavior. I was certainly well prepared by spending some time reading all the facts about how scammers play up to women and men's needs to feel loved and then hit them up for money because of some sort of an emergency. Then when not getting the money they so "desperately need", they become petty, angry, bullying or what ever they feel they can utilize to turn us into submissive souls that hope to salvage whatever pipe dream the scammer had devised. Most likely well rehearsed from doing it time and time again.

The facts are that through the internet we all are more aware and can easily deflect these people.

I actually reached out to him a few days ago and said, "OK, I get it, you're a scammer. Is this how you make your money solely? Where do you actually live, how long have you been doing this?" and said that I was primarily interested in getting into the head of a human being that operated from this format.

I detached myself and was really interested in delving into how the human mind and spirit works according to a scammer's point of view.

He then tried to soften me, sent me sad photos, gave me a story line that was possibly believable, but not. I turned the tables on him, responded with helpful options to resolve his plight but he spun out of control because he wasn't getting his way with me.

I told him that my nature was to always look for the good in everyone and I've done that with him. This kind of dialog was not on his accustomed radar so he deflected and got angry.

So, in summation, Ladies and Gentlemen, being able to support each other through a site like this that allows us to share our stories and help one another become more aware of the strange and disheartening differences in our core beliefs, kindness and desire to love and be loved is a great support system.

Thank you to the people that keep this site going, to the ones who take the time to broadcast the likelihood that one of us will be approached by a scammer in any format aside from romance.

Have strength, courage and love yourself first and foremost and never allow anyone to talk you out of your hard earned money for any reason no matter the accent, the story line, how quickly they start to profess their undying love and call you "baby".

Cheers.

ED: thank you for your kind words regarding the site
Apr 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		No need to thank us
by: Anonymous

Supposed saying thank you for alerting them. No need to say thanks at least in my opinion. I'm just glad you didn't lose any money like I did. At least I'm hoping you didn't. I wish I would have found this site earlier on also.

I'm disabled and living by myself and really got taken advantage of. All I can do is pray for these people that someday they will meet Jesus before it's too late and they end up passing away into a dark eternity.

God bless you.
Apr 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thanks for the heads up
by: Anonymous

It's sad eh when you come to realize how loneliness can make you so gullible but the upside is I found this site and hes about to get blocked from hangouts.

Cheers fellow alone people, this lady is going back to being alone.

Stay safe everyone
Apr 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Doug starry
by: Anonymous

Has all the red flags. Wants to retire and buy you a house. The same thing the scammer told me. If he has a 16 year old daughter that means he was 50 when the daughter was born. Say his wife is in her forties even at that time. That's pretty much the average at that age. Women are at a very low percentage of having children in their forties.

Ask him what the age difference was between him and his wife. Don't say anything else. Just ask. He could even be reading this post and give you an answer that makes sense but a number of these things are ALREADY throwing up red flags!
Apr 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Braden Jark
by: Anonymous

Is he familiar to you. Has anyone been chatting with him. He approached me on POF site. A Californian with a very young daughter, wife died giving birth. Works as Petrolium Engineer in ALaska, oil rig.

It does sound the same story as what I have been reading here. I will carry on chatting with him, so watch the space. I reckon another scumbag.
Apr 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Doug Starry
by: Anonymous

Anyone had him approach you, claiming he has a crew that is on contract in the gulf of Mexico, says he is 66 and will retire and has a 16 year old daughter called Daisy and wants to come to New Zealand, which is my country, and buy us a house.

He is believable so just not sure, but hasn't asked for money yet
Apr 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Derick Joseph
by: Anonymous

Sisters, please don’t send anything to these scammers! They mostly have the same sad stories like parents died when they very young, wife died with miscarriage, invested all their wealth in the rig project, all of a sudden an accident happens, they need your financial support to get out of the rig, otherwise they will loose everything and they will be in jail or they will die.

They email you every morning when you wake up, the so called "wake up email ", they chat with you with the sweetest words you can ever hear, and also attach Very emotional love songs to get your love and trust so please please be alert, as it’s too good to be true!

Red flag 🚩 as soon as you said no, they start to blame you and become nasty!
Apr 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Williams
by: Anonymous

He is a BIG LIAR. First, there are probably NO documents. It is a ruse to get you to send money. Sometimes they will tell you it is jewelry, or gold, or money in a chest.

Ladies, WHY do you waste your time with these losers??? They are not real. They are using stolen photos and know how to manipulate.

I have read so many stories here and it makes my head hurt to see how many women have sent these freaks money.

As someone said, RESEARCH.

They are using every site possible to get vulnerable women looking for love, companionship, friendship, to send them money.

95% of them are young Nigerian men.

They do nothing all day and night but spend time on their Iphones, or computers, bought by lonely women, to contact as many women as they can until BINGO they hit a live one. That keeps them afloat for a long time.

Trust me, I know one. He spends most of his days hanging out in a park with his loser friends. They do not even look for work. He calls and texts at least 50 women a day from various dating sites and Facebook and Words with Friends, etc. using several different photos and fake names.

And in case you might wonder, NO I never sent him a penny.

I wish more women would find this site before they fall prey to these worthless, soulless, heartless subhumans.

STAY SAFE, avoid these creatures like you would avoid COVID 19.
Apr 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Derick Joseph
by: Anonymous

Friend requested in FB, picture is a handsome Italian man. Saying he originated from Rome Italy and based in San Jose California. He said he is a rig engineer now and is working on the sea of Malta. Only after a week online chatting using WhatsApp, he ask me for money 34k in euros, to let me help him to get out of the exploding rig.

He is using all sugared & honeyed Words of this world ... of course "No No No"

Please be careful with this guy, stealing someone’s picture I believe, and his email address : rigengr693@gmail.com

Amitabha🙏🙏🙏
Apr 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason Mildaer
by: Anonymous

A few days ago on Instagram Jason Mildaer friend requested to follow me. Says from CA but lives in Plymouth UK with his 12yr old son. He sent me a pic that I did a reverse pic look up on Google and there is nothing on any of the pics. He hasnt asked for any money.

I told him in the beginning he wasnt getting anything from me. And he said that was ok he wasnt asking for anything. Hes not constantly messaging me but when we do talk it's about real life stuff. Nothing sexual. Nothing out of ordinary.

But today he said he was going to be heading back to work. And I remember he told me he just started getting into investing but he was a marine engineer as well. When I asked what job he said I got the call that I'll be heading back into the rig, and said remember I'm a marine engineer.

Anyone get scammed by this guy? He hasnt tried calling. We just message off an on on google hangouts.
Apr 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		MARK WILLIAMS
by: Anonymous

DID ANYBODY TALK TO MARK WILLIAMS PLEASE? HE IS AN ENGINEER ON THE RIG IN ARUBA. HE IS 51 AND HIS WIFE DIED. HE IS ALONE AND ORIGINALLY FORM SWEDEN BUT HE MOVED TO AMERICA. NOW ALREADY 5 YEARS IN ARUBA. HE WANTS TO SEND SOME IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS TO ME FROM THE PREVIOUS WORK, BUT I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE SHIPMENT AND DOES NOT KNOW HOW MUCH IT WILL BE.

PLEASE, REPLY TO ME IF YOU KNOW SUCH A STORY ALREADY.

THANK YOU
Apr 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Roy
by: Anonymous

Yes,I found a lot out about this man. I found out after I put a photo he sent me on a site called Social Catfish found a lot out on him. It broke my heart. I told him you are not from California, you live in Russia and you go by 4 different names.

I never sent money or iTunes cards. I asked why didn’t you just tell me the truth, and he said he came from a mix family. I said I’ve mix in my family and it doesn’t matter to me. All I ask is too be honest and truthful.
Apr 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig mechanical engineer with Spanish accent
by: Anonymous

He found me on an old dating site called Western Match. Said all the right things in his profile, I saw flags in his spelling and responded to his note that I thought he was a scammer. He quickly wrote back that he was Portuguese/American with Iberian mother so that's why his accent was "funny".

Then shared a letter with parents being killed in a car accident while he slept in the back of the car in Portugal then said a mean Uncle raised him. He said that he couldn't go on to explain anymore as he was in tears and it was too much.

FLAG

He acted insulted that I called him a scammer, I recanted and thought I'd see where it would go. Not trusting him at all. He built the whole case on the fact that COVID-19 was making it hard for him to get off the rig out in the ocean.

It didn't take him long to notice my cell number at the end of my email ~ he called. Phone location said Louisiana as posted where he lived. Working as an engineer on a oil rig. Said he was a specialist, working underwater occasionally.
I'm pretty mechanically inclined so started asking technical questions. He held up his side of the conversation pretty well. I began to believe him to some degree.

The first week he started saying he was my dream come true, he loved me and wanted to be with me the rest of my life. OK sounds good coming from the right guy but this again was suspicious.

He had a good line about re-purposing equipment that I asked him about and said we could develop a business buying and selling units for the gas/oil industry once he retired.

It was all beginning to sound more credible.

His pattern was to call, tell me he loved me then shortly after he got sexual. I was uncomfortable. and he wanted my interaction and was going towards photos. I balked big time

Last night, he only texted and after a long "radio silence" he finally called and said he was distressed because his son in England was thrown out of his house due to non payment of rent. The story was more expanded but I am a retired Realtor and offered logical suggestions. He began to be insulted. He said he needed me to help.

I baited him and asked how much? $1400.00 sent to a woman in Michigan who was married to a black man in England that had the rental.

BIG FLAGS!!! He insisted he was crying so much he couldn't talk anymore and hung up.

I did a search on oil rig scammers and couldn't believe what turned up. I texted him he was among a great deal of lowlife people and he was found out.

Wow! this was getting interesting. LOl I gave him more logic how to deal with his son's plight "sitting in a restaurant crying". Oh and he had a heart condition and he immediately reduced his request to half! "just anything" "if it was your son you'd do anything and if I can't help him I'll just jump off the rig here and die"

The last text was one attempt to make me feel guilty with a conclusion of "I never regretted meeting you. Happiness I pray for you as each tear drop from your eyes"

I'm not crying here. I hate it that there are people out there like that. Craigslist is ruined due to these guys, Ranch World Ads is suspicious, Face Book of course with Friend requests.

I'm a professional horse trainer, retired real estate broker, lead an adventurous lifestyle and in super good shape. I'm pretty savvy and want to share this to help others.
Apr 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think I am in the middle of a scam
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know Kelvin Miller? He says he's on an oil rig just off Jeddah. Says he's widowed, no children and is half English half American. I met him on a dating site. He deleted his profile almost immediately after we started talking.

To cut a long story short, I sent him money after speaking to his aunt in the states. But he now needs more and is trying to get me to take out a loan. I used to pride myself on being quite savvy...but it is only just dawning on me that this is a scam.

He's sent me pictures of himself and even a screen shot of his passport as I had doubts he was real. But the passport and conversations with his aunt tipped the balance so I sent the money.

I've been a fool haven't I?
Apr 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffery Miller widower a freelance consultant specialize in oil and gas exploration and I also do oil spillage control
by: Anonymous

This profile is also FAKE in LinkedIN

He describe him with this: Am a freelance consultant specialize in oil and gas exploration and I also do oil spillage control

Am originally from Norway but Currently in United Kingdom

I’m a family oriented man, hardworking, responsible and God fearing man, I’m a widower I lost my wife 5 years ago in a car accident and I’m now left with 2 sons I love to listen to slow and romantic music I love to go up to the moutains and sing loud to my favorite music

And used photographs of a real person who Im sure dont know about that
Apr 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Alexander Lucas
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Alexander Lucas' story raises a lot of red flags, including the part about the guy, whose IG pic he stole, being an impostor. You didn't send him any money, right? When they ask for money, it raises red flags, too.

He sounds like someone who also stole a man's pics in late November 2018, only he didn't claim the guy in the pic was an impostor. It was when I used Google to find out whose pic he used, that I mentioned that someone looked like him and has the same hobbies as he did.

Man, was he shocked.
Apr 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Fitzhugh
by: Anonymous

He claims to be an oil rig engineer. Widow, wife died after having his son and son died and left him a granddaughter named Lisa. Very loving and sweetness overload and got me head over heels with all my hard earned money. Wasted my time for 34 months. He said he works for zenith oil and gas company in Gulf of Mexico. He will beg and cry for money, iTunes and will ask for your bank account, ask you to open a new new bank acct or ask you to open his bank account in the UK.

He will let you log in to earn your trust. It’s a fake account. He will ask for iPhones, more money and money to send to Africa to his so called agents. He asked for money for machinery fixtures. He loves to sing to you. ALL OF ME LOVES ALL OF YOU. Fond of calling you honey. Has a heavy lovable accent but speaks okay English
Apr 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ee: Alexander lucas
by: Anonymous

He says he is from California. Divorced, daughter is 13 and lives with ex in Italy. Parents died in a cat accident when he was young. He's working on a oil rig project off the coast of Turkey. He's not stuck on the rig but needs to get back on it to finish it.

I've spent almost 2 yrs writing to him. He's very good at this making it believable. The photos he sent, I've found them in another person's profile on IG. He said that guy is the impostor, not him.

Since finding this site, the flags are there.
Apr 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Roy
by: Anonymous

Right off the bat he's got a lot of red flags. Many of them go by two first names. Most claim they are widows but the statistics show that there are not a high percentage of widows under the age of 60 so beware. Saying he has a child probably to try to get you to buy stuff for that child. You're probably going to have to find out on your own unfortunately.
Apr 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		James.
by: Anonymous

Hi my cheater is James Rodriguez. I lost a year of time writing with him. I learned a lot about him. He confessed to who he was. He showed his real face. I fell in love with him and he probably too. But our paths diverged. He said he had changed and he didn't do it anymore but I caught him in lies. It is a pity that it ended this way. I wanted to learn more and get revenge but I couldn't. I felt sorry for him! Maybe they really fall in love when they change. His number is: 2349050975216
Apr 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Alexander Lucas
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, I've never heard of or been in contact with Alexander Lucas, unless you're referring to Alexandre Sean Luca, who claimed to have a daughter named Lily and stole someone else's profile pic.

I think the name "Alexander Lucas" is a name this scammer is using. I'll look him up for you, if you'd like.

Block and run from this guy.
Apr 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Kim Scott
by: Anonymous

I just googled something on oil rigs, given I have been in touch with someone and he says he lives in West Hollywood, wife died of cancer 4 years ago, two children, and I have photos of him and the children. He said his wife was Mexican. She doesn't look Mexican to me at all. I have spoken to him just now and he sounds like another person who called me a few months ago.

This guy is saying his name is Kim Scott, is a contractor, originally from Sweden but living in the USA. Says he is working on a contract for Turkey.

The first guy I spoke to who sounds exactly the same is Dr Davisdon Irving, he claims to be a jewelry designer. Interesting this Davidson dude messaged me asking for money says because of the virus he was in lockdown. Could I help. NO is my answer of course. I was not born yesterday.

What is it with these guys. Both of them I asked to see on video and the same answer, my phone doesn't have a camera, then I spoke about Messenger, same answer, it was hacked.

Too many similarities I am afraid. I am going take a photo of this site and postings and send it to him.
Apr 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Can’t believe
by: Helen

I still cannot believe people are falling for this crap. They are scammers. When they want to get off a site and go to hangout, that’s your first red flag. Kids in boarding school, another flag, widowed another flag, wants to get married, another flag.

People you are looking for love that is not there. Also the way they write. Hold your heart close and don’t let the scumbags take over you.
Apr 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam guy on paid site
by: Anonymous

My mom talked to a Billy Thomas Halbert. Claimed he was originally from Florida and had a 18 year old daughter named Melissa. He worked as a project engineer on an oil rig in Russia. Was turning 60 and was gonna retire in May.

Sent my mom pics of a white Male with a bald head, glasses, and nice figure. He said he was a widow of 3 years. Luckily I reversed imaged him and then told her to ask to facetime him. He apparently refused and when questioned threw a fit and called my mom names.

This guy has also been named Cristopher Edward's and Hunter B.
Apr 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Giovanni "Luca"
by: Anonymous

This person was charming and fun to talk to initially. Had same background story as the other person who first mentioned him on this site except this story didn't include any children. He approached me on a dating site.

Within the first 3 weeks, he sent low-quality images/videos of moving equipment. I tried to look up exif data on the files but they were non-existent. Exif data is graphic file information that tells you the exposure settings, phone/camera type, photo creation date, etc.

I think he figures most people he talks to, to be [not sure how else to put it] but dumb. He had a few holes in his story. To say the least, those conversational pink flags turned into a red flag when he sent a photo of himself with his "crew." It was a badly photoshopped file with his head swapped onto a body. My friends who are graphic designers and I had a laugh with how this was supposed to be passed off as realistic. For one, the color temperature was off and the lighting direction did not match that with the rest of the group.

A week goes by and I ask for another photo and it is another badly photoshopped file. More bad lighting with color temperature way off. As someone who does professional retouching, it was quite amusing seeing these files being sent to me. Again, couldn't find exif data to determine creation date or basic file info. Plus, the body type was totally different than the other photos sent.

Other red flags, moving too fast on that emotional timeline without having met first. And desperately trying to appeal to things that some people want--like starting a family, growing old with someone, or wanting intimacy in life. I'm just dating for fun ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Those long-term commitment fantasies don't appeal to me.

I engaged in conversation more to try to figure out his angle or to see if there's something worth reporting to the police. Didn't really come up with anything before I got bored and blocked him. He never asked for money or, I just didn't give him enough time to feel comfortable enough asking.

Perhaps, he may have come to that point soon, as he indicated he was "losing money" on his project. I wasn't very sympathetic in that respect and told him that's why he should have had proper insurance and bonding in place and it was stupid to take on a project without one. (Also, bids aren't awarded if these aren't already in place.)

Be careful out there. Trust your gut.
Apr 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher J
by: Anonymous

Go to the link the editor sent you and you can upload his pictures. Sounds just like Jordan Christopher. Scammed me for 15,000.00

He sends all kinds of oil rig pictures but he is one big fake. I posted pictures of him but he used someone elses pictures. Beware he will ask for money. He talks about trusting him and why would he lie.

I wish I had found this site beforehand.

Stay safe
Apr 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Ballard
by: Anonymous

Be careful of a man named Patrick Ballard. Sweet words. He said all the right words. Son's name is Koady who has Pompe illness. He works on an oil rig. Wife/gf died giving birth. He has no friend. No parents. Grew up in a foster home in Ohio. Currently lives in Virginia.

He asks for help of $15k for his son's medical. Refused all other offers. He just wanted the cash. I didn't transfer.
Apr 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Godly speech
by: Anonymous

Yea. The guy that scammed me really took advantage of my Christian faith. Asking for prayer for himself and "his crew". Sending scriptures back to me and such. He had VERY good command of the English language. Better than most that are American born! He also was very respectful and kind in his conversation. Very romantic Etc.

Watch out ladies. He's a snake in the grass. Said he worked for maersk and used the popular stolen profile of Thomas Madsen.
Apr 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher J working until the Gulf of Mexico
by: Anonymous

So I was approached on Fitbit. I’m in two walking groups with people I don’t know so I accepted without thinking. Well this chap is so obvious with his oil rig, speedboat helicopter launches.

I feel if I am talking to him and winding him up a little then that is one person less he is scamming.

I’m pretending to be all in rapture with his job etc. I wish I could upload the picture to see if it’s being used.

Take care

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Apr 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Wilson
by: Anonymous

I have recently been contacted by a man using the name John Wilson. He claims he is a oil rig worker and has a daughter. He has the ability to do Video call on hang outs that are fake. He is telling some that his wife and second child during birth. Others he is telling that his wife or girlfriend cheated.

He has a fake online checking account set up. Be careful he is REALLY GOOD at scamming the innocent. From what I can also tell if you send him your photos he will use them to scam others. So yes he or she is pretending to be a girl or guy using the photos of his victims to scam others. They also speak the word of god in a very knowledgeable way.
Apr 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Biggles 777
by: Anonymous

I agree with the previous post that thanks to you Biggles777 you saved me heartbreak and probably the best part of my savings. You are wonderful with your indepth advice - the best I have seen on this site so far.

With your knowledge why are you not running this site!

Just think how many of us you would be helping with specific details and more posts on what these scammers are up to.
Apr 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thankyou Biggles777
by: Anonymous

Huge shout out to Biggles777. People who say don’t trust anyone on this site, well your wrong

Biggles has helped clarify stuff up for me, and I’d say they would help you too. Needs to be more people out there willing to help bring these peasants down.

You rock Biggles777

Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Apr 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Offshore engineer scam
by: Anonymous

Photo of EU descent, born in Norway lived in Sweden, 49 years old oil rig engineer, late wife cheated him and died in car car wreck with son. He is taking a project in the sea of Sicily Italy.

Very romantic, you Queen and lots beautiful words. Same exact scenario reported March 16 2020. My scammers name is Michael Halland. I never send money to strangers in FB. I noticed some inconsistency in his messages and suspected he was a scam and blocked him on FB & Whatapps

Thank god I google here!
Apr 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

markroy 3330@gmail.com just asked if I could get him a $100 iTunes card so he could keep talking to me. I know iTunes is for music not to keep your internet on. Im not stupid. Should I just delete or keep playing this game? He has changed his story on me, from a real estate agent before it was an marine engineer working on an oil vessel. Thanks
Mar 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thanks
by: Anonymous

Thanks biggles777. I only realised a week or so ago that you are probably the admin or such on this site. I really appreciate your information. I wish I would have found this site before I ended up sending some money to a jerk.

Thanks for your answer to my question about video being manipulated. You did answer my question. I was basically asking if video could be altered real time while I'm asking them specific questions and you said that was not possible.

You are correct also when I mentioned picture I was actually referring to video. Sorry about that. Again thanks for all that you do here. I'm hoping my story along with your help and others that are posting will help save some others from heartache and financial loss.

ED: Biggles777 is not involved with the admin on the site however is a very savvy and knowledgeable contributor and the site is very grateful for his contributions that help everybody out there
Mar 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Video Calls
by: Biggles777

Hello

"Do you understand what I'm trying to say??"

Yes I do. A legitimate real time video call of two or more real people talking can't be manipulated.

I left a link on how to manipulate a Hangouts video call. A real time video call can be manipulated if one person is using an edited video. If edited, both the image of the person and audio of them in the video has been heavily modified.

An edited video is not able to do what you asked about. That is, answer specific questions real time.

In the example video I linked many use that method to make a fake video call. The good ones get it right, the not so good all make the same mistake. They use Manycam. If not done the correct way, that word will appear in their fake video. So if you see it, something is wrong.

You also wrote;

"fake profile picture up there and have it talking to you in real time answering specific questions"

My interpretation of what you ask is different to yours. You used the word "picture", my definition of that isn't the same as yours.

To me a picture is a still image not a video.

If you use a very good DSLR with a high shutter speed. You are able to take a few hundred still pictures in less than 1 or 2 minutes. They can then be edited and audio overlayed to the point where a video can be made. It will not be a long one. It also takes a lot of time to do.

A good DSLR can also take a video but if you are going to fake it with a DSLR still images do the job better.

I said your original question was "loaded" you've touched on something I really enjoy doing. There is just so much involved in doing it that this is not the place for it.

A recent post by a lady here said here scammer confronted about her post on this site. That's another reason why I refrain from saying too much. I'd put money on them wondering what I am doing with a DSLR after they read this.
Mar 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are liars
by: ticked off

To the person who posted about the phone bit well I can tell you for a fact it is a scam. Well at least for me it was and that is how it all began. I fell for that and boy did I get a wake up call. I even gave my scammer a chance to come clean but he still lied and I just let it slide and I was stuck with a phone that I could not get rid of and I was out of some money I needed. I am so glad now that I am done with these scammers.
Mar 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Malcolm Roberts ExxonMobil Oil Rig Engineer from WWF
by: Biggles777

Hello

I've posted about this Malcolm Roberts here a bit in response to a woman. The Editor has kindly given me 2 pages elsewhere here to post about it. I've had to heavily edit what I said.

Over 2 weeks I spoke with 3 different men, they changed as I baited them. It was actually very interesting for me and I posted a truncated exchange where the man talking to me clearly had no idea another one was too and taking over who scammed me. They lie, I do too, they believed me. If you read, you'll see how much I lied. I know of no oil rig worker who earns 30 million a month.

The 10,000 character limit helped me from posting too much.

Malcolm Roberts on WWF is a scam

Malcom Roberts on Hangouts is a scam

These emails are to be avoided

malcolmroberts2020@gmail.com

malcomrobb88@gmail.com

exxonmobiloperator@gmail.com

Part 1 is here on this site;

https://www.watchforscams.com/malcolm-roberts-exxonmobil-oil-rig-contractor-scam-from-wwf-part-1.html

Part 2 is here on this site;

https://www.watchforscams.com/malcolm-roberts-exxonmobil-oil-rig-contractor-scam-from-wwf-part-2.html
Mar 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Architect landscape
by: Anonymous

I met this man on words with friends. He came onto me and insistently text me. He asked if we could be friends and I said yes. He gave me his email wilsonchris123000@gmail.com

I have been talking to the guy for 4 days so far, but he has not asked for money. However, he said that his wife died and he has a 12 year old girl, and he had a girlfriend who cheated on him with his best friend. I kind of believe him, but at the same time was having my doubts, so I started researching online.

I found this site and realize that he lied. A photo that he sent today is a photoshop. I found a good website and downloaded there and to my astonishment the man uses the picture of someone else and he put the face of this individual, who supposedly is him.

So, be careful out there who you talk to. These people do not care or have any regrets, or guilt and they are moving out there and preying on peoples emotions.
Mar 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		lesterbarwood21@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

Good looking older man with salt & pepper hair & glasses who is supposed to be an engineer working in Dubai. Originally from Belgium. His Cuban wife Violeta was killed in a car accident and has one adult son. His lies are sweeter than honey. He could write for Hallmark!

I knew he'd eventually get around to asking for money and he did. He wanted me to send itunes. Don't send him 1 dime!

I'm SO GLAD I found this site! So many things about him fell into place about him like other stories on here.
Mar 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Looking
by: Anonymous

Hello. Where can i find pictures of these scammers??

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Mar 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Wilson
by: Mlw

Has anyone been contacted by John Wilson on an oil rig in Scotland. He’s originally from Croatia but lives in CA? He has a 7 year old daughter that he’s raised on his own due to his wife cheating.
Mar 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Learning
by: Anonymous

I love this site and I learn much about these scammers as I was also a victim. One thing our scammers also are on this site reading our comments and figuring out more sophisticated ways on how to scam us.

How do I know this? My scammer called me out after I posted his picture here or the one he stole from an innocent man and asked me how I could do this if I claimed to love him.
Mar 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		BE CAREFUL ALL OF YOU
by: Anonymous

PLEASE EVEN THESE WOLVES IN SHEEP CLOTHING ARE PRETENDING TO BE RIGHTEOUS AND GOOD, SO BEWARE OF THEM. DON'T TRUST ANYONE THAT SAYS THEY WANT TO HELP YOU BECAUSE CHANCES ARE HE IS JUST ANOTHER SCAMMER.

IF YOU HAVE BEEN SCAMMED, WELL I'M SORRY, MOVE ON BEFORE YOU FALL INTO ANOTHER TRAP. NOTHING GOOD CAN COME FROM NIGERIANS, AS THEY ARE SNAKES PRETENDING, BUT WHAT THEY REALLY WANT IS YOUR MONEY.

BEWARE BUT IF YOU DON'T LISTEN YOU WILL STILL REGRET YOUR LIFE
Mar 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words With Scammer Update 2 Malcolm Roberts
by: Biggles777

Hello. To the woman who asked about this earlier I responded and said to ask for an email from his ExxonMobil account. Here is a copy of how I asked a Malcolm Roberts, also Malcom. I'll post a page here with pictures, a link and a story of their greed. He wants iTunes cards for data. Oil rigs have satellite communications. He is already lying.

Him: How are you doing sweetie?

Him: Have you gotten the cards yet?

Me: Hello Yes I found 2 $500 iTunes cards

Him: Ok do you have them with you?

Me: Yes I do but I need to know I can trust you

Him: Yes you can sweetie

Me: I do not think so
Him: Why

Me: Your daughter, Phoebe, right?

Him: Yes

Me: Why did you lie to me? The picture of her you sent is of a 14 year old Russian actress called Kristina Pimenova and you are not her father. Please explain?

Him: Okay...I you know I can't lie you... Phoebe's Mom hid her from me for some years now..she kept a letter in her safe saying she took her to Canada to her relatives I've not seen my daughter for some years now..I thought if I told you you would get mad I'm so sorry and in tears now😢

Him: I have not seen her in years now according to her grandma she says Phoebe looks exactly like that little girl I sent to you

(Cry me a river!)

Me: Very well. Trust is very important, you could have just told me. You're on the rig with Exxon, right?

Him: Yes sweetie I'm so sorry I didn't tell you All these while

Me: Good. Exxon is ExxonMobil. Send me an email from your work email address and I'll send you the cards. I'm waiting.

Him: No sweetie it's not my own company I can't have thier email only the senior staffs does and besides I sneak to chat with you we're not allowed to use phone over here at work

Him: I hope you understand

Him: It's the company rules sweetie
I think my data is about to finish why not scratch the cards snap and send them so I can load them before my data runs out babe
Him: If you can give me a call I will explain better to you

Him: So we can talk on phone

Me: No. That is not true. You see, I called them today. Any employee of theirs on an oil rig is free to use their company emails for personal reasons. They also said their rigs are equipped with satellite communications. That mean you do not need data. I'll give you one last chance to use your Exxon email as per company policy. I'm waiting.

(What I said is not 100% verified by Exxon)

Him: Can I give you a call?

Me: I do not trust you. Your Exxon email. I am waiting.

Him: It's just a call

Him: Yes I will email you

Him: But let me give you a call first okay

Him: Last favour from you

Me: You email me from your Exxon account. No. You do this for me. You are a man who can't be trusted.

Him: I said I will email you

Him: Missed call from Malcolm
Him: 15 mins

Me: You do that I am waiting.

Him: Pick up

Him: I just called you

Him: Pick up I am. Calling you (I decline)

Him: We need to talk like adult

Him: Missed call from Malcolm

Him: 11 mins

Me: No. One thing is very clear. You are not on an oil rig owned or operated by ExxonMobil. One last chance to use your Exxon email or I walk away

Him: What’s the matter with you

Him: You have too much trust issue

Him: Trust issue only destroy relationships

Him: Pick up your call and talk to me

Me: You're the one who breached any trust we had. Your daughter and now this. Goodbye.

As you see he in a position where he is unable to email me from anything other than Hangouts. I very clearly called him out on two issues.

He is confused. All he can do is turn to excuses and a woman's emotions. He clearly tries to tell me I'm the one with trust issues when he is the one caught lying to me twice.

As I wrote this in comes the following;

ExxonMobil Operator

Hello ***** this is the company Email...I don't like coming on it but since you insist

As you can see it is Gmail. I know this is true. ExxonMobil do not use Gmail, their domain is @exxonmobil.com

I'm off to play him some more. All the best!
Mar 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re:Words with scammer
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, there, I've never played Words With Friends, but that scammer you described just now sounds exactly like the one who still has a Twitter account: Oil rig engineer with two young kids and a wife who died of cancer (they never state what kind of cancer) some years ago, claims to live in Reykjavik, Iceland, when his cover photo has a picture of the New York skyline.

Does he call himself "Dennis", post pictures of a hallway in a swanky apartment or a house, and claim that he needs to pay to get off a rig to see his kids for Christmas? Does also he sound desperate when you won't do what he asks, by any chance?

One more thing: Does he post pics of a man you think looks like him? The pics raise red flags, too. I did my due diligence and found out that the picture the scammer used was that of a real estate agent, who's good looking and in his fifties; the real Dennis is married, father of twins, and doesn't need to scam women for money because he earns it. Also, there's no such company as S Global.

Report, block, and run.
Mar 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are liars.
by: Anonymous

Great looking guy thinks he can scam anybody because hes so good looking. Lies then as hes got a daughter that needs a phone and he cant buy it for her he promises to pay it all back. No he wont ever be there for you. Scam for sure. Probably isn't a oil rig worker to start with. Bull is what it is. It will fall back on him FOR SURE
Mar 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Can't believe I fell for lies.
by: Anonymous

I'm usually good at spotting BS but I guess I let my radar down. I actually accepted a friend request from this Chinese guy named Albert chan. I didn't accept him right away not did I chat with him right away. When we first started chatting he started asking if I had Hangouts or Whatsapp. I told him neither. So I downloaded Whatsapp since I've used it in the past.

We started talking and omg it was like I met my prince. Very charming words. How could a women not fall for a man that is in the chic flicks movies. He stated he was 38 and birthday was March 1st. No kids and wife is deceased. Has no family. He stated he lives in Houston.

He told me he has been working on a 3 month project with Eni spa oil. He stated he was running the operation. He stated that he had to put his own money into this project and then he will get his payout once the job was completed. Stated that he does not have a phone since a previous incident occurred.

I have been skeptical from our chat until he sent me a video of the ship and a huge wave knocking down some of the crew. He later stated that it broke some machine and that he needed to come up with $30,000. He said that he was able to get $20,000 but was still short $10,000. He was sad that he was going to lose everything. Since he stated that the bank loaned him 4 million dollars because they held his house and car as collateral.
I told him how can I come up with that money and pleaded to help him in any way I can. He knows I don't have money but asked to see if I can do anything to help help. The last message he sent was a huge description of the company. I haven't heard from him since. It's day 2 with no contact. He stated he was close to Italy.

I came across here when I was searching the company and saw his profile pic on Google. The dates of article matched his time frame but saw one that doesn't. He also stated his project was coming to an end April 4
Mar 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blair Pedersen
by: Anonymous

They always have many excuses. Camera doesn’t work, usually they are the only child, one daughter and parents are dead. Most are Europeans. They cry to show their emotion. Blair Pedersen that scammed for me for over 400k, finally sent a copy of his passport to me. I sent it to the Norway Embassy and they said it was fake. He told me they were living. Lol.

They’re sick, corrupt people. If they love you, you’ll meet them and they won’t ask for money.

Take care everyone.
Mar 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Report
by: Anonymous

Embassy of Germany in Abuja

Info @ abuja.diplo.de

Nigeria diplo. de

Info @ de. Us embassy. gov

info @ fbi. Gov

Nigerian ng. Us embassy . gov

Nigeria. + 1 800 345 6541

Abuja Nigeria FBI

011 234 9 461 4000

American Consultant Nigeria

011 234 1 460 3400

These guys lie drastically to rob you. They say they are from all over. Hope these help. If confused just Google as seen it will take you there. Be safe.

Remember they are very aware the world is under isolation and they know financial help is coming our way.

THEY WILL BECOME SWEETER THAN HONEY THEY ARE PREPARED WITH MORE SOB STORIES.

DONT GIVE IN TO THE THIEVES. YOU KNOW YOU NEED YOUR MONEY. WE HAVE NO IDEA THIS VIRUS WILL LIVE

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES

PSALM 91 AND GOD BLESS
Mar 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oliver Frankieor likes to be called Leo
by: Anonymous

Claims to work on an oil rig in the North Sea. From Netherlands but lives in Dallas. He contacted me via LinkedIn. Oliver Frankie but likes to be called Leo as that’s his birth month. He said 1967 then 22 July. Not many contacts only women.

All the usual stuff - wife died in a gas explosion, separated from the current one for cheating. His English is poor. He provided lovely photos and his details for the company he works for. Christian God fearing man.

Said he loved me on day 3. Not asked for money but has lied about being able to get access to money because he works on a rig. He states his iPhone 11 camera is bad?? I asked for a voice recording and haven't got it, still I asked if he has Facebook and he said no he deactivated it but there is a photo of him still there so I sent a friend request to see what happens.

I will now string him along.
Mar 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words With Scammer
by: Biggles777

Hello,

"I am almost sure it is a scam.....how can I tell"

You are here, that means you are not certain, not sure.

You met him on a game not a dating site or app. On that game they are everywhere. It is just a game with a chat app, not a dating service.

I'm talking to one I met on it who also says he works for Exxon. M***** R******

What "gratuity" could ExxonMobil possibly be paying? None at all. He is not going to settle for your number, he'll want more personal data as it appears he is lining you up to be a mule or launder money for him.

Sounds like you are in the USA, buy a cheap burner cell and use that number to protect your privacy. Ask, why would they notify you by phone and not email or the post?

Test him. Ask that he send you an email from his work account. It will end as @exxonmobil.com if it is anything else or he makes excuses, he does not work for them.


NB: Thank you to the woman for the shout out!
Mar 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with scammer 3-29-20
by: Anonymous

I got one who spoke intelligent but He will take all you have. Do not give him your phone number or any number or codes. He will open up more accounts under your number. Block him. A real man would not
want your number for his job. They are smooth talkers and very convincing.

Block and run. I lost all. Be careful.
Mar 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with scammer
by: Anonymous

I have a question about a possible scam. States he is an oil rig engineer, 2 small kids, wife died of cancer. Never asked for money but is requesting my phone number for notification from Exxon for gratuity he is expecting. I am assuming this is some type of scam. Met him on words with friends. But he seems intelligent and not speaking like some of the cryptic ones that try to talk to you.

I am almost sure it is a scam.....how can I tell
Mar 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Offshore oil rig scam
by: Biggles777

Hello

"Is there anyway I can report the account here in the US? Where is the best place to go to report this?"

Yes there is. Call the bank and ask to speak to the risk management group. Tell them the account has been used for fraud and most likely money laundering. If they take your call and the account details. When they know what the account is being used for they have to note that against the account. No matter the sum involved.

You can also report it to the FTA, FBI and most likely the Nigerian embassy in Washington. The embassy will want more like emails, names and anything else used by them against you.

For that, scroll deeper into this thread and a woman has posted on how to report to the Nigerian embassy.
Mar 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Video Calls
by: Biggles777

Hello

"Can someone explain how REAL TIME video calls can be manipulated? Thx"

That is a loaded question. A real time video call can be altered to the point it is totally fake. Example, I can turn myself from a man to a woman. There are apps available that alter the image of the person you are talking too. This can be done on Hangouts, Facebook, WhatsApp, Skype, Instagram and other sites and apps.

It might be as simple as them moving their cam directly at another video they are playing. If they do this, they'll say their having technical problems. Sound will be poor to non existent too.

If you Google your question a little, you'll find a lot on it. Here is a shortened link to a YouTube video on how to make a fake video call on Hangouts, by an African.

https://bit.ly/2QTfUNR
Mar 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Offshore oil rig scam
by: Unbelievable

This Asian man who works on an Oil Rig in Sicily Italy got me and made me able to send him money and it was like so quick and I got carried with his stories. He provided me a US bank account to deposit the money.

Is there anyway I can report the account here in the US? Where is the best place to go to report this?
Mar 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed
by: Biggles777

Hello

I'm talking to a similar man. His story changes as it is all lies. Says he is a petroleum dealer.

If you are posting here, you have doubts. So, test him. If he works with copper he should know the price of it.

I don't know how you communicate with him but like all he is probably on Hangouts. To test him chat with him as though you have feelings for him, he'll like that as it is love, that is what they do best and take money.

So, talk love for 10 minutes or so. Then just throw in a curve ball. If he works with copper he'll straight away correct you.

Tell him this. "I see cu is at $4,350" that is all you need to say. cu is the benchmark symbol for copper, the second is last night's closing price changed by $300 or so.

If he shows no sign of knowing what you are talking about. He does not work with copper.

Here is a link shortened to get you the correct price: https://bit.ly/3buJhhu

Here is what I did with the petroleum dealer I am talking with;

Him: Okay

Him: Am I ng sleeping now

Him: I will text you tomorrow okay

Me: Ooh okay I'll leave you be. I see WTI is at $22

Him: Honey I don't get you

As you see, he was off guard and in went my curve ball. He had no idea what I was talking about. WTI is the benchmark price of oil, I changed it by $2 a barrel. So, 23 years a petroleum dealer in Houston and he doesn't know the price of oil. Really?

Good luck
Mar 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas
by: Anonymous

This is the fake profile of the one that scammed me. It's the MOST used fake profile for scammers!! The real guy is gay and is married and knows his profiles been used by scammers. I even saw a promotional ad from a dating group called mature dating or such. I wish I could remember the name now. They actually used his photo as someone being legitimate on their dating site!! I posted that they need to do better searching because this one particular fake profile is very well known. These dating sites don't do any checking. Anytime I see this guy's picture on any dating site I always report it. I'm hoping I could help some others from being scammed.
https://www.ripandscam.com/scammers-Captain Thomas-Madsen-9017.php
Mar 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas
by: Anonymous

One guy that scammed me used Thomas in a number of his fake accounts. Or Captain Thomas or some variation. Beware of anyone going by those names. They also seem to use two first names as mentioned before.

If you have ANY doubt ask them to do a video call with you. If they give you ANY excuse on why they can't video chat it's a MAJOR red flag!!

Be careful folks!
Mar 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Mory aka William Markson
by: Biggles777

Hello

I don't usually do this but I just gave up on the person I was talking to.

Image sent was of an innocent man, search it and it is on a scam page. Kelvin Mory says he is on an oil rig but not where. That would be because he is in Ghana.

Other name used was Jerry Walters email;

jerrywalters150@gmail.com

Now uses this email;

williammarkson7070@gmail.com

If your name is Kelvin Mory why would you use an email with that name?

His last words to me;

"If I can get you i we get you arrested"

Really?
Mar 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Increasing facebook interest
by: Anonymous

I've noticed a sharp increase in people responding to my Facebook posts. People that are definitely scammers. As mentioned in a prior post they are probably targeting United States citizens because they are now aware of stimulus checks coming our way. Has anyone else noticed this in your Facebook accounts?

In response to another woman that said that guy she was talking to was supposedly working for maersk would you be willing to post some of his comments.

The one that scammed me said he was working for maersk also. I'd like to see if it looks like him. He is very sweet, respectful and had a fantastic grasp of the English language.
Mar 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Corona Virus
by: Anonymous

I am sure most of us on this site have been affected by the Corona Virus. I am in the US.

My scammer stopped sending me messages as once again, I refused to send him "assistance". He did reveal himself to be Nigerian to me a while ago.

I never blocked him on F/B Messenger because I never felt threatened by him.

The other day I received a message from him that we had a good government in America because out government was sending us all $1000. Can you believe that! He never asked how I was during this crisis, nor does he really care. I am sure his eyes lit up and his palms got sweaty when he thought I would get some money.

Well now that amount is $1200. Of course, it has not been voted on to finalize and it will still be weeks. But now he is keeping in touch with nice sentiments.

Anyone else that is in the US have that happen to them??

Stay safe out there.
Mar 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Watch out for George Michael claiming to be from Jacksonville Florida working on an oil rig in Australia. Claims his wife and son was killed in a car accident. Was raising twins.

He is a sweet talker but you can tell his words come from a book. Wanted you to send Amazon gift cards. Also to send pictures. I told him he had access to his money so he would have to get his own cards. That I didn't do business over the internet.
Mar 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Does he think I’m that stupid?
by: Anonymous

So he contacts me a week after threatening to post pictures of me online if he doesn’t get money. Says he misses me. WTF? I wanted to go off on him but stopped myself.

He still has pictures that he could use. I’ll just ignore him. I guess he wants to give it another try for money.
Mar 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer Scam
by: Anonymous

His name is Carl Anthony. Claims to be working with Maersk Drilling, Copenhagen as an Engineer. Hails from Canada. Has a son, Alvin but has lost the wife to cancer. On final leg of his contract and would soon retire in July, 2020.

Very nice to chat with. Sent pictures of his son and himself with deceased wife. I chatted mainly with him about the word of God since he said he was an ophan, lonely and had only his son, no friends, just work colleagues.

He responded to all my messages with such love and care, asking that I take him as a brother when I told him I was married. Just as I was about to send him pictures of myself and family, which he requested, I noticed some inconsistency in his messages and suspected he was a scam and blocked him.

Today I noticed he was asking to be friends on Facebook but I ignored this. I never confronted him with the fact that he was a scam. I quietly blocked him. We had chatted as pen pals for a month. He hadn't asked for money, guess he was waiting for the right time.

Thank God, I escaped!
Mar 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeff Richard
by: Anonymous

Im sure this was the man I was talking too, strong accent, very charming, from Cardiff Wales, godly. He has the contract, but finishing soon,
and all of a sudden needs money to pay his men as investors are still holding back on his payment, turns nasty when you say NO, turns it onto you that you are selfish for not helping him.

His name is SHAEN PATRICK KENNEDY and he had a Linkden account and gmail account but all false, photos vanish as soon as you say NO!!

Block and run I say
Mar 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Brown on WWF
by: Biggles777

Hello. I made an effort with these people. I have posted a page elsewhere on this site with photos and the scam.

They're very good at PhotoShop. I take a look at how to pick that up. If you're in love you'd believe they're real photos.

Also, being criminals, they try to attack your computer in a very clever way.

If you'd like, have a read here;

https://www.watchforscams.com/kelvin-brown-shell-oil-rig-contractor-and-united-nations.html
Mar 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: still playing out
by: Anonymous

Re: I guess I keep hoping either he is real or I will get at least some of my money back. He wiped my bank account plus more out, and is demanding more. The things he has said to me lately have been horrendous, including he hopes I die alone and poor. 

Well that says it all!!! He doesn't care about you and is ONLY in it for the money! Block him and stop hoping he is real. It's obvious he is not!! So sorry for you.

Just block him and walk away. In pray that the Lord will heal you.
Mar 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are Using COVID-19
by: Biggles777

Hello. As we are dealing with criminals they have no moral compass. They are now using the COVID-19 pandemic to scam

They know love and money. Their stories are built on lies. Suddenly some are now in Spain and Italy. One, without any explanation went from an oil rig to Italy in a day. Really? That is not possible.

Another has become a ship designer and is sending photos of a cruise ship in isolation.

Fake Italian National Identity cards are being used. I will post one elsewhere on this site soon.

So, if their story changes, be very cautious. Ask their story, it is all lies and they will trip up.
Mar 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Still playing out
by: Anonymous

KAREN I’m so sorry he did that to you. What was he saying to you to clean you out like he did. I wish you wouldn’t have given him that money KNOWING you need it for your life or death health. What a scoundrel he is.

That’s horrible. I pray you get the financial help that you need for your transplant. Do a go fund me.
Mar 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeff Richard
by: Anonymous

Has anyone spoke with Jeff Richard? Very charming, romantic & claimed his love for me after a few days. He said he was from Roath Cardiff Whales but lived in CA. Has a strong accent. He said he is on a contract on an oil rig and he is the boss. Said he's retiring after this job is done. I am sure he is a scammer though.

We have been talking for a month. He hasn't asked me for anything yet but I am sure it was coming. I called him out on things he said but he always had an excuse for everything and after reading on this site yesterday I really let him have it yesterday evening & haven't heard from him since.
Mar 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		LET'S PRAY!
by: Jayna Dinnyes

Last year I was scammed briefly by one but did NOT lose any money. Only my heart was left bruised but now more wise! The "new" Corona virus is shutting things down everywhere in the States. Let's HOPE that those crowded Web rooms of scammers in Nigeria get shut down or that they ALL get the virus! LOL
Mar 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jackson rodriguez oil rig engr from mexico working in L.a california good looking /
by: Anonymous

Has anyone here chatted with a name jackson rodriguez who is from Mexico working in California as an oil rig engineer. We chatted on Instagram then suddenly he told me to go hangouts. We chatted everyday and i saw him on a video call and it appears to be him in the photos.

Can you please kindly comment whether he is a scam or real !!!!
Mar 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Still playing out
by: Anonymous

Your story sounds like a tape recording of my scenario. I guess I keep hoping either he is real or I will get at least some of my money back. He wiped my bank account plus more out, and is demanding more. The things he has said to me lately have been horrendous, including he hopes I die alone and poor.

I was hoping for a liver transplant without which I cannot live, and that has now become impossible in the financial bind he has put me in.

Bless all of you going through this. It is truly devastating and demeaning.

Karen
Mar 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Morrison
by: Anonymous

Sure sounds a lot like one I am talking to. Civil engineer Norway born in Poland and has a son. Very religious very sweet and very romantic. Lot of bad luck on project. Has accent. I’m not out much money yet. I did find the picture he gave me belonged to someone else. As of now I don’t have a picture of him. Started on WWF also.
Mar 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Morrison
by: Anonymous

Met on WWF and had light pleasant conversation starting out with where are you playing from? His profile picture he’s playing the violin and I asked if he played professionally. He was respectful and polite and we had an immediate’ connection’.

I’m a recent widow and he said his wife had died 2 years ago and he was an only child himself and they had no children due to her medical condition. He’s an independent civil engineer who soon left for his final contract in Oslo, Norway. When he arrived he said he had forgotten to make arrangements for his Apple Music account and asked for $300 in Apple gift cards so he can listen to his gospel music which gives him much comfort.

I said that I was unable to send him money and he was angry and manipulative until I finally gave in. He professed his ‘love’ very early and called me ‘Queen of my Heart ‘. He said he is a wealthy man and wants to complete our bucket list together when he’s retired in a few months. He sounds very heartfelt and genuine and uses scripture and prayer in his scam.

He’s very good and very charming. His conversation was never inappropriate or off color. He was extremely sweet and said he values a woman’s heart over her appearance. Beauty will fade but a good heart will not. We chatted and even talked for hours a day.

He said he’s from Poland but has lived in the US for 30 years and is a citizen, but still has a strong accent. I found the pictures he sent me on a reverse lookup site and he claimed they were stolen from Facebook years ago and he has reported it to the FBI. Then I found a video of a man named Luca G who lives in Italy and says his pictures have been stolen and used by multiple scammers but he is happily married and not on line seeking relationships.

I was duped by him for 3 months and fell for more than one of his pleas for rescue from horrible circumstances.

Block him and run. You will loose your heart your mind and your money. He will have an answer for anything you bring up as a possible inconsistency.

Don’t argue just run.
Mar 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Luca
by: Anonymous

Reference post:
Mar 23, 2020

Italian guy named Luca
by: Anonymous

To the person who put a story about the guy named Giovanni Luca, ask him if he ever went by Bertino Luca. This story is just like he told me, wife cheated, one son etc etc

No sense in asking as they will lie anyway!

If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck... then it's a duck! Or should I say scammer!!
Mar 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Italian guy named Luca
by: Anonymous

To the person who put a story about the guy named Giovanni Luca, ask him if he ever went by Bertino Luca. This story is just like he told me, wife cheated, one son etc etc.

Block him and run away ASAP. He will break your heart.
Mar 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gastro Surgeon
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of a name Randall Nichols, he claimed to be a Surgeon. We started light chatting for now but I'm just curious after hearing all scammers can do or say anything they wish just to get your attention. He hasn't ask to go Hangouts, yet. But watch the space.
Mar 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Giovanni Luca con artist
by: Anonymous

Any info on Giovanni Luca? Italian. Supposed oil rig consultant from Dallas Texas that is now in the North Sea oil rig working on an independent project. California phone number 9494037733

Says he is divorced. His wife cheated on him. Lived in California when he was married and did his masters program there.

Only child, his mother lives in Italy and his father deceased.
Mar 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Admin question
by: Anonymous

Hi admin. Is is there any way to rearrange this page so that we could reply directly under certain posts like we do on Facebook. It would make search topics and searching names Etc a lot easier. Thx

ED: Unfortunately not. The software is designed to keep all posts under one thread in date order.
Mar 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adam Walker
by: Anonymous

Encountered him on Instagram. Seemed sincere. Loaded Hangouts and chatted for several weeks. Said he loved me quickly. Took me a bit longer. I got him some gift cards he said he needed. I wish I had found this site sooner because he checked all the boxes in the list.

Widower, raising son alone, Christian, engineer on an oil rig in the a gulf, jealous, wanted to sext, could not talk on the phone or take pictures. Sadly he got some money from me and some pictures.

Then when I would not give him more he threatened to blackmail me. I deleted my Facebook, Hangouts, Twitter and Instagram accounts. He contacted me on my gmail and I blocked him.

Live and learn. I had never done anything like that before. Won’t again. An expensive lesson.
Mar 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Mcharty
by: Anonymous

This guy is good! He scammed me out of 2,000.00 them after 5 months he sent me a check to repay me (or so I thought) the check came back as unable to locate account. I can’t figure out what was the purpose of doing that. Of course my bank charged me 30.00 for it being a bad check.

I have filed with the FBI and with the bank.

No-one does anything so they just get away with it
Mar 19, 2020
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starstarstarstar 		Peter Mayer
by: Anonymous

He claimed that was his name. We texted for nearly a month. He said he loved me. Eventually he claimed there was trouble with the pump and to buy the chemicals he needed £5,000 and if he didn't get it he couldn't complete the contract. When I refused he got extremely angry.
Mar 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

Claimed to be only 2 days on a dating site and
Very romantic. Claims his name was Peter Mayer with a strong South African accent. We texted for a month more than once a day. He claimed there was a problem with the pump on the rig, and he was an independent contract driller and had 13 in his crew and they needed to order a certain chemical and the the price had gone up and he needed £5,000 to finish the contract.

When I refused he got very angry.
Mar 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Something I've noticed
by: Biggles777

Hello. "I've noticed that a lot of these scammers are using two proper names ie. John Mark, James Thomas and such. I wonder why that is??"

Two reasons for that.

1: They steal the photos but not the name of the person whose photos they use.

2: Look a little closer, their names are usually two first names, or Christian names, making up the full name they are using.

By doing the second there is far less chance you will be able to find them or any of their online footprint, if they have one. They hide.

If you see names similar to those you mention chances are you are talking with a scammer. Take a look at this thread in more detail and what you raise is very common.
Mar 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		HenryLeo Steve oil rig engineer
by: Biggles777

Hello. Well done on going with what you felt was wrong, you spared yourself emotionally and financially.

You've also done a great job in telling others about this person. I'd like to add a point.

"He wanted me to get him an Amazon gift card, It was for his son's birthday and he wanted to get him something special I guess he was trying to play on my emotions."

Yes, he is playing on your emotions but the main thing he is doing is testing you. Or as I would say "sounding you out" as to whether you'll pay.

A lot of them use this ruse to find out if they can scam you and its always a card for their kid. Well they all claim to have money or be on their last contract.

If that is the case, why can't they have their nanny do it or order one on online?

This lady has pointed out the biggest red flag you can get on being scammed.
Mar 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Some Signs To Watch Out For
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Anonymous, I agree that it can't hurt to watch for these signs. Mine happened to use some of those stories, from "I lost my wife to cancer/car accident/illness no one's ever heard of" to "I've been mugged/beaten/shot" and everything in between. They ask us to be mules, too, which should raise all our hackles.

Those tips you posted may be dated, but very relevant and important.
Mar 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		HenryLeo Steve oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

I've been reading the comments from everyone and they are quite interesting. I started chatting with someone, HenryLeo Steve. He was nice and I enjoyed talking to him. He wanted me to download Hangouts and I told him I couldn't that my phone wouldn't let me. He was very persistent and told me to keep trying. So I figured why not and told him I did. We continued chatting and he told me he was divorced with a fourteen-year-old son and that he lived in California.

I had heard similar stories from other men that I talked to on word wars. I figured it couldn't hurt to talk to someone so I continued talking to him. Right away he said he had fallen in love with me which I told him was unusual since he didn't even know me but he said he could tell by our communication.

After about 2 weeks he asked if I could do him a favor. In my gut I knew he was going to ask for money but I just wanted to see where this was going. He wanted me to get him an Amazon gift card, It was for his son's birthday and he wanted to get him something special I guess he was trying to play on my emotions.

He told me he was an engineer and worked on an oil rig like so many of the other people that I have read about. I asked what caused them to get divorced. He told me they were married for 12 years and she was a drug addict and tried for years to help her and finally had to take care of himself and his son and what was best for them.

He finally gave me his phone number so he could text me and when I researched it it shows the numbers from North Carolina. I confronted him with this this evening and asked for an explanation. I still haven't heard a reply from someone who was constantly texting me.

Please share this with anyone you know he might be looking for love even though I wasn't. I made him aware that I was married and that we would only be friends. I wasn't scammed but there are so many who are vulnerable and I would hate for them to be scammed by these creeps.
Mar 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Some tips to lookout for
by: Anonymous

This is a little dated, 2012, so some of the terminology is out of date but the concept is still the same.

More signs that you are being scammed

PostMon Oct 22, 2012 5:37 pm

1) they contact you, claiming to be from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Western Europe
2) their English sucks, though they claim to be the native English speakers and they say "am" instead of "I am"
3) they give you their email or Yahoo ID in the first 1-2 messages and want to get off-site and chat on messenger
4) they are widowers, their wives died in the horrible car or plane crashes, they raise "a kid" alone, or (if they are females) they are recovering from a bad relationship with a cheating ex.
5) they chat with you, send love letters (stolen from elsewhere and easily googled), sometimes send little gifts, purchased with stolen CC
6) they talk to you on the phone and sound African, but you think it's a sexy "Italian" accent.
7) women send you nude pictures, you can bet they are stolen from porn sites
8) often, they propose you marriage or promise to marry you
9) they even send you "documents": bad photoshopped passports and stuff
10) you are hooked, you are in love

I know this is discussed to death, but it can't hurt having more lists that those with experiences with scammers can add more. I notice that sometimes their game switches up, or that there are other signs about them that are not always stressed, that might be useful to add onto a list for potential victims to watch out for.

Here are things I would like to add to look out for that I have found coming from scammers.

1.) In yahoo instant message they adore the "BUZZ" button. They tend to bang on that thing like it's their job. You don't respond within seconds or minutes and wind up with the every annoying "BUZZ" Sometimes consecutively.
2.) They fall for you too fast. Pushy for relationships. You've talked to them for days and suddenly they are adoring you, falling in love, strong connection to you, etc. They even push the love thing even if you tell them you aren't interested.
3.) Some are claiming to be going for masters degree/post grad, etc. asking for money for certificates or journals for school.
4.) To expound on the bad English, they seem to not capitalize most anything and often sound mentally challenged. They also often say the phrase "I will love to know more about you" or some variation. Oh and "Communication is key" or some variation of that.
5.) Their IPS tend to be either nigerian or black hole proxies that are shared (often starting like 172.....)
6.) They are most always god fearing and christian, Catholic in particular. AND they are most often in search of a god fearing mate.
7.) They don't care whether or not you are god fearing, and sooo christian like they are. (remember they just make those claims simply because that's what they think you want to hear and is appealing)
8.) They emphasize the obvious! As in looking for an "honest" and "sincere" person not into games. Who isn't right? (sometimes real people might do this, but the scammers have at least one or more of the above traits in addition)
9.) The men are using the "cheating ex" thing more and more these days just like the make believe females.
10.) They tend to ignore questions. Maybe answering some but not much of them.
11.) They don't mind your age, gender, sexual preference, or anything about you. (Why would they? They want money. I've even baited some that went after male friends, pretending I was a lesbian just to show my friends how they will be lesbian if I want them to be just for the sake of the scam.)
12.) They claim how much they loved your profile even if your profile is hardly filled out and really too basic to love.
13.) They typically try hard to get you to email them first, or get into web cam with them.
14.) I am finding more these days that some want to go straight to phone texting. Probably they keep trying to approach each other by mistake and this is their way of making sure you aren't one of them.
15.) They may stress that they have a combination of exotic nationalities. Mexican-chinese mix, etc.
16.) They sound like they just fell out of a romance novel and came to life for you. They are perfect in every way, have all the right stuff about them.
17.) They are oh sooo tired of being alone, and seem desperate for a relationship.
18.) Very commonly, their occupation is some kind of Engineer, construction worker, goods trader.
19.) 99.9% of those claiming to be in the military while on dating sites, especially deployed in Afghanistan, Iran, Kuwait, especially on "peace keeping" missions, are scammers.
20.) They tend to go into this long drawn out story about their life history, profiling their upbringing, mom and dad to you, etc. Usually their parents are late/deceased too.

That's my list so far, I am sure there can be more to add. Not ALL will happen at once, nor will the scammer show ALL the traits. But you will find a healthy combination of whats on the lists above.

I guarantee you there really is plenty of fish in the sea that are for real, and you don't need this. I've had more than enough experience with REAL people and FAKE mugus (nigerian scammers) to be able to confidently say, REAL people do not show these signs. Think about how YOU dialogue with others. Real people will dialogue a lot like you do. Its a free flow convo, and getting a real person to answer questions is not like pulling teeth unlike with a mugu.
Mar 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer Mark Muller - Desga Construction Ltd
by: Kathy

I found out the scammer from England, phone number +447512627859. He stole photos of a Ukraine politician to post on Tinder dating App.
He told me he got a huge project of a 25 story condominium awarded 50 million British pounds.
When he sent me the Contract Awarded Certificate I surely knew he was a scammer.

Although I had not asked about his passport yet, he sent me it. After I saw the passport, I determined once again he is a scammer exactly. I
hope all women need to be careful and more mindful, and never believe sweet words that scammers gave us, as no-one can love easily like that?!!

Dont lets lose money, sisters!!!
Mar 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Question by Wondering
by: Biggles777

Hello. To add, this will help you find the person you are talking with on Hangouts. The scammers leave a clue you can use the moment you connect with them on the app.

When you accept the chat invitation it stays visible in the app for you. 6 out of 10 will have a photo in their chat profile.

Use the Chrome browser as it allows a Google search. Mouse over the other persons chat profile, don't open, once you're over the image. Right click and select "Google search for this image"

In 5 out of the 6 I mentioned the search returns were of a man with a different name(s) than the one I am speaking with.

They all say they are on an oil rig or ship.
Mar 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to "they are all not evil"
by: Anonymous

Several weeks ago someone wrote that some had revealed themselves to her and that they are just poor and young etc. YES, they are all evil.

Their main purpose is to scam as many women as they can. Their goal is MONEY. They will reveal themselves as just another way to reel you in thinking that if you see them the feelings will be there and you will then fall for their lines of BS.

The one I had finally revealed himself because he wanted me to travel to Nigeria and he knew I was suspicious. We did a video chat and yes, he was a young Nigerian.

After still professing his undying LOVE, he asked for my assistance in helping him with this "business" and asked for $10,000 US Dollars.

Then it was rent money, food money etc. etc. Funny thing, he called me on a video chat while he was getting a shave and a hair cut!

Guess someone sent him the money for that.

It wasn't me.

So, maybe EVIL is not the right word. How about "soulless" or without a conscioness.

They have NO FEELINGS for us white American older women.

They just want our money.

Yes, they are as nice as they can be. But when you keep refusing them, they call you all kinds of names.

Let us not be naive!

Do not send them any money.
Mar 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

milwellace59@gmail.com, johnnic822@gmail.com, et al

Recap of male scammers: email addresses, names and phone numbers used in scams recently posted on Scamdigger and Romancescam, as of 4/24/2019

EMAILS

adams.smith122@gmail.com
alenrayd@gmail.com
andykomona@gmail.com
antonio70_ricci@outlook.com
armymatt413@yahoo.com
chanluong214@gmail.com
chrisryg60@gmail.com
destinycampbell165@gmail.com
dicksonfrank311@gmail.com
dosiermarkfelix121@gmail.com
filippov4eka@yandex.ru
jameskim231@gmail.com
Johnnic822@gmail.com
joshporter377@gmail.com
kennethd828@gmail.com
lillycarlos386@gmail.com
loejim161@gmail.com
louis112mark67@gmail.com
milwellace59@gmail.com
nelsonmacaul619@gmail.com
Piercebrendan007@gmail.com
rodriguezjay004@gmail.com
soldier01armstrong2010@gmail.com
tommyhenry4413@gmail.com
williamsjmark963@gmail.com

NAMES

Allen Raymond
Andy Komana
Chan Luong
Chris Ryg
Christopher Cheramie Matt
Dante Zauli
Destiny Campbell
James Chibuzor
James Kim
Jay Rodriguez
Jim Loe
Johnathan Mark Williams
Josh Porter
Kenneth Daniel
Mark Felix Dosier
Wallace Green

PHONE NUMBERS

+447803585366
+60109240379
+4915124924728
972-383-9899
430-342-1783
518-655-9943
805-420-2993
Mar 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

Asked to be friends on Facebook. Image and story sounds similar to John Paul in the other post except his name is Frank Larry. Terrible sentence construction. Claims wife died 4 years ago yet shows picture of himself with wedding ring on. Really keen to communicate on Hangouts and get me off Facebook. Was the oil rig story.
Mar 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Offshore engineer scam
by: Anyone

Photo is an Asian man, born in Sweden and grows up in Sweden, looks professional. 55 years old, without children, parents dead, late wife cheated him and had sex with his best friend, so he has no friend after that, no relatives, so he is taking a big project in the sea of Sicily of Italy.

Very romantic, every sentence with my dear, tell you that it's fate and you are the right woman for him to fall in love again, once the project is done, he will come to see you and you don't have to worry about money.

He will get rich after the project is done. He likes to share everything with you, just like his father and mother did. You're the queen, you are the princess, you are the angel, lots beautiful words.

Then the drilling pump is broken, and he can't finish the project, and he has no-one can help to buy a new pump, only you. If you persist and say no, he calls you with WhatsApp, but his accent is Nigerian.
Mar 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer or not
by: Anonymous

Please don’t give him a penny as he is a scammer and don’t give money from your family or anyone for him. Trust me you will never see him. You can’t believe anything he says as they are all lies. Trust me I know first hand as my scammer said the same thing. Please don’t send naked pictures of yourself as he will ask you to do a lot of things the closer you get. Listen to your instincts and watch the red flags and you will see a lot.

Wish you the best.
Mar 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

I was told within three days I was loved and he wanted to marry me. Claimed he was a Christian, the whole nine yards but luckily I work for a bank and see scams everyday. I did let my guard down for a bit because I am a widow and want someone but was still watching the words carefully then boom it came "Please send me a 300usd steam card.

I knew immediately it was over. I told him I wasnt sending nothing and deleted everything. He went my William Manson.

williamanson3@yahoo.com

He claimed he worked on an oil rig in Poland on the Baltic sea and he had access to nothing. I have done searches and can find nothing on him. The company he claimed to work for was a legitimate company.
Mar 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mules
by: Anonymous

I read this article on how a woman who was used as a mule was arrested for money laundering. I have attached a link. Everyone beware and don't send money or transfer money.

https://romancescamsnow.com/dating-scams/breaking-news-scam-victim-turned-into-money-mule-arrested-in-west-virginia/
Mar 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Question
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, to Biggles and the person who asked a question about why scammers want to know if you're on Hangouts.

I came across this on Hangouts myself two years ago and they get mad if we're not on Hangouts ALL the damn time, or ever, as if Hangouts is the be-all and end-all of our lives. It's not and neither is any social media. Yeah, most of us are on one form of social media or another, but we have real-life responsibilities to attend to and goals we want to achieve. Being someone's girlfriend, boyfriend, "wife", etc. is not one of those goals. In short, they don't like us having our own lives to live. Well, tough cookies to them.

Stay safe, brothers and sisters.
Mar 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

Recently I received a Facebook friend request from a very handsome man whose name was John Paul. On the request we shared mutual friends. The picture he used was of a very handsome man that appeared to be around my age. I am a widow and he was a widower. On his Facebook page he was from Albany, NY.

We went from Facebook to messenger and then he wanted to move our conversations to Hangouts. He quickly fell head over heals in love with me. He was going to spend the rest of his life with me and loving me until the end of time. I knew this was a scam because I had already checked with mutual friends that had never heard of him as well as using other sites to verify my findings.

He is a drilling extraction engineer on a ship. Bottom line is he wanted me to request his vacation from the oil rig. To do this I would have to pay upfront for someone to replace him while he was on vacation with me. My cost for love would have been $2,000 for 2 months and 2 weeks.

Today his Facebook page vanished and so did he. BEWARE of John Paul. The price for his undying love goes as far $7,000 for 7 months and 2 weeks of his love at your home. Don’t worry this woman has left his dead ass at sea somewhere off the cost of Mexico. He says he works for Diamond Oil and Gas Company. He did not get one dime of my money and I do not want him to get anyone else’s money either. I have never heard so much romantic BS in my life.

Like I said BEWARE OF JOHN PAUL. In his picture he is a handsome man with salt and pepper gray hair with a mustache and a very well trimmed beard. I would post a picture if I could, but the image is stolen and that would hurt the man and his family who has had their Facebook account hacked.

Don’t fall for JOHN PAUL!!!!
Mar 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tom Magnus
by: Faybow

Hi there, has anyone heard about Tom Magnus? He said he is a road constructor engineer work in Turkey for the government on contract at the moment. He asked me to login to his bank account to transfer money for him, got some money though, and later on he said the account was blocked because of insecure login and started asking for money to help.

He is living in Florida and has a daughter and divorced 4 years ago.
Mar 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of Scammers on Fitbit
by: Anonymous

I'm sure I'm not the only one who notices scammers on Fitbit, but just to be on the safe side, block scammers on your Fitbit app.

https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Be-Inspired/Beware-of-Scammers/m-p/3253150/highlight/false#M49852

Stay safe,
Mar 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammers or not
by: Anonymous

I have met someone called Chris Lloyd on Facebook. He told me a very emotional story of how he lost a parent and shut doors for love. He promised to marry me and showered me with love and hope for the future. He told me he was waiting for a contract to go to Italy on an oil rig and he is a drilling engineer.

He asked me to pray for him. I did and he came back from the meeting and said they gave him the contract and he will be leaving with the team to Turkey first to buy materials and move to Italy to start the job. He texted me every morning, lunch time and after work. He promised me that when he comes he will be having a lot of money. I will leave my hated work and start business. He rang me on a video call before he left for Italy so I can see he is real. He put my photo on his Facebook profile but asked me not to tell everyone about our relationship because we can't trust people.

We will tell them after we got married. He was such a nice man not asking anything from me and worried about my safety all the time since I am the only person in his life. He called me his wife. We started Chatting on messenger from the first week if February. The last week of February he disappeared for 2 days. I was worried since the rig is so dangerous. When he came back he told me he was facing challenges at work. The drilling machine is broken and he needs to buy 6 springs. He said they told him it is & 30 000. He said he has 24,500 she needs 4500 to finish the job and he was not allowed to leave the rig without finishing. He told me he left his credit card at home. I should get the money and he will pay me back whatever he borrowed. He said I should borrow the money quickly as he needs to finish the job and come and meet. He is my husband. He made the vow with him that no-one can Separate us. I told him no-one is willing to borrow me that money. He told me to go and get it from loan sharks. He will pay me back. I am the only hope. He loves me so much that he didn't want to lose me. I told him I tried every where. He asked me what I want him to do. Do I want him to lose his job. Do I really love him. I told him I can't find the money.

He asked me how much I have in my hand. I told him I have only money for my family need until I get paid. He asked how much and I said 150. He said he will ask the secretary if she will accept that. He came back and said they refused the 150. I must go get 300 at least as a deposit and get 2500 dollars to help him. The work is Piling up. I told him I can't help him. He must leave me.

He was upset and said after loving me so much and promised the future now I want to leave him because he is facing problems. He still has my pictures on his profile waiting for money and disappeared. I checked his friends that comment in his photos and they are real but all Nigerians. I don't know whether he is real or scammers.

Sounds like one
Mar 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jordan Christopher / Maxwell Quintin
by: Anonymous

So I get an email from whom ever saying their passport was stolen and for me to contact their Barrister. Said they were in jail in Mexico. So I asked the name of the jail. Topo Chico Prision. Funny that prision was closed last year. Told him to contact the Belgian Embassy. He said they wouldn’t help me. The lies get wilder and crazier. Beware
Mar 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Question by Wondering
by: Biggles777

Hello. "Why do they want you to show when you are active on hangouts?"

Simple. They are criminals and do not trust you. They also want to control you and know as much about who else you are talking to as they are hiding. Two examples;

1: In this thread find my post on Harrison Devea he repeatedly asks me to show I'm active. Even sends me a screenshot on how to do it. He wants to see when I am online.

2: Also in this thread find my post on General Jeffrey Deweese. I could not post it all, but almost daily he asked if I was using Hangouts to talk to anyone else. In this case he said "secrecy". The real reason, he was hiding an obvious stolen identity.

When contact is made on Hangouts they all ask if you are talking to other men or who you use it with. This applies to women more than men.

Finally, if you show as active or not it is useless. Gmail which is what Hangouts is a part of. Shows you as logged in the moment you do until you sign out. To find out how, do this;

Hangouts has a chat window. Open it. If someone is online it will show bottom left of the chat window. It will even tell you what device they are using. A small cell phone icon for a phone and a small PC icon for a desktop.

They think they can hide on Hangouts but they can't.
Mar 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Serge Micheal on WWF
by: Biggles777

Hello. Goes by several names, does a scam and vanishes, then comes back for more. Uses a fake bank with vanishing websites. There is more than one person involved. They are all Nigerian.

Photo shopped images of three fingers held for proof, US money laundering accounts and more with images including the Nigerian scammer.

All posted elsewhere on this site, link below.

https://www.watchforscams.com/serge-micheal-from-wwf.html
Mar 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Question
by: OneThirdCultureKid

To the person who asked about scammers wanting to know whether any of us has had someone asking us to be their mule or to send money, the answer is yes. One guy supposedly got himself robbed and beaten in front of his son in South Africa (it turned out that the guy never traveled there) and needed money to pay his hospital bill; another one claimed that he needed money to get off the rig; and one who claimed he needed someone to look after a box for him. I refused to do all three. Two got mad at me and one said he understood. Like you, I never sent any money to any of them.

If this guy is asking you to be his mule, don't do it.

Report, block, and run.
Mar 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Person asking where to find pics
by: Anonymous

I agree with some of the other comments. They all steal pictures from anyone and everyone and you might not ever find the initial picture. The main thing to acknowledge is that they are not in love with you as they try to act and they are just after your money.

You need to separate your heart from your head.

I was not trusting what my head was telling me and going with my heart. That's what got me in trouble. Cut it short. Cut your losses. As I mentioned organized crime could be involved and money laundering. You don't want to get tied up with that mess.

If you want to get an idea of how sick these people are and just how they legitimised they're scamming take a look at this YouTube video. It'll make you sick to your stomach. They actually feel that white people owe them this money.

https://youtu.be/U4kCN7TZ6us



The other person that posted had a good idea. If you want to see who you really talkin to ask them to put three fingers of their left hand up and have them take a picture of themselves at a certain location. I can guarantee you they will not be able to do this.
Mar 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Question
by: Anonymous

I have used Google images to try to find the man who scammed me. When I Google the images there was nothing. My question is there anywhere else I can find if the picture is stolen. I even pay on a site call catfish. They couldn't find the images anywhere.

I was wondering if the scammers really sent me the real pictures of him. But I know this guy I talk to is a scammer because he asked me for an apple card and he wants 2000 because he needs to fix something that is broken on the oil rig.

I have asked him if he is real and of course he say yes am. But what kind of man asks a women for money. I am try to get proof so I can catch on to his lie but I can't seem to find any. Like I said I even pay already but couldn't find the picture nowhere online.

If anyone can help please contact me. Thank you. Here is my email smlauar660@gmail.com
Mar 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Question and Question
by: Biggles777

Hello. I see two posts called Question and more than one question. I will try to answer.

Why do they want you to show when you are active on hangouts?

Simple, they're criminals and do not trust you. They want to know when you are on Hangouts so they can monitor when you're online. Look at a post I made on Harrison Davea, he repeatedly asks me to change my Hangouts settings to show online. Even sends a screenshot on how to do it. I refused.

They want control, I said no trust, when you first make contact they'll ask who else you use Hangouts with. Are you talking to any other men. They always say you're the only woman they are talking to. Why do they then ignore you for hours when they are clearly online? It is not just the "status" bar that shows if someone is online on Hangouts. Open their chat window and if they're hidden online it will still show them online and which device. Cell or PC.

How can you find out who the pics are really of?

You just have to make an effort. If you have enough doubt to want to find their photo then do it. Take your time and use every browser you can.

Chrome is good on Windows if you right click the image it does a Google search. It can miss.

So try IE with Bing and do the same right click.

Use this site I find a few here.

Tineye, Yandex (The Russians are very good and give similar pictures) Duplichecker, Oberio and more. As you can see there are many and if one doesn't find the image another will.

"He said they had made funds available to purchase the supply's but I would need to watch for return emails."

It may well be a company that has funds available. But from my experience they use them too. In short, that company is most likely a money laundering account. It will be taking deposits from other victims then laundering them on.

This sounds like you are in the USA so I'll say the company name ends with LLC. That is one step up from a company with a P.O. Box for an address.
Mar 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reference anonymous questions
by: Anonymous

About finding out who is in the pictures is kind of random. I ran across a page that had a number of the most common pictures used for scammers. The way I personally found out the one that was scamming me is through a Facebook friend from South Africa. She said that picture is being used all over the place and they even had it on New Zealand news and South African news because so many women were being scammed by Thomas Madsen the real ship's captain from Denmark.

As far as what he's wanting you to do as an assistant it could be laundering money. Stay as far away as you can in any involvement. A lot of organized crime is involved in this too.
Mar 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Question
by: Anonymous

How can you find out who the pics are really of? I have seen where some of you traced down the owner of the pics and have tried to contact them. I was wondering how I can find the real guy in the pic.

I cannot find any digital footprint for him or his so called daughter. He says they are very careful and dropped all social media when his pics were stolen and used in these scams but I do not believe him.

He asked if I could be his assistant while he was on the rig doing his project for 3 weeks. I ask what that would entail and he sent me an email to some Company he was having to order supplies. He acted like I was his assistant in the letter and it was an order for supplies to fix something on the rig.

He said they had made funds available to purchase the supply's but I would need to watch for return emails. I made up another email and sent it. I received an email back several days later with the purchase price for the supplies in the amount $1,203,907.88.

He then said due to the spotty wifi he would need me to arrange payment to them so he could finish up. I didn't say anything and he said he'd give me access to his bank account. I told him NO I didn't want to do that and if he could email me he could just email them. He got frustrated and said he needed an assistant. When I asked him if they've provided funds why didn't the company do this he said I didn't know how his contract worked but the money was posted in his account.

He then noticed I had used a different email and got upset saying I didn't trust him and I was suspicious of him and I will be making him look like a fool and this will only hurt him starting his own company when he returns home. He is still mad and only text/emailing periodically.

Anyone had this happen? And what does it mean he's trying to do here.
Mar 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Benson Enger, Benson Juliet, or Benson Ben
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, I looked up this Benson Juliet or whatever he calls himself and it seems to me that he has Googled the following names to use in his scams:

Christene Enger Benson Peterson (1877-1960)

Juliet Benson - mother who tried to protect her daughter from online bullying

Ben Benson - Owner of a steak house

In short, there's no man with any of those names.

Mar 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harrison Davea on WWF
by: Biggles777

Hello. I met one Harrison Davea on Words With Friends. Everything he says is a pile of lies. I spoke with him for 6 weeks and have his entire house of cards. He says he works for ExxonMobile on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico.

I selected what I could to show an oil rig scams key points. Images and key points are posted elsewhere on this site. Refer link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/harrison-devea-on-words-with-friends-exxonmobile-oil-rig-contractor-gulf-of-mexico.html
Mar 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harrison Davea on WWF
by: Biggles777

Hello. I put some effort into finding out about this chap. He is a scam simple as that. I have posted my conversations that show an oil rig scam and his images elsewhere on this site. He is just a liar. A link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/harrison-devea-on-words-with-friends-exxonmobile-oil-rig-contractor-gulf-of-mexico.html

Note to Ed. Any chance you can increase your 10,000 character limit? I made a case study on this scam.

ED. I will contact the site's software developers to see if this can be done. It is a default setting that I can't alter.
Mar 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucas Biden
by: Anonymous

Big Red Flag! He will start as sure as you please. The fact he has no social footprint, goes to Hangouts, has a Gmail account with numbers, dead wife, kids etc. means he is a total scammer.

Save yourself grief and money. Run away
Mar 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Raymondmartinez@hotmail.com
by: Anonymous

Hello everyone. If anyone knows Raymond Martinez, he said he works for an oil rig and he said he needs money. Please ladies dont believe him. Don't send any money to him. If anyone has any pictures of him please share them so everyone knows who he is. If he uses the same picture, here is my email if you would like to send them to me. Thank you and be careful ladies. My email address "smlauar660gmail.com"
Mar 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucas Biden, does he sound familiar?
by: Anonymous

Got a match with him in Tinder. Says he is from Finland but from Argentina, lived his youth and went to college in California. Wife and child were killed by a drunk driver 7 years ago. Now talking to me about a new oil rig contract and says he has a project coming up with Chevron. Says he is 47. Good photos, beach and holiday life.

Hasn't asked for anything but mentioned he has to pay to start this new contract. Been talking to him on Hangouts and his address is bide9786@gmail.com (numbers something like that) No social media presence.
Mar 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Still At It!!!!
by: Anonymous

This just happened to my mother. She is an older lonely woman whom believed every word this man said to her (and unfortunately this is not the first time) however this particular man went by the name of Thomas Anderson. Oil rig story - from Scotland story - a daughter that even sent a email to my mother calling her nana.

Anyway this swine has set her up for Several thousand dollars that she now owes to the bank. She is on social security and receives less than a $1000 dollars a month.

He gave her 2 names and two addresses. I looked up the woman's name and found her facebook page. She appears to be in the age bracket that he likes a widow, so someone he may be taking advantage of prior or right now.

On her facebook page she has the photo of Captain Thomas Lindegaard. This is the man that has had his actual identity stolen and the photo of him is being circulated to unsuspecting women.

Please anyone respond.
Mar 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tony Williams
by: Anonymous

Do we have a picture of Tony Willams? I was scammed big time by a Tony James. Description is very similar. I found the real "face" here in the United States. I assume that his face was stolen. I tried to call but he wouldn't answer. I tried to friend him on facebook. He blocked me. I emailed him several times without any response from him.

This makes me wonder if maybe he is the scammer? If someone contacted me and told me that someone was using my face to scam people I would contact them right away.
Mar 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		ulrika
by: Anonymous

Wow, I have just read what happened to you, this happened to me word for word, Sean Patrick Kennedy was his name, asking for 30 thousand pounds, he phoned me on his terms every day with his love for me, and thank goodness I woke up and saw the red flags in time.

Please all beware and stay strong, cut and run, shame on them!
Mar 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reference Ulrika's post
by: Anonymous

Ulrika, he initially told you he was from scotland but when you actually talked to him what type of accent did he have?? I know it's hard to maybe fake a Scottish accent if you're from Nigeria or such.

Although I know some of these scammers have people in other countries with the proper accents and work along with them.
Mar 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		will25patrick@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

He is still out there reaching out to women of a certain age group on the Professional career website for LinkedIn.com. His profile is a scam as it mirrors the profile for an Emil Wilbekin. A search of both names will result in the dual profiles using the same pictures of a daughter and a mother.

One profile shows the mother has passed away (Emil Wilbekin) and the other profile indicates she lives in Holland. The teenage daughter is the same person on both profiles.

Be careful out there.
Mar 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ticked Off
by: Biggles777

Hello. You wrote the following, a little more for you

"I'm in but I am afraid that someone will let their scammer know about it like they do the scam site."

That might be true. The scammers do come here. But this is the safest anti scam site I know of. Others will not accept a VPN. This site is similar. But what sets this site apart is the Editor.

He knows a lot and reviews all posts, very few other sites do this. So he makes it a very safe environment for victims.

To add to my thought. If you set up a Facebook group and talk about it there, everything will be vetted. Plus when you vet those who join the Facebook group hat is double redundancy and very safe.

So if someone tells their scammer about the group, they have to get through this site and the Facebook group Admin.

If you have that, a scammer will find it very hard to join. They might get a little information but they won't be a member of any group or this site.

The reason I post here is because it is safe and secure. I believe you'd have no problem setting up a Group if you make people go through this site first.
Mar 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fred vilgot and geary stefanson
by: Ulrika

I have been totally fooled by first one man claiming he was from Scotland living in Sweden and just when we were to meet he had to leave for an emergency oil rig disaster outside of Norway. All warning signs were there. After a week he loved me and wanted to marry. They are skilled. He bombarded me with love and promises and although your gut feeling sad NO i wanted it so much to be True.

3 days ago all hell broke loose when he suddenly called me at 5am in a panic. His oil pipes were held in customs in Dubai and he wanted me to transfer 26,000 dollars from HIS account to a bank in Dubai. He sent me his log in and password details and says see how much I trust you and you can see I have 15 million dollars in the account. When i Said no I cant do this its FRAUD and why did you not call your bank and make them help you. You can call me so why can you not make the transfer yourself.

Then he went wild and started to SCREAM at me I dont want to be with a woman Who will not support me in Times of crises. He Said show your love and give me 8000 dollars or 6000 dollars or 4000 dollars to prove your love to me. When I Said no i dont have any money he Said lie to your parents or friends and say you are in need. It all ended yesterday when I confronted him that his passport was not genuine. I saw many mistakes as I wrote from which African country are you from. Are you woman or a man etc and then he made his last and wrote Please forgive me. I Will be home next Thursday and I still love you but please I need 4300 dollars and if you give me this I know you love me. I said you will never get money from me and he blocked me from the hangout app we had used to communicate.

I feel stupid and heart broken and in shock now understanding all the red warning signs and all uneasy gut feelings I felt in my stomach. I did not give Any money away but i guess he is now using my profile and photos to scam others. And now a second man contacted me on the dating app TINDER working in the oil industry. Maybe the same man again. I dont know.

I really Wish I could find these two real men and let them know what is happening to them and others. Thank you.. 🌹🌹
Mar 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Shane N. on Fitbit
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, all, The other night, I got a friend request on Fitbit from a guy who calls himself Shane N., with a picture of a United States Marine. It started out okay, until he asked me if I had Hangouts or WhatsApp. I told him I don't use Hangouts and that's how scammers isolate women from their families.

He got really mad that I called him a scammer. I came back with "I'd rather stay on Fitbit" and blocked him. Considering the guilt trips other scammers tried to lay on me, I'm not convinced that some guys aren't trying to scam anyone.

How do I know that that Marine's photo hasn't been stolen?
Mar 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Barristers
by: Speintcargranny

These so called Barristers are their people also. Had one. It is just another part of the scams they run. I think mine put me through most all the tricks. The lawyers are part of scam. Their so called agents are either women they have got to fall for them, are part of their scam team.
Everything they pull isn’t true.

They have some of us women that they get all our money for broke equipment, helicopters to get off rig, food and heat jackets, etc, etc.

Then there are the women they get to receive the money that is then their mule for receiving and sending money illegally.

There is nothing these people do that is for good for any of us. They are pure evil and destroy our lives.

I pray everyday that this site and what we write in here just saves women from losing their whole life, like some of us. I wish I had been more computer smart but, wasn’t. Like most of you I was just a trusting woman and didn’t know such people exist. It’s too late for me but pray others will be saved from these evil people.

The lady that said they aren’t all bad and evil. You are wrong. These people lie, cheat, steal, from innocent people everyday. There is no excuse for what the do to us.

Lord forgive me but, I hope everyday mine has to suffer for what he did to me and my family by me trusting that he was an honest, God fearing person.

Everything they say is a LIE !!
Mar 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig lover
by: Robin

His name is Tony Williams

He says he is from Bakersfield, CA. That he is 55 and wife died and he has 1 daughter. He is an engineer on an oil rig offshore in Dubai

He found me on instagram. Very intelligent and worldly. He seemed American and very good looking

He didn’t get a chance to scam me. I was getting suspicious and he deleted his account and he disappeared.

People please be careful out there!
Mar 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Andrew Greg Fuller and Maxwell Quintin
by: OneThirdCultureKid

This Maxwell Quintin doesn't appear in LinkedIn or anywhere. Hmm..I'll look somewhere else for him.
Mar 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mikeandrea
by: Anonymous

Well I figured this guy out before he asked for anything. Did send a couple of photos and my email but nothing else. Claims to be from Milan but now lives in California. Same story wife died, daughter 18 in College. In Alaska on an oil rig.

What a shame that these people try to scam innocent people. He does have a Facebook Profile.

Be aware.
Mar 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony Gibson
by: Anonymous

I am from Finland. This lovely talking man asked money to fix an oil rig machine for 10,000 dollars. I got my money back from the bank. The man sent pictures which were nice ones but a stolen profile.

He got angry when I didnt send any. Is this really love or rude cheating. He is ’Anthony Gibson’.

Be aware, please
Mar 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Andrew Greg Fuller and Maxwell Quintin
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, there, I found an Andrew Greg Fuller on LinkedIn, but he doesn't sound like a scammer. I think this scammer you're talking about has stolen the real Andrew Greg Fuller's name and picture.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-greg-fuller-70633717a/

As for "Maxwell Quintin", I found one Quintin Maxwell, who is an oil and energy professional.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/quintin-maxwell-a9024321/

Don't send any money to the scammers impersonating these two men.


Mar 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ticked Off
by: Biggles777

Hello. You are right in that you should not give out your email address anywhere if you've been scammed.

In fact, it may well be your primary email but you should change it after being scammed. I know a woman who had her Gmail accessed while she slept. That means the scammers got the recovery email and phone number of her without her knowing.

There are always vulnerabilities in Gmail, that is why they pay a hacker bounty.

Be very careful with real emails anywhere on the web.

As a thought, if you all wish to communicate in a safe environment set up a closed Facebook group. In there you can talk and no one but members will see. No need for emails. If someone steps up to manage it only those invited can join. I'm sure there is a safe way to vet members so the scammers can't access the group.

You asked for a though and here is one!

Good luck
Mar 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ticked off comment
by: Anonymous

So sorry ticked off. I know how you feel. I wonder if this site could provide a way for us victims to easily communicate with one another. Maybe exchange email addresses. I would not mind talking to others about how we all feel. I personally would suggest if possible that we all own an alternative email address just for the purpose of talking.

Needless to say I along with others probably don't feel comfortable giving out our normal email addresses anymore especially after being scammed!!

Any thoughts?
Mar 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Agent
by: ticked off

I have been so upset lately I wish I had my scammer in front of me right now I would take him out on a back road and use him as target practice. I called the DOJ to ask about a agent that called me last year telling me I was getting all of my money back well and what did I learn from that that phone call that "Agent" does not exist here in the states or international either.

So needless to say I will never get one dime of the money back that loser got from me. I know the biggest mistake I made was thinking that my scammer really wanted to be with me.
Mar 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		General Jeffrey Deweese on WWF. U.S Army & United Nations Scam
by: Biggles777

Hello. I know this is not an oil rig scam but I followed this through from start to finish. It is posted elsewhere on this site. I believe anyone who is being scammed can learn a lot about how they take place and work. Have a read at the link below;

https://www.watchforscams.com/general-jeffrey-deweese-on-wwf-us-army-united-nations-scam2.html
Mar 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blair Pedersen
by: Anonymous

Very handsome Norwegian man that is currently in Lerwick Scotland as a solar engineer. His name is Blair Pedersen from Norway. He has had numerous problems, it goes on and on. Very spiritual and apparently has a 28 year old daughter.

He says he lives in Vancouver, Canada. Brown longer hair with blue eyes. Very fit and loves to Kayak. I confirmed he has a fake passport. Called the consulate in San Francisco.

He cleaned me out for more then 400k.
Mar 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Here is a good one
by: Anonymous

I have been very busy trying to sort out ways to get Mr. Maxwell Quintin released out of jail in Mexico and fortunately, I have some good news because I discussed with the head of authorities over there in Mexico and they have agreed to get him released when I provide some required documents which will cost about $68,590 in total.

Now it's not time to complain about the amount requested because Mr. Maxwell Quintin have so much money in his Offshore Payment Bank account and I just finished conversation with the bank branch manager on how to get some money from his account on his behalf and he have requested that the Spouse or fiancee of Mr. Maxwell Quintin should contact the bank and request for a Third Party Right (TPR) to have access to his funds on his behalf and also make transfers on his behalf.

So kindly send an email to the account manager on the email below and let the bank know that you're his fiancee and I've instructed you to contact the bank to grant you TPR to his account.

Offshore Payment Bank
Account manager: Mrs. Claudia Pegminton
Email: account.dept@offshorepayment.pw

Keep me updated on everything so that after you have granted access to his account, I can send you the bank account details given to me for the transfer of $68,590 for the documents to release Mr. Maxwell Quintin from jail in Mexico.

I'm waiting to hear from you after you have contacted the bank.

Kind Regards,
Barr. Andrew Greg Fuller.
Mar 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Anderson
by: Biggles777

Hello

To the lady asking about Peter Anderson. I posted what I know about him elsewhere on this site with an image.

Scroll down this thread and you'll see the link to what I could find out.

The image alone, 11 different names and 7 different emails should be enough to make you know something is wrong. His WhatsApp number will be a throw away.

Good luck
Mar 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Picture
by: Anonymous

How do we get a picture on this site? Maybe someone will recognize the guy that scammed me!

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Mar 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Widowers
by: Biggles777

Hello

The lady who posted this makes a good point.

They are all aged between 45 to 55
Their wife died in a car accident
Their wife died from cancer, they never say which
Their wife divorced them
They are separated not divorced
Their wife ran away with their best friend
They've been hurt by a cheating wife

If you ask, it is a lie and they avoid details. They will say "a few years ago" even worse they just won't answer and throw love at you instead.


Any of the above are a straight out red flag.
Mar 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Ciara
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Ciara, I came across a similar type of scammer that you did almost two years ago, who went by the name of Ethan Lee and claimed to be a widower, with a teenage son in boarding school in Tennessee. He claimed that his wife died in a car accident. Oh, and he claimed to be in the US Army. He used a picture of an American of Asian-possibly Chinese or Korean - heritage.

He professed love for me right away, which I thought was suspicious, and a month into that, he asked me to keep something for him, which I refused to do because I could get in trouble. I told him why. After that, I did a Google search on this "Ethan Lee" and then blocked him.

Did this scammer ask you to do anything illegal, other than send money, by any chance?
Mar 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stanley Son and David Hen on WWF
by: Biggles777

Hello

I met these two men on WWF and they both appear to be working either together or in the same room in Nigeria. It was hard to get information on them and they knew about me. I am "burning" my identity on the game to catch them out.

Stanley Son on the game is Stanley Stanley divorced with a son. In California, works on oil and gas drilling rigs as a contract manager. We then agree to swap emails and he blocks me and walks away. Avoid him and this email;

stanleyson667@gmail.com

David Hen on WWF just a username of David. He claims to be in Houston as a contractor. Avoid this email;

davhen1212@gmail.com

We swap emails and the same as Stanley he blocks and walks away.

I said I'm "burning" my identity. It is clear these two know each other and talk on the game. They aren't there to play, they are there to prey on unsuspecting women.
Mar 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jordan Christopher 3-3-20
by: Anonymous

Thanks for responding and for posting his pic.
It's not the same guy. With deep voice it proves
all these guys aren't Nigerian.

Thanks so much as their corrupt play book is
certainly identical. They lie.

Be safe ladies as this is so cruel you wanna
catch them if it's possible and we continue
Posting and tell all we know. Report.

May you all find a real man
Mar 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Hilton on WWF
by: Biggles777

Hello

I met one Charles Hilton on WWF. He is a miserable man and quite sick too.

Username on on WWF Charles Hilton. From Melbourne Australia with a 12 year old son named Jeff who lives with him. He either can't or won't say where he is in that city.

52 years old and birthday on August 7. He is an independent contractor but currently out of work now. He passes on any answer as to what he really does.

He then tells me to leave the game.

We swap one photo each. I reverse search his and the return is of a gay man who clearly states he likes very young boys.

That is as far as I get when he sends the following;

"Here i go again are you one of those Scammers
Why are you having only one picture"

I'm blocked! I could ask the same of him but I move to email, he takes my bait and what is said next can't be repeated.

Avoid this email;

charleshilton930@gmail.com
Mar 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jordan Christopher 3-3-20
by: Anonymous

Thanks for response I have to find his picture.
What is his age. I've never heard him laugh he
says he is positive but is in a mess and always
sad. This guy has a beard and wears glasses and has salt and pepper hair and said he is polish american.

I need all info I can get. Has he ever told
you his height. He told a few weeks ago I need
help. I dont like it here. I've been given many sad stories. Does he have dimples? The pic posted is it under Jordan. I do know one I've dealt with who has more than one name.

Any other help in this would be great as the info I Have with more will help me turn him in.

Thanks so much.
Mar 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jordan Christopher March 3rd post
by: Anonymous

In reference to:
"So why pay for a Nanny in Cleveland, Ohio? Now he wants me to contact his attorney. Barr. Andrew Gregory Fuller to get him out of jail. So i am thinking this is another way to Scam money. 

Seems very fishy to me."

.....

If you think it sounds fishy!! I'm telling you it is. It seems like you're still taken into his lies. It's not that it sounds fishy. It definitely is! They are going to scam you every way they can.

Please just break off ties with them already. It's for your own good!!
Mar 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		This one scammed me...
by: Anonymous

https://scandinavia.dating/profile?token=1000391109

He or others using the same pic are on many dating sites. The guy whose picture it actually is, lives in Denmark and is gay and is married. His picture supposedly is one of the most used by scammers on dating sites.

The guy that I was talking to I know definitely is a Nigerian in his 20s or 30s. He even tries to act Godly by asking for prayer and quoting scriptures. The guy is really slick. He's a pathological liar. If any of you guys out there would like to mess with one of these scammers use the link above and go after Tcaptain!!!

He was also using a lot of beautiful flowery romantic language in his writings. Come to find out if you Google some of what they are telling you they even have a scam site that gives them templates of language to use in scamming. These people are sick in their souls.
Mar 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: JORDAN CHRISTOPHER 1-20-20
by: Anonymous

In answer to your question the pictures he sent me are posted on this site under Nigerian Scams. His accent is thick and he calls you Baby. He chuckles when he laughs. He says Jah a lot.

The picture of him is an attractive man with a beard and he wears glasses. He writes in polish but that can be easily done.

Post your pictures on this web site under Nigerian Scammers.

I would be cutoff it is the same person.
Mar 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jordan Christopher
by: Anonymous

So he has contacted me again and he is in custody in Mexico because his passport got stolen. Surprise surprise. Oh and now his name is Maxwell Quintin and from Belgium not Poland. His nanny lives in Cleveland, but his daughter Lisa goes to school in Texas. His son Kelvin goes to school somewhere in England.

So why pay for a Nanny in Cleveland, Ohio? Now he wants me to contact his attorney. Barr. Andrew Gregory Fuller to get him out of jail. So i am thinking this is another way to Scam money.

Seems very fishy to me.
Mar 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: JORDAN CHRISTOPHER 1-20-20
by: Anonymous

I've become very suspiciously curious about this
man. So many similarities. I probably know him
under another name.

Could you give details His Age eye color, glasses, hair color, beard, dimples. His Accent where he is from.

Any information about him would be helpful.
Mar 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jordan Christopher 1-20-20 Re:
by: Anonymous

As I read this letter this sounds like many of my words I wrote to the guy I met. I did so because he seemed so sincere about about me. One thing he was a very quite person. Not tremendously out spoken. I told of fear and how it paralyzes and controls your life. I wonder if he has taken my words. As he took the words in letters I received it was almost word for word but I found online where he stole them. Confronting them does no good as they just lie.

Be careful there are things there you dont want
to even touch with a seven foot pole with a blazing fire on the end of it.

Stay Away, Stay Safe He Will Hurt You
Mar 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		CODES AND TELEPHONE NUMBER
by: Anonymous

Do not give out codes I learned after I did.
Example 609771 Google Voice Verification. I was smoothly lied to by an expert. Its ramped for Craiglist. They got access.

Dont give out your your phone number [mobile or landline] as they can distribute it to the public. They come up with a story to get your assistance. They are using a Special Phone Sevice that requires the CODE. It will be played to you
Or you get the text from Google.

The Scammer is Going through The Google Voice
SET UP PROCESS. They have Google Voice to text the number to your phone number. Once the code is given to him he has just set up a brand new account Google Voice Number to use the new identity to steal from another. It happens. They all go through US to get Google Voice Numbers so they aren't traceable. They can work I say 50 women on each line at the same time. 100 women will fall prey well these guys live well in poor countries. Dont do it.

Keep in mind all have accents but they could be in your City. Kids are catching on to this and the Younger generation are superior with using
technology and Use Apps for pranks using a
number they make up.

I Wanted you to know about another one of schemes. Do Not GIVE CODES. DO NOT OPEN UP ANY TYPE OF LINK. I WOULDN'T EVEN OPEN A YOUTUBE
LINK AS IT MIGHT NOT BE MUSIC.
Mar 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ways of a Thief
by: Anonymous

Thief playbook, School of Deceit and Dark Deception. Step by step psychological Phrase killers. Make hearts swell. Groups having the same story. Lies, if you love me you'll help if not Mad and Sad.

If we say sure I'll meet your need with no intention of doing so, then they fly off the
handle when in reality you gave them the same treatment.

Our Hearts get broken and they just get Mad as they didnt get their way. Scammers with no Heart dont feel.

To All Play Book Scammers - Know this Truth that the day is coming and You Will Stand In the Presence of Your Creator and he Will Say Be Cast Into Outer Darkness for Sin and Stealing.

SCAMMER IS IT WORTH MILLIONS TO STEAL NOW AND IN THE END LOSE YOUR SOUL. FOREVER NEVER ENDS.
Mar 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kil van
by: Anonymous

He got in touch through email. Seemed very nice and a gentleman. Contact was made in November. He would get off the rig soon and go back to his home in Los Vegas. He would come to where I live and we would start a new business from his contacts in the states AND as Christmas got closer he said he loved me and would take care of me for our lifetime.

Well, soon his daughter came into the picture. She was on a school exchange in turkey. There is no mom and she was only around 15 to 17. Then he told me his daughter was not talking to him. No reason why.

He asked me to send her $500. I told him I did not have that much money and no I would not send her that much money. He got very ma .and called me names.

I was then asked to buy her a camera by that time I knew he was a fraud. I went along about buying a camera. Next time I talked to him he asked if I got it. I said got what. He got made and called me names.
Mar 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures would help
by: Anonymous

Report names, faces, everything you have. Washington DC has an Embassy for Nigeria, Germany, and Africa so report everywhere.

So many stolen pictures but dont stop reporting them. If we dont report them we have no right
to complain. Use the only tools you have which is the info you have. Most of all we need the God, dedicated women and anyone who will pray. We
have no right to what we dont ask for.

We have been taken advantage of by these corrupt
groups of people who use psychology to manipulate
our emotions. They are Fake Frauds. They are
100% Felons many times over. So now this Corona virus is headed to Nigerian as pay back and has
a way of getting back.

Beware, Read, Listen, Guard All your Hearts, listen to every detail you can squeeze out of these guys. Most play hop scotch over their life and get into yours to STEAL YOUR LIFE. STEAL YOUR SECURITY. LOOK UP AND PRAY.
Mar 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Read The Information
by: Anonymous

Social Catfish has a lot we all need to
go there and educate yourself. If you are sent any kind of Link even if it's YouTube music do not open anything with a LINK TO ANY WHERE.

I received several but it was that I might receive free coins. If you do right
things it seems to work in certain ways, but I
went there, but nothing worked and I could
not enter the site. I also was given a Link to a so called account (along the way I asked as he
wanted funds, do you not bank online)? No havent had time to set it up.

They have an EXCUSE for everything. The Link was
sent ignorantly (I never heard of these romance scams) opened it and he said you cant go there I'm out of states. All to know is if his pay went in. I sent a screenshot and he made sure he called the amount to me. After this once again he wanted me to go there and open the link but it wouldnt accept the password.

He has secrets to Hide. I believe he changed the password and had me go back in to see if it was safe after two years of being away. Once in another city he needed money to get home
from there which was just a hoax. When he gets home they took it all. Nothing in there.

Be careful as all are not Nigerian but have accents and live in America and they have taken up the Scam trade. He told me once I'm afraid I'll be taken for an immigrant. Well known internationally but knows no one and I'm the only one who can help. Mentally Ill and they dont care if you are hurt or go hungry or have a place to stay.

ITS ALL ABOUT WHAT THEY CAN GET OF YOURS
Mar 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ciara
by: Anonymous

I dealt with this same exact guy but different name. He’s a scammer and broke my heart. Finally fessed up that he was Nigerian. Pictures are photo shopped but some were actual pictures stolen from a beautiful man named victor sayegh. I reached out to the real guy because I was in love with him. Found him on FB.

He said his pictures have been used for over 10 years. Ruined his life. I wonder how many guys that we are dealing with have used this picture. It took me a month to get over my fake love victor sayegh. I lost money and the real guy said he still gets two women a month reaching out to him hurt and in love and angry. At least he responded to me. This site has been so validating.

Thanks to everyone who shares their story
Mar 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		In reference to another post
by: Anonymous

In reference to:
Feb 15, 2020
Benson Juliet (bensonenger@gmail.com)
by: Anonymous

Hi, I think I am being scammed by this person who says he loves me and wants to be with me but he is stuck on an oil rig. We have been chatting on Hangouts for several months now and he is very attentive but at times can be very mean when I don't do what he asks me to do.

It's the same guy that scammed me. Exactly the same. Don't send him any more money! He says he will pay you back and NEVER does! He's a pathological liar. Cut him off now! He's from Nigeria and is about 30 yrs old and working with some others in the United States.

He went by the name Thomas then wrote back and apologized and said his name was Fredrick! Give me a break!!
Mar 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Honey, My Queen!
by: Ciara

So my story is like many others on here. He is a widower, one son in boarding school, wife died on operating table, he is a Chief Marine Engineer drilling for oil in the Arabic Sea. This came about on Facebook. He sends me very handsome pics of a 6'2 with eyes of blue.

The pics look superimposed. This man's image is placed in marine locations. LoL. I'm still talking to him for fun. I'm just waiting to see when the money request happens.

I guess I'm bored. Haha
Mar 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Captain Thomas
by: Anonymous

The guy is targeting women in their 50s and 60s. He goes by Thomas, a captain for Maersk. He uses scriptures and other such things and tries to act Godly. I'm sure he is Muslim and I'm sure he's from Nigeria.

He's targeting Christian women in particular because he thinks they are trustworthy and gullible. He sent me a message like the other woman in this thread, saying he's from Nigeria and that he is apologizing. I know his mother is living (God showed me) but he is still swearing on his mother's grave.

The guy's a pathological liar.
Feb 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marrible Markson
by: Anonymous

Same old, same old. Researched pictures and total scammer. Didn’t get far enough to ask for money, although he did have the son with a birthday, and he couldn’t give him a gift and maybe I could help.

If he was real, he’d have been an awesome man. Unfortunately, nothing but a phantom and a scammer.

Please, please don’t give your heart or money to this awful man. Sure glad I was smart enough right away to see this for what it was-a total ruse.
Feb 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Carter
by: Anonymous

I met this guy through an online dating site. He said he is German, his wife Mary died because of cancer, he has a daughter on boarding school, he is an oil rig Mud engineer and now suddenly he needs £ 4000 to fix the issue.

Also he is the owner of house in UK and even Dubai?!

Ladies please be careful and never send any money or cards, he is a scammer! Be safe!
Feb 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Michael Abramson
by: Anonymous

The person who broke my heart and got me to send money to him gained my trust by asking me to go into his bank account and transfer money for him. Now I realize what a ruse it all was, but at the time the recorded message (that he obviously masterfully orchestrated) said at the end of the transaction that his remaining balance was $26.4M.

I did check the bank name, and it does exist, but I don’t know how he managed to get a recorded message to play for me that was obviously fake. A lot of planning! What a waste of talent. Your story sounded similar, although the name used was different. Was the "bank" he used in New York and did it give you his remaining balance?

Just wondered if it was the same guy. I know he had to change his name because I finally figured out whose identity he had stolen. Would love to hear more details from you. Certainly is a well-organized effort!

Sorry your heart was also broken. It took me a long time to finally accept what had happened, but I still have feelings for this person who didn’t even exist. I have read that for some of us, it results in something similar to PTSD. I agree!

Wishing you well in your recovery.
Feb 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Abramson
by: Anonymous

Any one ever deal with him. Scammed me in the past.
Was home for awhile but is back because he is supposedly coming home. Sent me his bank info and wants me to transfer money from his account. I have a picture of him but can not get it to transfer to this page.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

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Feb 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Anyone who has been scammed please make a report to your local law enforcement office. Get the report number and send as much information as you can to the FBI. I was scammed and have hated myself for being so stupid. It is something you never get over.

I was told they go after the area they get the most hits. If we can get these creep scum bags locked up the world will be a better place.

The emotional, psychological and financial damage they created is overwhelming.
Feb 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scam
by: Anonymous

I had a scammer contact Me on a Dating Web site of which We were communicating for just over 3 months. Same Scenario of Oil Rig Machine issue, doesn't have money for the helicopter to deliver it. He sent Me flowers and chocolate. The usual scam ad professed His love very early. I fell for Him hard then I did not send Him any money but got My satisfaction when I told Him I would send Him money by the end of that week and that Day I called Him out as a scam since I found His name out to be a Scam earlier that week.

Of Course He denied everything. Well to My surprise I did delete everything but one of His numbers and got a text saying that He is sorry He lied to me about everything. He is living in South Africa and sorry He hurt me. He told me He was 35 not 59. I am in such shock at this point I guess GUILT got to him finally. Sad but very true
Feb 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not all evil
by: Anonymous

I sorry but you are so wrong they are no good. He tried to scam you once and that is enough. Please don’t trust that he is getting things in order. If he has children he’s not going to leave them for you. Trust me he isn’t a good man and you are going to get very hurt. He will have a lie for you of why he can’t get to see you.
Feb 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Top notch scammer :::::::
by: Jean from Zoosk

This handsome man that was Greek & Canadian was the modern day Casanova. He told me romantic things that every woman wants to hear. He sent me pictures of this good looking self. Said he had his own company in Canada & was awarded this job that would take one year.

The year is up this month, but he needed $ 28,000.00 to put in the bank before he could get the $41.000,000.00 that the Venezuelan government had promised.

He even showed me a contract, voucher for the $ 41M. I am telling you ladies he is the best I have ever heard of. I was ready to send him $20,000 tomorrow until I started reading this site.

Ladies he portrays himself as DAVID ANDERSON.
Feb 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Revealed
by: Anonymous

I showed my scammer the twitter account of the real man whose pictures he stole and stopped talking to him. He finally told me the truth. He called me and sent me his picture. He said he has twins and they were sick and he tried to scam me for money.

Of course, I don't believe that. He also said that I was the only one he tried to scam. What a lie. I don't think you would make up fake banking documents to scam one person. Luckily, I didn't give him any money, but I almost did. I was in love with the person I thought he was. It was devastating to learn the truth; that I was talking to a young man from Nigeria!
Feb 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not all are evil
by: Anonymous

I know what you are going to think. I have had 3 reveal themselves to me. They are young and trying to make it but like I told them stealing isn't the way. The 3rd one revealed himself very fast in fact the first time I asked.

He has asked for nothing and is preparing to get his passport and other paperwork together to come over to meet me. I am not financing anything. I want people to know it is not always Nigerians. They are in Ghana and Australia and everywhere.

But they are not lying when they say they are religious. They go to church every Sunday. I am not saying not to trust your instincts just saying they aren't all evil
Feb 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: SCAMMER REVEALED
by: Anonymous

How did you get him to reveal his identity did you call him out. I'm sure I've dealt with a
group. One woman. Man has different names.

Do our countries not care enough for us to help us? I read if the guy is international then they want to spend time and money and it's too
expensive but only if they find they are in a
group.

Do they see us as ignorant. Everyone desires to find true love.

Good Luck and Take Care Of Yourself
Feb 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Third Culture Kid
by: Anonymous

Honey did you get the card. These guys are mentally ill. I've never been made too feel as if
I'm No Good. He took my life right out from under me with Deception. This guy is Full Of Pride. Salt and pepper hair, one pic is very handsome but I found another where he has aged.

Uses God but is taken with different religions.
Good way to get confused. For a second time he
is in hospital. Have no money. My case is very disturbing. I'm thankful so GRATEFUL FOR THIS SITE. Just wish I had found it before damage was done.

Hell has a very special area sectioned off for these Horrible people. I will never trust men again. They think with evil hearts and act on it.

YOU WHO ARE SUSPICIOUS PLEASE THEY ARE SO
CONVINCING THEY PRIME YOUR SOUL INTO BELIEVING
THEY LOVE YOU. PLEASE LISTEN ITS NOT YOU ITS THE LOVE OF MONEY THAT DRIVES THEM.

THEY PREY ON YOUR KINDNESS.

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT AT ALL YOUR VOICE INSIDE SPEAKING IS SPEAKING TRUTH. PLEASE LISTEN.
Feb 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pics
by: Anonymous

I sure wish there was a way to post pics on here. So we all could compare them.

Thanks

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

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Feb 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher pryce -
by: Anonymous

FATHER OF ONE SON WHO IS IN BOARDING IN UK/ HE IS AN OFFSHORE ENGINEER ON A THREE MONTHS CONTRACT IN DUBAI/ SUDDENLY A FEW DAYS AGO HIS MACHINE BROKE WITH NO INSURANCE OR WARRANTY AND NEEDS 6750 POUNDS TO FIX IT.

HE HAS NO MONEY. ALL ALONG HE WAS SAYING HE IS RETIRING - HE CREATED A FAKE GUARDIAN ACCOUNT FOR A FAKE PERSON MELISSA EVERETT WHO IS HIS SONS GUARDIAN IN UK. BEWARE OF HIM. ASSOCIATED EMAILS -
EMAIL - chriispris53@gmail.com ; everettmelissa585@gmail.com
everettmelissa585@gmail.com
Feb 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		LIAR IN USA
by: Zonya

Glad I found this site. I've been taken in a very cruel way by a compulsive Liar. Honesty is not one of his assets. He has an accent, yet in US. I believe working with a woman.

Uses God (Beware) no wife, lonely, kids, Lies to take everything. Cries, begs, sell your possessions for him. I will repay. Lie.

Uses pics of younger self while yet someone posted pics of an older dude. He is a very evil
person. He has been reported.

I've never felt so devastated. How could I have fallen. Believing others is no longer who I Am.

People are pure poison.
Feb 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Question
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, Ikr! They must leave some digital footprints when they scam women out of their money. How they manage to leave no digital footprints is beyond me, too, but I agree with you on the sob stories because I've read too many of them in the past two years.

The latest was last year on Twitter who called himself Chris Wilfred, who claimed to have lost his wife to a medical condition I'd never heard of and who claimed to have a son named Jerry. The other few claimed to have lost their wives to cancer or a car accident.

Watch for the way they accuse you of refusing to help them and for assuming the worst of them.
Feb 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Report and Your Aunt
by: Anonymous

Great Big YEAH. You never know he might have been in a group. Report remember all criminals and
eventually they get caught so dont give up.

I Also for my own reason offered to come visit. I heard very little afterwards. Be wonderful if they all would fess up. If they are seasoned scammers I dont expect it.

Guys Report the Thieves.

Pay Attention to every detail. Dont reveal to them they are thieves and take your info and REPORT AND TAKE YOUR LIFE BACK
Feb 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Report
by: Anonymous

I did contact the Nigerian Embassy in Washington when my Aunt was involved with one. They want email addresses, phone numbers, fake names, IG information, Facebook and Messenger and any other sites that you have been contacted on.

Yes, if enough women bombard them with complaints they will do something. Get as much information as you can. My aunt told her scammer she was going to fly to meet him and he actually revealed himself to her. The real name etc.

REPORT and then block.
Feb 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		REPORT
by: Anonymous

EMBASSY OF FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
3519 INTERNATIONAL COURT NW
WASHINGTON DC 20008
202 800 7201 (EXT. 113)

EMAIL: INFO @ NIGERIA EMBASSY USA. ORG

IC3.GOV/COMPLAINT

FBI.GOV/COMPLAINT

INFO @ FBI. GOV

FBI. 202 324 3000

USA. GOV. / STOP SCAMS

STOP SCAMMERS.COM

SCAM WATCH.GOV

ROMANCE SCAMS NOW .COM

CONSUMER FRAUD REPORTING . ORG

FRAUD WATCH .COM

INTERPOL GLOBAL
18 NAPIER ROAD
285510 SINGAPORE

HERE ARE JUST A FEW PLACES TO REPORT SO CHECK
THEM FOR YOURSELF. ITS OUR OBLIGATION TO OURSELVES AND TO EACH OTHER AND TO THE FUTURE
GENERATIONS TO REPORT WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO EACH OF US.

EACH CASE I BELIEVE MUST BE REPORTED TO THE NIGERIAN EMBASSY IN DC. WHEN THEY BEGIN TO SEE A REPEAT OF THE SAME NAME SURELY IT WILL MARK WITHIN THEM TO SEE OUR COUNTRY IS IN DIRE NEED OF HELP.

EVERYONE KNOWS IN USA THE ADDRESS OF OUR WHITE
HOUSE. BOMBARD THESE PLACES WITH COMPLAINTS.

WE NEED THEIR ASSISTANCE WITH LAWS IN PLACE AGAINST THESE CRIMINALS SITTING BEHIND A TOOL OF COMPUTER AND INTERNET PROVIDERS AND RUINING
INNOCENT MEN AND WOMENS LIVES. WE CAN DO OUR PART.

HAVE YOU BEEN A VICTIM OF A LOVE CRIME. STAND UP AND DO YOUR PART.
Feb 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Phone number
by: Here is another

This scammers goes by the name Jeff Blake or Kenneth Duncan on Twitter and he has many pages and sites. Watch out here is his number and give him a hard time as he has cost much corruption and many thousands of dollars so here is his number it is a Florida number 407 995 6031

All lies and says he is on a oil rig in the Shetland Islands working BP building platforms then something happened to his crane that needed repairs of 30000. He will ruin you if given enough time mentally and financially. He left me broken hearted and left to pick up the pieces while he goes off to his next victim killing her slowly as the victim he left behind

Please if you are a victim get help to recover and heal it takes time. Some day maybe some laws will protect us against scams, and a romance Nigerian scammer.

God bless you all. Love from a victim who at least got out with enough time to gain some of the losses back.

Be careful
As when we were children we was told NOT TO TALK TO STRANGERS .
NOW TO NOT TALK TO STRANGERS AS WELL .
Feb 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		2 -23 Questions
by: Anonymous

These guys have footprints in some country under their true identity. Crooks eventually get caught up with. Retain the thought these scammers will be exposed caught and be thrown in their dungeons.

I agree more tv exposure world wide can help as we do our part to help in reporting them. YouTube and this site, romance scams, scam digger, and more work hard.

Reporting to our Authorities in DC and UK, China, Nigeria, and Africa wherever these people claim they live. No Reporting No catching them. Many work in groups.

We all have rights and ours have been stripped
from us because of internet providers of telephone services who issue phone numbers to those in foreign Countries. Google voice and Voip numbers. Money is root of all Corruption.

Facebook, Instagram, Hangouts and the dating sites need to monitor what is happening on these sites.

Be Alert Guard Your Hearts and Your Money. Guys Report these thieves.
Feb 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Question
by: Anonymous

How do all these people who scam us leave no or have no digital footprint? Their photos are someone else’s. Their profiles are fake with sob stories which is disgusting that they lie. The email address is nonexistent. I hope the whole lot of them rot in prison.

They are rampant on Words with friends, instagram, you name it. I wish someone would do an expose on TV about how these guys steal from people. We need to educate the world and shut them down!

They are like drug dealers but worse.
Feb 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: HELEN
by: Anonymous

Helen I really do feel your pain. They are Scammers and they deserve hell. Its cruel to break hearts and bank account. Thieves will say or do anything. Everything is a lie. YouTube, scam diggers, romance scams, all have pictures of innocent victims.

Report this evil person. Keep all text pic and iTunes receipts and turn him in every where. Washington DC. has a Nigerian Embassy so report there and wherever you met him turn him in as a Scammer. Google address to report these monsters. Sad to know we live in an evil world. We want love and they want money. Secretly they deceive. They will not live forever. Lake of fire awaits
deceivers and thieves.

Good luck Helen go out into your community as there are so many looking for companionship. I hope you find true love.
Feb 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		The oil rig scammer
by: Helen

He says his name is Kelvin Hart. We have been talking for 2 years. Yes like a dummy I sent cards to him being all different kinds. He was suppose to come on Valentines Day but they wont give him a chopper to take him to Texas to get his check. He needs $6700 to get him and his crew a chopper to get to Texas.

I drew the line there. I have been suffering with no money for myself. I couldn't get my medication and I am out of my blood pressure depression and anxiety pills. He was begging me to send the money cause he is living in hell and he wants to come get me and marry me. What a joke. I blocked his number.

When we talked before the phone call would drop and he wouldn't answer when I called back so I learned my lesson. I hope no body else is talking to him and giving him money
Feb 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sister vs David Miles
by: Anonymous

Please please please, dont do it. Its a scam. Hes not interested in your sister or anybody. All lies, All scripted, and they are saying the same tactics to every ladies. Check the bottom of this page and there is highlightet NIGERIAN DATING SCAM, there is pictures in there, you might see the person your chatting with. And they are all using different names. Please dont believe whatever they are saying, as they are only interested in your money. Dont give them anything including your personal details.

Goodluck ladies. BEWARE with these SCUMBAG people.
Feb 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Miles
by: Anonymous

My sister is currently talking to a "David Miles" on an offshore oil rig in Germany. He’s white, has beard, about 58 years old he says, is widowed, son named Patrick 9 yrs and daughter named Tessa 11 yrs who are in boarding school in Columbus, Ohio. He lives in Columbus Ohio, has Spanish accent, yet was raised in Australia.

He’s an engineer on the oil rig. He requests iTunes cards, apple products, and a" "loan" of $4000 which he swears he’ll double into "$12,000" ... which obviously isn’t double! Needs it to "secure his funds" because he got paid over a million cash while working on the rig which he’s now stuck on.

Makes no sense! He uses several other people in the scam to make it more believable, including his oil rig boss, kids private/boarding school, lady who takes product orders for people on rig.

I’m sure he’s a scammer. She doesn’t quite see it yet. Checked his name in whitepages.com and no info aligned with what he told her about himself. That’s a sure sign of a scammer! Also the pics he sent to her can’t be reverse image checked because they hold no online location/address. Also, the pics can’t be saved to the phone! That’s the sure sign of a professional. I’ll post pic here to see if it will load. IMG_6451.JPG

My sister is a recent widow with kids so she really needs every cent she sent to him.
Feb 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		JEFFERSON
by: Anonymous

He sounds like one I deal with. He gets mad at anything i dont do to his liking. Mainly cards. What is a DTR phone. Fellow told me earlier this month my Phone was dead but he gave excuse he knew would get to me. Hurt is another word. When I told him I didn't have money for a card he said
I'm Hurt. Havent heard another word. They are working puzzles from one woman to next.

It's no use looking for person they are pretending to be. They are weary of being contacted and this stuff tears their marriages apart. I would like to know what your guy looks like. Mine cries too. Eyes, hair, glasses and dimples. This has turned my world inside out. Lies.

Be careful and watch out for yourself.

He will say just keep your money if you dont want to help me. I've heard excuses for everything he tells me but nothing about him. Some of the stories would blow your mind. If its a dead phone how did he text. I'd love to know more of your story. God bless All
Feb 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		2-22-20 Mike Paul R.
by: Anonymous

His account hasn't been frozen. Its Lies.

Could you tell us what the age of this guy is. What is his age. Color of hair. Does he have a beard and what color. Eye color. Does he wear glasses. Where does he live. Does he have dimples. One simple or two. This is all important to the next lady who he will emotionally, financially Destroy.

We must help others not to fall prey. These guys are lazy monsters. If you have a need it doesnt matter, he will manipulate you with psychology and get what HE wants.

Please tell us things we gotta know. Its imperative to help stop all this.
Feb 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Paul
by: Anonymous

Yep I logged in and saw the money too and just
after the accident this was a hoax for more
money. They gave us a password to tell them
their paycheck went in. It's a Lie. Months later after crazy lie over lie and no money. Someone stole it all. Another hoax to keep you sending your money.

YOU WILL NEVER SEE HIM OR YOUR MONEY. BEEN THERE DONE IT AND REGRET IT.

TURN HIM IN IF YOU HAVE ACCURATE ID. TURN HIM IN. YOUR GUY COULD BE THE SAME GUY WITH JUST A NEW NAME.

STOP BLOCK REPORT AND RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN.

PLEASE GOOD LUCK TO YOU
Feb 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response MIKE PAUL
by: Anonymous

I'm sorry for your loss. Dont blame you, these guys lie. OIL RIGS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MACHINES, FOOD, ENGINEERS PAID GOOD.

Their money goes to their banks.

Contact every Authority possible have him shut down where you met him. Bitcoin well the gift cards they cash into Bitcoins. Its how they steal and cover their identity.

Look up this fellow read his story 67 age.

NIGERIAN PRINCE 67 ARRESTED IN LOUISIANA. IN USA. HE WAS RUNNING SCAM. FOLKS THEY GET PHONE NUMBERS FROM CORRUPT COMPANIES IN US. THEY ARE NIGERIAN, AFRICIAN, US CITIZENS. ALL NATIONALITIES. DONT GET STUCK ON THEIR NAME AS ALL IN NIGERIA. THEY USE MANY NAMES MANY LIVE IN USA.

TIME TO STOP PLAYING THEIR GAMES AND FIGHT AGAINST THE EVIL. IT WILL RUIN YOUR LIFE.

GOOGLE: 67YRS. NIGERIAN PRINCE. ONE CAUGHT MANY MORE TO GO. PLEASE LEAVE THEM BE. REPORT THEM
Feb 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Paul Ruzgar
by: Anonymous

Mike Paul Ruzgar- Oil rig engineer. I’ve sent money because his machine broke. Widowed. Daughter in Turkey boarding school. I fell deeply for him. Lost all my money. Sending iTunes card to his daughter. I have a copy of drivers license and it’s him. I saw him on video. Can’t call nor video on a rig.

I’ve sent money through bitcoin. Has anyone encountered him. Professed his love after he got on the rig. Offshore in Gulf of Mexico. He sounds Nigerian. Very sweet talker. His money is frozen with Westland Bank Online. I actually logged in there. Saw his name and money. But now the bank site is gone.
Feb 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Organized Corruption
by: Anonymous

If they ask for work email its just trickery to get an idea of what you do for a living and possibly hack their system. With our online world these guys get info. They have stolen valuable
documents and taken others ownership of what they worked so hard for. Daily it's a new scam. If they know your name and city you live in it's easy to find your address.

Be Alert and Be Aware of What is being asked of you. These aren't regular people we are dealing with they are Corrupt Cons.

Think like a criminal. It's always how can Manipulate them with another lie to steal.

HOW CAN SOMEONE LOVE YOU AS THEY HAVENT MET YOU. THEY CANNOT. LOVE IS OF MONEY.
Feb 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Does anyone have a photo of the oil rig engineer working off coast of Ireland.
by: Anonymous

So in love with me and wants to marry me when he finishes his contract, has 1 daughter in boarding school in Florida. Asked for an eBay gift card so he can watch movies on his computer and when I asked about Netflix he said the rig had a deal with eBay, again he’s in google hangouts and met him on Instagram.

He’s told me he’s from California, lived in Tampa and sold his house there and will move anywhere I want to live with. Major red flags but he sent a picture I really want to try and match him up with whoever he’s stolen his identity.
Feb 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		D. Jefferson
by: Anonymous

To Biggkes777. Thank you! He is on a oil rig right for 3 weeks. His dtr phone got turned off and he can't use his cards from the rig due to poor service etc. Needed $70 to turn it back on. I told them that I will not give money to people I don't know well enough.

He said he didn't need my money and I didn't know his worth. I told no I didn't and didn't want to but I still couldn't help them. He and her? Said they find it hard to believe I didn't have $70. I told them I didn't have it to spare right now and so then they moved on and he said he emailed a friend from home NY and he would take care of his dtr.

He is still mad and called me pretending to cry and said he was losing his mind if he lost me. I just told him that he fits the script to a T. He was very hurt that I keep thinking he's a scammer. Lol!

I hung up on him and would not answer anymore calls. He has now gone away and not sent anything to me in hours.

Why? What is wrong with people to play with your emotions like that. I'm so thankful I found this site. Oh and he's supposedly going to send me a ring. I didn't give my address but he got it off LinkedIn where I started my business and I had my info on there like an idiot. I have since removed it.

Thanks
Feb 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davies Jefferson
by: Biggles777

Hello

Look at his story it is the same as the many you will find in this thread.

Divorced (or something similar)
An only child not living with him
He is on Hangouts (ask for a work email)
The daughter asked for money, they got upset

The daughter asking you for $150 is then testing you to see if you pay. She'll likely have a Hangouts account too. It is him talking to you as "her"

About the photo he sent you. These people are very good at what they do. Take the image and enlarge it on your desktop. You will see;

-Blur around the paper
-Whoever is in the picture will not have fingers FIRMLY holding the paper.
-There'll be light shadows around the paper

In short, the photo is two images overlayed into one in Photoshop or Lightroom. They do this all the time. I'll be posting some elsewhere on this site shortly. I make them the 2 images that are overlayed into 1

That he has no digital footprint is another flag. He is very good at hiding who he really is and does not want to be found. It starts with his name and snowballs over time.

Good luck and keep reading this thread and site as you will see all the similarities.
Feb 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davies Jefferson
by: Anonymous

If he uses Nigerian slang he is NIGERIAN. They are good at photo shopping pictures - very good.

I never thought I had a digital footprint either until I searched it out.

THEY LIE. ITS VERY EASY TO FALL FOR THEM. IT IS VERY HARD TO FALL OUT OF LOVE BUT WE DONT KNOW THEM AND NEVER WILL.

PLEASE READ THE POST. SCAMMERS ARE REAL. THEY STEAL.

READ ALL POSTS. REPORT HIM. MOVE ON

PLEASE BEFORE YOU GO FARTHER
Feb 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response OLIVER
by: Anonymous

Do NOT GIVE YOUR ADDRESS AS YOU DONT KNOW WHO HE KNOWS AND WHERE HE REALLY LIVES.

An older lady was arrested. Please Do not give important INFO. ITS NOT WISE.

BLOCK REPORT EVERYWHERE YOU CAN IN EVERY COUNTRY. SEND ALL INFO YOU HAVE INCLUDING PICTURES AND NUMBERS.
PLEASE HE SCAMS. DONT BE A VICTIM.

BE WISER THAN HIM
Feb 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Drayton
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of Mike Drayton and he says he is from Bulgaria living in Los Angeles, a widow with one daughter. He is an only child and parents are deceased. Met him on Facebook. Instantly asked me to go to google hangout "red flag ".

He’s never asked for money yet, but professed his love for me and he works offshore. He has even called me and wanted to know why I didn’t want a relationship. Blocked his number and he called me on another number.

I went and goggled his name and came up with nothing on the pictures he has sent me. You can find anyone on google.
Feb 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Oil Rig Scammer - David Carter
by: Anonymous

On my first time using a dating app Tinder I matched with a David Carter who is a Mud Engineer working off the coast of South Africa this Monday. He immediately moved our chat to hangouts and is now looking to move it to e-mail. But for an educated persons his grammar and spelling is poor and unless he is spilling his sad story I cannot get any other detailed information from him.

So I followed my instincts this morning and looked up dating scams and behold there is this specialty called Oil Rig Scammers. Your numbers up David Cater - I am so glad that I did not loose any money or heart to you.

Thank you all for sharing your stories as because of this I have not been conned out of money and heart.

Safe Dating
Feb 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig worker named Jo Williams?
by: Anonymous

I know someone who I believe is being scammed by this person pretending to be an oil Rig worker. He has charmed her into thinking he will be marrying her. When asked if she sent him money, she denies. However, when asked if she sent gift cards she refused to answer.

Somehow they've convinced her that gift cards aren't the same as money. Anyone else hear of a scammer going by this name?
Feb 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Calls from scammers suddenly drop
by: Anonymous

Scammers calls will drop suddenly with a sound
like a weird sound. Do a reverse phone lookup on the number and it will tell you if its Non fixed Voip and the carrier. Many get numbers they are in Nigeria. Something needs to be done. I've been
told the line is dead.

No word many days as he is scamming others. Strange things they have fairly new number but they are still using old one also. These guys
wont tell you anything about themselves.

Red Flag as if when you meet they have things to say and places to surprise you with. Report these people as they are totally destroying lives. They need a new address.

PRISON. THEY ARE THIEVES. TURN THEM IN.
Feb 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too PJ / Scammer Paul Mangus
by: Anonymous

This fellow is still sending poems and his
dedicated heart to you? I think about the titles
of his poems. Guy who whooed me. I hear something
very familiar. These fellows are very convincing
it's extremely scary. I've heard the same story that I'm down and will you help. Our hearts are those of how moms are so caring, they know this. Its cuts deep if they are hungry or give a sob story.

Wouldn't it be amazing to find someone true and who doesn't lie. It's very hard to deal with being robbed and being told you are loved.

If you can update us it would be appreciated.

TOGETHER STRONG WE STAND AGAINST SCAMMERS

GOOD LUCK TO ALL MAY YOU FIND TRUE LOVE
Feb 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response 2-16-20 Steven Houston
by: Anonymous

Steven sends you his love and devoting his life
to you. You have spoken with him on a voice call and voice Chat. Could you tell us his characteristics. Where is he from, does he have an accent? What language does he speak? Describe to us his hair color, eye color, glasses, dimples both size or just one side. Things he talks about.

He is surely talking to some of us here also. I've also heard I'm coming to see you that was told first lie that transportation in the area had closed, and I checked a lie I knew what he said was impossible.

Problems become many along the journey. He
speaks in ways so you believe all he says. Gets
your Hope's up to a place of disappointment.

Will you marry me, their intentions are only to fool you into sending money. Once he got mean if you want me to come to you send me large amount. Nope. Its heartbreaking. Just close your heart. They all are wealthy. Not.

Block and Report on the site he found you and also the police. Google and you will find many
addresses of Authorities. They do catch some of them.

BLOCK REPORT AND START LIVING OUTSIDE OF SOCIAL MEDIA. ITS FULL OF SCAMMERS.

GOOD LUCK
Feb 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven David "Houston Texas"
by: Anonymous

Remember this name ladies. Yes I finally blocked him. Same old same old stories. DO not fall for their lies. I know we always dream of a happy ending but all this scammer was interested in was monies and anything they can get from you. I was blessed that I kept my guard close to my chest and he has started asking for an Amazon Voucher and whatever next.

I blocked him straight away and he tried calling me. So please lovely ladies be careful as soon Red Flag will arise.

BLOCK and delete your email or anything you shared with them. We will find our love least we expected.

Good luck ladies.
Feb 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davies Jefferson
by: Anonymous

To Biggles777: I've been talking to him for 3 months. He says he lives in NY. He's a structural engineer been divorced 8 yrs, has a 16y/o daughter who lives with her mom in Miami. He has had her text me on hangouts so we can get to know one another and she's sent pics to me.

I ask him for a pic of either him touching his nose or of him holding a piece of paper with the date and time. He was upset at first stating I don't believe he's who he says he is and it hurts him deeply. I just told him if he couldn't do this to prove he was real then i was blocking him on everything.

Later on that evening he sent a pic of himself which looked like his profile pic and he was holding a piece of paper that had date time and it said I love you with my name on it.

He hasn't asked for any money and he says he is comfortable but his daughter ask for $150 to buy some things saying her dad was strict. When i refused they both got mad and said I made them feel awful. I told him I was already scared I was being played and I would NEVER send them money. We finally moved past that for now.

I have searched for him and even paid to do a search and I can't find any digital footprint for him. I told him and he cried saying he loved me and he believed who I was but was devastated I looked for him that way. I told him I was not talking on hangouts anymore.

If i couldn't talk the way normal people do via phone, text or emails then it was over. We had at first talked via text and calls on the phone but he said he was switching from one carrier to another so hangouts is where we text until I told him that.

He finally started texting and calling from a phone which I looked up and its from NJ.
I've talked to him many times on the phone and he does have an accent and he uses slang like
"I'm sorry I slept off" I seen on here where someone said that Nigerians use that slang.

I want to believe he's real but deep down I know he's not. Has anyone heard this name. He sends me many pics of him doing different things. I got him to finally tell me what company he worked for. He was hesitant because he said I have searched for him and he couldn't take the chance of me calling them to verify he worked there. Lol

He is on a consulting job now in Russia on an oil rig for 3 weeks or so he says. I just need some insight. He tried to tell me not everyone has a digital footprint and that he's very careful.

Help! My heart is falling for him.
Feb 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Frairs
by: Caren

Does anybody know Paul Frairs? Was so in love with him, believed everything, until I came to this site. I was real shocked. Thank god, I always refused to send money! He pretends to be an oil engineer, 54 years, divorced, one daughter.

We planned to see each other. I already sat in the airport Frankfurt, to head off to Barcelona, where we gonna meet. 30 minutes before my flight started, he sent me a message, that he has problems to get off the rig. And he needs money and so on.

I was so disappointed, I started crying. End of story: used Tinder, to find a nice guy there :)))
Feb 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		E NI COMPANY RAFA
by: Anonymous

Block report run please. Sounds like one I speak with. When I read oil rig he doesn't like it. I'm waiting. Oh I got messages on his break. HE WILL TAKE ALL.

So I asked why havent you text. His last
words were I dont like it here. Be careful you
wont meet him in April as he will be in accident.

I've been asked for marriage. Once again playing my emotions. I'm suspicious we are talking
to the same guy. STOP STOMP ROLL.

TRUST ME YOUR HEART WILL BREAK AND YOUR MONEY YOU'LL BE GONE.

HE IS A VERY VERY GOOD SCAMMER. PLEASE REPORT HIM.
Feb 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brian h.Alden Oddvar
by: Anonymous

He’s claimed to be from Bergen, Norway but need to go live in Sweden to come to the USA because his ex wife (Megan) 23 years of marriage she cheated on him with a friend. Has one son kelvin 20 y/o.

Divorced 5 years ago and he got a girlfriend who was a drug addict from nyc. First he said he’s a civil engineer but was only a welder for an oil Rig platform. My history is long because it’s almost 2years with him.

Here’s what I found Hendrick Alden, Hendrick A Oddvar, Brian Mark009. IG, Skype was in Twitter but got out. He’s called me from lots of different numbers

+1 (917) 275-1251 , +1 (413) 758-0986, +1 (646) 930-7816, +1 (302) 400-3170 , (917) 259-4245, 9174234941

Email engrhendricks123@gmail.com

I lost a lot of money and time so please ask a lots of questions about family names, kids names. school, everything you can think about. This one will cry, scream, call you a million times until you fall in his lies...part 1
Feb 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davies Jefferson
by: Biggles777

Hello. You do not need to hear about him. Drop the "e" from Davies and do a Google search.

The returns say it all, a name taken from history, slightly modified so they can hide from you.

If they are trying to obscure their name it's so they can't be found.

Block, report on Hangouts chat app and walk away.
Feb 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		FAKE AND SCAMMERS
by: Anonymous

Amazing the millions around the world playing this game. If you meet on social media of any type they are TRUE SCAMMERS. Lies over and over. I is never capitalized and they say Am not I. The
Lady who has been told he will meet you April, he will have an accident and need money. DONT FALL FOR IT. JUST PLAY BOOK LIE.

Dont send money, steam cards or get involved with bank accounts or bitcoin.

Run, Block and Report.

Stay Wiser than the devils.
Feb 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Andrea
by: Anonymous

I am the target of a suspected scam. Daniel Andrea, petroleum geologist working on a rig off the coast of Alabama. He contacted me thru Facebook and said his wife died 5 years ago of cancer. Hasn't asked for money yet, but I got suspicious when he couldn't send me a selfie!

He's from Italy originally, supposed to live in Ausin RX. Has a cell with an Austin area code, but his texts are sometimes not making sense.
Feb 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Oil Rig Engineer from ENI company
by: Anonymous

I have been chatting with this man for 4 days now and how sweet is it to fall in love with a stranger in that short span of time lol! He claims he is Brazilian who works offshore with ENI (Italian energy company. He is divorced with 2 kids - 1 kid with her mother and the other kid with his grandma. Same old story he said they are not allowed to have video calls in the rig and it is too risky. added drama: he misses his children coz he cannot even video call with them. When he said that on our first chat I have hints already that he may be a scam but let's see what he has got on his sleeves. He rids my boredom anyway lol so long there is no money involved.

So far, he has not asked for money YET. He said he dont like the job but he likes the salary. Gave me the figure EU 150k annually (Juicy)!. He said he plans to have a vacation in March and if I am free he'll come to meet me where i was with his daughter so lets see about that.

I am posting this in case anyone knows Mendonca Rafa. Quite a good looking guy and sexy AF too lol what a catch right!:p I've seen his accounts IG/ FB and twitter - looks legit as the profile is not new unless the person im talking too uses that person's name and sending me the pics in that acct.

So what i'll do, i will try to add him on my IG (it's a private account) and if this rig engineer im talking to ever mentioned anything about the adding up or if the one I added never accepted my follower request - then that answers the question. I might even message that person that his account is being used by a scammer lol.
Feb 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David A Ray
by: Anonymous

WWF Scammer Davidzxyt/ David A Ray. So here goes my encounter LOL. David Alexandru a 49 year old Romanian engineer living in Oakridge,Tennessee sent out on a contract to work in the oil rigs in the gulf of Mexico.

He is a master at WWF he can play in: German, English, French and Spanish. He claims he is a widow, as his Phillipino wife died of cancer. He is childless and just has a boston terrier dog Coco! He has a picture of Coco with a rose in his mouth.

He is sly and attempts to win you over with his charm. He is never perverted and his knowledge and understanding of English is incredible. "He" loves to travel and has apparently been to 14 countries. He intends on retiring after this last contract and travel with you and indulge in enriching cultures.

He requests that you text on "WhatsApp". He will chat you up intermittently all day when on work breaks and lure you in.

Some red flags: phone number is a google voice number, 2 he cannot webcam because it's too risky on the rig. Then he plays a video muted out of this guy quickly and ends the call, and never recent photos. All photos of an attractive middle aged man are the same person. He is almost always in a blue shirt with well styled hair and a groomed goatee. Some pictures differ with black framed reading glasses or black sunglasses.

The scammer will request your photo then do a side by side of him and you together lol. They can definitely mess with your head psychologically!

In voicechat they have a distinct, thick African accent LOL. Soon he will begin to request STEAM gift cards and try to manipulate you into sending them.

I uploaded his photo's to google reverse and the pictures have been used so many times.

Ladies beware, don't be vulnerable...YOU ARE worth it♡
Feb 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yes, I believe I know your Raymond Martinez
by: Anonymous

Ladies - Oil Rig Scammers (Nigerian Playbook)

Okay, here is what I learned after talking to a man for over 4 months before he asked for money.
First of all, please know this is a HUGE operation. It helps to google Nigerian scams and you will learn a bit more about this con game. In fact, I spent so much time googling Nigerian scams one night that I actually found an entire script they use for each part of their relationship with you!

Once I knew for sure it was a scam, I decided it would be fun to waste his time and mess with his head. (Yes, I could have told him I caught him but it was much more fun to hurt his ego by rejecting him as a man WHILE knowing he would have to report it back to his bosses. I also got banking account information that was easily traced to people in the US.)

So here’s the deal:

1) He will profess his interest in you immediately. Falling in love with you soon after.
2) He’s rich - well traveled
3) Wife died and has child / Got financially ripped off by a woman or she broke his heart…HE CREATES STORIES TO TUG AT YOUR EMOTIONS
4) If you have a young child and he knows it, HE WILL TOO! Then he will ask about your child all the time and profess his love for him/her EVEN THOUGH HE HASN’T MET YOUR CHILD!
5) He is always asking about your health and wants to pamper you! MAKE YOU DINNER, MASSAGE YOUR FEET, PAY OFF YOUR BILLS, GIVE YOU THE SUN AND MOON
4) He may be "busy" and disappear for a little bit to stir up your emotions.
5) He called me "QUEEN" and loves me "MORE". (Non-stop silly emojis)
6) He will ask you nonstop questions about yourself and want selfies of you - EVENTUALLY ALL OF HIS HOPES AND DREAMS WILL SUDDENLY MATCH YOURS!
7) Has an accent: YOUTUBE NIGERIAN ACCENTS!
8) Problems with machinery - needs helicopter to get to mainland because internet is not secure: THEY DON’T PAY FOR CREW OR MACHINERY EVER!
9) If he says certain non-America sayings: GOOGLE THEM! He kept saying "I SLEPT OFF".
NIGERIANS USE THAT PHRASE!
10) His phone number will be a VOIP#.
11) You won’t be able to find him in a google search!
12) USE GOOGLE REVERSE SEARCH IMAGE ON HIS PICTURES (The ones I was given were taken from someone on Instagram.)
13) Don’t give him any personal information about yourself but if you do: CHANGE YOUR PASSWORDS IMMEDIATELY!
14) If you don’t give him money, you will see a new nasty personality come out...and he will guilt you in an attempt to make you feel bad enough to change your mind and send him money!
15) DON'T FALL FOR ANY BITCOIN MONEY TRANSFERS!

CONTACT THE FBI THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT: WWW@ID3.GOV. (Who knows, maybe if enough of us do, these guys will get arrested.)
Feb 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Raymond martinez
by: Anonymous

Hello. Does anyone know Raymond Martinez if he is a scam man. Don't believe him as he used God and saying he is in need of money. Dont get fooled by him please ladies. He a good talker and will make you believe that God sent you to him.

If anyone heard of him please post so we can share our experiences with this mean man. They say they will give the world. Let all of us be smart and don't fall for them. He also said he works as an oil engineer at sea.
Feb 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sounds like same guy on TikTok
by: Anonymous

Sounds like the same guy on TikTok. He goes by @gregg8560 I reported him to TikTok and e added me to Instagram and the account there disappeared. He said he has a Trinidad accent when I asked him to talk on messenger and showed me a video instead of live himself on messenger. He said divorced 4 years ago due to his wife cheated and on drugs and has two sons.

Pics of him with grey beard on a luxury vacation. Said he is an oil rig engineer. He immediately said live at first sight and wanted to chat me up constantly and all about god. Said he lives in San Mateo California. Why then are you trying to talk to me in Indiana.

The pics look like a model. I feel bad for other women and the guy he stole the pics from. I noticed all his friends on here from Instagram and tiktok are women. Professes his parents passed away and his brother won’t talk to him and he hates lying.

Be careful ladies if it sounds too good to be true. It is!
Feb 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Answer for Benson Juliet
by: Anonymous

This guy did the exact same thing to me. Scammed me out of thousands of dollars and is lying like hell. Stuck on An oil rig because of broken equipment. Wife died and has one son. Wants itune cards because hé is hungry. Then hé wants money to get of the rig. And hé Will Marry me.
If hé gets annoyed hé Will call you heartless, a fool and wicked.

Get out and let him be!!!

HE IS A SCAMMER!!!!!!
Feb 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benson Juliet
by: Anonymous

Is a lying POS that goes by many other names. The bone I talked with also called me a wicked woman. STOP talking to him. Block and get out of hangouts. He does not love you. He loves no one but himself. I never sent anything to the liar.

Trust us all that are responding. Cut your losses before you are penniless, homeless and destitute. He is Nigerian, young, and wants your money. Hear our warnings.
Feb 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Block Them
by: Anonymous

They have a special name for us who fall for
scam. It means Foolish. Just Block them and don't
confront them. Report them. Confront them and they
will change their names again.

Block and Report there are many places to report them.

You will Never Meet them.

Feb 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven Houston
by: Anonymous

Updates: sorry for delay reply. He is white, seen him because we video chat and voice call. The picture he sent is the same person that I chatted with. Guess what? Hes coming to see me in April. We will see what excuse hes gonna say when time comes and will ask money for the fare. So far all we do is chatting and declaring his love, that I was the one his looking for and to spend the rest of his life with me.

Will keep you posted. Suspicion is still there and keeping my guard up very close to my chest.
Feb 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benson Juliet
by: Anonymous

Sounds just like the guy who scammed me saying the exact things. Loaned is not the correct word. He is taking your money. You won’t see him. Please do yourself a huge favor.

Block him and report him. He does not love you only your money. Move on
Feb 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benson Juliet
by: Anonymous

Please block him he is a thief. When they get mean they are putting guilt trip on you. He is a Nigerian thief. They will be Extremely Attentive until you run out of Funds, then he is gone. If he doesnt talk for few days at a time he is stealing from Others who will listen to his Lying Speech.

Block Him. Report Him Fast. Save your Heart and Money

They use innocent people's pictures. They use God, Kids and Women. Giving oil rigs a very bad name. Pretty Low to use all the above
to lie and steal.
Feb 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bensen Juilet
by: Anonymous

I have dealt with someone very similar but different name. That is not unusual for them to change names. Mine went by the name Tony James then later told me he was going to be honest with me (lol) and told me he name was Robert Benderk.

If I didn't send him money he would call me a fool and a wicked woman. lol. I thought he loved me too. He did love my money.

That is all! STOP SENDING MONEY
Feb 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		RESPONSE BENSON JULIET
by: Anonymous

His email does not exist I searched it out. If
you have a picture run search On Social Catfish
and PREPOSTSEO image search. He IS A SCAMMER and he dont care what he tells you.

YOU WILL NEVER SEE YOUR MONEY AGAIN

iTunes were the thing for a while now its STEAM.
and they sell online, and many are cashing them into Bitcoin Accounts. Go read about Bitcoin and
scammers. He isn't on an oil rig. Oil rigs take good care of their employees. If he says he has workers it a lie.

BLOCK HIM REPORT HIM TO AUTHORITIES IN WASHINGTON AND TO THE NIGERIAN EMBASSY ALSO
ANY PLACE YOU CAN.

SAVE YOUR HEART AS YOU WILL NEVER MEET HIM, YOU HAVE BEEN SCAMMED

PLEASE BLOCK HIM AND FORGET HIM

ITS ALL LIE PLAYED OUT WITH A SCAMMER PLAY BOOK. THEY ALL HAVE STORY JUST LIKE ONE YOU POSTED.

BE WISE, BE SAFE
Feb 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benson Juliet
by: Anonymous

Drop him like a hot potato! Block him and report him. He isnt who or what he says he is. He will take you for everything you got and leave you heartbroken. Been there and done that. You are suspicious so pay attention to your instincts. They are cunning and manipulate you.

Please save yourself from him and don’t communicate anymore
Feb 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		If it’s too good to be true...
by: Anonymous

My "Knight in Shining Armor" went by the name of Justin from Australia and found him on Our Time. He spent over a month wooing me with stories of love, how beautiful I was how much he liked my smile and we were meant to be.

Handsome guy with accent - wife died of cancer 4 years ago. Daughter going to law school - lonely ready to start a new chapter. Always had an excuse why we couldn’t meet. Removed his profile from the site because he met me and I was the one sent to him from god. Lots of texting talking on the phone (he even talked to my daughter) Skyped once but then he had to head out of town for his last contract job before retiring.

Sent me pics of him and his daughter and the new Tesla. After almost a week on the rig I get an early morning text that something bad happened—the machine broke and it would cost $75k to fix it. He couldn’t get access to all of his money so he needed $30k.

Really? This guy (Or guys) were really good and he had me going. Didn’t give him a dime and never would. Learned a lot and now I know the signs up close and personal.

Remember if it’s too good to be true it’s too good to be true. Be safe out there and NEVER GIVE THEM ANY MONEY!
Feb 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benson Juliet
by: Anonymous

DO NOT DO IT. YOU ARE BEING SCAMMED. I hate that you have given your money and have fallen in love with that thief. He is using you. A lot of people been where you are. Don’t beat yourself up. But Get out now while you can if not he’ll continue getting you money and your heart. Ugh!! I’m so annoyed with these people.
Feb 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benson Juliet
by: Anonymous

Trust all who tell you - this is most definitely a scam. Oil rig workers are fed well and paid well. He is using you for financial means only, and you will end up with a broken heart as well as in financial ruin. If you read all the stories below, you will see the same pattern.
Feb 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benson Juliet (bensonenger@gmail.com)
by: Anonymous

Hi, I think I am being scammed by this person who says he loves me and wants to be with me but he is stuck on an oil rig. We have been chatting on Hangouts for several months now and he is very attentive but at times can be very mean when I don't do what he asks me to do.

I have already loaned him several thousands of dollars to fix his oil rig and he still needs more money so he can leave the rig. He says they will not pay for his transfer. He has no money to eat so I provide him every once in a while with iTunes card and now he is asking for Steam cards. I love him very much and I want to be with him but now I am getting very mistrusting of his actual intentions.

Has anyone ever been involved with this person and can help me figure this out?
Feb 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response PJ
by: Anonymous

PJ Thank You for the samples of the poems Paul wrote to you. It helps us to see the characteristics of how he writes. They do go to lengths to scam. I'm glad to hear you blocked
him, their influence can take us to emotional places hard to escape. We stand together to encourage and share our stories that others will not fall Prey to this destruction of innocent
souls.

BE WISE BLOCK REPORT FIND TRUE HAPPINESS
Feb 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Magnus / Sample of poems
by: PJ

The two paragraphs below are copied from texts from him. I did not keep any of his emails of love letters. They had titles of My Heart Calls For You, Let’s Make Beautiful Memories, Love Declaration, My Mind Is Made Up, My Plans For Us.
I could tell when he typed his own words, misspelled words and did not capitalize the word "I". When I told him I did not want any more love letters just to be friends, he got upset and started to blame me for my past of fear. He was good with many bible quotes.

I always questioned him about his identity and wanted actual pictures of him on the job site but would come up with excuses of safety and against the security laws. I did cut all ties and blocked him on the sites. I do feel bad for the person’s identity that he stole from. Hope this helps others to not fall for him again. Cut him to the chase, he’s a scammer!


TEXTS
You have rescued me from every chain of boredom and loneliness. You came into my life and my world and life have never been the same again. You’ve given me what to live for as you gave my life a meaning and purpose. With you in my life, my joy and happiness know no boundaries. I love you to the moon and back, baby
Truth is, I can’t live without you and your love. Because your love is the air that I breathe and the best medicine for my health and heart. I can’t survive a day without you nor your love, just the same way plants can’t live without carbon dioxide. I need you every day my love

Thanks for this website ! [ED: you are welcome]
Feb 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Danish
by: OneThirdCultureKid

So am I. Speaking of manipulation, police are warning mostly single women that certain men are targeting them for it. They pretend to seek friendships or relationships, but what they want is to cause trouble for all women and their families.

Romance scammers do the same thing, right? Please don't answer any calls from them, give them your phone number or anything, because they will use what you give them against you. Send no money, either.

Stay safe, everyone.
Feb 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response Paul and Danish from Houston
by: Anonymous

Both are scammers. Dont give out personal info as they use tactics to get info and they use your number to play their evil. They are all romancers it's the script.

For the one writing the poetry would you share a portion that we might know what type of poetry they use. Ones I dealt with poems aren't theirs as they have also been stolen. And if you are dealing with one who's feelings are constantly hurt over things. RUN. Block Report

They are more than convincing and will take you and keep you longer than you desired to stay and wipe you out within four months. They have no intention of refunding ANYTHING to you.

PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE POSTS HERE AS WHY WOULD WE WASTE OUT TIME WRITING ALL THESE THINGS IF THEY ARENT TRUE.

THIEVES ARE SINCERE ABOUT ONE THING AND THAT IS STEALING FROM YOU.
Feb 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Danish but from Houston Texas
by: Anonymous

Contacted me on Instagram. Says he is Danish but lives in Houston as that is where his Company Baker Hughes is based. 55 widowed and has a daughter Helen who is in a boarding school in Turkey. Cant wait for us to be together and when I said I was telling my mum and sister he said no he wanted it to be a surprise. Said he is on an oil rig in the Brent oil field off Shetland. He cant send photos as he signed a secrecy contract and he can only communicate in Hangouts.

He said his contract is until the end of March but he cant wait that long to see me and could I email his manager and say he was needed at home in an emergency. I did, then I got asked for all my details and then I got told I needed to pay insurance to get him leave.

I said no. He said he hasnt got access to a bank account on the rig. He would pay me back. I said I would try and find it and I have not spoken to him since but he is constantly bombarding me with messages. I have reported this but I am worried as they know so much about me. I even got a strange text about my apps being disabled and I needed to log on to verify who I was. No way i sent it straight to the fraud office. The other thing is they have photos of me so I am probably going to be blackmailed as well, this all happened the last week and I cannot believe at my age I have been so stupid and I cannot tell any of my friends and family. I just hope one day they get caught.
Feb 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Magnus
by: PJ

I think this Paul is a scammer. He says he is a Marine Specialist engineer. A self contractor for an oil rig. Met on Christian Mingle by a name cocomojoe. He is divorced with one daughter 2 grandchildren who live in Canada. States he was raised in Belgium. Mother from Michigan. Very romantic and spiritual.

Has not asked for any money yet. Talked to him since January 9, 2020. Very secretive. No crude or sexual requests. Composes a lot of love letters. Will not FaceTime or Skype. Spoke with him on the phone and his accent does not sound like it should.

Sounds like it could be from Nigeria. Says yea and babe a lot. Beware if you had same situation.
Feb 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response Steven David
by: Anonymous

Reading your post I had a strange feeling come over me. This guy even if you have blocked him and accept him again, he is thinking I GOT HER. Playing along is dangerous, we lower ourselves to
same level as they are. The Psychology they are
using could pull on your emotions to a deeper place. They catch you and when all is done, you can't understand how it happened. You then live in regret

PLEASE BLOCK HIM AND REPORT

ONE THING FOR SURE WHAT GOES AROUND WILL COME BACK AROUND

SITES LIKE THIS ONE ARE WORKING DAILY TO EXPOSE THESE CROOKS

REPORT AND LET EXPERTS TAKE THEM OUT
Feb 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven David "Houston Texas"
by: Anonymous

Well still talking to him and he said he was very serious about me and wants a relationship and of course he proposed. What in just a few days chatting!!!

He doesn't want to lose me again. I blocked him once. We video chat now but no sound and video call a few times. I didnt take his bait and not asking for money yet. I still play along. Still not adding yet with his English grammar. Watch this space.
Feb 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bishchowli_m
by: Anonymous

Thank you to the person that responded to my earlier message. I’ve not given him any of my details as he has not asked. But if he does then it wouldn’t be true ones. Being scammed before for four months and having my heart broken has made me suspicious of everyone now.

Just would be nice to talk to a genuine person
Feb 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stop
by: Anonymous

I don't know how to say this or should say this but please people you have got to stop believing the lies that the no good scammers are telling you as they don't care about you and they never will care for you as all they want is your money and that is the bottom line.

If you have sent money make sure you keep those receipts and every email and phone number as the more evidence you have on that person the better
but please if you are not sure about a person have a friend or even the police check that person. I can tell you I wish I would of took a friend up on their offer and let them run my scammer before I accepted him as friend on FB because I would of never accepted him and I would have never lost any money.
Feb 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jacob Grayson
by: Anonymous

Born in Denmark, resides in NC contract award for supervisor was for 100 million and the contract was from 3/15,19 until 8/15/19. He worked for Transocean. On 2 days before contract was up, an explosion took place in the engine room (sound familiar!) Now he states he is responsible for replacing the machine which will cost $500,000 He needs $3500 to get to his bank so he can get the money.

Oh but wait, he cant get that amount because he doesnt have collateral so he's back to where he started. Can I help with the amount for the machine. Weeks later he calls me to say the shipment is in but he needs to pay customs $48,000 in Belgium. I dont have it.

He gets irate, but a few days later he asks me to help him with airfare of $7,000 to get to his other bank where someone paid him for a job and put it into an account that he hasn't used in a while.

So he has to prove he is alive... better wear protective clothing
Feb 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fell for the oil rig scam George Dickson
by: Anonymous

This man started chatting me up on a Fitbit app. He was so charming and generally seemed interesting and asked pretty benign questions. We chatted on and off on Fitbit then he invited me to go to the hangout app to chat more. He sent many pictures and invited me to send him some too.

He wasn’t dirty or graphic so I had nothing to worry about or so I thought. We chatted happily for days then he asked me for an iTunes card. I made excuses why I couldn’t do this then things changed dramatically.

His answers were short and he lost interest in chatting. I went on the fit bit app and accused him of ghosting me for no reason then he went into a tirade about hurting himself and that he couldn’t believe that all this fuss was over an iTunes card.

Thank God I never gave him any money. I just enjoyed the excitement
Feb 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to Bishchowli-.m
by: Anonymous

Please be cautious. Scammers on on any social
media where they know women are. Pinterest is
a hot spot. They are smooth and very controlling
and also persistent. Lies to take your life from
you in every way.
Feb 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		IF HE WANTS MONEY IT IS A SCAM
by: Anonymous

THEY ARE LIARS. OIL RIGS SUPPLY ALL THEIR NEEDS
DO NOT GIVES THESE THIEVES YOUR MONEY

THEY ALL SAY I WILL PAY YOU BACK

YOU WILL NEVER SEE THE MONEY AGAIN

BLOCK REPORT RUN FAST
Feb 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Coleman Oil Rig Scam
by: ssgcvs@aol.com

My grandmother was scammed by this guy. Always finding new ways to ask her for money. He always promised her money when they married "soon". He said he had a 6 year old daughter in boarding school and his ex wife killed herself.

He says he makes excellent money on a oil rig but needs to borrow 10, 20, 30 or more dollars for phone cards so he can call her but then never does.

I think he is 50 or 55 years old. He sent her a 9.00 necklace from Amazon and a fake diamond for engragement ring.

He says he is very spiritual and says he goes to church and loves God with all his might.

He is a predator.

Do not talk to him.

HE IS EVIL !!!

God bless whoever is faked out by this guy.

Do not talk to him. He has the ability to really con people!!!
Feb 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		General Robert Abrams
by: Biggles777

Hello. There is another one on WWF pretending to be Colonel Paul Cravey in Kabul. Says he is always on patrol against insurgents.

When you confront him that the real Colonel has a web page saying he is not on any social media or games with no online presence due to scams. This one says, thank you for being a fan and I have been called back to service.

All of it is lies.

I posted more about him elsewhere on this site

https://www.watchforscams.com/williams-cravey-on-words-with-friends.html
Feb 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Abrahamson Michael
by: Anonymous

Dont know how long you have known this scammer
or wherever he calls home but you will never
meet him nor marry him. They assume we are all
foolish.

Good luck playing along. They are smoothe
and cruel. Give him all he deserves.
Feb 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		General Robert Abrams
by: CB

Has anyone else talked to this scumbag? I met him on Words with Friends. Obviously it is not the real 4-star general who is in the US Army stationed currently in Korea. He is extremely stupid if he doesn’t think you can’t google the name and gets all kinds of info.

I have had fun playing him for the fool he is. He has given himself away numerous times. That’s how stupid he is. He has already asked me for money. lol like a 4-star general would have to ask you for money.

Really? NOT!

I am about ready to end it though because I just get so disgusted with his ignorance. Block him, don’t anything to do with this creep!
Feb 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: MET HIS DAUGHTER CHERYL
by: Anonymous

You do not have to stop playing WWF. Change your profile picture, and your user name. Sometimes they do write down your user name so they CAN find you later and send you more game requests using different identities.

Try that. And if you do accept a game with someone who then sends you the usual chat, just block them right away and/or resign the game.
It worked for me and I do not get anymore weirdo scammers bothering me.
Feb 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Met his "daughter" Cheryl
by: Anonymous

Cheryl Boll using the same scam - engineer on an oil rig. Playing WWF and initiating chat - very persistent about my details. Said she is from England, lives in California and amazingly is an engineer currently working on an oil rig.

We never got to the request for money, because I resigned the game. Now fear I have to stop WWF totally because whoever this person is, they now know enough about me to trace me.
Feb 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think it is the same loser
by: Anonymous

I deleted his picture but his name tho was Hillis DDoss and he told me he was from Oslo Norway. I met him on a Jewish dating site and he told me his father was Jewish. He had a daughter and she died when she was 3 of M.S. Has a son 7 named Nelson who was married but found his wife in his bed with her boss. He thus divorced her and was living in Macolm Oklahoma then she went back to Norway and he now lives in San Francisco. He really is a good talker. I am married but having some problems so decided to see who was on this site.

BIG MISTAKE. He would tell me how much he knew it was a God send that we found each other and he wanted to come to Tucson to buy a 5 bedroom house and marry me.

REALLY NOT EVEN KNOWING ME.

I just went along with it and he has in Singapore on a 8 million dollar project on a rig and he sent me pics of what an oil rig was and he was emphatic I observe the video and to make a long story short he needed money after 2 months of talking and a little money 50.000 dollars.

I WASTED TIME TALKING WITH THIS CREEP. I wonder if he Nigerian sitting around with all those creeps. He had an ACCENT but didnt sound black.
Feb 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joseph M Hilton
by: Anonymous

Contacted on Instagram by J.M. Hilton, Joseph M Hilton. Claims he lives in Culpeper, VA and travels to Turkey tomorrow for 2 months. Things weren't adding up with out messaging. Couldn't find anything online searching his name,pictures, or phone.

His number is 8144293444.

I have pictures, although I dont think its him. It hasn't even been a week and I blocked him everywhere
Feb 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		RESPONSE DANISH SCAMMER
by: Anonymous

I promise you even if he says he gets to NC to let them know he is alive. There will be a problem. Account Empty. Speaking from hearing this story.

Danish man is a liar. Has no daughter as he sits behind a computer lying telling you SWEET NOTHINGS. That's what they Are NOTHING BUT LIES.

Society today is full of lazy liars. Either in Nigeria, or illegally in another country it's how they have found a way to survive.

I'm Sick, I'm Hungry, I'm in Hospital. All Lies. Then when you turn them down IM HURT, YOU HAVE HURT ME.

Days go by before you hear from them with no solid answers, acts like nothing ever happened, and he was generating sad emotions to take all she has.

Please try to find happiness somewhere else. Social Media is full of Serpents and they strike.

LET US BECOME AS WISE AS SERPENTS

We work jobs. Would your employer tell you to buy supplies, food, machinery or pay your coworkers.

BEEN ROBBED BY CUPIDS BOW NOT A WEAPON
Feb 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		SEND MONEY ITS GONE
by: Anonymous

Ladies oil riggers are not responsible for their
machinery. These are SCAMMERS. They do not love you. ONLY YOUR MONEY.

TURN THESE GUYS IN AND REPORT ALL THE INFO EVERY WHERE YOU CAN.

GOOGLE HOW TO REPORT SCAMMERS.

He will never see you, and you will Never see that money.

Please block and report.
Feb 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Danish Scammer
by: Anonymous

Hmmm. It started out by needing airfare money to get to a bank in NC. Sent $3500 swore he would pay me back. Never saw a penny of it returned oh and then an explosion happening in the engine room and he needing money to buy the machine that was damaged.

Machine costing $5oo,000 and sent him $27,000 and he promised to pay it back as soon as he bought the machine and was awarded his contract money of $100 million.

Could I get him a new phone and it ended up with me getting 3 phones and an apple watch while I was in the store. Swore he would pay it back as soon as he was able to get his contract money. Needed $800 to get the phones to him. I refused and next he had to go to Belgium to buy this machine. I know he had custom charges, but i refused to pay, and now he wants $7,000 for airfare to NC to get to his bank and prove he is still alive.

Hmm I refuse, love affair dies and I am out of $35,000.
Feb 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Johnson
by: Anonymous

Met him on WWF. Very nice at first. Widowed with 16 year old daughter in boarding school in Washington. Lives in Los Angeles. Engineer on Oil Rig in Scotland Aberdeen. Wife died of Pancreatic Cancer. I blocked in 2 weeks.

NO MONEY FROM ME. SAYS HE IS STARVING TO DEATH. SO HUNGRY. I TOLD HIM THAT'S A LIE, CHEFS ON ALL RIGS. SAYS HE'S IN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. SENT BEAUTIFUL SAYINGS. TALKED ABOUT GOD. GOD BROUGHT ME TO HIM. Sent a contract 150,000,000 to show his wealth. I told him why did he have so much time to write and not working every day on the rig
Feb 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam continues
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, there. That scammer's story sounds exactly like the "Dennis Marguilles" who said exactly that! Widower with two kids, needs to pay money to get off the oil rig and get home to his two kids and pay his nanny. Uses a picture of a real estate agent and sweet words to scam us.

The real Dennis doesn't need to scam for money because he earns his own the good old fashioned way: By working for it.
Feb 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeff Carlton (aka Robert Collins, Chris Lar, Benj123)
by: Anonymous

Jeff Carlton, aka Robert Collins, aka Chris Lar, aka Benj123 (according to reverse image lookup). Uses a picture of himself in a black/white shirt with peace signs, grey hair and beard, blue eyes.

Said his wife and daughter died in a plane crash, his young son (Owen) was in NY with a nanny while he worked his "last" big contract on an oil rig. Wasn’t able to access his bank account from the middle of the ocean; please get gift cards and send him the numbers, or BitCoin, or wire transfer.

Also sent "proof" of his contract with Exxon worth $10 million. As soon as this contract is done, he’ll make all your dreams come true.

Avoid this miserable heartless excuse of a human being like the plague.
Feb 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
by: Anonymous

Friends saddens me the posts daily. But, I do see
we are getting it. It takes the school of hard
knocks. But, we can help stand in the gap for those who come here, they are suspicious. These posts are priceless to them.

These scammers use psychology and it is called
Reciprocity it means in response to Friendly
Actions, Rewarding kind actions.

They give us our emotional desires in return
they expect payment for their kind words that
mean nothing. Not all scammers are Nigerians,
even though in Nigeria many are schooled
and educated but say the country is poor no jobs. They are well educated in psychology. The only way to stop it is too give up social media. Scams
are rapid. If you don't go there you will
not have contact with them.

Reverse the Psychology.
Feb 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance/dating scammers
by: Anonymous

Ladies, these are all scammers, dirty, filthy, lying, money hungry scum. They don’t love any of us, none of us will ever meet or see them. They are not on oil rigs or any place they say they are. They are all in warehouses behind computers.

Stealing identities from innocent people, PLEASE block them all, DON’T send any money, cards or anything else they want.

We need to form an alliance and shut these scum bags down!!! They laugh at us, call us stupid. They are ALL talking to multiple women at a time. They take phrases from other scammers, they look up bible versus and poems from poem books. Stop listening to them.

Block them, delete them.

We need to break them. Find a real wonderful man you can actually meet and spend time with. They are out there. I found a wonderful man I have met and spend time with.
Feb 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam continue
by: Bad vibes

Well as I Have said, I was scammed by a man calling himself Seth Roland, I couldn't let it go I had to know for sure. Did a picture search and found his handsome picture and It belonged to a CNN journalist, and TV personally from turkey so be careful, he's a charmer and will compliment you every so sweetly then ask for money.

He said he's a widow with two kids and must get off the oil rig. He claimed to live in USA and has duel citizenship. He calls and sounds Turkish. He says his son wants to talk to me too. His name is Jeffery. And I have no doubt that they are one in the same. Wants gift cards, and he has papers that he needs to get off rig.

Wants 12'000$ to send the package to me so i can fax paper to a company so he can get home to crying kids. Oh and there are diamonds in the package also and he will give me all the money I've paid him and more.

Girls beware! He has all kind of answers to my questions! Dumb no more!!
Feb 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Colin Jessie Coyne
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of Colin Coyne or Colin Jussie Coyne. Says he’s on a North Sea rig working as a contractor for Chevron on Forties rig. Lives in Windsor. Originally from Hungary.

I think he’s a scam. Overly friendly and intense.
I used to work in the oil industry so luckily I can ask my contacts. Chevron sold a lot of their UK assets, so I doubt it’s true. He is now blocked!
Feb 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Its a scam
by: Anonymous

Ladies they come to you with greetings to get all attention on them. When they come in with did you get the card, even after you told him last evening you cannot. It's a pushy way of saying get the card. Guess I will die you will not assist me. Don't fall for bitcoin as they go online with sale cards as the money goes into their bitcoin account.

Social media sites are all now breeding sites for Corrupt ORGANIZED Crime to steal and destroy. They are like a pack of Wild wolves all fighting Only to Steal. They tell you they are engineers and have workers but they do not. They sit behind computers and manipulate you into giving it all.

BE WISE.
Feb 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clonton West
by: Anonymous

I have been contacted via Instagram by Clonton West (said his name is Clinton, why would you set up an account with your name spelt incorrectly?). He is divorced and his ex-wife died last year. He works on a rig in Mexico, but lives in Orlando. He grew up in Dublin. He has asked me to join Hangout but I refused.

Thankfully I sussed his "you look really beautiful, interesting and fascinating" straight away but wanted to add that name to the already long list to watch out for.
Feb 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Perry Adams
by: Anonymous

Be very careful of that man as he is a very bad person. He will want you to send him Itune cards then try to get you to open a bitcoin account. He will even ask for your SS # when he thinks he has you right where he wants you. He will even try to get you to give him access to your accounts.

He will ask you to send him cell phones. He might go as far as asking you to send him naked pictures of yourself. If you talk to him long enough he will ask for phone sex. What he ask as far as the bank accounts in the end it’s money laundering.

Please be careful
Feb 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		UPDATE:Alex Martino 1st degree connection1st Alex has a account Oil Gas Specialist at Murphy Oil Corporation
by: Anonymous

Woke this morning to a lovely Good Morning message. I cordially engaged and then the very first thing he asked me was if I was able to install the HANGOUTS APP. Wow. I said no, that I was in some meetings hadn't yet had the time. He then immediately said we should communicate via text or phone. Asked me point blank for my number.

I called him out and said whats wrong with this platform? It seems to be working just fine and that LinkedIn is a business platform and not a dating site.

He got silent, very rude with his comments and then accused me of having a bad day. At that point I reported him to LinkedIn and after a short while his account was then mysteriously deleted.

Just say no. I'm grateful for this insight. Thanks.
Feb 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Craig Paul Williams
by: Anonymous

Craig P Williams contacted me on Instagram.
I thought at first he was a guy I went to school with. Nope not him. He was born in Germany and placed in a orphanage. He was adopted and raised in Germany & New York State. He now lives in Minnesota. He is widowed with a 15 year old son.
His wife and daughter died in a head on collision in August 2014.

He is a engineer contractor on a oil rig in the North Sea near Oslo. Very charming, religions, romantic, asks for pictures all the right stuff. He will send a couple pictures but says he cant do much because of security on the rig. I ran a security check on his story and nothing was true. I continued to get information out of him to try to stop him.

He has asked for amazon gift cards for his son Harry. He needs them for a school project and Craig is having a issue with his bank. He will ask for you to send them to a email for his son harryboy001@yahoo.com

I have not sent anything. I have told him something must have went wrong when the cards where rang up. He is a charmer ladies, a snake charmer. Do not believe anything he tells you, all lies. He has a answer for everything you ask ! Played the game to irritate him and it worked.
Feb 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Martino 1st degree connection1st Alex has a account Oil Gas Specialist at Murphy Oil Corporation
by: Anonymous

Same thing from a coy guy on LinkedIn. Random friend request and almost immediately tells me he is a widow and has a daughter whom he misses terribly. Says he is "a petroleum Geologist/supervisor ~ I supervise the drilling of black crude oil in the eastern sea of Doha Qatar." (Middle East)

Said he was on a three year contract and its almost up that he cant wait to get back home to LA.

Almost instantly he asked me: "Where are you originally from if you don’t mind me asking?"
Gut instincts made me leery. Especially on the business platform.

That's when I started to search for him on the web. He was not on any socials, nothing showed up except for his LinkdeIn profile info which was sparce. I asked him why he wasn't on Insta and FB. He avoided it. Just said, yes, Im not on FB.

Said his wife died. I am a widower with one daughter, I lost my lovely wife five years and some months ago." Well thank god we had a daughter before she died."

Wow. The thing is, I really did loose my husband so this was all kinda weird. When I asked him why he requested to connect with me he never replied.

He gave me this Hangout email address after he asked me to install Hangouts here:

martinoalex09@gmail.com

Was actually very persistent about it. Asked me to download the app right now. As he didn't want to continue the discussion via LinkedIn as we would miss each other because we were both busy with work.

Very flattering, God spirited talk, handsome pic and just too much too soon. He said he would talk to me tomorrow. Should be interesting to see what he does next but I'm onto all this. Thanks for the insight. xo
Feb 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paris Daniels
by: Anonymous

I’ve been chatting with a Paris Daniels and he is a big time scammer. I think he might be the ring leader of an organization. He is very good at what he does to try and get money from you. He has gotten money from me, until I realized how nothing was adding up. He is stuck on a rig and was supposed to be visiting me. TOTAL LIE. I wish I knew this earlier.

Please block anything and everything if you find someone by this name wanting to talk to you!
Feb 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robbert
by: Anonymous

All these stories - where do they come up with them. A Harvard graduate out on the ocean, and his child in Canada and he lives in Texas and he needs your assistance. I dont see a Harvard man in this mess, unless he is a con man or lost it all or has many college bills he hasnt paid.

Ladies a decent man will take out a life insurance policy for him, his wife and his
family. Its always the wife who passed on. We desire real love in our lives and we will believe anything. We cant blame them 100% for this as we let our guards down.

Moms supposedly teach their children to not
talk to strangers. Here we are breaking the rules we created. Woman desiring love from a true man, has the kind Heart of a child, and she will believe. It hurts to ponder on this scammer thing. They are liars, using lies to steal, and they dont care who gets hurt as long as they get the money.

This New Year lets decide to go back to the rule of dont talk to strangers. They wear Masks and they Hide and Deceive to Steal.

If you do talk to strangers have a plan to make sure youre strong enough to fight within what you must face. Because:

Its Humiliating, Degrading, Changes Your
Outlook on Everything. You Question yourself, how could I have ever gotten involved. They use Psychology it true.

Dont talk to strangers.

You're talking to males and females who manipulate and control you. Business Associates use these tactics to get wealthy off others hard work. Nigerians are crammed 30 in a small room lying to you then pass you over to the next thief. How God must repent of creating mankind.

LISTEN TO OUR OWN WORDS
DO NOT TALK TO STRANGERS
Feb 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Achilles diamantis
by: Anonymous

This guy contacted me through Facebook and immediately asked me if I had a Google hangouts account. I refused to open an account so he convinced to communicate through Viber which is similar to WhatsApp. He told me he is working on a rig in Dublin, his wife died 5 years ago and he has a 12 years old son at a boarding school and a school nanny takes care of his son. He told me that his contract ends in 2 months and he wants to come to the US to meet me.

He told me his son's birthday is in February but he cant send him money because his account is frozen so he asked me to send money to pay for his son to have a small birthday celebration. He ask me to send the money through moneygram or western union.

He asked to send $800 and I told him I was not sending money. He kept begging to send for his son some money for his birthday party so i agreed but i never sent him the money and i provided him with an altered western union receipt.

He said the nanny couldn't pick up the money. I stick to my story that I sent the money. He wasn't too happy but i think he believed me. Then all of the sudden there is a crisis at the rig and he is asking me to help him, this is when I decided to block him off and delete the account.

I knew he was a scammer from the beginning but i wanted to see how long it will take him to ask for money.
Feb 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eirik Robbert Response
by: Anonymous

Your mother is now involved in money laundering. That is a Federal Offense. Now he has her account information and the money he deposited in that account was taken from another gullible woman. Once she transfers it out, she has committed money laundering.

You had better contact a lawyer as soon as possible or the FTC or the FBI or Interpol. She could get in a great deal of trouble. He, on the other hand, will never be found. Nor will the account that the money is going into.

She is playing a VERY DANGEROUS game.

Let us know how it plays out.
Feb 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Erik robert
by: Anonymous

Show your mom this website. She could get in big trouble because of money laundering. He is not real. He doesn’t have a daughter named Lisa she is also fake. I got scammed by the same or similar guy but with a different name. He too had a daughter named Lisa who wrote me a dear mom letter with bad grammar.

Tell her to block him and move on. Go to a social club where you can meet someone in person
Feb 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tyler Woodgate
by: Anonymous

Scammer goes by the name Tyler Woodgate. Says he lives in Texas but is on a rig in Venezuela. He is a romeo and says all the right things to make you believe you are his queen. Wines and dines you on the phone and makes you believe he will get off the rig and come visit you, but then has an excuse and never does.

Pretends he is worried about your health and your family and wants you to eat properly and rest. He wants you to believe he's going to be back in Texas and wants to marry and buy a big fancy house. Says he has lots of money, but yet he seemingly has no access to it. He says he will take care of you and your kids and will ask how they are. After a time he will ask you for money through things like Itune cards.

He will promise to send you money back. He is like everyone else on here -- a scammer. Lost his wife, has no family, went to boarding school. Religious. The same sad story with just a slightly different twist as everyone else is reporting.

Do not fall prey to him. Do your homework and google "oil rig romance scams" or "oil rig dating scam" You will find literally THOUSANDS of women who report almost identical stories who have fallen victim to these people and lost thousands to them.

DO NOT buy them iTunes cards, or phones or give them your bank information because you will NOT get your money back and you will never meet them. They DO NOT LOVE YOU and they prey on women.

Please stand up for yourself and stop communication with them. Do it for yourself and for your family! Do NOT let these criminals take from you what you have worked for. They will destroy you emotionally and financially. You are stronger than they are.
Feb 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Have anyone know of James Townsend?
by: Anonymous

Just wondering if he is a fraud as he messaged through Instagram. I have asked him how he managed to come across my profile as it was on private and he said in one of the hashtags so fair enough. Just wondering if this guy is genuine as so far our conversation is normal but after I read all the comments here I started doubting as he mentioned he is an engineer working in Ukraine 🙈🤣 but he is from the US.
Feb 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eirik Robbert
by: Biggles777

Hello

I do know it is hard for you but what you have said about the money and how it is being moved is just outright money laundering.

The IP address for the Gmail account you gave is in Washington DC and not Texas. A VPN is being used.
Feb 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eirik Robbert
by: Anonymous

My recently widowed mom met an Eirik Robbert on a dating site. He claims to have graduated from Harvard and is an engineer. He’s currently in South Africa on an oil rig. Claims his wife was an OBGYN and passed from cancer. He has a daughter named Lisa who is a Med student in Canada. He claims he lives in Texas. His daughter sent my mom an email as well.

Broken English, definitely didn’t sound like a Med student. I am extremely worried about my mom. She reached out to me tonight and said he transferred $150,000 in her account and needs her to transfer it to another account for him because of customs and he doesn’t have access.

I tried to tell my mom that this is a scam but she won’t listen as he has convinced her he’s a godly man. They talk every day and pray.

What can I do?

His email is eirikrobbert80@gmail.com

Have you heard of him?
Feb 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Jason Ridgera
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I've never heard of that name, but the part about him having a nanny for his children sounds familiar. A scammer who called himself Dennis claimed he needed money, not only to leave the rig to see his daughter in the hospital, but also to pay his nanny and that was in late November 2018. It raised alarms and I said no. I did my research on this "Dennis", too.

By, the way, did this Jason Ridgera tell you which company he worked for?
Feb 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beaware Bitcoin
by: Anonymous

Ladies gentlemen if they are telling your heart what it desires, he is scammer. He will destroy your life. He loves what you have to offer in money. Its a script they all abide by.

With Bitcoin I found out first hand how it works
as you buy any type gift card, steam has become popular and they go online and they have a Bitcoin Wallet, or their Accountant has the
gift card converted into Bitcoins. I think bitcoin is dangerous but its the newbie.

Do not fall for this. It will take you farther than you want to go, and keep you longer than you desire to stay. Result is your broken heart and
bank account that will not easily repair itself. He is living it up in Nigerian bars, driving a fancy car.

Nigeria say it is a poor country and they have no jobs. Ive heard a couple of confessions.

See through the dark veil, block and Turn Them In.
Feb 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware Eric Johnson
by: Anonymous

Got this one from a dating site. They are rampant on these sites. Thank the Lord that I have a pretty strong intuition but admit that with all of the flattery, it was hard to hear my gut. But in the end I did. This went on for less than a week but in that time his persistent attention and flattery got me to open up to him.

I saw this site after finally paying attention to my gut instinct AND after googling him and nothing came up. Ladies EVERYONE is searchable - especially if they say they OWN the company.

Widower from Texas with one daughter on a rig off of Alaska. Looking for that special woman who would "love him for him". What got my attention - after the first day of disaster and needs someone to go to shore and deposit into a bitcoin machine - was that he kept asking about my worth. What kind of work I do, do I own or rent my home, what do I drive, etc. And then his inconsistency in his story. I started falling for it, and it scared me that I was doing that with a complete stranger.

He didn't ask for money, but it was something that he said about "bitcoin" that made my BS meter pay attention. Nobody that I know of pays for ANYTHING that is legal with bitcoin. They are out there and they are pretty good at it.

Pay attention to you gut instinct and the inconsistency that will surely arise because they haven't thought their story through that well. Ask LOTS of questions about their childhood and oh yeah, the dead parents too. And honestly, that kind of flattery isn't ever real, and we know it. Guard you money and your hearts.

Good luck!
Feb 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason Ridgera
by: Anonymous

I know him by another name so please don’t believe anything he tells you as he told me he was 52. I think the Nanny is his mule. He will start to ask you for Itune cards then it will go to cell phones. When he was talking to me he was in another Country. Please be careful he will break your heart and you will not be the same person anymore believe me.

Best of luck to you.
Feb 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert
by: Anonymous

Please show your mom this web page or any other information on scammers. He will break her heart. They have gotten so prolific on social media. Almost liking shooting fish in a barrel. They need to be exposed. If we can keep them from getting funds from people maybe we can put them out of business.

Doesnt matter what country because they are in the US as well. Fake names, profiles, pictures same story, widowed, divorced, kids, stuck, equipment broken, blah blah.

Block and report. DO NOT SEND MONEY Or GIFT CARDS!
Feb 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response about Robert
by: Anonymous

Please tell your 84 year old mother this guy has no plane and never will have a plane. He is not buying a coffee shop, it is a scam set up for this very thing that she trust and believe him. Its control and manipulation. I was told i would have a new car also but it ever happened. She will never see him when he is ready to board his plane as something will delay him, and he will ask for money to straighten it out. Its a lie, if
it were possible I could send a pic of a room of Nigerians on Computers, with their playbook script in their hand. To them it is only to take your money and they must say anything to convince you.

Dont let him take you under. He is A Liar, a thief and a Nigerian.

PLEASE BLOCK ROBERT AND REPORT HIM.
Feb 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert
by: Anonymous

I'm trying to find information on a scammer, all I have is his first name, Robert. My 84yr old mother is ready to move down to Orlando, FL to move in with him. He said he is going to pick her up in his plane. That he is going to buy a coffee shop for her. He says he has already bought her a car.

And yes he says he is an oil rig worker. She has not given him any money, because she doesn't have any.

If any of this sound familiar, please let me know. Talking to her is useless. I'm hoping any kind of info about him may wake her up.
Feb 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Larrson
by: Anonymous

Hello everyone,, I was contacted by a Peter Larsson, free lance contractor and engineer specialized in drilling. He is said to have lived in Cardiff, UK for a long time, married for 23 years and father of a 17 year old daughter named Nicole?

After being cheated by his wife with his best friend, he moved to Geneva, CH. And has been working on an oil rig off Gibraltar since October 2019. Due to a machine failure, he had to postpone our first meeting, and at the same time asked me for 26,000 euros, since he had not been able to activate his online account since he had lived in Geneva and, therefore, not able to pay the bill.

I immediately broke the contact without paying a cent. He had sent me an estimate, but none of the information given there was correct.

Have any of you heard of him?
Feb 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		SCAMMERS IF THEY NEED MONEY
by: Anonymous

Any time ladies they ask for money for any
thing and lose their wife by death, have kids
to care for, they are oil rig engineers in
charge of workers, their bank account is locked. THEY ARE A SCAMMER.

DONT FALL FOR THE TRICKERY. THEY CONTROL AND MANIPULATE FOR FUN AND PROFIT.

LEARN HOW TO ROB YOU AND THEY WILL.
Feb 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for these guys
by: Anonymous

First on is now on Zoosk, goes by Loving tender heart!!! Ha ha. When he tried to scam me went by the name Bertino Luca, he’s a real charmer, next one went by Paul Michael Thomas, he was found on Christian site.

Now for another found on Zoosk, went by the name Barry Hall and the next one also on Zoosk went by the name Alex Mayer. Can’t believe how I’m becoming to know these scum bags so well, after four of them you learn, however smart enough not to send money, mines in trust anyway and can’t. Have a very good lawyer who keeps me safe but it’s unreal how many are out there!!

Please ladies be careful.
Feb 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers are EVERYWHERE!
by: Anonymous

WOW!They sure ARE! I get invited to "Meetup" groups on The Web. Through them I have been hit on twice by guys using their site. This last one goes by "Brown" and says he lives in Torrance, CA.

His full name is Davidson Brown Scott, e-mail: davidsonbrown50@gmail.

Photo on Meetup groups shows nice looking younger looking man with young red-headed child. He wanted me to go to Hangouts right away. No I won't. When writing is poor, word usage not the best, and photos look too good to be true, THINK NIGERIAN SCAMMER!

Please DON'T WASTE YOUR HEART, TIME, and MONEY on THEM!
Feb 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Maxwell Elliot
by: Biggles777

Hello

"Have you ever had the same situation ?
Please, let me know."

Yes I have been in that situation more than once and it is more common than people think. There are a lot of scams that ask you to "pretend" to be their spouse.

Walk away and do not do anything he asks.

They'll probably ask you for some form of verification and it will most likely be in the form of a letter from you stating you are their spouse. They'll then use that in another scam and you unwittingly are providing them your identity and references.

You said he has offered to send you money, don't give him any of your financial details as the money most likely won't be his. This is usually the first step in making you a mule or someone they use to launder money.

Check the emails as it will not be the real Shell Oil Company. They are most likely Gmail accounts or a domain Shell have no relation too. Finally, Shell Oil would never ask anyone to do what he is asking of you.

My advice. Stop all communications, block and report.
Feb 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Richard
by: Anonymous

He is a scammer. Using other people’s pictures. He is masking his real self to get your heart and your money. Block him and do not send any money, ITunes, etc. that just opens the door to your vulnerability.

He will do anything to capture your heart.

He is the devil
Feb 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Maxwell Elliot
by: Anonymous

Hello there, I think I have found out I am chatting with a scammer. His name is Maxwell Elliot. He offered to send money for me and set up a business. He says he works in the Shell company and wrote me an E-mail where I have to write to the company as his wife and ask for his contract money.

Have you ever had the same situation ?
Please, let me know.
Feb 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		SCAMMERS ARE VERY REAL
by: Anonymous

Facebook, hangouts, you receive many requests for friends but they arent looking for same thing you are. Psyhology is behind this. Read of people in business HOW TO CONTROL PEOPLE TO GET THEM TO DO
WHAT YOU WANT THEM TO. Its being used on women who are looking for love. Safety of your heart should be your concern. Your money is their agenda.

Going through the Heart to get to the wallet. Studies show social media cause depression. So true when they get your heart and your life savings, and convince some to sell everything they own, even their homes. Social media is a breeding ground for organized corruption.
Jan 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fake pictures
by: Anonymous

They pictures they send you are ones they have stolen off the internet. Everything about them is false. Do not let your heart rule your brain. They only want to hurt you and steal your money.

Block them all!

Do not go to hangouts! Dont play with strangers.

Social Media is a hunting ground for these criminals.
Jan 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Michael Thomas
by: Anonymous

It is all a lie. Do not go to hangouts. Do not send money. He will prey on your emotions and manipulate you until you give.

Block him and go on. He sounds like the one that got me.

Painful and expensive.
Jan 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		USA AND GERMANY BLOCK REPORT RUN SISTER
by: Anonymous

Paperwork really? Thats new one. Oil rig employees are just like any other employees.
The Employer is RESPONSIBLE. Not you and I. You are dealing with a MONEY ROMANCE SCAMMER. He is a LIAR, THIEF, DESTROYER OF LIVES. We have no idea of thelives that have been destroyed and will continue to. They are crammed in rooms, computers in front of them and they work as groups and live life better than those they have drained financially.

News today talking about many dating sites are being exposed as they have as we know sex offenders. BUT, ALSO UNDER AGED KIDS ON THEIR SITES. Do this evil deed. How are they familiar with scams as they pay attention. They COPY CAT
any and everything they read online and see in movies. NO MORALS. If we dont TAKE A STAND AGAINST THIS FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL BE MAKING THEIR LIVING SCAMMING.

GET OFF SOCIAL MEDIA. BLAME NO ONE BUT YOURSELVES
AS IF YOU FEED THE ROARING LION HE WILL COME
BACK FOR MORE.

Jan 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		James richard
by: Anonymous

He told me everything I wanted to hear. He said wife died and he was a singled dad. He was from Germany but lives in USA. HE NEEDED MONEY FOR PAPER WORK. DOES ANY BODY HAVE PICTURES OF HIM. HE is ON A RIG IN MEXICO. HE SENT ME PICTURES AND WE TALKED ON THE PHONE ALOT.
Jan 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Architect
by: Anonymous

I know about an Architect called Walter Henz who says he is is German, very handsome guy, has a daughter and wife who cheated on him with her Boss.
Won a project to build in Cyprus and then his machines broke, his bank account was frozen, he needed funds as he called then to fly to Bermuda to unlock his offshore bank account, his credit card was maxed out so he couldn’t use that and he had to sell his watch and his translator and apparently raised money against his home to raise some of the funds needed and do it goes on.

Oh and amongst all of this his mum died quite out of the blue, he was jailed for not paying his workers and needed bail money.

My message is beware of architects and he didn’t get a penny out of me but he tried very hard to do so
Jan 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		REMEMBERING AS I READ STORIES
by: Anonymous

This first guy was on his way home. Had to go to
a place in Europe to sign a contact he had just finished. He said i will make you my next of kin. The purpose was to make sure his money was safe. He left and on the way to the airport he was in an accident. He was coming to unite but it never happened. A Dr texts he is in a coma and needs money for surgery.

They tricked me into thinking money was in his account so i would pay his so called hospital bills which went on for months ladies.

Beware. Then the next of kin must check his account because he was in another country. And guess what - then months later nothing in that
Account. Another ploy. I see some things
differently now.

Its organized crime for sure but, the play book is in stages for what is to take place next so it must be crucial so to get to us emotionally.

PLEASE DONT GET CAUGHT UP IF YOU DO YOUR LIFE WILL NEVER EVER BE THE SAME EVER AGAIN AND YOU WILL NEVER TRUST AGAIN. ITS NOT LOVE. ITS YOUR
MONEY THEY WANT.
Jan 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Location on hangouts
by: Anonymous

Ladies be careful my scammer asked me several times to share my location on Hangouts. There is a little location button on the bottom.

DONT DO THAT.

I never did. They might blackmail you once they have you location.

Whats the saying: payback is a bitch. They will get their day!
Jan 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		TOO JAMES RICHARD 24865
by: Anonymous

He is a scammer. When they have numbers at the end of their name i read a red flag. With pictures you have go to PREPOSTEO IMAGE SEARCH also SOCIAL CATFISH, PIMSEYE and you can run it and hopefully get info. Yandex is Russian and its great. If the pics are online you will get info. Do your search and get all your info and report him to Authorities all over the Country.

If you have a hard time come leave a post as we stand together to take organized crime down. We
Cant do it alone. These guys will ask did you eat today, THEY CAN CARE LESS. It's about them. They are thieves, liars, behind a computer secretly destroying hearts and bank accounts. Once you give as much as a gift card they work fast and they all use the same play book scam.

Kids, wife died, Im an oil rig engineer, and NONE OF THEM HAVE NOT ONE FRIEND TO HELP THEM. You are their lifeline.

LADIES THEY ARE SCAMMING YOU. THEY DONT LOVE YOU. YOU WILL NEVER MEET THEM.

BLOCK THEM AND CONTACT AUTHORITIES
Jan 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam
by: Anonymous

I met someone on Meetme, goes by the name of Benson Smith. Sent plenty of pictures with his two children, wife died due to an illness. He said he’s from Barcelona, Spain but lives in Austin Texas. He also said he’s currently working in Ireland.

He sounds like a scam, we only speak via email! He said he can’t talk on the phone as he isn’t allowed due to his job...does this sound familiar to anyone?
Jan 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Under water welder. Jose Walters
by: Anonymous

Well, I was almost scammed last week by a guy named Jose Walters. Josewalters500@gmail.com. He said he was from Italy and currently living in Alabama. He said he owned an underwater welding company that works with Transocean. He is widowed with a 13 year old daughter.

That seemed strange to me cause he said he was 66. He was over 50 when he was a father. Everything was going ok until he asked me to help him get access to a steam wallet card. I looked into it and found it to be used by scammers. When I asked him about it he got mad and thus I blocked him.

If anyone has any info on this guy. I would love to see him get caught. Watch out ladies. He found me on Go scrabble.
Jan 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		RESPONSE JONATHAN COTTON
by: Anonymous

Please block him before your heart gets involved. Oil Rigs take very good care of their workers and they have buffet dining and nice cabins to rest.

Oil rig are responsible for all maintenance of anything on board. Please dont fall for his lies. If you send money you will never see it again. I fell for it. If you send money gift cards anything you will regret it.

PROMISE GUARANTEED.
Jan 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jonathan Cotton
by: Anonymous

You are being scammed by Jonathan Cotton. And he is not a really nice guy either. They are liars, thieves, con men and have no feelings for you or anyone else they talk to.

They will tell you you are gorgeous, look younger than your picture, they want to marry you, etc. etc. etc.

Block the creep.
Jan 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		WATCH OUT FOR SIR CAPTAIN JOHNNY SMITH
by: Anonymous

THIS GUY IS A COMPLETE FRAUD. HE REACHED OUT TO MY MOTHER ON FACEBOOK CLAIMING HE JUST SAW HER WHEN HE WAS LOOKING FOR AN OLD COLLEGE FRIEND. HE WILL TELL YOU HE LOVES YOU AND HE HAS A DAUGHTER WITH A NANNY, WIFE DIED BLAH BLAH BLAH.

FROM CAIRO BUT RAISED IN MARYLAND BUT MOVED TO NEW JERSEY and IS IN THE PERSIAN GULF ON AN OIL RIG. HES A CAPTAIN HEAD LOGISTICS AT THE SAME TIME AND ALSO NEEDS APPROVAL WITH PERSONAL INFORMATION TO GET BACK TO THE UNITED STATES WHEN HE SAYS HE IS A US CITIZEN.

HE DID NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MY MOTHER HE TRIED BUT HELL NO HE DID NOT WIN. ALSO USED GOOGLE HANGOUTS TO TALK TO HER AS WELL AS SENDING ALL THIS INFORMATION ABOUT HIS CONTRACT AND HIS PASSPORT WHICH I FOUND WAS FAKE AS WELL AS EVERY OTHER GOD DAMN THING HE SENT.

FOR THOSE OF YOU OUT THERE BE AWARE OF "SIR CAPT JOHNNY SMITH" ON FACEBOOK
Jan 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		To anonymous talking to Jonathan cotton
by: Anonymous

Of course you are being scammed, read the rest of the comments. The company pays for all repairs. Don’t get sucked into the lies and feelings. They all seem like nice guys, they say what you want to hear, they gain your trust so they can pull you into their bs.

Block him, delete him before he hurts you and lies more. Been there, done that. I learned a hard lesson. They are all scammers.
Jan 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		James.richard24865 or James.richard248650
by: Anonymous

Wow, where do I begin. My story is like a lot of the others I’ve read on here. I met him on Instagram. We messaged on there for a bit & then he suggested moving over to Hangouts. He said he was a supervisor on an oil rig in Norway. He works for Shell Oil company.

He asked for my email address but did not give me his. We began talking on Hangouts & within a day or two started professing how we are meant to be together forever. I should have ran at that point. He said his parents died leaving him alone at a young age. That it was God that got him to where he is today. He also said he was a widower, that his wife died 7 years ago leaving him broken hearted with a young daughter. She is supposedly going to boarding school here in the US.

He claims to be from Cary, North Carolina. He seemed to have very broken English when he would write to me. I asked him about it and he said he was of Danish descent & that he has dual citizenship both there & here in America. He said he was 62 and by pictures on Instagram & one he sent to me, he appeared to be very wealthy.

As the days went by his messages became more & more romantic calling me baby. He was beginning to steal my heart. Then yesterday, bam, he hit me up for money. He claimed that he needed minutes to complete a project he was told to work on there at work. Wanted me to send a $100 Amazon card so he could do that.

I told him I didn’t have the money to send him & he became a little frustrated but said he understood. That was just the tip of the iceberg I’m afraid. If I had sent the money, who knows what the next request would have been. I asked him if there was anyone else he could get the money from & he said he didn’t make friends easily & there was no one. That was why he was asking me. After I refused, he did not respond back again. I am so glad I was strong enough to say no.

He did call me once through an audio chat on Hangouts. He said we couldn’t do video because of rules on the oil rig. He had a very thick accent when I spoke to him which was funny because he said he had been in the States for 40 years. I have tried to google him but have so little information on him that I couldn’t find anything. I don’t have his email address, phone number or any other good identifying information.

I was a fool & told him lots of personal information while we were talking back & forth. He wasn’t as forthcoming with stuff about himself. I am so afraid of what he can do with this information.

I want to warm others on Instagram not to respond to him to keep them from being his next victim but I don’t know how to go about doing that. I have had so many other chat requests from men, but I just delete them. I will not make this same mistake again.

Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.
Jan 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael John Thomas/ Michael John Lucas claiming to be from Malta
by: Anonymous

The man I was speaking with used two names lol Michael John Lucas and Michael John Thomas, lol of course when I busted him he blew it off. He claims to be 59 years old from Malta, working on an oil rig in Dubai. Gives a DOB 2/8/60. Claims he has no family or friends, except one named Thomas that he works with on the Oil rig.

Claims to be an underwater diver. Claims to have one daughter named Olivia which goes to a boarding school in Rome, Italy. Her mother lives in Mexico.

Promised me the world, the stars to be moon. Sent songs, poems etc. Claiming he can't take too many photos and was " breaking the law" with sending photos, also he couldn't call because of explosives on the rig.

He was going to leave his country to come "sweep me away and take care of me in every way" He uses a gmail account of Michaelsvs...@gmail with numbers, sorry I can't remember numbers and can't seem to retrieve that information.

When I asked for pics of ID he said the contract people have all the passports. He claimed he has put all his life savings into this contract and he was in charge "the Boss" owned the contract.
Poof no contact for three days and then all of a sudden.... OMG major emergency from a Bad storm. Blah blah blah.

Then It came to" OMG BABY I'M FREEZING " I need to get electric jackets and electric blankets for myself and the guys," I need $4000.00 to finish working here to get to you. Even sent photos and videos of a "co-worker" that gashed his head wide open, and some videos of "men on deck, getting washed into the equipment from crazy waves.
All of a sudden because he " urgently needed $4000.00 he could call me and blow up calling me through hangouts.

I called him out and he still tried to try to romance me and blah blah blah. I continued chatting with him, in Hope's of saving another woman that may not see so many RED FLAGS. I Called him out on his red flags as they came up, all for more excuses and he would blow them off or all of a sudden "I don't understand "

WRONG LOL, NOT FROM THIS WOMEN.

So romantic
Jan 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think i am being scammed by Jonathan cotton
by: Anonymous

I am talking to a guy that says he is on an oil rig in the gulf of mexico and he says his machine is broke and he wants me to send money so he can fix it so he can finish his contract and get off the rig. He says he has two kids in boarding school in Springfield ill.

If anyone is talking to him please let me know as he says his name is jonathan cotton. He seems to be a really nice guy and he also says his wife passed away with breast cancer
Jan 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		GOOGLE VERIFICATION CODE BEWARE
by: Anonymous

If the one you chat with has a google code sent
to you and says send me the Code my phone cant accept it it means he is opening a new google
Account under your phone number. They have
Access to your email. They know what your up too, and they look for bank account info and Id and they are thieves of your photos and use them to steal from other innocent people.

Please be safe. The only way to be really safe is
to Give up all social media. Thieves have found it to be a gold mine.

TURN THEM OVER TO AUTHORITIES.
Jan 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Omg
by: Biggles777

Hello. I am going to add to what OneThirdCultureKid said about the Google Hangouts App. She said,

"In addition, I pointed out that Hangouts is a Google app, so I'm thinking that no conversation on it is private."

I'd like to add more about why this App is so favored by the criminals. Avoid what I raise.

First as OTCK said, yes it is not private, Google can see anything they want. At any time. I see you all say you block the criminal. That is the Chat feature, the email can only be marked as SPAM. If you are going to choose to block, the option to report the other user is given. Select that option when you block and the last 10 messages are flagged to Google. So make them count.

The criminals are good at avoiding you finding out their emails. I'm currently on a hotbed for them and I have noticed they all ask for you to provide yours. They DO NOT GIVE theirs. If you give yours as they ask, they don't email you, they send a chat invite only and the App allows them to hide their address from you. Totally.

So they know yours and you don't know their's

Some go further and there are two more Apps they can get which prevents even Google from seeing all that is written in some cases.

The first App is "007" and that makes the App more private. If you see a Gmail address using 007 just stop communicating with it, they're hiding something from not just you.

The second App is Privatemailing. Name says it all and it is even more discreet. Google see less.

So the best Gmail account you'll see is one with both those Apps and it has 3 encryption levels. You just can't touch it. It belongs to a fake Alex Hughes already named in this thread and he is a Nigerian criminal living in the USA and London. The Metropolitan police have his London address.

The App address is privatemailing007@gmail.com

So if you see a variation of either of those two Apps in a Gmail Hangouts address just walk away as who you are talking is paying to hide from Google and anyone they are communicating with.
Jan 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		TRAINING MANUAL
by: Anonymous

I think he sent me the "training manual" by mistake. Wish I had seen it as a red flag at the time. He did have an accent - said he was Swedish American and had been raised in the U.S. I questioned him about his still-heavy accent; of course, he had an excuse.

He said his name was Dennis Mitcham, CEO of a subcontracting company called Demitch Energy. He had stolen pictures from IG account of an Italian performer named Gino Rivieccio, which I discovered through Pimeyes.

After calling him out, all Linked-In and company website info disappeared. Would love to hear from anyone else who may have been fooled by him. I certainly was!
Jan 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		TRAINING MANUAL
by: Anonymous

Thanks for the information on what these men are capable of. On his part not so smart to give his play book tactics. It is about manipulating. The tactics are the Same as books to put spells on others. I Know one personally and was told it made it hard for the person on a job. They bought a book of spells did the spell and it put their harasser in the hospital. This stuff is demonic to manipulate to steal. Cant believe he spent money on the book. Like to know the name, facial
Characteristics and if he has an accent.

Ladies its essential to share such details.
I was taken in by one also. We desire love so they play our emotions. They are lazy and sinning
And destroying lives. We cant fight alone we gotta fight together.

Pay attention to detail. Be Safe.
Jan 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Training Material for Scammers
by: Anonymous

I follow these posts consistently, as I fell victim (financially and emotionally) to one of these scams. In the midst of our "romance," he sent me some music, as well as a book, from Amazon. I wondered at the time the reason for the book and understand it clearly now.

It was a book on how to manipulate people (his 'training manual!). Of course, he said he thought I'd be interested when I questioned him about it. It took me a little longer to figure all this out.

I truly believe we are not fools for falling for these scams the first time because most of us are trusting people. As has been said here before, they are predators who master the art of conning us into trusting them.

Hard to believe this is the new reality!
Jan 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Elizabeth from Match.com Marine Engineer Scam
by: Mark Sr

Well, Match.com I found Elizabeth, supposed to be from Lebenon, PA. Says she's on an Oil rig off Scotland? Stated she's a Marine Engineer and uses Whatsapp to communicate outside of Match.com.

Even on Whatsapp they would not communicate using the optional voice record-able messaging? That's when I found this scam story after looking into her Cell phone restrictions on off shore rigs?? SMFH
Jan 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gray Francis
by: Divorcee, 36, from Singapore

Beware of this animal who calls himself Gray Francis from Austin, Texas.

Email: grayfrancis7777@gmail.com

The moment he asked me for money, I googled for his name and email address but couldn't find any trace. So I came across Watch For Scams and realized he's fake. There is no such person.

Met him on Words with Friends. He said his colleague introduced this app to him recently. He plays with you on a daily basis but replies are very slow. He started a conversation in the chat function first and after that forced me to download the chat app Hangout which is a very outdated chat app. Introduces himself as Gray Francis aged 55, working as Rig Engineer and is a boss of Subcontractors, takes private contracts to maintain oil rigs.

He was posted to an oil rig in Puerto Rico for the past 2 months. He asked if I was comfortable with someone way older. He has a son who is 11 years old. His name is Jaime and he claims he misses his son. His son was looked after by a caregiver in Austin, Texas. A few days later, he didn't send any msgs and when he is back in Hangouts, he said there was a power outage. After that, he said I had to pause my contract because of the earthquake that occurred here in Puerto Rico. I went on to Google and true enough there was really an earthquake in Puerto Rico at that time. There was once I forgot that he 'stop works' on the rig and he was unhappy that I forget things easily. I'm like WOW!

He has all the nicest things to say to you and makes you flattered each time. I was just so curious about where he gets all the right sentiments and I googled again and found the exact same sentences in Pinterest!!?? He even said "I’m sorry if I compliment you too much but that’s my true feelings towards you baby"

Then came the day when he said "I’m having a hard time at work today. You know we ought to go down to the ring today to begin work. We continued our drilling today but just after the boy finishes setting up the machine as we were about to begin work, I discovered that one of the main machines had developed a fault. So work had to pause and I requested for a technician who could fix the machine, he came, after running some test on the machine he discovered that some part of the machine was broken due to the last earthquake. I’ve been down since then, I’m not happy about it. I and the technician talk and he said in order for the machine to be fixed, I need to buy the required parts of the machine that is faulty. It needs to be replaced with a new one. I already made contact with the people who are suppliers of the machine parts and he told me it would cost me $12,500.00 and I really don’t have that much money left with me at the moment. All I have is $9800 left with me cause I have spent so much for the mobilizing of my team workers here both air fair. I don’t think it’s worth buying a new one since it can be fixed. That is what has been bothering me out here and I don’t know how to go about with that at the moment. I won’t be getting paid till when the contract is done halfway! I just need a few bucks left now so I can complete the deposit and have them bring the part we need and the technician will start working on it, baby. Everything is really not fine because I have not been able to get the balance of the money so I can make an order for the machine parts that are faulty and I’m really not happy about this because it’s delaying my job on here" When I ask him to try getting help from other business/ friends since he said he was the BOSS and this is what he replied "I don’t keep friends but I already spoke with a business partner and he told me that he already spent much on his personal issues and his family during the festive period, so he said he can’t afford to help me at the moment. I had to understand him because the year is just beginning and most people have spent much during Christmas, so I had to see to his reasons. God kept me and my workers safe, all that is bothering me is just how to get this fucking machine fixed up and then we start with production because all this is a delay to my contract on here. I really wished you could be of any help to me at the moment baby. I only need about $2700 to complete the deposit for the part is the machine I need to buy because I still have some money with me out here but not enough to buy the machine parts. I’m really in a f...king situation at this very moment."

So after all these I just knew he's fake because if he's a boss, he would not even have financial difficulty for such a small oil rig problem like he should prepare himself for the worst before getting a contract on the rig, like a recovery/ back-up plan if a disaster happens.

I was disappointed in myself for believing he is real in the first place but then I'm glad I did all the googling and stuff to realize all these are just a scam and I'm thankful to God, for making me broke at the right time. :)
Jan 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		swindler
by: Anonymous

Steven, 40, Cancer, Houston, Chevron, Consultant Engineer, 10 yrs old daughter without name, lives in London, still living in Houston for over 3 yrs, has French Bulldog named Bailey, wants serious relationship, marriage, and only wanted to text on WhatsApp: +1 (281) 595-9018.

The number: 832-947-5230 is now suspended, he said it's because some crazy lady stalked him in fb and keep calling/texting him.
Jan 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware
by: Anonymous

Beware of a man who has a thick accent but has a nasal drip problem. He also plays with a hinge or something metallic while talking to you. He asks for Specific things to make you think he works on an oil rig like electric blankets or rain jackets.

He likes to know your plans for the day and gets upset when questioned. Ask him for his IP address. If it starts with 197 he is in Nigeria. Bitcoin or Western Union are his favorite means of cash besides ITunes or gift cards. Pump gone bad, needs money to get it fixed, oil is being transferred to China and he needs cash for clearance.

I think they may have a ring in the US. He claimed he was on a rig but you could hear police cars go by or he was going to jump in the river (not the ocean). Could hear people chatting and squeaky doors opening or alarms going off. Also they switch up people to take over.

Do not believe that you are the only one as they talk to multiple people. Pictures are not them and names are not either.
Jan 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin or Kelvin Mory
by: Biggles777

Hello. Another one on Words With Friends. I must say I would not want to be a woman on that game. They are rampant! So am I.

On WWF he is Kevin Mory and he approaches you with the same story as they all do. Says he works for Signal Hill Oil and Gas on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico.

He wants to tell you what to do and how you do it. No I didn't let him brow beat me and he easily gets angry and abusive. He gets it back from me and does not like it.

Said his son was in a "building house" so three times I asked and he was adamant. I finally said don't you mean Boarding School? After a long pause he replied with oh yes a computer error"

When you go to Hangouts he becomes Kelvin not Kevin. Two images are sent of an innocent man so I confront him and he blocks.

Who is Jerry Walters [another scammer name] a 56 year old man from the USA and why are you sending me photos of him?

IP Address in Ghana OMG you are one of those African scammers

Email: kelvinmory@gmail.com
Jan 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		CALLED HIM OUT ANONYMOUS
by: Anonymous

Thank you. Please continue to encourage others to do so. These people are a threat to our society and we dont know who they are. Its a shame we fall for such things. New Scams daily on news and found a way for houses for rent and scamming big dollars. Enough is Enough. Tell them they are scammers and we are finding them out.

Block them first. Tell them they are grown men taking advantage and raping women in more than
one day. Taking food from your table and causing unpaid bills to lay on your table. They eat and drive like Royalty on your money.

Hearts are tender and desire love so badly. Psychology of some type is behind this. Its called Evil and the Lake of Fire burns hotter daily and they know not what hour they will leave here.

Be Careful
Jan 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael John Thomas
by: Anonymous

He sounds like the guy who scammed me, Jordan Christopher or Maxwell Quintin or any other name. All fake. Pictures they use are not real. I wish I had known about this website sooner. He has a thick accent but tells you to Trust him and why not believe him. He is a God fearing man.

He will send you videos of men working on a rig, gotten off the internet. Block him and run way. We have to stop this madness!
Jan 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael John Thomas- claiming to be from Malta
by: Anonymous

Beware he will definitely try and win your heart. He sent pics of him and his daughter. She's in boarding school in Italy. Very romantic and blah blah blah. Asking for $4000.00 for electric jackets & electric blankets for his crew on the oil rig.

Sent many pics of storm etc, probably from the internet lol. I was skeptical the entire time, but oh boy can he say all "the right things " lol

Please don't fall for him, I Did not send him a penny, called him out.... Poof disappeared lol
Jan 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		JORDAN CHRISTOPHER
by: Anonymous

As i read what he has written he is a thug. He could be a 66yr old thug. He could be a Younger thug working for the older one. Every word in
the letter ive read before. I found the letter
Online and at least six sentences were word For word. Now they are saying im sick. How long since last meals as its been days and I cant talk im very weak. Its fifteen days before you hear another word.

One day we Will reach the place where everyone recognizes whats going on. Its the play book. Dont fall For all of this. We cant do anything, but we all have a death appointment then We can
Look into Gods eyes and we give an account of our deeds. They enter hell by their choices and the pay back begins. Many dont believe in God. We all will see someday.
Jan 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		BACKGROUND REPORTS/ HELP
by: Anonymous

If anyone has done a background report could you post the most accurate one to use. There are so many scammers out there. Looking for all the
Info I can get. Address, phone, marriage,
Divorce, relatives, even education. Ive Read many posts but a Scammer spends little to find out who they are stalking.

Gotta Band together and not let them in. We must
Do our part.

BOYCOTT HANGOUTS, FACEBOOK, WHATTS APP. AND DATING SITES AND GAMES SITES.

Women and men are being ruined For life by lies playing on emotions.

Thanks
Jan 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		ORPHANAGE SCAM 2013-2014
by: Anonymous

Read about scammer Miike Billington and he and
his wife had no children, wife died and he was sick. Because no children it was his wife's
desire to support orphans. He was asking for lots of money to keep his LATE wife's dream alive.

Read a post here seems the scam is still circulating. They dont seem to change, death wife, 2 kids, machine broke. Scam single women. If they have family those things they use to scam surely will come upon them. It will hurt
when it does. Using kids with no parents is
Low.

EVERYONE PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EVIL AND DONT FALL FOR THE TRICKERY.

They are organized groups of criminals harassing
and stalking you to steal. Evil will catch up to them with interest.

Please Send Nothing. Also Read that Nigerians were friending church people and ask to send them bibles which they sold and kept the
Money.

I THINK GOD IS WATCHING.

Careful Everyone
Jan 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		RESPONSE TO SHAUN 1-20-20
by: Anonymous

If he asks for ANYYHING HE IS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF YOU. If these are his typical letters he is trying to CONVINCE YOU TO GIVE INTO HIM. Sounds exactly like the guy ive dealt with. Especially these statements.
Ive heard listen to Your MIND. BEWARE. AND THAT: I AM NOT THAT KIND OF MAN. Sounds like the guy who is salt pepper hair and way old enough to know better.

Guys give detailed descriptions of them. Hair color, smile, glasses, eyes and color. I dealt with handsome men but be sure most are not current pics. Ones that you are attracted to.

Expose names used and phone and email. Pic if you can post. Accent. They work together so pay attention and report them.

If you waste time tracking down the real person
Dont bother as they cannot do a thing. If they
have a spouse it torments their relationship.

Just Report to Authorities your information. They are experts and they can handle things
properly.

Just be safe pay attention

BLOCK AND REPORT.
Jan 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		SAVVY ENGINEER NEEDS MONEY - RESPONSE
by: Anonymous

Hello to "Anonymous" who's asked if anyone has come in contact with a man named "JOHN." Please read my comment posted on this site yesterday from "Anonymous" and titled "John Mahanay - Independent Contractor - (NOT)!" to learn that you are NOT the only person this man had been in touch with.

I'm curious to find out how you came in touch with him? I found him on Match.com. Nice photo and profile and claimed he lived in Michigan when, in fact, he lives in New Jersey -- a very savvy person, he is indeed and I still am breathing a sigh of relief that I followed by instincts and blew him off; blocking him from contacting me in every way possible!
Jan 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		BIGGLES 777. / HARRY LARSON
by: Anonymous

You rock. Doesnt feel great to be played. Ladies dont fall for the Google Verification of code your not to share. He will tell you i cant accept it. A code for anything dont do it. Report them its all a scam. They use it to hack your email.

It connects your phone with his. Beware. Children now the new scam. They get desperate and say anything. Food toiletries. Dont trust them. Organized thieves. Stop them by not giving them anything.

Millions fall for this daily because everyone desires love. Even love has been tainted.

Careful Everyone.
Jan 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Larson and Paul Houston
by: Biggles777

Hello. If you're on Words with friends avoid one Harry Larson. Part of a group of five criminals and he is the point man.

First he contacts you telling his story all the usual from Norway, dead wife and one child. Speaks of career with major oil companies such as BP. Shell and Exxon before moving to Texas as an oil rig contractor for KDPD.

This man throws it all at you fast

Then asks "So what exactly are you looking for here?"

Response: "This is a game not a dating app"

He persists and starts the push for Hangouts. At the same time two others Bob and John become friends and all start talking not playing the game.

Okay you submit to Harry and move to Hangouts and his first words are "Sweetheart I feel so close to you" and an exchange driven by him then takes place, at no point is any desire or interest shown in him and he goes straight to the money. Edited chat transcript, I play.

Hello that sounds interesting Harry

Harry Larson (harrylarson45@gmail.com)
Thank you ****

I have a lot of plans ****

I wanna help the orphanage this is because I became an orphan at a very tender age and I want you to support me in doing this

Oh really?

Harry Larson (harrylarson45@gmail.com)

Yes sweetheart
I have passion for people without parents I feel pity for them I know how it feels

Ooh how kind of you [Note how I change?]

Harry Larson (harrylarson45@gmail.com)

Please sweetheart support me in doing this I have spoken to the custodian here in Texas and am gonna be depositing some money to them tomorrow
I want you to support me Sweetheart

[ This less than 2 hours of meeting ]

I do not understand

Harry Larson (harrylarson45@gmail.com)
This is the email of the custodian paulhouston001@gmail.com
I want us to contribute to the orphange
Please sweetheart let's do this
I have passion for those kids
😔😔😔😔

What do you wish to contribute?

Harry Larson (harrylarson45@gmail.com)
Am planning on contributing $2000 but I have only $1000 please help me make those kids happy
I would be the happiest man on earth if you can help me make the kids happy tomorrow

You want me to make a contribution? Is it tax deductable?

Harry Larson (harrylarson45@gmail.com)
No its not tax deductable

Ooh so how does it work?

Harry Larson (harrylarson45@gmail.com)
Am gonna send you the custodian bank details so you could pay to him directly

Ooh okay Harry do that and I will send it I can claim on tax here

Harry Larson (harrylarson45@gmail.com)
Ok let me get to him **** I would do that right away

Oh okay I am going to lunch soon

Harry Larson (harrylarson45@gmail.com)
Ok sweetheart I would get back to you
Just be patient with me okay am trying to Contact the custodian now
How much are you gonna send to him so I can let him know

I thought you said you pay $1000 and needed another $1000

Harry Larson (harrylarson45@gmail.com)
Yea
Thank you very much sweetheart I really appreciate the love you have for this kids

Oh the children God bless them [Me? ]

Harry Larson (harrylarson45@gmail.com)
Amen sweetheart!!!!

Ooh you such a man Harry [He buys it!]

Harry Larson (harrylarson45@gmail.com)
Sweetheart I should be saying this you are such a damsel sweetheart

Ooh Harry you so kind! The children are so lucky to have you!

Harry Larson (harrylarson45@gmail.com)

Name : **** ***** [ So fake but I won't say ]
State :Virginia
Zip code : 23464
Country : USA

Is that the bank account?

Harry Larson (harrylarson45@gmail.com)
Yea
You are gonna make the payment via western union
Its better that way
So are you gonna make the payment right away?

I'll do it online

Harry Larson (harrylarson45@gmail.com)
Ok sweetheart snap the slip once you are done with the payment
Thanks for doing this for the kids

MTCN 6457541 [He has to ask what that is?]

Harry Larson (harrylarson45@gmail.com)
What does that meab
Mean
Please snap a picture of the slip

That is the number to collect the money. I am going to lunch and will email the receipt after

I'm not sending a dollar and that is a fake MTCN Number. I block him on the Hangouts chat feature.

Then the emails titled "Tears" start arriving and I verbal him as a mature woman would but he sends emails of love similar to those posted here recently by others. I ignore all.

Then an email arrives from Paul Houston stating he is the Custodian ad mentioned by Harry and that Harry contributes $2000 a month. Three images are included and it is clearly a genuine Texan children charity they are claiming to be. I wait and call the charity, they have no idea who I am talking about and state they never take Western union payments. They ask and are given all the details I am giving here.

I block him on Hangouts too. Then back to Words With Friends and block Harry. Bob and John block you on the game and in comes Kevin with no story just the same question as Harry

"What exactly are you looking for here?"

All this took them a couple of hours and the local time in Texas was about 3 to 4 am so no way is anything going to be open. I checked with the charity during regular office hours
Jan 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rigger, ocean welder for Exxon Moblle
by: Anonymous

I ran across this same scammer. Said he spoke with an accent for he was from Liverpool. Living and working in Florida. His wife died leaving behind a daughter age 11. Immediately, he says he loves me and wants to marry me. I blocked him immediately. I did not give him a chance to ask for money. He spoke of God and had a uplifting attitude. So before I started this conversation with him, I googled oil rig scammers on google and it was here where I found all I needed to know about this man.

He likely uses many names but the description was too similar to others. Where this man found me was I had joined a FBI website club where I complained that I was already a victim of scammers and when I contacted the FBI, I got 4 FAKE
This is where I ran across this man. I am private on facebook and He had a email address that I have never used, nor was it associated with my facebook account.

Nothing is private. No where.
Jan 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers of aerosmith
by: Anonymous

You are correct, if someone asks you to go to hangouts to chat, it is a huge mistake. It was a very low time in my life, very lonely. I joined a unknowingly "FAKE" Aerosmith club. I never knew there was a exact duplicate AEROFORCEONE, fan club.

I had never joined any fan club before nor had I ever been on line looking for a friend. Afterwards, in a manner of days, (what I know now to be a fake) Steven Tyler and Joe Perry sends me a text message, said they had reviewed my profile and wanted to welcome me to Aerosmith. A very long story short, later after I lost a 'lot of money to them, I found they were from Nigeria. I ruined my life for scammers that have no conscience.

I lost all of my money to Steventallarico01@gmail.com and Steventyler066@gmail.com

Am certain they go by all sorts of gmail accounts. If you ever run across them, they are pure evil
Jan 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Mahanay - Independent Contractor (NOT!)
by: Anonymous

I'm glad I found this site! Has anyone heard of JOHN MAHANAY? I'm embarrassed to say this; however, I almost got taken for $4,000 by a man who claims to live in the same city I do and whose profile caught my eye on Match.com. I thought I found my "Prince Charming!"

Obviously, the interest was mutual and we began a "texting" relationship because he was leaving for London to fulfill a contract he was awarded by British Petroleum so we could not meet until he completed the BIG "project" he was just awarded. For the next 30 days, he kept in constant contact with me by texting with all the "RIGHT" comments without going into detail.

He sent me a picture of himself from London and, of course, he was even more handsome than the picture of him in his profile although they were a match. Also, he claimed to be a widower with one child; a 19 year old daughter. Just this week and after a month of texting, he asked me if I would wire transfer $4,000 because he became short due to damage to one of the turbines he was required to deliver to the States.

I was shocked; however, I had fallen for him and was initially "crazy" enough to consider his request. I eventually came to my senses after more questioning him about his situation. After all is said and done, I followed my instinct and immediately ended the conversation with him and without wiring any money.

Please -- Ladies -- BEWARE -- I think I'm fairly intelligent; however, these scammers are smooth talkers and handsome and prey on women via the various dating web sites and I thank goodness that I didn't give him any of my information and ended further contact with him. I anonymously and immediately contacted Match.com about his profile so he doesn't try striking again!
Jan 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Omg
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I agree with you because I've been to Hangouts a couple of times and I can tell you all that it's so not worth it to have that app. These scammers go back to the sites we use and accuse us of thinking the worst of them if we don't send them money.

Of course we do! They're scammers, for crying out loud! Pardon my use of the exclamation mark, but I can't stress this point enough: Don't send them any money!

In addition, I pointed out that Hangouts is a Google app, so I'm thinking that no conversation on it is private.
Jan 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		gary.logan2018@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

This person is a scammer claiming to work on a oil rig in Norway and has a 6 year old son. He is also German. He claims to be one of Jehovah's Witnesses. He may have been at one time but doesn't conduct himself as one now. He was on Instagram but lost that account. He also may be on Hangouts.

He is a brute and threatening you with violence and will ruin any personal information you might have given him.

So ladies please be aware he is very dangerous!!!!!
Jan 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware Organized Thieves
by: Anonymous

Ladies ive heard stories you wouldnt believe. Yep they will cry grown men. All are doing same. He is lying. But when they get caught they deserve it. Crier sounds like one I dealt with and he
will break you fast. Well what goes around will re-visit, be confident of it. Be careful if they want google codes. They open up new accounts under your Phone. They hack your phone.

Be careful. Our worlds people are plagued with sickness and they have gone mad. Beware please.
You will regret giving them money I promise you.
Jan 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Lanza
by: Anonymous

Beware of scammer Chris Lanza, posing as a widower with two daughters allegedly called Delim & Mandi. Passing himself off as via photographs of Argentinian actor Juan Soler Valles Quiroga ~ check him out on Fb.

Chris maintains he is a 58/9 year old petroleum engineer from LA who has won a $40 million US$ contract with US drilling company KCA Deutag Drilling Company.

He is nothing more than a liar and an unscrupulous villain ~ so steer well clear of him ~ you have been warned!!!
Jan 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Omg
by: Anonymous

These people are so bad. The same old song and dance. What man cries if things dont go his way? Dont let your heart rule your mind. They only want your money. They are not widowed, divorced, children in school, taking care of by Nanny.

They are not godly or God fearing. They prey on us on all social sites words with friends, pinterest, dating apps, twitter, Instagram.

Do not go to hangouts. You cannot trace the ip address. Lets put these creeps out of business.
Jan 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		DirkBunnell or Derrick Bunnell
by: Anonymous

I wrote a comment a few days ago and didn’t see it posted yet. I just wanted to tell you to beware of DirkBunnell or Derrick Bunnell. I really was convinced he was real and we talked a lot about our families. He was stuck in South Africa after being arrested for money laundering because when he got paid from the company he had cash.

If you have been doing business in another country you better know their rules! Then he was sick and then coming home then detained again and couldn’t leave unless he took the rest of contract of 250,000. He wanted me to give all my info to receive the money as his next of kin.

Wrong didn’t do it. Always needed or wanted money for food and toiletries. He would cry on the phone that he had to get out of there. Somehow the attorney always got to paperwork needed to be signed and just send money and he will be home by Friday and that was Dec 7 he didn’t make it.

So a few hundred were sent and my heart torn but I can recover.
Jan 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Me too
by: Anonymous

This happened to me in the past 2 days chatting with a marine engineer named Henry Wilkinson my phone became corrupted once I accepted his link for Hangouts because he said reception was poor and the Hangouts app was better than messenger. He tells me he loves me after two days of conversation. I blocked him on Facebook. He says he is innocent and has done nothing to harm me. I feel heartbroken
Jan 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Savvy Engineer Needs Money
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been approached by a man named John, who claims he's an engineer working on a deal worth $2M for British Petroleum (BP). He claims he is short $4,000 to complete the job so he can get paid within 24 hours.

He, too, is tall, dark and handsome and charming his way into my life by asking me to provide the shortage he needs to get paid and return to the United States. I also met him on a dating web site called Match.

Thanks.
Jan 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Heart Broken
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been talking to or enscammed by Perry Wilson? Or Perry William's Wilson? He claims to have a daughter named Sandra and his wife passed away of a brain tumor.

He said he is on his last project and then going to be done working. Claims he is 58 years old.

Then claimed she was injured and in hospital needing me to send him itunes cards to pay hospital. That's when it all fell apart, I'm heartbroken.

I've been scammed before, but this time I did not give him money. I'm so afraid to try to meet a man, but I'm also tired of being alone at 57 years.

Wish so bad I had not fell for him.
Jan 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response dont listen to your heart
by: Anonymous

Your lucky to know for sure. I still look for answers or solutions. Who says, how was your night? They work quickly if you offer a 50.00 card. Then its on. I would like to say thank you for your response. I am very sure some of these
Scammers come to this site and read these posts and write some of their own. Please be careful.

Nigerians are crowded in small areas on computers scamming all day and night taking advantage of women. They are destroying innocent hardworking people's lives. Our post could save someone their
Life earning. Stand together against these organized criminals with silent faces.

I never knew men could be so cruel. Money talks in all countries. Social media sites have become death sentences for many. Its not worth your time, they are thieves.
Jan 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Willow Yepes Mason
by: Anonymous

I can report Willow Yepes Mason who scammed me 4 months ago on Instagram. He he told me he is a single parent and he has two children. We started to seeing friends. He told me he is a soldier. He was deployed to Afghanistan and after four months when we were writing he started to beg money from me. He wanted me to help him get out from war and wanted from me nearly 13000 USD.

He invented a false email address to the UN and asked for money. I didnt believe him and I started searching him on the internet. Afterwards I found out it was a fraud. And the real person is kokeyepes. His email adres is Willowmason104@gmail.com and he is active on hangouts to as Willow M Yepes.

And I would add that he pretended to love me and wanted to marry me. Im sending you a message to prove he was asking for money. He said his wife passed away in a short illness and he would like to start a new family with me. He sent me so many picture of Kokeyepes on my hangouts.

Hello

Andrea Zarcsikova
To acknowledge the receipt of a leave application as requested by you, in accordance to granting sergeant Willow mason who holds a profound position in the US security and military intelligence a deployment cub and vacation for a period of three months....
To grant an official approval on this note, flight ticket on security charge,approval letter and three months vacation purchase payment is to be paid.
Which all accumulates the total sum of 12886.3USD on the payment of this bill, your fiancé will be officially approved by the United Nations vacation unit(UNVU),to be relief off duty for the stipulated period of time.
The mandated payment under the military constitution is to be made via the international bitcoin Ewallet for proper confirmation and immediate processing of the leave application after payment if possible....

His instagram profile was Willow.M.Yepes(@812willowmason but maybe he deleted it before he started to beg from me money on his hangouts. He is active on Willow M yepes account. I have never met with this fraud because Im from Slovakia. I just wanted to warm other women like me. I hope they catch him and will get what he deserves.

Andrea from Slovakia. Thank you for help and early response.
Jan 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Albert is his name
by: Anonymous

I was approached on a meditation app by a person calling themselves Greg Albert. They seemed quite nice and caring. Always worried about my health and welfare. They stated their wife died years before and "has" a daughter in boarding school. Sent pictures of the so called "rig" and even a diving picture.

Within 2 days "he" claimed to love me. I said whoa back off. The red flag went up. He couldn't do video calls, it wasn't allowed. He kept asking me the time of day it was, where I live. I'd ask a pointed question, because I had a feeling, and it would take up to half a hour for a response.

He would be well spoken and then all of a sudden couldn't spell a common word. I used an app and did a background check. There was no such person matching his description. The phone was a burner that happened to be purchased in the U.S. but no other history.

Be forewarned. They can be very charming.
Jan 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Don't Listen with Heart - and Everyone
by: Anonymous

The one I spoke to said the same thing. "Good Morning (honey, sweetie, my love). How are you doing? Hope you Slept well.

It is repetitive and in their computers or phones. They say it to ALL the women they talk to.

Some other catch phrases: Missing you like crazy. Have you eaten? Don't stress yourself. Where are you and what are you up to.

They sound like the same person!

All pathological liars because they do not want to work.

The unemployment rate in Nigeria is high for sure. But there are jobs to be had.

I have a friend that was chatting with one from Lagos (he actually revealed himself). He was 24 and did work at a job in a hotel.

So, some of them do have jobs to fall back on. Some would rather steal from women.

Nevertheless, they are ALL ruthless.

Be very aware. Not only ruthless, but soulless and criminals as well.

And do not ever think yours is the only true one. Even if they do reveal. Mine eventually revealed himself with photos and live videos. A Nigerian man of 38.

Never got money from me and never will.
Jan 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		DON'T LISTEN WITH HEART
by: Anonymous

At first you will get love love and music. All you desire to hear. Beware. Every few days you will get these words. Good Morning. How are you
doing and how was your night. This becomes his vocabulary. You wonder what happened to all the love. He has millions but he needs you because no one else can help. Its cruel. Everyone it's a crime and they get away with it.

Please dont fall for these thieves. They have a play book. Its Organized Crime. Do not support
Criminals. Its only way to stop it.
Jan 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		YOUR SWEETIE JORDAN
by: Anonymous

My Goodness be so careful as I have heard many of the same heart breaking words. This guy does not love you he is on the way to your bank account and you will never see him. Please block him. Look for your soul mate in your town, someone you can look at face to face. There are no honest guys on social media. They are romancing you with words only to destroy your life and take all they can get and when they begin they work so fast you will not know what has happened to you.

Block them and move on.
Jan 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		It happened to me
by: Anonymous

I live in Italy. A few days ago a man contacted me. He said he was a marine engineer who lost his wife by a cancer 4 years ago and has a daughter that studies in the UK. The same day he said I was the woman of his life and that he loved me!

Since I didn't trust a man who talked about those emotions after a few days I asked a lot of questions he never answered. He asked me to have contacts on hangout. I'm not texting with him anymore.

His name was Antonio Lucas.
Jan 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eye Opening!
by: HD

Wow!!! So glad I came across this site by googling a few things. Been talking to two different guys for a month now from the dating app Coffee meets bagel. Neither have Asked for money. One named Peter Walker from Denmark on an oil rig, And one named Ted Pearson from Australia and UK.

Anyone have info on them?

Godly and very sweet complementary messages. Ugh!!!
Jan 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Letter from Jordan Christopher
by: Anonymous

Below is a letter I received that I actually fell for. My bad mistake.

Good morning my angel, how are you and how was your night?, My angel,You have rekindled the flame called love in me. You have given me one more reason to look forward to tomorrow. Now, you are a significant part of my life and I look forward to the day when we can make it permanent. I love you so much. I love you for your kindness, for your caring and giving nature, for your beauty - both inner and outer, and most of all I love you because you are you. The fact that you show me who you really are and not what you think I may want. Sweetie, let
this letter be a testament to my true feelings for you. The whole
world can see and know how I feel for you. I love you. I want to start
off by telling you how madly, truly and deeply I am in love with you.
I love you so very much, with all my heart and soul, always, forever
and ever! Having you in my life is truly a blessing. You bring so much
happiness into my life and so much love into my heart! I do not know
if what am telling you now is enough but I want you to know it each
and every day. And with every moment, my love for you grows stronger and deeper.Honey, I never knew I would be this happy. But you know what... it is the greatest feeling in the world to be content and
might I say, I am very, very content with you and only you. No one
else can make me feel the way you make me feel. Your caress, your
kiss, your touch, your words, your understanding ways, your everything
means the world to me and it can not and will not be replaced.Sometimes I truly feel like I get on your last nerve but despite it all, we are still together. And that is what is most important. And we will always be together because we will always have this amazing love for each other. I promise that to you. We have been through the good and the bad in life but the good times definitely makes up for the bad times. And I know I am speaking for both of us when I say that. So my angel, let's make some real good times and enjoy each and every moment will have together and from what i said, I truly known that you are my one and only, my partner for life, my best friend, my lover, my soulmate, and i wi love you forever and ever... No i have to see set with my boys before you will be up from bed
Tender kiss your Sweetie Jordan
Jan 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Richard Harry Morgan, Tony Wilson, and. . .?
by: Anonymous

Just think that I should share "Tony Wilson's" e-mail which I just recently received. He's writing the same "bs" even though I said I would never send him one cent. LOL

I really now believe that he is a professional scammer. He literally almost deceived me, but not quite! However, the Bible says "all things work together for good for believers". My language now is much more warm and loving which is a GREAT THING!

His email is: wilsontony386@gmail.com

DON'T SEND THEM A CENT OR YOU WILL BE SORRY!
Jan 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank you for sharing that letter...
by: Anonymous

The lengths they will go to.

Just change the words honest to dishonest and truth to lies it may be more accurate.

Religious women, they will use Bible Verses to show how much they love God and you. My ex girlfriend was told about how thankful the man was to God for putting her in his life. He was thankful up to the last time she sent him money.

I have read this same letter posted here on other occasions. They run a boiler room and share information. When you are done with one, another will contact you. These evil people keep records on what works with you and what will not.

Beware, if your friends and relatives, who love you alerted you that these people are no good, the next person who falls in love with you right away will insist - do not tell anyone about him. Your loving people in your life are just jealous. Sound familiar to anyone?

I have no dog in this fight. I am in Whittier Ca and looking for locals. I care about all women. Even the men who have been scammed.

Thank you for reading and I hope I have helped at least one person.

Gentleman K
Jan 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Typical conversation
by: Anonymous ref s kennedy

Please ladies hope this helps. This is the length they will go to and he will not be getting a penny from me!!

Hey babe, I know you're probably still packing, I hope you are well? You would agree, we have been corresponding to know each other better and everything I have told you from the beginning is true and I have not lied to you. I will share with you in this letter, who I am; I will give you a chance to know me, without even having met me in person. I know that relationships are developed, we must meet, spend time together to know for sure. I think it is important that you know me, and I share with you who I am. Create a special time to read my letter. Go somewhere still and quiet or lay in your bed so you can be alone with me in spirit while reading this email. Give me this special time with you, with no distractions. Read my letter with your heart and you will hear my voice, you will hear my heart beating, you will feel my gentleness, my care, my passion, my emotion, my laughter, my joy, my positive energy.

You have no idea the limitless love I have to give, if you were made of wax, it would probably make you melt. ...I have so much to give, to someone who can fully receive it and appreciate it. I will also say, I have such a deep desire to be loved in return and I am glad you love me. It is very deep within me, such intense longing. I know we have not met yet, but my impression of you is that you would be able to love me and let that love flow out of you and not hold it back from me. I desire a relationship with you that is uninhabited, built on love and trust, comfort and security. We should feel completely safe with each other, and we can share with each other ALL things, our heart, mind, soul, body, and spirit, completely open to each other. What I feel for you and what I want from you is more than the items I'm asking you for, and please do not let my present condition make you feel I am taking advantage of you. I am not that kind of a man.

I must also tell you something that is so very important to me, I want you to always remember this; I try very hard to communicate and I put a lot of loving work into it. I have learned from experience (personal and other people), communication is extremely important! I desire this from you as well and I happy you have been that woman who is very transparent. I want to know when you are sad, if anything troubles you, I also want to know your joy and laughter, your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. I want to be able to bathe in you, be consumed in who you are, the river of your soul should wash over me and bring me into deep and very deep intimacy with you. I know that communication comes in various ways; it is personal energy, body language, verbal and mental. I consider that communication is also a labor of love, if you truly love someone, you will love to communicate but it is always a choice and we always choose our actions. If you feel hurt or misunderstood or upset, your first reaction should not be to turn away from that person or to withdraw and become distant. You don't call me and you don't even answer my calls.  Let your heart soften, let the love within you soften your heart, let your first reaction be to draw to each other, to come together and talk like one. Love can truly heal all things, it is a healing balm, but it is always a choice. Love cannot heal unless you allow it, it is a choice of the will and we must always take accountability for our choices, we can never blame anyone else. I have gone through a lot in life and I know everything that happened was a big temptation for me and you. Why would you turn away from me in such times? I expected you to stand by me and showed me true love and how much you cared for me. I am not carried away by money and material things and I just want us to share everything I have and that is within me. But I believe everything in life happens for a reason. I know am not perfect but am ready to treat you the way you need to be treated.

I am a positive person and I refuse to let negativity control my life. Positive energy brings life, negative energy tears it down or destroys it. I wish to be surrounded in a positive environment as much as possible where life and love thrive in abundance and grow!!! Please don't be afraid of helping me invest so I can move forward with my contract or think negative about it. Negativity is another word for FEAR. Please think about this. How does fear affect people, does it ever produce anything good??? Of course not, fear paralyzes people, disables them, hurts them, controls them (if they let it), fear robs from people, it causes people to do things they do not want. Fear out of control brings death! Ok...enough about fear!. I believe that life is lived from the inside and out, who we are and who we want to be is what we are inside. I share with you what comes from within me. I open my heart to you, even in my letters, so that you can see into my soul the person who I am and who I want to be. I share with you something from my Heart. It is like I said last night, you have a white dress on and you clearly can see me sinking into a pool of mud but rather than you help me, you are to scared to get mud on your dress but you claim to love me. Be honest and open and ask yourself, is this right? I am on fire and you have some water to help ease the pain or even stop it but you decide to keep it to yourself and say its all you have and so you watch me burn and claim you love me still. Is this right my love? is it?

These are my thoughts, feelings, dreams, emotions, and passions. I share with you from my mind, because you need to know me. It is important you know who I am. If you desire to know who I am, then you will be able NOT to only read my words but feel them. As you read, open your heart, let go all fear and let a positive spirit of trusting me to come upon you, it will whisper the truth to your soul and you will hear its voice, it is a voice of gentleness love and compassion. These are my own words, my own thoughts, and feelings. Judge for yourself, what kind of person you think I am??? You have not met me yet in person, but what does my writing speak to you. If you listen, it will speak volumes, if you listen, it will be as if I am with you right now. I stand before you, I look into your eyes intently and with tenderness, read my words and look into my soul.

Indeed, we will meet in person very soon... Read my words, read from my Heart. Ask yourself, what kind of person I am, can you see without having met me yet??? Do these words come from a person who is beautiful inside or someone who is ugly inside??? You be the judge, you want to know me, here I am and you will know me, if your heart is open, you will know me without even seeing me. Of course, I am much more than these words, what you see now, is only the tip of an iceberg. I will be much more in person than what you are reading in my letter. I promise never to disappoint you or let you down. I will not hurt you and I promise you this and I vow with my life and let God be my witness to this vow. If I ever hurt you, let my life never be fulfilled. I love you babe and I love you with all my heart. Please help me so that our joy and happiness can be restored.


Your Man, Shaun.
I LOVE YOU
Jan 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Depp Hunter Kovaćs
by: Anonymous

I am from Taiwan and work in Cambodia. I met this guy from Interpal, an I asked him if has whats app or fb messenger. Then he gave me wechat accr. So we started chatting on wechat, and he asked me to create an Instagram account, as i don't use it, so I just opened it for chatting without many photos. Here is his basic data i have for everyone who may know this guy:

Name:Depp Hunter Kovaćs
Marriage : Has divorced around Jan 2018
Children: 2 sons. 1 is 15 years old named Donald and 11 years old in named David. They study in boarding school.
Job: He works in Dover oil as director http://doveroilcompany.com IG name:Sir Depp Hunter Kovaćs WeChat ID： sirdepphunter
Skype:a3bd080bbd17c9f6
gmail:ohiodepphunter@gmail.com

You will find that what he said in his Ig look true, till he told me he got a big case in Malaysia oil company Petronas and lacked USD7000 to rent a warehouse. He said he did not request enough deposit from that company, and he has paid a shipping fee for his machines, and buying new machines, only USD23000 can rent a warehouse, but he didn't know the warehouse rental is higher than his budget, so finally his agent found one that only charged USD30000. He asked his friends as he could, and those friends are not so good, just coworkers and no one lent him money, and at the same time, Christmas and new year was coming.

Finally his ex-mother in law whose name is Lisa lent him USD1500 and a Turkish friend who lives in Miami lent him USD1300. Finally he asked me if i can lend him, and i said i only can lend him a maximum of USD1000.

I was suspicious at that moment, but still sent money by Western Union. So he still lacked USD3200, and i would want to lend him, but hesitated, and then he was angry that i called him a scammer. After a serious unhappy talking, we did not contact 1 or 2 days.

I was stupid that i felt sorry and thought i should help him pass this difficulty to complete his case, so he can get his big commission. So i lent him the USD3200, and he gave me his ex-mother in law's Bank of America account with tel No.

The account name is: Lisa L Thomas. Phone number: 1-907-3882981.

Then it seems he started his program. One day he asked me to give him my bank account, as Petronas will send him money, but his bank was blocked because when he tried to sign on from Malaysia, the bank blocked his account. Therefore, he needed my account. And i even gave him the number.

After 2 days, he said the company can't remit money to a personal account, it must be a company. So he asked them to pay cash, USD million in cash. And he insists to ship the cash to me.

I asked him to open an account to deposit in Malaysia, and he said he didn't have time and can't deposit in one time.

He used this shipping company: https://www.cargoflydelivery.com

After a couple days, i tracked his cash box that was hold on at Sihanoukville harbor (Cambodia main harbor ). Then i got mail from that company that said because this package was listed as high sensitive value, Cambodia customs requests related documents for this box. If I can't offer documents, the other way is pay USD 10500. That company said they paid half and I paid half, and need to settle down in 48hrs. They even didn't say how to pay and where. I insisted they give me local agent information and i can ask my company's shipping dept to help me, but they insisted not to give it to me.

Finally i asked them to return to sender, and they sent mail to me that is a scammer and that this package is canceled, Cambodia customs didn't want to wait and keep it there.

He was angry with me and we argued by whats app, then he blocked me, then blamed me in IG, and then also blocked me. Then he blocked me in wechat and skype.

In order to get my money back, I told him I can do my best for his parcel except money by gmail. He replied and started contact with me by Skype. Now he is still wanting me to help him with that stupid parcel for USD 5250, and that Turkish friend helped him with USD2100, hoping i can help him with the balance.

I will told him yes because when i go to the bank, I will tell the bank this account is cheating, and will request them inform the Bank of America. I will only remit USD10, but will showed him USD 3200 receipt. Hope this way I can let the bank do the investigation.

2 days ago, I just knew the phone number of his ex mother in law was fake, as she lives in Las Vegas, but that number is in Alaska.

Today he even opened webcam on skype, but not too long, just a few seconds, and when he spoke, his mouth seemed not what he said. Obviously it is also a fake video.

All he creates is like real, but actually he is a scammer. If anyone meets this guy, or a similar situation, I hope this can help you.
Jan 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Busted - Mark McGillion
by: Anonymous

Picked him on POF Australia. Says he is looking for marriage. He says he’s an independent mining contractor. Away offshore in Poland for 3 months. I started chatting yesterday & today he asked if we could use what’s app. I questioned him a lot as it seemed odd he’d reply to my message at 3am.

Said it was because he’s in Poland. Replied in words in which I felt there was an accent. Bit odd for the name he’d given. Asked if he could call me. I said sure & heard there was definitely a South African or similar accent. At the same time I googled his name & found his picture in the scammer list. His what’s app comes up as a business account. I told him he is a scammer and I sent him a screen shot of his picture on google. I reported him on POF & what’s app.

I was lucky however I’m very cautious with my information & I’m not afraid to ask questions. I listen to my instincts. Took me half an hour to realise he was a scammer.
Jan 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Why do They Always Want a Receipt
by: Biggles777

Hello. I'll answer that and there are a few reasons and it all depends on the criminal act you are victim of.

1: They are criminals and do not trust you

2: If it is a wire transfer it will have your address and phone number. So they will get your personal details and start stealing your identity.

Also for wire transfers they may want the MTCN or Reference number so the cash can be picked up

3: If it is a bank transfer. The sooner they can confirm the transfer is made then the sooner they can move the money from what is most likely a fake front account. They are using that account only to collect before they launder it. Chances are the money has left the account within an hour of it being deposited

4: Again, if a bank transfer your receipt will have your routing number and account details. They are mining your bank account details

4: In my last post you see they asked, that was a clear case of not trusting me

Note to Editor: Am I clear enough for you?

ED: yes thank you
Jan 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Curious re Money Sent
by: Anonymous

I initially sent money (wire transfer) through my credit union twice, no questions asked. On the third time, because I foolishly believed I was helping him get out of a bad situation in Turkey, I tried to send my remaining savings directly from my Fidelity account. They refused (thank goodness) and had their Fraud Department Head call me.

In the meantime, I had already finally succeeded with a reverse photo (Pimeyes.com, Yandex.com) search and found him to have stolen the profile of an Italian actor. Had Fidelity not stopped me, I would be in dire straights indeed. Still, his last words were, "I love you, I always will." I guess they just keep on hoping.
Jan 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		This is How You Send a Card For Cash
by: Biggles777

Hello. I told you about Debra Scott in a previous post with an inheritance scam from an oil rig contractor. Was hoping to get to the scam but they tested me by asking for an iTunes card.

They were good. Never answered a question and only asked them. Told me about love and didn't care what I said. Everything was on their terms. They did change story though, at first in Texas, next day without a word in London and from Alabama not Texas.

I see you all get asked for cards of some sort, so I am going to show you what to do if you do not want to pay and mess with them. I've edited out a lot of noise it only took 2 days to ask.

All the love crap dealt with on Hangouts IM

Yes baby I am fine and I think about you as well

Ooh you're so lovely babe wish you were here

I will like to have you as the man I have been dreaming of and I really want you to promise me that you will never let me down

Oh you're so special babe I promise I will never let you down babe

Thank you so much and I pray you keep to your words

I will my special one

Ok baby

What time is it over there hun?

7:40 babe you so kind

Pm ?

Yes but later now babe. I worry it must be so late for you babe

Ok it 10:24 am here

Oh okay

Can you send me a pics of you baby

Sure babe I do hope you send me a couple too

[ Pics swapped and I've changed my identity ]

Handsome

Baby I really don’t have much internet anymore can you please help me with an iTunes gift card?

Oh thank you

I don’t have much money on me I would have gotten that myself

Of course give me a minute please babe

Can you get a google play gift card?

Oh babe it's really late here. I have a US$500 iTunes card more than happy to send after the soccer

I don’t get you baby?

All the stores are closed but I have an iTunes card for US $500 I can send shortly babe

Ok dear
Can you send that now ?

[ See how greedy they are? They just expect me to stop everything and give cash. Well they're going to get it all right! ]

Thanks babe gimme a few minutes for the soccer to end and I will send baby

Ok baby

Hello baby so sorry I have the card how do you want it? Send it here?

Take pics of the front and back hun

[ I send a copy of a special USED iTunes card ]

Is it is card
A us iTunes gift card?

[ Okay they're onto me. I'm in Australia with a U.S. iTunes card ]

[ I send a copy of the front of the card ]

Yes I bought some on Sunday and flew back arrived Tuesday morning they get you things you can't get in Australia [ What crap! :) ]

Baby can you send the receipt?

I threw it out I didn't know I was going to be giving any out and I was in USA when I bought them from a store in Santa Monica [What crap!]

Ok

I don't know I told you I only signed up for this internet dating no one told me that I had to give money or cards [I'm a village idiot!]

Okay so I've survived and we both full well know what time each is in. I go to bed. While I sleep the following is sent to me.

What are you doing now baby trying to load the card

Baby the card didn’t work

[Oh it is working!]

The card has been used already baby

Are you there ?

Hello baby

Why are you not talking to me
???

I wake up to that all sent at 3 to 4 am and send a response.

Sleeping. Well the card worked when I used it. Why would I send money to a Nigerian criminal who lives in Obawole a suburb in Lagos?

Like I said it was a "special" card and it worked for me. I'm not saying anymore but if I know where they live you get the idea.
Jan 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Curious
by: Anonymous

I am curious how people send money to these scammers. Do they send cash via fedex, UPS etc to people here in the USA? Means that there is a group here taking in the money. We talk about the posers who are impersonating someone else but seems like there is a bigger picture. Maybe the recipient of these funds should be brought to light. David Green, Christopher Smith, Priscilla Gonzalez, Joseph Bakare, Richard Elvis.

Do any of these ring a bell?
Jan 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Shaun Kennedy
by: Anonymous

Did you do a reverse photo check on Yandex.com or Pimeyes.con? I had success with both, but not with other sites. Also, Facebook page Scamming scammers action is very helpful, and they will interact with you directly if you reach out to them. Sometimes it takes a lot of searching, but you will eventually find the person (and fake photo). Good luck.
Jan 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Asian (Tan Tan) Oil Rig Scan
by: Anonymous

Got hit with two guys that came off the dating app TAN TAN and both claimed they were on oil rigs. They didn't get more than a couple weeks of conversation out of me because my IRL ex actually worked with oil refinery companies so I am not naive.

They used the same phrasing that many on here used. Called me babe. Asked if I ate. Wanted me to get on Whats App. I never shared any racy photos or personal details that could be used against be but my god I can't even believe this is a thing until I found this site.

Don't even bother. Just run at the mention of oil rig. One was Odin Lang and the other John or JPN on Line.
Jan 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help
by: Anonymous

Can anyone help me. His name is (Shaun Kennedy) a widow of 6 years, 2 daughters live in USA. We met on POF, and I have found him on linkden, and he says he is in Cape Town on an oil rig on a contract he won just before Christmas. He sent me a pic from the plane in business class, and we have skyped. He lives in Cardiff UK and the contract finish's in February.

I have done a reverse picture search, that came back ok, but any help greatly received
Jan 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		PAUL HERMANN
by: Anonymous

I met him on the dating app, HINGE in the UK. Claims he is born in Hamburg, Germany. His parents died in a fire in Germany. He moved to London with his grandmother at the age of 13. Now lives in Colchester, England. Has one son, Tony in boarding school.

Paul Hermann claims he works off shore on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. He could not video call because of his job. Phoned twice but each time a lot of static and the calls dropped. He did not sound German or British - to me Nigerian.

He texted and emailed me everyday love letters and songs. He never asked for money. I was tough with my questions but he would not give up. Another man would have left and that's another tip of knowing it's a scammer. They try to break you down emotionally first.

I have photos and wish I could share.

PAUL HERMANN
hermannpaul01012@gmail.com

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jan 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed by rig engineer
by: Anonymous

My story is the same as so many others. He friends me on Facebook and went to messenger to talk. He said he was a religious man and his pic was handsome. He said he had duel citizenship. USA and Turkey. In two days he says he thinks he loves me. He wants so bad to get off rig to see his two children and meet me. His wife left him and took him for 450,000 dollars, but after the break up she died of cancer.

He says he wants so badly to get off the rig and get his box and come home to USA. So I was to send him money so the box would come to me and I would fax papers to his company so he gets off the rig. The box has diamonds in it and his credit card will be used to get money to pay me back.

And he trusts me so much he knows diamonds will be safe with me till we meet. I questioned him all along, and he calmed my fears with flattery.

The name he used was Seth Rolañd.

He was a perfect speaker, and could write for Hallmark! Such sweet words. Please send gift cards to my kids, I did but told him I don't have much money, and he said I'll pay you back beyond you dreams with many surprises. Well I asked to send me a picture of him now. He kept saying trust is so important in a relationship. He never would send a pic posing in a way I asked so Id know if it was him, and would match the ones I have already seen. I kept sending money, but the price got higher. Finally I said no, and I looked up scammers and saw all these stories that matched the same things he said.

My Queen, my love etc. Beware he's a sweet talker, and he still said he will give it to me. I sent these articles to him, and he denied it all, and he always will. lol
Jan 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		A New Female One
by: Biggles777

Hello. I know it is usually all men but I've posted about a woman one here before.

Today I met one with a new twist. An oil rig worker inheritance scam.

Person is one Debra Scott with usual no family and single child sob story from the UK in Texas to collect the late fathers inheritance.

Email used is

scottdebra338@gmail.com
Jan 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Isn't it Time?
by: Anonymous

We have all been hurt, either emotionally or financially or both. Isn't it time the regulators take some responsibility for this and at least give us a way to write off the loss on our taxes? As it is, you end up being hurt twice - once by the scammer and again by the IRS for withdrawing money to send to these guys.

There should be many more warnings/restrictions in place. Until I was hit both financially and emotionally, I had no idea this was going on. If you're not a TV watcher, there is nothing to warn you about this.
Jan 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance scammers
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, I also didn't send any money to scammers who claimed to love me. Two of them sent me DMs on Twitter saying pretty much the same thing to me that a scammer said to you after you refused to send him money, along the lines of "I asked you for help and you thought the worst about me.

Why would you do that?" I blocked them after reporting them afterwards two years ago. They're not worth the heartbreak.
Jan 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Regarding Robert Adams
by: Kevin B

Very good. Robert Adams is a text book Scammer.

Other things to know.

The picture he sent was not him. He is not even Robert Adams. These false identities keep them from being caught.

You are still on a list. Your previous communications are logged and a new man will make an effort to get money, or watch out, send money to you and send it to his agent. There will be a pick up charge you will end up paying for.

If not an oil engineer who is never on an oil rig for more than 3 weeks at a time and paid by automatic deposit. (A requirement to work). You may have a military man, a foreign dignitary, etc.

Remember, you appear not to have not become emotionally involved. Read these posts. Like in school. I before E. Intelligence before Emotion.

You used your head. Not your emotions. Read the posts where men or women lost money. They were emotionally driven.
Jan 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Robert Adams
by: Anonymous

I met this sweet talker on Words With Friends. From the beginning he said he loved me and was coming over after his contract was up in 2 months. Said he’s an independent oil rig supervisor. Widowed for 3 years. Lost his wife and one daughter to polycystic kidney disease. Has a 16 year old daughter by the name of Holly at home and disabled step sister at his large home, taken care of by a nanny.

I continually told him he can’t love me as he doesn’t know me. He always asked if I ate dinner. Then I got to noticing that all his words were rhymed like he copied it from somewhere. He also told me that his daughter’s birthday was January 10 and would I get her a game streaming card from Walmart for $200.

I told him no; I don’t have that kind of money then he said $100 would be fine. I just laughed. He was very pushy and insistent that I go get this card. I said no I don’t know her and I won’t do that and he said she was mad at me. I just said I’m sorry.

I sent him a message telling him I didn’t want to talk anymore as I wasn’t comfortable with any of the way things were going. He isn’t talking to me anymore. He sent a picture. A handsome guy but beware.

He’s just after money!
Jan 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Richard Harry Morgan
by: Anonymous

Photos may be different but some things sound the same. Name: Tony Wilson, email name: WilsonTony, 56 Wife died in auto accident five years ago leaving him with daughter, 17. Very loving sexy words but not the best spelling and grammar. Very handsome in photos, says his mother was from India. Born in Europe. Loves the song "Queen of My Heart" by Westlife. Loves London and Dubai.

Wrote about getting married right away. When in Dubai working as Petroleum Pipeline Engineer asked me to send "a cheap $200.00 phone card".

No, I DID NOT! ZAP went all those loving words! I did tell him to stop SCAMMING women like me.
Jan 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance and money scammer
by: Anonymous

I had been talking to who I thought was a real nice gentleman, was divorced, 3 kids, living on their own. Since I used to live overseas we had a lot in common and a lot to talk about but 5 months later I get a message for me to send him cards so he can use his phone to talk to me.

I said REALLY??? and deleted him immediately, and got a message YOU REALLY HURT ME WHY DID YOU REFUSE MY REQUEST, I CANT TALK TO MY FAMILY BLA BLA BLA.

I did not respond nor heard from him again so you see they aren't all widows with kids in nanny care etc. He said he was on an oil rig in Scotland but did not say that till he asked for cards!!!!

His name was Robert willis, home in Utah
Jan 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		If they mention money, Delete
by: Anonymous

Having met up with a nice guy I now that I read this realise, we should take care and not get sucked in. I have not been hurt because My head is in control. If we let our vulnerable heart take over, the Price could be huge both financially and emotionally.

Do not give money.

I have not been hurt but this site has made me realise just how many people have been. I am going to do a lot more checking. I cannot at this early stage supply names but I will if a negative surfaces. Thank you for the comments which I now take on.
Jan 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lies
by: Anonymous

These scammers are decitfull predators. The names and pictures they use are all fake. They steal from you, and make false claims. They will break your heart and break you. Dont think for one minute they care about you. They dont.

Dont give in to to them. Block them no matter what they tell you. They lure you in with false hope and fantasy. The internet and social sites are their target. Single, widowed, divorced, Christian.

Do not respond to them. Run away.
Jan 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Go to w5.cvtnews.ca and look for the romance scam video
by: Anonymous

I've been searching for proof to show my 61 year old mother that she was being scammed by the man claiming to be named Patrick Williams, an oil rig engineer. Same old story. I've seen the pics he sent her and saved one. Came across this investigative story from Canada after weeks of searching and what do I find?!?

The exact pictures she had of the man she thought she was talking to! This scam is HUGE and it's WORLDWIDE and it's a MAFIA organization out of NIGERIA.

ALL these men you guys are talking to are part of it and it's called The Black Axe and it is no joke.

Please stop talking to these frauds. It is no joke.
Jan 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		RICHARD HARRY MORGAN
by: Anonymous

He is a fraud. But very polite, using nice words, sending songs of Westlife. Wife died in a car accident, has a daughter Jane, age 7, living with her nanny, has a mighty house in London, is a chemical ingeneer, working on the oil-rig in Ontario high sea. He said that he sent me some gifts in a package (Diamond Courier Group company). I lost a lot of money for this package that not exist at all.

Be careful. On the photos he sent to me is a man around 47 - 49 years old, with a beard, nice blue eyes, balded and a daughter with the same blue eyes, brown hair. Sent me also a video with him and his daughter, talking to me and singing. I felt for him so much.

DO NOT DO THE SAME MISTAKE.
Jan 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pof scammer southernboyccd (Ryan)
by: Anonymous

Username: pof-southernboyccd(Ryan)
Conversation

*This guy said he is looking for someone to marry so he can stay in the country. Here are his messages to me:

--) I’m working as a mechanical engineer. I own my late dad oil rig company. I have 45 crew working with me. I’m cumin Dubai to work with the Dubai government on oil drilling. I have been here for two weeks and I still have six more weeks before coming back home. I want to get married and setting down.

*I asked him if he was saying that he is looking for someone to marry to stay in the country and then this was his reply:

--) Yes this is my last trip outside the country. I want to get married settle down. I have been doing this job for the past 15 years from now. I have traveled to 7 diff countries. It’s time to stop playing around and settle down with the right one who’s intensity good to me and she’s going to take me serious. And I will give her every reasons to say yes this is the man I pray for
Jan 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monetary Loss 45000
by: Anonymous

August of 2016 I was a victim of this evil act from Christian Mingle. I have to tell the truth none of these people are true as they are all wanting to get your money so beware of this evil act and same story with widow who have children.

To be honest with you guys I work in the investment firm, but I did not smell the rat tell Dec of 2016. To make a short story you cannot trust them. I was a strong Christian and they used the Lord to get their scam.

So Ladies and gentlemen be very careful. It was the lowest point in my life when my husband of 20 years pass away. They are a very good hustler to all your weaknesses. I am still paying of what I owe being credit card and 401k.

God Bless everyone and don't not fall short for this evil act as no business man will be out of money specially in a oil rig company.
Jan 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Anyone Still Talking To Scammers?
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, No, I don't talk to scammers anymore because they ask for money or even food, but, yes, those stories that scammers told you sound very familiar. Last year, I came across those on Twitter, Fitbit, and Pinterest claiming to be single fathers.

I blocked them after the word "dear". Now, I just block guys with few followers or those who claim to be "firm followers of Jesus Christ", because how can they be when they've scammed other women, as well?
Jan 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig Engineer from USA working somewhere on rig off Italy Coast
by: Biggles777

Hello

This is a simple one to answer.

"Then I received an email from FBI Head office with a gmail account that money was entering the USA in Daytona but was addressed to me."

There is no way in the world that the FBI would ever use a Gmail account for official business.

Do not pay another dollar look up your local FBI Field Office, print out everything you have and all payment details. Take them into the FBI Field Office and report it.

I'm sure you'll find the FBI will not appreciate fake FBI accounts.
Jan 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stop them by doing these
by: Anonymous

Contact your US Attorney General of your state where this happened. Google the address, send a registered mail with a simple letter stating what happened. Send same to the IRS. Remember these people are purposely defrauding you and doing tax evasion. If enough of us do this, there will be attention paid. And perhaps an investigation to these scams.

They are purposely targeting certain populations and by not doing anything, you are allowing them to win and continue to hurt people whom you may know or love or part of your family in addition to you.
Jan 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Russell Patrick
by: Anonymous

I believe he's been mentioned at least once before. Unfortunately, you can't just put his name in and be taken to the comment. You have to just go through each and every one. I am grateful for this website, but that is one fault I would like to see corrected.

Don't they all have accents LOL? I questioned "my guy" about his accent since he said he was raised in the U.S., but I also bought his answer like a fool!
Jan 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Anyone talk to a Russell Patrick on word chums or hangouts, says he was from Lebanon but came to the US after his wife died! Has two kids Jaclyn and Lucas in Ohio who have a nanny for the last 5 months while he is on an Oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico!

He says he is an underwater welder! Talked to him once and he had a strange accent! Beware of him he’s after money, promises you the world lol
Jan 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig Engineer from USA working somewhere on rig off Italy Coast
by: Anonymous

I started to chat with this guy in November 2019 and he asked for money to send a package with personal documents. Same story, have no family, wife died in car crash as well as kid. He has no one left. Unfortunately I paid for the package, but more money was needed to get the package through customs. I said I have no money left.

He ended up in hospital after a accident on the sea and needed money. Unfortunately I paid money again but he needed more money for medicine. I refused.

Then I received an email from FBI Head office with a gmail account that money was entering the USA in Daytona but was addressed to me. They confiscated the suspicious package which ended up to be a suitcase and they even mention the dimensions of the suitcase in the email. I don't stay in America. The money came from Nigeria.

Can anyone relate to such a scenario and can anyone please tell me if the FBI will sent an email from a gmail account. I've looked up the name of the guy who sent the email from the FBI Head office and it turned up to be a business owner in Canada.

I've blocked the guy on gmail and hangouts, and in the beginning he used a USA cell phone number. For some or other reason the phone fell in the sea.

Be careful these guys are heartless.
Jan 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone Know Jeffrey Smith?
by: Anonymous

I believe someone has hacked into the real Jeffrey's profile. The pictures sent to me are of a real man I met in Ft Lauderdale, Fl in May.

HOWEVER, after reading several of the scams I noticed he talks like many other scammers: Have you eaten; Good morning baby, I miss you darling, etc. It never occurred to me he's using the terms of endearment because he has so many other women!!! (No, no money has been sent to him)

He's an engineer on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico and has a $50 million contract (actually sent me a pic of the "contract" and his Exxon ID.) It IS Jeff that I met but, again, I'm sure I'm being scammed.

I tried looking up the address he gave me in Valdosta, GA--no such person. Widowed, 4 yr old daughter, 10 yr old son being taken care of by a nannie.

Wanted to go on vacation with me and had me write a letter to Exxon. Hmmm Got a response that he was a skilled engineer and it would cost me $1100 to "release him from his duties for two weeks." Nope

Then there was an explosion and he needed a doctor. No doctor on a rig? He said he "retired" early so he can't be seen. Nope.

Then he said he had pneumonia--same thing--needed a doctor. $2100 to get off the rig. Nope.

The the pilot cost was reduced to $1600. Nope

Keeps asking if I'm a work. I repeatedly tell him 'yes, I've told you before my work hours.' I'm 71 and I do work full-time!

I'm being horrible because I'm playing him! I'll end it soon--probably tonight.

Has anyone else talked to him? Nice looking guy--white, stubbly beard, blue eyes, roundish face, balding.

I would love to hear that he's talking to someone else so I can blow it up in his face!!!

Best to all of you.
Jan 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to Lawrence Miller...anyone had this name with a scammer?
by: Anonymous

The Lawrence Miller post was my original post. I did a few searches to find him anywhere but could not find exact matches. I did find the real person behind the photos he sent me. He stole pictures from an actor in Germany and created a fake Facebook account with said picture.

Reported it to Facebook and then had some fun with this loser. He is falling all over himself to get me back. Soo...BEWARE!! LAWRENCE MILLER with an email address of

lawrencemiller829@gmail.com
Jan 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		OneThirdCultureKid and Kevin B
by: Biggles777

Hello. Thank you both for posting.

Yes OneThirdCultureKid I have read your posts and researched on the back of them, I found them all to be very informative. I've used what I've learned from you against scammers.

Same applies to those by Kevin B who I owe an apology too. I called you Ken B when trying to reference some of your posts, sorry about that. I've also used what I've learned from your posts against scammers too.
Jan 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Biggles
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi Biggles, You've seen my posts about the scammers, whom I don't talk to anymore. :-) Yes, they not only claim to be widowed or divorced, with children in boarding school, and claim to be oil rig engineers, military, or doctors, they also use the same terms of endearment that every one of us has been called: Dear, honey, baby, babe, sweetie, etc. and land themselves in all kinds of trouble overseas, not to mention that they need money to get themselves out of trouble.

They also claim to live in Reykjavik, Iceland when the header photo is of New York, for example. It was when I was talking to one of them that I looked up one scammer's name and found a guy with the same name and pic and reported him on Twitter.
Jan 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig in uk
by: Kevin B

Hello, Read down the list of posts here, you will learn you are already being scammed.

When someone uses 2 first names, for a full name there is a reason.

If you try to look them up online, you will not find them.

They do this purposely.

Try to find local men you can meet. You are wasting time and will not be satisfied by these scammers.

These guys you are sharing with hurt our chances (nice single men), of meeting women in our 45-65 age group.

If you are widowed, they want your money, inherited when you lost your husband. Nice guys? NOT!!!!
Jan 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum engineer from Texas
by: Anonymous

Thanks Biggles. I suspected broken English all throughout the texts. He sent me a picture of ‘him’ with his son. I’ve blocked and deleted the app plus I’ve blocked him on Instagram where he first made contact.

I questioned him at first when he contacted and he said we were both followers of Ellen Degeneres - I did say well everyone follows her so do you contact them all?

I’m glad I caught on In time but I still feel
Stupid. I googled about him every day to try and find out but today is the first time I saw this forum and I thank god!

Also, he said his kid was at boarding school and he has a nanny. 2 houses- one in Texas and another in Colorado.
Jan 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum engineer from Texas
by: Biggles777

Hello I'll post as you ask, let's take a look.

"the guy who is messaging me intensely"

That is your first sign. He is turning on the attention and will keep going at the pace he is. Soon he will start to express feelings for you and after that love.

"He goes by Derek Foster and said he would come over here in a few weeks"

Maybe I am late, what you said about the messaging maybe he has already shown love and feelings to say he is going to visit. But be assured he has no intention of ever seeing you in person.

"the contract on the rig of the Gulf of Mexico."

Sounds good but it is not true. No one on an oil rig is on a contract. They all are employee's paid by direct deposit. If they are on a contract they are remote, not on the rig and only supply what is contracted from where the company they own would be based. Most likely Texas if the rig is in the Gulf of Mexico.

"He claims to be widowed with one son"

Read all of this thread as that is what they all say.

"but his broken English is ringing alarm bells."

Good you're alert. Speak again and it won't change you are talking to someone in Nigeria or Ghana.

"download google hangouts- an app which we don’t use over here."

That is all they know as they consider it the most secure and untraceable form of communication. If you do not use it in Ireland do not get it for "him"

If you have it, just block him and delete your app. You didn't need it until you met him so you won't need it after you drop him. Look at my last post and they clearly want me on Gmail after I decline my phone number. I declined.

They most likely called you a variation of sweetie, babe, baby, hun, honey, dear, darling or some other name right from the start. They do this so they do not confuse names as they are talking to so many others they don't want to make a mistake.
Jan 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum engineer from Texas
by: Anonymous

Hey, I’m in Ireland and I found this by putting the name of the guy who is messaging me intensely into google along with petroleum engineer. He goes by Derek Foster and said he would come over here in a few weeks when he gets off the contract on the rig of the Gulf of Mexico.

He claims to be widowed with one son whom he sent me a picture of but his broken English is ringing alarm bells. Plus, he has got time to download google hangouts- an app which we don’t use over here.

Please someone respond - I don’t know what to think
Jan 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Questions To ALL Those Still Talking To Scammers
by: Biggles777

Hello Ladies me again.

I was just approached by a scammer on Zoosk and here is how it went. My real name edited out.

Hi how are you doing today and my name is precious and you? January 4, 2020

Hi I'm **** nice to meet you January 4, 2020

Nice meeting you **** how long have you been on this site and what are you here for too? January 4, 2020

I'm new here and looking but not sure how it works or what I'm after. January 4, 2020

[INSERT: Note as soon as I say new next message is to go offsite?]

I'm new here as well and I'm looking for long term relationship and i will be happy if you can give me your number so that we will chat on whatsapp and i will send you my pictures and we will keep knowing each other well? January 4, 2020

Where are you Precious? I'm careful with my number. My friend who suggested the site said he gave his number for Whatsapp to someone called Nicole and it was a scam January 4, 2020

I'm here looking for relationship and am not here for that so to know you more you need to give me your number so that we will keep knowing our self if you don't want to give me your number you can give me your gmail and i will still send you my pictures as well and i will know you well? January 4, 2020

Email sounds better thanks Precious. I don't have Gmail I use another email. You never answered my question. Where are you from? You seem nice January 4, 2020

Ok you can give me your email and am from kensington new south wales and you ? January 4, 2020

Cool I love going to Kens over there. It's a great night out. You're so lucky Precious to live so close to a place like that. Hope you enjoy it. I said you seem nice, not that I wouldn't give you my email. I don't have Gmail.January 4, 2020
Sorry Precious forgot to answer where I live. It is Point Piper so Eastern Suburbs too January 4, 2020

ok i hope you can get one and i will give yo my own so that you can mail anytime you get one ?January 4, 2020
preciousadu8977@gmail.com

No I'm not getting Gmail yet. Happy to give you my other one. Do you enjoy Kens? Hang on I'm gambling on soccer. Will give you an email soon Precious you so friendly

LONG PAUSE I think I've blown it for one of two reasons. Point Piper is the 6th most expensive suburb in the world. Can't buy a house for less than 20 million. Kens in Kensington where Precious claims to live is a notorious gay sex club.

After waiting I give in and provide an email thinking I've blown it. The reason for my wait is as KenB has said, it is coming from a boiler room in Africa. They are harvesting as many as possible and once they get their email out it is job done to them.

You there Precious? Here is my email **********@protonmail.com

I wait and soon an email appears with some text on what Precious wants and three images. They are bad. The text is a cut and paste of something they are using on all sexes it has this and I'm a man looking for a woman.

"Someone that would be ready to give so much of herself." Ah ok I'll accept it once.

"sacrifice anything she has for sake of LOVE." I said once not twice!

Over to the pictures even though from what I said in my last post here I clearly know what is going on and want to control them.

Two of the images are from a dormant French Twitter account of one Melanie Couto

The other is a picture from an album for Maren Morris. I said they were bad as their profile picture is of another woman. So from first message alone I have images of three different women and someone clearly not from Sydney. I played daft and that is what they want.

I wanted them to show their hand before me so I knew if they are really good or really bad. They are bad. This will end in tears for them.

"Nothing but soulless, heartless, manipulative LIARS."

That is a quote from the lady who first asked about this. Well I'll say I am too when it comes to talking to scammers. They have no rules so I play by none with them. Little by little some are learning the hard way that if some of my emails and images are seen it is best they avoid me.
Jan 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Question to ALL that Continue Talking To Scammers
by: Biggles777

Hello. I am not OneThirdCultureKid but I talk to scammers all the time on a fair few sites. You are right, the questions you note are very common. Some more are like this along with my usual answer.

How long have you been here? Always say just joined and new! That's what they want a newbie

What are you looking for here? Always lie, they'll take it.

Do you go to church?

I'll be back soon, I have to go to church.

I'll refrain from how I answer those two :)

Here's my Gmail, we can talk more and swap pictures there. Not yet stay here.

When you initially decline Hangouts they lose their comfort, it is all they know, they try harder to get you off wherever you are so they can remove their profile.

I say. Gmail is for scammers. I have a Proton account and you have to earn my trust there before we go to Gmail. Is that okay?

Yes dear or whatever you are and they are just happy to be off the site you met on.

Where are you from? Another lie or I verbal them for asking the obvious.

Are you single? Yes

Do you have a big family? I lie as their sob story is starting to be told, I give one back.

Do you rent or own your place? Another lie

Ooh send me pictures of your daughter. I do. Just pictures of someone I stole from a scammer

Ooh send some pictures of you. I do, by now they've usually removed themselves from the site we met on and forgotten who I am and my pictures change.

Tell me about your brothers and sisters. I lie yet again.

What do you do for a living? I lie.

What are you looking for in a woman or man That depends on what site I've been on.

Now where here shall we delete our profiles? Or a variation is. Now we are are here I want you to delete your profile on site xyz. Depends what alias I am using as to whether I agree or not.

I'll stop at that but as you can see they are fishing and with each answer I provide I usually get one back as they're building their usual sob story about what a ruinous life they've had.

All my answers are outright lies. I always build an image of a lonely person who has more money than they know what to do with. Everything I send is 100% fake. From my images, all stolen from other scammers, to things like cars, houses and airplanes that I own. Not one turns me down. They think they've hit the jackpot and that is exactly what I want.
Jan 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Question to ALL that Continue Talking To Scammers
by: Anonymous

I was "scammed" one time and this site is what made me realize he was a liar. No, he did not get any money out of me. Just a few weeks of my time. I find it interesting that some comments made on here by women that post a lot indicate that they are still talking with them.

I was contacted on Words with Friends. And they keep on coming. I resigned from 15 different games about a month ago because as soon as they "chat" and want to know where you are playing from, if you are single, or married with kids, etc. etc. etc. I know they are not serious about the game.

Since then, I have only had one request and declined the game. You can tell by the picture they use as a profile. Like a gut instinct. Since then they have laid low. Makes me wonder if some or all of them are my original scammer!! I even changed my profile photo and my user name. Somehow they find me. And it cannot all be random.

Just a few catch phrases my NIGERIAN scammer used:

"Good Morning my love. Hope you slept well."

Or, then there is, "Have you Eaten?"

Also, "where are you and what are you up to".

And, "missing you like crazy".

All lines programmed in his phone.

Nothing but soulless, heartless, manipulative LIARS.

So, One Third Culture Kid, you seem to talk to them a lot. Have you heard those lines before?
Jan 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, That scammer you speak of sounds a lot like the ones on Twitter, who had the same (or similar) sob stories to share with me, not to mention the stories about winning contracts.

Another thing that raises red flags is their reaction when I ask them whether where they have embassies they can go to for help in getting out, in case they're stranded.

Who wins contracts to work on an oil rig or to sell stuff?
Jan 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same thing here
by: Anonymous

I have the same problem here. One guy called me on Instagram saying that his name is Gary Williams, and he works with rigs. He told me that he is 54, widower, has a daughter her name ia Sophia and he is 10 years old.

Last night he told me that he is having feelings.
I will copy his message here to see if he is the same person you are talking about. Please let me know.

[1/1, 10:23 PM] Gary Williams: I'm developing feelings for you, Eli
[1/1, 10:23 PM] Gary Williams: I think i'm in love With you
[1/1, 10:27 PM] Gary Williams: I want us to more than friends and I mean it
[1/1, 10:27 PM] Gary Williams: I want to be in a relationship with you
[1/1, 10:28 PM] Gary Williams: Just say yes but only if you want it
Jan 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Michael Williams
by: Anonymous

I dealt with him for 6months. YES HE IS A LIAR. I can send you ALL our emails. MY email is Robyn.schley@gmail.com

I called him out on his Instagram pg so all his followers can read it and he shut it down SO fast. I blocked him then he started emailing me apologizing. I knew nothing about this type of scam until my family member told me about this site. Ughhh!!!
Jan 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lawrence Miller response
by: Anonymous

Never heard of him but definitely heard the same story. The one I had on Words with Friends was Chris Anderson. Had a daughter named Martha and was on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. He lived in Houston. ACTUALLY, he lives in NIGERIA as 99% of them do.

Do not believe anything he tells you as it is a pack of lies.

They will try to convince you they are God Fearing and honest and truthful and they are good at what they do. Otherwise they would not have conned so many women out of thousands of dollars.

Block him. He is not worth your time.
Jan 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lawrence Miller...anyone had this name with a scammer?
by: Anonymous

Looking for info about Lawrence Miller from Pasadena California. Has a daughter Sheila Miller studying to be a vet at a college in Texas. Currently won a contract for oil rig/drilling equipment and is on rig in the gulf of mexico.

First contact was thru the game Words with Friends. I have not given any real info to this guy. Just looking for info if anyone has been scammed by him.

Thanks.
Dec 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		ALL ABOUT MONEY
by: Anonymous

I have chatted with about 12 men and its all about money money and more money. It is so sickening. Words with Friends is the place I've met all but one, and its funny because they all of a sudden quit playing the word game with you, one was on the Facebook Dating, the hangouts app is a joke for all that I care.

Some were oil rig workers, some surgeons, some doctors, and military, (also I declined to move to hangouts with a bunch of others) all with contracts. Didn't know you needed a contract to work. My latest one is a consultant and a contractor on energy and gas cable and transformer installations.

Of course they work overseas, the Gulf of Mexico, or Alaska. And like others they are a widower or a divorce person with kids younger than my oldest grandchild who is 21, and of course they are either with a nanny or some boarding school in the teacher's care. So if they can afford the nanny and or a boarding school, why do they need our money?

The rest of my story is just about identical to the others on here. Makes wanting to look for a real special someone not so fun anymore.
Dec 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel C. Brown
by: Anonymous

I CAN SAY WITHOUT A DOUBT THAT DANIEL C. BROWN IS A FRAUD! NEVER EVER SEND ANY MAN MONEY. I KNOW IT IS HARD TO HEAR BUT THEY DON'T LOVE US, THEY LOVE THE GAMES OF LIES AND MONEY. IF WE STOP SENDING MONEY IT WILL MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT FOR THEM TO STEAL.

WHY IS IT THAT ALL MEN ON OIL RIGS HAVE WIVES THAT ARE DECEASED OR CHEATED ON THEM? WHY ARE ALL THE KIDS WITH NANNIES OR IN BOARDING SCHOOLS....REALLY?
Dec 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jasper Hafford aka veron moore
by: Anonymous

Anyone else dating Jasper Hafford who also goes by Veron Moore, has a daughter Jenny who lives with the nanny called Monica Lewis in Illinois , works on an oil rig???

Please help he sounds too good to be true and I’ve heard too many stories that make me hesitate before opening up to someone. But he sounds so perfect I want him to be real!!!!!
Dec 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Drilling rig engineer falling in love
by: Anonymous

Dear Sir, I have been approach from Internations by a drilling engineer named Daniel C Brown who claimed that he was Danish with two kids in boarding school. A good looking picture was send to me. His wife died when she was 36 years old leaving two children now age ten and 15 years old.

He eventually fell in love with me and wanted to marry me. He claimed he worked at Pandido drilling rig.

He eventually asked for money. I did send him 5000 at first for his crew members not to be cold as he could not reach his bank. Then he asked for more. I started getting suspicious and asked him to start talking from the video to see each other.
Dec 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Wilson
by: Anonymous

This man found me on Facebook. I am listed as a widow. This is my second attempt at being defrauded. The first time l did not get taken, but I got taken for $1100 a few days ago. Has pictures of his son, Harry. What a shame. Is still trying to get another $600 from me. This will never happen to me again.

He starts out by taking down his Facebook account saying someone has hacked into it. He has a pet monkey.

Be careful ladies.
Dec 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anna
by: Anonymous

If he isn’t a scammer then why is he asking women for money? Are you part of his scam and if you are then you should go to jail along with him when they catch him and they will get them. A few months ago they got ten of them and I pray to GOD that they get every one involved even the MULES
Dec 28, 2019
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star 		Anna
by: Anonymous

Sorry to tell you this but he is not a scammer. I know him very well and Rodney does work for Marathon and works on a oil rig out at North sea out of London area. He is a very hard worker and he has a Daughter that he loves very much in Columbus Georgia, and he not a scammer believe me I know him very well.
Dec 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Female Oil Rig Scammer on Match Dora Uwe
by: Biggles777

Hello. There is a female one on Match calling herself Dora Uwe. Claims to be on a rig off the coast of Monaco.

I love you my dear

Who do you work for again?

Chevron

Oh really, they have a rig off Monaco?

Yes my love

Since when is there oil in the Med?

Well I sent you a picture of the rig my dear.

It could be anywhere.

No it is off the coast of Monaco dear.

How long are you on it for?

2 years dear

No you are not. Three weeks on two weeks off that is how it works on pretty much any rig in the world.

No dear I'm on a contract I get 3 weeks off a year.

No on a rig you are an employee not on any sort of contract. I do not believe you. Three weeks on, two weeks off.

Well dear you just don't understand.

I think I do. Why the new email address?

Oh my email got hacked at great personal expense dear.

What does that mean? It was a Gmail account and Gmail pay people to find vulnerabilities to prevent that from happening.

No dear I am in trouble all my bank accounts are locked and I can't access my money.

Well that is not my problem it's yours, why tell me?

I was hoping you could help me dear. My contract is finishing soon.

Why do you need my help? You clearly have access to a computer and even a new email. You can recover your account on the rig, all rigs have the technology to do so.

Well I'm on my phone and I need to visit the bank in London to again have access.

No. You can do that all from a rig on one of their computers.

No I can't baby I just need a loan to pay for my crew and some equipment.

You said you worked for Chevron, right?

Yes

You lie. If Chevron own and run an oil rig Chevron pay all wages and equipment costs. All that's happened is you've changed your email and want to hit me up for money.

No dear Chevron don't pay as all my costs are covered in the contract. You have to believe me.

No, as I said Chevron do not have contractors on oil rigs. All staff are employees, paid by direct deposit and Chevron pay all equipment costs. I'm not paying a dollar.

LONG PAUSE

You there dear?

So that got you thinking. I really don't believe any of what you say. In short you are full of ****

No baby I really love you and you have to believe me. If you were here you would understand. I really need help and you're all I've got.

If I was there I would see no oil rig, no one called Dora and no ******* oil

Why you being like that my dear I thought you loved me? I love you so much!

What? Me love you on Hangouts IM? No I never said that.

Huh?

Well I don't love you as you are a liar. There is no oil rig off the coast of Monaco, Chevron would pay all your crew and equipment costs. Chevron do not have contractors on oil rigs. One hacked email account doesn't destroy you financially. You are full of ****

Why are you being so mean to me my love I only want your help and we'll soon be together when my contract ends.

De-nial is a river in Egypt.

Huh baby? What you sayin'?

Okay Dora I am saying you are a liar and a scam. Answer this. Why are the pictures you are sending me freely found on the internet? They are of a Russian woman in Windhoek Africa. See for yourself. https://www.internations.org/namibia-expats/russians

So if you are that woman you are in Windhoek as a Russian Expatriate, how can you be in two places at once?

End of discussion and Hangouts blocked me.

She is still on there and claims to be from Sydney. Doesn't have the first clue as I said I lived on Goat island in the harbor that doesn't even have a population of a park ranger. I said the nightlife there was the best in the city and she agreed!

Emails used

minelady269@gmail.com
uwedora97@gmail.com
Dec 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Joe, Andrews Joe
by: Anonymous

2 different Instagram profiles, posing as 2 different people with different pictures. After I blocked the first one another one showed up with the same last name. I blocked the second one right away. I did not give any money, I work very hard for it.

Be aware and do not give anyone your money to a stranger who you met online... or in person.
Dec 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Creed
by: Anonymous

He found me on Match.com and sent photos and said he made a hefty donation for the building of schools and clinics for the kids in Bahrain
and then said if he had an emergency will i help. I asked him if he had access to his bank account and he said yes.

I believe he is a scammer and has stolen John Creeds photos and he said he may have donated too much in Bahrain and hopes he won't be cash strapped. He said he would be in Australia on Christmas day then the next was he has to pay the tax and now is cash strapped and If I make the full payment he will book the fight the next morning and he said he could not raise the full amount and was a little bit short then the next ishe has spent all the money in his bank account
and said he is telling the truth.

He said he needed $110,000AED and that is $43,500
and he also said there is a family farm in New Zealand and A winery so i said to him use the farm as collateral but he said he cannot and he asked me for my superannuation but I said I did not have any, then he said use your property but I said I cannot as it is in 2 names and then he said use your car to secure a loan and it just goes on and on.

I said real men do not ask for money from a woman and that he has not met in person and should never ask for money as only scammers ask for money and are so persistent and say they love you.

What a load of crap
Dec 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Attention: Please Help
by: Kevin B

Your mom is being scammed. Your biggest problem is she emotionally got from him what she has been longing for.

Now she has no room for rational thinking or intelligence.

The scammer wants her to cut off talking to friends and family who lover her and care for her. Thieves like him will say they are just jealous of their relationship and keep her mouth shut and just send money.

Oil rig engineers have their pay sent to direct deposit or they are not contracted. Accidents both physical and to machinery ARE NEVER financially charged to anyone on a rig. The engineer is never on a rig more than 3 weeks straight top.

He may send video or photos of accidents with workers bleeding and dying as old machinery breaks. All old accidents, not current.

I have an ex-girlfriend who lost a lot of money because no matter what I told her she thought him and her had a special relationship. Worse than when he found out she did not have a Lot of money he got himself off the rig and came to meet her.

That was four years ago and she is still waiting for him to arrive. She sent him money for an iTunes card that he said he was going to use to talk to her via Internet on the plane. Never happened. In other words he’s gone. But she continues to this day to receive Scam‘s because the men that work out of the boiler rooms in Nigeria. They find out what works with her and keep tabs on her bank account. I would say at least six people since have talked to her and she was convinced that they were real.

These guys are pros and convince these women they are in love and they get very hot and have feelings they have not had for years. This is why they attacked widows and talk about the wife who divorced and wronged them or died and they’re raising kids in a boarding school to get sympathy.

As long as your mom is emotionally attached even a group of people from your family and friends will not be able to convince her this man is up no good. Look up on YouTube some Dr. Phil shows and let her watch that and she still won’t be convinced.

Good luck my friend. Tell her never to send any money or to receive it or she’ll be part of a money laundering scheme that could put her in prison.

There are good men who would love your mom locally. Even here in Southern California it take takes Time to find the right match. I’d like to believe I’m a sweet talker and romantic. But that comes as I get to know them in the words are genuine.

Not from the scum out there that lie, hurt, and destroy women.

Enclosing a picture he’s looking at it’s not the guy she types to. There are applications like TIN EYE And others that will look at the picture you enter and show you who that person is. Just try it thank you.
Dec 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please help
by: Anonymous

I’m very concerned for my mom. She’s 61 and is in complete denial that the man she is "in love with" is a scam. His name is Harris and he apparently works on the Pedido oil rig and is developing an app. He’s been on the rig for a year and needs to stay to use the computers on the rig.

I told my mom that this sounds like BS but she won’t listen. I just found out that he is getting her to deposit bitcoin for him in our area? i have no idea what this means.

Please help
Dec 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I have found this oil man and diver
by: Laura

Im french, but one man, Markson James comes and say do you have hangouts? You’re are so hot and
he sent me a false pic of a diver man and young girl 5 years old. Hi wife had passed in Texas. He works as a diver on a big oil platform. He sent me his contract.

I finally found it is a scam. I told him he was not who he said. Finally he gave me another name of David Markson. Finally he gave me his Facebook account, lucky vwebga

I did not send anything so he left me. Lol 😂

Be smart girls and caution because he works very well. I’m was almost falling in love with him.
Dec 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Rodney Ramsey Panda
by: Anna

Been talking for four years now and he has a daughter in Columbus Georgia, he is on hangouts and needs 400.00 to get home to his daughter. He said he works for Marathon in the north sea out of the London area and been wanting for me to send money through western union and I told him I don't have it to send and now he said he needs money to get back home!

Does anyone know this guy Rodney Ramsey Panda from Columbus Georgia area. Please help!

Name : Rodney Ramsey Panda, and works for Marathon out in the north sea thanks
Dec 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		NelsonMark 53
by: Anonymous

Hello to you guys, well he didnt ask for money, but a gift card for his daughters but that´s were I knew something was not right.

A funny thing happened this morning.

I found him again on Instagram with new very Handsome pictures as NelsonMark936x but this time with a Private Account! Check him out on Instagram.

The same name but a new nr and the funny thing is he is now chatting with my Sister and he does not know it because she has a different Name but I saw it so I warned her immediately so we decided to have some fun and Mess around with him!!
Thanx
Dec 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Remember Both Names First names a RED FLAG
by: Kevin B

Reminder. For those new, or old to this site.

Scroll down and read these entries. You may find your same story. You will find both names as first names are more than likely a scammer. Why is that?

It is much easier for you to look up and not verify a real person.

Notice how many people found out they were being scammed and how many names are just like I said they would be.

Do not send or receive money to and from these guys. You will lose what you send and if you receive you will be criminally liable for helping them do their money laundering.

Good luck.
Dec 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Share
by: Anonymous

Hello to you again, I just wrote about being scammed from a man on Instagram calling himself NelsonMark53, so would it be possible if we could all share our photos of our scamming Men??

Mabye we could see it it´s the same! Thankx

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Dec 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help needed
by: Anonymous

Hello to all of you. I too think I have been scammed by a person by the name of Nelson Mark on Instagram working on an oil rig in the UK saying he is from Manchester. He wanted me to send him a card for his daughters, but I didnt. Now I have a lot of photos from him.

How can we exchange photos to see if this could be the same person??

I would be Grateful for some exchange!
Dec 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		're: Philip Peterson
by: Anonymous

Thank you for your information. Would like to share more information. The money I sent went to a David, last name O T U. VIA a Bank of America account in Ga.

The pictures were casual. Suit jackets,no paisley tie. White t-shirts, winter jacket with kids. Would love to know whose pictures he is using to warn him.

Claims to have a house in Houston and Brooklyn but Brooklyn address was fake.

Would love more information.

Thank You
Dec 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Philip Peterson
by: Anonymous

In reference to Philip Peterson, sounds just like the scum that got me for $3300, sent to a mule in Calif. Was that the case with you? These A holes constantly changed their names and profiles.

What does/did he look like? In a suit with a blue paisley tie? Mine was the same, met him in FB, then hangouts only I was on hangouts, he wasn't. This was all new to me. It will never happen again. Three days after my check cleared, yes mailed to the mule, he wanted not 1 but 2 I phones. Pure greed for I am a senior. I was in a trance.

Did you send money by Western Union? I even found out that he stole another man's profile. I'm still working on this. So sorry this happened to us both and all the other women out there.
Dec 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Spokane romance scammer
by: Anonymous

Charles Shore Sr felon, fraud scammer. Only wants your money & girlfriend steals your identity, bank account. WARNING. BEWARE!

5097608166 AKA Steven Tolley Moses Lake, WA

Email. Warmwetsummer@gmail.com

Charles Shore Sr fake scam

5092029904 Shaw Plumbing fake scammer

1417 W Main Spokane Cremation
(Residential house for sale) fake scam!!

Puppy scam
IRS scam
Fraud ID theft
Bank fraud
Electronic fraud
Business/ Merchant Fraud
IRS fraud
Manipulates, lies, hides real identity, hacks your accounts to defraud you, take over your bank accounts, run your credit & finances bankrupt
Yet has 0 remorse.

Feels NO empathy. Heartless. Wants to stay in your finances & live off you so he can buy gifts for Susan Reimer (accomplice/ID Thief). While leaving you with nothing at all & you are stuck paying! Very dangerous! Stay away!

Does caregiving, living with & caring for someone very sick, he will leave them pennyless.

Wealthy trust accounts, state coming in to liquidate all assets leaving absolutely nothing left! Evil evil, the devil. Who does this their whole life? Plus get help from the state.

WOW! Awful, terrible. What a whole family of ID thieves? Are they gypsies, tramps & thieves.

Email Warmwetsummer@gmail.com
AKA DanFernandez@gmail.com

Charles Stephen Shore Sr Spokane, WA
Craigslist scammer
Dec 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alberto Martins words with friends
by: Kim Andrews Lynch

Omg this story just happened to me. Handsome oil rig guy going to make millions. Very handsome bad English. Roosters in the back ground. He told me he wanted marriage sent him money for phone card.

Said he lived in Arkansas and his wife died in childbirth. I’m a nurse. Sounds suspicious. I jumped in with a weight belt and got my heart and wallet broken.

His name is Alberto Martins
Dec 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone know this man
by: Anonymous

A man named Philip Peterson has left me devastated, heartbroken and in debt. Made a friend request on Facebook and when I accepted he took us to hangouts. Widowed family man with two teens in school in China while he is on an exon ship off of Spain.

Fell in love quickly and needed money to have a box with his savings sent to me. Needed $3750 sent to a company to have the box sent to me. Then needed S14,500 sent for customs certificate. As I had no money after sending the $3750, he demanded I get a loan. Then he also needed me to send 2 iPhones at over $1000 each to him.

Has anyone dealt with him? He truly made me believe him.

Thank you in advance for any information
Dec 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gregory Burke
by: Biggles777

Hello. Since you posted about him I went looking for him. It was not hard with what you gave.

Next time you speak to "him" ask why does he also love a woman in Hong Kong called Myra Traylor with a 17 year old daughter by the name of Michelle.

Love comes cheap to men like this as he went from meeting him to being in love in ONE day.
Dec 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Italian scammer
by: Maureen

I’ve been talking to Roger Patterson who claims he lives in my town but is away In Malaysia for a job. He continually ask for money for emergencies. He says he loves me and calls me "hon" and "babe."

It is amazing how he asks lots of questions but gives nothing personal in return. He’s a scammer! Watch out for him!
Dec 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hangouts is one app you don't want to download because that's how scammers get you alone and isolate you from people who care about you. Don't do it. Also, since he's claiming to be from the UK, but has a German flag on his profile,and claims to be in some kind of trouble, those are red flags.

All I can say is block him and run.

Stay safe.
Dec 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer/Lord Perry
by: Anonymous

YES he is a scammer. If you meet ANYONE on Words with Friends, Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Hangouts, Dating Sites and they look too good to be true, have a dead wife, or an Ex Wife that cheated, have kids in boarding schools or with a Nanny, etc. THEY ARE SCAMMERS.

It may take them days, or weeks, or even months, but they will ask for money for one thing or another.

I play Words with Friends and use a photo of a beach, but use a variation of my female name and STILL get them. I told this one idiot that I was 20 years old and in college and he still kept on wanting to be "friends" and get to know me better. I played along but still kept telling him I was in college and had a boyfriend.

He WOULD NOT GIVE UP.

Finally he told me, "guess what, I am actually in college too and just use my father's picture". I told him that I knew he was a Nigerian Scammer that everyone was talking about. He disappeared. They are absolutely relentless. Of course, I am far from 20 years old. But I can imagine him getting around to "showing" me a photo of a young man and then asking me to get money from my parents or send him my college tuition money!

Please ladies, be wise. Hold on to your MONEY and your heart. They are ALL Nigerian or from Ghana.

If you have to ask us "am I being scammed", only you know the answer. If you want to "play" do so carefully.

BUT DO NOT send money.
Dec 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Been talking to this guy I met on Instagram. He says he's in the navy. He's on whatsapp and hangouts. His phone number is 44=7568-143872. also uses 859-287-4371. He says he's from the UK but there's a German flag on his uniform pics.

Found a Maurice Laass @capitano.maurice on Instagram with the same pics. He says there's an investigation that the navy is doing to find out who's using his pics. His Instagram ID was @lordperry123 but he has taken it down or deactivated it.

Can you help me find out if he's a scammer or not?
Dec 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dannie Newton
by: Anonymous

I met someone online Named Dannie Newton. We communicate everyday and he has 2 kids. His wife had an affair with his best friend and they got divorced then later on the X wife died. He is an Engineer at oil rig and they have issues with their equipment and need to raise funds to buy a new one. He is asking me for help and money. I am just an ordinary person working for my kids so why are people doing this.
Dec 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		DON'T MEET ON THE WEB AT ALL!
by: Anonymous

Ladies (and gents) just don't get started with them at all on The Web. It's NOT worth it! Delete their "Hi's" on Facebook. Don't be THAT needy to risk your time and emotions! I learned very quickly. I won't be doing any of THAT again. Do you really need somebody to love. Adopt a sweet kitty. Will be your friend for life!
Dec 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gregory Burke
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, Did this Gregory Burke tell you which oil company he works for? I found one on LinkedIn who is the President of Standard Oil Company and he is based in the Bahamas.

I think this scammer is using the real Gregory Burke's pic.
Dec 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the lady who wrote about Gregory Burke
by: Anonymous

I am so sorry to read that you met this "loving" guy. You say there is no proof? You never caught him in a lie? Look closer to your words. There are so MANY hints.

Hangouts, being on an oil rig, asking you to transfer money, no video calls, roosters on an oil rig?

End this quickly, and don’t let him abuse your heart one more day. I know what I am talking about.

Wishing you all the best!
Dec 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To : Am I being scammed
by: Sprintcargranny

The answer is yes. They can do all the banking they need to do while on an oil rig. I found all of this out the hard way. I have paid for broke drills, etc. You name it mine got it out of me over a year and a half. He wont come visit. Have paid for tickets. They don’t have cock fights on the rigs. The rooster is where ever he lives.

Lady before your heart gets anymore entangled end it and save yourself unbearable pain and maybe like me the loss of your money. He is up to no good, I can guarantee you that. They don’t work at a regular job. Their job is to take what you have.

If only I could turn back time but, I can’t and everything is gone. Shell Oil company says any employee on an oil rig can do any banking they need to do from the rig just like being at home.

Also, they aren’t allowed to stay on the rig for months at s time. Been there and done that. It is all a web of lies to break your heart and take your money.

Listen to your gut. That’s why you ask if it is scam in the first place.

God protect you.
Dec 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Am I Being Scammed?
by: OneThirdCultureKid

After reading this, I dare say that you are being scammed. I also have come across guys who claim everything from being God fearing to being millionaires and claiming to want to take care of me. I agree with you that if they're really millionaires, why do they ask you for money. Those are all lies.

It's a good job you didn't do any of the things this guy asked you to do. If someone sounds too good to be true, they are too good to be true.

Block and run.
Dec 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I bring scam
by: Anonymous

Please don’t transfer money for him as you will be his mule. You can go to jail for that. He isn’t a good man. He will hurt you so please don’t believe he will be home and be with you. It’s all a big lie and he knows just what to say so tell him no to everything and you will see his true side.
Dec 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Am I Being Scammed?
by: Anonymous

Yes you are being scammed.Report that account he gave you to the bank it is held with. Sounds like money laundering.

If he has access to a computer, tablet or smart phone he can do all the transfers including Western Union online. No need to ask you.

No oil rig in the world has "cock" fights at all. You are speaking to an African man on a farm in Nigeria or Ghana.
Dec 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		TO: AM I BEING SCAMMED?
by: Anonymous

You answered your own question. Of course you are. Several ladies have also talked about hearing roosters so read on down. Cock fights on an oil rig is ridiculous. Oil Rig, Rich, Dead or Divorced Wife, kids, millionaire, hangouts.

What a bunch of BS he is handing you. And just because you cannot find the real guy does not make this guy real. Their are millions of pictures of men all over the internet, just ripe for the choosing. Play with him if you must, but be very careful what you tell him.

And do not believe the BS because that is what it is.
Dec 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Am I being Scammed? YES!!!
by: Kevin B

Please, If the request for bank numbers is not a give away, the $5000 for the kids should be
unless you want to be a part of money laundering and go to prison as well. Block him.

It is money being laundered from women they woo with sad stories that are all lies anyway.

He lured you to Hangouts because they do not monitor your as Instagram does.

Keep close to this site. You may see the same letter from another lady in the near future.

Good Luck and be watchful.
Dec 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Am I Being Scammed?
by: Anonymous

Cannot find any proof that the guy I'm talking to is a scammer. No other pictures show up using Yandex. His name is Gregory Burke. He got in touch with me via Instagram where he still has an account. Then we started texting on Hangouts. He says he lives in Cypress, Texas and works on an oil rig as a welder in the Gulf of Mexico. He states he is there now. Gone for two months and home for one month.

He is expected back in January and states that he will come see me. He has two older kids and an ex-wife who cheated on him. He is originally from another country (I forget which one) and has been in the US for over 30 years and is now a citizen. He does have an accent. We have spoken 3 times on the phone-no video chats. He states that he loves me. We text overnight for hours. I never caught him in a lie. He is very loving.

Here is why I think he is trying to scam me. He told me that he is actually a millionaire (why are your working then). He wanted to pay off my new car and give me, my daughters, & grandkids money for Christmas. He wanted me to log onto his bank account (via a link he sent me) and transfer money out of his account (which had over 2 million in it) into my account.

Now I'm not stupid. The form asked for my account number and routing number. I wouldn't do it. When I transferred this money, he wanted me to Western Union $5,000 to his children. He states that he cannot do any of this on the oil rig.

Also, whenever we talk, I heard roosters in the background. He states that they have "cock" fights at night on the oil rig.

Any help can be appreciated.
Dec 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Connor Baldwin
by: Anonymous

My latest scam artist says he's a 61 yr old oil rig engineer working 1000 nautical miles out of the Gulf States. Very attractive dark haired white man pictured in a suit and tie or on vacation. Has a 14 yr old son in boarding school, widowed with a colonial house in Orlando, Florida. Drives a BMW, loves sailing, hiking, kayaking, etc. Loves red wine then shows a picture of a bottle of 100 yr old Scotch.

Is going to retire and "take care of you and treat you like the Queen you are." Has a brother in Poland into antiquing. Both parents are dead, his mother's name is Janice and she had a gift for making people feel welcomed.

Makes $500,000 a contract and is sole proprietor of a contract with a crew of 9 including himself. Devout Christian/Catholic with wonderful poetic language about himself and what he seeks in a woman. "I've never felt this way before, I love you so much, I can't wait to make you my wife." "I'll see you in 2 weeks"

Asked for $300 for an iTunes card so he could get drilling program because he "didn't have enough credit on iTunes" "I'll pay you back in 2 weeks when I see you", when I let him have it with both barrels about asking me for money he backed down.

But within 2 weeks asked for $7000 for an oil pump that had to be replaced or repaired before management found out or he would forfeit his contract, again" I'll pay you back when I see you in 2 weeks"...then got REALLY upset when he was denied..."I can't believe you're making this all about money, It's a good thing I found this out about you before I made you my wife" "

What do you mean you won't get a loan to help me out?"
Dec 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dannie Newton or John Jackson
by: Anonymous

Just found out from Yandex that there is a similar photo of Dannie Newton, newton_elvis on Instagram and John Jackson in Facebook. This man claims to be an Engineer of a Drilling Company At Orlando Florida DANNIE ELVIS NEWTON + 407-476-5421

He has dog named bummer, daughter at 17 named Alexis and son named Andrew. A Few weeks ago he is asking for a help for his equipment as it is broken and his supplier will bring it to the oil rig where he is contracted at North Coast. He needs 20k $ more and requested me to send any amount, I refused to give anything and later on he said his daughter ran out of food supply because the nanny phone him and he needs 2,000 $ to survive till the end of December.

He gave the # +1 954- 667-8586 to call his daughter and check if he is telling a lie. Luckily I blocked him and didn’t give any amount.

Hope this will stop and they catch the real losers.
Dec 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		"Fowl Play" The Cock Crows!
by: Rockin' Robyn

Like many of the women on here I too have heard of the rooster crowing in the background of a first phone call. I knew better, and instantly hung up.
I know one other person here met a man on Words With Friends. I too met "David Liam" on Words.

Ladies, BE AWARE & BE SMART!!
Dec 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Need to get bank information
by: Biggles777

To add. Someone mentioned this scammer was on Match with an age range of 20 years. I agree with that and also they go looking on that site and like as many people as possible. Make contact, move to Gmail and the profile is gone within days of them baiting as many people as possible

Also Match do not verify photos so anyone can post any image they want. If you use Chrome on Windows mouse over the profile picture then right click your mouse. A menu will appear and at the bottom is the option to Search Google For Image - do it and usually you'll find the image.

I've been banned from Match for use of excessive language with scammers as I search them out and bait them for sport there. Yes I need a life! Was back on the site within 5 minutes of the ban that is how loose their controls are. eHarmony took me three tries and two days to get back.

Be very wary of anyone on that site scammers are rampant.
Dec 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Attention Scammer / oil rig engineer
by: Kevin B

Hello Scammer, No oil rig engineer is financially responsible for the equipment.

He will show you pictures and videos from disasters on oil rigs in the past, to influence you. He will say men will die or anything else to get you emotionally involved.

It is generally why you find out they say they are widowed. Also they have a child or two being taken care of by a nanny. They work your emotions so you will not use your intelligence.

DO NOT SEND A DIME EVER!!!!!
Dec 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Need to get bank information
by: Anonymous

Get their bank account information and rep0ort it to the FBI. I had someone with the same description months ago. I caught on quickly. If they're on Match their description of women they are looking includes anyone with a 20 year variable in age. They're trying to get anyone that will answer them based on their picture.

Beware!
Dec 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dannie Newton
by: Anonymous

Hello. About Dannie Newton three words for you.

Do not pay

As to why they do it, because they are criminals with no moral compass who will do anything for money.
Dec 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dannie Newton
by: Anonymous

I met someone online Named Dannie Newton. We communicate everyday. He has 2 kids. He is an Engineer on an oil rig and they have issues with their equipment and need to raise funds to buy a new one.

He is asking me for help and raising money.

I am just an ordinary person working for my kids Why are these people doing this.
Dec 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I’m lucky
by: Anonymous

And sadly I believe we have all come across these scammers. I’m lucky because I’m not stupid enough to fall for them, I have no money to give them, I wouldn’t give them any money, and I’m not that desperate. I can go down the street to a bar and meet somebody, and it might actually be a better place to find somebody people. Lonely people go to bars. If anybody asks for money, why would you want them?

Now for my story, He has a boat in LA Harbor, I went to visit him. Told me he was widowed, He does boat transfers for a living, takes rich peoples boats up the western coast, then flies back, and shares his pictures with all his girlfriends. He’s not a looker, but he had a boat. He actually told me how his wife died and got to hear the whole story. And then funny things begin happening, and somehow I got his password on his phone, went on it, and he was seeing five other women besides me, and he was married.

I sent pictures and information to every single one of them, including his dad. That happened here, in the United States, he is back online on plenty of fish, he’s an old white-haired man who colors his hair brown, he has a boat in a marina where you have to have a pass or a key to get in, it’s in Long Beach, he still out there girls so watch out and he’ll take you sailing, goes by sailor man, or something similar to that.

Not one sign of a woman living on that boat, wife told me she lived on that boat. I don’t know where she was when all this happened. He never took me to meet his family, but he was always visiting with his sisters, nieces, nephews, and his dad and stepmom. His name is Ron, so do me a favor, meet him and get everything you can from him as payback is fun. He would slowly leave his things here at my house, he left a large container full of his family pictures, oh yes he supports his daughter who is having a problem because her husband got hurt back in Florida, which is why he doesn’t have any money. So I had pictures of his childhood, his brothers and his daughter, it all went in the trash, perhaps you could be so lucky to to wipe out some of his memories too!!! Good luck everyone
Dec 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Advice
by: Anonymous

I would just like to say if anyone thinks that their scammer is going to come to vist them well don't count on it. I had to learn the hard way and I sent my no good for nothing scammer money to come to spend Christmas with me and he all of a sudden got sick" - sound familiar to anyone.

He did this all the time then he needed more money for meds. So if anyone that is getting scammed now and their scammer says they are coming home to visit them but needs money for air fare tell them to take a hike believe me you will have a happier holiday knowing you saved money.
Dec 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hall
by: Anonymous

Please tell me that one is a private contractor who travels a lot and owns a company in the US. He sent me pictures of his two kids and of himself. He’s on LinkedIn and claims to own a company which he’s in the midst of selling off. He claims he’s travelling a lot. He was so charming that I fell for everything he was saying.

He even sent me these long emails expressing his love for me and as I was so vulnerable at home, I decided to share my feelings with him.

I’m so disappointed in myself because not once did I think that this would happen to me. Can anyone of you share his phone number?

Thanks.
Dec 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hearing Roosters.
by: Kevin B

Most Roosters announce Sunrise at 6 am

Watch out if this scammer only has a 1 hour window to tak on the phone. Not because of real life employment. But because they need to call another person like you to help them.

Same time everyday one hour big red flag.

On, 2 first names in their name. Rare a person other than a scammer uses.

He may say he is from Italy. Nigeria is the same time zone.

It is 9 pm in California when it is 6 am in both places.

Understand in 2018 the largest financial scam in dollars US citizens were romance scams.

Good luck and God Bless.
Dec 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Hearing Roosters
by: Anonymous

I have had a similar experience only with birds, crying babies and children laughing and people talking with the same "German" accent he had. He told me they were neighbors. The babies and children came later!

My scammer went by the name of Chris Anderson using the photos of one Jay Francis McHugh from Massachusetts.

We met on Words with Friends and at first I thought he was real. He would call me every morning from the park and I would hear these delightful birds chirping. Certainly not sea gulls! After he won his multi million dollar contract with Exxon and went to the Gulf of Mexico, I did my research and realized he was a scammer. I played along. So, guess what? I heard those same lovely chirping birds.

And I heard his neighbors in the background while he was calling from his "cabin". He told me they were outside his room when I questioned him. I did not want to wave any red flags because I was waiting for the hook!

When I heard the baby crying before I could say anything he hung up. When he phoned later, he totally ignored the question and said that I was mistaken. Then there was the children laughing and playing. He was "watching a movie".

He asked for money several times. First, he wanted me to be his beneficiary. Then he needed money for repairs. Then he was hungry and thirsty because the food supplier said he owed money and on and on. I always refused. He kept on asking. It finally ended!

So, roosters are common in Nigeria and you can bet, that is where he is. What legitimate oil rig is going to engage in cock fighting. What an idiot he is.

In doing my research I came across some interesting facts. They work in teams. And they hang out in parks where they all work their magic!!

Tell us more about your scammer. His name, etc. Anxious to hear how it all works out~!
Dec 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hearing Roosters
by: Anonymous

I will comment more later but my scammer is supposedly on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. He has called me approximately 3 times on Hangouts. All 3 times I have heard roosters crowing in the background. He told me that they have "cock" fights with them.

Has anyone else had anything similar?
Dec 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer on Rig in Italy
by: Anonymous

I've been scammed too. Name was Collins Jeffrey. Works on a rig at Sea near Sicily. Bought a house in Sicily for the duration of his contract. Will be a 3 month contract. Got hurt 2 weeks ago on the rig because the machine exploded. In hospital in Rome. Needs money for medicine to recover.

Dr Richard Duncan also emailed me to request the money before he commence with treatment.

Be aware.
Dec 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Don't Get Fished In
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Yep. Notice how they also use religion to guilt you into sending them money to help them get off oil rigs, out of war zones, etc. I've read every post on here and every story the scammers - both men and women - tell you sounds all too familiar, from "I'm widowed/divorced and father of one/two/three children and I'm a surgeon/soldier/oil rig engineer/marine engineer."

He or she sounds like a cool person to get to know until he or she asks for money a week or two later.

If you're not sure about helping him or her, ask people and do your research.
Dec 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		They'll Say Anything For Money
by: Biggles777

Hello. As one of you recently pointed out these people will say anything once money is involved. The following is a chat script of an exchange I had with a scammer after we agreed $14,000 to "her"

Thank you baby I miss you so much. I can't wait to see you sweetheart!

Do you gamble in Ghana baby?

No I don’t gamble
How’s it going my love and what are you doing now ?
What’s the time there

Why don't you gamble? Everyone gambles. Will you gamble with me in January babe?

Maybe I will like to gamble with you when I come to you January

Well I hope you do! I want you to come with me to casinos and gamble.

Are you God Fearing?

Yes I’m God fearing
I would love to sit next to you in the casino .. you teach me more about it

Why? God is a war mongering merchant of death. All based upon lies written in a 2000 year old book!

Well I was brought up in good Christianity home. When I was young I was thought God sent his only son to come and die for our sins. God is almighty. The creator of heaven and earth.

No that is what the Bible says! Those are all lies and myths. There is no God and those who believe in Him are stray fools.

Oh I see.. anyways my love how’s it going and have you had anything to eat yet ?
Send me picture of you now.. I miss you tremendously 😘

No. You said you were God fearing

No I’m not God fearing I was only asking if God exist
I have no religion

No! You said you were God fearing

No my love I’m not God fearing. I believe in life and what exit around us. That’s all I’m trying to say. I’m glad you told me those people who wrote the Bible are liars
I hope you’re going to teach me more about it when we are finally together

No I think you are God fearing and do not gamble!

No I’ve never gambled before , maybe you can teach me how to do it. There’s first time to everything
My cousin is gambler. He’s always in the casino
I would love to try it with you my love. You teach me how to gamble. We could win lot of money together

You need to know how to gamble to gamble. Do you gamble on soccer?

Say you are not God fearing

Do you smoke weed? If not, why?

I’m not God fearing.. I don’t smoke because I think smoking is bad for health condition. But I drink socially
There’s lot of soccer bet companies here but have never tried it before. I could give it a try one day

No you need to smoke weed babe. Smoking weed is essential tor a long lasting relationship!

Do you smoke or drink alcohol. Do you do any drugs?

I smoke weed and I want my woman to as well.

I’ve never smoked before , marijuana is good. I read about it online, learnt weed is good for your health but never tried it before. You could teach me when we are together my love
I would love to try and smoke weed with you and be high together
Weed is herbs

Start smoking weed

Okay

How long have you been smoking weed ?

On and off for years

Okay

Send me a selfie now
I miss your handsome face

Why do you drink more?

I don’t drink more , I said I drink socially or occasionally
Why don’t you want to send me pic of you

You need to drink more. None of this God fearing crap and smoke weed.Also learn to gamble

Okay my love

Have you sent me the bitcoin?

I don't think you mean that.

I mean very much , I’m going to drink more and start smoking. I will learn how to gamble , you will notice it when we are together

Then prove it babe. I want a picture of you now holding up 3 fingers of your left hand.

No baby my camera isn't working.

Then we're on Gmail so I'll call you on video and we can see and talk to each other. Why isn't your camera working you sent me photo 20 minutes ago!

Babe why are you being so mean to me? I told you my camera isn't working.

No, you said camera, I said video call. Why no video call? I can call right now and know I am not talking to a man.

Baby you got to believe me my computer has no camera only my phone.

So I am talking to a man who is pretending to be a woman and using pictures of a porn star that can be found on the web. Are you a man posing as a woman using a porn stars images?

Your phone has a camera, prove me wrong!

BLOCKED!

She was called Trich and claimed to be 47 years old. She was a good clean living woman. When money was asked for more was waved and I just asked to see if they would say anything and they did. No offence to those who are religious.
Dec 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dont get fished in
by: Anonymous

Please girls and guys DONT BELIEVE anything these folks tell you as they are for REAL SCAMMERSas they Catfish you in with sweet words with just what we all want to hear and believe they are true but its to get you to really trust them.

They will tell you anything and everything you want to hear and they use your words against yourself and the next thing you know your sucked in fully and the guilt trips those people put you into is disgraceful. They will plead beg and tell you you're the only one they have to depend on.

Read every post on this site and does it sound familiar???
Dec 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer for dating scams
by: Confused Mind

How do we check if the photos they are sending are real or they are using fake photo's. I met a guy pops in my bottled account and we started chatting via whatsapp, and he claims his name as Dannie Newton from Orlando Florida an Engineer at Oil Rig they are drilling at North cost. He is divorced and later on x wife died, has 2 kids boy and girl. He talks nicely and fell in love. He is so nice, sweet and god fearing as he uses God's name.

Now the equipment they are using broke down and he needs to replace as soon as possible, and he asked me If I could send some cash but I do not have. I confronted him why he is doing this to me and he said I am his last resource, but still I didnt give because I am also broke.

Hope I can share the photos he sent so maybe anyone can see IG is newton_elvis known as Dannie Newton.
Dec 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer for dating scam
by: Anonymous

I am experiencing it now. Met someone online and he has his IG account under newton_elvis and he told me his name is Dannie Newton. His photos are everywhere in Bunny Port, Pictame and Picin. He is very nice and very loving but now he is telling me that his equipment stops working and he need more 20,000$ to resolve his problem as he is the Contractor Engineer.

He said he asked for help from his friends but he only got 5,000$ and he need more and he asked me to find something and send to him.

Why do these kind of people play on your emotions so Ive been praying that God will help him but why is this happening full of all lies.
Dec 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

I currently was communicating with a person identifying as an oil rig contractor. We were in communication for 8 days before the money issue arose. There were some other red flags as written by many victims of scams. I played along but sent no money. I have reported it to the FTC as well as each of the banks (4) that were involved.

I was savvy enough to save a snapshot of everything. Emails, supposed business PIs, supposed bank information outside the US.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!! I tracked his supposed name to birth location and NO MATCHES! His grammar did not match his supposed nationality! He was insistent that I not tell anything to anyone! He used God and guilt or at least tried to.

When I subtly called him out...BAM...he was gone.
Dec 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: James Carl
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, I looked up James Carl and found one man of the same name, but a different MD. This one is a diagnostic radiologist in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He's not an Orthopedic Surgeon like the scammer who claims to be one.

I read that the James Carl you were talking about the other day scammed you out of your money. It's hard for anyone to admit that they've been scammed via Hangouts.
Dec 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Leonardo
by: Anonymous

Scammer Davidson Leonardo changed his name to Dave Leonardo on his LinkedIn account. After his scamming scheme was reported on watchforscams.com, anyone googles Davidson Leonardo would find out he is a scammer. So now he continues his scamming using Dave Leonardo. At this time if you google Dave Leonardo you will find his LinkedIn account showing him as a CEO for an offshore oil drilling company, but none of the reporting on his scamming would pop up.

So if you were contacted by Dave Leonardo, 1-949-3257978, that is the same scammer.
Dec 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		They will not stop
by: Anonymous

So many victims sadly so much corruption and evil men .How did it start? We have to overcome. I too am a victim of a scam and lost 30k myself to an oil rigger engineer scam. It would have been worst if I would have met his demands as he about ruined my heart by brokenness and the money as 30 thousand dollars that I saved for food in my old age.

I have saved back 19k for food in my old age but the scammer he left me in debt and 3 more years $8,000 and I am trying but it seems it takes so long to recover.

Only you ladies know I never told my family due to being criticized and ridiculed over and over again.

The scammer promised me to pay me back and that is the only way I gave him the money under the condition that I get paid back as soon as he come back to the States but all lies. In my mind's eye I imagine this very attractive man sitting across the table writing a big check out to me for $30,000 with a smile on his face as he passed it across the table to me to put back in my account but that was not true that was my imagination and the whole scam from about the first week was him building this imaginary life in my imagination until I was very vulnerable and he went in for the money.

He told me about life on them oil rigs working with the men he told me about activities and accidents on them oil rigs and he told me about the Gray and the Cloudy Skies. He built all up in my mind by using romance and fake promises to get me to trust him .

Now the days are slow trying to recover and trying to get back my food money to use when or if I get to retirement. Trust is a issue now and I have almost decided not to ever date or love a man again and just be a loner "but I hate being alone all the time" but it is safer than being taken down.

His Kenneth Duncan on Twitter.

I am sure he has many names to.

Please be careful out there
Dec 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Leonardo, Davidson Leonardo
by: Anonymous

Davidson Leonardo, one of the reported scammer, has changed his name to Dave Leonardo. His LinkedIn account is still there with same fake content, but name is changed to Dave Leonardo.
Dec 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Carl
by: Anonymous

This is so hard to admit I am a victim of this scam. JAMES CARL - Orthopedic Surgeon on contract with UN in Kabul, Afghanistan. Started out as Facebook friend request, in OCTOBER 2019. Moved to Hangouts quickly.

Professed love on day 3. Was sending consignment box full of money for new life and future. Had to pay $4421 in fees. (SHIPPING OPTIONS RANGED FROM $4421-OVER $9,000) Now, he (SHIPPING COMPANY SENDS THE EMAILS) wants another $15,400, package stuck in customs (Spain) without 2 desperately needed forms. He uses God and guilt a lot. He says everything you want to hear and more. Using Chase Bank for deposits.

I loved him, SO MUCH! This has messed with me, in ways I cannot explain. I was SO naive. No idea that people exist that would go this far. They don't care about the consequences for you!
ALL ABOUT THE $$$. It's heartbreaking and shameful. I want to share, to save someone else from this heartache.

PLEASE DON'T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKES I DID!

If any of this comes your way,block everything and report it!

GOD BLESS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
Dec 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re sting
by: Anonymous

Yes I'm the lady who wrote yesterday about losing $3000. My scammer even though they changed their profile claims he's from Houston, the mule is located in Fresno. The innocent man lives in Colorado. I'm still determined to find the POS , also to take the mule down.

I do have some things thinking that I might do. I have the address of the mule, and yes she moved but I have the current address through Nextel. It's amazing how you can find someone!! I will keep everyone informed.
Dec 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sting and Lady that lost $3000
by: Anonymous

I read your response and I had reached out to the fraud department at Bank of America. The mule's name is Deborah Meador Bleau from Texas. I actually found her on Facebook. And I identified the man who he was impersonating. He has been used numerous times and he is a prominent realtor in Massachusetts.

His name is Jay Francis McHugh. My scammer used his photos and went by Chris Anderson. He used Words with Friends, Hangouts, Plenty of Fish and Whatsapp. A real POS. He also used many other photos and names. Let us know if you have any luck.
Dec 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re String
by: Anonymous

To the lady who wrote yesterday about turning the mule in at the bank, I tried that. The gentleman I spoke to said I needed to call the local police in the city where the bank is located, oh and it is also Bank of America.

The SOB got over $3000. They told me to call my police dept. which I did. Also got in touch with the FTC, FBI, and Nigerian embassy. Also found out through Pimeye that he stole another man's identity. I'm not stopping, during my own detective work from the little information I have. I called the poor man to let him know his identity was stolen.

Also let FB know I feel in my heart it's just a matter of time before this a hole is caught. I regret this whole experience.
Dec 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Sting
by: Anonymous

You do not need to set up a "sting" to catch a mule. If you have the bank information at each institution you report it to the bank. I did that (even though I did not follow through and send the money). I told the scammer I had the money and he sent me the Mule's name, address and all the bank information. I called the bank, Bank of America, and did it anonymously. I gave them all the information and told them to please take it seriously as that account was being used to extort money out of innocent women and the money was sent on to Nigeria. I also called the FTC and gave them the same information.

It is sad that we, as women, are so vulnerable to believe all their lies. Yes, go to the FBI, but also try the FTC on line as well as the banks. If nothing else, the mules will get caught. And sometimes arrested.

Also, contact the Nigerian Embassy in Washington DC. Give them all the information you have that includes the scammers alias and his contact information.

You will never see that money again.

But get some satisfaction in reporting it.

I have been on this site for over two years and am so happy to see that so many women do their research and then block before they give any money to these low life scum. But also saddened when I read about the women that have lost thousands of dollars.

And for what? Sexy phone messages and compliments?

Stay diligent and strong. SPREAD THE WORD. Mine contacted me through Words with Friends. I then contacted all the women he was playing with and told them what he was.

All of them blocked him.

Try it. It works.
Dec 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sting by JP
by: Biggles777

Hello. I'm sorry, that is a major hit you took. You said you called the FBI and they said nothing could be done. Am I right, you called them? If you did read on. They might be able to act if you approach then again.

You believe that you are dealing with a Nigerian but for that amount you are likely dealing with more than one person. One may well be in Nigeria but you listed 6 different US Banks and Walmart.

That means one thing, you are dealing with Nigerians in the USA and Nigeria.

Search the beneficiary names on the accounts and I'll say you'll find them after some time on Google or DuckDuckGo. They'll be African footballers, TV Presenters, Musican's or something like that. All accounts are likely to be in fake names.

Collect the data, if not, okay you get real identities but my money is on fake names. From experience, African scammers with US Dollar accounts use fake names with vacant lots or stolen identities as addresses.

Once done, do not call the FBI. Go to the nearest Field Office in person with all 6 bank accounts and the Walmart one walk in then tell them you want to report Wire Fraud, Theft, Money Laundering and offer them all the account details. They can't say no as it is an organized syndicate dealing with you and that also falls under the RICO Statute.

You're prepared to send $5,000 to catch a mule in a sting. If you do as I suggest you won't send another dollar. Instead the FBI will be left with no choice but to assign an agent to you, sit you down and take a report.

Once you do that they won't say they can't do anything, you'll hear from them again, know the contact agent you met when you walked into the Field Office and they'll assign an Agent to your case given the sum involved and amount of bank accounts.

Good luck.
Dec 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Instascam
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Good for you for not falling for this Instagram scammer's lines and lies! I'm glad we all helped you to see who he really was - a scammer.

They all claim that they want to take care of us, but we know better. ;-)
Nov 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		New insta scammer profile
by: Anonymous

Gentleman goes by adammaxwell_t Oil rig employed in Alaska, but claims to be Australian. The same mo and verbiage in love within one day, has a young daughter cared for by a nanny. Calls me his Queen, Pearl, Jewel etc. Did not get a chance to ask for money since I read these articles and found so many coincidences spouting love, marriage, to tend to me & my children.

Says he is 38 yrs old and bad upbringing. Located me through Instagram and directly messaged me. He said he also had a WhatsApp and sent me an app called "Call Me." He said he was on board this oil rig for 2 months then retiring to spend his life taking care of me, Ha!

Alias used was Sean Pussy T, so Women please be aware, very charismatic, will constantly try to reassure his loyalty all without even asking my real name as it is not listed or close to my username.
Nov 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sting
by: JP

I lost $200,475 plus time and mileage on my vehicle to Nicolas Aleksandra. This was in different increments. One thing after another. Helped with chopper fees, breach of contract fines, chemicals, drill bits, I-tune cards, wired money to Nanny for two girls.

Cash was wired to various banks e.g. Wells Fargo, BBT, SunTrust, Navy Federal Credit Union, CitiBank, WalMart and "mules". Still talking to this guy and playing on Words With Friends in hopes the FBI and FTC could track him as I did report this.

I even called FBI and was told there is nothing they can do. He is begging for more money to get from Liverpool, UK to the North Sea to collect his pay. I know its a lie. My suspicions now are that he is Nigerian. Too bad we can't set up a sting for the "mules" that go to retrieve money at the various financial institutions. If so, I would send the $5,000 so the mule could be caught.
Nov 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Debbie
by: Biggles777

Hello. Posting for information purposes only.

The vswpix.com address I gave is corrupted and been used by more than just Debbie. Here is how it works.

6037314809@vzwpix.com sends a message stating a first name only, the name of the scammer and asking if the Oasis Hotel is real. The Word document attached with the story contains the virus I mentioned.

A reply is sent after the virus is quarantined stating the Oasis Hospital does not exist and that the sum being asked for would not cover the cost of a 1 week private hospital stay in any hospital in London, let alone 11 months.

A new vzwpix.com message arrives clearly stating the person knows they are being scammed, will pay no more, report it and try to recover lost funds. It is also made clear that a payment of $1500 has been made, when asked, no details of that payment are provided. All three women also mention $400 in cards paid.

Next and last the following message is sent by the victim knowing full well they are being scammed

"I think I want to leave it alone for a little while, I'm not sure if I am ready to let him go."

That Word document contains another virus to capture keystrokes. It is easily found by all major antivirus programs, unlike the first.

Three times this has happened from that number with three different names. Debbie, Sandra and Laura. Each one uses the same wording, same story and all change their mind and do not want to let him go. Each attempts to deliver the viruses.

If you know you are being scammed, know the story is fake, have lost money and are being asked for more, why choose to go back to him?

That does not add up.

It appears the owner of that 6037314809@vzwpix.com address has no idea as to how it is being used without their consent.

So Debbie if you are a victim, you've not only been scammed but had your email infected and the scammer is using it without your knowledge.

You need to ask yourself, if this is what happened to my email? What else has happened to any device I've used to correspond with this scammer?

Again, I am posting only for information purposes.
Nov 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: "Dennis"
by: Anonymous

Hi, Anonymous, I think this scammer who calls himself Dennis might be the same one. I have a few questions, myself:

* Did this "Dennis" claim to lose a wife to cancer some years ago and claim to have two kids and a nanny?

*Did he ask for money after a few weeks, after finding himself in a sticky situation, i.e. forgot to get a permission slip to leave the rig?

*Did he use the real Dennis' daughter's pic to get money from you? He tried that with me, but I didn't send him any. He accused me of seeing the worst in him last year.

I responded by reporting and blocking him.
Nov 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		"Dennis"
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Yeah, and I'm kicking myself for deleting them and deleting Hangouts, now that you asked. He claimed to be a father of two beautiful flowers; those two beautiful flowers are the twins of the real Dennis Margulies, who is a licensed real estate agent in New York. He goes by the name "Dennis Marguilles".

Here's the scammer's account with a different profile pic, but without the moustache and goatee.
https://twitter.com/DMarguilles
Nov 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Debbie
by: Anonymous

I am Debbie with the phone number posted, I have spoken to a scammer named Donald Hedlund who supposedly is in the Oasis Hospital in London. I have posted many times that there is no such hospital in London. My phone number has been used and my name, and I am not a scammer.


Thank you for the information. I have been scammed by this loser. I would not send him what he wanted so now he is using my name and phone number.
Nov 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To:One-Third Culture Kid
by: Anonymous

Did "Dennis" send you any photos? Reasonable looking guy in his 50’s-60’s with blue-framed glasses? I became entangled with a Dennis who sounds very similar but the company was Demitch Energy. Research shows he also was affiliated with S (or 5) Global in the past.

If it sounds like the same guy, I would love to compare more notes. Charming, and I allowed him to absolutely break my heart.

Reality check! Profile photos were of a well-known Italian performing artist.
Nov 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF
by: Anonymous

James P. Parker proved to be a good player on WWF, attentive, God fearing and chatty.

Red flags: Being away from home and in strife, 2 daughters at home, widowed, in need of help when one daughter is hospitalised from an accident.

Please be warned about this charmer! Just saying.
Nov 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF
by: Anonymous

James P. Parker is a good player on WWF, starts chatting, then, following same routine, begins to flatter you. Appears good looking on provided icon. On to Hangouts, voice chat. Accented voice. Sweet speak.

Keep at a distance. Just saying, ladies! Thank you for providing this space/forum to share experiences and warnings!

Appreciated.
Nov 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re:Please Help To Judge the Story - Follow up
by: OneThirdCultureKid

That sounds very familiar and I agree with the people who advised you to check his story, do your due diligence about this guy's story, and then block him. I ended up blocking all of them when I reached the conclusion that they all wanted me to do something illegal.

Case in point: I did my research on the oil rig engineer who called himself Dennis by going to Google and typing his name in the search and asked him about the guy in the pic. I also looked up the company in Ghana called S. Global and it turned out that no such company existed.

All I can say is trust your instincts and block this guy who's bothering you.

Send no money.
Nov 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oasis Hospital London
by: Biggles777

CAUTION. About the Oasis Hospital London, yes it does not exist. Yes the scammer exists.

Yes the scammer POSTS HERE!

Those posts about the Oasis Hospital are by the scammer and not the victim. The scammer pretends to be "Debbie" a victim. No it is the scammer.

The scammer uses vzwpix.com Messages to deliver data mining viruses to recipients. So if you see the following address with an attachment do not open! It is a scammer sending you a virus to mine your personal data.

6037314809@vzwpix.com

Again, do not open it as the virus is a very good and effective one that most antivirus programs do not detect.

So if you see Oasis Hospital and that vzwpix address stay away from it. As I said the scammer has posted HERE more than once.
Nov 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please help to judge the story - Follow up
by: Anonymous

Thanks for those who have responded. With your advice I have done some further investigation. I expressed my interest in the oil business and got a response of an investment opportunity. I also asked which area of the town this guy lives, and the community I was given has 70+ years history, which is not a very popular location for new comers but old money.

The story starts to fall apart.
Nov 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sick of men on zoosk
by: Anonymous

Well meet another on zoosk, third time!!! Barry Hall asked to text right away, I said no then he sent me his number with a birth certificate so I went for it, sad family and friend stories. Said he sold used cars in South Boston, Virginia, BD May 2, 1950.

Then texted me he was doing business in South Africa and needed 3k to get home,

Blocked him right away. Tired of this crap!!! Scum bags everywhere!!! Mean and hurtful.

Hopefully karma will get them some day.
Nov 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please help to judge the story
by: Anonymous

Hi. I am so glad to find this site and read the story! I ran into someone online a few days ago and he asked to talk. So by curiosity, I did a quick look up for the phone number and names he provided. Not too much but this link showed up. After reading through many stories here, I suspect I met someone similar but a different name.

Here is what I know so far:

1) born overseas and traveled a lot for oil rig business
2) worked for Exxon mobile and now an independent contractor and rewarded a big contract recently 3) Miserable family story

Although I don't want to judge someone too soon, I do smell a similar pattern that has been described in this discussion forum.

What is your thought? What would be the next step such an oil rig engineer would move on?
Nov 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Sister Who has Fallen for James
by: Anonymous

No doubt you are right about your sister’s new-found love. Perhaps this will help convince her. I too fell for an oil rig worker who suddenly couldn’t make it home because of an explosion on the rig. Even after others pointed out that there were no recent reports on the news/internet regarding a rig explosion, I still believed him.

He had an excuse for that too. Turns out my scammer was sending me pictures not of himself, but of an Italian performer. If she has any photos, try reverse image search.

I had success with Pineyes.com. Hope this helps.
Nov 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sister has fallen for James
by: Anonymous

Says he is from Scotland, has a daughter, Kim, lost his wife, lonely. Works on an oil rig in the North Sea. She gave him some money but it couldn't be a lot since she has none. She is a widow, lonely, "met" him on Words with Friends, then started talking on Hangout. She has completely fallen for him.

I have told her his story is just like the others and she said it is purely coincidental.

He told her he was coming home to Columbus, GA and would be joining her for Thanksgiving. This morning he texted her that there was an explosion on the rig and he can't get home. I was praying that he wouldn't show but she believes his story. I told her don't send money - he says he can't get a credit card because he doesn't have a steady yearly income - but his daughter goes to a boarding school and has a nanny!

I am concerned that she will get hurt and lose whatever money she does have. And she is a smart woman! So sad for her.
Nov 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re:Smooth Scammer
by: OneThirdCultureKid

This guy sounds like the guy who called himself Raymond Chadwick and who also traveled to South Africa for business. He claimed to have been robbed and beaten in front of his young son, whose name is unknown, and begged for money to get back to the United States.

I asked him whether there were U.S. embassies in South Africa, which there are, actually in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, and he snapped back in a knee jerk manner, as if I'd stung him.
Nov 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Smooth scammer
by: Anonymous

Bertino Luca, polish and Italian. Was on zoosk and asked for my phone number and email very fast. Says BD 4-28-1951 and has a son in Poland and grandchild on the way. Went to Cape Town, South Africa and has no money to get home as business deal fell thru because his OPEC license expired.

Funny thing about that there is no such thing!!!. Says he lives in Illinois.
Nov 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Why Don't Scammers Collect in Own Name
by: Anonymous

Hello. To the person asking why the scammers always have someone else or a different name to collect it is simple.

The scammer is using a fake name so they can't ever collect in it. I had a really good one who took about three months of effort on me. Video calls included that looked like "her" but every time I asked for ID there was an excuse.

Every time I insisted on payment in "her" name an excuse. Never sent a dollar.

But I now have well over 100 different accounts that female scammers use for collection and every one is a man's account and usually with a fake name.

Scammers NEVER collect in their own name it is their weakness.
Nov 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Michael Williams (is the scammer)
by: Anonymous

He lives in CO. His Mother lives in Amsterdam and he took in his daughter after wife died of cancer.

Will_patrick25 is his Instagram.

Will25patrick@gmail.com is his email unless he changed these.

Anyone ran into him.
Nov 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gregory Williams
by: Anonymous

Gregory Williams' data was taken to allegedly help him. Identity card, employment contract, pictures of the family. He was supposed to work in the Black Sea from Istanbul, on an oil platform. His internet connection was allegedly so bad that I was supposed to pay from his account, with a secret code, when his wife was paying a bill for 700,000 dollars of drilling material or Bitcoins.

Only then did he want to visit me in my big place in Europe. He cursed me today when I did not.
Nov 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Why do they want you to send money/gc to another address?
by: Anonymous

Hi. My mom has been scammed for months and she has given him money. She said she hasn’t recently but I think she is lying. I quickly saw a text from the scammer to my mom with another womans name and address.

Why would he be doing that? I assume he wants her to send something to that person.

What’s the purpose of a different address to send it to and not directly to him?
Nov 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerians LOVE Dubai!
by: Anonymous

Seems these baddies just love Dubai. Is this the place most of them want to be? The one scamming me (Tony Wilson) supposedly was there on an oil engineering job. He eventually wanted to live there. NOT ME!
Nov 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Here’s a tip
by: Anonymous / tip

Please do reverse picture searches on these scum bags. Trick is you may need to search in 3-4 different places to find anything. My mother’s scammer sent her 3 different pictures, the first 2 were pretty easy, but the for third I had to dig harder to find out that it was fake also.

I suggest using google, tin eye and yandex. Be diligent!!!
Nov 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, That sounds like fraud or money laundering to me. I have three words for you:

Don't do it.

Better yet, report this man to the proper authorities and stay safe.


Nov 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		The hardship of the oil rig
by: Anonymous

Oh! I met the wonderful Henry Coleman from Bakersfield, CA. Claimed to be a petroleum engineer working in Denmark, but was stationed in an oil rig in the north sea. Used to work for Shell but now decided to be an independent contractor and would be back home in a week, but oh no! He is having problems with his software and needs me to purchase eBay cards so that he can do the upgrades. Why eBay gift cards? Well, thats where he buys it from.

He meant to tell me that You buy highly specialized computer software from eBay. If i don't well then, he wont be able to go back home for the next month.

This was not sounding right from the start, he had weird obsession with my financial status and wanting to pay all of my debts, he wanted to be with me but because of work it was impossible. Thing is, these people are getting better and better. He has absolutely no online presence, so his name brings nothing up as well as reverse searching his pictures.

The name of his "company" is placed no where near him. His phone number tracks back to Texas and this whatsapp number tracks to another place. You are never able to talk to him or video call him because of the bad reception in the rig. And no-one else can help him only you because if he tries to buy these things they will freeze his accounts and he is not home to fix it.

Guys! Beware! If something is too good don't trust it, no one will ever ask you for money or make you do weird things. Also, inform others! I was glad that I found similar stories and avoided me from wasting my time.
Nov 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Moris
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of a Patrick Moris? He tells me he is a self employed chemical engineer. Currently on a rig in Dubai. Supposed to be back by Thanksgiving. Asking for money. Says all the right things.

I've looked everywhere for anything on him, found nothing. I have photos, but dont know if we are allowed to post them here.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Nov 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dennis Cardoza
by: Anonymous

Dennis contacted me on Instagram and I rarely ever accept requests - he was Articulate and handsome and said he was wanting to take baptism classes and that he was meeting with missionaries. I decided to ok the request and he wanted me to use what's app and or hangout by google - I didn’t want to use either but eventually communicated via what’s app.

Several day’s in a row he told me about his parents dying when young in Switzerland and Married wife died and daughter in boarding school in Miami Florida and he was leaving the country to go to Istanbul for a contract job. He serenaded me with words and sent me ed Sheeran songs and made my head spin - needless to say he said we were to be together and he was going to come visit when he got back stateside.

I knew in my heart this was a scheme as anything that is too good to be true has to be a scheme.
I am ignoring him but ladies I know some of us are lonely and we crave human attention and want to be cared for by someone but do not fall for this!

You deserve someone real - also the religious quotes he is clearly using in my Instagram account is to gain trust.

He also sent a lot of information in Regards to the bible and Book of Mormon.
Nov 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re:Concern
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, I've never been contacted or scammed by a Jonathan Cotton, who claims to work on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, but I've read stories similar to his. There was one guy who claimed his wife died of cancer five years ago and who claims to be the father of twins, though. He claimed to be working for ExxonMobil on an oil rig in Ghana, actually.

I sent him no money when he asked me.
Nov 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Alex Benjamin
by: OneThirdCultureKid

The fact that he's on Hangouts and wants women to join him there is enough reason to report and block him. Hangouts isn't private, either, because the app developers at Google created it. Anything he says, Google watches.

Good on you for refusing.
Nov 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Benjamin
by: Anonymous

Good chance Alex Benjamin is the same scammer I have been talking to except the Alex I’m talking to is Alex Broochi, he’s in Dubai, has a sister in California and a daughter.

He’s Nigerian, I’ve spoken to him multiple times on the phone. He is so in love with me, calls me his babe, only he wants a new IPhone.

Nope, sorry, he’s on hangouts.
Nov 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Me Too!
by: Anonymous

Goes by the name Alex A. Benjamin in my case. Said he was orphaned in norway (not Norway) by a single southern lady. She saw he was "bright" and adopted him on the spot. She supposedly left him "well off"

Well, I'm a practical sort and asked a lot of questions. I was stupid enough to send $1100. But then he said he had a Certificate of Deposit for 5,000,000 pounds English, which would have been 6,437,000 and some change. The guy is slick as snot. 'I'm a one woman man" he says. He's a butthole is what he is! Alex A Benjamin or Alex Chan, God will have you answer for what you have done!
Nov 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		For love or money
by: Anonymous

For any of you ladies who live in the UK there has been a tv programme on during the day called For Love or Money and it has stories from women who have been cruelly scammed and the names of the scammers.

The stories are the same as those posted on this site. I was one of them scammed by Walter Henz but fortunately I had this site and listened to my gut.

Find it on Catch Up if you have the facility.
Nov 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Search the website
by: Anonymous

Editor: There is a search function on this website where you can search for names. On the home page, click on the Welcome tab at the top and second on the drop down list is a site search function:

https://www.watchforscams.com/sitesearch.html
Nov 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Search Option
by: Anonymous

I sympathize with you and have often wished there was a "search" function on this site so that we might be able to find names. It took me hours to find the name of the guy (Dennis Mitcham, Demitch Energy) that tried to scam me.

I see there are more blurbs on him, but there is noway of accessing them without going through months/years of posts.

Glad you learned quickly. I got out with a very broken heart.

ED: There is a search function on this website where you can search for names. On the home page, click on the Welcome tab at the top and second on the drop down list is a site search function:

https://www.watchforscams.com/sitesearch.html
Nov 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Raymond William, Maddie, and Kross Coleman
by: Mindy

Ok so for the past few months I have had three guys trying to scam me. Luckily I listen to my gut and looked into if there were any scams with the military and oil rig workers. I found this page and have been searching for their names and have not seen them and wanted to give others a chance if they are in contact with them as well.

Please do your research!!! I am counting it a blessing of lessons that I have learned in hardening my heart and accepting the fact that I will not find that special someone in my life.
Nov 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Lorris
by: Anonymous

Have been playing word wars and played against this guy who said he’s a doctor and has a daughter called Sonia. I have been talking for a couple of days and he has now just asked me for money for a calling card so he can contact his daughters school.

I have not given him anything but just be aware of him
Nov 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jim Smith
by: Anonymous

Hello. A man with the name of Jim Smith started contacting me on WhatsApp. Fell madly in love with me. Never met. Says from Madrid Spain but Lucas in Houston. Widower, 15 year old daughter. Hehe did not ask me for money, but knew he eventually would.

I blocked him. Said he was working on oil rig. Has anyone else had contact from him?
Nov 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		They Are Persistant
by: Anonymous

I've dealt with this guy (s) on several occasions. I can't recall all of the names used, but today's name is Paul Heinrich, of German descent who came to LA, CA as a babe. Parents are dead; aunt raised him but also dead. Travels a lot for business and claims to be a "global contractor dealing in oil platforms, rig constructions, renovations, over water bridges, interior decors and some art work.

I chatted back and forth for about 2 hours just to see what the angle would be this time. Was given an email address to continue the conversation because he says he doesn't get on FB much.

After doing some searches, I suspect this is just another attempt by these guys. I've not gotten to the point where they ask for money; usually, the lingo becomes the same and I don't like games/scams/thieves/liars or con men! I'll see what tomorrow brings.
Nov 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Mcharty
by: Anonymous

I was scammed by a man named Paul Mcharty. He sent me a copy of his passport along with a picture I requested with him holding 3 fingers up with the date on it. I also had to try to make sure he was not on one of those catfish sites which he was not. He asked me to help him get his money out of customs that he was sending to me because he said he is a chef on an oil tanker in Indonesia and they have a high rate of pirates.

I have been speaking to this man over a year and I am ashamed to admit I fell for it. I sent 1,970.00 US dollars to a shipping company called fast Trust services. Now they want 17,622.00.

I definitely want to turn him in.
Nov 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Looking for someone to talk
by: I want to heal

Hey ladies! A few days ago I posted about my scammer and I check for comments everyday because I can’t let go. I feel too ashamed to tell my family or friends and i am still so hurt. It’s been three weeks since I realized what happened to me and my heart is broken. I thought maybe some of you would like to chat about their experience in a more private way.

For this reason I got myself a new emailaccount which is wewillheal@gmx.de

If any one of you feels the need to talk about what happened to you, please reach out to me. We could form some sort of support group and help each other get over the pain.

I have lost so many hopes because of this. I would love to find someone to talk to who understands how I feel after what happened.

Looking forward to hearing from you. My heart goes out to you!
Love!
Nov 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		William d Robertson
by: Anonymous

Well I got scammed Friday. My bank called me and asked if I had sent in 2 payments for 4,000 dollars each. I thought no I have never had that much money in the bank at one time so I guess I got hacked. I really dont know what they took. I was talking to William d Robertson who said he was in France and would be home this week so I guess he's a lot smarter than me but anyways if y'all run across anyone thats says they are in France and they had a bad accident on the oil rig off of France stay away from them as they are bad people
Nov 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		If Scammers Want Cards Give Them One!
by: Anonymous

Hello Ladies

I am a male and not a scammer. But I experienced a female oil rig worker who was a scammer having come across this thread. She is mentioned in this thread!

One thing I have noticed is that you are all being asked for Steam cards or some form of card rather than cash.

I use a popular dating site and it is rampant with scammers. Steam cards, Google Play cards and iTune cards are always asked for as a first step to test the water by the scammers. So I give them one!

So just get a cup of coffee and Google each of the cards I mentioned and if you try hard enough you will soon find there are many USED card images available with numbers and expiration dates clearly visible. Download them.

When asked, I re-affirm my love for then and profusely apologize that I only have $500 iTunes cards which I bought in the USA a few days ago. Being greedy they say that is okay can you send two please honey? Why yes baby I will do that now!

Two USED cards are sent and they are clueless. They take the details and go off to cash them in or spend them. Let's just say the experience is rather awkward for them when told the cards are useless.

I'm always highly amused by the responses I get and then I block them. Lesson is never send a thing but if you want to play them at their own game this is one way you can put them in a spot of bother. After blocking take their image and email and sign them up to a couple of gay or lesbian online dating sites for fun too.

Take care! :)
Nov 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Ladies, I have four of them I had been dealing with. Donald Hedlund-from Nevada, stuck in a oasis Hospital in London, there is no such hospital in London, he says they won’t let him out because he owes a balance, now he needs a phone and wants Amazon cards, hes an only child, no kids. he’s blocked.

Frank Michael- from Georgia, US. He’s on an oil rig off the UK coast. One son staying with his uncle who supposedly works for the FBI, he’s looking to have money sent thru Bitcoin. He’s blocked.

Alex Broochi - he’s in Dubai, one daughter in California with his sister. He wants a phone, he went to a party and was robbed. Lost everything. Loves me he’s blocked.

Lee Rosbauch - he’s a captain that is on yachts, he’s from New Jersey, he’s run out of food. Wanted to do a blood oath with me so we could be bound to each other, his wife. He’s looking for Amazon cards and money for food for his crew. They are starving. He’s blocked.

Ladies don’t listen to their lies, don’t send money or cards. Do not receive anything from them, they are scumbag thieves. They don’t and never will love you, you will never see them. There will be one excuse after another, so we need to stop listening to them, we need to shut them down.

They are no good.
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous?
by: Anonymous

Apart from the hurt we have all suffered (financially, emotionally, or both), it is sad to me that we all still use "Anonymous" as our names. The world is so crazy, we don't know what the repercussions will be if we use our real name. I did the same thing when I spoke about Dennis Mitcham, Demitch Energy.

I am thankful for this website, but wish there was a way for us all to gather together. The problem seems so pervasive. After having my heart completely broken, I am happy to say that I was able to steer another friend clear, who was falling into the same trap.

Dennis Mitcham, Demitch Energy, is the one who got me.

I 100% believed everything he wrote/said. Always get photos and check on Pimeyes.com. Even then I didn't want to believe I'd been used. When do the "good guys" ever get a win over the bad guys? Karma is really slow! My heart goes out to you all.
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tony James, James Robert, Robert James
by: Anonymous

Apparently I am one of those who learn the hard and very expensive way. A man should never ask you for money. If they do it will be for phone minutes, food, passport issues, visa issues, boarding school bills, birthday presents for kids in boarding school. Wives always die of cancer, killed in car accidents or are caught cheating with best friend. Credit cards are ALWAYS stolen and they have zero friends or family to assist them with all the issues. They almost always have two first names. They are heartless snakes who prey on the kindness of others.

I would like to think that in this world of high tech we could do more to stop them that what is being done.

Tony James, Robert James, James Robert, Robert Benderk, James Wilson, Wilson James are all the same person.
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Name - Michelle Sabistan - Petroleum Engineer - Sweden
by: Anonymous

Texting a person that goes by the name of Michelle Sabistan born in Lund, Sweden and only child. Family moved to the states when he was in school. Went into Petroleum Engineering. Currently on a rig in Dubai.

Has a daughter expecting grandchildren in January. Smooth talked romance - getting real skeptical and will block.

Has not asked for money but I do not send anyone money so he can try but I will block.

Thanks if anyone has heard of this man please forward.

Take care and blessings to all.
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Franklin Smith drilling engineer
by: Charmed for 6 days

My "friend" is from Germany and has one son who is in boarding school in New York. He has not a single living relative. His parents died in a plane crash and his wife died of cancer 4 years ago. He fell madly in love with me after two days of chatting. He was charming but too good to be true.

He used an adorable man’s Facebook profile which initially lured me in. He deleted that profile on the third day explaining that he’s not permitted to have FB on the rig so the company deleted his account. That was the first sign of fraud because when I saw that "his" profile was gone, I looked on messenger which noted that he was just logged on 40 minutes ago, so I knew he had done it, not the company. He also asked me questions that we had already talked about so he seemed to be confused as if he were chatting with others for same romantic purpose at the same time.

I started googling Mexico sea and nothing ever came up but he insisted it was not the gulf, it was the sea. Then I googled some more and started seeing others being scammed the same way. He definitely had me going and anxious to chat each afternoon, but thank goodness, on the sixth day after him asking for pictures of me but would not reciprocate, I got smart and blocked him.

I wish I knew how to alert the real adorable man that his profile has been jeopardized.
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Help
by: OneThirdCultureKid

My apologies, I meant Frederick Micheal. Is that the same guy claiming to be from Houston, Texas? The guy who calls himself "Michael Walther" didn't say anything about being an oil rig engineer, but he had the same stories as other scammers: I lost my to cancer/car accident/other and I have a kid/two kids.

You can bet he's asking for money.
Nov 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Harold
by: Anonymous

Hi, was chatting with this person who called himself/herself James Harold. I say person because I never saw them on video chat or even heard a voice. We met on a dating app called Hinge and that's where it began. He used a picture of a nice young man sandy/brown hair and wears glasses. He was very convincing, chatted in perfect English and always called me darling. He spoke very highly of himself saying he had a lot of money because he was an engineer for the oil company Exxon mobile. He filled my head with dreams and lies.

Then eventually started saying he could pay off my credit card debts and I was reluctant at first but eventually let him do it. He actually did pay them off! But then here's the kicker, he asked if I could buy gift cards with those credit cards so he could use the codes on them to upgrade some machines for the oil rig.

And ladies I fell for it because the first card I sent he payed it off right away and every single other gift card I sent after that!

But a couple of months went by and he still asked for cards and kept promising that he was almost done with work that soon we would be together. He told me he would love my son as his own and everything!

Today he wanted for me to send more because he had smaller machines to upgrade now and that was it! I cutoff all communication and reported him to the FTC. These people read you and know how to convince you! Jesus I feel so dumb!

Please be careful all.
Nov 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Anyone hear from a guy named JEFF WESTELY on facebook. He lives and works In Nevada as a contractor and uses the name mattins powell on gmail. We messaged for about 10 min and he immediately asked me to send him an amazon card for his phone !!

Hes fair skin, reddish hair, 60, daughter named jane 16.
Nov 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the lady who lost $9000
by: Anonymous

My scammer was also from Texas, and his mule, thats what they are called received my money also from Calif. By chance would it be from Fresno (Iowa St). He constantly kept asking for money, also wanted me to go into Bitcoins, but never happened. Also stole another man's profile which I found out. I am working on finding him.
Nov 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jacob from Bristol UK
by: Anonymous

He pretends to be an oil rig engineer from Bristol on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Used jacobemerald0@gmail.com

Fake number +44 115 824 5812

Speaks excellent English. Asks for money for a broken drilling machine. Tells heartbreaking stories about his dead parents, his ex wife who cheated on him and his aunt, who is his only family.

A lot of blah blah blah

Uses pictures of a German man. I contacted the person behind the pictures via instagram to tell him about the stolen identity.

After confronting the scammer, he admitted to be from Nigeria, in his thirties. Says he is forced to do it because of his poor background. He says he is working alone, without any gang" in the background.

He tried to convince me that he really fell in love with me. But you know that already :)

Take care, people!
Nov 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Micheal Walter
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I just blocked Michael (he spells it Micheal) Walther, who claims that his wife died in a car accident, on Twitter.

Watch out for him, sisters and brothers. He also claims to be from Houston, Texas, but I think the picture he's using is of a man whose picture was used in many a romance scam.

Take care, sisters.
Nov 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Wilson BP Oil Project Engineer lonely
by: Anonymous

His name is John Wilson age 61 with nice photo

Met him on Word game. Wants to chat on Hangout. I wouldn't give him my cellphone. He started sending me this passionate story. Says he has a French accent, only child of parents who were killed when he was 13. Claims to be Project Engineer for BP Oi and worked on Deepwater Horizon spill.

Then I discovered he had been hitting on other players with same story.

No I didn't give him anything except my email address.
Nov 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help
by: Anonymous

Dose any one know a Fredrick Micheal who works on an oil rig for Chevron in the gulf of Mexico
Nov 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		What to do/ response
by: Anonymous

The name he’s using is John Jackson, met through Facebook then went to hangouts. Claims he’s an engineer working for Exxon on a ship in the Mediterranean. Claims he can’t have a phone, doesn’t have a camera on his computer, so he can’t send a photo of him touching his ear or any photo that’ll prove it was taken today.

They’ve been talking for 5-6 months, says he’s been on the ship that whole time which is a lie, as they don’t let workers just live on those ships they make you go home after 30 days at the most. He’s sent her 3 fake photos, the last one isn’t a model so it’s been difficult to prove who the actual person is. He tells her his FB acct was hacked and the photos is of him but he’s confused as to how it got on the scam site where I found it.

He claims to have 1.3 million and has to pay fees to have it transferred to the US, she sent money to a "diplomat" paying the fees since she’s getting the 1.3 million it seemed ok to her. Yes, I’m rolling my eyes while typing this because I can’t believe my intelligent mother fell for this line of crap!

The payments were cash advances on her credit cards, he’s telling her he’s going to pay her back and there was a payment on one card that was returned so it didn’t go through but in her eyes he’s trying, so that keeps her faith in him in tact.

My brother and I have made every argument we can think of. She believes he’s going to show up any day and straighten everything out and pay her back. We don’t know what to do other than protect her assets and hope they loser goes away. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

I told her she’s too close to this to see what we see from our perspective. She refuses to block him and insists on talking to him.
Nov 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lost 9 thousand to this man & he keeps trying
by: Anonymous

Who has met William Robinson 57 yrs from Texas with a French accent. Says he’s a independent contractor & led me around for six months. Swears he loves me & cant wait for us to be together. He says he has a son & daughter & got them to text me & call me mom, but I don’t think they are real. He has talked me into buying him everything from steam cards, Amazon & even sending cash to a woman in California to put in his Bitcoin account.

I have been such an ass until reading all this online about Oil Rig scammers. It was innocent at first and he started talking to me on Words with friends then asked me to use the app Whatsup app & Hangout.

That is when he started romancing me and then the problem would happen & he really needed me to send cards right away.

Don’t fall for the giving blood so he can eat. It’s all a lie. I lost nine thousand dollars & all because of this jerk. He’s much younger than me but he says he wants a mature woman to love!

Beware
Nov 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: WHAT DO I DO
by: Anonymous

Can you tell us what name he is using? Has she tried to find the photo of the man he is portraying himself to be?

Maybe one of us on here has been chatting with the same guy?

So glad that you have taken access of her funds away from her. If she is that gullible she could lose everything she has.

We have all been there and it never ends good.

They are lying disgusting users.

She is really not understanding what is at stake here unless she is happy with an online romance with a Nigerian.

Tell her to go to a legitimate dating site.

Also, where did she "meet" him?

Keep us updated.
Nov 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Miller and Scott Dickson
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, everyone. How many of you have received a follow request by Chris Miller and Scott Dickson? The former claims to be a marine engineer and another a petroleum engineer. The latter also claims to work with the United Nations, which I think is a lie.

I blocked them before they could ask for money, though.

Nov 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		This is to what do I do?
by: Anonymous

Please tell your Mom trust me from experience, these scum bags aren't worth it. I have text this site several times over the last 8-9 months. I too was a victim of a romance scam over a year ago. The SOB got $3300 from me, sent by a ck. to a 3rd party. Yes I was crazy in love with this man, only to realized it was all about money.

As soon as the ck cleared he wanted 2 I phones, constantly asking for money. He supposedly fell at a airport and now needed brain surgery. Police confiscated his contract money and he needs to pay a fine. This all came to a head in Jan of this year.

Found out by this awesome site, a blog for Pimeye where I pd $10 only to find that he had stolen a politicians profile. Yes I did get in touch with the man, also let FB know. Now going forward, yes I have learned. This past Thursday, Halloween, I friended a FB request, thought about it, still did it because he sent a request with a picture of a dog. Ok, fast forward 4 days and 6hrs he deleted me because after 3-4 times he kept asking for my email. I don't use a email. His name was Steve Palmer, a supposed serviceman in Yemen and asked for a selfie since all I had was the dogs picture. Billy the dog supposedly passed away a few weeks back.

I was asked 4 x for my email, but not happening. Told Steve I was already a victim, not happening again, to be patient with me since we just met. He as a son 12+, his profile Said divorced. I mentioned divorced he said his wife had passed. So what I'm saying is to be careful.

Never found out his birthday or favorite color, but he knew that I was a senior and never even questioned my town as to where I live. I asked when he graduated but got no answer. Please show your Mom this, trust me my guard is up.

I took money out of my retirement acct for the 1st one. Not happening again. Oh now working on finding the scum who originally ripped me off. I will keep in touch.

Thank you everyone, please be strong.
Nov 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: What do I do?
by: Anonymous

The scammers these days are very good at what they do. Im glad you have taken over her assets because they will drain her dry if you don't. I was scammed by a very charming man a few years ago. It took some time for me to realize he wasn't who he said he was. Just keep trying.

If you can find pictures from other sites with different names associated, that will help. But know she will be asking this person about it and they will have some kind of answer ready.

Good luck! I wish you the best with this! PB
Nov 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		What do I do?
by: Anonymous

My mother is being scammed. My brother and I have showed her all the evidence, 3 fake photos, how his story makes no sense, we’ve made every argument imaginable but she refuses to stop talking to the guy.

We’ve secured assets where she can’t send him more money.

What do we do to make her see it? She believes everything he’s telling her.
Nov 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony Scholls oil rig engineer of Luxembourg
by: Anonymous

I’m still reeling from this scammer. Anthony texted me on the site Meet Me in late of 2013. I had recently been separated from my husband of 25yrs, too say the least I was vulnerable. I had a successful nursing career, no children, four dogs, caring for my recently widowed mother.

My life was full, but I was too easy of a target for my battered heart. Anthony had sent a friend request, handsome, widower, three kids, his Kidd’s lived with his elderly mother in Georgia. His daughter was fifteen, son 10, another daughter around six. His eldest daughter remarkably looked like me when I was her age! Anthony worked on an oil Rig in the Gulf of Mexico.

We texted a bit, then he called, he certainly did not sound like a European, rather like someone from the Caribbean (I was married to a Czech for 25 years) surrounded by Europeans the majority of my life. I made that comment and he laughed, claiming he works with a bunch from the East Indies hence the odd accent, he was charming, romantic, although I didn’t believe him completely, I enjoyed the attention.

I laughed when he claimed he was going to buy us a beautiful home in Florida. I viewed the real estate pic, then he asked me to send to "his friend " 250,000.00 USD so his friend could take care of the transaction for us and once I had stopped laughing, I said I would fly to Florida to check it out for myself and deal with real estate, lawyers, etc, the way a purchase was done.

Subject changed, fast forward two months, he is still on the oil Rig, it’s his daughters birthday and he wants to do something special for his daughter but he can’t do anything and he’s in tears and asks me for 500.00. I told him to ask his mother, his friends, but the sobbing got to me, and the pic of this gal, so I sent it western union to some gal in Georgia, an Aunt.

This guy claimed he was going to take care of me, his kids and mother were excited to meet me.
Then his mother went into kidney failure and he needed 10,000.00 USD to save his mothers life, could I borrow money from the bank for it?? I said no and I couldn’t get a loan so he said could i remortgage my home but I said no (it was up for sale) and for once I was steadfast.

A few weeks later his laptop and his good sneakers were stolen (he is now on a rig off the Nigerian coast) and could I send him my IPAD because I don’t need it and he also wanted an IPHONE, and again mine would do, and size 10 air Nikes.

It bugged me greatly and I spoke to my ex husband (a cop) and my ex felt bad for me but told me to be strong and block this guy which I did. Fortunately 500.00 is all I lost.

I’ve always liked to see the good in people, a person once said I was too kind for my own good.
I have nothing good to say about this guy. I was angry with myself for a long time for being duped.

Shame on this impostor. I can only hope that he is in a jail cell somewhere for a very long long time.
Nov 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tony Wilson, Mark Howard
by: Anonymous

Seems to me that these scammers will change their names. (Easiest thing to do!) Two with these names ended up asking for money (which I did NOT send.) The first (contacted me on Facebook) was too good looking in photos and wrote very charming words that I began to love reading. He wanted a cheap $200.00 phone card.

The second met on Plenty of Fish. Said he was a cocoa dealer about to retire. Wrote at first too many words about how honest and trust worthy he was. (Bad sign!) After a number of e-mails he was on a business trip overseas and all his items were stolen by the cab driver. He needed ME to send him money! No, and I was mad.

NEVER SEND MONEY! TOO HUNGRY FOR ROMANCE? WATCH A HALLMARK MOVIE! LOL
Nov 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Skyped & LinkedIn
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had a guy that skyped with you as soon as you requested it? (Instantly spontaneously) Also the same guy has a LinkedIn account with their address listed. The address is mapped through voters registration in the state and shows him as the owner as well as his date of birth match through a background check. Address checked out through the background check too.

I haven't read anyone with this experience.
Nov 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Derek
by: Wiser now

Sounds like my scammer. North sea above UK in Shetland Inlands working BP as engineer. He was running a crew of 44 men. Crane broke and cost 10k for the tech's to fix it and then 9k for hotels and food stuff and medicine. Total 30k lost and my heart broken too. He came back many times but after the truth came He got no more and the images off Facebook account Doug Blevins of Fl he used on me.

See if they are the same images and if so, has he changed his name. I am in recovery now and repairing losses. He hurt me but its not final.

His Judgement will come in God's time as well as the rest of the liars and rotten scammers.

If you think its the same man let me know on here as I stay hidden mostly cause of my profession.

Thank you
Stay safe all of us
Nov 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Larson
by: Anonymous

He sounds very like Walter Henz. The same he has 2 degrees, works for himself, dad died when he was young and very close to his mom, divorced a long time ago and it’s taken him a while to want to meet a beautiful woman who is honest and kind like himself.

He wants you number quickly as not on social media often. Only difference is he says he has a daughter rather than a son
Nov 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Derek
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of or communicated with David Derek, a widowed man on oil rig in North Sea for BP oil? Been communicating with him 18 months but stopped few months ago after losing so much money and all his promises have been broken. Has a 18 yr old son in the states, cannot finish this contract until now he repairs or replaced another machine costing $6,000 before he can get his pay and fly out.

I have been so stupid, lots of money, ITUNES cards ect. no more! Done!

Met on Facebook then went to Google Hangouts! Only spoken 3 times, no video chats despite my insistence as he claims not permitted on rig! Do not believe him. Have many pictures of him and I’ll share if anyone has been in contact with a man who sounds similar.

Broken heart 💔 and I was so stupid.
Nov 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think I've been scammed
by: Anonymous

I'm wondering if there's a place to post pictures of different scammers?? I'm fairly certain I've been scammed, but am interested in photos.

Can anyone answer me, lol??

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Nov 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Jackson response/update
by: Anonymous

I feel helpless! I thought my Mom has finally waken up, she blocked him and filed a report with the FBI. But then she talked to him again, he sent her a 3rd picture that wasn’t scams related, (because he knows we’re checking them) gave her some BS excuse about the pics and now she believes him again!

I don’t know what else to say to her to make her see it. Any advice? How do you make her see the truth?

What do I say that I haven’t already?

Please help!
Nov 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Larsen
by: Anonymous

Met this guy through Meetup.

Good example of what they say.

Michael 3:43 AM
I'm a honest,well educated,family oriented,down to earth,sensitive,helpful,and calm. I'm 5'11'' ,I graduated with two degrees,Metalogical engineering and under water pipeline and am working as a self employed metal construction engineer and i love my job because it takes me to different places

Am the only child of my parents,Dad died when i was young but still have my Mom with me because she is all i have close to my heart. I have been married once but was divorced with my woman long time ago and she's leaving me with my only son who's 13 years old. I have been lonely for a very ok g time and really want a nice and beautiful woman like you to spend the rest of my life time with Am not always online here that's why am asking for your cell number for easier communication

Of course I didnt send him my cell number. Blocking him.
Nov 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank from Sweden
by: Anonymous

He's a handsome geologist in the US. He was born and grew up in Sweden. He doesn't have any family members alive. His mom died recently and his dad left when he was young.

He recently started his own business finding oil rig. His company got a big project in some remote place. He couldn't contact me as often because he's in the field.

He was very religious and sweet. He wanted to get married soon and move in together. He eventually asked for money to pay the bank fee to wire me money to get his dream house near where I leave.

I of course did not send it and blocked him right away.
Oct 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Word Game
by: Anonymous

I play Word with Friends and they’re taking over this game. It’s hard to find someone to play without running into a scammer. I could never be taken in as I’m pretty broke. They are leeches and are ruining an otherwise pleasant game site.
Oct 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stiles O'Connor
by: Anonymous

I knew he was a scanner from the start, but I still gave him money. Lost over 20 thousand dollars. I am done now as he has broke me and thankfully I can not get into my retirement money.

I am so stupid and he was a smooth talker. Even though I knew better, I still let him scam me. Says he is a widow and has a son that stays with a nanny. His accounts are frozen and he always needs money for something.

A real smooth talker.
Oct 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jay J Smith
by: Anonymous

Broken equipment and he needs $$ to buy more or will lose a 5 million dollar contract. Bank has frozen his money and told him to come in to fix it. He can't because he is on rig.Will pay you double when he gets off rig. Loves you, would not hurt you. For our future, etc, etc. Yeah, I fell for it. Older woman that was lonely and naive. Used religion to get me to trust him. Very smooth-talking and gets inside your head. Nov. 2019
Oct 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nick elrod
by: Anonymous

My aunt has been talking to a man named nick. He found her on Facebook then had her to use hangout. She is 66 years old on a fixed income and just lonely. They’ve been talking for months. Same old story, wife died, raising daughter works on an oil rig off California shores. He recently sent a check to her for $12,000 telling her to deposit it into her bank account that it is to pay for some part he needs on the oil rig. Well, I told her it’s a fake check and he wants her to withdraw the money once it’s no longer pending and hasn’t given any instructions otherwise.

Well she’s deposited the dang money and it’s pending now. I’ve advised her to not touch that money and to contact the FBI. This is a nightmare
Oct 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Henry Oscar
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of Henry Oscar? Engineer for an oil rig for 1 month. The wife dies, a 15-year-old daughter named Mary. From Sweden. Daughter all of a sudden lost her phone and he needs an amazon card of $200.00 so she can get a phone.

Very romantic and loving. lol
Oct 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson Harris
by: Anonymous

Contacted me through Facebook and wanted to do Hangout. Also on an oil rig in Switzerland. Wife passed, triplets and owns a home in California. Tried to get me to send the girls money cause account was froze.

Ladies be careful.

Lucky for me I didn't fall for it. Was just trying to learn about other countries. He thought he could play on the fact that I had kids. But pay attention to what they say.
Oct 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response/John Jackson
by: Anonymous

Tell your Mom to please read all these posts. He has already asked her for money once and he will continue to ask her until she gives in. The only way to get rid of him is block him. Otherwise, he will continue with the emails, etc. until she sends him something.

She needs to understand one thing. SHE WILL NEVER MEET HIM. HE IS NIGERIAN. Probably in his 20s or 30s. So, if it is worth paying for someone to give her attention, that is her business.

However, there have been women that have sold their homes, cars, given their retirement money and NEVER seen the ruthless losers.

Let us know what she decides to do.
Oct 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Russell
by: Anonymous

Beware of Mark Russell, he perused me on Ourtime.com and said all the right things, daily numerous times a day with sweet words, had me change to connect on Hangouts and text there. 2 and 1/2 months with no mention of any financial issues at all, in fact professed his wealth, often! When it came down to actually meeting him, that is when he ask for $200,000. To fix the broken things on the rig, before he could come to the states to meet me. He even connected via videoconference on Hangouts, although it was poor quality and couldn’t hear him.

I of course said NO, and he got angry and then the tone changed to accusing and mean! I of course blocked him!!

Be awere of this one!
Oct 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum Engineer
by: Anonymous

Has anyone communicated with anyone from Washington State? Says he’s originally from Argentina, and has been in the US for 15 years. Ex wife was killed in car accident, has a daughter who he raised alone since she was eleven, who is now in college in San Diego, CA., is adamant about honesty, loves lakes and oceans, because it keeps him grounded...etc?

He uses the name Bernard Leon, which is fake, pictures of a fairly handsome tall man with green eyes, salt and pepper hair. Also posing for pictures with a chocolate Labrador, and a beautiful blond daughter.

We were supposed to meet this weekend, when suddenly he needs to be on the platform, (oil rig) in the Gulf Of Mexico.

He’s missing his daughter’s birthday today, but surprisingly hasn’t asked for money yet, like I read in other posts. I’m pretty sure he knows I’m on to him, because I told him he was too good to be true, and jokingly asked if he was Nigerian. He has an accent that sound more like German, than Nigerian.

I don’t care how romantic any man is...he’s not gonna sweet talk the money outta me!
Oct 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Henry Clifford
by: Anonymous

Dead wife ✅ Daughter, Emily 12 being looked after by nanny ✅. Sent ridiculously mushy religious emails ✅. Works away a lot in the oil industry ✅. Based in a Texas from a Germany originally ✅.

Henry was new to Words with Friends, flips between hangouts and email, was chatting to him for a couple of days. He shared a pic with me, so I put it in google. He’s using Joe Cross pic.

He’s been blocked ✅
Oct 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Jackson
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of John Jackson? Says he works for Exxon mobile on a ship in the Mediterranean. Has a home in Florida and Germany. Friended my mom on Facebook, from there went to Hangouts, she’s never talked to him or FaceTimed, he told he he cant from the ship.

My mom thinks she knows him and has let her guard down, he asked for money once but she didn’t send it, yet he still peruses her. My mom is a smart woman, I know without a doubt she’s being scammed, how do I get her to see it?
Oct 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Mark
by: Anonymous

Go check out Facebook Dating/scam Oil Rig Engineer Scams Look for the date Sept 25 and 2019 David Mark You might be surprised on what you read and if it was me I would block him.

Best of luck and please don’t give him anything.
Oct 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Christopher
by: Anonymous

Been talking to him today that makes two years. Said he was from Germany and lives in Dallas and born November 8, 1971, his wife died of breast cancer, daughter named Jenny was in boarding school. Daughter lives with aunt in Florida. He called me from (256) 854-9406 I was scammed by him for over $70k. He was on a contract with Diamond offshore drilling USA based in Houston TX making 6.5 million
Oct 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer - Alex Mayer
by: Anonymous

Found this one on Zoosk, second time for me!!! Can’t believe so many men are such dirt bags!!! This one said he was an engineer on a oil rig in Gulf of Maine, worked for Diamond offshore, but they don’t have any rigs in Maine!! Thought he was my girl and why didn’t I trust him.

Told me he lived in Cape Corsk, Florida, has a dog named Ray. Would see me in a month when done as he was going to retire. Also he was from the Netherlands, his profile on site zoosk said he was from New Hampshire.

Such a shame this happens, think I’m done with it!!!
Oct 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Mark engineer Exxon Mobil
by: Anonymous

He contacted me by Facebook and when I questioned him who are you and what do you want? He went to hangouts. I had a relative tell me a couple of weeks they had a friend that might contact me so I accepted his request. David said he was from Sweden, had 2 children in Nashville, Tn and his wife had died in a car accident.

Out of the blue he started with very romantic conversations. How beautiful I was. He went on and on with it and avoided my questions. He constantly reinforced his honesty (red flag). His English was typical of someone that English wasn't their first language.

The marriage subject came up the first evening (red flag) and he was very pushy on that subject. I was playing his game and as he thought he had hooked me, the English became understandable. I have never done any type of match services or online dating so I don't know how he got my name.

I got info on this site then called a good friend of mine that is a FBI agent and then sent him a text at a time instructed by FBI. It pinpoints where he is and brought him up on their radar. Men like this are serious predators.

Ladies, I know we get lonesome and feel unwanted at times, but please listen to your intuition. God gave it to us to protect us. Listen to friends/family. If he sounds to good to be true or asks for money get out of there they have NO MORALS.
Oct 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Walter Henz or Eric Henz
by: Anonymous

Walter is of German descent and is an architectural Engineer. Lived in the UK but wins a contract to work in Cyprus and his wife cheated on him and he had a daughter living with mom in Germany. He is extremely attractive and I have been unable to find anything on reverse image.

He calls and send love emails and calls me princess, my queen, and baby professing his love. But here is the thing. His offshore Clarion Bank Account freezes half way through the contract and he is unable to obtain money to pay his workers and pay for materials and he has to ask his translator to raise a loan on his house but this guy can only raise half of what is needed. He then asks me for $25000 to help him pay for his materials and help him pay his workers and when I refuse he says I don’t care about him and then goes silent for a week.

He then phoned and asks me if I can help with $12000 as he had managed to raise some more but still I can’t help. He is quiet again for a few days and then calls to say he has been arrested in Cyprus for not paying his workers as his Bank won’t unfreeze his account and he had to go to Bermuda to the bank personally to unlock it.

Can I send funds to pay for his flight tickets to go to Bermuda as his mom has passed away whilst in prison and so it goes on. He is very convincing and uses emotional blackmail. I work in finance and know banks can unlock your account by answering security questions.

Beware ladies thus one doesn’t give up and I met him on a dating site called Bumble.
Oct 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Eric Cameron Henz
by: Anonymous

This Eric Cameron Henz reminds me of someone who also claimed to be a father of twins-a boy and a girl and also claimed to be an oil rig engineer named Dennis. The only difference between Eric and "Dennis" is that "Dennis" claimed to have lost his wife to cancer five years ago.

Did Eric also post pics of someone's NYC apartment, by any chance and tell you that he forgot to sort out the exit permit to leave the rig and needed money to get back to the States to see his daughter, who was sick?
Oct 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ray W from CA on a Rig in Poland
by: Anonymous

Scam artist. Glad I didnt send any $$$ after 3 months of chatting. He even gave me an address to send $$. 3001 34th Ave So. Unit 1305 Fargo ND 58104. Someone needs to go to this apartment complex and beat this person up. I want to send the police there!!!
Oct 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bernard Leon
by: Anonymous

So, I caught on pretty early and googled Bernard Leon, age, city and state with absolutely no results.

I then searched for SilverSingles Oil Rig Engineer scams, and was shocked at the amount of us women, this fool is trying to scam. He told me his ex wife was in a car accident, passed away, and he had to raise his eleven year old daughter alone, but now that she’s away in college and settled, it was time for him to start dating.

He started telling me, he was so happy he found me, how beautiful I am, how it was meant to be. Shortly after a few days the warm hugs, kiss emojis, text msgs from "work", etc. were just too much. Yesterday he told me he had to go out on the platform (oil rig) in the Gulf Of Mexico for three weeks, after I asked when he wanted to meet.

I’m waiting for him to ask for money, so I can make a fool out of him by telling him I’m sending it so that he can be let down after he gets absolutely nothing, but blocked!
Oct 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		denniswoods7000
by: Anonymous

This man portrays himself as an oil rig worker installing hydraulic pumps on a oil rig and states he has a teenage son. This man claims he is from Bolivia, is very good looking and has green eyes. He portrays he is always broke and shows you false documentation of checks of money he is to receive and asks for your assistance constantly.

He will romance you with love songs and sweet romantic speech. He also works with a person Charlene Lyburtus who claims to be in real estate and another person who she claims to be her brother and his name is Oscar Edward. This Dennis person is on Instagram so be aware of his crafty acts and most important he portrays himself as a Jehovah Witness which he is not and may has a lot of information acting that he is.

Please please be aware of this evil person
Oct 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Merit Bobby Jackson
by: Anonymous

I want to warn you guys about the guy under a name "Merit Bobby Jackson".

He said he's an oil rig engineer in Colorado. 40 years old, was born in the 1st Oct, 1979. Yes, he's a "widower" and his wife was dead because of a car accident. He will give you pictures of his own and his twin bro. He will also show you how hard he is now because of depression. But he will not tell you in detail how his wife died. And after the death of the wife are relationships with girls but they are not sincere with him because they just want his money.

He will say that his sad story is the same with yours, will send you many romantic things such as YouTube links, advise you to live better, learn how to love him. He promises he will come to see you but doesn't know when, haha. He could never call you by video because he's on the oil rig. He's the wise one.

If you found something and talk to him that you know everything, he will be very rude, swear at your face and then block you. He got an Instagram acc named meritbobbyj. The account shows that he's a gentleman.

Actually, he's not. Be careful with him.
Oct 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Garry
by: Anonymous

Here’s a new one Ladies. His name is David Garry, claims to be an army commander currently in Afghanistan. After several days of polite conversation, he claimed to be in love with me, and last night asked for a $300 steam card.

Glad I refused. He also hacked my Facebook account, which I’ve taken care of. He called me this morning, very strong accent, most likely Nigerian. He confessed that he is just a boy trying to help his family.

His photo shows him in a red Corvette, then he added a photo of army personnel with himself in the picture.
Oct 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Erick Cameron Henz
by: Anonymous

This guy started off with a lot of romance and talk of a life together, marriage etc. stated he was wealthy, a widower lost his wife in a car accident and that he was an engineer for the oil platforms. Has twins, a boy and a girl. Even had his "daughter" email me.

Took a contract on a rig in the North Sea. Got over there and supposedly had his Chase bank account frozen because he was overseas and they couldn't verify his identity.

I work in law enforcement and started doing research. There was nothing about him that was valid or true. He had a french accent and is very good at what he does.

Beware folks I caught him before he could ask for money!
Oct 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Lude
by: Anonymous

Tell your sister that I too was talking with him on Hangouts! He loved me too. She needs to block him as I did. I was talking with him for three months. Romantic, poetry, etc.

Then he lowered the boom. MONEY!! She will be a fool if she sends him a dime.
Oct 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Lude
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know of a David Lude, oil rig worker. I suspect he is a scammer and he has already hooked my vulnerable sister, who should know better. She has already told him she loves him after only a month on hangout. Never met in person. When I confronted her, she said I just didn't understand they had a "special" bond. He speaks very poetically and romantically, she said.

He also has a teenage daughter. What a coincidence. I wonder if she too attends a boarding school.

Help.
Oct 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be aware of men with accent saying they are Petroleum Controller
by: Anonymous

He sent me a friend request using someone else pictures, if though he was interested in a relationship. He told me he lost his wife to cancer and he had a 13 year old son in Atlanta and his mother was taking care of him. He told me he was working in London as a Petroleum Controller, and he was going to retire at the end of October and he would get his lump some at retirement.

After 4 weeks talking to him in Hangout he later try to spam me for amazon cards and $7500 other monies. He became very needy. Then he finally decided to come clean and said he lived Warri Nigeria after he saw that I wasn't going to give monies.

He revealed his true identity in hangout face time which was totally different than the man pictures he had been sending me for weeks. He told me to look up Larry Billlionz on FB and that was his true identity.

After that I told him I wanted nothing to do with him. The only thing I am out of is $150 in amazon cards and very disappointed.
Oct 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Williams hyperbaric welder affiliated w/DiveTech and Chinese vendor is a scam
by: Anonymous

"Kelvin Williams" handsome man with beard and great smile won my heart. He said all the right things. Widowed with 13 year old son Melvin in a boarding school in Washington DC.

"Kelvin" said he is a hyperbaric welder suddenly went off to work off the shore of Port of Melbourne with poor phone reception.
Supposedly he needed his steel pipes from Chinese vendor Huike Steel, saw the fake invoice with contact name of Venus Young.

Supposedly this con-artist has a bank account with Danske Bank in Denmark with personal Banker named Eric Walter. If this scenario or names sound familiar it is a scam!

Be careful! Don’t send anything, not even your Identification card info like I did.
Oct 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jacob Gamsliel Walsh
by: Anonymous

I met a guy called jacob Gamaliel Walsh. He said is was working on an oil rig in Norway.

All these stories sound so familiar to mine.

He had several "accidents" with different machines and they needed to be repaired to meet the production target so i helped him with nearly US $10000. The transfers were made to people with African names who lived in serviced apartments.

He was always asking for more money, as his daughter Ivy was in boarding school in Atlanta. He had to pay for her education and her keep. Then his contract was finished and he could not go back to the US he did not have the money for the air fare.

On the game of scrabble they are a lot of guys all working on oil rigs, all with children with practically the same story.

I fell for him because he was gentle and i was at a period of my life may be vulnerable.
Oct 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Moris Johansson
by: Anonymous

Goes by Moris Johansson11 on words with friends. Say he has a 10 year old son Leo who is in boarding school. He is on a oil rig off of Ireland and he needs you to send his friend some money so he can get a jacket. He also wants Amazon cards and for you not to play words with friends because he is a "jealous" man.

He will invite you to hangouts where he will call you and sing to you recite poetry etc. He has an Indian accent and tells you he was born and raised in Dallas Texas. I asked him for his address and he said he didn't know it. He's 57 and is a widower.
Oct 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Dennis
by: Anonymous

Scammer on words with friends. Says he's 54 with a daughter Shelia who is in boarding school. Will ask you to join him on hangouts. Says he's an electrical engineer on an oil rig off of Norway. He says he needs steam cards to finish paperwork and cant leave the rig until it is finished.

He starts off with the scam he needs $1500 to send to Skywings a security company closing down and they are holding $800,000 of his earned money from an earlier job he did in Turkey. Says he's from Champagne Illinois but born in Spain.
Oct 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Deck hand enginner
by: Anonymous

Beware of Peter Lionel and the other name he uses Abdullahi Owens.

Hello baby, how are you and James been doing, some African pirates robbed us, they shoot two of my workers, the workers I brought from Russia, they steal my yachts and my phones, including our machines

That above is what he texted me on hangouts and he’s on instagram and all other sites.

He didn’t get a penny from me and I he will send you cheap jewelry and a flower vase. Claimed he has a son named James that’s in boarding school.
Even had his so called son texting me and calling me mom.

But the jokes on them
Oct 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam man from Geotek Engineering Nashville,tn
by: Anonymous

He found me in Instagram. Introducing himself for a widower with a 4 years old daughter. He told me he works in Geotek Engineering Nashville,TN. He was waiting to get a work contract abroard for about 6.4 millions dollars. His name is Bravo Bryan. He also said his wife passed away from cancer 3 years ago. He looks a handsome man, 45 years old. Like a normal ordinary man. We have been texting for a while, since August this year. After one week chat he stopped and vanished. He asked me also to chat via hangouts (which I've never heard of before).

After 2 days mysteriously he called me on hangout to say how he was sorry he didn't answer my messages and he didn't txt as well. He said his father passed away accidentally and he has needed to prepare the funeral. Anyway after he told me he got the big job and he needed to put his daughter in a Foster home for a while because he needs to fly to China to buy installation equipment.

He also asked me to be his next of kin and to fill up one sheet of paper for his contract. I've refused to attach my id/passport to this sheet of paper but he made me fill up at least my names, phone and address. I didn't put my real full name and address but I left my phone number.

Anyway he is very charming with so many romantic words and etc. That sometimes made me suspicious and I asked him how come you can fall for someone like this.

Before he "go to China" he asked me to buy for his daughter Google play cards for about 150-250$ but I have refused. He told me that I'm selfish and how his wife (that's me) doesn't want to look after "our" daughter?!?

Anyway he was a bit rude then and I was thinking to quit this conversation with him but I didn't.
Now at the latest he asked me to pay his annual taxes because that stopped him to purchase the last installation and to get the flight for Sydney to finish his job.

Thank you to all of you who shared your stories. I didn't send him any money. But I would have because he wrote me "you want me to day here not seeing my daughter again and not meet up with you"?

Stay safe ladies! Don't allow anyone to play with your heart.
Oct 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers and Current Events
by: Anonymous

Hello, ladies and gents, You know the types of scammers who tell you that they're going overseas to work on oil rigs or going to be deployed overseas and suddenly find themselves in trouble? Well, there are some who do their research on current events.

Here's a YouTube video from Scamming Scammers that might help you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhKpxodNW14

Take care, don't send any money, and block them.

Love,

OneThirdCultureKid
Oct 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Raymond Grayson
by: Anonymous

The stories are all the same but different names. I was contacted by Raymond Grayson. I thought I recognized him and accepted his friend request. I have the same story. He works for TransUnion Drilling. Has a 13 year old daughter. My first conversation did not sound right. I looked up his Facebook page and there was a different photo than what he sent to me.

He asked that I add him to the Hangout website to talk more securely. I did but stopped and will now block him since he shows up as a different person on Facebook than the photo he sent me. He comes on too strong. Some words he uses don't fit the conversation.

I sent a friend request to the person I saw on Facebook just to let him know that I am aware of what he is doing and will block him from calling me.

He gave me his telephone number as 254-938-6100
Oct 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		ScammersI
by: Anonymous

I believe they use the same stories or it could be the same scammer with different names and photos he has stolen. The first scammer told me the same story that he divorced his wife as when he came home he found his best friend in bed with her and he has a son. He stole Al Shatti's photo and used the name of Greg Maddo and when I blocked him on Instagram he changed his name but use the same photo.

Scammers should be caught and locked up and throw away the keys and don't give them computers or phones as they will still scam.
Oct 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers and boarding schools
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I've never heard of him, but the story reminds me of one scammer who claimed to have lost his wife in a car accident and divorced her for having an affair with his best friend. That scammer claimed to be a military doctor.
Oct 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Searching for Leandro Aaron
by: Anonymous

Has anyone met an engineer oil & gas contractor by the name of Leandro Aaron? Currently awarded a contract with Bizhon Oil and Gas Company in the Black Sea. I believe the family picture of Micheal Brown has been stolen and used as Leandro scammer’s identity.

Check WWF under his profile Leandro Aaron (pic with a cat) claimed to be from Switzerland.

Divorced his wife for marrying his best friend/best man at their wedding five years ago. Claimed to have a son Jones (14 yo) and a daughter Sara (9 yo).

Children at a prestigious boarding houses in Switzerland.

Feedback anyone? Let’s hear from you and thanks !
Oct 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coolboss
by: Anonymous

Be aware of this guy with BP oil and gas company Alabama Gulf shore drilling said to be from Australia, has a 32 years old daughter with mental disorder and a grand daughter.

Claimed to be a widower as wife died of breast cancer. Later admitted he is divorced from wife. Called himself as Scott Mosses
Oct 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Gilbert
by: Anonymous

I guess its all true because this sick beast was able to get my mom and make her feel like she was wanted as she had lost my dad 2 years ago and I kept on saying this isn't right mom dont do this and that and the conversation to my mom from him made her feel good and like she found someone not realizing these sick losers do this stuff everyday.
Oct 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pravin Rathod and Prarin Richard
by: Anonymous

Add those two names to oil rig FB scammers. Works on an oil rig in Mexico, went to college and lives in San Francisco, telephone number is 201 Jersey number, wife died and has daughter. Asked my mother to transfer 5k to have 1.2 million transferred to her in luggage to her front door.

Right! Luckily my Mom didn't feel right and asked me. This is a total scam and when researching seeing so many claim to be on oil rigs, widowed and with children. FB page only has one person on there. Good looking man, in love, same as what I just read here. So glad my Mom decided to talk to me about this or who knows. They really do try to win the hearts of the elderly.

He didn't realize this kid knows how to research and he's blocked!

Watch out for these names!
Oct 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Believe im being Scammed
by: Anonymous

Im sure i am being scammed. I have read all the comments from others. His name is David Oliver. He says he is on a Oil Rig for Shell Petroleum in the Ocean in West Africa. His son is in a boarding school in Paris. He told me his son got very sick and needs medical treatment. He asked if I could send him money to help pay for it. When I told him his health insurance should pay for it he said No not in private hospitals. Then he said if I cant help by sending money to him for that then I have to get his money from a private Security Company in England to contact them and get his money delivered to me here in the USA. But when I contacted that Company they said I needed to send them $3000.00 dollars in order to process and deliver his money.

Then when the money gets to my house i am to pay the money for his sons treatment then contact him and i am to send money to Shell and get him released from his job. It will cost $4500.00 for him to come here to me. Once he is here we will get married and find a nice house and live happily forever with him and his son which we will get back from Paris when he is better.

You think I am being scammed?
Oct 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thai Yang
by: Anonymous

He also claimed that he was an orphan because his parents died when he was young. He was an only child. His English was okay, but he writes like a younger person. For an architect, he wasn't detail oriented with the pictures that he sent. A big give away.

Be careful out there. They will try anything to con you out of your money.
Oct 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thai Yang
by: Anonymous

He is on LinkedIn. He claimed to be an architect living in a small town in England. He said that he had his own business. Divorced from a cheating wife. He will retire soon and wants to travel. He tried to get me to talk to him on an App. We chatted for a few weeks. He told me that he was so in love with me. BS.

I knew this was a scam right away. I was waiting for the ball to drop. He finally asked me for an Amazon card. I refused of course. He got upset and told me that I was a terrible friend for not helping him. Why would he ask for an Amazon card when he has his own business? You should be smarter as a business owner.

I took screen shots of the conversation to report him to LinkedIn. I did this before he tried to block me. If they block you, you don't have proof to show to LinkedIn and they can't remove him.

Be careful out there ladies. It's not safe on social media.

You can't trust anyone.
Oct 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Grandchester Bank
by: Anonymous

I am so sorry that you are being scammed or have been scammed. I doubt very much if this man even works on a oil rig and is even in Texas it is just another lie that he told you. I hope you have gone to the police with all your info on him.
Oct 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Assistance
by: Anonymous

To the person warning against those who offer to help being scammers read this. I am the one who provided a real email address offering to provide assistance. We have made contact and are communicating as we are both Australian. Two others asked for assistance too. I am retired and young. I went to online dating and my first encounter was a catfish scam for $100,000. I reported it on scamwatch.com and then went on trying to find someone. All I was met with was scam after scam.

I changed sites and the same again. It is rampant and I have time to spare and kill so I looked into it. I researched it with law enforcement agencies and not much happens. So as I had time I decided instead of watching movies and Netflix I would take scammers on at their own game. I now play their game and things developed quickly. So I researched more and soon I came across the dark web and that was a real eye opener. I went back to playing by their rules which basically are none. Just lies and deception all predicated upon one thing, greed.

I am not going to stop playing their game as I have nothing to lose and I have no shame admitting to being as ruthless as them in how I treat them. I use my real name with them and do not hide as the more I play them the more I take of their time to prevent them from real scamming. I do not charge a dollar for assistance. I am NOT a scam. The email address I provided IS real and used against scammers.

As I said it is rampant and there some who actually care and have good values who are willing to help those who fell victim to these low lives. A little help can restore their faith in humanity right after they've taken a strong emotional hit.
Oct 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		JAMES HAROLD
by: Anonymous

Well ladies, I realized this guy was a scam when I saw his name on here multiple times. This guy originally contacted me from a Seattle phone number via text then switched over to WhatsApp because apparently the connection on the Oil rig in Denmark wasn’t good.

Would refuse to ever talk to me on the phone or FaceTime. Claims he lives in Tampa. He’s charming and wow those photos he’s stealing are of a really attractive guy...too bad he’s a scam.

He never asked me for any money but did say he travelled with an "expired debit card". I’m sure he’s trying to build some rapport with me before asking for money.

He contacted me from a Tampa number with an 813 area code and I’m gonna play him like a fiddle because this is just unfair.
Oct 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Grandchaster bank help
by: Anonymous

Hello. Please be cautious of anyone offering to help you and providing their email. Scammers regularly do that - offer to help you get your money back - BUT for a fee or some application costs, or investigators costs etc.

They are just trying to scam the victim a second time! They watch this site all the time because some of the victims have shown them this page to show they have been caught out so they monitor this site/page!

Not helpful to the rest of us.
Oct 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Grandchaster Bank
by: Anonymous

Hello to the person asking after this bank, no it does not exist and is a spin on the name of a village called Grantchester in South Cambridgeshire. I will answer your other question and that is yes, you have been scammed. I am happy to help if you need as I am a still young 52 and former banker who is retired and went on Match.com looking for a partner and was shocked at just how much scamming went on. I got so tired of it that I decided to play their game and give them a run for their money. I do and succeed. I've informed many law enforcement agencies of true names, full scams and accounts and gotten several arrests in the USA, Australia and even one in Ghana. Also gotten bank accounts frozen in UK, USA, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, France and also Ghana. They lie and cheat at all costs and I do too but I self report myself every time I do catch one. To me as a retired man it passes the time and keeps me on my toes!
Oct 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Grandchaster Bank
by: Anonymous

Can anyone from the UK tell me if a small bank in the UK is called Grandchaster? My person is adamant that there is one called that even though google can’t find one.

Apparently I am to email them and they will return the money that I lent to my person. But I have to come up with $10,000 AUD which is the tax payable on all overseas transfers. He gets very upset when I question him and he says I have to collect this money and pay the tax as he needs half sent back to him as all his funds have been frozen by the RDI I think he said. Because of unpaid taxes?????

He works or worked on an oil rig of Edinburgh. But presently back in US in hospital very sick. Never tells me where he is other than Texas or NY. Won’t say what is wrong with him, supposedly has a daughter in boarding school but doesn’t talk much about her at all and she is 12.

I’ve been scammed haven’t I
Oct 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dr Micheal George
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had contact with a man calling himself Dr Micheal George. States he is American and under a 2 year contract at a hospital in Aberdene, Scotland and also tends to the oil rig workers. States he has a son in America.

Communicated with him on Words with Friends. Seemed to be a nice guy, saying all the right things, etc. etc. Finally he said he couldn't get into his bank account and get funds out and asked me to pay for his internet and if I didn't he wouldn't be able to talk with me. Told him I had no money and he asked me to put it on my credit card and just send the first few digits and he would start the transaction or for me to do a bank transfer.

Had fallen for this guy and then I realised he was probably a scammer. I was broken hearted and when I refused to send him money, he told me he was very disappointed in me but still loved me.
He is a liar, I tried to talk to him on his email but he refused to email me back.

He is no good, he is a scammer and he will say all the right things until he has you where he wants you and then he will hit you for your money.

Beware ladies, be very wary of this man and don't fall for his lies
Oct 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		'Widow' and 'Widower" are different words!!!
by: 71 and happy

Hubby and I just moved down here to New Orleans. After less than a week on my new FB account, I get a friend request from a SCOTT TERRANCE. (Terrance is spelled with an 'e', not an A). Also the two first names gave me pause. He said I 'had a nice smile." Ric, my husband of eleven years, thinks I do, too. Then we exchanged a few messages. He said his wife 'died on labor" (in labor, he meant). Then that he is based in Texas, but working on an oil rig in Scotland. (!).

I told him when I married Ric, his first wife had in fact died, making him a widower. Evidently Scott was unfamiliar with the term. He replied, "I am sorry for your loss. Do you live alone?" I said, "No, I live with Ric." Then he asked AGAIN if I lived alone. I finally said,, "Do you moonlight as a private detective?" Moonlighting is a term anyone raised in the US/UK would understand. It is a common expression for someone who works a second job to earn extra money. His response, "I don't understand." I ignored him.

A few days later, I got a one word message, "Hello." Ignored that one as well. It must be lonesome out there in scam-ville..
Oct 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Harold from Hinge
by: Anonymous

Found on Hinge dating site. Immediately gave me his number. Asked me to use what’s app because he was out of town working on an oil rig in Denmark. Came on real strong and gave plenty of compliments. Asked me to buy bitcoin for him due to a work problem. Said he’d reimburse me through his PayPal account. I said it made me feel uncomfortable and he got very defensive pulling the trust card. I will report him, but do your research ladies!! It’s a scam!!
Oct 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ended it before the drama starts - thank you to you all
by: Anonymous

An offshore rig contractor just contacted me via FB and is very adamant that I sign up for google hangout. He lives in Sweden and is currently working on an offshore rig in Scilia. I asked him where in Scilia and all he told me was he is offshore. Okay. He was married but his wife and child died in a car accident many years ago.

After seeing these comments I won't proceed further. Thank you everyone for posting their experiences. I am so sorry for your loss of money.
Oct 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		There is a Female One on Match.com
by: Anonymous

Hi All. If you come across Dora Lourdes on Match.com "she" is one too. Husband died of cancer 8 years ago and no children and claims to work [SBM] offshore oil and gas flotation platform company in France. Email is uwedora97@gmail.com

Be careful as claims to be from Sydney but caught out when questioned and didn't know about the city key landmarks
Oct 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		My mom to a victim
by: Anonymous

Hello. I have posted here several times as a victim of oil rigger engineer scams. He came in on Twitter name @jeffblak01 and also had 7 other working sites he said he was a supervisor of 44 men building a rig in the North sea above UK in Shetland Inlands working for BP.

We chatted lots and he got romantic about two weeks into the conversation. The daily poems, the text, hangouts the whole thing he become part of my mind everyday. My heart was falling for him and my nights were daydreams of him.

He had a breakdown and needed 10k for oil crane repair and needed 9k for techs to install parts shipped and then needed help for hotels and food stuff and medicine.

I sent 30000.00 bucks then I found the truth about him that he was fake, a profile, fake name, stolen images and I confronted him and he took off.

Very painful mentally and my heart broke I never told family they would be very critical so I bore the pain alone the money he left me in deft still three more years to pay off but I am healing and free of him.

All along this scammer was on my 85 year old
mother whom I love dearly and is being romanced by a man in prison. He lied to her over five years with a fake job, fake money etc.

When he got out he groomed my mom and her sister for many thousands of dollars that I knew nothing about and he put a very expensive SUV [a Lincoln] in moms name and took off and headed to LA California.

My mom is weak and can hardly stand and even one day and she asked me in a heart soft voice " Can you help me?"

After being scammed myself I knew who to call and now detectives in two countries are involved here. The con man is a destroyer.

We did not know of him and I did an investigation on Google and OH DEAR he was a real famous con man and even had a TV program with his story.

We had no idea who he was until the search got finished.

Now sadly we will put him back in prison for the rest of his natural life. He has already done over 25 years in prison and now when they get him he will have to go back.

I am glad to help my mom and I wish there was a way he would bring back the thousands of dollars and the SUV.

There were no winners in all this and nothing but disgrace and broken hearted women as many of you are and still are.

Play no games with them. They do NOT LOVE OR CARE WHAT THEY WANT IS MONEY AS NO MATTER TO THEM WHO IT HURTS.

I just hope my dear 85 year old mom can find peace as with all of you and recover and get rest, peace and find some sort of happiness while we still are alive.

Trust nobody until they prove they are worthy

God bless us all.
Oct 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Possible mules
by: Anonymous

I have names of three possible mules that my scammer wanted me to send money to for his daughter’s nanny because the daughter, her name is Emily and is 14 years old in North Carolina, is in the hospital because of a bus accident.

Their names: Vilma Martinez from Tampa Florida
Luyi Autos , North Carolina and Brenda Chambers from Oneida Tennessee.

If you see the head names, they are associated with scammers.

Be careful
Oct 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fredrick Lugard
by: Anonymous

I know him by another name so don’t get suckered in to him. Last year in May of 2018 he was in Dubai and was coming home in September of 2018 but never come home. And when you don’t give him what he wants he gets very nasty. Also he has a lot of other names
Oct 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David William's or Williamson
by: Anonymous

Sucked my mom in. Said he is on an oil rig in Texas. Has a home in California he will sell if she divorces her husband and they can buy a home together in the state she lives in. She met him on words with friends. 1st thing he said was, the minute I saw your picture I knew you were my beautiful angel and I fell in love with you. His wife supposedly died from cancer 14 years ago and has a son that is 14 or 16 years old.
Oct 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fredrick Lugard
by: Anonymous

Met him off of Instagram. Claims he is originally from Canada and grew up with a foster family. He is widowed and has a 8 year old son and lives in Reno, NV. Claims he is a drilling engineer in Dubai and been there a few months and he is expecting to be back in the states in November.

It was great chatting but now I’m seeing the side he saying he needs help with funds. Do these guys think women are that foolish to say ok I will send right over. So everyone please watch yourselves.
Oct 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Targeted almost 90 yo grandmother
by: Annette

Yet another version of the same stories on this board. This one goes by Thomas Anderson.

He has convinced my grandma that he is in love with her (though they have NEVER MET--and even online he says he's about 30 years younger than her). Basic details are all the same: he works on a oil rig, has children that need money, etc.

She sold her house and sent him the money to make a down payment on their "dream house" in California, and has been sending him every dime from her meager social security income ever since. He's been promising to come and pick her up to drive her to California to their new home (which is TOTALLY REAL) for months, but somehow there is always some reason he can't come. Imagine that.

They communicate via Google Hangouts--which must be scam artists' best friend--as often as I've seen it mentioned here.

PLEASE don't fall for this. He is not real. He does not love you. There will be no happily ever after. Save yourself the money and the tears.
Oct 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		The one talking to Chris Anderson
by: Anonymous

Yes, I was talking to a scammer but he went by the name of Frank Dennis or Denis, another person here picked up on the same story but said his name was Chris Anderson when she was talking to him.

I met him on WWF and we went to hangouts. First he wanted me to help pay for him to go on vacation so he could come home to me, I refused, now he said his daughter was in a bad bus accident and wanted me to pay so she could have surgery, but I told him that a hospital doesn’t ask for money Up front in an emergency. I blocked him.

Another scammer goes by the name of Donald Hedlund, his wife supposedly died in childbirth also. He is in London or somewhere in the UK. Don’t listen to any of them.

They only want your hard earned money.
Oct 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Anderson
by: Anonymous

Anyone talking with a scammer that goes by the name of Chris Anderson? He is using the photos of a real estate man in Massachusetts named Jay Francis McHugh. Mr. McHugh's photos and those of his daughter as well have been used by the scammer many times. He loves to go on Hangouts and uses Words with Friends as well as POF. Facebook Messenger as well.

Check out Jay's photos for proof positive.

I actually know his real identity. Often times they reveal themselves to lure you in with their sob stories of being poor etc.

Just a crock. They are low life scum.

Stay strong and DO NOT BELIEVE A WORD THEY SAY. THEY LIE, LIE, LIE.
Oct 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More names to watch out for.
by: Anonymous

Alexander William

Martin Taylor

Robert James

David Clinch

Most of these men have the same mode of operation. I emailed words with friends and asked them to look into people who block a large number of users. My experience is, as soon as I tell the scammer no, they block me. I get approached almost weekly by strange men wanting love i.e. money. The comical part is, my profile pic on words with friends is a picture of my dog, yet the scammers tell me how beautiful I am LOL.
Sep 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rcaptlee@gmail
by: Anonymous

This stupid scammer claims he’s a captain that sails yachts, claims he works for Princess Cruises, in the Caico Islands. He says he lives in New Jersey, lost his son who was 42 years old and his name was Joshua, son never married but he sent me a picture he of his son and his sons wife. He’s divorced, wife was a liar and cheat. He says he’s 66 years old. Played on WWF, he's still there, at least his picture is. I blocked him.

Didn’t talk long enough for him to ask for anything, but he said he wanted to spend Thanksgiving with me.

These scammers are everywhere, please ladies be careful.
Sep 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed for love and money
by: Anonymous

Dear Ladies:

Beware, I was scammed, by a fake oil rig engineer named Alfred Walter or Walter Alfred. Living in Hamilton, not really. Our on-line affair went on for a month. He tried to get me to give him $10,000 under high pressure to fix his oil rig bit. I never gave it to him.

He is now back online under the name of Benjamin owning his own business. Lives in Mississauga supposedly. He has changed every detail of his profile by one iota. Still looking for vulnerable ladies. I confronted him on POF and he claims that I never knew him. OMG.

Be careful, I am contacting authorities.
Sep 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Drilling ship - Gavin Mouge
by: Anonymous

Man friended me on Instagram. Very handsome. Wife and daughter killed in car wreak. His 16 year old granddaughter in boarding school. He is the owner of drilling rig in the Mediterranean Sea. He would not give name of ship nor face time me. Said face time would set the gas off. He worked for Exxon in Texas for 17 years.

Claimed his love for me and started to call me is wife. Supposedly his granddaughter was emailing me. He got hurt and needed medication. Oh, he started asking for money. I fell for it. He got about $650.00 in Amazon cards. I feel so stupid.
Every time I try to delete him he tracks me down by other numbers.
Sep 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil engineer
by: Anonymous

Can anyone on here please describe what these men look like since pictures can’t be posted?

Mine is 6+ feet tall. Extremely good looking with blue eyes, salt and pepper hair buzz cut with Mohawk like hair on top. Very defined jaw bone and beautiful teeth. Works out and upper body very muscular with rest of body on slim side.

He sings, incredibly romantic, wants to get married, heavy accent, super spiritual, can recite scripture and well travelled.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Sep 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aaron Greene
by: Anonymous

My mom has pretty much lost everything to A scammer who's going by Aaron Greene whose daughter is 18 named Lisa and he's now claiming he's been detained at an airport for a box full of money in NY. She went to NY last week to sign for the box and took a lot of money with her and come back the next day broke!!!

No box and there is a claims agent by the name of Larry Coleman involved in the scam too. They are trying to intimidate her to sell her property and give it to them as that's all she has left. He claimed he was working in oil rig and the equipment broke and then he was held hostage on the rig and them had go to England to Cash his 4.2 million and go to court for a man responsible for holding him and his crew hostage.

I'm scared for her as she won't listen to nothing so what can I do??
Sep 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Site to Avoid
by: Anonymous

Hi. I'm going to say that Match.com is a site to avoid at all costs. It is full of scammers and fake profiles or people from overseas. I decided enough was enough and played their game. Thing about a scammer is they can be fake but to collect the money they need a real name and bank account. I play them to that point then refuse to pay.

They get angry and I then Demand 10,000 dollars in Bitcoin or I'll wipe out their bank account. We'll leave it at that but there are now a lot of scammers that are out of pocket!
Sep 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffery William
by: Anonymous

Same old scam as the others. His wife and daughter were killed in car wreck 5 years ago. He has 15 year old son in boarding school in Cleveland, Ohio. His name is Josh. "Jeffery" needed Steam cards to get minutes to be in contact with his son because a doctor from Cleveland Clinic wanted to talk to him about a condition his son had (which I looked up), and only elderly people have it.

So beware of the name Jeffery William, ladies, and he is supposedly on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico.

I have found that when they start trying to carry on a conversation with you on game sites, if you ignore them or, block the messages, they will resign, and you will win the game. Lol

Just be careful what you tell someone, and who you accept friend requests from. I decline several a day on FB and Instagram. They ALWAYS want you to download Hangouts!!
Sep 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Denis/Dennis
by: Anonymous

Watch out for this one. Widowed, 14 year old daughter in boarding school, he’s in Italy on an oil rig for inspection. Wanting someone to receive his Christmas bonus for a wife and his daughter.

I blocked him. He’s a smooth talker. Nice looking, blonde with receding hair line. He’s definitely a scammer.
Sep 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance and money scammer
by: Anonymous

Just to follow up. I was notified early this month by 2 woman who were in contact with peter and how they found me I don't know but he has been asking them for money using APPLE CARDS. He asks the number on the card and amount then goes to a store and gets the money, and its how I did it for him - anyway they turned him in.

He is also on mail peteranderson4life@gmail.com

I was devastated when I was given this info at the start of this month. 3 years of my life but I take the blame for not doing a background check but for some reason I did not feel the need to do it with him but never again so be very careful ladies.

The sweetest fellas can be the worst ever. I even did an obituary check and no baby has died early this month like he said his son did who was 2.

Karma is karma.
Sep 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance and money scammer
by: Anonymous

Been 'with' this man 3 years, planned on moving to vt nov 13th, daughter Tina 19, baby son Alex whom he said passed recently. S4000.00 he got from me in 2 years. On Instagram as PETER BEN ALESSANDRO [ANDERSON]divorced, wife still in jail on drug charges, she brought him over from ITALY, I paid for his citizen test in Feb, and money to help his family. I sent 1000 to his attorney to finish all his paper work and get his house and bank accounts back and his citizenship papers.

He could not come up with the 750 for the attorney he said hes being sent back to Italy soon.
Sep 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dating Sites
by: Anonymous

Ken Anderson contacted me on a dating site. When I started asking questions I never heard from him again and he deleted his profile on the dating site Anyone heard from him?

Be aware, if you are on any of the dating sites there are a large amount of scammers also on the site.

Be very careful and do your research.
Sep 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benjamin Hoch
by: Anonymous

Benjamin Hoch ruined my life.

Austin, Texas is where he said he lived. And supposedly has multiple houses. One of such in Silver Quail, Texas.

He was supposedly born on November 30th, 1960 or 1961. It was always different.

Born in Hamburg, Germany, or so he said. Works on an oil rig for Shell Oil company and was a billionaire.

He is supposedly a God fearing man and wants a submissive wife. And if she does something he doesnt like he says hurtful things or mitigates the blame towards you by saying you don't love him.

He has a son named Andy Hoch who is 11 (?) and is in a boarding school. Though later on he supposedly gets taken by his nanny Glenda in Nashville.

He has friends named Paris and Jefferson, and supposedly has an ex wife named Sara that passed away from cancer. All of them are fake.

All pictures were the same and he was a very striking young man. He likes to prey on older women and ask for cards or money. I finally realized how bad he was when he asked for 20k from me and started saying very hurtful things to me.

Please dont get caught in this scam, and do not send him money or pictures. You will never see him and he will keep coming up with reasons to steal your money.
Sep 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Donovan
by: Anonymous

James Donovan Died in 1974 so the scammer has stolen his photo
Sep 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Donovan
by: Anonymous

I need to know if anyone has heard from a James Donovan. Claims he is on a oil rig. Has a 14 year old daughter. In a boarding school. Claims he has no access to his money until he gets home. Has had my mother buy him and his daughter several goggle play cards. Now he tells my mother he needs 1500 to have a plane to come in to get him.

I need help if anyone knows who this is before he takes her for what little bit she has. I seen a post onetime that said a james something was using pictures of the actual james donovan but I can no longer find it or remember who put it.

Please help if you know anything about this scammer.
Sep 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Russia
by: Anonymous

Met Tyler Todd on dating site. He cancelled his profile saying he no longer needed it because he found me. Lives in Ohio but had to go to Russia to bid on drilling. Which of course he won but had to start work right away and not return to the states. Lost parents when he was in his late 20's, one son going to college in Africa, ex-wife passed. Been texting for a few months.

He loves me and wants to spend eternity with me, yeah sure. He sent many pictures but one had a different name on the shirt he was wearing. Greg Williams! I looked up this guy and he does work in the oil industry but lives about 20 miles from me. My family has been going through some trying times and I confronted him with my finding. He said this Greg is a fake. I did email this Mr Williams but he never responded.

He never asked for money until tonight. Needs to send his son money for school. Saying he doesn't want to bother me with his problem. Asked for $2000, I said no I don't have it. Then asked for $300 for his school meals. I said no cash but maybe a gift card, he agreed to an Amazon card. Then I find this site.

I was really considering buying the card. He calls me his Jewel. I have asked him to come clean and tell me who he really is but he insists the pictures are of him. I know they are not. I blocked him when I found the information but he found me through email and insists he is real. I need to block him again. How can he pretend to care about me and my family but won't come clean!
Sep 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer!
by: Anonymous

It’s seems the scammer sounds like one person! The stories made up almost similar. Is in oil rigs of gulf Mexico and the guy is posting older man pictures with younger kids! This scammer always gets upset and harsh when you can’t give him what he wants! That’s why ladies don’t give your naked pictures to the Man that you never meet.

They can threaten you for blackmail with that! Be careful ladies the scammers are only after your hard earned money not your heart! They’re very evil people! But I believe that every wrong deeds, God will always avenges the good people! There’s always karma being served cold to them
Thank you!
Sep 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Cooley
by: Anonymous

My mom confessed to me recently that she has been chatting with a man named Robert Cooley out of Tampa Bay, Florida. She said he approached her on FB messenger a couple of months ago. My mom is very private and reserved, which is why it took a while for this scammer to weasel himself into her daily life.

Once she began sharing his info, I immediately told her that he sounds like a scammer. She said he talks to her live on the phone, has made a video of his beautiful bay view home, is super attentive, and wants to meet her in person. The catch is, first he has to work on an oil rig for two months and then he will retire, at which time, they can be together. "Robert" is a widower and has no children.

Supposedly, he left for England to work on an oil rig in the North Sea. He texted her today and asked her to check on his bank account to verify his paycheck had been deposited because he was unable to access his account. My mom checked it and found there was a $21,000 deposit made into his account that had a $17,000,000 balance. I immediately started to research different scams online and came across this oil rig scam. We never even knew it was a thing but now we know!

I am disgusted by the actions of these low life scoundrels! Taking advantage of people the way they do is deplorable! I’m happy we uncovered the truth early on, but this jerk led my 67 year old mother in with the promise of a love and companionship.

I am so thrilled there is a platform out there to expose these awful people and hope some of them do get caught and are held accountable!There are so many of them out there!

Guard your hearts ladies and gentlemen, and your finances.
Sep 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

I was dating this guy I never met him and I never seen him at all but he always has an excuse that he’s gonna come and visit me which he has not. He is in arguments with me and the discussion is about him coming to visit me which he never did. So when I decide to break up with him a few weeks ago he text me with different types of numbers harassing me and so he’s going to post my pictures on Facebook which he has done telling me I need to pay him 5K.

He said I need to feel the way you feel and I literally broke down in tears with them that day and I did not go to work as he made me feel so embarrassed and I feel like I had my dignity taken away
Sep 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Castaneda
by: Anonymous

James Castaneda - Arlington, Texas Jmaybruso@gmail.com age 56 says he's 67. Trying to sell his house in Arlington to move to wherever his new wife will be. LOL Pics are all phony. 817-369-5278 then gives me another number. Uses the word wilst (who uses that?) and talks about the lord I'm not religious. I blocked him after he told me to drive safely and use my earpiece of bluetooth for calls etc.
Sep 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Victor Welch
by: Anonymous

Victor Welch claims to be MD on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Says his wife Sarah died in 2013 and They lived in Marina district of San Francisco. There is no doctor of that name in san francisco, no dr listed in CA of that name. When asked, he said info has to be private so terrorists wont target them on oil rig(?).

I said how does an oil company erase your info all over web.

Also no one named Sarah Welch who died in CA in 2013. He claims he grew up in UK and went to med school there but would not say which university. He posts a pic of older guy with white hair and beard with a kid about 10 years old.
Sep 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Derrick Robert Alberto
by: Anonymous

Scam! Had agreed to meet up for coffee. Quickly became romantic texts and emails. Sent photos of him with his son and at his work. Sudden emergency the day before our meetup that his mother was in the hospital in Michigan. The next day asked for $12,000 for hospital as deposit. Then brought it down to $4000 next day saying he got $8000 of it.

Then when I still didn't take the bait, said he had to go straight to his big contract in Texas, Gulf of Mexico on an oil rig to inspect. Even sent me photos of him at an airport. Suddenly he needed and wouldn't say no to an itune card for his 16 year old son because he will miss him for 2 weeks and didn't want to disappoint the kid.

The smooth talker really used very sweet words and poetry. But scammer all the same. Thank God I had sense enough not to hand over any money, which I didn't even have, and he was told that from the start. Ladies, he is a great looking older gentlemen who starts by saying it has to be based on all honesty and no games, but he was the biggest player of all and he knew I was a recent widow.

Beware please!!!
Sep 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bill Newman
by: Anonymous

Says he is in Malta, working on rig, (not in the water though, on land, installing some kind of pumps, he is the contractor and hires his own workers) work stopped due to lack of in country insurance on workers. Needed $5000.00 for this insurance, now its $1000.00 or 2000.00, says he has a friend who chipped in (I told him there was no way I could come up with 5000.00).

Very articulate, perfect spelling and punctuation, European accent, although he claims he was raised in Germany then moved to Ohio in his teens. Wife passed away due to cancer. One daughter. Oh and he moved to my state (Idaho) because his wife had wanted to live here. So on POF he goes by Bill Newman.
Sep 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Danny Robertson, Donald Hedlund, Curtis Micheal
by: Debbie

These scammers are everywhere, they change their names, they change their location, they all have the same stories or pretty much the same. Just about all of them have kids, either in a boarding school, or with a nanny or a relative. Their bank accounts get frozen, they don’t have access to their account, someone stole their wallet, their wallet fell in he water, their equipment broke down, they have no food, on and on and on. Their wife died or cheated, divorced or widowed. It’s the same bs. Stuck somewhere, need cards for this or that.

It’s all lies, it’s bs, they don’t love us, we will never see them, they only want our money. They call us stupid desperate women. They know what to say to get to our hearts and minds.
They are evil wicked losers, please please DO NOT fall for their lies, DO NOT send money, DO NOT send cards.

Block these terrible people and above all, do not believe a single word that comes out of their mouths.
Sep 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig enginer/mechanic scammed me
by: Anonymous

A man going by the name of Danny Robertson, telling me his wife died when his 2 young boys were younger, claimed to live in chicago, IL. Currently said he was out on an oil rig 500 miles off the Atlantic coast. Sweet talked me, had me send him $300 in gift cards saying he would pay me back. Claimed he need them to extend his pc desktop limit.
Sep 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers everywhere so be aware
by: Anonymous from Germany

I will add some more names and they are all mixed up. They try always to convince you but dont fall for it as there is no doctor, admiral, engineer online playing games and then after a few weeks confessing his online love without having met you.

It is all fake.

paul Brian,
james hiemrich,
alvin williams,
humphery humphrey Moore,
garth davis,
jack Logan,
derek75, James,
William Kershaw,
davis Arnaldo
mark taylos,
marchamp,
kiranholt,
james collins.

The other day I had a famous gay man found on instagram who contacted me in a play and I googled his name and found him at once, and then confronted the scammer and he immediately deleted the game account.

betrug, Betrüger Scammer, scam photos can be found here on this site and for example on facebook: scam haters or on Pinterest.

Just look for scammers and maybe you will find your `love` so be careful as they are so nasty and cruel
Sep 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don’t know how he found me
by: Anonymous

Anyone know the name Mark David and he has no Facebook page. He contacted me though messenger. I was talking to someone a few months ago. I don’t have any contact with him but I thought maybe he could have told him my name. I don’t answer the man I will do just enough for him to leave me alone and then my next step is I’m blocking him. Like I said i just wanted to know how much he may have done this before. Thank you
Sep 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the Lady who Talking to a man in Germany
by: Anonymous

Can you please send me pictures, phone numbers and any info you have as I think this is the guy who hacked my account for a lot of money so please send to patjroberts1@yahoo.com

Thanks
Sep 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Davenport
by: Anonymous

Claims to be in the army. Right now he is in Washington D.C. but will be leaving for Russia in a few weeks. Widow. 15 year old daughter in boarding school, no other family. Same b.s. Wants to marry yada yada yada. All of a sudden needs gift cards for his daughter. Met him on pof
Sep 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: the lady who reported about the silver singles scams
by: Anonymous

I think you encountered the guy who’s been talking to me for almost 2 years and he’s from Exxon mobile. When I knew him 2 years ago he was in the Gulf of Mexico. He has got an accent and he said he’s from Germany and he has a son in boarding school in Lithuania. He’s name is not the same as you described him. He’s stealing the innocent people’s pictures. He always changed his name and he’s in different sites.

He’s a professional scammer and he has so many mules. I was not aware from the beginning when I knew him, and I thought he’s real and he’s very caring and always texting me many times a day and calling me and and said I love you and sending me emails. He calls me his wife and going to marry me and build his home with me as his family!

Well, I waited For a while till he asked me to send money to his son. I did it but Later on the request was for more money and ITunes, and he talked about money all the time! He asked me to get a loan for him and use my home to get a loan and also my car. He asked me if I had life insurance? Then I asked him so many questions about why he’s asking all of that!

Then his attitude towards me changed. But he still communicated and i gave him a chance to come home with me! I did try to send him money and I did it till the amount accumulated to 50k but he still needed money and can’t see me!

I told him that I cannot do it anymore because I am sick, and he then stopped talking to me and he called me poor and I have little money and I am stingy and broke. He then told me to find someone else to talk too!

I blocked him and I will never see my money again! Be careful ladies! The scammers are very good at manipulating and they are heartless!

They don’t care if you die, they only need your hard earned money!! 😡
Sep 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		SilverSingles scam
by: Anonymous

I had the same type of experience from SilverSingles. A man named Greg messages me then he says he already found someone on the site and would it be ok if he sends my profile info to his friend who isn’t on the site. Unfortunately I gave him my email and this person named Kenneth Weir contacts me, works for Exxon Mobile as a consultant/contractor. Very handsome man, divorced, looking for someone with a good heart.

First he’s in Houston at their headquarters for a week, meanwhile we are texting and he’s saying all the right things. Then he has to go to the Gulf of Mexico with his crew to a rig. I told a friend about this and she got me to this site, so when I finally asked him if he was playing me, he got all upset and saying I’m making a fool out of him.

Finally I say I thought he was scamming me and he was insulted and said goodbye. One of many red flags was I received roses from him and it was addressed to another woman. I don’t know how he got my address but they mixed us up.

Beware ladies, if they sound too good to be true, they are!!!!
Sep 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names of scammers
by: Anonymous

Look out for people names
Michael Gary
Mathew Larry
Frank David

They are all scammers.

Remember ladies if it sounds to good to be true it usually isn’t
Sep 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer stuck in Scotland
by: Feel dumb

I saw sooooo many of you ladies that like me, were suckered by a hunky charming man Curtis Brown. AKA: Kurt C. Friedrich. Born in Germany. Lives in Brooklyn New York. He gave me an address. I have a one way phone number because his unfortunately did not work right. But! I do have his friends number that yes does work and he had called me and left messages and vice versa.

Parents killed in accident in Germany when he was a young boy. Lived with Uncle in States. Went to college and and yes this guy is smart. But supposedly he Married a woman who later died of Breast cancer, they had 2 children who at this time, while he is stuck on rig in Scotland, are with a nanny. I notice now most scammers are using the word Nanny.

Assets are frozen until he can get back to the States and he would pay me back all monies I lent him. I unfortunately did send Amazon, Steam and iTunes cards. But when he asked for $4000 and threw a fit when I told him I did not have it, that was the end of the song and dance routine.

I admit, scam or not it was nice to wake up every morning with a special message from him. It was nice to be called beautiful. He always hoped myself and family were happy and healthy. He always made sure to say good morning or goodnight and he loved me. He did send me a very nice gift. I loved that he always sang to me. We did have a lot of laughs. He always said I was the type of woman every man dreamed of. A lot of beautiful words exchanged between the 2 of us. I do have a picture of him. I had several but when he got mad about the money I deleted all but one.

I have to ween myself off of him. My gosh he was good 6 months of so much love and fun. Why did he have to ask for the money. Part of me knew he was possibly scamming me, but part of me believed he truly cared. Too bad.

Ladies be careful. Protect yourselves. Protect your heart💔 .🤦
Sep 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Also Oil Pipeline Designer Engineers!
by: Anonymous

The one scamming me wrote that he was one of these (Tony Wilson). Said he lived in Houston. We corresponded for several weeks (e-mails then phone). He has the most romantic way of writing (which reeled me in along with the handsome man in the photos he sent).

At our most romantic exchange, he asked for a $200.00 phone card from Walmart (because he had gone to Dubai and needed it to call me from there.) Looking up his job title on the Web I saw that these engineers make a salary of $100,000+ And, he needed ME to send him that card? lol

No, I did not. The whole experience hurt my feelings but NOT my pocketbook.

NEVER SEND MONEY! Ladies, be like me NOW and don't get so involved before you even meet the guy. I won't again!
Sep 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed for love and money
by: Anonymous

We started chatting August 24th. He got my number and we texted and chatted on the phone. He said that roaming charges were high so we should to a site called Hangouts. We were smitten with each other in every way. He asked me to transfer money from his off shore account to get money to an individual for a group of worker coming on the rig.

I transferred it for him for $25,000 out of his $3.5 million account. Things were going well until this week. Apparently the drill broke and he needed to buy a new one which was between $200,000 and $450,000. He asked me for $10,000 to front the transaction. I told him I thought that it was a scam as he had all the money in his account. He got very angry and wondered why I would not do this for him. He made me feel so badly as I did not have nor would not give the money to him.

His text two days later said that he could not understand why I would not do this, after all we shared. I did not respond to his text. I feel like I have been emotionally burned through his psychological warfare. These people work very hard and do well at manipulating people. I am very upset!!!
Sep 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Grant Donald
by: Anonymous

Friended me on Facebook and I was able to see through him before he got anything from me, but he was smooth. I asked him to take a picture of himself right then and he sent me a picture and he told me how beautiful I was and how much he loved me and he said he was on the rig for 3 months then he would be home and wanted me to come to Miami to meet him and his granddaughter.


He said he was a widower and that his wife and son were killed in an airplane crash and that his sons girlfriend was pregnant and started using drugs and alcohol to deal with the loss and that he had taken his granddaughter to raise and that she was 13 year old. Living with his mother. After about 3 days he told me his granddaughter (who he also called his daughter) was having a birthday in 2 days. And that he hadn’t gotten her a gift before he left. He asked me to email her, and asked me for my email so he could give it to her and then gave me her email (amydonald57@gmail.com). She told me that she had asked for a pink bicycle and that she had had her computer stolen out of her locker at school and really need a new one. So I told him what she wanted for her BD, and he wanted me to get them and she would pick them up at the store and he would pay me back when he came home.

I said he could go on line and do that himself but he told me he was not allowed to go online from the rig, so I said then I will explain to Amy that you will get her gifts when he comes home. He tried to make me feel guilty about her not having a gift on her BD and said well maybe we could just get her a steam card. I said I would send her a $20.00 card and he was insulted and wanted me to get her a $300.00 card. I finally knew he was a scammer at this point and stopped all conversation and blocked him on all media.

Ladies be careful he is good. And uses his mother, daughter, granddaughter and also a stepsister.
Sep 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Real facts about oil rig engineers.
by: Kevin B

If you click on the link below, real answers about oil rigs from real oil rig engineers.

One answer states that most oil companies NEVER ALLOW workers to stay on a rig for more than 3 weeks at a time. Also ABSOLUTELY NO ONE has to pay to get off a rig.

There is a bit of information about other things on the page.

Keep scrolling down, there is a lot of info here. Good Luck Ladies!

https://www.quora.com/Can-you-access-an-oil-rig-platform-from-the-sea-e-g-by-ladder
Sep 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jonathan Lester.....6 other aliases I found right here
by: Anonymous

MY SCAMMER STOLE A MAN'S PROFILE OFF OF CHRISTIAN MINGLE. SEVERAL PEOPLE WERE INVOLVED. ONE WAS A WOMAN WITH A SEVERE LISP. HE SCAMMED ME FROM JAN. THRU MAY, 2017. I NOTIFIED THE FBI. ONE OF THE THEM WAS CAUGHT AND IS NOW ON TRIAL. ONLY THING IS THEY WEREN'T ALL CAUGHT. I JUST TALKED TO ONE OF THEM LAST WEEK.

THEY ARE NARCISSISTIC PIGS AND THEY JUST WANT YOUR MONEY!!!!
Sep 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Jones from Norway on facebook
by: Anonymous

I met this scammer two days ago. First day I have no doubt about the story he told that he lost his wife and kid four years back, also lost his parents for years, and he has no siblings and even no friends in his facebook friend list.

He is 47 yrs old, good looking and is Chief engineer in oil dig industry. He kept asking questions about my family that really alarmed me. Second day, I asked him to show some pictures with someone else or pictures in his workplace, but he couldn't do that. Today, he sent me one picture where he is in uniform and another one with his late wife. I don't know where he got these pictures from but I'm sure he is not the real engineer since I found his friends from facebook are hidden and most are from Mumbai India. This does not match what he said with no friends. Then I told him I don"t believe him and don't want to talk with him any more, and afterwards I blocked his account. It looks like a similar story with other comments here,so I thought to just share my experience to remind ladies to be more careful with an invitation from strangers on social media.
Sep 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joshua Scott
by: Anonymous

Hi! Sorry for my English. One month ago, a man called Joshua Scott starts a conversation with me by Instagram. After, he asked me for WA but I did not, then he started with hangouts. He said that he was in Emirates working as an engineer supervisor.

He didn't ask me for any money but he wants to visit my city. He explained to me that he had a child and was alone because his wife died 3 years ago. Finally, I blocked him and I couldn't see him on Instagram.

Thank's for your help
Sep 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

They all look for names that westerners know to make themselves look like they are American or English or a real person looking for love but
it is all crap and a lot of them are putting names on Pinterest to catch their victims
and they go after woman mainly and in their sixties.

Some of the scammers names that tried to scam me are:

Greg Maddox he was the first and I did not know about the world wide scammers and he scammed more that $50K AU out of me.

The next was Robinson Nelson but he only got a couple of iTune cards from me.

The third one is Alex Hughes who is still being very persistent to get money out of me and he wants Steam Cards to the value of $900.00 US and
tells me he is going to die as he has no food and his daughter 16 years is very ill and without medication and she will die.

I don't believe anything he is saying, so please all ladies and gents be very careful of the scum of the earth wanting money from you as they tell lie after lie (all lies)
Sep 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Derrick Robert Alfredo
by: Anonymous

Scammed with love. Just like another post said here, was supposed to meet but had to go to Michigan to his sick mother. Asks for a lot of money first, then reduces the amount. Claims from the beginning it is all about trust and honesty. Do NOT give him money or your time.
Sep 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Steven Varan, Chevron, Netherlands,
by: Anonymous

I met him 4 weeks ago and is the same story he told me, 40 years old, only child, one daughter, but he told me, he is from Sweden. I met him because one friend of his I met in the app tandem named Robert said me, Steven wanted to practice Spanish.

Now I feel so stupid, and now I understand why to never correct any of my mistakes with the English language. I am from Mexico, and he insisted to come to visit to me.

He said he loved me, and he wanted a serious relationship. I felt something is wrong. He sent me a video with the dog named Bailey.

I really fell angry and mad.

Ladies be careful
Sep 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Steven Varan, Chevron, Netherlands, Engineer
by: Anonymous

I met him on XING.com 2 months ago. Here is his update info:

Steven, 40, Cancer, Houston, Chevron, Consultant Engineer, 10 yrs old daughter without name, lives in London, still living in Houston for over 3 yrs, has French Bulldog named Bailey, wants serious relationship, marriage, and only wanted to text on WhatsApp: +1 (281) 595-9018. The number: 832-947-5230 is now suspended, he said it's because some crazy lady stalk him in fb and keep calling/texting him.

He Has Facebook, Instagram via good search of his handle @StevenVaran40 and @Steven.Varan.7, and also has a professional resume on XING(dot)com, and says he is the only child from parents, father died, Catholic, Christian, has poor English and grammer, goes to London to visit his daughter whenever he has time.

Why I found this page: we have been chatting for nearly 2 months. At first, I was curious about him. Then very soon he told me how much he loved me and want to be with me. It sounds too good to be true but obviously I did want to trust him.

Till recently he told me he wants to visit me and be with me all the time. He bought me gifts for our first meet up. Couple of days ago, he told me he arranged the "diplomatic delivery" to me with those gifts, important documents of his and USD 10K cash for hotel rental during his stay. That's weird. I told him to courier cash is illegal but he insisted. I felt something wrong so I googled about the diplomatic delivery and found that's a parcel scam. To sending so called important goods and cash or jewelry by diplomats the receiver must pay a high shipments fee / customs clearance before getting the parcel. It can be from hundreds of dollars to tens of thousand.

I don't really know what to think, so I decided to dig deeper by using his name and cellphone numbers to make the search. Finally, I found this page and found the guy Jerffson Scabora in fb, the person whom photos and videos have been stolen by this scammer. I blocked Steven Varan in any channel I have.

I feel ashamed and stupid that I fell for him. Lucky I still have an ounce of sense to make the search, although I received the courier service notifying me his parcel will arrive in a week but I haven't paid anything and will not pay anything. He should be noticed by now that his cover is blown. Hopefully, he will just leave me alone.

Good Luck and Stay Vigilant!
Sep 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Just My Opinion
by: Anonymous

I was talking with a guy for about a year and a half when he asked me to come for a visit. He was still pretending to be a white man that was on an oil rig in Nigeria (after being in the Gulf of Mexico and the North Atlantic!).

He really wanted me to come and knew I was skeptical as I had been for 18 months.

He finally revealed himself by pictures and video chat so I knew it was really a Nigerian man.

I was not planning on going either way and he seemed "hurt" by it. After a few months, he asked me for my phone number (we had been in contact through messenger on F/B) so he could use it for Plenty of Fish. I absolutely refused to do that. Why would a man that professed his love like he did, want to hook up with other women using MY number. He got angry and told me to never contact him again. So I did not. After a couple of months went by he contacted me acting all innocent like that had never happened. Once again he begged me to come.

Sadly, he is still trying to scam in subtle ways. Hinting around about being poor. His phone is not working. Oh, he does have an I Phone! Being so poor, wonder how he could afford that.

While you are right, they are not all monsters. But they are all scammers.

I really like him and he has revealed a lot about himself but nothing about the scamming. And I also believe that he is still chatting up other unsuspecting women using other identities and possibly his own.

The big reveal isn't really so surprising. I have a friend that was talking with a guy that also revealed himself and she knows a woman that had it happen to her. In both cases, they still tried to get money from each of them.

I never sent him anything and do not have any intention of doing so.

Oh, he also asked me to invest in his new business venture. $10,000!!

And his birthday is coming. Asked me what I was getting him.

So it never ends.

Just curious. Did the two that revealed themselves stop asking for money?
Sep 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just my opinion
by: Anonymous

It has been a year now since I was first contacted by my first scammer. I have played the game with quite a few. But in Feb of this year I was contacted by one. I became interested in the person behind the picture. I knew he was a scammer as his voice definitely not Italian.

I played for a few months and then I started pressuring him on his real identity. He eventually gave in. He was nervous. I was patient. After he finished with his story he then asked me if I was going to block him. I asked why would I. He said because he was a scammer and a Nigerian. I have no problem with race or Nationality of anyone and told him so. We have a relationship and became engaged.

The one thing I have learned from him because I have been very curious is that yes there are a lot of scammers in Nigeria but the main one you see with the guys laying around in a room on computers are coming out of Ghana. Nigeria doesn't have the power stability.

Scamming is definitely a crime and don't give your money to them. All I am saying is not all are monsters. I have had 2 reveal themselves.
Sep 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to MULE?
by: Anonymous

Beware. Mine started with his grandaughters birthday. He will take all you will send plus anything else he can get. Be careful they are smooth, liars, and Dangerous for you. My advice is to get off ALL social media. Corrupt Thieves. Friends request one out of 10 might be legit.
Sep 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Inform Him
by: Anonymous

I went through a similar experience several months ago. Fortunately I didn’t lose any money. But I was able to find out whose identity had been stolen. A very prominent man in Dubai and very handsome. After several attempts to contact him and much research I was able to make contact.

He was very grateful and contacted the FBI in Dubai. He and I are now friends and stay in touch through social media. I felt good that I was able to help one person. So should you.
Sep 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		HenryBrooks222
by: Anonymous

I fell for the scam, unfortunately. He scammed £450 out of me. Met on words with friends. He was playing under the name of HenryBrooks222. Don't know his real name. Charming man, kind and caring says all the right things and we chatted for 3 months. He told me he earned a big wage on the oil rigs (money isnt important to me so it meant nothing). Promises of a happy future, big house etc.

He tried to scam me again but I didn't fall for it a 2nd time saying he needed money to get his machine fixed otherwise he couldn't work. After doing some searching on the net with the photos he had sent me, I found out who's identity he has stolen.

Do I tell this person?
Sep 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nicole Andrew
by: Anonymous

I approached a nice looking woman on Match.com called Nicole Andrew and we started up a conversation. We shortly moved to Gmail Hangouts and swapped Whatsapp numbers. Our discussions commenced and all was perfectly normal with a dinner date agreed. A couple of days later she claimed that she needed to go to Paris and had to cancel dinner. At that point I knew straight out something was not right. But I decided to play her game. We kept talking as if nothing had happened and I wrote an email about what I wanted and asked her if she would be my "special girlfriend" to find love. She agreed immediately and deleted her Match.com profile.

We continued to talk and she gave details of her twin sons school. It was in Liverpool a long way from the CBD where she said she lived and I asked why such a commute and she said they were boarders. I called the school citing a family emergency and they knew of no such boys. Her photos she sent were all from a well gardened house not an apartment in the CBD.

It was all adding up against her so I questioned her flight as she said an airline that didn't fly to Australia, after some time she came back with what would have been the correct stopover city if you were to fly that airline. Off to Paris and upon arrival Whatsapp messages flowed from CDG and off to Hotel Declic well why not leave a loving message for her arrival?

So I Googled it and called to leave a message and they had no such reservation, check it please I asked and they did, no Australians due to check in at 0200 that day. She spoke from the hotel and went about a couple of days business. I called the hotel again asking to leave a message for her. They had no such guest.

Then an email, distress! Purse lost at Gare du Nord could I send her unlocked phone a Whatsapp message seeking to find it while she called a small bank in Sydney to suspend the app. I sent a Whatsapp message and soon after received a message in French stating they had her purse found at the Gare du Nord and were on their way to La Rochelle the purse had two cards, phone and drivers licence with Nicole Andrew name. Also a French Whatsapp number to contact.

She became increasingly frantic as bills were due and asked for 8,500 Euros and I said I would think about it. Five minutes later a Whatsapp message in French stating they were in La Rochelle and would be back in Paris next week arrived. I passed on the message and she said she couldn't wait as she wanted to be with me.

I agreed to lend her the money and asked for payment details and final confirmation of her address in Sydney. She stalled at the address in Sydney so I said no address, no money. Shortly after an address arrived and Google revealed 283 Kent Street Sydney as a branch of Westpac a major Australian bank with no residential premises in the office tower.

Two accounts were provided one in Paris and the other in the UK. With funds to be split between them. The account details are as follows:

Bank name:La banque postele
IBAN... FR53 10011 00020 7556191360D 42
Account owner.. Mme QUEEN UHUANGH
Account number: 7556191360
Address: 34, RUE DE LA FEDERATION, 75015 PARIS, France

Amount: 4000euro

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Bank Name : First Direct

Name: Ingrid Monk

Account Number: 93031802

IBAN: GB68HBUK40477593031802

4500euro

I put all this together in an email and used some colorful language to describe what a bunch of amateurs they were and that as I had their bank account details and it was the weekend I was going to withdraw all funds possible and send them to another scammers account in Melbourne Australia that I had picked up on a previous scamming attempt.

I am awaiting their reply and though it took my time I wasted theirs and I like doing that so if you hear of her and she is staying at the Hotel Declic she is a scam.
Sep 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mule?
by: Anonymous

I sent someone a $600 gift cards to Wal-mart last year for the guy I was talking to for his granddaughter's birthday. Then the guy got upset because it was not cash. I have completed a report back in January with the FBI but have not gotten a response back yet.

Has anyone written directly to another US citizen to ask for your money back?
Sep 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers and boarding schools
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, Thank you for the information about boarding schools. I wondered whether there were any boarding schools in Tennessee and Indiana. Do I still chat with the scammers? No, I don't.

I blocked them all last year; I refused to cave in to their requests and later guilt trips to send them money.

I never sent them any money, by the way. :)

Sep 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re:Joe
by: OneThirdCultureKid

This guy's story sounds like one of my scammers who claimed to be working for ExxonMobil in Ghana, although mine claimed to have two kids back home in the US (New York) and a nanny. I'd be very careful with this guy as he claims to be very religious.

Report, block him and run. Also, don't send him any money.
Sep 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I Knew a "Tony", too.
by: Anonymous

Hi! So sorry and sad for your loss! I use to think those deceived on The Web were naïve and too gullible. NOT ANYMORE. I empathize with you because I am now, one, too. However, I did not lose any money because I just won't do that without meeting someone first. This Tony (Wilson), 56, claimed to be an oil pipe line designer engineer living in Houston, Texas but right now working in Dubai. He sent five photos, quite handsome. His mother from India. His wife died five years ago in car crash.

We corresponded for several weeks back and forth. He wrote very loving words to me also a widow saying he wanted a marriage for life. At his most loving point he asked me to send him a $200.00 phone card so that he could call me from Dubai.??? These engineers make $1000,000+ salary a year and he needs ME to send him a "cheap $200.00 phone card from Walmart"? lol

When I said "no" ALL of his loving words and thoughts were GONE instantly in a New York second! I was literally in shock. His few words after that were totally about that card and how wrong I was not to send it. I told him NOT to scam other women and to get spiritually saved. I will not get so involved again before meeting a man. Who knows WHO this Tony Wilson is? He could even be a woman! He could be a poor married man with six children!

I learned a cheap but valuable lesson and I hope that you have, too, from reading about my experience. This has not wiped out my belief in love.

Please do not let your faith in love be destroyed either!
Sep 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tony/Anthony James
by: Anonymous

First and foremost I have provided the FBI and my local police with all this information. He also will use the name Tony/Anthony James and Robert Looks all in the same scam. Very attractive, two boys 7 and 15 in boarding school in CA. Wife cheated. His first question to me was about my net worth? His tactics are textbook scammers, civil engineer get new contract leaves for Turkey, gets in car accident, police take visa and passport and require large sum of money to return it. 23,000/

I refused to pay that so the amount kept getting reduced. He then was sent to jail and was released and then needs money for food, phone, hotel, attorney you name it. I had never even heard of scammers before this nightmare. I feel so stupid like I must have been living under a rock.

He even lied to me about lying. He would get very upset and call me names and tell me I would die and all sorts of horrible things when I wouldn't agree to his demands. This was a very expensive life lesson. He claimed to be a civil engineer working on a rig but never said where or with what company.
Sep 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Simon Foster Scammer Petroleum Engineer
by: Anonymous

Hi ladies, After meeting a guy in the conectingsingles.com dating site, I found out today that He is a scammer. We have been chatting on Hangouts for nearly 3 months and He always was romantic and beautiful words to me, and He even said he dreamt of me being his wife.

He describe himself as a widow as his wife passed away after battling cancer, and he also said he is the only child and his dad also passed away years ago, so his greatest fear is to be lonely with no one in life. He said he feels very lonely and would like to create a family with me and my son. I am a single mom, so I suppose an easy victim for him.

During this 3 months he never mentioned anything of asking for money, he actually was acting in the opposite way, just telling me that he is in a Rig in the North Sea, near Sweden. He was making plans to come to live to my town after he finishes his 6 months contact with BP.

WATCH OUT LADIES!!!

When he thought I was in love with him, He started to say he was having financial issues and had to order a loan from the Bank of America and also asked for some money from friends in order to finish the project on time so he can come to my town and live here. LIER!!!

Please don't trust him if you ever find him on the internet somewhere. I got to discover his real profile and Simon Foster is a fake name, his real name is Hector Duenas, and he is a pastor in BBB, Bible Baptism Church in Miami. He has 2 boys, and also does daily videos talking about God and the Bible.

He asked me for money, and he first asked for 7000USD, then I said sorry but I can't lend you money and he dropped down the amount to 2000USD, and I said NO, and then he tried with a little amount of 500USD.

When I said I had caught him, he was embarrassed and said Sorry, but my younger brother is dying and I can't see him die, I need the money for his kidney treatments. ANOTHER LIE AGAIN!!

As I found his real name and his links on Instagram and Facebook and also the church he runs.

Fake profile: Simon.Foster/Widow/Only chikd/His.mom in Aarhus (Denmark) Petroleum Engineer.

Real Profile: Hector Duenas/3 sons/Pastor in Miami in a church
Sep 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer and Construction Contractor Justin Mickens
by: Anonymous

Currently goes by the name Garry James, also uses Garry Watson. Says he's an oil rig engineer from Denver. Followed me for almost a year on Instagram, so I finally accepted his friend request. Tells me he's been hurt badly by women and wants to find his real match, and wants to get to know me. So we talked for a while to get to "know" each other. In other words I tell him the truth and tells me lies. Then all of a sudden he's called to Dubai to bid on a job. Could be his early retirement, so we can be together.

So he says he's "working" on a bid and tells me he messed up and "forgot" to get a steam card so he can download a manual for his bid. Says he can't get one there and wants me to get a $100 steam card and send him the info.

Girls THIS is always a scam!!!

I looked it up on the internet. So don't fall for it AND also don't fall for the I'm sending you money to deposit in your bank account so you can send it to me scam either. The name of this person is Justin Mickens from California, supposedly!!! Protect yourselves and do not give anyone you don't personally know you account info, or buy a steam card for them. I caught on, I want you to also!!!
Sep 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Philipp Hoch
by: Anonymous

Met him on OurTime.com. From Berlin, Germany and moved to the U.S. 3 years ago because his wife had cancer. After she died he stayed here but hadn’t worked since his wife passed. He’d been traveling. He was leaving for two weeks to work on an onshore oil rig in the Philippines.

His parents had passed in the same year when he was 32 years old. His wife was American and died of lung cancer. Said he was a Christian man and was just starting to date again.

He uses Hangouts. After he was in the Philippines for two weeks he said his German bank account had been frozen due to illegal transactions in the Philippines. He needed money to pay his workers because they had quit.

Unfortunately I sent this guy money twice, and always cash through a Chase Bank Account. I asked him for a copy of his passport and his US address. The address he gave was legitimate but when I called to see if he had an apartment there they had never heard of him. He then told me it was under his wife’s name and I said no, there were no Hochs in the complex. He was quite incensed I had called them.

I have filed with the FBI, the local police department and am in contact with Chase Bank as I believe this money is being laundered. Chase told me they didn’t take cash deposits so I told them to contact the two banks from which I had sent the money, I had receipts for everything.

I also kept every conversation and email from him. I doubt I will ever see the money again but it is going to be investigated by Chase Bank as a fraud case.
Sep 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Janet Adamson
by: Anonymous

I was approached on a popular dating site by a young 31 year old woman claiming to be in Sydney. Shortly after we started talking on Gmail she flew to Texas for her ailing Grandma and to finalize her late fathers will. I knew it was a scam from the start as she said she worked in a salon in Sydney and lived in The Rocks, when pushed she said in a big apartment building, when pushed further she said by the museum. Well I got no address and there are no large apartment buildings except one in The Rocks and it is the other side of the suburb from the museum. Her name is Janet Adamson or "Mimi" so I played along with her having had three other gold scams attempted on me from that site.

Soon it was her father had left 5000 ounces of gold but it was with a company that could be found via Google to be seized by the government of Ghana. She claimed she had been given permission to access the gold and is on her way to Ghana to claim it. I am currently deeply in love with whoever it is talking to me and the pictures became more erotic as we "fell" in love.

I'll give them credit as they are taking their time and investing a lot into me and they are taking my bait. But they are making mistakes. The images of the woman have been used before! The photo proof of the gold can be found on Google with a bit of effort. But the big one was when I was questioning the gold they slipped up and started saying "you mean here in Ghana" and the like when they were supposed to be in Texas.

They slipped up and spoke directly from Ghana. I'll update when I dump them but I am sure they'll be not happy when I do!
Sep 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To oil rigs scammers
by: Anonymous

I think we’re in the same boat, when you said this guy was from Germany? Hmmm, he’s changing his story and the pictures and his profile. All your stories and you’re statement are similar. He’s good in English writing and German - yes that was he is. And he likes to talk about money and bad things happened in the rigs and he needs you to send him money.

Mind you he has many mules accounts! You have to save it and report him. With me he told me he got a son of 19 years old and in boarding school and he’s from California in Beverly Hills but his phone he gave me is registered in a different name and he’s using different telephone numbers when he calls me. Sometimes, I can hear the roosters are crowing in the background and men talking in African language. I was scammed of 50.000. He’s very eloquent of what he’s doing and women can be taken easily. I had doubts with him at the beginning but It takes a while for him to persuade me to gave him my money because I’m telling you that he will made you believe that he’s real!

He’s a blood sucker and he will suck you’re blood till the last drop! I learned to ignore him now and not listening to what he’s asking! I am really sorry for the women that he victimized. He’s very elusive and vigilant that’s why he changed his story and he’s using different names and pictures of innocent people.

Take care! Thank you
Sep 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

I was recently scammed out of $26,000 of my hard-earned money by a man who goes by the name of Adam Muller Scott. I met him on Facebook where he used the name Adams Long. He says he is from Berlin, Germany and is fluent in German and English. According to Mr. Scott, he was born in Berlin but moved to Australia when about 12 years old with his mother upon the death of his father. He later returned to Germany, married a Danish woman, and had one son and one granddaughter. His wife, son and daughter-in-law died in a car crash in Germany and he moved to Atlanta, GA in the US about 5 years ago.

Mr. Scott told me that he is a drill contract engineer or rig manager and that he recently accepted a contract with Exxon Mobil in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland. His original request for money was in the amount of $12000 was for purchasing electrically heaters for his workers on the rig. After much debate he eventually convinced me to send the funds to an account in California.

He flew from Atlanta to the rig in the North Sea and we continued to converse on WhatsApp and Hangouts for several weeks. He was very polite, intelligent, affectionate and attentive. Mr. Scott sent me a set of sheets and a bouquet of roses for my birthday. His messages were filled with poems, links to favorite songs, quotations, and sweet touching words. He was extremely persuasive and I was taken in completely.

His second request for funds came when he had been working on the rig for about two weeks. He said that on a previous contract job the company he worked for went bankrupt and he had lost approximately 2.6 million dollars. A lawyer contacted him offering to help him recover his income but there would be an initial fee of $14000. After much debate he convinced me to cover the fee and I sent the funds to a bank account in England.

Soon after I learned about oil rig romance scams and it has taken some time for me to adjust to the reality of my situation. I don’t consider myself to be that gullible so I have say this man is a true professional and very very smooth. With some research I was able to find his photo on an anti-scammer site and find his identical story on another site.

Ladies, this guy is the best. He says he has a granddaughter as his only living relative who is cared for by a Nanny when he is at sea. Her name is Lisa. He will be 64 years old on November 1st, 2019. He is not handsome but has a very friendly countenance, with blue eyes, a receding hairline, and goatee. He supplied me with photos in his work gear, on the rig, and with his teenage granddaughter.

His requests for money became increasingly urgent. He wanted me to fly him home then he was starving and needed money for foodstuffs. You get the picture. He encouraged me to use MoneyGram, Western Union, and Bitcoin. I finally saw the situation for what it is.

I’ve been scammed and want to prevent this from happening to anyone else.
Sep 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gorge Stone
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of Gorge Stone? He found me on
Pinterest which is weird already and started
talking, and he asked to go to telegraph app I hadn’t heard of it before, and have been talking for a few days but I’m not certain he is legit.

He is suppose to be a chief engineer on Norwegian Cruise line, but he has asked many many many questions about finances, money, job, stuff like that, just curious if he is real. I was contacted before by a Scott Stone and a lot of his story is just like the stuff I’m seeing on
here.

Anyone?
Sep 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Twitter scam
by: Anonymous

Got scammed by a contractor who said he maintained machines on an oil rig in the high sea off Scotland. Contracted by Diamond Oil Co. he said. The Name he gave: Joe @joe01270113 twitter acct.

Is this profile picture someone else's picture? Has anyone else been scammed by him? Has daughter "JANE" in Ghana with a nanny.
Sep 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Gibson
by: Anonymous

Lives in Baltimore, MD, widow and one daughter (17) boarding school in the Netherlands. He claims to be Dutch American, mom has dementia and living in nursing home.

Two weeks into chatting on Instagram he got ready to leave for his ship tanker job transporting crude oil from Saudi Arabia to China and asked me to chat via Google Hangouts. I continued, knowing this was a scam.

He called me from google hangouts a few times. Two weeks into his travels he states that he forgot to send money to pay for a "field trip" for his daughter and that he cannot handle the transaction from the ship. He asked me to render payment. I immediately blocked and deleted.

He is using photos of a very handsome guy, including pictures of the guy's daughter which makes me irate. She is obviously under 18.

Bryangibson524@gmail.com, Instagram ___bygsn15

How can I report to FBI?
Sep 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		British Petroleum Company
by: Anonymous

I was talking to this guy and supposedly he worked for the British Petroleum Company off the Gulf of Mexico, has one daughter, wife deceased. Asked for money every two weeks and said he was coming home. The day he was to have come home his daughter got mugged and ended up in a coma.

Needed $2,000 for her which I don’t have. Then he needed $500 to come home until he got to his bank because he didn’t want to arrive in town without any money on him. I finally caught on, but I knew long before but I didn’t want to accept it.

He promised me a very good like etc. so I called him on it and he told me I was nothing but a fool. I blocked him and deleted him.

So please don’t accept any friends request from anyone who works for the British Petroleum Company.
Sep 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Woodlock
by: Anonymous

Well Robert is 59, lives in San Diego. No wait he’s sloppy and he lives in Ohio now, his wife dies in childbirth and he has a 7 year old girl.

He’s on a oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, he’s retiring on his last job netting him 10,000,000.00! I’m the love of his life, he wants my phone number and will relocate to be with me.

It’s been 2 weeks, he’s quick but I’m on to him. Finding this site was great. I told him I’m about to come into lots of money haha, I’m just waiting for it.

Met on WWFs and he quickly moved to hangouts!

Apparently his daughter wants him to marry🙄

He only has my first name and will get nothing more, he’s pushing me for my cell number. Nope!!!

His photo is a good looking older man with a well trimmed beard and glasses, wearing a hat having a cocktail

Wow, what scammers, I call him sweetie but feel nothing towards him. Let’s see what fun I can have with this loser.

Suggestions?
Sep 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Dennis (Denis)
by: Anonymous

Well I knew it wouldn’t take him long to tell me he loves me and ask for money. He said it would cost him $3200 to get off the rig to come home to be with me. I told him no I don’t have that kind of money, so he asked a friend to help him, and the friend supposedly gave him $2000. Asked if I could come up with $1200, and I told him no, I am a working widow that lives paycheck to paycheck.

So I told him to stay in the rig and work out his contract that way it wouldn’t cost him anything.
I just asked him if he knows a person named Chris Anderson. I haven’t gotten any response as of yet.
Sep 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffrey Stephens
by: Anonymous

I was contacted by Jeffrey Stephens a couple of days ago. I do a lot on Facebook regarding Brexit in the U.K, and I am passionately against it as I want us to stay in the E.U. He commented on some of my posts, and I was very wary right from the start, particularly when he started bombarding me with messages, seemed quite needy and got very chummy very quickly which made me uncomfortable.

I did some research, but this page didn't come up. He said he was based in Rotterdam and worked on oil rigs, one side of his family was of German descent, his picture looked reasonable and included a dog. I found him quickly very tiresome and he wanted more time than I wanted to give a complete stranger, so I was going to sever contact with him today, but didn't need to as Facebook did it for me and blocked his messages saying he was an abusive contact.

Thank God for that, won't make that mistake again and my gut instincts were right. So please don't fall for it he's a shyster and a scammer who needs prosecution.
Sep 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the Ladies Talking to Frank Dennis (Denis)
by: Anonymous

I was talking with a guy at one time that said he was of German Descent and lived in Houston. He used the name Chris Anderson at the time. Also had a daughter, but this one lived with his mother and a Nanny.

Could be the same guy, but could also be a different one. They use Germany a lot. I guess they think their Nigerian accent sounds German!

Ask him if he knows Chris Anderson!!

It took him about two months to ask for money. Did he get it?? NO NO NO.
Sep 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please look at the other recent postings.
by: Kevin B

Ladies,

Ever notice how many of these men have first names as first, middle and last names. A sign of a scammer. Really there are last names like LARRY. An obvious fake. The oil rig engineer is NEVER RESPONSIBLE FOR BROKEN EQUIPMENT. All rigs have insurance for a reason.

If they say they cannot access their funds, unless they are criminals, already. The hiring company insist they have direct deposit with their own account.. They are generally off shore for a maximum of 3 weeks, then on land for 4 weeks before going back to the rig.

They live off of your money, I tune cards, stream cards, and when you receive a package from them, you discover it costs you more than they said on shipping, call the cops or you will be implicated for money laundering.

And finally, I darn near fell out of my chair, when asked by one of you if you knew a man named Daven Port? REALLY? A Davenport is another name for a COUCH?

None of the names, pics, sad circumstances with a kid still around, it is all to suck you in emotionally, they are all lies.

Rise up, wake up and tell them you are not interested. Some of you actually do not tell them no, because they will get mad. Really? You are all better than that. God Bless.
Sep 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer/the one talking to Frank
by: Anonymous

I am also talking to a man called Frank, Frank Dennis or Denis, he is in Italy on an oil rig. Did he mention about getting time off to go see you? He has to me, and he had me contact the vacation office to let them know he wanted to come back and spend time with me. He has a 14 year old daughter in boarding school in Texas. He lives in Houston, he’s of German decent.

He hasn’t asked for anything yet, but I’m waiting for the ball to drop and then I’ll block him. He’s a scammer, he’s widowed, has a child in boarding school, and works on an oil rig. Really bad broken English.

They change their name, they talk to more than one woman at a time. They tell you they love you, they promise you everything. They don’t and won’t. You’ll never meet them.


Stay safe, God bless.
Sep 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To wondering
by: Anonymous

I talked to him for 10 months so be very careful as he will ask you in time for your SS Number for all your banking information. The ex wife slept with his best friend. When he wants you to do something and you tell him no he gets really mad. You will never meet him.

Please don’t believe him as he is a scammer big time and very good at it.
Sep 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: OneThirdCultureKid - Boarding Schools
by: Anonymous

In fact, there are some very good boarding schools in TN - Baylor, McCallie & St. Andrews. Indiana also has Howe Military, LaLumiere and the Indiana Academy.

I do not consider myself a "scammer expert" and I think everyone that comments on this site has had experiences to discuss. Most of us realize what they are. Some are wondering and do not want to believe it.

I had been in touch with one for two years who finally revealed his true self with video chats as well as his name and where he lives, and I have learned a lot about how they operate.

I never gave him any money nor would I. I became intrigued by this entire situation and am a frequent reader and make many comments here on this site.

I warn all women that think they may have found the one real one out there - do not believe it. All they want is money. They have no emotion for us at all. It is pretend. I did meet a woman on here that also had one reveal himself. They became friends and more and she actually flew to Nigeria and married him. Was his motive money! YES, of course.

My question to you, onethirdculturekid, do you still chat with them??
Sep 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To wondering
by: Anonymous

The man that was talking to you when he opened his mouth was always talk about money and iTunes cards! I knew this guy 2 years ago and I thought that he’s real! I believed him about what he’s dealing in the rigs. He made me have oaths with him like his wife. I don’t have any idea what he was up to!

Then later he had many requests about money and iTunes cards! He even asked me to get a loan and pawn my car and if I have a house he asked me to use it for a loan! He also asked me if I have insurance. I told him I don’t own anything and I can’t get a loan because my credit is not good! But I gave him money gradually. He called me stingy! Lately, he asked me to call his company to request his vacation but I ignored him and he got angry with me and we have arguments and he told me to find another man to talk with!

I told him that I don’t need a weak man like him because I am a strong woman. I noticed also that he changed his phone number all the time! All of his phone numbers are California from San Jose, Pasadena and Los Angeles. When I checked his name I couldn’t find anything except the famous man in YouTube. He is not using his real name and he’s using different pictures not himself and that’s why he cannot do video calls.

I asked him many times but he’s very upset about it! I don’t know how many women he fooled. He told me that he has one son only called Tony. You can report him one day by God’s grace he will be caught! He’s an elusive and eloquent cyber criminal.

Ladies he’s very good at entertaining women and he will strip your bank account and leave you with nothing!

If you can’t give him money he will make you guilty and break your heart!
Sep 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re... Oil engineer in Scotland
by: Anonymous

Run to the hills, trust me this scum bag is a scammer. I was involved with supposedly a Joseph Curtis Brown. This pos scammed me for $3300.00. I see he is still at it, still trying to manipulate us women off our hard earned cash. I had to block him after yes 16 so called months.

He gave me the name after chatting about our middle names. There was a Joseph Curtis Brown on FB, different picture. I should have listen to the Pit in my stomach instead of my heart, and under the impression of trying to help him get his contract money, which there was no such thing.

Romancing me and another woman on becoming engaged. Yes, called him on it, yes I'm a senior, I again thought I was helping him. I sent a check to a 3rd party, after the check cleared. He's asking for not 1 but 2 Iphones. Constantly asking for small amounts of money, Itunes cards, oh he's out there, I'm following this blog and another scamming blog 'Faking it' etc.

Has he said he was raised by his uncle yet and he's a good cook? Very charming, oh are you his soul mate? It all came to a head this past Jan when he wanted to send me a parcel. Oh I can keep $50 thousand. No I learned the hard way .

Good luck to you
Sep 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To wondering
by: Anonymous

Your man sounds like mine. His rig is broken also. A new machine would be 18,000. Sent me video the other week of high waves. Wants to get back home to his children who are being taken care of by a nanny in Brooklyn N.Y. He needs $4000 and the rest of his crew can get home. I am still talking with him. Will be hard to let go if he is a scammer. Cannot find anything on him at all and it has been 5 months. But everything you have written and a few others have written, sure sounds so much like him.

Wish there were a place for picture to see if anyone else has his pic of if he looks familiar.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Sep 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer in scotland
by: Anonymous

I met this wonderful man 5 mths ago. He seems godly. Claims his parents were killed in a car accident when he was a child. Came to United States from Germany lived with relatives. Now claims he is widowed. Wife passed with Breast Cancer. He had 2 children. I have pictures of him and children supposedly.

Unfortunately I have spent money on steam, iTunes and Amazon cards. Claims one of his crew members fell and hurt his leg. Had to be flown to England. He and rest of crew stuck on Rig in middle of sea until they can get $4000. To get to England themselves and fly to New York.

He knows I have no money. He knows I have no credit. Very handsome if this is indeed him. Soft spoken and sings to me. I am not sure what to think at this point. He supposedly is German. His name is Curtis Brown.
Sep 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bingo
by: Anonymous

Well well Alex Hughes sounds like my scammer has a daughter that is ill and she needs meds. When this guy was scamming me he had me pay his taxes and I never saw a scent of my money back which I will never see it back. I have paid for his meds and his daughters meds.

I got a call from his daughter one time telling me that her dad loved me - ya right the only reason I got that call was because I cut them off and filed a police report but I figured if he had a million dollar check then he could of paid me back.
Sep 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers and boarding schools
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I love how scammers claim that they have children in boarding schools in the United States and other countries. We know of a couple and they're in New England (Philips Academy, Choate are examples) and a few in the U.K., but in Tennessee, Indiana, etc.? That's a load of baloney!

Please stay on your guard where scammers and children are concerned.
Sep 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Anthony name on Hinge
by: Anonymous

Well, I knew it was a scam but went along with it.
Richard Anthony is not real. He says he is in the oil industry from Norway. Divorced for 6 yrs, daughter Hannah is 14. Very sketchy and then I found this site. I blocked his profile and phone number.

I knew those pictures were too good to be true. Dumb me.
Sep 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think I’m being played
by: Anonymous

You need to read all these comments from the other ladies here. You think you are being played? Of course you are. He’s a scammer. They play with your emotions, yes they get children involved, they know how to get to you.

DON’T BELIEVE A LYING WORD THAT COMES OUT OF THEIR MOUTH!!! Shut him down, block him. He’ll only take your money with every excuse there is and you’ll never see him. He does not love you.
Sep 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Contact me to communicate
by: Anonymous

Wwhen you want to talk about with me, I also had an experience. You can reach me at KIK (it s an app anonymous username aladyxxx or on hangouts ankewick26271 just add the @gmail.com and then we can talk and helping each other to recover from it.

They are good in manipulating, I couldn't sleep, had a guilty conscience because of the horrible stories they tell you. Please be aware, don't send any money as even Children are involved. I had a call from his daughter in order to destroy my doubts.

Please feel free to get in touch with me. Take care of yourself. Be proud and don't give any money.
Sep 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware bryan edet
by: Anonymous

Sweetheart widow 6 years daughter 16 in boarding school home in ft wayne. 1 itune card on oil rig to enable computer. Fast charmer with religion. Gets lost at sea. Needs money to get help for rescue team. Needs more money to get paycheck in secured consignment trunk shipped to U S. More money to clear imf and anti drugs at airport.

Need I go on. Uses a burner phone and made up gmail address. I wish I knew about this scam site before I got involved.
Sep 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think I’m being played
by: Anonymous

This man has said all the right things but refuses to video chat or call me. He says he’s on a rig in the UK. Says they can’t receive mail and he can’t call. Talks to me on Hangouts but found me on Pinterest.

Says he’s divorced and has two little girls. Signed the oldest one up on Hangouts to talk to me. I gave her my phone number and I did get a message from a little girl. He has asked me for Steam cards to stay in contact and also says he’s short of money for oil pumps. Initially asked me for 10k to cover them. I don’t have that. Then asked me for 1k as he’s raised the rest. I’m so confused by this but several red flags. He keeps asking me to trust him. He will not send a current pic of himself.

I would be happy to correspond with anyone on here if they have had a similar experience.
Sep 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: CHRISTIANG BERGE
by: Anonymous

To the lady or ladies talking to Christiang Berge, I think I know who he really is. I know they all use the same sob story with different names and even though he did not use Christiang Berge with me, he used a variation of the name. Additionally, I know his real name and where he lives in Nigeria.

Have you ever spoke with him? I know a way we can be sure it is the same guy. Not that it matters, because we all know that they are scamming liars. But it would be so cool to actually catch him in the act of professing his deep love and God bringing us together and growing old together and all the other BS they spew.

Let me know by responding here and we can exchange emails through this site. I am very interested in pursuing this story. Oh, and NO I never sent him one penny of my hard earned money. And he asked countless times. And he will ask you.

Thanks.
Sep 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Alex Hughes
by: Anonymous

Your story is very familiar, last year someone asked me to receive the package from the guy whos is a contractor in the Gulf of Mexico. He found me in Instagram I became friend with him. He said he’s from Beverly Hills in California,
He has a son in the boarding school in Lithuania and he told me he’s from Germany studied there and came to America in his early twenties.

He said he’s mom died with cancer and his wife died in a car accident! He asked me to receive his package to be delivered in my house. The delivery company is swift courier. He told me that the box contained $2,000.000 or more plus his documents and stocks inside the box. The courier delivery told me that I have to pay for the clearance of $12,000. I refused to pay because I didn’t have the money to pay! Then
he told me to pay the storage of $3000 but yet I didn’t have money. He told me to pay $1,800 then the package will be delivered. I did pay even though I am struggling financially but after I paid the amount the package was never delivered.

I think that’s the scam strategy to get some money from the victim. These scammers are very creative to get money from their victims.

Please ladies don’t accept any packages from anyone because it’s going to give you lots of trouble! Thank you!
Sep 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wondering
by: Anonymous

To the person who posted about a man with a German accent well this man sounds familiar but just a different name and he scammed me out of my money and it went all to Nigeria. He is nothing but a liar and nothing that comes out of his mouth is the truth so all I can say to you is block this sorry excuse for a human being and make a police report out on him.
Sep 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Hughes
by: Anonymous

He is so persistent now his daughter is very ill and needs medication and the courier is sending the parcel to me and then the next is the courier company asks for 14700.00 Pound to have the parcel sent to me. I emailed the courier back and said it was a scam. Michael from the couriers emailed me and said he has gone and a customs officer will take a video of the parcel and send it to me.

Please see below info. The amount is 0.70% of 2,100,000.00 which is 14,700.00 pounds.

Hello Sue,

Your package with tracking number HQB_5D7413B1183F5 have been placed on hold with the Israel custom, below is the reason for custom hold on your package.

What are customs regulations in United Kingdom,
Understanding customs procedures in the UK is quite straightforward as no customs charges should apply when transporting goods or cash package from one UK country to another, Additionally, There are of course some exceptions when the goods are subject to consumer taxes (which is the case with alcohol, tobacco, oil) or when it comes to shipping goods that are restricted or forbidden. This is why we kindly advise you to always check our comprehensive list of prohibited and restricted items if you’re unsure about the types of items you can ship.
When failing to comply with the restrictions, sending such items can result in a package stuck in customs for quite some time.
As stated before, customs regulations don’t normally differ for shipments from one UK country to another, however, when shipping restricted items or items of higher value from a UK member country to a non-UK country, various additional paperwork is needed. Moreover, be aware that in this case, restrictions for sending tobacco or alcohol are stricter than when shipping within the Asia zone. Additional charges are also applicable for cash valued over 100,000.00 Pounds. As a general rule, duties do not need to be paid for goods valued lower than 100,000 Pounds, although they may be subject to import VAT and special taxes payment.
Note: the package with tracking number HQB_5D7413B1183F5 have been placed on hold since it is valued over 100,000 Pounds, the receiver have to pay a fee for custom tax customs, clearance fee or customs handling fee of 0.70% the value of the parcel, for processing all the necessary documentation before the package can be sent to the receiver.

How does the customer find out about his package stuck in customs?
A customer would most likely learn about his parcel being stuck in customs by checking the tracking system. If the parcel hasn’t moved for a longer period of time, this normally indicates that it’s stuck somewhere. This could therefore be an indicator that your package has indeed stopped moving because of customs.

Thanks for using our EasyWay Express courier service, do contact us if you need any further assistance with your package.

Micahel Adamez
his email address is contact@easywaycourier.com
Sep 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christiang Berge
by: Anonymous

I had a gut feeling and am so pleased I found this site! I met Christiang on POF dating site.
He says he is 50, widowed, no children and on a rig off the coast of Florida and Tampa. As I am English, I have way of knowing whether this is is true?!

Anyway, he said that he was born in Norway, moved to S Africa after his mother was accused of his father’s murder and did all of his schooling there. He is the chief engineer on the rig, in charge of 12 men. Calls me his queen, very religious, believes God has brought us together, wants to grow old with me so you get the gist! I had a feeling from the minute he asked me to go to hangouts.

His grammar lets him down and his repetitive paragraphs in emails. As yet he has not asked for money but I have sent him a snapshot of this thread where someone else mentioned him as a Caring Christian, as that was his name on POF.
I await his response and will keep you all updated!

Thank you for keeping me from making a very big mistake 😊
Sep 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		No love .. all lies , don’t trust
by: Anonymous

Hi, I m reading through all you comments, please
don’t send money, they tell you lies, all is made up. Nothing is real. They manipulate you, it’s a psychological trick, they are good in what they do.

When you find one on a page which costs nothing to be on it, it is probably a scam. When you want someone seriously searching for love go on dates where you can see the man. Be aware, they use you, they say everything you want to hear, they are not real. For them its a job. I wish we could talk to each other and support each other.

Don’t feel ashamed to talk with someone about this when you have doubts. It is a scam. Please send no money !!!!
Sep 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To wondering
by: Anonymous

I think you’re dealing with the guy that scammed me. He’s been talking to me till now but I’m not giving anymore money. I gave him almost 50k but always have excuses after you gave him money! He will tell you that he loves you and marry you and you’re his soulmate and love of his life. He will tell you that he’s going to hurt or kill himself if he’s not married to you!

Guess what all the money I sent him goes to Nigeria. He has a German accent, he’s name to me is different but it sounds him of your descriptions when you’re telling that he needs money to repair his machine or crane or there’s an accident in the rigs and he fell in the water or hurt his leg.

There’s a lots of BS he will tell you! At this time he sounds sick and he’s asking me to call his company to requests his vacation to be with me but I ignored him! I told him that since he’s retiring he does not need to request a vacation. I know that the company is not legitimate and I know that when I call that fake company will request an enormous amount of money and if the money will sent he will never contact you.

I learned my lessons. He will never show up! Please don’t give him any money and attention and his name is not what you think, becausez he gave me the name of the famous person I found out in YouTube. I only pray for him that one day he will be caught! He’s a big eloquent scammer and he works with Nigeria 419 and he claimed that he’s a contractor in the Gulf of Mexico. I know he has a lots of different names in different sites and apps!

Be careful because you’re very smooth talkers
Sep 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the lady talking to Tony Graysonwayne
by: Anonymous

I’m sorry to tell you but you are being scammed, you will never see him or your money. It’s just one excuse after another. Read all the comments here. You need to get rid of him. He does not love you, they tell you what they know you want to hear.
May God Bless.You.
Sep 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wondering
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had contacts with an oil rig contractor, by the name of Tony Graysonwayne, met him on words with friends, lives in Rochester, NY. He needed 20.000 to fix the crane on his ship, to finish the work, or else he was not going to get paid, but he was able to pay his laborers, but now no money to come home.

I sent him 3000.00 to come home, then there was an accident on the small boat, 2 guys were killed, Tony ended up in the water, lost his wallet, and money, injured his foot, now he is stuck somewhere in the gulf of Saint Lawrence, he is constantly asking me to buy steam cards for the internet.

Does he sound familiar to anyone, tells me he loves me, I am his soul mate, he is from Germany with a German accent.
Sep 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Unbelievable
by: Anonymous

Never thought this could have happened to me! And so similar to others! He contacted me through LinkedIn and his profile looked a bit weird and incomplete. He asked for my WhatsApp number and we spoke more than one month intensively. Very soon he was talking about love. Strange. And did not want to share spontaneous photos, neither videos live. He pretended to have money.

Very mad when I doubted about him. Strange accent. Like oriental. Widow and had one 10 year old daughter living with his Mum. Two cars, huge house. He went to Malaysia to work and then Kuwait. He needed 10k to advance tax payment. When I said no he got mad again. I didn't like him at all when angry.

Last week he turned on the camera and he was not the one in the pictures!!!! He said I also lied to him and that my husband knew everything about us and that he had my kids in Facebook!.
Sep 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Anthony Roberto
by: Anonymous

We have been talking for over a year we have never met each other in person. It started off him saying hi saying that he was a contractor for Chevron and that his wife died giving birth to their daughter, he has a son that is 14 and his name is kester.

I had told him I didn’t have no money but that didn’t bother him and about three weeks after we started talking he just swears up and down how much he was in love with me and he’s my soulmate and he wants to marry me even if I’m out I was already married and he knew it. I kind of fell for him and of course and he posted his picture and everything but I noticed on Facebook he wouldn’t let me see who he was friends with.

Then suddenly one day he called me and told me that he needed 33,000 for a part on the boat because he was a self contractor. I told him then I didn’t have the money but I found some money for him and I sent it to him like an idiot. Then he came for him to come home and I had to send money and then he had a accident. So all the money I have spent for him was $130,000 and he still wanting to talk to me. I’m not too happy about this because he promised and promised that he will pay me back even with interest because I probably will never see it.

He’s using the photograph from the governor and Russia. I found 13 Facebook pages on the scam page of the same man with a different name and it all was the governor of Russia.

This week I had noticed that he had opened another Facebook page swapping his name around and I ask him what is your real name and he responded his real name was Mark Anthony Roberto. I need help to find out what this man looks like so please do not give the money to anyone and you don’t know.

I learnt a valuable lesson Jerk
Sep 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Donald Welch and Davis Donald
by: Anonymous

These two scammers could possibly be the same scammer I have been talking to, Donald Hedlund, in the UK. Supposedly from Goldberg Nevada. Wife and child died at childbirth, no parents and no siblings.

Loves me unconditionally always, calls me his wife. He’s in the UK waiting for someone to send money to the supposedly hospital he’s in and has been for almost a year because they won’t let him leave because he owes them money.

Really? Lol. Has no problems asking for Amazon cards. Wants pitying. Blah blah blah. Block the scamming loser.
Sep 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brett Grahams, oil rig worker
by: Anonymous

Contacted me through LinkedIn. After a few messages he asked me to change to Hangouts.
Said he was a widower with a daughter in boarding school and lives in St Louis, Missouri
I got suspicious when his LinkedIn profile disappeared the same day he asked for a $100 card for his phone.

He gave me a cell phone number which was a land line registered to an address in Advance, Missouri
He described himself as 6'2" tall, photo shows a bald, well built bearded man, said he was 57 years old.

He said he was going to work 400 miles offshore from Anchorage - photos didn't fit. I've worked offshore so I know.

I didn't part with any money and have blocked him
Stay safe everyone and, sadly, we daren't trust ANYONE!!
Sep 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffery Williams oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Please be aware of this man who lost his wife 4 years and has a 14 year old daughter in boarding school. He wants to come to the UK and wants to relocate anywhere in the world. He is financially secure. Works on an oil rig in America.

Sent me pictures of himself and his daughter and also pictures of himself on a yacht. His profile picture has been taken down and now he wants to talk on a different site. He says it's more private.

He now has my phone number and this is very worrying to me. I can't tell anyone about this as I feel so stupid and used.
Sep 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		DANGEROUS
by: Anonymous

Ladies don't give money to anyone. I have been talking to a man and texting and he was asking for cards but I said no and he gets upset. He said he had 3.5 million inside a box and I say don't take me as a fool, so once again NO MONEY FOR THE THEM SAY NO. AND THEY WANT SEXTEXTING. THEY LOOK UP PORN THROUGH THESE CARD'S AND THESE MEN ARE UP TO NO GOOD. THEY ARE DANGEROUS MEN. THEY WILL HURT YOU AND MAKE YOU CRY. THEY DO NOT CARE.

WATCH YOU'RE STEP PLEASE.
Sep 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer and Contractor in london
by: onyinye

He goes by the name Robert Pitman, invited me on facebook messenger and started chatting to me daily. We went to WhatsApp and took the conversation to the next level. We exchanged photos, we video called and talked daily. He asked me if he can be my man and I agreed.

He then started planning his trip to South Africa to visit me in 3 weeks time. He then offered to buy me clothes, hair, shoes, iphone and wrist watches as well as bags including 30000pounds. He Sent them to me withing 16 hours from International Global Courier Service, however I needed to pay for clearance.

I was contacted by a fake courier company to deposit money into some personal account of 4k and that was when I new that I was being scammed. I confronted him and refused to pay the money and I was then blocked.

He is handsome and well mannered so ladies be careful.

His FAKE Number +447781514134
Sep 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Alex Broochi and Curtis Micheal are both scammers, ones in Germany then Turkey, says they are both widowed with children, asking for steam cards. I blocked and deleted them both. They both fell in love with me after a week. Blah blah blah. Scum bags. Don’t fall for their bs. They will never be back to see you. They don’t love you.

BLOCK THEM!!!
Sep 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mine was Gavin Robertson
by: Anonymous

His back story was very detailed and lots of other details I’ve read on here fit very closely. Widower with son age 19. Works as Petroleum geologist currently in the Baltic region. Living in the UK the last 5 months but has a house in San Jose. Grew up in Sweden. We spoke twice and he did sound Scandinavian.

Fell in love very quickly. Wrote lots of poems. 3 weeks in he Indirectly asks for £3000 for a drill bit. Can I send money to his sales merchant. Messages me at work putting me under pressure. I ask for lots of info about the merchant. Name bank details address phone number etc. Googled all info he sent which matches a young black guy living in Preston UK with a psychology degree and various jobs. Address looks in run down area.

I have lots of photos of Gavin and mobile no email etc. Have passed all info to Action Fraud. I suspect may be 2 of them working together. I feel very foolish but at least I didn’t part with any money.
Sep 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		tinder oil rig engineer
by: gogo

We matched on Tinder and he says he is from the Chicago area. I sent a like. He contacted the next day. We had a short conversation on tinder and then he asked if I had a hangouts account ( I did). He is curtiswilliams@gmail.com and asked what I was looking for and all the right questions.

4 days into txting, he tells me he is having trouble with workers in South Africa. He says he is a private contractor engineer and a day later he tells me he can’t pay them because of banking issues and then I asks if he could have a loan for 3,450 dollars to pay them. I said I don’t have it, and he says what can you send and I said nothing. He let it go for day and then asked me why can’t I send and he promises he will pay me back when he gets back to the states.

I said no again. Now I think he blocked or deleted me. I have pictures
Sep 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mine is Curtis Johnson
by: Anonymous

Claimed he was a widower. Wife died in a car accident 3 years ago in S. Africa where he is from. His parents are both gone. No kids. Pictures seemed legit. Makes really good money as a petroleum engineer and 2 weeks after we started talking he left for the North Sea in Ireland. On the rig his wallet was stolen. Asked me to send him money. But I don't have any.

So he arranged to pay off my credit card-which made no sense to me because if he can do that doesn't he have access to money?!?!

Then asked me to send him iTunes/Google Play cards for the amount he paid off. As soon as I did, the money used to pay off my card was returned for insufficient funds and my credit card was double the balance and the account was closed. Keeps saying he loves me and wants to be with me and raise my teenage daughter with me. Talks a really good game, but I have been skeptical from day one and just didn't trust my gut.

I basically stopped talking to him, but he keeps reconnecting with me and asking me to be patient with him as he wants to return to me and be with me. He has been gone for SIX MONTHS now and apparently has 2 dogs that he has left at the vet for all this time.

I am so stressed by this and I feel so foolish!
Sep 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Doctor (I have multiple pictures)
by: Anonymous

I began the hangout conversation with a man who said his name was Alex McCormick. He found me on Twitter. He said he was a contracted physician on an oil rig in Gulf. I've read many of these comments from various victims and there are identical comments made that I also noticed.

After the 2nd day I was suspicious that he wasn't a Doctor. I am a Nurse having been married to a Doctor and so I played along. This man was no Doctor. Here is the gist of what he told me.

Wife died in car accident 5 years ago. Two children in Boarding School. From North Carolina. Proclaimed love for me within 2 weeks. Wanted ITune Cards. Poems and Sonnets were scripted. Ended up wanting me to take a secure box delivered to me by United Nations Courier Service.

Would cost me 1050.00. No dice
Sep 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer Aberdeen scotland
by: Anonymous

Started trying to chat with me on wwf2. Wanted me to download WhatsApp. The name he used was Davis Donald. He said he had two daughters Zoe and Melita. His wife and 25 year old son had been killed in a car wreck. Said he was from Jacksonville Florida and a nanny cared for his girls while he worked overseas. He said he had worked as an oil rig engineer contractor for Shell corporation for 15 years.

He tried to talk to me about putting money into Bitcoin but I shut that down. He was a very "Godly" man. Very kind and was praying for me. He would ask me about my family and show such unbelievable kindness. Something seemed off.

Did a little research and in my research ultimately came across this page. Shocking that this goes on. These people suck you in. He said he was praying for a miracle to find a wife. I let him know right up front I was not interested In that.

Please beware. He was not who he said he was. Fortunately, I caught on.
Sep 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg on Tinder
by: Anonymous

Greg has no description and his profile wants to get off the "site" (it's an app idiot) and uses images of some well known people in OR. In his profile on Tinder he is from LA, went to UCLA. As he starts initiating conversation you find out that he's German and came to the States when his dad died (dad was in German military), work as an oil rig engineer in the Carpinteria Offshore Oil Field in the Santa Barbara Channel in Southern California.

Can you please give him your number? He is 54, white modern crop of hair, works on the rig off Carpinteria and does pretty passable German impersonation. He is God fearing, in texts, looks for love, to cherish and so forth. Works one month on the rig and one month off, and his month just started. The following pictures are two of the five photographs from Tinder and they produced:

Mark Williams on LinkedIn has one of his pictures, but zero connections and lists Ghana as place of work:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-b806aa176?trk=org-employees_mini-profile_title
(at least the title matches)

Rick Dancer: The other one is someone from Oregon whom look like a public figure, Rick Dancer:
https://www.facebook.com/GetRealwithRickDancer/

Rondon Brooks: And yet another one from "the rig" is in endless follower feeds for all sorts of women from all over the globe: https://www.pictame.com/user/rondonbrooks/8943351161

Conclusion: if it feels off, it's because it is. Please send this to the FBI - these guys have to be in Los Angeles.
Sep 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer. Alex Broochi
by: Anonymous

Another name ladies, Alex Broochi, he’s a scammer. Says he has a 14 year old son staying with his sister in California. He’s on an oil rig in Turkey. He’s asking for steam cards.

I deleted my account with hangouts. Sent no money or cards. Block this loser. He’s in his late 50’s, says he lives in Hustin, lol. Houston Tx. Don’t fall for his bs.
Sep 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam off Scotland
by: Anonymous

Joe Gibson. Oil rig contractor works on an oil rig off Scotland In charge of Machines. Has been after me for 3 months for money to send to his daughter in Ghana. Said he was contracted by Diamond Oil company.

Is he a known scammer?

He followed me on twitter. I sent him no money but he got my real name, address, phone#, picture, gmail address, but I sent him no money. July 31, 2019 he wanted $500.00 and I told him I didn't have any. He got mad and blocked me on Twitter. Says hes Greek 68 yrs old white beard attractive.
Aug 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		REPORT THESE GUYS TO AUTHORITIES
by: Anonymous

They are not religious. They always ask for 2× 100 in itunes. Many say they speak more than one language but they use translate software. They all are going to retire to be with you. It is
All lies. Block them before your heart is torn apart and your savings. They are all very smooth an romantic with the music. They know what women desire.

DO SEND ANYTHING. Washington has a Nigerian Embassy to report along with other places so google them. All scammers are not Nigerian. We have dishonesty in all nationalities. They are hiding behind a computer. Each time you assume you will meet another problem. Drop them quick. Report them and dont lower yourselves to their deceitful level. Turn them in and let the Authorities do what you cant. Watch and Block.
Aug 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Boss road engineer
by: Anonymous

This scam person's name is EDWARD LEWIS, works for BOSS engineering from home. He is a single dad.

I did the mistake of accepting a friend on FB. He seemed legit. Had pictures of him and his kids. He had other postings on his page.


I messaged him, how did you find me since we have no similar friends. He said; on one of the same fb sites we belong too. He liked how I interacted with people.

We began talking. He was getting back into the dating scene since his divorce 5 years ago. He is raising his kids. Since he caught his wife cheating with another man. Blah...blah... blah!!

I woke up in the middle of the night, having that nagging feeling, something is not right. So I texted him, and I'm said; send me a picture of you right now. He said he just got out of the shower, give him a minute. Which he did send me a picture, that looked like he just hopped out of the shower. (Chest up. Nothing nasty)

He then asked me to send one of me. Which I didn't. I didn't feel comfortable. (That nagging feeling in the pit of my stomach still.) Which on FB. there is plenty of me. (Now- it scares me to have my picture out there).

He texted me the next morning. Good morning beautiful. I could not stop thinking of you last night. Again with that feeling in the pit of my stomach.

So I looked at his FB site again. No info for anything. Birthday, etc. Just where he worked.
No biggy. I don't put my info out there either.

So I GOOGLED his name. Lots of men have his name but no picture of him. His company name came up, but not where he said he lived.

I put his name in the search bar of FB. Any photos that he was tagged in or conversations that are public would come up.

Bamm!! I found a page with his picture and weird foreign writing on it. With other people who were responding to him. I hit the translation button.

Which said; "I'm in brother" "Keep focused my son" Just weird stuff like that. (Maybe I should turn it into the government.) But to who?

When I was Googling, and trying out all different searches is how I came upon this site.
It all made sense now.

I went back onto Edward's site. Posted what I found. I chewed them out, on the FB page, and in messenger. I deleted, blocked, cleaned my phone.

It is so horrific that these jerks play on people's hearts. Use other innocent people's photos. Which frightens me that my photo my be out there now and they will be doing the same thing to someone else using my photo.

Be careful out there people. And always follow your gut instinct. It is always right.
Aug 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Watson
by: Anonymous

Another engineer boss with a 2 million dollar contract ending in Sept. Home in Orlanda Fl. Area code checks out. Working on rig out of Ketowice. That area code also checks out. Got my info from Christian Mingle. Says it was his last day on that site but immediately I was the only woman for him.

His love for me was right on from the first day. I've strung him alone for 20 days now. He has no idea I'm on to him. I go along with his conversations. He thinks I am head over heels in love with him. His or someone's photo would get any womans attention. Handsome. Speaks several languages. Black belt. Widowed for 12 years. 18 year old daughter, Rose in boarding school in Lituians. She is the one telling him to get online and find someone to retire with. His retirement day is 9-19. He will be 65. Only child. Parents deceased. Smooth taller. Romantic. Caring. Christian. Plays piano. Religious and jazz.

So this charmer went 18 days before asking for money. 2 x $100.00 iTune cards. He is stuck in the middle of the ocean. Needs movies. I sent the $200.00 thinking that would be all. But he used my money to send me flowers, candy, teddy bear and a I love you balloon. Always calls me My Queen.

So, he does have my name, address and birthday. I am closing my bank account ASAP. I have filed a complaint with FTC.

What else can I do to catch this charmer I've played his game long enough. I'm tired of even thinking about him. Several phone calls and texts daily. I'm tired and bored with his lies. And with all this talk there is nothing really being said except his love for me.
Aug 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven Varan, Chevron, Netherlands, Engineer
by: Anonymous

Steven, 40, Capricorn, Houston, Chevron, Consultant Engineer, 10 yrs old daughter Alice, lives in London, has been in Houston 6 yrs, lives in Cinco Ranch (Katy, TX) has French Bulldog named Bailey, wants serious relationship, marriage, and only wanted to text on WhatsApp 832-947-5230

He Has Facebook, Instagram, Hinge and Wonder dating app via good search of his handle @StevenVaran40 and @Steven.Varan.7, and also has a professional resume on XING(dot)com, and says he is the only child from parents, father died, Catholic, Christian, has poor English and grammer, goes to London once a month to visit his daughter Alice.

I found he was fake and a scammer within 24 hours. Reversed Google Searched images came back to a man names Jerffson Scabora, Sousa, lives in Lisbon, Portugal, and he also reports the fake accounts he is being used for.

Do your research, search their names in a company directory, LinkedIn, county appraisal districts in the cities they live in, Facetime, search for them on all media outlets and search their pictures, if they cant meet in person within a couple days move on.

Good Luck and Stay Vigilant.
Aug 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Martins on Fitbit
by: Anonymous

Same story. Widowed. 18 year old daughter in college. Not asked for money yet. Don’t intend to send anything either.

Funny thing is I wear a uniform for my work, so I’m the WRONG person to try do this too, I’m just watching and waiting to see what each day brings. He contacted me on Fitbit asked me to go to hangouts .

Time to play with his mind, and no I’m not getting sucked in but it’s interesting to see where it leads, and I might scare the crap out of him and send him a photo of me in uniform 😖😖😖😲😲

His email is jamesmartins882@gmail.com
Aug 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Arslan
by: Anonymous

I have been talking to this guy on Zoosk and claims he is a widow in NYC and is a petroleum engineer. His name is Steve Arslan. That might be not his picture and I believe he is a scammer. He claims to be in San Francisco on an oil rig and then he had to go to Turkey. He said the Turkey ship did not want to accept his luggage and he wanted to send it to my house in Virginia. I said no. Then he said he will figure out a way and that he was in Germany and that the German embassy kept it for him.

He finally reached his ship in Turkey. He claims to have moved from Denmark but his FB page said Turkey. He has 2 children named John and Angelina, age 9 and 12. Last night he wanted me to buy apple iTunes card and I asked him if he will send me the money. He let the issue go and did not get angry. He said it would not go through online.

I am playing along and see what happens. He always calls me babe after 10 days of talking to him and he is already assuming that he will marry me. He said he will be back in 30 days and would meet me. I am thinking of blocking him but still wants to see where he takes it.

He uploaded a picture from FB but google image did not find anything. I went to Beenverified and his name is not in there.

Thoughts anyone come across this guy in Zoosk and active in FB only since February this year. He has a European accent and very charming on the phone.
Aug 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

I started communicating with a person on POF in August 2019. The person claimed that he (if it even was a he), is an oil rig engineer. The photos reflect a good looking tall black guy, 6'3", nice muscular build, etc. We had a few conversations online and then we started communicating via telephone, and then email. All of this in the course of 2 days. The guy has a strong accent, claims that he is from the Netherlands. I could not really make out the accent.

After one telephone conversation, he told me that since he and I were now communicating, he did not want to be distracted by others and he was removing his profile on the dating site. While the profile could not be removed, it could be hidden and I told him or whomever, how to hide the profile, which was done.

After my first telephone conversation with the person, I had my suspicions that this person was not REAL because I was not able to verify anything about him, his name, email, phone number NOTHING. Generally, there is some kind of a trail, paper or electronic. He claimed that he had only been in the U.S. for a year and that his ex wife and son (16 years old) lives in Canada.

He claimed that he was not currently in a relationship because he needed time to heal from the previous relationship. Needless to say, at this point, my B.S. detector was going full swing. It was not easy for me to find anything to verify my suspicions. However, I kept digging until I came across an app that allows you to locate the GPS location of a phone number/telephone call.
The GPS location of the telephone call location was in India. Mind you, the phone number has a local area code. Note that it is very easy to get a telephone number with any area code that you want using certain apps...for free. needless to say after I texted the person the GPS location of their call, I did not hear from them again.

Fortunately, I did my due diligence before becoming emotionally involved or becoming a SCAM victim, and you should do your due diligence as well. Go with your gut feeling! Usually, if it doesn't feel right something is not right.

There are many ways to verify a person without having to pay a small fortune. I belong to a service that I pay $19.99 a month for. This service was my first line of defense. When I could not verify anything on the person through this site, I kept searching until I found a place where I could verify something. That something being the GPS location of the call, which was more than enough for me.

Be safe ladies and men. The scammers are out there, just waiting to snag their next unsuspecting victim.

Don't let that be you.
Aug 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the tinder person who got a necklace.
by: Kevin B

Hello,

First off you made a big mistake. If they sent you a necklace they know where you live.

Anything they send you, is purchased with a stolen credit card or the iTunes cards people scammed people send to them. You are dealing with crooks!

They are using you in a money laundering scam and once they get the bank info going, if you have anything in your account it will be cleaned out.

Don’t accept anything. His next thing will be to tell you he is sending gold bars to you. But believe me they’ll be a box sent to you, and the shipment requires money owed for you to pick up the non-golden bars in the box.

Please believe the people who have been scammed here. No one has ever said that they are entirely happy and live a new wonderful romantic life with an oil rigger found here. Of course they are all phonies here.

You know you’re intelligence has told you this is a scam. It is your emotion that is keeping you from having common sense. Ask some relatives or friends who love you and they will tell you the same thing.

That is why most scammers hope you do not talk to anybody else. The scammer will tell you not to listen to others. They say others are saying it is a scam only because they’re jealous.

Good luck. Never send or receive money.
Aug 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the Gut feeling, and the S Henderson and all others
by: Anonymous

You are talking to the same man, He is Nigerian and says he works in Turkey and to some elsewhere. He is in Michigan and also uses other area code phone numbers. That is not his picture. He is using someone else photos and the son he claims to have and had sent you a picture is not his. Yo the woman that he says that he had a son aged 8 is using my friends sons photo. He professes to be a Christian and will even pray for you and your family.

He is a disgusting loser and I pray he gets caught. His time is near. Do not believe anything these guys says. He is a scammer. Block him and please report him and expose him
Aug 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		A different, yet similar scenario
by: Anonymous

Met a guy on Tinder who was my age. We exchanged cell phone numbers the same day. We texted and talked on our cell phones, and his number was a local number to where I live. He gave me a story about how he was a widow with 14 year old twins. Over the course of a week you told me he was an engineer, and was getting ready to do a presentation for his company that week.

After that presentation, he told me his company was sending him to an oil rig off the coast of Scotland. Once on the rig, about a month ago, he has been messaging me and calling me via Hangouts. He also sent me a beautiful necklace through Amazon. He has not asked me for any money at all. He has only asked me to help him transfer money from his account to his mom's account oh, so she has money to take care of his twins.

But when I checked out the bank info that he gave me, it was very suspicious. I do not know what to think at this point. Why would he even be doing this and not asking for any money, and sending me gifts? I do not understand. I have been lied to way too much by way too many people.
Aug 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mr. Cobo Suleman
by: Anonymous

Mr.lusee5@gmail.com

Cobosuleman1@gmail.com

He needs urgent attention to deposit 18 million in your account. Emails from CA.

These are legit emails and 100% deliverable. Be careful.

Must now live our lives walking on glass afraid of being scammed.

Watch for the devils await.
Aug 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Johnson AKA John Morgan
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know or been talking to a Johnson Morgan. Goes by John. Believe he is scammer. Has silver-white full head of hair with neatly trimmed mustache and beard. Say's he's 56 but looks 60ish. Believe he's a scammer. Sent me FB friend request and same day insisted we go to hangouts.

Then the next day his FB account was "disabled". the second day he has feelings for me. Sometimes speaks well other times broken English so I believe I'm speaking to more than one person. Many other red flags. Would like to know if he is in contact with others.

Thank you
Aug 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		S. HENDERSON
by: Anonymous

Becareful. He is a scammer. n response about the stream Cards. Had one say itunes no longer work and must have stream. Its all lies lies and lies. Dont even accept a friendship request. Stream is games. So that get you to play games then here we go. Asking for more cards.

Say its for the phone and they have no call time on the phone and then turn around and call you. Its all Lies. Monsters only after your
Generosity.
Aug 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		This guy on Tinder 16th of this month and he says he wants to meet the next day/Nigeria y
by: Anonymous

To the lady that is communicating with someone in Nigeria. You said you met him on Tinder. This man sounds almost exactly like the one that has been scamming me for a year. He's a construction engineer from Baton Rouge LA. He goes by the name of Gary Collins Lynn or Gary Lynn Collins or Gary Lynn.

He has FB messenger under the name of Gary Lynn Collins right now. He keeps trying to get $150. He started out the same way you described and needing to eat and didn't take cash with him and they don't take credit cards.
You can email me at zanna1951@yahoo.com
And I'll send you pictures and screenshots of our conversations.
Aug 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar
by: Anonymous

Okay so I start talking to this guy on Tinder 16th of this month and he says he wants to meet the next day. I told him I couldn't as I had an appointment but he tells me that he had to leave out of the country as he works as a mechanical engineer going to Nigeria for the month and works one month on one month off so I text thinking he's on the flight.

I ask are you almost there and he says I think so hun so then two hours later he is there and then he says do I know anything about steam cards. I say no and he says they use them here a lot and that's how you buy things here. So then the next day he needs me to send him $50 to get one because he needs to eat. I said I can't help you as I don't have any money. It's fine but he keeps asking and I keep telling him I don't have it and then that he met a girl that was poor with no money which is true but I'm just a simple girl. He says that when he got there he didn't investigate that they could not use money and he had to have a James card to get money on a steam card but he can't get access to his money because the James card is being rejected yet he's telling me he loves me and he will take care of me when he gets home and he will pay all my bills. He will get me lots of money to help me through things when he gets back so can I please help him with $700 to catch his flight back so that he can get the steam cards and enough for him to eat off of while he's there.

I say no I can't as I don't have that kind of money because I live off of disability. I don't have that so sorry but I love you. he said it doesn't matter and I understand but for the past two weeks he keeps asking me over and over for that money.

At this point I'm thinking okay yes it's a scam but I'm letting it ride just to see where it goes. I'm still telling him I have no intentions of sending him any money whatsoever but he still is telling me can you help me please and can I get a job to help him for just the week so he can come home.

He is from the US Texas and just there to work for what I don't understand if he has so much money. All his pictures say that he has money and is well-to-do but he has no capability of getting access to his money. Red flags everywhere but he keeps saying what am I insinuating that he's a scammer and that I'm insulting him. I'm going to let it ride till I decide that I no longer want to talk to him. I just want to see how long it takes him as this is about the fifth time he's asked me to help him in the past week and a half and I'm going to keep telling him no.
Aug 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gut feeling
by: Anonymous

I was contacted last week on Instagram. This guy is too good looking and successful to sound true. He has professed his love to me in 4 days. No family except a son in boarding school. He is 14 years younger than me. He's a good catholic that only has sex when in a relationship. He claims to be 6 '9".

So God-fearing. From Belgium, says his first language is Flemish but can't be written on his keypad. I wrote "Goodnight" in Flemish and he didn't understand. This morning he said Good Morning in German. It hurt that I don't believe him. My phone will be making a sound in about 30 minutes because it will be his lunch break. BTW We share the same name.
Aug 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Harold
by: Anonymous

If you see this name its a scam. He is on hinge. He comes off really strong, hypes you up but he's fake and you can smell it from a mile away. He "falls" for you within days and is probably in a completely different time zone. He asks you to download kik because of the reception at the oil rig he works at.

All bs. I ended up doing a reverse image search and found the guys photos he's been using. I was very cautious and didn't give him too much information as I wanted to play it cool at first but I just decided to report and block
Aug 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		scam # 7,45968th scammer
by: Anonymous

Originally contacted on FB and then asked to go to Google Hangouts (which I did). His words were so sweet - and typical story, widow, 14 yr old son in boarding school, working on a rig off the Netherlands (paleeeeze!!) But I went along for a bit, but was always suspicious and did some checking.

Pictures are awesome - very good looking - 60 ish and is looking for a wife (his son wants a mother figure). This guy is going by the name John Allen. Doing the search with that name, there is a John Allen in Los Angeles (this is where he says he is from); but no idea who this person is or is not - but I do know it is a SCAM.

Just recently, I've been playing along just to see if he will talk to me when he knows I won't send any money - nope, not much - just one sentence and then he is gone from Hangouts. Just wanted to add that name into the group.

Glad I found this website.
Aug 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures?
by: Anonymous

Is there a place to post pictures on this site?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Aug 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just wanting love
by: Anonymous

I’ve been scammed twice. The first for $33000; the second only for my heart. It’s embarrassing to be so gullible. Both were sweet, kind and gentlemanly. Always oil rig engineers. The last one tried to impress me with his wealth, his ‘yacht’, and his sad life of loneliness. He fitted right into my loneliness. I’ve widowed twice and don’t want to be spend the rest of my life alone. People, that’s what they look for and prey on. They say all the right things, promise to be there forever and to love you always.

Just what I wanted & needed. The walls came tumbling down when he didn’t call as he always had. By chance I checked hangouts. He & the first guy had both been online at the same time but they weren’t talking to me. I googled "Bradford Kuhn" and found this site.

Confronting him, I said I knew he was not the man he had said, wished him well, and broke communication with him. ‘You are wrong, You’re making a mistake’ was all he could come up with.

SAD.
Aug 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Clifford
by: Anonymous

Has anyone else have any experience of this guy?

He's from the states (Illinois) and work in Kuwait on a rig. Like everyone else his wife died and he has a 14 year old son in boarding school.

He found me on Instagram. I searched for him and I found at least 3 profiles on him. Mowed over to what's app and he uses a Nigerian number -surprise.

I just can't understand how they have the time to fool us ladies, we have "talked" for hours. He never asked for money though.

Sends a lot of pictures of himself that looks real, can't understand where he finds them.
Aug 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Adkins
by: Anonymous

This man found me in Pinterest and said he liked my pins. Told me he was divorced and had two little girls and was the same age as me (48). Lives in Pigeon Forge, TN. I have looked for this man on the Tennessee courts page, searched his picture and looked every place else I can think of and it’s as if he’s a ghost. No web presence at all.

We had some great chats. Then said he won a 4 million dollar contract for his company. Had to leave for the North Sea ASAP. After a couple of weeks he contacted me saying he needed a phone card to keep in contact with me and his children. Asked me if I would buy a $200 Steam card to enable him to stay in contact. I asked him why he couldn’t contact his office and/or his accountant to make this happen?

Just was told he wasn’t able to. I asked him are you for real or are you scamming me? He accused me of not trusting him and how he would never ask me for anything again. Got quite belligerent and wished me ill will.

I told him if a little tiff was what would end our relationship then I didn’t need him in my life. Offered him much love and happiness and signed off.
Aug 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Jefferson
by: Anonymous

Ladies, I ok'd a guy 3 days ago. Of course I was hoping not a potential scammer. I did check out his page. I should have known. He had just put his page up on the 19th. It seems we belong to a oldies songs group. After I remarked on the group, I get a 'hi'.

Ok now I get the friend request, I guess I'm still hoping there are decent men out there. I ok'd him (Richard Jefferson) if that is his name. Profile pic, eating a sandwich. Wearing black frame glasses. We chatted until yesterday when I got blocked. Yes I've been scammed, I told him so.

He wanted me to go to hangouts after our 1st chat. Yes this girl has learned the hard way, not happening again. I got as much as his favorite foods, color, widowed and a daughter named Jane. That's about it .

Of course, you see a oil rig in the background of his pic. Yesterday morning, I gave it a 80 percent chance of being blocked before the day ended. Told Richard, he didn't want to be called Rich, I'm not as naive as I once was. What the hell is wrong with these men!!!

Thinking back now, I mostly kept the conversation going if ladies that is a clue. I got as far as talking about the weather, next thing, blocked. My original blocker had stolen another man's profile . I'm still reeling over that. So now I'm conscious.
Aug 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dickhead David K Jones
by: Anonymous

I talked to this guy on Tagged. Boy he laid it on thick. Sent believable photos, more likely of someone else. I was skeptical from the start. Didn't reply readily or consistently. He started telling me he was in love, asked if I would talk on Google Hangouts.

When he wanted to actually talk he asked if I minded accents, stating he had a British one. I am recently divorced, lonely, and have lost my marriage, home, my job. He didn't ask for money right away. He was an engineer on an oil rig in Alabama. Used the recent storm on one there to say he had no way to buy drugs and medical supplies for his crew. He couldn't get to the money wired to him, several hundred million, he said, because of a mix up with the deposit.

I blocked him immediately and took off Google Hangouts.
Aug 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aaron Greene POS
by: Anonymous

Ok so last night my mom got a call from a computer company stating that they took money out of her acct for a computer. Well I told her that that's only for one thing and she doesn't have a computer and when she tried to call that number back she got rerouted to I guess it would be the scammers because they were arguing and mocking her but in 2 weeks she is still planning on going to meet him!! I just dont know what to do!!!!!
Aug 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ray Holdings Inc
by: Anonymous

Match.com Started by email on Match, moved to text and talking on phone. Stated he was a widow with one adult son and two granddaughters that lived in LA California. Stated he was born in Spain, moved to Utah age 8. Got his degree from University of Utah. It took a few months before he asked for help.

Raymond Douglas - DOB 5/27/60 CEO Ray Holdings Inc. Seemed to be positive, kind and wanted to contribute and give back to the world. Stated he spoke with his granddaughters every Sunday. Several crew members injured by explosion on platform and he burned his hands trying to help them. Needed help repair equipment or he would loss everything.
Aug 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hangouts scammer
by: Anonymous

Guy says he works on an oil rig, says he has lots of money, houses, etc. says he’s a Christian. Reads poems, sings songs, biggest liar and thief! Mom thinks he’s coming to pay back loans and take her around the world. Run for your life! Don’t get caught up in these lies! Talk to someone! Never send money. Preys on elderly. Used names Steven Carrick, Heinrich Gunter and more. Only uses google voice phone numbers. Says he has a son in school named James.
Aug 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Transocean scammer
by: Anonymous

Stories are all very similar. Name used was Kurt Christian Scholz, wife and two children died in a boat accident two years ago. Started private chatting on Twitter, very sceptical as within a few days he got really romantic and sent erotic emails, which were so obviously pre scripted.
Then contradicted himself and said his family had died 3 yrs ago.

Played along for a while, playing him at his own game and he went from living in Amsterdam to flying out to Louisiana to work on a rig in the gulf of Mexico. Couldn't believe the lengths he went to but he was so predictable when he asked for money.

Explained I didn't have any, carried on chatting and playing his game, the next thing was asking me to email transocean to request he had leave, which I did, this was followed by a really badly worded email asking for money up front to be paid into an account, but this would be we funded!!

Don't fall for it, he's a pathetic scanner
Aug 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help
by: Anonymous

So my mil has sent over 3000 dollars to a terrance scott brandon. The address he gave does not exist. He's an engineer on an oil rig in Nova Scotia. Has a 15 yr old son in pa. She won't listen to us and continues to send money thru money orders western union and money gram. She also is using her personal acct. Several names have been the recipients.

Now she's paying a guy in England for a box
Aug 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roland Morris
by: Anonymous

I was chatting with a Roland Morrison/ Morris on Words With Friends today- said he was a 50 yr old welder, widower (wife died in plane crash) and has 15 year old daughter - said he lives in the UK- asked for my email address- and for me to join Hangouts.

Then I got a face book friend request from Roland Morris, and he had just created his page today- big red flag- and the pic he used was not the same person as the pic on WWF- so I have blocked him- has to be the same man!!
Aug 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Debbie
by: Anonymous

I think we have been talking to the same man except mine says his name is Mark Dennis. He is on an oil rig in Norway and wants a Steam card so he can talk to me on the phone. Has a 13 yr old daughter. Wife was caught in bed with his best friend.

Wanted me to accept cash from a company he had worked for on a credit card.
Aug 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		RICHARD WILLIAMS COMMENT 8-18-19
by: Anonymous

Comment and reading of email left by
Richard William's.

Could you leave a description of what
He looks like and where he is from. I
Believe I have been contacted by same
Guy.
Aug 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Thomas Wagner
by: Anonymous

Structural Engineer, claims to be from Auckland New Zealand. On a rig in the Black Sea. Claims bank account was hacked and he can't pay a supplier now and "his life is miserable and he can't get home". Son, 21 at University in Germany. No family in New Zealand. Widowed and 55.

BE CAREFUL LADIES as he tries to squeeze you for $10,000 and then $5,000 (saying that he has got a loan). He gets VERY nasty and aggressive when you say no. Proclaims he loves you and then tries to guilt you into parting with your cash. Met him on POF and he moved on to Whatsapp and then Hangouts.
Aug 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kennedy Hunter George (Kenny)
by: Debbie

So this guy has been talking to me for the past month like everyone else telling me what I want to hear as my marriage has broken up. He found me on Instagram, and would appear he's looked into the things I follow so he can swat up on what I like and show an interest.

He told me I was beautiful and couldn't wait to see me, he seemed to like the same sports as myself and music too. His wife was killed in a car accident with his best friend leaving him with a 6 year old son.

I said all along it was too good to be true, but each day he told me I was lovely and should trust him. I began to develop feelings for this guy, who even phoned me on many occasions. I questioned the accent, and his reply was he'd been in Germany for years as a kid so he didn't have an American accent.

He finally asked for a $200 amazon gift card so he can pay his phone bill and then we could talk more while he's on the oil rig in Norway. He wanted me to take a photo of the card & receipt too, which if you google it tells you once they clear the card you'll never hear again.

At this point I realised this guy was after money so I played along for over two weeks, telling him what he wanted to hear. He then asked for me to email a security company claiming to be his wife and that I would take delivery of his gold & Diamonds. The company has a website, but like the person who emails me, the website was full of spelling errors. He got very nasty when I told him I had sent the email (which I never did as its clear once they have your email address they'll scam your accounts) so I blocked him on all sites.

I am sure that there has been more than one person texting me as one guy is very good with his grammar & spelling the other is more like a child.

Its left me feeling rather silly and mad at myself for falling for it at the start, just glad I played along for a few weeks as he got no money out of me and totally wasted a month.

I feel for this poor Alexandre Correa who's photo's are being used by so many of these horrible people
Aug 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony Lawson
by: Laura

I see the same comments below. He is now on twitter. Anthony Lawson and shows a picture of him. Grey hair, trimmed beard and glasses. He says he is an oil rig engineer in Denmark and has a 14 yr old boy in states. I shut him down quick.
Don’t trust anyone especially if they ask for money.

I will and never have sent money. I worked for my money.
Aug 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		aaron greene
by: Anonymous

My mom has been talking to this person for bout 3 months! She has already sent him 8000 so no telling how much more as she became secretive. 1st it was a fire on the rig, then couldn't get off the rig and had to pay for equipment, then he had to go to London to cash a check and go to court against a guy who held him and his 25 crew members hostage.

Mind you it's all in London not here, and now they won't release his passport all while she has been doing something at the post office for him. Now on 2 weeks she is suppose to meet him in NY because she has to sign for a box full of money to be released!!! I am at my wits end because she won't listen to nothing. I've tried to find him online to no avail!!!!!!

She has worked hard for what she has and I don't want this POS to take it from her!!! IVE CALLED THE COMPANY HE SAYS HE WORKED FOR BUT.......
Aug 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		No Rascism.....
by: Anonymous

I don´t like to see that someone here write it´s one from Nigeria. This "Oscar" is a real American. American english. No broken Accent. I know many Africans. I had a relationship with a man from Nigeria. They are not smart. If you say can we speak over video-Chat, then they are gone. I just have experience of this Oscar. Too bad for him that I have real Friends that worked on an Oil Rig.:-)
Aug 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		They could all be the same person/gang
by: Anonymous

I wrote before about a scammer naming himself Andrew Peterson using a Brazilian politicians photos. What seems to be clear is that Andrew, Peter, Marcus etc etc and whoever’s photos have been copied are made up people. The person behind them could be calling themselves something else to someone else.

Always the same scenarios.
Good looking
Quite often Christian names as surname
Boss or team leader on a rig
Broken English because brought up elsewhere
Vocabulary sometimes odd
Widowed/or had the dirty done on them
Have a child in boarding school
No other family
Fall for you within a day
Call you their queen/babe
Send you pictures of flowers/poems
Constantly messaging
Use hangout or Whatsap

We have attached ourselves to someone completely made up and behind that is a script/ probably a 16 or 40 year old nigerian with Nike trainers and a gang leader with a wealthy bank balance.

We are worth more than this ladies xx
Aug 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Aegeus Kane
by: Anonymous

Although I read his story frequently, I didn't see his name or information so I am adding him to the list. Bryan Aegeus Kane, supposedly, 64, originally from Greece came to the U.S. at the age of 12. Has a 17 year old daughter, Isabella, who goes to school (college) in San Jose. He is listed as living in Los Angeles. He's the "boss" of 20 workers on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Texas.

bryanakane34@gmail.com.

1-660-202-2778.

Absolutely nothing could be found on Truthfinder about him (by me or them) So, I decided to take the "ride" as far as it would go and see where we ended up. We ended up this morning with "broken equipment" and me being called foul names when I wouldn't give him money. I'm not out anything and I won't die from being called names. He knew (or I thought I'd made it clear) that I thought he was a scammer, but I'd let him show me otherwise.

It's August, I'm bored, he was handsome and very sweet (until I said "no"). I considered it an adventure. Last night as I was reading through all of the descriptions on your web site I did not see anything about him so when he asked for money this morning, I decided to send his information in.

He is also involved in three other groups that might help lead to him.

Brotherhood Devine Solution Assembly, Inc. and Marriage Hookup in Nigeria and a group called Unplug the Jug.
Aug 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oscar Kendrick
by: Anonymous

I have an Oscar. Now he suddenly has Cancer. Working on a big Oil rig Project. He says he lives in Sweden. I'm from Sweden. I checked him out. He started with € 10.000, now he is down to € 300. I write no all the time. He has an adopted son Alvin, sometimes he write Kelvin. His wife died with Cancer.

I wrote him today to send me a Video from his room in the Hospital. I have sometimes written in Swedish to him. He writes Google Swedish. He found me in Instagram. He is crazy.
Aug 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Hughes
by: Anonymous

Has anyone else be scammed by him. What you do to scammers is turn it back on them. It is so easy. The scammers are not that smart. They think they are clever. I do know that a lot of the scammers are being caught. Even if you call the guy a scammer they try and make you feel sorry for them.

Once caught by a scammer it never will happen again. Wanting you to spend so much money on them and giving money that you work so hard for.
Never fall in love with a scammer as they are ghosts. You Can’t fall in love with a ghost. When you ask them how can you fall in love with someone the other side of the world as they say to you a week after texting you that they are in love with you.

What a load of crap. They just want your money
and they will try very hard to get it from you. I will share how I got back at the scammer soon
Aug 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update
by: Anonymous

I wrote today about a man named Richard Williams from Fisherville Virginia. It is now confirmed that he is a scam lol! I confirmed this in 2 ways.

1. He sent me pictures today and they did not look like the picture of the guy I originally talked to.

2. I happen to get another email from Lorenz ho happened to say exactly what Richard said word for word lol!

Here is a part of the email so that possibly someone else can recognize it if they receive it


I just thought you should truly know who i am. I want to take my time to write you this letter so that you can really understand where i am coming from. I don't really know how this is to work, but hey! here is an exclusive. If at my age i do not know what and when to say, then what would i be? When a wise man sees he has probably spent about half of his time in life already, he begins to assess his main goals in life. What could be more important than a happy ending? No matter his achievements, he is reduced to nothing if he has no crown to complete him and that is a woman to call his own, Wife and Best friend. A woman who knows that even while arguing they still need to hold hands. A woman whom i can call a partner in crime. A woman whom you can tell anything. How could you think anything can make you happier in life than finding a love that knows no bound.
Aug 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard williams
by: Anonymous

They ask you to go off site to hangouts or whatever other site is out there. Hangouts is Canadian based and they don’t support the US. Whenever they ask you so quickly to move to another site, they are scammers. I had 15 scammers on words with friends so far today. I tell them I am not interested in chatting. They leave me alone.

They are all scammers. Don’t give them anything. Most of all your time. You can’t get time back.
Aug 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Williams
by: Anonymous

I met this man on Christian Mingle. He says his name is Richard Williams and is from Fisherville Virginia. He has 2 teens who live in Europe with their grandma because he is on a rig wrapping up a job in Scotland. He claims to own his own global construction business for the last 13 years. He is about 63 years old and his wife died 10 years ago from leukemia. He was raised in Belgium through his teen years.

On day one of chatting he asked if we could email and go off site. One day one he decided I was the one for him so he says he deleted his profile from the dating site. He is a little pushy in trying to get me to say the same things in return. I can't do it lol!

It is day 3 now and so far these are my thoughts. I am leery of this man. When I google his name I get nothing EXCEPT this site came up in the options to choose. That makes me go hmmm???

I was glad to find this as some of the stories are the same with this guy
Aug 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig/asking for money/widowed:/kids
by: Anonymous

Ladies, story after story on here!! They are ALL scammers. They are good at what they do. DON’T listen to them. They don’t love you, you’ll never see them. They only want your money or do money laundering.

Do not except money being sent to you, do not transfer money to or for them, you will become their mule and can be arrested. The money you transfer is from other women they have scammed. It is stolen money.

Why do you even question if this is a scam or not.

What’s up app and google hangout is where They want you to go. THEY ARE ALL SCAMMERS!!!

Block these pieces of s... dirt bags. They are scum bags.
Aug 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are very convincing
by: Pauline

So ladies. Please don’t send any money. The guys in the photo are not the ones you are talking to. Read carefully through all the report. You will recognize everything / something exactly this man has told you.

Ive searched a lot on different sites and they can call you, they are able to get to their bank account and they can take pledges (don't know the exact English words).

All is a lie. I know this hurts, but they are mean and they go on asking to help them and give you a bad conscience. You are the only one, they will say.

I called the firm he pretended he is working for and he is unknown. They work with photoshop so look at the photos which shall prove anything carefully.

Contracts are false. Sealed falsely. Watch out. They only want your money.
It is hard to accept , but be careful
Aug 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gut Feeling
by: Anonymous

Met a guy on POF. Says he is an oil rig manager. First he was in the gulf of Mexico on a 6 month contract and then being sent to Scotland to finish out his contract. His profile pictures on POF seem legit. I received pictures of him on the plane, in Edinburg and then on the boat to the rig in Scotland. Now I have googled a lot of everything that seemed really suspicious.

He is Russian and Armenian. He has a son back in California but is widowed. He did ask for me to send his son a PS4 but I told him I didnt have the money. He said his bank account got hacked but hasn't asked me for money and this is where it gets really weird.

He says that a lot of oil rig managers do this as he sells the bitumen from the oil rig to other countries. So a whole lot of people have been sending me money via Walmart, I pick up the money and go to a bitcoin ATM and send to him. He tells me to keep gas money a lot.

Has anyone else had this kind of experience.
Aug 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Michael Davis schmaltz from San Diego has been messaging and calling me via whatsapp. Told me exactly the same story as another posted on here yesterday. Can't get off the oil rig. He has a young son. Widower. Thanks to this site I will not be sending him money he claimed he needed to get off the Rig.

Yes he promised marriage. Very good looking. Sent me a video of the fire on the oil rig. Also sent me a video of himself working out in a gym on the rig. Now let the fun begin. I warned him if he is fake I will be his worst nightmare.
Aug 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam even when you’ve video called?
by: Anonymous

I am afraid I’m being scammed but the guy is so good & flattering & excellent at keeping details straight & very articulate & good grammar, spelling etc on English, I wonder.

I’ve seen him & his kids on video calls & it matched his profile in Match.com. Now he’s on an oil rig & switched to Google Hangout & has asked for money. Even having seen him with his kids, would he be a scammer?
Aug 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Pedersen
by: Anonymous

I met Charles Blair Pedersen from Norway (now chicago) at an online dating site. A chemical engineer on rig gulf of mexico. Professed his love after 2 weeks. Needs money for parts because his account was suspended, asked me to transfer money from HIS account to pay for parts.

I believe this is some sort of laundering. He asked for 18K from me. I told him no, and he can't believe I don't trust him and he cried because we will spend our lives together bla bla bla.

Anyone ever hear of this one?
Aug 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Very questionable
by: Kimberly Lester

I met this guy on WWF his name is John Clay. We talked for a while through WWF then switched to hangout. He is on an oil rig in the UK. He has a son 17 and is widowed. After about 4 weeks he called. He said he is originally from Brazil but lives in New Jersey. His son has emailed a couple of times.

About 3 weeks ago he asked me to send money for WiFi. Apparently his roommate has one but is not very strong. He says all the nice things a woman wants to hear. I confronted him about scammers who work on oil rigs. He assured me he wasn't a scammer. If you have had contact with John Clay let me know.
Aug 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Giovanni DeLuca
by: Anonymous

I met this guy on EliteSingles. Name on the site was "GDL". Used photos of actor/model Armin Lissfeld (I didn’t find this out until later). He said that he was a petrochemical engineer, working as an independent contractor. We spoke on the phone for hours and texted endlessly.

Used the cell phone number 646-666-7587. Email vannluca@gmail.com.

Said that he lived in Santa Monica, CA. Wrote wonderful emails, was very romantic and attentive. We never met in person. Had to suddenly leave and go to England for work. Faked a heart attack while in England. Supposedly won a contract bid for a project on an offshore oil rig at Byrding Field, North Sea. Switched to BBM Enterprise for texting under "GDL" about two-three weeks into relationship.

Week six was when he was asking for money. I smelled a rat and called him out on a scam. I didn’t give him a cent. Once I caught on, he immediately stopped communicating with me.
Aug 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Michael Schwartz. Says he’s from San Diego and heading up an oil rig owned by the Russians. Sent a picture of a kid that was clearly taken off the Internet. Said he was a widower. Totally seduced my friend. Then said there was a fire on the rig - even sent a video! - and he was being held responsible. He had 17K in his account but needed 1K to get off the rig and come to her and marry her.

Said he couldn’t use his credit because he was on a Russian rig and it looked suspicious to the bank.
Aug 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the other one talking to James Fresnel
by: Anonymous

I’m hoping the phone calls stop. I blocked his number it was a 330 area code so now the unknown calls come in the middle of the night. Last night he left a voicemail that I need to unblock him ‘babe’ from WhatsApp because he misses me so much. Ugh I hope he goes away! I set my phone to do not disturb and had to lock down twitter and Instagram.
Aug 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		So glad I found this site
by: Anonymous

I found what I thought was my Dream Man and for 13 days we talked and joked and shared what I thought was our life. He is a 64 year old widower with 2 kids, swore he loved me and he sent me videos of love songs and then the the other shoe dropped as he needed $100 for an iTunes card, and then I knew it was too good to be true.
Aug 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Janes Frenal
by: Anonymous

Sounds like the one I been talking to for about 8 weeks. He goes My the name Mark Dennis and has a 13 yr old daughter and is from Champagne Il.

Says he is an electrical contractor and is off of Norway. Wanted me to accept money on a credit card for him. I told him I didn't have one so he is coming back to collect it and come be with me for a week before going back to finish job.

Calls me honey and now babe and baby since we are in love.

Hahahaha
Aug 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Fresnel
by: Anonymous

Just a heads up to the person talking to James Fresnel, I met him on WWF2, his name is Curtis Micheal there. He’s got silver hair, trimmed beard and glasses, he says he is 62 years old. He says he has a 14 year old son in Ohio. Wife cheated on him.

We moved over to WhatsApp and have been talking for about 3 weeks, I am his wife, his queen, he also calls me babes, so in love with me, can’t stand living without me. Well he left this morning for Turkey, says he’s has a contract with Mobil Oil Co and will be home in 8 weeks and will come to get me so we can get married and have a life together. Didn’t ask for any money yet, but I’m waiting now he’s on an oil rig.

We have to stop these scum bags. Their nothing but a bunch of losers. So full of bs.
Aug 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Fresnel
by: Anonymous

Is also going by James Fresnel. Fell head over heels in love with me in a few days. Met him on Instagram and wanted to move over to WhatsApp. Told me wife was into drugs and didn't want the kids anymore so full-time dad. Said he lives in Pasco, Washington and is a superintendent for a construction company. Grew up in Germany but moved over here to be with his aunt when his parents died as a young kid. Called me on WhatsApp and the accent didn't match the story. Kept calling me babe.

Never asked for money...yet...but would send me pictures in the morning and all of a sudden had a work trip to Turkey. Thought it was weird he didn't know when he was coming back. Sent me a pic of him on the airplane. Found all the pics on the web attached to fake profiles and scam websites.

Blocked him and he called me middle of the night and said he didn't know what happened and someone is stealing pictures from his phone obviously. Hung up and another unknown number called later, followed by a call from Nigeria.
Aug 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be careful
by: Anonymous

I want to add a few names, sorry, we can’t load up photos because the photos are used quite often with different names

Mendel Frank .. widowed bla bla
Bernard R Scott.. general on a peacekeeping mission bla bla
Collins James bla bla
Wilfred magnus ... bla bla
Nelson Oscar
Frank Dickson

Please be careful as you just fall in love with the imagination that you build up. They bring you down to your knees, you have a guilty conscience in the end because you refused to help.

So, in the Internet you have to build up walls around your heart. Suggest a meeting, and unless you haven’t met, send no money !!!!!

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Aug 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fraud and scared
by: Anonymous

I fell victim after I met him online. We talked a lot and seemed to get along quite well. He said he had his own oil rig business. He had to go to a job in the gulf of Mexico. He ran into problems and needed money because he couldn't access his back account. Months later I realized I was suckered.

He gave me the name William Harper
Aug 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Have fun with it
by: Anonymous

The guy that contacted me is Kam Williams - 55 from Pittsburgh, PA - has a 10 year old son that is being watched by a nanny for almost 3 months straight without a day off - bless her heart.

He is trying to finish up his assignments but can't because not able to access his bank account as is offshore.

Asks you to log into his account and sends the details including his social number.

I say we have a little fun with them - string them along like they are you and then in the end tell them you would love to help them but right now are not in a position to do so - then wish them nothing but the best - if maybe enough of us did that they would have to go out and find real work

Ladies most of you work hard for you money - remember that before you give it away

FYI - can not find any info on him
Aug 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andrew Peterson
by: Anonymous

In reply to the scammer calling himself Andrew Peterson his picture search revealed he was using Brazilian politician Alexandre Correas pictures. Other names for that picture show fake profiles. Just search Alexandre Correa scammers and loads come up.

I have blocked and reported having spoken to him for 3 days and didn’t fall for it BUT I have been left sick, anxious and quite depressed about the whole experience. As ive become a recent widow, I feel very vulnerable and I feel for every woman/person out there who has been scammed it needs to stop!!!
Aug 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Hughes
by: Anonymous

He is very persistent wanting me to pay money out. He wanted an iPhone and Iwatch and money order for $2100.00 USD and now he wants me to buy bitcoin for him $400.00 USD.

He is not very smart as I fooled him with a photo of an Iwatch, IPhone and money order for $2100.00 USD and the express envelope with the person he wanted me to send it to. Please see below

Pamila Deal Smith
2693 Burke Smokey Road
Lenoir
North Carolina USA 28645

I hope it can be traced. I did try but could not find that person so he must be a scammer
Aug 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris WANG (oil rig)
by: Anonymous

I talked to him for three days and something didn't play from the beginning. He now uses the name Christopher (Chris) Wang. The new version is: He is 50 years old. He is a widower (wife died in childbirth). Is alone. Parents are dead. He lives in NY on 5th Ave. He is a Chinese born in the United States. He lived in Boston. He is trying to contact Singapore. He works on an oil rig. He uses a picture of him being Asian at his desk. He says dear, sends roses and kisses. Uses American phone number. Uses meetup.
His number is: +1(781)6567045

Watch out for this cheater!!!!!
Aug 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I finally found out who the picture was of
by: Anonymous

Has any Heard of Jason Bernier of Milford Connecticut and if so please let me know. I don’t know if he is actually the one who scammed me or they stole his pictures. I used that app Pimeyes oh my god it works and I guess they just can’t help themselves. please email me patjroberts1@yahoo.com
Aug 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Djidjoho Stanislas Houenou
by: Anonymous

This guy is on LinkedIn. He is a piece of work!!! He will first tell you that he loves you. Tries to get your phone number. He wants to take you on an adventure. If you refuse him, he will try to seduce you for a little bit more. He will say that he will not hurt you like the others.

Next will say that he wants to give you money. If that doesn't work, he will say that he wants to donate money in your name. When that doesn't work, he will say that he has a naked video of you that someone had sent to him. As a friend, he is warning you. If that doesn't work, He will blackmail you. He will say that he will put it up on a media platform for all to see.

This is all within 20 minutes of messaging. This guy is something else!!! SCUMBAG!!! ALL LIES!!!! He is fishing! I reported and blocked him on LinkedIn.
Aug 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Here is the reality of rig scammers.
by: Kevin B

Keep in mind no one is on an oil rig for more than 3 weeks.

Below is a link that will prove in most cases, the creature you are sharing with is a despicable liar. Please watch no sound necessary. Less than 5 minutes, may save your financial security.

https://youtu.be/mlVuRdyiFHY

Thank you. God Bless.

Kevin B.
Aug 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Liam Kristoffer
by: Anonymous

Here is my story. Had been talking to this guy from plenty of fish for about two weeks or less. He never asked me for money but surly I may have not given him enough time to do so. He told me he worked on a offshore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Said he was from Moreno Valley Ca. Told me his wife passed away from bladder cancer 3 years ago.

Just the way he talked everything was well planned out very methodical. Really focused on asking me a lot of questions about me and my son. Was also weird that he would say give him a kiss from me. That’s odd and made me feel uncomfortable. Said that he was offshore for 3 weeks. Would give me very generic answers. Said his mother was from Denmark and his father joe smoked and was an alcoholic and died a few years ago.

Had a sister Adrienne who lived in TX and he was the god father to a 5 year old his nephew but should be a baby picture of him. He is on POF screenname LiamKristo. I blocked his number and he messaged me off another number saying he was sick to his stomach and doesn’t understand why I blocked him and he feels like shit. Use to write me all these weird messages how much he likes me. We never talked on the phone and his pictures were always just of him and he would always send me the same picture frequently nothing new.

I tried to google him and couldn’t find anything that was a huge red flag for me. I’m sorry for all of you who got really scammed. Praying for you all.

Liam’s number he texted me from +1 (408) 641-8354
Aug 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re.. Andrew Peterson,
by: Anonymous

I too was scammed, always thought there were 2 because of the poor English language. I figured the 1st one, older 50ish, younger one, (black heart) around 30. You said a lot of names came up before you reported him. Can you give us those names, please. Thank you
Aug 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Mertens
by: Anonymous

He is on LinkedIn. He said that he is a business man and a mechanical engineer. He has a 7-8 year old son name Chris. His wife died from cancer a few years ago. He wants a wife and mother for his son. He lived in California, but working in Mexico. Travels around for work. Both of his parents are from Belgium. Both of his parents are dead. His uncle took over the family business after his father died. His mom had to take him to the US after that.

He tried to get me to go on Google hangout for more privacy. For someone who has been in the US and a mechanical engineer, he has poor grammar. That gave him away very quickly. He blocked me on LinkedIn before he asked for any money. I guess he figured that I was on to him. Different names, but same sad stories and LIES.

Be careful ladies. Some are more tricky.
Aug 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Widowed Oil rigger
by: Anonymous

OMG. I can’t believe the exact same story I was told. Andrew Peterson IM me in instagram. Asked me to go to hangout (never used this before) but I was not taken in. Who could think I’m the one to be taken with a few images. Wife Kelly died 10 years ago in car accident. His 14 year old son is in boarding school in Texas and he’s on a 5 year contract on an oil rig in China. He said he can’t come off it for another 2 years unless he needs a vacation. Calls me his queen.

Explains his poor English on being brought up in France. I too felt there were 2 sides to him so imagine I was talking to 2 people. I’ve been searching scam stuff for a few days and eventually downloaded the image search and obviously loads of other names for him came up.

I’ve blocked him and reported him but I dare say he will continue.
Aug 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Believed in Being Scammed
by: Anonymous

I would like to wish you all the luck in the world if this guy is legit. However I did a few weeks back Pimeyes, via PayPal for $10. Another woman did it and found out the 'real' name of her guy, that's how I got the idea.

Just don't give him any money, that was my mistake with my scammer. Low and behold my scammer had stolen another man's picture, so he wasn't who he said he was. To me it was worth the $10 spent. Working on finding the scum who did this to me, I have reached out to the real person to help me, so we shall see. Yes he found me on FB. Good Luck to you.
Aug 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		But of course James Wilkerson did not show up.
by: Kevin B

Ladies, James Wilkerson never showed at the airport. This particular lady was devastated. She knew in her head that this probably wasn’t real, but was so emotionally involved she didn’t listen to those who loved her and want to give her device.

Since I had to make my last note clear, keep in mind these men will tell you are not to talk to loved ones & friends and insist that they are just jealous.

They keep your name on file and have another person contact you. A new man who loves you and is ready to retire. They did so in this case. However the gentleman said he wanted to be the only one to talk to her and she should talk to nobody else. When that didn’t work out for her, it was the same thing being no relatives or friends, and he would send her a passport to visit him. He had problems at the passport office so wanted her to send cash. They will do this over and over and over again.

To the lady who just asked if her man sounded like a scammer, of course he is. See how many of these guys have first names for their first and last name. They try to gain sympathy about why they’re not married any longer and tell you about the kid in their life that needs a mom.They will try to get you to send the kid a present. They are relentless! Good luck. Do not send money. Do not send iTunes cards.
Aug 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: believe I’m being scammed
by: Anonymous

He sounds like the one I’m talking to, met him on WWF, moved to WhatsApp and says he is 62 years old, has a 14 year old son staying in Ohio with his brother. His wife cheated on him. He works on an oil rig and is leaving on the 15th for Istanbul for work and says he’ll be back in two months. He loves me, asked me to marry him, I’m his wife his queen and he can’t live without me, I am his life. Blah blah blah.

His name is Curtis Micheal, doesn’t want my money just for me to love him. He talks a great talk. Watch out for this one.
Aug 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Believe im being Scammed
by: Anonymous

Ladies. I met a man who found me through facebook. After a few days of talking to him he asked me to switch over to hangout. We have been talking for 5 months now. No money has been sent to him. His name is David Oliver [so he says]. His wife passed away in a car accident and his son is in boarding school. He says he works on a Oil Rig. He swears I am the only one for him.

We talk every night and he is such a sweet talker. He wants to marry me when he gets off the Rig in 1 1/2 years. He asked me to wait for him. Im playing along for now. He calls me his Queen and wants me to call him his King. He says he doesnt want my money because he has enough to provide me for the rest of my life and buy a new home and get me a new car because I told him my car is crap.

I think he is a fake especially after Ive read all of these comments. He said his hometown is Whistler Canada.

What do you all think and what shall I do to catch him as a scammer?

He is very good looking, silver hair with trimmed beard and mustache. Wears glasses. So were the pictures he sent me of what he looks like.
Aug 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Giovanni
by: Anonymous

I have recently been through online fraud with a guy so called "Patrick Giovanni" when he approached me via LinkedIn and claimed to be the company owner of "Giovanni Offshore Engineering" www.goeltd.co.uk, currently working on an offshore project in Tampa Florida drilling oil.

Wife passed away 2 years ago, parents and sister died of car accident 7 years ago, one daughter 23 studying in Boston University, claimed he's gonna fly to me once the project is finished.

All lies.

Very sweet talker, polite and romantic, I almost believed him until one day he asked me to do a money transfer of 500,000 GBP to him for his drilling equipment, because his bank account was locked due to some restriction reason on the offshore site.

RED FLAG and then turned to PURPLE. I researched him immediately and found that all the pics were stolen. No doubt he is nothing but a scammer with no soul, the most pathetic worm using fake ID by stealing other people’s pic, hiding his ugly face in the sewer trying to suck blood.

I can't imagine how many women he has robbed money from.
Aug 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Meet Craig Jsckson
by: Anonymous

On WORDS w FRIENDS APP. Very convincing. Marine Engineer on offshore oil rig in Fresno part of CA. Very intelligent. Very charming. As per him, makes a huge salary. In charge of upstream oil exploration. The big boss.

Will fly to meet me in 6 weeks when the job is complete. Will take me to Australia for a visit. He’s Australian. And he called me. Definitely an Australian accent.

Next day, after call, needs $1500. His maid had misplaced his credit card. She takes care of his daughter. He has had to freeze his bank account.
Downhill from there. He’s still in contact, trying to convince me to send money.

BEWARE!!!
Aug 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		These men are all I love with you until you say no to sending them $, I tune cards, etc.
by: Kevin B

Lovely Ladies, I will share my story about how I found this site.

While my six year intimate relationship ended in 2017, my ex-girlfriend and I remain friends to this date.

She told me she had met a rich oil engineer online. Did not sound right to me. My research began. This is a great site to verify any questions.

His name was James Wilkerson. Uses his gratitude to God for bringing her into his life. Sent yahoo mail love poems.

Sent her flowers. Now he has her address. Do not do this!

Then purchased pizza, delivered to her work for her and her co-workers. Do not do this.

Understand all these things were paid for by stolen credit cards.

I learned that by having both addresses, they could get her financial info, bank balance, etc.

Sure enough. 30 days later, her finances showing she was not rich, he says he has been called off the rig.

He tells her he is coming to visit her. She is so excited. Her whole family will be away. Passion and Love await.

He calls her while she is at the airport waiting for James Wilkerson. He calls and wants to talk to her in flight until they embrace. Everything to pay for it is in his luggage. Please send him $150, ok get ready for it, in the form of an ITUNES CARD!

The reason they ask for I tunes cards, is because they are easiest to convert into cash & it does not get traced back to him.

You are dealing with CRIMINALS not LOVERS!

I also know they are trained in "sexting". Please leave that to men who are seeking you, local and loving.

Good luck and be wise.
Aug 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam Dennis Norrell
by: Anonymous

Met Dennis Norrell. I immediately started investigating him. He told me he lived in Phoenix Arizona. There was no Dennis Norall in Phoenix Arizona. He told me he was 54 his wife died 10 years ago in a car accident. And he tried to feed me a whole lot of bull. He was sending love letters telling me I've only known him for 30 days on a phone conversation but how much he loved me. How beautiful he thought I was when he first saw me. Blah blah blah.

He said that he had not been with any women since his wife died 10 years ago. No man waits 10 years for sex no matter how much in love he is with another woman. Dennis sends pictures of a very handsome guy of one with glasses and very nicely dressed. He also sends one with his eyes closed and he's sleeping. He also sends pictures of him working out. This was truly a scam. I'm no fool for love.
Aug 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Glenn Franklin
by: Anonymous

Hi. Sounds like the same guy! He is using FB now. A drilling Engineer and lives in Italy, formerly Miami. He is on Positive Energy's page. He wanted to be friends. Red flag went up. Deleting his comment.

Please be careful!
Aug 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		oil scammers
by: Anonymous

I have chatted with Wilson Dom who eventually wanted many declarations of love to have $ 15,000. I also chatted with a Bradley and he wanted $ 6,000. Likewise Larry Thompron on twitter. They all work on an oil rig so they can't video chat. I haven't given them any money. But everybody loves me after five minutes and after ten minutes they want money.

Smile
Aug 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Looking for Man who said he was Charlie Newton
by: Anonymous

Hello, a friend of mine was almost scammed by a man "named" Charlie Newton. She quickly realised that was't real. "Charlie" claimed to work in the oil business and needed her to transfer money into his bank account. He is a Nigerian man, I am looking for a name as he is continuing to reach out to her. This has to stop!

Does anyone have information? He could be working under the name Christian. Thank you
Aug 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		The weekly
by: Creature Hater

Hi. I have been away for over a year for personal reasons, actually moving on with life. I am still shocked to see how many new stories continue to appear on this page. It seems that we are fighting an uphill battle that has no end and it saddens me and makes me very angry. No one seems to care or give our stories the attention that is needed to stop these disgusting creatures, as I refuse to refer to them as human beings.

There is a show called The weekly and a couple of weeks ago the topic was scammers, it is a one hour show and if you have been scammed, are being scammed, know someone that has been scammed and think someone is being scammed. Have them watch this episode, the Times reporter travels to Lagos, Nigeria and talks to some of these scammers.

The scammers are soulless creatures, it is an eye opener. I had flashbacks from when I was scammed.

Share this information with anyone you love or care about, save someone from a broken heart and empty wallet.

God Bless
Aug 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven Crockett-oil rig offshore engineer
by: Anonymous

This Guy won my heart and trust. We met on WWF and started chatting then he asked me to download hangouts so we could continue our chat there to get to know me better. He said he was 57, one son named Michael 13 yrs of age and in a boarding School in NY who had a Teacher named Michelle Guillard who was supposedly taking care of him.

He asked me to buy his Son an Apple Laptop for his birthday and stupid me i did and sent it to the Michelle Guillard address and then before I knew it he was asking for money to help his son’s sports uniform. He said he didn’t have access to his account and needed help which I helped him again!!!!

A few days ago he said that he wanted to come to meet me but he needed me to help him apply for his vacation and that he asked me to email the Barrier?? I told him I have enough that I could not help him this time and he was mad and argued with me but still I said no.

And that was the end of our chat. He said from Italy and had a house in San Diego, Ca
Aug 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monetary loss 45,000 two years ago
by: Anonymous

Being to naïve I was a victim with the same story. They use you for money laundering. I can't imagine if it wasn't for Bank of America detecting it, I would be in jail but not only that they are using you but also they steal money from you.

As a Christian I gave in, but it was a lesson learnt to never believe in anyone. These people are sick, and heartless. These people who victimize us live a very luxurious life style.

So therefore, all I can say is be careful and not be fooled like me. Still recovering but by God's grace I am moving on.
Aug 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fathom
by: Helen

I still cannot fathom you giving money. You cannot fall for someone behind a computer screen. You cannot fall in love with someone you never met. There are so many signs, the issue is the women are lonely and vulnerable. These scammers love that. They want you to feel your lowest. They want you vulnerable. There isn’t a man in this world that could make me give them money.

Hell, I never gave money to my ex husband. There are men out there it’s just slim pickings. A scammer will say how beautiful you are, how they are falling for you, how they can’t wait to see you. They just know what to say so you give them what they want which is your money. I come in here periodically and I am still seeing the same names of scammers different people. Their spelling and English language is horrendous.

That’s are red flags, widowed red flag, kids in boarding school red flag, what man at 60 has young children? Oil rig red flag. Oh I get they are in Syria on a peace keeping mission.

I tell them not to disgrace the United States military. Then block them. As soon as they mention oil rig block them.

Protect your money and your heart.
Aug 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Hughes
by: Anonymous

I don't believe theses scammers keep at it for money even when you say you don't have any as the next response is yes you do. I keep deleting him with the latest on viber messages. I delete him every time he sends a message. I looked up the school where he said his 13 year old daughter goes. The woman's name he gave me is a fraud and the name he gave me is Ruth A Pascua
and it came up in Africa and he said it was in the USA

This is the bank details he gave me
Bank Name:: TD Bank
Account Name: Ruth A Pascua
Account Number:: 4367429466
Routine Number:: 011103093
Swift Code::NRTHUS33
Bank address::TD bank
319 north main st
West Hartford, CT
06117
Home Address:: 24 Nolan Dr Bloomfield. CT 06002

He sent me a photo of him but I do believe he sole the photo
Aug 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Respond Chin
by: Anonymous

You are talking with a scammer. In Facebook most are scams. Was there short while. I researched
Them. Run the pic on reverse image search. Be careful. If they want money for broken machinery its a scam. Do not open bank accounts or accept or send anything. If money is involved its a scam. Its a crime. They will take until you have nothing left and they are gone.
Aug 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		For Chin
by: Anonymous

Hi Chin. If you have read many of the posts below yours you will know it absolutely is a scam. No part has been purchased and it is not being sent by courier. The scammers make up fake websites to copy real freight companies. The money you re being asked to pay is a scam. You will never see the money again. As soon as you send it there will be another problem, and then another until you have no money left. Then they will disappear and move onto the next victim. Do not send money as you will love it!1
Aug 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig Oil Scammer
by: Anonymous

Hi, this is Chin. Daniel Lee Chien on Fb requested me as online friend. I have this to share and need your advice. Daniel became my FB friend & told me he had bought a drilling machine for 767,000 euros from China with citylinkexpress.

But today this order is at Turkey and due to overweight it needs a clearance payment for 3200 euro to proceed to Bolivia. He asked me to track it as he said the reception is bad in Bolivia now! Ok, now I did check that there is really some tracking detail that shows that its at Turkey now. Also a detail shows he had paid for the machine 757,000 euro in the UK before he traveled to Bolivia.

So now he told me that he can't access his accounts and needs my help. The courier service did give me an address with a bank, name etc to let me send the overweight payment.

Please analyze and tell me if you think this is a scam.

Thanks.

I hope its not what I think.
Aug 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Find him 8-6
by: Anonymous

Leroy Musforg not found by name. 5084660244 Worchester county Boston Ma. Where the number came Up. Pic an address would help.

I've encountered a man with two voices with the same name. One seems polite and the other can be
at times mean. They do work in groups. Be careful. They are sweet talkers and rob you blind in a few weeks.

Do your homework.
Aug 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Luke maison or Luke masion
by: Anonymous

Ladies I think one of the scammers had contacted me. He is on Instagram as Luke Maiso, blue eyes, 45 yo very handsome. I am very smart and immediately knew something was not right. I believe there are 2 different people behind the account as it is very easy to find out if you put attention to details as one is very charming AND kind and the other one sounds not so charming and also his speech and spelling is so different.

If you need pics add me on Instagram Ivannita01 so you can see my scammer who is probably trying to scam you too
Aug 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another one
by: Anonymous

So I was on a dating website, specific to my faith. Gorgeous 59 year old, bald with facial hair, Polish national, Bernard from Detroit area contacts me. So I was actually chatting with him for a few days, but things weren't adding up, and then he asked for ITunes gift cards because he needed them for his work drilling in the North Sea. I didn't fall for it.

As soon as he got off the phone with me, he disconnected the numbers that he gave me, cellphone and Whats App numbers. Used free reverse image search (ImageSearch) app, searched with his photo and found him on various dating sites, instagram, and facebook. It seems his most common name is Peter Melvin. I would love to catch the guy before he sweet talks anyone else.
Aug 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just to review, or learn if you are new
by: Kevin B

Remember, The majority of scammers use first names for first, middle or last names.

Ever see a name with Smith, Jones, etc as a first name? Another clue.

This article link below is a basic guide for you wonderful women. We want these jerks to go away so a man who is truthful, honest, polite, chivalrous and a gentleman who you can see immediately and meet in person and perhaps find love, affection, & happiness without sending I tune cards or $$$.

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/spot-avoid-online-dating-scammer/

Good luck ladies, be careful.
Aug 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brutus Jordan
by: pauline

Hi ladies. Here is another scammer who uses the photo from my last comment. I could not believe it at once, but now things get easier for me.

Brutus Jordan, 57 years old. one daughter 15 years old, lives in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. He says he is a welder. Very polite. They all have no conscience.

The number he gave me is.
001 631 4839364

So my advice: stay on the game site or whatever where you have met them and wait- just wait and he will appear. Wordfeud is full of scammers. I always denied playing with men and I could not believe it. There are so many men with the same photo in their profile, so watch out.
Aug 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brenden Walsh Morris
by: Anonymous

This guy is 57 on an oil rig in Blue Sea, Canada. Says his wife and unborn child died 4 years ago in a car accident and he has an 11 year old daughter Grace that lives with a nanny in Santa Ana, California. I found him on tineye. You send the picture that they send you and go to rib-eye and lots of different profiles come up.

He has the following names : Clay Hopkins, Alexander Finlay, David Williams.

He hasn’t asked for money, cause he mentions it one day and I made it clear that my money was none of his business. He says he loves me and misses me, I know he is a scammer and have brought it several times and he says he is sad cause I would think he was like that. He just doesn’t know I’m playing him like a fiddle.

He is handsome with blue eyes, gray hair, sometimes wears glasses and sometimes not. He speaks with an accent (says is Scottish).
Aug 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer Oil Rig Hottie from Italy
by: Bellinda

So this guy "Shaun Giovanni" sent me a private message. Very handsome man and polite with his words. I was very skeptical but continued the conversation. He said he was divorced and that his wife was a drug addict and she cheated on him with his best friend. He moved to the states to get away. He had no family but his disabled sister and his 2 kids. He said he was originally from Italy and moved to Austin and was working as an engineer on an oil rig.

I told him it was a pleasure but I wanted to know how he found me as I was private. He sent me photos and said he just wanted to get to know me and asked if I was married. I told him I had to get off social media and that maybe we can chat soon. This conversation went sour from there. He insisted that I speak to him and insisted he was just looking to get to know me but it was like he was stalking me. I told him lets video chat so we could see each other and get to know one another. That was the only way I could really see if he was legit.

He insisted another day. I told him that I was going to search for him on other media and he said that I would not be able to find him as he was private as well. I blocked him. This guys picture he is using is very handsome. I didn't want to continue and possibly make a huge mistake.
Aug 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Alexander Diego
by: Anonymous

My poor heart is aching for you. There is a blog for $10, (Pimeyes) I used it a few weeks back. I too was scammed only to find that the scammer stole someone else's identity . If you have a pic of this scum bag hopefully it will give you his real name. I found it on this site. Oh I'm still P.O. that this happened to me. I have found this guy waiting for a call back so we could work together to find the scum with hopefully the IP address.

I have saved all his texts. There is another site, 'Faking it, scammers try to steal your heart and money', it can hook you up to file a complaint with the FTC. Between the 2 sites beside myself, he has romanced 3 different women, same props , different scenarios. I'm determined to have him jailed because it is a felony.

Oh ladies, he also is working with a partner because of the spelling and chopped up English language, I almost knew from the beginning of being 2. Also wanted a nude picture, NO, never happened. Good luck, stay strong , yes we have all worked hard for our money. Bitcoins was another thing he wanted me to do. Very Slick, I only wished I had seen these sites earlier.
Aug 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware Alexander Diego Construction Engr
by: Anonymous

Please beware of ALEXANDER DIEGO. I got scammed. I gave $10,000, to believe he is in trouble to Romania, he cant get a US passport, a lot of alibis. I have a good heart, to help him because he told me he will pay me back when he gets to USA. My mom was so sick and needs a operation.

Is there anybody can help me to find this person. I sent money through paypal under the name of akiako@gmail.com. The address he gave me was fake.

I beg you to help me to find ALEXANDER DIEGO, he is Norwegian, 2 children RYAN & Sam.
Aug 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance scanmer
by: Anonymous

Robert Marcus also romance scammer said he needed money to get the box then I could buy a new car and promised marriage and a house. He thinks he's slick but he isn't as I called him out many times. I've always had a man in my life and don't need social media to get one. He's a joke and wanted to take care of me and didn't want me to work. I love to work.

He's a loser so please don't give in to him as he also had a temper and would drop the f bomb a lot. I didn't like his personality. He never asks about you it's always money with him if you don't do what he wants
Aug 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yet another scammer
by: Anonymous

Alex Hughes. Thats what his name says. He used a childs name to scam money out of me. The same old story all from a script that tells me he loves me and wants to marry me and after 4 weeks he asked me to send money to the states for his 13 year old daughter to go on a school trip.

He said he did not have the funds after asking how much of a billion dollars do I want. I said Not sure.

Then the next came for wanting money from me and
when I said no he said he has a tight budget but of course I don't believe him. If anyone gets messages on Pinterest from him he is a scammer
Aug 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photos
by: Anonymous

Are you not allowed to post images? It would be great to see who these idiots are!

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Aug 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pauline
by: Anonymous

I am sorry your going through this. I too fell in Love and sent thousands of dollars. The same story about the rig. Not true. If you send him money they will get you for Money Laundering believe me. They are catching lots of them and ones sending the money.

A 76 year old lady went to prison for sending money and it is a Federal Offense To Money Launder. It is sad they do this but as they say the American women are so easy to use and get them to believe them. They are hard up is what my scammer told me. You will get your heart broke and I am sorry.

I asked myself what was wrong with me falling in Love with someone I did not know or meet in person. I knew I was a fool and used. Take care.
Aug 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig in Gulf 400 miles from Alabama
by: Anonymous

I am not going to get snotty or nothing but did you read any of these letters from Women about men that say they are in the Gulf of Mexico? They are Liar's and are not real. They are using you. Sorry but been through it, and so has so many on here.

They are from Nigeria getting money. Anyone that has sent money and know the name of the mule or the real name of the person call Western Union and tell them you were scammed and give the names and they will give you an ID to turn over to your local Police office and Black list them on Western Union. But the Police will have the ID and They will call WU and they find out where this person was. This is how I got one of them.

Please do not fall for this BS from these guys they are all fake. I am so Thankful I found this out and my Lawyer worked hard on this for me. Be Careful, you fall in love with someone you never seen or met and never will. Its all words and that is it. They come on their time at night. Use small i's and say after a few days how much they love you and your Beauty is unbelievable, they call you My Sunshine, His favorite name for me when he was not mad.

Take Care
Aug 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Does anyone know of a Jeff Brokaw who says he is from Secaucus New Jerseys says he works on an oil rig in Liverpool Ocean.
by: Anonymous

Jeff Brokaw, oil rig mechanical engineer. Love songs every day. Very romantic. Asked for nude pics for blackmail purposes maybe. Hasn't yet asked for money. Says he has to stay on the oil rig for 5 months 12 days. I googled him, and did other searches, I can't find any such person.
Aug 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Pauline
by: Anonymous

Dear Pauline and all ladies here, Please do not send this guy any money. The story is the same for all of us and I fell for it too. I lost my car and more than 55k from April till now.

He is manipulative, the worst of the worst. Please, please be careful. He is using our weaknesses and just playing with us.

I really wished there was a legal way to prosecute him and have in jailed for life!
Aug 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Pauline
by: Anonymous

Dear Pauline and to the ladies that had fallen to the same guy I suppose, because the stories are the same. I’d encountered the guy that told me the same story, widowed and have a son in boarding school and wife died in car accident. The son needed a mother and he will marry you and buy a house for you! He will tell you that you’re the love of his life and he will love you forever, without you he will kill himself.

You’re the only love of his life! He will tell you a lot of bs. Believe me! He will give you a lots of surprises like he needs money for his son, needs money for the machine because it’s broken, needs money for storages and iTunes for the WiFi connections or flight tickets for coming to you! Or receive the package thats full of money and documents!

All of these demands because of lots of money! I was not aware of this at the beginning and I lost more than $40.000 dollars for nothing because the guy didn’t showed up! Please! These guys are not real and they don’t love you! They’re very elusive and they know how to come up with many lies.

I hope this guy will die of terrible death and burn to hell forever
Aug 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Pauline
by: Anonymous

Sounds a lot like the one scamming my mom. He couldn't get off the rig because he needed replace equipment. Ok 1st off I called the company he said he worked for and they replace any damaged equipment and then after that one he was getting old and he said that he couldn't get clearance as now he is supposed to be in London testifying against the rigs owner for kidnapping him and 25 others! He said his name is Aaron Greene and has one daughter 18 named lisa!!! All lies!!!
Aug 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marc LeRoy 951-430-2251
by: Anonymous

Found on EliteSingles.com. Texted back and forth. He tried to call twice but we had a bad reception. Stated he was from Riverside, CA. His elderly mother lived in the same town as well as his adult children.

Stated he worked for a local construction company I believe as a person who bids for the jobs. His photo was tall over 6 foot, blonde hair.

Stated he was from France originally, married his wife who was from US. Had two children - a son and daughter. About 2 years ago his wife passed from cancer.

He texted and his texts where poor English.
Aug 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		GARY HILTON SCAM
by: Anonymous

I met Gary Hilton on POF dating site in June. Within a few days of texting he said he loves me. Then a few days later he said he won the big contract he was hoping to get and is headed to Malaysia for 2 months to repair an oil rig at sea. Lie after lie. He said very early on that he needs $750,000 to buy pipes. I said I don't have it. He has managed to write me every day expressing his undying love for me. He asked me for $75,000 then $25,000 then finally he said can you take a loan and use your car as collateral.

And the best suggestion was he said try to sell your car and when I get back I will buy you a new car. He is Gary Hilton. IF you Google the name nothing comes up other than the guy who is in jail in Florida. I am shocked that someone could do that to someone.

If anyone has been contacted by him let me know. Tall good looking Dark Gray Hair, Brown eyes. Very patient and will wait a long time for money that he thinks he is going to get. Ladies be careful there is no Gay Hilton. He never left the country. I know he is not coming home to my hometown because he lies Plus I asked him for his address and he stopped texting for a few minutes.
Aug 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help needed
by: Pauline

I guess this man is a scammer , I m lost. I fell in love. I’m ridiculous, I know. I told him that I’ve doubts but he needs money to buy a new drilling machine and it costs 70000. He tried everything and he still needs 4200 dollars. I asked him to send a photo with a sheet of paper with my name on it and he did. He told me his home address and I found it.

I tried via pimeyes. I've found his photos on different websites. I confronted him. He was really down, he deleted his Instagram account immediately, he said that it probably had been hacked. A worker told him already that there are different photos of him in the web. But he didn’t believe since I have showed him. '

He seemed to be very frustrated. We want to meet but he can’t come because he can’t finish his contract without this machine. He really never asked for help but this is between us now. I think that he is manipulating me but when he is real, I’m going to loose a nice man.

I’m so desperate. Please help me with advice.

I asked him to get a paypal account but he couldn't. Then he asked for a bitcoin payment. I denied. Now he asks if an international us bank account is safe for me.

What shall I do. I m really longing for him but I’m quite unsure because of this website.

Please help me
Aug 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous
by: Anonymous

Would anybody be able to help me? How do I find the true identity of a person? I found a match on Yandex; unfortunately these are stolen pictures as well from different dating sites. I would like to notify this person that their photos were stolen for dating scams. My identity too was stolen on social media to sell products so I appreciated that people let me know that this was happening and facebook put a stop to it.

I would appreciate any help.
Aug 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another one on WWF
by: Anonymous

Another scammer I met two days ago on WWF, says he’s from Oslo Norway but lives in Atlanta Georgia, he’s a general contractor drilling oil, has a 14 year old son. He’s widowed, didn’t indicate what his wife died of. His son lives with him in Georgia. Asks all kinds of questions. He wanted to go to WhatsApp to communicate. Older man with gray hair.

Watch out for him. His name is Curtis Michael.
Aug 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Who are these men
by: Anonymous

Its hard to shuffle thru these guys not knowing
Names or pics. Some idea of their looks. Especially this guy who hacked facebook. Could you give more info. I received friend request very handsome guy. Daniel Smith check sites for pictures. I searched him and found the same pic and low and behold the pick of poor Nigerian who admitted he was guilty. Check guys out. I already knew he was a hoax. I didnt confirm these guys are evil. We need more of them are holding a sign.

Beware watch watch and watch
Aug 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

He claims to be General Frank Hubert in the Dutch Army. He used the tactic for supposedly taking a leave/vacation. His home is The Netherlands supposedly. He claims to have a son name Stephen. The wife died but wouldn't tell from what. He asked a few times for my login, password to get into my FB account.

I refused so he hacked into my account, stole private pics and blackmailed me for money. He threatened to ruin my life if I didn't comply to his demands.

He totally turned my life upside down! I became a frightened woman for many months. I felt trapped in his web of lies and deceitful attitude. I lost thousands of dollars to the person/s which I'm still re-imbursing for loans. I began to see red flags but he had the pics.

Please DO NOT respond to any friend requests on any websites! Block immediately!!!
Jul 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jordan
by: Anonymous

If he says he is in the Gulf of Mexico then he is lying, NO Men are on the Rigs in the Gulf and have time to talk to no one but their families for so many minutes. One of the Head guys even came on here and told everyone if they say they are in the Gulf it is untrue and they are lying. Most are married. They work hard and if they do come on its to say goodnight to their family and that is it.

My Lawyer contacted every Rig, Shell, BP, all of the names and they said there is no way. I fell for it and lost money then found out it was going to Nigeria. I had one Mule arrested and they could not find the other but she was Black Listed with Western Union. Be careful I promise you that. He is lying. God Bless
Jul 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be forewarned
by: Anonymous

Derek kess Gmail 24 and 96 also hangouts, found me on word with friends. He paid my wireless of 500 and i did send him a hundred dollars. Only to find out he wanted more and more. His wife died in tragic accident, one son 12 years old. Wanted my info on phone, wanted two phones but i cancelled before he got them, was sending to my address and i was suppose to send them to him.

We were going to meet in August 2019. Change all passwords. He is a women's dream, romantic, loving, kind. Will put kids into mix as well. No heart. I kept him hanging so he wouldn't do anything to anyone else, until i blocked him so beware ladies. I wasn't looking for love but smooth talker sucked me in
Jul 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		ALEX DEGORAY Soooo Very Romantic.
by: Anonymous

Sooooo very romantic. You feel such happiness! You believe in Love! You think and feel it is real. The requests for money start small. Then there is another and another and another. He says he is Italian. Doesn’t say much due to faulty phone connections.

But I am quite sure this guy’s accent is Nigerian. He hits hard and heavy for the money and then moves on when there is no more.
Jul 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Wilford 7-29-19
by: Anonymous

Those contracts look legit but they are fake to pull you in. Dont give your bank account info if you have as he can get in your account. If you
haven't he shouldn't be able to get in. Id block him 2 months and no phone. Block and be careful.

You will come up against more fakes than the real thing. Its all a scam to steal. No love involved. Dont give them anything.
Jul 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Logan Twitter Marklog57017396
by: Anonymous

Was just sent a private message via Twitter by a Mark Logan, claims to be from Barcelona Spain with an American mother. He sent 2 photos, in both he has sandy blonde hair, very good looking. He says he has been divorced for two years, has a daughter. He says he is a drilling contractor/marine engineer and lives on a houseboat offshore. He does seem to understand and respond to me in Spanish, but anyone can translate from the web. BEWARE!
Jul 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brian Logan, Manchester UK
by: Anonymous

Same story as all the rest, except mine called himself Brian Logan, 57, Manchester UK, wife died of cancer 5 years ago after 28 years of marriage, young teenage son named Henry, independent oil drilling contractor bidding on job in Alabama. Did my internet research by identifying the flag flying in the background of one picture he sent, and the logo on the t-shirt in the second picture. Maersk. Googled "Maersk fundraiser" which showed a picture of folks wearing the same Maersk shirts and hats, and later was directed to a Maersk Pride event.

Bingo - found the exact same (but cropped) picture. The real man's name is Captain Thomas Lindegaard Madsen. He posted on his facebook page that his images were being used by scammers.

Thank goodness for being able to search Google images and especially for this site for showing info about this scam. When that voice inside tells you to listen, you had better do so! Don't be fooled, there are a lot of creeps in the world. I'm lucky to be smart enough not to be tricked.

Always do your research and stay safe.
Jul 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		LIMDA CLIFFORD
by: Anonymous

20 yr.old name LIMDA CLIFFORD

LIMDA96@yahoo.com

Dad died 2016 left 2.5 million she cant receive until age 25. Needs help to deposit in your account. Needs your help to get here. How does she know where we are? Uncle tried to kill her to get the funds. Its going to Spam

Could this also be a dating scammer. Many are women. Wanted to get her name out.

Be aware
Jul 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		New name Chris Wilfred
by: Anonymous

Exactly the same as the other stories. This man was from Italy. Lived in Detroit, Michigan. Just leaving today to the Black Sea for a 4 Million dollar job for the Turkish Government. Even sent a photo of the contract. He will be on the oil rig for 2 months with out a phone. I don't know what to do. Can he take money from my bank account?
Jul 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		aaron greene
by: Anonymous

My mom won't listen to anything but him. She already gave him 8000 and no telling how much more being sneaky now as he had to go to London to cash his check after being held on a rig for 2 weeks and has to go to court in London for being held on rig against the owner of rig.

Now he is sending her all her his money in a package for her to deposit in her acct but she won't listen to nothing!!! I am fixing to get police involved!!! He says he has an 18 year old daughter named Lisa!! for her to deposit
Jul 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Multiple Scammers on every Site
by: Anonymous

I was scammed by Jake Emrick. He captured my heart ❤️ until the red flags started turning purple and I knew I had to confront the scammer. But, most of you know my story.

I have been contacted since then on Fun Bridge by multiple scammers and I am going to list their names for you so you can be aware.

Tom Smith,
James Morris,
Robert Smith,
Roger Willart,
Mark 5388,
Jefferson0147,
Tony Mark,
WatsonUnderwood,
Louis 0090.
Robert Smith and Jefferson 0147 same picture.

I ask each one if they know Jake Emrick. It gives me some satisfaction in letting them know that I know they are scammers. Then block them. These Nigerian men may be good at scamming but they are really not that smart. I think we can outsmart them.

GO LADIES.
Jul 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous
by: Anonymous

Be careful guys an gals as no matter which social media you go on you should research profiles and pic with an image search. They are very good at what they do. Be sure women are also going for anyone they can go after. Be sure scammers are reading stories here and other sites. Watch an watch.
Jul 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Jeffrey Richards
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Would this Jeffrey Richards be the guy who called himself "Dennis Marguilles" and who claimed to be an oil rig engineer with ExxonMobil? That guy claimed to live in Reykjavik, Iceland, but had a cover picture of New York.

The guy whose picture was on it is actually not an oil rig engineer, but a real estate agent. There are too many red flags.
Jul 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bradley Joshua Young or Joshua Young
by: Anonymous

I loved that I found others that share info about scammers online!

Last week on CrossPaths this guy messages me. Bradley Joshua Young or Joshua Young. Says he's from Texas but on an oil rig off of Brazil. Wife died two years ago. No kids.

He knew scripture. I don't supply answers, but ask direct and hard questions. So, then he tells the story. His subscription has run out and that it would be an act of trust on my part to go get the cards. Even took pics of the front and back of them.

Course at this point, I'm onto him. One of the pics he shared was a google pic of three guys working on a rig from 2010. He claims it's the company pic. Sure. He picked the wrong woman to target!

Bradley Joshua Young or Joshua Young. 41. Dallas Texas. Risk Engineer in South America/Brazil.
Jul 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rj karl
by: Anonymous

I met this guy rj karl on a dating side. We had a lot in common. He was widowed had two kids in college. He sounded perfect. Very charming. Had a french accent. We talked and texted for about a month. Told me he was in Alaska on an oil side. He did tell me he loved me pretty soon. I kept telling him not to because we hadn't met. He didn't like that. Anyway I got suspicious after he had a "work accident" and it was his fault. And he was trying to get a work loan but couldn't get enough money together.

I told him right away I would not send him any money. Then i checked him out and of course he didn't exist. The phone number was a land line in riverside CA. I emailed him not to contact me anymore.
Jul 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Fraud
by: Anonymous

Pleas note that the last comment by SMH was done by a scammer; note the poor English and lower case "i"

Please know these are master manipulators similar to domestic abusers and child molestors

The tactics used by scammers include

Economic abuse
Creation of fear (by-product of abuse / breach trust
Isolation (move to messenger app)
Monopolisatiom ( bombarding victim with messages , monitoring social media and sleepy deprivation in which case you are unable to make rational decisions.)
Degradation (highly abusive to wear the victim down)
Emotional or interpersonal withdrawal
Guilt tripping

Please note and do not feel stupid for "falling for someone you have never met " that’s how our minds work ; it’s psychology
101
Jul 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Will the real Miles Morgan stand up
by: Anonymous

Claims to be on a Oil Rig in Scotland, owned by Shell. 55 years old, born in Ireland, immigrated to California, has a daughter named Jane, living in Los Angeles. Strange the dead can communicate by the internet. The real Miles Morgan died in 2012.

Needs money so he can contact his daughter, but he supposedly has a job!!! I wish this scam artist would leave my girl friend alone, but he loves her or so he claims, even though he has never seen her.
Jul 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tom Albertson
by: Anonymous

Red flags:

1) Tom Albertson, but his name is Albert.

2) WWF profile says he's from United Kingdom. Said he lives in Los Angeles, CA. Tells me he is originally from Brazil and has been in the states 27 years now.

3) "I am a retired ship captain. I retired from my company service two years ago and I have set up my own little establishment. I have my own ship registered and leased out to my former company, Shell Oil Multi National Company, so I am a merchant contractor."

He may or may not be a scammer, but there are too many red flags for me. I play Words With Friends and am contacted daily by these guys. They always want me to join different apps, want my phone #, etc.

If I accept an invitation to play from them, I always check how long they've been playing the game. Often, it's a very short time. Another thing to watch for -- they use two first names as their full name. Examples: Mark David, Paul Russell, Stephen Kent, Michael Bradley, Terry John, etc. Not always, but very frequently.

BEWARE and BLOCK! Use your head, you're not THAT lonely!!!
Jul 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		SMH
by: Anonymous

I understand being lonely, I understand wanting to have someone that loves you that you can love back but if you're gullible enough to give a complete stranger that's not even local all your money then maybe you deserve to have it taken. Who falls in love with a message board in 2 days? Who wouldnt think its crazy someone fell for you over a message board in 2 days.

Now dont get me wrong, in not condoning what these people are doing by any means but they didnt hold a gun to your head so you are culpable in this and must accept most of the responsibility for what happened and i say people cause you ladies keep saying him.

YOU NEVER MET THEM!!

It could have been a woman and hell it makes more sense cause who else could tell a woman what she wants to hear to give up the checkbook besides another woman.
Jul 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Klaus Mayer
by: Anonymous

Claimed his wife died of cancer. Claimed he was in
Togo Africa working on a bridge but had done an oil rig in Dubai. Claimed he loved me after two days.

Phone number is 209 829 4456 which was a land line in San Jose Cailf.

Do your homework ladies and use google images.
Jul 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Why? By Helen
by: Anonymous

I could not agree with you more. These scammers are dirt. They do their jobs well. They know exactly what to say to you, they gain your trust. They promise they love you, they want to spend the rest of their life with you, give you the world.

Make you feel sorry for them, they are widowed, have children, did you ever wonder why men in their 50’s and 60’s have small children? Or even teenagers when they are in their 60’s? Boarding schools in other counties.

Same scenario for all, different names, same stories. We all need to STOP listening to their pathetic BS. Stop giving money and cards.
LADIES, they do not love you, you will NEVER meet them. It’s one excuse after another, believe me, I had one in London, he came up with more excuses than I thought possible not to come home. It’s believable at first, and you feel sorry for them until you realize what this POS is doing. Laughing at you because you keep believing it.

We have to stop!! We need to shut these pieces of garbage down, everywhere. Save your heart and money, block them. All of them.
Jul 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Why???
by: Helen

Why would any of you give money to people you do not know? I get a lot of scammers on words with friends and a dating site. I tell them straight up. When I tell them they are scammers, they block me. It’s all good with me. I would never ever give a man, especially someone you don’t know money.

Please everyone stop letting them steal your money.
Jul 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas W Anderson Scam
by: Anonymous

I have experienced the small story with Thomas W Anderson on Zoosk dating site. He shows pics with grandchildren that are very nice, lots of fun and says he owns an offshore drilling company but when you email the company they dont exist.
Jul 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think I am being scammed
by: Anonymous

I have been texting a man about 65 for 3 months now. He says he works on a oil rig off the coast of Germany and he has a son 17 in Boarding school and his wife passed away 4 years ago. His name is Paul Alfons and he claims his contract is up in October of this year and he wants to marry me. He goes by other names and has several Facebook accounts with the same pictures of where he works.

He also goes by David Williams but he said that is not him and he was hacked on facebook but I don't believe him when I question him he said he does not have to explain anything to me. He wanted to know if I would send his son some money for his birthday which was July 5 and I did send some. He said his sons teacher would get the money and buy him something.

He said he doesn't have access to his bank account because he working on the rig and his sons name is Jack Alfons. Paul Alfons gmail address is paulalfons53@gmail.com can you please check it out for me to see if he is a scammer.

Thank you very much
Jul 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Stewart
by: Anonymous

Virtually the same scenario, Oil rig engineer, with 2 kids, girl 16 and boy 13. Children in boarding school. Wife died of cancer. Is now in North Sea on rig for 3 months. Met on words with friends and very convincing. Loves me after only few weeks of texting, very devoted and very religious man.

I have just received pics of him and children, even a pic of the deceased wife at a restaurant with family. His parents took him to Australia to live and now he is in Chicago.

Think its time for me to do some intense investigating. Hasn't asked for anything but wants to spend eternity with me.
Jul 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffery Richards
by: Anonymous

Started a game with me on Words with Friends, some light chatting and then of course asking to chat on Hangouts or for my cell phone number. I'm game for chatting so I was ok with that.

Chatting was the same as everyone's describing here. I mean the same exact. Dead wife, kid in boarding school, oil rig worker making tons of money and planning to start his own business when his contract is over. Very romantic and basically professing his love way too soon.

So I decided to do some research and it brought me to this site. A Google image search of his pics confirmed it. Scammer. He didn't get to ask me for any money yet. We'll see if he leaves me alone or not

Oh this one was from Iceland (how intriguing, right??) But lives in Idaho and has a NY phone number. Good grief.
Jul 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dylan wood
by: Anonymous

Don’t know if he’s a scammer, but he wanted to meet and wanted my phone number. When I asked why he contacted me, how he chose to contact me, no reply, two days later his FB page is gone. Said he was a petroleum engineer, self employed, living in Dallas, from Norway, divorced and ex wife passed away. Seems similar to other posts here
Jul 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Vice Shaw
by: Anonymous

As others have similar stories. This absolutely handsome man seemed so sincere. VIC SHAW on Instagram. Sent cookie cutter prayers, but seemed genuine. Born in Spain, American mother from LA. Lived in Chicago at one time. Wife died giving birth. Had cute 15 year old son in boarding school. Worked on Oil rig. Had hopes and dreams of traveling the world after retiring. Still things didn't add up.

Posted a pic of a lab I found on Google image search from a lab dog site. I couldn't find him anywhere on ancestry, been verified. BUT THERE HE WAS ON GOOGLE IMAGE. He didn't want to talk on Instagram rather Google hang out.

But fortunately Google image search exposed this FAKE scam. Stealing a German politician named Mattias Groote.

Ladies always investigate!
Jul 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davidson Leonardo
by: Anonymous

Ladies, watch out for Davidson Leonardo. I got information and know he is still actively scamming women out there. I am a victim and was scammed a MacBook, iPad and iPhone by Davidson Leonardo.

His phone number is 949-313-4778.

He uses a fake company website, his Linkedin profile and his Instagram profile to pretend he is high profile. I would like to post these three links again. Ladies if you are contacted by him, be alert and block him immediately. You will never meet him. Here are the links he uses to fool us:

http://dleonardoodc.com/about.html

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidson-leonardo-412b52145/

https://www.instagram.com/daveleomax/
Jul 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davis Millar
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been contacted by a guy named Davis Millar? He supposedly works for Hilcorp in Alaska?
He found me on facebook. We have been talking but a lot of red flags have come up. He told me he couldn't have cell phones on the rig but then asked me to send him amazon cards.
Jul 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Look out
by: Be aware

Fitbit contact asked me to go to hangouts app to talk from oil rig in Ardeen Scotland. Says he is a senior engineer, wife died from cancer and has a 10 and 12 year old in Oslo Norway where he is from, he professed his love after one week to me and then asked for steam card to continue talking cause his company was hacked and he needed a WiFi connection to still talk.

Needless to say I did not send him no steam cards. Says he is 58 and goes by Sky Milland.

So sad 😞
Jul 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nasty scammer !!!
by: Anonymous

I met him on wordfeud, 54 yo, almost bald , Chicago, one daughter (Asian looking) he has blue eyes, green sometimes, handsome, smart looking. At first was an engineer then driller, welder. I confronted him. Asked him to send a picture of him with my name.

Then one week : heaven on earth, there was an accident on the rig and he needs money, send me the bank account info details to send money.
Then Ive tried Pimeyes and he appeared in several dating sites with different names, different sizes, birthday dates, ages. I
again confronted him but then he insulted me. What a pity as I had a wonderful illusion .
A real good scammer !!!!
Jul 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response real identity
by: Anonymous

You start with what info you have. Id run pic first then phone. Addresses are always fake.
Prepostseois a good site to find info from and both Google and yandex is Russia.

If pics are stolen i can figure it out from
searching yandex. Social catfish is good. Just takes time and effort. IfI need help I leave
Gmail here ill do what i can. Cruel thats whats
happening.
Jul 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Finding real person behind the pictures
by: Anonymous

For those of you who have not blocked, screamed at and rejected the scammers, I will tell you what I did to find the man who was in the pictures I was sent.

I did not originally accuse him of being a scammer. I said I was no longer interested in a relationship and blocked him. After blocking the scammer, I unblocked him and sent him a challenge on FB. Not expecting him to respond, I was naturally surprised when he did. Of course, as part of his script he was telling me what a terrible person I was for leaving him when he needed me. I never accused him of scamming me before I blocked him.

Anyway, I told him I knew what he was doing and I wanted to help him get out of the life of scamming. After a while he finally conceded that he had to do it for money. And he was trying to scam me into sending him money to pay a dowry to get married. A scam on top of a scam. So what I did was to promise him money for information. And low and behold he gave me the real name of the person in the pictures.

I immediately blocked him. I did a lot of research on this person and finally contacted him to tell him his identity had been compromised. He was very grateful. So, my suggestion is don’t get outraged until you get information first. Otherwise you may never know.
Jul 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		LEWIS LARSON WELCH
by: Anonymous

This man is a very skilled scammer. He uses the following email addresses welchlew00@gmail.com and the same name on Hotmail.com. He uses +44 7584 147875 to message on Whatsapp. His Linkedin profile is fake as is his passport which shows a photo which in fact is that of a Texan Republican called Lyle Larson. I found the latter out by putting the fake passport photo on Pimeyes. So be very very careful girls.
Jul 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re:: Powell Thomason. Aka Vic Soyish
by: Anonymous

A big shout out and a thank you to the woman who gave us the primeyes.com site. After working on the site yesterday, yes started @ 6.30 am, all new to me with PayPal, I was able to pass on my scammers picture. Did I get a SHOCK, yes my so called scammer I want to say was scammed himself. He's a well known politician, yes there was his FB profile that I have, married with 4 children from 1 of our states, even with his office phone #. Do I let him know about this. Maybe it could be a friend or a staff member? Yes it's again 6am , couldn't sleep. Ladies what do you think? My relationship lasted 16 months even with pictures, so you see anything can be done on the internet. Stay safe ladies.
Jul 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Getting Old
by: Anonymous

Another friend request search black hair beard, shades, red tint. Request from ROBERTO JAMES
Germany berlin.

Search reveals him as DR. FERNANDO PINTO and also as MARTIN DAVID.

GEORGE PAUL 51 Netherlands
JASON 114. Texas City

When they request do a quick search and you will see quickly they Are stolen. Pics used by Scammers. Watch for these names.
Jul 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tyler Bryan
by: Anonymous

Seems like scammers are finding more ways to contact people. A guy DM'd on Twitter by the name of Tyler Bryan. Gave the same spiel as others have said on here.

Told me he was 50 years old with a 17 year old son. Parents are passed away and currently is on a rig in Australia. He even went as far as telling me the company Diamond Offshore.

Thought it was completely legit until I started having doubts and came across this website reading other people's stories. I couldn't wait to do a reverse image search (Thanks Catfish!). I just did and of course this is not the person who I've been speaking with.

He has not asked for any money, but has been talking about coming to see me. I nipped that in the bud by blocking his a**. I found the real person he's posing as. I wish I could let the real person know, but nonetheless TB he has been blocked by all platforms and reported.

If you come across tylerbryan368@gmail STAY AWAY!!
Jul 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig oil engineer: David
by: Anonymous

This guy pretended to be a oil engineer from Norway, Tall handsome guy and said is Widowed, name David, number +44 161 375 1663

I met him on Tinder, said he works on a rig oil field in Spain, can't call or video call, sent me some pics which were all suspicious (all photoshoot, no selfie or casual pic), his Facebook page was new etc. and also he acted so crazy "I think I love you!". So from the beginning I saw these red flags and told him absolutely no way! I won’t talk to you until I can see your face "live" on camera! I said all excuses are BS and you can take your phone to a coffee shop on the weekend and chat (out of the rig). I confronted him about being a scam, I shared the link about this page as well lol So he insisted and insisted to keep in touch and finally agreed to video call and asked me "please promise you won’t hate me" and guess what: a young African guy with a hoodie in front of laptop and told me he is from Africa.

I knew it and it was true. If it looks like a duck and sounds and walk like it, probably it’s a duck!
Jul 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Powell thomason
by: Anonymous

I did my homework ladies and for 10$ I found this guy and called him out. The website is pimeyes.com. I uploaded his pic and it took me right to him. 10$ that’s all. I told him what a piece of s... he was and asked him why. Not that it really mattered.

His real name is Vic Sayesh. He’s from Italy and all that BS. I feel pathetic but I learned a valuable lesson!!! Take care all
Jul 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blood oath...
by: Anonymous

So this guy asked me to take a blood oath and he can’t send me a picture to prove he is
who he says. I asked him to send a picture with him holding a paper with my name on it but he can send a picture of a finger with a cut and blood and says he loves me and wants me to do the same. ?!?! This is crazy to me. He goes by Steven Davis/Steven Freeman and suppose to be on an oil rig in Germany. He has asked for money over and over again.. anyone?
Jul 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Powell Thomason
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know this name? I actually paid and did a back ground check and nothing came up. He’s promised me the world and I’m falling fast. If anyone knows who this is, please email me at tamlynn34@yahoo.com.

I just don’t want to go any further if he’s not real. Thank you and good luck to all!!

God bless ❤️
Jul 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Colloin Scott
by: Anonymous

This Collin Scott sounds like the guy Greg Maddox who scammed me. He uses the same story using all different names and will find anyone that he can to scam. He will tell you after a week or so that he loves you and wants you to be his wife and could not live without you.

He is good at following a script but he is the most evil person on this earth along with all the other scammers. I only wish they all could be caught and locked up forever.

Billions of dollars scammed every year
Jul 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Collin Scott
by: Anonymous

Got one on Facebook messenger claims his name is Collin Scott, works on oil rig in Denmark USMC. Engineer has 1 child named Jerry and wife died with Leukemia 5 years ago. Sorry but I had fun messing with him and told him I was from Texas and worked for the FBI. I asked him if he worked on Xana-1X oil well in Denmark and he ghosted me
Jul 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig engineer dating
by: Anonymous

I think I am being scammed. He asked for money because his chemicals are all gone and it’s close to the end of his contract and if he don’t get his contract will be extended. He is using someone elses photos but his accent is sometimes Spanish and sometimes Nigerian. Has a daughter with nanny 8 yrs old.

Not sending him any money. I don’t have any to send but he has my information. Found the actual owner of his pictures - belongs to a Ukrainian journalist. Who do I send these photos to and who do I contact. Says he is working in Turkey oil rig
Jul 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		New scammer
by: Anonymous

Hello, Here is a new scammer. His name was Thomas Darin. An 54 years old engineer from San Jose.
He worked in Yemen but he has a son in San Jose, CA. He told me that he lost his wife and he has got a 6 years old son.

His number was +1(970)3647039.

After I blocked him on fb and whatapp he used this number : +39 351 028 5122.

Jul 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin B
by: Anonymous

That's my Google voice number. I followed safety tips advice from dating coach after l came across many scammers from the beginning experience on a dating site. Don`t ever give your real number, real email to anyone you don`t know on social media. You will deal with majority of scammers. Act like one!

I dealt with Davidson Leonardo more than two weeks. I posted his pictures. Many ladies contacted me. I'm happy to save someones fortune and open someone`s eyes about scammers.

Every woman should be like you. Don't trust anyone until you prove that person yourself.

I get messages from scammers more than real people everyday. I have a Nigerian coworker to tell me how those scammers do.

BTW, please read my comment again. The independent contractor l met in person works for and agency, not directly to a company.

Anyway ladies, it doesn't matter what kind of contract. No genuine gentleman would ever, ever ask for any kind of financial support from a woman. Keep that in mind!

Thank you again for your concern!

Be safe, and be well!
Jul 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

James Sun from California has a 14 year old son wife died in a car accident 5 years ago. Working in Scotland on a oil rig heading to Arabia. Son in trouble and right off said he loved me and requested an iTunes card and $3500 in administration fee to come to me.

Claims he hates what he does and the contract for over 2M dollars. I told him I'm not what he is looking for and to take care then blocked him on Facebook and messenger
Jul 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Independent Contractor 818 # a fraud.
by: Kevin B

Independent Contractor will convince you how rich they are. There will be some sort of emergency or will send you something and deliver to you. Watch how much the prepaid fee was short, etc.

I did a reverse phone number search on the phone number you listed. Pops up on Watch for scams, how about that? Look Below

WatchForScams.com › oil-rig-engin...
Oil Rig engineer for dating scam - Watch For Scams
He's a genius scammer. Please read my comment on June 26th. We should stop this scammer and protect others.
Jul 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Giovanni
by: Anonymous

All this is definitely my experience. No requests for money or cards. He actually sent me a gift. On an oil rig in Scotland, from San Antonio. Has granddaughter, 14 he is raising because his daughter and son in law died in auto accident.

Why do they do this? It makes no sense at all! Can’t a man just be honest? If anyone has had contact with same person or similar.. seems they all are?

Fallinggently976@gmail.com.

Broken hearted ❤️
Jul 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Independent contractor
by: 8187248837

I met a real independent contractor yesterday. He's been in many countries. He has a contract in my area almost a year now. He told me that he got full benefits when he signed a contract with an agency. Medical coverage, full 401k upfront, airfare, got pay even when he's on a vacation, free WiFi and internet access, no restriction on FaceTime, video call, or phone call. No such problems that we always hear from scammers. He never needs to pay for anything.
Jul 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Walker FB Scammer
by: Anonymous

I got suspicious after he says he's a NATIVE of ATLANTA but OMG! The bad English is always a sign of hacker/scammer.

I googled the phone number he gave me
574-217-4972 Chris Walker to find its a VOIP.
I asked "do you always use a VOIP?"

BUSTED ... He didn't know what VOIP was.
Be careful
Jul 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roland Ferguson
by: Anonymous

I have the same story, but lucky i sent no money. Unfortunately, i fell for this guy in "the picture." I was determined to find the real him and i did. I used Google Images and uploaded a few of the picture "my guy" sent me. Results from the search came up and IT IS a different name.

I am reaching out to him to let him know his photos are being used. My scammer reached out to me through LinkedIn but in a few days we moved to Hangouts App.

I started getting suspicious when I mentioned things like Slang words like "Hun" and he didnt understand. I had to explain it was short for "Honey." He also claimed to be from California but had no idea about the earthquakes. He also claimed love quickly, parents died, divorced, no kids, etc.

Ladies! Search the images.

'reverse.photos' is another way to search the pictures.
Jul 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I was scammed
by: Anonymkswous

I didnt get your message in time. Friday, i sent him over the email a 200.00 Amazon card. I felt he was my one and only. All was good til yesterday afternoon when he was booking his flight home.

He said his credit card was declined and said something stupid that the bank didnt know he was travelling and put a block on it which is pure BS.

He promised he would pay me back. Yeh right. I blocked him. Lying scammer.
Jul 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davidson Leonardo
by: Anonymous

I am a scam victim. I was scammed out of a MacBook, iPad and iPhone by Davidson Leonardo. Ladies, watch out. His phone number is 949-313-4778. He used his fake company website, his Linkedin profile and his Instagram profile to mislead women. I would like to post these three links here so ladies if you were contacted by him, be alert. Here are the links:

http://dleonardoodc.com/about.html

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidson-leonardo-412b52145/

https://www.instagram.com/daveleomax/
Jul 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Responding to potential scammer victim
by: Anonymous

Just had a guy ask to follow me on Instagram. His name was Michael Padderson. Lives in US but is on an oil rig in Gulf of Mexico. I called him out right then and there, and unfollowed him and blocked him. I just got scammed by Klaus Adam Scott. Gave no money.

Then I am on WWF, that is where I met Klaus. Anyway on WWF and a guy named Michael B wants to play. He is the guy I just blocked on Instagram. I threw everything but the kitchen sink at him. He denied it of course, and asked me for my number so he could prove by video chat. I said no, give me your number. No response.
Jul 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		2 Men with more than 1 name
by: Anonymous

This man is in uniform that read born in Jordan.
Michael J. Walsh
Esmat F. Salahat
Carlos Clark
Robert Meekie

Its a scammer.

Mark Strong
Mark Cleveland
Civil engineer green eyes age 55 handsome

Im suspicious if I find more than one name. Be careful who you accept as friends on any social media site. 99% are scammers.
Jul 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Money scammer
by: Anonymous

With Robert Marcus never had feelings for him as they use kids and pressure you for money and they use love songs and promise to take care of you. I have someone in my life and don't need that story about kids. Hes a sad loser that has to use children and said he was in China and had to get home. I will never talk to anyone I don't know again. I hope they catch him before he ruins someones lives. If he does have kids they must be so proud because he needs to spend his life in prison so dont give in to him
Jul 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer Augustine Fredrick and Drilling Engineer Frank Donald
by: Anonymous

Established love relationship and very spiritual quoting Bible, very romantic all the love songs. Wanted $3150 in bitcoins to be sent to pay this data he needed for work to finish and could retire and come back to states. Said he has a son (Grayson)in boarding school in Ohio. Wants wife and to have a happy family. Wife died 4 years ago. Son wants a mom. Name Augustine Fredrick.

Also, another drilling engineer Frank Donald also has son living in Ohio his name Nelson. Wife died son needs mom figure. Will be retiring coming back to live in states.

Does these two names sound familiar or scenarios?
Jul 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to scammed more than once 7-13-19
by: Anonymous

Bless you. They do this 24/7! and are smooth. If you have pictures and information, phone, address I'd be glad to research them. They Are so smooth you are not the only one who Has been taken. Lamjoana798@gmail.com. Be glad to help. Its a cruel crime.
Jul 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed more than once
by: Anonymous

I am obviously a naive, gullible dumb a.. because I let 2 of them have money. They are very good and know exactly what buttons to push. They are all foreigners from different countries. Ask them to take a photo of themselves with a piece of paper with your name on it. Scammers will NEVER do this. Move on.

They are liars, deceitful and have no ethics whatsoever. It blows my mind how they are grown men, spending a LOT of time online, searching for victims. Even though I don't have money and told them I was filing bankruptcy due to severe financial difficulties, they continued to press me for bank account info, Western Union, etc.

I even had other people send me money $500-1000 via Western Union (someone in U.S. with American name), then send to Germany or Africa same way.

Unbelievable!
Jul 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ladies
by: Anonymous

If they ask for money They are SCAMMERS!! A man with any pride wouldn’t do this. This is their JOB. It took me losing everything to realize this. The Internet is full of them. They are every where now. They wont pay you back and they wont come to see you. I know from 2 years of going through this. False paperwork of all kinds.

They are good at their JOB. Sorry to tell you but they don’t LOVE YOU and not anything they say or do is the truth. Don’t loose your life to these people that don’t care whether you live are die.

I know what I’m talking about I’ve done this. Please don’t give up your lives for something that’s not real.

May God Protect You !!
Jul 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Potential Scammer
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, I think the guy you think is a potential scammer is indeed a scammer you're thinking of sending money to. Don't send him any money or anything else. Report it to the FTC, FBI, etc.

What did this scammer say he wanted a laptop and money for, exactly? I ask because, although I wasn't asked for a laptop, I did get a request for money, which I refused to do. Again, don't send him any money.

Stay safe and trust your instincts.

OneThirdCultureKid
Jul 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven Davis/Steven Freeman
by: Anonymous

He messaged me on Pinterest and said he was divorced with a son working on a oil rig in Germany. Wanted to go to hangouts but I
refused, so he emails all the time and is saying he loves me and wants a life with me, but his
machine on the rig has broke and needs $5000 to fix it, and says he will pay me back. He says he
is from Mississippi but when I finally got him to call he had a very heavy accent and when
I asked about that he said he was from Switzerland. The whole thing seems fishy to me, so anyone heard of him?

He asks about the money over and over again, and gets very upset because I won’t send it!
Jul 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davidson Leonardo
by: Anonymous

To Oil Wife Widow, Davidson Leonardo asked me to send a laptop, iPad and iPhone to the same recipient and same address:

Recipient Address: 102 Coral Road, West Beach, Cape Town, South Africa, Zip code 7441
Recipient Contact: Davidson Leonardo C/O Samuel Richie

Email:davleo2700@gmail.com
Cell number: +27642641651 (South Africa local number)

He also asked me to wire money to him to buy materials. Wire money beneficial name: Sabrina M Gilbert. Beneficial address: 155 Calahan Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
Jul 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ksw
by: Anonymous

Go on YouTube and look for oil rig protocols that is a lie and it’s all a lie ad they even go as far as printing a fake contract. They are very smart and they’ll produce anything and you start to second guess yourself so don’t be like me as I was scammed out of a lot of money. They even cry and tell you that they’ll give you 50% interest so please ladies you will never meet them and your heart will be broken and $$ broke
Jul 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

I live in California and not too far from Stockton. There are no oil rigs near Stockton. Anyone who says they are on an oil rig are probably a scammer. I fell for one and will regret it as long as I am alive. They do a lot of damage emotionally, financially and mentally. Do not fall into their trap.

Most of them are experts at what they do and do not care what harm they do.

Greg Anderson is a name to remember on WWF.

Do not fall for his story. A liar.
Jul 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bicemack Via Pinterest
by: Anonymous

Scammers are on Pinterest too. Bicemack contacted me on Pinterest and asks all the same questions as all the other scammers ask but has not yet asked for money. I can see it coming as
the latest question he asked is what is your favourite type of food and do you live alone? or with your kids.
Jul 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davidson Leonardo
by: Oil Wife Widow

He is asking for laptops, phones and iPads. He is a scammer. If you have been affected by him, please comment.

Recipients Name: Davidson Leonardo.
C/O Samuel Richie.
Address: 102 coral road, west Beach, Cape Town South Africa. Zip code 7441.
Recipient Email:davidsonleonardo216igmail.com
Cell Number: +27642641651 (SA CELL-LINE
Jul 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Santiago Fernandez
by: JSL

Okay Ladies, I've received a threatening email from the above person who claims that his client has a $50,000 contract to "terminate" my life. He claims he has been stalking me for a week and 3 days, but claims that I am a straightforward woman and innocent of all charges laid against me, and decided not to kill me.

He is trying to scam me out of $20,000 which is the balance he claims his client owes him that he would get paid to "terminate" my life and is willing to meet me to release the tape that contains the client conversations and the identity of his client.

Email address: santiago10051989@yahoo.com

I can only think this is from the same scumbag oil rig engineer who ripped me off for $7,000 who I reported to IC3 -- I already posted his name David Kenneth/David Guillaime.

Please be careful Ladies, these scammers are getting more and more creative.

I will be reporting this to the local police.

God bless you all.
Jul 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is he a scammer too
by: Anonymous

I met this guy who is an engineer on a rig in Italy named Ryan who claims to be from Germany and has lived in Singapore. His wife died a few months ago and has a son who is 4 years old. Seems very loving and uses quotes from google. Promises of marriage and love forever and very Godly. Says that he works somewhere in Italy and just asked me to help him with 20,000$.

Anyone know anything about this guy.

raniraine1@gmail.com
Jul 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		IF YOU KNEW THIEF WAS KNOCKING ON YOUR DOOR
by: Anonymous

IF YOU KNEW A THIEF WAS KNOCKING ON YOUR DOOR
WOULD YOU OPEN THE DOOR? OF COURSE NOT!!!

These guys are smooth and I'm leaving names. Keep the door locked dont let them in.

HARRISON FOCUS. He is actor pic with child

EDOARDO COSTA RESIMLERI possible real name


RAWLINGS T. GALLAHER EYE CANDY PIC OIL DECK

KERRY WHYTE. Same candy pic says 63yr

JAMES COLLINSON salt pepper guy is eye candy

All three the same man


THOMAS LINGEGAARD MADSEN. dark hair candy too

PRMOD SINGH. same guy somewhat into acting

JAMES ROLAND. same fine to eye man


SEAN COMBOS or COMBOSH Black man ( p daddy)

This is out of hand. Women falling into this ORGANIZED CRIME RING DAILY. I want to inform you. THESE CROOKS ARE THIEVES

SLAM THE DOOR IN THEIR FACE AND DONT OPEN IT
IN FIRST PLACE.

THEY DO NOT LOVE YOU. GOOGLE NIGERIAN 419 YOU SHOULD FIND PHOTOS OF THEIR SMILING FACES HANDS FULL OF MONEY RAISED TO THE SKY. YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY.

IT A ROMANCE SCAM. SCAM. SCAM

PLEASE DO NOT SEND MONEY, ANY KIND OF GIFT CARS, NO NO NO LAPTOPS. YOU WILL BE SORRY

LETS GET THIS WORD OUT TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. BUT WE CANT SUPPORT NIGERIANS WHO COULD TAKE WHAT THEY STOLE AND RELOCATE

AND GET A REAL JOB. I READ STORIES IT CRUSHES MY HEART

PLEASE THEY DO NOT LOVE YOU.
Jul 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gary Ralston
by: Anonymous

I met a guy name Gary Ralston on Instagram. I have been careful since I have been getting fake men on there. Well I invited him, he was different. He said his wife died in 2018 with a battle stage 4 cancer and he is a single dad of 2 kids boy and girl, and he lives in California.

We talk and was willing to get together half way to meet. He says ok. Well then he turned around and has a contract in Qatar. He said he will be back home by the end of august. He says he loves me and I thought to myself this is strange, but I continued which was a stupid choice. Then he started asking me to get this Bluebird debit card for $5 at walmart, and I told him I don't know about this card and I told him no.

Okay he let it go, and yesterday we argue online on WhatsApp and I told him this isn't working out, and he blamed me right and left, then he ask for a Steam wallet card and I looked it up and found a beware scams going on. I told him off, then I deleted my whatsapp permanently. No way in hell will I do that.
Jul 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Long term
by: Anonymous

Ladies, be aware that these guys can be very patient! I’ve been contacted by someone calling himself Charles Hudgens on and off for almost a year. Started on Words with Friends and took a while before he proclaimed his undying love for me! Even though he knew I was married. I foolishly started to fall for him big time even though the alarm bells were going off left, right and centre!!

He only recently started asking for help with paying delivery charges for equipment needed to carry out maintenance on a rig he was working on in the Gulf of Mexico. He even sent me a copy of the contract award worth over 800K $. It was from an American company (allegedly) but the date was written the continental way🤦🏻‍♀️!

It looked very real apart from that stupid mistake! He asked for only 1,150 $ and got real stressed when I asked for a copy of his (Swiss) passport. He did send it though and again, it looked amazingly real. Needless to say I didn’t send any money and he got very nasty calling me selfish, wicked and a liar.

I can live with that knowing none of it applies to me. He is still playing on Words but changed his picture to simply a Z with no other details other than United States. No info about how long he’s been playing or any other names. Please be careful if he should invite you to play! He’s extremely good with words and knows how to get under your skin!!

Use your brain before you lose your heart!!!
Jul 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Potential Scammer DON'T DO IT!!
by: Anonymous

Don't send him any money. They are good at forging identification documents. Do not send him anything else. You will regret it!! They are scammers. The scammers use different names and photos. I guarantee you that he is not who he says he is!!

Don't do it!! I did and I regret it immensely. Never will get that money back. It's very sad.
Jul 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help please.
by: Anonymous

Please help me asap. This guy I met on POF is working on an oil rig in the Gulf of Alaska. He said due to protocol, he cannot talk on the phone from his cellphone. I guess it would cause a fire. He also said he needed an Amazon card to text me. Also he gave me his address in the states.

It is a legit address but the apt manager will not tell me who lives there. How can i find out? Is there a protocol on cellphones and is he really not able.

Thank you, ksw
Jul 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Save ourself
by: Anonymous

To all yo lovely ladies. Please lift your chin up. We are precious beings. We don't need a man who has financial problems. A real man will be eager to meet you as soon as possible. If he can't video call and meet you for any reason, he's fake. Don't waste your time. He will eventually ask for financial support.

Long distance is not working like old time any more. Find someone close to your area.
Jul 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davidson Leonardo again
by: Anonymous

He might be rich by now. I reported him on POF. They didn't do anything with him. Admin got fooled by his fake online information that was very well set up like me. Luckily, l'm aware of the scam so, I didn't give money to anyone.

He's a genius scammer. Please read my comment on June 26th. Message me at 8187248837.

We should stop this scammer and protect others.
Jul 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andy....
by: Anonymous

Mine also had a sweet voice, beautiful and nice. He was smart and we talked a lot. Very nice. Totally your man sounds like mine. I talked to him a year and everything ended. He wanted a phone, a laptop, some money. He did not get anything. I fell in love with him to such an extent that my family survived. The love of my relatives won but sometimes I miss talking to him. He was different than everyone else. He was intriguing and I liked to talk to him very much. It did not bother me that he was a crook, he confessed to it when I wrote to him that I knew who he was. He promised that he does not do it anymore and I hope that this is what this man did. He was a good boyfriend. In Nigeria, it is very bad and poor and these people live to lie. I will never forget his voice. Beautiful. Calm. He always could calm me down and ask if I ate something or if I ate. What I do and how I feel. He sent beautiful songs. I regret one thing that I will never meet him to thank him for opening my eyes to other matters.

But my dear friends, remember that this is just an internet romance and you will never meet them. And if he asks for money, cards, laptop, telephone ... Remember, you are a victim of fraud.
Jul 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Donald scar
by: Anonymous

Claims to be from San Diego USA has father recently died and left him $3.2 million and he needs to go to Malaysia to claim it. Contacted me through WWF. Made the mistake I’m not taking his drivers license and when his passport seized by Malaysian Authorities, and he needed my help to survive in hot stinking country were his words.

I Suspected a scam and was right. So I played along with the game to find as much as I can to protect other women. He is not educated but is an American I think by the voice, a churchgoer, anglican, finally sent me the letter from Petronas oil, showing the amount of $3.2 million USA. No reference number on that letter.

I telephoned Petronas and they gave me short shift to say this is a scam so don’t listen.

Ladies don’t send money and don’t send details or don’t send anything if it’s too good to be true it usually Is.
Jul 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Bronson
by: Anonymous

This one asked for a friend request on facebook and of course accepted. Usually I look to see if he is known to friends. He had a facebook account but not much info. I did some digging and found out the profile pic doesn't match the city with palm trees in the background.

Claims he is a oil rig supervisor and works in the gulf. Ladies please check first especially reverse image search cause usually they photoshop them. Info doesn't match weather or where in the gulf. Go with your guts not your heart and no he didn't win either
Jul 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Seth Hlavin
by: Anonymous

I to have tried to be conned by John Seth Hlavin.
Played him at his own Game and I Won. Ladies do not fool yourself. If It Sounds too good to be True it is. Avoid this Person at All Cost.

Fake Instagram Account Deleted Off Facebook.
Ladies think Twice as there is Plenty of Real Men out there who are not Fake Like This One.
Jul 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson Palmer or Palmer Anderson (Andy)
by: Anonymous

Hi! I met a sweet guy on WWF during a vulnerable time in life (I’m way too smart for this, yet somehow this guy got in under my radar). Has anyone come across this man? Claims he was born in Milan, Italy but came to Houston, TX to work as a contractor with Exxonmobil, where he met wife, Florence. Wife perished in a plane crash (5 yrs ago?) & left him with a 14 year old daughter in a boarding school called Badminton in London, UK.

As we first spoke he was working on a major contract for Vancouver, Canada (he’s owner of contracting agency). He won the bid. Professed to be a Christian man looking for a Christian woman. We talked about theology - I’m an outdoor adventurous and music lover - I keep insisting he tell me things about himself. He’s resisted but now feeds me (no doubt fake) information. He recognized that I’m very smart so he started teasing me that I’m his teacher.

He started out on WWF always telling me my smile was beautiful & how young I look. He’s sent numerous photos but none super recent. He started off asking for iTunes cards - I sent two but when he insisted I include receipts I told him that wasn't necessary if he’s an American. Every time he asks for money or cards, he has a rig problem (yes, his engine broke, he found out his deceased dad left him gold jewelry he made & I needed to retrieve it for him, he needs chopper fees to get off rig to see me, he wants to retire & spend his life with me, he needed his courier to send his documents from his bank, etc) but I always explain that’s ridiculous & why.

He accuses me of not trusting him & shedding tears because he loves me, etc but so far, he’s keeping this game up. I think it started out with me talking to several guys but I didn’t realize it then and one has become intrigued or is possibly learning from me so he can scam better because we’ve been chatting for over a year & he calls a lot, we laugh, he likes my sarcastic wit, he enjoys me singing to him, we talk about various topics - it’s weird but it’s hard to break off.

I’ve blocked him three times knowing deep down that he’s a scammer yet I’ve opened it back up again. It’s like a game to me, but I know it’s not. After reading on several sites now (such as this one), I see the horrible damage these guys have done so I shut it down for good.

If anyone has come across a person using this name, I have loads of stuff he’s said, claimed he’s done, lots of photos (no doubt stolen), a pic of a contract award, etc. I insisted we change out of Hangouts & he agreed to use the app I choose. At first I could tell no one about him & now he tells me tell the world!

I’d love to know if anyone has come across this name & I’d love to research more & totally OUT him because he’s very good at this - he is smooth and sweet - he’s not gotten anything from me regarding cards or cash except the one time but he IS a cutie and charming - lovely soft accent, too
Jul 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		7-7-19 Pamela steal heart an money
by: Anonymous

Pamela I wanna put em all down. Dont give any
Personal info. None. I read your story and the name caught my eye - Bruno. Mine has many names and I found Bruno is one of them. If we could get a Pic to go with the names. If you can do a pic here great if lamjoanna798@gmail.com just want
This to stop.
Jul 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thompson Lawrence
by: Anonymous

I met him on the app called Friended. He said he was a widow of 3 years with a 6 year old daughter named Michelle. His birthday is July 26 and was born in France and mainly grew up in South Africa were his wife took a teaching position until she retired. Now they all live in the US and his daughter is with his mom in Texas.

He sent me pictures showing he was just rewarded an Exxon Mobile contract. So eventually he was going to be out of touch until the end of August as he’d be working on the rig. He did offer to transfer money into my bank account in good faith to show he was honest, but I refused. I said I didn’t him to try and prove anything. He asked if he could send a birthday gift to me, but I refused to give him my home or work address.

Then, just yesterday July 7th, I mentioned that I was going to use my credit card to get groceries. He was always asking about my eating habits, pretending to be concerned about me. All of a sudden, he needed gift cards for a project he was working on for the contract, but his card was declined. Last week, he said that he closes his accounts down while he is on the rig because he had $31K stolen from him. So can I please help him out?

I said no. I said, I shouldn’t be using the card anyway, that I just wanted to get groceries. He asked me what my credit limit was and promised to pay off my entire card. I told him that I have a pretty high limit, but I don’t feel comfortable doing something like that.

Later in the afternoon, we were still talking. I asked him if he was mad, and he said he was. Then he said that while on the rig, he could make 2 phone calls a day and wanted it to be me and his daughter but I had to download an app. At this point, I knew were it was going to be going, so I took a look at the app. Normal app, however I never used by real phone number when texting him. I couldn’t use the VoIP number on this app. I told him so and sent a screenshot of the message. The app is called Viber. He said he had to use that app due to encryption. I told him WhatsApp actually offers that same function.

Then he said this: I was told that the only way I can communicate while on the Rig. And I am gonna need a gift card to get minutes to communicate. Because I won’t be using my phone to communicate. For me to communicate while on the Rig I will need to buy minutes because we can’t use WiFi while in the middle of the sea.

Then I responded with: I thought you needed the card for research. Now you need it so we can chat? WhatsApp actually does have encryption built in. But also, why isn’t this a part of your contract with Exxon? Doesn’t make sense that they’d pay you so much to work on a project with them, but not include communication options.

His response: Yes I needed the card for a research like I said to pay for an app but I also can use it to get minutes to talk to you. The Rig has its protocol here, phones are not allowed on the Rig. I am not suppose to be communicating while on the Rig but I just want to keep in touch with you.

After that at about 4:30 my time, he said he was going to rest and hasn’t contacted me since.
Jul 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		All from WFF and then Hangout
by: Anonymous

The following names were talking to my sister before I found out and put a stop to it. They started on WWF and then Hangout. Want money, cards, personal info you name it. I used socialcatfish website to investigate.

Michael Morgan, Larry James, Mike Anthony, Kelvin Powell, Mark Jones, Scott William, Donalson Victor, Maxwell Oliver, Michael Thomas, Richard Henderson, Will Kerrigan, James Walter

The worst offenders
Mark Ellis, Ryan Tyler, Markson Harry (oil Rigg story) David Hills, Tony Williames, Garrick Stunt, Frank Eric Parker, Roy Sanchez, William Jacob.

If you see them on WWF and then they ask for Hangout dont do it. There are social groups in every community. Go and enjoy time with people in the flesh.

I was lucky that I stopped it before something really bad happen to her.
Jul 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Philip too good to be true
by: Anonymous

Hello mine is Philip Greg who says hes almost finished his one year contract. Divorced and 1 daughter in college. In his early 60's I have a couple of pics of him or who he says is him. I want to believe him but these stories makes me think he is a scammer.
Jul 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		They steal your heart, then your money
by: Pamela

My guy was born in Paris, 59? Was 57 in the beginning of our texting 3 months ago. He is in Kuwait on a rig with Marathon oil and gas contract. Bolt broke, his account was frozen. Lives in Florida with 14 year old daughter. Loved me straight from WWF to google hang out. Promised me the world.
My heart has a hard time believing it's a scam, but my head tells me other wise. He goes by the name Klaus Scott, born July 25, 1960. Both parents dead, no siblings. Have spoke through hang out, has thick french??? accent.

Wants money for his broken bolt. His images (at least 10) which are beautiful are everywhere. He is 6ft, brown eyes, silver short hair, beautiful smile. Built. Has other names like Steve Ewald, Bruno, Daniel Mccann,on lots of free dating sites. I am ending it now as soon as I get off of here. It is such a drag.
Jul 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another oil rig scam.
by: Anonymous

Well at least I didn’t give him $. Met him on Words With Friends. "Heinrich Bernard". He told me that he wanted to get to know me a little better and send pictures of himself. I joined Google Hangouts. His story. Heinrich was from Germany and met his wife in Norway and is now a USA citizen living in Fort Worth Tx. His wife passed away 4 years ago. He has a 17 year old son who goes to a private boarding school.

Heinrich is currently on the rig in Mississippi. He was too eager to call me "dear" and "sweetie". And would call me through Google hangouts. He had a sexy voice. Heinrich would tell me that he wanted to be with me in person after his contract was fulfilled.

I insisted on getting verification from him. The only thing he shared with me was a falsified "contract award certificate". Getting $1.6 million after it was fulfilled. It was whited out with new $ and his name. My first red flag. He gave me his false home address. When I looked it up, it was a greenhouse. When I started asking him questions, he would gently accuse me of not trusting and then try to redirect my conversation with his emotions and love for me.
Ugh!! I was starting to fall for Heinrich. And I’m a smart woman.

Then yesterday while he was "working all day." I started to do some serious research. LADIES Pay your $1 and go to BeenVerified.com. It works! And worth your $1. Also type in what name is given to you and google photos.

Today, in phone conversation when I was asking about his deceased wife, he couldn’t remember their wedding anniversary. And quickly said "I’m having a difficult time computing. I’m just trying to forget her and move on". Then I called him out. And shared what I knew and called him a scammer. He finally came clean.

His name is Ken and he lives in Nigeria. He is only 34 years old. I wish I could share pictures. He actually let me video call him. I took screen shots.

I cannot believe how common this happens. I’m so glad I found this website yesterday.

Bottom line "if it’s too good to be true then it’s probably too good to be true".

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jul 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marco Alex Moore
by: J

This slime ball sent a friend request a few days ago. Posted pics of a good looking man with salt and pepper hair. I immediately thought something was up when he only had a couple hundred followers on IG. Profile showed he was an oil rigging consultant. He messaged me and I didn’t respond.

Yesterday I see this cute Hispanic guy and his kid on my feed and I’m like who is this??? I don’t know this guy. I clicked and what do you know. All pics and info of Marco have been deleted and replaced with Marc Crannley, South Africa, Navy Intelligence Specialist. 🤔🤔🤔

My response- Wow, you look completely different than the other photos your deleted. And NOW you are no longer an oil rigger???? 🤔🤔🤔 #shapeshifter

Needless to say...I was immediately blocked 😂😂

https://www.instagram.com/markcrannley991
Jul 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammed
by: Anonymous

I had one that worked in Alaska and had to use his kindle to communicate because they were not allowed to use cell phones. He wrote he had a PHD in engineering. I was very suspicious of his feelings for me so quickly with a long testimony about the type of man he was he said his name was Gerald but no last name.

I blocked him after telling him he got caught so at least he never got any personal information. I was very careful and this is so unbelievable so beware ladies and don't fall for love at first text
Jul 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nick R
by: Anonymous

This man could have written the script for "Oil Rig Romance Scams". He is a real charmer. Met him on Words with Friends. Lived in LA, owned a home in Tampa Fl and is on an oil rig in Scotland. Uses the name Rick R. on Words with Friends.

User ID is nickrussell090

He's still playing. We chatted for 2 months. The same old story. In love, couldn't wait to meet me in person, went to church every Sunday. Born in Italy, no family. I knew the request for money was coming and it did.

Needed a $50-$100 Amazon Gift Card. These men are not nearly as smart as they think they are. Watch for the RED Flags. Don't be taken in by these crooks.
Jul 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jake Emrick Final Chapter
by: Anonymous

For those of you who have followed my posts about Jake Emrick, i have now found out who he really is and who the scammer is. I just couldn’t let this go because my integrity is so very important to me. I went back on Funbridge and challenged OppsJake again, thinking he would not respond. But he did. Within minutes he messaged me because I took him off block. He wanted to know why I left him in his hour of need. When he so desperately needed me. He thought I loved him (which I never said) and that I was heartless.

I responded to him that he was the heartless person because for 2 months everything he said was a lie. I proceeded to put in writing all the discrepancies in most of what he told me. That the Visa he sent me was a fake. I asked who are you and why are you doing this. To my shock, he responded. I need help, I need money. I told him I would help him if he came clean and told me who he was and who Jake Emrick was.

He told me he was a 27 year old Nigerian man who couldn’t get a job and needed money to pay a dowery to get married. True or not, I doubt, but more importantly Jake Emrick does not exist. I don’t Know where he got the name, but the pictures that he sent me were of Mazen Adada, a prominent and very good looking businessman that lives in Dubai.

I have done a lot of research on him on all the social medias and a lot of the pictures that I received were there. Even the one with his daughter. I immediately blocked the Nigerian man. I sent this Azem an Instagram telling him that I believe his identity had been compromised. I have not heard back from him which surprised me, so maybe he’s also involved. But, non the less at least I can clear my mind as I know who he is.

So ladies, you may not do what I did but persevere. I hope you will not see me on this site again.
Jul 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WATCH WATCH
by: Anonymous

Watch the social media. When you get a friend request check out and read any and all information. Awesome photos. Most widowed. They are Sargent or Captain now. Pay attention.

It is a scammer so dont give them the time of day. Hopefully they will go away. Pay close attention. They are idiots.
Jul 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dont Fall into Their Trap
by: Anonymous

We fall for Nigerian Scripted Romance Scam and its
Nothing More For them than a get rich Job.

MAGHAS

Scammers then call you this and the meaning is

GULLIBLE WHITE PEOPLE
Jul 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, all, The guys you described with stories sound very familiar. My latest one has dark brown hair, eye color not determined, wears glasses, and looks like your average white guy. I think the guy in the Twitter profile pic has had his pic stolen, though.

I've never heard of the guys you're asking about, but I will keep an eye out for them.
Jul 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Very romantic but no such things in the world
by: Anonymous

Michael Lee 39 years old

Michaellee0051@gmail.com
CMB scam, I already reported him already there as well.

He was a very sincere hardworking guy who makes a lot of money in Dallas, TX. He said he was shy to talk to me face to face even though he has his own company. We talked on the phone several times and I felt that his voice seemed very vulnerable but somewhat very peaceful and calm.

He asked me a couple of questions such as
"How much money I make"
"How many rooms I have"
"Have I got married before"

The reason why I found him was that it was something fishy about him. So I looked into the names on facebook but he didn’t exist at all while my name appeared first line. That is how all my suspicions got started.

If you wanna avoid such incidents, you must insist on him that you wanna talk to him via facetime or skype. And it will never happen to me but do not give any darns to the person whom I don’t know yet.
Jul 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Checking names
by: Blossom Horton

Anyone heard from a Johnson Brown, from LA with Italian heritage? Very broad accent, 2 sons in boarding school, very sexually explicit, reading from the bible. Romantic songs and quotes on a rig and needs money to pay customs in Dubai to release his security deposit box so he can get money to come home as he can't leave the rig until the contract is finished and can't access his credit card or bank accounts while on the rig.

All sounds suspect. Very handsome photos.

Thanks
Jul 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		At Anonymously
by: Anonymous

The drilling company owner your friend is taking to being Ryan Alexander Thompson /Thomas. I would be willing to bet it's the same guy. Since he went by Ryan and "his son" was Alex. Send me an email with his pic and I'll send you one back. neiciepooh@gmail.com

I could forward dozens of emails as well. Good luck. It's no skin off my nose and quite happy to call his bluff. It would be fun to make him uncomfortable.
Jul 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Brandon 7-1-19 an 7-13-19
by: Anonymous

To anonymous about Paul Brandon or Josh or Josh B. This story sounds very similar to mine. Dr. called to me the same thing. Hair and eyes sounds identical. I would love if you can contact me. I would like to see a pic if its the same I might just be able to help.
Cloudsablaze7@gmail.com if you would like to leave your email. I would love t compare notes. If one can be stopped it's worth time spent. Let's connect if possible.
Jul 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same ole story.
by: Anonymous

Also in Instagram. Goes by Ryan Sergio. 55, good looking, Italian he says. Almost identical story to the one below. Houston oil man. 11 year old son Alex who was in boarding school in New York. Had to go off shore for a contract with ConocoPhillips in a hurry. Said his wife cheated on him with his best friend. Definitely used God to prove he was "honest"

I questioned much of what he told me and he had really bad excuses. Gave an address that was fake. Told me it was because he didn't like the way home house looked so he rebuilt it. Lol. Has a home in Italy. Needed 2 $100 iTunes cards to buy books as he was on a platform and something mechanical was wrong. I told him to use his credit cards AX AND DS he said he used. He claimed to have left them at home.

I called out his BS finally. No man that travels to another country and owned his own business is going to travel without his credits cards. He needed this because 600,000 was deposited in his bank so the bank had "upgraded" his account and he had to sign for it and no access until then. No record of his company Avocado Drilling and Seadrill is BS. I have many pics if anyone wants to compare. I never sent him a dime but did care deeply for him. But I kept calling out his BS stories and he would just pull the "baby why don't you trust me".

Ryansergio1867@gmail.com

I also told him if he ever contacted me again I would make his life hell and I'm armed and know how to use it.
Jul 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Drilling company owner
by: Anonymous

I have a friend that has been contacted by someone named Ryan Alexander Thomas or Thompson. She met on Plenty of fish. Said he is overseas on a rig and supposed to be finishing up a contract for drilling. The guy in the picture is super handsome. Has given 2 different addresses. I am trying my best to convince her its a scam!!!

Any of this sound familiar???
Jul 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Over a few years time I have talked to several men. All were rig workers and all of them asked for money within a short time frame. Money started from $50 to 160,000$. When I refused they called me every name in the book and said i was heartless.

They all had a kid that needed cards/money and one was stuck on a rig and couldn't get off unless i sent 1650.00$. One asked me to send him $20,000 cause he was stuck in Turkey trying to buy equipment for the rig. All lies.

The names given were Sorensen Robert Jay, Michael Allen, Michael Walker, Scott Phillips & Mark Ben. Got to the point I blocked them online and still once in a while a call will come through with one of them still begging. They are vultures.
Jul 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Russell The Lumberjack in China
by: Anonymous

Just a few days in now but he's falling for me and would adore cooking with me (and his son when he's home from boarding school). He inadvertently sent me the almost the same letter twice. Looks like he used to have a daughter because parts says 'she'. Now that he has a son, he forgot to change all the pronouns.

I wouldn't give a phone number, but I am talking in email. I expect him to be fully in love with me by Friday and his emergency to happen sometime next week.

I suspect his emergency can be fixed with some iTunes cards or paypal cash.
Jul 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re. Paul Brandon 7-1-19
by: Anonymous

I believe this character is my scammer, who took me for $3300.00 over a year ago from Houston, and needed the money for a chopper to go to Australia for his contract money. He was to pay me back with interest. Played me for a fool, supposedly fell at Aust airport, was found unconscious and needed brain surgery.

Got a text from a so call Dr. saying my 'husband' was very sick, he needed $11000.00 that's when I knew I was scammed. Thank heaven for this blog. I never had a phone # and he gave me a phony address. I played all year with him until this past Jan when I told him I knew he scammed me, and he also wanted 2 Iphones 3 days after my check to a 3rd party in Fresno Calif cleared.

How dare I call him a scammer. Yes really.
I have been trying to track him down even as far as of yesterday calling the DA's office in Harris Co. Houston. Of course I have no address. The pictures I have of him are from 10 years ago, but I do have a picture which I asked him to send to me from May 2018. He has salt and pepper hair, deep blue eyes, says he's 5'7", yes he told me he has a accent. While in the so called Aust hosp, he was romancing another women, different scenario (oil rig) right down to becoming engaged.

I wish I wasn't so naive when I met him in FB. Im a senior, widow, fixed income . Throughout last year, he kept asking for small amounts of money, informed about my banking, cell phone info, which of course, he never got. Even wanted me to go in to bitcoins. Twice he sent pics of his so called contract money back into his Co. But forgetting what he was telling me.

So at this point I'm asking the authorities on this blog to please track him down by this email. I'm personally ok, I'm old , don't know how to send a email but know how to read them. I just googled if police can track a person down by their IP address, and they can. I have a gmail address but I don't think I'm supposed to put it out there.

On his FB picture he has on a white shirt, blue, plaisly tie, and a sports coat, or another picture, red shirt, blue balloons in the background. He more than likely is using these pics. I did file a police report in my town and also with the 1C3 FBI. This guy needs to be stopped .

Thank you for listening to me. May God Bless us
Jul 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dr. Morgan Marsh (yeah, right)
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, has anyone been contacted by a guy who calls himself Dr. Morgan Marsh? He used the same lines on me that the previous other scammers used on me last year on Twitter and Hangouts. He's not an oil rig engineer, but claims to be a widower with a 14 year old daughter named Monalisa who attends a medical college (yeah, right), and claims to be in the military and he claims to have no help in returning home. All of these claims are big, red flags and I've blocked him already.

His Twitter handle is @Morgan34042966 and his e-mail address is morganmarsh912@gmail.com. Keep away from this guy or the guy using his picture.
Jul 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davidson Leonardo
by: Anonymous

Davidson Leonardo claimed himself CEO of oil drilling company in San Francisco California. Met on Zoosk. Fall in love in a week, can't meet because he needs to travel on a new contract to Capetown, South Africa. Left handbag at the airport in London with all devices and cards. Nobody to help. Asking me for help to get a MacBook.

I believed in him and sent him a MacBook. After a month, he asked for $10k to buy materials for the project. He's a real professional scammer.
Jul 02, 2019
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starstarstarstar 		I got conned once
by: Anonymous

The guy claimed to be a doctor working in Afghanistan saving soldiers. I felt really bad for him and sent him $ 200.00 in phone cards. He then claimed he had left over $ 1,000,000 dollars in cash in a locker in Damascus. He needed me to send him $ 17,300 dollars so he could get it out. refused for more than one reason and he just kept begging until I blocked him. That made him mad and he started calling me on another phone and I blocked that number too. There are a million and one scams on the internet.

I felt lucky I got burned for only $ 200.00
Jul 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		7 -2-19 Serge Michael
by: Anonymous

To Anonymous this guy wants to keep you on phone because he is a scammer and he knows one of scammers in group will get to you. Plots, plans full of skits from pieces of paper that they cant follow. Most of these guys are educated but they say there is no work there.

They are becoming wealthy and we are left empty handed.

About this SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER he is bringing a reproach on God the one who Said THOU SHALT NOT STEAL. Hell wont be HOT ENOUGH for him. The stuff they tell I cant believe. Dont believe any
thing he told you.

He is using that too because you admire him as IM A TRUE MAN OF GOD. He is a felon he like the rest but he just hasn't gotten caught. The more I read the sicker it makes me. Turn them into every Nigerian office possible. You see they
have a corrupt leader who allows this.

Be safe.
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Jul 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		ETHAN NEWMAN
by: Anonymous

Hi All, so I have just played a long 2 month game with a guy claiming to be called Ethan Newman moblie number +1(425)-9070, he is meant to own a company called Shoredrill LLC, met him off Match.com, trust me if he gets in touch with you, he is sure to be fake! When I said I wouldnt help with sending any money the abuse I got was unreal, all photos are fake as i have a friend who is good with a computer so checked it all out, plus he has a fake account on linked in! so please be careful as he is good but if your clever he slipped up a few times with me!
Jul 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		INFORMATION
by: Anonymous

Interpol Washington
US Dept. Of Justice
Washington DC 20530 0001


Www.Nigerian Embassy USA .ORG

LAGOS ACS @ STATE. GOV

ABUJA ACS @ STATE. GOV

WWW. iC3 Gov.

Embassy of Federal Republic of Nigeria
3519 International Court NW
Washington DC 20008

CLAIM TO BE MILITARY
WWW. CID ARMY MIL/ ROMANCE SCAM

TR US EMBASSY. GOV / TURKEY

NL US EMBASSY. GOV / NETHERLANDS

CHINA US EMBASSY/ CHINA. ORG

SOME INFO REPORT THEM YOU CAN START HERE HOPEFULLY FIND MORE INFORMATION. DO WHAT YOU
GOTTA DO.

BEST OF LUCK
Jul 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Brandon (brandonpaul577@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

My sister got a message through Instagram from this person. They started chatting through Hangouts. Very attractive man, 55 years of age, although some photos looked from 10 years ago! He’s from Houston working in Australia (rig oil) and wants to settle down in the UK. He has 2 daughters in boarding school in Texas. He hasn’t spoken to his ex wife since they separated. She cheated on him with his best friend. Very religious man looking for a serious relationship (marriage).

He said he had to go to Istanbul to sign some papers for some money he was due to receive. He then said he was going to take a flight from Istanbul to the UK to see her. He made her book a hotel for him for 3 nights. They even had a conference call 2 days ago. I picked over my sister’s shoulder and I could see he was a very good looking man with an American accent.

The morning he supposedly left for Turkey he sends my sister a photo of him on the plane. 2 days went passed and today she gets a message saying his cards won’t work in Turkey and whether she could send him 900 euros. Obviously, she refused. He sent a picture of him sat at a hotel reception with an American Express card on top of a desk next to a paying machine.

Unbelievable!! But my sister persisted and told him she will send him no money. It is then, when he started abusing her verbally. She still has to pay for the cancellation of the hotel booking but it could have been worst.

Losers!!
Jul 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Dawn/Mike Phillips
by: Anonymous

Yes I have experience recently with him also on WWF with Hangouts. Calls me My lady and he loves me and can't do without me. Wants my financial info. I told him I wanted to video chat so he said he would try. He left for Liverpool Eng and not supposed to take his phone but doesn't care. Can't go without talking to me.

Blocked
Jul 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		oil rig captain Mark Wilford fake
by: Anonymous

He starts on Instagram with a fake name Mark Wilford, born 21 July, 47 years (then he changed it to 45 years old, born in 14 august) from Baltimore, has 1 child, boy Tony (but was the picture of a kid from Instagram named Matybraps ) 13 years old who is in an American school in Dubai, widow ( his wife had a car accident) working on a rig in Atlantic and who had enough with his single life and he needed a partner and mom for his son to heal him with love.

I talked with him for 2 weeks and he sent me fake pictures with Captain Thomas Lindegaard Madsen (a handsome gay guy married) and then he said he drops his phone on the rig and it is damaged and the camera is broken.

For a captain on a rig with 22 years experience it sounded stupid and jealous after 1 week and very pushy about coming to see me in my country and sending me money to arrange a life for us because he loves me.

No Facebook account and no Instagram. He contacted me on Whatsap with no : +233 23 847 5705 and +1 (301) 205-4794 .

I do not know where he was going with that but he didn't think I was smarter than him and I blocked him with no explanation.

Please take care, it is a red flag when somebody pushes you in some way and when the intuition says something is wrong, listen to it, even if it he did not ask for money or hurt in any way.
Jul 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		June 30 Annymous / Carpenter
by: Anonymous

About Kenneth C. Carpenter if you will look him up on Melissa Reverse Phone his # is Missouri and caller ID of the phones owners is there. It might help if you choose to report. If they ask for Money once you give in they work fast problem after problem so please dont be their victims.

I agree if leaders can be tracked down these guys can be shut down. This is a job for them. NOTHING MORE.

Jul 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam by man on a rig FB
by: Anonymous

OMG sounds like this same man did this to me and told me he lived in Cornwall, his mother was dead and his son was in boarding school used the name Frank Brown. Told me he had run out of money to finish the project but needed to get a box of money but it couldn't go to the rig but taxes had to be paid.

Could be very sweet talking one minute then get angry if you asked for proof told me I had trust issues
Jul 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Serge Michael
by: Anonymous

Finally has asked for money to claim a box $850US I’m in Australia and looked up how much western union would charge $1450.00! Scumbag. I kept acting dumb and said send me a photo now with a shoe on your head. Well that caused world war 4. I stopped texting and eventually a photo came thru not with a shoe on their head and didn’t even match his profile picture. I asked who it was and he said it was him. I said who is the profile picture and he said him and I said they are 2 different people.

After a few choice words he comes back and says it’s his brother. So I said ooooohhhh he looks alright. WWW5 started so let him rant whilst I turned of the phone.

Next day pleas for my love and me saying he liked his brother broke his heart. Gets really annoyed when I ask him to prove his identity because I have trust issues and paranoid. He wants me to text more often than just at night when I’m watching tv. He needs to know what I’m doing. Told him I’ve gone away today for a week and won’t have phone coverage.

He’s not happy as he needs the money and I don’t love him.. 😂😂😂 Hoping he loses interest and buggers off. Total slime ball and all about him and expects me to jump when he texts.
Jul 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another 2 scum bags
by: Anonymous

Mike Dawn on WFF name changed on hangouts to Mike Philips and was very pushy and very fast moving to say hello and your his lady started his spill and was almost word for word of Serge Michael so I finished his spill and he asked me " what do you want me to say" blocked!

Same morning AlexW on WFF Alexander Wagner on hangouts same spill so finished it and he told me I’ll go to hell and blocked! Scum bags so much so have left WFF

Play carefully ladies and guys and dont hand over anything
Jul 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jacob Schumacher oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

https://www.instagram.com/jacobsch0
Targeting Japanese & Korean women. It is using the famous Dr Fernando’s picture. Almost believed but just a quick search, it’s obvious. He uses jacobemerald0@gmail. He asks you to get on Hangouts. He even tried to video chat. He has a horse and his name is Jasper & Dogs name is Russ. He has a bipolar 90 years old aunt who is only his family he has and his maid takes care of pets and her while he is out on the job contract for oil rig engineering in Mexico.

He is currently in Tulum Mexico. Lol. His wife cheated on him while he was gone and divorced 6 years ago.
Jul 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aviod This Man
by: Anonymous

John Seth Hlavin. JohnHlavin608@gmail.com Using another Mans Photos to trick women into sending money for Equipment, Steam Cards, daughters Birthday etc. Sent Photos to phone but photo shopped and phone calls from a non US person as said he was. Requested ID but turned nasty.

Avoid at All Costs. When I called him Fake he turned the tables on myself saying I misunderstood him . Trust your instincts if it feels wrong then act Please
Jun 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		All scammers
by: Anonymous

I only wish and my only goal is to catch the scammers as they are destroying so many people around the world and I do believe they could be caught and when the ring leaders are caught it will shut most of the scammers down. The scammers read from a script the stories they tell.

I leaned the hard way as I was scammed out of $50,000.00 in 3 months. If only I knew about scammers before I was scammed it would never have happened. I must have been in the clouds at the time the scammer changed his name on instagram. I did not pay him the last amount of $20,000.00 AU and that is when he changed his name.

I blocked him and Instagram removed him
so he could be using another name now with stolen photos
Jun 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Muller
by: Anonymous

Born in Basel Switzerland. Live in Seattle
Wife/father/dog died 3/1/0,5 years ago. One daughter. Religious. Lovely gray hair. Found me on LinkedIn. Contact over Gmail. Some phone calls. Voice seems too young.

Story, as usual:
Rig in Mossel Bay South Africa.
After an explosion needs money for material.
But never directly asks for.

Everything says it's a scammer, but I believed him. The day I sent the money he erased his profile.
Jun 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		SCAMMERS
by: Anonymous

Too all you precious innocent people. Please Google Nigerian Date Scams and see Pics of these guys with your money raised above their heads. Turn them In. DO NOT GIVE THEM ANYTHING THIS
INCLUDES YOUR HEART.

A REAL MAN OR ESPECIALLY A TRUE CHILD OF GOD IS NOT GOING TO ASK A SINGLE WOMAN FOR FINANCES IN ANY FORM. THESE PICS ARE STOLEN. YOU ARE TALKING TO A NIGERIAN. I ASKED ONE HE SAID NIGERIA IS BAD PLACE. THEY DO NOT USE ITUNES TO PAY PHONE
BILLS, HE TOLD ME THEY SELL THEM. THEY ARE SCAMMERS MAKING USA LOOK IDIOTS AND THEY HAVE A NAME FOR US. STAND TOGETHER TO PUT THESE FELONS
IN PRISON WHERE THEY BELONG.

IVE HEARD STORIES OF SOME BEHIND PRISON WALLS. MOST ALWAYS SAY I DIDNT DO ANYTHING AND I SHOULDNT BE HERE. WELL IF YOU DRIVE DRUNK AND
KILL OTHERS IN A VEHICLE YOURE GUILTY. THESE ARE FELONS AND THEY WORK IN GROUPS. IF IT SEEMS AT TIMES THEIR CHARACTER HAS CHANGED OR MORE MOODY OR GET ANGRY YOURE DEALING WITH MORE THAN ONE.

DONT PLAY THE GAME. THEY DO NOT LOVE YOU


ITS YOUR MONEY. GET THIS WORD OUT ON THESE GAMES SITES, FBOOK, INSTAGRAM, AND PINTREST. THE MEN GO ON PINTREST TO PULL THE WOOL OVER INNOCENT PEOPLES EYES. THEY TAKE IT ALL. I SAID ALL.
THEY SIT BACK AND LAUGH AT YOU. YOU HAVE THE POWER. USE IT. BLOCK THEM

DO IT NOW.
Jun 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		All Recent Post In June 2019
by: Anonymous

Samantha if he asks for money its a scam so Run. Block. To the lady He is Sunday School Teacher so block him NOW. They all use God because they know women have been hurt and if the find a Godly man it will be Great.

They ARE SCAMMERS USING GOD AND YOU. They will take all you have plus your heart.

OIL RIGS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MACHINERY.
Have you every worked somewhere you were asked
to pay for their company? They are good at
convincing you. I feel for the story.

HARD LESSON LEARNED JUST TRYING TO FIND TRUE LOVE AND A GODLY MAN.

RUN AND GET OFF GAME SITES AND ALL SOCIAL MEDIA.
FINDING ONE WHO IS SINCERE IS LIKE FINDING
A NEEDLE IN A HAY STACK. 90% OF ALL SOCIAL
MEDIA HAVE BECOME NIGERIAN, AFRICAN, GHANA
AND SOME AMERICAN AND ALL ARE CROOKS.

PLEASE DO NOT GIVE MONEY OR ITUNES OR STREAM
OR AMAZON GIFT CARDS. SAVE YOURSELF MUCH
HEARTACHES JUST FIND A NEW PAST TIME. WHEN
ITS A GAME IT CAN BE THE GAME THAT DESTROYS
YOUR LIFE. HAVE WATCHFUL EYE.
Jun 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		scam???
by: Anonymous

Kenneth C CARPENTER. Ken4love022@yahoo.com. Met on OURTIME, about 2 weeks ago, 68 from Perth Australia, live in camdenten Missouri, works for tullow OIL, JUBILEE, did background check etc and all info he gave me was correct. He left for ISTANBUL TURKEY 2 days ago and yesterday I get a brief message that he lost luggage and laptop and can I go to Walmart or best buy and purchase an APPLE MAC BOOK PRO 15 and send it FED EX.

I said no I cant and wont do that and he got agitated and then I get a phone call from him as we did talk on phone. You don't trust me and I thought we were stating to be friends. I told him all was good till you made this request and I said the company or airlines should take care of this.

He said they wont and his bank accounts are blocked so I need you to buy this computer asap so I can do this job. I won a bid for this new job. Anyway I told him not to call or come visit when he gets back in 15 days. He was not happy with me at all. He has 2 sons still living in Perth and his phone number is from Missouri 573 326 8394
Jun 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same person
by: Anonymous

Here I am again. I was again contacted by 2 men on Funbridge. One name was Jefferson0147 and the other was Robert Smith. Both new players to Funbridge. Since I recently went through the process, I am well aware what to look for. But, Lo and behold it couldn’t scream louder than this. They both had the same picture. I think these scammers are getting stupid.

I have contacted Funbridge to let them know what is happening but their only response was BLOCK THEM.
Jun 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martins Kev
by: D.

Got another one for you all and luckily I caught on before anything bad happened, including sending money.

Martins Kev goes by martinskelvin6262 on Words with Friends. Said he’s an engineer who lives near Beverly Hills.

Suave, pic was borrowed, looked 60, good looking with white beard and salt and pepper hair, currently was bidding on a "offshore" contract.

I pieced it together when I was making challenging words and since he said he was an engineer he was making words like "the", "sent", "bye"... and questioned the number of games he’s played.. meaning it was a relatively new account.

Take care all, DONT send money to anyone and I do fraud work for a living.
Jun 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam or not ?
by: Samantha

Jim B Benjamin, a sexy looking 57 year old man, has stolen my best friend ❤️ Request her on Instagram, she has been with her partner for over 20 years, then all of a sudden she has told him she doesn’t love him anymore 😩 this is all because of this Jim B Benjamin. He asked her how much money does she earn and how much savings she has, unfortunately she doesn’t have any savings and doesn’t earn much, and rents her home.

Thank goodness really as I do think she would of paid the request for him to leave the rigs the for the sum of £545.00. He asked her to fill a request from in, so she has with her full name address and date of birth, then her signature. So he can come over and see her, it’s only been two weeks that she has been speaking to him, he said he could not call her or FaceTime her because they monitors are on till 12am so she never got to hear his voice until today, and was only for a few minutes. He has a grandson that he has full custody of, the father is in prison for drugs. I’m so worried for her, is this the real thing or not 😩
Jun 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer from WWF
by: Anonymous

There was a man on WWF by the name of Bryn Daniel who asked me to talk on hangouts. He said he was widow, and had a daughter who was a teenager. He was not consistent with many things including where he lived, age, ages of children, and didnt even remember specifics about me.

Asked me for gift cards about 3 weeks in, and would call on hangouts. His conversations sometimes sounded scripted. Real smooth, but almost inconsistent in chats. I think there was more than one person. He got angry with me when I told him I read about his kind on the internet. He blocked me when I told him people were on to him and to stop scamming women!!
Jun 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		BEWARE OF ROBERT IRVINE "WIDOW" WITH 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER
by: Anonymous

I WAS SENT FRIEND REQUEST BY SOMEONE GOING BY THE NAME ROBERT IRVINE, THE PROFILE PIC HE USES IS OF A GOOD LOOKING MAN WITH HIS 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. HE SAYS HE'S A WIDOW CLOSE TO FINISHING A 10 MONTH JOB IN ITALY AND HE'S THE CHIEF ENGINEER AND IS ONLY COUPLE WEEKS AWAY FROM FINISHING AND WILL BE HOME IN ARLINGTON VA THIS WEEKEND. BECAUSE OF MY BACKGROUND, I KNEW THIS WAS A TOTAL SCAMMER, HE'S GOOD AT TUGGING AT THE HEART STRINGS AND I JUST HOPE NO ONE FALLS FOR HIS BS. HE WENT ALMOST 3 WEEKS TELLING ME HE'D MAKE 15 MILLION EUROS ONCE FINISHED, HIS BOSSES CAME FOR INSPECTION 2 DAYS AGO AND HE WAS ON TOP OF THE WORLD, WANTED TO MARRY ME AND GIVE HIS DAUGHTER A MOTHERS LOVE SINCE SHE'S NEVER HAD IT AS HER MOTHER DIED IN CHILD BIRTH.

I COULDN'T BELIEVE THE AUDACITY OF THIS PERSON ON THE OTHER END OF THE COMPUTER, HE SAID HE'D BE HOME THIS WEEKEND, AND WE COULD BE A FAMILY, THEN NOT A WORD FOR 24 HOURS AND OH NO, A PUMP BROKE, THEY WERE THREATENING TO THROW HIM IN JAIL AND HE'LL LOSE HIS MILLIONS, CAN I PLEASE HELP HIM WITH THIS ONE THING.

TO FIX THE PART HE ONLY NEEDS 5500 EUROS, I HAVE TO HELP HIM OR HE WILL KILL HIMSELF BLAH BLAH. I TOLD HIM I WAS REPORTING HIM AND I KNOW HIS LOCATION FROM TRACING HIS IP ADDRESS. NOT A WORD AFTER THAT. WHOEVER HE/SHE REALLY IS, I HOPE KARMA CATCHES THEM AND THEY'RE NEVER ABLE TO SCAM ANOTHER INNOCENT VICTIM.
Jun 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Drilling Engineer
by: Anonymous

Claims to be someone by the name of Alessio Gattuso. High scorer on WWF. Chatted a bit then invited me to hangouts. Talked for 3 weeks. Professed is love immediately. Said his wife passed 5 years ago from cancer. Raising a 15 year old Sofia. Claimed he is working in Alaska and has a big contract with Donoy.

Going to get his own platform with a 12 man crew and boathouse. However he needs $300,000 to purchase drilling equipment.

RIGHT!! I refused then the price needed dropped to $70,000 within hours.

Little does this scammer know, almost my entire family is in law enforcement. He has been reported to FTC and FBI. These agencies have taken my computer and cell phone and they are going to get this SOB.

LADIES PLEASE BE SMART
Jun 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Guillaime/David Kenneth
by: JSL

Anonymous -- your recent post about David Guillaime is the same scammer that contacted me last year in November 2018 going by the name of David Kenneth.

He sent me photos of the same Anders Samuelsen posing as himself, David Kenneth.

Thanks for your post. He scammed me out of $7,000 and I sent all the wire information to IC3.

Ladies, this guy is very smooth and likes to call you "honey". Very romantic.
Jun 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is he a known Scammer (Steve)
by: Anonymous

Hello, Your Steve Cristopher is the same as Eubanks Anthony, and another name Anthony Eubanks, and James Anthony, he too is off the coast of Canada and his oil Rig broke down and he needed money to get it fixed or he will lose his Contract of millions of dollars. Also asked for iTunes cards 100.00 dollars each which he wanted two of them. I said no, he used to be in the Gulf Of Mexico and had lots of mules which I got one arrested and reported him to Western Union and they gave me an ID to Turn over to my Local Police Department.

Anyone that says they are on a Oil Rig Believe me They are Not For Real and are using you for Money till you are broke. Please do not send him money, he got enough off of me and when they arrested the one she said she was sending it to Nigeria. That really got her in trouble because that is money Laundering.

Be Careful. He is a Liar, but a Very good looking man of a man's picture he stolen. These men are crooks, liars, they could not care less about you.

God Bless and Please Take Care.
Jun 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davidson Leonardo
by: Anonymous

Davidson Leonardo claimed himself CEO of oil drilling company in Huntington beach California. Met on P0F. Talked over two weeks. On Skype twice. All actions fitted scammer Category.

Fall in love in a week, can't meet cos of New project, travel on contract, left handbag at the airport with all devices and cards. Nobody to help. Asking me for help to get MacBook to start project. I just cut him off. My friend checked company address. It's fake company. I screen shot all his profile information, messages, and Skype picture. He's such a genius scammer. He dared to create fake website and Skyped me. He thought that I believed he was real. Yes, he's real professional scammer. I couldn't find his profile on POF. What should I do with all his information? I believed he scammed many women
Jun 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Guillaume
by: Anonymous

David Guillaume contacted me on Words With Friends. He said he worked as an independent contractor on an oil rig off the coast of Alaska. He was from sparks and moved to the states when his father died 37 years ago. He has one son named Michael who is 17 and lives in Rockaway, NJ with the nanny. His wife died in an accident.

He asked me to talk on Hangouts so we could text more often. Once there he started professing his love to me. I did a reverse photo search and the picture was of the Danish politician Anders Samuelsen and his son. I blocked him immediately.

Some of the red flags were his figure of speech, which I thought was because he was French. His spelling went downhill once we moved to Hangouts. He could never remember specifics about me and never called me by name.

This guy went by guillaumedavid530@gmail.com on Hangouts. He didn’t get a chance to ask me for money before I blocked him, but in retrospect he was laying down the groundwork to do that.
Jun 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: I'm Talking With a SCAM
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, This Anthony Wilson you were talking with and who asked you receive a package and keep it with you, is asking you to be a mule and commit a federal crime. Report it to the FBI, Interpol, or SCARS (Society of Citizens Against Romance Scams)immediately.

The phone number he gave you is located in Dripping Springs, Texas. I forgot to also tell you to block him after you report him.

You did the right thing in coming to us with this information. Stay safe.
Jun 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response Anonymous June 22
by: Anonymous

I agree we must take this to our states and Washington. Anything where you have a group like this it is called Organized Crime. To make a living using Scripts, Poems its organized to Steal. Kill souls and bank accounts of innocent. Women. Love To fullest most have been hurt before.

THEY ARE SNAKES CURLED UP WAITING TO STRIKE. THEY BITE AND BITE WHEN ALL HAS BEEN TAKEN THEY SLITHER ON TO NEXT ONE.

WE need to start a petition and get as many signatures. We need to get number to White House Switch board and we need to burn it up. Take one week choose a week and every single day of that week call and put demands on this.

IT IS ORGANIZED FELONS USING TECHNOLOGY TO STEAL AND MURDER SOULS.

IT takes much time to heal from this. We all
finally believe our lives have changed and we will live in bliss because we met him. It's wrong. Are we willing ladies and gents. What are your thoughts. Think about this year It's been year of a lot of crooks caught. These guys are just as bad as the evil people who walk in school and slaughter our youth.

MAKE A STAND AND LETS MEAN IT...TODAY
Jun 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Busy guy or guys...
by: Anonymous

Got stung to the tune of $100 on an iTunes card, but stopped short of a scheme that could have cost many times more. Initiated from Match.com, with name "Bill", then switched to email quickly, with different name (Robert Benjamin), took down Match.com listing immediately after contacts. Gooey, but inconsistent and poorly written love letters, pet names, no traceable email, phone # (from somewhere in Central Florida).

Found a Facebook account with same name, (Robert Benjamin) active until a few months ago. When I asked about that, it disappeared so fast my head spun. Claimed birth in New Zealand and residence in numerous foreign countries. Foreign accent, attributed to "commplex" early history. Few weeks in, reported last contract before retirement to work on oil rig.

Then reported an accident on the rig would require him to pay for ship repair equipment. Asked me to arrange a bank transfer, then sent a phoney letter saying transfer failed. Asked me to help him meet expenses so he could complete the job and get off the rig in good time to meet up. Evaded questions with suggestions I was being paranoid and had Trust Issues and couldn't forget past hurts. Kept correspondence full of declarations of love, with very little self-disclosure. Multiple daily contacts via phone, text, email.

Thankfully, a friend shared suspicions and encouraged me to use all means to check the background. Ended with his frustration and anger when I declined his request to finance his expenses.
Jun 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I'M TALKING WITH A SCAM
by: Anonymous

Rigth now, I'm chating with a SCAM, and I know that because the signals are the same, as you are talking about. His spelling is bad, he told me that he loves me, (I don't believe anything) in fact, these words are disturbing me, because I meet him at TANDEM, which is a social network for practicing foreign languages (I want to practice english) and I said to him that I'm a married woman, and I am not looking for a date.

His name is Anthony Wilson and works as a doctor on a oil rig in UK, he's a widow, without parents and bla bla bla.

His number is +1 (512) 829-8710 and he still hasn't asked me for money, just said he needed for me to receive a package from Thailand as it belongs him.

Please if someone can give me an email where report that. Thanks
Jun 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gulf of Mexico oil rig- Mason
by: Anonymous

I just found this site and wanted to add my comment. I think a scammer has wormed his way in to my life. He said that his father was polish and his mother was American. Claims he has a daughter and his ex wife died of a drug overdose. I’ve been on alert for the last few days because he was charming and it didn’t feel quite right.

He sent me pictures from the work site and two out of five matched up with others on tineye.com.

Anyone else experience this one?
Jun 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another idiot
by: Barb

His name is Robert Garcia Bonciani. His phone number in Gustine, VS is 209-733-1806 or 0186. Very broken English, from Italy, father died, mother was from Texas, went to college there. Had a 9 year old son named Jason who celebrated his 13th birthday 4 months later and he lives with a nanny and asked for $500 in iTunes gift cards I sent him $100 but he said it was already used by someone else and to send an Amazon card which I did and he used both cards on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico and recently sent me pictures of his burnt hands and now he has to replace the damaged drill bit and it costs over $4,000 and he will lose his contract and his house if I don't help him and then he won't be able to spend the rest of his life with me because I am the love of his life and his queen and all the other BS they so eloquently spread from whatever book they are copying it from.

I fell, stupidly madly in love with a lying loser who preys on older women on Words With Friends!
Jun 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Exxon liar
by: Anonymous

Guessing mine is a scam too, calls himself Gerald Bell! Say's he loves me & wants us to get married! He told me he's divorced, has a son called Eric who is at boarding school in Texas! Asked me too get an iTunes card for £100,keeps asking how much I earn a month!

Has sent me photos, his English isn't great, and his accent is definitely not Texan! He's told me he works for Exxon and has just gone to work on a rig off of Scotland! Met him on Instagram, he said that I should get hangout, so we can talk more!
Jun 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammers
by: Anonymous

Ladies the real men that work on oil rigs, are not allowed to be on computers, or phones or tablets, only long enough to say good night to their families,. They have their own money, The companies they work for take care of any problems they have. They are not on these rigs for months at a time. They are on for a couple of weeks then are off for a couple.

Scammers tell you they need money for parts, repairs, equipment breaking. Please DO NOT listen to these scum bags, they tell you everything you want to hear, they get your trust, they say they love you and want to marry you.

NO THEY DO NOT!!!

Please we need to STOP them and we need to do this soon!!! They are all scammers. They may not ask for money right away but eventually they will or cards. We need to stick together and shut them down. They change names but they are the same.

They are always widowers, have children or dead children, children with nannies or relatives or friends.

Please for your hearts, block them. They only want your money.
Jun 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		June 16, 2019 HENDRICK GORMAN
by: Anonymous

RUN JUST AS FAST AS YOU CAN. HE IS A SCAMMER.
I TALKED WITH HIS VICTIM A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO
IN WAS IN ALASKA. SAYS FROM NEW JERSEY. SCAMMED
FOR GOOD AMOUNT. DUMP HIM RIGHT NOW. HE IS LIAR.
WILL SAY HE IS REAL. NOT SO.

Please block him NOW.

HENDRICK GORMAN
Jun 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Possible Scammer ??
by: Anonymous

This is message from HK, does anybody knows a guy whose name is "Oscar Lee" and claimed himself to be from US, Montana, works offshore in a Rig off Saudi Sea. I read most of the messages here, and found some similarities but not exactly. Seems to be a young Chinese Face Guy and didn't ask for my money YET !

Can anybody here help, I am confused.

It says sometime they could take 6 months to fish, now we've been talking around 6 weeks.
Jun 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just Beware
by: OneThirdCultureKid

That is so true and you're not alone because I, too, have had guys say stuff like "Honey/Sweetie/Baby/Darling. I forgot that I had to have a written permission to get off the rig/leave South Africa/Other, and I need money to do that." Shame is not in their vocabulary.

I live overseas, but I agree with you that we must bring this to all politicians, heads of state, etc. and get them to do something about it.



Jun 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Shell Oil Engineer
by: Anonymous

How about Donald Dickson? Works for Shell Oil, lives in Los Angeles. 58 years old, but has a 7 and 9 year old. Wife died in plane crash 2 years ago. He’s Catholic and his mom is from Mexico and his dad from Scotland. Loves animals and children and reading his bible. Matched with him on Tinder.

Sound familiar?
Jun 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Serge Michael
by: Anonymous

I’ve now been told a couple of months ago the rig was attacked by pirates and he lost some close friends and others seriously injured.

The diplomat came up again last week and I was to email the diplomat in Germany and now it’s urgent I email a US diplomat who is going to Syria in a few weeks for 2 years and he needs to claim his box before he leaves and gets lost forever.

This is the email I have been given

nicolasmaill49@gmail.com

Familiar to anyone? Last night when I got this bs his English was very broken and so many mistakes and I asked if he was writing it or someone else. He claimed he was very stressed.

Omg these sharks have answers for everything.
Jun 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just Beware
by: Anonymous

Guys my intuition speaking whoever Chris is associated or Scott with # 754 223 9828 something says guy previously under another name. The Number came from Flo. Area. This
person had more than one working the scam. No matter where they are from beware. Think like a guy who is Jailed. All they have is time to think of is names and the next move on you.

I've had them say honey when can you get the
Card but we had not spoken of it. You are not the only one they are chatting with. They truly are felons yet just haven't been caught YET!!!

WORK TOGETHER

We need to go before Our congressmen and Women and our President. We need Laws in place on all social media. If they are found out punishment by law.

THEY ARE THIEVES. SECRETLY GETTING BY WITH CRIME. TIME TO REVERSE THIS THINGS.

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE
Jun 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Nelson/Charles
by: Anonymous

My scammer I believe are the same person, Scott Nelson was not his name when I was speaking with him for over a year, his name was Donald Hedlund, he was also in the hospital with broken bones and a dislocated shoulder from a car accident, he did not mention thieves, needed money from me to help pay his hospital bill, always asked for either Amazon cards or Walmart cards to pay for the credits for his phone so he could call me.

Charles was an engineer on a oil rig where the equipment was constantly breaking down. Both of these men sounds Nigerian when they talk, broken English, heavy Nigerian accents, misspelled words, uses small i’s, always wants money or cards. Both fell in love with me, I was their one and only their wife. I did lose money with the both of them but I have names, addresses, email and text messages as well as voicemails.

Please ladies they change their names but they are dirt and only want your money, they don’t care about you or love you.
Jun 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Nelson North Carolina (he was a greatest scam)
by: Anonymous

He contacted my best friend by her FB account. She was enthusiastic about him, and he told her he graduated, he used to live in North Carolina, he was widow (his wife died by cancer) and used to have a daughter who attended a religious school in North Carolina, while he used to live in Istanbul. He used to text her night and day, sending her tender sentences of love.

She has already fallen in love with him, while all of a sudden he interrupted to text her. After three days he said he was attacked by thieves in the middle of his job, and now he was in a hospital, after having being unconscious for three nights. I asked her not to call the hospital, but she cried for him who sent a pair of pics of a strange boy with all his broken bones. So I asked her to make sure she used the worse words against him. After having expressed surprise by her reaction, he became vulgar but he committed a mistake, after some time, he wrote telling her she was the woman of his life and called her Patricia. So this was the evidence he was attempting to fraud someone else.
Jun 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Question
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of a Paul David or David Paul? He does not have the same stories but says he is on an oil rig of Northern Texas. We started talking and just had such excellent conversation. I found myself waiting to talk to him again. He has not asked for one thing yet but I am just waiting for it to happen.

He would answer my questions I asked as I wanted to see if they really did match before I shared mine. We seem very compatible. I do still have a bit of a weird feeling after reading all this.

Is there a way to check out if they are really where they say or what?
Jun 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		6 months & thousands lost
by: Anonymous

Started on WWF then onto Hangouts. On an oil rig as an engineer, in Turkey. He even gave me a legit name of rig there. Twins mother killed in auto accident. Admitted to ‘leaking’ oil from rig & selling to Saudi Arabians & Britts and had cash in several countries ‘stashed’ He needed help until he was done with his contract. Then he could get to his own money.

I feel foolish, used, scared & suicidal.
Jun 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed as well
by: Anonymous

Met a man on POF who says he worked for an oil and gas company. Talked for hours for a month. I kept asking to meet and he always had an excuse, too busy with work, wanting to slow it down so we can spend quality time together. Wants to start off as friends first, sent a few pictures. No suspicions whatsoever. He seemed normal. Talked about family and life.

After a few weeks of chatting professed his love for me that I found odd. He said he was then called for a job to supervise the reactivation of an oil rig in offshore in Brazil. Off he went and said we'd meet as soon as he got back.

We set up chat on Hangout so we could keep in contact while he was offshore. A few weeks went by, then he said his divers found a box in the ocean and it was filled with diamonds, and wanted me to send him money to have a diplomat deliver it to my door. My heart dropped, I then knew it was a scam.

My heart was broken, I will NEVER try to meet someone online ever again. One good thing is I did find the owner of the picture and let him know his picture is being used in scams. I found this information by being my own private eye. SOCIALCATFISH.COM is a great website where I found the owner of the pictures, there is a fee but it's saved me money in the end and you can cancel anytime.
Jun 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thanks Cece
by: Anonymous

It explains why this Chris was calling at 2:00 am. Only 11;00 in CA., I would love to find out who he is. Scum of the earth. Hope he crawls back into the hole he came out of. I’m sure the pictures he sent are not him. I was lucky. Didn’t send anything but a 25.00 iTunes card. No wonder he was disappointed.

Thanks for the little bit of info. If you come up with anything else keep me posted.
Jun 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Cell phone number
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, there. I've never been contacted by anyone with that phone number. However, the cell phone number you're asking about is located in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida.

Here it is. Hope this helps.

https://www.numberguru.com/phone/754/223/9828/
Jun 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Upset
by: autopartsmanagerkevin@yahoo.com

Upset, If your mom feels emotion towards this man, you probably will not change her opinion.
That is how scammers work. Once trusted by her he will go forward to have her give money or receive a box for him.

I advised a woman, ex girlfriend, to stay away. She ignored me & fell in love with a man who is handsome on his profile. Too bad this is not his picture. She went to the airport for her lover to visit her. Before the flight, calls her and has her to buy him an I tunes card so he can talk to her from the plane.

She reluctantly did so, went to the airport in a pretty dress. He never showed up.

You must tell your mother, these jerks are not the pic in the profile and she is being set up.

The scammer will tell her not to talk to anyone, friends and family, that they are just jealous.

The REAL REASON is they do not want anybody talking to you, is, they may talk her out of it.

Remind her that your family cares for her.

And show her this site and read some entries.and see how many similar they are to this scumbag.

He does not care about her well being.

Good luck!

Kevin B.
Jun 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Serge Michael
by: Anonymous

The phone number that comes up is
+1 469 445 0662 I have done a reverse search and it is a Dallas Texas home number. Yet he says he is off Edinburghon a rig. Am waiting for the email address to apply for the trunk and will put my address down as local police station. Will not be paying a cent or using my true address

Stay safe ladies these heartless losers need to be stopped
Jun 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Suggestions to work out scammers from non-scammers
by: Anonymous

I've been contacted by a guy called Morgan Pearls - apparently from Norway and working in Bass Strait (Australia) for Caltex. He sounds and looks adorable but when I do a search on Caltex oil rigs in Bass Strait - they say there are none there?
If I am being scammed I understand this may not be his real name. He says he is the chief engineer on this rig.

Any suggestions on how to check identity?
Jun 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Serge Michael
by: Anonymous

Congrats to you for being convinced he’s a scammer. They say you’re the only one who can accept (trunk) or help them, and they have no relatives—except a child in boarding school who is under age to accept the trunk—that was what my scammer said. When I told him I'd accept it, I found I’d have to pay over a $2000 fee. That’s when I blocked him before I sent any money,

Everyone stay strong! I feel for you.
Jun 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Serge Michael
by: Anonymous

Met on WWF and chatted a few days then he wanted to move to what’s app then google hangouts. Says he is a project manager and is on a rig off Edinburgh and lives in Dallas Texas. Says he has a 12 yr old daughter Sarah who is at boarding school and during breaks home with a nanny. Lost his parents at an early age and has a brother Steve Woods who says he’s from the Netherlands. Talked twice on the phone and the bad connections accent reminds me more of a black person not a white person. English and texts had a few mistakes.

Lost his wife 6 years ago from cancer and a son 4 yrs ago. Won’t talk about them. Says he loves me and wants to marry me and calls me hone, babe, sugar pie.

Today said he loves me so much and can’t live without me that he is getting an early release from his project. And wants we to claim his trunk that the company has in Germany. Only I can claim it as Sarah is at school and he has no family and nanny is away. No money been asked for as yet but says I have to email a diplomat to claim his trunk of valuables and money. Gets very defensive and angry if thinks I’m not being serious or don’t believe him.

Told him I googled this trunk and diplomat thing and was told I love google more than him. Sends love songs and cute stickers and sayings. Always asks if I trust him, trust is everything. I Have believed it was a catfish scam and now fully convinced thank you.
Jun 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Online dating scam
by: Anonymous

Met a guy on a game app. Nice looking and the conversations were nice. We text for a week and then we exchanged numbers. He was going to the UK for an oil rigging contract. After reaching his destination he calls because he forgot to purchase cards to download documents for the company. He wanted 5 at 100.00 a piece. I told I didn't have that money.

He wanted for me to to take pictures of the card and receipts. I didn't send them because the little voice inside me was screaming. I get to work and decided to research oil rigging and I found a site that mentioned everything this guy asked me. I blocked him on my phone and the game app.
Jun 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Foster
by: Anonymous

Thanks to you guys my eyes are open wide. I was playing words for friends and I had 3 at the same time. I only talked to one well he was pleasant still is but for Me I Never Trust no One!!! I could not find him on facebook etc His original picture is of his father who is of Larry M foster.

I told him I’m trying to find you on internet and he said really. He sent a picture of oil rig and I saw the name on it and searched the internet. It was in the UK but he tells me it’s in Florida. Ok so like others I only sent him my face Pictures. I told him about things that about happened but did not give any names or my job but he told me he makes a lot of money etc and he has 2 cars, a home, a son. I have known him for a month but he hasn’t asked for anything but like everyone he put little poems in morning or at night so he put one up so I copy and pasted it, and it came up for a list and it was like Muslim prayer so I asked if it is Muslim but no response so on the site I copied and pasted one. He said I agree I will be damned if someone will make me feel hurt again like my current situation so I put something up about the predator searching for it’s prey and then I posted prey searching for the predator.

So after I saw this article I told him I have no money which I don’t and I am poor but he said you work. I told him I could not live off that and I’m going to leave. Well I dont know maybe I beat him to the punch but he said I will take you and set you up and I would just have to take care of his son while he was away.

He said I hurt his feelings and is not talking to me now. I guess I decided to fight back and let him know I am an intelligent individual. I personally think he didn’t realize he met his match lol
Jun 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keep evidence
by: Anonymous

Please keep all your evidence and report it to FBI or Action Fraud Or Europol

Telephone numbers
receipts
reference numbers of remittances
names and bank account details
websites they asked you to go to

This will help others not to become victims
Jun 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed by Derek Pablo
by: Anonymous

8 months I have known this person. I wasn't looking for a relationship, not even friendship but he interrupted a conversation I was having with a member of my family on facebook media who lives overseas as its a way we keep in touch. He introduced himself and told me he is divorced and his wife cheated on him.

No parents, no siblings and he was brought up by a neighbor which I thought was kinda strange as he told me he has two children and their name and ages, son Gabriel 11 and Angelis 7 years old. He has a nanny who looks after them, while away working. I am Sick that I fell hook and sinker and I let my guard down for all his sob stories of his children who had no food and could I send 50.00 so the nanny can buy them food. When it comes to children my heart melts and I can't bear children have nothing to eat so
before long I was sending this guy what he needed.

He said he would give all I have sent to him and like a jack ass I believed everything he said and that he will get his bank manager to send me what he owed me but I would have to send a fee of 450 and he will have to approve of it and he will send it to my bank account of which it didn't show three times. Tuesday same thing nothing showed in my account.

I sent a message saying you are a scammer and you prey on good decent people who believed you and would honor your word but this bank has run dry. I will make sure you will never scam another good decent woman and you won't ever hear from me again or scam me again.

I feel sorry for the Good decent family man you're impersonating you have stolen his ID and his family and he has no knowledge of what you have done with his good name and his beautiful family. I blocked this deceitful fraudulent corrupt criminal person.

The big burden has been lifted from me and I am no longer a scammed victim and I can pick up the pieces and turn my life around in a positive manner for my grateful thanks for the power of prayer and my Heavenly Father for his loving guidance that strengthened me through this horrible experience and lessons I have learned.

We live in a world of evil wickedness with corrupt criminals and the internet is a breeding ground for such criminal crimes. Facebook and hangout are breeding grounds for criminal activities and scammers.

I pray that all you Beautiful good decent Women out there they ask for money block them: Take Care Beautiful Woman out there its love they are seeking for its money and its big business for these scum bags.
Jun 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig contractor engineer lover scam
by: Anonymous

So my person was named Percy Santiago. Parents died when he was 6, sister 3. Raised in Italy for 45 yrs. Has a 13 yo daughter in boarding school in Texas. Working off shore near Alabama. Contacted me 2 weeks ago. Love poems, words of seduction and pictures. He was good at it. Pulls at your heart strings.

He broke a pipeline and a worker of his got hurt. Picture of the injured hand and all. Asked me for $5000 to help him pay the $11000 bill for the new pipe and the workers that had to fix what he broke. Which I thought was weird. Isn't that his job? Wanted to hide it from Chevron Texaco which is who he worked for.

I am a civilian worker in my law enforcement agency so this did not go far. I started my research on the internet and found this site. And all his pictures were of Peter Marc Jacobson. One even had Fran Drescher in it.

Well I fell for the love talk for a bit but when the money thing happened I kicked him to the curb because I recognized it was a scam. I am sorry that some people lost money. I am one of the lucky ones. I guess always remember if it sounds too good to be true then it is.
Jun 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I was a victim of a scammer
by: Anonymous

He sent me an email telling me that he found my profile in linkedin. His name was Richard Harry Morgan. He was really polite and asked me for my email address. He said everything about himself; a widow, wife died two years ago, with a daughther, her name was jane, oil engineer, living in London.

We exchanged emails every day and after a bit, he told me all those nice things, that he loves me, he will come to see me but then he had to go to work on a platform and before that he wanted to send me some gifts; that is when my life started to collapse - I was stupid, foolish and naive and fell when I had to pay for the parcel insurance after it has been stopped in Mexico, I paid USD 1000.

And then "the courier company Diamon" asked for another USD.5000 for two documents against Money Laundering because he put lots of money in the package so he can invest in my country, as he said. And if I don't pay it, the company will sue us for Money laundering.

I paid USD. 5000, and then the company asked me to Pay USD. 12,650.00 but I won't pay it, and he begged me to help him because he is offshore and can't do the payment.

The company was using gmail.com domain which is not usual for the official companies. I started to analyze everything and realized what Happened. Sent him an email that I know he is a fraud. Went to the bank and i reported to the national and International authorities. It was really stupid but I've learned my lesson.

He used the following e-mails rcsz22000@gmail.com., rcsz22000@outlook.com, The two womans that received the wire transfers are ANGELICA OROZCO LOPEZ, MEXICAN THE BANK ACCOUNT IS SANTANDER MEXICO ACCOUNT 60606441455, AND MIRIAM LOPEZ HERNANDEZ, BANAMEX ACCOUNT 3272999. THE POHONE NUMBER THAT HE WAS USING IS 447715820736, AND THERE IS ANOTHER MAN JAMES KENT HIS PHONE NUMBER 447742711087. LETICIA MORALES PHONE NUMBER 5215610971786.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND MONEY TO ANYBODY THAT YOU DO NOT KNOW.
Jun 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Part Anatomy of scams
by: Wiser Now

Hello ladies and gentlemen. I have learnt about scams and I always wondered why they request Itunes cards so this is what I know
This is learned out of AARP
1.The scammer whether he be romance or oil rigger engineer or IRS or other type of scammer pretends he loves you or pretends he is in need once you have established a connection .

2. Requests YOU buy large denominations of gift cards to settle debt or get him what is needed cause he can not get to his accounts.

3.Then after you purchase cards he asks for the code to expedite your payment.

4. Send the code to a" washer" who transfers the amount to a store app.

5.Then the "washer" purchases multiple smaller cards at a retailer.

6. The new codes are sent to the scammer to resale on line for cash. The washer takes a commission and discards the cards while the scammer sells the codes online.


If you do a wire transfer they move it several times and they sometimes start a fake company or corporation after large amounts of so called washed money and they pull out the money and it cannot be traced back to first-hand movements.

Or now they hide in the cybersecurity like Bitcoin or other cyber securities and move it around country-to-country account-to-account and then they pull it out.

Please let us all be safe online. Do not play with them as they do not love you and they want your money not you.

After they are finished you could be heart broken and broke financially and your mind in distress.

God bless you and may He help us all at this great time of need.
Jun 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be aware. Contacted on Funbridge
by: Anonymous

I welcome myself to the club. He contacted me through Funbridge. Beware they are everywhere. After he asked me for a $200 iTunes card to load more bridge games I pegged him for a scammer. Told him I reported him and blocked him from my phone. He called me from another number and swore he wasn't a scammer. I told him to send me a copy of his passport and driver's license. He did send a copy of his Visa which coincided with the pictures he sent. I then sent him a $25.00 iTunes card for 2 weeks of Funbridge.

I was really beginning to change my feelings. He had the same scenario. Wife died of cancer. Had daughter in law school in California. Blah Blah. Also was not able to find him on any sites. Used a reverse telephone service and they couldn't find him. I should of stuck with my gut feelings.

I'm out 25.00 but that's little to pay for his 2 months worth of work. I did however send him a half picture of my passport with just my picture and not any numbers. Was wondering if I should contact the passport office. I sympathize with those that have lost much more than me.

His name is Jake Emrick and his email is 4UJake0001@gmail.com. He says he lives in Orlando, Florida. Does anyone recognize this. His picture is of a very good looking Lebonese man.
Jun 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Argentina lover boy
by: Anonymous

This guy sent a friend request on FB Messenger. I asked who he knew that I knew. He friended a person on my Messenger list and asked her if she knew me. She said she was a friend of my mother-in-law.

I saw that he was a mutual friend on messenger and asked her if she knew him. She said he contacted her and she told him that she is engaged.

He has been a widower for 4 years. 55 years old and ready to start a life with a Christian woman. I am 66 years old. I told him I was too old for him to which he replied I don't care. you are a beautiful woman. He has a 16 year old daughter.

I asked him how he "found" me. He said he was scrolling on Facebook and saw my sweet face and wanted to get to know me.

He is a real sweet-talker. He loves me already after a week and a half. Wanted me to tell him that I loved him. I said I won't say that if I don't mean it.

He said he works for Exxon oil and gas on a platform...oil rig on contract. Never would tell me how much longer he had before the contract ended.

Last night he finally asked me for an iTunes card to purchase a training video on the internet. $20, $50, $100. This morning he said "Come on you can get one from Walmart." I had a really hard time understanding him on the phone the first time we talked. I asked him if he was using a translator from the internet. He said a what?

Oh yes, he insisted I get on Hangouts because it was more fun and private.

I had a feeling, but wanted to be sure. Now I know. Wish I knew whose pictures he used (with dogs). White hair, brown eyes, nice looking guy.
If anyone has encountered this scenario beware!
Jun 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roland Andrew
by: OneThirdCultureKid

That part in Roland Andrew's story about getting hurt fighting pirates is a new one. All the other parts of his story sound familiar, though. The stories/excuses they come up with!

Any guy with two first names should and do make us wary, like that Chris Wilfred guy I told you all about last month. Check out YouTube for videos on spotting scammers posing as oil rig engineers, military, doctors, etc. for more information. One of those excuses they use is that their ship/oil rig was attacked by pirates! *Face palm*

Stay safe and don't send any money to them.
Jun 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Turkey rig
by: Anonymous

Got a smile on CM web site. Held off giving email then did. Within 2 weeks he was falling in love with me. I was getting pictures and love poems and texts. Promises of coming home to me.....first it was itune cards, then amazon cards, then he needed money for equipment. He couldn’t access his account because someone tried to get into it.

So stupid me wiped out all my money for equipment and luggage that is in transit to me but stuck in customs. Promises to pay me back. Keeps saying he is coming home but one thing leads to another and he is still there. Went on pimeyes and uploaded a picture and low and behold he is on multiple dating sites.

He stole the picture of a model I am sure. Says he is divorced. No kids. 5’4 in one site 6’0 in another. I thought I was a smart woman and I should have trusted my gut with the first asking of money. But I was lonely and he made me feel special and lived. Shame on him and shame on me
Jun 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marine engineer
by: Anonymous

Mine was Gabriel Williams. 54 marine engineer in Malta. Same story had a 10 year old son in boarding school in Texas. Godly man Roman Catholic Christian.

I caught him out with a lie early on. I went along with him to see if he was a scammer. He was very romantic and every morning flowers on my page, love hearts and romantic poetry and love songs.

Then the crunch and he needed a vacation to come and make memories for only 2000 dollars. Then I tunes cards.

I never sent anything so I was one of the lucky ones. The sad thing was I looked forward to our chats. Been a widow 14 years so it gave me a lift. Thankfully though I didn't let my heart rule my head.

Please be careful ladies.
Jun 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		more info. fake names. stolen pictures
by: Anonymous

These days its hard to look for the real owners of the photos. I found mine on pimeyes.com and the name was different.

There is a page on facebook with loads of information with the actual scammers exposed, tips, etc.

Online Scam Advice Service
Jun 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jorgen Sebastian
by: Anonymous

I’ve read all these posts and am feeling more than a little shook. I am not a stupid person but I lost my husband 3 months ago and about 2 months later I was contacted by an engineer with Exxon mobile who claimed to be a widow of 3 kids near the ages of mine. My story parallels others, he just wanted to be friends, he was so sensitive, romantic, sent me songs, stupidly I’ve shared more than I should and I sent iTunes cards and a wire transfer.

Today he says the equipment broke to the tune of 56,000. I guess today is my wake up day. I’m more than sad. I’m embarrassed and hurt and still grieving my first loss now a second. I’ve posted his name. He had a white beard a blue eyes. I still have to keep telling myself to walk away. It is just so compelling to continue this farce.

Please don’t be as stupid as was I. If someone could prove to me I’m wrong, he might hate me but I would no longer hate myself.
Jun 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brown eyes, white beard
by: Anonymous

Sounds like the same scammer that I had. Mine claimed to be an oil rig engineer in Poland. He said he lives in California with one son, lost his diabetic wife in 2011. Sent me songs, poems, and fake pictures that belongs to Tony Baroud. I checked the pictures and was shocked it belongs to an actor! Scam!
Jun 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gabriel Edwin Rodriguez
by: Anonymous cm

I’m not sure if this is real or not. Reading all these comments I’m starting to think it is. I wish we could upload pictures on here. He said he lost his wife and kids in an accident. He is responsible for a granddaughter that is in boarding school. He sends me pictures when I ask for them however he claims he isn’t able to send video.

I chatted with him on the phone and he sounds like he’s 12 and has an accent. He told me he was from Brazil and right now he is out in some island working on a rig. He claims he loves me however it’s only been a couple of weeks chatting and I haven’t told him much. I told him I’m disabled just to see if he would stop chatting but he hasn’t.

He hasn’t asked for money yet but I’m patiently waiting. Is there a website that’s free that we can search the pictures ???

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jun 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marine engineer currently on a new contract in Turkey
by: Anonymous

He gone by the name Hank Luton. Says he's never a poor man. Wants a companion. I've questioned him so much but he always evades the question. He gets upset when posed questions. Calls me my Queen sends poetries copied off the net. Has not asked me for money because he said his father left him a lot. Too many spelling errors and grammar too.

He sent me pictures and he's very handsome. He says he's Spanish born in Bilbao. I wanted to talk to him and so we did on Hangouts and his accent was so much Nigerian or some kind of African.

I hung up and blocked him on Hangouts. He's has since created an IG profile with hank litonn07. Those pictures he has there he sent to me as well.
Jun 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		"Oil rig engineer"
by: Anonymous

It looks like the scammers like to pretend to be an "oil rig engineer" to cheat lonely, divorced women. I guess it is because the rig engineer could go all over the world and most people don't know how to verify his location, and are not familiar with what the work would look like. Here is the link tells you what it looks like:
https://www.jobsite.co.uk/worklife/work-oil-rig-18734/

Similar way to start chatting and similar way it became romantic. He call me "my dear", "honey", "my love" and "my queen". He said he is thinking about me all day while working. He told me he is Christian so I trust him more. He told me he is working on a project which will get paid $30 million after the project is completed (What? Why are you telling me that?). And also he told me he cannot get off the offshore platform until the 3-month project is completed (really? I have searched online that the typical work shift for rig workers or rig engineers are 14 on/14 off or 14 on /21 off). I guess this is the setup for asking me for money at later time.

Three days later he started sending me love songs, love poetries/letters every time chatting, and then ask me to marry him! (Is this guy out of mind or has mental issues?)

We have being chatting for 10 days so far and he hasn't asked me for money yet. But I don't believe he is real for the following reasons:
1) He couldn't lie consistently. First time he told me there are 40 engineers work with him and yesterday he said he work with 60 engineers

2) He couldn't prove his identity. When I asked him to show me his US driver's license, he said he left it at headquarters

3) He couldn't do the basics that engineers can do. I asked him to do a simple math problem for me and he never did. (He said he is rig engineer. Kidding me!)

I believe there are a group of scammers doing the same thing. They steal pictures from innocent people and give them fakes names and pretend to be them. I see a lot of ladies asking other victims for pictures here. It doesn't matter! The names and pictures are all fake! They can use different pics for same name or same pics for different names. If you really want to know how they look like, they are most likely 25-35 year old Nigerian men.

I really feel sorry for those who lost money. I believe there are still a lot of victims on the way of sending money to these con men. I hope they can see this website and wake up before any damages are done!

LADDIES AND SISTERS, DON'T SEND MONEY!!!!

IF IT IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, THEN IT IS NOT TRUE!

More stories of victims:

https://boingboing.net/2015/10/05/how-a-romance-scam-victim-laun.html
Poor lady!

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/dating/i-was-scammed-by-an-online-love-rat-too-survivors-of-internet-fraud-speak-out/news-story/0ed4d0101ccc67654b98110ce86b90ed

I wish there is a way that scammers could get punished!

Should I play around with this guy to the very end and ask him to send me money before he does? Yeah you love me so much then send me money to show your love LOL.
Jun 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam Mark Yong on EastMeetEast
by: Anonymous

The same scenario. Mark Yong, Oil rig engineer in Turkey with month contact who fall in love with me at first sight and want to come to my country, buy a house and live together happily ever after. It was too much to believe. I suspected him from the beginning, but after a phone call, when he spoke with a Nigerian accent and avoided to make a video call, I googled and found this site.

Thank you all for sharing this information! It helped me to confirm my suspicions and to not fall in his trap.
Jun 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		George M Wheeler
by: A silly woman

He started talking to me on WWF and he reeled me right in. On an oil rig in Turkey for the next few months. His wife died 6 yrs ago, he has two sons in California being looked after by a nanny. Very romantic and sexy. To date he hasn't asked for anything but I blocked him yesterday.

I feel a total fool. I gave him my mobile number and an email address. I only hope that I haven't given him anything he can use against me. When he asked for my name thankfully I gave him a false name - must have had an inkling deep down.

Please ladies be careful.
Jun 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Leonardo Martins
by: Anonymous

Claims to be an Engineer for Chevron. Out on oil rig in Turkey. Has 1 son and pictures of them through some years at the beach. Other photos friends / co workers. Sold crude oil that wasn’t suitable for the United States him and 4 others sold in Istanbul and made $5 million and 2 hundred thousands dollars and his part was $1 million and 2 hundred thousands dollars. Being sent to my address.

Next thing I know it’s being held at a courier service and they need $30 thousands dollars to ship to my address.

Now it’s an iTunes card to put time and data on his phone.
Jun 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

We met on Badoo. His name was Chris Ethan. He was really polite and asked me for my email address. He said everything about himself; a widow, wife died when she was 5 months pregnant, oil engineer, living in Boston, USA.

We exchanged emails every day and after a bit, he told me all those nice things, that he loves me, he will come to see me but then he had to go to New Zealand on a platform and before that he wanted to send me some gifts; that is when my life started to collapse - I was stupid and naive and fell when I had to pay for the parcel insurance after it has been stopped in Spain. I paid €7240.

And then "the courier company GoCargoLogs" asked for another €18600 for two documents against Money Laundry because he put lots of money in the package so he can invest in my country, as he said. And if I don't pay it, the company will sue us for Money laundering. I said I won't pay it, he begged me to help him because he is offshore and can't do the payment.

Because I was scared, I told everything to my ex and he told me it is a scam. The company was using gmail.com domain which is not usual for the official companies. I started to analyze everything and realized what Happened. Sent him an email that I know he is fraud. Went to the bank and the police. Deleted my email account. It was really stupid but I've learned my lesson.

LADIES, BE CAREFUL!
Jun 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerians
by: Anonymous

Most of them are Nigerian scammers.

They use people in Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines even USA to do the transfer of money for them.

So you are transferring the cash to a legit bank.

But the mules transfer them as bitcoins to Nigeria.
Jun 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave R. On Fitbit
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, everyone. How's everyone doing? Last night, I received a friend request on Fitbit from a guy who calls himself Dave R. and claims to live in Canada. I accepted, but then saw messages in which he used the same terms of endearment as all of our previous scammers and then saw a similar story: Single dad raising a daughter, wants friendship, and he asks why I would insult him like this. Finally, I'd had enough and deleted him. He sounded like a scammer to me.

It's not only on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites that we find these creeps.

Jun 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		AlexAndrewLee
by: Anonymous

Engineer based in some rig offshore of Turkey. Nearing the end of the independent contract (just 2 days before it ends) and his machine broke down. Did not have enough cash, could not leave the rig because of the contractual obligations. Was dead worried that the board of directors will find out that his machine broke down and terminate his contract and he will lose all his money.

Obviously a ploy right from the start of his 25 day contract. Writes/copies poetry and sends them on Hangouts app. Provides too much information on things I have no interest in knowing (how much cash he brought on the rig, the name and model of his machine, etc etc) sprinkled throughout the 25 days.

A lot of plans of starting an engineering firm and buying a house when he is back from the rig etc etc. It was a very well-built storyline. I have been really busy this whole month, and did not really get to pay attention to his messages, but guess it must have been a very seasoned scammer who can still message so much despite such little response from me.

Do be careful! It is not just the money being scammed, but will leave huge potholes of insecurities and lack of trust in the rest of the better human race. :(
Jun 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Derek Clay aka Alex Fraser
by: Anonymous

My guy appeared to me on Instagram, was gorgeous and so handsome, messaged for around a week then asked me for my mobile so we could chat on WhatsApp. All started off well and he proclaimed he loved me very quickly, divorced with a 25 year old daughter called Cleo, lives in SAN Francisco.

I did suss out that he was using images of an American model, but he said he had low self esteem and he then started sending photos of what he said was himself, and after around 3 weeks he’s said he was going to Turkey on business, his company was dealing with Turkstream installing gas pipelines from Russia to Turkey, and he showed me his fake boarding card, and once there on business after around 2 weeks he told me he had had his passport and credit cards stolen and he needed to borrow £3500, which he has not had any money from me.

Claims to be very religious, no links with Nigeria, but the accounts for the money to be sent are in Thailand.
Jun 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig Contractor 50 y old
by: Anonymous Kala

He contact me on Facebook and started sending messages, his Facebook name is Andrew Thomas but he is using Axel Kahn's public person pictures. He also made me a video call which I found as a you tube video of Axel which was presented also on Instagram and Facebook fan page. He said father is German mother from Poland, his wife was pregnant but died in a car accident 5 years ago. He said he is living in Rome and working in Sicilia, and he loves me already and calls me baby or my love all the time. He ignored my relationship and said that he informed my partner about his love - idiot!

He said that his $15M project is going to finish in the next few weeks and he promised to meet me soon. He has a African or Asian accent but more African I believe. I have an Italian mobile ending +39 .... 2609 and I have a pictures. On his Facebook profile most are Indian people. The reply sometimes is not logical and sounds by the phone like he is a drunk.

Ladies be careful. Just wondering if anyone can catch him or confirm his personality or country
Jun 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Antonio scott. Wife died while giving birth. Daughter in boarding school in Texas. Lives in Los Angeles, drives two SUVs. On the boat needing money to get off. Does a fake contract. Beware.
by: Anonymous

Antonio Scott, engineer, lives in Los Angeles, wife died while giving birth, says birthday nov 03. On contract in Turkey. Needs money to combine job and get off rig. Gets angry when you question him. Will send you photos.

THIS IS A SCAM DON'T FALL FOR IT.

Ufficiale ingeginere is his screen name.
Jun 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		These calls are FAKE locations.
by: Kevin B

I am a regular contributor to this site. Thank you editor [ED: you are welcome].

Although Nigeria is a hotbed for scams, the operations are based to misguide you and for these boiler room locations from being identified.

If you really look at all these phone numbers you are given they are not their actual locations. I remember a woman here ran the computer IP each day from her scammer. Each time she traced his location for 5 days she was shocked. One day Nigeria, the next day, London ,the next day Poland and finally one in Germany. All the while claiming he was on one oil rig the whole week.

Your scammer actually being in the location phone
number listed is doubtful.

They like their throw away phone numbers and certain chat services you did not meet on, is because his chat service will not verify fraud like POF and Facebook do.

All garbage.

Use intelligence not emotion. Friends and family do not want you scammed and heartbroken. Your scammer WILL HURT YOU. They will say listen to no one. They are just jealous of your love affair. They do not care if THEY HURT YOU!

That keeps their scamming and embezzlement ongoing.
Jun 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Anderson
by: Anonymous

You girls are right its a scam! So loving what a joke. My son is in the state Department and is investigating and I feel bad for the photo he stole. Engineer on the rig Jack2 in the gulf. As soon as I told him my son is at the state department he shut everything down.

Father American mother polish raised in Europe and came from Texas. He moved to Fairfax Va and we met on zoosk. All the same things you all have talked about. Do not give him BS. He needs to be in jail
Jun 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Phone calls from Africa and Italy and other European countries
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know these phone numbers

+257 78 13 09 Burundi

+257 78 18 28 Burundi

+256 20 5481052 Uganda

+221 766756936 Senegal

I did not answer any of them and I have blocked them. They will keep on ringing from different numbers.

Hoping for me to answer the phone number when it rings shows where it is coming from. I really hope the authorities can catch these scammers as they are so evil.
Jun 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam???
by: Anonymous

I have been talking to FEDERIK REED for about a week and he just messaged me and said he needs my help to get parts for his machine. I told him its the company's responsibility and he said I HIRED THE RIG FOR MY CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBLE FOR MY OWN PARTS. He said he works for TULLOW OIL in ENGLAND and his gmail is Fredrickreed00@gmail.com

He took off his fb or just has it where I cant see his page anymore
Jun 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rigs Tywin Johnson
by: Anonymous

Hello. I am from Germany - He wrote to me on Instagram and I Installed Hangouts so we talked.
He Looks like a Body Builder and I should say David to him. He has a Son and he was a widow. He sent me a picture from his Son and I remember the same picture from a soldier from another website.

Bad man!!!
Jun 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		ROBERT WALKER
by: Anonymous

MET ON TINDER - HE CLAIMS TO WORK ON A OIL RIG. CANT TALK ON THE PHONE AND ASKED FOR A PHOTO AND ITS ON SCAM SITES FOR OIL RIG SCAMS. CALLS ME HIS LADY AND HONEY AND ALL THAT RIGHT AWAY. I ASKED FOR A SELFIE WITH A CALENDAR AND CLOCK IMAGE TO PROVE REAL AND BOOM HE WENT OFF.

BE CAREFUL LADIES - THEY ARE ALSO INVOLVED IN SHIPPING CARS OVERSEAS AND BOOM HE WILL HAVE PROBLEMS AND WILL ASK FOR MONEY.

STAY AWAY FROM OIL RIG SCAMMERS
Jun 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Matthias Groote is a German politician
by: CB

I was contacted via Instagram by an attractive Cologne, German(y) man whose wife had died 8-years ago of cancer. 11-year-old son in boarding school in the UK. We only chatted for 2-days. When I put his name into Google, "oil rig scams" came up. I mentioned it to him and he changed the subject.

I was on this website where they had a link where you could actually put a picture in. The picture that he’s using is the German politician listed in my subject line. The scammer has at least 30-names between Facebook, Instagram, and dating sites all over the world.

He did not ask me for money as we didn’t get that far. But he got very angry at me for accusing him, even when I was sent 30-40 pics of one face with all these different names, including 2 YouTube videos of the real German politician. The name he used with me was Jake Logan, but if you want to see what he looks like look up the German politician listed above.

I wonder if he really works; I don’t know how someone would have the time to maintain so many different sites.
Jun 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: James Johnson
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Your oil rig scammer sounds a lot like the one who asked me to send him $3,500 so that he could get off the rig and go home to see his daughter Lily. He promised to reimburse me, but I wasn't falling for that and I didn't send him any money.

It was when I checked the pictures he used on his Twitter page that I found out whose pictures he was using to scam me. I'm probably not the only one he tried this line on.

Did this James Johnson also call himself Dennis Marguilles, by any chance, and did he claim to work on an oil rig in Ghana?
Jun 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Benson
by: Anonymous

Oil rig contractor. Widower 53 wife died in car accident. Has an 11 year old boy Daniel. Has said girl a few times lol. In gulf of Mexico on a rig. Machinery problems and needs money cards so he can make phone calls to China to find his parts. Gets very angry if you refuse to send money.

Calls all hours of day and night. Met on words with friends. And we go to hang out so we could chat. Sent me pictures of himself which are actually pictures of model Eric Rutherford. Even facetimed with a Tues morning chat video that Eric does but bad connection explained the brief and out of sync video.

Calls you his queen, baby, sends songs. Very romantic. Constantly questions why you dont trust him!
May 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Douglas Moore Scammer from Poland, Wi,Tx
by: Anonymous

At the moment he is using the name Douglas Moore, Wife died from cancer leaving him with a daughter who is now 14 and at a boarding school in New York. Father from Tx, Mother from Poland.
Arrived in the states at 37 but went to college in Madison Wi with his college sweetheart and mother of so called daughter lol.

Father American from Texas, Mother from Poland. Has no other family whatsoever. Father met mother while in military and stayed in Poland lol

Look for broken English, He is pretty good but doesn’t capitalize or use correct punctuation. Ignores many questions. Ask very detailed questions, I happen to know about Madison Wi. And Arlington Tx, he avoided every question. I’m also familiar with oil rigs, He avoided those questions as well. On the way to the rig he had trouble with his account and can’t access. Lol

Met in word chums, Also plays words with friends, look at stats for game play, terrible and plays pretty bad. They play all games.
Please be careful, Do not send money to anyone you don’t personally know.

First sign, Nothing couldn’t be found on google about him, his wife or obituary. Good thing I’m not looking for anyone but I know many are and I don’t like people who lie, steal, scam, use others.

Is there a site to share photos they send of themselves?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
May 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ship Captain
by: Anonymous

Ship Captain is the same one that got my friend, James Anderson. He is a smooth talker so please just be careful, he got lots of money from her and now is broke. We did hire an investigator and he was from Nigeria. Sorry but he is a Big Time Scammer and it is sad. Best of luck to you and I am sure you will soon find out he is not real nor is his pictures.

God Bless
May 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Thompson Brownsville TX on an Oil Rig
by: Anonymous

Guy claims his name is Bryan Thompson from Brownsville TX. Reached out and kept in touch for a while. He told me he worked on an oil rig. We kept talking and things started getting romantic, then claimed he lost his debit card and asked me to send money! NO WAY!!! BE CAREFUL!!!

Pic appears here:

https://www.romancescam.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=109286&start=30
May 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jim Welch
by: Anonymous

My scammer was on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico working for Exxonmobil n the Thunder Horse Rig. That was all possible and then the messages started and went to love and devotion real quick. I knew then it was not real at all and within a week he needed $3000.00 to get him off the rig to meet me.

I made him think I would pay the money so he sent me a bank account to put the money in a chase bank. So I went to the Chase Bank told them what was going on but there is nothing they could do or would do. Anyway this went on. I never paid any money or would I. I took the picture that he had stolen and posted it on WWW web. He started backing down a bit and accused me of not trusting him, and that he had always been truthful to me.

Anyway sorry for the women that fall for this and look out for Jim or Jimmy Welch.
May 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer scam.
by: Anonymous

He claimed he is an american born Chinese and working in London and he added you in Instagram & started talking to you. He then mentioned that he’s doesn’t use Instagram much BUT ONLINE EVERY SECOND to hunt for more. He asked for my number for whatsapp.

Saying like he’s going offshore clashes on his mom’s birthday. Asks you for advices for presents, then after, saying that while shopping, bought something for you. He needed name, phone no. & address and kept texting you asking for prayers. Flared at you when you don’t pay the charges held by the customs. AWB provided but couldn’t provide the details invoice of the money to pay.
May 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: David Wilfred and Chris Wilfred
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I would love nothing better than to see the scumbags arrested and locked up for the hell they put both men and women through. It's unconscionable what they do. May Al-Shatti and other men seek justice for it.



May 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Maddox
by: Anonymous

This scum bag contacted me with the stolen photos of Al Shatti must have sold off my phone number and email address as I am getting phone calls from east coast of Africa and Italy
and emails from European countries as the language is in Italian and Spanish and Greek none in English.

I would like to lock them all up together without any kind of technology and no visitors
and feed them with only bread and water as they have ripped off millions from innocent people
and lock their boss up alone.

Can't change the past but sure as hell can help to make the future better as the whole world needs shake up.
May 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: David Wilfred and Chris Wilfred
by: OneThirdCultureKid

That's very interesting and hackle raising when you read that they both claim to have an 11 year old son named Jerry, plus the same profile pic. Greg Maddox, I'd read about earlier this year. This is just all kinds of wrong they're doing to people, including the men whose pics they steal.
May 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tanker Ship Captain James Anderson
by: Anonymous

I had never been on a dating site until a few weeks ago. Offers deluged me. The one man I liked was tall, no hair, a white neatly trimmed goatee on chin only, and a great smile. Dark eyes, accent when he talks. Lives in Texas He is supposed to be on his last trip before retiring.

I might have been dumb as a rock, and scammed out of a new I-phone. I had to send it to have special programming for security to contact the ship. He told me the phone could only be used by the two of us. He also said that after this trip, he would receive an extensive retirement check. He also calls me his Queen. He told me he wanted to marry me and buy a home together. Very sensual man, texted me three times a day and also called me on many nights.

He told me the ship pulls out this week. I wish I had found this site before I joined the dating group. James said he is a widower with one grown child in New York.
May 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank you for your thank you.
by: Anonymous

I appreciate the feedback and thank you’s for my last post.

It is also personal that I reach out to you wonderful women. I dated a woman for 6 years. Shortly after she told me about this James Wilkerson on an oil rig. The new love of her life.

She was not rich, but she did send him an Itune card of $150 so he could talk to her lover before he arrived at the airport. She is still waiting.
May 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do your research
by: Anonymous

I went onto YouTube and found tons of pictures of men that had their pictures stolen from these losers. There is also a video of one of them talking to one of us and shows how the whole thing is set up. Search oil rig scammers. Good luck and quit chatting with them. The quicker you stop you can start to heal.
May 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		IP location and email header traces
by: Anonymous

If you're actually using email you can trace the IP number even if you're using a VPN as long as they're on their cell phone. Yes they do travel to Poland, Germany, Turkey, Cyprus...but when they're using their cell phone it does triangulate off of cell phone towers especially in iPhone. So if they're sending you an email via iPhone which you can check in the email header, you can basically bet they are where the IP says they are.
May 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Winfred and David Winfred
by: Anonymous

These 2 names are the same guy as Greg Maddox and Bernard Fisherman using an 11 Year old boy named Jerry. I had Greg Maddox Contact me. After I called him a scammer he changed his name on Instagram to Bernard Fisherman using the same profile photo.

The scammers think they are smart. After I had been scammed by Greg Maddox I see all the scammers. They are easy to spot on Instagram
They will start to message you on Instagram and they use the same format as all the scammers
May 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re:David Wilfred
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Is that the same guy who calls himself Chris Wilfred, claims to have been widowed, and claims to have an 11-year-old son named Jerry? Chris Wilfred also claimed to be religious.

Incidentally, in one picture on Twitter, he wears a wristband that says "Just Pray". Just asking whether the two guys are one and the same guy.
May 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please, Use Intelligence, not Emotion.
by: Kevin B

Repeating some common things regarding scammers.

If they are Millionaires they do not need your money or I tune cards, etc.

They are ALWAYS using fake pics and identities.

These phone numbers you trace are not where they are.

If you are Tech savy you will see the IP NUMBER is Bogus. Each time they contact you if you trace that, it shows they may be in Nigeria today and France the next day and Poland the next. They are in one place but do this to keep you and police from finding them.

They want you off Pof because Pof monitors them and will delete their account.

What’s App, Google voice etc. do not monitor.

If they send you flowers, then maybe lunch to your work, you are screwed if YOU have money. By getting your info where you live and work, they can access YOUR BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION.

Anything they spend on you is from the Scam Group using stolen credit cards or previously cashed in for cash Itune cards. Why Itune cards, easiest to convert to cash.

More tips later. They can hire a helicopter to get them off anytime they want. If you really believe this crap about they cannot access their funds... RUN RUN RUN
May 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Wilfred Instagram
by: Anonymous

David Wilfred Friended on IG 53 years old
wilfreddavid875@gmail.com
+1 (707) 955-5036 California #

Oil rig in Scotland, Hangouts then text. Wife died of cancer and 7 year son lives with his brother in Ohio. First asked to set me up on Bitcoin business. Then asked for 2 $100 amazon gift cards. Then asked for phone cards so he could talk to me.

When I refused all he got really nasty and said I didn’t trust him. He claimed to be very religious after his wife died. When I called his hand at scammers, I’ve not heard back from him. He deleted his IG profile soon after I befriended him and said he didn’t want to be on social media.
May 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig - Marine Engineer from WWF)
by: Anonymous

First one: His got 2 names (Mark Liton)is the name he is using on WWF. I love playing games on there. He says hello and I say hello back. Non-malicious conversation. Then I asked what he does. He said he is a Marin Engineer and works on oil rigs and has trouble in many different parts of the world.

He is based in California. He is almost 58 and is a widow. His wife died 5 years ago from CANCER PROBLEM and has a daughter who is 12 years old or 13 sometimes. I asked where she lives because he is away all the time or lives in the rigs. He say his daughter lives in Florida with his ex-wife sister. (so much broken English when he is texting. I asked why she is not living with his parents. He said his parents died both of them but his father had a very lucrative business in California. So he was left with a lot of money so he is never a poor man. He send me a picture of a ring he wants to give.

Then he asked me to go on Hangouts. I said no because I don't have Hangouts. He asked me download the APP. We kept conversing and then I caved and I gave him my email address so he can add me. Then the courting and the loving and the proposal started.

He said he is an only child. BTW, his name on Hangouts is now Hank Liton. I asked why and he said those are his 2 names and his mother calls him that a lot.

He said that he loves his job as an Engineer. The money is not a problem. He has many houses. One that his parents owned but now his and they also have a home in Spain and he has his own house.

He recently asked me how much I make. I didn't tell him.

He is very consistent in messaging me. We video called once but can hardly connect. It was him on the video but it was a blink. So I had given up on video-messaging him.

Press forward: Yesterday he said we need to take an Oath - a Blood Oath so that we can be married.

He calls me his Queen, My Love, My Sweetheart.
He sends me poems and bible verses. He was going to contact his Pastor so he can do the Oath. I declined. I said if we are going to be married, I want it done in front of our family and friends together side by side.

He obliged. But he tried to insist that he wants to do it because he is afraid of losing me. My answer was NO that I did not want to get pressured or this relationship is going to stop.

Then I asked if he is still playing WWF because I told I saw that he played 1 day ago. He said no Baby I left that game and I don't want you to be playing anymore because we are going to be married. I said to him, relax it's just a game and I have my real friends there too playing.
He said he is not jealous person but he is begging me to resign because he doesn't want to lose me.

I am a little weary about this whole thing and I found this site and everyone's story is so identical. If not the same.

I had another one who posed as a orthopedic surgeon who is currently in Afghanistan on a contract and he sent me all kinds of pictures. He said he's from Texas, is divorced and has a 13 year old son. He too lost his parents from a car crash i believe. He grew up in UK. He has custody of his son. I asked who looks after him while he is away. He said he has a Nanny. And why not live with mom, he said his mom is an addict and the court ordered that she doesn't go near his son.

He asked me to go on WhattsAPP. So I did. He was very pleasant and he was going to be romantic if we were to meet. But there were several red flags.

He sent me pictures and I zoomed in on the name on the scrubs and it has Change T. Kaplan who is a doctor based in Florida and is plastic surgeon and still is in Florida.

I quickly sent him the link and told him to not fool anybody else and I was going to report him.

I also sent the link to WWF and reported him as using a different name and stole a picture. And I blocked him from there also.
May 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Liam Luke carter scammer
by: Susan Bell Anonymous

If you meet someone named Liam Luke carter that is an oil rig supervisor he is a scammer! Started with all the poetry stuff and was pushing me into feeling the love he said he felt! He called me his queen and all and superwoman. He is as very pushy at the end because I didn’t feel the same after he just told me the day before he was a patient man with me!

I am so glad I opened my eyes and realized he is just like the others! This one picked me out on instagram!

Susan bell
May 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Accent/Dialect
by: Anonymous

To the person who asked if this sounds familiar well yes it does but my scammer was German not Polish but scammers can say anything and they can muffel their voice to make it sound like another accent.

My scammer called me Queen and baby all the time I even asked him at one time if he even knew my name and the music the songs he chose for me to listen to I did not care for but the ones I had him listen to were 100 times better. Best thing to do if it is the same guy dump him now all these oil riggers want is money that is all but you do what you want to do.
May 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Plenty of Fish Kodiak Aquino
by: Anonymous

Found another oil rig sxammer on Plenty of Fish.

Name is Kodiak Aquino
User OhNoHereGoes
Location Scotland

He wants to connect on whatsapp or viber.

These men also target other vulnerable men by offering them jobs on facebook or linkedin for placement fees.
May 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer
by: Anonymous

His name is Andrew (Andy) Robinson, from Missouri City, California at first, later it was Texas. He’s a widower, with 2 kids attending boarding school in England. He contacted me on Words With Friends, which is the only way we communicate. My first instinct was to decline his request to play WWF, but decided to play along & see if he’s a scammer.

I’ve been suspicious from the beginning & tried to verify much of what he says: Missouri City California? Then when he said he was from Missouri City Texas, I was sure. Also, he seemed unfamiliar with some places in the US, which struck me as odd. I still wanted to try to scam the scammer & gave him mostly info about me that is not true. I did tell him my real first name, when he asked what my friends call me. He asked me to log into another site in order to communicate better. I don’t see a need for better communication, so I ignored his request.

A couple of questions that struck me as odd were: who is my carrier, are they good, etc-which I did answer truthfully, but asked why he asked. He said just curious. Then he asked if I had prepay or postpay. I said that I didn’t know, but again why are you asking. He responded no reason, never mind, & then changed the subject. He’s very pleasant, polite, & seems to be religious. Recently, he gave me his email & asked for mine in order for him to be able reach me. I told him I did not have an email, but he can continue to contact me thru WWF.

Now that I’ve found this site, all of my suspicions are true.
May 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Phone Number from Senegal
by: Anonymous

I had a phone call Friday at 3.56pm West Aust Time. I did not answer it and I have blocked the phone number on my phone. I looked the phone number up and where Senegal was on the web.

It is on the west coast of Africa and the phone number is +221 766756936 so if anyone receives a call from any number relating to this one it will be a scam.

Please ladies and gents be very careful if it all will be too good to be true
May 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Accent/Dialect of Scammer
by: Anonymous

My oil rig "suitor" has a Polish accent and seems knowledgeable about Polish cooking. Claims to be from Brentwood/Los Angeles and is out on a rig deep in the Gulf of Mexico.

Phrases? Calls me Beloved, my Queen, my Love, Babe, Baby, Sweetheart, Honey. Borrows poetry from online sources, sends romantic YouTube music videos, quite a few photos and vides of him walking through and up the rig.

We met on a dating site. He claims to have a graduate degree in petroleum engineering, and is running his own operation after working with Apache Oil for years. Very good looking, muscular, brown eyes, greying hair and claims to be 63.

Does this sound familiar to anyone?
May 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jimmy Rodrigo
by: Anonymous

He says he's on an oil rig in Singapore. He just asked me to wire him money because his ship exploded and he needs money to get another ship. I was getting very wary of him because he just told me it was his birthday, and he asked me to buy him two $500 watches. I have said no to all his requests.

Now, he is getting mad at me because I don't trust him. I told him he is playing word for word what I am reading on this site. He is handsome. I have a picture
May 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

I met a man on Zoosk who said his name was Erik Chipperfield about a month or so ago. He did all the same things - love and marriage talk in the early beginning, works on oil rig in the gulf of mexico supposedly, and insisted on using hangout then all of a sudden he had an accident and needed several thousand dollars to repair his machine so he could fix his machine.

He got mad when I said no, and kept on and on about it. His phone number is 423-567-5014, gray/white hair slight gray beard, and said has a daughter. Same story as the rest of these women, its all about the money nothing else.
May 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Must read this ladies!
by: Anonymous

Ladies!! What their names are or what photos they provide will not help! Those names and photos are all stolen from the internet. What their voices sound like will help identify who they are. Are their voices high and squeaky, deep and low? Sexy? Nasally? Listen carefully, and when you post something on here, describe their voices. That will help more than who they say they are and what photos they use.
Post any phrases they use often. That will help identify if we are taking to the same guy or not. I know there are lots of them out there, but if we know the same guy is taking to two or three or more of us, it should help us get rid of them faster.

You can Google accents. Once I did that, I knew for a fact that the guy I was talking to was Nigerian. Did you know that the Nigerian accent is rated one of the top most sexy accents in the world? No wonder we fall so easily for them.

I think that they have a network, they learn from each other what to do, how to con us. It's very successful. Not everyone on a dating site is there for love. Just beware. Only communicate with those who are in your area and can meet you face to face. Men from all over the world are not interested in anything but money or phone sex from you. Any one who is really looking for love will look for someone nearby.

Please ladies, unite and let's catch these con men. I could have avoided so much heartache and financial loss had I only known about the accents and been aware of this web site before it was too late.
May 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Markus Williams
by: Anonymous

It has been over a year but he contacted me thru Words With Friends. I was naive and believed all his love talk until my grandson found the exact same words on other places on the Internet. He was copying text and I was falling for it. My grandson wrote him and confronted him with the findings and he got extremely angry. I had not sent any money to him so he had wasted his time on me!

If I recall correctly we were to get together and buy a house and he wanted to know if I had the money for the down payment!
May 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Christopher
by: Anonymous

He finally sent me a text on hangouts after his departure on May 1 saying he was in a coma for 2 weeks and he was in a terrible accident and still in the hospital although I asked him numerous times to give me the name of the hospital he's in.

He said he doesn't know what happened and woke up in the hospital he said when he is well he will come to Hawaii to give me my money back. He also said he doesn't want me in his life anymore as all I want is my money back and he doesn't want me to come to the hospital or have me with him.

he also said he doesn't have a phone and was using a hospital phone to contact me yet he said he will reach out to me when he can and that he is using his little strength to get in touch with me...geez
May 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Logan Moreno/ Scammer
by: Anonymous

There is a person named Darlington using the name Logan Moreno to scam people out of money. Please don't give him any money at all because he lives in Nigeria and is dirt poor. He lied to me for over a year. Finally he admitted to me that he wasn't Logan Moreno and he stole his personal information from the internet and was pretending to be him

I want every woman to stop using the internet to find a man because it's not SAFE
May 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		JOHN SMITH
by: Anonymous

DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A JOHN SMITH? SUPPOSE TO BE WORKING ON A OIL RIG IN TURKEY. SAYS HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER DIED IN A CAR ACCIDENT 6 YEARS AGO, BUT HAS A SON LIVING IN OHIO. HE ALSO HAS CONNECTIONS WITH A WOMAN LIVING IN SACREMENTO, CA CALLS HERSELF RACHEL NOVAL. MY FRIEND RECENTLY SENT A LARGE SUM OF MONEY TO HER, WHY I DON'T KNOW.

HE HAS TOLD HER HE IS A MILLIONAIRE. SHE BELIEVES EVERYTHING COMING OUT OF HIS MOUTH. I HAVE SEEN ONE PICTURE OF HIM, OLDER MAYBE 62, WHITE BEARD, HE WAS TO MEET HER 3 WEEKS AGO BUT SUDDENLY HIS MOTHER BECAME ILL. I BELIEVE HE HAS NUMEROUS PHONE NUMBERS AS WELL AS EMAILS. WHO EVER RACHEL IS SHE IS CONNECTED TO HIM SOMEWAY, HER AGE IS 49.

PLEASE, IF ANYONE OF YOU THINK YOU HAVE COME ACROSS THIS MAN, PLEASE POST IT, MAYBE WE CAN SAVE ONE WOMAN FROM DISASTER AND GET THIS GUY.
May 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morgan Smith
by: Anonymous

Well I'm currently dealing with my "petroleum engineering contractor. He said hello to me 2 days ago on wwf. His name is Morgan Smith. 65 years old. Lives in Boca Raton but currently on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Has a 13 year old son in boarding school in the UK who he only sees twice a year.

We're practically engaged after two days. Oh look he's trying to reach me right now because I just told him I'm on to him. 2 days and he's asking me to send him $200 Amazon card because he's running low on data and won't be able to speak to me until the helicopter goes ashore to shore next weekend. Sent me Chevron id with a pic when he was supposedly 42. Retiring end of year. Busted his ass off for 22 years. Parents died in plane crash coming from Singapore 20 years ago. Was adopted at 12 from Germany. Didn't have to work until 42 because his parents had money. Sent me videos of oil saying that's where he works.

MY GOD!! I'll keep you all posted. Let's see what he says NW.
May 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven Daviss Freeman
by: Anonymous

Anyone hear from this person as he messaged me through Pinterest and said he is a contractor on a oil rig, in Germany. He told me such beautiful things, poems, and said he loved me and wanted to come and meet me. We talked for about a month and made plans for him to come meet me. The next day the engine on the rig broke and he has to get it fixed.

He didn’t have enough money and needed me to send him $5000. I feel stupid because he asked me early on what I did for a living and lots of other questions. I didn’t send money but he continues to hound me about it. I just feel stupid and hurt. I sent pictures and lots of personal things.
May 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Larsen
by: Anonymous

Facebook profile of Kelvin Larsen with two pictures and a background of some trees, with no friends or posts. Left friend request unanswered for a time, until thinking an ex may have been trying to play a game, and I got curious. When I questioned him about his profile, he claimed his wife ran away with best friend and had gotten a new FB.
Claimed he was from Norway, but hardly seemed interested as I actually have a Norwegian family background. First question of me "what is your job?" Looking to see what I did. Then pursued me after commenting I had a good job. I told him I am already in a relationship, he didn't care or engage with my posts. I started ignoring him but he kept writing.

One day he wrote the world was ending and lots of teary eyed emoticons. Said some part, a cylinder I believe, of the oil rig had broken. I wrote back I was sure it would be ok and would pray for him lol. I thought perhaps he might be a prison inmate that was hiding his identity as a way to have social contact and escape isolated and depressed feelings. I soon found out he was just a scammer when he came back asking for thousands of euros to help him fulfill his contract and avoid arrest.

We had not established a relationship, in fact I had told him I was in one, and ignored him, saying little more than "I hope you are well". By the time he asks me for thousands of euros, I actually was laughing. Now it was time to bother with it, and waste a little time doing a reverse image search, immediately finding a photo of a model named Jason Saunders which he has ripped off for his Facebook profile.

I sent the link to him and he still persisted wanting money! I then confronted him out for scamming people like that, and told him to get a real life. He started texting me that I was a "greedy woman" and still wanted money from me to help him "get a real life". At that point I blocked him.
May 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Wood - Petroleum Engineer
by: Anonymous

Daniel Wood, 54 year old, West Hartford, CT 650-297-4943, ITS A CALIFORNIA NUMBER!!! He claims to have been born in Switzerland, and has lived in the West Hartford CT since the age of 5yo, a widower, two sons in boarding school Harold & Helm, ages 13 & 11. Self employed Petroleum Engineer. Is working on an accreditation for a contract with Russia.

Very sweet, attentive, says all the right things, blah blah blah.

He contacted me via Linked In and didn't have a profile page, said he was only searching for a co worker from years ago. I didn't believe it and remained suspicious the entire time of communicating with him. He had a photo and he's good looking and I also saw him on Skype. Then he started messaging me, and that led to Whats app and eventually we did connect via Skype.

When I heard his voice I could hardly understand him. He speaks like he is combination of European, Boston, and the New Orleans Bayou! lol! Hardly like someone who was raised in CT. I kept asking where he got his accent from and he said he didn't know he had one but that others have said the same. Give me a break.

It's only a few days since I first communicated with him and decided to do some searches today but couldn't come up with anything and just realized his phone # is from northern california. Duh! I've blocked him so I don't have to deal with him anymore.

Stay smart and safe ladies!
May 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Hendrix
by: Anonymous

I want to warn any and all ladies that if you have an instagram account and are contacted by Smile_12_22 to be aware of him. He is the Mark Hendrix that i was talking to who claims to be wealthy and lives in San Francisco and was hired by Bechtel to work as an independent contractor on an off shore oil rig in the gulf of Mexico.

He wanted me to send him him a $300.00 steam gift card which I never did and I called him out on a lot of stuff. He will contact you and then tell you to download the hangouts app so that you can chat.

Do not trust him. If he is wealthy as he claims to be then he would not need someone to send him a steam gift card.
May 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dickson fraser....
by: Anonymous

Dickson. He lied to me in two years and he Said he wants to meet me. He said My Love, baby, My wife, i think you want to come close. he asked after money. But from beginning there wasnt any questions about money, only accidents and
I told him I could come and help him with his problem, but a big no no. I couldnt he Said.

So until the end i found him with different names on scam sites Facebook linkedin and datingsites.
May 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, all. I agree with the woman who said she wished men wouldn't put their pics online for scammers to steal. One of the scammers who had a Twitter account stole pics of a real estate agent and his two children to post on his profile, not to mention try to scam money from me last November.

One would think that nobody would post their pics of their children online for safety and security reasons.

I'd thought of telling the man whose pics were stolen that his pics were stolen and used to scam women, but decided against it because I would've been blocked or accused of trying to scam him.
May 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Miller
by: Anonymous

Very handsome man. Says he’s an only child. His parents died when he was young in Norway. His uncle took him to Texas to look after him. He has one daughter aged 12. Divorced 2 years. Has his own contract company which I can’t find on google. He’s now on an oil rig in Kuwait.

Told me today that pirates attacked them and shot a security man. He said nobody else was hurt. His English grammar sounds like broken English eg give me minutes. Meaning give me a few minutes to get back to you. He hasn’t asked for money but has asked how much I earn and told me he’ll be 500,000 richer after the contract.

I’m playing along with him for now but I’m excited to see what his reaction is when I catch him. I’m delighted to have found this site. Be careful ladies. I’ll keep you posted.

I just wish I could put his picture here. Dark handsome slim very well dressed. Sent a picture of him and his colleague. One of him in a mustard jacket. One of him in London standing by a guard on a horse and one of him in a restaurant. Does it ring any bells with anyone.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
May 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Hendrix
by: Anonymous

I just wanted to give an update on this because I did some investigating on my own and it turns out the real name of the guy is Freddy Florida and his DOB is 05-05-77. He does have a facebook page and his URL is https://www.facebook.com/_/1839680589

I wish I knew who the real man in the pictures that he used is because he is a very handsome man. I wish that there was a way for me to post the pictures that he sent me so that maybe someone might know the man in the pictures and let him know that someone is using his pictures in a scam.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
May 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dickson Fraser
by: Anonymous

Hi Anonymous thanks for the response. So I heard from Dickson and he said the connection has been spotty due to storms but still hasn’t asked for money and no accident, injury, or broken machinery yet. If you’re up for it I’d like to hear a little more about your experience with him.

Did you ever meet him, were you able to find anything on him and what was his story did he ask for money, etc. I’m going to play along with it and have my "fun" with this as I think they should get a taste of their own medicine so to speak lol. It is very sad to think that these men prey on innocent big hearted caring women as it’s just not right.
May 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Hendrix
by: Anonymous

I just need to add that Mark Hendrix told me to download the hangouts app on my phone so that we can chat that way. He did give me a phone number of (786)899-4961 and when I looked up the number it is from Hialeah Florida yet he told me that he lives in San Francisco CA. He supposedly is working as an independent contractor on an off shore oil rig in the gulf of mexico. When he initially contacted me on my Instagram account his user name was markhendrix54.

I just want to warn any and all ladies to be on the look out for him. I would not trust him for anything. If he is wealthy as he says that he is then he does not need someone to send him a wallet steam card in order for him to process documents for his own personal use on the oil rig.
May 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marcus williams
by: Anonymous

Yet another one from Instagram. They all use the same format - do you live alone, do you have children, what are you hobbies and what are you desires in men and do you believe in true love.

Scammers they are all coming on Instagram
and they are so evil and steal normal mens photos.
I only wish men would not have their photos on the web and on apps to be stolen by scammers.
May 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bernard Fisherman
by: Anonymous

The person who called himself Greg Maddox on Instagram is now calling himself Bernard Fisherman using Al Shatti's photo. He is a scammer and if anyone else comes across him on Instagram be aware he is a scammer and Yes he is evil.

He will use as many names as he can to get money
and he will sell his soul for as much as he can
May 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pedro Christiano Juan
by: Anonymous

Same story, widowed, oil rig civil engineer, son in the airforce in spain. Lives in Sunnyvale, CA. Working in Santa Barbara oil rig. But funny thing is he says you can't see any land (Lie). Has a beautiful accent, beautiful blue eyes, handsome, around late 40's early 50's. Called me his queen and that he is in love with me.

So there was some accident on the oil rig and it was his crews fault and he needed $4000 from me. I said no, and he just said ok he understood. I then blocked him. It is killing me that he is real. But I know he is not. He is very bright, quick, has impeccable english.
May 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More on the Peruvian oil scammer
by: Anonymous

Update on my post on the Peruvian - I asked him to send me photos of the oil rig. At first he said he'd lose his job if he took pics but later on he did send me some pics and I found them online on other sites :) I then asked to speak to him on skype to get to know him face to face.

He said I was doing this to lose him his job! He refused to skype and said I don't believe in him or trust in him!! so I said I was hurt that he didn't want to speak to me. He said he can't skype and if I do't trust him to block him!!
May 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer oil rig gulf of Mexico
by: Anonymous

I came across this site and so glad I did. I read several comments from women and their comments of what they went thru, and is exactly like my past couple months. Then suddenly he gets injured on the job and then I get the I need your help, my machine broke and I need to fix it before I can finish my job and get my pay check.

I need you to get me several thousand dollars for repair. When I said no he didn’t give up, I told him about this site and I was going to post his information and he disappeared, which I am glad but I am so mad that these men are messing up our feelings, and in some cases stealing women money.

Phone number 423-567-5014.

Suppose to be on oil rig in gulf of mexico.
May 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fell for it!
by: Anonymous

Wow... I wish I had seen this site a month ago. My head is spinning right now at the similarities.

Called himself Paul Miller and met on OKCupid. Profile said that he was from Brooklyn, but then he said a friend had created the profile for him and it was a mistake and he was from Downers Grove, IL. Said he was an engineer. When we spoke on the phone he said he had a 14 year daughter and the mother had disappeared after the divorce years back after a drinking problem and had cheated on him when he was on a job in Russia for a year.

Then told me that the company was actually his and that they were getting into oil and gas. Frankly, the money thing kind of freaked me out. It's not my thing, but he came across as so down to earth. He put in a lot of time with me on the phone - sometimes hours a day. We shared intimate details of our lives, etc. He definitely built up the trust on my end. He came up with what seemed like a plausible excuse as to why the video chat didn't work.

Hmmmmmm. I was going to be traveling to Paris for vacation and he said he was going to Kuwait to set up the new oil Vessels. He even went ahead and sent Vessel pics when he had supposedly arrived. After the fact, I looked up the Vessel names and, of course, registered to Exxon Mobil and the like. On the same day I was returning from Paris his daughter was supposedly going on a school trip to Europe. He called in a panic in the morning and said that he had messed up the money for her trip and they were about to set her back. It was very rushed and not a lot of time to talk and think.

I launched into protective mode for a child, not for him but at that point he knew exactly what I would do. Somehow I came up with the $1400 to send. Supposedly the tour operator was in Poland. (again, not thinking because of the speed and urgency) I sent the $$ via MoneyGram and after I sent it I was walking down the street and remembered a flash of the phone number on What's App. I had changed the number earlier on to display his name.

If I hadn't I would have realized that the phone number was from Poland. I was played!!!! I started to text him and he called right away acting like nothing was wrong and it was all my confusion. But as soon as I wrote and said that the only way I would accept repayment was in cash and in person, that's where it ended.

Obviously this was a valuable life lesson that I had to learn. I can easily make back the $1400. Others are not as lucky. Even today, someone else tried to write. Wife died. 2 kids. Engineer for Chevron in Ohio. Called him on it and no response.

BE VERY CAREFUL OUT THERE!!!!
May 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be aware Of Mark Hendrix
by: Anonymous

I was sent a friend request off of my instagram account which is private. The guy that I have been talking to claims that he is originally from Switzerland but has lived in the United states for 30 years now. He claims to have an aunt Margaret that lives in Birmingham, Alabama. His DOB supposedly is May 24, 1967.

He goes by the name of Mark Hendrix. He claims that he is an independent contractor hired by Bechtel working on a off shore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico right now. He claims that he is based out of San Francisco,CA. He claims that he is a wealthy man and that he can take of myself, my three children and my father for the rest of our lives.

He stated that he is on this contract on this off shore oil rig until December 15, 2019 after which he stated that he wanted to come to my home town to meet me. He is asking me to send him a $300.00 wallet steam card from Walmart so that he can process documents on the oil rig. He also states that he donates to an orphanage and he does have an accent.

I have not sent him anything because I do not trust him. I doubt that the pictures that he used are even of him.

Ladies please be aware.
May 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer??
by: Anonymous

Currently speaking to a ‘Simeon Quinton’ from a Chicago but originally from Düsseldorf, Germany. He told me he is an underwater welder and his wife left him for another man and they were then killed in an accident together leaving him to raise his 13yo Son Christopher, who has a Nanny! He forgot what he’d told me on the first day we started speaking as only 3 days ago when I questioned him on how he trusted after his wife left him he said ‘she didn’t leave me, I was with her til her dying day, she died of a kidney disease’.

When I called him out on it he said he didn’t trust me with the truth. He’s now said he’s going away working on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico and will be away 2 weeks. This is the story so far.

Not yet asked for money but I’m expecting it after reading all these comments. Update to follow. Stay safe ladies (&men)
May 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Dating Online
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Does this Logan Guillaume have a social media account, such as Twitter, Facebook, Hangouts, etc? Travels from Germany to Nigeria, you said?
If he asks for money, report and then block him.

I've gone to LinkedIn and found three men with the same name as your scammer. Two are from Belgium and one is from France. I think this scammer is using their name to scam women.

Be careful.
May 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dickson Fraser
by: Anonymous

Lol. He is gone and Will come back and tell you it was an accident and he needs money. He did the same with me and the man captain on ship from Nigeria to germany is a liar and he wants you to open a account so he can put in money.

I am happy and free from this after two years. I lost money but I am free mentally.
May 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peruvian oil rigger in California
by: Anonymous

There's a guy who calls himself Jose Antonio and says he is on an oil rig in California. His photo appears on an Instagram profile of another user.

Stupid! We've just connected but I'm on to him and will string him along for the fun of it.

See what happens

Stay safe ladies.
May 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dickson Fraser
by: Anonymous

Was friended on Instagram. He started a contract with Exxonmobil out on the rig in the Gulf of Mexico. 59, widowed, 2 kids ages 13 and 17, hasn’t asked me for money or gift cards or anything and said he lives in Texas. I did a reverse search of his images but nothing has come up. We’ve talked through WeChat both in phone conversations and texting.

He texted me Friday morning and now haven’t heard from him since. Anyone know anything or had contact with him? We’ve been talking for over a month now but I won’t send him anything.
May 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Guy named Joona Aadolf
by: Anonymous

This guy, Joona says that he lives in Oceanside, CA & that he is an Architectural Engineer. He is Finnish & has been in USA for 3 years and he says that he’s a widow with no kids-After "finding" me on Luxy, he immediately fell in love with me!

After 2 weeks of texting & calling, he said that he got his "last" contract in Istanbul, Turkey doing a commercial building for 5 weeks and after being there only one week, he supposedly fell down at the job site & smashed his laptop beyond repair. I felt sorry for him & sent him a new one costing me $3,300! I kept on hearing from him & now he says that he will fly to Santa Barbara in 2 more weeks for a "work break". Im not "holding my breath". I am 99.9% sure that I got scammed with the laptop situation but if that’s the worst of it, compared to some of these other folks that have been bilked their life savings, then I feel fortunate in comparison.

I wish that i could post a photo here of this guy. Model good looks!! Very Handsome. Stay away from this guy!!!!

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
May 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martino
by: Anonymous

Oh my gosh! Same scenario. Oil rig engineer, widower, son in boarding school, really watch the language, it’s got to be someone out of this country. Nigeria? Mark Martino messes up on his wording. I asked him if his Son had friends and family in London? He replied no he’s alone there that’s why I don’t need to go visit him. If that is an a sign…
May 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris from Belgium
by: Anonymous

I met "Chris" on Tinder. He comes on really strong saying how his life is better with me by his side. Asked me how his boy is doing in reference to my son. Calls me his sweet cupcake constantly. We have been chatting for maybe THREE days. Mentioned that the oil company owes him $506,000 and owes his late father too but it’s no problem they will pay.

Suddenly left for Kuwait without mentioning it to me and now he’s there, messaging me on WhatsApp. I was googling "Chris Belgium oil safety engineer" because I google everybody and I found this page.

Jerks.
May 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Fisher
by: Anonymous

The same by Linkedin:

https://de.linkedin.com/in/steve-fisher-45b92a17b

https://nl.linkedin.com/in/steve-fisher-520876178

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-fisher-3395517b


He did not get to steal anything, I told him that I was ruined and disappeared. Please report to Linkedin.
May 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Terry Clark
by: OneThirdCultureKid

That Terry Clark sounds suspect to me when he asks for Amazon gift cards so that he can watch movies. Are oil rig engineers even allowed to watch movies on the rig after a work day?

I've looked at the Facebook link and I see so many Terry Clarks. Block this guy who is using the real Terry Clark's name.
May 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gary Ralston from San Jose California based in Doha Qatar
by: Anonymous

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-ralston-28481155/

Apparently an American Malaysian based in Doha, Qatar. Works in a petroleum rig to avoid telephone and video contact.

Invites to connect on Whatsapp. Very sweet, good looking and romantic. Has Malaysian or possibly Nigerian accent on the phone.

He had an American number +1-408-837-3206 registered in San Jose - looks realistic. Sends photos that were not grabbed from another profile, and even videos - very convincing.

But his career is a bit all over the place and does not match his linkedin profile.

Beware he will put you in a stressful situation that may get you involved with possible money laundering.
May 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		JOIN THE FORCE
by: Patricia

This is an update to my posts of May 13 and 14. PLEASE PEOPLE, WRITE THESE LETTERS. REPORT YOUR SCAMMERS TO THE PROPER AUTHORITIES. WE HAVE TO INUNDATE THESE AGENCIES WITH MAIL SO THEY WILL ACT UPON OUR PLEAS FOR JUSTICE AND RESTITUTION!!! WHAT DO WE HAVE TO LOSE WHEN WE HAVE EVERYTHING TO GAIN?!

I heard from the Nigerian Embassy in Washington, D.C. They sent me an email saying that in order for them to investigate my scam they need more information to prove that my scammer is Nigerian, or from Nigeria, with overseas phone numbers, cell numbers, email addresses, IP addresses, account numbers, house addresses, etc.

As you and I well know, Nigerian scammers can be all over the world but mostly they are in Nigeria where they live and work destroying victims’ lives for their one and only goal: our money!!! I am going to send them all the information I have in response to their email.

ONE MORE THING: When you have sent your letters out, please post on here that you have done so by saying "Reported" and the state or province you are from. Thank you.
May 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James OIL RIG
by: Anonymous

This man is on an oil rig. I have been dating a year and met on Instagram where he was following many. I called him on it and he stopped social media supposedly. Widowed wife died in car accident has daughter. Very smooth. Did face time me when I didn't believe and it was him but too many other issues.

Researched oil rigs and found out they have access to their money not what he said but problems keep arising so now i'm sure he is a scam. Lives in California. Wanted me to be on chat very shortly after he found me. Found out he was dating someone else and called him on it but he turned it around saying he picked me not her. Very good looking and works out. Watch out for him he is very good at this game. He has a tatoo on his arm.

Finally giving up that we will ever meet and time to live my life and meet someone real. Oil rig is off Norway coast in north sea.
May 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Kenneth
by: JSL

This man contacted me via Facebook friend request. Then shortly thereafter claimed his FB page was hacked and we started to communicate via Hangouts.

He says he is from Denmark, has an American father who his mother divorced when he was young and raised him in Denmark. He claims to have an apartment there, as well as a home in the UK and recently acquired a home in Detroit, Michigan. This home apparently has deer on it.

He claims to be a widower -- his wife died 5 years ago. He has 2 children, Shennel 13 and Terry (adopted) 16 who currently attend boarding school. Shennel has sent me several emails calling me mom and saying how much his dad is in love with me.

He says he is 60 and looking for a wife. Has a European accent -- Caucasian, blond/gray hair, grey beard and mustache with blue eyes. Very handsome. He claims to have a birthday on July 26th.

He is very romantic -- sends poems. Pledged his love and wanted to get married. He recently claimed to be on an oil rig in Barbados (December 2018) and asked for money to clear his rigs and to establish an account to receive his contract funds.

Since I didn't give him the money for the account, he now claims his money was placed in a box to be delivered to me via UN Delivery Services Company in Barbados. Since he claims he can't access his accounts, the box is still with the company.

He is supposedly staying with an attorney who works for the oil company in Barbados.

I have severed the relationship and blocked him.
May 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		About Alex Razak
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I've never heard of Alex Razak, but his request that you receive a box of gold sounds familiar because a guy who called himself "Ethan Lee" asked me to receive a box with money in it, but needed my information. I didn't feel comfortable about doing that so I told him I couldn't go through with it. He ("Ethan Lee") asked other women before me to do the same for him.

Don't do it and report him immediately to SCARS or www.romancescam.com.

Take care and God bless.
May 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Maddox
by: Anonymous

I too had the same scammer as the one that calls himself Chris Wilfed with a son aged 11 with the same name Jerry. The one that scammed me called himself Greg Maddox but the real Person he stole the photos from is Al Shatti from Israel.

This scammer is using a lot of different names and stolen photos from different men so
beware ladies if they contact you through Instagram they will be scammers.

I have had a lot of messages on Instagram and
if you ask them if they know another person they will shut you down as they don't want to be caught. They are all so evil and scum bags of the worst kind and the law should bring back the death penalty as that would scare a lot of scammers
May 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		He is now using the Name Mark Robert
by: Anonymous

Hi currently speaking with a guy who spoke to me through Instagram, says he's working on an Oil rig in Turkey, but lives in Florida, and has a 12 year old daughter named Amy. She is in a boarding school, his wife left him for another man and then she died. He has pictures on Instagram of himself and daughter and claims he has a motorbike.

He definitely sweet talks you and reels you in telling you youre special that you understand him and he's looking to find love and he would move etc etc etc. Luckily my instinct kicked in and I only started talking for about a week so haven't lost any money, however personal details and my child as I thought we both had kids in common.

He is under markRobert on Instagram and mark616666 I've now deleted and blocked him on Instagram. He also asks you to download a google chat app to talk to him there, but couldn't find him on Facebook. I have deleted both accounts, unfortunately he has my email address and several other details but I'm aware of it now.
May 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers On Twitter, Too
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, all, I just blocked a guy who calls himself Chris Wilfred, who claims to be from California, Maryland, a widower, and a father of an 11 year old son named Jerry.

His story sounds much like the stories you all have read, but I blocked him because I have a feeling he'll be asking for money after he declares his love for me. Nope. Not gonna happen.

His Twitter handle is @Chris_wilfred5. I think someone is using the pic of a white man.
May 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Christopher scammer engineer for diamond offshore
by: Anonymous

Robert Christopher claims to be an engineer working on a contract making 6.5 million. I sent him all my life savings total over $50k telling me he loved me and calling me his lovely wife & queen but beware he is a scammer telling me he would pay all my bills off and buy me a new car, new house and give me a good life.

He is a liar and I sent him flight money, money to fix his machine, iTunes cards, Google play and wired money to a third party while he was on the high sea and once he returned home he never contacted me and blocked me off on hangouts.

After 18 months of lies I'm never going to see my life savings so how do I find him. He said he is from Germany and lives in Dallas and said his wife died and he has a 11 year old daughter who emailed me and called me mum.
May 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Alex Razak
by: Anonymous

Hi does this name sounds familiar to anybody, Alex Razak with a daughter name Ann. He works as an engineer digging oil. The same story that his wife died and before that she cheated on him. He claims he is shy. He speaks poetic and soft. Apparently from USA, with German roots. But he can speak both languages. Now he is in Ghana but he used to worked at Norway. He is looking to retire and travel and promising to marry me.

After 8 months of scams he ask me to help him with a box of gold that he inherited from his father but he needed to pay taxes here from England and I sent the money to make the story short does anybody had this experience?

Now after I stop talking to him somebody with the name of Dennis Allen is trying to scam me but I already reported him to the FBI due to the amount of money the agencies gets involved but it is so hard to track them.

Please if someone had this experience with these two people leave a message here. Thank you.
May 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Degoray
by: Anonymous

He's still on LinkedIn. His number is (609)337-4704. The number is from New Jersey. He also likes to cook and plays the piano (self taught he said). His father died when he was young and was raised by his single mother whom died three years ago. He said that he still has a family home in Venice. All lies of course. He can't call you because he's on a rig.

He will call you when he wants you to do something like give him money. Be very careful of this guy. A very good liar. These guys are pros. He will make you feel very special. Like you are the only one in the world for him. He wants to marry you and even bought you a ring with his retirement money that he will send to you for your new life together, but you have to pay $2,0000 for the delivery fee in cash of course.

The delivery emails and website are a scam. His daughter's emails are a scam. His LinkedIn profile is a scam. Be aware of his guy. He's that good. They have a whole network. A well oiled machine.
May 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Degoray
by: Anonymous

He's posing as a project Manager at Gulf Drilling International on LinkedIn (fake profile). Has a 16 year old daughter who is in boarding in California with a guardian named Terry Painter Moss. Claims his wife died 8 years ago. Had a girlfriend that cheated on him before he left for his job when he lived in New Jersey. He's retiring and looking for his soulmate. His daughter begged him to remarry. He wants to find a good mom for his daughter. He wants to retire and travel. He will say that he is a Godly man. An Italian Catholic from Venice Italy who loves to swim.

Will buy you a fancy home and car. He is a sweet talker and a poet. He will try to get you to buy things for his daughter. He will ask you to send cash to his guardian for the gift. His so called daughter Stacey will email you, call you mom, tells you how much she loves you, and how happy she is to have you as her mom. He will ask for your phone number. He will say that he will wire money to you for your future with him before he leaves his job.

His team will send you an email from the delivery company which is fake. They will want your address and photo ID for the delivery. They will say that he paid for the registration ($2,500) for the package but they still need you to pay them ($2,000 in cash of course) in order for them to release the package to you. He's very convincing and a predator.

Be very careful ladies. He will sent you pictures of himself but it's fake. He will try to squeeze as much money out of you as he can before he leaves you. I was lucky that I caught on to his game and I found this site and compared the information. He is still on LinedIn.
May 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric Moore
by: Anonymous

Eric Moore on Higne fits this profile. 58 handsome gray hair from Chula Vista. Very bad spelling and grammar for a CEO. Not that mines great. Lol! CEO of a Transocean project in Canada. God fearing man. Lonely looking for love. Wife cheated, 15 year old in boarding school.

I figured this catfish out pretty quickly. Ladies please be safe. And for gods sake do a quick check on the Internet.
May 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark B. Benjamin / Joe Moore
by: Anonymous

I thought I was very aware of the scams going on until my mother informed me she had met a man while playing Words With Friends. Within two weeks he had swept my mother off her feet.

Claimed his name was Mark B. Benjamin from Germany who moved to the US at the age of 18. He was 60 years old, worked for ExxonMobil as an oil rig supervisor/ engineer. He was a widower, married at 29, had a 14 year old daughter named Andra when he was 42, lived in San Jose, CA.

Said he was currently working on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico and was staying in Alabama. Telephone number is (251) 313-3927 and email markbenjamin613@gmail.com

He asked my mom for a $300 Amazon gift card, played on the fact my mom was a widow. My mom asked me to research him when the math didn’t add up and he started asking for money. Could not find any information on him until I did a reverse image search and came across an Instagram account of Joe Moore.

It appears he is using pictures from people he follows or those who follow him and passing those off as his. For instance, "his" cat belongs to a woman that he follows. My mom even called him out on the fact he was trying to scam her and he played it off like he was a victim.

I wanted this jerks information out so women could be aware.
May 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robinson Nelson
by: Anonymous

He claims he is real as I reported him 3 weeks ago. He asked for a $200.00 Amazon card and I told him I could not get it here in Western Australia so he then said get itunes cards 2 of $100.00 each so I did as he wanted to talk to me on video but that has not happened. He told me he need $8500.00 to repair or re place a part on the platform id:62AB28B3-4033-48CF-A928-03856FFA93DD

I said I did not have the money then next he said I beg of you. They all say that so it must be a script that they all follow as they are all scum bags and this needs to be stopped as there are so many fakes on Instagram and they sell their souls to get what ever they want which is MONEY.

Why don't they work just like the rest of us as
money is hard to get and then give it away to someone you don't know. I should just burn the money as that is what it feels like as I have had 3 scum bags already trying to get money from me on Instagram and when I asked 2 if they did know Greg Maddox they both shut me down so they must all belong to the same gang.

I have told one of them I will hunt him down and if I don't catch him the law will as they are not real men as real men look after the woman they are in love with.

I hope they all rot in Hell as they don't deserve anything better
May 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Phillip Wright Lorenzo
by: Anonymous

Met him on POF in May 2016, supposedly on his way to Key West, where his mum and daughter live. Right now he’s on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, was only off once in December of 2016 or 2017, I can’t remember. Always asked for either ITunes or Steam gift cards, originally to call the contractors and report how much oil but now to get a helicopter to leave the rig. Claims that there was a pirate attack a few weeks ago.

Wants to marry me, telling me that the ring he wants me to wear came from the bottom of the ocean. His daughter recently emailed me a bunch of questions needed to help plan the wedding. His daughter’s name is Melissa Lorenzo.
May 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: scammers
by: Sherri

Just an update from my earlier post end of April. This guy was supposed to be in NY seaport by now lol and says he is still 2 weeks out but here's his number LADIES BUT BEWARE, his name is BensonHoward2 on Twitterand he is using Jay McHugh pictures and phone is 1-323-364-8799.

I have reported him to Twitter, however he's still active on Twitter. Everyone needs to go on Twitter & help me warn all the women.

Please be safe ladies & if things don't seem quiet right, it's probably a scammer!!!
May 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		JOIN THE FORCE
by: Patricia

Here is the letter narrative. Please use your own words as this is just a guide to help you compose your own.

PLEASE, LADIES, GET YOUR LETTERS OUT. THERE IS POWER IN NUMBERS AND OUR VOICES MUST BE HEARD.

[Agency]
[Address]

Re: Victim of Cybercrime

Dear Sirs:

I am the victim of an online romance scam that took place for 10 months in 2018. This scam was a highly sophisticated and technologically devious, premeditated and organized cybercrime that involved two or more players.

I have lost $_______ which does not include tax ramifications which I will endure this year. I am a ___ year old woman from [state/province] who retired in May 2018, and ironically, the scammers stole from me a good portion of my retirement savings. In September 2018 I reported this scam to the FBI and the FTC but unfortunately they were unable to help me because the perpetrators were situated outside the United States, most likely in Nigeria, they said, where a vast majority of these scammers are located.

As you know, the criminals who carry out these romance scams are experts at what they do. They spend hours honing their skills, even keeping journals on their victims to better understand how to manipulate, exploit and steal from them. I have background data and evidence of this crime which, among other things, consists of email addresses, cell phone numbers, overseas phone numbers, IP addresses, and related documentation which the main player, my romantic interest (who went by the fictitious name of Ricky Hansen) had sent me with his requests for money, money for emergencies he would invent and promised to pay back as soon as his overseas contract was completed. Some of the "script language" he used on Tinder, Google Hangout, and email communications to me, variations of which he most certainly used and is still using with other victims, is as follows:

He is a 55-year old divorced man (wife cheated on him when he was working at an oil rig at sea) who was born in California and whose mother was Italian-American and his father was Norwegian; his mother died when he was 5 years old, his father then took him to Norway where he was raised; he had dual citizenship in the United States and Norway; he claimed to be an independent contractor in the oil rig business and was awarded a $38 million contract by Marathon Oil, Houston, Texas, as the engineer in charge of decommissioning the Brae Alpha platform in the North Sea; he had an online HSBC business checking account (a similar domain); he had a married daughter by the fictitious name of Marie Golden in her 30s, a son-in-law Brian, and two grandchildren, Kimberly 7 and Kendrick 4, living in Vancouver; he had a Norwegian lawyer by the fictitious name of Alan Mark Andersen who represented him on land as Ricky was at sea and helped him resolve numerous monetary complications Ricky encountered on the rig (he was over budget and needed help to pay rental charges for a vessel to carry oil from Aberdeen to Singapore, UK customs taxes, HSBC code of transfer fee; 4% mandatory income tax payment to Norwegian Ministry of Finance, lawyer’s travel expenses, etc.); his so-called lawyer spent most of his time in China where the majority of his clients were located but had a home in Norway, was married and had two children, one having died recently; wire transfers were sent to four different banks in China, one of which being HSBC.

Romance scams are extremely vicious crimes that destroy victims from the inside out – mentally, emotionally, physically and financially – and I am no exception.

Please let me know if anything can be done to bring these cybercriminals to justice and for restitution to their victims.

Thank you for your kind attention, and I hope to hear from you.

Very truly yours,


[Your Name]
May 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patricia
by: Anonymous

Thank you for the info as we all need to get together and do this as these people need to be stopped. They prey upon people who are lonely and depressed and lost a love one. They know all the right words to say.

If we keep writing to the embassy something must be done. Thank you Patricia for the info so now ladies please start writing as they need to be stopped.
May 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Skeptical
by: Anonymous

Met this man on Instagram who insisted we go over to hangouts app and says he works on a oil rig and needs a google play card so he can continue to stay in touch with me as he has no money so just a card or whatever I can afford.

Says he loves me after 24 hours. Doesn't want to ever lose me as I am the best thing he has ever had in his life. English is HORRIBLE and he talked on the phone one time and had a heavy accident but swears he is Caucasian. I told him Im not attracted to white men to get him to turn his story around and sure enough he did but wants me to promise I wont leave him
May 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Catfisher
by: Anonymous

This same guy picked me up from a Words With Friends game app. Kristen Parker. He was an oil rig engineer, currently in Sicily. He had a 12 year old son Kynan, and a dead wife whom he claims cheated on him. I wonder who was watching the kid. Anyways, I shut it down right away.

I Googled him, searched on Instagram and FB. No one to fit this fictional characters profile. Just the chic from the famous TV show.
May 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		JOIN THE FORCE
by: Patricia

I hope this finds all of you as well as you can be considering the horrific ordeal you have been through with your unscrupulous scammers.

It is now time for all of us to stop licking our wounds because, frankly, we have cried long enough! We may be victims but we are not helpless. We must now take action and stand up for our rights in our fight for justice against romance scammers for the crimes they have perpetrated upon us and for restitution of the money we have lost.

We must embark upon a movement (THE "FORCE") – A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH – FOR JUSTICE AND RESTITUTION AGAINST OUR SCAMMERS which FORCE is in the early stages consisting of a few women across the country.

YOU ALL NEED TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP AND WRITE TO THE 4 FEDERAL AGENCIES LISTED BELOW. YOU MUST ALSO SAVE ANY AND ALL INFORMATION YOU HAVE ON YOUR SCAMMERS AS EVIDENCE OF THEIR CRIMES.

If you follow the news online or have done some research on Nigerian scammers, you will know that their accounts are being confiscated by the proper law-abiding officials.

QUESTION: WHERE IS ALL THAT MONEY GOING?

WE HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO THAT MONEY AS
COMPENSATION FOR WHAT WE HAVE LOST.

ACCORDINGLY, OUR VOICES MUST BE HEARD!!!

I have prepared a letter which I will submit in my next post which includes the necessary narrative in the hope that it will grab the attention of the proper law-abiding officials who can help us find justice and restitution AT LONG LAST. Of course, compose the letter in your own words, with my letter as a guide.

Please send the domestic letters via certified mail-RRR (if you live in the USA and if you don’t live in this USA to comparable agencies in your country) and the international letter to the EFCC (a Nigerian law enforcement agency that investigates financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorist financing) via Registered Mail (with tracking).

Lastly, to make things a bit easier, you can email your letter to the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria, at the email address indicated below.

WE HAVE TO GET THE FORCE MOVING AND GROWING
BECAUSE THERE IS POWER IN NUMBERS.

LET US ALL BE THE WINNERS IN THE END – NOT OUR SCAMMERS –
IN GETTING BACK WHAT IS RIGHTFULLY OURS.

I sincerely hope that this post will serve as a catalyst for many of you to follow suit and join THE FORCE.

If we don’t take a stand now, and do this for ourselves, who else will do it for us and when?!

ADDRESSES:

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
3519 International Court, NW
Washington, DC 20008

INTERPOL Washington
U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, DC 20530-0001

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
No. 5, Fomella Street (off Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent)
Wuse II
Abuja, Nigeria 900299

U.S. Embassy Abuja Office
Abuja Office (Middle Belt and Northern Part of Nigeria)
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Abuja, Nigeria
E-mail: AbujaACS@state.gov
May 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gary Collins Lynn
by: Anonymous

He was using Facebook but I guess he must have scammed several others and he can't open a Facebook account now unless he's using another name and email address. He's supposedly stuck in Nigeria. The story is that he was working there and he went from Baton Rouge LA to work there. It's a very long story. I can be emailed at zanna1951@yahoo.com and can explain better and with pictures
May 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stephen Weaver or Wever.
by: Anonymous

My mom has been taken advantage of by the supposed man. I must thank you for this site. I just read a bunch of these posts to my mother. She gave the fool $1000. I just want this name added to your list.

I just thank God she know knows the truth. And thank God I'm smart enough to step in before it got way out if hand.

ED: so wonderful to hear your mother read all of these stories and realized it was a scam

Prayer to all the ladies that have fallen for this scam before losing more money and her heart
May 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gary Collins Lynn
by: Anonymous

Has anyone here ever heard of a man named Gary Collins Lynn? This may not be his real name. He scammed me out of $6000. Lesson learned. I have pictures, but don't know how to post them here.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
May 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: OneThirdCultureKid

They're bothering you again, even after you reported them? Geez, when will they ever get it into their heads that you can't and won't send them money?

I agree with you that this can't keep going on. If they're not scamming you for money, they're stalking you, it seems. These guys are scumbags, alright.
May 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		One in the north see one in Mexico Guff and on off Africa
by: Anonymous

They all must belong to the same gang of scum bags all trying to get money and when I say I cannot get the money I am being told my words are hurting them. They all use the same wording.
I beg of you this is all crap and they need to be caught.

They play on peoples emotions then they say they are not happy. I know what's next when they say a machine is broken and needs repairing or needs replacing and they only need $20k Australian.

They are so evil and all of them are from Instagram. I Reported 2 And one said he was real. I now do not believe him as they are all scum bags.

They do not care about anyone but themselves
May 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Greg Maddox
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, That will help anyone who's wondering whether this Greg Maddox, who's used Yousef Al Shatti's picture to scam women, is real or a scammer. Your link is much appreciated. :)

To the woman who lost her heart and her money to Thomas Carl, it's true that we learn from our mistakes and I say, good for you for deleting Thomas Carl from your life. These scammers are vile when you see their true nature.
May 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Maddox
by: Anonymous

He claims his name is Greg Maddox. He stole the photos from Al Shatti who is a diplomat in the middle east. He used the name Greg Maddox on Instagram with various photos of Al Shatti
I was sent a link for UTube Yousef Al Shatti.

I hope this can help anyone else
if they are being scammed by him.

https://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?
May 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Carl Offshore BP contractor
by: Anonymous

I feel like a total ass for falling for this. My anxiety levels are out the roof. His name is Thomas Carl 213-352-5017 out of Los Angeles California using email

thomascarl200@gmail.com

who was a widow after his wife died from child birth 5 yrs ago. Plus has an 18 yr daughter named Tracy Carl who was going to UCLA and living in a boarding house who I met on WWF then moved our convo to Hangouts for 2 days, and then told to go to Whatsapp since he was about to leave for a contract job offshore for BP and we were supposedly 5 hour time difference as I was in Pennsylvania and he was off of Alaska in the Pacific. I am so unfamiliar with these chat apps, so i followed. We chatted several times a day all hours of the night.

He is 57 going to have a birthday 6/21. He was going to come home before his birthday and thought about retiring. He said he got locked out of his bank accounts. He had the money but did not have excess to and promised to pay me back with more. His daughter needed $1500.00 for school & food.

I felt bad and I sent it (dumb ass). Anyways all the stories ive read are about the same. He was a romantic and stole my heart, called me dear and then I was his golden queen. He sent me all kinds of pic of himself. A very good looking man! I was even in contact via email with his daughter and she called me mum which I thought was strange at first but I went with it since she lost her mom at 13 yrs old.

He kept asking for money that i didnt have but kept insisting. Plus he would always say please dont say anything or show his pics. I talked with a friend and also the bank hearing all kind of horror stories so I found this site and it has settled my fall for this scam. I have since deleted him. They say you learn from your mistakes. I sure hope so!!!
May 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Segment on Nightline About a Romance Scam
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, sisters. I watched Nightline on OSN earlier this morning (at 7:30 a.m.) about a graduate student who fell in love with a man named Simon, who claimed to live a lavish lifestyle. She fell for the same kinds of stories many of us did and sent him money because he was in danger, certain people were after him, etc. because of the work he did. She told James Longman that she felt ashamed and betrayed after "Simon" broke up with her. This "Simon" called her a gold digger and a liar.

Please be careful and block scammers like him. Anyone who has to scam money to fund their lavish lifestyle is a red flag.
May 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: about James?
by: Anonymous

Maybe this is James from Manchester in UK? In 2015 I met the name James Clinton from Manchester and he went to west Africa and he gave me his number 234 but I didn’t remember the rest because he gave me lots of trouble while he’s in Nigeria. I can’t forget what this man did to me so I blocked him!

He’s a professional con man and he’s stealing pictures and pretending to be him! He has many Nigerians followers! And many friends that con artists too! Be cautious!
May 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: confused in love
by: Anonymous

My dear confused in love, your story is similar to mine. If the guy was writing you greetings in the morning and texting you many times a day and sending you love poems and he will said he’s the poetic man, and sending you emails about love a lots of love and calling you @ 2am? And he’s said he’s from California and sometimes he will say he got a house in Beverly Hills!

He writes good English but when he speaks he has got an accent. He said he’s from Germany originally and studied in Germany and came to USA in his mid 20s. He said his wife is from Ohio and died of a car accident. He has one
son that goes to boarding school in Lithuania and now is 18 years old! He said he has a twin brother! When I checked the pictures that he gave me I am surprised because the guy is married and he looks the same man as him!

I asked many questions but he’s upset because he said he will tell me about his brother and his family when he’s seeing me! He will tell you that you’re the love of his life and he will kill himself if he’s not married to you! He will tell you that he’s going to buy a house for you to start a new life!
I think this is all lies! When I read the stories of many women they are all similar! Maybe we have encountered the same person but they changed their names.

I am asking him to have video calls but he refused because his camera is not good and is not allowed on the rigs! Ever since I knew him he’s always telling you about the problems on the rigs and the connections! I lost a lot of money with this guy but when the time comes he will be coming back to USA but it never happened! I’m tired of his excuses!

So, ladies I hope that my story will help you? Please keep your receipts and bank accounts that he gave you and your communication and his email and tel. no. Don’t be confused they’re not real! Keep your heart in peace!
May 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer scam
by: Anonymous

I met a man on POf and chatted for a few minutes. He then gave me his phone number and we texted on that for a few days. He then said he had lost his Iphone and gave me his work number. We continued to text for several days until I mentioned meeting.

Warning sign #1, kept putting it off because he was overloaded with work, he worked so much to cover the fact of his loneliness after the loss of his wife. He kept putting off the meeting. He said he was a HSE manager in the oil and gas industry in Vancouver. Born in Madrid, grew up in England and moved to Toronto to live with his wife. 5 years ago he moved to Vancouver and started a new life.

He went by the name of Louis Fernando. Professed his love for me early on, we talked at all times of the day, and phone calls as well. My feelings fell deeper and deeper for him. Then he said he had a last minute trip to Brazil to reactivate an abandoned oil rig and he would be gone for a few weeks. After a few weeks he said he needed to buy some tools to make the job more efficient. He messaged me the next morning saying that his divers had found some diamonds and things and he was going to get them checked out. He wanted to hire a Diplomat to deliver them to my door, however he needed me to pay for the diplomat's fee.

My gut instinct told me something wasn't right. I did some reverse image checks and found a lot of pictures of someone else. A former army ranger, very handsome, but in real life married with 5 kids. I blocked him immediately and had the profile taken down.

He is on a few sites so beware all!
May 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Love scammers
by: Anonymous

Please women, never believe them whatever they are telling you. Mine told me too that he loved me and after asked me for money because he needed it for renewing his licence or he will lose his job. I said no.

Even then he has not stopped chatting with me. A few weeks after he asked to me if i would accept stuff from him with money and other things inside and of course I must send money to receive it. I said no and told him he is a scammer. He deleted me from what's app and following me on instagram .

But a few days after he came back to speak with me on instagram. And he started to follow me again. He is still continuing to say nice words and say that he is not a scammer even if i am still continuing to make him understand that i know he is a black man, his pictures are not true etc etc. And now he tells me that he wants to come live with me in my country in 6 months, and he wants to buy a house for us, and he will pay it, and he asked to me to look for a house right now.

Of course I know this house story will be again a reason for trying to ask me again for money or open an account for him or something like that. And I will say no again hahaha.

Just be careful women. All these men will be ready to say a lot of things, to do a lot of things to make you believe in them. But they want only money, nothing else.
May 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Confused and In Love
by: Anonymous

Your story is my story. And guess what. He turned out to be a scammer. Never sent him a dime but he is still in love with me and begging me to come to him.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but I can assure you, he is a scammer. They have an ability to manipulate and convince you with the hope that eventually you will give in. It is all a game to them and they play it well.

Guarantee you that he is saying the same thing to dozens of other women. You are addicted to him, but he is not addicted to you or anyone else. This is their job and what they do for a living.

Good luck to you.
May 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Confused and in Love
by: Anonymous

The "relationship" you are describing sounds exactly like what happened to me. He is a scammer. I too had arguments with him, ended things and then we would work things out. All because I questioned Everything he said that didn't set right in my gut. It would frustrate him but he never got angry just sad and disappointed that I didnt trust him.

I did send small increments of money for what I deemed valid reasons. I believed it was all real and genuine because why would someone stay even though I wasn't giving him what he asked for, it had to be true love. In the end he used me for a short time and the second I realized what was really happening and confronted him he disappeared.

Please don't hold on. Let go of him now before your heart and life is damaged more by this man. By God's grace I am ok. Nothing bad happened to me as a result of trusting him. I still think about him but after almost a year of no communication I know for sure that it was all a lie. No matter how "different" I thought it was.
May 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Confused and in love
by: Anonymous

I'm with my guy for 6 months, a rig engineer, fell in love with me in the first 2-3 weeks, took me a bit longer to really start caring for him but I did really fall for him, he sent poems, songs, pictures, makes collages of his photo and mine together so beautifully.

A couple of times he asked me for iTunes cards, I refused, and told him he was a scammer, and we broke up, but started up again, he stopped asking for cards but continues texting me, we had a few arguments and broke up but never blocked each other. Its like we are addicted to each other. He wants to come home before his contract is over and wants to be with me. If he takes a urgent vacation someone has to pay for his replacement, but I flatly refused, that was a couple of weeks ago, and he begs me not to leave him even though I won't give money to get him home.

He claims he is not working every day because he cant concentrate on work and it very dangerous if you can't focus.

Does anyone have an experience where they aren't a scammer? I can't leave him, but will not send money, he is still here with me. Then I read the similarities here, I don't know what to think anymore
May 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Very familiar story!
by: Anonymous

Oh dear! I read all the complaints and the same story again and again! The alibi was the wife’s died of cancer, car accidents with mother and kids and kids in boarding school and the wife died of child birth or cheated! All of this stories are made up in order to get money from the people that are very ignorant about these schemes. I too have been victimized by the oil rigs guy.

I wasn’t aware of the beginning and I accepted him as a friend and he forced me to have oaths with him and I never knew that that’s the bait to call me his wife! This guy always talks about money and iTunes endlessly! There’s always bad stuff happened on the rigs! Always bad connections and needs iTunes or the machines broken and need a few thousand dollars!

They think that the money is easy to pick under the tree. And also he will tell you he is coming home and needed money for a ticket but he’s asking for 3000 dollars and he will never give his itinerary, he will say stand by and I will let you know! But they will never show up! I had this experience three times now and he never showed up! He will say that something urgent happened and can’t get out because the other contractors didn’t finish the job on time or there’s accidents that happened like an explosion and many of his Worker’s been hurt or died! I really wish that these excuses are going to be manifest so that These lies will end! I think I encountered the same oil rig scammers that everyone are complaining about! Listen ladies who ever encountered the guy who will say he is going to marry you and he’s going to be with you and loves you forever and will take you all over the world and your the love of his life! That’s not true!

Everything is a lie! You have to save the receipts and the bank account that he asked you to send the money because that account is not legit. You’re money will go to a Nigerian person who owns it! I don’t know how they do that but I think that’s the way they do in order to get money! It’s an international scam! If you’re one of the victims please report this activity to the reporting agency like Interpol and FBI even if they changed their name or even when they’re very elusive the Interpol can still find out through the banking systems! So save everything even your communications with the scammers and don’t block them when you’re planning to report them because the Interpol will communicate on your behalf to know where they are! I hope this message can help someone!
May 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alenxandre (Alex) Victor
by: Anonymous

I am so glad I happened upon this site and all the reports of the oil rig scammers. While I am sad and disappointed, it saved me a lot more pain. This guy was on the dating site Zoosk under the handle "Keep it Simple".

He calls himself Alenxandre (Alex) Victor, and says he is from France (does have a french accent), gives a back story of being poor and struggling and caring for his mother, getting a scholarship so he can go to school, becoming an engineer for engines on oil rigs, and says he's working off the coast of Atlanta on a rig. (spoiler alert, no offshore drilling allowed there.).

He says he is retiring in two weeks, has a large sum of money and wants to start a new life and some kind of business. Claims his wife cheated on him with his best friend 10 years ago and he hasn't been with a woman since then. Says he has a 21 year old daughter in his "big house" in Paris who was injured in a car accident and is in a wheel chair.

Of course he says all the right things but also doesn't follow up on what I tell him about my life despite at 2 weeks is telling me he is falling in love with me and so on. At that point he told me his full name and I started checking. When I told him of my suspicions he said he would send me documentation after work. I then told him about no drilling where he claims to be and that was the end.

On the bright side, I got a call today from his phone from a woman who quickly hung up. I called back and told her someone had been running a dating scam from that number. So maybe I screwed him a bit. I hope.
May 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam
by: Anonymous

Can anyone help. I think a man calling himself Robert j karl is messaging me saying he's on an oil rig on the Atlantic Ocean. He has asked me for a £50 Visa card which I have declined. I hadn't heard from him for a couple of days but he messaged me this morning at 5am saying there was an explosion on his rig and he is the team supervisor and says he is in charge and they have sent him to an oil rig in edinborough.

He then sent me some disturbing pics of some men that were hurt from the explosion which has upset me and I don't know what to do. I think the pics are fake as he is too but it is upsetting what do I do?

Help
May 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware- Derek Kent
by: Anonymous

Yes, ladies yet another one. Name: Derek Kent
Facts: Born in Denmark (orphan). Accent is not Danish now that I think about it. Adopted at age 12. US family (father worked for the government-high level). Body guards etc. Quiet childhood due to dads job-stayed indoors and tried to not spoil the family name. Lived in Washington DC.
Wife and 21 year old son died in car accident. Could not stand the memories so moved to Fort Collin, CO.

Has a 15 almost 16 year old daughter who he adores and will buy her anything. Contract Oil Rig Engineer. Gets contracts for 3-8 million dollars. Will start slow and build to the I have fallen in love with you. Baby, Good morning beautiful. Going on interviews - oh good got a contract.

Will drop the contract even if sued to spend more time with you. Will move to your area. ETC. Talks about his life but will not give you any direct answers to questions you ask him about his work.

Has worked in UK, Russia, and new contract is in France. Wants you to use Telegram or Hangout.
When you get a call it will click for awhile until they get the oversea call through a fake US number.

917-900-4X59 I can't remember the second digit and I blocked his number.

I blocked everything when I figured it out but then was stupid enough to send a message laying it all out for closure. He now is messaging me again and I flat out told him I will not give any money so don't even ask. He is good at what he does and the picture he uses on Instagram is very handsome.

Instagram he is following 1935 people 98% are women should have been the first flag.

BEWARE!!! He is good at what he does.
May 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg maddox
by: Anonymous

I am going to catch him if it is the last thing I do in my life. I do not like to be scammed.
Scammers are the most evil beings on this earth. I believe it is theft. 2 hundred years ago people that stole even a loaf of bread had their hand cut off. He keeps on asking me for money. I said if that is all you want to talk me about
you don’t really love me.

Anyway how can you fall in love with a ghost. He is not the only one and another one is asking for a $200.00 Amazon card. I cannot buy one here so then he said buy a $200.00 Itunes card and tells me I am his wife and he loves me. They are really evil
May 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photos and other things
by: jeannie

I have read where you can post photos in the beginning, but by the time you post something its too late. Photos would be helpful no matter what stage you are posting. I have never seen any photos on here yet. I have noticed that bits and pieces of the stories are similar to what I experienced. The names are always different. I've never seen the same name twice.

The scammers are very tricky so why would they use the same name. I was scammed by Nicolas Aleksandra for over $200,000. Money sent to his "mules" at various banks in the U.S. Claimed he was from Gdansk, Poland but resided in Vienna, Virginia.

The pictures he used are of someone else I'm sure. He now lists his residence as Hialea, Florida. Phone: 234-214-6657. E-mail aleksandranicolas211@yahoo.com

Yes the 234 area code is Nigeria. And he uses "cos" for because. I got burned once but I won't get burned again.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
May 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		ALL SCAMMERS
by: LOREEN

THEY ARE RUTHLESS AND HEARTLESS. THEY DON'T CARE. ALL THEY CARE ABOUT IS THE MONEY. THEY DON'T LOVE YOU SO DON'T FALL FOR IT. I HAD MY SCAMMER ONCE I REALIZED THAT HE WAS A SCAMMER FOUND ME ON INSTAGRAM AND SENT A MESSAGE THAT HE REALLY STILL LOVED ME AND THEN STARTED STALKING ME. I FINALLY HAD TO BLOCK HIM EVERYWHERE I COULD FIND HIM. BE VERY CAREFUL ALL OF YOU. THIS IS EXPERIENCE TALKING. DO NOT FALL FOR ANY OF IT.
May 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not sure
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know Carol Anderson or Carol A Doyle I’m not sure he is a scammer but he fits the profile as all scammers seem to use. He might be from Houston Texas or California working in Ghana. He has one daughter. He said he loves me for 3 years but never can make it out of Ghana. Of course there was money involved.

Please if you know someone by that name post. I need to know for peace of mind. I cannot believe I was so taken in. Please be aware.

Please post if you have heard of him. I could be wrong but I don’t think so. Thank you so much
May 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Jeff Smith
by: Anonymous

This man told me the exact same thing he has told you. Does he send you flowers and beautiful touching love letters. He lives in Houston Texas. He wants to buy me any car I want. He’s going to take me on a trip around the world. The picture of him he said his wife took when they traveled. According to the dates on the picture his wife was dead?? He sends me flowers several times a day. Did he say once on the rig he could not leave until his contract was finished.

He had already taken his vacation and he wanted to be with me. The only way was for me to pay the USA fees of $2600. And have you seen his new Facebook up dated timeline??? Take a look please let me know if he’s the same man.

Send response buy my message timeline, Lou Langston. I’m sooo glad I found you. Thank you.
May 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WILLIAM PERRY
by: Anonymous

PLEASE KNOW THAT I HAD TRUSTED THIS SCUM BAG AFTER MY HUSBAND DIED, AND HE HAD ME DO A TRANSFER TO HIM AND TRIED TO TELL ME THAT I HAD LOCKED HIS ACCOUNT. THEN TRIED TO TELL ME THAT SOMEONE TRIED TO HACK IN HIS ACCOUNT AND LOCKED HIS PASSWORD AND I BELIEVED HIM AND STARTING SENDING HIM MONEY WHICH I LOST A LOT OF MONEY, SO DON'T BELIEVE THESE SCUM BAGS AS THEY ARE FROM NIGERIA OR FROM UK.

HE USES THE NAME OF LAWRENCE MORGAN OR CHRISTOPER, WHICH IS NO LAST NAME ATTACHED TO HIM. HANNAH PERRY FOR HIS DAUGHTER AND HELEN PERRY FOR HIS MOTHER.

HE WILL CHANGE UP ALL THE NAME, TRUST ME, I HAD TRIED TO CONTACT THE EMPLOYER HE WORKED FOR AND WHERE HE SAID HE SAID HE WAS.

PLEASE DO ALL YOU'RE RESEARCH AS THESE GUYS ARE NOTHING BUT SCUMBAGS. THEY DON'T HAVE ANY REMORSE FOR US.
May 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Greg Woods
by: OneThirdCultureKid

What's your e-mail address so that we can get in touch with you? "Greg Woods" story sounds familiar to me because I've come across stories like his: Wife died in a car accident, wife cheated on him with his friend, he has a teenage son, wants women to be his wife and mother to his son, and so on. Lands himself in trouble overseas, whether on an oil rig or in a war zone.

May 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Woods
by: OneThirdCultureKid

One of my scammers last year also claimed to have lost his wife in a car accident and claimed to have a then-almost 14-year-old son named Samuel. He was not an oil rig engineer, but claimed to be on a military mission in Pakistan or Afghanistan. In short, I had a feeling that he stole the real soldier's picture.

Did he ask you to give him your personal information so that he could get you to keep a box with you, too?
May 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Norwegian Oil and Gas Engineering Scam
by: Houston Oil and Gas female

The profile used Linked in. His name is Ralph Thorsen from OSLO. He was born and raised in Oslo Norwa. He claimed to be subcontractor for Exxon Mobile and Senior welding Engineer who has his own company. He is Norwegian, speaks Norwegian and English with a heavy Scandinavian accent.

He used linkedin to contact me. I am a professional in Oil and Gas. He stated he loved me daily and he sent love letters, and planned the trip to HAWAII. Then the project ended and he needed some more investment money as well as final delivery for 5800 and then 6000.

Real Oil and Gas folks handle Oil and gas projects with a 500% risk. That is project management. For example if the project cost 10K the reserve is 50K.

I did not let him borrow nor invest with him. All the emails and text suddenly stopped. When I saw him change his pictures in LinkedIn I contacted him and told him to stop the scam or fraud. He blocked me.

I have reported him to Linked in. The profile only contact professional women in Oil and Gas and his email is thorsen_ralph@yahoo.com and ralphthorsen@outlook.com.

Hiss number is: 832-968-8370 and 281-408-2544.

If you see this profile or this name stay away otherwise you will get all trashy lies. It's so shameful that I worked in Norway and love the country, and the people of Norway.
May 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nelson Robinson
by: Anonymous

He befriended me on Instagram and asked me to download hangouts. I did and I asked if he was going to ask for money and he said I insulted him. He said he was on an oil rig in the gulf and he was ok for a couple of weeks then asked for an amazon $200.00 gift card.

I told him I could not get it in Australia
He said I could so then I deleted him off hangouts. I have had enough of the scammers on Instagram
Apr 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Karl, Richard Adams, et al
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Report and block them immediately, sisters. Their stories sound familiar to me, although I'm not sure who sends their 9 year olds to a military academy in the U.K. these days.

They want us to be their wives, bring religion into the conversation, and get angry when you won't send them money or keep a package with you. As for whether they're the men in the pics or they stole the pics of the real men, my guess is the latter.

Remember: If they sound or seem to good to be true, they are too good to be true.
Apr 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam
by: Anonymous

Hi does anyone know or heard from a Robert j karl who supposedly works on an oil rig in the Atlantic Ocean. He has asked me to get him a Visa card with £50 and I have said no but he's very persistent. I am wary of him and he seemed too good to be true. I think he is using fake photographs of the real Robert j karl who lives in California!

Please help
Apr 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Adams scammer
by: Anonymous

richardadams6565@gmail is a scammer, and says he is on an oil rig, 54, Calgary Canada, has a sickly mom. Was cheated on by his ex, devout religion. Looks Romanian has Arabic/Middle Eastern Accent and uses hangouts app, LinkedIn, dating sites, etc.

All are the same people who are Nigerian scammers who work with higher up people who I have been told have possible terrorist involvement. They will get you to open up Bitcoin type of accounts and then some. If you suspect a scam immediately get local police and FBI involved, get those apps off your phones, do family interventions with your loved ones, get help from their or your banks etc!

Anybody overseas asking for money on an oil rig is a scammer! Never send money overseas to someone you don’t know!!!!!
Apr 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Geologist
by: Smart Girl

My friend has been talking to a man named Alex Camenzind who found her on LinkedIn. He's very good looking and appears to be in his mid 40's but tells you he is 54. It started with a few emails and pictures, same story as everyone else, widowed with a grown up daughter. Then he tells her the name on linkedin is not his name. That his deceased wife created the page as a business page and his real name is Andrew Hopkins.

I reverse image search his pics because I'm totally suspicious and 13 different dating profiles come up with 5 different names!! He is pretending to be a Dr from Los Angeles (as Larry Adams), a veterinarian with the US Army (Larry Adams) and finally a gas/oil professional from Texas.

Does this sound familiar to anyone else? I'm not sure if the man I'm speaking to is the man in the pics or were his pics stolen. He says he's from Switzerland and speaks with an accent.
Apr 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: drilling equipment engineer out in sea on ship
by: Sherri

Ok has anyone heard a name Benson Howard with same scenario, gave me email of diplomatRichard@gmail.com

Claims to be engineer working for Nabor Oil Riggs. He is on ship heading to NY Seaport & end of May he will be retiring at age 53. Sweet talking the whole bit for a week, then all of a sudden an emergency. Their ship wont be in NY to p/u parcel that he had scheduled to be at airport and he wants me to call & email that person & ship to me posing as his spouse then he would come halfway across USA to retrieve the package which is gold $700,000.

LOL I am thinking this is a scam and also his wife died of cancer & only daughter of 9 is in a military academy in the UK.

BTW, last week my credit card sent me a message & called that a $17.49 charge had been in arizona at a Plazamart, but it was denied & the credit card company cancelled my card & is sending a new one.
Apr 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Maddox
by: Anonymous

This Greg Maddox sounds like the scammers I've encountered in the past year. Two of them have used pics of innocent men and their sons. Yet another stole and used a pic of an innocent man and his twins.

Report him to SCARS and the FBI immediately. SCARS' website is www.anyscam.com.
Apr 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Jeff Smith
by: Anonymous

About four weeks ago William Jeff Smith Friended me on Facebook and I responded then he moved me to hangouts. He has a contract for 18 months oct 2020 and after two weeks talking he suggested for me to request a vacation saying I was his fiancé so he could come home to be with me on an extended leave as he is an engineer supervisor in Scotland northern sea.

He said his wife died giving birth losing both 5 years ago. Please help so does anyone know who he is. He has sent pics of a 6ft grayish short hair maybe early sixties. If anybody can please help if you have heard of this man thank you.
Apr 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Richard Thomas and Jeremy Adam
by: OneThirdCultureKid

There are so many men with the name Richard Thomas, but I know of the actor of the same name. As for Jeremy Adam, I've never heard of him. There's one Richard Thomas, who works for Saudi Aramco, but he doesn't seem to need to scam anybody out of money.

There is a Jeremy Adam, who works for American Express in the U.K. Not sure about him, either.
Apr 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Maddox
by: Anonymous

Greg Maddox be friended me on Instagram. That is the name he used and sent me photos of a man and his son. Not sure if he is the person he says he is.

He has scammed me out of $50K and still wants another $10550.00 to get off the rig. I have told him I cannot give him any more money
and I do believe he stole the photos off an innocent man and child.

As he told me his parents were killed in a car accident and his wife died of cancer and he only has a son and a patron looks after his son while he is on the rig. He tells me he is genuine. I have asked him to prove it and he said that he has by sending me photos and videos of himself
but I do not know whether his is genuine or not
but he uses the name as Greg081131 on instagram.

I also have messages on integral and hangouts apps.

his email address is maddox081131@gmail.com
Apr 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Playing Along
by: Anonymous

I came in contact with this man. He looked like he needed a friend so I friended him on face book. Then he moved our conversations to hangouts. If it is him he is very nice looking. Been talking for over a month now. He gets to the scam. His bank is closing and he needs me to stand in for him and have all his funds transferred to the US.

The catch is I have to pay out over thousands of dollars. This man thinks I am rich. So let him think that. I have sent him emails for the bank, which he says his money is. But he is still playing this scam, or he thinks he is. I am waiting to see if he is still going to keep this up. Maybe he has been on the sea to long.

I keep sending him information that I have gathered about scammers. But he still says he is honest.
Apr 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Prince Murphy, Joshua (Logan)Smith
by: Anonymous

Comment from Feb 10th. I want to say that I know the 1 guy using, Germany and Canada, as I too was also scammed in the tune of $3300.00. Met him in FB of course using another name, I'm a senior, widowed 10 yrs, swept me off my feet, also promised to pay me back with interest. He had a $21 mil. Contract, had to take a chopper to Australia to pick up his money, that's when he asked for the money.

Had a online relationship for 16 months, ending this past Jan. That's when I told him that I knew that he scammed me. A check was sent to a 3rd party, I took the money out of my retirement, had to pay a 10 percent tax on it. They work together with a scrip, a few times he referred to a Joshua, the 1 the English and spelling not too bad, but the other chopped up the English language with his spelling.

Germany and Canada are the 2 countries that my children were living, talk about being ironic, my daughter was stationed in Germany with her husband in his job, the other daughter is living in Canada. This struck a chord, but I'm determined to take this guy down as not only did he steal my heart and money, knowing I'm in a fixed income and I have mortgage to pay. But there have been many a tear and sleepless nights. I filed a police report also with the FBI, so now I see they moved to the Oil Rigs, originally he was supposed to be in Ark.

So ladies please be smart, yes I'm embarrassed this happened to me but look out for the red flags, I listened to my heart instead of the gut in my stomach. I even got promised he would come for me and I would be introduced to his friends as his fiancee. Originally met him on FB, blue eyes, tie, shirt and sports coat.
Apr 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone heard of Aaron Shaw?
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had contact with an Aaron Shaw supposedly out of the Houston Texas area. Says he is an engineer contracted on an oil rig until May 15, when he retires. He was contacting me every day yet has not asked for anything. Much of what i'm hearing in stories here though seem to be what he is building up to. As i said he was in contact every day until I told him I live paycheck to paycheck and have a home foreclosure on my record.

Since that, I am now getting stories of how busy he is and not much time to e-mail. I think he realized he set hook in the wrong fish.
Apr 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Beware of full names are first names.
by: Anonymous

I agree with you about the stories they tell, because I've been on the receiving end of them. Two scammers last year begged me to send them money, and when I wouldn't, and they'd accuse me of finding fault with them. I blocked both of them afterwards. Absolutely shameless, they were.

One more thing, who travels to a foreign country without doing his homework on it, e.g., whether there's a US embassy in South Africa, what not to do while one is in a foreign country on business or on an oil rig, etc.
Apr 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		TO: TICKED OFF/JAY FRANCIS MCHUGH
by: Anonymous

The man that tried to scam me also and used the picture of Jay Francis McHugh but went by the name of Chris Anderson. He is still contacting me and is still using Jay's photos.

I think the scammer behind the photo could be the same Nigerian. I say "could" but not necessarily. I have his phone numbers.

I would like us to compare notes.

Send me a message here and a way to contact you.

Thanks.
Apr 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of full names are first names.
by: Kevin B

A real RED Flag, here recently, Patrick Donald.
First name and last name are common first names only.

Oil rig engineers are rarely on a rig more than 8 days in a row.

They can get on a rig quickly and leave just as quickly.

The same company that put them there will send them parts and money for needed repairs.

Generally will have a kid in someone’s care and are widowed. That is how they get you emotionally involved. See now you are a loved wife and mother.

They will ask you if you ate well? Talk of God and how much they thank God put you in their life. Until you say no to sending them Itune cards or cash. Then the same man will call you evil.

God does love you. Wishes you no harm. God has caring people to bring you to your senses. He has guided you to this site. And God will not ask for Itune cards or cash.

Good luck to all you fine ladies.
Apr 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jay Francis Mchugh
by: ticked off

My scammer used this mans picture to ask me to be friends with him on Fb. I thought I was talking to a man who worked on a oil rig named Dalton Jerry or Jerry Dalton. This man is still using his picture as far as I know. To the person who is asking about Bryan Mane I can say more than likely he is the same one that scammed me out of every dime I had because they just change the name but the game is the same.

It does not matter if you have money or not get rid of him and do it now.
Apr 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		He came back
by: Wiser Now

Hello ladies. My scammer came back again to exploit me and he threatened to use my images to bribe me to give him more money. I am very scared and I went off of social media to protect myself and all I have is this site and I downloaded a couple of books off of Amazon about scams but this is no laughing matter.

You could destroy my professional image and also my family so I've kept all of this to myself. He came along 2 years ago on Twitter attack @JeffBlak01 & jeffblak01 he @jefreynorman & Kenneth Duncan Alopka Florida & @Jakewaller60 his phone is 661 339 4615 and he also used the name of @JeffBla6635441 and he said he was an oil rigger in the UK in the Shetland Islands working for BP as an engineer. He said he had 44 men working on the rig and he was nice at first brain washing me everyday with morning messages and texts and phone calls.

He said his crane was broke and needed repairs so $10000 was sent to help on that then he said men were needed to install parts shipped that cost $9000 then said needed airfare and hotels and food to a total 30k.

This was all promised to be returned to me when he got back to America and to the bank of America to deposit the check. One lie after the other. I found the real mans images on Twitter And Facebook and went to him to warn him.

He to is a victim and was also somewhat rude thinking I could be part of the scam "I was but I am the victim " he also was told by many other women about his images being used so he did get an attorney to protect himself cause he is a realtor in Fort Lauderdale FL.

And the last thing he needs is to be known as a scammer on the internet as this is very serious matter. My scammer stole images of this man.

The scammer came back and told me he could harm me by using my images and do a blog about me and it would be lies so I got off the Facebook account and Twitter and Instagram too. It scares me that my boobs will be out there but my images will be used too.

Ladies these men are evil SOBs and not to be messed with. If only I knew before. All I was doing was following my favorite celebrities and interesting things and cousins but I am off now to protect myself included my heart.

Right after the scam I cried for weeks and did have thoughts of ending my life. But I am a nurse and also did not want to hurt my old dear mother and family.

I did not have anywhere to go for help but I did go to my knees and prayed lots and then started getting help from the good Lord and you all, and on Facebook at romance scam recovery sites but now I am off totally because he could exploit me so all I have is this site and two books about recovery from scams.

Please do not mess around with the scammers as they are very evil men. Protect yourself against scams and be careful online and watch out for SCAMMER ALERT NOW.

BEWARE LADIES THIS IS WAR
Apr 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Donald or Patrick McDonald?
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, there. I was looking for this Patrick Donald you recently told us about today and I found a Patrick McDonald, who has an Instagram page. I think someone is using the real Patrick McDonald's pictures and profile. I suggest you block him and RUN!


Apr 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Any where i can post pics on this page?
by: Anonymous

I just want to know where I can post pics of the guys that tried to scam me.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Apr 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Ward
by: Anonymous

Wondering if anyone has had contact with Richard Ward. His first contact was via Instagram and then when he had to leave for the oil rig he asked to change to Hangouts. He states he is a Petroleum Geologist who is an assistant manager for KCADEUTAG Drilling Oil Co. He is on a rig in Montrose Field North Sea, Aberdeen, Scotland.

He is currently bidding for a "contract" that will give him enough money to retire. He is widowed 8 years. He has a 15 y/o daughter. He was born in the States but moved to Berlin Germany for the rest of his life. He now lives in wealthy part of Boston, MA pretty close to where I am.

He even went as far as to "follow" one of my friends who has a business. Unfortunately she lost her password to check his profile because it is marked private. Has instantly fallen in love and wants me in his life. For someone who has his degree and management position his texts are always misspelled and he uses a lot of slang/unfamiliar words. Like "cos". I called him out on a few discrepancies with pics of the alleged rig he is on and he was in the pics.

They appear to be stock photos on the internet. Also he sent me this email pledging his undying love. I Googled all the words and came back to being used in prior scams and the actual person who wrote it. He is also very religious and attends bible studies.

He is always concerned with when and what I'm eating. He tried to tell me there were differences. He told me not to believe everything on the internet. He is still hanging on and tonight he said he obtained permission to be able to call me! LOL

We will see how much of a German accent he has. The only thing he has not asked for is money. He is supposedly well off, drives a BMW, owns 3 bedroom home and will pay for anything I need and wants me to retire when he wins his contract. He wants us to move together to Baltimore, MD. He heard it was a nice place to live. I tend to disagree. Especially since he said he wants to own a small ranch.

It is sad I wanted to believe this could happen to me as I have been very down. But when I found this site everything is the same as what I'm receiving. I may string this out just for the laugh and know better never to send money.
Apr 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick donald
by: Anonymous

Hello girls. I come from France. Mine added me on Instagram. Said come from Maryland and working on a rig at Netherland. Said his wife dead 7 years ago and have 1 daugther 8 years old. His name on Instagram is Patrick Donald. After 3 days told me he love me and that is our destiny to meet.

After 1 week he asked for money because he must renew his licence but had no have money with him on his rig. I said no. 2 weeks later, he tried ask me money again by telling to me he wanted me to pay for to send his luggage to me and come to my house. When i told to him that i think his job is just try to attract women to ask for money, he deleted me from instagram and what's app. Big kisses girls
Apr 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same people all over
by: OneThirdCultureKid

It's the same people all over with variations of the same story, alright. I'd laugh, but both men and women being scammed is no laughing matter. Funny thing, I thought scammers pretending to be oil rig engineers, doctors, military personnel, etc. were supposed to be resourceful.
Apr 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Money for food / Riccardo Randy
by: Anonymous

This guy also asked for money for food to feed him and his 40 workers. This was over a month ago. I have not heard of any workers on a rig starving to death so he either found some other victim(s) who paid him or they’ve all died and nobody has found them yet. I played along and said I would fly over to hand over the money as I was wanting to meet him in person. He came up with all sorts of excuses, also saying he needed another 2000$ to fly out and back into the rig.

I did actually check with the company he was claiming to be employed at and they confirmed that they have no rigs in that area and the employee with that name did not exist.

Ladies, whatever you do, please do not send any money or iTunes cards or accept any kind of packages.
Apr 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		George Matvei
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I haven't heard of George Matvei, but his story sounds familiar, or variations of his story sound familiar. You said he has a 21-year-old daughter at school in Dubai,UAE? That in itself sounds suspicious.

I found a George Matvei on Twitter, but I have a feeling that someone is using the real man's pictures and profile.

https://twitter.com/GeorgeMatvei

Hope this helps and stay safe.
Apr 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brit/American claims to be working for Shell Edinburgh
by: Anonymous

I met this Michael in Bumble, he claims to be a brit/american working as an engineer in Shell. He said he grew up in Newcastle England and has a son from an American who has already died of lunch cancer. There were red flags early on like he forcing my exact birth date, asking me if i live alone or with family.

He was intense in professing strong connection to me and talked me out of the app to chat in Whatsapp. He sent me a photo of a child and a mother which he says was him and her Mom. He send photos of a handsome white man who looks very put together like being close to a gay man.
He acted possessive and doesn't want me to entertain other men. Eventually he spoke about seeing me as his lifetime mate and professed his love for me after barely 2 months of chatting.

I called him once but he was mad and told me he was busy. The following week he called me, i was happy but i became very skeptic because he didn’t sound brit nor american and instead sounded like a man from the hood. I searched in YouTube how people from Newcastle sounded like and his voice was far from that. Two of my friends warned me to take it slow because they are worried i am developing feelings for a stranger.

This is when i confronted this person and he said there is no need for validation. If he believes in God without seeing him why I cant do the same? Part of me is still missing him but i can just be thankful that I was able to get out of a possible scam.

I am a little worried because i shared photos of my face, and these are decent photos but i am afraid he/they might use it to scam other people.

I am on and off dating sites for almost 2 years now and that is the first time that I encountered such a person. He is very skilled and they play with emotions and he knows when you are vulnerable. He was tricking me to send him compromising photos which luckily I didn’t.

Let us all be skeptical and not too trustworthy with the people we meet online.
Apr 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Elusive Scammer
by: Anonymous

Ladies I would like to inform that my scammer that I’d been dealing for more than a year blocked me! Maybe he found the naive ladies to get more substance because I’d been arguing with him all the time when he asked me for money and iTunes! He said he works as a contractor in oil rigs of gulf Mexico. He said that he’s retiring this year, actually he supposed to retire last December and I was waiting for him but the day he supposed to leave the rigs he said there’s an accident happened! I was waiting for him to call me but he didn’t call me for 4 days and I was really worried and I sent him emails that contained my upset feelings for him!

He told me that he had an accident because there’s an explosion happened and he lost his 2 workers. I believed him and he really sounded that he’s sick! So, he kept on asking for iTunes and money for 20,000 but I told him I just sent him 7000 and 1000 iTunes, before he’s leaving, I lost money for this guy because at the beginning when he started knowing me he’s a very nice guy and never asked for anything till he asked me to have oaths with him!

I was not really aware of it but I did! and he said that I did oaths with him I’m his wife. I told him it’s not possible because I didn’t meet him! However, he’s been texting me all the time and calling me all the time without missing a day till I build up relationships with him! I became involved with him emotionally but I always have a doubt because I asked him for video calls but he’s getting upset and will hang up on me and questioning me why I don’t trust him! (red flags) that I felt!

Then again he told me that he needed money for the last time because this time he’s coming back to USA for real! I sent him money 4000 plus ITunes because its needed for clearing of his documents before he leaves. Everything was fine then suddenly the weather issues getting bad and he cannot leave because can’t get the flight on time because of the weather!

He said they’re waiting for the balance of the weather because they’re in the gulf! We had many discussions about the weather and suddenly he didn’t call and text me for few days!

So, ladies if you heard about the guy who’s aged 68 - 69 and retiring this year and he’s from California with the son in boarding school in Lithuania. He used to say I will buy you a house with swimming pools and I will take you all over the world or we have a lots of things to do together! You’re the love of my life! Or I love you forever my darling! He always says honey, sweetheart, my love! Etc.

Beware ladies because he’s not real he’s a scammer and he will never show up! I lost more than 35,000 with him in vain! He’s a good player! I’m not stupid but I lost it because of he is a good player! He’s changing names and profiles because I can’t find anything!

Good luck ladies and don’t believe with the sweet talk and don’t give your heart to the person that you never meet!
Apr 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Marcus
by: Anonymous

Claims he was raised in Portugal now on oil rig in gulf of Mexico. He needs money for equipment which he will gladly pay back. He has a estate in Texas and a child in boarding school. Conned my cousin out of money. Promised to pay her back and retrieve her soon with romantic promises.

Has had a lot of bad luck stories causing delays in rendezvous. Still hanging and she thinks he is heaven sent.
Apr 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Morgan
by: Anonymous444

OneThirdCultureKid, interesting! My guy has a very good writing English, except gonna/wanna all the time. But his accent is too strong, does not sound American at all. He said because he grew up in Rome. He loves to sing, karaoke-bars (he has attached the pictures of the singing Ukrainian musician).

I reported to LinkedIn only for now (he found me there, and we started emails and phone messages).
Apr 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Morgan
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Why does that line sound familiar? It's because Raymond Chadwick, who turned out to be a white American man going through a divorce and a custody battle, also accused me of doubting him and finding fault with him after I told him that it wasn't a good idea to send him money.

Moreover, some of my Tweeps told me that he was abusive to people they knew personally.

I agree with you. We must all be careful online and in person.


Apr 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Jay Francis Mchugh
by: Anonymous

I went to jay’s Facebook but it’s not the picture of him. Similar though. The guy who sent my mom a selfie is said to own this company

https://bryanandcooilservices.com/?page_id=1965

He said he’s from CA but the company is in TX. My mom is hooked because she said "he sent me his passport and he’s so handsome, I already told him I don’t make money so he can’t get a dime from me."

I’m just gonna let her be and learn on her own. The true Bryan Mane would be too busy to even chat with her, she met him on Christian Mingle.
Apr 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		George Matvei
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of George Matvei? We met on wwf and he wanted to chat on WhatsApp. Says everything a girl wants to hear. Currently works on an oil rig in Alaska. Needs iTunes cards so he can prepare documents for his Supervisor. Says he's coming for me as soon as he finishes his job.

Very good looking, but I'm afraid it's not him in the photo. He can't take photos on the rig, cause it's against the rules. Has multiple accounts on Instagram. Daughter Melissa is 21 and goes to school in Dubai.

Please help ASAP!!
Apr 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		My oil rigger
by: Anonymous

My guy is the one who gave me the Dept Of Defense website to write to have him come home on urgent leave, and I wrote the DOD and they approved of the leave and asked for $1500 to process him through, gave me an account to send to, a persons name, so red flags everywhere.

I had no intentions of sending any money, but he kept begging me. I contacted the real DOD, they confirmed it as a fraudulent website, gave me a case #. I also went to the bank where the acct is, the bank confirmed it was a personal acct not connected to DOD.

Sticking with My instincts paid off.
Apr 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Morgan
by: Anonymous444

Hi ladies, same oil rig engineer story, different details. My "Italian" scammer (February - March) was Robert Morgan. I did not see this name here yet. He is 53 or so years old, from Italian father and Polish mother. Said he was born in USA, but has a very strong accent.

Found me on LinkedIn, wrote emails from rmorgan444444@gmail.com, IP 209.85.220.41, phone number 972.449.0943.

He has: dead 7 years ago in a car accident wife Karen, son Micheal in Atlanta GA (19 years old) living with Auntie Nancy. He sent pictures of Aleksandr Dyumin, musical artist as his own.
Lives in Dallas TX. Won Chevron $5M contract in Istanbul.

Of course, things went wrong there - governmental price for startup was higher than he expected. I did not bother myself listening any longer. Was called wicked like others below.

Be careful
Apr 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig romeo
by: Anonymous

I was approached on Twitter by one of these guys. His name is Jacson Miles Montego. I doubt that the picture is him. I don’t know if what he is doing is illegal but it involves a request for cash.

Of course I was stupid and gave out information I shouldn’t have but no money has been sent. He was even stupid enough to send me an obscene video of one of his body parts.

If anyone out there knows how I can report to the authorities please tell
Apr 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Stephen from the Bronx NY
by: Anonymous

Said he was on a rig in Canada first then went on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Kept asking for gift cards. Then must have hypnotized me over the phone and got 13,000 bank check into a Case account to last name Harum. Still hearing from him and he wants me to sell my home now as he still needs money. Claims he was born in France you grandchildren one daughter and wife in Calif.

Please watch out ladies.

Sends you love songs from you tube and when he call you on one of his phones sings to you.
A person who was Catfished😩
Apr 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Mane picture in black slacks
by: Anonymous

You have confirmed the description of Bryan Mane as a man holding a phone in black slacks and black shirt. I was sent the same picture by a Nigerian Scammer using the name of Chris Anderson.

For further clarification, go to Facebook and Google and look up Jay Francis McHugh.

His profile is being used. His REAL Facebook account has almost 5000 friends. He is a prominent real estate agent in Massachusetts. The Nigerian Scammer and maybe more than one is using his photos for awhile. Jay has a daughter and Chris Anderson named her Martha.

Please show these photos to your Mother. She needs to quickly block him and the other lying freak and BEWARE of them all.

Where did she meet Bryan?

I met Chris on Words with Friends. After a few months I asked for a selfie and he sent the same photo he sent to your Mom.

So look up Jay Francis McHugh and go through his photos. They also have set up Facebook under Jay's real name. But the real profile has 5000 friends. Let me know.
Apr 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Bryan Mane and Albert Connir
by: Anonymous

Yes!! The selfie of Bryan is exactly what you described. A slack black shirt holding a phone. He also sent her his passport. She keeps smiling every time they messaged her. His business website is no longer accessible because she told him "I googled you." She hasn’t been in the dating game for decades now and she’s too stubborn to listen to me.
Apr 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Albert Connie and Bryan Mane
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Anonymous, I've never heard of oil rig engineers who have a contract with the Department of Defense, so that sounds suspicious to me, too. From what I read in your post, this guy is a scammer and I'd ask his employer about this so-called contract.

Everything about this guy screams BLOCK AND RUN.
Apr 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		All oil rig engineers are scammers if they ask for money
by: Anonymous

The real oil rig engineers are hard working and don’t have time to chat. Also they do have access to money and if something goes wrong and repairs, the company they contract will pay for it. If they tell you anything different they are scammers.

https://youtu.be/zkOExJmNENs
Apr 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Albert Connie and Bryan Msne
by: Anonymous

Bryan Mane's picture/selfie sounds familiar. Is he wearing black slacks and a black shirt? Or possibly a blue sport coat? Holding a phone? If so, he may be a scammer I encountered under another name. Either way they are both scammers and she needs to block and run.
Apr 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		My oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

I've been communicating with my guy for months now, and he has asked me a couple of times for iTunes cards which I refused, even so he continues with our" friendship". Now he has asked me to write a letter on his behalf for an urgent vacation to a website supposedly to the Dept of Defense he claims they oversee the oil rigs. I'm suspicious that the website is fraudulent.

The so called DOD approved his vacation but asked me to transfer $1500 to them, I assume to pay to get him off the rig. I absolutely refused. Has anyone heard of this? It's a .com website, usually govt agency are .gov or.mil
Apr 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Albert Connie and Bryan Mane
by: Anonymous

Hello, has anyone being scammed by someone named Albert Connie or Bryan Mane? Both claims to be an oil rig engineer. Bryan is an owner of an oil company and recently sent my mom his 9-mil contract with Chrevon, my mom believes he’s real because she asked him for a selfie, and he sent her a pic of him holding a phone while someone took his picture. His picture looks like the one on his website from all the ones he sent my mom.

Albert Connie also showed my mom a contract that is 45 mil and sent her his travel info to Dubai, and he sent her a picture of him on the plane and told my mom he would buy her a house once his contract is done in about three weeks. All sounded too good to be true for me, and I tried to warn my mom but she thinks they’re both genuine because they sent pictures of them and their children.

Has anyone encountered this? Please let me know because I don’t want my mom to fall deep and being scammed by them. Thank you!
Apr 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re:Update For Hopeful and Everyone Else
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Thank goodness your aunt came to her senses about her scammer and didn't go, after all. However, I would recommend that you stay with her while she's having a long, fruitless conversation with him about her trip to Nigeria, because I agree with you and everyone else on this site that scammers can and do get very violent with their victims.

Scammers don't like it when their intended victims have their loved ones around them for support, as Kevin B. mentioned not too long ago.
They want to isolate them from their loved ones, in fact.

You and your aunt have our support and respect. Let us know what else happens, will you?
Apr 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry Donford
by: Anonymous

I met this person on Words with Friends named Terry Donford. His picture and future ones he sent were of a beautiful man. After several image searches I found the real person who is a doctor in Italy!

He fell in love with me right away and wanted to spend the rest of his life with me and be a father to my kids.

After a couple of months of talking he finally asked for the money for his ticket home. When I called him on everything and told him he was a scammer he became very nasty.

This guy is very scary so please stay clear of him. Block him as soon as he contacts you.
Apr 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		William antonio
by: Anonymous

This guy tried to get me to send him money to Turkey. Said his equipment was damaged in a fire on the rig. He looked me up on instagram. Talked to him for 1 1/2 months. I thank goodness I had questions from the get go. Showed me pics of some white guy. Said he was from California and is 51. It is so sad because the photos that he sent me has a man with his children. I wish I could find the person in the photos and let them know exactly that this other person is using his photos with his children and him to try to get money from women. So very sad. Needless to say I did not fall into his trap.
Apr 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Hopeful and Everyone Else- Update on my Aunt
by: Anonymous

As I stated previously, my Aunt came to her senses and decided to play him for a while. While I do not think it is a good idea, I am also curious as to what he wants.

So, yesterday she told him she made her airline reservations.

After giving him the "details" of the flight (which she found online) he started pressing her for a picture of her passport and the itinerary. She refused and threatened to cancel the trip. He backed off right away and dropped it. Her reason for not sending him the passport was obvious. You don't send things like that over the internet no matter what the reason.

Initially, when she was really planning on going he told her that he would pick her up at the airport in Lagos and they would travel together to his location.

Yesterday he told her he could not meet her and that she would have to fly to the remote airport. The airport in question appeared to be very small and closed at 7 PM. Her flight was to land at 7:30 pm. He then told her she would have to spend the night in Lagos and then fly in the following day. She said she would take a cab or hire a car to make the six hour road trip!! He said no, you need to fly in. He did not want her to take a taxi.

Thank GOD she woke up. All this does sound very dangerous and he still believes she is coming.

She is going to play it out until she is landed! This could get interesting.

What are your thoughts everyone that would like to comment.
Apr 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		PICTURES
by: LOREEN

YOU ASKED ABOUT PICTURES. USES YOUR HEAD. WHAT DO YOU THINK THEY DO WITH THEM. THEY WILL USE THEM TO SCAM OTHERS. PICTURES OF YOUR GRANDCHILDREN OR CHILDREN ARE USED TO SAY THESE ARE MY GRANDCHILDREN OR CHILDREN. THEY USE PICTURES TO HOOK PEOPLE IN. THEY USE PICTURES TO MAKE YOU FALL IN LOVE AND ANY OTHER USE THEY CAN.

WHEN I STARTED TO LOOK THROUGH THE PICTURES OF PEOPLE THAT ARE "SUGGESTED" FOR ME TO FOLLOW I SAW MY PERSONS PICTURES THAT WERE USED BY MY SCAMMER TO HOOK MORE PEOPLE IN. I WAS SUCCESSFUL IN LETTING EVERYONE THAT WAS FOLLOWING HIM TO BACK OFF THAT THIS PERSON IS A SCAMMER AND THEN I CONFRONTED THE SCAMMER AND TOLD HIM TO STOP USING MY HERMANS PICTURES. I TOLD HIM THAT HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE AND I WAS IN LOVE WITH HIM AND LIVES IN SO AFRICA. HE COULDN'T TAKE THE FAKE SITE DOWN FAST ENOUGH.

MY SUGGESTION TO EVERYONE START UP AS MANY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS AS POSSIBLE. DON'T TALK TO ANYONE JUST LOOK FOR PICTURES OF PEOPLE YOU KNOW THAT YOU KNOW FOR SURE DIDN'T POST SOMETHING. CONFRONT THE SCAMMER. THE MORE PEOPLE THERE ARE THE BETTER OFF WE WILL ALL BE WHEN THEY TAKE THE SITE DOWN OF OUR LOVED ONES.

TRY NOT TO LET YOURSELF BE DEPRESSED OVER THIS. IT IS TOO LATE FOR ME AND I AM WORKING THROUGH MY EMOTIONS. BUT HOPEFULLY IT WON'T BE TOO LATE FOR YOU ALL.

GOOD LUCK IN YOUR SEARCHES.
Apr 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: HOPEFUL and Everyone Else.
by: Anonymous

Thank you for posting that article regarding the woman from Australia that was found dead in South Africa.

The story of my aunt is similar but somewhat different. This man is still pretending to be the white man in his profile photo. Has never admitted to being Nigerian but is claiming to be working there as an oil rig contractor. Over the course of their communication which has been over a year and a half he had repeatedly asked for money which she refused to send. Now he is constantly asking her when she is coming. I have convinced her to not go and also forced her to read all the websites and the stories that are posted here and among other sites.

His story is the same as all the others. First he was in the Gulf of Mexico. Asked for lots of money and she stopped communicating. Then a few months later he was back and in the UK on an abandoned rig and wanted money. Now he is in Nigeria, which we do know that he is! He only asked for an Itunes gift card and she refused. Then he asked her to bring him a new phone when she comes. The greatest part to this is he told her she had to pay all her own expenses including the hotel as he had "no access to funds"! But he would stay with her in her room for the visit.

She finally has come to her senses but wants to play along for a while to see how far he will let her take it as to going there.

The phone number for the Nigerian embassy in Washington DC is 202-800-7201 and the extension is 113. I did not get his name. Not sure what good it will do because these guys are so good at hiding their real identity it could be hard to track him down. However, he did give her his Nigerian cell phone number and she has his email address as well as a Houston number.

I will keep you all posted as to what happens but she is mad now and planning on stringing him along until she "boards the plane"!!

Oh, he has asked her for pictures which she has sent him. No nudies, just regular photos. WHAT IS HE DOING WITH THEM???

AND WHAT COULD HIS INTENTIONS BE WHEN SHE "ARRIVES" THERE? Who will show up?

Any ideas??
Apr 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Military Dating Scams
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I know this is a site for sharing stories about oil rig engineer dating scams, but there are military dating scams, too. If anyone needs to know what to do when someone claiming to be in the military is asking for money, food, etc., here's a website called military.com, which has articles on spotting scammers.

https://www.military.com/spouse/relationships/can-you-spot-the-scammer.html

Maybe this site will help anyone on here who has been scammed or been asked to do something illegal by someone claiming to be in the military.
Apr 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Jeffery
by: Anonymous

I got a request on words with friends from this person. Not sure why, but accepted the game request. Immediately he started messaging me and told he he lost his wife and son in a car accident 4 years ago. Has a 12 year old daughter, works as an oil drilling contractor in Gulf of Mexico. After one day of messaging, it was "good morning beautiful ", I got scared and blocked him.
Apr 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		SEAN WILLIAMS
by: LYNN C

Connected on POF and seanwils22@aol.com is a pathological liar and states he lives in Naples. A widow LOL and falls in love overnight and be careful. He also goes by RICHARD. He won a contract immediately after texting minimally and a strong accent saying he's originally from Ireland.

BE CAREFUL!!
Apr 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Loreen and Anonymous whose Aunt plans on flying to Nigeria
by: Hopeful

Loreen: I posted two sites below to help us get started in the pursuit of hopefully collecting upon the money, in whole or in part, that we lost to our evil scammers. I have three other online women friends who have lost money in exorbitant amounts to these unconscionable Nigerians. Needless to say, we are devastated financially and emotionally and will never be the same, but if there’s any sort of restitution and justice, this would help our plight considerably.

What country are you from and have you also lost money? We all need to band together, while at the same time supporting each other, and that includes anyone else out there who has lost money too, money we were tricked into sending to these treacherous thieves. I found two websites which should be our starting points. We all need to contact (by way of phone and/or email) Interpol and the Nigerian Embassy, both in Washington D.C., with our reports of being scammed. THERE IS POWER IN NUMBERS, LADIES, AND WE MUST ACT NOW!

http://www.nigeriaembassyusa.org/index.php?page=contact-us

https://www.usa.gov/federal-agencies/u-s-national-central-bureau-interpol

Anonymous: Tell your Aunt to stay put because if she goes to Nigeria her life will be in danger. You and your Aunt must read this article:

https://www.nhwq.org/2016/02/11/jette-jacobs-romance-fraud-victim

Your Aunt needs to thank her lucky stars that she sent NO MONEY and to keep it that way. Unfortunately, the FBI and the FTC are not much help because their jurisdiction is inside the United States not outside. I reported my scammer to the FBI on ic3.gov and actually heard back a couple of weeks later by a woman from the FBI, situated outside of D.C., who said she was a Victims Crime Specialist and could only recommend three websites to check out in relation to IRS tax ramifications, etc.

One last thing: Is it possible for you to provide us with the name and phone number of the gentleman at the Nigerian Embassy who showed interest in your Aunt’s case? Many thanks!
Apr 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Alvarez
by: Anonymous

Everyone beware of a person on Facebook that is portraying himself to be Richard Alvarez from Houston TX. I believe he is catfishing. Not who he says he is. He sent me a friend request out of the blue and when I asked if I knew him or he knew me he said no but wanted to become friends.

He says he is originally from Madrid Spain. Raised in Houston TX and is a Private Contractor for a Deep Sea Oil rig company. His fb page has nothing on it but a couple of posts from long ago and the people that commented with likes or loves on the posts are not even listed on their profiles as friends of his. He immediately started asking me all kinds of questions and wanted to be more then friends. Says he is 60, wife died of bladder cancer and has a 15 yr old daughter named Maria. I Googled him and there is no such record with anything he says. He got a lot of info out of me before I realized what was happening. Sounded like a very nice caring person but with all the personal questions on family size, where I live and trying to tell me that I needed a man in my life to care for me and be there to love being as I am a widow.

Don't know what to do about this and hope he can't do anything with the info I gave him about me and my family. Who do I report this to and put in a report on his profile to fb about him pretending to be someone else. I am usually not this dumb. I was very leary at first and wasn't going to friend him but then he seemed like he might be ok.

Until the RED flags kept popping up. If anyone can help me report him to the right people I would appreciate it.
Apr 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		SAVE SAVE SAVE
by: LOREEN

PLEASE DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THESE BOTTOM FEEDERS. THEY ARE THE SCUM OF THE EARTH. THEY HAVE NO FEELINGS THEY HAVE NO LIFE, THIS IS THEIR LIFE MAKING MONEY FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS. DO NOT SEND PICTURES AS THEY WILL USE THEM. DO NOT SEND MONEY AS YOU WORKED TOO HARD FOR IT AND WILL BE WORKING HARDER TO PAY IT ALL BACK.

REPORT EVERYTHING YOU HAVE ON THEM TO INTERPOL AND THE NIGERIAN EMBASSY IN YOUR STATE OF COUNTRY. DO NOT GET RID OF ANYTHING. IF YOU SENT MONEY YOU WILL BE REIMBURSED BY THE MONEY THEY SEIZE ON THE ACCOUNTS THAT THEY HAVE SET UP. THEN BE PATIENT. THEY WILL BE CAUGHT EVENTUALLY. DO NOT GIVE UP HOPE. IT ALL SOUNDS SO GREAT SOMEONE WHO WILL LOVE YOU AND TAKE ALL YOUR WORRIES AWAY BUT THEY DON'T THEY JUST ADD TO THEM. I KNOW IT HAPPENED TO ME WITH ME FALLING DEEPLY IN LOVE WITH A PERSON I WILL NEVER MEET. DON'T LET THEM FOOL YOU. USE YOUR HEAD.
Apr 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffrey Stone
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I've never heard of this Jeffrey Stone from Florida, but he sounds like a scammer to me. What was his job title, if you don't mind me asking? I see a lot of Jeff Stones on LinkedIn, but none call themselves "Jeffrey".

Also, what social media sites did your friend meet this "Jeffrey Stone" on? It's important to have that information should she want to report him.

Apr 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers On Twitter and Hangouts, Too
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Although I don't use Instagram, scammers also tell you on Twitter and Hangouts that their wives died of cancer/in a car accident, have one or two kids, pass other men's pics off as their own,have pics of other men's children on their Twitter page, etc. They start off with "Good morning, beautiful", then move on to "Let's go to Hangouts."

Everything is going well until a few weeks later, they find themselves in sticky situations and need our help, as in "I got word that my young daughter is in the hospital and I need money to get off the rig. My employers will pay for my flight." Then why ask me to send you money, pal?

After that, they go back to Twitter and accuse us of not trusting them/finding fault with them/of being selfish, then we block and report them.
Apr 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of a Jeffery Stone, he is currently talking to a friend and she has already sent him money and now wants more money. He says he lives in Florida but has a kid in the UK, he is supposedly now doing a job in Istanbul and needs money to pay the taxes. I have tried to tell her she is being scammed.
Apr 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tax consequences of scams
by: Anonymous

Thank you for the info on taxes owed from early withdrawal for the scammer. That will be helpful for now and in the future. I have certainly learned my lesson the hard way. My scammer told me I thought of him as a piece of **** and that’s exactly what I think of him!
Apr 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer works for Turkish Petroleum Int, Ltd.
by: Anonymous

Hello, I met someone on Zoosk.com. He calls himself Frank Martels. He holds a chemical engineering degree. He claims to work as a private contractor for the Turkish Petroleum International LTD, which is a real company. He states that he is working in Istanbul for 2 weeks and resides permanently in central Wisconsin. He said that he relocated to Wisconsin when he met his wife which she recently passed away due to cancer.

Three days in communication with him, he tells me that he was working on a rig, a part was needed to finish his project. He wanted me to send him $2,500 and he will pay me back of $5,000 when he returns to Wisconsin.

I asked him the name of the person whom he ordered the parts from which is Anthony Sandro, a private seller who is in Silver Spring, Maryland. He told me that I needed to get him a money order, take a picture of the money order, take it to FedEx which he will give me the address, and for me to send him the confirmation number.

I followed my gut and this was too good to be true because he was so loving, called me dear, baby, babe, sweetheart, darling. He sent me pictures of him as proof, he sent me text everyday to say good morning.

In the end, I did not fall for his scam.

Please be careful out there because these scammers are using dating sites.
Apr 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers, maybe Nigerian
by: Anonymous

Ladies, beware of the following scammers on Instagram:

Nicholas Hoskins (nhoskins11) (nick.hoskins21@gmail.com) uses photos from Ben & Susan Ochart)
Daniel (donaldsmith) ds3828076@gmail.com
Andy (smithandy824)
Mikelucas2373
Davis (d2a3v1i0s)
Paul Garth Wood (garth7wood)
Anthony Wilson (anthony_cowboy1827)
Sean Thompson (seanthompson5863)

Most of these men will say that their wives passed away from cancer, have one or two young children, are engineers on an oil rig or even a doctor and eventually will send hints that they need money.

My career was in loan recovery and fraud and trust me, these men are all scammers.
Apr 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Kevin B
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Kevin B, Emotion is exactly what scammers use to wear women down, whether single, married, divorced, or widowed, and I agree with you. As I've told women on here who've been scammed, these scammers don't give a damn about them, although they'll use words like "honey", "sweetie", "my Queen", and "baby" to get what they want, which is money.

Apr 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Life savings scammed now having huge tax debt
by: Anonymous

Effective 2018 financial losses due to fraudulent activity, i.e., scammers who steal your money, is no longer an IRS deductible expense due to (in the US) the current administration changes. You can still deduct a maximum of $3,000 (USD) per year until you cover your entire loss.

I lost a total of $200K+ of deferred compensation I rolled over to an investment firm when I retired. All of those funds were exempt from taxes when deferred, until I withdrew them ideally at a lower fixed income level. As a result of withdrawing those funds for my scammer, my taxable income for 2018 far exceeded any withheld taxes I set aside. I will be paying the IRS a lot of money due to this action.

And yes realizing we both lost all sorts of money due to scammers, continues to expose us to more losses in the way of tax liabilities.

If you have a good accountant, work with that individual and see if you can still claim your losses under the Ponzi fraud deduction rule still in place with the IRS. If they are good, they should be able to claim your losses under this rule. If not, the maximum you can deduct as a financial loss is $3,000 for 2018.

It is a very hard lesson acknowledging the initial loss but now it is coupled with the additional taxes we now have to pay.

Stay positive. And please, work with a good accountant who can investigate other potential way to offset your tax liability.

Good luck.
Apr 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Life savings scammed now having huge tax debt
by: Anonymous

My scammer robbed me of my annuity in the amount of $210,000. Now I’m having to pay income taxes on that amount. Too late for me but ladies another reason not to send money to strangers. I am having to sell out to pay these taxes. Anyone else had this happen to them?
Apr 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please help me save me mom- Scott Kings Oil Engineer
by: My Moms Daughter

Please help me save my mom from going down this road further. She told me this weekend that she has this new friend Scott Kings who works on an oil rig in Gulf of Mexico for Exxon. His FB page is clearly fake and he has expressed strong romantic feelings after a really short time. She is a widow after being married 50 years, she is vulnerable.

He told her he is coming to visit. We told her he will ask for money and we are afraid she has already given him money. She is 78 and usually so sharp and well equipped but he has played on her loneliness.

He has a Pakistani/Indian type accent, he spoke to my brother on the phone and has since told me mom that we are not allowing her to have friends.

Help!!
Apr 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Walter Raymond and other scammers
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I've never been contacted by Walter Raymond, but I have a feeling he sounds like every scammer I met on Twitter last year. As for the others, I've read that same line about having a child in boarding school, that they need us to receive money for them - which I also refused to do, that they want us to be their wives, etc. Everything they say is a lie.
Apr 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kat
by: Anonymous

The scammer who keeps asking me for 500 dollars so he can come to Atlanta, Ga because he has my funds and wants to return them. Today he asked me if I had the 500 dollars. Then said he is living with Lisa. When I thought he was real, that made me jealous but now I don't care because he is a scammer and I have learned a lot over the past 6 years.
Apr 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I am going to give you a few tips.
by: Kevin B

Remember use you intelligence over emotion. Once you are emotional, its tough to be objective.

When a scammer says do not tell all to any friends or relatives, he will say that because he knows there are rational non emotional people who really care about you. The scammer is not the person in the pic - Guaranteed!

If they tell you they can only speak at a certain time that is inconvenient for you and then for 1 hour run. Most scammers have a dozen or more people they are working on and when you fed up with them, they pass their notes or keep them for future scams, they know what works with you and what doesn't.

2 first names in full name a GIANT RED FLAG.

They know a real caring woman will hop on board and have sympathy for them, and a few examples of how they do it.

Widowed, has 12 year old daughter with a nanny or relative.

They will thank God for sending such a gift like you to them. Those same men will steal your money or use you to receive cash they are sending you. To launder money, your name and his agent will be on the account. You will not get any of it.

In fact, one such scenario will have you receiving a mailer from you, His Queen, having to go to the shipper personally because he was hundreds off to get it to you. Do not use any money for any reason from a scammer.

If this helps just one person from being hurt, it is worth it.

God Bless and good luck.
Apr 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nicholas Doukas
by: Kat

Met on word with friends. Quickly turned into him wanting to meet me and wanting a relationship. He claimed he was on vacation in Santa Clara but is from Houston. Said he was an electrical engineer and was negotiating a contract for a rig in Scotland. Had me move our conversation to Hangouts. Contract accepted and he allegedly traveled overseas. Sent me video of landing on the vessel.

On 4-5-19 he asked me to be his benefactor so he could get paid. I told him no. He had his "agent" email me the document. I again said no. I wasn’t comfortable giving him my information. I barely knew him. He said there was no one else he knew that could do this for him. I told him I found that highly unlikely and quite suspicious. He told me he was orphaned as a teen and was adopted by the most lovely woman but she is quite advanced in age and is dealing with dementia.

RED FLAGS EVERYWHERE!!

I did a google reverse search on the photos he sent and it returned nothing. I stopped talking to him and just got another message today 4-9 that he is now talking to someone named Eve.

SCAMMER! Beware of these loser men. I lost nothing but a few hours talking to him. I’m smart enough to know a liar when i talk to one. Guard yourself and your information.
Apr 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dr Williams
by: Anonymous

Dr. Williams, wish he were true, fairytale love would be great! All that he’s promised me, I would be the happiest woman alive! He’s an Orthopedic Surgeon in Kabul, Afghanistan, almost finished with his term there, he wrote the UN a letter on my behalf asking them to release him to me, his life partner so we could live happily ever after! They’re just waiting on my payment of $2500. The letter of reply back from them was dated in 2017!

He has a son in boarding school in Boston, MA at 14 years of age who is working on his "construction engineering" degree. So far has only cost me $125 in Google Play and iTunes Cards.

The other guy, I’m hopelessly in love with and out of mega bucks is in Yangshou, China, supposedly, waiting for my last $1900 so the hotel will release his traveling documents to him so he can come get me so we can get married, we’ve been dating 9 months! His daughter is 12 and in a boarding school in San Antonio, TX. He’s absolutely gorgeous with a Greek accent and he understood perfectly well what I said so he’s at least studied it at some point in his life. Can’t find his picture anywhere
Apr 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Mark Welsh
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, all, I've refused to send money to any scammers or accept any package from them because, again, such requests raise my hackles. If they're not asking you to send them money, they're asking you to be their mule.

Even if you tell them that you have a bad feeling about it, they'll try to wear you down. I've not had any men or women send me any follow requests since I reported and blocked them last year.

I agree with you about not sending any money to any scammers, by the way. If someone seems to good to be true, he or she probably is. Please be careful.
Apr 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Welsh
by: Anonymous

Hello, I just wanted to let you know I am sorry your guy is a scammer, so was mine but I sent Western Union and I got a letter from WU and the Government whom wanted me to pay Taxes on the money I sent. But I did not send it overseas to Nigeria and had to give the names as WU did who I sent it to. I am still Thanking God that I did not get into Trouble for sending the money, I never sent more than a thousand at a time because I was told to send over 2000.00 was a Federal Offense if you are caught.

That is considered Money laundering. Please Ladies be careful. DO NOT SEND MONEY, They are all scammers. My Friend got 2 years in Prison for sending 3 grand over to Nigeria, and I begged her not to do it. I did find out if you find out he is a scammer and has mules or its just him, you can call Western Union and tell them and they will give you an ID to take to your Local Police Station for them to call them. They then put their name on a Black List which they can NEVER Receive money again through Western Union from anyone ever. I did that and still have the ID number for I wanted to keep it. Yes he can change his name but they have his pictures, everyone single one he used.

Be Careful and God Bless
Apr 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Murphys Edris
by: Anonymous

I asked you here if this guy was a scam. I didn’t get a reply but I read all your stories and I started to ask him questions and telling him that he is not the one he said he is. He did not want to admit it until last night. I saw him on a video call and now he wants to continue talking but I am of course not in to it.

All this happened in 10 days! 10 days to figure it out that he was a scam from Nigeria. Thanks to this group’s advice.

Thank you .
Apr 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Military cat fishing scheme
by: Anonymous

I recently had someone befriend me in words with friends named mason morris. He claimed to be a captain in the military that was waiting for deployment to guard an oil rig in the North Sea. He said his wife Emily died and he had a 12? year old in boarding school in Texas. He sent me a picture of a man in uniform named Allen. I found his pic online, his identity is being used for this crap. He wanted to communicate on google hangouts. He called once and sounded not like a Caucasian military person. He was moving way too fast and I suspect he was going to ask for money to be sent somewhere soon.

I didn't give him any money but unfortunately he knows my last name. Be careful. If it's too good to be true it likely is. I changed my passwords and blocked and reported him, them, whoever they are.

I'm pretty sure this is out of Nigeria.
Apr 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Help
by: OneThirdCultureKid

This scammer sounds "Ethan Lee", who wanted me to receive and keep a box safe with me until he got home last year a week after he got shot in the leg (yeah, right). I refused because I didn't want to get into trouble and I blocked him in the end.

I think you're right to think he's a scammer. Report and block him immediately to SCARS (www.anyscam.com), www.romancescam.com, and/or Scam Survivors.

Was the guy you've been in contact with him, by any chance? What site did you two meet on?

Please stay safe online.
Apr 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Mark Welsh
by: j edwards

I wanted to share another part of the sending money to this Mark Welsh. He said I had to send the money to his agent. His agent is the one who would arrange for a helicopter to pick him up from the oil platform. He gave me an email to his agent. The email address ended in a chef.com address. I have never heard of chef.com, but i did email to him.

He informed me that I had to send the money via Bitcoin. For those of you who do not know what Bitcoin is -- it is invisible cyber money. It may be invisible, in a very long number/alpha account, but it is very real. I have been told that one Bitcoin is worth over $5000 US dollars.

Yes, I have admitted I was dumb and I did send money via Bitcoin. Fortunately, for me less than $4000.

Go to You Tube and you will see how it is done. You basically feed money into an ATM machine and you get a receipt.

I had to search very diligently to find a Bitcoin machine in my area of East Tennessee. I did find a machine in my very small town, I was actually very surprised at that. If you want to buy Bitcoin, America has a limit of $900 per day without providing any identification. I sent $900 the first day. Then I went the next day and I did provide my drivers license to the machine and that allowed me to send up to $3000 per day. If someone wants to buy more that $3000 per day you have to provide your social security number to the machine. You also have to be approved by the Bitcoin company. These Bitcoin machines in America are very legitimate companies and they do not abuse the identification you provide. Bitcoin has been around for very many years now and it is very prevalent overseas.

I almost did not send the other $3000 as I was on my way to work and after I submitted my drivers license I was told that it could take up to 15 minutes to get approved. I got approved in less that 10 minutes and I was dumb and I sent the money. I should have gone on to work as it was that very morning that I talked again to DHL and really learned that this was all a scam to take my money.

The only real part of my scam is this Bitcoin purchase. Believe me when you send it.. they have it.

Apr 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kenneth Larson (Larsen)
by: Anonymous

I think this is the newest version. Lives in Charlotte NC was on Fitness Singles. Private Oil and Gas contractor. Worked out of the Middle East a lot originally from Norway. Asked for email right away. Emails reads like a canned email. After two days is in love with me.

Refers to me as Baby. Wife died 4-5 yrs ago, has a son at University in the UK. same words...angel, I have no regrets, grateful to have found me. Picture is gorgeous.
Apr 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: About Andrew Wu
by: Anonymous

The extra information of scammer Andrew Wu:

1. His writing English is beautiful and polite with a logical way of thinking (This makes people to feel that he is the educated Andrew Wu as the story he claimed)

2. Andrew Wu also provided the on-site working video (I tried to reverse search online but couldn’t find the same video so that it’s not the video material from net)

3. When I requested his daughter’s photo, he provided me the photos which are fit for the 14-year-old girl and similar with Andrew Wu’s look (judged by Andrew Wu’s FB photos)

4. Although we never really talk on the phone, he did request to have callings and never refused to have a call with you

5. There’s no reverse online search result of Andrew Wu’s photos

6. Andrew Wu’s FB account has the record of proper interaction with friends from 2016
(Later, his FB account was not able to be accessed and he claimed the company monitored everything to avoid them to trade documents so that he deleted it himself)

The interaction from scammer Andrew Wu is hard to tell from the real or not.
Apr 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Mark Welsh
by: j edwards

After reading more posts here this evening I realized something I think may be of great importance. This Mark Welsh that I have been chatting with for the past 3 weeks has kept me up very late every night. Up late to midnight knowing full well I get up at 6am to go to work. I think keeping you from getting necessary sleep is part of how they work the scam. You are exhausted all the time. Exhaustion makes you vulnerable to believe them.

This Mark Welsh claims to be a widow of 10 years and has a 15 year old son in private school in Atlanta GA USA.

He claims to work for Tullow Oil company. The english he types is the same grammer as his so called son. He gave me an email address to verify his employment at Tullow Oil. After not hearing from Tullow Oil for over a week I got an email today and the grammer is still the same as Mark Welsh's grammer. This email attached an ID photo card from Tullow Oil and the name on the card is Andrea Juregen. He tried to tell me tonight that name is his fathers last name.

His scam is that an engine is broke on his oil platform and he needs money to get a helicopter to get him to Dublin and then also needs a plane ticket to Atlanta so he can personally go to his bank and provide his fingerprint to get his money released. He claims to be a multi-millionaire.

I have formally told him I will not send anymore money. He doesn't know how to take the word NO.

I am very thankful for DHL. Call their security department. 877-764-1726. They will give you their email -- send them the photos you have been given. I can almost promise they will find your photos in their scammers data base.
Apr 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Erin
by: Anonymous

I have one whose name is Matt. He lives in New York but donates to an orphange in Kansas. Asks me to send money to them. He has a 4 yr old daughter and his wife died a couple years ago in a car accident with their unborn child. He has no family and he was born In France and when his parents died a family friend brought him to the states and put him in the orphanage when he was 3.
He loves phone sex
Apr 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Mark Welsh
by: j edwards

Please be aware of another name. Mark Welsh -- from Berlin, lives in Atlanta and works on a rig off the coast of Ireland. I fell for him. He said everything I wanted to hear. I am usually more cautious. I saw all the little signs but things just did not add up. He needed money to get off the Oil platform to get to the states to fix his 'hacked' bank account.

I sent him some money and was trying to send him computers to raise money. Fortunately for me he insisted on using DHL shipping. I have had 2 very enlightening calls with DHL security the past 2 days. DHL security team have lots of files on these dating scammers. I sent photos of this Mark Welsh to DHL and DHL recognized the photos.

If anyone wants help to verify these men call DHL 877-764-1726. They are the nicest people who just want to protect us gullible women. I got lucky and only lost a little money.
Apr 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave or David is common
by: Erin

Apparently they like the name Dave or David. I had one contact me through the Fitbit app of all places. His name was David Gray from Washington. He has a photo on his profile of a male with a little girl. He says that is his daughter Tracy and his wife died of Cancer. He is on an oil rig off the coast of England for another month and then he comes home to the states to be with his daughter.

Problem is I wasn't born yesterday and I can tell by the way he text speaks that he is clearly from another country. Americans don't say, "I got a house help" They say, "I have a maid" Also, he said he loves children and didn't have anyone to call brother or sister and that he donates to the orphanage. Since when does America have orphanages? We have foster homes or group homes.

When he told me he lived in Washington, and I ask what city and you say "PENTAGON".... um, you must be dumb, because that's not a city in Washington. Pentagon City is in Virginia.

Pay attention to the words they use. If it sounds funny or weird, trust your gut. Do your research.

I blocked him before he had a chance to ask me for money.
Apr 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Scammers find a great job
by: Anonymous

I totally agree with you.

I am a very cautious person who never believes the ones behind internet. I never want to add Unknown persons/Strangers to my friend list. Also, I would never agree to transmit money to anyone except the families.

However, I did lose money as a scammed victim at the beginning of March. I have to say those scammers are very talented. They are able to find a great job and make big money in a correct way with such Talent.

Be Careful of the scammer Andrew Wu:

Andrew Wu, claimed to be 55-year-old, widow with a 14-year-old daughter, grow up and live in San Jose, CA. He also claimed that he won the bid as a chief engineer of an oil rig contractor who is working in Turkey. His daughter lived alone with a hired nanny at San Jose.

Andrew Wu would provide his San Jose physical address, USA passport with altered ID photo, and also provide his program contract agreement with formal signatures and seal to show the document was approved and issued from USA High Court. The online bank account of Santander which the registered physical address of the bank account is New York was provided to ask for help in order to check whether the company to transfer program payment, due to him working in the sea and not able to access the account. The last item he provided is an altered Turkey flight ticket which the airline company confirmed the 2D code number is not correct, yes, that’s a fake flight ticket.

All of the above were provided within 1 month, and the scammer emphasized he would never let you down, asked what’s your fear? Why don’t you believe him?
Apr 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Video about scammers
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, sisters,

I thought I'd share a YouTube video with you about scammers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLd5CLrmpOc

Hope this helps.

Love you all and send no money.
Apr 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Changing sights
by: Anonymous

Why would a person switch us from Facebook Messenger to Whatsapp? 8 months ago his Facebook was Galesburg then 2 months ago he had to change his phone# and then his account mysteriously disappeared. Both times all of our texts were deleted.

Why Whatsapps? Should I be worried? Typo: hacked(not Galesburg)

Thank You for any input
Apr 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Why
by: Anonymous

Being a scammed victim I still ask myself why I accepted the man as a friend and why I let him talk me into sending him any money. I ask myself if I am better off now than I was when I started talking to him "yes' and know my credit is still ruined. I still have nothing to fall back on if something happens and I am at that point in the road now I don't know what to do.

I fell for all the lies and did it get me anything, no, it did not and all my man ever wanted was money for his daughter and him and he did not care if I went without and I did for 3 years.

All you people who are being scammed or possibly scammed remember then kiss the life you have good bye because it is a scam and you will lose everything.
Apr 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re:Wiser Now
by: OneThirdCultureKid

They also say the following things:

A daughter who fell ill and had to go to the hospital;

Wife died of cancer a few years ago;

They owe their nanny/nannies in arrears;

Their employers will take care of their flights home, but need x amount of money;

They need someone to write them a permission note so that they can leave the rig in an emergency (what a crock).

And, finally, my personal favorite, the guilt trip they lay on us.

Apr 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wiser Now
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I've noticed that since last year three guys use pics of innocent men to scam us women. The men whose pics they use have children of their own, are married, and have their own jobs, and don't need to use their own children to scam money from any women.

The minute the scammers say stuff like, "Baby, I need your help in getting out of South Africa/off the oil rig in Ghana/Afghanistan", report it immediately and block them. I hear you all on the boarding school b.s., too. I asked "Ethan Lee" whether he really had a son named Samuel, in fact, and he was surprised and offended that I asked him that question.

Please keep your guards up, sisters. These guys are slick psychopaths.
Apr 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Riccardo Randy
by: Anonymous

I have several photos and tried various image searches but no luck. Would love to find out who the real person (with children) is. I also have bank account details (Morgan chase) but have no idea how or where to report it. He also sent me an employee card with ‘his’ photo (I asked for proof of his ID and he sent this as his passport and other important documents were lost (lol) and I’ve checked with the alleged employer (Transocean) who confirmed that there is no employee with that name and also they have no rigs in Southern California (btw California was misspelt in his ID card!).

I would love to have him caught. I’ve tried Interpol but no luck there. These people should be stopped. I can’t believe how many women sent them money! Needless to say I didn’t and had no intention to either!
Apr 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		About the kids
by: Wiser Now

I do think that all scams are very bad. But too when the rotten scammers use innocent people children in there profiles there needs to be very strict laws as they stop at nothing to scam women everywhere. It is a script they go by all the same play and you can recognize them by it.

Being on a oil rig at sea
Being a widower
Or wife had an affair
Men suffering in need of food /water
Machine broke ; drill bit
No one else can help them and it is only you cause they trust no other.
Here's a kicker "they will pay you back even with interest".
They are coming to get you or see you.
They can not do a video call.
They have agents to collect the funds.
They steal images of anyone even children.
They need airfare.
They need medicine.
They need rent off the rig.

LIES ALL LIES AND THEY USE MAGICAL VOODOO. THEY WORK IN PACKS AND THEY PUT ON THE PRESSURE UNTIL THEY GET WHAT THEY WANT WHICH IS "YOUR MONEY" THEN THEY DUMP YOU LIKE RUBBISH.

WE NEED TO STOP ALL SCAMS !!!

Be safe ladies - my sisters.

God bless us all
Apr 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Loreen L
by: Anonymous

I posted about the Nigerian Embassy and that is the place to go as well as Interpol.

I have been on this site for years and never saw anyone post about reporting to their Embassy.

Maybe they will be the ones to round them up if enough of us report them.

Let us keep each other posted on any information we get from the Embassy.
Apr 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I feel bad for Victor Sayegh and the guys whose pictures have been used in scams! They must really be hopping mad about that! Incidentally, the scammer who was using Dennis J. Margulies' profile pic in his Twitter profile is using not only his pic again, but pics of his two children.

I've reported this @DMarguilles to Twitter, and only once have they suspended this scammer.
Apr 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer in Dubai
by: Anonymous

Raymond Beasley, add that name to the list! Says he is from the U.K., he is widowed for 9 Years, no children. His dad was a global businessman and he lived all around the world and that’s how he picked up his strange accent. I was lucky as I picked up on it very quickly, just 3 days. His stories were so outrageous, I just knew it couldn’t be real. I called him out on it and he denied any scam and tried to Talk his way around it.

If it sounds too good to be true, it is.
Apr 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer signs to look for
by: Anonymous

Travis was a scammer, and he’s lying to you, he will call you, even though he doesn’t know your name, and then he will call you his wife and then start asking for money, and he uses many of the names on this site.

For example Travis Morgan, William Perry, Lawrence Mogan he has someone contact via email pretending to be his daughter (Hannah). His profile he used was of Dr. Steven G Jones, this poor guy, which I was in contact with him via email.

If you have spoken to him you can email me at dbandoli@icloud.com, and I called a number that was given on this site and I found my scammer but he will continue to scam as he is a worthless loser!

I have several of his voice mail messages and and as I had told him I will continue to look for him until the day I die.
Apr 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pipeline Engeneer
by: Anonymous

After almost 5 months of contact I realize that he is a sick scammer. He contacted me at Linkedin where he was logged in there. He introduced himself as Pipeline Engineer of Winnipeg Manitoba Canada, divorced at 11 y. Daughter named Julia. Supposedly, his ex wife cheated on him. I believed him because I thought Linkedin is a safe site where you can communicate about economic issues.

Very quickly, he invited me to Whats App. From early November to late December 2018 he was a contractor in Cardiff Wels and shortly thereafter, he got a well-paid job as a contractor in Istanbul Turkey. The problem with the money started when he brought his machine from China to Turkish customs where he had to pay customs duty. And the daily tax cost 3000 euros.

He was in love immediately and I was his angel and baby and everything he has.

His current e-mail address:
Ben.logan155 @gmail.com

First phone until 4 February 00447521152771
from 5 February 0447729211100

When I asked him why he is in Turkey and has an English number, he told me he can buy and order that via internet. Very questionable right?

Dear women around the world. Watch out. Please do not fall for such perverted types as they are dangerous when it comes to money
Apr 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerian Embassy
by: Anonymous

For those of you that have been talking with scammers via phone or hangouts or Messenger as well as any Nigerian phone numbers, or for that matter, any email addresses, regular phone numbers etc., please call the Nigerian Embassy in Washington DC or any country that you live in that has this Embassy.

I mentioned this several comments below.

The gentleman that I spoke with was very interested in the profile picture, internet sites he is on (such as dating, Facebook, Hangouts, etc). He wanted email addresses, phone numbers etc.

Please use that as a source. I called with questions because I am very concerned for my Aunt who is actually planning on flying to Nigeria. I specifically asked if she would be safe. His answer was that she should NOT fly over there to meet someone that she did not know. He said he could not say yes that she would be safe and he could not say no, that she would not be.

Considering that this man is pretending to be someone he is not, is telling me that she will not be safe.

Since I did not have all his information I am trying to find it from my Aunt but she is reluctant to get him in trouble.

Please post your experience if you try this. And, I will do the same.

So far she has not given him any money so we cannot understand what he will gain by having her fly there.

ANY IDEAS?????
Apr 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		TO: ONETHIRDCULTERKID AND
by: Loreen/L

THANK YOU FOR THE INFO. ALSO I SUGGEST THAT ANYONE WHO IS WANTING TO REPORT THESE SCAMMERS GO TO THE NIGERIAN EMBASSY IN DC. INTERPOL AND ANYONE ELSE THAT WILL LISTEN. SAVE SAVE SAVE EVERYTHING YOU HAVE THAT YOU CAN. PICTURES, RECEIPTS (ALL RECEIPTS) AND IP ADDRESSES IF YOU GET ANY. ANY SCRAP OF INFORMATION THAT IS POSSIBLE. IF THEY ARE TO CAUGHT YOU NEED YOUR EVIDENCE. DO NOT THROW OUT ANYTHING. IF THEY ARE CAUGHT YOU WILL GET YOUR MONEY BACK BUT ONLY IF YOU REPORT THEM.
Apr 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer signs to look for
by: Anonymous

His Facebook page was odd and just a few photos, no demographics, no number of friends and no news feed. He said he was an oil rig engineer from Seattle, but working in Sicily, Italy for ten months. His sad story was his girlfriend died giving birth to his child. He'll call you babe, hun, dear, but insists on babe.

He'll say he can't get a good signal and tell you to install Hangouts app as it's more private. It was then I started to smell a rat.

So I googled him. Jeff Travis oil rig engineer Seattle, Washington. There was no Jeff Travis but a slew of pages "Oil rig Scams beware" with testimonies from woman who were scammed and photos of the ones caught. I called him a scammer and other things then I uninstalled Hangouts. I'm a lucky one. He didn't steal anything from me.
Mar 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cedric working for Beta Offshore Platform
by: Anonymous

Yes, yes, yes, says he is Dutch and currently working for Beta Offshore in Long Beach CA. Selfie of a 60 year old man in tight hoochie pants. Long long message about coming to the US in his 40s and has a daughter. Immediately asks for your personal e-mail and phone number.

Block and report him ladies!!!
Mar 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: To OneThirdCultureKid and Ed
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, L. There's another site to report romance and relationship scams and it's called www.romancescam.com. Please also check out Scam Haters United and Scamming Scammers on YouTube. Those videos feature men and women whose pictures have been used to scam both men and women.

There's one more called Advocating4U, by Kathy Waters and she's working to get legislation against scammers passed in both houses of Congress.

All of these video channels will give you and anyone you know an idea of what to watch out for online.
Mar 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam
by: Anonymous

He said he was an oil driller contractor for BP in Alabama. Wife died eight years ago and son is fourteen. Said he had money and fell in love in two weeks. Then kept pressuring for a thousand dollars because he needed to ship crude oil for testing and wanted me to deposit a thousand dollars in a Canada account. He became mad when I didn't.

His name is Shawn Harrison or Cino Harrison
Mar 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven Franklin or franklyn steven
by: Anonymous

Been dealing with this guy for 5 years! Sends me pictures of a Gorgeous man, sent me flowers, knew where I lived, I didn't give him any money.

He is on an oil rig in Spain, and he even had a fried call me, butI cant find any info on him, and the picture is of a guy Victor Sayech!
Mar 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		HELP PLEASE
by: AnonymDebbieous

Mike Welsh has convinced my older sister he loves her yet has never met her. He has her monthly income coming to him him and now she is homeless, no car, has no money at all. As soon as her income hits her account it disappears.

He says he works on a oil-rig and will be here April 2nd to buy her a house. Her husband died years ago and she's desperate for love again. This scum-bag is ruining her life for what little bit of money he can get from her.

Anyone with info on this guy please get a hold of me... Ty
Mar 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		SUPPORT FOR EACH OTHER
by: nancy

We NEED to HELP each other

i will no longer hide in the shadow.

Here is my email address: ScammeesUnited@gmail.com

if ANYONE needs help convincing a loved one CONTACT ME

Nancy
Mar 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Offshore Oil Rig Engineer is now in Sicily!
by: Anonymous

Derrick Allen. 28 March. He is chatting up the wrong (LOL) person. He's a civil engineer (LOL again) on an oil rig working for ENI s.p.a. a Petroleum company that is huge like Chevron.

He doesn't speak Italian. I do. This is becoming very amusing now.

Ladies, PLEASE don't lose your heart, your precious moments, your money to online scammers. He's a bad one, and just keeps rebooting his character.

Please be safe.
Mar 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: James Morgan
by: Anonymous

Oh dear! I’m so concerned about your mother because this guy is not in love with her! I had that experience a year ago I believe to the man that works in oil rigs off the Gulf of Mexico. I thought he’s in love with me! I quit my job and gave him money and after giving him money he said thank you very much for your support and he said he can’t go home because there’s something going on in the rigs!

He said the machine was broken and he needed to fix it then he can leave! Then he’s asking for more money and iTunes and I sent him lots of iTunes and money. Last December he said he needed money for the last time then he will see me! I did that but he never showed up!

I didn’t hear from him for 5 days! Then he texted me that there’s an accident happened the day he’s leaving! He told me that the pipe line burst and he fell in the water and hit his back and his 4 workers were rushed to the hospital and 2 workers died!

I don’t really believe him! It’s a drama and lies! Then he’s asking me to send him 20.000 for the repairs that he’s responsible because he’s the contractor. I didn't agree to send him the money because I’d been sending him lots and my guts is telling me that is a scam. He became very upset and telling me to find someone else and now he seldom texts me!

I didn’t worry about that then later on he kept on texting me again and asking for iTunes because the connection is always bad! He is still asking for money for the last time for tickets to get home but I don’t have money to send him and he’s changed!

Ladies this story is always familiar and the same when I’m reading the complaints! I think these people are not in the Gulf of Mexico because when this guy is calling me I can hear the roosters are crowing!

Regarding your mother I hope she will wake up otherwise she will be living on the street later because this guy will drain her wallet and break her heart big time! Thank you!!
Mar 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: James Morgan
by: Anonymous

I was contacted by someone who called himself Dave Morgan on Facebook. We talked on the phone and his phone number was 1-510-926-7641. This began in mid-January and continued for 11 days until I blocked him.

These scammers change names and phone numbers, I know. Just thought I’d. mention the name to you. I feel for you.
Mar 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		JAMES MORGAN
by: Anonymous

Anyone have anything on James Morgan? He is scamming my Mother at the moment. It has been going on for 3 months. My 2 sisters and I have done everything we can think of. My Mom believes she is in love with him, and he is in love with her. She is actually pushing us 3 girls out of her life and claiming she will be moving to Florida, as soon as he gets home (he is stuck in customs, in Amsterdam) with the 10 million dollars in Gems he went there to get.

We know she is sneaking and sending money to him. HELP!!!!we do not know what to do.

We have contacted The FBI, her Bank accounts have been Red flagged, and 2 banks have already terminated their relationship with her. SHE IS BRAINWASHED. He keeps telling her what she needs to do.

It is Sick, Sad, embarrassing, and Stupid, all at the same time.
Mar 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		ROBERTO ANGEL
by: Loreen

YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR SISTER READ THESE PROFILES. I WISH I DID BEFORE I BECAME INVOLVED WITH A SCAMMER. I LOST A LOT NOT AS MUCH AS OTHERS BUT NOW STRUGGLING TO PAY IT BACK. ONE THING THAT CAME OUT OF THIS WAS THE PICTURES HE SENT ME OF HIM WERE ACTUALLY A PERSON IN SO AFRICA THAT I HAVE FOUND AND AM TALKING TO AND HOPEFULLY WILL BE MEETING SOON. I FELL IN LOVE. AND AM WORKING THROUGH MY FEELINGS RIGHT NOW.

BUT SHE NEEDS TO TAKE A STEP BACK AND FIGURE OUT ON HER OWN. YOU CAN NOT CONVINCE HER THAT SHE IS MAKING A MISTAKE. SHE IS HURTING RIGHT NOW BECAUSE OF HER LOSS. PLEASE TELL HER TO READ ALL THESE. THEY USE DIFFERENT PICTURES, THEY USE DIFFERENT NAMES FOR SAME PICTURES. THEY STEAL YOUR HEART THEY TAKE YOUR MONEY AND NOTHING WILL COME OF IT.

I KNOW I AM IN THE SAME BOAT AS SHE IS. MY SCAMMER KEPT COMING UP WITH EXCUSES AS TO WHY HE COULDN'T COME AFTER I SENT THE MONEY. I DON'T KNOW IF SHE HAS SENT ANY THING BUT SHE MUST KEEP EVERY SCRAP OF PAPER AND INFORMATION THAT SHE HAS ON THIS GUY. I WANTED TO BELIEVE THAT THIS WAS THE EXCEPTION BUT HE IS NOT. THEY ARE EXCELLENT AT WHAT THEY DO AS THIS IS THEIR PROFESSION. THEY HAVE TO BE GOOD. MINE JUST SENT ME THIS MORNING A THREE INCH PARAGRAPH, YES I AM STILL TALKING TO HIM, BUT NO MORE MONEY, ABOUT WHY I NEED TO SEND THE "LAST OF IT" FOR HIM TO COME HOME TO ME TO DRY MY TEARS. THE ONLY TEARS I AM CRYING NOW ARE FOR THE MAN HE MADE ME LOVE.

PLEASE TELL HER TO GET AS MANY PICTURES AS SHE CAN AND DO A REVERSE IMAGE ON THE GUY THAT WILL SHOW HER WHO HE REALLY IS AND THE PERSON IN THE PICTURES IS A VICTIM ALSO. HE JUST MAY NOT KNOW IT YET. GOOD LUCK TO YOU BOTH.
Mar 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Zafari Fuller - Petroleum Engineer
by: Anonymous

First off, thank you for all your comments here, it probably saved me a lot of heartache. The one who suggested Yandex.com for reverse pictures search was very helpful.

Met Zafari Fuller was on Instagram as he complimented my dogs and said he was a dog lover (he has pics of him and his lab). Presented himself as: widower (4 yrs and counting), Lebanese refugee who moved to the US 20 years ago and says he's based in South Carolina, Petroleum Engineer in private contracting, currently overseas negotiating a contract (in Beirut). He said he changed his name from Ahmadi to Fuller because of the racial discrimination he encounters in the US and to honor the man who helped him as a refugee.

Does not have a digital footprint on Google no matter how many searches you make. (red flag) When asked why he didn't have any, he claimed he was in the Witness Protection Program. Said he bagged a contract and was headed to China to buy equipment and supplies for his site. (this is what tipped me off, sounded similar to one of the comments)

The Yandex reverse image search led me to several dating profiles of his - different ages, Russian, divorced instead of widowed and living in Philadelphia -- most of these sites are IP geolocation specific and I've had to use VPN to check out his profile on those sites.

I asked for proof of identity when I confronted him with my discoveries but no reply yet. He hasn't scammed money from me yet, but was capturing my heart.

Thank you for all those who commented on this thread as you probably saved me a lot of money (which I don't have) and heartbreak.

May we all find true love someday.
Mar 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roberto Angel
by: Anonymous

I am afraid for my sister who just lost her husband to cancer. 2 weeks later she meets this man on Words with Friends who works on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. He says he is 55, widower with a 15 yr. old daughter, and is an Independent Engineer Contractor for Chevron.

He is telling her he is working on a $25 million dollar contract. She told him how she believes in angels and she just sold her house for over $100,000.00. Now he is her special angel and loves her very much.

I’m at a loss as to how to handle this as my sister is very fragile and believes this man really does love her.
Mar 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Moreton - another scammer
by: Sheila T

Very similar story to other victims on here sadly. He contacted me on Facebook initially and then he asked me to go on Google hangouts. His English wasn't very good but he told me it was because he was Dutch. He kept calling me baby and said he lived in America and had a daughter in boarding school. I'm recently divorced after 47 years of marriage and his messages cheered me up. He told me that I had saved his life as he was depressed and lonely. He said he was 56 years old and sent me a photo of him in a library - quite handsome with grey hair.

He started to ask for money for parts on the rig and he needed help to pay for shipping costs. He sent me links to Bitcoin sites but I couldn't work that out so he asked me to send the money by Moneygram instead. He also asked for iTunes cards. I sent him £3,000 by Moneygram and he promised he would pay me back as soon as he could access his accounts. I started to get suspicious when there was no sign of me getting the money back. I asked him to send me more photos or video chat on facetime but he always made excuses about having no signal. He did send me a grainy video of a man talking but it was clearly fake with a dubbed on African sounding voice! When I told him I didn't believe him he got angry and upset and insisted that he loved me and that he would meet me in London.

It's taken me a long time to get him out of my system as he was very sincere in his texts but I realise now he was a total conman and was probably doing this to many others like me. I blocked his number and eventually plucked up the courage to tell my 2 sons what I'd done and they have been extremely supportive and helped me to get through this.

These scammers are pure evil and prey on the vulnerable
Mar 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Morgan aka Larry Morgan
by: Anonymous

wisco266@gmail.com

Same story as all the rest. We met on Words with Friends, then switched to google hangout. Welder on a oil rig. Currently between jobs, waiting on contract. He is widowed, 55 years a 13 yr old daughter Sophia who goes to boarding school in NY. Born in Italy came to the states 15 years ago.

Yes lots of red flags but I blew them off initially. On the day four I came to my senses and I researched and sure enough I found all this info about this scam. I led him on for a few more days, and lured him with text sexy. shortly after that he is calling me. Once I heard his voice I made an excuse to get off the phone. HE WAS NOT ITALIAN!!!! Basically called him out on it, called him a scammer and reported him on Words with Friends and blocked him, cleaned my google account and deleted that too.

Now I know better but I was still drawn back to him, I started a new google account, reconnected with him and im thinking I am going to be smarter than him. Loaded my phone with all kinds of software protection so I cant be hacked, etc. and I started talking to him. Even though i'm talking to him on hangout, I am googling his name, picture etc and finding more and more websites about this SCAM.

YES THIS IS INSANE!!!!! Why am i entertaining this!!!!!!!!!!!
Mar 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		End Game Scam - Update
by: Anonymous

I wrote yesterday about my Aunt and her Nigerian Scammer that has invited her to meet him in Nigeria. As I said, he is still pretending to be a white man and has not admitted he is Nigerian.

I called the Nigerian Embassy in Washington DC and they were very interested in pursuing him.

First, they asked for his online name which I provided. They asked for email addresses, and or phone numbers. I know he gave her an email address as well as two phone numbers, one is Nigerian.

I am going to get them from her today and call them back. So, this is a place to start reporting all this ladies.

I thought too that the FBI would be the agency or the FTC, but the Nigerian Embassy is probably the only place that can do something about it.

Once I give them his Nigerian phone number and possible location they will be able to find him.

The man I spoke with there told me to do everything I could do to keep her from going.

Let me know what you all think and if anyone has tried the Embassy besides me.

And again, why is he pursuing her to visit him there? That is the mystery. Normally all they want is money. He has not asked for that, YET.

Thanks.
Mar 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: End Game Scam
by: OneThirdCultureKid

This guy who claims to be from the US, but born in Brazil, and who has invited your aunt to visit him in Nigeria, sounds rather dodgy, based on the information you posted.

If she hasn't already traveled, tell your aunt to save all the correspondence (i.e., e-mails), instructions on applying for a visa to visit Nigeria, and his profile pic and report them to the authorities and SCARS. Also, go to YouTube and type in "relationship scams" in the search box and you'll find the videos on them. Scam Haters United, Scamming Scammers, SCARS, etc. will show you the professions these scammers claim to work in, i.e., oil rig engineers, military, doctors, lawyers, etc.

I hope these suggestions will help you.
Mar 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		IC3 Complaint Forms
by: Anonymous

I have submitted two IC3 reports to the FBI and through my own persistence was lucky enough to speak with an FBI agent whose actual position does not include online fraud. However, the agent did have access to a shared data base and was able to confirm to me that my reports were in the system along with the FBI location where the reports will be handled. I have not received any email confirmation yet and it has been 3 months since I submitted my complaints. From what I gather, it can take up to two years for our individual reports to be assigned a case number and investigative agent.

Even among the law enforcement detectives I have spoken with there seems to be a perception that once the IC3 reports are submitted they 'go nowhere'. I know in Los Angeles the FBI had conducted seminars for the LAPD last year regarding IC3 reports, how they are processed, etc.. Essentially educating LAPD what happens after a victim submits a report.

It can take up to 2 years for the FBI to address your particular case. Keep anything and everything you have saved, e.g., emails, text, call records, banking information if transfers were involved, in a safe place. Keep your saved IC3 reports where you can access them.

Do not give up and try alternative means to talk with FBI personnel to confirm that your report is in the system. LA does not have "walk in" FBI locations to personally talk with someone, however, that may not be the case where you reside.

Best of luck.

Mar 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		End Game Scam - Need Advice
by: Anonymous

I am concerned for my Aunt who is communicating with a scammer and will not believe me.

I have shown her all the stories that we read here as well as my own experience. She feels he is real.

He has invited her to Nigeria where he is supposed to be working on a rig. He is still professing to be a man from America originally born in Brazil. He is using a photo of a middle aged man, white of course, with no facial hair and goes by the name David Williams. He has brown hair and is sitting at a desk.

The strange thing is that he "commutes" to the rig every day from a hotel. He has sent her all the information on how to apply for a Visa, a link to the hotel and where to fly into. He has not offered to pay her air fare and told her she has to pay for the hotel.

What is the HOOK? He is not asking her for money. But is not telling her who he really is. I have been with her when he has called and heard his voice. It sounds Nigerian to me.

Any ideas ladies as to what the end game might be in luring her there. She is not young, but in her mid 60's. He claims to be 57.

Please give me all your ideas.

I am very concerned that she will go and we may never see her again.

Thanks.
Mar 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stephen Randy, Maximilian Vogel, Christopher Butler, and Charles Win
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Okay, I'll be on the lookout for these scammers:

Stephen Randy
Maximilian Voegel
Christopher Butler
Charles Win
Paul Lee, who goes by the names Ethan Lee, Peter
Lee, etc.

I looked up Alexandre Sean Luca, who claimed to have a daughter named Lily, who had fallen ill, but there was no such man by that name. Someone actually has a daughter named Lily and he doesn't need to scam anyone out of money.
Mar 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adding Stephen Randy to scammers list
by: Anonymous

Oil rig in the North Sea off Scotland. Met on Words With Friends. Asked to use Hangouts then WhatsApp. Wife and Daughter in law died. Son is on a secret mission in Afghanistan. Lives in Miami with granddaughter Tasha when not on the oil rig.

Born in Germany. Father died and family is evil - leaving his mom to raise him and his sister by herself so no family. Mom dies - he and his sister move to Texas. Marries. Has son. Wife dies. Daughter in law dies. Son gone Guess what?

HE NEEDS SOME MONEY!

Put Stephen Randy on your POS List
Mar 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Has Anyone Been Scammed by Michael Joachim?
by: Anonymous

Karen - I heard the same story from David Wilson but he had a granddaughter who is 12 years old raising because his daughter plus wife died five years ago in Texas in a car accident. Was from Germany and moved to the US when he was a teenager because his dad died who was from Germany and that mom grew up in Florida. He told me he was well off and was going to move to me after he got done.

But near the end found out that he sold his house plus car for the current job. He asked me to share my phone account with him but I did not feel safe based on this page because he was having issues with his phone. He changed from a Texas to MA google phone # and we met on Words with Friends.

He has stopped talking to me at this time. I think it is the same person that you are talking to at this time. He provided me a NY address of someone that he said was his aunt and where his granddaughter was staying.
Mar 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response and update on Riccardo Randy
by: Anonymous

Well I’ve finally had enough and blocked this guy(s). Still claiming he loved me but was getting more passive aggressive with his comments trying to make me feel guilty for not helping him. He was starving, his men were starving (yeah right) and according to my guess they have now been without food for a few weeks (unheard of on a rig!).

I’ve never believed him and certainly didn’t send any money. But I now have his bank account details (Chase Manhattan in NY) with a female name who he claimed was his agent (sigh).
I thought by keeping him hooked I was saving some other poor female from being scammed but as someone (anonymous) said, they’re working in teams and I definitely felt I was talking to different people over the last few days.

‘He/they’ would vanish in the middle of a conversation and it was getting tedious! I am not a gullible person but ladies, please don’t be fooled! And certainly don’t ever under any circumstances send any money or accept any deliveries from these scammers.

Be safe and vigilant!
Mar 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil engineer
by: Anonymous

I have been chatting with this guy William Dawson who says he's an engineer and working in Alaska at Pruedoe Baby Unit near Anchorage. He was so kind and sweet for the first few weeks but would never meet me. We continued to text and then when we finally were going to meet for coffee and he said that he got called away to a job in Alaska. He is now on the rig and needs money for his workers for food.

I have not provided this guy for anything but he complains that when I helped him transfer money from HIS bank account that I locked his bank account and now he has no access to make the payments for the supplies or food for the guys.

What a crock!
Mar 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Has Anyone Been Scammed by Michael Joachim?
by: Karen

Has anyone been contacted by a guy named Michael Joachim who claims to be from Los Angeles, CA, but is working on an oil rig as a marine engineer off the coast of Argentina (and/or Ghana)?

He contacted me via Words With Friends, said he liked my picture, then we began texting over the phone. He said he will come and see me after he gets off the oil rig. I live on the East Coast (US). He has called me his queen and professed that he loves me.

So far he has not asked me for money but there was one odd request about opening an AT&T account for him in the US as his was about to expire. Could this be a scam? I keep hoping it is not, but it seems like the marine engineer on the oil rig is a common scam. Sigh.

He did say he was born in Germany (Hamburg) but came to the US at a young age. I mention this as I am part German and we have also communicated in German a few times, a language he seems to have a legitimate command of. He also said he is a widower who lost his wife and young daughter about five years ago in a car accident, but still has a son. I've tended to believe him - so far, at least - but am aware that there are all kinds of scammers out there.

Some of the things he's said sound similar to the scammers you all have encountered. I definitely won't send anyone any money, anywhere, ever. (He also has indicated he's well off). I've tended to believe him, but am increasingly worried that eventually, if the request for money comes, I will know it's all a scam.)
Mar 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

I have an Instagram contact, who I thought was an innocent friend. Started out simple, talking about family & hobbies. Then he started sending sweet comments, (in a respectful manner). Then he asked for a Gift card for his daughter while he was in oil rig. I dropped contact.

He Apologized & came back nice & talking respectful. So weeks later out of the blue he asked for GC again for his adoptive son (who he never mentioned). I was Furious with him. Refused to send any. He Kind of started back talking again after much conflict. Asked for GC again. I refused & let him have it.

He has 2 Instagram accounts under the same address. His name is Larry Brodie. He has different pictures for each account. I believe he’s not even the guy in the picture. He is following my contacts & others. He is scamming another young gal in the US.

Please don’t answer him, he seems nice & handsome in pictures
Mar 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I agree with you all. I learned from my own experience that they also tell you that you're not online all the time, which is one way of keeping you on the hook. Another way is by their professing their love for you (cough) within a few days, then after a few weeks, they ask for money to get off the rig, out of some war zone, or leave a country where they went to do business, and promise to pay you back (yeah, right!). I did NOT send them any money, though.

No real oil rig engineer, soldier, etc., is ever without money, food, and so on, and they have families of their own.
Mar 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Matt
by: Anonymous

Lol I’m talking to him also - only about a week now. Red flag central and he has not even asked for money BUT his semi fake FB page is a joke and his accent does not correspond well with the region of Switzerland he claims to be from and it does not matter what I do or say to discourage him he never gets discouraged.

He has not asked for a penny YET lol. Also he never sends pics of what I request red flag red flag.

Ladies that is a sure way to know to ask for live pics that send within 10 seconds and don’t lie . Willing to help to do what it takes here .
Mar 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to Riccardo Randy
by: Anonymous

I think that you need to realize that they can talk to MANY women at the same time. If you are chatting on Hangouts, they can chat with multiple people. Very easily too. They can also talk to you on the phone and still chat with someone else on the computer via Hangouts, or Whatsapp, or email. So, you really are not preventing them from doing that.

The only thing you are in control of is whether you send him money or not.

Instead of asking him to block you, why don't you just block him instead and be done with it.

They call us all beautiful, honey, sweetie, baby, my love, my queen, my wife. They are all scripted and do not really mean anything that they say to you. But do not delude yourself into thinking he actually loves you. I have been on this site for two years now and so many have been fooled, so many have lost money, and so many think it is cool to play with them. Some of them have ways of hacking into your computer and/or phone so really be careful.

They like to keep you on the hook so they can come back to you time and time again thinking eventually they will break you down.

The best thing you can do is tell him off and block him. Oh, and one other thing. They usually work in teams. So, you are probably talking with more than one guy. And they are at it 24/7.
Mar 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Riccardo Randy
by: Anonymous

Ladies, I’m having fun. I’ve been chatting to this guy for the best part of a month now and he is very good! His written English is a lot better than his verbal communication skills. I am keeping him busy hoping he doesn’t scam anyone else at the same time. He is very good in asking for a relative small amount of 2000 US$ to buy some food for his crew of 40 men as there is no food on the rig.

I’ve told him I’m selling some jewelry to fund it but I needed proof (a video call) that he was who he claims to be. When he knew I wouldn’t budge he changed his tune from ‘impossible’ to ‘ok I’ll do it, I have no choice’. The video call was a video being played of the guy in his profile picture but it didn’t sync with what he was saying. It lasted a mere few seconds. Bad signal he said! We tried again and the exact same video was played. It was obviously a recording. I’m almost certain that the poor guy in the picture had his account hacked somehow. Over the last few days I have been ‘trying’ to finish with him but he still insists he needs me, loves me and can’t live without me.

Every now and then he throws in ‘I am sick and need your help’. Very touching. I feel I’m in control which makes a change. I’ve asked him to block me to end this but he insists he wont. I wonder why not...oh, and he keeps calling me ‘sweetie’ and ‘beautiful’.

Ladies, whatever you do, please do NOT ever send any money or give them personal information.

Take control and turn the tables.
Mar 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous18

Said his name was Chris Richardson from Houston Texas. We didn’t get much into the scamming, as I read all your comments when doing research on my new "love interest."

I could tell from the broken English that this was not a Texas born "sea engineer." He started asking all kinds of stuff about me and where I was. When was I going home? Too many red flags so that’s when I looked for a scam and found ya’ll. I kept him busy as long as possible so he had less of a chance of scamming others.

He’s on IG as @chr1srichardson. When I asked him for money he blocked me 😂😂😂
Mar 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: To All Who've Been Scammed
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, there. Although I've never sent money to scammers, I would still be scammed in other ways and I agree with you that more women-and men-will continue to be victimized if we stay silent.

I apologize for my delay in responding to everyone on here about scams.

I'm on the lookout for more scammers on social media and other places.

Mar 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the Person Mother being Scammed
by: Anonymous

If this guy is a millionaire then why is he scamming your mother first off. Tell her to ask him and to stop sending him money, and turn the tables on him and tell him she needs help and let him use some of his millions to help her out.

About the underwater welder, I put some pictures on of one I got and then some more of the guy but do not know what happen to the pictures. So it must of been the same person but the pictures of him being under water is on the net so just type in underwater welders on Oil Rigs and it will come up. He is a Dog. Tell him his Sunshine wants her money back if you talk to him again please.

Thanks and God Bless You All
Mar 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To everyone that had been scams!
by: Anonymous

Please these issues are not new ! If you meet the guys in social media asking for money please assume that they are fraudsters and they will victimize you until you die! Don’t send any money or accept any packages because you will lose your money and you will go to jail because everything they’d said is not true!

Please ladies we’re better than that. Think that they only need your money, as they don’t love you! Wake up!! Report them to Interpol as the more people who report to Interpol the more they will pay attention but you need proof that you’ve been scammed by that fraudster!

Please don’t sit and be quiet because there will be more women who will be victimized! Please women we need togetherness to crack this fraudster and put them in jail for good!
Mar 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		The online love scam victim outside of USA (Re: How to catch a scammer)
by: Anonymous

I was just scammed by a claimed oil rig chief engineer who comes from San Jose, CA and is working in Turkey at the point; and I did lose some money one week ago. I actually doubted many things to the guy but chose to believe him at the last moment. After I remitted money for his flight ticket, I got a fake Turkey Airline e-ticket. I sent the e-ticket to Turkey Airline for checking the authenticity. I confirmed HE IS SCAMMER.

I agree that it should not be so easy to let HIM go. I also keep trying to text him in order to get more information; meanwhile, I filed an IC3 complaint online.

I hope the following links work somewhat…
*Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) : https://www.ic3.gov/complaint/splash.aspx

Although I am outside of USA, I tried to find clues from whatever he had provided me. I also tried to check any information of his phone number of the Whatsapp account from some online free reverse phone number search service.

*Instant Checkmate: https://www.instantcheckmate.com/
*PeopleFinder: https://www.peoplefinder.com/
*BeenVerified: https://www.beenverified.com/

If you got photos from him, you can perform reverse photo search online. (photo tracker)
*TinyEye : https://www.tineye.com/
*Reverse Image Search: https://www.prepostseo.com/reverse-image-search

If you got a e-ticket from him, it definitely can to sent for authenticity check. Don’t be hesitant to contact the Airlines.
Mar 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jasper Collins Lawton Ok
by: Anonymous

Anyone ever heard of this BS? He romances me at 1st but Red Flags when he was a Real Estate Agent driving a BMW and owning a beautiful condo, and asking for I tune cards, Amazon. Single never been married no kids. Then he supposedly leaves for this job. He never got a penny from me. But here was the last thing!

 but unfortunately because of the unstable Economy of the U.S which has in historical records that the U.S  has maintained a stable overall GDP growth rate, a low unemployment rate, and high levels of research and capital investment funded by both national and because of decreasing saving rates, increasingly by foreign investors. The new President Trump's Policy has drastically being of a high disadvantage to business men trying to work out of the US, Now this Policy which is to him said to generate funds from people working out of the United State, Now this Policy which is to him said to generate funds from people who is working and also trading out of the United State which is concerned with the international trading and working permits law has made things very difficult for traders and people working out of the United State to deal with.


Hence, The American labor market has attracted immigrants from all over the world and in 2009 ranked 16th in terms of net migration rate. The United States is ranked fourth, down from first in 2008-2009 due to the economic crisis, in the Global Competitiveness Report. Yet here we are, what an unbearable rules they have now declared what an increase from 6% to 17% Honey this is what has been tearing me apart I have sorted the shipping bills already but do not have much left for the freight insurance and this scares the living crap outta me as I do not want to miss my flight back home....Since the U.S is the world's leading importer, there are many U.S. dollars in circulation all around the planet.


The dollar is also used as the standard unit of currency in international markets for commodities such as gold and petroleum. Now that the economy tends to be bad but rising, it therefore suffice to note that all cost of importation has been increased so as to be able to meet up with a standardized economy through all international trades and people working outside the US (That it product not locally made in the US). Honey I have invested and worked so hard on this project my love.


Arriving the immigration here in Basilicata I was asked to show the clearance documents for the equipment I will be using for the drilling of the oil. They checked it out and told me after going through it, saying, I needed to pay a fee of $150,000 that for me to bring an equipment like that to work that I will be needing a working permit if not they will not allow me to start work, my love I am telling you this cos I wanna be open to you and let you know all that is going on here.


I told them I have the complete papers and all is fine, just then, they brought out a recently updated print showing me the new policies that has come up as regards anyone that is bring an working equipment worth ($200,000,000) up ward into Italy must pay the sum of $150,000 for working permit.. My love I didn't no know of this until now and this is so surprisedingly to me cos it came unaware and you remember that I told you how I have work so hard and spend all I have on this project my love I will be so lost if anything happen to what I have work so hard on. My love you know I told you that I will be spending just 15 working days or less cos I wanna come home so we can start our life together and hold you close to me. My love all I have here with me right now is  ($120,000) and I have been able to call some of my family members and they told me that they will see what they can do if they will be able to send ($20,000) that making it ($140,000) and all I am looking for is ($10,000) to meet up with the actual amount been mentioned ($150,000).. So i am wondering if i can have you do me a little favor to add to what i already have or to give whatever you can help me with cos I am going to pay you back with a lot of interest if it doesn't bother you. I could call you if you need a concise explanation about this so we can talk more about this as my head has been hurt and i hate my mood right now and i hope to get a reply from you soon with an anticipated support and i hope to have your prompt and piece of understanding in my plight, God bless you do write me back soon.

I love you always..

Jasper xoxo.
Mar 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Someone on this thread suggested posting his name, phone number, e-mail address, etc. on here so that everyone knows who this guy is that is scamming you. You mentioned that it might be his mother doing the scamming, too.

Report all the information to SCARS and other organizations and don't try to confront him because you don't know what he's capable of.

Stay safe.
Mar 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		How to catch a scammer
by: Anonymous

I want someone to please try to help me catch this guy instead of blocking him like everyone said. I continued on and made him think I was going to send him money. I requested the word transfer information and then looked up the LLC and found it in Michigan and found the owner of the LLC which does not matter.

The man trying to defraud me is it’s probably his mother so please contact me and let me know what I could do as I didn’t have any luck with the FBI website because my fax don’t match their prompts
Mar 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Krakwoski
by: Anonymous

This man is a scammer who says he is 68 years old and a petrochemical engineer off the coast of Virginia. He met me on Match.com. Within 2 weeks he said he was deeply in love with me. The emails, calls, texts continued for 5 months.

He scammed me out of a lot of money along with my heart. If enough people report him, he will be caught.

I don't know how to post the pictures I have of him. He says he was born in Warsaw Poland and it very well built with very large arms. He has a large nose and long thin face. Close cut hair.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Mar 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert S Verburght
by: Anonymous

Started chatting on a dating site in the U.K. Profile and photos looked amazing (all made up/ photo of someone else). Claimed he lived in my town. Very religious, a very good christian man. Anglo/Dutch with a strange accent. Was planning to retire within a year and set up a charity in Africa to bring water to small villages. Became very full on and emotional very quickly and asked to swap numbers and then chat by phone and text. Wife died 9 years ago. Daughter at uni in Switzerland. Not dated since wife died 9 years ago.

Arranged to meet several times, but always excuses as to why he could not make it. So loving and romantic, sending gifts and music clips. He asked me to marry him 2 weeks in.
A petrochemical engineer who hired lots of contractors to work for him. I guessed things were wrong when he said he had finished a contract in the U.K after just over one week of chatting, and had to go abroad to Antwerp to a new contract (worth £3 million) on rigs and would not be able to contact me much.

Moved onto Whats app. Messaged me a lot very late at night. Would not tell me where he was staying or send any photos. Promised me holidays and trips to Belgium.

Last week, he messaged many times saying that he had been mugged and robbed of everything (laptop, money, wallet, bank cards, passport etc) and only had managed to save his mobile for contacting me. Begged me for help as he could not pay his contractors and asked for money, promising to come home and repay me.

Thankfully, I had sussed him as a scammer and did nothing. Have told him that I know what his game is and hope that no other ladies fall for this scam. Its big business and there seem to be loads of them out there, ruining ladies lives and leaving them broken and penniless. Evil people.

PLEASE DO NOT FALL FOR THESE LIES...EVEN THO THE MEN SEEM VERY CONVINCING. IT IS WHAT THEY DO FOR A LIVING AND THEY ARE VERY CLEVER AT THIS DECEPTION.
Mar 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Al Larson from Canafa
by: Anonymous

Anyone know of an Al Larson from a Harrow On or Alberta or BC. Apparently he told my mom he’s a millionaire and everyone wants him for his money. He is a drunk and financially draining every penny from her and he lies one story after another story etc.

Just checking as I have been to the police, lawyer, doctor and no one can do anything until I find out more information or history.

He moved in after the first date and he was living in a trailer NOT a trailer park type trailer like a pop up trailer with no heat no electricity and now won’t leave!!!

I’m am sure she’s not his first scam.
Mar 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Riccardo Cosmo Randy
by: Anonymous

Update to my earlier comment about this guy. He still claims there is no food on the rig and he and his crew of 40 men are starving. He desperately needs 2000 US$ to buy some supplies. I told him I wouldn’t send any money without a video call. The usual reply came back that it’s not allowed on the rig because of hazards etc.

Still proclaims his undying love to me and that he wants only me even if I can’t help him right now. That guy is persistent if nothing else. Last night I received a message that he will risk the video call as he is desperate. I was quite shocked but it hasn’t happened yet! Can’t wait to see what takes place. I will keep you informed.

I know one of the pictures he used is a fake as I found the same photo with another man’s head on a reverse search. It’s a guy in blue overalls leaning against a table holding his gloves and hard hat on what looks like a rig.

Has anybody else had this picture sent to them? Be vigilant ladies. And please, please do NOT send any money to these guys!!!
Mar 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dr Edward Wilmer
by: Marie

Eddie is on Zoosk and he is 47 and birthday is 5th August 1970. He says he's on an oil and gas rig in the Caspian sea. He is very good looking and looks in his late 30s. I have lots of pictures of him. He's been telling me he loves me for a month. Now he wants to break his 3yr contract to come to the U.K. He says he has a home in Wales that he wants us to live in. He was married but his wife died several years ago. Worked the rigs to forget his heart break.

After a month he wanted to take me to his home but couldn't access his bank accounts out on the rig and could I pay for his leave fees. There was a processing fee of 900 then his leave pass to bring another Dr in. I had email confirmation from Socar confirming the fees plus flight itinerary but the first 2 flights weren't operational but the second flight was real with KLM DUTCH AIRLINE Amsterdam to Minneapolis.

Glad I didn't pay up.

He got quite threatening. Said he'd ruin my life and he'd make sure I lost my job. This guy says he's a Spanish Dr that just wants to love again. I got the police involved. His mobile number has been searched 11 times so he must be conning other women.

Please don't fall for him
Mar 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Attention to needing experiences
by: Anonymous

I’m very sad to read your written up about your mom and her relationships with the guy in social media! I think she’s dealing with the scammers from Africa because I have experienced this before and because I am so transparent and I didn’t know what’s going on in the outside world. I’m a very honest person and I don’t doubt anybody. To be honest with my experience I had been victimized many times, with different kinds of forms of lies.

But I’m telling you the truth that you’re mom is dealing with scammers. My advice to you is don’t send any money to these scammers. Don’t pay for the package because it will cost you more
money and you don’t know what’s inside the package?

And the guy who told you’re mom that he’s going to be with her will never show up, believe me. Don’t believe this guy because he only needs money and he don’t love your mom. I hope your mom understands it. Please go to YouTube and watch about the scammers. There’s so many lonely ladies and men who have been victimized big time! Don’t believe the person if they don’t video call and see them! I believe that most scammers are from Africa. I hope my words will help you because I don’t want more naive people to get hurt and became destitute because of their lies. Remember these evil people have no heart and sympathy till you die! Thank you!!😡😡😡
Mar 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Needing some other experiences...
by: Anonymous

My mother was on Plenty of Fish. Found someone that she developed a "relationship" with. They proceeded with their "relationship" through hangouts. He sent pictures but you could tell they were not real time pictures. He claimed that he could not call or video chat due to safety issues on the rig that a cellphone could cause. He told her that as soon as he was done with his contract he would come stay with her for a month to get to know her.

After about 2 months, he started to tell her that he was having his luggage sent to her and needed her address. She gave it to him. He said his luggage was in one of our big cities and they were charging 2500 just to release it and he needed her to pay for it and he would "pay her back".

She was to pay for his belongings directly to a bank account instead of tell us where or who the business was. He did claim to be an oil rig engineer and he had no money to his name and his paycheck was in his luggage. He said he had to take out a HUGE loan with his bank in order to take on this contract.

We offered to go to the business in which his claimed luggage was to pull his check out to deposit in his account so he could pay for the fees himself. He became furious that we even suggested such an idea.

The name he used is Paul Butland from Louisiana. Any pictures anyone can send me for comparison of this believed scammer would be extremely helpful for her already extremely broken heart. (She got drunk tonight and cried in the shower which is completely out of character for her.)

Please feel free to email me at perkins3601@yahoo.com.

Thank you for any help provided!!
Mar 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marton Fredrick
by: Anonymosucked inus

Claims to be working in the North Sea, from the states. Broken equipment and has scammed me for money for several things & showed a fake bank a/c which I logged into. Chase Bank.

He will pay me back & move here but now needs 100K. I still got him online but he doesn’t talk to me that often and just sends stuff through like love letters & songs etc. He is on Instagram. I think I have well & truly lost my money totally over $12K. He has dark hair, is in his 50s.

I have tried a reverse search but can’t find him. He has never rung me or sent any pics apart from what’s on his profile & one on a plane.

He has sent his location on Hangouts but says he can’t ring.

Anyone know of him?
Mar 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don’t let photos/videos fool you
by: Anonymous

Had the same story but blocked as soon as the money request came, so Listen to your gut. There is no one on the other end that cares about you.

Webcam/video calls: yes it is possible that he is playing a video when you think you are talking live, esp on Google Hangouts. Poor connections on the oil rig!

Photos: stolen from hacked accounts - which is why he can send you photos of himself younger or in different places. Video can also be stolen.

Listen to your head: it’s hard. But look for the slip ups. Sometimes the script fails or they repeat themselves (morning shift vs night shift?). He avoids questions. He won’t know information about the city he says he is from.

Invest in spokeo or truthfinder: check out his story.

Don’t share any photos you wouldn’t share yourself on Facebook.

When he won’t talk on the phone number he gave you but only on WhatsApp, you can assume that he is not in this country and the phone number was spoofed. It probably belongs to someone who has no idea what is going on.

There was a great test I saw that said if you haven’t met him and he asks for money, don’t bother taking the test. It’s a scam. I let mine go on a while as I was curious about his end game. It was impressive.

Other good advice
Don’t tell him you caught him - just stop it. Don’t let him know at what point you figured it out. Don’t teach them how to Improve their game.
Don’t post details here for the same reason.
Figure out what made you vulnerable and learn from it if you can.

Good luck ladies. There are millions of us out there. Just don’t give them any money or ammunition.
Mar 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		About Interpol reporting
by: Anonymous

I was scammed three years ago, a lot of money in US dollars, and wrote my story here a couple of times. I Lost everything trying to deal with my poor life now and I can never recover. It is sad!!!

Maybe reporting works better in United States, but being Canadian, no one cares here. You have to report it to the local police and they just laugh at you because it is your problem. Reporting it online to the FBI site is getting you nowhere too. I saved everything and no one would even look at it.

That is how it is. So many scammers and all false information, nobody can get caught because they are professionals, but I know better today, and if I knew what I know today, I would not give one single penny to the scammer or group of them.

There is more awareness these days, and it is a sick internet online changed dishonest world.
Mar 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Douglas Maxwell
by: Ginger

Attention to Idr020707@google.com I tried to connect with you @ google but didn’t go through, so my suggestion for you is to report him to Interpol. If you have receipts and his pictures and the locations, the Interpol will help you! Only you have to practice patience with them because they will track his location and their bank.

Most of the scammers are from Africa. Don’t delete any communications from them because that’s your evidence. These scammers are very elusive, they can change their names many times and pictures too! If you have that gather them and submit it to the Interpol international office! I did that and after a month the Interpol caught the fraudsters and their headquarters. Right now! I’m in the process of signing the documents in order for me to get my money back! If you’re fraudster got lots of money from you then you have to act right away to report them! Please don’t waste your time!
Mar 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Krakwoski
by: Anonymous

This man says he is a petrochemical engineer. He claims to be a 68 year old originally from Poland. I met him on match.com when he contacted me. He quickly turned our meeting to love and in the end scammed me out of over 100,000 and another woman I met who he also scammed of over 20,000. He is very good at what he does and hooks you in very fast and also goes by Harry Krakowski, a good looking man with a large nose.
Mar 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Douglas Maxwell
by: Anonymous

Your scammer sounds exactly like the one who got my life savings. I knew him as John Robert, then after I ran out of funds, he said his name was John Freeman Robert. Told me before he had no middle name. He played with my feelings and hooked me. He even asked for funds to send his mother to a Very good hospital in India.

Said she was in Germany. Had a daughter who always had the same age. I've since had him say his name was Savaghn. He contacted me last month and ask me for 500. so he could come home and pay his bills and repay me. I fell for that a long time ago and he hasn't gotten anything from me for over a year.

I sent him a e-mail and told him he was a scammer and not the kind gentleman my late husband was and he needed to help me.

HE HAS NOT RESPONDED. I GUESS HE THOUGHT I BELIEVED HE WAS NOT.
Mar 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More scammers
by: Anonymous

Charles Hudgens (allegedly Swiss and living in Texas) and Riccardo (Cosmo) Randy. Both working on oil rigs (yeah right!). I’ve been stringing these guys along thinking that whilst they’re busy with me they won’t be able to scam anybody else. Met them on Words with Friends.

Riccardo‘s was a particular sob story. Lost his wife in childbirth. His oldest daughter died and he has to look after her two children as the husband is no good. His younger daughter (born when his wife died) is sort of looking after the two grandchildren together with a nanny back in Rome! Moved to WhatsApp to get to know each other better. The number he produced was a California landline (I checked). He was allegedly from Italy (yeah right). Soon enough he claimed to be in love with me and I was the best thing that ever happened to him. I’m not gullible but he had a nice way with words!

Anyway I put it to the test and asked for a phone call. His accent was certainly not Italian! I said a few words in Italian and he didn’t understand any of it! Then changed his story that he had a bad childhood and wasn’t brought up in Italy but in the US. No American accent either mind you! Soon enough there was mention that he had to borrow money to fly home at Christmas to see his little ones. Would I have helped had I known him then. I said most certainly. He recently asked for 2000 US$ to pay for food on the rig. Said they were all starving and he needed the money. I told I couldn’t help but he is persistent. Apparently he is on a contract and responsible for a crew of 40 and won’t get paid until the contract finishes. End dates for this keep moving all the time. Oh, and he also had to sell his Mercedes C300 back in Italy to go after this contract.

I keep him occupied a bit longer hoping he isn’t playing another female somewhere else. I will certainly not hand over any money. How do you hand these guys over to Interpol? Are they even interested?
Mar 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Douglas Maxwell
by: Ginger

Attention to the lady who wrote up Douglas Maxwell, his story is very familiar to me. He will play with you till you hooked up with him! He knows how to play with women, he will pretend that he will help you and be with you and sympathize your pain, but after that he will talk about his problems and needed money for his machine and iTunes for his connections and the storage of the machine when he’s leaving the rigs or asking you to send money for the tickets to come back to USA!

Then the day of his departure he will never contact you for a few days then later he will contact you that some accidents happened in the rigs and he will tell you that he is hurt and asking for money again! I’d been with this guy for a year and I never doubted him till he failed to see me!

He will never come to see you! All he needed is money! I knew him not as Douglas and he used a different name with you! But his voice I can’t forget! I need your information to share with me. If don’t mind can you give me your tel no. Or email address so that we can work together to report this fraudster to the Interpol. Thank you! Looking forwards to hearing from you!!

So ladies if you are contacted by the oil riggers anywhere beware and don’t give your money and your heart because they’re all fraudsters. They will never see you and pay you until they’ve been caught and all their money has been confiscated!!
Mar 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Douglas Maxwell - Oil Rig Engineer Gulf of Mexico
by: Anonymous

Just a few words of warning. I, too, was contacted through a game site. We struck up a simple conversation as all I was in it for was friends, however, he began saying things that struck a chord in my heart. He was so understanding about the struggle I was going through with my mom and her dementia. He talked about when he was done with this job he would come to me and help me.

He stated he has one child, Daisy, who was in boarding school in California. He stated that he was a Turkish citizen as was his daughter and worked for a contracting company who dealt with many businesses. I listened to my head, not my heart, and started feeling funny. You know that sickish feeling you get in the pit of your stomach? Good thing.

I asked him what his birth name was and he said Ferit. I will not give the last name as to protect the real person. So I got to snooping. He said he had not had a Facebook in two years but guess who I found! So I sent a request and it was accepted. He never said anything to me about it. I don’t do Instagram much but found pictures there that he sent me. No mentions of money for over a few days.

Then he said he had an accident on the rig where he slipped in oil and fell and his wallet fell into the water. Lost all his cards. When I apologized for that happening to him and asked him if he was ok but didn’t offer to help, well nothing more was said. Then yesterday he said there had been an accident on the rig. They were drilling and the drill broke and since he’s under contract it is his responsibility and he has to pay $500,000 to fix it and is short $10000.

I, some how knew this was coming. I explained all of my money was tied up in TSPs, stocks, and IRAs. He then asked me if I could take a loan on my stocks and he would pay me back with interest. I played along. I told him that I would discuss it with my financial adviser, explain what it is needed for, and see what he said.

OMG, he got indignant about me keeping this between ourselves. He did not want anyone but us to know he asked me for money because it would embarrass him and make him look bad. I acquiesced and assured him I would not. I guess I’m almost as bad as him...I lied. I contacted the real gentleman he was portraying and had no qualms in doing so because this man was in as much danger as I was. He was furious. What this scammer did not know is that I Have security clearance. I also have received permission to punish this man in any way I see fit, Interpol, etc. I will have to admit he is a charmer.

Men who can say things like that do not exist anymore. So ladies, and gentlemen for that matter, this is making the hard working oilmen and women look very bad. They work in very dangerous positions and not only does this hurt their reputations it hurts their wives and children.

Luckily I got out losing no money, a little bit of pride, and a hell of a lot of anger and resentment.
Mar 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davehug50 instagram
by: Anonymous

Met through Instagram (David Huang aka Davehug50) then move to whatApps: number +447474086287. His picture is a Chinese descendant, no siblings, parent passed away (says his mom was nurse), single dad, he was born and lives in Scotland and is a construction engineer.

Profess his love early, very smooth talker, sent romantic music clip, romantic quotes, etc. then let you know his secret that his dad had worked for Petronas National Berhad (Malaysia) and had died because of this company so he is waiting to be contacted by the headquarter to receive payment ( $3,645,000 Usd) as he is the next of kin. Then later on, he showed me that he has just received the invitation letter from Petronas President to go to Malaysia.

What is weird is the name on the invitation is for a David Billy. He book the flight to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia (even send me the itinerary flight).

On this second day, he met the representative of Petronas and showed them his dads certificate, he was told to return back the next day to discuss payment release. During our exchange, he seems very stressed and anxious, asks to pray for him and insist that I am his one and only and that upon receiving the payment he may even move to be here near me! Anyway, while in Malaysia, he text me his Malaysian number ( +60143273192). He sent me a letter Approval for the fund release in which it states that he needs to pay $218,700 USD for Vat Clearance Certificate.

He called me during the night to request urgently my help saying that he had most of the money but lacking about $8000 Usd. When I said I cannot help, he hung up on me and then later send me a text trough WhapApps that his prepaid card is running out of money.

At that time, I realized that I am a victim of a fraud, so I blocked and reported his Instagram account, and blocked and then deleted his phones.

Just want to share this story for other women that are victims and when they do research online, his name can show up.
Mar 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Listen to Ginger she knows
by: Loreen

Hi Everyone, I too was a victim of a scammer. Not anymore. I have learned my lesson. Ginger knows what to do and how to do it. You must turn them all into Interpol. Stop thinking that they will be with you. Stop thinking they love you. They don't as they are incapable of love or compassion.

I have submitted the information I have obtained to Interpol and have updated them on a regular basis. I have also started a conversation from the man whose pictures my scammer was using. He is a kind and wonderful man and hope to meet him someday.

Keep the faith that they all will be caught some day and we can all learn a lesson from this. This will make us all stronger human beings.
Mar 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Scam by Oil Rig Engineer
by: Anonymous

His name is Alex Tan Yong Kwang. I met him through a dating app call "Coffee Meets Bagel".

He claims to be from Malaysia showing me his US passport no. 04697180, with his date of birth June 2, 1980, born in Penang, Malaysia. Date of issue of the passport is 07 April 2015 and date of expiry is on 04 April 2020.

He has a Malaysian mobile no. that we use to chat via Whatsapp - +60109054892. He told me that he can only chat as there is many restrictions in an oil rig. So he can't take calls nor video calls. Only can chat.

He claims to have a mum that stays with him in Dallas. He comes from a broken family since young. So Dad has remarried and is staying in Japan and has a daughter which is his step sister, name Joan. Her mum has a lover in Dallas, Texas. He left Malaysia while he was a little boy and resided in Pattaya, Thailand till age of 21. When his mum met her lover, they all shifted to Dallas, Texas. Now he stays in his own house.

He started to be all so lovely and godly, professing that he is a Christian and is currently working on a short contract as an engineer in the oil rig of Gazprom in St. Peterburg, Russia. His contract ends by mid-end March and promises to make a trip to KL, Malaysia to meet me.

After 2 weeks of all the sweet talking and saying how he has given his whole heart to me, he has finally came down to serious business. On 10 March 2019, he said:

"I have got a very serious problem. One of the machine parts damaged during the test running. I have been trying my best to fix it but I don't think it will function so the only option is to buy another one. And this part is expensive. I have contacted my supplier. They told me it's 20000$. So am trying to make a transfer to them. It was really shocking. But it's gona take me more than a week to change if the parts arrive in 3 days."

He continues...

"What are you doing? Pls hold on am trying to access my bank online. Honey I don't know why accessing my bank online is difficult for me from here. Can I send you my details to help me try?? It's my personal bank, not the company."

And when I said no, and questioning how come he has to pay with his own money for his company's machine, he replies: "You don't understand the kind of contracts I do. If am awarded a contract I take my workers to deliver the job. So I get paid only at the end of the contract. All they company wants is for me to deliver their job. Then they pay me."

So I told him why not ask your mum or your step sis or your US buddies to help you instead as I am not comfortable to deal with monetary matters since I have not met you personally. He replied, "If I want them to do this, I wouldn't be telling you. I can only ask them to send me money, if in danger. Well, I think I just have to look ask for money from them. Then later I pay back. Since I can't make a transfer from here and since you have refused to assist in your own little way."

Thereafter I said sorry, I can' t help. Then of course he was angry and said I did not trust him. I scolded him for being a liar and pretending all that he was! Then I blocked him and reported him to whatsapp and on facebook.

I hope this person will be reported and listed on the site to alert others! No matter how much he claims that he has sent me his passport, his photos, and wanting to send me his account details, I think he seems very fishy!
Mar 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Passport
by: Anonymous

I got a passport from one of my scammers, and I looked it over and took it to the Police Station and they showed me why it was not real as there was so many mistakes on it even the signature. One thing Please Do Not Ever Get Intimate With These Guys, no matter what they say to you. My Friend did and He Posted Some of Their Conversation on Facebook Public and on other sites. And Pictures she had sent him. She was going to kill herself but I told her he was not worth it. Told her to contact Facebook and tell them exactly what happened and all the names he used and every name got taken off and all their conversations they had were removed from Facebook.

So that way he could not do it no more. She has been in the hospital for six months now. Finally getting a little better. This so called jerk destroyed her and I begged her to stay strong, so I called the Rig he said he was on and told them what had happened and they said to send a picture to his boss so I did a few of them, and he was not on their Rig. They said do not believe anyone that says they're on a Rig and they are giving Riggers a bad name and their families are hearing this stuff when it is not true.

They do not and will not mess around with women on Facebook or any other site they do not have time. Said these women need to wake up and STOP sending them money because it is not coming to their workers.

So Please Ladies Block these men saying they are on a Rig. Do you know on the news they said these scammers have taken last year 1.6 billion dollars from women in the USA. and it has started again. The lady that sent her scammer 750,000 thousand dollars. My heart breaks for her. She lost everything to this jerk-off after losing her husband, she was desperate not to be alone only to get ripped-off.

He laughed at her after it all happened. They do laugh as mine did also. Wake up please and block these so called whatever they are.

Take care and God Bless.
Mar 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

All of these guys are scammers. Had I known last August till this year January, then I would not have falling into financial devastation and a broken heart.

They are all scammers, especially on German dating sites. If they speak english, good looking and almost look too young for 54, 58, or 60 years old then they are scammers.

You start a conversation and ask where he is from, he will answer from Stockton CA, Chicago IL, Charlotte NC, etc., but right now he is on a rig at Sea, or on street construction in South
Africa. They all will ask you for money after a while.

Or ask you to have their box with all of their important items sent to you. This box is a vehicle to get your money. The box will never arrive and it will cost Customs, Shipping fee, redirecting fee. It all looks legit, but is a scam.

Believe me ladies I was scammed like that and lost 26,000€. I am writing this from Germany, so please excuse my errors. I wish you all the best in life, just be carful out there.
Mar 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Brandon oil rig from Ireland
by: Anonymous

POF oil rig from Ireland name Robert Brandon phone 971-809-1803 and after three days I got he loved me, is going to retire, says 52 years old, calling me babe and going on about we are in a relationship.

By the way the phone number landline number was in manhattan🤔nyc. Wants to text through app called hangouts and calling in the middle of the night and says it’s late on the rig and he can’t send video and not supposed to be calling me then could lose job.

Actually talked to him and he a had horrible Indian accent and couldn’t understand one word he was saying and he was skipping words. Saying when he is done he will retire and come to America if he don’t lose his job for calling me.

Just recently I blocked him for my phone and hangouts apps. Got scared as it got weird. Disappointed once again.
Mar 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Marine Engineer Scam and anyone else talking to oil rig people
by: Anonymous

All of these men are scammers, they don’t love you, you will never meet them, you will never get your money back. I have dealt with 3 of these men. They promise you the world, they say they are rich, they love you, you are their one and only, their queen, their honey, their baby, their wife. These three gave me their last names, then wham, they need money, they need iTunes cards, amazon cards, want you to open up an account for them to deposit money. Machine break, kids sick.

One of them wasn’t an oil rig worker but a construction worker, built houses. He was from Goldberg Nevada, I did reverse searches, no such person in that state. If they have a google phone account it’s a scammer. You can’t call them, they never answer, it goes to voice mail, they aren’t available.

Ladies please, if they are that rich, they do not need your money. If they love you they won’t ask for money.

A true oil rig business takes care of their contractors. These scammers play with your heart and mind then laugh at you. Don’t fall for their bs, that’s all it is. They don’t love you!!!
Mar 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Matt Denzler
by: Anonymous

I met Steve Matt Denzler on Hinge in November 2018. We began texting. By January 2019 he convinced me to download WhatsApp. He said he was 1/2 Swiss and 1/2 American. He said his father passed away. His mother was living back in DC and works as an art curator. He said he was an only child. He said he worked for Arnold Oil in Houston.

He sent pictures of himself with friends, working in Alaska & then Saudi. He made promises & professed love. In Saudi, he came across a problem on the rig and he asked me for money twice, two different amounts. I of course don't have those resources and sent nothing. Next thing you know he played a guilt trip on me. I shared a lot with him. I was too trusting with my heart.

It is sad people can be cruel like this.

Beware!
Mar 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		DAVIS WATTS MCLEAN--SCAM
by: Anonymous

Be alert to DAVIS WATTS MCLEAN. Phone #:419-777-1359

I met this guy from an online game. He claimed he was from North Carolina, had a daughter, worked on the oil rig on the gulf of Mexico, parents all died, ex-wife cheated on him with his best friend. I blocked him immediately after he asked for amazon gift cards.

After that, I reverse searched the pics he sent, all fakes!! He also photoshopped pics that made them all look like working on the rig.
Mar 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lady: Scammed by who?
by: Ginger

Attention: to the lady scammed by who? I think you never experienced to be cheated and to be scammed? Now I’m telling you that the package that you paid is only the bait for you if you will pay that and you did! Then there will be another payment they will ask you to do! Trust me, they will ask you for more money and the taxable payments you have to pay!

I think you have to watch scammers on YouTube and you will learn that you’re not the only victimized person, don’t do any payments regarding this package and you will suffer big time!

This scammers are heartless and they don’t care if you go to hell! If they succeed with their scams against you they will celebrate it with champagne and their women!!

They are liars and thieves. Nigerian scammers!!
Mar 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed by who?
by: Anonymous

Hello my name is lila and I met someone on Instagram in December. We started talking and than it became more intimate and one Monday 21 of Jan everything changed and without thinking clear that person asked me if I can accept a box at my home address because he was in danger at sea as he was an USA marine engineer.

So I had doubts but I still said yes and then he sent me the invoice for the box and after that I got an email that I have to pay 250US dollars to receive the box. I questioned him about it but the answer was so that I can receive the box in 24 hours so I when I got to an exchange office I sent the money. The next day I got another email that I have to paid 950US dollars.

I refuse to pay that but he kept texting me to pay otherwise he will lose the box. I start my own investigation and I was scammed by some African in India. I did tell him about it but he still claimed that he is the person on all the pictures he sent me and that he is real and since last week I threatened him that I will go to the police so he has blocked me but he is still active on Instagram.

I want to know if I can get information on who is the real man on all the pics he sent to me as that will help.
Mar 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott stone
by: Anna

Here is this guy's phone number 6782732169 who works on an oil rig outside the UK. Just like all the other scammers both his parents are dead and he is a widower with a 17 year old daughter. Took one week that he wanted to be part of my life. He also says he is from Chatsworth Georgia. Went online found his" picture on his Facebook" no information.

Pulled his name up on Google not from Chatsworth. Anyone that pulls your name out of nowhere doesn't have any good intentions. So don't build your hope up for a guy that has no good intentions. Beware when anyone asks for money or falls in love in a week or two.
Mar 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: William Carter and George carter
by: Ginger

Attention to the lady who wrote up William and George carter. It’s seems very familiar to me but these guys change their names!! If this guy have a son boarding in Lithuania I’m sure he’s the one that scammed me! At first he will send you a text all the time and emails you and even calls you when you’re sleeping and he’s said he is a contractor in the Gulf of Mexico. At the beginning he will not ask for money but eventually he will and always talks about the problems in the rig and broken machinery and needing money to fix it!

Then he will ask to send him the money and ITunes because his WiFi is weak and no connection for his computer system and he is in charge in providing the connections!

Please give me your telephone number or any information you have because I need to know if this person is the same person that contacted you because I am going to report this fraudster! Thank you!!
Mar 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another to add
by: Anonymous

Look out for Govind Thurman, supposedly from Houston working on ExxonMobil Rig in the Gulf of Mexico as a subcontractor. Lost his wife in child birth with the second child. Oldest son in boarding school.

Basically all the same story as everyone else. ITunes cards, then needed money for son, not able to access his bank and hadn’t put enough in sons account and had been on extended stay on Rig, blah, blah, blah. Told him I wasn’t a bank, his son was his responsibility not mine.

Boom he was gone, lol

Think he may go by Bruse Martinez also
Mar 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Carlos Roberts
by: Andrea

Hello. He is a scammer. He was online active in the night 4 O‘clock. No he was in Kenia at 1:00 pm Lol.

Sorry but I am amused. He makes so many spelling mistakes!!!

Am tyred. unbelievable lol. The story goes on like in u-tube videos described. Daughter with husband died 4 years ago (car accident). Ex-wife is involved in drugs. He lives with his granddaughter (8) alone. Weekdays she is in a boarding school lol. He is a busy man

I send him a text in a German dialect, where I told him that I would never have Sex or love with a disgusting and wrong guy as he is, and that he is now at school, because he can't write to me over the day. And also a lot of things that Nigerians don‘t like to hear from a German.

I spend now the weekend with my beloved husband (32 years married) in Switzerland at a tiny lake.

Keep away from people who never send pictures or are online actively at nighttime.

Wish you all the best and don‘t try to find friends online. Go outside, make sports, have fun!

Sincerely
Andrea
Mar 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Carlos Rogers
by: Andrea

Yesterday I asked him which cars he is driving. He said he is a owner of a company, so he has to have money, normally. I asked him for pictures, but he just started to write:

Good morning How are you?
What are you doing right the moment.
Iok

So now I answered him that I am uncertain about him and I have to know more about him and his daily business.

Now its afternoon in Germany and he is in 9:39 in the morning. Obviously is he at work or not?

I would like to test him just for fun. I am keen to know, what he will answer. Don‘t worry I wont send anything, no money, nothing, otherwise I could ask him for money (laugh)

Thanks

I will be in contact with you and Greetings from good old Germany!
Mar 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Andrea - Carlos Rogers
by: Anonymous

He is a SCAMMER. They always want to go to Hangouts and get off of Words with Friends if that is where he met you.

Be careful. Eventually he will ask for your phone number and try to find out if you work, how much money you make, etc. All the while, making a file on you.

They are master manipulators and every word out of their mouths are lies.

They are young, Nigerian men looking for the most vulnerable women just to extort money.

He will ask for Itunes gift cards, he will tell you that he needs to update his software, he will ask for a cell phone. Eventually he will hit you up for BIG money to help with repairs.

He will call you "my love", baby, honey, sweetie. All the terms of endearment.

He will love you in a matter of days.

Do not be fooled for one minute thinking he is real.

Your best bet is too just block him. Trust me and trust us, it is going nowhere but to a heart ache for you.

Be careful accepting game requests from these great looking men that send chats. Most real players do not have the time to chat and are not looking for a wife!
Mar 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Carlos Rogers
by: Andrea

Hello I am from Germany, so my English is not perfect :) I have been contacted by a Carlos Rogers in the wordfeud game. When I read your comments I realized that he starts the same way to talk with me. You are so kind Can we chat over hangovers?

Ok, I said, we can. He is or not from Texas City
When I ask for pictures of his company in the city he didn't send. He says always he will do it later. He is divorcee with a daughter and a granddaughter. Ok and on Sunday he spent the whole day with them, so he didn't write to me. He is at the moment in town, but normally he works all over the world on oil platforms as a welding engineer.

So far so good. He makes a lot of compliments and he writes often without using 'I' such as
'Am eating fish and chips'

Is this a scammer? What can I ask him to test him?

I am really shocked how many of you have been hurt.

Can you give me a helping hand?
Mar 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		My little Italian Stallion Brian Claudio
by: Anonymous

Dear Team, I think all of you are wonderful for sharing this, and I also have one for you, and fortunately I did not send him a dime!! The name is Brian Claudio, Italian, wanted to connect on Telegram because he had a satellite phone, phone could not send photos - (even though he did send a couple of good ones!), is an oil engineer, was in San Diego when first made contact thru Linkedin, won a $5M contract in Turkey, dead wife, 18 year old son named Daniel that lives with his sister in NY since wife died 3 years ago, 58, wanted to spend rest of life with me as soon as the job was finished, sent a photo of a fake Bank of America check in Alaska that does not exist hand written for $1.2M when first phase of job was finished.

He sent copies of a fake contract from Chevron signed by the CEO that passed away 8 months earlier, fake Terms and Conditions only 2 1/2 pages long, bank numbers and address of a location in New Jersey so I could send money to help purchase materials to finish the project after a piece of machinery broke down, fake document from Tax Revenue Dept in Turkey for me to fill in my banking info, and got really mad when I quickly told him no to all of it.

He professed his love after a couple of months, begged for money because Turkey was going to send him to prison for not finishing the project, called several times day and night, asked if I was eating, all of the standard discussions everyone has had. Also had the son text me begging me to help dear ol' dad not go to prison, saying how I made his dad so happy, and he would love me as much as he did his mom - already raised 2, not taking on another! The California phone number belongs to a man that is deceased, & can't find much on the son's number in NY.

I have searched for months to find whose identity was stolen and thanks to this site I think I have! It appears that the photos belong to a Russian Commentator and the first photo on the Yandex site was used on his LinkedIn and Thai dating site page. This guy is on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Thai dating site as Patrick Adam, and who knows where else. Check it out and please don't ever send anyone money!

https://yandex.com/images/search?cbir_id=1637846%2FNo4WRMOa6u12M-aR-UxjmA&rpt=imagelike

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-claudio-846684166/

https://thaiflirting.com/en/viewprofile/Patrick_Adam

https://lviewer.com/ch/burkov_offical/1961205961909958341_10416175534

https://vk.com/id508336023
Mar 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		KIK APP
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had any experience with the messaging app KIK? I'm almost POSITIVE I'm dealing with a scammer, whose daughter is (where else?) going to school in Switzerland. "Supposedly" they are only allowed to use this app KIK at her school. Since I'm able to see when he's online, I found it almost laughable that he was "online", then "she" reached out to me in conversation, and he was no longer "active".

Exchanged a few pleasantries, told her I had to go, and low and behold, he was "active" again on my other app. I can ALMOST bet ANYONE (I always leave room for error haha), that this "person" is one and the same. But I'm curious if KIK is as popular as Hangouts or other apps with these scammers.

Thanks in advance.
Mar 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Scammer Connected With Me After 2 Mos.
by: Anonymous

From what I have read and from what some of my friends have told me that were scammed, they never give up. Once they get money (which was in the case of two of my friends), they keep coming back.

It doesn't matter whether it is the original scammer or someone else, you are still playing his game by questioning him to prove who he is.

He stood you up and you gave him money.

First, you will NEVER get any money back. And he does not love you. That is total BS that he had an accident. And you know it.

Second, the best thing you can do is CHANGE YOUR CELL PHONE NUMBER. If you also have a land line, change that as well. Make the land line private and unlisted. As to the cell, do not answer it in the event that they somehow find it. Put a generic voice mail message on it and DO NOT USE YOUR NAME OR VOICE.

It may be inconvenient, but in the long run, it will pay off.

Third, report him and the name he used, the numbers he is calling from, and his email address as well as his on line addresses, like hangouts, linkden, dating sites, whatsapp, Facebook, Messenger, etc., to the FTC. If you have the bank information and name of his mule, report that as well.

If you suspect a criminal organization, also report to the Department of Homeland Security.

If you are outside of the US, report to Interpol.

BUT DO NOT ENGAGE HIM ANYMORE.

Keep us posted.
Mar 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer reconnected with me after 2 months....
by: Anonymous

After getting caught up in the evil, ugly world of oil rig scammers as a first time online dating member, being victimized for more money than I care to admit and forfeiting my heart, my world came crashing down when he failed to show up on, what else, Christmas Day.

Unfortunately I know too many readers can relate to this heart-wrenching and financial downfall combination that creates a sense of no self confidence, shame and pure darkness.

Just getting your life semi-back on track is tough enough coupled with, in my case, telling friends and family what I did. It has been just over two months since my 'scammer' cut me off.

Then, out of the blue I get a text and call telling me 'he' had an accident, of course, he was in a coma, of course, and miracle upon miracle, the only thing that kept him alive was the vision of him holding me in his arms. His text and conversation were so incredible bad, I was torn between laughing and being scared to death. He did not sound like my 'scammer' but when I asked him what my name was, instead of the usual darling/honey/sweetheart, and said my first and last names.

I went on to ask more questions, which he named as 'trick' questions, but unfortunately, his answers detailed information I had shared with my 'scammer'. I blocked his number, which is/was: 425.222.2993. It was issued through Bandwidth.

Within a few days, I received a call from another number: 817.405.4668. It was my scammer again and he asked why I blocked his number. Once again, I was more than a little leery, and asked questions regarding bank account numbers, names, etc.. and he answered the questions with exact information. By then, I was scared and I know without asking, that my address is 'out' there.

I have heard of websites where scammers share victim information, but as of now not only am I scared but I do not know what to do with this information.

I am asking what have any readers who have had scammers reconnect with them, done. I know my scammer must be part of an organized crime circle and I made it very clear I was NOT looking to reconnect and/or rekindle any romantic aspect. He said he would be back in touch with me once his final 'project' payment check is deposited to pay me back. Yeah, right.

Any feedback or suggestions would be helpful.

Thank you.
Mar 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re woman that was sent an engagement ring
by: Anonymous

I was sent an engagement ring by David Nathan. It is 18k rose gold plated with cubic zirconias in it. It is a Valentine’s Ring. The ring costs $10.99 plus shipping and was sent to my house about 10 days before Valentine’s Day. He wanted me to place my hand on my Bible and send him a photo. He then used the photo to ask me to marry him.

How many women received rings and how many women said yes?

Was David Nathan the one that sent her the ring? Is that person using photos of Grant Cardone? Use Yandex.Images to verify photos.
Mar 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott whoooooo
by: Anonymous

So glad I found this site as I was wondering how Scott found me on Pinterest? That's not anything near a site where a guy would use it for a dating site. The whole thing had me thinking this is really weird. I had been on other date sites and the guys that are scammers come on super quick. Only been texting for not even a week. Was just curious about what oil engineers did.
Mar 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		OMG
by: Anonymous

Anyone know David Leonard !
https://pin.it/w5m6vspahp3wdr Won a large retirement contract but needs 400$ in itune cards. His wife died giving birth to the second child & left with mom & dad to daughter who is ill!

Sweet words almost daily and daughter even calls me mom? And the job is being stalled for 5 weeks now and has never asked but needs 20,000$ to get off rig?

I even opened a bank account for him OMG and I’m not a stupid (In general anyway,) woman and have a kind husband! I just fell for wanting to help and then woa.

That’s a slippery slope! A sweet talker who wants to make all your dreams come true with him & please send 50$ In Itunes card right away so babe, I can talk to you (insert scream,) and also he is into bitcoin and I could invest with him. It so brought out my ugliest insides!! What I thought I was missing in my own life but isn’t missing at all!

Ladies use your "gut instincts". I knew from the beginning and blew it off because of "what if this is possible?" Well the likeliness that it is possible is LOW!

Be safe & watch for words like..

"I want to treat you like a queen" you deserve to be treated like a queen babe" " I want to wake up next to you"" I’ve never felt this way ever" I will pay you back". & my favorite is
"don’t listen to others they will tear us apart" & "trust me"

OMG! Really. Whew I almost blew it 😜🤪 But he made too many mistakes and I trapped him so beware sweet women

I also had a Scoot from Denmark who sent me pics of his mom & dad & his girls called me! Around Xmas time he wanted me to pamper his girls and got mad at me argh lol

Truly how can they really love us when putting us in hard positions financially & emotionally.

Play this game at your own risk ladies!
Mar 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help me save her
by: Worried friend

My best friend is the victim of an oil rig engineer scam artist. She will not believe anyone including me. The guy is apparently 'retired' and 'trapped' on a Canadian oil platform for the past year. He claims to have a daughter in college in New York, and that his wife and son died recently in a car accident.

My friend has told me she has video chatted him and that her children has video chatted with him. She keeps sending money to get him off the rig, for his retirement papers, to get his belongings off the rig, and money to his daughter in New York.

He is an absolute textbook example of an oil rig scammer. She will not believe me. She will not let me talk to him. Her kids trust her completely. Not sure if they realize or not. Any attempts to discuss the problem makes her really upset. I have seen 2 pics of him and are sure i can pick him out.

If anyone has pics of their internet scammer and information about them please sent it too me. I hope i can find some more of his victims, so maybe she will see sense. mccorkleshan at yahoo dot com
Feb 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer on Instagram
by: Anonymous

Watch out as this guy is good. Dean Ohm is his name on Instagram. Same story: widower, daughter in boarding school, Hangouts texting and calls, works as a subsea contractor, "he´s at Gulf of Mexico now", had problem with the driller, needed my help with shipping - pffff, ridiculous. I knew he was a scammer some weeks ago and was just waiting for the final bite. Be carefull.

You can find him as @dean.ohm
Feb 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lady about Bobby Wison
by: Anonymous

The scammers name was Frank Morrison but everything else is the same. His wife left him for his best friend and left his 15 yr old son, David, who a lady in Fla. Looks after. I am still in contact with him since August of last year. He texts every day. No longer asks for anything though.
Feb 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scottdewoil-gas.com. fake
by: Anonymous

Beware of this oil and gas engineer con man this is the name of his website. He used the name Scott de White aka Jason Cummings realtor from fort lauderdale USA. He scammed my friend for a lot of money. My friend found out that he is Jason and has a YouTube purelife Jason. He did admit to my friend thats an old video. His website scottdewoil-gas.com is fake.
Feb 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bobby Wison
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of this man, have been chatting now for 3 months, same story fell in love with me very quickly, said his wife left him for his best friends and disappeared leaving him with his 15 year old son Melvin. Melvin is at school looked after by the janitor (I know what your thinking I’m cringing as I write this).

Bobby asked my for money after a week, but I never did give him any but he was very persistent, but luckily I came across this site and had read all the comments. I have been contacted by 5 in total all in the space of 3 months by Jason Jackson, John Lucia, Simon Andrew and Jurgen Karl.

Bobby worked on an Oil Rig off the Gulf of Mexico, and after reading the comments told him and the others that they were nothing but sad pathetic con men, who preyed on venerable women, grooming them for money, and they quickly disappear but one did call me a "fool bitch".

I think he took the news rather badly.

haha.....stay safe ladies
Feb 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank you
by: Anonymous

I just wanted to say thank you. I had my doubts, but sometimes we want it to be true. Met this person Andrew David on words with friends. I was attracted to his pic. He started conversation with me. We chatted then I asked for another photo which he sent. He said all the right words.

Same story. He was a 56 year old widower. Has a son. Works on oil rig 6 I Houston tx. His family are all navy. So he was in France and Thai for most of his youth so his accent is bad. Blah blah.

I found this site. I went back and confronted him. At first he was why are you saying this and who told you this. He asked who told you I'm a scammer. I just kept requesting to video chat. Then he admitted he wasn't the man in the picture. So he is blocked. And Now his name is on here. I hope this story helps someone as yours have helped me.

Thanks
Feb 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

If anyone knows a Wayne Briggs Or Craig Morrisson they are the same person and he will tell you how much he loves you and that he is on a oil rig on the gulf of Mexico and has a son living with his uncle in Nigeria.

He will ask you for money to fix the rig or needs money as his son is ill so don't fall for it as he is a scammer.

Beware girls
Feb 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I didn't give any scammers the name of this site. I didn't even know about this site until after two of the four scammers I wrote about (not all of them oil rig engineers) started begging me for money, which I didn't give them at all. Could it be that someone unintentionally gave the scammers the name of this site?

I agree with you that this is a site for all of us to share our experiences and that we're here to help each other.

Let's keep it that way. :)


Feb 27, 2019
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by: Anonymous

I have been on this site for a few years now, feeling safe and being able to talk about my scammer and knowing the stories are all the same. When the Oil Rigger came on and told everyone that they have no time for women but their own family and being fooled bad. If they say Oil Rig then they are lying. Get Rid of them.

And why would someone give their scammer this site?? This is one question I would like to hear from the women that give it to their scammer. As I said I myself come here to talk and be safe to say what I went through with my scammer.

It's a site I trust, So Please I ask of you. Please do not give it to a scammer. They are laughing at you anyways for falling for them believe me I know and coming on here is just a joke to them.

Think about it. Thank You.

God Bless and Be Safe on the Net from these idiots.
Feb 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To those ladies that had been scammed
by: Anonymous

Attention; To all people or ladies that had been scammed. I have your sympathy because I’d been victimized too! I can’t believe it to myself that I am one of the victim! Honestly, I’m not stupid or can easily be fooled! I used to work with people with problems and I used to do counseling and gave advice to people that are depressed. I never expected these things will happen to me.

It started when I met this guy on Instagram and he became friends with me. At first he’s very nice and called me all the time and texted me a few times a day, even calling me when I’m sleeping! If you’re familiar with this guy, his name on Instagram is Stephen Maxwell keys, he said he’s from Beverly Hills in California, and later on he gave me his address in culver California but when I checked, it never came out even his name and email address?

You can’t find anything at all! I confronted him about this but he’s very resistant to answer me? Even video calls I asked him and he will not do it because he said his camera is faulty! I can’t believe that’s all BS.

He spoke about his problems on his job and he said to me he’s ok! But one day he’s spoke to me that he wanted more than friends and he asked me to have a relationship and to have oaths with me! I don’t know what it is but he asked me to follow what he said and I did! After that he said I am committed to him as his wife and I will support him when he asks me and needed his support!

Honestly, I don’t have any idea what he is talking about! Ladies if you met this guy don’t do what he’s asking you because it will be trouble because he’s asking for a big amount of money and it will be endless! He will send you a lot of love letters on emails and text all the time, and after that he will tell you he’s in trouble in his job and needed big amounts of money!

I checked his profile on Facebook and the person came out as married and I checked him on instagram and I found out he has many accounts and he’s followers are blacks maybe Nigerian because these people are famous for doing love scams! The truth was I sent money to him and the accounts he gave me are mostly black people. I questioned him about that but he said it’s ok because it’s the way they do it? I have a red flag but he asked me for Money for the last time, because he said he’s coming back to USA to see me last year but December ends, and I waited for him and he never showed up!

I was disappointed. He never texted me for 5 days then I became worried, and I texted him and I told him why he didn’t textd me? He said that something happened on the day he’s coming back to USA , and he’s been hurt badly and he needed money to pay the damages and one of his workers died! I am skeptical but I didn’t say anything! I told him I didn’t have money to help him!

After that the story changed and he became rude and calling me a broke lady! Anyway! Maybe this guy contacted you so please don’t hesitate to voice out if you have been victimized or scammed. My advice to all ladies that had been scammed big time and lost your heart please don’t be embarrassed to report these scammers so that you can have your peace of mind! Please don’t believe someone that you met in any online dating or social media because only you are only looking for trouble or you may get hurt big time!!

Please report them to Interpol or any website that specializes on cyber crimes! But the Interpol is the one who can help you but you need to be patient with them because these fraudster are very elusive! Thank you!!
Feb 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Melissa Bentley
by: Adeniyi Bello

This is somebody claimed to be a woman on FB named Melissa Bentley. We've been chatting for long and introduced herself to me as a widow woman that had a daughter, son-inlaw and a grandson in whom as said she's fond of. Though, asked me what i want and i told her that i love to work and reside in America. She claimed to come from Arlington Houston Texas then promised to help. Of every chatting, we both sent loving words to each other. Later, she claimed to have sent parcels of different valuable goods, so as to bond our relationship and wanted us to have video live chat, but this was sent to the wrong destination, whereby, the courier named Epl express courier service involved, then demanded a sum of #33500 from me, for the redirection of the parcel to my destination, in which I claimed it to be a scam.

Please watch out, thank you.
Feb 27, 2019
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by: OneThirdCultureKid

Are you sure you want to do that? Your scammer is probably someone you don't want to confront, for the sake of you and your family's safety. You don't know what violence he (or she) is capable of. Somebody on this site, late last year (November 2018), correctly pointed out that these scammers can get very nasty and violent when confronted.

Report him to the authorities or SCARS.
Feb 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer scammer
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of Frank Stevens? He is working as a mechanical engineer in Petronas oil rig in Kertih, Terengganu, Malaysia. He has scammed my money of Rm5,500. I suspect he is a Nigerian with a Malaysian wife. He writes very good English but speaks with a strong accent. He says it is a Spanish accent which I believe it is to cover up his African accent.
Feb 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Admitting
by: Anonymous

They don’t always admit, there are red flags that you will know when they write you. Certain words, small i’s, honey, dear, baby, did you eat today. Fall in love with you in a matter of a few weeks. Promises to be with you. You are their one and only.

Needs money sooner or later. Itunes cards, amazon cards. One excuse after another. You will never meet him, he will never make it to where you are.

Save your heart and your money. Get rid of him. They are liars, thieves, and heart robbers.
Feb 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Smith
by: sophia

Said he is an engineer for chevron, has a six million dollar contact, said his wife died from cancer and he has a daughter in boarding school in Omaha Nebraska, he is from Glendale CA, has a big home and plenty of cars, he likes to travel, said he is going to take me out of the country when he is finish with his job.

He asked for money because the generator broke down and in the contract he signed he has to pay for the repairs, at first it was 3000, then it was 7000 and now it is 10,000 that is needed.

I have not sent any money at all. He says he is in the UK, off a ship, phone signal is bad, says I am his soul mate, we are going to be married when he comes home.
Feb 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Smart
by: Anonymous

William Smart is a scammer. He scammed me out of 26000€. He told me he is from Stockton and his Son is 16 Years old, in a German Boarding School. He told me he will retire in order to be with me and we will start our own business, showed me a Retirement Certificate.

He is a very handsome man and smooth talker. I found the real person where he stole the pics from. I confronted him and he cut me off. He is also on Wonder and Tinder meeting sites. He cleaned my account. Left me broke and heartbroken.
Feb 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of Friedrich Hans Günter
by: Anonymous

On Internationalcupid.com. Said he was a widowed single dad German petrochemical engineer currently in Malaysia on an oil rig for 1 year contract. Seeking true love and marriage. Immediately he wanted to switch to email, and I did, using an Anonymous email address that did not give him my identity.

He responded and wanted to know why my email did not have my last name, I explained it there's a lot of scams out there and a girl has to be safe. When I asked him for his phone number so we could connect via WhatsApp, he responded that he does not have an internet connection on the oil rig so this would not be possible, but that we could connect via his computer if I would send him my phone number (he encouraged me to research OFFSHORE OIL RIGS to read more about why cell phones are not permitted for safety reasons).

Of course I did not send him my number. This immediately smelled like a scam. Be careful though, he is clever. At the end of his email, he assured me that I should do whatever I needed to be safe and that if I didn't want to respond he would understand. Desperately trying to appeal to your Sensibility, which is exactly what they do to try to earn your trust.

Trust your instinct and run.
Feb 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Looking for information
by: Anonymous

Does anyone have any pics of this man or men doing this as I think my mother is a victim. He says his name is James Smith from Dallas Texas and works on the oil rig, lost his wife and has a 6 yr old daughter bla bla. He was over in France but held up on a job on an oil rig and couldn't fly out. That makes 2 times I know of he was supposed to come into meet her. I think it's a big freaking scam but she doesn't believe me.
Feb 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		William smart
by: Anonymous

I am in contact with this man who I suspect is a scammer. Widower with son boarding in Stockton. Petroleum engineer who says he is looking to leave the oil company and start a business in new zealand. Just talking at moment but I feel at times I am talking with more than one person. Strong american accent. Just biding my time to see if he starts the typical tricks
Feb 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Money lost
by: Anonymous

I lost 30000. Bucks and in debt for four more years with his name on it. All lies about oil rigger engineer scam about being broken down .
My heart was broken and I was devastated but this site helped a lot but we do need help to cross over to rid ourselves of the fantasy that was built in our imaginations.

They have a script I think if they go by the kids all their stories seem to be similar. Lonely man on a rig and can't get a shower and then bad things start to happen to him at sea and he can't reach family and everyone's dead, children need help, broken parts of machinery can't fly off the rig, connection is poor, phone broken due to the camera being broken.

It's a script and they should be actors in the worst movie ever produced. Its lies all lies and they figured out a racket of how to reach women's hearts by softening them with words of romance and woo and making false promises so the woman builds up fantasies in their mind and starts to believe and trust and start to have feelings by giving in to their request. All along there is a very evil liar on the other side of the phone or computer screen deceiving, lying and stealing money from innocent women across the globe. Is no game and they will not stop unless we block them as that is our defense to block and report and get away. Someone once said to me as a child don't talk to strangers and the same is true as a woman mature and lonely so don't talk to strangers as they do not have your best interest in mind. Never in my life would I have imagined when I answered that first request would I would be in for such grief, sadness, disappointment, heartache, and scramble to try to find my money and put it back.

It is true I have no one to take care of me I'm alone but now I am stronger and wiser and I just pray for the time for Redemption so my future will be secure. They're nothing but Crooks liars and thieves in a new wave of cyber crime
Feb 24, 2019
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by: Anonymous

Contacted through e-harmony. Oil Rig Contractor. Uses the word Worker instead of employees. He claims to be Italian, widowed 6 years, 1 daughter, 19. Photos are in New York City, with a dog, at Rockefeller Center. Salt/pepper hair, short and facial hair. One tshirt had Beantown on it in a photo.

Claims to be a christian, knows many bible verses, etc. Comes on strong pretty quickly.

Watch out ladies! I blocked his number and emails, so he'll be making his rounds. Story about getting a contract with Chevron in California, problem with rig, needs money to repair the problem, blah, blah, blah. Wanted me to wire money to Bank of the West, Nancy Shantz.
Feb 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig and Other Scammers
by: OneThirdCultureKid

All of the guys who tried to scam me have said they're widowers with one or two children; among them, one has said his son "Samuel" is in boarding school back home in the States-Tennessee, to be specific. I know there are a few boarding schools in the Northeastern U.S., but a boarding school in the Southern U.S.? I doubt it.

That's a red flag, too, right? And don't get me started on "Christian values". Scamming and stealing from anybody is not a Christian value, nor a value taught in any religion.
Feb 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		707 area code
by: Anonymous

This area code is a California area code. My scammer has a google account with a 707 area code. Get rid of him. Ladies these scum of the world will drain you, take everything you have including your heart.

THEY DON’T CARE!!! THEY DON’T LOVE YOU!! THEY ONLY WANT YOUR MONEY!!!

Block these losers!!! God Bless Us ALL
Feb 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Karl Henderson
by: Anonymous

I’ve seen someone said that a William Henderson has contacted them. LADIES ALL THESE MEN ARE NIGERIAN OR FROM GHANA AND SOME ARE VERY DANGEROUS. THATS ALL THEY DO ALL DAY ON THE INTERNET GETTING MONEY FORM VULNERABLE DIVORCED WIDOWED IN A BAD MARRIAGE.

LADIES PLEASE DONT GIVE THEM ANYTHING AS YOU WILL NEVER MEET THEM AND THEY DONT CARE ABOUT YOU AND IF YOU REALLY SAW WHAT THEY LOOKED LIKE IT WOULD MAKE YOU SICK TO YOUR STOMACH. ALL THEY DO IS TELL YOU WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR. IF YOU WANT MORE INFO LET ME KNOW. THEY GOT 30000 from me I am not embarrassed anymore and I just don’t want anyone else to get scammed
Feb 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sally B
by: Kevin B

Sally B. Sounds all so wonderful, right. Your mother will not allow you to see a pic, right?

Whoever is the man in the pic, it is certainly not the man scamming her. The pic may be identified by Google Image. But understand that the man in the pic had his pic stolen by the scammer.

If they tell you they are on an oil rig. its red flags.

They have 2 first names. Generally are widowed and have a child and someone else caring for the child. If you get anything from them like flowers, that is an expense of the scam. They need your name and address, so they will be able to verify if you are worth chasing. They tell you whoever tells you this is suspicious, do not tell anyone else, because they are jealous.

Call you dear, my queen, play a love song and say it reminds them of you. If they are telling you he thanks God who brought you together, that made be true. But only because you will send them, cash, Itunes or Amazon Cards.

You can email me direct if you have questions. God Bless.
Feb 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Moreton Oil Rig scammer
by: Sally Ann

Hi. Has anyone been contacted by a Dave Moreton. He say he is 56 yrs old, of Danish origin but lives in America. He is a widower and has an 11 year old daughter in a boarding school in Texas. He says he works on an oil rig and that he is a widower.

He has been in contact with my 75 year old mother in the UK for about 6 months. She believes that they are in love and he has promised to meet her. She has probably handed over approx £2,000 to him so far by moneygram to pay for 'parts'.

He has sent her links to bitcoin services but my mother is not IT literate. They are messaging on Google Hangouts but I think he first connected with her on Facebook. He has sent a photo of himself of greyish hair, handsome, standing in front of a bookcase/library. A posed kind of portrait photo. He's managed to photoshop a photo of my mother onto a photo of himself holding a photo frame.

Does any of this ring any bells with anyone??

My mother refuses to allow me access to his photo to do a google image search.

Any info greatly received with thanks
Feb 23, 2019
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by: Anonymous

Now he sent me a picture of another woman that hes talking to thinking its going to make me jealous but it don't. He claims he is on an oil rig in the gulf of mexico. Ladies beware as he tries what ever he can to get money from you and he will steal your heart and then rip it apart.

I'm not even sure this is his real name. I asked him to send me picture from his license to prove to me his identity and he wont so he is definitely a SCAMMER
Feb 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammers
by: Anonymous

Loren do you have a picture of this guy? His date of birth is 10/11/1959. Says he's on the Katia Oil Rig off the coast of Gulf of Mexico. This sounds like the same guy. Graduated from somewhere in Denmark, wife had breast cancer and died. Has 1 son. Sends emails of love all the time.

The pictures I have seen of him are one with a cactus in the back of him, couple of pictures with his husky, and a couple in his house with a plaid red shirt on and the other a dark sweater. He is supposedly from Holts Summit in Missouri and Austin, TX
Feb 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Wilson - German Accent
by: Anonymous

David was born in Germany to a US citizen mom and German dad. Still has a strong accent and lived in the US for 30 years. Went to college in Florida where his mom was from and came to the US in his 20s due to mom wanted to be closer to family.

His wife and daughter died in a car accident on the way to pick up his granddaughter. He supposidley lives in Texas but sold his car and house which I just found out and that he will tell the story when he gets home. We met through Words with Friends.

I have used all of the search engines that are suggested here to review the pictures that he texted me and only can find one picture already on the internet but not the other ones. He has kinda of dropped off from contacting me so I think he has moved on and he is no longer on hangouts.

Told me he was no longer interested in using that site so only texts me plus calls me. I blocked his granddaughter because she text me and called me names. What are some other ways to research him and he has been talking to me since August 2018 saying he was going to come home soon but has not happened.
Feb 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		JAMES KELVIN
by: LOREEN

I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT I CLEAR UP A FEW THINGS. I FOUND A PICTURE OF THIS "MAN" THAT I WAS TALKING TO ON A WEBSIRE FOR THE JCCI IN JOHANNASBURG SO AFRICA. I SHOWED IT TO THE MAN I HAVE TALKING TO AND HE SAID THAT IS HIM BUT DIDN'T EXPLAIN ANYTHING ELSE. I HAVE EMAILED THE JCCI, WHICH IS THE JOHANNASBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND IT WAS A PEACE KEEPING CONFERENCE THEY HELD BACK IN SEPTEMBER 19, 2017.

I HAVE EMAILED THE SECRETARY FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THAT IS THE EMAIL I AM WAITING FOR. I ASKED IF THEY KNOW THIS PERSON AND TO PLEASE SEND HIM MY EMAIL ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER SO I CAN CONTACT HIM AND TOLD THEM SOME OF WHAT IT WAS ABOUT. I ALSO EXPLAINED THAT I WASN'T AFTER ANY MONEY OR ANYTHING ELSE I JUST WANTED TO TALK TO HIM IF SOMEONE FROM THE CONFERENCE CAN IDENTIFY HIM.

THEY ARE 7 HOURS AHEAD OF US HERE IN VERMONT USA AND I SO WANT TO TALK TO THIS PERSON AND EXPLAIN THAT HE WAS VICTIMIZED ALSO. SO ANYONE IF YOU HAVE PICTURES PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP TRYING TO LOCATE THE ACTUAL PERSON IN THE PHOTOS. IT MAY PAY OFF IF YOU ARE PERSISTENT ENOUGH.
Feb 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Ginger
by: Anonymous

You said the scammers have found this website. I’ve wondered about that.

This site is wonderful. Website admin, is this true?

ED: There is no doubt scammers are aware of this site because if you read a lot of these comments you will see that some people have provided the scammers with links to these pages to prove that they now know the person they are communicating with is a scammer. They use some of these submissions/comments as proof that they are dealing with a scammer.
Feb 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Loren and everybody that had been victimized!
by: Ginger

I thanked you Loren for responding to my ads! I thank you for your understanding and expressing that you’re one of us that had been exploited by these scammers! I understand that many of the ladies had been victimized by these heartless men!

Because these creatures knew that women’s vulnerability is their subjective feelings, they knew that lonely, divorced, widowed women are their targets because they’re vulnerable. These men know the Psyche of women, that their weaknesses are their emotions. Especially, when it comes to love! Women love to hear the sweet words that’s she’s been loved and appreciated! That really matters most! However, I had checked the name of these guys that had been written in these ads!

I noticed that some of them are not white! But I don’t want to mention it for courtesy. Honestly, when I met the rig engineer guy from Instagram a year ago I didn’t have any idea what this guy is up to! I was just curious to know what kind of species he is and we became friends, and I wasn’t even lonely. I was a very busy person. I wasn’t aware of scams! I was really naive of these situations! Now I understand what’s going on about scammers because I researched them and so many women and men and elderly people had been victimized by them!

The scammers are very smart and elusive! Right now I am just playing cool, I am still communicating with the person that scammed me! I’m not going to send money but I would like to get his information and where he really is because sometimes when he called me I can hear the background of the roosters crowing and the African people are talking! I’m not sure if he’s in Nigeria or Jamaica because these countries are notorious for fraudulent activities!

Loren, if you want to connect with me you have to give me your information where to contact you because I cannot really talk here and if you want to take action about this case because these people are checking this site also!

Trust me! I have my profile in instagram but you have to give me notifications for privacy!!

I thank you for this site for posting my this comment
Feb 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jasper Collins
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of a Jasper Collins from Lawton Ok? I saw red flags when he 1st asked for Amazon Gift cards when he supposedly drove a BMW, nice condo and real estate job. He would ghost me with no internet connection or call bad. Last thing was he quit his job and was going to oversee a job in Italy with oil drilling.

Once there he sent a long email stating he needed 15,000 due to new laws there with people working there. I had never sent him money and after this have completely ignored him. But curious if he has tried this on anyone else as I can't find anything on him.
Feb 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Norwegian Petroleum Engineer.....
by: Anonymous

My story is similar to most of these but I gave no money, etc. This artist told me that he is the sublet contractor on a rig and that there was a fire on his rig and he was found fully responsible

He told me he is in the worst trouble ever. He told me his name is Richard Armani, his daughter is Paris Armani and he is from Norway. Parents names are Elizabeth and Kristopher.

Such an unreal story.
Feb 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To All The Ladies !!
by: Sprintcargranny

If you send them money you wont ever see it again. I couldn’t believe mine wasn’t real either until he got every penny I had. When I went to the law "They said you have to look at these people as this is their job everyday. To convince us and get our hard earned money so they don’t have to work. They are actors getting everything we worked for and not caring if we live are die afterwards.

They have put women out of their homes, their cars, their jewelry, not having food or enough to survive. I guarantee they are so heartless that they lay down and go to sleep never having a thought of destroying us. I can’t and couldn’t image someone being so heartless but, I now know for a fact they don’t love us, don’t care whether we live are die.

They aren’t oil rig engineers because if they were they would have money, and also anything on the oil rig would be repaired for them.

Please don’t lose your life to these people. They will take your last dime. God’s Blessings be with you.
Feb 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Johnson
by: Anonymous

Changed his name again, Charles Johnson is Charles Bothman, Donald Hedlund. Only child, no parents, no kids.

In UK, London. Wanting me to get him home. He’s a Nigerian scammer. Broken English, small i’s, honey help me, I’m nothing without you. Send whatever money you can.

Haha, nope. Block him, delete him, he’s a smooth talker.
Feb 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		UK Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

UK Oil Rig Scammer - His name is Charles Johnson and he is 60 years old? He sends love messages daily and says he is coming back to the states soon. Said he lost both his parents and is an only child. His cell phone is broken so he can only text.

He communicates via Hangouts and emails only. He sends many pictures but I am not sure if it is really him. I have read many comments and can see that this guy is among the many scammers out there so ladies look out. He is very smooth. He assures you he has your best interest at heart.

He asked me for money but I told him I had no money to give but that did not stop him from questioning me about my income tax check and he wants to know if I am happy with what I earn on my job. He also wants to put his money into my account. I gave him my account numbers but after reading the comments seen here I changed my banking information. When he found out I had nothing he stopped the conversations.

I guess I was one of the lucky ones but look out.
Feb 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		ONETHIRDCULTUREKID
by: LOREEN

HIS NAME IS JAMES KELVIN. AT LEAST THAT IS THE NAME HE IS USING RIGHT NOW. I AM WAITING FOR A RESPONSE TO MY EMAIL TO THE SO. AFRICAN JCCI IN NAMIBIA. I SENT THE PICTURE I FOUND ON THEIR WEBSITE PLEADING MY CASE AND TO ASK FOR HELP IDENTIFING WHO THE MAN IS AND IF THEY WILL GIVE HIM MY CONTACT INFORMATION IF THEY WON'T GIVE ME HIS WHICH I UNDERSTAND. I AM ON PINS AND NEEDLES RIGHT NOW.

I FELL HARD FOR THIS GUYS PICTURE AND I WAS A FOOL AND STUPID AT DOING SO. NOW I AM DEPRESSED AND WANT TO CRY ALL THE TIME. I THINK KNOWING WHO THIS GUY REALLY IS AND MY CONTACT WITH HIM WILL HELP ME TREMENDOUSLY. KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED THAT I GET THROUGH TO THEM AND THEY EMAIL ME BACK WITH HIS INFORMATION.
Feb 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		GINGER AND ALL THE OTHERS
by: LOREEN

I HAVE FOUND A PICTURE OF MY SCAMMER ON A WEBSITE THAT ED GAVE ME. THE BEST ONE SO FAR IS PREPOSTSEO.COM. CLICK ON THE IMAGE REVERSAL AND ADD A PICTURE IF YOU HAVE ONE AND SEE IF THIS WORKS FOR YOU.

ED THIS WAS GREAT HELP. I HAVE CONTACTED THE PLACE WHERE THE PICTURE OF THE PERSON I HAVE "BEEN TALKING TO" AND ASKED FOR THEIR HELP ON LOCATING THE PERSON IN THE PICTURE TO TALK TO HIM AND ADVISE THAT HE TOO HAS BEEN SCAMMED. I KNOW I WILL NEVER GET MY MONEY BACK BUT KNOWING THAT HE IS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AND PROSECUTED IS JUST AS SATISFYING. IF I CAN HELP ANYONE PLEASES LET ME KNOW. AND I WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED ON MY PROGRESS ON THIS.
Feb 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roy (Rich) Richardson
by: Anonymous

Roy or Rich as he’s also known is from San Jose California. He has never been married, but has 1 teenage son named Raymond. Roy claims he is a petroleum engineer. He recently signed a big contract to go to Dubai. He has been there 2 months now. Bless his heart they won’t pay him
His 200,000.00 until the end of March.

He can NOT lose communication with me. So he
wanted me to go to Verizon, AT&T or T Mobile
and get a postpaid account and give him the access so he could join his account to mine and make things affordable. I refused after googling why someone would do this. He was looking to gain control of the account and add a phone and let me be stuck with the bill! Now he wants amazon and iTunes gift cards to exchange for money through cryptocurrency. Yes he admitted that.

He doesn’t like smoking or drinking. He’s very adamant about that. He calls me babe. And I am the one he wants to marry when he gets home from Dubai. He has an accent although I am not sure from where. He’s very sweet and attentive. At first he calls and text a lot. Asks have I eaten. Asks about my family, friends and my kids. Always wants to know where I am and who I’m with. He says he is 45.

He’s sent me many pics and a video so I do believe he is the person in the photos and the face and voice match up.

The phone number he gave me is (501) 295-7818
Email is Richardsonice909@gmail.com

He claims to be from Sweden and moved to California after his father died. He was 11 and his mother abandoned him with his grandparents and went with other men.

He claims to be very busy working. He adds a "s" to things he types even when it’s singular.. Ex... Paperworks, phones, foods
Feb 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		GINGER
by: LOREEN

GINGER THIS IS THE SAME GUY I HAVE BEEN TALKING TO I KNOW IT. ALL THE SAME BUT MINE IS IN THE OCEAN OFF OF ENGLAND. HE MADE ME LOVE HIM. I AM MARRIED AND MY MARRIAGE IS ALMOST RUINED. I HAVE KEPT EVERYTHING I HAVE SENT TO HIM AS FAR AS MONEY.

I HAVE EVEN THREATENED TO CONTACT INTERPOL AND THE BRITISH AUTHORITIES AND HE SAYS GO AHEAD HE DOESN'T CARE. MY FACEBOOK ACCOUNT WAS HACKED AND IT SAYS THAT IT WAS HACKED FROM COVENTRY ENGLAND AND BANGALORE, KARNATAKA INDIA. I AM GOING TO TRY TO FIND THE PERSON THAT HE IS IMITATING AND LET HIM KNOW.

I AM SURE HE DOESN'T KNOW THAT HIS PICTURES ARE BEING USED. I NEED TO MAKE THIS RIGHT FOR HIM. IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO TO HELP YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I AM DETERMINED TO MAKE THIS RIGHT FOR AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE. I NEED TO DO THIS TO GET HIM OUT OF MY HEAD AND HEART.
Feb 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		The German scammer
by: Missouri Maiden

Ginger - Your scammer sounds just like the one that had me last year about this same time. Sent me beautiful prose and songs. Called twice a day and even at 3AM while I was sleeping as he was supposedly working over in the Black Sea on an oil rig. He texted and called me Baby.

We got very serious or at least I did as I was convinced he was real! I never knew anything about scammers before I got taken by this guy. He almost got $5000 from me except my wonderful bank called and stopped me from sending as they were very aware of the scams.

I was so devastated! I do hope you can find and prosecute this guy. It would make my day!
Feb 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Smart
by: Anonymous

I am wondering if anybody was contacted from an Oil Engineer sitting on a Rig near the Black Sea and can't get off because he needs to pay for a ruined Barrel of Crude Oil. He is a widowed man has a 16 year old son which is in a Boarding School in Germany.

William claims to be from Stockton, CA. He has asked if I will take a box he is sending to me. Off course delivery costs I will have to pay, and also help out with School expanses.

I did Research, but can't find nothing on this guy. Would be nice if someone give me feedback. Thanks!
Feb 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		German Engnieer
by: Anonymous

I too was scammed by the same man oh how he gets around. This man is trying to get back into my life again but I have blocked his numbers and he does call me early in the morning also but I will not answer the phone.

He must be really hurting for money, after all I was with this man for almost 3 years. Its all lies and nothing was the truth that came out of this mans mouth.
Feb 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I’d been the victim too!
by: Ginger

WOW! It seems the German engineer is so active chasing and scamming women! I’d been reading these issues for a while because I have been lured by this German engineer! But I don’t know if he’s the same guy that scamming others because the German guy I met a year ago in instagram has a strong accent and he’s good in poetic writing!

He said he’s a contractor working in the Gulf of Mexico. At the beginning he’s very nice, he will call and send me texts many times a day and he will call you even when you’re sleeping and said he misses you! He told me that he loves me and will marry me or otherwise he will kill himself if he’s not married to me!

Then eventually he will tell you that he has problems with his job in the site and needs money or the connection is bad. He will strongly ask for iTunes so that he can call you or communicate with you easily with out interruptions!!

Well, I sent him money and Itunes without doubting! I think I sent him almost $ 28.000 not one time but little by little when I have money but it’s accumulated for a year and I felt that something is telling me that I have to check all his information that’s he gave me. But when I checked it it’s a different person who came out and is married. I confronted him and he said its because he has a twin brother! I’m very skeptical about that and I keep on asking him! He became defensive about when I am confronting him! I asked him for video calls and he sent me his latest pictures taken from the gulf of Mexico but he’s resistant!

He’s accused me of doubting him! He told me that he’s going to see me soon and tells me his real identity? I felt it’s really odd because you don’t have to wait if you’re really real!

Besides, he’s still communicating with me and asking for money for the last time! I don’t know if I am brave enough this time to be generous!
I have suggestions that I have been scammed heavily! My advice is to go and get the international lawyer with connections with the Interpol international, the Interpol can trace this fraudster easily!

Only get all the information and play with this scammer until they have a trace and these scammers will rot in jail forever!
Feb 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Facebook
by: Anonymous

I blocked my scammer about 2 weeks ago. Now each day I get friend requests from men on FB. I always delete them. Today I got three, one from a Steve Cutts in a red shirt and glasses; it shows he’s a con racer at offshore oil rig jobs. I deleted it and clicked on report as scam, but got error, try again. Couldn’t report as a scam later.

Watch out, girls. I’m still trying to get over "my" very romantic scammer. And as I read here, they ask what did you eat, what are you wearing, child in boarding school, etc.
Feb 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Engineer Scammer
by: Anonymous

Last week a gentleman befriended me on FB. Long story short, he wooed me and didn't care about my physical imperfections. He wanted to be with me forever. No money was mentioned, although he mentioned he was going to need to buy a new cell phone because his was acting up.

He went by the name "Lucas Ryan" and the photo was of a drop dead gorgeous man. He had also befriended a former student of mine and I sent her the heads up. Soon email messages were coming and they were all scripted. I googled his messages and there is a whole volume of what they say.

It was a bittersweet and face-slapping experience. To play with people's emotions for what, money?

I just wait for karma to kick in.
Feb 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		TV show
by: Anonymous

Did anyone watch the show 'I dated Evil' on the Oxygen channel, it was about a woman who met a man on Match.com and his name was Eric but he used a different alias. Well his women all turned him in and the State of Texas went after that man and he is now in a Texas prison but what made me proud is that all his women he scammed got to confront him in court and got to watch as he was hauled out in handcuffs.

I was happy to see justice got served to a sob that totally deserved it. Makes me wish that all of our scammers would get the same done to them.
Feb 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		German Engineer
by: Anonymous

I, too, was talking with a "German" Engineer. Of course, he isn't German at all but a Nigerian Scammer. Never sent him one dime of the money he asked me for time and time again.

This one states he is from Germany but lives in Houston. October 2017 was on an oil rig in the Gulf. We talked on and off for several months. Next thing I know, he is in the UK. We hadn't talked in several weeks. And, he all of a sudden, pops up on another oil rig in the UK! Several months go by and he is back in Houston. Still professing his undying love for me.

Now he is in Nigeria!! Guess he went back home!

Be aware of this one. His name is Chris Anderson so he says and uses the photo of a real estate man named Jay Francis McHugh. Please google Jay Francis McHugh and you will find the REAL man who is NOT a scammer.

Some of the scammers (and it may even be the one posing as Chris Anderson) actually use his real name (Jay that is) on Facebook. I found a woman that actually lives near me that was being scammed by him and actually called Mr. McHugh in Massachusetts. He is very well aware of the scammers.

Guess it is impossible to stop it. Facebook says it does not violate their community scammers.

Not sure where Chris Anderson is finding his marks these days but he is on Hangouts and WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Words with Friends.

Anyone out there talking with him, he does not love you and only wants your money and is NOT the man in the photos. Check it out.
Feb 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		ED
by: Anonymous

THANKS ED I WILL DO THAT. DO YOU KNOW OF A GOOD SOFTWARE APP I CAN DOWN LOAD TO SEARCH FOR THE GUYS PHOTOS AND TRY TO IDENTIFY HIM?

ED: Here are some links

https://www.tineye.com/

https://www.prepostseo.com/reverse-image-search

https://www.labnol.org/internet/mobile-reverse-image-search/29014/ [for mobile phone searches]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5e9wTdAulA

[a video on how to use Google to do an image search]

https://images.google.com/ [instructions below]

Search for pictures
1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app
2. Go to images.google.com
3. Enter a description of the picture you want to find
4. Tap Search
5. Tap the picture you want to search with
6. Touch and hold the picture
7. Tap Search Google for this image
Feb 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		GERMAN ENGINEER
by: Anonymous

HIS NAME IS JAMES KELVIN. WON'T CALL WON'T SEND PICTURES EXCEPT FILE PHOTOS. INSISTS THAT HE IS THE MAN IN THE PHOTO. I KEPT TELLING HIM NO WAY THIS VERY HANDSOME MAN WAS GOING TO LOOK MY WAY BUT HE TOLD ME THAT HE HAS AND WANTS TO BE WITH ME. HE SAID HE LOVED ME AND I WAS VULNERABLE.

I WAS STUPID. SENT HIM MONEY I DIDN'T HAVE HE KEPT TELLING ME THAT HE WOULD PAY ME BACK WHEN HE GOT HERE. KEPT ASKING FOR ITUNES CARDS TO RUN THE COMPUTER AND PHONE HE ISN'T ALLOWED TO HAVE.

I AM LEVEL HEADED BUT STUPID. I FELL HOOK LINE AND SINKER FOR THIS GUY. PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR HIM. I WISH WE COULD PUT UP PICTURES SO NO ONE ELSE HAS TO ENDURE THIS. I WOULD LIKE TO REALLY MEET THE MAN IN THOSE PICTURES AND APOLOGIZE FOR MY ACTIONS AND THAT FACT THAT WE BOTH WERE SCAMMED.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Feb 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		SCAMS NOT WELCOME HERE
by: Anonymous

SO this man claimed to be Steve Ramon. I saw a request from him on my instagram. He then advised me to go to hangouts because it is safe that way, so I decided okay I read all about this scam thing for romance online dating. So I thought let me request him, after I looked at his profile pictures I said to myself yes he is a good looking guy but I'm sure he don't know someone is using his profile pictures for online scam.

I requested this fraud of a man and he told me his parents were killed in a horrible car accident (FLAG), he has a son 13 years old whom lives with the nanny (FLAG 2) in his castle in Florida. So the third day of chatting this man ask me to send him an AMAZON card because its hard for him to get anything there. I kept telling him no and he got all rude calling me out my name when I told him he was a con and he is not who he say he is so he calls me on hangouts but I told him to leave me alone.

He kept calling and texting and calling me all kinds of names and then he blocked me on hangouts. By the way his name is Steve Ramon (maybe)
Feb 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Benson on Zoosk!
by: Anonymous

I am highly skeptical of men I connect with on dating sites but I had this handsome charmer contact me and decided to do some investigation on my own. I cannot believe the stories here on this site; these are exactly the lines he has been feeding me!

Says he is from Port Arthur, TX and I found that his phone number is one of those "google" numbers. I have been barraged with messages from him, "you are soooo pretty, beautiful, I am so glad you are a godly woman"; he practically has our future planned already!

Of course he is a "petroleum engineer" and as soon as he is done with his "contracts in California" he is going to retire in 2 weeks. He asks me all the time if I have "eaten" and "be sure to take care of yourself for me, pretty". His wife of 23 years "died of cancer 3 years ago" and he is "lonely" and looking for a church-going woman to spend his life with. I admit, I would loved to have believed him but nothing had added up and this site nailed his coffin shut for me!

I did a search with his photo at socialcatfish.com and it returned results of his photo on another site; totally different name and age and another site that looked like porn that I did not dare click on!

Thank you all so much for sharing! I thought I'd go along with him until he asked for money but I am going to block him right now. I am so sorry to read about other ladies misfortune of sending these loser-thieves money, please be careful out there, girls!!
Feb 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucas r jackson
by: Anonymous

Same mo as Donald Hedlund, wife died, no children, only child, no parents. Only then he lived in Goldberg Nevada. He’s a scammer, loved me, I was his heart beat, his wife.

He has broken English, used small I most of the time. He’s still waiting for me to get him home from the UK, London area.

He tells me to send whatever money I can to help him out of his predicament. He’ll be there for a long while.
Feb 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Djon't trust oil rig men!
by: Anonymous

I am currently talking to THREE men that claim to be on oil rigs. One is in the Gulf of Mexico, one is in Alaska and the other one is off the UK. They all have dead wives and kids. All but one has asked me for iTunes cards or money to buy text books for their kids. They are very sweet and talk the good talk.

When you don't give them money they become short and say you don't love them!

So do NOT send them any money! Chat away with them if you like for fun, but don't take them seriously! They all hit me up on Words With Friends and quickly ask me to chat on Hangouts.
Feb 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gabriel Matteo Greco
by: Almost got me

Is the name I was given. Very attractive sexy Italian-accent man. Same story as others below. Got a big contract with Exxon Mobil, needs 15K for shipment of goods. Showed me a fake bank account with a lot of money in it; therefore as soon as I could get him off that rig, he was going to come home and make me rich and take care of me and my children. There are apps to easily create a fake bank account!!! Then he "trusts" me to go in it to make a huge transfer, so that I saw the dollar figure, and he tries to use it as leverage, since he so willingly let me in his account.

Anyhow, I ALMOST fell for it.

Had I scraped that money together, expecting to be paid back when he pulls up in his Ferrari next week, it would have been devastating to my finances. He knows I'm already having money struggles.

Right now, I still have him on the hook; he doesn't know that I now know and I told him i may have some money soon. Is there a way that if I can get the bank account number he wants the money in, that I could get him caught?

Who do we report this to?
Feb 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be Strong and Pass the word
by: Anonymous

I was alerted to the possibility of a dating scam by a friend who found this forum. My story is similar and she prompted me to check him (Rick Freeman) out on socialcatfish.com for a small introductory fee I was able to determine that his phone number (791)728-9365 was a VOIP and the typical untraceable phone access used by scammers and robocallers.

There was an ability to search by username, email and facial recognition. I found that scammer had 20 various usernames and aliases.
They are as follows:

Rick Freeman
Greg Rick Freeman
Benny Williams
Freddie Poldoski
Kyle W Norman
Frank Redden
Jeffery Meke
Clive Cromack
Alvin Thomas
Mark Benedict
Mark Gilleran
Derek Williams
Michael Heinrich
Frank Hopkins
Fredrick Brooke
Usernames:
Dave II
Stephen
Kinderheart444
PendleDave
Phillips
Mitchell

He used rickfreeman008@gmail.com

He said his daughter Gabby Greg (Gabrielle) had this email gabbysweet07@gmail.com cute little redhead used to convince me he was real. I'm positive the person replying was not the 16 year old that was advertised. I feel there were others involved in this scheme. Two photos used on dating sites had the same body but the heads was photo-shopped!

"we" found each other on C.Love, a Christian dating site. In my search I learned that he was scamming on other dating sites. Perfect Farmer, TenderSingles, TalkGator, badoo, and two overseas dating websites. "Rick" used a lot of bible scripture, sweet talk and love songs to woo me. He said all the things I wanted to hear.

Thank God I was able to figure this out before it went to far. Thank you for being here as a warning to others!
Feb 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		MARC LEROY
by: Anonymous

Marc Leroy claims to be 55 and from Riverside, CA and is on Coffee meets Bagel dating site. Went to a "seminar" for nearly 10 days, as he was bidding on a contract to build an office complex in Cyprus. Even went so far as to tell me if he won, he'd be sent out of state and heading to Cyprus. (Last I knew Cyprus was NOT a state).

Sent pics of an "official" contract he was "awarded" with so many mis-spellings he needs to go back to "scammer school". The pictures do not reflect a man that is 55, but an older man. One with his "son" and "grandson". Couldn't remember simple details such as what I did for work (had to ask me 4 times), and if I had kids (asked me 3 times). And somehow, for someone who lives in California, he had to ask multiple times what time it was back in calif.

Not the brightest scammer I've encountered, and he didn't ask me for any money. Mainly, because I cut him off and blocked him after the picture of the "contract". A 10-year old could have done a better job of it actually looking "official".

His phone number is 951-430-2251 (VOIP #).
Feb 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Thomas Conroy
by: Anonymous

You did the right thing by blocking him on your cell phone AND, you can block him on Instagram if he tries to contact you that way. Make sure that your IG account is private. He will still be able to see you but cannot access your photos or the names of your followers and who you are following.

He may request you and that is when you can block him. If he is following you already, go in and delete him and block too.

Be aware that sometimes they use other phone numbers and can call your cell that way. It happened to someone I know.

She eventually had to change the cell phone number.

Stay alert and stay careful.
Feb 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I knew and played along for 2 weeks .. Had Hope LOL
by: Anonymous

Bradley R Howard contacted me via instagram. Widow as wife died of cancer and has 2 boys. From Denmark but grew up in Ohio. Currently lives in San Diego.

He never asked for money but I was waiting. 98% of me knew it was a scam. 2% of me wanted it not to be. LAME

They are good. Any given day I believed I was talking to like 3 people. They had different writing styles. Totally broken English.

Feb 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Conroy 607 218-4841
by: Anonymous

Oil Rig engineer from Norway. Claims to live in one town in NY but found Facebook identity from Baltimore. Claims he is widowed but couldn't provide his wife's correct name. Wouldn't talk about her as he was too "sensitive".

HE is sure I am the woman of his dreams without ever having met me. Ive blocked him on my cell, but he knows my Instagram.

What to do?
Feb 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		J Harrison Miller Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

J Harrison Miller will find you on Instagram and quickly ask you to move to Hangouts. He says he is a Petroleum Engineer with YanChang Petroleum. He is widowed 3 1/2 years from his wife Ellen that was a nurse in Columbus OH. He has 2 children Daniel and Kathy, 17 and 12, story changes as to their boarding school.

He is on an oil rig in China. Long story short, he is charming and his story varies. He is a scammer. He let me video chat, although his camera was messed up, so of course I couldn't see him. He has a heavy Nigerian accent. He said he was raised in South Africa but later moved to the states.

He is quick with the answers, but doesn't remember what he says as I asked him so many questions. Be cautious. He never asked me for anything in the 3 weeks that we talked. He was funny. He knew I was skeptical from the start. I finally researched his stories and confronted him with all of different variations.

Steer Clear Ladies.
Feb 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

Talked to this guy on Scroff and his name is Dennis Westley. He asked if we could chat on WhatsApp so I did and he said he was a widow and had 2 kids and worked on a oil rig but lived in Detroit. He did a lot of talk to get to know him then asked for a $50 ITunes card then a few days later said he was so sad his kids wanted a game so bad and needed a Google card and if I could help him I told him I cant so he started getting short with me on chat then I saw this scam on the news and sent him a nasty message and have not heard back so watch out for a Dennis Westley, built really good and has 2 little kids.

Hes on Scroff and WhatsApp
Feb 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Shawn Williams
by: Anonymous

I was scammed by a man who claimed his name was Shawn Williams but used Paul Hollywood photos and said he was on a oil rig in Dubai. He he took me for a lot of money! He took me to Viber instantly! and lied to me for 5 months. He claimed he had a daughter Sarah which were all pictures from different places.

I googled all the pictures and the numbers he used were 631-973-9031 and 831-205-1562.

he is a scammer!
Feb 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Williams Henderson
by: Anonymous

I started talking to him on fb messenger then he told me to go on hangouts and he started asking me for 500 for his sons school Raphael. I told him no I didn't have it but he kept going on so I blocked him then I started talking to him again and I gave him 2500 back in January and he still didn't come so now he wants me to come up with another 500 but I told him I don't have it but he keeps saying I am hurting him because I don't trust him but I will never send anymore money out
Feb 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To South Florida
by: Anonymous

Hello there, your story sounds exactly the same as mine. A guy contacted me on LinkedIn in October, he then asked did I have whatsapp, I thought nothing of it and we started chatting on that platform. He told me he was a Catholic and attended mass every Sunday. He was a widow with a 11-year old son.

He quickly confessed his undying love for me, he said he had been praying for years for a lady like me. He was so loving, caring and manly towards me he even said he was jealous if men spoke to me.

Weeks went by and he said he had won a contract on an oil rig in Turkey and sure enough I did my research and two shallow wells were being drilled starting end Nov beginning of Dec. I never told him I researched it but I thought wow this is legitimate and he even emailed me the contract details assigned to him.

He also sent me the airline ticket which was leaving from Dulles airport to Istanbul. I even followed the flight on flight tracker when I stupidly thought he was on it.

He arrived at the oil rig and said that he would contact me everyday at 6pm UK time and 9pm Turkey time. I still believed him until one evening when he rang he told me that the paperwork from the Turkey government had been emailed to him and he had to pay 2% tax and not 1% that he had accounted for. I said I have no money and at that point he never asked me but weeks went by and he was up beat saying he was chipping away at the default as he had 40K and needed 70K.

The difference then got down to 3K, and he begged and even cried on the phone to me for me to get a loan on my car or borrow from family and friends, and when I refused he called me wicked and did I get pleasure out of seeing him beg?!

I never borrowed him any money the only thing I gave him was my heart and I feel so deflated and stupid as I am quite an educated gal. Looking back now I saw the red flags but he got me hook line and sinker!

Be careful people because all they want is your MONEY nothing else 😢
Feb 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photos
by: Anonymous

I was conned as well but only pretending to be someone else. His name was Albert Rose, 3 children and wife was drug addict. Sent photographs of his family and his passport copy and then the contract from shell company worth $3,000,000 dollars. We exchanged messages everyday and sweet talked me and I replied as well.

First I was suspicious as the passport photo you are not allowed to smile but really is so convincing, next he sent me a photo supposedly him working on a site where not allowed phone calls as it is a dangerous flammable area so I understand. Then a few days later his phone is going to crash and he sent me a crashed report so I can see and he needs iTunes card worth £300 because it’s the only way of contacting you.

I replied to him sorry honey if you have a problem with your phone (on that day) the screen shot he sent me on that date was wrong. I image searched all his photos that were supposedly him and found out it’s all a scam and I sent it all back to him what I found but I keep still sending him messages sweet talk and poem and songs , so at the end we became friends for a while because I wanted to find out who he really is and suddenly he video called me and I managed to take a screenshot on his face He is only 25 years old from Nigeria and I really wanted him to change for the better and tried encouraging him to change but only for a while and this time he asked me for some money only £300 but I said to him why so little and I will make it £1,000 only on one condition that he will send his account number, address and real name otherwise the deal is off and he replied he could not do.

But before I blocked him I asked him how many people he managed to con and he replied only 5 all men. Luckily he did not get any penny from me.
Feb 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of Joshua Smith and Prince Murphy
by: Anonymous

Well ladies you're not alone. I’m married and I was feeling lonely and along came Prince Murphy and it started when he was in London and needed money for tickets for his kids plane tickets to Nigeria. He was an oil engineer and widowed and needed help so after he promised to pay me back I sent him $400, then he needed help getting money from a friend to his agent in Nigeria.

Before I knew it in gifts and fees I had spent $5000 on this idiot.

After several months and failed promises to come to see me I refused to answer his texts and emails. Then I met con artist number two, he was not quite as bad or so I thought but again this one was an oil engineer and widowed with two daughters. At first he didn’t ask for money, he was in Germany going to Nigeria to work. See a pattern, I did too, after promising that he loved me, then came the asking me for money. I stopped answering his emails and texts then back in December he started texting me telling me I hurt him.

After much discussion he stated he was off the coast of Germany and was going to be going to Canada. I never knew when he went to Canada all of a sudden he was there. Then there was an accident and his workers got burned and he had to pay for the damage to the rig at the tune of $65,000 and he was going to have it sent to me to send to him, his last work, transfer the money to him before the police caught on.

When I asked him if he was doing something illegal of course he did not answer, just wanted the money. Ladies I don’t know what Joshua’s real name was it could be Logan smith or not just don’t trust these jerks
Feb 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Low down dirty dog
by: Anonymous

He is going by the name Peter Marcus. He said he was from Dallas Texas and his wife died 2 years of cancer and his daughter Stella was 14 yrs. old and at a boarding school there in Dallas Texas. The first month was okay.

Around the fifth week he stared with how he had 10 more barrow's to get and he would be on his way home. To make this long story short, he is on an oil rig in Switzerland. His pager is low on minute's and he doesn't have a way to get one and could I go and get him one. Well I just said no then he starts with the sweet talk and it was honey, babe, my love, all that. Then he said I understand the mess he's in and he wants to be able to talk to our daughter Stella. Then Stella has been in a bad wreck and she's in bad shape and she could die and he need's to talk to the doctor's.

Well he wanted a $50.00 ITune card. I just changed the subject. I started asking about why he didn't sound like Texas people (he sounds like he was from Iran or something) and he asked why was I asking all these questions. I just want to know you better and was his last name Marcus and his attitude changed then. Well then I became the Queen of his heart, the love of his life and he wants to spend the rest of his life with me by his side and if I dont he doesn't want to live any more.

So now I don't know what he's going to do because I'm done. I deleted and blocked an uninstalled hangout.

Let's say I am a wise woman.
Feb 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Anyone game i
by: Anonymous

Would you be willing to share more info 're oil rig contractor off Irish coast? Would describe man in photos? Any children? Where born and where currently living in states? Phone number he is using. Will also share info if you have questions. Thank you in advance for your help
Feb 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer Scam from Match.com
by: South Florida

OMG, does this hurt!! Met thru match.com using the name of Alfred Hansen from Norway, here in the states for about 10 years. Told me everything I wanted to hear, So kind, So Loving. I thought we are moving too fast and he would always reply that we were destined. He told me he had prayed for 2 years for God to send him a Godly Woman and he was convinced that it was me. My match.com profile stated I go to Church. He told me he was a christian man and when I asked him what church he goes to he gave me a catholic church that was a bit further away from where he said he lived. But I thought, what do I know maybe he travels that far for church.

Then he had to fly to San Francisco the next day to prepare for the Oil Rig Engineer Contract he was presenting. On day 4 he told me he won the bid and was flying from California directly to
Alaska the next day. I thought odd, you traveled to California with all your gear, luggage, and warm clothing not knowing you would win the bid? That truly should have been the moment I realized something didn't smell right, but he was so loving!!! Everything I wanted to hear.

When he arrived in Anchorage Alaska. the Cell service was limited to Text Only and Internet Service down completely. Thought odd, but hey what do I know. Many more very Sweet loving conversations continued for weeks and then he needed to order supplies to complete his job and he would be done ahead of time. Asked me to coordinate email communications with a Steel Company in China, Hiengi Steel,
https://hijsteel.com

I placed the order for a +1M in materials and then he said he needed me to transfer the monies from his personal bank account to the Steel Company. I didn't feel comfortable and told him he must know someone who he trusted to do this and he replied He Trusted me. So I did the wire transfer from his bank account held at Suis Capital Bank http://suiscapital.com, located in Liverpool United Kingdom to the Steel Company in China.

The Bank Website looked very legit as did the security steps necessary to transfer monies to steel company. I remember him specifically stating to use Microsoft Edge for the Internet Browser. I usually use chrome and he said Microsoft Edge was better and more secure. What did I know?

The Rep from the Steel Company provided me their bank information. Now it is time to pay for shipping and he is short monies. He tells me he needs to borrow monies and did recieve $90k that deposited into his account, but he is now short $15k.

He starts pressing me for the monies for what I thought was odd because he was aware of my financial situation. He then pressed me to take a loan against my car and sell jewelry. From time to time he would ask me if I were home and I thought to myself, that is odd, why is he asking me if I am home.

He kept pressing me and then he told me he was worried he would run out of minutes on his cell service and didn't want to lose connection with me. I am thinking well this doesn't make a lot of sense, how could you not be better prepared that in 1 month time you would have no more minutes. I told him well what do you want me to do with the Steel Company if they email me back asking when is the remaining $15k going to arrive. He is somewhat perturbed that I wasn't that worried about losing a connection with him and I said well it is more important to take care of the Steel Order from China than to talk to me.

Then he tells me if I go get an Itunes Gift Card he can use that for cellular minutes. I dont know anything about Itune Cards other than my kids use them for music. I respond back, well if you dont have internet how can you use the itune gift card? He never answered stating he lost cell connection when we text the next day. He wants $300 on an Itune Gift Card and I told him none of that was possible.

We continued to text back and forth with some loving messages and other messages that I should borrow monies in order to get to him so he can get his supplies and come home. I tell him I asked everyone I know and researched online. He originally told me he owned his condo in Hallandale and I told him he could get a line of credit on that and then the story changed, that I misunderstood that it was his friends condo he was living at. He pressed me to get a loan taken out on my car and thought odd, why doesn't he mention his own transportation? His match.com profile stated he did well financially but he does not have a bank account here in florida? In all honesty,this just goes to show you how vulnerable I was because the Red Flags were waving.

I told him that everything I own was held jointly with my ex-husband until settlement was reached. That took the pressure off from asking me to do anymore. We resumed sweet messages all the while stating he didn't know what he was going to do.

Then my girlfriend sent me the link to this website, Oil Rig Engineer for Dating Scam and I thought to myself, No way! I am not a stupid woman. The moment I read one of the comments on this site about "Itune" Gift Card my heart sank to the bottom of the floor. I was doing my research and homework and thought it was odd I could not trace the existence of this man I loved on the internet.

I searched Public Records six ways from sundown and well as Engineering License. But then I got torn in a different direction and never followed thru, for this man was so loving to me.

Now I am reading all the comments on this site and I know what to do and I need to know more about the Steel Company in China and Bank in the United Kingdom. I call Godaddy.com and ask who holds the domain for the Steel Company,
https://hijsteel.com. They tell me it is held with another Registar by the name of: https://www.namecheap.com .

I said OMG what did you say? I was told this was a legit Registry Company but I knew at the moment I was a victim, for what legitimate company would use a registrar company by "Name Cheap.com".

I contacted them and they have no phone # to reach customer service only "Website Chat" I ask who is the owner of the steel company website and how long has that been in existence. They give limited information and that is when I asked the next question. Are you the Registration Company as well for the domain name: https://suiscapital.com and the answer was YES, omg!!!!!!

I have been taken advantage of by the man who loved me and wanted to share a life with me and so many other wonderful thing was no more than a predator. I am freaking out. I copy the bank address from the website and copy into google search and up comes "aa419 Fake Site View", OMG. I told you I use Chrome for my browser and I copy the website of the bank, Suiscapital.com and my entire Screen turns RED with DECEPTIVE SITE AHEAD, ATTACKERS ON SUISCAPITAL.COM MAY TRICK YOU INTO DOING.

Here I sit so heartbroken, so vulnerable, so stupid for I saw the Red Flags but he was so loving to me. I notify Match.com

I was lucky that I never sent money or anything to him, as this man I was falling in love with. Things could have been a whole lot worse but I do feel discouraged because all I wanted was to fall in love and be loved.

Good Luck to Everyone, I hope sharing what happen to me will help others.
Feb 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ashamed and humiliated.
by: Anonymous

You are not alone. I lost my life savings and most of my IRA because I believed in one. Hes left me in such a state of confusion that I have not been able to even figure out how to recover. Now looking to find a home that I can afford and pay my bills for another 15 years or sooner. He was the first person I'd had friend me after I lost my husband and didn't know anything about scammers.

I only wish I had before I met him online. Soon my IRA will be gone and I will be forced to sell my home. All of this stress has caused me multiple problems with my health. I over eat because of worry, I cannot sleep and when I do I wake up dreaming about how I will survive. I have all kinds of papers I've been asked to fill out but don't know what they want.

I'm completely confused and wish someone was available to help me file forms. I filled out a police report, and they told me it was out of their jurisdiction.

NOW WHAT?
Feb 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too : please do us a favor
by: Wiser Now

I too am a victim of an oil rigger engineer scam. He came to me on Twitter. I was at a lonely time in my life wondering what to do with the last quarter of life then he started getting romantic with me and he took about ten years of my savings account and then I found the truth like a lot of us victims here.

We need to fight against the social media sites as the scammers are on many and nothing is safe from them on Twitter and Facebook and Instagram, Coffee meeets bagal, POF, LinkedIn, and even the Christian sites as the scammers are everywhere.

There are too many victims sadly. Facesbook has STARS and it is helpful but still the scams go on and on.

I am thankful for this sites but is was a little to late when I found this as my money was gone and my heart was screaming in brokenness and tears and sleeplessness.

The scammer would have totally destroyed me if I met his demands but my heart was warning me loudly. The social media sites sell ads and the more numbers the better for them so it is all about money for them so we as victims need to get in there and post warnings and get to the head of the company to have them police their networks and our government needs to come against their governments and protect us and put them in prison.

Google too needs to know what the scammers are doing across the globe. Somehow we need to fight back against scams so please think of ways we can do this as we are smart and we are strong and we are beautiful as I was told at the beginning of recovery.

Warn everyone.

God bless you all
Feb 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Getting Rid!
by: Anonymous

Well although my scammer Morgan Moukelly didn't get any money out of me and resorted to name calling, I knew he could still read my comments although he didn't answer them. The way I got rid of him was by telling him that I had contacted ExxonMobil he was supposedly working for to check up on him and that I was waiting for their response.

Well funnily enough, he blocked me! Game over! On the ExxonMobil website it actually warns you about scammers and under no circumstances should you send money to someone you have never met.

Ladies please don't fall for their promises and flattery. I know it's hard because you fall for the photos and pray that they are for real, but they're not!

Stay strong and don't fall for their lies.
Feb 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone's game
by: Anonymous

To the person who wrote Anyone's Game- Beware dear definitely a scam. These idiots would have changed their name, so block him. Dont fall into their love story scam to reap money from you.

Tell him off and block him.
Feb 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please Do Us A Favour
by: Anonymous

Christiandating.com website need to be scrutinized. I don't see any genuine persons there. We Asians too got scammed. Need to stop all this to fool and cheat poor ladies who are widow, single and so on.

Watch out for Paul Williams claims to be Ops Oilfield contractor from San Francisco. I am sure they disguise in many form to take poor ladies for a ride.

Please stop this
Feb 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF, POF, etc.
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I was wondering when someone would mention that we are women living around the world as well as in the United States. In any case, thank you. I'm with you on putting these dating and social media sites on blast where romance scams are concerned. SCARS and Advocating4U are also putting these dating and social media sites on blast.
Feb 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone's game
by: Anyone game i

I'm chatting with someone who says he is a oil rig contractor in Ireland and needs money to fix his rig. I've been reading and I'm sure it a scam. He says he is 52 yrs old and a widow. I'm wondering if anyone knows him. He goes by gaberial or Bernard moorman. I met him on Facebook and that account is closed and everything he is telling me sounds like everything you all are saying.

Please help me
Feb 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Match, Tinder, POF, Etc...
by: Anonymous

Hey ladies we all live in the US and other Countries who are getting scammed, so I’m going to put up fliers where I can blast these dating websites and put this site on the fliers to stop these scammers and maybe they will start listening when they start losing business. We just have to put it our there to get this across to the dating and Facebook site.

They are not going to do anything so we need to!
Feb 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Richardson tel nr +1 737-204-7929
by: Anonymous

Hi, I am very glad that i have found this site!
He/they are now "working" in Poland as well!
"MY" rig engineer is from Austin, Texas, he is 3 years widowed with no children, 49 years old and have his own car selling business. He wrote to me on LinkedIn, took my email address and wrote me some bulls about how beautiful i am etc and he is looking for a longterm relationship blablabla.

Long story short I asked him to Send me his id picture because I didn't believe him and he didn't of course. He claimed that he didn't use Fb and on LinkedIn his name is David Mahatma. He use pics of A middle age man, tall, Blue eyes beard, quite handsome.

I am sure now that he is a rig scam!

Be careful Ladies!
Feb 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Started with word with friends game
by: Anonymous

First he was polite exchanges messages and then they ask you for your email and WhatsApp. Suddenly he just won a contract but it depends where you are like if you are in England he just got a contract in like Scotland. Then the fun begins. He sent supposedly a copy of his American passport so you believed in him. They usually use handsome innocent mens photos and supposedly their children too. And suddenly bingo after a few days of chatting you fall for him.

They will demand to get an iTunes card because it’s the only way to contact you and it’s going to crash his phone and immediately an iTunes card. Luckily for me I’ve seen it coming. I did an image search of the photo he sent me and bingo the photo he uses is fake and it’s from the internet.

But what I did is keep him on and he was the one chasing me and calling me because he was falling for me. Instead of me falling for him it’s the other way round.
Feb 08, 2019
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starstarstarstar 		Cell Phone Numbers
by: Anonymous

I gave my scammer my cell phone number and nothing ever happened. We conversed back and forth for 9 months. He had in total six different phone numbers (4 overseas, 1 in Canada and the other in the midwest USA). The FTC told me that the four overseas UK numbers were all scamming numbers.

He also has my address and again nothing has ever happened. Maybe I should knock on wood with regard to all of this?!
Feb 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Use of cell phone numbers.
by: Anonymous

My son pays for my cell phone so I have a way to contact him. I gave the scammer my number when Yahoo.com was ended. My son called and asked who I had been talking to all over the world as he was charged in excess of $600. dollars one month. It seems the scammers have a way of using your cell phone number to contact other women and men to give them their sob stories.

My son ended up having my number changed after the nuisance calls started from the IRS and every other game they are running. I made a mistake and gave him my home address and found out it had been stolen by the scammer and some guy in New York City was given a ticket and it was sent to my home.

PLEASE LADIES. DO NOT BE FOOLED AS I WAS. I HONESTLY NEVER THOUGHT SOMEONE WOULD CONTACT ME AFTER I LOST MY HUSBAND BUT THEY HAVE A CENTRAL PERSON WHO SEARCHES FOR ALL OF US WHO THEY THINK ARE VULNERABLE AND I AM A PROFESSIONAL WOMAN WHO FELL FOR THEIR LINE, WHILE STILL MOURNING THE DEATH OF MY HUSBAND.
Feb 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Email from Baruch Shalev
by: Anonymous

Just received an email from Baruch Shalev email address is baruchshalev60@gmail.com. Said he saw my profile on linked in and it touched a soft spot in his heart. Says it would rock his world if I emailed him back. Included a photo of man with a beard who appears to be a physician. Don't fall for it peeps! There is a man named Baruch Shalev but it isn't the man in the photo I received.
Feb 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: OneThirdCultureKid

None of my scammers ever asked me for my cell phone number, because I don't own a cell phone. Even if they asked me for a landline number, I wouldn't give it to them. However, two of them asked for money to help them get home and one asked me to receive money and keep it with me, which I also refused to do.

It's always when they find themselves in sticky situations, like the ones I mentioned before and sound familiar, that something stinks about them.
Feb 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Corrupt Scammers
by: Anonymous

Do not give them money. This has to stop. A Nigerian answered this Question. What do you do with itunes cards. Sell them for cash. So itunes have nothing to do with your phone or keeping it
connected. ANSWER NO.

THEY ARE CORRUPT CROOKS.
PLEASE POST THEIR NAMES
ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS.

PLEADE DO NOT GIVE THEM
THE LIGHT OF DAY.
Feb 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cell phone number
by: Anonymous

To the person who asked, did anything happen to your cell phone after giving your number to the scammer. In my case, We called each other back and forth and I used my cell phone and he called me at my cell phone number. It has been 5 days since I was blocking him and nothing that I know of has happened with my phone.

I have the type of phone in which you cannot block calls.
Feb 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig
by: Anonymous

I met online a guy who called himself William Brian or William Ragle. Said he was from Idaho, originally from Texas. Was seemingly a widower who died in a car accident with his son. He is a structural engineer doing oil rig installations. He was sweet to me and we talked a lot. Seemed holes in his story but I overlooked them.

He wanted me to transfer his funds for him which was a red flag and I refused as he said he had no internet. He was in the Netherlands on a rig. He got mad but kept talking to me thru text. Few times on phone had strong accent. Then he said he was sending me his money because his bank would not let him do a deposit. I reluctantly agreed. Then the Great Wall courier starts calling me for the customs and tax id and money of 540 dollars needed.

Cash only to Florida address but I refused but he and the courier kept Pressuring me and I finally had to tell this guy no and block.
Feb 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Amsterdam
by: Anonymous

I met William Brian Ragle on friend finder. We started taking And texting after I gave him my phone number. He loved me and promised me everything, said he was from Idaho, but originally from Texas. IS a structural engineer and Works with oil rig installations, wanted me to check email for him. Seemingly had no Internet on the rig he was working on which he said was in Amsterdam.

I Believed him and talked to him and text him but never checked his emails then he finally asked for money and said he was sending me a package and will I receive it for him and he needed the money for customs. I had great wall courier service texting me asking for cash money of $540. He was very sweet to me and I trusted him but I finally realized I was getting duped and dumped him and never gave the money thank God
Feb 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stolen ID from actor Matthew Vecera
by: Anonymous

BEWARE!!! An impostor is using the above identity to defraud women. He is using the name Henry Mcdorman, email: henrymcdorman55@gmail.com and phone #: (647) 493-6611

He lies about going to work on an oil rig in Scotland and at some point need Itune gift card to be able to keep in touch with you.

Feb 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Phone Numbers
by: Anonymous

I am communicating with a scammer now via Hangouts. He keeps insisting I give him my cell phone number.

He is not content with the Hangouts voice. I think he wants my number so he can do a reverse image.

I tried two reverse images with my number and, of course, you have to pay, but it does show the city I live in.

Is it possible he wants to get my address? And, for what reason? Also, can he hack into the phone?

All legitimate questions. And I think I know the answers but would love to hear if anyone has given a scammer their personal cell phone numbers and what, if anything, happened?

I have no intention of giving it to him and have not yet confronted him with the fact that I know what he is all about.

Waiting for your responses.

Thank you.
Feb 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer
by: Anonymous

Thomas Harper, phone number 210-622-2644, a big scammer who said he was from Denver, and had a big contract in Beirut, something of course went wrong and if I didn't send large sums of money I would be responsible for his death as he was getting death threats.

He even had his so called daughter call me, because she just couldn't afford to send that much money. The name she used was Sophie # 720-729-7909. I Did send a small amount of money once but he kept needing more and more. I didn't fall for it. He was on the dating site POF I reported it but he's still on there. Sad.
Feb 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		RED FLAGS
by: Anonymous

It never ceases to amaze me at the common denominators these scammers have. "Hello pretty, dear, honey. What do you seek here" (when on a dating site). "Have you eaten. Do you live alone. Do you have kids. Do you work. Can you hear me?".

These are ALL ways of manipulating conversations regarding FINANCIAL means. When they ask you "can you hear me?". NEVER NEVER EVER tell ANYONE "Yes" or Yes I can" to ANY question they may ask. They can take and use that "YES" to gain financial info on ANYONE. These people are GOOD at what they do, and can take a phone conversation, splice it up, and call banks to obtain money. Get rid of the "YES" when starting any conversation with ANY of them.

Ever notice how long it takes a scammer to get back to you via a dating site chat, or a text? That's because they're "working" others and it takes time to get back to you. Yet, they'll say their computer/phone locked up; had to go to the restroom; a friend stopped by; had to take a call; etc. The list goes on.

Also take note of certain coincidences. They spell yogurt "yoghurt"; they leave out the "a, is, on and at" in sentences; they ALWAYS want to know "what do you seek here". Ever heard of ANY 60-65 year old in the military on a dating site that CANNOT speak decent English? Not happening.

A new one---a guy who CLAIMED to work as a Deputy sales for Costco and CLAIMS he is NOW an Information Analyst for the USAF.

Finally--their occupations: Engineers, self-employed, gemologists, contractors, and government employees. All TOO easy to Google and get a quick job description as ANY of those can encompass any job.

DON'T fall for these scam artists. They're NOT on a dating site or messaging you via FB or IG; they're out to get your money, your house, and leave you destitute. If you want companionship, join a club, see what's available in your local area, and go OUT. Save your money for YOU, and not THEM.

BTW--if you HAVE to be on a dating site, play their game. Get a VOIP (Google) phone number, (never give them your own number), carry on a conversation, and ask THEM for money. Trust me--they disappear quicker than you can count to 10.

It's just easier to BLOCK THEM.
Feb 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Report them
by: Anonymous

Here is a new number of a oil rigger engineer scammer 1 161 850 7008 and when I Googled it said it is out of Manchester UK. That makes since because my scammer said he worked off the Shetland Islands in the North Sea. His name could be any name but when he scammed me it was someone called Jeff Blake and Kenneth Duncan with stolen images and a fake profile.

They go after middle aged successful women everywhere across the globe doing romance scams.
When he called another number I had I heard a lot of male voices in the background and it sounded like a "boiler room chatting going on " and in my minds eye I could see many black men on devices talking.

They will get what their deeds deserve. Please report all you find to www.anyscam.com and www.actionfraud.com also www.scamhaters.com so post it all on them. I lost money and was heart broken but when I see them as they are, a warrior sword comes out and I will fight back.
Please if you are a victim get help or if just toying with these criminals and very evil scammers you are enabling them to scam more innocent women. They are not who you think they are and a matter of fact if you knew who you exposed your heart too and your inner secrets you would be very dangerously appalled and shameful of your self.

So if they say oil rig engineer and widowed and lonely all that is to try to get you to feel sorry for them. They do not care but only to deceive women everywhere and steal their money by false means.

There is no patty caking with the scammers.
Report and block them as there is great evil going on.

When innocent women lose their life savings or homes to liars and robbers brokenness leads some wonderful women to hand themselves or do themselves in to death and misery for the rest of their natural life.

Take care of number one "YOU"
God bless to peaceful days from a victim
Feb 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: David Morgan
by: Anonymous

The first man that contacted me used the same picture of the man in the green shirt with the stairs behind him. I did a reverse image and it came up with the tag "oil rig scammer". He used the name Donald Picford but the same pictures.

I don’t know who the poor man is who’s pictures are constantly being used, but I hate that they also include his children. Does anyone know who he really is and if he has been told about all of this?
Feb 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alexander Hwrman
by: Anonymous

Beware as he states he's in the army based in Palestine but says he lives in TX according to his FB page which never has any postings. After 2 weeks of talking he asked to send Itunes card because he can't get one in another country. He will take forever to answer when talking on the line so you know he is talking to other poor souls who are being taken advantage of.

Please girls don't fall for the BS and if anyone has communicated with him please let us know, and NEVER FALL for their fake emotions.
Feb 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		SCAMMERS
by: Anonymous

Williams Galbraith contacted me on Facebook last night so decided to check that name and look what I found. PHOTOS STOLEN!!

Vyson Galbraith; James Galbraith; Chandler Galbraith; Frank Galbraith; Max Galbraith; Johnson Galbraith; Galbraith Williams James; Alex Galbraith; Stephen Galbraith (URL King Hassan); Thomas Galbraith (URL Mac Casio); Williams Galbraith (URL Dickson Adukpo)

All these names are scammers if you are talking to any of them do yourself a favor and block and report these names as you wont regret it.

They are not here for love but your money
Feb 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

Samuel Cooper, connected through Facebook. Bahamian petroengineer currently on contract in the gulf. States lives in San Francisco, but provided me a number from Baltimore. Always telling me how beautiful I was, when he has never met me, and him finding the woman of his hopes and dreams after being supposedly 7 years a widower.

Began quickly discussing a possible future for us including the features our home might have. From the start there were too many inconsistencies and lacks information. Research led me here. Fortunately before I got my hopes up too high, but with it never would have come down to my sending money or disclosing financial information. If we had come down to actually arranging to meet, would not have been his place or mine, as I made it very clear too.

Discovering this site, only about two weeks into our online ‘relationship‘ shared with him and let him know the jig was up. So much for my having met the man of my hopes and dreams after a long lonely spell, but with me too practical and cynical to take at face value. No matter how seemingly enticing.

Lessons for us all.
Feb 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

I did not get to a point I was asked for money. A FB connection was coming on so strong to me I decided to further check him out based on our conversations, what was not disclosed, etc. and so delving online, found this site. Amazing but admittedly not surprising the similarities to some of what he told me.

Immediately ended contact with him, informing him also of findings. We were only about two weeks into our ‘relationship’ with him already discussing the type of house we might eventually share, him praising my beauty, without having met me, etc. Quickly raising red flags, along with else.
Feb 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Matt Franklin
by: OneThirdCultureKid

That phone number is from Northridge, California and I agree with the person who answered you that it's a land line. I have never talked with this Matt Franklin, but the story is a variation on the ones I've heard from other scammers.
Feb 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Matt Franklin 747 202 9795 scammer
by: Anonymous

Has anyone received any online chat with him and his number is 747 202 9895. Says he is an oil rig independent contractor but needs $100 000 to fix the rig do he can come home. He says he's in Cuba but lives in USA but won't state where.

Started in Nov 3028 but I have blocked him but just came across this page and don't want to see the poor soul being taken for

He got the wrong girl when he tried to pull this scam on me. I share no info or send no money. They make enough money and have insurance. Just be aware and don't fall for them.

Please respond if you have dealt with this scammer before
Feb 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Travis Gary
by: Anonymous

I finally got to speak with my scammer which has been over a year and he tried to tell me that was not him.

What gave him away is he always use the word Rubbish and Bloody and that is exactly what he used to text me.

He told me I was a "bloody idiot thief" AH. He shut his phone down, and this is the why I request the phone's because they can run, but they can't hide.

They are stupid and greedy.
Feb 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone know a Jasper Collins?
by: Anonymous

Has anyone talked with a Jasper Collins from Facebook. He supposedly lives in Lawton Ok and was in Real Estate. Last week he claimed to fly to Italy to oversee an Oil drilling project. Long story short I get an email asking and expecting to help him financially preferably $10,000. When we first started chatting my red flags came up when he asked for two $50.00 Amazon Cards.

I will admit he is a smooth talker, but he never got a dime from me. His cell # is 405-261-9086. After the email asking for the money I hadn't attempted to talk to him. It amazes me the lengths these people go to!
Feb 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Dave Morgan
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I found Dave Morgan on www.romancescam.com. A lot of women have posted their experiences being victims of his scams. His travel to West Africa to work on an oil rig sounds familiar because the guy calling himself "Dennis Marguilles" was supposedly working on an oil rig in West Africa, also. When I asked my scammer where in West Africa this oil rig was, he said it was in Ghana.

Feb 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Collins
by: Anonymous

David Collins is a Words with Friends player who uses all the same stories related here. Falls in love, goes to a rig, mom needs meds, he can’t get off rig without paying his agent, and finally has pain in his heart. He likes iTunes or Google Play gift cards.

I fell for the first card but then started checking online about scams so I lucked out. His WWF picture is of a nice looking man wearing a tux casually, bow tie untied and he claims to be from Norway and is a "God fearing man" which was another clue. His occupation was geologist in oil/petroleum field.

I tried Spokeo and Tin Eye and got no hits or information to identify him but I blocked anyway after the stories here were almost word for word to what he texted me.
Feb 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Morgan
by: Anonymous

After emailing with "Dave Morgan" for 11 days and talking on the phone, I finally realized it was a scam and blocked him. Today I googled oil rig scammer and found 5 or 6 photos of this person who was pictured on the Facebook page "Dave Morgan’s". One photo the man had on a green shirt with staircase behind him and under the photo was vtwctr,.org, and the several other photos had topsimages.com underneath.

After 11 days of emails and phone calls, I blocked him. So happy I did not transfer money to Atlas Insurance. Most photos had no name with them, but one had a different person’s name—-sorry, I didn’t write it down.
Feb 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Karl Henderson
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard from this man who says he’s from Celle Germany and has 2 children Rose age 18 and Jonathan age 13. I can hear in the background a noise like a generator or fuel tank and he says he’s in Calgary and that he is a proud German man but all the investigations that I have done says he’s Nigerian.

When I confront him he gets mad and tells me he is going to stop talking to me. He made a mistake and sent me a text meant for someone else and it said I’m a broke nigga. Thats when I truly believe he is Nigerian.

If anybody knows anything about him please let me know
Feb 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		$200,000 gone just like that
by: Anonymous

User name: Nicolas A.
phone: 234-214-6657
Used many "mules"
Largest amount of money
($82,890 in various increments) sent to:

Carole L. Hernandez
CITIBANK Acct. # 9145309410
ABA Routing #266086554
19501 Biscayne Blvd.
Adventura, FL 33180
Jan 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Morgan
by: Anonymous

Hello. I have pictures of Dave Morgan and he too is on words with friend's and he is a scammer. If he is the same man do you have Facebook? Go to Doug Blevins pictures on Facebook and see if that Dave is Doug.

Also check out oil rigger engineer scams on Facebook as he has been reported there. I wish I could send you a picture I have. My page name is WiserNow you may contact Steve for my contact information.

Do not give him money
Jan 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Morgan
by: Anonymous

His phone is 1-510-936-7641 and I looked it up, registered in Calif. He said he had a briefcase with important documents and investments and named the amount of money. Said the holding company is closing and he can’t Receive the briefcase and neither can his son because he is not 18.

Asked me if OK to tell Atlas company I am his fiancée and they would have the briefcase delivered to me. Atlas has contacted me three times, and first time they said it requires a $1,800 clearance fee. When I asked Dave what he said he did not know that ahead of time, he begged me to pay it.

I have not. Today I emailed Dave with some important questions, and waiting to hear his response.

Ladies, how do I BLOCK someone?
Jan 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum Engineer
by: Anonymous

Recently a handsome man with a Haitian accent contacted me through LinkedIn. Claiming to be a Petroleum Engineer living in San Jose, CA. He says he has two children a 17 year old son and a 15 year old daughter. He says the children live in Texas with a relative. He sends these long list of questions which he answers first and the request you answer. But when l began to question him about why the LinkedIn profile disappeared, when were we going to meet, why is the phone number a google number l and have not heard from him again.

Ladies beware of this number (325) 268-1039. He is using the name Frederick Brent. The profile on Facebook is a very handsome man but if you examine the profile he has over 2000 friends all Asian young people. I believe the profile picture is stolen from someone else.
Jan 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Travis Gary/Gary Robert Hilton
by: Anonymous

Could be the same person, as they change their names. Gary Robert Hilton, is/was Donald Hedlund. This Travis Gary could be him. I too called Donald Hedlund’s phone number and he answered the phone, caught him off guard.

Nigerian accent. Broken English. Scammer, scammer and scammer. Get rid of these scum bags. They say American women are stupid. Please let’s stop them so they look stupid.

Don’t fall for their romance and sexting and empty lying promises. All they want and care about is money. They don’t love you!!!!!

You will never meet them!!!!
Jan 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: David Ramson
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I've never heard of or talked with David Ramson, but, yes, the story sounds familiar. Although I've never played Words With Friends, I see a familiar pattern with these scammers, i.e., they call women beautiful, ask them how their day is, fall in love with them, etc. Everything goes well until they find themselves in sticky situations, such as getting beaten up and robbed somewhere, something happened and they need to leave the rig, got shot, etc.

The minute they ask for money or ask for your bank info, block them.
Jan 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Ramson
by: Anonymous

Anyone communicating with him? Words with Friends and Instagram. Using the photo of a VERY good looking man. Claims to be from Denver. My friend was communicating with him and he was MADLY in love with her after a few days (OF COURSE HE WAS).

Finally hit her up for money. She knew he was a scammer and played along for a while. The things he said to her in sexting were very humorous. Also, he was an excellent WWF player. Probably used the Words With Friends Cheat!

Finally he confessed. What he was thinking was that she would send him money because he was poor. He sent her two photos of himself. One actually had a piece of paper with her name on it in real time. So, yes, he was a Nigerian man.

I have read stories where some of them do confess and try the orphan, poor me scheme to get to your heart. My friend, however, is "heartless"!!

All you ladies that are reading this and think your guy is real and you are the only one, forget it. They are playing with dozens of other women, telling the same story.

He also told her there were thousands of them scamming and that American women were stupid.

Guess that puts us in our place.

I too have had many on WWF. All saying the same thing. So why anyone would even consider forming a relationship with one when they all say the same thing is beyond me.

They all say, "hello", "where are you playing from", "what do you do for a living", "are you married with kids", "how old are you". Etc Etc. I report them all as impostors.

I feel for all you that have sent them money. Especially the lady that lost $400,000. That money could have lasted you the rest of your life or been put to better use by donating it. How sad that it went to a disgusting Nigerian scammer so he can live high on the hog. Who knows what he did with it.

Wise up ladies. You will NEVER see him in person and share a candlelit dinner or walk on the beach with the freak.
Jan 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer scammer
by: Anonymous

My scammers name was Frank Graham from Monaco. His phone number is 210 963 5042. His accomplice was named Jackson Gary phone 9852140338. They were working on a rig in the Gulf. An accident occurred and they needed money for a helicopter to take him to a hospital.

The man called Frank was so smooth and had extensive knowledge regarding oil rigs and processes for drilling. It was very convincing except he became very affectionate fast, spelled Gulf of Mexico Golf of Mexico. I was suspicious from the beginning but he had a good answer for all my inquiries. I knew when I could not find any electronic footprint on him or his daughter and his phone number was not registered that it was a scam.

I played along for a month until they asked for money. This is so scary how good they are at the game. Everyone wants validation but remember if you think you may being scammed you most likely are.

Never give anyone money.
Jan 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Wilson
by: Anonymous

You mentioned Terry Dunford in your message. He has a grandaughter living in Texas, in boarding school. Her name is Tracy, she wanted to call my sister Mom. He has money in the bank, but of course cant get to it. He has been lying to my sister for over a year. He still contacts her, but I am not sure if she is still giving money or not. She has nothing left, but her car and clothes. Our family has been destroyed.
Jan 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Scammers
by: Anonymous

Let me say yes I was scammed, By James Anthony, Eubanks Anthony, Anthony James, Tom Erol, they are all the same person. Very nice looking man, sitting in a office, standing by water and rocks, standing in the middle of a street somewhere. Standing in a Mall at Christmas time. I posted the pictures and all his name but cannot find them.

He was on BP in the gulf, he was in Norway, he is up in Canada. But never seemed to get paid for his jobs. Weird is it not. He has short blondish hair, has the frown lines between the eyes. He tells you how Beautiful you are, how happy you make him, you are his only one, writes you a poem every day and you can look up the poem on the net which the name is changed of course. Then all of a sudden he wants ITunes cards, then something broke on his oil Rig, BUT remember the company will always fix the machine even if he tells you it's his under contract and he is responsible.

Not True for I called BP and they said they would always fix the machines so they themselves are not losing money, they just take it out of their contract. They never heard of my scammer and I even sent a picture to the head dude on the Rig. He said no one like that on his Rig. Even if there was they have no time to be messing around with women out here. Their jobs are hard and they work eat and sleep but do tell their families goodnight if possible and have time.

So Please if everyone would just STOP PLAYING their games we could get rid of them. I posted public on Facebook about my scammer and a picture I got like 17 messages these ladies were being played too. The dude was from Nigeria and had a pile of money on his table in the picture he sent everyone of us. He could still be doing it to others. Just block them, or let them go so they know its done and over and they been caught.

The Jerk sent me another message in another's name and he had only been the one calling me Sunshine so I knew it was him asking for more ITunes cards.

Stop Please. Again Block them or your going to be awful hurt.

God Bless You All
Jan 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		THEY ALWAYS ASK THIS
by: Anonymous

Always know that once you start talking to a scammer, they start asking you "did you eat (breakfast, lunch, or dinner--depends on the time). What did you have? God forbid you should tell them you did NOT eat, then it's a monologue as to why you NEED to eat. And you MUST promise that you will.

It's another tactic to make you feel like they actually care and that they in NO WAY could possibly be a scammer!! A scammer wouldn't show such concern they say. They wouldn't take time out of their day to ask you how you are and if you're feeling ok.

Always be diligent: these are RED FLAGS. No REAL man asks these sort of questions; it's not on their radar. Any guy asking these are trying to gain your trust so you think they genuinely care about you. WAKE UP!!!! They're asking these same questions to EVERYONE!!!! They're not bright enough to ask deep-seeded questions.

Turn the tables: ASK them what THEY ate. Trust me--the reply message is either a long gap of time before it IS answered, or as is the norm, it's NOT answered at all. Catch em off guard and do the same to them that they do to everyone else. They simply move on!!!
Jan 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: David Wilson
by: Ashamed and Humiliated

To the person who wrote about David Wilson. There are some eerie similarities. The person who scammed me was three people. Or maybe only one.
Frank Bob
James Terry
Dunford?

It just sent chills down my spine when I read those names. I would like to talk more about this and if you have any photos of this so called man.

Jan 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

To the new ones that are talking to these idiots, please don’t be fooled by their BS. You are not the only one they are talking to, do you know how many they talk to at one time and tell them the same thing they are telling you? Good morning love, did you eat this morning? How was your night? I hope you slept well. Blah blah blah.

They love you in a couple of weeks. You're their one and only love, can’t wait to meet you and spend the rest of their life with you. Once they get you hooked with their words that you want to hear, they’ll start asking for money, iTunes, bank account information, where do you live, can they put money in your account.

Please, we all need to stop these low life’s. We need to report, block and tell them to go to hell where they belong.
Jan 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photos of Scammers
by: Anonymous

Is there anyway we can share their photos in this link?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jan 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Rodriguez and other guys
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Who said that James Rodriguez was wonderful? I got some of those similar messages from the guys I mentioned late last year in this thread on this site. If they weren't asking you how you were, they were telling you they were falling for you, until they found themselves in sticky financial situations. SMH.

To the woman who said that her scammer was wonderful, I've heard that BS before, but I didn't believe it.
Jan 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Rodriguez
by: Anonymous

Hey. I am writing to a girl who says that James Rodriguez is wonderful. Why my dear? Is it because every morning he asked himself how you feel and whether you ate breakfast? Did he tell you that you are his star, the sun and you will ever meet? Did he tell you that you are the most wonderful thing that happened to him? Did he tell you that he longs to be near you?

Was he godly and religious and read the Bible every day? My dear, I want to write to you that I spent a year of time talking to that person. He wrote the same words every day. Every day he charmed me with his smile and words that I wanted to hear.

They write the same to every woman! To everyone. He sent pictures to me but after a longer conversation it turned out that it is not the same person. He was from Nigeria.
Jan 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		3yearplan
by: Anonymous

I have been reading so many comments on mules.
Every story sounds the same. It’s getting old but these scammers continue with the same bs!
Most of us come to this site after it’s too late. I’m sorry to those who must sell their homes or have lost their retirement money.
Life on our own is hard enough.

When I was asked to be the "next of kin" to receive money I wasn’t going to do it and didn’t. I still did my research. The bank that received the money was a credit union with maybe three branches and a few atms in a small area but was in a very exclusive area in Northern California. The Customer Relationship Manager was oddly in Colorado! The attorney was in Texas!

I think this company is money laundering and looking for ways to get the money out of South Africa.

I don’t correspond with any of them any more. The person I was talking to said he couldn’t come home he was very sick! What is it with these people? Always sick no money but kids in boarding school?

Lies, Lies Lies. I feel bad for myself that I wasted my time and some money but not a large amount thankfully. I know I’ve learned a good lesson.

Please don’t be fooled by these lies!
Jan 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		ALL targeted victims
by: Tara

I have written a couple of times on this link. For the new people that are being scammed please do watch the video's, or go talk to your banker, or financial planner, anyone that is not in the middle of the forest, and someone you can trust and will respect you and your feelings.

WE all need to let our brains tell us what these scammers are doing. WE do not need to let our hearts get involved.

I know it is hard, because of who we are and where we are in our lives. WE NEED to be strong and help each other.

It breaks my heart when I read your stories and how these low count people have taken you to the cleaners. I am extremely fortunate I had nothing to offer, thus I have not lost anything in the form of monetary means. I have lost time in which I could have been reading or writing. I have lost trust in people.

I think one of the BIGGEST HINTS THESE SCAMMERS AR THROWING AT US IS THE INSTANT I AM IN LOVE WITH YOU. This is insane. People can't know if they love someone just by looking at a picture. I do not know anyone in my 60 years that has instantly fallen in love by looking at a picture. Yes many people fall in LUST, but not pure love that these scammers are wanting us to believe.

SO PLEASE if you think one of your friends is communicating with a scammer go a step further and help that friend. When the first person tried to scam me back in Dec. I showed my friends the picture of David Summer or the so called David Summer. A gemologist. My girl friends must have seen something was not quite right. They all told me to be careful, and I did not tell any of them how I met the guy, but my friends could see into the forest and they all suspected something was not right. EVEN TWO TEENAGERS. They even told me, DOC. Something isn't right with this. Too fast don't you think????

That was the big hint. SO please help your friends or be a good listener. I hurt so much for all of you that have lost soooo much AND do all of us realize we are only chatting on ONE of the scammers scams. LOOK at the many many more types of scams that we must endure in the 21st century.

I will keep reading your posts. I want to be an encouragement to all.

If you get super strong and tell these people you have NOTHING, watch to see if they BACK OFF quickly. That is another way to see how they work. THEY don't want any of us, if we do not have anything to offer. WE want the love, they want the money.

Remember to stand strong. WE can get through all of this, and we will be so much stronger than before.

Cheers, everyone
Jan 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Been in touch since October last year, he friend requested me through New York Lovers facebook page as I was over there last October, started messaging, petroleum engineer, was starting a 4 week contract on behalf of Seadrill in Texas in November. All going well, then explosion on the rig, needed materials, had a sinking feeling then but he was very persuasive, always voice calls, had a problem with his phone, he just kinda wore me down and I sent 500 dollars just before Christmas. Long story short, said contract was back on, then sent me pic of his cheque for 4 million dollars, and a week later another problem, as there was stop on the cheque as he had to pay 1% of fee for repairs, 40,000 dollars, but I knew what was coming, and kept saying I couldn't help out but he was saying he was basically being held hostage and cannot get off the rig, and he is still there allegedly!

Wants to marry me as soon as he comes off, eventually just got fed up and blocked him. Says he is from Norway and lives in San Jose, Erick Jorgen Karl but strong African accent.

Ps I am from Scotland, UK.
Jan 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Rodriguez and Philip Gomez
by: Anonymous

I talked to James a bit more. He says he's a petrochemical engineer. Widowed with twins (almost 4). I'm pretty sure he's deleted his profile from words with friends and also hasn't responded back to me on kik. Though he did want me to get hangouts.

Philip Gomez I've only spoken with for two days. He kept calling me "dear". I've blocked him. I did get a hangout, a fake gmail this time.

I will say I miss the pictures from Rodriguez. Whoever that man really is, he's gorgeous! lol
Jan 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wayne Rogers and all the other names out there
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi Tara, Yes, I know what you mean. One of the guys who tried to scam me, after I found out what he was up to, had in his bio that he lives in Reykjavik, Iceland, yet he said that he needed to go back to the States to see his daughter, Lily, who was sick in the hospital.

Guess where I found that picture that he stole that belonged to another man, who is a father of twins? Instagram, that's where! He was in GHANA! I hear you about the foreign accent, too. He had a foreign accent,too.
Jan 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Michael
by: Anonymous

Greg Michael I an sure is the same as Greg Anderson, James Gregg & Clinton Anderson. Greg Anderson cleaned out my saving & wanted me to sell my house. He wanted to marry me, etc. When he wanted me to sell my house I woke up. He said he was widowed, lived in Michigan and had custody of his two young grandsons.

I am in my late 70's and fell for his line. I thought I finally found a decent hard working man who really loved me. It was totally the opposite. He was only in love with my money. He is only in love with what he can get out of her.

I have 3 phone #'s for him. The one he uses most is 916-794-1550. He is in GHANA!!!! I was going to fly to Houston to meet him.

Please let her read these reports & make her realize what is going on. I suffer every day for my mistake & I hate myself for what I did. I will never recover from what happened. I will do what I can to stop other women from making the same mistake.

She needs to make a police report & go on line to IC3.gov when she gets the report #. The more hits the FBI get the more they focus on that area.
Jan 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tara
by: Anonymous

The person who scammed me wanted me to give him my checking account. I went to the bank and opened a second account. Put 50 dollars in it and told them it was for someone to repay my loan. When I gave him the account information, it was never used because I knew he wanted to gain access to my regular account.

He asked me for my credit card account numbers, so he could deposit money into them and pay my bills. I saw that one too. I was a big loser though and he borrowed the funds I had in a brokerage account, my savings account and most of my IRA.

I fell hard and lost even the money for my late husbands gravestone. "God meant for us to be together"! Couldn't wait for us to be together and I'd done more for him than any other person.

Yeh, I made him wealthy and myself broke.
Jan 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		About Paul Foster
by: Anonymous

Here are some of the names that are using as this politician pictures from Turkey

Paul Foster
Henry Carlos
Roger Franklin
Mark Roberts
David Albert
Davidson Mark

You can check it out if your scammer is using this guys Identity and photo so here is the name of this guy that these scammer are using.

Melikan Kucam and you can find him on Facebook
Jan 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Here they are again
by: Anonymous

Maxxy New and David lawson. One in syria and one in San Antonio. They are helpless and we Know they have no parents, widowed and they say they are American. lol

I am Swedish and I talk American better and I must also say Thankyou for this site[ED: You are welcome]. It helped me and I really hate what they are doing. We must fight against them.

God bless us
Jan 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig engineer for dating scam
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Yeah, I hear ya. We're all here to help each other learn from our experiences. Although I never sent any of my scammers any money, I can relate to the similar stories you've read. Videos by Scam Haters United, Scamming Scammers, Advocating For Victims of Scams, etc. are educational, so that none of us fall for the scammers' lines ever again.
Jan 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wayne Rogers and all other names out there
by: Anonymous

I wrote about 7-10 days ago. Wayne had not asked me for any money at that time. BUT two weeks into the texting, and very little talking he told me he was going to get 450,000 at the completion of his contract on the rig in Vancouver. But one thing, he did not have benefits, so The inquiring mind I have, and I was already onto him, I probed him, and of course you all know he wanted to marry me as soon as he finished his contract, the same story so many others have heard.

Well I being a step ahead of him, told him about the State hospitals we have in VA. LOL LOL. I took the wind out of his sails. He did a picture as well, and I do not know how he did this. Looks like he is on a rig and his hand is cupped under the moon. YES we had a full moon. I studied this picture, blew it up and I really did not know how he did that. But he still could not pull it off. He then said he needed a gift card of 150.00 and I told him Wayne you know I have NO money at all.

He was polite and I could tell he was not the same attitude in his text messaging. I asked him what was wrong, and he said he was down, because of no benefits. I called him on that. I said most contractors don't get benefits. I asked him if it was in the contract and if it was then the company was in violation of a contract and they could be sued. He did not know how to handle me. At this point I knew he was a scammer. Then he had to go back to work.

What I find interesting is these scammers do not give direct answers, their addresses are always fake. They talk with a foreign acct. And what is really weird is their phones. If I were to call him, the phone never rang on my end, and all of a sudden he would be on the phone. When they do talk to you, it is hard to hear them and there is always a clicking noise like a recording is going on.

There men are SUPER SMOOTH. I should start to teach classes on this. These guys say the same things to their victims. They change the sex of their children and where their children are located. They usually always have a dead wife and they fall in love super fast with you and have never even met you. This is so crazy. Our teens of today would pick this up, and here we are at middle age looking for an honest man with good morals. They know their victims.

I have had three different men come find me. And guess where they came from - Christian Mingle. That is what is super scary.

None of the men that have targeted me have gotten anything from me. I am onto them as soon as they say I am beautiful and they are in love with me. I know at that moment they are after money. Nothing else.

Please ladies post here so others can hear your stories. I am here to help any of you.

I feel very sad for the post about the 80 year old lady that has lost almost everything and has been to the airport 4 times. Very sad.

My name is Tara Shipman and I am on FB. Please if you feel you need someone to help you get over these men I will encourage you and guide you to your church, or any time of other group you would like to be a part of so you are not lonely and wanting to be loved.

I am too in the same boat. But I have learned these men are horrid and they are MASTERS AT WHAT THEY DO.

The first person that fell in love with me was a David Summer that was suppose to be a gemologist. He wanted me to open a checking acct in my name so his vendors could deposit money. I went to my bank about that. My banker told me NOOOOOOO. That is a very popular scam and you would be responsible for the money that was withdrawn from your acct. She had a long talk with me, and told me. Don't be fooled just because you are lonely and 60 years old.

Please reach out to me if you need someone to talk to. Tara Shipman on FB. I am a Christian Counselor and I hold an EdD in Education.
Jan 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Lewis of Maimi - Totally agreed
by: Anonymous

Had many of these offshore drillers, with similar stories. Recently a John Lewis, caught me on Instagram and im'd me. His writing was very fluent and Western USA. Then moved over to google Chat - all of a sudden broken English, "I love you" "I want to marry you." UGH.

Then he calls, his dialect did not match his pictures or where he said he is from.

Oh well moving on ~ Just posting his name so no one else gets involved.

Hey thanks for this website.

ED: You are welcome
Jan 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		YouTube
by: Ashamed and Humiliated

For anyone out there who needs to convince someone they are being scammed because they won’t believe you. Listen to some of these YouTube channels.
Scamming Scammers
Scambait Central
JoeScambait
They are all very informative.

To the person who wrote about the lady that has put her house up for sale. Someone please try and get her to listen to Scamming Scammers they have put up others stories of their experiences.
Jan 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		LADIES
by: Anonymous

Any one that’s on this site and asking questions it’s all a scam go on you tube and they will explain to you what they do on a oil rig. Ladies I was scammed out of 30000? dollars and I’m not a stupid person you get caught up in the lies and want to believe that they love you but its all a lie.

They just want your money and there is nothing you can do because you willingly gave it to them. If I can help just one person from doing what I did this is worth it so remember all the money you gave them you could of went on Holiday and maybe meet someone that really cared
Jan 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Michael
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I forgot to tell you to tell the woman in your neighborhood not to send this Greg Michael any money. Real oil rig engineers do NOT need to scam
women for money to leave the rig nor do they spend hours chatting women up online.
Jan 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Michael
by: OneThirdCultureKid

The story sounds very familiar to me because I was on the receiving end of my scammers' guilt trips. If they weren't asking me to send money (which I refused to) so they can leave the rig or leave South Africa or goodness knows what other country he claimed to be sent to, they were asking me to be their mule (which I also refused to do).

The guy claiming to be an oil rig engineer didn't tell me he loved me, though.
Jan 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Smith
by: Anonymous

Please do not worry about what he said to you, its all in their game, Mine told me that all the time, if I would not send money he would jump off the Rig and let the sharks get him. I just thought they would spit him out anyway. No he will not commit suicide, he is just using that to make you feel guilty.

Please do not send him money because once you do it will never stop. Believe me he does not love you, none of our scammers did. Think they went to college to be saying the same thing to all their women and believe me he has other women. Get rid of him before he destroys you and breaks your heart and takes all you have Money wise. Sorry to say this but I have been there and so have most on here. Please read what other's have written and no doubt it is just like what you have.

It NEVER STOPS, and he will be back thinking he has you wrapped around his finger. God Bless and hope you do not fall for his nonsense.
Jan 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To all who are talking to these people!
by: Anonymous

I lost big when I believed and trusted a very nice looking man. I believe I have found his location and he is using all types of names. He has used my scammers photo before and been reported, but still appears on Facebook. I spent this afternoon searching and copying all sites, now I need to make a list of all the mules he had me send funds to.
Jan 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ricky Hansen
by: Anonymous

To the lady who wrote on 1/21/19 who had a 5-year online relationship with Ricky Hansen. I did too but for not quite a year. So much of what you said holds true for me too.

Please call me at 973-777-1724 so we can compare notes and photos and help and support one another. Thank you!
Jan 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hi has anyone heard of a guy called Micheal Smith
by: Anonymous

He started to be friends on Facebook and it started ok but soon it started to turn tricky and he asked for money due to his daughter needing cash and then he needed cash and when I refused he turned nasty and just today he said that a problem with the oil rig and needed £4500 to fix and asked me to get it and if not he was going to kill himself and I told him no and I haven't heard anything more from him
Jan 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Michael
by: Anonymous

Has anyone ever heard of this man as he is to be on a rig somewhere. There is a lady in my town who is going to lose everything because she believes every word this man tells her and after being stood up at the airport 4 times she still believes this man will show up and they will be married. She has put her home up for sale as this is how much she trusts him. He has really brain washed her and she is in her 80s which is sad because she has never met him and only talks to him.

Does this sound familiar at all to anyone and oh ya she is sending him money on the rig too.
Jan 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Wilson/Posting Mules
by: Anonymous

I reported a mule to the FTC as well as the bank.

The FTC was very willing to investigate the woman and I also found her on Facebook. She fits the typical profile these scammers go after. She was in her early 60's and not married. The scammer provided me with her name, address, the bank information and everything else I would need to transfer money to her. I DID NOT send any money but pretended I would just to get the information.

I then called the Customer Service Department of the bank and gave them ALL the information so they could check into it. It would show them what she was doing with the funds she was depositing and where she was sending them.

Unfortunately, the scammer is so well hidden it never was traced to him because he is still scamming under the same name as well as other names and identities.

Post the information here so other women can see it.

Hope this helps. Some women do play along with them so they can get that information and reported the mules.

I actually did it again. I used a new photo of myself from years ago and opened up a new Words with Friends game and sent him a challenge. He thought it was random and started the pursuit. Soon we were on Hangouts!! He pulled the same love stuff, promised to come see me, but needed money. I played along until I got the information. This time it was a different mule (a guy) with an African name and a different bank.

SMH.
Jan 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not sure scam- Add on
by: Anonymous

To the person who posted on Engineer Scammer. Tour's sound quite similar to mine. His name is Paul Williams. I have seen him on Skype and very real. He now says he is unable to complete his project due to damage engine. He needs to pay vendor another USD 2k to collect to complete his job. He has been bugging me to which I said I have got no money. So he comes with crab thing like how can you not help. He sent his passport to prove he is genuine.
Jan 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Benjamin or Alexander Neumann
by: Anonymous

Oil rig scammer again from dating website called Christian Match, scary. Can't trace photo or email which is charlesneumannjr@gmail.com. Does anyone know anything about him or have had experience dealing with him. I would like to know.

My profile is attracting so many of these people but I don't know why. Thanks.

His company is Neumann Energy Construction Formulary, as he says. Works in association with Hydrasun Group Ltd in South Africa. Planned to visit me from Bryn Mawr PA and all of a sudden got the South Africa contract and will be away for at least 20 days.
Jan 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morgan Westley Williams
by: Anonymous

Thank you Sprintcargranny for responding. They will have to answer to a higher being but in the meantime they are scamming another woman. Smooth talker indeed. He keeps promising he is going to pay me back. I don’t see that happening but they can be very convincing. I agree it is a group because one person could not make up his story. They use several names.
Jan 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Phone
by: Anonymous

Boy they are smart as they go to Google and get a Google phone number and their real number never comes up so please all of you do your homework and go to Google and see how they get numbers. That is how they hide and maybe we can to figure this out now as some are so crafty Damn evil is what they are. The oil riggers and others
Jan 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Wilson - additional from my post yesterday
by: Anonymous

Is there a site to post mules for this activity because one address I was given was to a city of Borough of Millltown Finance Dept in New Jersey to mail cash which I thought was odd for a city worker and a Walmart transaction to someone in IL who were working with Christian Okwofiegbe.

Also this oil company of KCA Deutag Oil and Gas Company. Which is probably who David Wilson was in real life. Also someone pretending to be his granddaughter. I was also given an address for an older lady in New York who I was told was a relative and I see is not getting scammed.
Jan 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Video Chats
by: SD Anonymous

Has anyone talked to Sean Miller? I asked to video chat because I’m sure it’s a scam attempt and he did video chat with me but no audio available "bad internet connection " but it was the person in the pics I was sent. Said he would be right back as needed a drink. I saw him get up go get a drink and come back. He even commented on a painting that was on the wall in my background.

His story is the same as all the rest. 54 widower, 2 kids one in college one a Sr. In high school. Originally from Ireland now lives near Los Angeles with his kids moved after his wife died. Working off the coast of S. Carolina.

I still think it’s a scam I just want to know how he did the video. Any thoughts. I’ve asked for a pic of his face with a piece of paper with my name written on it....we’ll see lol
Jan 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Couple corrections to previous post
by: Anonymous

My scammers name is Morgan Westley Williams and while he was supposedly working on the rig I found his picture on various other sites with different names. Either his picture was being used or he was not on a rig. I saw another posting about this same person and would like to compare notes.

His picture is the same as MattJohnson09 on Instagram and was mentioned by another person on here. He scammed her using that name.

Any help would be appreciated.
Jan 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the lady from Morgan Westly Williams
by: Sprintcargranny

Well he still has the same Phone number he had for the last 2 years. Had his name spelled Morgan Wesley Williams when he was talking to me. He had Charles Nickle and another man working a scam on me. The lawyer isn’t a lawyer at all. Just another one of them in their group. His buddy Charles Nickle got my money and heart.

But Morgan tried to. They have a group that works together. They are HEARTLESS and don’t care if we live are die. But they will have their day before GOD!! May God help you through all this. So sorry you went through this too.
Jan 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer scammer
by: Anonymous

I came in contact with him in 2016, on POF. He was on his way to visit his mum and daughter who live in Key West. Pretty soon he had me off the dating website and was sending me emails expressing his love. He called me on my birthday to sing ‘happy birthday’. In July of 2016 he went on the oil rig, and he started asking for ITunes gift cards not long after, even had me purchase a used computer for his daughter for her birthday.

He didn’t leave the oil rig until after Christmas to take his daughter to Spain for her birthday. He’s still on the oil rig and is telling me he can’t get off until he gets $2800 to get him and a piece of machinery off. He had me card dating websites looking for a friend who owes him money. He goes by Phillip Wright or Phillip Williams, and his email address is phillipwright007@yahoo.com.

I finally wised up and have blocked him.
Jan 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Report them
by: Wiser Now

If your scammer comes from the UK you can report them to action fraud that is www.action fraud .coma and they keep a report also if the number come from Bristol UK call or text their police department there and make a report and also to the FBI. The scammers are not slowing down any so please get all the help you can.

This is my scamme:
Phone is Bristol UK
44-117-325-7277

If any of you had someone with this number please report it and all names to

www.anyscam.com
Or www.actionfraud.com

God bless
Jan 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer
by: Anonymous

Hello. I just had an experience with a scammer. His name is Shawn Van. He told me that he is from the US but he is working in New Zealand for the Cumberland petroleum company. He asked me to chat with him on hangouts. He is trying to rip you off. He was asking 5300$ for him to be released on a holiday because the company is very strict and he doesn’t has access to his bank account.

I’ve managed to get rid of him because I found out that he is a scammer, but at the beginning I feel in love about his life story. So be careful please.
Jan 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Wilson
by: Anonymous

Said he was widowed because his daughter and wife died in a car accident in Texas 5 years so raising his granddaughter who was 12 years old. He drove a 2015 Cadillac CTS and had a large house in Texas. Going to boarding school in Texas and living with his teacher's family. Made so many promises and was to be home this past week but surprising that he went to jail then needed money to get back to the states. He was on an oil rig off the coast of England and had been there since July because things kept happening.

My heart is broken but I have learned from this experience. I Feel that I have not lost as much as everyone else on here as dealt with.
Jan 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morgan Westly Willuams
by: Anonymous

Oil rig engineer needed my help following an explosion to get his rig operational again so he could complete his contract with Shell in the Gulf of Alaska. He is widowed with a daughter and son in college being helped by his attorney who lives in Chicago. In fact his attorney handles everything for him while he is on the rig. My help covered Chinese ex patriots hired to repair the rig, electricity to keep things running, customs charges for new equipment that was ordered shipped and even a crane charge for unloading said equipment.

I’m out over 200 thousand dollars and cannot pay the loans he stuck me with. Ladies do not trust this person or any of them. We met on WWF. Very handsome and we’ve been texting almost a year. Claims to be 69 and looks younger and was planning to retire before the explosion delayed his contract completion.

I was often called darling wife and we texted via 323-448-0792. Never gave direct answers to specific questions. It’s like I was in a trance sending cash to him st various times.

Anyone else know him?

Please be careful. I have learned my lesson.
Jan 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Victor Welch
by: Anonymous

Victor says he is a dr. Works in the gulf on a rig in the clinic. Says he’s a surgeon. Needs at least two cards each 100 every month. Says he lives in San Francisco and he is a widow. Has a daughter who is in jail in Turkey for drugs. Has no family to help him.

He was suppose to go home numerous times but never seems to make it out. This last time the day he was suppose to leave he said he had an accident and was burned. Now he says he needs an operation.

Does any of this sound familiar to anyone.
Jan 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer scammer
by: Anonymous

I think he is going by Chris Wilson, he just popped up and started playing WWF with me. Says his wife was killed 3 years ago as well as his young son in a car accident. His 16 year old daughter is in a boarding school in Lakewood, Colorado. He wants pics of my home and furnishings. Says he is in the high seas, originally from Germany.

I knew from the beginning he was a scammer. He cannot keep his stories straight. He sent a picture of a handsome blue eyed man with grey/blonde hair and goatee. Says he is 55, I told him I was 67 and he didn’t care. All the God stuff as well, but he sure didn’t know much at all!!!

Steer clear! Not only from him but there are so many out there!!
Jan 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas L Martins
by: Anonymous

Supposed to be an engineer on a marsk boat, doesn't even know the difference between the Atlantic or Pacific and when I asked where he was he said in the Mediterranean sea, even I know that nowhere near America! None have fallen in love with me and love poems straight from Google.

Now the latest is pirates 312km away! I'm now waiting for the ask of money but I might just send him this link instead.
Jan 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers of the Innocent
by: Anonymous

Travis Gary also gave me an address that did not exist. 32 Gillette Street, Rochester, NY.
I think his number 347-690-8170 is still in service and he has a voicemail message. This is the same person you have all been approached by. He is very smooth with his words of love and recites his bible well.

He also had a mother Elisabeth Gary who lived in Hamburg Germany. He also promised me the same things and 2 Christmas’s in a row he told me he would be home back in the US. He never made it home for me and he will not make it home for anyone else. If anyone would like to call his number and listen to his voice mail, you may do so.

For the lady that lost $400,000 to this scammer. I would report this to the FBI IC3. They are on shut down now. Once they are up and running again, I to will put a report in.
Jan 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Canada Oil Rig Scams
by: Never again

Been chatting with this man David, a German widow from New Mexico with two kids that I met on Facebook (by accident) for about 5 months and in that time he has taken me for about $600.

I'm so upset with myself that I would fall for smooth words. But now I'm left with a broken heart and lost money.

Ladies beware...he's good.
Jan 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ricky Hansen
by: Anonymous

He got me for over 400,000. dollars. I was in a relationship for almost 5 years. He suddenly appeared about a year after I lost my husband and I was still grieving and trying to figure out papers that needed to be filed, etc. I was so confused by him and thought he was a friend, who loved me and wanted to move here.

Had me looking for mansions with 5 bedrooms and planning a marriage. Even bought bedding for his daughters room and wanted his mother to move from Germany to the US to be near by. Wanted me to look into investments he could make. He was going to love me and protect me as long as we lived.

I was going to get a passport so I could travel with him to Germany and all over the world. Had me not paying my bills to help him as he would take care of everything when he arrived. I waited for 4 years for him to arrive for the holidays.

When we first were in contact, I fell and injured my knee which required surgery. He called me constantly, sending messages of love. Checking on me all of the time. When I recently had surgery, I never heard from him once. I guess because he knew the pot was gone. Now using a different name on his google mail.

He is a scammer. I am still so confused I don't know where to report him and if they will even listen.
Jan 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ricky Hansen - Norwegian Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

The last I heard from Ricky Hansen was October 27, 2018 - the day I learned he was one scary-looking black man from Nigeria and not the handsome fair-haired Norwegian I thought he was. This is his contact information:

hansenricky8@gmail.com
Cell Numbers: 587-805-3470
614-962-7328
Overseas phone numbers:
44 117 325 6079 Bristol, England
44 131 510 5481 Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
44 141 280 4770 Glasgow, Scotland, UK
44 141 280 6733 Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Jan 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wayne Rogers
by: Anonymous

I have read so many of the posts on this link. Not only am I surprised that so many of these scammers use such similar stories. With the internet at all of our fingers, we can find out so much about anyone. One would think these scammers would read what we have written and change their stories.

I too have heard a story that sits side by side with many of the stories I have read. This guy came looking for me. He fell in love with me instantly as well. His FB profile says he lives in Chicago Heights, Il, but he told me he lived in Wynne AR, just moved about 4-5 months ago. He was about to go to NY for a meeting with some people, never said a name, and he was doing presentations to get a contract to be a underwater welder.

I asked questions but was never given straight answers. At first he did not know what he was going to do with his son while he was gone for 4-6 weeks, I suggested maybe a friend's house, he could stay at, he liked that idea. SO the so called idea of the 9 yr old staying at a friends for the 4-6 weeks was the decision or that is what I was told.

His story was he was going to Vancouver and my gosh these scammers really know their lingo, and the knowledge they have about the career they choose to use as their weapon is incredible. The know every word and what to tell the person they are scamming so to the victim they sound TOTALLY REAL.

He had a pattern. He always sent IM around 7-8 in the morning. Then certain days I would hear from him in the evening, not everyday but certain days.

This guy knows the correct words, phrases, lingo, about GOD, the BIBLE, and of course SAlvation. Even used the phrase: As "God is my witness" , Can you only imagine what God is going to say to these people that use phrases like this??? I would not want to be in their shoes on the day of judgement.

He says his parents are from Brazil, but he has a Portuguese accent. He does not sound like he has a Portuguese accent.

51 year old with 9 yr old son, who has a birthday next week. Mother died somewhere in the area of 4 years ago.

I do not know email address.

Home address he gave me was: 713 E Williams Ave, Wynne AR, 72396. This address does not exist.

His phone number is 630-361-0540. I did do a reverse check on this number it is out of IL, no name attached and no other identifying information on the number.

He has not asked me for any money but I have only been talking to him for 2 weeks. I also let him know up front I am street smart, and I have nothing to offer him. He says all he wants is my emotional and spiritual encouragement

Does anyone know this guy.
Jan 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Platform Engineer Scammers
by: Anonymous

Yes, I know exactly what you mean. This is the same person that woed me. Your story sounds identical to mine only the locations are different. He got $100.000 from me. Between the both of us, he got $500.000. Can you imagine how much these evil scammers from Nigeria are raking in from us innocent people. We need to join together and get one scammer at a time.

My scammers name was Travis Krueger Gary. He was supposedly on an oil platform in Tbilisi, Georgia. We were in contact for 18 months online. He was an American/German and a widower. I ended this so called relationship November 26, 2018. This is all still fresh in my mind. It is only because of God’s Grace and Mercy that I have made it through. I went from feeling ashamed and unloved to angry and full of revenge.

Do you still have your scammers email address? Has he ever called you?

Thank you for sharing your story.
Jan 20, 2019
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starstarstarstar 		Ricky Hansen
by: Anonymous

The biggest mistake of my life was to fall blindly in love with a Norwegian oil rig engineer. He went by the name of Ricky Hansen, 55 years old, and was one smooth-talking operator and master manipulator. We met in early January 2018 on Tinder but at his request we soon moved to Hangouts. He told me he had dual citizenship. He was born in California but raised in Norway after his Italian-American mother died and he was taken to Norway at age 5 by his Norwegian father who raised him there.

His story was a bit different than most. He was not a widower but divorced and had a married 30+ year old daughter and two grandkids living in Vancouver. He also said he moved to the states two years ago and had an apartment in Inwood, Manhattan – not far from where I live in New Jersey.

Ricky claimed to have been awarded a contract with Marathon Oil for $38 million as the engineer in charge of decommissioning an oil rig in the North Sea with a crew of 25 men. By March I became his so-called bookkeeper paying bills on his online HSBC UK account because he said he couldn't get a connection from the rig to that account and I was the only person he could trust with access to it. That was how he first manipulated me. He would be on the phone with me while I was transferring large sums of money to vendors and he would then receive a confirmation code in his email on an antiquated computer on the rig and I would enter the code into his online account to complete the transfer.

He began with an allowance of $11 million which he seemed to have disbursed in a few short weeks. It was at this time he wooed me with words of endless love, romantic songs on YouTube and a proposal of marriage. We became very close and I guess you could say we had a passionate online love affair. I became addicted to him and of course I thought these feelings were mutual. Little did I know that it was an organized high tech cybercrime (with several players involved) that nearly took me for everything I had – my heart and my money.

It didn't take long after that when Ricky needed money for one thing or another and he couldn't get into his account (by mid-May he finally got paid by Marathon Oil - $25 mil) because HSBC suspended it when we tried to transfer a large sum out of the UK to my account in the US because he didn't first pay income and excise taxes owed to the Norwegian Ministry of Finance. He kept reassuring me over and over that the money would be paid back to me with any amount of interest I wanted to charge him.

He said he would never ever hurt me because he loved me so much. (Yeah, right!) He sent me all very authentic-looking documents with every request of money (6) except the 7th one when he didn’t send me anything. I suddenly realized AT LONG LAST that I was being scammed and told him I wouldn’t be sending him any more money.

I had already sent him way too much – over $400,000. What a gullible fool I was and some days it still haunts me.

PLEASE LADIES!!!

DO NOT SEND ANY OF THESE LOW-LIFE SCUM PARASITES ANY MONEY!!!
Jan 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re:higherwilson
by: Anonymous

Just found out today thru my daughters that higherwilson who was suppose to be flying next week from Nigeria after working on a oil rig for sometime now has cancelled his trip until my divorce from my ex is finalized. This makes the 2nd postponement from this guy.

What's interesting is that she told our daughter that she is in the negative on her checking account and a car payment that is past due that she has no money to pay.

My temporal spousal support pays for her rent and car payment and my daughters all believe that she is purchasing cards for this guy with the money that I pay her.
Jan 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tables Turned
by: Anonymous

I have already had one guy try and scam me on WWF so with the second guy I decided to just play along. Before I could find out anything he accidentally sent me a message meant for someone he was scamming on a dating site.

He asked me how long I had been on Whisper and what my experience had been with online dating. Then he must have realized what he did because the next message was - oh I meant words with friends! Which makes no sense.

I told him that "when you are scamming multiple women it must be hard to keep them straight"! He said he didn’t know what I meant. I told him to stop doing what he is doing because it is evil!
Right after that he blocked me! Hoping this adds a little levity to those who have been hurt by these low lifes!
Jan 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to Higher Wilson
by: Anonymous

He sounds like all the rest. What I found interesting is that the one I knew as Chris Anderson had a daughter living with his mother in Houston. Also an oil rig engineer, of course.

Same story. Guarantee he will NOT show up next week. But not before he asks for money.

I did look up higherwilson on Instagram and he has one follower and only following one person. It is the same woman. It may be your ex so I will not mention the name. Check it out and see if it is her.

She really needs to block and run before she loses any money.

She also needs to read all the stories here because they are real. The person posing as Higher Wilson is Nigerian.

Keep us posted.
Jan 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monetary loss $45,000
by: Anonymous

Ladies and Gentlemen they are scammers 😇😇🙏🙏and its been more than 2 years since I have been deceived. They use evil so stay away. Met my scammer at Christian Mingle. Still paying my debts but it is truly by Gods grace that I have overcome the pain and agony being a widow is hard to trust anyone.

I want to remind everyone they are good talkers but they use evil🙏🙏🙏🙏😇😇God bless and I am still paying whatever they have taken from me.

I have learned my lesson.
Jan 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeff
by: Anonymous

He was on to me 21 months. I bought the lie that he was an oil rigger engineer and that he needed water then the repairs. I was clay in his hands and he changed his name and came back and he did it five times changing his phone and email numbers.

It is like they are trained to do this "Who knows how to get Google phone numbers anyway" he always called me honey.

He was funny some times and had a crazy laugh that honestly I enjoyed hearing but I was able to give resistance to him he could not talk his way into my money no more "oh I lost many thousands of dollars " but he did not get his request and I am thankful. I wish to meet a love some day that I could love to eternal but he is not the one.
Name is
@jeffblak01
@jefreynorman
@Jakewaller60
@Kenneth Duncan
@Kenduncan
He was on Twitter and still is and he has been reported many times. Why do they leave them on.
I heard it is about numbers and ads and that on dating sites numbers and ads that makes them money.

The carrier's like Facebook and Twitter and Instagram and Match and others dont care for us victims do they. We need to start a petition or movement to expose these criminals. We need a place to post pictures and help.

I know on Facebook there are sites but they do not dig in deep.

God bless us all

Some one rise up to help us PLEASE
Jan 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Higherwilson
by: Anonymous

My soon to be ex has fallen for a scammer who went by the name of higherwilson on Instagram and claims to be widowed and has a daughter who is living with his mother in Houston TX. He currently says he's working in Nigeria on a oil rig. My ex's girlfriend has verified that she tried at least once to send him a $200 card because the company he works for only pays him when he leaves the oil platform. I do have pictures of him that the ex's girlfriend had snapshot of him.

My ex swears that he's coming in next week 1/25/19 to visit her. They would talk on Google hangouts he went by the name of higherwilsonfly@gmail.com

Anyone else run into this guy?
Jan 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher Luke Ryan is a scammer
by: Anonymous

Be careful, he has a LinkedIn profile, Facebook account, and will add you on WhatsApp and has even a website for his project in oil and energy! https://chrixpamenergy.com/
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/christopher-luke-ryan-108248168

He will even send you videos on a helicopter, but be careful as the voice sound doesn’t match with the video !!!

+44 7405 397592
+44 7784 009378
00 1 (978) 533-4362
christopherryan@chrispamenergy.com
00 1 (765) 239-9388

His daughters email : pampamela72@yahoo.com

The story: oil engineer on the rig, no video calls, fall crazy in love with you in two weeks, wants a mother to her daughter. She lives with Dannie, the great love of his late mom, who died with cancer !!!

To know if it’s is a real project website, try to copy paste the text on the services or products description on google and search! You will realize that the website is just a peace of plagia!

He uses the pictures of an Indian American man with an angel face! His strategy is to send you every morning a poem text with YouTube video link!

Never send money, never trust any information!
Jan 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Conley Response
by: Anonymous

Coincidence. Sounds like all the rest. The one I had was also from Germany, on an oil rig in Texas. Same story. Definitely a scammer. Different name.

But, of course, tell him off!!

He will DENY, DENY, etc., but he is NOT REAL!!

I think they expect to have a certain number of women block them and tell them off, but they keep on going. Eventually they strike it rich and they know it.

Wish ALL women would wise up and get rid of them the minute they say oil rig, widower, kid in boarding school, or wife cheated, or wife and kid died, blah blah blah.
Jan 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Thomas H. Conley
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Thomas H. Conley, his name is? Hmm. His story sounds like a lot of other guys we've all come across in the past year. Widower, with a son in boarding school somewhere, 62 or younger, brings religion into every conversation, professes his love for women after just meeting them online, and finds himself in a sticky situation that requires that you send him money or be his mule.

BLOCK HIM!
Jan 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank decker
by: Anonymous

Ladies do not accept a request on Instagram from Frank Decker. He is not the guy in the pic. This guy profess his love for you. Calls you darling and sends every poem he can find. Hes real smooth. He will even send a text from his so called daughter calling you mom. This guy is a real POS. He too is on a rig. And the same old story.

Finally got him to call and it comes up a Pennsylvania number and like he says hes from there but it's some guy who can sounds ridiculous asking for a credit card after he swears he doesn't want money.

Just watch this guy is real smooth.
Jan 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas H Conley
by: Anonymous

I'm talking to a 62 year old who works on a rig, German company, Hamburg and lives in Texas, told me he is widower, one son 16, boarding school. When I ask questions about him, every time the same response, tells me how wonderful, sweet Blabla.

He is not what I look for in a man, and seems to me he is a scammer. Will tell him tomorrow and what I think of him
Jan 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reverse image search
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I was looking up one of my scammers' pics on Google and discovered he had changed his profile and cover pics on Twitter. He went from using Dennis Margulies' pics to using pics with nobody in them. I still don't know who the real person behind that first profile pic is.

To the person impersonating the real estate agent, I'm onto you.
Jan 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Offshore Oil Rig - Engineer
by: Anonymous

I was approached on Instagram by someone named Travis Krueger Gary. Also on an offshore platform in the Black Sea off the Coast of Georgia. He claims to be German/American and is a widow with 2 son’s being cared for by a caregiver in Bonn, Germany. Claims his mother Elisabeth is in a nursing home with congestive heart failure due to the fact that he is not allowed to come home because he owes taxes to the Georgian Minister of Finance.

His caregiver ended up also being a Nigerian scammer. He even sent me a fake bank account with 4.2 million euros with the vtbbank of Georgia.

He also sent me stolen pics and professed his undying love for me and even called our meeting a Devine intervention by God.

He would call me on occasions from 347-690-8170 which is a service provided by Bandwidth out of New York. He sent me a fake Drivers Licence with a stolen pic. I had the DL checked out by the Rochester, New York DMV. Definitely fake. This Travis Gary claimed to live at 32 Gillette Street, Rochester, NY.

That was also fake. Everything was fake except for the fact that he wanted my money. His email address: travisgary09@gmail.com. Supposed Birthday is February 3, 1970. He also wanted me to send funds by Bitcoin which these scammers know is the least traceable transaction. Claims his lawyer was Mikheil Baqandize from the country of Georgia. I have copies of the fake bank account, and other documents if they are needed.

Travis Krueger Gary Scammer has also been reported to the FBI. I agree with the lady who thought having a site with the stolen pics, phone numbers and email address etc, is a great idea. Travis has also threatened my life and I advised him that I am not afraid of his threats and Law Enforcement would be waiting for him and his many cohorts.

For more information,you may email me atrhrf58@gmail.com.
Jan 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Join a Match.com fraud class action lawsuit
by: Anonymous

For those who 'met' their scammers on Match.com, became a victim and wish join others in a class action lawsuit, please go to the link below and on the right side of the page you have the opportunity to take a step towards taking action against Match.com.

The only way to make headway with Match.com is to be proactive as a group. They know about the scammers, but elect to ignore the problem in favor of profit. I strongly encourage you to view the site, sign on and share with others who have lost money and have suffered the burden of being hurt so badly.

https://www.bigclassaction.com/lawsuit/match-com-facing-consumer-fraud-class-action-lawsuit.php
Jan 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Smith Clington
by: Anonymous

Watch out for this guy. Met on Words with Friends. Marine Engineer on Oil Rig in UK. Single dad, Peter is 9, Jenny is 11. Divorced. Born in South Africa, moved to Texas when he was 15, orphaned by 18. 48 years old, born Feb.7th.

Wanted to marry me and be a mother to his children within 2 days of talking. Ask me to download Google Hangouts. Sent me pics of him and his children. Within a week he asked me to send 500.00 worth of phone cards. Facetimed me and heard an Indian accent.

Told me he couldn't show his face due to the security of his contract. I hung up on him and deleted the app.

PLEASE AVOID HIM AT ALL COSTS!!!!!
Jan 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ladies Let's United.
by: Anonymous

Hi Ladies; I found this on the internet and I feel that whomever was scammed by these AH, please file with "Match.com facing consumer fraud class action lawsuit."

If enough of us file against match.com, maybe someone will help us out, but we won't know until there is enough filings.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE FILE.
Jan 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Baruch Shalev
by: Anonymous

I was contacted by a Baruch Shalev in July 2018, but the email address was from robertoschmit1234@gmail.com. He saw my pic on LinkedIn and just wanted to reach out to me. I ignored him, but 4 months later he sent me another email, this time it was from his own gmail account. This time I decided to write back since this was the second time he tried to contact me. He seemed very nice, told me a lot about himself, he owned his own company, Baruch Oil Services.

He used to live in California with his now ex-wife and daughter. He was divorced 5 years ago because his wife was cheating, then she and his daughter moved back to the UK, he then moved to Stamford, CT. He said he grew up in Europe and is Jewish American. He is a sub sea contractor. We started off emailing, but he was pretty insistent on texting so we could communicate better since he always had his phone with him and wasn't at his computer all the time.

We started texting after I obtained a VoIP # because I didn't want to give him my real number. He was so full of compliments and started calling me darling, honey, baby, my love and sweetheart. He professed his love to me everyday and wanted to meet me to see if we had chemistry in person. This guy is good at making you feel like you are the most important person in the world.

A week and a half ago, he was granted a 4 week contract with Exxon Mobil to repair underwater pipelines. He went to Spain a week ago and once he arrived on the oil rig platform, he called me from his cell to let me know he arrived safely. Then texted me a another number where I could call him since his phone did not have international roaming yet, which he told me before he left he was going to contact his provider to place him on international roaming so we could communicate every day while he was gone. We texted for 3 days, he kept saying he was trying to contact his provider so he could have roaming so we could talk and he wanted me to call him on this other number he gave me, but I was hesitant and never would.

On the 4th day, he asked me for an iTunes card because apparently they said he needed to buy a gift card to be able to activate his phone to start working there and asked me if I would go to the store to purchase one for him. I refused, he got mad and said I didn't believe in him and he was disappointed in me. He then said I was an idiot and used profanity. He told me he was going to retire in a year.

He is 57 years old and said he is budgeting $3 million to build his retirement home.

Does this sound familiar to anyone? I would love to hear your story.
Jan 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		ADAM PALUMBO
by: Anonymous

Met this LOSER on Coffee Meets Bagel. Fell in love with me within a matter of 5 days. SUPPOSEDLY is short $15,000 in order to get his CRUDE OIL shipment sent from Turkey to Georgia. Begged me for help. Told him several times NO. No one can help him. He's desperate. He invested $1.1 million into this deal. Supposedly lives in Monterey Park, CA.

A few pics sent here and there. No contact since I REFUSED to help him. I get a text from him tonight stating the following:

"I'll be publishing your nude on internet your kids and family will probably see it when it goes viral Pay $5000 or face the consequences

P.S this is not a threat

Now before you text me all insult think about how this nudes could damages your dignity before your friends and family and be cAreful of your next word - if I don't hear from after 24hrspictures will leak on the ineternet watch out!!!"

WORD FOR WORD EXACTLY HOW HE SENT IT.

Then DEMANDS I go to a BITCOIN atm to send the $5,000 to him in "TURKEY". (Yet his IP address PINGED in New York)

I asked him how I could guarantee the "photos" wouldn't be leaked. HE says "I am man of my word, you send the Bitcoin I destroy the photos".

YEAH RIGHT (as I've read, he'll extort more and more).

He sends me 2 "nude" shots with an OBVIOUS CUT AND PASTE of PART of my neck and partial face. He won't answer if this is what he does for a living. And NO I'm not going to pay his extortion threat. Since what I am seeing is a copy and paste of my face (or partial of it) onto a nude body--this is HOW these lowlifes get what they want.

Scare and threat tactics.

So just a forewarning---ADAM PALUMBO--he'll pop up again on either Coffee Meets Bagel or Match.com as he said he had looked at previously.

PHONE NUMBER 202-996-7378
Jan 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone know him
by: Anonymous

I have fallen for a guy that is supposedly French, has a 12 year old daughter, and he said his ex wife took him for millions. Insisted I chat on hangouts, we have been chatting for about 2 months, then asked me to get some gift cards for him as his has been maxed up.

He insisted, every day was lovely poems, expressions of live. Told him I couldn't do that. His name is Terry Ethan Richardson, and he keeps on asking. I told him since he was the top guy on this project he should have known what to expect. Especially since this is not his first project
Jan 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marine Engineer Scammer
by: Anonymous

I got to know this guy through OKC, introduced himself as Christian Duong, an Aussie residing in Houston. Widower with a 13 years old daughter. Just less than a week into our chat, professed his love to me. Sent me a greeting each morning and also tried to chat for hours over hangout. Has the cheek to ask me to call him over Hangout and he certainly sounded weird and with a funny accent.

I have had my share of scammers through different dating sites and my instinct told me he is a fake. I ran an image search but nothing on him but the photo he used for his daughter turns out to belong to somebody else.

I am from the other side of the world so I would like to thank those who have shared their experiences here.

It would be better if we can upload those scammer's photos because they used so many different names and its difficult to pin them down.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jan 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Garry Robert Hilton
by: Anonymous

Haha, this guy is my scammer Donald Hedlund. He’s from Goldberg Nevada. Said his wife died in childbirth. Single, no family. Builds houses. He’s stuck in London, UK.

Right now he says he’s in the hospital, was hit by a car. He’s waiting for me to get him home. Calls me his love and can’t wait to get home so we can spend the rest of our life together.

He is such a scammer.
Jan 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Tomchak
by: Anonymous

The same history - Said he fell in love with me within 1 week of chatting. Soul mates. Widowed with a daughter who is with a nanny in Tampa and his parents died in a traffic accident in England. Going to marry me. He’s going to retire his month. Take care of me. Build me a mansion on the ocean. He Skyped me a video, and I saw him talking but poor signal and the video was disconnected.

It’s very scary. A friend told me he can be a scammer and I asked for a picture holding a paper with my name on it and he started to complain and said you don’t trust me, I don’t have time for this etc.

Thomas Tomchak 50 years old engineer in Mexico golf.

Email thomastomchak1512@gmail.com

He uses regular text and Skype and hangout and I met him on Tinder.
Jan 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Kent, Oil Drilling Engineer
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, there. I've never heard of Larry Kent, but that part about his wife who cheated on him, but telling you that "you're the one" for him sounds familiar. A man who uses the name "Ethan Lee" used that line on me last year, too, but wasn't an oil rig engineer. Claimed to have a teenage son in boarding school back home. How many boarding schools are there in the United States, though?

Did this Larry Kent have an e-mail address and a Twitter handle?
Jan 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Phone numbers of scammer
by: Anonymous

These are phone numbers of a scammer when I went to www.anyscam.com to report these they are already in the data base so if any of you ladies have been in contact with such please report it here as he is a scammer that tried to scam me

661 339 4615

734 333 9350

513 437 2548

601 282 4872

Thank you
Jan 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Kent Drilling Engineer
by: Anonymous

Said he was in FL -biggest contract EVER, in Kuwait and fell in love after 1st week and asked for Itunes cards and of course bad storm hurt the rig and he needs $5,000 to get needed equipment for repairs. He will pay me back as soon as he comes for me.

His birth date 12/23/69 and divorced his wife for her cheating but he knows I am "the one"-sound familiar?
Jan 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Regarding Henry Lai by silly me
by: Anonymous

Hello there, regarding Henry Lai, mine is a very similar story and he was a man connected with me on LinkedIn. You say he sent you a photo of a boat trip and its his profile picture on facebook, does this guy have a baseball cap on and he has a black top and trousers???

Best wishes

A confused gal
Jan 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Any gals dream man. No every gals nightmare
by: Anonymous

Scammer I met on a dating site Meetme. He is using name Steve Cole 50yr old DOB 2/28/1968. Using the address of south biscaine point Miami Beach Fl. Claims to be the Owner of Fedelity Marine Construction. Has fake web page. Said 2 dead wives. 1 killed in military and 1 died of cancer. Also has 1 son using the name Smith. Son is cared for by others and lives in Turkey and is turning 18 on 1/10/18 and living there because son was kidnapped because of how rich he is.

Said he fell in love with me within 1 week of chatting. Soul mates. Going to marry me. Take care of me. Build me a mansion on the ocean. He claims he will be home at the end of January or beginning of February. Is going to meet me and my family. Tells me I will never have to worry about anything again. I am his true love for the rest of his life.

Well it seems like it could be any girls dream. Believe me it would be any girls nightmare to believe him.
Jan 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Ladies be aware of scammers as my mother was chatting to a bloke claiming to be an oil rig worker with no commitment, wife died giving birth, said hes had enough of living in the states and said he wants to come and live in England and said he will pay and look after her and asking questions like what car do you have and how much does it cost.

He sent a video and pictures of himself which my mother said he was gorgeous looking but to me it was too good to be true. When she spoke to him she said he sounded so different not American at all and more your African. He said his name was Antonio William, so if you heard of that name repost thank you.
Jan 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed by Henry Lai
by: silly me

Thanks ladies for all the warning. I almost fell for this trap. His name is Henry Lai, and he is a rig engineer. He said, he is a rig engineer and that this is his first time big project investment of 15.2 millions euros. His project is in Sicily, Italy. He is widower, he lost his wife and his only son 4 years ago in a car accident and he live in San Jose, CA. On his FB, he is 54 and he does looks good. He told me that his mother is from Scotland and his father is HK Chinese. His father is also a rig engineer, but got killed of a rig oil station explosion in Texas, and his mother died from a heart attack after a year.

His wife is cheating him with his best friend, and he won't divorce his wife, because he loves his wife too much. Make the story short, after we talked for 11 days, he told me that he is falling in love of me. He said, he is limited with networks.

Yesterday, finally his patience is up after 30 days and he is asking for money of 4500 euro, because after the explosion of his oil rig station, he needs that money to fix the drilling or plumbing to work. I gave him hope, and said: Sure, I can help you so forward me the account numbers:

Finansbank A.S, account name: Christian Emiator; acct #: 76923393; IBAN: TR30 0011- 100000000076 923393; SWIFT code: FNNBTRISXXX; bank address: beylikduzu sanayi;

Beneficiary address: iskenderpasa mahallesi, horhor caddesi, no 31 daire: 4 aksaray fatih, fatih, istanbul.

He said it is the companys machine. I am laughing about to him as what ever your name is, your game is over and I believe one thing is true about you are 7 feet and your size is XXL.
He was mad or that was his game:

He said: Will you insult me now? Because I asked for your help? You just called me a scam oh God, you know what thank you so much, okay. But I will promise you one thing. I will make sure you regret and apologize for making fun of me if you leave me I know I will surely get passed this I believe in God and I swear it I will look for you and tell you to your face I made it without your help. How would you insult me and call me a liar? because you don't want to help me? I would tell you if deep down in your heart you think I am a liar go ahead and block me???

I said: Sure I will and how dare you bring the name of God! His response back to me: My God I don't believe this is happening. I promise you no matter how hard I will find you, Mark my face. You will regret calling me a liar. I swear it on my late families grave.

My response was: hahaha! sure!- he responds I am not your darling and you are not worth being a wife! Before I blocked him he sent me a love! That is so funny.

Honestly in the beginning I thought really, he was my soul mate, because we had so many similar comments, but after I asked about his childhood life, and how are his American co-workers he said, he never worked with Americans! And he knew I was still married, and want to start a relationship with me, while he hates women cheating on their husband!

Only one thing I couldn't figure out. He does send one of his pictures lately of his boat trip. It is the same person on his Facebook! I believe his job is a scammer and the funny part is before I blocked him, he sent me a love heart!
Jan 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer name?
by: Anonymous

Have any of you dealt with a Frank Melker, originally from Sweden. Claims to have an elderly widowed mother & a 15 years old daughter named Erika or Erica. Private oil engineer supposedly moved to CA. Has an accent & shared password & ID to a locked 7 digit bank account. How to tell a scammer from the real thing? Good looking 52-54 years guy with a trimmed beard, mustache & salt n pepper hair with brown eyes. Wants me to meet daughter & Mother.

Red flags; asked for Amazon ITunes card & recently plane ticket, hotel expense $ as he’s supposedly stuck in Monaco after trouble with the propeller & then the crane to the rig that he says he owns. Claims he does high security work.

I suspect he’s a CATFISH/Scammer. Need proof.
Any body care to advise how to catch this guy red handed?
Jan 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Your grandmother
by: Anonymous

Please tell you grandmother to block him immediately. I was scammed by a guy on an oil rig who had fake pictures gave me a line of crap and I gave him $150.000.00. All of my savings and at 76 years of age I had to go back to work. He had me buy an airline ticket to meet me so he could give me my money back and he was not there.

These people are fakes and do not give a dam about you. When I look back I can see how he set me up. Does anyone know if the FBI goes after these people?
Jan 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		BITCOIN TRANSACTIONS....
by: Debbie, continued.....

I managed to wire transfer the equivalent of $530,718.63 that were converted into Bitcoins between September 17 and December 12, 2018.

I used Match.com as my first online dating experience ever, starting 9.2.2018 and when I reported how I was scammed, they asked for the user name used, which I provided. I spoke first with the call center in Costa Rica, the employee said she could not release any info to me, only the FBI. I asked her to answer a yes or no question which was: Is the actual name associated with who set up the Match account the same as the profile name. She said they were different. No surprise.

I then called the Texas HQ of Match and another employee confirmed that my comments had been recorded by the Costa Rica call center and then mentioned that the account had been involuntarily 'deactivated' on 9.29.2018 due to 'suspicious' activity reported by another member. I asked did that imply 'asking for money'? She said yes.

MATCH DID NOT CONTACT ANYONE WHO HAD BEEN EXCHANGING COMMUNICATION WITH THIS ACCOUNT USING THE MATCH SITE.

I suspect the Match employees disclosed more than they should, but it was enough. I am meeting with a bankruptcy attorney tomorrow followed with a criminal attorney regarding Match.com failure to let members know about the illegal activity of an 'active' member.

HAS ANYONE EVER ENCOUNTERED A SIMILAR SITUATION WITH MATCH.COM?
Jan 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Are you familiar with Bitcoins?
by: Debbie

Has anyone heard of scammers requesting wire transfers to be deposited into the Bitcoinofamerica bank account in Chicago? The transferred dollars are received and converted into Bitcoins and re-deposited into various Bitcoin Addresses and wallets for further distribution. It is a complicated system.

PLEASE, IF ANY OF YOU HAVE ENCOUNTERED A SCAMMER MENTIONING BITCOINS PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

I have not read anything to date, that mentions Bitcoins. Bitcoins are a type of digital currency that is independent of any sort of banking regulations.

My scammer's name was Christopher Bjorn Ragnaar, from Norway. Same story - wife died of cancer, one child in Belgium, getting ready to retire, ran out of funds to complete multi-million contract he was awarded to fix an oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. If anyone in his 'group' is reading this, there are a lot of loose ends with the Bitcoin Reports I ran prior to the 'address' aka account, being deactivated. The FBI is involved.

Ladies, please call me if you have any information at:424.228.2176 Debbie
Jan 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Live and learn
by: Anonymous

Mine go with James Williams. Apparently a doctor working off the Gulf of Mexico, with a sick daughter in Germany with the nanny. Not given treatment because he couldn’t pay. Claimed his account in the mainland is suspended because of tax evasion. Claimed accountant he hired took off with his money.

A whole bunch of BS. Getting angry with me because I won’t give him any money. Last night started asking for iTunes cards. What a bunch of freaking losers!

Beware, goes with the following gmail accounts:

Jameswilliams880065@gmail.com
Jameswilliams2249@gmail.com

Favourite line - I will always love and cherish you.
Jan 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don't send money
by: Lynn

I was scammed a year ago by a so called oil rig private contractor. He called himself Emmanuel Stephen. Same story as all the rest - widow with two kids staying with caregiver. Fell in love with him and ignored the red flags until I found this site and another lady answered my post, same man same story as he was giving me.

I was devastated but I'm so thankful for this site. We had met on Instagram and now all I get are request from scammers, they are all over Instagram. At least I know what to look for. Check their profile and who is following them and if you see young African men following them that's a dead give away.

Also look on Utube you will see many of the Same faces used over and over but not always, Just remember that men on oil rigs don't need your money for anything no matter what they say. I was recently contacted by a man called Richard Boyce who claimed he'd been on rig for 6 months and would be on 2 more months, but I knew that was a lie so I blocked him.

All are liars but very good st what the do.

Stay away from them please for your own good.
Jan 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James E
by: Anonymous

I had put on pictures and names of a James E. that he was using all kinds of names but do not know what happened to them. He was a good looking guy, very smooth talking, wanted iTunes cards a lot and wanted to fix his Rig all the time. Something was always going wrong on his rig. But as I found out the company fixes them all and then they take it out of their contract because they are not going to let them be broke down and lose money.

Had Blondish hair with the frown lines between his eyes just above the nose. James Eubanks. Tom Erol, Eubanks James. He went by many names. The one I put on of new submission was put somewhere else and I cannot find it and there was more pictures and names he uses.

Good Luck.
Jan 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Asking for money,
by: Anonymous

I just want to say, I have had two over the last year, one was Charles Bothmann, on an oil rig, equipment broke, got seized at the Canadian border, needed to pay taxes, couldn’t access his account, came up with most of the money from a friend. Always wanted me to pay $1500.00, blah blah. Promised to pay me back when he was off the water. He never got off the water, wanted me to pay the bank money so I could get my money back. I fell in love with him so bad, when he couldn’t get any more money out of me he got angry and told me I didn’t love him anymore, I was selfish after pawning my jewelry and giving him $9000.00

The second one is in the UK, London. Builds houses, got his passport confiscated because of owing taxes, then he got hit by a car, now he’s in the hospital. This is such bs. They come up with any excuses. They will never meet with you.
They will do anything, say anything, make you feel like your the only love of their life.

Please don’t listen to them, don’t send money. We need to block them. Report them and stop talking to them. They are low life’s. Nothing but scammers.

We all need to stop them. Shut them down.

God Bless us all.
Jan 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Asking me for money
by: Anonymous

Thank you for your replies. Today he is back at his cabin I asked had the representative been for the money and he said I believe he is around but because I have been sick he hadn't been to him. Not ten minutes ago he said are you going to help me with this money. I havent and I won't but it has really upset me.

Thank you all for your kind comments.

Best wishes from the United Kingdom x
Jan 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Asking for money
by: Anonymous

Every story I was given it was always a high amount of money they need and the funny thing is they may not get it all but maybe a couple of thousand. He's a fake so don't even consider it or think about it and get the hell away from him. Believe me it won't stop and that you will never see him and you'll just love him deeper so get out now.

I'll gladly leave you my email so get away from him before you lose everything.
Jan 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		3yearplan
by: Anonymous

Hi to All those awful scammers who are reading. Your stories are getting old. I have a couple of new names I came across being Mike Fisher and James Roberts.

I believe they are contacts in the US for whatever game they play. I’ve been contacted by a Dr in Syria. Total scammer and a handsome picture of a man called Fred Moore. Fred traveled to Dubai on business and had no money to get home. Too bad!

All that happened during the time "my man"
was In South Africa having problems with the government there. These men have to come up with better stories. We are very sensitive as women and some are more vulnerable than others.

This site has saved me from much loss. My heart will mend and I will keep working out big and I will get stronger.
Jan 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Asking me for money
by: Anonymous

Don’t fall for this bs from this guy, as they do make you fall in love with them. They are good. They say everything you want to hear. It’s one excuse after another. I can guarantee you he is not in the sick bay. Oil rig guys do not have time to call, text or communicate with random women or play games. They are ALL scammers. They laugh at us for falling for them. All they want is money.

Block this jerk low life scum. I went thru this and lost money. When I couldn’t give him anymore, he got nasty, said good bye and blocked me.
Jan 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don't send money
by: Lynn

I was scammed a year ago by a so called oil rig private contractor. He called himself Emmanuel Stephen. Same story as all the rest - widow with two kids staying with caregiver. Fell in love with him and ignored the red flags until I found this site and another lady answered my post, same man same story as he was giving me.

I was devastated but I'm so thankful for this site. We had met on Instagram and now all I get are request from scammers, they are all over Instagram. At least I know what to look for. Check their profile and who is following them and if you see young African men following them that's a dead give away.

Also look on Utube and you will see many of the Same faces used over and over but not always. Just remember that men on oil rigs don't need your money for anything no matter what they say. I was recently contacted by a man called Richard Boyce claimed he'd been on rig for 6 months and would be on 2 more months, but I knew that was a lie so I blocked him. All are liars but very good at what the do.

Stay away from them please for your own good.
Jan 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Asking me for money
by: Anonymous

I have been talking to this guy from USA and he connected with me on LinkedIn in October 2018. He is an Italian guy with an 11-year old son, his wife died 5-years ago. Cut a long story short he won a multi million pound contract and he flew put to the location in December, on his arrival at the rig he found out that he needed to pay more tax than he thought and he was short by 40k, so up to today he has managed to chip away at this money by getting loans and borrowing from family and friends, but he is now short of $2,200 and the deadline is today so he can start drilling.

He has begged me, pleaded with me for this and because I would not lend it he blocked me on whatsapp last night, and I was devastated this guy has made me fall in love with him 'hook, line and sinker'

Right now he says he is in the sick bay of the rig and apparently a representative of the company is coming today about this tax money.

I am at a loss as to what to do, so has anyone experienced this type of story?
Jan 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I thought I met someone special
by: Anonymous

Just started talking to a gentlemen a couple of days ago. Works on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, lost wife to a car accident a few years back, no family, Scottish accent, nice looking guy.

I knew it was all too good to be true.

Last night while texting he asked if I could get him an ITunes card which I found odd and questionable. Well, it certainly brightened my outlook for the past couple of days.

RT....if you are reading this, shame on you. How can you live with yourself?

Back to the dating drawing board. 😔
Jan 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Yikes, that sounds like the scammers I was talking with, but in varying degrees! One had a daughter named Lily who got sick and needed an exit permit to go home to the U.S. (I thought he said he lived in Reykjavik???); one had gotten beaten up and robbed in South Africa(one was an American white male going through a divorce and had not traveled to South Africa); and a third supposedly had a teenage son named Samuel in boarding school.

What the falafel!
Jan 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

Anthony Clark on WWF. Wants to chat with you on Google Hangouts as he's not on WWF that often. Wants Apple Itunes cards, starting at $200. He's running out of Data. Needs Apple Itunes cards so he can continue chatting.

Works on an Oil Rig in the UK. Lives in TN. Lost his wife 3 years ago, has a daughter 15 at boarding school in the States. Was to be home at the end of Dec. 2018. Contract extended till Jan. 2019.

Very persistent. Always questioning when the gift cards will be sent.

Made no sense to me, how someone working on an Oil Rig would need gift cards to chat. He should have a bank roll.

SCAMMER, SCAMMER, SCAMMER
Jan 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin eric and Eric Fisher
by: Anonymous

We need to get the word out better. They keep using good mens profiles. There is a whole family from Nigeria that scams. They are men and women from 16 years old and up. Thousands of them.

I caught one Austin Edumu and his 3 brothers. They are poor so they say. Check into his profile. They are using these 2 guys profiles.

Kelvin is actually Scott Humpal. They got me with his profile but then it was Alfred Busta.

Stay away and never send money. They laugh at us and say stupid white women

Jan 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		My experiences /Paul Abramo and David Kruger
by: Anonymous

Both are smooth talkers. Paul appears to be a little more articulate than David. I was scammed by both. Paul is an oil driller. David says he works for Golden Marine Ltd. I am so disgusted with these losers. They really play the game well. Paul basically wants ITunes cards. Small amounts like $25,50, $100. The last was $500 because his phone fell in the water and he lost all his info.

David on the other hand needed cash than ITunes cards. I did comply and lost some money. Paul is in Hangout and David on Viber.
Jan 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scum Sucking Bottom Feeders
by: Ashamed and Humuliated

I posted on this site a little over 3 months ago. My suicide was planned, all because of some POS, I am grateful for a friend who then let people in my life know what was happening. I read all the comments here and sometimes it just makes me sick to my stomach.

For those of you still playing Words with Friends, please do be careful. Zynga won't do anything about it. I wish there was a way to find them and stop them from taking so much from people. Not only money, but everything else that keeps a person happy. I wish I could be happy again.

Is there anyone there who has a picture for that Dr. in Turkey, and something about a rig in Edmonton, CA. That really creeped me out, the hair stood up when I read that. I have a hunch I should know that person.

Take Care of Yourselves, and please don't fall for any of their stories.
Jan 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yes, They All Sound Alike
by: Anonymous

It is unbelievable how many there are on Words with Friends. I get at least two a day. The names are different than ones that I have posted here awhile ago as well as all the ones that other women are posting.

One actually begged me for money on WWF so it was a simple matter of reporting him as fraud and he was removed.

One was using the picture of an American General Mattis who just resigned from the Trump Administration. Very recognizable. I reported him as impersonation.

They all want you to go to Hangouts, or email or WhatsApp as you all know. This way they avoid being reported.

Here are more scammers on WWF:

Wm359532
Mason Stott
Davidguillaume400
Jamie Wayne
Jeff Brown
Mattcaleb884

and the one that had me fooled last year for three weeks - CHRIS ANDERSON. He is still playing. No, I did not send that POS a dime, but I am sure he has found plenty of other women that are willing.

They are all disgusting freaks that do not deserve the air they breathe.

Please ladies. Do not even respond to them. It only feeds their determination.
Dec 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		New one
by: RONI

New guy reached out to me on Instagram. Scott Kelly screen name:honestgenme. Messages me and wanted to be friends. I work with the United Nations High Commission For Refugee in Syria Camp. I'm a Medical Doctor ( Physician) I administer treatment to Syrian refugees seeking refuge in Syria.

Wanted to chat.

Asked me how do you trust someone online? Just like me now what do you want me to do for you to know am real. My answer was I do not trust anyone until I meet them face to face especially men. He said we could video, but I told him those can be faked.

He has now disappeared no more conversation. I believe he was fake.

Dec 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Got one - words
by: Anonymous

Garrett Robin 1447 on words. From California. His photo is of a side view looks kind of like Michael Douglas as a wax figure 😂😂. He sent me a message hello how are you doing my dear have you been playing along. I think I’ll play with this one for a while and see where it leads than bust him 😂😂
Dec 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Words With Friends
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Yes, scammers use the pictures of other guys to fool you into thinking that it's them. Mine did on Twitter, until I asked him if the guy in the picture is actually him, just to see what he'd say. Guess what? He was shocked when I told him that the guy whose picture he used also likes to cook and bike, and was he shocked! Heh, heh.
Dec 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Russell
by: Anonymous

I have a scammer and he says he is from Austin TX like Paul Abrams. That he is retiring in March. Started out with wanting iTunes but now needs 7000.00 for equipment that was being shipped that he bought and it was seized because of drugs on the ship. This is what it will cost to have it shipped home thru a different company.


Dec 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		3yr plan
by: ticked off

To the person who wrote about the 3yr plan I can say this is very familar and it sounds like my guy but is using a different name of course. It is all Nigerian and if you send money that is where the money will go if the guy is the same one. My scammer had a so called lawyer and I got scammed out of a lot of money and he also has a daughter that is 13 now but he could not give me a picture of her or even give me the first and last name of the lawyer just a email address.

The 3yr plan is how many yrs he scammed me and the promises he makes mean squat. My advice to you is run like heck and block that sob and don't look back.
Dec 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with Friends
by: Anonymous

I mentioned earlier that it was a quiet week on Words - until tonight. Williams Grey (steinberg grey wilford) playing since November 12, 2018 from United Kingdom contacted me tonight. He said hello and I said hi. He said so nice talking with you my dear, nice to meet you my dear, how are you doing my dear. Wasn't in the mood to play his game.

So I told him enough with the dear, it's nauseating. I asked if he was an oil rig engineer, widowed with a kid in boarding school and if he needed itunes cards. lol

I said there is a website dedicated to you morons and I was going to add his name to the scammer list, called him a nigerian POS and he blocked me. LOL.
Dec 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fake pictures
by: Anonymous

I've been on here for almost a year and I tell you put their photos through Google image search and tineye and whatever else is out there. I've been in contact with the James Sullivan Morgan Daniels kinds of men and they are all scammers. What I do now is I tell them I want them to send a picture with my name on the sign waving to me if they won't do that they can kiss my you know what.
Dec 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryan Walker. sterling
by: Anonymous

Be careful, once your scammer gets to England as there will be a problem with posting his retirement papers, he’ll get stuck, he will need help. That’s probably when he’ll ask for money to help him. Always an excuse not to be able to get home, one excuse after another, that’s how they string you along.

They are nothing but scamming scum. Get rid of him now.

Block and delete. Good luck.
Dec 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		My experiences
by: Anonymous

Two encounters. Beware of Paul Abram. Says he is from Turin, Italy and lives in Austin Texas. Professes his Love daily.Than asks for ITunes cards, small amounts. Than after a month, looses his phone and all his work he has done and now needs $500 in iTunes cards to re-do his work. One dilemma after another.

Also, another one to look out for is David Kruger. One crisis after another. I got caught up with this guy and lost about $6000. He says he is from Belgium, but lives in Alabama.

Beware, these guys are sweet talkers!!
Dec 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryan walker. Y sterling
by: Anonymous

I am being romanced by a scammer. He tells me he is a widower with a 13 year old daughter. He is charming and attentive sending me emails throughout the day professing his deep love for me. He works on an oil rig and is getting ready to "round" his contract. I am waiting for the other shoe to drop. He told me he is retiring and has to go to England to post retirement papers after which he is going to Indiana to get his daughter.

I think this is a dangerous game he is playing. Says he was born in Brazil and has an accent. Do I mind? Not until a man with a Nigerian accent called my cell phone. Dear went to Baby. Not sure what’s next. He has never asked for anything and said he never will.

I will just tell him no if he ever does.
Dec 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morgan Moukelly
by: OneThirdCultureKid

I've never heard of anyone with such a name, but I've come across someone like him last month. Told me his wife died a few years ago and has a son in boarding school, but didn't say where in the world this boarding school his son was studying at. Oh, and this gets more interesting: The e-mail address he gave me was alauren@gmail.com. SMH. Finally, last month, I unfollowed him because I was creeped out.
Dec 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		TO: 3 YEAR PLAN
by: Anonymous

It is a scam. They are getting the money from other women that are foolish enough to send it to them. It is money laundering and is a FELONY. If you do it, and get caught, you will be the one facing charges. Not them. They have so many fire walls in place that you will never find out who they really are.

He does not LOVE you and is not going to ever see you. As long as you are willing, he will keep you on a string. I pity the women that are falling for this line of utter BS.

Get rid of him and realize it is NOT REAL. It is part of their scam. The "beneficiary", the Itunes Gift Cards, the repairs, they lost their wallet, they are arrested, they are stuck in an airport with no money, they cannot access their funds, and on and on. Oh, they have a sick child, one of their crew members died.

The best thing you can do for yourself is to block him.

If every women would just do that they would be out of business.
Dec 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer stricken again
by: Anonymous

Thank you for the information above. On a dating site I was liked and contacted by a man named James Sullivan, who was according to his profile lived 7 miles from me. When I started chatting with him, he wanted to text me so he gave me his number and then wanted mine. We texted a few hours and he decided we were a match made in heaven and destined to be together for life.

He called me last night, and wouldn’t let me call him which was a red flag, and said he is the head engineer on an oil rig out in the gulf of Mexico. He said he wanted to plan a life with me and was retiring in January and would come see me immediately.

Today I ran a check on the phone number and it had no info attached to it because it was a computer generated number.

I immediately blocked the number on my phone and blocked him on the dating site. I also turned him in as scam on the site.

Thank you for posting.
Dec 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		3 yearplan
by: Anonymous

I have still been contacted by the man and his attorney. They want me to receive a large wire transfer that "the company he worked for is wiring to a US bank. Then I’m to transfer the money to my account. We are talking about six figures.

Doesn’t this seem strange??

He can’t receive it himself so he wants me to be me the next of kin. I called the bank and the contact name they gave me wasn’t listed working at their bank. The construction company name I have them because of privacy they wouldn’t tell me if they have the account there.

I’m very skeptical of this transaction. Is it a way to move money out of the country? I emailed his attorney and said I need proper information or else nothing was going to be done. They tell me it’s all legal.

Anyone care to comment??
Dec 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF
by: Anonymous

Agree that the volume on WWF has reduced quite a bit. I call them out right away and frustrate them clearly. I tell them I’m from Nigeria when they ask me and I tell them I’m reporting them. They are so obviously scammers. Always good looking white men, just joined WWF and Immediately ask where are you playing from, and are you a God fearing woman etc.
Dec 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher Butler
by: Anonymous

Yup...I think the same guy scammed me but he sent me flowers lol. He say he is in the gulf of Mexico. He wanted me to order some parts to finish up the job on the rig so he can come see me. He actually thought I was going to take his credit card info and pay a whopping 42 grand. I told him that is illegal and found his information on http://www.pigbusters.net/scammer.php?scammerid=1010232

Is this the same photos yall see? More info later and I even have his passport and his business site link lol
Dec 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morgan Moukelly
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of this chap? Claims to work on an oil rig off the coast of Norway. Has a 15yr old son in Malaysia. He wants me to send $850.00 to get him a vacation certificate to come over to see me. Of course I keep fobbing him off! Even has his "son" email me. I can't find anything about him and I'm not able to upload his photo.

Claims to be Mexican, has anyone else had this guy get in touch? Thank you!
Dec 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Carter
by: Anonymous

I was on Plenty of Fish and a guy contacted me and said his name was Alex Carter. He had a daughter named Kayla, and he was using Mr. Rutherford from Instagram photos. Which Mr. Rutherford is a gay model. He was using his photos to contact me pretending to be a straight man born in Germany with a German accent.

He’s supposedly a business owner but not very intelligent and he claims to be an architectural engineer with his own architecture business. He pretends to be rich. I have an email and phone number from both him and his other alias which she claims to be his daughter which is also him.
Dec 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clinton Maxwell -Nigerian scammer
by: Anonymous

This loser said he was in love with me and started quoting a whole bunch of nonsense that I just didn't buy into. Never met me but gave the excuse he worked on an oil rig and has a daughter. His FB profile was of a white guy so we texted through messenger. Broken English, stated he had a daughter whose pics were of a different girl all the time. Anyway, after about 2 weeks I decided to google this guy and stumbled on this page.

I had already reported him but wanted to play this out. Except I just couldn't stand the BS any longer of the empty words and love crap. I was truly cringing at how trite this was. So I finally called him a Nigerian POS and said I dont date Nigerian. He started asking why?!?! I was like your a scam artist. Leave me alone.

I blocked him and reported him to Facebook. He actually tried to say him not having money was not his fault. Before every single chat message I said don't ask me for money. Then when he started with the love crap I said he needed to stop. He actually asked me why I didn't love him back. I said because I don't know you and you are a stranger.

The nerve of this scam artist. His MO seems to be trying to cultivate feelings without meeting the person. Please be aware and block at all costs.

His name is CLINTON MAXWELL and pretends to be white.
Dec 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		PLEASE, PLEASE BE CAREFUL LADIES!
by: Deborah

I am still having a hard time realizing that I, well educated, worldly, financially okay and retired, BUT new to any online dating site, fell for this guy. After much research I can say my 'oil rig' romance followed a similar pattern: a widow (his wife died of pancreatic cancer 8 years ago), originally from Norway, with one adult child living in Belgium. We met on & left Match.com and texted/called/emailed each other via our own phones.

After completing the biggest offshore Gulf of Mexico oil leak project in his life, he planned on retiring. He was on the ship since June '18. 'Finding' me was the best thing he could ask for...and within days was pledging his love for me and laying out our 'future'. The morning 'prayers' were routine as were his 'good night' calls from the ship. I don't recall him ever calling me by my first name - he called me darling from the get go.

He had recently moved to LA. He claims he raised $12 million, he sold his home in Seattle, even his Mercedes and won the oil leak project bid. The job was nearing completion, then hurricanes damaged equipment he was required to have in place in order to get paid. Plus the hurricane damaged previous oil leak repairs. Both of these items needed to be fixed with new materials he needed to buy, but he had maxed out on all his funds, no business associates gave him money so guess who stepped in to help!?!. His payment, after paying his crew's salaries, would leave him with a net $20 million.

Hold on, I proceeded (I cannot believe I am even writing this) to liqidate assets, take out loans and even borrow money from a family member for a total of $531,219.00. I met him 9.3.18 and was sending money by 9.17.18. Supposedly his mother in Norway and son borrowed/sent money to him. I was wire transferring my funds to his Bitcoin account. Since he supposedly signed a Non Disclosure Agreement with the oil company that hired him, he could not tell me anything about his project, other than he was in the Gulf of Mexico and had been there since June 2018.

On December 13, 2018, 8:20 AM, I informed him that my last wire transfer to his Bitcoin address had been received. Thoughts of spending Christmas with this wonderful, kind man were really going to be true! He texted me with, "Okay darling. Received the bitcoins and sent to my agent....love you so much baby".

That was the last text I received from him. There had been communication problems due to high winds which I assumed attributed to his silence...finally his telephone number had a recorded message, "your call is rejected." I only had 1 cell number and he didn't have an address in LA yet.

I did manage to get an image of his US Passport - name on the passport: Christopher Bjorn Ragnaar, birth date March 6, 1956 - passport expires May 22,2020. His name does NOT show up on any online sites.

I cannot tell anyone in my family about this. I am ashamed, embarrassed, I feel stupid and I cannot believe I fell for this. It is Christmas and all I want to do is run away. I have no savings, or anything left except my condo, which I may have to sell. I even took out an equity line of credit against my home - $150,000. I will find this guy - going to the FBI, contacting Match.Com, the California Attorney General, the FTC and hiring an attorney.

If anyone has any information about this guy, please call and leave a message at: 424.228.2176. This is a dedicated land line I have for receiving messages.
Dec 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marc Freeman
by: Anonymous

‘Marc Freeman’ was my scammer. It’s been 3 weeks and $9300 since I blocked everything. My high school yearbook might have said ‘least likely to be scammed’. If you knew me, you would be shocked to think I was scammed. Was I under a spell? It sure feels like it.

For 2 months I feel like I was not me at all, I was transformed. I’m not sure what broke the spell but it broke and I feel like I was dropped out of the sky from visiting another planet. It’s all well and good to say you can’t believe women giving money, and I might have said that as well 3 months ago.

I can’t explain it but I can move on and thank God the spell was broken.
Dec 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: OneThirdCultureKid

He sure sounds like the scammers I've come across this year. The first one claimed to be a 60 year old white male widower with a young son and in the import/export business; the second was a Frenchman whose brother was stuck in Africa somewhere, the third claimed that he was a widower with two kids, and the fourth also claimed to be a widower with a teenage son in boarding school.

All of them were red flags as soon as they started asking for money or asking me to keep it with me. I refused.
Dec 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: RONI

My scammer and I have talked for over a year. Boy have the lies been told on both sides. Today he decided to cut connection because I wanted a year of his pitiful life this last year.

Even though I kept telling him I had no money or my money was tied up for 5 more years. He thought I was going to send him 5K to come to America. Then send me 20k so I can start a taxi business. No mention of coming to America, oh but we still love you. Lies lies lies.
He is on IG.

Not sure of who he is pretending to be. I know his real Identity. I have picture and bank account information. Phone numbers I have saved it all.

He got insulted when I told him he was Lazy and expected someone else to just give him money and get nothing in return. We will see how long he stays away this time. He does not want to work. Non of them do.

Oh. He will be 21 on December 31st. He was only 19 when we started talking. So I hope I have saved a lot of vulnerable women from bankruptcy by keeping him engaged this long. I do know that MGram flag his account and he can not receive money that way. He either has to use a mule or his twin brothers account which I have his information also.

Stay safe. Thank you.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEARS. LETS STOP AS MANY AS WE CAN FOR HURT PEOPLE IN 2019.
Dec 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daughter Alondra
by: Anonymous

How funny my scammer had a sixteen-year-old daughter named Alondra and also wanted me to email her. First he lived in Santa Barbara then all of a sudden he's on his ship in the sea. Talk to him more than I thought was normal for somebody being on a ship he has blonde hair, wanted me to send money of course, which I never did.

He sent iTunes songs and prayers every morning and in the afternoon - what a bunch of bull___. There's another one that has a granddaughter and his name is George Agrim. When he said he was going to jump in the sea if I didn't send him money I asked if I could help him. Lol

Be careful if they have the same first name that's an automatic red flag
Dec 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peach tree
by: Anonymous

Its a Nigerian man or woman and don't send anything. I Know I did and stopped it.

Money goes away and its a Fidelity bank and there is an Anthony Who got account.

Please don't send money.

God bless
Dec 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davis George
by: Anonymous

Thanks for this site, the name is Davis George, he did not get anything out from me but ladies please look out for him.

Acct Name: Hanna Imports LLC ; Bank Name: Bank of America ; Routine Number: 061000052 ; Acct Number: 334056499890 ; Swift Code: BOFAUS3N ; Bank Address: 1088 Peachtree St NE 30309 ; Business Address: 3900 Lavista Rd Suite 101
Tucker Ga 30084

This is the address he send to me.
Dec 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friends
by: Anonymous

I’ve been giving these losers a taste of their own medicine and am having fun scamming them lol. They deserve it. I make up a luxurious lifestyle like I’m wealthy. It gets their interest for sure. They love sexting and when it comes time when they ask to go on hangouts, WhatsApp or telegram I give a bogus number of a prior scammer.

When they say they can’t find me I tell them I’m on to their BS. They play dumb. I tell them bye bye loser and block em 😂😂. Hopefully I got your back ladies
Dec 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

We call them losers but in actuality we are the losers. They are the winners. If they even scam as much as a $25 ITUNES gift card, they are winning. Everytime we engage with them, whether it is on Words With Friends, or Facebook Messenger, or Hangouts, or WhatsApp, or private email, or Instagram, they are the winners.

If women would just delete, or block immediately, they then become losers. But no, "we" keep on talking with them and eventually falling for them and their lies. Whether you give them no money but just your time, they are still the winners. They love to sext, so they win again.

They change names and identities every five minutes. It is a big game to them and they care nothing for you. To the woman that lost $400,000 I hope you are still not engaging with him. He will never pay you back. You will never meet him.

They are not losers, but they are low life pieces of scum that do not deserve to walk this earth for what they do for a "living". But as long as women fall for their line of BS and their disgusting lies and sexting, they will continue to win.

BLOCK them and get on with your life with real men. Not these disgusting pieces of dirt from Nigeria. Think about it.

DELETE, BLOCK AND REPORT.
Dec 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		It seems the perfect man
by: Anonymous

So sweet charming gentleman. Every morning text me a prayer, in a few days started to call me sweetie, my love, I'm so lucky to know you. A widow with a 16 years old daughter Name ALONDRA, (unusual name even for me that I'm from Mexico).

Of course a naval engineer working on an oil rig (yes, I know) etc,etc,etc,. He asked me to receive 2.2 million dollars for him. It was his retirement because he wants to live with me and enjoy life.

The money would be sent in CASH through a courier company named Swift. Of course I denied and stopped texting him via Hangouts.

His name is BRADFORD KUHN RUSSEL OR BRAD RUSSELL
OR KUHN BRADFORD RUSSELL

HE IS A SCAM, A FRAUD
Dec 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be careful
by: Anonymous

HOTTEST GUY OMG!! But not really him sadly. TOTALLY convincing pics if him with his daughter, on an oil rig in Saudi Arabia where he was supposedly working for Shell Oil. Even asked for pix of him on the plane from NYC - which he sent!!!!! Then he started asking for money so I checked him.out.

Went by the name of Jacob Gamaliel Walsh but found pics of the same guy under the name of Marquis Roland. Anyway claimed his undying love of me. Daily poems etc. Did talk to him on the phone. Accent but excellent written and spoken English. I sent pics of me and my kids. Wish I hadn’t.

I’m recently separated after 26 years of marriage. WTF was I thinking. Be careful out there ladies and PLEASE don’t give ANYONE ANY MONEY FOR ANY REASON.

Live y’all 😘
Dec 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re:Scammer
by: OneThirdCultureKid

Hi, Texas, Yeah, I hear you. Not that I would ever give or send money to scammers, but I agree with you that we should watch out for these scammers and not fall for their flowery words and stuff. Like most of my sisters on here, I got similar messages that started with, "Why don't you trust me?" or "You chose to find fault with me" after I found out that they wanted money.

I blocked them afterwards. Scammers are not worth the headache or the heartache.
Dec 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Texas

I play Words with Friends. I’ve had 2 guys start a game with me then text thru the app and want to "build a relationship". He claims hes a widower with a 10 year old daughter who works on an oil rig in Mexico. He wanted my email. Then my mobile number.

Ladies DONT BE STUPID!!!

I cannot believe another person on here actually gave $$ to someone like this. This creep goes by the name Matthew Duncan.
Dec 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		3 year plan
by: Anonymous

I feel sorry for the lady as I was in the shoes of losing even more to my damn scammer. I think I am talking to another now, I wonder if there is a way to find the IP address from hangouts profile. I don’t think there is such way. I have a phone number but i know they can get a US number from somewhere and it means they live in USA.

Names are all fake too. I found him reported already but he did deny everything and blamed me for not trusting him. I know he is scammer for sure, I told him I was in the scam having no more money and he said why do I talk about money, did I ask you for money. BS
Dec 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucas Benjamin
by: Anonymous

Contacted me on words. Lucas b123480 playing since 11-28-18. I knew he was a scammer right away so decided to play his game awhile. From malmo sweden. Lives in Beaumont CA. His wife cheated on him with his best friend. He has a grown daughter and two grandkids. He’s a builder and his age 55. He wanted me to sign up on hangouts so he could see my angelic face and we can chat more in exchange photos. I blocked him at that point
Dec 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		3 yr plan
by: Scammed by John Robert

He sounds like the man I fell for and ended up losing almost everything to with his lies and stolen photo. Run as fast as you can. My scammer was so in love with me and was going to come home so we could be married and wanted me to look for a mansion with 5 bedrooms within a community with few blacks.

He contacted me shortly after I lost my husband and was still in the grieving process. He sounded so good but I should have known he was too good to be true when he asked me how I was able to support myself as a widow. He had used stolen photos of a man who I contacted and he had a Texan southern drawl, not the same as the one who said he was from England and lived in Georgia. He sounded like he was Maybe German but the more he talked His accent changed. Then the scammer sent me the photos of another man and said he thought I preferred handsome men so he had sent me the fake photos.

The photos that he said were his, were of an older man with a tummy but I thought he was real then. He borrowed money for everything and it was sent to his mules. Then when he got all of my savings, he borrowed my IRA's and when I told him I had no more, he wanted me to send him my ss and small retirement funds. I refused and he asked me for for the Apple cards. I have not sent him any further funds because I have no more but he kept contacting me.

He's always going to return my funds but he always needs airfare. Please do not believe this man. I don't know what name he uses but if you contact him as his wife, he will ask who you are. You are just one of many. Mine made a mistake and listed me along with his name for me--Mrs.Potatohead. But denied it. He is more than one and if you send messages back and forth, you will wonder why they don't remember something you told them a few hours earlier. I called back several times and he was upset because he was in the shower with his iphone.

He was probably on the phone or texting someone else as they always do.

Lost over 400,000. dollars.
Dec 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Three Year Plan
by: Anonymous

Why don't you just BLOCK him. That will get rid of him once and for all. He does NOT LOVE YOU. He is also chatting with dozens of other women telling them the same thing. His so called lawyer is also a scammer. They work these scams together. They all have lawyers and agents and mules.

BLOCK him from every way he contacts you.

Playing with him only gives him what he wants. Get rid of the piece of scum. Because whether you think so or not, he gets off on your contact with him.
Dec 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Education
by: Wiser Now

Have your family members go to Youtube and other sites for information about oil rig engineer scams, and romance scams. Nigerian males are doing a great injustice towards women whom have saved and planned IRAs or have means.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkOExJmNENs&feature=share

Watch this please and protect yourself and watch out.

It is not your mamas world no more and the scammers are smart and they use very lusty words and kindness and everything to draw you in.

Also go to www.anyscam.com and report all you know about them and go to Facebook and report them and go to Scamhaters.com and report them.

THEY DO NOT REALLY LOVE YOU AND THEY WILL NEVER SHOW UP IN YOUR LIFE.

All they want is money.

In the country of Nigeria it is not illegal to scam women romancing them so that is what they do. A lot of the nation of Nigeria is funded by your money.

HOW LONG WILL THIS GO ON?

It has been many years that they have been deceiving innocent women everywhere so please understand and listen.

I too was a victim but not now because I am now a WARRIOR.
Dec 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		3year plan
by: Anonymous

Why does this guy still keep asking me what the next of kin are doing and can transfer money? He says he’s owed it but can’t show receiving it. He tells me it’s all legal. I told him then come home first and he says he can’t because he’s still dealing with the courts there.

I told him there are too many missing blanks in his story. He keeps telling me to contact his attorney and get the banks info. I did but how do I know it’s really a bank.

They probably want all my personal information but its never going to happen. Then I get "do you love me".

I have been in a dream so I know he will never come home. I just want him to stop asking.
I’ve wasted so much time I just kept thinking it was all true.
Dec 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creeps
by: Anonymous

Donald William could very well be Donald Hedlund, as they sometimes change their first or last name. Donald Hedlund is a big time smooth talking scammer. He did get about $2500.00 out of me.

So be careful. He also speaks with broken English, would never face time me and very rarely called, always said the connection was bad.

Block him as he will eventually ask for money.
Dec 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Facetime
by: Anonymous

If the oilrigman does FaceTime its a video. I met that video one year ago and he Will tell you he can't talk to you but you can see him laugh. They are professional when they do this. They do everything to manipulate you and have your money, so don't believe anything before you meet him in real and you can touch and hold him in your arms.

God bless

Merry Christmas from Sweden
Dec 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		scammed
by: ticked off

One year ago I was looking forward to meeting my so called love of my life being Dalton Jerry or Jerry Dalton or whatever he goes by. He was flying to see me for Christmas and we were to finally meet after 2 and half years. Well the man never showed but he said he was sick on the flight and he was sent to the hospital - ya right.

All this man wanted was money and after he got his money I never heard from this man again except when an FBI agent called to ask about a mule I had sent money to and that is when I find out the truth about where my money really went to.

Even though I have no communication with him thank goodness I am no better off financially than what I was back when he ruined me money wise and credit wise. So I guess what I am trying to say to anyone who has sent money or is about to send money think long and hard about your credit and if the man is really worth it .
Dec 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mother being stalked
by: Anonymous

Richard Mason Claims to be a marine engineer on a oil rig. Has a 15 year old daughter in boarding school, and his wife died of cancer 5 years ago. Needs money to hire a helicopter to go home to talk to the bank to get money to fix the rig. LOL !!!

Asked him for his address in Asheville NC to send him a Christmas card, but amazingly there are no house numbers on their street as they don't use them.

Wants to come and meet his future wife and family and must have $1500.00, that amazingly has to be sent to a company for the helicopter ride, not him. LOL.

These people have been harassing my mother since early spring. We keep blocking them but they find her again assuming another name.

Any suggestions, short of throwing all phones away.

Help !!!!!!!!!
Dec 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another
by: Anonymous

Plenty of catfish on okcupid too. Two months and I have been approached several times with same types of scenario (oil well drilling, broken English, widowed) latest calls himself Terry t. No space though. He called me tonite. I answered. We chatted for a few but rubbish really creeps me out. I have his phone number too. I don't understand the motivation as I have nothing. Aside from blocking, is there anything else that can be done?
Dec 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alec Martin
by: Anonymous

I’m Giving these losers a taste of their own medicine. Met on WWF. White spiky hair and goatee. The photo of him is in a convertible and he’s wearing sunglasses. He sent me a game request but didn’t talk to me until the next day. He asked if I had a lovely night and how was my sleep. We chatted on and off during the day. He asked what I did for a living.

I told him I worked in the family business and he asked me if it was OK if I told him what kind of business. I told him we are custom home builders and he said he would love to have a custom home built. He told me he was a biologist and worked on ships and underwater and on oil rigs. He said he’s from Italy.

His wife cheated on him and took him a long time to get over. He also has a teenage daughter. He wanted me to wish him luck and getting a new contract. I told him that I really liked him and had a strong connection to him. I asked if he had messenger so we can chat more and share pictures. He asked me to sign up on telegram. Wanted me to sign up right away. He also asked for an Amazon gift card to get his daughter some things and I said whatever you need I’ll get for you.

I gave him a bogus number on telegram and he said he couldn’t find me. Then I told him I’m onto you scammer. You are a loser and sent a bunch of laughing faces.

He sent laughing smiling faces back and then I blocked him 😂😂
Dec 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Murphy
by: Anonymous

I asked to see his passport to prove who he was and he even doctored the passport, and I did a search on the passport number and it was a lost passport from over a year ago. He almost had me fooled. He has asked for a iTunes card, a brand new apple cell phone to be sent to someone in Ohio, but yet he says he works on the oil rig in the Gulf Of Mexico.

He says he will fly to Canada when he is done his contract and for us to be married. OMG
Dec 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig engineer for dating scam
by: OneThirdCultureKid

You are 100% right. Real oil rig engineers don't have time to sweet talk women on the computer and they don't need them to send money to them for traveling, medical, food, etc.

They don't give women sob stories about losing their spouses to cancer or whatever illness, either and don't need to steal other men's pictures.
Dec 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Some more names to be careful with
by: Anonymous

MORE NAMES TO BE VERY CAREFUL WITH. THEY ARE JUST HERE FOR YOUR MONEY. THEY SAY THEY LOVE YOU AND WILL BE WITH YOU SOON. BUT PLEASE LADIES YOU WILL NEVER MEET THEM OR EVER SEE YOUR MONEY AGAIN.

STEVEN NIECE
WILSON DONALD
MICHAEL MORRIS
KELVIN MAXWELL
ADELBERT R. WARREN
MORGAN SIDNEY JR
ROLAND MARK
LUCAS PERONI
MARK WOO

AND DON'T FORGET THESE NAMES ALSO

MIKE CAMPBELL
PAUL FOSTER
RICHARD RUBIO
RICHIE F LAMBERT

PLEASE LADIES BE CAREFUL BLOCK THEM
NEVER NEVER SEND THEM ANY MONEY
Dec 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kenneth Bruno
by: Anonymous

Not Kenneth Bruno but Chris Alfred. His son was in Germany too and he was visiting his son over Thanksgiving. What a coincidence! Other names I’ve come across (all on oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico):

Logan Khaeleb
Jeff Brown
Bryan Scott
Brad Peterside
Johnsen Anderson

Be careful ladies!! Block them when it becomes annoying.

And DON’T ever send any money!!!
Dec 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kenneth Bruno
by: Anonymous

Does anyone recognize this name? Says he lives in Beverly Hills and works on a rig in Gold of Mexico. No, not the Gulf of Mexico. Says he’s originally from Germany but has been here 3 1/2 years and is staying here permanently. Says he has a son in Germany who is in college and will be visiting him next week for the holidays.

Is there any way to post pictures of these guys?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Dec 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Being scammed ?
by: Anonymous

About 2 weeks ago a Charles Murphy contacted me and we talked a few days and now he’s so in love with me he wants to marry me when he’s done his contract on the oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. He’s very handsome and he’s sent me a few pics.

Anyone hear of a Charles Murphy and he says he lives in Texas but has a Washington phone number.

I have red flags as he asked me to send a cell phone to some lady and she would forward it to him.

What should I do.
Dec 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ashely Freeman
by: Anonymous

I’ve been contacted on WWF by yet another scammer. So far he hasn’t asked for money but just professes how he feels about me. He’s not sure how it happened but he can’t stop thinking about me! He hopes I’ll just accept him.

I have copied several poetic passages from his emails into Google and searched for them. Most of those words have been taken from other profiles.

I asked him to do me a favor and send me a picture in which he was touching his right index finger to the tip of his nose. His response was that I’m being childish to ask for such.

His WWF username is Ashely freeman and he has a gmail address of ashelyfreeman17.
Dec 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		3 year plan
by: Anonymous

Thank you all for the advice. It feels wrong and I am going to tell him to find another way. I won’t be a mule. I have asked him several times for a current picture of himself and he says his phone isn’t working right. But he can receive pictures.

He has had me drawn in for a long time. I told him to send me a current picture of himself and the attorney with something with a current date or I’m out!

Either way I’m out. If he is owed that much money he can figure it out another way. I really thought he was coming home but too good to be true.

My feelings for him changed as soon as he asked me to receive money. I have learned a lesson. If it doesn’t feel right then it isn’t right.

Thanks for all your support.

I did first hear of these scans on this site so thank you all.
Dec 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF Hernandez Gary
by: Anonymous

Don’t get reeled in by this gorgeous guy Hernandez Gary! I don’t know whose picture he is actually using but, I warm you to block him immediately. He says he’s from Portland, Oregon, a widower with a 6 year old daughter, works on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico as a Petrochemical Engineer, and repeatedly addresses you with "dear".

DO NOT GET SUCKED IN BY THE PICTURE HE HAS STOLEN AND IS USING AS HIS PROFILE PICTURE!!! BLOCK HIM IMMEDIATELY!!!
Dec 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		TO: 3 YEAR PLAN
by: Anonymous

He has you fooled. I was also asked to be a beneficiary (next of kin) and DID NOT FALL FOR IT. It is a bunch of lies.

You will NEVER see him, never meet him and will have no money left. All for what??? He wants nothing but your money.

Let me give you some free advice. You are a mule if you do as he is asking and it is AGAINST the law.

I played along with my scammer when he asked me for $3000. I told him I had the money and he sent me the name of the mule (his agent) and the bank information. I immediately called the bank and gave them the name of the agent/mule as well as the account number and told them what the account was used for and also reported it to the FTC.

Be careful because it could happen to you too. Women that realize these guys are playing them for fools and wanting nothing but money get mad and get even. No, not with him, because he will never be found, but for the women that are taking the money from other vulnerable women like yourself.

Get out while you can. Cut your losses. Report him. Do what you can but if you give him one more dime, you are a very foolish women. And if you play the part of the mule not only are you foolish, you are a criminal.
Dec 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Scammer Names
by: Anonymous

First, no one should send money to anyone they they meet on line. My wish for the coming New Year is that every woman that is on Words With Friends, Facebook, Dating Sites and numerous places should STOP and think before you become involved. Here are more names:

Chris Anderson
Collins Bettino
John Francis Campbell
Maron Logan
Tyler James
Michael Brown
Ruki Achinike
Mane Gino
Jacob Smith
James Blunt
Johnson Ralph
Wilfred Hertzog
Robert Jim
Samuel Gilbert
Jeremy Vinogradov
James Miller
Mitchell Grant
Ryan wALKER
Marcus Woodbridge
Johnny Harris
James Morgan
Bobby White
Dave Ransom

These are just a few from Words with Friends.

Think Twice Ladies. You may think they love YOU and only YOU and that you are the most beautiful woman they have ever met and you have a kind heart. It is ALL BS.

Be very aware. When you go shopping aren't you aware of your surroundings and strange men (or women) that seem to be watching you?

Don't you lock your doors at night? Your car doors?

Then lock yourself from these predators that want nothing but your LAST dime.
Dec 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		3year plan
by: Anonymous

I have been talking to a man for 3 years now and have sent over $15000 dollars. This man had been arrested and been in the hospital and always sick and needing money to pay court fees. I have gone far enough and he was arrested for money laundering because he was bringing $250 thousand cash home without declaring the money.

Now that he is out the company he worked for agreed to pay him the balance of his contract. But of course he can’t bring it home and his bank account at home had been deactivated while he’s been away. Now he wants me to act as his next of kin and accept the money for him through bank transfers between my bank and a bank in South Africa.

I have read about these scams before and once you get payment you become involved in a money laundering scheme and there is fake funds and once you have them in the bank then you withdraw it and send to them only to find out there isn’t any money or you become a sort of mule just to get the money and I have been lured to an illegal deal.

Both the person and his attorney are very convincing.

It doesn’t sound legal to me. I’m scared to do any of this!

Please be careful out there. I wanted to believe so bad but it all seems wrong. My man says it’s the only way he can get paid and come home. I’m listed as his next of kin so I have to receive it. I suggested someone else Be the receiver but no one else of course.

It sounds wrong so could he be telling the truth?
Dec 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Words They Use
by: OneThirdCultureKid

A couple of them have called me "My love" and "baby", oh, and "sweetie", until they asked for money or something, and I refused to send them money or do something I felt was going to land me in trouble.

They came back on Twitter DM and said, "I asked for help, but..." I told the guy who called himself "Dennis Marguilles" that those pictures belong to a man named Dennis Margulies. I told another one that he is a con artist.
Dec 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		These names are all scammers
by: Anonymous

DONT SEND MONEY! THEY ARE FAKE. LISTEN TO ME, IT WON'T END THERE. SOMETHING ELSE WILL HAPPEN. YOU WILL NEVER SEE HIM OR HER OR YOU MONEY EVER AGAIN.

PAUL FOSTER, MIKE CAMPBELL, RICHARD RUBIO, RICHIE F. LAMBERT, NANCY ANN SEGURA, LUQMAN ISSAH, MUSA IBRAHIM, LINIQUA N. CAMERON, OJO SANDRA, ADEWALE SAMSON, WALTER ROGERS, UMARU SANI, LORINDA H. CAMERON. THAT IS JUST A FEW THAT MY FRIENDS TOLD ME ABOUT.

THEY ARE ALL YOUNG BLACK PUNKS FROM NIGERIA OR SOUTH AFRICA. THEY ARE ALL FAKE TRICKING YOU FOR YOUR MONEY.

PLEASE JUST DELETE THEM OR BLOCK THEM
Dec 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeff
by: Wiser Now

To the lady whom said her scammer was named Jeff my scammer was named Jeff @jeffblak01 and he scammed me very badly. I was new on social media when he came along with his big time charms and romance and then request for money - big money for repairs on a crane than techs to install parts shipped and also hotels and food and medicine money which totaled 30k. It has been one year now and I found the truth that images of Doug Blevins off Facebook account were used on me and then I started searching for scams and found this site.

It has been a painful year with lots of heartache and tears not to mention the debt he left me in.

The Twitter accounts are @jefreynorman and @jeffblak01 & @jakewaller60& @KennethDuncan44 and are all same man.

Please ladies we are not dumb if we get scammed as we are victims of this so let us be kind to each other.

I have four more years to pay off the debt he left me and it is still painful but I am healing.
Please tell the whole names and numbers and social media accounts of these criminals and also please report them everywhere and here is good start to report at www.anyscam.com
Dec 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words they use
by: Anonymous

They use words like baby, My Love, and so on and if you give them money they Love you and you are their everything and they Will meet you and marry you, but when you don't do what they say they use words like F... off and tell you go to hell.

Please you cry and feel hurt but cry and block and talk to a friend or go out but don't forget them and walk back in.

We must stop them and we are strong together. I am in Sweden.

God bless us.
Dec 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scam
by: Anonymous

This SOB David Johnson (he says) on an oil rig in Canada (he says) has been pestering me for weeks to do this and that. He comes up with a different number each time which is a dead giveaway for a scammer.

I will do my best to find his employer and have him fired for senior abuse. I am 81 years old.

Look out David Johnson - or whoever you are - we are after you!!! S A
Dec 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alexandre Sean Luca
by: Anonymous

He took everything from me. In 3 years time I lost everything. I wish this site existed 3+ years ago. My story is a bit different but all the same. He told me that he is a French Canadian and we spoke on the phone many times. He had a French accent. His phone was with Chicago area code but he had three different digits in a very short time.

He traveled to South Africa to do a job in an oil rig. Phone code changed to Africa's. He was to be in an oil rig for one month. He offered to pay my phone bill when he came back. He sent me the sweetest notes, music etc.

Then all hell broke loose. I am deep in debt, had to quit my job. I have $6.00 to my name and I will save it for co-pays for my medications. I lost my mind because of him. He knew that I had a son-in-law who is paralyzed from chest down. My daughter was a single mother and was disowned by her father and his family by converting from Jewdism to Islam. I was the perfect victim.

What can we do?
Dec 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Girlbethocan
by: Anonymous

I hope you don't actually believe the man you have been praying with. He is a big time scammer. Any man or woman who asks and expects money, iTunes cards, especially someone to pay their employees without even meeting you is insane.

Think about it. You say he doesn't ask for big amounts anymore? If you are paying him, he will never stop asking. You have no idea who he is, or she. Ask for little amounts for a long time then beware. Everyone asks, do you know, have you heard of, they are all scammers, mine confessed, he was a 28 yr old Nigerian kid.
Dec 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scam or real
by: Anonymous

I was contacted on WWF by a guy called Jeff. He asked me to put hangouts on my phone. We have been communicating for approximately 1 month. A week ago he contacted me saying there had been a terrible accident, two workers critically injured. Then the request for $3,500 to buy oil to get the machinery running again.

I have refused to send any money and he is now being abusive. The stories I am reading on here are ringing alarm bells! He says he is 59 with an 11 year old son who appears in his profile photo on WWF also a widow for 6 years. Wife dying of breast cancer. I wanted to believe in him but am struggling at the moment. He also gave me the name of someone to contact who works in the same industry, and this person is supposed to be in Kuwait and not picking up or answering texts.

So glad I wasn't stupid enough to send money.
Dec 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oilrigscammers!!!
by: Anonymous

I read and read so please you from Jehova he is a scammer and he uses you and one day you won't have anything. He lies and you can call his company and ask after him. Just block him and do it Now before he takes everything from you.

I can tell you I was in the same situation before and I am now free. Poor but free and I have My life back.

God bless.
Dec 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Williams alleging himself to be Dr. James Willaims
by: Anonymous

I Hate Scammers. I have been scammed by someone. Just wanted to warn everyone that this person has been in contact with me for the past month. Never asked me for any money, but this morning he confirmed to me that he is a scammer that he loved me and thats why he didn't hurt me.

I didn't get a chance to save that message, but below are some of what about him. His IG account was deleted yesterday (@jameswilliams880065) and (@dr_james44).

His gmail account address is (jameswilliams880065@gmail.com).

He posted that other Doctor information on his page and stated that he was a scammer. Its really confusing. When he contacted me on hangout this morning he said that he was a scammer and that he was sorry.

I blocked him immediately on everything from IG and hangouts. He alleges that he is working by contract with Phoenix Petroleum on a Rig for the past year as a Head Doctor. He goes by the name Dr. James Williams and claimed that he was divorced with a 8 yr old daughter.

On Hangout he sent me a picture of himself claiming that he is a black man - showing only his top of his bald head and his bare feet and he was sitting forward on the picture so it was clear enough and I didn't get a chance to save it because it was deleted really quickly.
Dec 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Girlbethocan@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

Hey Linda can you send me pictures of him and a phone number. I think he is the same person contacting me. He got upset at me last night because I couldn’t send him iTunes cards to eat and block me on hangouts. He told me he loves me. Dec 21, 2018 he returns to Texas and he is on an 8 million dollar contract.

He has one son 19 one 9 and a nanny and his mom helps with the 9 year old and he will becoming to see me when he gets back home. I make him happy. Can you send me pictures so I can see if it the same person who has been stringing me Along for six months.

I have given him $175 in iTunes cards. He calls me everyday. We talk about the Bible life , friendship and how much we like each other. He won’t do video chat and he says he needs a $700 iTunes card to feed his crew a few more weeks until he gets home. He told me he has a home in Cali, one in Texas and one in Milan Italy where he was raised. He lost his wife and daughter to a car accident. I am a Jehovah Witness and I have been praying with him and for some reason he softened up and seemed to stop the lies and started talking the Bible as I witnessed to him. He sent me roses.

He calls and text daily checking on me. He really doesn’t want much from me. The large amounts of monies he isn’t asking me for. Just a $100 card to get food for workers. He told me he loves god and he goes to church but he wants to retire from this life on completion of this contract. You know Jehovah God can move a mans heart to do what is right. He is gentle with me. He talks with me as he is walking away from this unhappiness in his life. I pray he finds peace. Maybe it will come.

I keep praying that god reveals the truth of who he is. Send me pictures at my Email Linda. I want to know if he is the same handsome, Caucasian broken English man who has been talking the Bible with me?

Girlbethovan @gmail.com.

I called his other number and he acted shocked like he forgot he gave it to me. When he got on he was shocked it was me and he started chasing me as he was begging me to talk to him. I was so shocked. Wouldn’t it be actually funny that he has done this so long that he actually cares for some one. He doesn’t ask me for the big quantities of mone.

He just keeps trying to get to know me. The funny thing is he is softening in his voice. He calls me his good girl. He won’t let me see him. We been talking almost 6 months. He’s asked me for more understanding about the Bible and he didn’t understand about Jehovah God. I had to explain that Jehovah sees all things and knows all things. Since I been on this site I have gotten new numbers heard stories and seen this person keep being humble and he keeps trying to appear to me he is changing and trying to do better.

After Dec 21, 2018 he is leaving all this. Maybe Jehovah is using me. He has a conscience with me. He really does want much from me. Send me the pictures of him Linda. My guy is Scott Pierro I met him on words from friends. I have a home and cell number from him. Awaiting pictures. Thank you.
Dec 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Stephen
by: Linda

I met Paul Stephen, 61 year old widower with a daughter named Marsha on POF. His deceased wife's name is Martha and they lived in Painesville, Ohio. He is working as a Contractor Petroleum Engineer on a ship off the coast of San Diego. He quickly fell madly in love with me and called me Baby.

We video chatted on Hangouts - he is clearly foreign and not from the US and has broken English. I do have pictures of him and have his cell number. His need for money to fix equipment on the ship surfaced today and he needs $50K so he can finish his $8 million contract and get home at the end of the week to be with me. We have been communicating about 8 days and suddenly our chats ended when I asked for specific information for my Attorney to draw up papers for a legal loan.

He asked me if I was threatening him. He refused to give me his address. His phone number is 731-472-1169.

I highly doubt I'll hear from him again.
Dec 10, 2018
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starstarstarstar 		James Williams alleging himself to be Dr. James Willaims
by: Anonymous

Responding to this comment below. Can you please tell me more about this individual and what they have alleged to had done. Its been a month since a guy contacted me with this name. I want to make sure its not the same person. I have an email address for him and his IG was recently blocked or deleted from IG. He created a new IG.

Nov 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar James Williams
by: Anonymous

James Willams is a scammer.

Hey ladies post their phones number and harass them, but block your number!
Dec 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Similar scam, except not an oil rig engineer
by: OneThirdCultureKid

There was another one recently, who calls himself Ethan Lee, from Nashville, Tennessee and told me he was on a mission in Pakistan. What the heck would he be doing in Pakistan, I'll never know, but he also claims he has a son in boarding school back home.

He asked me to keep some money for him, but I told him I couldn't do it. He told me he understood. I just couldn't do it, and now he's gone off the radar.
Dec 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of George Agrim
by: Anonymous

Met him on POF earlier this year. Said he lives in San Diego, then he had to go on a ship as an investigational person. We even skyped but I couldn't see all of his face. He was white, but I know they have ways of scamming this way also.

Of course no wife, has 1 granddaughter who is his life, more so than me. He is a fraud, said he does import, export to China. Of course he needed money, they all do, then iTunes. I was confused because of the skype so I sent only $25.

Of course he wanted more, sent me paperwork, it was so fraudulent it was funny. Beware of yet another, Italian man. I even asked these men, what would you do if you had not met me? He even threatened me, that I would be sorry, I am not afraid of any of these punk 28 yr old Nigerian, Ghana boys, girls, or no telling who we talked to.

I still get scammers, when they ask for my email, I get theirs first, check it, it always has bad remarks on it, then I block them and never respond back.

I'm so sick of these freaks.
Dec 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		dr larry 783
by: Anonymous

Nov, 2018 sends me a message through Instagram. He is from Poland but living in Dallas Texas, currently working off shores in Gulf of Finland. Is a general practitioner/Surgeon. Claims to be all alone in the world. His wife and child left him 25 years ago. After a week of texting he has fallen deeply in love and wants to make me his wife.

He has worked at a hospital in Turkey, they owe him millions of dollars, and now they are ready to give him the money he has worked so hard for. Because he is offshore, he cannot receive the package of money, so wanted me to give him my address and phone number.

I refused! I knew he was scamming me from the beginning! He is very charming and very intelligent, his English is not broken. His instagram account is gone. I have reported him.

PLEASE BE AWARE DR LARRY ANTONIO MARK
Dec 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alexandre Sean Luca, a.k.a. Dennis Marguilles
by: OneThirdCultureKid

To the person who asked whether anyone has talked to Alexandre Sean Luca - yes, he claimed to have a daughter named Lily, calls himself "Dennis Marguilles", but spells the last name with a lowercase M, and claims to live in Reykjavik, Iceland.

He claims his daughter was sick in the hospital and he needs an exit permit to go back to the US to be with his daughter.

Is that the guy you were talking about? He accused me of finding fault with him after I told I couldn't do it.
Dec 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Derrick Clinton AKA Many Im Sure
by: Anonymous

Was fun while it lasted. He to was based in Texas, met on Instagram. Woke up many mornings to a Good Morning Beautiful. Ich Leibe Dich was a favorite sign off. Very charming. Was divorced with one son 15 and had a very large bank account most likely not his.

All the fun ended when he fell and hit his head on the rig of course. Thats when the money requests started. Blood clots, strokes, Turkish doctors only want cash.

Blah Blah Blah.

Was fun while it lasted and was a great conversation.

Beware out there.
Dec 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig engineer for dating scam
by: Anonymous

I came across two guys who thought they could scam me by telling me their hard luck stories about losing their wives to one illness or tragedy or another and get me to trust them. One claimed to be in the import/export business and to be raising a young son, not to mention that he was robbed and beaten in South Africa during his business trip and needed money to pay hospital bills so that he and his young son could go back home to the United States.

Another one, who calls himself Dennis Marguilles, claimed to be an oil rig engineer for Exxon Mobil, also supposedly having lost his wife to cancer five years ago, and supposedly has two kids. We had a lovely conversation until he found himself in a situation that required him to return home to be with his daughter, who was sick and in the hospital, in the United States (he didn't say where in the United States).

He told me he needed a permit to leave the oil rig and needed money. After I told him why I couldn't send him or his employer money, he accused me of finding fault with him! I found a picture of a real estate agent that this Dennis Marguilles, the oil rig engineer, had put on his Twitter profile, with the cover pic of that man's two children.
Dec 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		What can be done against these scammers.
by: Anonymous

I was reading where your friend almost got her car repossessed. It has been a long time since I fell for any stories. I learned well. What helps me, since I doubt they be found, I spread the word, names, whatever I have to websites like this. I have been doing this for at least 3 years now. I wish we had a support group where we could skype or something. It's hard to understand unless its happened to you. Now I read the stories and I think, why, its so obvious. Not if its their very first time.

Never heard of a scammer before. I'm very knowledgeable now. If I can save any woman or man from this hell, because that's what it is than I am a happy woman. It breaks you, mentally, physically, I guess what really did it is, he knew when I took out a loan from a place charging 188%, that if he didn't show up, I would lose everything.

HE NEVER SHOWED UP! he didn't even care, he had all my money, never, never again. I was suicidal. And I am a strong woman.

I won.
Dec 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Low life people
by: Anonymous

Yes they are manipulators and do brainwash you and use a psykopathic way to hunting weak woman. These scammers grow because we feed them. I blocked and changed everything and have had help from My friends to listen on me.

Its like a poison to see if he he is there and its like drugs to many woman and its dangerous what these men/guys do.

I am free now for one year and its so calm and i have learned to block directly.
Dec 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gary Johnson, James Smitt, Donald Hedlund
by: Anonymous

This person is I believe one in the same person using all these names. I was speaking with Donald Hedlund this year back in February thru August, he is in construction, so he says, built a house for a client from February till June, supposedly this client paid him with an international check that couldn’t be cashed.

He owed the hotel where he was staying while building this house money, supposedly his passport got confiscated because he owed taxes in London for building this house, which he can’t pay because he can’t cash this check. Where he ever came up with 180K I don’t know since he’s broke. Then he got hit by a car and is in the hospital needing surgery which the persons insurance won’t pay for because they won’t pay for third party insurance, what? Lol.

He is from supposedly Goldberg Nevada, no parents, no children, his wife died in childbirth, he is supposedly 49 years old, very handsome man, dark hair, brown eyes. I have reported him and his mules and account numbers to the FBI. I have notified Western Union, Money Gram and the banks he wanted me to send money to for Angela Forsythe.

He was supposedly living with a man named Joe and his family when he left the hotel he was staying at when he got arrested for not paying taxes. I have done a reverse address search and there is no Donald Hedlund in Goldberg Nevada.

He is a scammer. Block him, delete him.

He will sweet talk you and make you feel sorry for him until he gets what he wants. Get away from these low lifes, they will drain your pockets and fill your head and heart full of love and romance and empty promises.
Dec 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gary Johnson
by: Anonymous

Says he has a home in Rock Hill South Carolina and Springfield Illinois, but neither address check out. He said he is in construction, stuck in London for not paying taxes in US, dumb! My friend is out about $10,000, and he asks her to wire funds to random people, Nmamaka Cotton, Affesat Mohammad, Michael Gabbard and Linda Shaffer and she spent hundreds in iTunes cards, probably added phone lines to her cell plan-actually 4 lines.

She has never met him so how on earth can you possibly fall for this? She is flat broke now and had her car repossessed but luckily we were able to get it back before it was towed. He supposedly sent her an engagement ring, but why accept a ring from someone you have never met?? Are these scammers really sweeping the ladies off their feet, getting in their heads that much or are they promising some type of return on an Investment?

Oh and the 180k check he sent her was fake from Scott & Adams drilling in Ontario. I mean sheez the phone # on the check was bad and was type print - yes a typewriter or a 1980's printer from Arvest Bank in Arkansas, and the attached letter from Scott 519 694 2184. It is so hard to sit and watch all of this happen. Has any one had any luck finding one of these low lifes?
Dec 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jimmy Smitt
by: Anonymous

Donald Hedlund is in London in the hospital after getting hit by a car too, hmmm, bet these two are the same person.

Such bad scammers. Donald says he’s from the United States, lives in Nevada. The name has no ties to Nevada. I am his world tho. Loves me forever.
He’s a smooth talker too.
Dec 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friends scammer
by: Anonymous

Watch out for James Smitt, 71 year old Oil Rig Contractor in Houston, Texas, supposedly in hospital in Germany after being hit by a car. 15 year old son home with a nanny. Wife killed in a car accident. Always asking for iTunes cards and various other amounts of cash for weird things. Good looking and posted several pictures. Very convincing.
Dec 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		The same oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

I first heard from him on Twitter. Said he is a widow, 14 yo daughter, wife died 4yrs ago from cancer. He allegedly is American working as independent contractor, oil engineer in Dubai. Fell "in love" in 12 days.

I asked him to photograph a copy of his DO or passport to send me. He copied a sample BY DO he found on Google which I also saw. It is a terrible copy! I haven't let him know I know he's a fraud yet. I Am reporting him and hope he is arrested soon! Oh, and his current reincarnation is "William's James Robertson" on Twitter. And he has been begging me to switch to Hangouts which I didn't.
Dec 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric Edward
by: Anonymous

(707) 390-0287
(805) 328 3758
(323) 638- 7617
eric.edward0147@gmail.com

Why didn't I find this site 2 months ago? This guy is the unluckiest guy in all the world! He contacted me on WWF. It started out that he just needed iTunes cards to talk to his kids. And then he needed to connect to repair his other phone. From there, he needed to borrow about 15K to finish the contract.

He sent pictures of the check BP gave him for the contract as well as a safety award. The check couldn't be cashed until the job was finished of course. So he's carrying around a $4 million dollar check in his back pocket until he can cash it?

Then he needed some oil delivered to the rig. Of course, the company would not pay for these supplies because he is an independent contractor.

Then his daughter had an accident and the hospital wouldn't treat her without a $750 deposit. He even sent pictures of the daughter's injury from falling down the stairs.

And finally he just needed money to get off the rig and get home to his kids. He wanted to know if he couldn't make it home if the kids could stay with me for the holidays. Apparently the nanny was just going to take off and leave them alone. So his solution was to have them stay with a stranger??!!!???

I was suspicious and I was careful. I did a reverse phone number look up and everything checked out to be in his home state of California.

He even told me where he got his degree. I checked that out too. The university has a petroleum engineering program.

He had an answer for everything!

He also had several pictures of himself that he would send at various times. A nice looking man with salt and pepper beard and not much hair on top, with blue or green eyes.

One picture in the morning from inside his cabin. Another picture with him and some other person in the company that was visiting for an inspection. A picture of him celebrating his birthday with a cake his 9 year daughter arranged. He told me if I wanted to send him a cake it would cost $1000 to get it to the rig...but she could pay that?!!??

Another picture in his hard hat and orange work coveralls. And then a picture after a dive to fix the oil leak underwater. They were all of the same man.

Thanks for the person who mentioned Tineye. The pictures of himself are all considered fake! I checked the phone numbers, but I didn't even think about doing a reverse image search.

And of course there were very religious notes in my email along with terms of endearment after only chatting 3 days!

All the getting to know you questions he asked such as favorite color, dream vacation, where were you born, favorite activities, dream vacation, etc.

He also seemed very concerned about me such as was I eating properly and getting enough sleep. Don't stay out too late. He would even ask what I had for supper and "call the chef" to order the same thing for himself.

Now, I don't consider myself lonely. In fact, I ended a real relationship only a few months ago and when he first contacted me I told him I wasn't interested in romance. He just kept on and on.

I guess my thinking was that if I'm an honest and sincere person that plays word games online, there has to be a few other people out there like me - right?

Even after I blocked his numbers there are still emails about how could I do that to him. He's very sincere with his feelings and why am I so mean?

It helped me just to get this out. Thanks for reading and BEWARE!!!

Also remember, this happens to men too...not just women are susceptible to scammers.
Dec 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Match fraud - engineer oil rigging liar
by: dematched!

Thanks for all your writings ladies! My fraud's name was William Aeropus. Found a whole page of photos of him on another dating scam website. He's off match already. Thank God it was only a week of my time. Sent me documents showing me a $22 mil contract for oil drilling. Then told me he was short $8500 and I needed to support him because we were together now.

He had everything he had in this deal along with other investors. Knew it was a fraud when he sent the documents. Who does that???? Love letters blah blah blah. All about him.

However, claimed to be a good Christian. Knew the bible well. Sad.

Thanks again for your help.
Dec 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Warning to lady about Marc Freeman
by: Anonymous

No he hasn't asked for money yet but if you're participated in the sexting he will use it as blackmail if you don't pay when he does eventually ask for money and he will. When you refuse he will hack your email and send the sext chats to all on your email. From one who knows.
Nov 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marc Freeman on words with friends
by: Anonymous

I had fun time with my scammer. He sent me a game request and started talking to me. Said he was an engineer on a rig in Greece and works for Bechtel oil. He Is very handsome with salt and pepper hair and will be 60 in December. He’s divorced from his wife and she cheated on him and start using heavy drugs. He has an eight-year-old son in boarding school and Israel. Parents were killed in a plane crash when he was younger and he was raised by a priest. He lived most of his life in France and settled in Cresskill New Jersey. He asked me to sign up on hangouts but I told him I didn’t like that website.

He has 2 twitter accounts. Marcfre49157329. And markgar55540634 which states he lives in Canada.

His name is Marc freeman on words (147Marc) on profile. Phone number from Colorado 720-900-1065.

He hasn’t asked me yet for money but he likes to sext
Nov 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Talking To Scammers
by: Anonymous

I have been reading, posting and commenting on this site for over a year now.

I, too, was "fooled" in the beginning by a smooth talking, "good" looking man on Words with Friends. For about three weeks I thought he was real. We went to Facebook Messenger and spoke several times. We tried video chatting but of course I could not "see" him. Next time he tried it I put my phone down so it was dark and he could not "see" me.

Red flags started waving when I tried to locate his "firm" in Houston as he was awarded a $20,000,000 contract through Exxon in the Gulf of Mexico. Of course, he could not be found.

Just for fun, I kept it going to see what would happen. He enjoyed "sexting" and was soooo in love with me it bordered on sickening. One day I heard a baby crying on the oil rig. He quickly hung up and then called back a few minutes later. When I questioned him he never answered! Another time I heard children playing and laughing in the background of the oil rig. Oh, yes, he was watching a movie. Sure he was. They were all probably his children and he was working from home instead of in a room with other scammers. Yes, I also heard men with his very same "German" accent and a woman also in the background.

Eventually he asked for me to be his beneficiary. I refused. A few weeks later he needed an Itunes gift card. I refused. A few weeks after that he needed $10,000 for repairs. I refused. Last but not least, he needed $3000 to pay the food and water supplier or they were going to starve.

During this 15 month saga with him he went from the Gulf of Mexico to the UK! Of course, there were a few months in between that we stopped talking.

I decided to set up a new Words with Friends game using an old picture of myself from about 20 years ago! I then sent him a game request which he would assume was random. He took the bait.

My photo was sort of at a distance and in profile. But he fell madly in love. We chatted for a few matches on the game and then asked me to go to Hangouts. I told him I did not have it installed. I set up a gmail account under my new identity and then sent him an email. He responded and then it turned into hangouts.

It was hilarious. He sent me through the email a long list of questions that he wanted answered! Of course, he answered them first. I was hysterical!! He kept to the same script he used with me as far as his likes, music choices etc.

Finally after only one month he asked for money.

I then told him I knew he was a liar and that I made up my entire story. I told him I was one of his former marks that never sent him a dime. I asked him to guess which one I was! And to watch out beause he would never know when I would turn up again with a new name and identity!! I then blocked him from WWF and blocked him from the email and hangouts!

Next thing you know he tried to call me, the real me, a week later on Messenger. I did not answer. He then sent me a "wave" on Messenger. I did not wave back. Guess he was going through his list of "former marks" to see if he could figure out who it was.

That was the end of September. Just the other day I checked Messenger to see if he was there and he is now gone! Not sure if he was kicked off it or just removed himself. I like to think he was kicked off!!

I am now done with them all because they are disgusting subhuman creatures that want MONEY from vulnerable women. My Christmas wish is for ALL women to wise up and NOT believe their BS. Because that is all it is.....BS. They love no one but themselves.

The name he uses is Chris Anderson and he is using photos of a prominent business man named Jay Francis McHugh. Google Jay and you will see.

He also uses other names and photos as well. He is NOT a one woman man, nor is he one man. He is many.
Nov 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Bendt!! Liar
by: Anonymous

Said he was Danish. Mother was Irish. Turns out he was using fake pics from a man in Poland named Michal Kosla. No money out of me but I continue to check my credit reports for unknown inquiries.

This man also has a fake website. Mch&lenginer.com. He will ask you to create a purchase order for him. Dear god the idiot thought I was stupid!!

Beware.
Nov 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mule caught and arrested
by: Anonymous

I hate bringing this even up but today if you watched the World News an 80 year old lady was arrested for receiving money from a business in Acme Michigan for a guy and sending it to Nigeria to him. She was involved in the scam and the police had warned her not to be involved with this guy but she kept on and was doing it for awhile now as his mule sending money from women. Well as I said she was arrested today.

These guys will go after anyone they think has money as the State Police Said of Michigan and women need to be more careful and if you play around with them you are just as much to blame. The business was able to get all their money back for they did not play around with this person and reported it right away.

So Please be careful. Yes I lost money too and I have the id from WU that they gave me to give to the police when I reported it. Please do not send money no where. They said 99% they are from Nigeria, Ghana, no matter how sweet they talk to you and say what you want to hear, delete them as soon as possible. If we would stop playing their game and falling for them they will stop.

Take care and God Bless
Nov 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone Know These 2
by: Anonymous

Greg Carter or John Crowell or Jimmy Rodrigo

Crowell tried to scam me out of $14,000.00 but I was smart enough to say NO.

So far Carter has ask for no money but his story is he is an engineer working out of the country, wife died of breast cancer and has one grown daughter, sends very sweet romantic poems at the beginning of each email.

Rodrigo claims he is in North Korea on a peace keeping mission, lost his cell and wants someone to send him an IphoneS.

When I told him no he suddenly stopped texting me
Nov 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer scam - CHARLIE BROWN
by: Anonymous

Hi. He was 41 years old by the name of Charlie Brown. A Widow and his wife was killed in a plane crash three years ago. He has 2 children 12, and 6 and lives in Washington and works in the Shell company. From the beginning he was madly in love with and was an excellent player. The truth is I already knew HE was a liar. He knows how to convince that he really wanted to help me with the money I did not want to get. He made me stay up at night to hear HIM but fortunately I did not give money. HE made mistakes that allowed me to examine in depth and understand his deceit from and from what I saw most of the time he used it on everyone WITH the same words, my darling, my baby, my love, my wife, my queen, my angel.

He very much wanted to get married and repeated the words 'your husband'. He sent beautiful pictures of him and the kids twice who looked different and not identical and was not ready to make video calls at all because he was in a very sensitive place. I want to work to locate him and warn others not to fall in the same sting.

Be careful and take care not to be tempted Transferring bank account information even to get money as its not worth the headache and lack of sleep
Nov 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thanks to all of you that know better
by: Psychologist that knows better

I wish to thank all of the above individuals who have written on this site warning me and others of the VERY SICK and SAD OIL RIG SCAMMER that just tried to suck me into the crazy scene on the dating site PLENTY OF FISH. He knows goes by the name Roy Jefferson! He developed an incredible site on the page that showed he was an Oil Rig CEO which I realized was a bunch of baloney! Avoid this guy! He is certifiable!
Nov 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wiser Now
by: Anonymous

I have been writing here for months. I had mentioned how we need to meet, converse, and communicate with each other somehow. I have kids, and my sister disowned me, and so did my son. No one knows except here, that I have $150 out of each paycheck that been going on for 4 years and more to go. I'm 64,and the scammer was 28, and who knows if it was him all the time or whatever.

It's been a long time and now when I speak to someone online out of my area, I ask for a photo with him waving to me or my name. I never hear back and that works for me. I appreciate your nice, kind words also. No one will ever really understand unless they have been through it.

I would love to meet each and everyone of you. Good luck to all.

I have bad days but not as often, and I'm winning.
Nov 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		I feel so human
by: Anonymous

Hi! I thought I was bright enough not to be taken by these smart talkers. Well I didn't lose money but my pride was very damaged. The reasons were like any other human female being, it is so sweet in your lonely life being told you are sweet, loved, needed etc.

Your children are gone and have their life and forget to call. Anyway still today I miss these stupid scammer words....sorry
Nov 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Whom wrote on the 24 of November
by: Wiser Now

Hello to you. I am very sorry for your pain and the awful debt he gave you. It brings me to tears knowing that we trusted, we loved, and we believed these criminals. I would encourage you in all the good ways possible to heal and to restore your happy attitude because if not they win and we cannot let them destroy us.

We are victims but we can be warrior victims and say never. No more will we allow this evil to go on but we will fight back telling the truth and life and maybe we can make a noise to be heard.

I do not know if you believe in the Almighty God but he see this all and it will not go good for them on that day when nothing is hidden from His eyes at judgement.

We have to leave it rest that we may heal. I too have to pay a debt for four more years. The money the oil rig engineer scam cost me was ten whole years of savings out of every paycheck. Now I am just trying to pay myself back and get ready for that rainy day of retirement.

We have to not let this destroy us and we have to not give in to hate. We have to not be bitter so we can stand up and live and love with strong hearts of women that have been injured but never ever defeated. I wish there was a way we could join and start a movement so the world can see us.

It seems we suffer alone but it will not always be as such.

I have my fist raised not in defiance or defeat but I am swearing to make a difference with the help from God.

See I have no family, no children, and no man to watch over me but there are higher powers that I have to trust.

I love you all my sisters.
Nov 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do we have a number for him?
by: Anonymous

(774) 298-7217 - thats my number and you can text me.

He is now in Dublin and has been there for 23 years. His wife died, and they have a house in Woodland Hills that he wants to sell.

He kept asking if I own a home or rent an apt. I asked him would he like me to drive to Woodland Hills to check on his house.

He wants me to download hangout and Gmail.

Crazy
Nov 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gary Johnson, Donald Hedlund
by: Anonymous

Exactly right, with Donald Hedlund, Hary Johnson, as he is stuck in London because of taxes he supposedly didn’t pay because of a house he built for a client that gave him an international check he couldn’t cash so the London Police confiscated his passport until he pays his taxes, such BS.

He is definately a scammer, and he told me he’s in the hospital because he was hit by a car and now needs surgery, and he said he lives in Goldberg Nevada. I told him I did a reverse address search and there is no Donald Hedlund in Goldberg Nevada, but he said well honey that is my real name and I live there.

Such bs. I am his world that revolves around him, I am his one and only.

He told me he is 49 years old, very handsome with dark hair and brown eyes, his dad was from Norway, he has broken English, cannot call much because of the connection. No children, his wife died in childbirth, no parents or relatives.

He is a scammer, and he’s been "stuck" in London for 10 months.
Nov 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cashiers Check
by: KK

A friend met him or them online, so not sure if Bentley and Gary Johnson are the same but Bentley was a dark haired gentlemen from Norway then stuck in Spain. Gary was stuck in London but from USA-South Carolina because he did not pay his taxes, but she said she never sent him $ but I have reservations because she just received a cashiers check for $182k, that didnt clear, and I called the issuing bank and it is fake.

I did see a "picture" of Gary-if real-probably around 50-ball cap on-nice looking. I believe would send her flowers so he also has her address. Sickening!
Nov 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		He is the one
by: Wiser Now

Watch out for the names

@jefreynorman
@Jakewaller60
@jeffblak01
@KennethDuncan44

All the same man and also Walter Clark on Facebook. He has a thick accent and calls you baby, honey or uses the term "my love" and always wants ITunes cards and says he lives in the UK.

He uses guilt to trap you as well as love poems or lusty messages. He has good grammer and spelling. He is am oil rig engineer in the Shetland Inlands but it is all lies, and likes to go to Hangouts.

There is not a word of truth coming from his mouth or fingertips.
Nov 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		My scammer
by: Debbie

My scammer is Gary Robert Hilton. I met him on plenty of fish. He said he fell in love with my picture the minute he saw my beautiful, smiling face. He told me it was better if we texted instead of going through the site because he seldom went on the site but could text me easier while he was at work.

He claimed to be a 65 year old self-employed oil rig engineer who lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Said he was a widower whose wife had died in childbirth 20 years ago leaving him to raise their son Anderson. He would not talk about her as he said it made him too sad. Said he went to the University of Liverpool. He told me his son was in Germany studying botany. He fell madly in love with me right away and talked of marriage.

I was suspicious of him from the start so I just went with it. He would never call me or skype just text. He contradicted himself often and even called me Zoe once. If I confronted him about something he said, he would change the subject and not answer my question or say he had to go. Every morning and night I was greeted by love and heart messages. Often he would send me songs to listen to. When he sent me pictures they were suspicious. One day he went golfing and sent me a picture of him golfing with mountains in the background - In Fort Wayne, Indiana!

Another picture had him leaving on a plane for Malaysia and he is standing on the tarmac. A picture of him in Malaysia standing by a sign has his feet in front of the sign but his arm is in back and too skinny to be his real arm and was choppy like a cutout. Soon after we met he said he was going to Malaysia on this 20 million dollar contract that when completed he would retire and we could travel and start our life together.

After being at the oil rig for a couple weeks (and romancing me constantly about how much he loved me and wanted to marry me and already calling me his "wife") he claimed there was an explosion on the oil rig and 4 of his workers were severely injured. In order to fix the damage and save the contract that was our future he needed me to open up a bank account online as his wife so he could transfer money into the account and pay for the damages and save the contract otherwise he could lose 20 million dollars.

I looked it up online and found that catfish do this and deposit stolen money which makes you an accomplice in other words you are aiding and abetting a crime. I confronted him and told him I believed he was a "catfish". He was indignant and went on and on about love and trust and how hurt he was. I researched him online and could find no proof that he existed and I told him this. When I asked where I could find him online he would not help me find him or anything on him. I asked for him to send me a picture right then and there of him holding up a piece of paper with his name on it and he refused.

Several times in the next few days I asked for that picture and was told no or the request was ignored. I kept asking for him to find some way to prove to me that he existed. He would never respond to my request. He did not have a facebook page but said I could reach him through facebook messenger.

I have found that many "catfish" use similar MO's. They are widowers raising children on their own. That child is at college or boarding school. They have no other relatives and a sad childhood story. Often they are engineers (commonly oil) which brings them all over the world. They "hint" that they have money". They fall in love with you right away. They often don't have facebook accounts. Soon after starting up with you they need to go overseas for work.

While overseas they have a major crisis and you are the ONLY one who can help them. It involves you sending them money or opening up a bank account online.

Beware of these men and trust your instincts. If he is too good to be true he probably doesn't exist. Do your homework immediately on any online relationship. Check him out online. If something doesn't fit get out.
Nov 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason Wright
by: Anonymous

He says he is a 58 yo white male from East Lake Ohio. He plays on WWF. Starts by saying he wants to get to chat some. "I don’t bite". I looked him up on a security site and there is a person by this name, address, with Detroit Vanessa. He is a contractor on oil rig, supervisor with 8 men. He has a 16 yo daughter in boarding school. Her mom cheated on him with his best friend who ended up killing the mom.

He talks a good game, retiring in Dec and wants a wife to love and mom for kid. Kid wants to talk with me on email. Yikes.

Red Flag. Falls so in love with me and has great values. 17 days of his needy chat. Today, he asks me for the Itunes. Sounded like a different person. He wrote 2 long believable emails.

I actually think it is a woman now doing a lot of the writing. I immediately blocked him, on WWF, text and email. This guy was believable with the exception of falling in love so fast. He took his photo off WWF but uses a J. with his name.

I would never have given him money, a bit embarrassed and wasted a lot of time.
Nov 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Widower with child
by: Anonymous

I too was talking to a man on Facebook and he finally admitted to me he was from Ghana and wanting me to send him money for a light bill and a calling card to keep talking to me. He said their women are to support their man, I said I am not your woman. You have lied so much why would I want to be and send you money of course WU or Money Gram.

I said no and he got pretty ugly with me. Told him to put his own picture on and not a white picture of someone else so he finally did. He plays soccer. Did see many pictures. Please be careful because if they are not from Nigeria they are from Ghana usually. I have gotten so many requests from white men till I look at their likes and see all Nigerian and Ghana people. So they get Blocked. I have many different colored friends and they are great, but I will not be used by these low-life scum.

I always save the picture to see if I can find the Real Person to let him know. One even used the weather channel guy on his.

God Bless you all and Have a Great Blessed Thanksgiving.
Nov 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Contractor in Armenia
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard from this guy? He claims his name is David William. He is an engineer who has a contract to hire workers for oil rigging. We have chatted on Hangouts for about a month now. He has an accent but speaks English. He has called me now several times via Hangouts claiming he is in love with me. I became more suspicious when he told me he has only $8000 more money to collect from loans and investors that is due November 23 and he would lose the contract if he didn't have it by then. He is very convincing!

I am so glad I found this site before handing this guy any money. I have photos.
Nov 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jonathan Sellers, Jonathan Lester, etc.
by: Not in love any more

I spent a lot of last year on this site. I lost a lot of money to these creatures. Mine had at least 3 accomplices. One was a woman with a bad lisp. He played me January thru August of 2017.

I was warned he would come back on Hangouts a year later. He DID almost to the exact day.

I decided to play with the monster for 2 months this time. He started with a very elaborate story about being stuck in Australia. He told me he had money coming and wanted me to help him by providing my credit card number front and back so his company could load it.

I told him I filed bankruptcy on account of him. I no longer had any credit. That sorry POS was so understanding. He figured out that if I gave him my banking information, the company could put it in my account.

I can't believe how awful these "people" are!

I am NO longer trusting of anyone!

Ladies...please protect your heart and your money!

Thanks, Steve...you're a peach!

[Steve: Thank you ;-)]
Nov 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Piero
by: Anonymous

Scott Piero, has a son 9 and 19 and will meet me. His birthday is dec 2, he is 61 works on a rig and lives in Texas. I sent him a $25 google card because he sent me flowers. He blocked me off his hangout account because he got mad I wouldn’t send him $1000 for his workers to buy food because securities was on board. He calls and talks some days more than others. I reported him to FBI . Watch out for Scott Piero, Scammer he is using another mans picture and his number is +1 (832) 844-2449 and he is still trying to get money

I’ve been witnessing him about the Bible as I am a Jehovah witness. It’s funny we pray together. Lol
Nov 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the lady who played WWF and thinks she is scamming him on hangouts
by: Anonymous

First off if you look up Hangouts they get you there so they can get your IP address and use it. They can get most of your information on Hangouts and use it. So No you are not playing him if you are your playing each other. If he has your phone number he is probably using it to get stuff by ordering.

My Scammer got me good by going to hangouts and I will never do that again. I closed my account on hangouts for that reason. Hangouts is located I believe out of Canada and they do nothing about all the information that a person steals on your profile. Be careful.

You THINK you are playing him but believe me he is most likely sitting back laughing. These scammers know their stuff and they stop at nothing. If they say they are on the Gulf NOT TRUE. Call the company they will tell you the same thing.

Take care and God Bless.
Nov 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Widower with child
by: Anonymous

Your story is the same as mine, different name but identical. Eventually admitted it, then called himself George from Ghana but still the lies came. Reckoned he was an intelligent man with a degree and little choice. Still claimed he was so ashamed to be doing this but still wanted money for a phone to talk to me.

He got angry with me because I stalled sending it saying I was trying to shame him. Got his revenge by hacking my email and sent vile porn to all my contacts from me.

Scum of the earth, all of them.
Nov 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		They’ve made it to Instagram
by: Lucy C

"Thomas Brian" is from Sweden originally, has a husky dog, works offshore in Louisiana. IG: thomas_brian09. He did have a short video of him with a husky, but no accent noted. He also had many pics but seemed to be different people in them!

Strangely enough he only messaged me at the same time as "Sgt Benjamin Garret" from the US ARMY currently stationed in Afghanistan IG: sgt_garret

He wrote pages of love notes three days after he introduced himself on Instagram. Including one that was copied from the internet and edited LOL
Nov 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Widower with child petrochemical engineer
by: Anonymous

He goes by Andy Oscar Johnson and sometimes calls himself 10-10 because he says he was born on Oct 10 from Oslo Norway. He says hes appx 50. I supposedly met him when he was 49. He may go by several names besides the 2 I just gave. Now I must admit...hes GOOD! I'm considered a very attractive woman with no problems obtaining a man but after experiencing a bad breakup and tired of the dating scene recently I fell volunerable to this creep.

Just when I was praying for God to send me a good man, the devil must've heard me too. Not even a month later I thought I had the sign and I went with it. I knew better and didnt listen to my inner voice, so Lesson learned. Let me describe this heartless, ratchet demon who found my email info on Meetup and contacted me. He wasnt totally my type but okay looking. Hes a supposedly independent petrochemical engineer currently won a contract in Alaska.

A widower from Norway who lost his wife to cancer with a 14-15 yr old male child. He has a strong accent. Hes sweet and romantic. He can come on strong most times saying that hes in love and has already told his mother about you. Hes adamant about you being his love, his angel, his dream come true. He addresses you by sweatheart, baby, my love. His favorite words - You're the best in the world, I dont know what I'd do without you. You are God sent, I love you so much. I cant live this life without you now.

He was looking for a good woman he could call a best friend and possibly the love of his life, travel the world and spoil to the core when hes done with the project. He will stop you from any projects you're doing because he wants to fix, complete, decorate, etc. Of course after he completed his private onshore/offshore contract.

He will send offshore pics of the engineering project but hes not in any of them. He stops you from spending money only because he sees you spending what he wants. The only image I could find of him online is on Twitter in a suit leaning against a small table. Looked like he was at a wedding. White male, about 6'3, blue eyes, dark brown hair,slightly balding in front just a little, no facial hair. He will send pics of him in a suit, dressed down in nice active wear, a lot of selfie shots in places other than real time.

So, I am also a victim of a scam. I wish I had known of this site sooner. Everything I've read on this site sends me flags. It seems that several of you are speaking to the same guy with various names.

He sent me the flowers, and the excuses. I dropped my phone in the water off the side of a boat that's why my number changed, you complete me romantic texts, phone sex is intense and claims to be hung lol! Sweet poems await your email when you awake, poems before the night is done and voice messages that were reassuring, perfect love songs he sent me, he'd even sung to me.

He would say the equipment broke down and he had to lay 45k but now something else went wrong. Workers walking off the job because he cant pay them. He gave me a user name and password directing me to a website to show he had funds (millions) in an account he couldnt readily get to. He says he'll pay whatever loans I can obtain from anyone with interest.

He will make promises of spoiling you, marriage in the near future, he wants you to forget about anyone who's ever hurt you etc. I became weary when there were excuses of why he couldn't make a visit and when he mentioned that he hadn't felt such strong love for any woman since his wife died. He will say he got sick and was in the hospital as an excuse of why he couldnt call for days.

How ashamed he felt when he cant pay you back but he will make it right as soon as he gets his final payment from the government for the project. He will claim his strong faith in Chritianity. Hes only been with one woman (his wife) and he sees only you and a family in the future. He will find the person with a kind heart and make them feel so sorry for him.

I should've cut him off after the 2nd time he requested $ and cried out for help as the signs were there because I asked him not to ever ask for $ again and he apologized and in the next breath there was something else urgent going wrong with the project.

I also started to see repetitious emails he sent like a copy and paste as he forgot he already sent in a previous email a whole back. Sometimes He's in Vietnam ordering supplies or somewhere he cant get to money and he needs you to send it to his interpreter. He will text you or email you when he asks for $ because he says he feels so much shame that it overwhelms him to ask in person but when he knows a wire is going out he will be on the phone calling & assisting you in every way he can. Then he will follow up with a call & finally that sweet email with the deepest gratitude and love.

Thank God he didnt bankrupt me but he got at least 15k which is a lot. Although he didnt get my last it was a lesson learned. I'm sure God has a special place for heartless people like him and he will get no less than what he deserves. I finally opened my eyes and got the sign a little late. Thats my fault but for sure it will never happen again. Pray and listen not to man but to all of those red flags and God put in you way.

Our intuition rarely ever fails us as we just have to be open to listen. I failed because I was tired of dating and wanted this man to be the one. I guess I literally $paid$ for what I wanted to hear so dont be quick to dismiss the signs. Know that anyone who loves you wont take your last $ and wont put you in a bind for their own selfish reasons and if he/she cant make their presence known and prove to you who they are than it is exactly what it is...a beautiful, fantastic lie!

Don't get bamboozled like I and many others have. I pray and hope this helps others who may be possibly looking for answers. Be blessed and dont worry as he probably has many faces, and I will put his pics out there so people will know hes a scam.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Nov 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrickbillyjoe is a horrible love scammer
by: Anonymous

Almost everything is similar. Independent contractor working in the Gulf of Mexico. Divorced six year ago. A faithful Christian. Having a married daughter living in Atlanta. His late mother left a huge inheritance in Germany. Worked for Exxon oils last year to earn 1.9
million. Having an instagram Account @patrickbillyjoe as well as Twitter Account.

Having a google Account Patrickbillyjoe41@gmail.com.

This Person Is A Terrible Love Scammer !!!!!

Blocked Him immediately!!!
Nov 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard E Grant Lookalike?
by: Anonymous

I have a friend who has just met someone online that seems to match all of these characteristics of scammers. I am curious about the Richard E Grant look alike character. Do you have a pic you could send me privately or post to see if he is the same guy who sent her a pic that matches him as well? Not sure how to do that?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Nov 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		'Dashing" Oil Rig Consultant
by: Anonymous

We met on Hinge, his name is Edward Sanchez, or Edward Noble or Ralph Sanchez. He has a fake Facebook profile under Edward Sanchez. Claims he is Portuguese American, living in Vancouver. His cell is a Toronto based number but can be traced to Nigeria. Fake company website:

www.edbestcont.com and also stole the identity of two "employees" on his site. His photos are all stolen from someone not on social media or sites.

Reported to Hinge, where he had 3 different profiles going, 1 in Vancouver, 2 in Victoria. Texted for 2 weeks and I told him not to text me after the first week as we were to meet and of course didn't. I live in Vancouver so anyway he called me twice to convince me he was really interested, but working on a big deal with Shell Oil. I called him out when I found his other dating profile which he denied. Blocked him and reported to all the sites I could.

He was also on OK Cupid for a spelling under "Eddie". He is "friending" self employed women on FB all over the world.
Nov 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer said born in Germany
by: Anonymous

Met on words with friends. Had picture of himself with 2 stuffed polar bears and said he worked on an oil rig in Shanghai, China and lived in a cabin on the rig.

Quite a talker, sweet and looking for older "mature" woman. Said saw my picture and I was that "woman".

Watch out for Davide Wagner. Born in Germany and had 12 year old son who lived with his mother in Germany, and said his wife left him when his son was 2 years old.

Scammer talked on words for about a week then one day text me and ask for $500 "please Dear"
that rang a bell and I knew he was full of BS
and he sent me a Rose in a glass Dome.

Do not fall for his BS.
Nov 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard E Grant lookalike
by: Anonymous

Hi. Just to add he is still out there. Met on mingle dating site, 3 days ago/profile name Thomashook, e mail Thomas Marshall Snr, another alias - James frank Derrick.

Same story wife dead, only has one daughter Sarah.
Engineer on oil rigs offshore mediterranean. Totally dangerous person. Sends paragraphs describing the relationship he is looking for ie
the perfect earth companion (ha ha).

I told him I was a cop and he sent me an email in broken English. So on behalf of everyone who was hurt by him or other scammers - im only going to let him know im on my private jet as a surprise and going to visit him. Hope he keeps the landing pad clear.

Take care everyone never give your money, you need it for yourself.
Nov 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Crawford
by: Anonymous

Michael Crawford is a scammer. I talked to him for six months and he kept telling me he needed money to get to the states. His name was Donald Hedlund when I was talking to him. Only child, no parents, no siblings, no relatives. Wife died in child birth. Had no kids then.

Get rid of him. He wanted my banking information for the embassy to deposit a check. The embassy was BS too. Save yourself, block him. He’s a smooth talker, very romantic. Loves to do sexting.

He is a scammer. One excuse after another for not being able to get home. It’s a sure sign, red flag. Always excuses. They are all the same.

Block them all.
Nov 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is He Fake Or Real?
by: Anonymous

I am typing this to a woman. Are you Crazy? Didn't you read all these postings? He is a FAKE. First sign, sea in Iran, give me a break, always at some sea where you can't reach them. Always has a kid somewhere, always needs money.

Facebook, that profile could be a fake. Did you ask to be his friend on facebook? Do It. He won't answer or he set it up. I had one put the fake person on Linkendin. I thought it was the real person. I tried to contact him. After I found the real person on facebook. He was a reporter in Jordan. All pictures taken of his family.

DONT SEND MONEY!! HE IS A FAKE. LISTEN TO ME, IT WON'T END THERE. SOMETHING ELSE WILL HAPPEN. YOU WILL NEVER SEE HIM OR YOU MONEY EVER AGAIN.
Nov 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone know Kelvin Jordan?
by: Freedancer

I recently struck up an Instagram conversation with a gentleman named Kelvin Joedan. He claims to be a geologist who works on an oil rig in Alaska but is from Houston TX. He hasn't asked for money yet but uses "Hello Dear" and often slips into broken English as well which are red flags.

Have any of you had dealings with him?? I have written the company he claims to work for and asked if they have anyone employed there with that name. I also wrote my ex who is in oil and gas to see if he can find out anything.

If any of you can tell me info on this guy, please do. Thank you.
Nov 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric Richard - Surgeon on Oil Rig
by: Anonymous

This guy is a 47y.o. widowed and divorced with 2 kids, 14 & 17; originally from Spain, based in UK and now working on an oil rig in Gulf of Mexico.

We met in WeChat and later on chatted on Facebook, and he also uses google hangouts email eric20richard200@gmail.com

Speaks very good English and has shown to be very caring; but asking the same set of questions every morning and evening. After we talked for 2 weeks, he started asking for financial support for his son’s exam and project fee of GBP2500 in the UK.

I did not and will never send money.
Nov 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Williams
by: Anonymous

Sounds like my scammer. Long text messages and emails. I love you honey and baby. he had broken English and was from Italy. Widowed and has a daughter in college and needs to send her money and I did. Now his equipment broke down on the rig and he needs 15,000!!!!!

I turned over to authorities his number which is 628 203 9171 so beware of him.
Oct 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		The man who scammed me
by: Wiser Now

My scammer stole Doug Blevins pictures off Facebook. Doug Blevins is a realtor in Fort Lauderdale FL USA.

@jefreynorman
@Jakewaller60
@jeffblak01

are the same so if you Google image search and ask for Doug Blevins you see the images. Doug is 60.

I @Foundinfl is the Twitter account for Doug. The scammers have used him on many sites - probably ten or more and the amount of money scammed is in the high tens of thousands and maybe 70 thousand this year off his picture.

You can look him up too on Youtube and ask for Doug Blevins either singing or as a realtor and you can see his pictures.
Oct 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Arc Daniel comment
by: Anonymous

I'm a senior and was scammed 3yrs ago for the first time. I am still in debt and will be for a while. I get horrible spam X rated stuff. I have had many friend requests and I have had 13 more since that try. Don't trust anyone or anything you don't know.

If you are online as I was they write real good. In fact one was named James McMillan. He took me right off the site and asked for money. I learned my lesson.

I just don't trust anyone anymore. I only stick to my location now. I don't see where I can look at the pictures. I put all mine thru Tineye, then google image search. Good luck to you and all of us men and women.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Oct 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Arc Daniel
by: Anonymous

A guy asked to friend me on 8/14/18. He had a pic and his name was Arc Daniel. Supposedly a widower, Caucasian, 63, New York. He took a 9 month contract on an oil rig off New York city. He claims he owns a gold business. Later he mentions he sells cell phones as well for extra money. He attempted twice to connect. He claimed his wife was killed in a car accident 2 years ago.

When I finally accepted he changed Arc Daniel to James McMillian. I asked him about it and he said Arc Daniel was his nickname. He was really smooth and texted me mornings and night. He started the I love you very soon. He then started asking if I could help him out since he couldnt get off rig. He wanted me to open some checks so he could pay some bills.

Gullible me did so. He then wanted me to purchase Google Play cards. I made payments on cards and let them clear and then he had me buy more. He then did unauthorized payments, not once but twice on one card. He claimed his bank account had been hacked.

He said it had never happened before but his accounts were paid and unauthorized by different bank accounts to the tune of almost $3,000 which I am now liable for.

I blew up and texted him screaming and crying. He listened and promised he would make good soon. He blocked me and then deleted his facebook account.

I have a telephone # he messaged me on 917-231-8514. I looked it up and Its a number associated with Arch Wireless corp. I have reported it to facebook, and FTC. I do have the pictures he sent me.

I dont know what to do. I posted a complaint on Yelp about the scam. That day, after I posted, I received 10 or 15 Friend requests. So I dont know what was going on. I rejected them. Im a senior with limited income and it dropped my credit score by 90 points. I will be paying payments on these accounts and will be trying to repair my credit rating.

I had to cancel all cards and have them reissued. I would like to post a picture I saved to warn people. One of the cards got paid by a person in Kentucky by the name of Janet Sherrow. I dont know if she was part of the scam or a new victim.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Oct 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Wiser Now
by: Anonymous

TO WISER NOW!! Can you describe what your scammer looks like? Sounds like mine. Took my savings & heart. Dreamed of meeting him. Something always happened & he needed money. He was good looking, well built & romantic. He has white hair, 70ish. His picture is on WWF's. Greg001243.

I know of two other ladies he scammed & one diverted by watch for scams. Wish I would have now about this site before I gave him money.
Oct 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Does anyone recognize the name JIM MARINO
by: Anonymous

HELLO, I have been talking to a JIM MARINO, jimarino1@aol.com and he has sent me three pictures of a nice man. We have been talking for over a month and he says he has a house in Georgia, USA and is now working on a rig in Alaska.

He is asking for a $100 ITUNES card. He says he was working in California before having to go to Alaska.
Oct 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Search names on Instagram and Facebook
by: Anonymous

I'm pretty sure my attempted scammer is not intelligent enough to know that having multiple names using the same photos is a clue that he is a scammer.

Attractive bald man with a beard, and Facebook accounts with 3 different names.

Some of the photos are youthful and the guy he stole the photos from looks like he might be gay.
Marcel Giovanni Morgan and David Brown Morgan profiles can be seen by searching Facebook. Check to see if he is your scammer. He has at least 3 Instagram accounts with pics.
Oct 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Lucas Gim
by: Deborah Leichner

I encourage everyone to repost these scams. In addition to posting here, contact a federal cyber crime agency and be prepared to give them as much information as you can, including emails. I did this. I also told my story to my friends and family on face book. I shared the story and pictures and asked them to share it publicly.

Not just among friends. It was an embarrassment to me but I was not going to let these scammers get away with this and find another person to hurt. I was angry and filing a complaint and making a post was a good way to get back and also save friends and family from getting caught up in a scam as well.

Many friends contacted me later to say that they were scammed as well but too embarrassed to tell anyone about it.

REPORT THEM AND EXPOSE THEM. At least they won't be able to use the same pictures, which were probably stolen anyways. They have my picture, and I am sure they will be trying to use that somewhere!
Oct 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Looking for pictures
by: Help me prove him

I am seeking pictures of James, the man I am talking too. He has only sent me one photo, that of "him" in what appears to be a restaurant or bar, balding, handsome, glasses, and a necklace.

His story is that of working on an oil rig, from overseas, has two kids that stay in the states with the nanny because his wife has passed away.

If you have a similar story and a picture for comparison, can you please email it to alottadot@gmail.com.

Thank you
Oct 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		ALWAYS ASK TO VIDEO CHAT!!!!
by: Anonymous

Update on Comment Title:Victor Gonzalez IG @_victorb2b

I google every person's photo that contacts me. I found the "real" guy's picture my scammer was using, told him what was going on and now we are friends. LOL. He said he has reported about 15 accounts (I helped him with a few) that have used his photos. He is a real rig engineer, married with a beautiful family & does live IG videos of the beautiful ocean and posts photography often.

It was hard to see the real him at first but as time has gone by, it's gotten easier and I'm glad it happened. There is always something good that comes out of life's challenges. :) I was a lucky one that never sent any money but he was trying.

If any of you meet someone online & they want you to switch to another site to chat, be sure to tell them that you want to VIDEO CHAT with them. If they are real, they will video chat with you!! Otherwise they will make excuses. You need to see them LIVE and in action. I even had one laugh "LOL" when I told him "only if you video chat with me". Never heard from him again.

Unfortunately for many, it will be too late by the time you read this but hopefully it can help someone.
Oct 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		He is the one
by: Wiser Now

I was on Twitter about six months when he came along. At the time I was trying to figure out what to do with the last quarter of Life and was very lonely and wanting Adventure but was just working and I was also trying to be a responsible person and save for my future as the experts say you should have a 20-year cushion of retirement savings so I was doing my part to be assertive and prepare for the future.

Jeff Blake came to me and was very very friendly and just started opening up conversations. I was feeling pretty good physically and I started responding to conversations he did ask me if I had children and he asked me about my situation. I told him a little bit but not a lot. But then one day he got very friendly towards me and he sent me information that he was an oil rigger engineer in the Shetland Islands north of the UK on a rig in the North Sea.

He explained that he was a supervisor running a crew 40 of men and that he was about 3/4 way with his project and that he also happened to be from the same state as I about 35 miles away and the more he would talk the more interesting I was since it was so close and his Avatar pictures were so handsome that I started responding in a very positive way towards him.

Then we started chatting everyday but just small talk at first and then it started getting sweet then started getting romantic and I found myself thinking about this individual during the day as he was starting to consume my thoughts and I started having Daydreams about this individual with his image in my mind was romantic and he started sending messages and I was being consumed with it.

About 3 months into it he asked for water on the rig as their water is not safe to drink and he needed bottle water of about 200 cases shipped over and it was for his men he said. So I went and shipped enough money to an agent to ship him 200 cases of bottled water for his men and after they received them these men were so so happy they were just singing happily drinking water on the rig because the water is no longer contaminated.

A month later and he requested in and he contacted me and he said that one of his men did not Grease the crane and that it was broken and that he needed Parts shipped as soon as possible so he could complete his contract and him being an engineer he had to sign and extend his credit limit. I Bartered with him back and forth for about 2 weeks for the reasons why I think that he could have borrowed money from his man or borrowed money from his Aunt somewhere else but after about 2 weeks he finally convinced me to wire a company in Daly City San Francisco California $10,000.

After a week he said he received the parts in his shipment but he then needed 9000 more dollars for technicians to fly in from Scotland to repair the crane so at this time I was really in deep and thick and so I felt like I had to complete the job so he could get his check and he did promise many times to pay me back with interest.

But before his check was deposited into the bank he was in a hotel room and needed hotel fare and then airfare to travel.

All along I thought that he was a real man and that the image I was talking to was real and that he was going to come and meet me and that we would start dating and courting and learning about each other and starting a relationship. I wasn't just going to jump into things real fast and once he arrived in the states I would do research but one day I found a tweet that said it's so and so. So I went to the Twitter address and oh my God I found the images that the man had been using on me for many many months.

Then I contacted the real man in the picture who is a business man in Fort Lauderdale FL and told him. He said that many times his images were stolen and used by scammers.

At this time I knew I was a victim of an oil rig engineer scam. I found this site and some other victims contacted me and joined some groups that help some but it is a very lonely walk and my money taken that has taken me over ten years to save is gone and I have suffered grief from being lied to, stolen from, and a broken heart. It will take five more years to save it back at double amounts and now I spend time trying to get something done but it seems Twitter and Facebook don't honor victims and they don't pull profiles quick and they do not send comfort or help and when we go to sleep who sees the tears and uncertainty but God.

This is a real true story one year after he took my money and I am not on my feet yet and still grieving but also there are bright days trust is a issue and I have not talked much with any man since.

But maybe some day I will find love but I do not want a oil rig engineer at all - maybe I will look for a therapist.
Oct 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed by Robert Lucas Gim
by: Deborah Leichner

Scammed by Robert Lucas Gim from LAKELAND, COLORADO. Has a gmail account and uses "Hangouts" to communicate. Also his "daughter" Lisa1lisa2000@gmail.com claims to be an engineer on an oil rig near Scotland. Claiming to be German widower with a 16 yr old daughter in boarding school in Colorado. Says he is a private contractor on a rig. Used words with friends 2 to find me. Asked many questions about my beliefs, and said he believed the same.

Sent me poems and music and many lovely words to capture my heart. Spoke with me day and night for one week and claimed poor connections to be the reason for the breaks in conversations. Sent me 3 or 4 pictures of him and asked for my pictures too. Even sent a short video of himself at a work party.

Asked for iTunes gift cards once for 200.00 because he needed to use it for work paperwork. I fell for that but then he asked for 800.00 more and flags went up and started to wave. He was very persistent even when I did not send any more money and he talked of meeting me, getting married, etc. and called me his wife.
Oct 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Real or Fake
by: Anonymous

I must say that I am surprised you would need to ask if this person is real or fake. You were already scammed out of money and have had 13 different scammers contact you. If he says he is on an oil rig he is FAKE. It does not matter if it takes him two days, two weeks or two months, or even longer, eventually he will ask for an Itunes gift card, money for repairs, money to feed his workers as the supply company will no longer deliver food and water because he did not pay the bill.

Or, he has a package of gold and jewelry to send you but YOU have to pay the funds to get it delivered. But, don't forget, it is worth MILLIONS. Or, he has a sick child. Or he dropped his wallet over the side and it is in the ocean and there went all his credit cards. Or he has no access to the internet to contact his bank but yet he is playing Words with Friends, or is on HANGOUTS or Whatsapp. It goes on and on but it is all the same.

Don't be surprised if he is actually the original guy that you gave money to. They show up periodically with different identities and names. Don't be a fool again. None of them are real except in our minds.

And they LOVE to sext and have phone sex. Maybe that is the attraction for some women, but, I will guarantee you he is Nigerian. If not, then Ghana.

And if he is real, please let us all know.

Learn your lesson and start blocking them. If women would stop talking with them eventually they will stop trying and getting millions of dollars from vulnerable women.

Sorry if I sound harsh but they are disgusting poor excuses for men and I use the term men very loosely.

Was I scammed? NO. Not out of one dime and not out of more than two weeks. But I know three women that were.
Oct 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scams
by: Anonymous

Says his name is Matthew Scott and is from the Netherlands. Smooth talker, uses Instagram and hangouts. Does not ask for money right away. I spoke with him on the phone via hangouts and he sounded very African. Called him on it but of course he denied it all. Then I saw his picture on Instagram, under another profile. Also must have been reported by someone else because profile is gone. Be aware ladies!

Oh and he said he was with Atwood Oceanics, a company that does not exist anymore lol
Oct 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Underwater Oil Rig Welder
by: Anonymous

I posted about a man who called himself John Sonderman. He scammed me out of over 20,000.00 I feel so stupid for falling for his lies.I don't know if he is still around scamming innocent people or not but be careful, he's good at his job and knows exactly what to say.

He claims to be from Santa Rosa, CA. and was born in Italy. I can only pray that one day he will answer for all the lies and hurt he has caused. I now know he was a liar and fraud who played on my feelings but he would never get another chance. I hope he gets caught and he will sooner or later. Ladies please be careful.

He also goes by Fred Anthony and Charles Doherty.
Oct 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Real or Fake
by: Anonymous

Now I'm questioning this and I've written on here many times because I've been attempted to be scammed 13 times. They did succeed the very first time because I had no idea what a scammer was. It's been 3 years and I'm still paying back the debt.

I still hurt over this but I'm so cold I wonder sometimes where my heart went. Now I'm talking to someone who said he's on an oil rig but hasn't asked me for money. He sounds true but I can't find any of his photos anywhere so far. He has two dogs, older daughter lives with her husband and Sweden in fact he said he is Swedish so when he calls me tonight I hope to God he doesn't sound like he is Nigerian because I know what they sound like.
Oct 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		A new way to take money from you part 3
by: Anonymous

Hi ladies! I'm glad it didn't last long for me and I didn't lose anything. I feel sorry for the ones suffering from a loss of money and feelings.
But i have a warning for the ones who are about to fall.

In my case the guy made the bank slip which looks real but when he sent the website of the bank, even if it is a decent one, don't focus on only the login at the bottom!! Because that's the only thing that works!

Because later I tried to click on the other links at the bottom but nothing happened!! A fake website!!

Also when the guy sent me the email of the customer service be careful because it is finished by @fastservice.com so does it look like a serious bank customer service for you ?! If it's related to a tax payment NEVER NEVER pay to a private account!! This is crazy and stupid !

Later I searched the pictures of the guy online and I found they are from a GUY in Thailand!! But the good thing is the real people are a loving family and a very well educated guy so I'm happy to see that. I am planning to contact and warn him about it. It serves as a happy ending for the whole thing.

So Ladies always believe that you are more smarter than you think if you keep your eyes open!
Oct 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer, Bryan Peyton
by: Anonymous

I was on hangouts with this nice looking, rig engineer from NC, widowed, 2 young teenage children, met him on WWF and convinced me to sign up on hangouts, claimed to be so lonely and was drawn to my photo of WWF and professed love in the first week.

He was a lovely sweet talker and can really rope a girl in, thankfully I'm older, wiser and gratefully still sharp enough to be sceptical as he was soon to retire after the last contract was finished and wanted to meet me.

I never ever planned to meet him and didn't. Next thing he tells me his machine broke down and he needed a large amount of cash to fix and how this big contract was his retirement money asked me for 10,000, but got a big no from me, all the while pleading his case, so I called him on it, the gig was up, we had a argument and we stopped texting, I never gave him my name or phone number no personal info.

A week later we started talking, then he tells me his teenage daughter was sick and he needed money to care for her, but again I didn't buy into it, but still kept texting and a few days later he wants his retirement money sent to me in cash supposedly directly from the company holding his contract, and it was a huge sum. Gives me the secretary's email, she tells me to give her my name address and phone number and the package would be mailed to me. A tremendous amount of cash. I was going along to see where this was heading and it was time to end it and I did, and I told him it was over, and he told me I wouldn't hear from him ever again, and I said I could live without him, so I blocked him from both WWF and Hangouts, and sounds like some illegal stuff in that game, so I feel sorry if he got to others who fell for It. Can't imagine how bad this could have been.
Oct 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		A new way to get moeny from you part 2
by: Anonymous

Then the show begins! After I log in there I found the money of his contract was right there. It even says it is from kuwait national petroleum! And there is also a profile of the account holder! Exactly the picture of Henry! Then I showed him the screenshot and he is so happy then sent me an account of an American company so I can do the transfer for him. I put everything I'm asked to and do the transfer, then I come to a websit that I need a code. I asked him he checked the email and told me, processing going on so again another website to ask for a tax authorization code!

I asked him but he said he didn't see that coming ! He gave me a email address of a custom service to write and ask, and I got the reply that because it is an offshore account before you can transfer with money you need to pay 1% of income tax first

Haha here it is! Good job Henry! I'm so curious that I played along with it. I asked how to pay then the reply that I need to tell my location so they can give the tax agent detail for me to pay! So I put china, and they reply that they don't have a agent in china now but they gave me a Private Chinese bank accoun !!

I laughed so hard ! This is ridiculous and is a insult to my intelligence if I believe in it! I told the guy that it is impossible for me to do that and I even told him that there are many things you need to improve lol.

Then I told him that the conversation is over and you didn't hurt me too much because it is only one week of talking and you need more patience lol but I hope you can realize how harmful this can be for the women who fall for this!

Then he disappeared ~~~
Oct 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		A new way to ask for money !
by: Anonymous

Hi ladies I'm so thankful to get into this website as it helps me how terrible that guy is !

I'm Chinese and speaking good English. I think these guys started to get into china now.
He has very good looking pictures but is more like Asian. His name is Henry Jian! His mom is a Chinese and died when he was 2 years old and his dad is originally from Kosovo but living in US, died two months ago. He was brought up by his grandma in Kosovo but went to US when he turned 12! He is working on the oil rig in kuwait! Nasty liar! I will skip the sweet part it makes me feel gross now though it just last for 2 weeks!

Just one day he suddenly told me that one machine broke down and he is stressed and then he showed me the bank slip that he received for the first installment payment from kuwait national petroleum, and it has very details info on it with signature and watermark it looks so real. But he didn't mention anything just want to share the success with you. But actually I already feel something wrong.

The next day he said he needed my help. He needed to log into the bank account for him to send money to a supplier so he can'buy the machine to finish up his work. I refused at the beginning. But he said he trusted me ok so still no harm for my money so I carry on. I open the website he sent and there and it is a pretty decent bank website and is callled kruzk bank, an offshore bank in UK.
Oct 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Karl Henderson
by: Anonymous

I was scammed for 40,000 dollars from a man who's name is Karl Henderson. He said he WAS ON A OIL Rig IN NEW FOUNDLAND LABRADOR. He found me on twitter and started by asking me if i could transfer money from his account to pay for materials that he needed because the internet service was bad so he sent me an invoice to a metal company in Indonesia and gave me his bank info and I transferred 1,350,000.00 to the Co and it went thru so I thought that he had the money that he said.

They wanted 30,000 more dollars for shipping the materials so he begged me and I said no so he asked me to ask anyone that could help and he would pay 50% interest. I said no but he convinced me to lend him the money but I could only give him 20,000.00 I thought he had the money because of the money I had transferred for him and he said he couldn't get back into his account because he was locked out because when I tried to pay for the shipping out of his account it locked because I tried too many times because he gave me the wrong info So he made me feel I messed up things and that he would pay me right back.

It was all a lie so he asked whatever I could lend to him he would buy bitcoins to make 30000.00 I wired transferred money to a Man Named Lance Hayes who is in the us military and he would buy the bitcoins so he could pay for the shipping for his materials. I hired a private investigator and they did an image search and his picture was on 3 different LinkedIn profiles and told me I was being scammed and then another woman called me and stated she gave 12000.00 to them and its a ring of them and it seems no one wants to help so Im writing this in hopes no one else gets hurt the way we were.
Oct 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Called my scammer out
by: Anonymous

I met my scammer on aol, and he sent a friend request and was the normal story of wife cheated on him with best friend and now divorced, and has a daughter. He said he was raised in Brazil and was on a rig ofshore from California. He called from a California number, has a deep voice with accent but was well spoken in English.

So after he wooed me for a couple weeks I searched the web and found this website and realize I was being sat by a scammer. I had searched the aol account he used and saw people that liked his postings and pictures were from Nigeria, so I called him out on it. Sent an email stating I knew he was a scammer and from Nigeria. I said my husband died a year ago and I was just looking for a friend. I said you broke my heart with lies and false promises. I Told him to never contact me again because he was a liar and fake.

Well I got a message admitting everything and he wanted to video chat and there he was a 28 yr old Nigerian man. He never asked for money and no longer has the fake aol account but who knows how long that will be gone.
Oct 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Engineer scammer
by: Anonymous

Was the guys name George M William from Texas with a 16 yr old son named Alex George supposedly worked on an Oil rig in Berlin Germany. he is telling me I'm beautiful and he's a decent man looking to find a good women but he instantly wanted me to give him my Gmail and download hangout.

I had both but I wouldn't give it to him and told him I saw 3 different guys with the same name and I told him I think he is a scam. He messaged me a couple times but I never responded and we are no longer connected on gscrnook
Oct 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucas Enzo
by: Anonymous

I’ve been in contact with an oil rig engineer. His wife died and he has a daughter who is staying with his mom in London. He is from Ocala, Fl (if you knew this place you would laugh) and he is currently on an oil rig in Turkey. He’s suppose to retire this year and will be back in Ocala in about 2 weeks! He has sent pics of "him" with other people, "his mom", his "daughter", etc.

He says he’s looking for that one special someone, partner in crime, blah blah. I was googling oil rigs in Turkey when I came across this website and laughed at how similar everything was. He hasn’t hit me up for anything and wouldn’t even if he did.

My heart goes out to all who have been a victim
Oct 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Well I am 67. Have had 2. One interior designer. One oil rigger.

Yep they madly love you in a short time.

I told the second one there are clues that they are not who they say they are.

I would not give up what the clues were.

Posted on my instagram that if you are a scammer don’t contact me because I will hunt you down and cut off your protruding parts.
Oct 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Leo David
by: Anonymous

This one contacted me thru a friend. On an
Oil rig in Scotland. He follows the scenario of these others. All is well and good till he needs to finish a contract by end of the week but he did not have the original contract, only a photo copy. Needs money to get the original Scottish stamp.

You tell him you have no money and then the pressure is on.

I told him my daughter was a para legal who was familiar with inter-national contracts and did that ever shut him up.

So I will continue to be a no good and caring battle ax who will not help him out to save his daughter who is in boarding school. I wish I knew how to track his IP address
Oct 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adrain Williams (sic)
by: Ginge

Oooh yes, this guy contacted me out of the blue. Claimed to be from Alabama, no... wait, Atlanta, but was on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Can't send any photos, that's not allowed. I called him out on his copious bs, taunted and trolled and now he's blocked me. But he's on IG as @adrainw0, on FB as Adrain Williams and also on LinkedIn as Adrain Williams as a BP mac.

Scam artist who can't even admit it. Ip traced as 172.98.84.55, placing his iOS11 iPhone in downtown Atlanta GA.

Take care with this one.
Oct 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andre Williams
by: Anonymous

Andre Williams I believe to be a scammer. We met on Words With Friends, and then went to hangout. He is a petroleum engineer, but has not asked for money yet. I cant google anything about him. I told him I wanted a pic with time and date to prove who he says who he is in the pic. Have yet to receive.

Will be blocked if I don't get today.
Oct 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Underwater Welding
by: Anonymous

I did post pictures I got from my scammer of underwater welding. I have many more of him. Please be careful. He is good. Smooth talker called me his wife in like two days. The picture of him standing in the mall there is another one of another guy with the exact same picture, same coat and everything, then one with him sitting in an office same with another guy. Exactly the same office. God Bless
Oct 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marcel Giovanni, David Brown Morgan, Marcel Giovanni Mory
by: Anonymous

Scammer claiming to be a geologist on an oil rig. Look up the names on Facebook to see photos. Claims to be from the Netherlands, but sounds nothing like Dutch speaking people I have met.
I don't think he's very experienced at scamming, otherwise he wouldn't have fake profiles using the same photos with different names linked to the same email address.

I wasn't scammed out of any money or iTunes cards. I knew something wasn't quite right about him, but I played along with the texts, emails and phone calls until I had proof that he was attempting to scam me.
Oct 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffery Weeks Scammer
by: Anonymous

Jeffery Weeks is a scammer. If he contacts you RUN in the opposite direction. He wants itune or Amazon gift cards. He will eventually use the package scam where he needs you to contact the shipping company and or course pay for the shipment then it will be delivered to you on his behalf.

He claims to be from Florida then travels to Dubai for work on an oil rig. Says he is widowed and his wife and child died at childbirth. Handsome pics and a nice voice. But don't be fooled, he is a scammer! He will claim up and down that he is not.

No online footprint and his telephone does not register with Verizon, who he claims to be his service provider.

His number is 561-899-6462.
Oct 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Underwater pictures, Phillip Newman
by: Anonymous

Okay ladies, I just wrote a couple of days ago about receiving underwater pictures, after talking with this person a week, he wanted to do sexting, but I refused. He loved me right away, met him on words. Has a 11 year old daughter, had a birthday last week. She’s with her nanny in Dallas, he’s on an oil rig in Mississippi.

Asked me today for a $100 I tune card to reboot his system, and can’t work until he gets the card.
I deleted him real quickly. He’s a scammer, and he’s good. The picture is of a handsome man with salt and pepper hair in a grey fleece jacket. Talked to him on the phone Friday, broken English. His name is Phillip Newman. Look at other comments with the same MO and with the name Philip, different last name.

Such a loser.
Oct 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Under water Welding
by: Anonymous

I saw this picture also. He played music off utube, but then I always didn't understand why he had time to chat if he was the boss. I also could not see his face just the back of a person welding. Ladies, they use the same MO all the time. Scammers they are, in fact, American men are so stuck on themselves and want a 60 year old in a 30 yr old body. No wonder we jumped at the scammers attention in the beginning.

I am a very attractive woman of 64 as of today. They grabbed at my pic and off we went. Whenever they take me to hang outs without me saying so, I delete them. I am off all online dating now. I am sorry if I hurt any men, I know not all men are the same, I just haven't had any good luck with them.
Oct 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Still confused
by: Helen

For the life of me I do not understand why women fall for this. I have had so many try with me. It doesn’t work. Like you said if they worked on an Oil rig and something needed fixing, they do not need to fix whatever is broken. I get so many messages from scammers.

I tell them I know what they are trying to do and they leave me alone. You need to take a stand.
Oct 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Antonion Morrison
by: Anonymous

Met on way. Then moved to hangouts and texting. Whirlwind relationship madly in love with me. Then needed money to fix his machines so he could finish the contract. Oil rig on the Gulf in the high seas. One son named David. His wife left him for his best friend. From MN. Has even called me.

Uses a picture of a man Loren U. Standing on ship, sitting with 2 dogs and gaming picture is gray hair and a red shirt. Claims he is from Granada Spain.
Oct 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig contractor scammer
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard the name Howad Cole? Claims he is a widow with young girl. He on a rig and when he went to leave he was arrested and in a Mexican jail for not paying taxes. Big time scammer. Have pictures not sure how to add.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Oct 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucas David- WWF
by: Anonymous

"My guy" seems to be fitting a lot of this! Lucas David (email listed as Lucas65David@gmail.com does not show up in any searches) from Lansing , MI but works on oil rigs. Says his father is from MI, but his mother was Brazilian. They moved to MI when his father retired in the mid-1980s. Widowed when wife died 5 years ago. One son died in a car accident recently.

Madly in love with me after just one month of chatting through Words With Friends. I have avoided giving him my cell phone number. No online presence that I can find. No Lucas Davids Lansing, MI that I can find on Reference USA.

Reported abuse as "unwanted contact" on WWF & blocked him.
Oct 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ralph Overton Coleman- but not really him
by: Anonymous

He used the name Ralph Overton Coleman, and that innocent man's children and grandchild's name, and the city, etc. Turns out he is not that man. Who knows whose photos were used. After a few days of the same scenario as so many, he asked for a Game card from Walmart. It started with Words with Friends.

Widower, one child, oil rig engineer, etc etc. From Netherlands, but raised in Texas.
Sick. Embarrassing.
Oct 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Itunes card scammer
by: Anonymous

Harvey friended me on Facebook and loved me in one day. 2nd day he asked me to buy an iTunes card because he needed it for his computer on the oil rig as he was on out in the Gulf.

He also wanted lots of photos so I said no, and that he is a scammer and to not contact me again. I have his first name of Harvey and he said his home is in Cleveland, Oho.

I also have his phone number and I am reporting him to the FTC.
Oct 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Underwater welding picture
by: Anonymous

I saw it many times of women being scammed and I got underwater welding picture from the scammer. Is it the same scammer or group using the same picture?

I find it rather interesting. Would love to see that picture if I got the same one. I deleted it since I got scammed three years ago and did not see the right reason to keep it. I was told that he was fixing broken pipes not welding.
Oct 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andy Byan
by: Anonymous

This man sounds exacly like my scammer but is using a different name. All this is nothing but a scam if it is the same one who scammed me and he had me buy a phone for his daughter and I got that back because it was a Nigerian scam.

All this man wants is money and anyways he does not want anything else.

So if he is not contacting you anymore be glad.
Sep 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Posting their stories on FB
by: Anonymous

You can do that. Just copy and paste them just like you are sharing a picture and put it public. I did that a few times and that is how I knew my scammer had many other's he was getting money from.

Now my scammer who got ahold of me said he is at Hill Island offshore in the arctic Archipelago Territory of Nunavut Providence of Ontario. And his Job being in the Gulf for BP did not pay him for over two years being there as the other in Norway did not pay him either because he left both jobs early.

So he needed iTunes cards and wanted money again. I said Absolutely No Way and he will not get another penny from me. One thing was he did not work for BP in the Gulf of Mexico. I have pictures of him and ones of underwater welding on pipes that got a leak and oil was going all over.

So Be care Ladies, as they are scum and low-life. Oil Riggers even if they are the contractor does not have time for any women outside their wife and Children as I was told from BP.

God Bless
Sep 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Still confused...
by: Anonymous

I am still confused as to why anybody would think that a contracted engineer on an oil/gas rig would ever need to borrow money from us to complete a job. This should be a HUGE red flag for everyone.

I work in the same oil and gas industry these scammers are referencing and I can assure you that the contractors (engineer or otherwise) do not need to buy their own equipment or gear for the job. If they claim there is an offshore accident, trust me, it would be all over the news for you to verify. Not sure why these ridiculous scenarios tug at anyone's heartstrings, much less their purse strings.
Sep 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers on Words With Friends
by: Anonymous

Alexander Colman, John Lewis Walker and Michael Raymond are scamming females through Word With Friends. They will ask you questions like are you married, etc. then they switch to hangout and email you all such love nonsense with poems and flowers and claiming to have a deceased wife and child in boarding school while working on oil rig in Gulf.

This is ďownright creepy, so be careful ladies and warn all females in your family that these guys are scamming for info and $$. They are practised in their scam so use caution.

I wish there was a way to share these stories on Facebook as Words with friends uses FB too!

BEWARE
Sep 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Owen Antonio
by: Anonymous

Says he works on an Oil Rig in Brisbane Australia, has two children, a boy Sam who is 14 and a girl Alondra 16, and says they live with a Nanny at his home in Los Angeles and his wife died in wreck 5 years ago.

Contacted me thru FB and then insisted on talking through Hangouts. Claims to be Italian. Very nice, very good looking 56 year old man. Sent pics of him and his kids. Same as others have said and can only chat on hangouts because on the rig they cannot use cell phones. Claimed to be building some kind of drill. After about 8 days of talking of course he is very smitten with me and I'm the first woman he's had contact with since his wife passed.

To honor her he hasn't had any contact with women for the last 5 years and so on. He started out one day asking if I could help him get an ITunes card because he couldn't get one there for USA and wanted me to buy one and take a picture of it and send it to him thru our chat and that he needed it to update the app for Hangouts because he didn't want to loose contact with me because of the app messing up.

Of course he wanted me to send him 100.00 on the ITunes card, I asked why his children and Nanny that he talks to by email everyday couldn't do that for him and he gave me some excuse about daughter getting wrong card and Nanny not being very educated. I played him along and said let me see what I can do, I never sent a card. He continued to talk about when he gets home about the gifts he was sending me and etc etc etc. Then yesterday he told me he needed another favor, that the drill was messed up and it had to be rebuilt that the engineers told him it would be 15000.00

He said his office could only send him a check but he needed it cashed so he wanted them to send it to me to cash and then for me to send it to the engineers for him. He only had enough left on him for his plane ticket home in a couple of weeks. He even said he'd send extra to help me pay off some of my bills.

After I gave him some reasons why I didn't think I could let him send it to me he agreed we'd sleep on it and talk about it later but he really needed me to help him.

Well needless to say he has now blocked me on hangouts, no surprise there and his FB profile had disappeared after we started talking on Hangouts when I questioned that because I never accepted the friend request and he made some excuse as to he didn't want to talk to anyone else on FB only me so he deactivated the account.

I did go back on just now and check and the profile was back on it and I reported it to be fake. Very charming and knows all the right things to say. I would never send anyone I only knew just days money probably not months but I can see how easily someone could fall for it.
Sep 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		John German
by: Anonymous

This person claims to be an oil rigger deep in the Gulf of Mexico. Started with wanting 500 in amazon cards so he could call me! After a huge fight he had the nerve to ask me for 15,000 to buy electric jackets and vests for his crew!

Ladies these men are ruthless. Talk all nice to you till you call them out and then they get nasty and fouled mouthed.

Beware they will suck you dry.
Sep 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware!!!
by: Anonymous

Like so many stories on this website, I was approached on Facebook, told I was beautiful, I was the woman of his dreams, and we could build a life together. He had a 16 year old daughter in a private school in Miami. Had a $3.8 million dollar contract to be paid out on October 11.

He was an engineer on an oil rig on Houston. Sound Familiar?? Very charming, wanting to move to my state, have a big house where we can entertain family and friends. Called every morning and every night. Once I connected with him he took down his Facebook page and wanted to communicate only on Hangout. He said his name was Anthony Shaw aka Jimmy Sides. Born in Houston, raised in Paris, France and back to Houston when his parents died.

Ladies, just be aware of this scam.
Sep 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Victor Gonzalez IG @_victorb2b
by: Anonymous

Same photos of this guy under the name IG @ZacharyEliot6144. Zachary also has a FB page with same guys photos.

Contacted me on Instagram. Very sweet, romantic & promising things (eye roll). He would be done with his contract and be back in the states the first week of October. Small red flags here & there like no friends, never married, no kids, parents deceased, no family, born in Utah (then later said Italy) With thick accent although spoke very good English. Sent me a letter this am that was sent to him that they were in bankruptcy. Had me try to transfer all monies to his Canadian account and it said it was needed for a tax code. Emailed the bank for that and he would have to pay 10% taxes on the 2.5 million he had in there. He was crying and said he couldn’t pay them 250K and if I could help. Lol.

I told him I have no bank account and no money (which I don’t have any money so they really can’t "scam" me).
Sep 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Anderson
by: Anonymous

He cleaned out my account. Wish I was aware of what was happening. He sweet talked me and in a short time I had no savings. It seems like a bad dream. I am sick every day. He not only took my savings he took my mental and physical health. Don't think I will ever get over it. He definitely goes after unexpecting seniors. I curse him every day. I reported him to my local police & the FBI. I hope they get him!
Sep 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Collins
by: Anonymous

Hello: I thought I would give further information on dating scammer David Collins from Pasco Washington.

I'm hoping that my information may help you to LISTEN TO YOUR RED FLAGS. Hard to do, I know.

David Collins, 55, living in Pasco Washington. Chemical Engineer. Widowed with 1 daughter, 19 living in Boston going to school. David said he is from Oslow Norway originally. Both parents deceased. No other family.

We spoke online and on the phone for about a month.

Things that were strange.

1. He had been living in the US for 30 years but still had a heavy accent.

2. All of his photos were model like, kind of. I asked that he flash me the peace sign in a photo and he was unable to do that.

3. He sent me a video of his daughter and himself cooking tacos yet when the video was on his face and he was talking his voice was deleted.

4. All engineers, in whatever discipline, are licensed by the state where they live (in the US). I was unable to find a David Collins in Washington or in Mass.

5. Absolutely no online presence of either he or his daughter. Strange. If you are living in the US and are over the age of 18 then there is some sort of information online about you. A 55 year old man would have a footprint.

6. He wanted to be the one that called. He did not like it when I called him.

7. Started asking for money when he was on an oil rig in the gulf coast because he left his wallet at home. Wanted me to get a Walmart gift card and give him the number so he could update his computer.

OK - I know, it took me 30 days to get to the point where I started listening to my intuition. I never sent him any money and funny, that was the last I heard of him. I had also asked him to prove to me he is who he says he is...nada.

I hope this helps anyone out there who is honestly looking for love in their life. Keep up the search just do it with eyes that are a little more wide open.
Sep 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andy Bryan WWF
by: Anonymous

Same scam as everyone else, works on ship in Gulf of Mexico, is widowed and had 2 children killed but had one daughter who goes to boarding school. He started chatting immediately, wanted my number, calls me dear. Says he is so comfortable talking to me and how he is feeling things he never has before since his wife died.

213-536-9921 and 706-223-0528 are numbers he is using.

Has been working around the clock but texts me when he needs a rest. Today he gave me the oh my room was broken into and all documents taken along with his wallet and credit cards. He is upset because he wanted to buy something for his daughters birthday and have a costume party for her but it’s in 3 days.

He didn’t ask for money because I told him about how banks work and that with Paypal and Venmo he could still sent money to get items.

Haven’t heard from him since.
Sep 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Douglas Daniel
by: CJ

Well this scammer got back in touch and what a relentless bugger. In less than 24 hrs he was asking for 2 itune cards. I went along with it then made a card size sign that says Don't think so scammer.

Blocked him on hang outs and uninstalled the app. 2 scammers in 1 weekend.

Done with all of this nonsense.
Sep 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		My grandma was scammed
by: Anonymous

If she is sending money sent to her to this man, she is in danger of being arrested for being what is known as a mule. Please tell her if she is reported by a person she got funds from for the man she is in grave danger of spending her time in jail. I too lost all of my savings to a scammer and I would not listen to anyone telling me he was a scammer.

Now I am broke and barely making it each month. Then he wanted me to send other womens funds to him. When that didn't work he asked for my credit card numbers even though it was maxed out. He was going to pay it off for me. Another scam which I refused.

Then he wanted to send me funds to pay off his debt to me but he needed my bank account number. Sorry but I refused. He still contacts me asking for itunes cards but I have nothing to loan him. I am done having him fool me by all of his lies and will not be sucked in by him.

I was in contact with him for 5 almost 6 years. I no longer contact him and will never send anyone money again that I have not met and know personally. I know he has wedding plans for her. Mine even had me looking for houses but he kept saying he was going to be with me in weeks, which turned into months, more money and he never showed up for Christmases while he contacted other women.

Her man is doing the same to her. I was looking for my funds to be returned with interest. I've loaned him everything and all I have gotten in return is NOTHING!
Sep 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		My grandma was scammed
by: Anonymous

My grandma was scammed of her whole life savings. And this guy named Aaron Johnson who says hes widowed, has 2 girls who live with a nanny, and he says he is on an oil rig on the coast of California.

He sends my grandma money that comes from other woman and he wants her to send to another woman to be sent to him, its all a big circle and this guy is probably all the same guy. A Google hangouts, and google phone number. I have talked to him personally on the phone and he is clearly not from the states.

Its all a big scam and my grandma is finally listening to me as I am reading all of these stories. Im glad I can finally show her she is not the only one thats gone through this horror of these (I dont even wanna call them men).

I hope someone reads my story. There is also a David Garrick Harrison and a Dave Hendrix.

I'm onto these people and Im not giving up until they are done. Im guessing theyre in with isis so Be careful ladies
Sep 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer. - Mario Scott Diego
by: Karen

Says he is a contractor on an oil rig. Asks you to talk through email. Then immediately wants to talk on Hangouts. Talked for about 5 weeks. He sweet talks the whole time, says he is in love with you. Says he has a 17 yr old son who is staying with his Auntie.

He started asking for iTunes cards. I blocked him.

Nothing but a scammer.
Sep 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Justin Bruce
by: Anonymous

I thought I'd add my story. Justin said he was an independent contractor working on an oil rig in the Gulf. When we first started talking he was at home in Virginia. Getting ready to go to work on the rig. He was widowed, 2 kids, one in college in NC, the other one at boarding school.

And when they were on summer break and he was on the rig, they were looked after by a nanny! I did fall for it until my friends looked up the address he gave me and it turned out an old lady and her husband lived at that address. His phone number was a google one. We met on Instagram, and he then asked me to go to Hangouts, which I did, as I have a Gmail account anyway. The photos he sent me I checked out on Tineye and most of them were fake.

He wanted me to send him an iPhone X as his phone was playing up and he wanted to keep talking to me! Then he hit me up for the itunes cards. I didn't get him a phone, but, im ashamed to say, I sent him $300 of cards.

He was the first "stranger" I spoke to online, and, now the last. Reading your stories there are so many parallels with what he told me! He was good, I fell for him, hook, line and sinker. And nearly lost my friends in the process. Lesson learnt.
Sep 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Need to Comunate by annomous
by: LynnAnonymous

I agree with you completely. I have written about my scammer on here a while back. He went by the name Emmanuel Steven and he used the profile of a handsome man who was bald with a beard, widower with two kids staying with a caregiver. No one to help him but me as no parents and an only child.

Same old story that he needed my help while on a rig off Aberdeen Scotland. He claims to be the same faith as me and I think that's one reason I believed in him so much. I fell deeply in love with him and it ruined my life financially but even more than that I am broken emotionally and having a real hard time getting over this.

I am so thankful for this site as after my original posting I was contacted by a lady who was also being scammed by the same man and she and I have become friends and talk often and try to support and encourage one another.

Never ever send money to anyone you don't know. I am posting names of the mules:

Gloria Acosta,
Carmen Rizo,
Benjamin Osuere,
Lynette Santiago Rabury
Sep 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Picture found
by: Anonymous

Help advice please. I have found the man whose photo my scammer has been using and he appears to be a rather well known person in USA but as I am in the UK I am unsure how to proceed whom should I contact, or should I attempt to contact this person direct??

Any advice would be welcome.

Feeling very low
Sep 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update: mayerderek27 on Instagram
by: Laughingindisbelief

Hey everyone,

Please be do not believe anything from mayerderek27 on Instagram. Has several other accounts under michealjone627, Steve Dieuson (variations), Paul Nicholas 202.

Not real people. The images belong to an American actor!!! Report, block and run from this scammer immediately and don't look back. Never gave them money and please whatever they say is all lies and garbage!
Sep 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Moore
by: Anonymous

Met him on Instagram and he quickly asked me to set up Hangouts so we could chat privately. He was a real charmer, sent me love songs and pictures of hearts and roses. He had a wonderful way with words and was truly believable. So asked for ITunes cards for medical reports for his daughter who had a rare bone condition.

I refused and called him a scammer. He even called me after I said I was reporting him. He bombarded me with his love texts and calls and it is so easy to get hooked. I am still trying to get over him. They know how to mess with your head so you are vulnerable. Lesson learned, never again, closed everything down now.

Ladies beware, if you think they are too good to be true - they probably are!
Sep 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scum Sucking Bottom Feeders
by: Ashamed and Humuliated

It all started in June 2018. I have no idea why I did it. I got SCAMMED! Frank Bob and Jack Owens
I am so ashamed that I allowed this to happen to me and my family.

They had me so convinced that I was going to be paid back. (I'm such an idiot). By the time September came I was ready to take my own life, as it was the only way I could think of a way out.
$120,000 dollars later.

I felt very alone and desperate, I was in a dark place and had made up my mind and set a date for my suicide. I also met a nice young mother of 3 boys on words with friends and we became real friends on Facebook. Two days before Sept 16 I sent her a private message only because I felt I had no one to talk to. My husband calls her "my angel" as then she reached out to him and told him how worried she was and said I needed some help.

It took him only a few hours of being persistant with me, all the while I was telling him I was going to "fix" this. He got it all out of me! I am so ashamed!

I'm still here today, not happy anymore though, but my husband became the rock I needed. "It's only money" he said, but you are "my everything".

Please anyone reading this be careful out there, the world can be a nasty nasty place.

Don't allow these bottom feeders into your life.
It almost cost me mine.
Sep 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Turn the Tables and Scam the Scammer
by: Anonymous

Like everyone else on this site, I was also scammed. Fortunately, I never gave him a dime. Played along with him for many months. I knew he was a scammer after a few weeks of communicating because some red flags started waving and I did some research and found this site.

We haven't communicated for a long time and he is blocked. However, I saw him playing Words with Friends about a month ago. So, I decided to play a little with him.

I set up a new WWF game and used a profile picture of myself that I knew he would not recognize. I made up a new user name and identity and sent him a game request. I figured he would think it was a random challenge and he actually accepted it.

Next thing I knew, he was flirting with me and then he fell madly in love. Wanted to go to hangouts/gmail. I had gotten rid of my gmail and hangouts app a long time ago so I changed the name around and got a new one. Yes, I actually did it.

I cannot believe how his story played out. It was the EXACT same story, same daughter's name, same EVERYTHING!! The poems, the love letters, the texts. Of course he wanted my phone number, but I never gave it to him. I was afraid he would recognize my voice.

Well, it only took him a few weeks to ask for $5300 to feed and water his thirsty workers as he was cut off from his supplier because he did not have ALL the money! One of the same stories he gave me.

So today I plan on letting him know that he HAS BEEN HAD!! The same way he and all the other disgusting creatures treat all the women that they CON.

I doubt it will matter to him because they have no heart, soul, feelings or conscious but I still think it will get him!! Oh and I will not tell him who I really am. I plan to tell him that I am ONE of the women he scammed and ask him to GUESS WHICH ONE!!

Oh, and to make it even funnier, he actually sent me a WWF game request (to the real me) to let me know the next day would be his birthday. He asked me to PLEASE send him an Itunes gift card. HA HA. Yes, I will get right on that.

Ladies (and any gentlemen that may be reading this), I do not feel at all bad about setting up a new identity for this purpose. I did use my own photo (and only had one). To say it feels good, is an understatement!!

So, in a few hours from now as I figure out what I am going to say, I will send him an email and BOOM, maybe, just maybe, he will know how it feels to be used.

Oh and he did send me all the bank information on the agent for the supplier so I plan to report that to the bank. I did that before with him and reported his MULE. And reported her to the FTC. I hope they investigated her. And, I am going to do the same to this one. This time it is a guy with a Nigerian name. Or maybe it is a woman. Who knows.

Just wanted to share this with you all. And as soon as I send him the email I am blocking him from WWF and on Hangouts and Gmail!!

Still would love to see his reaction but not sure I wanted to hear his ugly words!!
Sep 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		We need to communicate
by: Anonymous

Please ladies do not be embarrassed. Talk to family, friends or any government agency who will listen. We have to get these guys & women who are taking our money and our lives. They are relentless. They have no honor or conscience.

They know how to work you and suck you in. Do not give money to someone you do not know even if you think they are honest and would not do any thing like that. If we can send in e-mails, wwfs user names, telephone #,s or any info. to notify each other to set an alert.

I felt like I had been raped and guilty of what happened. I hate living with this feeling everyday.

I am still trying to get over this and move on. Have faith we can do this together.
Sep 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Had 4 scammers so far.
by: Sandi

I'm 71. Been talked to on word with friends by four scammers so far. Never sent them anything. Names are Austin Robert, Stephen Owen, and Dylan Owen. Don't remember the fourth ones name. I did pretend I sent an iTunes card.

Thought he'd give up when it didn't arrive for his son, but he didn't. I just played with him. Here is the name he gave me to send a check too when the itune card didn't arrive.

Christina Dela Cruz
6175 Red Wagon Ct.
Florissant, Mo 63033 USA

What a joke. Luckily I don't buy their garbage. lol. I did have fun jerking their chain for awhile.

Please, ladies do not fall for these men. The broken English should give you a clue.
Sep 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To stupid @70
by: Anonymous

Oh your not alone as I am in the same position feeling stupid and used etc. We all want to be loved and this lot know how to play us so we fall hook line and sinker! Its when reality starts creeping in the pain starts,and the realisation that you have been used so appallingly.

Dont be too sad and remember that you are not alone.
Sep 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Philip
by: Anonymous

To the lady who believes this Philip is in love with you. He is the same scammer I had. I was to drive down and Pick him up also but I said no because I called BP as my lawyer did also.

As you said they do not need money to fly off the Rig. He is a Big Time Scammer and I Mean Big. I talked to this lady that got scammed over 15 grand from him, I did not lose as much as she did. Oh yes he wanted to get married as soon as he came home to me and he was going to give me all my money Back.

I am sorry you're hurting but you need to get rid of him Fast because it will not stop. He knows how to play on Women's feelings and knows exactly what to say we want to hear. Please for your own sake delete him, Block him.

And giving him your cell number I would get that changed too for he can use that. Sad he is still at it. Tell him Sunshine said hello he will know.

Take care and God Bless
Sep 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stupid@70
by: Anonymous

Mark Gaspar is my scammer 1-850-397-3110 markgaspar193@gmail.com. On the oil rig Kittiwake. Met on FB then moved to Hangouts. Texted four times a day, sometimes 5, and called me once a week or so. Exchanged pix, he was my king, I was his queen, Poems, sweet talker, elaborate slide-show, extra pix of flowers, candies, etc. Daughter in Seton Catholic boarding school, Alandre (even received emails from her).

Mark's agent Carol J. Weston 17704 Bay View Dr., Park Rapids, MN56470 Northwood Bank of Mn.
1.5M in an account inactive, deposit made by Shell Oil. Need to pay activation fee of $6800. Mark gave me his acct#, ID code and password and yes it showed it all in there.

Always a problem. iTunes cards to use on the rig computer and for communication. Last Cashier check went to a Halifax Bank in Woolwich, London, that one was signed for at front desk, but the person it was intended for hasn't cashed it yet. I have to wait 3 months to place a STP maybe get some back?

Very elaborate, yes there were red flags, but I was so in love with him, and still am. He was so good, on point, and knew what to say no matter what the situation was. Put a tell-all out on FB so all my friends and family would not friend him and delete but they have thank God.

I can't believe how he weedled his way into my world, but he did and he ROCKED IT!

I am so ashamed!!
Sep 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		ANDY KNUDSEN
by: Anonymous

THIS ONE IS HEARTLESS!! JUST KEEPS ASKING FOR MONEY AND ITUNES CARDS. AS I FIGURED OUT TOO LATE, HE WAS A SCAMMER,AND HE CONTACTED ME VIA HANGOUTS & EMAIL TRYING TO GET MORE ITUNE CARDS.

I TOLD HIM HE WAS A SCAMMER, AND HE SAID I WAS STUPID AND HE WASN'T REGRETFUL OF ANYTHING HE HAD DONE... 11,000.00 LATER!!
Sep 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Gould, William Morrison, and Michael Potter
by: Anonymous

Watch out for these guys they are scammers. They will tell you that they are out on a rig and having trouble with equipment and will need money. They will pay you on their return to the states. They always need Itune cards. Then they will need money to get the crew off the platform with helicopters. Which will take thousands.

These guys are smooth talkers and say all the things you would like to hear and they fall madly in love with you in no time and make promises of marriage and happily ever after. Don't fall for it ladies.

It will not only cost you money but it will break your heart. I was taken in and I'm ashamed about it and I have met another nice lady that was taken by one of these guys as well and we are friends now and we want to warn everyone we can so they don't get hurt in the same manner by these scumbags.

If they want your email and phone number right away and they start to tell you how much they love you and can't live without you they are scammers.

Please believe it.
Sep 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		re: Phillip
by: Anonymous

I am so sorry to say but you are being scammed. Unfortunately many of us are educated women who have fallen for these scum bags. They know what to say to make you feel like the most special person on this earth. He’s not coming to you because he’s probably in Nigeria and he’s probably about 20 years old.

There are a lot of videos on You Tube out there about this. They all use the same stories, etc.
If you know the woman’s name who you sent money to, report it to the FBI cyber crimes division.

I sent money to a women down in that area also.
You are not alone out there. All of us following this page have fallen prey.
Sep 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clinton Anderson
by: Anonymous

Clinton Anderson gave a similar story as Greg Anderson that I met on Words with friends. He sent me a picture of him when he was 40. Blue eyes, salt & pepper hair. WWFs picture is more recent. Fell in love with me when he first saw me. Sent me an $80.00 engagement ring and proposed by text. His machine broke down and he needed money.

Same scam. His WWF user ID is Greg001243.
Sep 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Phillip
by: Anonymous

I have been talking to Phillip for about eight months now. He is trying to get money out of me ever since a month of us meeting. First he said that he needed money for his contract tax levy. Gave me an agents name acting as the BP oil platform safe House. I had someone emailing me wanting money and he said for me to pay $1500 for his contract tax levy that they would not give him a copy of his contract unless he paid this money.

Over the months he said that he was not eating and to send him money so he could pay for food and give me a woman’s name to send the money to. I contacted her and she knew that I was supposed to be sending money. She was a realtor who used to live in Orlando area. I was supposed be sending $750.00 for him to get food and I was sending the money to the private vendor who supplied the food on the BP oil platform that he was on.

After speaking to her she convinced me she was sending the money to some guy in Nigeria and she told me that they’re all black and that Phillip is not who he says he is. I confronted Phillip who called me through duo and video chatted with me. He is white from Australia and he looked just like the picture he sent me. He always asked for iTunes cards.

At one point I remember saying to myself this guys on my weekly payroll. I lost that job and now I cry as I have no money. He told me he needed $1500 to fly off the platform on a helicopter that he was coming home to me. He told me to drive to Louisiana and go to the BP oil helicopter pad.

I drove from Florida and it was 14 hours and I finally got in at 2 o’clock in the morning and got a hotel for the night. He was texting me and excited he was to start his life with me. I was so excited nothing could stop me from going to pick him up. I arrived at the BP helicopter pad at 9 o’clock in the morning as I was instructed to do by Phillip. I sat there all day watching men come off the helicopters until 5 o’clock that evening when the last helicopter flew in.

The woman at the BP helicopter pad was so nice and looked up to see if he was scheduled to fly out that day but they could not find his name anywhere. They told me I was scammed and they told me that it doesn’t cost them money to fly off the platform and that BP pays for it. As I started my journey back to Florida so tired so exhausted and I have had three open-heart surgeries in the past and one surgery recently in November 2017 which He knew of my health condition because we spoke about it a few times.

I couldn’t stop crying and pulled over to a rest area and fell asleep crying. By that time I was texting him with no response. I drove 28 hours in 2 1/2 days. When I finally made it home I got a text message from Phillip stating he feel like such a bad person for putting me through that and he was sorry but he could not get to a phone because he got into a fight and was detained.

I fixed up my house and was getting it ready for him to come home to me. I went out and bought a new king size bed just for us and I have not been with anyone in 10 years.

He contacted me on tinder dating website. He contacted me asking for my email Address when I first started talking to him. Yes I got the love poems every day and at the bottom of the love pomes was a link to songs every day.

He asked me for my number and we started texting and he would even call me but when I tried to call him he used a Google phone number. He has sent me pictures of him but I had to beg him for them during the 8 months of talking. He has asked me to marry him when he comes home. I fell so deeply in love with him. I want to delete him but ever since he did a video chat with me I keep holding on just in case he will come home to me. I’m an educated woman and I cannot believe I fell for this. I know deep in my heart that he may be a scammer but I keep holding on and Praying that he is real and he will come home soon.

If he is a scammer I feel like I’ve wasted eight months of my life. My precious life. Please help me. Has anyone spoken to someone who is called Phillip.

He said he was widowed and that his wife died in a car accident. He has one son who is going to school in Norway. He has an uncle who is in a coma and an aunt and his sons name he calls Alex. He tells me he needs iTunes cards to back up his work and to call his son to check on his sick uncle and aunt who is elderly. He told me he is a contractor on the BP oil platform in the gulf of Mexico.

On tinder he says that he is 53 years old and from Naples Florida which I live 45 minutes away from Naples Florida .
Sep 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clinton Anderson
by: Anonymous

Clinton Anderson sounds like my scammer. He has sent several pictures. One says he is in his 40's. Blue eyes, salt & pepper hair. Wife died, daughter died. Has custody of two young grandsons, in a boarding school in Lansing, MI. There are no boarding schools in Lansing. Says he feels in love with me the first time he saw my picture.

Wants to spend the rest of his life with me. A machine on the rig broke & needs money to fix it.

THIS GUY IS A LIAR, SCUM, NO HEART, NO SOLE.

His name is Greg Anderson, user name on wwf is Greg001243. Take a look. He is sitting on a lounge with a pool in the background. He is wearing a red tee & shorts.
Sep 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer Contractor
by: Anonymous

Womanizer, liar, thief, scammer. Stephan Michael Hunter could be Larry Hunter. Same story of wife dead only one Walisa T. To be found at 32 age and he is 65 and he says another time 58. Been given 2 birthdays.

Everything he texts I found by looking up scammers love letter samples. Its clear where he got it. In 2017 it was a hurricane which was a lie and then workers in jail. Next broken legs and in hospital. Machine down. On an on it goes. Finally leaving Texas coast and had to go Manchester UK. He is coming to US on the way to the Airport a car accident on 11-23-18. Called me today and is 9-16-18 still in hospital with no money to pay the bill. I just got a 'I love you letter' taken from a scam letter word for word.

Wife died which was a lie. I received a 900080004222 text from a number that showed her. I believe he is using it. Bewae. After no money he started backing off.

Ladies advise them of Romans 13:4 If you Do evil, Be Afraid.

They use God so they best be afraid.
Sep 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Mine is called William Morgan. His photos show a very attractive man, must admit should have gone with my gut instinct 'too good to be true' and the number I have is 1-929 267 7595.

And yes like others I feel a total fool! So am playing to see how long this goes on for or until I get bored. And yes I would like to know how and where they get the photos.

Sounds as though most of you are in USA but I am in UK.
Sep 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig 3rd party contractor
by: Anonymous

Gareth Richard Murphy???? Anyone heard this name? From Madrid, Spain but lived most of his life in USA (but has a thick accent and doesn’t sound Nigerian) wife died of leukemia and has 11 year old son, Owen. Will retire at the end of this month with 14-15 million as a 3rd party contractor for LNG Olud and gas.

Of course charming, loves to sing and wants to give you the world and make you feel like a queen every day for the rest of your life.
Sep 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Think I have just had another who said he was a Petroleum Engineer, Widowed, one Daughter, but when I asked whom he worked for he disappeared!

It was the 'I'm the only child of my parents' that alerted me as I have heard it before!
Still think I have another and have tried reverse photo to no avail
Sep 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Feeling Completely Stupid
by: Anonymous

As soon as I blocked this person going by Ernest Depmsey on Instagram and Ernest Dempsey they can get you on Instagram ernestdepmsey147. I looked up Assured Energies and no such thing. Clicked on the address on his profile and nope. There’s other people from this company following him. It’s crazy how you get sucked in! The faster you block them the faster you let them go.

Believe me I tried to find one shred of truth because I didn’t want to believe it. Mine had elements of other stories. So look out for this guy. He’s also on facebook with no friends just a picture. I feel sorry this dude who’s pictures are stolen.
Sep 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		So Tired of Scammers
by: Anonymous

Watch out for a CLINTON ANDERSON!!!!!
(361) 861-5039

He found me on Yahtzee, and we started with small talk, then after a few days, he said it would be easier to chat on whatsapp since he travels for work as a oil rig contractor.

Has a daughter Cindy 7, from his second marriage, divorced because she is a drug addict.

First wife was in NYC and was hit by a car. Both parents are gone and he is an only child.

I know it sounded too good to be true, but went along with it for a couple of months, until last night he asked for $ to fix the machines that broke down on the rig.

He was robbed when he arrived in Scotland so he needed $ to get these machines fixed. So after a few months of wooing me he finally asked for $, and I told hime No and that I didn't have to give him.

He begged and cried that he needed the $ or he would lose this job that would pay him $6 million. And if I could send him $7 thousand that he would double it when he got back to the states!!

I said NO I don't have it and he then hung up on me.

DONE & DELETED
Sep 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer Clinton Anderson
by: Anonymous

Everything I have read on here is what this guy has said and done. He has a daughter Cindy who is 7, he is 52 yrs. old and lives in San Antonio, TX. Very Handsome with beautiful blue eyes, salt and pepper hair.

If you see this number (361) 861-5039 stay away.

He found me on Yahtzee, talked a few days and ask me to get on WhatsApp. Said his first wife died in a hit and run in NY and second wife was a drug addict and took him for $400.000 Both parents are gone.

I knew it was to good to be true, but went along with it. Until last night he asked for $ to get the machines on the oil rig in Scotland fixed. I told him NO!!

He is deleted and gone.



Sep 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marine Engineer...
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Perry Henry Martin. He's actually from Africa, but says he's half Bulgarian. Give him no info about your banking, credit, etc. I had fun baiting him for 3 months. He is just a liar. Everything he says is a lie. His texting was very broken and inconsistent. He originally said he lived in Houston. Later, it was California. Mom & Dad were killed in car crash when he was 17. Wife died of breast cancer.
Sep 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

They are all scammers, and they want your money, I tune cards, bank accounts, and we need to block and delete every one of these poor excuse for a human being, as they play with your heart, your mind, your soul, they do sexting, make you hear what you want to hear, they love you in a matter of days, you fall for them and wham they have you. We need to fight these maggots.

BLOCK THEM!!!! They are NOT the real person in the pictures. They steal identities.
Sep 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jonathan Lester/Jonathan Sellers/Roger
by: Not in love anymore

I posted here from May, 2017 through March, 2018. I had to quit because it just slowed up my healing
I just had to stop at least one woman from getting caught up in these soulless scams.

After my "relationship" ended, those evil bas.ards came after me AGAIN nearly one year to the day. Saturday I received an email from the creeps. How he got my email address I'll never know.

PLEASE LADIES....THESE CREATURES ARE PROS; THEY'VE BEEN DOING THIS CRAP FOR AT LEAST A DECADE!!!
Sep 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Many names of scam
by: Moon lighter

First I would like to say that they are everywhere on the internet on all social media accounts and dating sites everywhere just like Spiderman climbing in when we are unaware. They are charming words and convincing words to move you and it is like a play that is well rehearsed.

They pull you in a bit at a time brainwashing you little by little and lie after lie and we get caught up. We actually enjoy their attention and we start thinking about him and little cravings for more get started that somehow hook us.

Here are some names to watch for on Twitter and Facebook. It breaks my heart that older women on fixed income or widows get ripped off so nobody is safe.

We need to form groups to go to the Government leaders and demand justice somehow or maybe get the oil companies behind the victims and veteran groups as something HAS to get done.

These are the names of known scammers he could be one man or could be group of thieves working together.

@Jakewaller60 on Twitter
@jefreynorman on Twitter
@KennethDuncan44 on Twitter
@KennethDuncan151 on Twitter
@DougBlevins11 on Twitter
@ jeffblak01 on Twitter

Kenneth Duncan on Facebook and Instagram. I am sure many more.

But I have found many victims by the same man.
Sep 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Adams - con man
by: Anonymous

Another one to look out for is Michael Adams. He makes out that he is a drilling contractor with Siapem and says that he is from Monteca in the USA. I had a lot of fun with this one and he is the usual widower with I child etc. and within 2 days he loves me and wants to marry me etc. but wont facetime or ring.

After about 2 weeks I said look I need to speak to you or whats the point. We arranged a call and he rang dead on time. It was quite funny because his fake accent went from Bronx to Italian lol.

After a minute he says he has to go as there is an emergency and he then sends me a google photo of oil rig on fire lol.

He then messages me and says he needs to get a part and could I lend him 3000 pounds lol.

He is still conning people and his email address is Michael adames @gmail.com

NB he keeps saying cringeworthy statements in his messages like smiles cringe cringe so beware
Sep 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jonathan Sellers/ Jonathan Lester/ Roger- Gulf of Mex.
by: Not in love anymore

I posted from June,2017 until March, 2018. I quit hoping to start healing. After 15 months, the F.B.I. finally called me. I don't feel like they can ever catch these greedy, evil scammers.

But, I'd kept all my notes and tried to help. I was conned out a lot of money. I am far from stupid. But, these are a well-oiled professionals.

There were at least 3 involved and each had an intregate part.

Steve....ADM. The agent I spoke with had never heard of this site. I explained how it worked and told her about you.

Steve....thanks. You're a peach.

ED: You're welcome and thank you :-)
Sep 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam
by: Anonymous

Contacted by georg44324 on plenty of fish. Quickly moved to text messaging, his #424-703-5062. Just one day of texting, wife died in childbirth, son is with a nanny in those islands, he is on an oil rig in Germany, talked a lot about god, he would be home for the holidays. Asked what I do for work, if I owned my own home. Said I ask a lot of questions.

His parents died in 1995 and he's all alone. The more he talked the more I knew it was a scam. He got my friends address through my Wi-Fi and friend requested her in facebook. Exact same pictures.

Name on Facebook is Anthony Graham. I blocked him and denied a friend request. Ladies beware! He has probably changed his name by now. But ladies please don't fall for this scamming stuff.
Sep 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Raymond Wilson Words with Friends
by: Anonymous

What a charmer. Very good looking profile pic. Story much the same as everyone else. Works as contractor for Exon. Will retire in three weeks. Wants a wife to settle down with. Widowed, single father, parents died when he was young. From East Germany. I was falling for it at first then vocabulary got too sloppy. Wanted Itunes cards.

His credit card info was stolen and he wanted the cards to finish up his work. He would meet me in three weeks. He will retire with 12 million. Well Mr. Wilson you also were scammed as I have a husband.

😂thank God for this site.

ED: so pleased the site helped you!!
Sep 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		HEHU RYDER
by: Anonymous

WOMEN BEWARE!!! This is a guy who SAYS he's in Karkamish, Turkey, traveling to Syria to do "transmissions" for a documentary for National Geographic. States the only way to activate the transmitters is by giving the Syrians iTunes cards. Told him "You do realize that cards purchased in the US won't work in another country?".

Talk about annoying the guy off. But he keeps asking. And the answer is still NO. Sooner or later he's gonna hit one of you up--he was on Match.com.

Just a friendly FYI for everyone.
Sep 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Raymond Wilson
by: Anonymous

Thank God for this site. Raymond Wilson, put him on the list. Jacksonville Florida, from East Germany. Contractor for Exon. Widowed, Son in boarding school. A real charmer. Played him on WORDS. I was falling then things started feeling weird: He wanted Itunes gift cards to finish up his work.

He was retiring with 12 million and wanted to settle down. Wife was killed in a car wreck, parents died when he was young. He uses bible verses to sweep you off your feet. Well buddy I prayed to the same God you were we referring to and guess what? I found this site.😂
Sep 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammets
by: Anonymous

Everyone of these scammer are are from Nigeria, trust me I lost over 800,000 dollar, and I’m trying to figure out how I will make it after my husband died, as this scammer said he would pay me back 25% to help him out and now I have to try
And figure how I’m going to live comfortaby!
Sep 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Scammer!! ??
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know of a Kelly Roland. He is stating he is a independent Engineer working for SeaDrill? He also states he is on a Oil Rig off shore in England. He has sent me a IM on Face Book - here is his given phone # 1-518- 554-6364

Just for all women on this site. FYI. red flag!!

SCAMMER
Sep 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Anderson
by: Anonymous

Ladies I met Greg Anderson on Word With Friends. Nice looking man. Says he in on an oil rig in the gulf coast of Mexico. He will romance you. Ask you to sent itune cards and the ask for money. Please stay away from him.

He will scam you out of every dime you have. He will ask you to visit the rig. Have you send a letter from your doctor stating you have no traveling restrictions. Text you and ask you questions to get a security clearance. He will tell you he will repay you for the ticket and any other money you have sent with interest.

The trip never happens and you never receive any money from him. He is still playing WWFs. Is sitting on a lounge by with a pool in the background, wearing a red tee & shorts.

He is quit a hunk, but ruthless.
Sep 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

I asked if anyone was in contact with a Mark Burke. I can still access his picture. He’s not on FB.

So far his daughter was in a terrible accident, I didn’t give money, and he called me heartless.
So I decided it was my turn to play him, and I apologized and said I have medical issues that prevent me from donating out extra cash, and played the pity game.

He was in my clutches then! So yes The iTunes thing was a thing, I said no.

He asked me to look for property for him and his two kids, - extravagant I might add. He asked me about my finances, and I told him I live from disability check to disability check, with no extra funds.

Today he was a bit more demanding and needed money to fix parts on the oil rig. I said the oil rig belongs to the company your contracted by, why did they not fix it? He said I asked too many questions.

So I guess he’s done with me!! But I did get in the last question and about his life, and I’ve received no answer.

By the way I met him on "Words"
Sep 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Swiss American in Houston
by: Anonymous

I had a similar experience with a guy called Steve Matt Denzler. Claimed to be half Swiss half American living in Houston and working for Arnold Oil Company. We met on Tinder and he quickly moved it to WhatsApp.

The pictures turned out to be fake and the story far fetched.

But when he called and spoke to me he was so convincing I think even he believed himself! Be careful as they are super smart and everything he showed me was well prepared. We had a video call on Skype and he used Manycam.com to fake it from the real guy who was posting. I knew it wasnt right because the sound didnt work and it just seemed a bit off.
Sep 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another reminder
by: Kevin B

There are a few similarities with most scammers.

Often First and last names are like first names.

Always pander to feelings of sympathy with wife dead and sometimes a child. Or have a child being cared for by nanny or relative.

Meet you on a site and wants to talk off site immediately or when you emotionally connect so you will not be monitored.

Tells you not to tell friends or family about him or her because they will be jealous. Actually because friends and relatives will tell you the truth. A scammer whether asking for money, I Tune Cards to convert to cash or open an account they put money in to be illegally laundered in your name and you will get zero and maybe jailed.

Any other suspicions use a friend to bounce off of. Those who REALLY care for and love you.
Sep 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Watch some videos on You Tube. Search "Nigerian Scammers" and you will see a bunch out there. It makes you sick how they do this. My husband also read an article how they fund a terrorist group with the money sent to them to kill American soldiers.

My scammer used pictures of Captain Thomas Lindegaard Madsen. Everyday I report at least 5 or 6 new fake profiles on Instagram and Facebook using his pictures and sometimes his identity.
I reported mine and two mules to the FBI.
Sep 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Mathisen and Shaw Philip
by: Anonymous

Exactly the same letter I got from Richard, and I just laughed. But he wanted 5 grand from me. How ironic, then he would have 8 Grand if we both sent him money. Not happening.

Your Shaw Philip is on my friends request as Shawn Phillip, I Looked at most of the likes and they are from Lagos Nigeria and Ghana so these guys do not stop. If they are guys or women. My Friend just found out her Captain is a woman she fell for from Nigeria.

Makes me sick they cannot make their own money. Guess they are really from us in the U.S. Take care all and God Bless!

Be Careful
Sep 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		His name is Richard Mathisen
by: Anonymous

Pay attention to this man. His name is Richard Mathisen. He was born in Oslo, Norway,

" But I've lived most of my life in Canada. I will explain much better to you later. I am an Oil Rig Engineer I started, working for companies but decided to be an Independent Drilling Contractor 6/7 years ago, the reason I decided to quit working for companies is that I want to have time for myself and my family (smile). I will tell you later about my job as we get to know more about ourselves. I love my job and it's what I'm good at and have passion for, I've always wanted to be an Engineer."

He is not real! What ever he says its all meaningless.

DO Not get hooked.
Sep 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Load it - scammer names
by: Anonymous

Here are some possible scammer names out there right now.

Derico Kara
Otega Okonarabe
Anthony Williams Menequa (confirmed)
Donald Clinton (confirmed)
Stephen Townsend (confirmed)

Let me know if you have experienced these names. I have filed FBI reports
Sep 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		New mayerderek27@gmail.com
by: Laughingindisbelief

I was contacted by a good looking German man by the handle mayerderek27@gmail.com. Only started talking to them the past few days. Asked me for iTunes gift cards. Claimed to be on an oil rig and sent me a video of them singing half naked ( that was funny!).

I asked him what song he was singing and he didn't know the country song. He sent me goofy pictures of himself. Claimed to be widowed with an 18 year old daughter. Story for ITunes cards is they were needed for contracts to stay on the oil rig. Like who comes up with this stuff seriously!

I am making it my mission to save women and men from this dude. Thanks for the info everyone who posts. Check this dudes profile on Instagram and you might see my face on home his page. Not stupid idiot!
Aug 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher Adlan George
by: Anonymous

I called Santa Barbara Coast Guards & there was no such rig (platform) off Santa Barbara coast. He has a 14 yr old son & wife died in child birth. Lots of pictures of a handsome dude, with cars, cooking, boats, etc. Sends roses, lips, bears, etc. Now he wants me to send a letter to his company from my email asking them to give him a 3 month leave to be with me (his fiancé).

He was on Linked In
Aug 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frack Authur (Mark Williams Authur)
by: Anonymous

My scammer befriended me on Words with Friends. Had a decent profile picture, we chatted on there for a bit before chatting through email. I asked for ID verification, facebook, internet, nothing would bring up his name.

Same story, wife died, he was 58 with an 8 year old son. Didn't ask me for money, just said he'd travel to take me on a romantic date when he got off his rig contract.

The more I talked to him, the English was broken, things he said didn't make sense, but definitely a romantic. Didn't talk to him long, but he never did ask for money. I guess he could pick up on my stand-offishness, because I kept bringing up I could verify who he was.

Finally I was able to search the image of the picture he sent me and wha-la! Low and behold, here comes the story of the Oil Rig scammers.

Stay tough ladies, ask questions, verify their identity. You can seach white pages and find a name, age and basic information. Heck, a majority of people these days have Facebook or Twitter. Do your diligent research!!
Aug 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lawson Morris marine engineer and scammer
by: Anonymous

What can I say, ladies. You are native english speakers, and me - not - so not easy to understand the level of scammers English. I met "Lawson Morris" on the Okcupid dating site. Such a nice guy, 50+, marine engineer, works for Maersk, offshore drilling somethere close to Jakarta. Widowed, his wife dead from breast cancer, son Eric with registered nanny, parents also dead, everyone dead.

He was super cute, and we texted a lot for about 4 days, but you cannot call from the ship? Really? You use company customized devices - so what?:). All these small things made me nerveous so I did a google image search - oishhhh, he is a well known scammer, with a thousand names and the same story.

He even gave me the name of the ship - Maersk Venturer. According to marine radar the ship is not near Jakarta - its close to Ghana.

Eric "his son" doesnt learn in the school he named in Compton CA. And of course, there is no Lawson Morris in Compton at all.

So I said to him good luck you ugly scammer, and guess what? He began to call and text me - i love you, come on, honey

I deleted him in Hangouts.

so ugly.
Aug 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		infor needed
by: Anonymous

You can use tineye. After that I do a google search on every single photo you get. I find that on tineye it may say no match, but then on google match it catches them. I was talking to a couple of men I suspect are scammers. The nerve of them, I ask for a picture on anything with a sign with Hi on it. He said I could do that but because you don't believe me, I won't. His exact words. Dam right I don't believe you. He is blocked.
Aug 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Jackson
by: Anonymous

Here ladies is another one. This guy is really good with passport and all.

His name is David Jackson, 55 years old, from Bristol, TN, widowed for 4 years, has an 18 year old son Ryan who is in boarding school in the UK who is taken care of by a nanny because he is an engineering supervisor working on an oil rig near Kiev.

I was contacted through Messenger by David Jackson. He was interested in establishing a relationship since we were both widows and had kids near the same age. He said he would prefer to text because he didn't always have internet access. So we switched to texting.

I became suspicious when his Facebook page and his Messenger conversations disappeared. I confronted him about being a scammer and wanted proof that he wasn't. He sent me a selfie which matched the Facebook page. He was working on an oil rig off the coast of the Ukraine, so he sent me a photo of his passport. I was surprised since your social security number is on it.

He was quite the romantic with lovely verses professing his love. Then he kept wanting to get married right away. I said I needed more time. He said he wanted a wife not a girlfriend. I told him if all he wanted was a wife there were catalogs for that and that the Ukraine has quite a few.

I then compared his passport to my own and found several errors: the surname was under the given name, the given name was under the surname, there were no lines going over the photo. I then did a search on the social security number: 455-44-2291 and found it belonged to a Carl Allen 2/6/1927-4/1/1987.

This social could not belong to the passport owner because his birthdate on the passport was 3/16/1963. At this point I had not been asked for money, but I am sure it was coming. My concern was if this social security number has been given to an infant or small child and having their identy ruined. I still have all the conversations, selfie, and photo of passport. Some of the conversations are embarrasing to me but I am willing to turn everything over to stop this scammer.

I filed a report with the FTC and the FBI.
Aug 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Herry Matthews
by: Anonymous

My rig engineer’s name was Herry Matthews. He friended me on Fitbit. He had no recent activity and 3 pictures any woman would like. Roses on a beautiful table setting, his 12 year old daughter, and a workout photo. A widower with one daughter. Believes and professes faith in God. Originally from Qatar but does business in New Jersey and has been here 8 years now.

Asked me if I had a home and a car. Ha ha. Wanted me to go on Hangouts and asked for my number. Wouldn’t do either. After 5 days he tells me I’m the love of his life and he asks me to be his wife. I deleted and blocked him. I saw in his friends list that we had a mutual friend and I messaged her and he was doing the same routine with her. She’s hooked however and I’m not. So sad.

He’s on Hangouts so beware.
Aug 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Contractor Norwegian ....
by: Anonymous

Well this site is so good I recently have had what I think is a scammer talking to me. I have absolutely loads of pictures and have done an image search on them all but nothing but I am sure he is a scammer. He is supposed to be Norwegian but living in the UK, lost his wife 6 years ago and of course he has the token one daughter but she is in her twenties and lives in Germany.

He is now supposed to be on a contract in Amsterdam (yes of course he is lol). I laugh at the rubbish sent to me and equally I can see I am frustrating him by not giving the information he wants. The declarations of love for me are hilarious. The only thing that bothers me is, that some poor guy has had his profile and pictures stolen and I wish I could let him know. I have spoken to him and it was a very American accent and he called me Babe and Hun. I am sure Norwegians don’t use these terms and speak with American accents though when I asked I was told ‘I went to an American school ‘ (oh yes, of course you did lol). Oh and daughters name is Peggy and sisters name is Rose and oh again, so Norwegian. Keep talking everyone as it’s the only way to expose these idiots.

I would be really be interested if anyone else has something similar and compare pictures. I really want to let the person whos profile is being used know and have tried all the searches. Thanks for reading .
Aug 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		wellingtonbruce@hotmail.com
by: Anonymous

Bruce Wellington is a SCAMMER now on Zoosk. Using this letter format below that is the #1 used by ALL scammers for their first contact. Zoosk could care less. BEWARE!!

"I do appreciate this consistent communication and I will say it is a sign of will, and I tell you where there is a will there is success ahead. I believe we both know that Love is not a destination but a journey and this is a journey that takes two to walk. I mean two souls who understand ahead that they aren't in for a kid walk, and what they have ahead is the most important mission in life. A place meant for true people, it is a place called joy and happiness.

I enjoyed reading this wonderful piece of your life synopsis and I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I so much appreciate your honesty, sincerity and openness in your last email. This is one thing I feel a lot of couple do not have EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION and HONESTY. This two are a good foundation to a lasting relationship, and I am happy we have started on a good note.

I try to play golf when I am less busy, sometimes play pool at home as I have a pool board at home.

As I could remember, as a kid I was a very cute one, lol. One whom many bullies would target, but only to realize there is a tough side to me. I could make a sober person dance. I could affect one with my smile. I grew up having more older friends. Many would confide in me. To tell you, I'm a type that doesn't judge. no matter how dirty you may be, just come clean to me, and I will give your support.

There is no Mr right until we make him right. A relationship is never about how much at the beginning but how much we could make it grow into. My grandma would tell me, if you aren't ready to feel or look stupid, then don't fall in love, lol. But sincerely that is the bitter truth. Before I lost my wife, she told me that the fact that something good ends doesn't mean something better can't start. Can you prove that right? I have come to realize that, let a man write a better book, let him preach a better sermon, let him sing the best of songs, let him gain wealth beyond dreams, he is reduced to nothing except he has a woman to call, my wife, my best friend and co pilot.

My usual saying, and I am known for it, is that. Life is simple, for those who take it simple. I don't like to complicate things. There is joy in every situation if you know the right angle to look it from.

I can’t wait to have a happy home right now. I’m a civil engineer, I was born in Germany and relocated after my wife died of ovarian cancer. I was waiting to meet my soul mate, then we will decide were the both of us will live. But I lived in a three bedroom rented apartment in Riverside California.

I want to spend the rest of my life having fun. Would you stand by me to build a home? Would you smile at me when I look tense? I don't need a super model, I rather need a very good friend who knows when I am tensed just by looking into my eyes and a super woman. The whole world may be mad at me, but if you are smiling at me, I would care less.

Who says we can't design our own paradise together? It is workable just walk by my side...

Bruce."
Aug 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam or Not
by: Anonymous

Do you really believe in this guy that he is asking for money from you even though he has said he loves you? Think of how many other women he has said this to besides you. I am sorry but you will be making a Big Mistake if you send him one Penny because him asking for more and more will never stop.

I hope you have read all these letters of Oil Riggers. Regardless if he is an Engineer Contractor or what, he is not real. I wish not to hurt you with my words but I wish not to see your heart broke or being taken for money. I just had one this week tell me American women are weak, for he asked me for money and I said NO flat out. He said fine he will find one that will send him money, but I did report him to FB. Sent his exact words to them.

You must feel in your heart he is a phony, yes we love to her them words like I love you, but that's just it, they are just words with no feelings from a stranger on the net trying to get money.

God Bless and Please be careful.
Aug 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		New names ladies look out
by: Anonymous

He is back and his name he is going under now is Maxwell scott Johnson from Australia but lives in Virginia here in the states. he is using instagram now with freak photos of a young child and older mom, and guys now, and I for one don't believe anyone.

It wasn't his lucky day when he ran a cross me as unfortunately I am studying to be a PI investigator.

So keep a look out ladies as he is back under new names and new story's
Aug 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam or not
by: Anonymous

Anyone beware with the name Patrick Alexander from Italy, Offshore Engineer in Rome, wife died of cancer and has a 15 years old boy. His mom died 5 years before his wife, the drilling machine got destroyed by the crazy waves, needs some money to ship a new one and he can't get out of the sea until he finishes his contract.

He loves me and he needs my help so bad 😢,

I can't imagine that our feeling and emotions got to be played out this way but I am still talking to him and he asked for the money and is waiting for my answer.
Aug 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kik
by: Anonymous

They’re on Kik now too. Stephen Mike is 53 and from Nevada. He joined a group I was in and started chatting. His ‘English’ is good. But when he said ‘Am good. How is your day’, it tipped me off.

And sure as hell, he is an oil rig engineer. I blocked him immediately.

Be careful on Kik, ladies.
Aug 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rob Schmit
by: Anonymous

He used Rob Schmit as a name to contact me. Also business on the sea and called a sub sea contractor oil business so traveling a lot. With a daughter, 20 years old. Divorced because wife betrayed him when he was traveling. Looking for a good woman. Currently on the sea of Spain for work. Won’t be back until three weeks later. Use WhatsApp and a phone no with area code 415 but link with a city in LA.

Suddenly he said don’t use WhatsApp, use 415 phone no. He called but accent sounds like Indian or Turkish accent, which lead me to doubt about his identity. He then sent me a passpoport link with his photo, which is different from the first photo he sent. I couldn’t link his accent with his photo. He said he is from Luxembourg, mom is an Indian.

I am not sure if this a scam for money only or some company wants to establish a new dating site so send their programming engineers to lure us into their customer survey for match making preparation in the future- now it’s proven a prank apparently
Aug 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friends 2
by: Anonymous

Beware of Harry Baldwin.

Nigerian scum who stole US ARMY Major General Daniel Baldwin’s photo and is going by the name Harry Baldwin.

He had tried to start a conversation with me.
Big mistake!!

Block and delete him.
Aug 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Sandoval
by: Anonymous

Anyone been contacted by a David Sandoval? Says he's Dutch and yet has a Hispanic last name (why?). Said he lost his wife 3 years ago; son is 26. Lives in Ontario, CA. When I asked what part he didn't acknowledge and "have to go have my dinner now". AMAZING how many widowers there are on these sites. Is active on CoffeeMeetsBagel (dating site). Stated he's in the hotel renovation business and hopes to gain an interview for a possible contract in South Carolina.

We ALL know that's a "but I need some assistance to secure the contract". Skype name is live:dmatz357.

Phone number 707-300-8924; a VOIP # located in Boonville, CA.

Where the heck is that?
Aug 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Troy Spencer
by: Anonymous

He will be on instagram and look very handsome and say his daughter has heart issues, wife died of cancer three years ago. Also he’s on snap chat with a phone number ‭+234 706 189 7545‬ and will use a gmail spenceoil95

He will be smitten with you and need to be with you and send songs and will want to know your full name right away, and age and if you live alone.

He will act like his phone is broke where he can’t video chat or send a photo of a date or your name with his photo. He will say he’s injured on the rig or his daughters health got him into problems. I suspected in less then a few days he wasn’t legit. When I wasn’t gonna talk to him he hurried and called me, but he’s stupid because now I had his actual number that gave me his snap chat account.

And he is a Nigerian man not a UK white man. So yea good luck and hope you don’t get scammed.
Aug 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Change in modus operandi
by: Anonymous

There seems to be a shift in the way these scammers are operating. I was approached by "Ben" on Over 40's Dating. He said that he had met a wonderful woman through the site, but his friend "Adam" needed to meet a truly special woman and he gave me "Adam's" contact number. I suspect that they were one and the same person.

I gave him a call, and he told me that he was Hungarian (he did have a European accent) and had come to South Africa for work. His wife had died in a tragic accident, he had a 12 year old son living in California, he had worked in South America, but SA was so beautiful and he wanted to settle here. He worked on ExxonMobil in Sandton Johannesburg. RED FLAGS!

He contacted me again in the evening with the usual "Hello dear" nonsense- RED FLAG and asked me if I had had dinner - RED FLAG. I asked him where he was. "I am in Doha". Huh? I told him that I had a friend who worked at ExxonMobil and she didn't know of him. "Oh no dear, I work in Exxon Mobile UK".

He proceeded to tell me that he had been in a board meeting all day, had a terrible headache and has to rush off to Botswana to relieve a colleague who went for an emergency operation.

He was talking in circles. Looking back he made such a fool of himself. Stupid idiot.

Needless, to say I blocked him. Good riddance to bad rubbish.

Ladies, stay vigilant and trust your instincts. The stories these people spin are evolving.
Aug 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeremy Webbe
by: Anonymous

He Said he lives in Stockholm Sweden and he is Haifa. He wants pictures on me and My place. He was on a datingsite - ourtime and he said he Loves me directly and nobody is going to touch me.

I told him I am nobodys and I do what I want. Didn't ask for money yet but IT comes.

lol.

I block before he asked.

New name
Nicolas Diego
Attwood walker
Donald hyatt
Allesamdro Lorenzo
Jeffrey Smith
Edleen Magaya are agent ont cyprus and take the money through moneygram and Atlanta Georgia. The fidelity bank. Anthony Atabeh.
Watch out and Block.
Aug 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nick Carter
by: Anonymous

This guy's Instagram username is nickcarter764, email nick4love1280@gmail.com, and claims he really is named Nick Carter. He is a widower from Denmark (I don't think Nick Carter is a common Danish name, just saying), he is working on a UK oil rig, Catholic, has one son, and lost his wife and daughter in a car accident when they ran into a trailer truck while going for a shopping trip.

Quite the heart-breaking story, huh? Worst part is he went on and on about fidelity and honesty. evil: (I will say this much: the real guy in these photos is really handsome :oops: too bad he's being used for evil).
Aug 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jack Peterson
by: Anonymous

Got contacted by a Jack Peterson on Words with Friends2. Immediately wants to know if I'm married and how old I am. Asked me to go on Hangouts to be able to chat better and share photos. Says he's 58 and his wife, son and sister died in a car accident and now is looking for someone to spend the rest of his life with. He says he has 16 year old twin girls. Says he's working on an oil rigs in the sea of Aberdeen off Scotland and is the supervisor there to 30 men. Also says he was Italian.

Romances you with love quotes taken off google. After two weeks he said I was his soulmate and wanted to settle down with me and his kids after his contract finishes. Tells me he's been having trouble with a crane for a couple of days. Now he wants $2000 to help pay to get it fixed and I'm his only hope and that men were injured. Now he hardly has said a word to me since I said I couldn't get him the money. But I did receive a message he was so stressed and couldn't sleep but I noticed he was playing Words with friends.

I've contacted women who have him as a friend on there and they too have had the same questions by him. I did a reverse image search and found him on a dating site under the name John, aged 53 and there was more photos of him. I noticed a name in one of the photos and did a Facebook search and it turns out to be a bridal shop in Italy and this guy was in the photos.

He's stolen this guy's identity who looks to be a wedding dress designer and rich so he doesn't need to scam women.
Aug 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for the name Richard Mathisen
by: Anonymous

He claims to be a widow of 4 years, Norwegian oil rig engineer. Just went off to the Gulf of Mexico. Supposedly from North York, Ontario.
My friends told me he was a scammer, before he had a chance to ask me for money. I blocked both his phone number and email address.
The lesson I have learned here is not just off the dating site but not to talk to these people.
Aug 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James and Kevin
by: Anonymous

First of all Thank You Kevin for putting your statement on because every word is true.

As For James, Oh he is good to believe me. If he is in the Gulf that he says and has moved on to another Oil Rig outside of Ontario he is the Biggest Scam Artist I have seen or met on here. He even called me his wife, Honey, Sweetheart, always My Love, Always a Good Morning, how he had a sleepless night thinking of me. I would say I slept wonderfully, and that would get him mad.

There never will be another in his life. He sent me many many songs and poems which the poems were always found on the net. We argued too a lot. As I said before he sent me a picture of welding under water because the pipes were leaking oil in the Gulf and it was a lot I guess according to him. How he will never share his love with no other women, that is what all Nigerian's say to you.

So if you hear that phrase know it is from a Nigerian or someone in Ghana, as they use it all the time. I Have read so much on these guys and it all goes back to Nigeria.

Please take care, as these men are not worth the ground you walk on. They are loser's who don't want to work for a living but scam women and men in the States. I talked to the FRSC in Nigeria and they said nothing can be done as it is not illegal for their men to do that.

It's our fault for falling for it. I am so Leary of any request from a man and again I always look at the likes, it will say Austin Texas but every single like is from Nigeria, so check it out for sure. God Bless
Aug 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous lady who claims all is good.
by: Kevin B

You will be asked for money or I tune cards. If he offers to send you money if you set up an account you will not be able to get to the money but your name will be all over it. It's what we call money laundering and you will go to jail.

Remember most of these guys have two first names for their first and last, are widowed somehow or divorced, have one kid that lives with a nanny or Grandma. 1 year and you have not met this man yet a man who could have any woman in the world with his millions chooses you right?

But when he comes to see you he will need money guaranteed. And it will be guaranteed he will never show up.
Aug 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James.
by: Anonymous

I've been with my cheater for over a year. I had a strange relationship with him. He did not get any money, he did not get expensive gifts. There were arguments. There were conversations. It was a strange relationship. Very strange. I have his email address. I have his phone numbers. I have his name even if it is true.

I wonder if any of you had such a relationship and if you can have something more than just cheating with someone? I had the impression that I am not being cheated, on the contrary I turn this man into someone better and better. Has any of you had that?
Aug 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Baruch Shalev
by: Ewelina

I have become approached by a scammer. I have pretty good instinct and I knew from the start that the guy who is contacting me is very wrong. I decided to search and I am so glad that I found here similar history and someone else was contacted by the same guy.

This time he was trying to sneak under the different name but he is a total idiot as he sent me an e-mail in which he introduced himself as Baruch Shalev while the e-mail address was RobertoSchmit. This alone was enough to know he is laying. The story fits with Rob Schmit Oil Services scam who is searching for women on Linkedin and is reaching out to connect for other reasons than business.

Another reason to not trust this scammer. And yes he introduces himself as a German- American who is a contractor for different oil companies and apparently he is the CEO now. His life focus and dream is to retire and buy a house for millions of dollars in some exotic place. I contacted Linkedin, and will try to report to Cyber Security - but be aware he is there trying again and he may use a different name.
Aug 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Harrison
by: Anonymous

Less than a week into talking, I became highly suspicious. He stated being in Netherlands on a 4 year contract drilling. Parents deceased, wife died in childbirth, only brother died in battle in Syria. Referred to me as Dear, Queen, My love, and wanted to spend the rest of his life with me.

WHOAH. I requested many times not to refer to me as these condescending terms, and it was IMPOSSIBLE to know if we even like each other! 2 kids in NYC boarding school, owns home in LA.

Fortunately, I never gave the ring of scammers a dime. If I hadn't have found this site, I was going to truthfinder him. I hope you read through this blog and see the stories are all the same. Yes, we emailed shortly after he found me.
Aug 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank you about Dave Eugene Scott
by: Anonymous

Thank you for the post saying he is a scammer. I did want to believe him so badly but am glad I decided to go in here this morning and found your post. It is ending by me blocking him. Thank you for confirming what I thought was true but didn’t want to believe it. Definitely a lesson learned the hard way but thankfully before no money was exchanged!

Thank you!

Dave Eugene Scott is a scammer. Do not believe his words!!
Aug 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer, not on an oil rig
by: Anonymous

I have been talking to my scammer for six months, fell in love with him. He loved me, I was his life. His name is Donald Hedlund, widowed, no children. He said his wife died at childbirth. Both parents dead. No siblings, no aunt or uncle or cousins. Said he lived in Goldberg Nevada, no such person by that name lives in Goldberg Nevada.

Says he’s a civil engineer and builds houses, says he built one in London for a client and got paid with a international check, can’t cash it. Lives with his "agent", after I paid his hotel bill. The London cops confiscated his passport because he owes taxes on the money he can’t get because of the check. Says he can’t find work anywhere because of the type of work he does. Went to the embassy to see if they could help him financially, he says he doesn’t carry his drivers license or a debt card from his bank back in the states because of complications with a relationship he had a year ago, and the embassy wants his banking information to help him depositing his check, so he asked me to send the embassy my banking info so he can deposit the check in my account and send him money to pay his taxes to come home.

He is now blocked and deleted. I have names and account numbers that will get reported. He has broken English, small i’s in his conversation, will not face time and I’ve only spoken to him on the phone 3 times in six months, he says the connection is always bad.

Just a heads up ladies, he’s on messenger. Block him, he’s a smooth talker and won’t ask for money right away. He wants you to feel sorry for him because of his "situation ", he can’t get "home". He’s 48 years old, very handsome.
Aug 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joanne. Concerning Emmanuel Stephen
by: Anonymous

I sent you an email if you didn't get it mine is debbie836@icloud.com.

Emmanuel Stephen gave me the exact same story. I fell for everything and he not only took my money but he has broken my heart. I have been suspicious of him for a long time but I had no proof. You may be the answer to my prayers as I just couldn't make myself let go of him if there was a chance he was real.

He claims to be in love with me and I definitely am with him I just need some closure so I can get on with my life and put this behind me. I have photos I would like to send you if I can. Please contact me. Again thank you so much for responding.

Thanks so much to this site it is a lifesaver.

[ED - you are welcome]
Aug 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James from Aug 10
by: Anonymous

Sounds like my scammer who stole most of my money being in contact with me for 13 months. Already disappeared one and half year ago. Similar problems to pay for, underwater picture of him fixing a pipe, yes remember that. He called himself James too. He had no one to help, big contract and everything went wrong and always needing money. His mule was in China after some in US were investigated and had to return money to me then he stuck with a China woman mule. All was fake. Photoshopped pictures, fake documents, fake bank account where he had money he could not get released and needing to pay huge amounts to get it released.

He was Nigerian mostly phoning with an unknown number, a couple of times with 234 country phone code, maybe mistake not even knowing it showed. I am sure he is still scamming. He was very patient but sometimes too pushy. After he got most of my money and disappeared, he came back five months later asking for more saying that he left me with some money. Not his money but mine, never gave him more, could not afford bankruptcy.
Aug 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the person who wrote James on August 10
by: Wiser Now

Please tell us how the mule got arrested? I have mules too. Maybe your information will help in this. I am "Wiser Now " ask Steve for my email address and he will give it to you.

I too am a victim of oil rigger engineer scams and lost my shirt. Recovering but it is slow cause I need to replace my IRA so my nest egg will grow. When I helped the oil rigger engineer out he promised to pay me back when he got to America and of course it was all lies. If the lies were counted there were hundreds of them and if the promises that were broken were counted it was hundreds of false promises just to get me to send the money by Western Union and Money Gram. But I need to know how you got the mule arrested please. He had many mules and it would be great to see them talk to save them selves.

We have to stay to together as victims and I am on a Facebook page where there are over 600 victims of oil rigger engineer scams and other scams mostly all women. We are a target for them and they use lies and deception and I heard they cast spells using VOODOO and even west Africa magic. How do they manage to get into our minds and hearts as they do?

We can report them to Western Union and Money Gram getting the names black flagged and also turn it into the police department and go to Scam Haters and www.anyscam.com to report to but we need results. But we need to band together as this is war on women mostly from the country of Nigeria. I really dislike Nigeria now.

But if you are a victim get help and join a group and get support because it takes time to recover our hearts. God bless you all and keep your chin up. Let us all fight back with the truth fighting their lies.
Aug 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brian Igor Smith same as Sebastian Igor Cooper
by: Anonymous

These two people are the same. "Brian" contacted me through "Chances Are" a women's divorce support group. That was the first "fishy" clue. He explained he misunderstood when he signed up.

We texted for about 2 months. I got the same story: contractor for Chevron, working on oil rig, needed money for import duties. Sent me the picture of the check too. I also got the family pictures with the cute little dog. He also said his wife died in a car accident and daughter was living in the U.K.

He said he was in love and wanted to be with me forever. I knew it all was "fishy", but it was fun for a while. Texting with him kept my mind off things for a while.

He asked for money twice. Both times I said no. Be careful ladies. This guy was good. He seemed real. I didn't give too much personal information, but he used whatever I sent him to reel me in. I knew in my heart it was all bull, but he was very good at "courting".

I kept trying to check out his story. He did have a LinkedIn page, I never signed up to check it out. I did look up the routing numbers on the picture of the 408 thousand dollar check he sent me. They matched the bank address. The Chevron address matched. Even the signature is a person who works for Chevron. After he asked for $$ the second time, I did more research and found this site!

These guys are good at what they do and they get us when we're vulnerable. Always be careful ladies!!
Aug 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cedric Edison auf LinkeIn
by: Anonymous

linkedin.com/in/cedric-edison-4b757275

Cedric Edison - is still active. He was my first scammer last year and I fell for him. I had met him on xing!

Contact went on for 5 months, after 3 months he had gotten an order in Turkey. Totally romantic correspondence, long phone calls, pleasant rough voice, pretends to work as a contractor for Gunvor Raffinerie in Geneva, Switzerland. Repairs oil pipelines! Widowed, two children 6 and 8 years old, living with his 80-year-old mother and a nanny in America. Very very romantic letters, it picks you up emotionally, you can't resist this charm.

In Turkey and problems with machines that came from China had to be triggered at customs and he still needed 30,000 € from me. His friends had allegedly paid him most of the huge sum. Then he became very ill because he worked unprotected in the "burial". He tells the work stories very credibly, I have checked these things often. Then he had to go to the hospital, which he never gave up. Then after he was discharged from the clinic had no more money for hotel and food. I lost my credit card, I sent him 300,-€. Their money picked up his best friend in Istanbul! Not even thanks, he said! That's when I became sensitive and sceptical!

In this time the contact was very small. It all happened around Christmas time, he wanted to go home to his children. I should send him another 1.000,-€ for a flight ticket. I wanted to see his passport, he was angry because I wouldn't trust him. IP check revealed America, Sunnyvale and nothing with Switzerland or Turkey, time difference 9 hours.

I can recommend image search via yandex, and there I found many websites of him on Love pages with always different names and ages. He only looked at older women, he pretended to be 52 years old. What a ruthless freak! Sent a lot of pictures of himself and his kids.

He's only had women in xing as contacts. And now he's active again on the left, with the same photo and name! He's not real!!!!!! He was also on xing again and again after breaks, I reported him again and again.

Everyone run away very quickly! They're not worth the time of your life! good luck... men you've never seen should never get money! Never!
Aug 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas lindegaard madsen
by: Anonymous

I met an oil rig scammer through words with friends. He wanted me to set up a gmail account. I never did. Talked to him for a couple days thru the game. Got suspicious when he started signing things love Thomas and calling me dear. I called him on his lies and he kept with the lies.

He worked for Diamond oil and gas instead of diamond offshore drilling. Claimed he was going to be on a rig for five months, when the norm is 14 or 21 days. His child moved from studying in the states to boarding in the UK. Mother American,
Father Danish. Mother died young. Then mother died recently.

English was more broken if you got him frustrated. Never set up the gmail account. Never told him where I was other than a state. All in all lucky I only wasted two days.
Aug 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wanting help from Lynn - Emmanuel Stephen
by: Johanne

TO

Jul 22, 2018
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Private contractor on oil rig
by: Lynn

Yes I have been contacted by Emmanuel Stephen. He has given me the story that he was on an oil rig and that I was the love of his life and that he wanted to come to me and be with me forever.

He had two kids Jerry and Jessica. His wife died of drug and heart complications. They were with a caregiver at the time. Both his parents died. His wife's parents were not in touch with the family.

He also shared pictures, which are probably not the sames one, but would be interesting to find out more.

Please contact me at
walker_down_far@outlook.com
Aug 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum Engineer
by: Anonymous

I have been chatting on Instagram with a Perry Wilson who said he is a Petroleum Engineer working on a contract in Oslo, Norway. Mother is German, Father, American and they live in Berlin. He says he has a home (sent me pictures) in Los Angeles. English is pretty good, but some grammatical errors.

He said that is because he grew up in Germany. He's a very smooth talker "who just lives to talk to me on Instagram." We've chatted a couple of weeks. He hasn't asked for anything, as yet. I'm very skeptical but will chat for the time being. Never would I give him any money or anything.

Won't happen.
Aug 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Carson Roy Jason
by: Anonymous

1 noticed they’re all in their 50’s, all have children living with nannies, stay in the big house in chicago illinois and inheritad parents’ house in florida, parents dead because of car crash, they work in the oil business. Quite a coincidence. They need to get new stories. We ladies are catching on to their lies. Be careful as Carson Roy Jason is his name, Two Children.

He got nothing from me, but be careful ladies
Aug 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Anonymous

I was with a James from the Gulf Of Mexico for almost two years. His machine was always breaking down. Needed a pulley, needed a nut that broke off, needed some kind of oil thing, he had to shut down cause it was leaking in the water. Sent me pictures that were suppose to be him welding under water a pipe but had gear on so could not tell it was him. Sent pictures of him in his office and standing by stones and water, and in some Village. He had no one else but me and I was the only one that could help him. He fell and got hurt and needed attention right away so I called the Company and asked them if it was true and they said they had no one by that name that most workers were from Foreign and told me do not send him no more money for he was lying to me.

Found out his mules were sending all the money to Nigeria and I did get one arrested. All the love poems I typed in search and they would come up. His Picture stand in a mall in the Winter was another man's picture also. The one he sent me a few months ago there was another man had the same office and identical with pictures and all. So a friend checked them out and they were photoshopped so its amazing what they will do to get your money.

Please DO NOT SEND HIM MONEY, and he went after my friend too for help to fix his machines. If he mentions a friend Steve or Mark it is for sure him. But he is in Nigeria trying to get money to buy crude oil to sell. These guys are rip-offs and a lowlife. Please do not give him your phone number for he can order whatever he wants in your name by using it. God Bless You and My Very Best To You
Aug 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Off shore rigs
by: Anonymous

Scammed by a Clinton Barrow From Charlotte NC who
Lives in Florida. His picture is on Facebook. He told me he worked for Chevron: shell as a chief executive. He was divorced and has two children and a nanny who he says that is in the USA illegally from Mexico.

I fell for his sweet words then he asked me for money. Yes I did get scammed for a few dollars and was trying to find anything on him. I even went to TruthFinder and they had no record of a
Clinton Barrow.

Ladies please don’t let this happen to you
Aug 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stories by oil rig scammers
by: Anonymous

How do the oil rig scammers know the different parts of the rigs and the functions? They are not Engineers. My only scammer, John Robert who I've found with many other names, told me once he was reading a book about oil drilling in the oceans. I could not figure out why if he was already drilling for oil in the high seas. When asked, he danced around and never gave an answer but I was in love. I guess they have books to study like he said he was reading the bible. That's how they know about everything they ask for.

As soon as they say something is broken, or their child needs funds for school, or they don't have a banking account where they are, RUN AND BLOCK THEM. I didn't because I had no idea he was a scammer. I'd just lost my husband of 45 years and was still mourning him when I was contacted by John who I think picked my name from the Mayo Clinic followers. He contacted me on Facebook with a sob story about how depressed he was and of course I helped him.

When I ran out of money after almost 5 years of promises to repay me , he suddenly was gone but is still sending me a text periodically asking if I have the money so he can return to GA and access his bank. He made a mistake when I asked him where he was after I had not heard from him for a while. He said he was in GA! Then said he was still in Nova Scotia. He took me for my life savings and most of my retirement. A Total of over $500,000.
Aug 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monetary loss 45,000
by: Anonymous

Ladies, none of them are true and they are all false. I was a victim two years ago I lost much money but by Gods grace I was able to pull through tough times financially and losing thousands of dollars is not easy but it is a big lesson not to be naïve. There will be a time that these people will be caught. Be strong!!!


God bless everyone and its been a while since I did post but never forget the lesson that I have paid with my own action using my heart not my brain. It was a blessing that I did not lose all my property in this world especially my faith in God but thats when you fall and he picks you up.
Aug 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Dave Eugene Scott Posting
by: Anonymous

Sorry to burst your bubble but guess what HE IS NOT REAL. Just because he hasn't YET asked you for money, doesn't mean he won't. He will ask you for something. He is already hinting that he has to make repairs in order to complete his mission and meet you.

He has several options. Either ask to "BORROW" money from you to repair the drill bits (which by the way do not exist). Or, he will ask for an ITunes Gift Card for software, or he will tell you he has a package to send you and you will need to make the arrangements and pay a fee to the delivery company so you can receive a non-existent package. And it goes on and on.

He may also ask you to be his beneficiary! That is a good one.

Oh yes, my scammer LOVED me too. He was on an oil rig. Took him two months before he asked for money. He was so sweet and loving and loved sexting. He called me his queen, his love, his baby. I was everything to him.

The BS goes on and on.

My scammer was also 56 and his wife died in GHASTLY car accident.

Any of this sound familiar???? Read ALL the stories.

He is NO different. He is a lying piece of crap Nigerian scammer looking for nothing but money.

Please wake up before you become completely hypnotized by his BS.

Your creep is NO different than the rest.

Good luck if you still believe him.
Aug 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Stop and think about it...
by: Anonymous

Okay, I have to say this: I work in the oil and gas profession. I work with both onshore and offshore clients. Let's talk about some "truths" that should clue us all in to these scammers.

YES, the oil and gas profession is full of contractors. That's about the only semi-logical/realistic thing that I read on these posts related to my profession.

Here are the big NO's:

*Oil rig contractors do NOT get stuck paying for equipment parts and supplies. Does not matter if there is a storm, their wallets went overboard, there was an accident and/or they have crews depending on them. That's not how the oil and gas contracts work.
*Think about this: why would a reputable businessman ask a woman he met online (and has never met) to loan him money on a work contract???? That does not even make sense.
*If there was an accident and/or bad weather, we could google it and read about it in the news to verify. Accidents and bad weather get reported.
*They have no cellphone connectivity while they are out on their offshore work assignments. They would not/could not contact us if there was truly an issue.

If somebody gives us these ridiculous stories, we just need to block, delete, and RUN!!! I work hard for my money...why would we want to give it away to a phony-baloney story that doesn't even make sense? I will never be THAT lonely, will you? Think about what is being said to you related to their financial requests for so-called "contract work".
Aug 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Eugene Scott
by: Anonymous

Hello. I am wondering if anyone knows Dave Eugene Scott. He is an oil rig engineer who is in the gulf of mexico with a contract through Chevron. His rig had a storm go through and damaged the drill bits and clusters. He needs money to get home as he lost his wallet in the storm. He hasn't asked me for any money at all and is actually been very good about that. He says he loves me and wants to get married when he is done with his contract which should be end of October, providing he can get the drilling up and going again.

Dave is 56 and has no family as he was orphaned and raised by a catholic priest. He has a 15 year old son Robert who is in boarding school. Dave's email is crudeoilengr10@gmail.com and his son Roberts' email is roberteugene@gmail.com

Supposedly they both live in Salt Lake city, but Dave is originally from Finland he says. He lost his wife Joan in a car accident 6 years ago. Dave is a real talker and seems so geniune. I hate to think that he isn't real as he wants me to come visit him (he'll pay for my flight), and then we go see his son Robert too.
Aug 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Names
by: Sarah

I believe that my original NIGERIAN SCAMMER that went by the name of Chris Anderson contacted me under two other identities.

He is on WWF and Messenger and Hangouts and probably anywhere else that he can troll. His WWF and Hangouts and Instagram ID is chris754anderson and I believe his email is chris45anderson@gmail.com which is probably his Hangouts address.

I was challenged on WWF by one David Silas (AKA silasdesmond) a few weeks ago when I downloaded WWF2 with the SAME M/O as Chris used. Same phrases, likes, dislikes, etc. I suspected right away it was him but played along for a little while.

Chris Anderson found me on WWF about a year ago. We stopped playing and communicating after I would not send him any money or Itunes gift cards. WWF ended a long time ago as did Messenger with him.

Well, guess what. After I started "playing" with David Silas I get a WWF challenge from none other than Chris Anderson (same photo he used to use but not the same as David Silas character). Said he found me playing a mutual friend David and wanted to know why I had blocked him. He asked me to give him another chance, that he loved and missed me and to unblock him and let's chat on HAngouts or Messenger. So I did. Then David disappeared and when I sent him another game challenge he declined!!

Chris and I communicated for another week or two and then he asked me for HELP!! LOL. I refused. He stopped playing WWF with me. I sent him another challenge and he declined!! Of course, I HAD NO INTENTION of sending him anything as before and knew EXACTLY what he is.

Third guy was chatting with a friend of mine on Instagram. His name is Patrick Owens. IG name is owenspasddy. Funny to me, but I was convinced it was Chris/David. So, my girlfriend called me on her land line and put the phone down where I could hear. She called him on Hangouts from her cell, put him on speaker and guess what....YES....it was Chris.

I had spoken with him on Messenger when we just reconnected and had spoken with him several times in the past. Unless these Nigerians ALL have the same inflections and voices, I knew that voice and his phrases, and everything.

So I set up a fake Instagram and guess who contacts me - Patrick Owens! He did not recognize the picture I used as it was from a long time ago and was a profile shot from a distance. My hair was different and so was I.

Yes, same everything as it was Chris. I chatted with him a few times and then I deleted my fake Instagram account. My friend, yes, she is still playing with him! Why, I will never know. She claims to be waiting for him to ask her for money. Then she will tell him off. She is talking with three others besides Patrick. Says it is for entertainment purposes.

I know you are all probably thinking that it cannot be the same guy. But I say, yes it is. They change their identities constantly and use them all.

The Chris Anderson character is done with me for sure. No more WWF or Messenger or Hangouts. Gone for good thank GOODNESS. But the Patrick Character did not recognize me or the name I made up.

So ladies, watch out for those three names.

And there are hundreds of them on WWF2. Get at least three requests a day. All disgusting freaks that they are.

I block them all.

Be safe out there. Don't ask us on here if we think they are scammers. Don't be fooled. If you have to ask, then you have doubts. When in doubt, RUN.

Oh by the way, Patrick told my friend he was working in Mexico on an Ocean Liner. He told me he was a Civil Engineer building a 5 star hotel at a resort location in Mexico.

New professions every day!!
Aug 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James.
by: Anonymous

Hi. Do any of you have any contact with a man called James. He works on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Lonely. He has no family. Very affectionate and romantic. He quickly says he fell in love. He needs money to repair the machine that broke down. There was an accident recently and he was in the hospital. That's why he did not answer. Contact at specific times. He says he is a Jehovah's witness but then he suddenly becomes a Pentecost. Does anyone write with such a person?
Aug 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sebastian Igor Copper
by: Anonymous

Block and avoid this guy, similar story, very big oil rig repair project, lovely texts/emails for more than month. Now, he is suddenly stuck with his project as he needs to pay thousands in import duties for the equipment he needs to install, obviously, he is about 17K short, good luck with that. He sent me a picture of a 408K payment he received from Chevron, but he can't use until he is off that rig.

I was suspecting something from the very beginning, but with his sweet talk, I had doubts and kept talking to him. I have not and will not send him anything, but wanted to warn others. The name will probably change, but he is sending you nice family pictures and his picture with his little dog. Wife is killed in a car accident, parents are dead and one adult daughter in UK.
Aug 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		IP search
by: Anonymous

Hi, how do I do an ip search in google hangout?
I am sure he is false, but he keeps sending me pictures when he was little, of himself and his army buddies. The younger pictures are him. All are USA background, all are him because it looks exactly like him. I look like me when I was little, so does his. I tried tracing the images, but nothing either. I tried right clicking, and pull up in the drop menu, but do not see anything.

I would really like to trace this ip address to prove, and take his picture and show the world.

Thanks
Aug 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Chan (frankchanking1@gmail.com)
by: Anonymous

Im the one posting on 5 July2018 and Im so sorry hearing about your loss.

So the end of my story is as following -

His ghetto machine only managed to survive another week and then broke down. Of course then he needed 200k to get it repaired. I questioned him whether he got an insurance or not? He said no. How can people undertake such a valuable project without placing insurance? Because he is trying to steal your money, as simple as it is!

I was very firm on my position of not wiring money out by suggesting to him to get a loan from the bank, calling ex company/colleagues for money, etc. and he "managed" to raise 180k after 2 days (wow) which means he still needs 20k from me.

Luckily I was talking to my family the other day when he was trying to call me - I then made up a story that I lent all my money to the family. I have nothing left for him.

Then the following day again he called, asking me to go out and get an itune card for USD500 value because he has some software that he needed to pay off. I said I'll let him know once I found it, which I never did.

As a result he completely faded out without reaching out to me again.
Aug 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tom Christ
by: Anonymous

Whoever wrote about Tom Christ. He has scammed several women. Read the messages, there are many about him. I also put his name in and googled it and look what happed.

Don't Waste Your Time on Tom Crist Email Scam
www.lottoexposed.com/beware-tom-crist-email-scam

Whenever there are lottery winners, their names are likely going to be attached to some lottery scam. Tom Crist is the latest "victim" to this scam. The scam begins with an email, much like the one below: Subject: Charity Donation Funds.
Tom Crist Email Scam: Lottery Winner Says Hoax Is..

https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/01/17/tom-crist-email-scam_n

Tom Crist Email Scam: Lottery Winner Says Hoax Is 'Unfortunate' The Huffington Post Alberta An email scam circulating the continent is exploiting the generosity of Calgary lotto winner Tom Crist.

Tom Crist Lottery Win Advance Fee Scam - Hoax-Slayer

https://www.hoax-slayer.net/tom-crist-lottery-win-advance-fee-scam

The scammer – still pretending to be Tom Crist – will claim that the money is required to cover legal and insurance costs, tax, banking fees, …
Tom Crist Foundation (scam alert) | THE SCAM HUNTER

scamhunter.org › Advance Fee Frauds

I got a message from a Richard Seever. I looked up his IP address and it has been reported over 200 x for scams.
Aug 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Chan (frankchanking1@gmail.com)
by: Anonymous

Thank you. I feel so lousy and stupid after the whole incident. I wish him to be caught for his evil doing. He blocked me. By the way, he told me he was from Philadelphia. His mum passed on 6 years ago.

And his million dollars project, easy to break down as the story was the same. He even told me his laptop was down so could not whatsapp me and then he disappeared.

Is he still communicating with you? He should be punished.
Aug 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Follow up
by: Anonymous

I too was scammed and thankfully my sister did a reverse face recognition and confirmed it before I lost a lot of money. I had some suspicions due to loopholes in his story and differences in pictures that were sent to me. This scammer was really into "sexting" and when he sent me pictures of what was supposedly his private part, one day it was circumcised and another day it was not LOL!!!

So after I found out I was being scammed I decided to play along with the charade. Originally he wanted iTunes cards to "add more time on his phone". Then I sent money to a mule. The next time he wanted money I was to send it via money gram to a name in Nigeria. Well no way was I sending there as I had read about women almost getting charged with money laundering.

Told him money gram had new policies for sending to Nigeria.

Then I did a little scamming of my own. I told him my dog got away and when I went to grab him I got bitten by a snake and landed in the hospital and had all kinds of complications. While in the hospital he got updates from my "husband" and nurses. That went on for a week. So then he comes up with this brilliant idea that I can send the money via RIA transfer directly to his bank account. BINGO I now have a bank, account number and name on the account and I filed a report on the FBI’s website cyber crime page. The address is:

www.ic3.gov.

Make sure if you sent money you have how you sent it and who to.
Aug 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Follow up
by: Anonymous

Every other day I read & review the contents of the page. I know I was mesmerized & enchanted by a Oil Rig Engineer. He told me so many lovely things, told me he can’t wait to meet me and so on. All, or most of these scams are true & planned, manipulated, and masterfully carried out. I am interested if anyone has been arrested, captured, or has to pay any money back??

What legal action have been taken, & what are the results, if any?? Can some one share? Oh, & has anyone ever heard or been in contact with Tom Crist?? He must still be in the hospital in Mexico???
Aug 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		In Regards to Mules
by: Anonymous

Thank You for your story and I too was told by the Police that if I have to ask myself am I being scammed then no doubt I am and reporting it show's I knew I was. I did wake up beforehand and when I would not send no more he got pretty mean and verbally abusive.

The mule I reported knew she was sending to Nigeria that's why she got sentenced as such for she knew she was laundering money for this man.

So Thank You again, I was not the only one that went to the police but had an ID from WU and Money Gram to give them.

God Bless All. If they say Oil Rigger they are scammers. Please understand that or call the company they say they are working for.

Take care
Aug 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Chan (frankchanking1@gmail.com)
by: Anonymous

Thank you for sharing. I was scammed by this guy of all my savings. He sounded so real, and used my faith to blind my trust.

He is a scammer. I have been trying to catch him.
I did not report him to the police.

I really pray hard that this guy can be caught. Now I am left with no savings at all.
Aug 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil vessel
by: Anonymous

Sounds like my scammer I had before, talked for six months. His name was then Charles Bothmann, from Boston Mass. Did the same thing only equipment got seized at the Canadian border. He was a romantic smooth talker then too. Loved me and I was his last love of his life. Called me his sunshine.

Get away from him. He admitted to me he was a scammer.
Aug 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil vessal scam
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know a Kevin Finkel, crude oil engineer from Houston Texas. I believe I have been scammed. The story is the same as the rest.
Months of texting, true love, matching souls, be together for ever. I sent money to him because his oil rig broke down in Turkey and he needed parts to get it fixed and now more money because his vessel got seized by customs because of wrong paperwork, now awaiting trial in Hong Kong.

This is where lonely gets you. I also fell for this hook line and sinker. Lost a lot of cash. I thought I knew better, but they are really slick. I am sick to my stomach over what I sent him for his crew !!!

Thanks ladies for sharing your stories. It has helped me realize what happened to me.

God bless you all.
Aug 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		In reguards to mules
by: Anonymous

I did not play along with my scammer. He would give me the so called agent info that I needed to send the money to but I did not know that the money was going to Nigeria until a few months ago when the FBI called me about one of the so called agents that I sent money to.

Just to let you know these mules or aka agents are just regular people that these scammers are using. I belive you are being scammed like the police in my town told me. If you have to ask the question if the scammer is not scamming you then wake up as he is scamming you.
Aug 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mules/Erikefe Response to Question
by: Anonymous

Regarding why I played him long enough to get his agent information is complicated. It is a very long story. Myself and several others were interested in seeing if we were in communication with the same low life creature and if he was using the same mule. After many attempts to obtain funds from me, I finally agreed. Of course, never intending to give him a dime. He sent the contact info. Now he is gone!!! And good riddance to that piece of garbage.

So tell us how you are being scammed big time.

We are all here to help each other.
Aug 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Trying to assist a friend
by: Anonymous

Same story I am afraid. Ex-Oilfield employee, Transocean. Single, No friends on FB, Befriended a previous co-worker that I happen to meet when I worked for Maersk in later 90's. Sweet lady. This has happened to her before.

Robert Lukas. Lives in Dallas, Self-Employed. I am truly hoping that my thoughts are wrong, alas I don't think that way. Any info to assist, helpful.

Regards, gigi
Aug 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammers
by: Anonymous

I was just scammed by Jeffery Harris who claimed to be an army veteran and drilling engineer for chevron. He had photos and videos to back up his stories, even sent me selfies each day. After 2 months of steady texting, he was contracted to work on an oil rig for 2 weeks, after which he would fly to be with me forever.

Of course there was an emergency on the rig for which I should send money. When I refused, the very loving relationship abruptly ended. Don't be fooled by the photos and videos. These scammers are pros and know what they are doing. Don't be fooled.
Aug 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerian Scammers
by: Anonymous

First off I just want to say On Dr. Phil who talked to the police in Nigeria as my lawyer did, they were told it is not illegal for them to scam over there. The yahoo boys are getting arrested for many reasons. It was said by the police over there it is our own fault for falling for this from their people. It's sad and we are broken hearted to be scammed as we were.

But when I go on Yahoo Boys and see the tables filled with money, or someone sends me a request I always look at the likes even though the man is white and all his likes are from people of Nigeria or Ghana. Not that it matters if he is white or black or what for I do have all races of people on my page.

But remember to look at all his likes. You will find out more of where he is from. Yes my scammer and I too wrote marriage vows now he has written to me and said I will regret not giving him more money. I said come on, my lawyer and the cops are waiting for you to show up. For yes my neighbor is a police officer and he knows all about it. Have not heard from him again so far Thank God.

Please be careful on Facebook or whatever site you are on.

God Bless
Aug 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mules
by: Anonymous

In response to the questions about my scammer, the remaining $5,000 went back to him in smaller amounts.

I am so glad I know better now, and I'm still reluctant to point the finger at some victims as remember, they have been affected psychologically by these demons.

Sometimes, very seldom now, I feel a very odd compulsion to remember him, the plans we made, the vows we wrote, the intimacy we shared but its getting better.

I am able to erase all that when I think of the bad, evil things he did to me and many others
Aug 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers names
by: Anonymous

My scammers name is Jeff Blake on Twitter known as @jeffblak01 & He too said his name is Olawgewa Lasisi a Nigerian male and also went by @KennethDuncan44

I am have having a hard time with my memory of these thing as sadness rules over my life. I am alone facing this. I pray for true love some day.
It seems he is stll echoing in my mind every day with the messages and the way I felt with him. He is gone and left me to face all these losses and try to make sense of it but there is no sense. He was and is a scammer and I am a victim taking the hit of an oil rig engineer romance scam and trying to move on in time as I need time for my mind to heal.

I tell my eyes not to weep. I guess I need to move on but where does a broken heart go. I need to find where broken heart villa is and try to smile more someday. I learnt a big lesson and hopefully never again have to face the pain like this again.

Thank you
Aug 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mules By Anonymous - Erikefe Badare
by: Anonymous

This is in response to the posting of July 31, regarding the scammer that deposited $30,000 in your account.

So sorry that you became an unwitting mule. However, what happened to the $5,000 left after you returned the $25,000 for his so called emergency? Did he get that as well, plus more?

Are you even sure that the original $30,000 even came from him or from some woman that he also scammed with his promises of love and a future?

All I can say is that I hope you did not get in trouble with the FTC or any other federal agency.

They take money laundering seriously as it is a federal crime. Even though you did it unwittingly.

It makes me sick that these freaks get to women of all ages and walks of life.

I, too, was in contact with one, but never sent him a dime. After three attempts at getting money out of me, he disappeared.

Oh yes, he loved me so much, I was his honey, baby, "my love" and he also loved the phone sex and sexting. And those stupid poems and inspirationals.

I must admit, I played along with him, until he finally sent me the information on his "agent"!! Yes, another mule. Whether she was witting or unwitting, I will never know.

Hope she is not being investigated.
Aug 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mules
by: Anonymous

I lost my sister and respect of my oldest son. I was naive. I'm in debt, and still cry almost everynight. I was approached online by someone who wanted my number. After 2 days I gave him my 3rd email. I wanted to check his IP address.

To get in my life now, you have to prove to me you are not a scammer. I put men through hell now. I trust no one. I wish there was a number we could all talk, change information. Everyone could Skype?? I say because, no one can understand how we feel right now but each other. Sometimes words are not enough. I'm sorry this happened to us, men & women. We will make it. We will be stronger for it. It just takes time.

I think they pass your information on. 13 more since the first time. I don't listen to them anymore. Who wants a man or woman who asks a person for money sight unseen?

Just think every time you are talking to a 28 yr old Nigerian person.
Aug 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mules
by: Anonymous

These mules or so called agents are money laundering for these scammers whether they are men or women. There is one man from Louisiana that is facing over 23 money laundering charges for helping a Nigerian and do you think that Nigerian will face jail time - heck no but the man here in the US is. As far as I am concerned these agents could say sorry no thanks but no they don't and they lie to the law when they are questioned that is why it is very important to save every receipt for proof that you did send to them and the email from the scammer telling you to send money to them.

One of my so called agents I sent to was a Walmart employee before she became a mule.
Jul 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mules
by: Anonymous

To those who have posted about Mules, you need to know the following: My scammer is what is known as a Yoruba Demon from Nigeria. Look it up if you must as they use Voodoo, witchcraft, and hypnosis in their romance scams.

For 6 months, he was my entire existence and he wired $30,000 to a bank account I had opened. It was supposed to be for us when he returned to the US from his Oil Rig. Sound familiar yet?

I didn't question him when he had an emergency and needed $25,000 back for equipment. So there you have it, I was unintentionally a Mule.

I only came to my senses when he told me to send him my mortgage payment! It was like awakening from a 6 month long dream, or nightmare.

Since then, I have found 11 other women. Most of them have been robbed of their life savings, and do not want to come forward as they were used as Mules, too!

He was having sex with me online, and over the phone, and I found all the endearing phrases I thought were just between us: he was Junior, I was Kitty. He called me his darling wife, adorable wife, said if he couldnt have me, he didnt want anyone else. I found out he was saying the same things to lots of other women, and one, the poor lady, was 83!

I also woke up in the middle of a transaction thru Moneygram. I was on the receiving end of $400! I was horrified and cancelled the transaction, and contacted this woman as she was 83 yrs old, lived in Georgia, and had no idea why she was involved in this.

So, please dont judge people who appear to be Mules too harshly as some of us are doing it without our knowledge, or under duress as our lives are being threatened!!

His name is Rodney Carl and Joseph G Bassell on FaceBook, Rodney Alexander Carl on LinkedIN, Carl Rodney and TerryMorgan25 on Instagram, and Rodney, Joseph, Bassel G, Evans and Leslie on Badoo.

One of his phone numbers is 407-906-7406, and email is carlrodney201@yandex.com.

His Nigerian name is Erikefe Badare.
Jul 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers are closer than you think!
by: Anonymous

Hi! Not posted for a while as the foreign scammers seem to be leaving me alone, however, I have just been taken in hook, line and sinker by someone who is meant to be a friend. So, he knew I was in the early stages of separating from my husband and exploited the fact that we’d always had an attraction to get close.

Stupidly, I really thought he meant it when he told me how much he cared, that he missed me on the days following meet ups and finally that he loved me.

To cut a long story short, things were going great and we planned a weekend away (that I paid for to the tune of £250) and then he asked to borrow " a bit" of cash and like an idiot I obliged because this person i’ve Had in my life for 10 years meant something to me and now had a special place in my heart.

Then guess what? The calls stopped. Went from 70+ messages per day to zero and am now ignored on all fronts.

Wow.

Really hope karma comes along and kicks his ass because I feel like s..t!
Jul 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brendan Douglas
by: Anonymous

My 81 year old mother is yet again being scammed. This one is oil rigger Brendan Douglas who says he's on the Ireland Sea and "just" needs about 4K to get some box sent to the states to her with his important papers etc and he'll pay her right back.

I KNOW he's a scammer and that she's mentally ill, but just wondering if anyone else has been played by this guy so I can show her in black and white that he's a scammer.

This is a never ending cycle for her. Sigh.

My email is abbymiller@aol.com
Jul 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the person that wrote to names
by: Anonymous

First off they do change their names all the time, and we never really know who we are talking to. As for Know it all, did I touch a nerve on you or something that set you off? I was not trying to set you off about it, I was just trying to let you know they always change their names with each one most of the time but sometimes use the same picture which they know most of us do not know each other.

SO KNOW IT ALL, NO, you have no idea who I am and I had no idea you would get so angry. My scammer had many names and I am so Thankful I found this out and he is on here under Tom Erol too.

I am very thankful for this site [ED: thank you].

Take care and God Bless You
Jul 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wow I really fell hard
by: Anonymous

I met Simon Harrison on Words With Friends 2. I have been playing that game for over 10 yrs. This is a first for me, and I kept seeing a text across the top of my screen saying 'hey pretty'. I ignored it for a while because I thought it was a woman. Well I realized it wasn't so I hit accept and played.

What a sweet talker he was, his profile said Iceland and I thought wow well we talked for weeks. He was a widow and had a son. He had bid on a big job in the Gulf of Mexico, and he got the job and I was his lucky charm. He sent me lots of pics of him, his son, their dog [a golden retriever and a mom named Rose. He was coming to the USA and all was good until an oil leakage needed $1000 or $500 would help to test oil to see if they could keep drilling, and stupid me, he even proposed.

Then more happens as a Blow out Protector was ruined and $30,000 needed now. My family was beside themselves with what I was doing, but I finally woke up, told him where to go and I was going to report him. He says he is 55yrs old, and a 14yr old son Kelvin. I am 70yrs young and this is so sad.

He is on WWF2 so run, don;t play. Delete him now. Oh he says he was working for BP America, and I found out that no he does not, and there is no one by that name in Iceland.
Jul 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mcl&H Pipeline Engineer - Larry Bendt/Larsen Bendt
by: Anonymous

Very sad to say that I believe after 3.5 months of talking to this man Larry Bendt, I found that there were inconsistencies in what he was telling me and what information he provided. I had a feeling in the beginning that something was off but of course wanted to play it out. No money was ever asked for except that he wanted me to "prepare" a purchase order for valves at a company in china.

I said no and told him that I had no money for him to execute something like that. He kept insisting that no money was needed to prepare a purchase order. He claimed he was having issues with the internet in Prudhoe Bay.

Last night, I checked www.mcl&hengineer.com and low and behold after 3 months of one picture of him as president, there is now a different picture with a different but similar name of Larsen Bendt. Actually, Larsen is a bit more attractive (LOL)

We met on ourtime.com. If anyone comes across him or knows of this man, please contact me at schnance@att.net, but first, please run away.
Jul 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Scott
by: Anonymous

Mine was under James Wilson working for Shell. In my search I found the same picture on Linkedin under James Scott. That was three years ago. Big scammer or group with stolen pics of good looking man, I know who that man is.

Worked at the sea and always asking for tons of money. In 13 month manipulating me I lost almost everything to him. He was Nigerian for sure. They keep scamming because we fall for them. Easy job for them. Don’t trust and like most of us who were scammed we say block and run while you can. Too late for me but if you have not lost anything that is the only option.

They are good in what they are doing and if you did not have an idea about the scam you have to believe us who paid the price for trusting them.
Jul 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch Their Grammar
by: Anonymous

Watch AND SLOWLY READ THEIR GRAMMAR!!

MY QUEEN. A GENTLE KISS ON THE FOREHEAD. MY TREASURE. Small "I" used the majority of the time.

If you see any of this, BLOCK. DELETE REPORT AND RUN LIKE HELL!!!

NEVER TALK TO ANY SMOOTH SOUNDING PERSON, MAN OR WOMAN.

It is not worth taking a chance.
Jul 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are many
by: Wiser Now

Watch out for Kennethduncan151 and Kennethduncan 44. The phone number is 734 333 9350 & 515 512 7482 and he uses Doug Blevins pictures off Facebook. Doug Blevins is from Wilton Manors Fl and is a GAY man. The scammer is in real life 40 years old and three teenage kids and divorced. He will charm you and steal your money.

At first he told me before I knew the truth that he was a oil rig engineer working off the Shetland Islands and on the north sea. He was very friendly and started with the romance and boy was it sweet & morning messages everyday and then weakening me with friendliness and then romance and acted like he was concerned for my welfare and after weeks of chatting I was falling for this beautiful handsome man who was just the right age and 6'2 tall and not too skinny and not to fat.

The scammer used all kinds of pictures on me and text message and phone calls often. Then came the request for water for $500 as the water on the rig was unsafe and his men needed water. After I sent it he praised me saying how very thankful they were to have good bottled water. Then a few weeks later he said "The men did not grease the crane and it broke and he had a contract and asked for ten thousand bucks for parts for it.

Then he said "Men needed to fly in from Scotland to repair the crane so he asked for another 9000.00 to fix it then said he got his check which was 125,000 & would pay me back when he got to America.

In my minds eye I could see him there on the oil rig running his crew. I could see the north sea, the wind and waves and smell the air and see the storms overhead and hear the drill and see the activities on the rig. That is how real it seemed to me. But it was me being brainwashed by him everyday.

I started having feelings of uncertainty and started to pray hard for the truth. And things did not seem right and there was a darkness there that really brothered me. That red flag was really flying but in LOVE we believe the best.

He then wanted 25,000 more for the cost of a transfer fee in which he never knew of. But my heart was really flying and I just could not let it go so I paid off high interests loans instead. And he kept coming back and then I found the real Doug Blevins pictures off Facebook and Oh my God.

The scammer blocked me before I exposed him on his site but I contacted his followers and he lost a lot. I lost lots of money too.

I am paying back my funds and loans at 230.00 a month and trying to save back my IRA funds so I can have money later to live on. But this is a real story and I have suffered greatly and all I did was be guilty of loneliness and wanting a nice looking man to love.

Who gets the last laugh. I believe we do as we are victims of scams the good book says God will judge all things even every secret thing.

I have to believe in this or go crazy. This is Wiser Now you bet. God bless us women of scams
Jul 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names
by: Anonymous

Why do people come on here and say "Have You Heard Of ____ so and so" They already know they are scammers or they would not be here. They change names, not many use the same name. We write and write about these scammers being on Oil Rigs and the Oil Rigs themselves say NO their guys have no time for such pettiness to be messing around on any site with any women from the United States.

These Guys are from Nigeria so go on scam sites and look for them, and I found mine on three of them. If you send money on your own you are laundering money if it is to Nigeria, as you do not know who you are sending it to. Could be someone in Isis for all you know. We just had a big news report on TV about all this. One lady got it for money laundering and got 10 years in prison but could of gotten a lot more.

Please stop sending money to these people before you end up where she is. As far as they said there has been 189 arrested sending money to Nigeria and Ghana. They are watching and no one even knows if it is the government. I am glad it was a mule that I sent it to and reported them.

As I said before they are now Black listed on WU and Money Gram and cannot do it no more. Take care and God Bless
Jul 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Johnson
by: Anonymous

So I found out who the pictures are that my scammer is using. He is a captain on the Madrid Maersk which is a cargo ship. His name is Thomas Lindegaard Madsen. He is gay and happily married to a man.

You can take a picture sent to you and do a reverse image search. Also when chatting ask for a video chat. You won’t get it.

Sadly this man knows his pictures are being used to scam innocent people. One woman posted in December and she counted 300 fake pages using his identity.

We probably will never learn the true identity of the scammer but anytime you see a fake profile report it so it can be shut down. Also report mules to FBI cyber crimes (you can report online). I met a lady who almost got arrested for being a mule.

It is sad how many of us they prey on for cash, me included.
Jul 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ethan Tommiie
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know if we can post these scammers names and pictures anywhere? If there was, we might begin to see a pattern with some of these scumbags! If you know of one, please share it.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jul 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Need to clarify
by: Anonymous

I wasn’t scammed but was targeted. My story is further down this thread from months ago by the name of Perry Roddrick.

My heart goes out to those who have fallen foul of these money vampires who prey on vulnerable people looking for love. Who doesn’t want to be loved and feel that way by how they are loved and treated?

I feel I need to reinforce that the names they use are not real, it’s names they go by, fictitious people and lives they create and have you believe are real.

My experience although short lived at 3 weeks has cost me 6 months off work, cognitive therapy and I see a psychologist weekly. I was literally swept off my feet, I’m no idiot but I was so blindsided and in a place I wanted to be treated like that way I almost fully believed this was how it felt to meet ‘the one’. I now question everything and feel I can’t judge situations or people!

They are very clever. People use online dating or other outlets to meet as it’s the society we live in which often makes it impossible to go back to traditional methods. Sadly it creates a forum for these vultures to prey. It’s rife!

Stay safe and share your story - not so people can mock but to raise awareness so that’s what I do! Sadly you can take a horse to water but can’t make it drink!

Never send money to anyone you don’t know! And don’t hang around any longer. Block and get rid! Authorities are reluctant to help and sadly all you can do is learn from it and try build yourself back up to move on so take care folks and love yourself and then when you least expect it, you’ll find who you were looking for and not what you were looking for Xx
Jul 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mules
by: Anonymous

To answer the question about if I had reported the mules to the FBI, well yes I did and I gave them every single name I sent to for my scammer and his so called lawyer. When I posted mules names that was just a few of them and I had more but I made a choice not to post all of them. Some of them I sent in with my paper work to the DOJ when I sent papers in trying to get some of my money back through western union.
Jul 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ethan Tommie "Banks"
by: Anonymous

My creature got me. His name is Ethan Tommie "Banks" and said he lives in Sunnyvale, CA. He owns an oil company, Spec Oil, and won a 2.5 million dollar contract, but didn't plan accordingly for all of the things that occurred during those two weeks. Schmoozed me with his smooth talking. Built me up and I sucked it all up.

Sent me the flowers with 2 teddy bears, chocolates and a sappy card. Said he was going to have a ring delivered with them but wanted to put it on my finger himself. Ordered me a Mercedes Benz coup. Then there was an explosion on the oil rig, 4 got injured, one was in a coma and died. Vendor wouldn't send out the parts that needed to be repaired in the explosion without cash.

Wouldn't take a credit card, but said they would take 1/2 of the $178,000 cost, or $80,000. A friend lent him $50K, I lent him the other $32K.

Fool I was.

My daughter kept telling me it all sounded sketchy. I wish I had listened to her that morning instead of that evening and I wouldn't be in the position I'm in now. He continued to try to get me to send my 401K money, but I wasn't going to be had a second time. I actually tried to turn the table on him and play his game to try and get him to wire my money back to me, but he wouldn't bite.

He had a leg injury from a defective part, which is why he needed more money, another $87,000, then his phone landed in water and that's why I didn't hear from him for 2 days.

Always something. He actually had me log into his two bank accounts. The second one he set up a wire transfer to me for $225,000, $40K to pay me back with interest, the rest for the part he needed. Then the next day, he said he got a call from his bank saying there was suspicious activity from a remote computer and they would not send the wire until he returned to rectify it in person.

I told him that was awful convenient. So no money ever made it's way to me. This went on for a month before I had enough. He says his contract was fulfilled and he has no plans to return my money because of all of the nasty things I called him. He also threatened me by telling me he knows where I live and I should sleep with 3 knives.

I will be just fine. Nobody will leave me penniless. But I did learn a big costly lesson.

The first time they ask for money, RUN!!! BLOCK THEM!!!

Thank God I make good money and will have my money back in no time. But it seriously was a very expensive lesson to learn.

Don't trust ANYONE that asks for money.

RUN!!! BLOCK THEM!!!
Jul 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Police never would help me
by: Anonymous

I write on here often. It hurts to be scammed. I'm still hurt. I still pay $300 each month for my debt. I was almost suicidal. Police said, forget it, I have checks, phone, email, photos, even the real person, but they didn't care. The only thing I can do to try to feel better is to tell all the sites I can.

I don't ever want another woman to go through this. I think I have another scammer. I copy their writings from their messages, check their IP addresses. This one is from the UK. I found some of his writings on a scam site. I also see him on POF when I am on there. He ignores me. I put his name in the computer, but nothing shows, but he says he lives a couple of miles away. No facebook.

In fact, I don't think I have a scammer, I know. He said his name is Matteo Harris, from San Luis Obispo, no family but in the next message had a sister.

OH BOY,BLOCKED,BLOCKED,BLOCKED
Jul 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		The benefits of being a Mule
by: Anonymous

Here’s how the mule thing works. Very easy.
Mules get 10% of the money that is given to the scammer. Mules are the "agents".

If your scammer tells you to deposit 1000.00 into an account, the person who owns the account gets 100.00 (just as an example). The scammer then gets the rest.

How do I know? I asked AND figured it out!?

Keep feeding them money, you will starve.
Stop feeding them money, goodness me they might have to get a real job!!

Have a good one folks.
Jul 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tom Cristina calls again
by: Anonymous

Sorry but no-one will do anything about it, that's the problem. It hurts to be scammed but the only way to stop them is to publicize so that people learn before they pay any money.

There are known sites they use to find their victims but these sites do not remove the scammers even when evidence is given to them. To see the same pictures circulating with different names and obviously still scamming is upsetting but I feel helpless to do anymore than I do which is report everyone to the cyber security.
Jul 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: MULES/ANONYMOUS
by: Anonymous

Have they been reported to the FBI or FTC or some agency that can shut them down???

For everyone that gets shut down, I realize the scammers will set up another one but if they keep getting reported, it will help.

How can anyone not realize they are breaking the law???

SMH.
Jul 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mules
by: Sarah

Here is another one.

Deborah Meador Bleau.

She is money laundering and sending it all to Nigeria. Reported to the FTC.

I hope they investigate her and arrest her. She is 64 and lives in Texas. Wonder how some of these women become mules???

Perfect name for them. They are just as low life as their Nigerian boyfriends.

She has a Facebook account.
Jul 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Private contractor on oil rig
by: Lynn

I met this man on Instagram and his name is Emmanuel Stephen, 56 years old widow with 2 kids - a 14year old son Jerry and a 11 year old daughter Jessica. He is originally from Mexico but lives in Manhatten NY. He claimed to have been going on contract for the first time on an oil rig off of Aberdeen Scotland. Everything was fine for the first 2 months and he sent me songs and poems everyday.

I fell in love with him almost right away. He also claimed to be the same religion as me. He started needing money for different emergencies and I was stupid enough to send it although I'm a widow and live on a fixed income. He claims to be in jail in England for taxes he owes on his earnings of 300k dollars. Still needs money to get out but I told him I couldn't because I'm broke. I have talked to him on the phone and he has an accent but I don't believe it's Nigerian.

His phone number is917-675-4919 and it is a Manhatten no.

Has anyone been contacted by him.
Jul 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mules
by: Anonymous

Here are some mules names that my scammer has used and I didn't want to post them but over the months of thinking I decided to do this and if anyone sees a name that they have sent to that is on here you need to know the money went to Nigeria.

Theresa Gales
Bonnie Bull
Patricia Smith
Bettie Pace Flowers
Alicia Gibson
Elizabeth Moon
Meryln Hilda
Bruno
Margret Poole Conklin
Brenda Conley
Andrea Zadala
Jul 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tom Crist
by: Anonymous

His Name is Tom Crist, and currently he is stating he is in a hospital in Mexico, and they have his "ship" on hold in the Gulf of México, and the Mexican Government want $54,000.00 for the storage rent. He has been very sick and they had to take him to the hospital, and now he has to pay this amount in order to get his passport and get back into the states.

Who is this man? Does anybody out there know Tom Crist???

He has a 25 year old son, who claims (as Tom tells the story) who is trying to become a Doctor and lives in San Diego Calf.

So far, What a story???
Jul 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Guillaume Baudouin?
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of Guillaume Baudouin? Only got my heart but it has been only two days since I figured this out so am feeling bruised. From France, moved to USA with wife 30 yrs ago, wife has since passed away.

Petroleum engineer who has 30 employees on rig, retiring this month to open French restaurant. Met on Our Time dating-texted for two months before he asked for $500. Represented to be very wealthy.
Jul 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Almost bamboozled me!
by: Anonymous

I started talking to this guy on Seeking Arrangements. Gaylen Hovden, claimed to be 52 year old mud engineer working on a rig off New Zealand, widowed with 2 daughters. His grammar was off but I ignored it at first because he had me download quickbooks and sent me 2000. He said the money was from his payroll officer and included my weekly "allowance," and had me wire most of the money to an account in hong kong.

I thought it was legit since the money took so long to get from place to place and the $250 is still sitting comfortably in my account. However, after reading these stories I asked him to send me photos of himself, which he did, but he wouldn't send me a photo of himself holding a spoon to his nose to prove it was him. I also re-checked his seeking arrangements profile and it said he was active on the same day even though he said he wasn't on SA anymore - his progile also showed his location was in kenya.

He was saying some whack stuff to me in the 6 days we were talking too like "I like you so much, I miss you so much, I think about you all the time" - attempting to prime me! After he wouldnt send the photo, I recieved a "google verification code" text and he said i needed to send him the code because he was locked out of his email. Literally none of it made sense. He hasn't responed since I refused to give him the code - pretty sure he was trying to hack into my email and steal my identity since I did send him photos and selfies.

So now he is probably using my pictures to scam other people.
Jul 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be cautious
by: Helen

Your guy is the same guy that messaged me. We are still playing words with friends. He keeps trying. His name is Leonard Andrew. He kept telling me I was going to fall in love.

Hell no. I told him he was too old for me. He said age didn’t matter. He said I was going to fall in love with him very soon. I can’t resist him. Like really dude. I have about 5 scammers I am playing words with friends. I laugh so hard. They really think I am naïve.

I am street smart and wise. Growing up in the City of brotherly love. (Philly) they don’t know who they are dealing with. I would never fall for someone that I never met. I would never give money to a man. They go after the vulnerable women and lonely women. I am far from lonely or vulnerable. They have the wrong woman.
Jul 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Never The Same Story
by: Anonymous

I read your comment about reporting this man to the real man on Linkendin. I don't know if it's right or wrong but every person I found, I sent them an IM or a message on Linkendin. I had one man send me photos of another man with his baby. I thought if it were my pictures I would want to know, especially if I had a baby. I alert them once, and it's up to them if they have questions. Be careful, one time I did report it to the man in Linkendin and it was the scammers profile.

I thought for a minute maybe I was wrong, NO, he had that profile down within that day. I saw fake banks accounts with millions in there, to be gone the next day. They are very clever. One man didn't ask me any questions, he IM'd me back. I thought that was odd. He blocked me. He is the only one that did.
Jul 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jake Kelvin Westen
by: Anonymous

Met on Tinder and said he was from Houston working on a job site in California as an engineer. Said he fell in love after hearing my voice on phone. I definitely noticed an accent but he said he was originally from the Netherlands.

Sound familiar?? Needless to say, I’m out some $$ and he’s long gone. Lesson learned, just be warned out there people.
Jul 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Never the same story
by: Anonymous

I think this is more than just one person. Look how many of us were fooled in the last few days.
He sent me pictures of some guy, maybe took them from an Facebook account. The real Fredrik Lundstrom looks different. He just copied the CV.
Thinking about contacting LinkedIn and the real Fredrik to let them know what's happened.
Jul 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Marine Engineer from Swedesn
by: Anonymous

Pictures will not help you. Keep in mind, they are using stolen photos and will use numerous identities. Even if you are being scammed (which you are), by the same freak with the same photos, as other women, it will not do you any good.

They lie with every word out of their mouths. He will only tell you that someone stole HIS identity!

Get out of it and fast.

No good will come out of it.
Jul 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin Wagner at it again...
by: Anonymous

Beware! I received this email today. Nice pics attached.

How are you ,

I read your profile on linked-in and you caught my eye,I am interested in communicating more and sharing more about me with you and hope to learn more about you too that is if you are single and interested in communicating further.This is all new for me, it is the first time i would ever go against protocol of doing business only on the Linked-in website. I do believe everything is possible if we put our mind and heart together just like i believe that good things can be found in the least places and when we least expect .I do not just give out my personal details like email or phone numbers to people on linked-in or off it, but i am willing to make a compromise to communicate with you so here am i emailing you off the site because i really wanted to touch base with you.

I am interested in communicating more this is me being honest .I hope no offence is taken , i understand the medium is a business networking medium and not a dating or social networking website and i don't intend to use it for one .I will wait for your response soon hopefully, mean while my profile on linked-in is on my name AUSTIN WAGNER .You should check me out and let me know what you think. I have no picture on my profile so i am sending you couple of recent pictures too just so you know what i look like.


Warm Regards,
Austin Wagner
Jul 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be cautious
by: Anonymous

He found me on Words with Friends, his name is Kenny Howard, and immediately fell in love with me. Such a charming man and pictures were fantastic. 62 years old. Oil Rig engineer off the coast of California with 60 employees. He should be writing for the movies because his words were fantastic. I’m ashamed to say I fell for this for about two weeks until he made a few mistakes in his writings to me. Never asked for anything other than my love.

Must be a little scared now as he cancelled his phone number.
Jul 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Hansen Scammer claiming from Netherlands
by: Maria K

I suspected this guy was a scamme from the second text. I copied and pasted a part of a text as it sounded choreographed. Found it and then stumbled on this site. Pretty much a playbook. Divorced single father. 16 yr old son in boarding school and name is Kelvin.

Disposed of him quickly. Started randomly chatting on words with friends. Claims to be from The Netherlands. Scary that some women fall for this. Not this chick. I work hard for my money. Like some loser will get it.
Jul 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yep i was took
by: Anonymous

I have a 571-132 number which in Accra Ghana. Which got awful bitter and angry when I said I would not send him no money, I mean he was mean saying I want you to die and he has no food to eat but he had 80 American dollars to go buy a pair of soccer shoes of that one of the cup players wore and they are in his name. Funny isn't it. Nice and bright pink.

Please be careful all, I talked to this man's brother who lives in Nigeria and he asked me a simple question " Do you not ever get tired of him asking for money" and he said they are and most are squatters and will live off anyone they can just so they use and get money from American women. He said he works hard to support his family and does not believe in what his people over there are doing.

So Please again be careful. Today I got four friends requests of white men which it does not matter for I am not Prejudice but I look at all the likes and every single one was Nigeria and Ghana. So that told me these men stole the pictures of innocent men.

God Bless Each and Everyone.
Jul 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yep, I was took
by: Anonymous

Tim potente.aka environmental engineer. Doing his thing off the coast of alaska. He went to all the same school's as all the others. On a hunch I checked his given local address. Didn't live there or even in the town. One thing led to another. Police report done. Much more to do in the am. This is new today. Mixed emotions. What a fool I am.

Beware people. He should get an academy award or Oscar for his acting. I trace his phone to Nigeria even though the area code was Virginia which is where he said he moved from to Rochester area.

This is a classic case and I'm sickened by it all.

571 765 2221.

I'm too embarrassed to admit my loses.
Jul 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marine engineer from Sweden
by: Anonymous

OMG I think I may be involved in a scam. His name is Thomas Johnson age 52 and he is an engineer on a ship. From Sweden but lives in Boston. I met him playing Words with Friends. Has a sixteen year old daughter Melissa. Widowed. Out to sea right now.

Please if anyone has pictures of him, please share with me at barbiegray99@gmail.com.
Jul 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do you know this guy
by: Anonymous

Edward Olof - claims he is on an oilrig in Prudhoe Bay - 65 widower, wife and child died 8 years ago. Looking to retire - claims has petroleum engineer degree from Germany but speaks no German??? - and has accent and says he was born in Long Island but cannot find any thing and he has no trace online. Also claims his Mother was American and his Father a German General.

NO TRACE BY ANY GENERAL BY NAME OF EMANUAL OLOF - FATHER.

Mother is Rose. Nice looking pictures, middle of the head bald and white hair on sides. Has not asked for money - but when I ask to do a video call he says security prevents that - very suspicious = So I broke it off - his letters are very eloquent and good English. But he cannot explain the accent.
Jul 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fredrik Lundstrom
by: Anonymous

Contacted me on LinkedIn. Widower, wife Anna passed MS, daughter Sarah, 7 years, living with his parents in Stockholm. Talked so much about how he needs someone to help him getting back to life, out of his shell, new mother for Sarah.

Little details made me suspicious, he never sent a current picture. Realised something's wrong when he called. Really bad accent and a young, high voice. Didn't work with the pictures. Started searching for him again and found the Facebook profile of the real Fredrik Lundstrom. He copied his whole life, school, jobs, etc. Confronted him with that and deleted everything.
So much detail and organisation.

+18456007231
Fredrik_lundstrom@yahoo.com
Jul 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fredrik Lundstrom
by: Anonymous

Age 47, lives in Stockholm, wife Anna died (MS), daughter Sarah 7, lives with his parents. Told me he is on a rig in gulf of Mexico.

Found a Facebook profile, same name and history. Confronted him with that and deleted everything.
fredrik_lundstrom@yahoo.com,+18456007231

Can't believe I was so stupid to talk to him for weeks.
Jul 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		I fell for it and lost
by: Anonymous

I was scared by the person Bradley Morris and he claimed he had a 13 year old son but recently died in car accident and even sent a picture of a bogus car accident and yes I was scared and lost almost $5000.00 dollars and he is just sending me a text right now. I will survive and thank you for this web site to make me see the light. I have lost money and cried and now embarrassed for being so Stupid.

M Morris has an accomplice named Cathy McMillan. I hate that I fell for it
Jul 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photo's
by: Anonymous

I for one would Never send an email to someone that asked me to on here. We do not know who you are or anything about you. You want to share photo's ask the Ed how to put them on here. You know it's a trust issue after what everyone's gone through with their scammers. Sorry

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jul 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Webb
by: Anonymous

I hit few scammers on Instagram. Last one claimed to live in Atlanta and similar story about living in Brazil and then moving with his mother to US. He had his pics stolen as I discovered later who the real person is. When he asked for some money he needed for his business I called him a scammer and he told me not to talk to him again.

Later he came back confessing to me that he is not real and if we can stay friends. He was 31 year old Nigerian behind it. We became friends but I think they never change finding different ways to scam you as friends. They give you poor stories about their life so you feel sorry for them.

It is better to block and never talk to them. I was in a big scam three years ago, and lost almost everything so I can tell today who is honest and who is not. Too bad we learn after making bad decisions.

Block him ASAP.
Jul 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Webb
by: Anonymous

I have just been talking with Mr. Webb, who says I was on his recommended friends on Instagram. He has a whole profile full of photos, but I think I have seen some of them before on the internet. They are basically photos of a body builder and his kids.

Anyway, he is pressing me for a recent photo, which I declined, telling him I am waiting for my hair to grow back after cancer treatment (true). I could tell immediately that he was a scammer, as his grammar and phrasing are not that of an English speaker and he claims to live in Atlanta. When pressed a bit, he claims to have grown up in Brazil and has an American mother.

I figure the longer I can keep him engaged, the less time he has to prey on someone who might actually believe the scum.

This is about the 10th request I have received on Instagram in the last month, and I have about 5 requests waiting on Facebook. I wish I could do something to stop them permanently, but in the meantime I will string him along.
Jul 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Susan
by: Anonymous

I am sorry to tell you that if he is in Nigeria he lives in Nigeria. They use their own people to be on the Rigs. They stay on the Rigs so they are not in a hotel room. Think you have been scammed sorry to say. If you keep it up you will be totally broke because just sending him 150 dollars of ITunes cards tells him you have money. If you keep on with him it will not stop believe me I have been there. Hope you realize what you have yourself in.

Take care and God Bless
Jul 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andy Kay alias Steve Paul
by: Anonymous

Andy Kay's facebuck profile was suddenly changed overnight with the old chronicle into Steve Paul's profile. What a miracle happened here. Simply the name and the photo! Even the friends have remained the same. Only the Lord has been transformed. The guys are fast and don't think you can tell. Unfortunately you can only understand this if you already knew this gentleman as Andy Kay.

Careful out there, they're everywhere!
Jul 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		A rig guy from Sweden
by: Anonymous

This sounds like the guy I am playing words with friends with. He said that he was from the states. He did say his wife and child were deceased. I tell him to go away to play the game and not worry about what I am doing. He is still playing. I have no time. The more I tell him I am not interested, the more he comes after me with his messages.

Be careful out there.
Jul 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers goes by Steven Van on Facebook
by: Anonymous

Scammer reports to be a widower with young daughter; marine engineer living in Ontario but working overseas on a rig for current project. After spending months romancing victims, he desperately and urgently needs money to release a contract and cannot go to anyone else except the victim whom he "loves so much" (this after just a few days of conversation on Facebook).

Fake company and account is given someplace in Istanbul for wire transfer. Unfortunately I know someone who has fallen for this.

https://www.facebook.com/princeud.princeud.7
Jul 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer from Vancouver, BC
by: Susan in Indiana

I met this man on May 1st on Instagram. He said he wanted to be friends. He said he was going to an oil rig and would be there for three weeks. When he was on the oil rig he started asking for itunes cards. I sent him $150 in gift cards.

Before he left the oil rig he asked me to help him feed his crew.

After he left the oil rig he went to Nigeria where I believe he is still there. He has asked me to help with a hotel bill, money to ship his tools back to British Columbia, help with an airline ticket, and also help with being discharged from a hospital, where he was for several days.

How could I be so stupid? This man has conned me out of several thousand dollars which I will not ever see again.

He may never make it to Heaven!
Jul 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		A RIG guy from Sweden
by: HMM

Hello ladies, I also met a oil rig guy from facebook, and he talked so much about romance and said fall in love with me. He is a widow, wife and son all died by a car accident and he trust nobody. We wrote email day by day. 2 days ago, he asked for help from me, he said that a part of the rig (I forgot the name) was broken accidenly by his workers, and he wanted to buy a another one and he cannot do the bank transfer maybe because of his location, otherwise he cannot finish the contrat with ENI SPA.

He also showed me the bank account, and he told me to login, and I did. I think he just wanted me to believe that he has money. He said that he cannot do the transfer, and ask me to go to bank for him, and I said I do not have money and he asked me to borrow it. Hahahha I did not reply to him anyway. Could anyone tell me, how could a real engineer not have friends who can help him?

By the way, he even sent me a contract. Soooooo professional. I checked his facebook, there were some comments said that account was hacked by the real original owner's friends.
Jul 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Andy Kay
by: Anonymous

A con man with pictures of Lee Lessack. On the road since 2017. More names of other women found on the net: Roland Williams, Matteo Tom, David Richards, Kelvin Richards.

Pose as contractor and work for Chevron. Profiles on Facebock, LinkedIn and Xing as well as on partner sites.

He's a 52-year-old widower working in Aberdeen for the oil company. Has a daughter Mia 12 years living in Indianapolis with a nanny.

IP address from America, mobile number +44 7597578463 England. Mails came with 2 hours delay, probably Nigeria.

His story: Urged to WhatsApp Chat, then daily news, great love, often asked if I eat well, talks little about his work at the beginning. Asked me how I live, if I have a house and how much rent I have to pay. Sent many pictures, all stolen by Lee Lessack. 1 phone call, very loud hum on the line, broken English, spoke very fast, voice sounded very young! Then came a new large order for 3.600.000,-€. Sent a photograph of the document via WhatsApp.

Funny for a company with one man! The contract was a fake. Then machines should come from China and he had to take over 30% of the contract price! He had to sell his house in Indianapolis, he risked everything. When he realized that I didn't fall for it the Chats became less and less, then I approached him with Lee Lessack, then I was blocked!

Please don't believe these stories, they just want our money, and nothing else.
Jul 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Leonard Andre
by: Anonymous

No he is from Houston but working on the rig in California. His wife and child were killed. He is persistent. I am playing him. He said he is done working in 3 weeks. I told him I didnt care. He wanted to go on hangouts and I said no way. Not going there. He has white hair. Not bad looking and says he is 65. I told him I am not interested in older men. He finally left me alone when I said no way I was meeting him and I was not interested.
Jul 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Luke Davidson
by: Anonymous

We all need to fight these scammers. He came up on my word feud game. Started out with messages and family sob stories, he worked on Mideastland but lived in Texas born in Paris. One night he said I found this site we can chat easier on called hangouts of course I downloaded because I thought he was harmless.

He would send songs from you tube and I would send ones to him. He had pictures of this guy who was handsome in his work clothes on a rig. He had a picture of him in the bathroom with a towel on and sunburned I could see a ring mark on the finger and asked about it. He said it was the ring from him and his dead wives but took off now that he wanted to start a new life. He had a picture of his so called 7 year old daughter having her birthday cake the unsocialized nanny got.

I feel sorry for the people who’s pictures are stolen. Yes it was nice to hear kind things when going thru bad times but I caught on and played him for awhile. Get strength against these scammers and they get upset very easy.
Jul 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update on Scammer Rodney Carl
by: Anonymous

Rodney Carl, Rodney Alexander Carl, Joseph G Bassell, Terry Morgan. One of his victims is Judy Beal

Pretends to be an Oil Rig Engineer and the last location was off the coast of Nigeria.

Called yesterday asking for money again but didn't get it from me, lol

Be careful, this man comes across as being very sincere, very romantic, and would take your last dime!

Says he has a daughter named Rena who just turned 17 and goes to Texas Christian University and is always asking for money for her to go to Norway, for medical problems of the heart,GERD, etc

Also pretends to be from Norway with parents who died when age 12, yada yada.
Jul 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer scams
by: Anonymous

Beware ladies of a very handsome man using the name Drew Phelps Johnson, as I'm sure this man's profile was stolen and the man pretending to be Drew Johnson are not the same person. We met on FB and very quickly he told me he loved me. Every morning there were beautiful poems, love songs send to me. He told me he was a widower, lost his wife in childbirth with their second child and that he had a 15yr. Old daughter in boarding school in Canada. Things kept going with us for 7 months and when I wouldn't do anything for him he started getting distant with me.

But even before that he wouldn't answer personal questions I asked him which was a red flag. When I asked him for a recent picture of him working on the offshore rig, he said his camera didn't work, and when I asked him how he took all the pictures he already sent, he said that they were old ones.

When I suggested he have one of his co-workers take one on their phone, send it to his phone, then he could send it to me, he said he would if he could, and right there I knew he wasn't the man in the pictures he send to me. These men are very clever, charming and very deceitful.
Jul 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		More scammers
by: Wiser Now

Morgan Daniels got in touch with me too and I was scammed by Jeffblak01 on Twitter but when Morgan showed up I was still raw from before and blocked him fast. My scammer got me for 28,000 bucks and some of it has to be paid back every month but I am making headway on saving back too.

I think the scammer had me under a spell cause really how could someone on the other side of the globe tell a person to send thousands of dollars.

I have blocked and reported 11 men and they will keep asking until you are broke or refuse them and then they desert you as if you are a throw away tin can. I try not to hate and be bitter as I have learned a hard lesson. Anyone who's been scammed knows it is a sickening feeling after the damage and it takes time to heal time and to recover losses and not trust them liars ever again.

My scammer just left me hanging but then he came back time after time with friendly Hellos and try to butter me up.

It saddens me that someone else is now his target for his lies and deception. I pray he does not prosper on womens backs. I did turn mine into the police but they said "little hope in finding him" but maybe the mules or bank accounts can be warched now.

I think they work in groups of several scamners
Jul 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: LinkedIn Scammer: Fredrik Lundstrom
by: Anonymous

"Fredrik Lundstrom" claims to be an engineer contracted to Chevron for a short year's term. Claims to be Swedish, with an American mother. Claims to have a US passport. Claims to be residing in San Ramon, CA. Private messages you through LinkedIn. Very pushy that he "loves your smile" and demands to know if you are married so he can get to know you better (even though he realizes LinkedIn is not a dating site.


He appears to have a point person (a woman named Judith) in Houston assisting him. When I emailed her asking some questions about him, they both immediately disappeared off LinkedIn all together. I traced his LinkedIn account and it came up with Nigeria.
Jul 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Beware: Marcel Zachary
by: Anonymous

Marcel Zachary, claims to be out of the San Diego, CA Area. He claims to be French. Claims to be Widowed and has a teenage son named Tyler who is away at boarding school in France. Claims to be 51 years old and a Petroleum Engineer, with a degree from UCLA and advanced degree from France.

He claims to be self-employed contractor working on an oil rig off the coast of Louisiana. As a contractor, he says he needs an advance to purchase equipment to "not breach his contract". Very attractive photos supplied with heavily moussed grey hair and hazel eyes, with photos of his pug dog heavily represented. He operates on Match.Com and LinkedIn. Smooth talker who does appear to be well educated/writes well. Very demanding/needy and tries to get you to cut off all contact with others and only talk with him. Wants to "cook you breakfast in bed", "protect and care for you" when he has never even met you (and only talked with you for a week).

Super romantic WAY too fast. Asks for a full accounting of where you are every moment of the day and wants you to send constant selfie photos. Throws tantrums when he doesn't get his way. BEWARE!!!!!! RUN AWAY FAST!!!!! He is like Pepe la Pew!!!

Email: marcel.zacharyinc@gmail.com Phone is a 619 area code.

I did NOT give him any money or give him my last name, account info, etc. Called his bluff. Never met him in person. Monitoring all my accounts now just to be safe.
Jul 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names of Scammers
by: Anonymous

I was reading a post from a woman on here. After I was scammed the first time, I have had approx. 8 more since than. My emails were full of SPAM, X rated emails starting appearing. I know their MO now, I thought. Please these are the names I have had so far:

Morgan Daniels aka Joshua Morgan, Anthony Morgan and he has a friend. Oil, in Dubai

Christoper Jacobs, picture of a 8yr old, all fake

George Agrim, San Diego, was going to jump overboard

Alondra & Robert. Santa Barbara POF

Alen Hunter, Santa Barbara, with a baby, all fake.

Reg Anderson, Ca.

Roderick Tyrell, portraying a body builder, come on. I found the real person behind the pictures.

I just got rid of 2 from POF, they are full of them: Wesside with huge dog, from Santa Barbara.
I forgot the names of the other 3 men. This is very traumatic but helpful when I talk about this.

All of these men are on a rig, or Dubai or South Africa. I even picked some people who were not that good looking, they were all scammers. I wonder how I keep getting them. I heard they pass your name around to others. If they say, HELLO PRETTY, MY QUEEN, WIFE, RUN AND DON'T LOOK BACK.

I found most of them thru Tin Eye & Google Search. I did this with every picture until the right one hit. Its very shocking at first. Every single time, they would already be in Africa or all of a sudden have to leave somewhere. Same MO every time.

I lost my job recently. 2 of them knew that and they didn't even care. They would act like they did, then in their 2nd breath ask, when can I get that money? Just know that they would have taken all I had and not look back just makes me cringe.

We have to stop this. All of it. PLEASE SEND NO MONEY TO PEOPLE YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN AND OR MET IN PERSON, AND I MEAN BY TOUCHING THAT PERSON.
Jul 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Douglas Norman Saunders
by: Anonymous

I could go on and on. For some reason I can only see this thread on this site. My mother is continually scammed. Douglas Norman Saunders. Not oil rig but just seeing if anyone's heard of him. Also.

John Anderson
Mark Miller
Benjamin Afeta
Blake Roberts

I could go on and on. I think she's too far gone to save so I've taken over a lot of her finances. It's heartbreaking. My mom is 81.
Jul 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Leonard Andre
by: Helen

This guy messaged me on words with friends. Wants me to go on hangouts (red flag). He is in California on an oil rig (red flag). He wants to be friends (red flag). His child and wife passed away in a deadly car crash (red flag). I am just letting him dig himself deeper.

He must really think I am stupid. I am playing along. Wanted to share pics. Hell no. Said it waS cold in Santa Barbara. Ahhh it’s 95 degrees there.

Be safe out ladies. I am not vulnerable nor am I lonely. These men think they are shrewd.

We need to put a stop to it.
Jul 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Chan (frankchanking1@gmail.com)
by: Anonymous

Referring to 14 Jan & 11 Apr posts, this Frank Chan is still around. We met each other on Tinder and he asked me to switch onto wechat immediately for private chat.

This scammer is using very nice profile pictures which did catch my attention immediately. The identity is as follows: born in Singapore, moved to Canada at very young age and now having his own company as a private contractor on oil exploration projects. He sent me an email a couple days after we start chatting using a new email address (frankchanking1@gmail.com)

He called me a week later, the voice sounds pretty young and doesnt come with a Canadian accent. This did alert me a little bit.

Then we continue chatting, shortly after he won a bidding to go to kuwait immediately for a 6wk project, worth of 1.2 mil. The payment term is that he needs to lay out all the expenses until he finishes 70% of the job. However the return can go up to 500k on one project. Of course his easy-to-break-down machine has to go with him into Kuwait.

And then I found this website!

Throughout the chats, he was trying to fish out his info and so he confirmed his "chinese" name is Jianhong and the mobile is still +1(514)700-6871 which proved everything.

Today is the 2nd week hes been in "kuwait" and 4th week after we start talking. First time hes telling me that he stayed up the whole night to work on the panel (worth of 200k) due to overheating. He claimed that everything is now under control and he hopes the situation will remain.

The show has begun!

Watch out ladies, Frank Chan is still alive
Jul 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words With Friends2
by: Anonymous

I recently installed the new version of WWF2 on my phone. I had been playing the older version for six years and had one scammer. Went by the name of CHRIS ANDERSON. After finally catching on and blocking him, I started getting more game requests from scammers. Could not understand how all of a sudden so many were finding me randomly.

It then occurred to me that it could have been CHRIS ANDERSON because he possibly had my user name, or it was his so-called CO-WORKERS.

So, I went into my profile and changed my user name and they ALL went away.

After installing the newer, better version I have been contacted by the following scammers:

Morgan Kelvin Kelvin
Jim Cantrell
Alexander Coman
David Jakub Caldwell
David Silas
Corey Anderle
Williamrich055
Geroge Peterson
RobertM12345
Mccaslinmark5
Mark Logan
Frank Wayne
Spencer Harry
Alex Adrew

And they ALL start the chat. Curiosity got the best of me so I played along. They ALL say the SAME THING. Hello Pretty, hello beautiful or just Hello. They want to know where you are from, they all want to know if you are married.
Two of them even said this: Are you still married with grown kids??

Yeah, right.

This game seems different as far as how they are finding us because WWF2 is showing our photos and putting us in as game suggestions.

My user name is now showing as my real name.

One of the "game of the day" players was a very attractive woman that was playing with the Jim Cantrell character because it does show you if they are playing with other people you are playing with. So, I sent her a game request and she declined it! Maybe she likes only playing with men.

But, Jim got friendly and after a few back and forth chats, he told me he was a subcontractor for an oil and gas company. I responded with "are you on a rig" and he blocked me!!!

I know most of us on this site are savvy but just in case, ladies please beware. They do not care one bit about you.

They want your money!!!
Jul 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Civil engineer scam
by: Anonymous

Mine was Wesley Sean Hallberg. From Texas. Divorced. 15 year old daughter living with her mom. Phone number was from Hamilton, Massachusetts. Had to go to Cyprus for a contract. He had gone by many names.

I knew he was a scammer. I confronted hom a few times but he maintained his innocence. 51. German accent. Salt and pepper hair. Beautiful blue eyes. Good looking.

BEWARE. I told him I have no money. He slowly went away.
Jun 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Luke Davidson
by: Anonymous

To the lafy who is chatting with Luke Davidson he is definitely a scammer like many other men, and scammers change or use many names for every victim. I'm sure he was once upon a time Mark Austin too. His details sounds familiar. Search the name markaustin3232 and you will ream more.
One of the profiles he used before you will find on the link below. It could be changed now

https://www.watchforscams.com/mark-austin.html
Jun 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammers THOMAS TOMCHAK ANDREI
by: Anonymous

I found my scammer on tinder. He says his name is Thomas Tomchak, he has a 12yr daughter in boarding school in California. His wife died of cancer. He is Romanian but a citizen of the U.S. He works for BP oil company and is off shore in Louisiana. He said all the right things he ask me to get a app called google hangout so we could FaceTime. So I did and he seemed real, he was charming, kind, thoughtful, but when he sent me a pic of his bank account which had close to a million dollars in it and then asked me for a $15 iTunes card, I was like really!!!

So I accused him of being fake and he had the nerve to be offended. But still tried to prove himself he sent a pic of his passport but I’m sure that’s fake. So ladies if it sounds to good to be true it is!!!! He didn’t get anything from me but my attention. Now he doesn’t even have that!!!
Jun 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		From Denmark, but named Tony Clinton
by: Anonymous

Good grief, how sickening to think there are so many of these scammers. Yes, he said he was a industry engineer with a crew of 20 men, yet used broken English in typing, and in the occasional phone call but sounded so charming, and after all, English was his second language. Oh yes, born in Denmark, but lost his parents when he was so young- never could find out how young- and his fathers guardian was an American who gave him his American name- and dual citizenship.

Amazing! Lost his wife to cancer five years ago, left with a daughter who's 11 and in boarding school in Denmark; all so traumatic he never thought he'd love again, but in no time at all I'm the love of his life- beyond compare.

Yes need a helicopter to get him off the rig because he can't wait to see me and one problem after another, and so hard for me to understand why anyone who won a contract bid with an oil company has to scrounge for $$$ to do anything.

We connected through messenger but uses WhatsApp. His profile pix changed. Oh phone number reold??? Oh my Goodness, the lies pile on lies- who knows who the photos really are of- Facebook stolen I;m sure from some persons open page. Sick to think he's sent me photos of "him" with his daughter at young age, and now, and his parish priest.

Unbelievable work to create a scam.
Jun 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help
by: Anonymous

If your Aunt becomes a mule that is a federal mark on her if she gets caught. I had one of my scammers mules put in jail and reported her to WU and MG and her and the other's got Black Listed. I have an id from them anytime I need it. So I hope if she is you get her out of it before it is too late. Good Luck. Get her off hangouts too cause he can get her IP address and make up all kinds of accounts in her name. Take care
Jun 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Contract Engineer in Scotland
by: Anonymous

Well I'm so happy I found this site after only a week. He messaged me on Words with Friends where we began to chat, then he suggested Hangouts. He was Jacki Roach, 51 working on an oil rig for Maersk in Aberdeen Scotland with a 15 year old son back home with a nanny (he even sent me a pic of his adorable son) and was a widower of 8 yrs.

His wife was Jennifer and died of cancer. Also his parents died at age 12 and he was raised by a neighboring teacher. He had 2 months left on his contract. He came on fast and strong with the sweet talk but of course I ate it up because I've been alone 18 yrs. His picture looked like a movie star. But some of his answers just didn't sit right with me. When I'd question him, of course he would act like, " you have to trust me baby. How can you think that of me. Blah blah blah."

It gave me something to look forward to every day (but I also stayed stressed because something in my spirit kept telling me something wasn't right)He would txt me all through the day and night. Asking what I ate, etc like he really cared about my well being. Then he asked for an iTunes card. When I told him I didn't like that, he apologized profusely for making me feel bad.

Anyway, after a while I bought him a $50 iTunes card (HE ASKED FOR $200 card). He acted so appreciative but then the next day he asked for another $25 one. I got really upset and then came the apologies. After a week of answers that didn't add up, and me searching online for any proof of his wife's death, more pics, ANYTHING, the last straw was when he told me it was 1am when it should've been 12 am (there was supposed to be a 6 hr difference).

I got online once again and found this website that came straight from heaven.

I messaged him and told him he was going to burn in hell and I see he tried to message me back through my email saying " please baby explain. This isn't you. What's wrong?" Sometimes you want to believe something so bad you ignore all the signs. I'm just glad I got out now. I just feel bad for the real guy who's in the pic.
Jun 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		The real oil rig workers
by: Anonymous

Dear ladies. My dear friend is a senior paramedic working on an oil rig off the Angloan coast. She is part of a experienced medical team and there is a doctor on board as well. The "real" oil rig workers have full access to top medical treatment. They are flown back to South Africa by helicopter if they are in need of more advanced medical treatment. They have kitchens and canteens supplying good food, so they never starve!

All transportation on and off the rig is paid for by the oil company. Equipment required for repairs and maintenance is flown in. These men and women are hardworking, dedicated workers, often working in hazardous conditions. They don't have the time or inclination for constant social media chit chat. The majority of them are married with children.

Take everything these criminals tell you with a pinch of salt. They are all liars!!

Just block the scumbags.
Jun 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		HELP!!!!!!
by: Anonymous

I think my aunt is getting victimized and unknowingly becoming a MULE.

Oil rig guy, added her on Facebook and messenger. Then eventually told her that his Facebook account was hacked and told my aunt to create a HangOut account.

This Oil Rig guy is not asking anything from my aunt. BUT - was asked if she can receive money from Europe on her account and transfer the funds thru a WU to NIGERIA????

I just knew about it today.
Jun 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Garrett Adriano
by: Anonymous

Mine was Garrett Adriano from Colorado Springs. Totally fits the profile. Contacted me playing Words with Friends.

57, Widow, with 2 yo daughter, and his mother lives with him. First request for money (after sweet talking for a month) was to help purchase a puppy for his daughter's birthday. Shot down.

2nd request was for money to buy his family food for when he was away on the rig. Shot down again. Said he ended up taking a title loan on his truck.

3rd and final request was for money to cover his medication on the rig as he became very sick. This request came after he sent me a picture of the rig, which I immediately found on Google Pictures.

Asked how he got a picture of the outside of the rig and he said there were two. After continued begging for money cause he was dying, I told him I found the picture and goodbye, and blocked.
Jun 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone heard of Stepan Wagner from hamilton?
by: Anonymous

Recently met Stepan Wagner on Match and have been chatting for a few weeks but hasn't asked for money or anything but after reading this I decided to try look him up. Couldn't find a single thing but he mentioned he is a Petroleum Engineer and just about to leave for Belgium. The number he contacted me from went no where when I called it back.

Very strange as I can't find him on Facebook or LinkedIn or anywhere. Is there a way to download a pic? The pic I got of this man is very attractive, dark hair, was pictured in a plane in business class, also has a professional looking photo with a light blue button down shirt with greenery of trees in the background. Said he's 52 from Germany and now living in Canada. His wife died of cancer 8 years ago, no kids, no family.

Sound familiar to anyone?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jun 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeff Hewitt - Words with Friends / Words 2 SCAMMER
by: Anonymous

From the first few messages I received from this "Jeff Hewitt", I knew he was a Nigerian scammer. Sadly, there are now thousands of these scammers preying on women playing games/apps on their phones/tablets/computers. I met my "Jeff" while playing Words 2 on my phone. I am fairly young at 36 but have been very lucky in the aging department because I look about 20. I am a fairly attractive blonde with blue eyes. For some reason, I get no less than 20 messages each day while playing Words 2...95% from men double my age, triple if you assume I look 20.

I just want to play the dang game but spend a lot of time telling people to eff off because I know they are all scammers. But seriously, why would a 65 year old send me a message and think I would want to talk to them? I feel the need to not ignore these scammers and happily cuss each one out and tell them its time for a name/pic change because I will be posting their fake name & pic currently being used.

Anywho...MY "Jeff"...I know he lives in Nigeria, but I felt I needed to keep one of these losers around to tell me I am pretty when I am having a bad day. That's why I call him MY Jeff...he could be YOUR Michael, or Allan, or Peter. I have been talking to him for a month now flaunting all the nice, expensive things I have. He hasnt asked for money yet, but I am sure he will eventually. I think he said he is 53...from Germany, but lived in the US (Florida) for 25 years, is currently on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, has a 5 y/o son that lives with his nanny in FL, and the icing on the cake is his wife didnt die in a tragic car wreck or from cancer, she died during the birth of their son 5 years ago.

Sad, I know, right and it hits ya in the heart harder than cancer or a car wreck. He knows I am happily married with 3 kids, and even asks me how my hubby is doing. Three days after the first meeting he tried to pull the "Hangouts" crap. I said "no thank you, we can chat on here plus I dont use Hangouts" so he then begged for my cell number. Yup, I refused that, too.

I have called him out numerous times about lying about his identity and he just pretends to get his feelings hurt & I tell him to quit whining. He claims not to have ANY social media accounts because he doesnt need them, he has Hangouts. I told him that is just weird because EVERYBODY now days has a social media account of some sort - even my neighbors cat. I had to tell him to stop calling me hun, honey, sugar, baby, sweetie, etc. I am nobodys "hun", except maybe my husbands, but I'd slap the crap outta him if he called me hun 76 times every day. My "Jeff" was also super curious where I was & what I was doing during the day. These moments were my favorite time to screw with "Jeff" Nigerians are SOOOO serious & literal when they communicate with you. It is actually kinda annoying because they don't appear to have a personality and definitely no sense of humor!

Anywho, that is my "Jeff Hewitt" story. I might be getting on his nerves so he might change his name soon. His profile pic is a middle-aged man with kind of a buzz cut with prominent widow's peak and salt-n-pepper hair, more peppery and a goatee the same color as hair, with a low trimmed beard and is wearing a green polo shirt with a gold chain showing in neck area.

He is not smiling at all, kinda grumpy looking with a raised brow and a pic is of him sitting in what looks like an office cubicle. Funny thing is, you can see lots of pictures of people in the background hanging up on the cubicle walls but not one is of a 5y/o little boy.

Ladies, we can't keep getting mad at these scammers for ripping us off. There are soooo many of them out there because there are soooo many women here willing to play their game. Ya, some of them have some really nice things, like cars, etc. but a lot of them are married men with children to feed in a poverty stricken country and they are only doing what they know works. If women in this country could just wake up & stop sending them so much money, maybe then they will stop. I am willing to tell you I love you and write poems for a couple of weeks if you will send me cash!
Jun 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		OIL RIG INSTAGRAM SCAMMER
by: Anonymous

Adrainw0 is the Instagram name. He says his name is Adrian and has 13 posts and 3k + followers.

Says he found me on "feed page". says Gus wife died years ago from cancer. He says Hume has a 14 yo daughter and says he’s an engineer for the Atlantis Deepwater Ool and Gas Rig.

He was very robotic and scripted in his answers which led me to searching this scam. There needs to be a way to catch these low lifes.

They pretend they are the IRS and now they’re scamming women on social media and dating sites. They are scum who pray on vulnerable Americans to get money. There needs to be more awareness to protect ourselves.
Jun 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin
by: Anonymous

I hope you know he is a scammer and he will never come to see you or pay you back. This man sounds familar just the name has changed. These riggers will never video chat because if they do then we would know the truth on who they are. Hate to say it but once you send money to him he might just keep wanting more but don't give him anymore money please don't.

Just stop and think how many other woman this man has called them his wife and told them he was coming to meet them and pay them back. This is what they are good at is lying and one thing you will never get out of them is I am sorry for doing this to you.
Jun 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		In regards to Kelvin Antonio Smith
by: Anonymous

So basically I sent this man money. And every time he was supposed to come see me he was always being drained for something. He was having issues with his passport, then he said he was detailed for fighting a police officer, then they put him in Cancun Mexico because he owed money for immigration duty.

He was always asking for money and like a dummy I sent it to him because his stories were so sad and I cared about him and his well being. But this last time did it for me. He was supposed to finally come home and then he needed $500 to renew his ticket. I sent it. Then he called me and told me they detained him because he was fighting. That was the last straw for me.

I sent this man damn near $3,000 all up for all his crazy situations trying to get him home back to the states. This man never came home. He claims he is stuck in Cancun Mexico right now and that they are talking about 2 years of jail time for beating up a officer or he has to pay $800 to get out. He has until August to get the $800 or he's going to jail. I told him he'll be going to jail because that's not my problem. I cut him off. I'm done with this liar. Also he keeps saying he's hungry and they stopped feeding him. I told him to starve to death cause I got nothing for him. Not my problem.

So done with this man. I feel so stupid but major lesson learned. Thank God that $3000 didn't affect me because I'm still blessed. But lesson learned
Jun 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		In regards to Kelvin Antonio Smith
by: Anonymous

My story has continued, so I gave this man the benefit of the doubt. He said he was 42 and was born and raised in Peru but lives in North Dakota due to him being a Mechanical Engineer. He speaks both English and Spanish. But anyways it's a lot to this story and it's too much to write. So let me just get to the point. This man kept telling me how much he loved me and cared for me and when he makes it back home to the states he is going to come and see me. I was excited.

But the only problem was he didn't bring enough money while he was doing his contract in Nigeria. So he asked me if I could help him get home and he promised he would pay me back when he meets me and also he has no family no nothing but just a daughter. His parents are dead. So I felt soooo bad for this man. So I didn't want to help him until he actually video chatted me. He would tell me things like they weren't allowed to video chat because they were working at sea and also he told me that his phone got messed up from dropping it in crude oil. But he would contact me through Hangouts and call me everyday.

So anyways honestly I helped this man out. I WAS STUPID!!!!!!!!! so I sent this man money
Jun 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		In regards to Kelvin Antonio Smith
by: Anonymous

Thank you guys for the info. I must stop communicating with this man. Thank you so much. Feel so stupid. He has had way too many situations for me and I still have yet to meet him. I feel bad because I fell for everything he said to me. It was like I fell in love with a man I've never personally met. I met him in February of this year.

We started talking through Black planet. And he would hit me up all the time and tell me how beautiful I am. So we communicated for a very short time on Black planet and he then asked me if I could chat on Hangouts with him. Like a dummy I did. Didn't think nothing of it. All I know is that I was really feeling for this man. I fell so deeply in love with his charm and pictures and how smart he was. He seemed to be so concerned and loving about me and so concerned about my kids. It made my heart melt even more. So as time had went on I just knew in my heart that this man was the one.

I kinda felt like he was too good to be true but I kept telling myself let me give him the benefit of the doubt.
Jun 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin
by: Anonymous

You ask if anyone knows Kelvin. Do you not know they change their names all the time. I know a Kelvin but not the last name you have. You must be Leary if you are on this site. So to ask if someone knows him, Probably no - not with that name. Read the letters and see if they sound familiar and you will have your answer.

I am sorry but when someone says does anyone know so and so its been said so many times on here how they change their name, mine had five different names, but was using 5 other women to scam.

These OIL RIGGERS ARE SCAMMERS.

Please try to understand that. No Real, No Love, just money they want. I read three letters on here and I knew it was the same guy. Its Sad but I have my dignity back from the help of this site whom I thank with all my heart.

Break away before its to late. Mine called me his Beautiful Wife, He wanted to get married, even on the net, on video with a minister. There was no way. They say what they know you want to hear and that is it. If you start getting songs and poems that tells you its Nigerian. Look them up and you will find them on the net as they copy and paste and change the name. I know I have said this so many times. But when I hear Oil Rig I know a scammer.

Take care and get rid of him now for your own Sake
Jun 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Does anyone know of a Kelvin Antonio Smith????????
by: Anonymous

Hi, before I go any further with this, I would love to know if anyone on this site has met a Kelvin Antonio Smith from Black planet.com?

Please respond back to me if you have because I'm soooooo confused and think he is a liar. Thanks.

I Will go into detail if someone responds☺
Jun 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monetary loss 45,000 loss
by: Anonymous

It was almost two years ago that I was scammed of not only my heart but also my pocket. It was very hard but this taught me a very good lesson in life. Two years after my husband passed away I went to Christian Mingle dating site. I was not aware that this situation existed but indeed there are a lot woman who have been a victim of this predator.

I am a strong Christian but never expected that it will be happening to me. I use my heart not my brain. Never again as I suffer paying all my debts but it is by Gods grace that I survived. It is hard to Love again.

Jane sorry this is only a dream and not real. Same story different names. I check all the visa gift card and 10 women in one day for one card. Stay away. These people are well trained in Christianity but they are used by Satan.
Jun 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Private General Contractor in the Oil and Gas business
by: Anonymous

Maxwell Lundberg, age 46 going on 47, 176 cm tall, blue eyes, light brown short hair, birthday Oct. 6, Widower. Daughter age 17 going to Boarding School(University in Chicago) Lives in St. John's Newfoundland, Canada. Phone Number 1-819-201-2877 comes up as from Magog QC when I searched. Very handsome and a trendy dresser. Likes golf, climbing, diving, walks in the rain, lying in bed listening to the rainfall, camping and fishing.

Called me "My beautiful Woman", found me through Instagram and apparently I came up in his feed. Asked me to move to WhatsApp to talk but he never used it. Asked me to marry hin and wed him at alter. OMG He had to go to California for business and was then going to work on a project in Kuwait in the near future. Has been all over the world on work, New Zealand, Qatar, USA, etc. Loves to watch the sunrise and sunset. Has a dog named Hector.

Wouldn't answer many questions," What is the name of your company, what is your address, send me a picture of your drivers license, with a local newspaper, etc. I knew pretty early that it had to be a scam, as things that are too good to be true usually are.

Pay attention out there ladies as these people are predators even though they make you feel young, beautiful and wanted.

If this sounds familiar to you, stay away, don't trust him. Also stay away from Austin Wagner, as a similar story that came through LinkedIn. If you don't recognize the person, don't befriend them.

Find a real person to love.

Keep sharing the scams, as too many of us are getting hurt out there in the world. True love will find you in person.
Jun 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hang outs
by: Anonymous

They ask you to go to hang outs because they can get your IP address and follow you and know what you are doing. Believe me I know, he attached himself to my email and was getting my emails too. I would put my cursor on a letter I would send him and noticed my name and his name was on it, so I stopped writing him in hang-outs.

I cannot believe how well they know the internet and what to do. But as I said earlier they are well trained, and I met mine in Facebook also and he said hang-outs and yahoo. I left hangouts after I found out all they can do to your IP address. Please I ask of all be careful in hangouts.

I hope your sister got rid of him and I am sorry she is hurting knowing the truth. It is sad they do this, and the one that was on Dr. Phil who was elder she gave this guy everything. She was so heartbroken but Dr. Phil gave her help and she came back on and looked good.

God Bless you all.
Jun 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rodney Carl, Joseph G Bassell
by: Anonymous

Watch out for these guys, ladies!!! Rodney says he’s an oil rig engineer off the coast of Nigeria...(how convenient!) Says he is Norwegian and has a house in Norway and Florida. He is definitely a charmer and I fell in love with him but woke up before it was too late.

He asks for the usual money grams, Western Union, wire transfers - money because his daughter needs it, or because he’s in a jam.

I have spoken with 4 other women so far who have been scammed by him and all over the age of 70 except for me as I’m 64.

Also goes by the name Nic Esene.

Sound familiar to anyone?
Jun 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jane
by: Anonymous

It is so sad to me this man got her to leave her husband being age 77. He is a scammer there is no doubt. I always got beautiful songs from iTunes and was called his wife, his Sunshine of his life, How he loved me more then the depth of the ocean or more then the stars in the sky. I thought dang think this is getting a little carried away here. Then sending love poems and I looked them up in search, sure enough they were there and they would just change the name in them.

I am so happy I woke up before I lost to much money but did hurt but I left him. After I found this page and my scammer admitted there is many of them that is scamming women here in the US and yes they are trained to do this. When I seen the picture of kids sitting on the floor with laptops knowing how to do this it did break my heart.

It's also Ghana that is big into this. When I went to Yahoo Boys and saw all the money these men and kids have scammed it made me sick, driving new cars, having nice housing and we are paying for that. I just received a picture from a friend over in Nigeria of a man with a kitchen table full of money because when they get it, it is turned into their money. They have fake id's so when you send it they do not use their real names, not even scamming us. They use the one on the id. so you have no idea what their real name is.

If women would read these letters about the gulf of Mexico how fake they are and these men are no where on a Rig. Wake up and know you're being scammed and they do not LOVE you.

Sorry but its the Truth.

God Bless
Jun 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer Guy
by: Anonymous

I looked this guy up. I have him on Hangouts. We met on Facebook. He asked me to go to Hangouts. He hasn't asked for money yet. Now going by Bradley Cooper. Says he works on oil rig. Has 15 year old son. Lives in Houston, Texas. Always well dressed.

I miss you. Sends love poems. Concerned about my welfare.

Sounds like same guy.
Jun 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Jane
by: Anonymous

You mean to tell us that your 77 year old sister actually left her marriage for a NIGERIAN scammer? You said $90,000 - does that include the $33,000 credit card debt or is that in addition?

Dang, I cannot BELIEVE this and it sickens me to the core that she believes he is coming for her. She will be waiting the rest of her life.

My God, no wonder these scammers are still in business.

I know I should not judge. After all, I communicated with one for a few weeks. But after I realized what he was, that was it. I would not give one dime to a man that was supposed to be a millionaire. How people believe that they cannot access their accounts is beyond me.

They are supposed to be educated and doing this for years and they strand themselves on oil rigs with no way off and no funds and no access to bank accounts or credit cards?

Ladies, PLEASE wake up.

They are SCUM.
Jun 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer phone number Engineer
by: Anonymous

+1 (518) 519-7020 this is the scammer WhatsApp number. Of course he probably changed it already. But another loser trying to get me to send him money. Lol. Told him not going to happen. And I deleted all my conversation with him. My account is private so I never Facebooked him. He goes under Dukes Martin and Martins Dukes. Engineer from Berlin. Berlin. The real photo is a real politician and no way looking for anyone.
Jun 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mechanical Oil Rig, Mexico
by: Anonymous

Yes, they read from the same script. It sounds like Robert Green. Sent me utube beautiful songs. When he told me he had to leave to go on an oil rig, my heart sunk. He was the captain. Anyway, when they call you wife, queenie, queen and if you read God fearing, get running. Quoting the bible. How dare he!

I missed the calls and attention but then I think, how stupid for anyone to fall for this crap. This is out of control. Please everyone, send nothing. This other guy told me he sold his house but had the land because of Hurricane Harvey?? Don't they go hand in hand. First thing he sent me was the Affidavit which had eraser marks on it. My phone listed the date June 2012. The property on it is in Virginia. Its quite beautiful.

This has ruined my outlook on men. I don't trust anyone.
Jun 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Norwegian Scammer
by: Anonymous

518-823-3360 is a phone number in Albany, NY

I have an app on my phone that I got for free in the App Store. It’s called CALLER I D.

Get it.

If you are suspicious when you are asked for your number, ask for his. Tell him you have a couple of things to do. In other words you were going to buy some time for yourself. And your conversation nicely, stop your chat. Enter the phone number that is suspicious person gave you. If there is no name that comes up with it or it’s a different name then what he gave you immediately block delete and run.

Let us know how things turn out, all of you. Good luck and God bless.
Jun 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mechanical Engineer on Oil Rig in Gulf of Mexico, Widow, Needs Money for Shipment
by: Anonymous

Met this one through a dating site that is geared towards interracial dating. Contacted me a few months ago. Asked me to go off line after a few weeks (e-mail, then just started texting me recently). Charming and considerate from the start. Upstanding. Called himself a "gentleman". Always concerned if I ate, if I got enough rest, asking about my work. Mechanical Engineer on rig off the Gulf of Mexico. He said he was British.

Almost 60 years old (but always watching hip hop videos or listening hip hop, what 60 year old British man do you know does that?). Widow (of course). No parents (of course). No children (new M.O.), has only one family member and best friend who live in overseas (I am sure these are his mules who would help take the scam further if I bit).

Supposed to get multi millions and retire after this last contract through an overseas company. SOUND FAMILIAR YET? Says he sold his house and everything to get the equipment and staff members to do this gig.

SOUND FAMILIAR?

All was going fine until putting through the "last" order for shipment. Supplier overseas supposedly wants a huge difference in cost before shipment.

SOUND FAMILIAR? SUPPOSEDLY, family member and friend came up with the majority, but needs tens of thousands of dollars from me to get this order this week or the SUPPOSED downpayment he put up for this deal goes all down the drain.

CATCHING ON YET LADIES? So really, this guy and I have never even shared the same air yet and he wants me to send him tens of thousands of dollars?

I think not.

I was always a little suspicious because how can can a man educated in England with a degree in Mechanical Engineering TYPE in broken English? OK to speak it (said he lived in various countries and picked up the broken English (riiight...), but TYPE IT?

I was not born yesterday. Turned from romantic, make you wet in your thighs Brit (let me tell you though, he was sexy as hell in his emails) to me "giving attitude" for not wanting to help him out of this tight spot that he "got himself into".

Called me QUEEN, SUNSHINE... (do they read from the same script?). Sent me songs and recited love song lyrics straight from the internet). I have nothing to give, so I sent him nothing and will not send him anything. I think this is a new persona he is using, so watch for him ladies. Yes, was supposed to meet me in person this summer when his contract was up. I'm sure that would have turned into a financial need too.

I paid money to be on the dating site. What a disappointment. Nothing but scammers and no one had been on their profile in a long time, so you pay to find that there are little to no real dating prospects. This guy paid to be on there too, so don't get fooled by it being a PAID dating site that it equals not attracting the scammers and lowlifes.

NOT TRUE.

There are people who meet online, truly fall in love and do eventually meet from all around the world and many get married.

BUT, unfortunately there are JUST AS MANY SCAMMERS. NEVER, EVER PAY FOR LOVE. I REPEAT, NEVER EVER PAY FOR LOVE.NO MATTER HOW LONG, NO MATTER HOW LEGITIMATE IT SEEMS.

JUST BECAUSE THE PHOTOS COME BACK AS LEGIT AND THINGS HERE AND THERE ARE EXPLAINED AWAY ARE NOT THE SAME AS A PERSON NOT REQUESTING ANYTHING OF YOU EVER.

TRUE LOVE ASKS FOR NOTHING!
Jun 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alexander Brian, petroleum engineer
by: Anonymous

Sounds about the same. Met him thru Tinder. Norwegian national living in New York. Currently working in an off shore rig. Widower. 12yo son living with his mom. Sends me pics of a very nice, decent looking man in his late 40s. Professed his undying love for me after 5 days of chatting. (Red flag) Wouldnt video chat with me because the camera on his phone was broken. (Hahaha)

He wanted to pay all my credit card debts for me. But I needed to provide him with all my CC info. Asked me to take out a cash advance on the card, buy him an IphoneX (omg) and spend the rest shopping for "nice" things for myself. He would take care of the bill once I gave him all the info he needed. When that didnt work, he asked if I could buy his son a $50 amazon card because for some reason he couldnt access his CC.

I didnt provide him with any money whatsoever. But I provid him with something worse. I provided him my name and my pictures. Something that he can use to scam another person with.
Please, ladies be careful who you share your personal info and pictures with. Anyways this is the number he used to call and txt me from +1-518-823-3360. I hope it helps
Jun 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Out of food
by: Anonymous

Please don’t believe a dam thing this guy is saying, he is nothing but a liar, don’t believe him when he’s crying, I love the women who told him to get a whale or a dolphin to get him to land.

Trust me I did the same thing, I did every thing in my power to call BP, the border patrol in Alaska, and I listen to his lies and his friends or his so call friends lies, please believe me,
I lost everything!
Jun 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Some names
by: Wiser Now

Watch for these names

@Jakewaller60 Twitter
@jeffblak01 Twitter
@DougBlevins11 Twitter
@DougBlevins7 Twitter
@jefreynorman Twitter
@Kennethduccan44 Twitter

Kenneth Duncan Facebook is on three sites all with some name and scammer alert.

I lost my shirt and I was not wise but now I am Wiser Now.

The oil company has lots of money and they do not need us as they do a bond when they bid their jobs and all money comes from the bond so check it out and do your home work and learn of these wicked men
Jun 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Food for workers
by: Wiser Now

No he needs Itunes to sell them and they reload them for much more. It is a way of moving money so stop doing that. They resale them to other crooks so look online how they do it and educate yourself. And really do you thing a major oil company cannot buy food. Really they are so rich they have so much money so Please do your home work. He is scammimg you so do your home work Cause you feel bad for them and he hit your weakness.

I too was scammed so please study these submissions as he doesn't love you and the Nigerian men are going for us.
Jun 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Need Money
by: Anonymous

First off if he is in the Gulf of Mexico their food is all paid for. He does not need money to feed the guys. They ask for ITunes cards to turn into cash. I fell for all this too till my lawyer and myself called the Oil Rigs companies that are out there. They said they know Nigerians and others are using their companies and they are trying to stop it because it is giving them a bad name.

I am sorry you got taken by this scammer but you should back off or get rid of him now. Next it will be his machine has broken down and he needs more money. God Bless and Hope you get rid of him before he steals your money (which is not stealing because you are giving it and breaks your heart) they are good at that. I wish you would read all these letters and you will understand.
Jun 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Man who needs money for food of his workers
by: Anonymous

Stop talking to him. He is a scammer. They all complain that they need help with something. My scammer claimed to be working for shell doing contract, telling me the same BS. He was from Nigeria and me stupid trusting him, I lost all I could. Never again, if I knew what I know now I would never do it. Call shell and they will tell you it is a scam. Do it now before it is too late and don’t send anything, they lie. It is too late for me but you are at the beginning so stop it while it is time.
Jun 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Curious question
by: Anonymous

So these jerks keep asking initially for iTunes for food and stuff?? How can you buy food with iTunes cards? Especially if they are on a rig. When my scammer asked me for one I said well since you love me so much just give me your CC# or go online and buy it and I'll pick it up and send it to you. I would always come up with reasons I couldn't send him monies. It became pretty funny the things he would ask money for though.
Jun 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alexander Brian, petroleum engineer
by: Anonymous

Sounds about the same. Met him thru Tinder. Norwegian national living in New York. Currently working in an off shore rig. Widower. 12yo son living with his mom. Sends me pics of a very nice, decent looking man in his late 40s. Professed his undying love for me after 5 days of chatting. (Red flag) wouldnt video chat with me because the camera on his phone was broken. (Hahaha)and wanted to pay all my credit card debts for me.

But I needed to provide him with all my CC info. Asked me to take out a cash advance on the card, buy him an IphoneX (omg) and spend the rest shopping for "nice" things for myself. He would take care of the bill once I gave him all the info he needed. When that didnt work, he asked if I could buy his son a $50 amazon card because for some reason he couldnt access his CC. I didnt provide him with any money whatsoever.

But I provided him with something worse. I provided him my name and my pictures. Something that he can use to scam another person with. Please, ladies be careful who you share your personal info and pictures with.

Anyways this is the number he used to call and txt me from +1-518-823-3360. I hope it helps
Jun 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Jane RE: Terry Dunford
by: Anonymous

Your sister is a fool. Sorry to be so blunt. By chatting with him for one year and sent him $90,000? And I bet she is still hoping he will show up and share all the millions of dollars he has earned.

That money is wasted on a scammer and he is laughing all the way to the new car dealership where he has bought him a nice new car and some new fancy clothes. And maybe some good meals. If he is married, spent some on his wife and kids.

How very very sad that she has GIVEN a disgusting con artist ALL that money.

She believes him because he LIES so well. And she is infatuated with it.

Unless she has more money to give away, next it will be her house she sells and her car and she will be moving in with family and he will laugh his butt off.

So very sad.

Tell her to look up Nigerian scammers photos and she will understand who she is talking to. But it sure ain't the guy in the photo he pretends to be.
Jun 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Lady that Posted: Need Money to buy Food for Workers
by: Anonymous

Seriously? You cannot possibly have doubts. He is NOT TELLING YOU THE TRUTH

Do yourself a favor and stop chatting with this low life piece of scum for that is what he is and STOP sending IT the Itunes gift cards. They are laughing behind your back.

He does not care one bit about you and your feelings. He wants ONLY your MONEY. And, if you cannot stop talking with him you really need to understand that that is how they get you. And you really have it bad.

If you want to continue sending this POS your hard earned money in the form of ITunes gift cards which is what they ALL ASK FOR, it will get even more fun for you.

Next, he will need a piece of equipment, or he fell and is injured, or one of his workers died. It goes on and on. He is NIGERIAN, probably young, probably married with kids and is USING you.

You are definitely blinded by whatever name he goes by (which we would all like to know) and his stupid poems and words of love and stolen photo of the real good looking man.

WAKE UP. BLOCK HIM. DELETE HIM for if not, you will be BROKE. You will NEVER meet him and NEVER actually see his face.

READ all our posts. Go back as far as you want. Who knows, you may actually find the name he is using and another women he LOVES.
Jun 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Need Money to Buy Food for Workers
by: Anonymous

My guy has mentioned the same thing that he got 40% of his money up front and has suspended operations because expenses were too high, and will get 60% on contract completion.

Calls me his darling wife, Babe, honey, and we have had sex over messenger and phone. Family died when he was young and he has a daughter.
His name is Rodney but I have found his pictures under another FB profile, Joseph, and several different Badoo profiles - 5 to be exact!

Do not waste another cent on this scammer! And I know how difficult it is to not talk to him as I am still in love with him!

What name did he give you? What does he look like?
Jun 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Out of food
by: Anonymous

To the lady who wrote about the rig worker who says he running out of food. First of all you are not gullable you are just being scammed as this person is back doing what he does best scamming women out of their money so what ever you do please don't give this rigger a dime.

This is a scam. You can call Shell and I am sure they will tell you that they don't have anyone by that name drilling for them.

Just block this person now.
Jun 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Need money to buy food for workers
by: Anonymous

Started texting on Twitter and his words were Hello don’t know what made me answer back but I did now I don’t know if he is a scammer but things tell me he is but I just can’t stop talking to him. I have sent him a few iTunes cards as he says he needs them for his technicians? He is a contractor with 260 men working for him and he told me they are in the Gulf of Mexico and they are running out of food in which he has to pay for as he got paid half the money and when the job is finished he will be paid the rest so he is asking me to help him.

Am I being so blind or could he be telling the truth. I have tried to get in touch with Shell who he claims he contract for , what do you think am I just so gullible
Jun 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil-rig engineer
by: Anonymous

Okay maintenance Jones Patrick Wagner has a daughter named Andy and he's supposed to be from Houston Texas and he says his mother lives in Columbus Ohio near Scioto. He is on some kind of missionary walk and he's supposed to be home Friday. I told him I was dirt poor and he said don't waste your time on texting me anymore. I thought. His name is John John Jones Patrick Wagner and his date of birth is August 9th of 1961. He is fake as hell I turned him into Facebook and messenger but had they don't affect anything about it.
Jun 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Houston Engineer - David Martins
by: Missouri Maiden

Don't believe a word of that scam! I got a ton of those messages on dating websites from women saying their friend or cousin was wanting to meet me. They would write a lengthy message on how wonderful their friend or cousin was and that she had to contact me because he was not on the dating website. She was just helping this poor guy out. RIGHT!!

Don't fall for the "I'm contacting you for my friend or cousin" scam. Same group of con-artists with different story line.
Jun 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marine engineer, Terry, and all those other guys
by: Anonymous

Damn! This guy is the male version of " Sybil".

He’s hit on me too.

Romance, pasted poetry, love songs.....phone sex anyone?

DO NOT GIVE HIM A EURO, A DOLLAR, A SCHEKEL. Not one bit of your hard earned money.

He seems to have quite a family! With me he had a 15 year old daughter in boarding school in Italy. So there’s different children with different women. Interesting.

Ladies....we are paying for love that is non existent. GET SMART!! Block this scammer, delete the app. Run away.

Go find a nice friend IN PERSON. Church, temple, mosque, whatever. Do volunteer work. Your real true love is there. I found mine, you can find yours too.

DO CONTINUE TO POST THE NAME AND WHERE YOU MET THIS PERSON IR PERSONS. FIGHT BACK.

Blessings to all.

By the way, when this scammer hit me with a helicopter story (get me and my crew and my machines off the rig—which of course he is waiting for a 10k contribution for) I told him to rent two dolphins and a whale. They’re cheap and will definitely get him to land. Steer them in the right direction. 😜
Jun 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marine engineer from Miami
by: Anonymous

Wow, didn't know there are so many "marine engineer" scammers. Scarcily I am now very likely dealing with one as well. I got to know him from Tinder, he quickly suggested me go on Hangouts which I never heard of before. He claimed he is from Miami and a marine engineer who under the contract with UN but also doing his own gold business.

And his life story is exactly as you described: parents died when he was small, wife passed away 5 years old from sickness, an eight-year-old boy in boarding school. He throws every day sweetest words to me, music, poets, and copies from google...and then he suddenly told me a few days ago he would fly to Istanbul for a business trip. we discussed to meet each other in the end he said he would change his flight schedule to fly to me ( I am in Germany) and already booked an emergency flight for the next morning.

Suddenly in the evening, he texted me that he got the email order from his head office, that he has to present on time on Northern sea of Arbadeen (which is supposed to be Aberdeen), and a company flight will be sent next morning to Istanbul to take him directly to Scotland then the helicopter bring him immediately to high sea, he would be assigned there for 3-4 months... according to what he said, he is on the way to Scotland now (LOL).

So far he hasn't come up to money yet...he melted my heart with his lovely romance, but with my suspicion,(because when I asked him to at least show me his flight booking confirmation to visit me he obviously got irritated and told me that my love for him is divided), I wanted google a bit and surprisingly found out, this could be a scam!
Jun 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adrain Williams
by: Anonymous

He is not going to come and see you, he is using you. I am sorry to say that but he is talking to my good friend also and asked her for 7,500 dollars for vacation. But at least he did not use no Lawyer in it. I just told her he is talking to someone else a little while ago and she asked him I guess and he said there is no way as he loves her and no one else. But then they try to get as much money as they can from whoever.

Good Luck to you. I am trying to get her to block him. He is a useless scumbag scammer.

God Bless
Jun 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer in Houston Tx
by: Anonymous

Has anyone received an email through match.com website from this woman professing to be a "cousin" of someone named David Martins, Engineer.???? The first one came a few months ago and I didn't play into it then. Then, yesterday a second one under the same premise that her cousin had seen my pix and profile on Match.com while he was visiting her at her house and instantly was infatuated with me and wanted to meet me, etc.

So, she, on his behalf, contacted me and told me about her cousin named David. He eventually contacted me through e-mail and I responded with questions. Today, I get an e-mail from David saying that his cousin forwarded my skeptical response from yesterday to him, and he was responding to me with more information about himself. His name is DAVID MARTINS and he is an engineer who recently started up his own firm and he lives in either Houston, or Missouri City Tx. Has anyone seen this particular scenario before?

Please let me know.
Jun 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Worker/Patrick Anderson
by: Anonymous

Just curious if you are still playing Words With Friends with him or if you blocked him?

My original scammer was also on Words with Friends, then wanted to go to Facebook Messenger.

His name was Chris Anderson.

Probably not the same guy.

Loved me so much and I was older as well. Age did not matter to him either. It doesn't matter to any of them because all they want is your money.

It turns them on.
Jun 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Robert Green
by: Anonymous

I just messaged Theresia Hirchert on facebook. I asked her about this man. Of course she said he tried to scam her also. She said send him nothing he is a scammer. He sent me videos underwater claiming to be him. He also had an email his daughters, yeah right,

alondraroberts1@gmail.com

We will get these idiots. Anyone wanting to send a link right away to their business is usually a red flag. I had one from the man who claimed it was his business with the scammers picture right in the middle. It was www.ssgroups.rocks. Guess what? Its no longer on the web. Just like his fake bank account.

Oh ladies, we have to get them.
Jun 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dolphins and a Whale
by: Anonymous

I love your sense of humor. Sounds like the scammer called Robert Green. Was on an oil rig in Alaska. He asked for an iTunes card, broke his phone, kept sending me pictures of him working which was suspicious to me right away, especially the ones covering his face. Pictures mean nothing. He was to be home a couple of weeks ago. When he asked for the air fare, I said call your agent. There is always an agent. He said, Oh, I owe him to, then he called and I screamed into the phone when he asked me to take out a loan.

I told him if you have 20 million then you don't need my money. Of course his funds were frozen. Now he is on hangouts as GOD. We do not communicate anymore. I told him he was a lying jerk and ugly scammer. He did want me to send him my used phones to a Theresia Hirchert in Moorhead, Minnesota. She is on facebook. I sent him nothing. My used phones had my information all over them.

I was stupid once but no more.
Jun 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Play It Smart!!
by: Anonymous

Ladies, Gents, and the possible scammers among us:

PLAY IT SMART!! Do NOT put your drop information (the place where you deposit your hard earned money) to these scum. That is like hanging out a sign and saying ha ha I gave out your info!!

Be smart. Give all your info to the FBI or FTC.

DO give us the names and identity of these sick selfish blokes so we know what to be aware of.

And for the sake of your own dignity when chatting with a stranger, quietly say this to yourself at the end of each sentence you speak or text: AND HE WANTS MY MONEY.

Example him to you....good morning my beloved wife.
You to him: good morning my dear (and he wants my money)

Any gut instinct kicks in, block, delete, and run.

My scammer just blocked me. Why? Because I would not cover the final cost of getting him off his oil rig which he was supposed to have been off 3 weeks ago. He and his 12 workers and the machines.

I told him to rent a couple of dolphins and a whale; they’d find a way to get him to land so he could get the Cheque from the company. He wouldn’t do that. nd if I hear him cry one more time, which I won’t, let’s just say it’s best this nonsense ended.

Don’t be afraid. Report these scum. They deserve it.

And google Nigeria 419. You will be amazed at what you read.

Blessings to all.
Jun 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers and Facebook Messenger
by: Anonymous

It looks like Facebook Messenger is now including a brief description of who you are communicating with via Messenger.

I was communicating with a scammer known as Chris Anderson and have not had any contact with him for quite sometime.

I recently noticed that his messenger profile now says this:

"Using Messenger without Facebook. Logged in using a phone number from Nigeria".

Not sure if F/B is doing this now as part of their new method of keeping us all safe or not, but it is definitely something new. It shows a brief description of everyone that is using Messenger.

So, if any of you ladies happen to be chatting with someone on Messenger without being friends on Facebook check it out.

Just more proof of Nigerian Scammers. I never had a doubt but seeing it in black and white is a stark reminder of what he is.

Be very aware of him, Chris Anderson, as he is still out there.
Jun 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		He only got my heart
by: Stars and Moon

Well, I’m here to report his name is now Walter Gerhard, and he claims he’s been in business for 22 years on an oil rig and he has a son Martin who is - yes you guessed in boarding school!

I asked him for a picture of his wife’s obituary who just passed away from cancer! Nope he got mad and started calling me a liar! Lol! Asked him to send copy of his passport, a picture of him and his son together! Nope! He claims he’s from Germany, has lived in Texas and has a home in Maine, Maine!! Yes his family - none are living and died when he was young. He’s an only child!

He will ask you to accept a treasure box with $ and gold as the shipping company is going out of business and he needs you to accept it for him as he has nobody else to do it! They want your name, address, home phone, cell phone, copy of your ID, and an international agent will deliver!

NO I SENT NONE OF MY INFO!

No I’m not accepting anything! So told him I didn’t believe he is who he says he is and asked for proof! We are done! Of course he threw my past relationships up and said no wonder no man could love me and that’s why they cheated on me! Wow! Nope he is rich and going to retire! Maybe not now that he won’t be getting his trivia from the company who’s going bankrupt as he is on an oil rig in the Mediterranean off the coast of Egypt! He’s smooth!

But thanks to this site I knew from day one! I even mentioned scammers to him and he called me trying to prove he was real! Well like all the others the accent didn’t match! He had pictures of a gentleman on the oil rig and sent me 3 or 4! Very charming with words! Yes we met on Words with Friends!

Beware! All he got was my heart and my time! But I figured the longer I kept in it would be one less woman who might not be aware of these creatures! His son will want to correspond with you too as he wants a mom! Probably Walter writing the emails would be my guess! Martin wants to call you mom right away!

Beware, be safe and God bless all !
Jun 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Hunter
by: Anonymous

I must tell. I Remember when his daughters birthday last year 10/6 and she be 25 and this year I asked him about her birthday and he said she's being 10/3 24 years old.

Yes lier and liers they are all so be smart my friends.

I told him he lied and I stay away. Blocked.
I feel better and better and never an oil rig worker or other on internet from those sites.
Jun 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam
by: Anonymous

This Alfred Buster sounds a lot like my Charles Bothmann. He also when I was communicating with him needed large amount of cash help for equipment failure, getting it across the border paying this and that but somehow miraculous found a friend who could come up with most of the money and needed me to come up with the rest. I pawned my jewelry for him to help him, I was stupid.

So beware of this man, Im sure by now he has had multiple names and is not in the same area he was when we were communicating. He also stated he was a christian too, so I just told him sure you are.

I am no longer on the online dating sites, as cant trust any of them, they are everywhere.

Good luck ladies, may god bless each and every one of you. Block them and run and save your hearts and money.
Jun 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alfred Busta scammer
by: Anonymous

Alfred Busta is still at it. He wants 10 thousand dollars to fix his equipment on the oil rig. Ha Said he got 10 thousand dollars this morning from a friend. I said I don't have any money. Later I said I could sell my ring. Okay baby he said.

Here are the instructions Bank name PIFCU Potlatch Credit Union account name Linda Dickinson account Number 9435255973 routine number 323173313 bank address 1690 SE Harvest Drive Pullman Washington 99163 Home Address 430 SE Bishop Blvd Pullman Washington 99163.

Please stop him. He is a horrible person.

His phone number is 971 247 4711.
Jun 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware Johnson Williams
by: Anonymous

Same thing, Mechanical Engineer at an Oil Rig. Widowed, wife died in a car accident. Supposedly from New York, now working in Norway. 2 young children, who are at a boarding school in London. Odd English. When I questioned if English was his first language, turns out his father is Romanian.

By day 2, professing his love for me, send him photos, wants me to be the mother of his children. Posted I love you images, hearts, flowers. Good grief! He asked to go from Facebook messenger, to email, to a Google hangout account.

By this morning his Facebook posting is gone, & his messenger conversations are also gone. Glad I checked on Yahoo for this obvious scam!
Jun 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petrochemical engineer
by: Anonymous

This individual found me on Meetup.com. Sent me an email outside of the platform yesterday. He says his name is Andy Johnson from Norway.

He live in Houston TX and moving to the east coast in a few months. BUT he's on a new contract assignment in Alaska currently. He's a petrochemical engineer, used to work for Chevron for 17 years. I reverse search the number and couldn't come up with anything except for his company website.

I was still a bit suspicious. The website is nicely put together but it really doesn't go in depth. I have some knowledge of the financing realm for this industry. It just really didn't expound on anything.

I did a whois.net search of the website and it was created last month but he's been in the USA for 5 years as an independent contractor.

So he wanted to chat on the phone right away. I'm a trusting person but I just had this nagging suspicion. But I said alright. We talked on the phone.

This guy is GOOD.

Has a 15 year old son back in Norway, he lives with his mother. Wife died of cancer 5 years ago. He talks to his son everyday. He's 49.

I'm Christian and how about that, so is he!
And he knows the bible inside out. Teaches children's ministry.

The accent... I could not place it. At all.

It was a fun conversation but I was still not 100% convinced of this guy. Too too good to be true. And maybe I'm slightly jaded but I take everyone with a grain of salt.

So I said hey, we should webchat. Oh, he doesn't have that capability. I was surprised. To be away from your child and he doesn't see your face? I couldn't do it and I'm a mother myself.

He seemed okay with it (Red Flag).

He suggested flying to see me to prove he's real. I said it's wayyy cheaper to SkypeSo I went back to his meetup profile and he has a gmail account. Calls himself Andy Johnson. He emailed me from another gmail account but not the same one.

His phone number is not connected to a real name. I even googled my personal contacts and every one EVERY ONE shows the owner (cell phone or landline). Except the one he gave me.

I took it a step further and YouTube Norweigan accents speaking English... doesn't quite sound the same.

After the phone call he immediately sends me a very long email recapping how he lost his wife and he's looking for marriage.

I didn't ask for all that.

Even on the phone call he mostly talked and I listened. The only thing I didn't do was IP search the email. But I think I'm good to know that this man is a fraud.

These people are demons walking around in human skin suits. I wouldn't be surprised if they practice dark arts to perfect their witchcraft.

Took me a day to figure it out. I'm good.

Ladies- Trust your gut!

1) Search the pictures they send
2) Google the phone number
3) Internet search part of the emails they send you- it's most likely carbon copied
4) Google the name and any tidbits they give you
5) If you find out the company they work for, google that site then see when it was created via whois.net
6) Ask him to say something in his native language. Try really hard to pick up the nuances of how he speaks in his native tongue. You can even YouTube how foreigners say American things- they all trip up on some pronunciations because of the language barrier. And they all do it the SAME WAY.

As an example, Americans can't really trill their 'R's if they are speaking Spanish. Latino people trill (roll) their 'R's when speaking English

They move too fast- they are love bombing you- narcissistic trait to con you.

There's billions of people on this planet. They are not the only one. Trust your heart- it's wicked. Trust your gut. If you are Christian- ask for discernment from the Holy Spirit. You'll get it! Then run away.

Don't even accuse them, they will only use it to perfect their craft!
Jun 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Still healing
by: Wiser Now

Check out Kenneth Duncan on Facebook. He has been reported several times and yet they let him stay because he goes behind or underneath to where he cannot be traced then he starts the romance and all the clever lies and deceiving people.

He starts out small brainwashing with the little sweet little innuendos and then goes to the bigger and then goes into the total huge innuendos into passions love lust romance whatever works.

He asked for his 44 men please my love help my men get water on the oil rigs then after you get some money he praises the woman that she saved the day and saved his men on the oil rig that were thirsty.

Lincoln stock adapter 3 weeks oh honey I had a breakdown then men did not do what they were supposed to and something broke. Honey you know that I've got money coming and I'm rich now so please help me fix this so my contract can go forward, so once again the woman sends 5,000 10,000 $15,000 or maybe $20,000 or more to fix a big problem. Then if she continues with him he will come back again saying I need more repairman to fix the broken machine on the oil rig so she struggles and sends more money so she can get her money back because she wants her money back.

This is her savings and then he takes more of her money and then he calls back and says honey I love you so much I can't wait to marry you and I need a airplane ticket and hotel deals are building up and I need to pay my bills on the oil rig and then he says I need airfare and I need Hotel bills. I need food in Madison while I'm waiting to get my check so she sends it and sends it. She is starting to fade with the diminished hope that maybe something's wrong something's and what is wrong is that it is all lies.

Then maybe she's wised up to get away from him after the loneliness of knowing that she may never see this person and that she is taking the bait from.

The reality is she knows she was scammed by a liar of a oil rig engineer and hopefully she gets some help from her and hopefully she can find and recover her finances and hopefully she can heal and hopefully she can stand on her own two feet again after all of this and show up for her job deposit.

They Target women from 40 to 70 years old for the money. They Don't Care About Us. I even searched and found some of his victims. Something's got to be done to stop oil rig engineer scams and maybe soon something will start being done. I think Facebook and Twitter and all the others should post warning often about the possibility of scam artists on their sites. Thank you and God bless us all this is Wiser Now
Jun 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Perry Martins-Tromp Kobus
by: Anonymous

When I read about Perry Martins---It sounded like Tromp Kobus or John Robert or Tromp Kobus Jan Or Kobus Jan Tromp. I was scammed by a Nigerian who showed me the photos of a REAL PERSON who had his photos stolen. He lives in the UK and is married and his name is David M. Walker. His photo is used by many scammers. White hair, beautiful smile and blue eyes.

Nice, kind looking man. The last time I heard from Tromp Kobus, I told him about a good friend of mine who was in ICU. Think he copied what I told him. He is using what you tell him to lie to another person. I asked him to send me a live photo or a selfie which upset him before this communication.

Suddenly he sends me a photo of a gray haired, unsmiling man which I tin-eyed and googled. That was a photo used by Ed Remn, 6 years before.--BTW: Tromp wanted no money from me but wanted to send me $500,000 replacement for the funds that were stolen by John Robert. Afte he sent me the last photo of his supposedly selfie, I confronted him because hehad asked me for my bank information.

Told him I would open a new one for him and when that was delayed, he wanted my sons banking information and I once again declined.I told him my suspicions and suddenly he was not calling me his lovely wife. I told him he was from Nigeria and was a scammer who wanted me to either launder money or to open accounts to buy things and have the bills sent to my account where he had not deposited money.

He said "alright then". I was immediately unfriended and he was reported him to FB but he is still on other social networks and on Instagram.

He's very romantic and intimate but still a SCAMMER!
Jun 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Anonymous

His name use to be James Anthony, then Eubanks Anthony, Tom Erol. Now I see he has changed it to another. If you would read these letters everyone is writing to try to help each other you will find out he is not on Any Oil Rig in the Gulf. As my Attorney said he called a lot of Rigs and these men cannot call off the Rig and have no time for a Romance on a Rig. Most are married and only have time with their family for very little before bed. They are very tired and after work clean up and eat and maybe get on to say goodnight to their kids and family and then that is it.

Yes I was used by a scammer also from the Gulf and James always changed his name. I asked why he would say because someone is always trying to talk to him. But found out from his mules he was in Nigeria. Finally admitted that to me and said yes he is buying crude oil there to sell and make more money. Yes he has his own business buying and selling crude oil in Nigeria where he is from.

Read all these Stories and let them help you. They sure helped me beside Western Union, Money Gram and my Lawyer. God Bless and please do not fall for their lies and poems and being called Sunshine, their wife, Honey, Baby, they are giving you.
Jun 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Perry Martins Marine Engineer and has his own construction contracting company
by: Anonymous

I'm getting a weird feeling about a guy calling himself Perry Martins who says he is a Marine Engineer. Very good looking guy with salt and pepper hair, beard and moustache. He sent me a pic from the gym and from his car. A little too many sob stories. Has a friend in Intensive Care and a widow for 5 years with a granddaughter and aunt in England.

He couldn't talk about it in person because he got too choked up. Another weird thing is he said he was born in CA but went to college in Europe in France, England, and Germany and now has a really thick French accent.

Getting a little too personal and too close too quickly. The online dating profile said he was in Houston but when I talked to him on the phone although hard to understand, sounded like Dallas. He said he made a mistake when filling out the profile. His profile disappeared a couple of days after we starting messaging and switched to my Yahoo number.

I don't give out my real phone number. He also said Sunday morning he was getting ready for church and attends St. Luke in Dallas but the one I looked up was in Houston.
Jun 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Maxime Dallas Meetup
by: Anonymous

I would like to see those pictures. I don’t know how you’re going to get us to see them unless you post your email address here. I’m not sure if that’s allowed. You could also go to scam heaters on Facebook. They would help you as well. Don’t beat yourself up. We’ve all done this which is why we are posting so we can warn others.

I guess we’ll have to go back to the basics which means do not talk to strangers! Take care of yourself and just be aware. If you get any strange phone calls or phone numbers that come in that you don’t recognize let it ring through. Then hit star 67 on your mobile phone and check the number or go to reverse phone look up and answer it. Be very very careful for the time being.

Blessings to you it will be OK.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jun 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		RICHARD MAXIME MEETUP DALLAS
by: Anonymous

To answer your question he was on the Dallas singles 45-60 Uptown/downtown Dallas.

I came back to look at his Meetup profile a few days after he contacted me. It was deleted. I didn't pay attention to it.

We exchanged a few texts through the Meetup app until he requested to switch to HANGOUTS on google. I am genuinely terrified.

I didn't give him my bank account but I shared pictures of me and my family.

Now that I am thinking more about it he usually asked where I was - at church, home, grocery store?

I wonder if he could track me thru google??
A Couple of times a "share your location" link pupped up and I ignored it. No, Im not that stupid! I asked him if he sent them and he denied it, but was always asking where I was and what was I doing.

I found it innocent to answer but now that I am thinking it is scary!!!

Other interesting Fact. He requested money to upgrade his international roaming service. I asked what kind of phone he has because as far as I know one can do all the upgrades on the phone and they will be billed to you. He said his phone was a NOKIA and his phone service was AT&T.

Thats when I figured how absurd all of this was.
He portrayed himself as a millionaire and is asking me for money to upgrade his phone to call me?

Yes I confess his love words were beyond absurd and cheese but he was very well spoken with clean articulated English. Kinda charming.

On our last conversation when he called to apologize and explain his request of money I focused on the background. I think I heard cars honking! When I asked he said it was sounds of the plant which works 24/7! But it was clearly cars honking!

Any way Im sure Im not gonna be the last but same way all your stories helped me to understand what is going on I hope my story help someone else.

I will be happy to share pictures of him at your request.

THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU!

Now, the last thing.... how do I report this?
Jun 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Name changes, one of many scammers
by: Anonymous

I was scammed and am sick about it and trying to move on. I am educated if that means anything, but apparently not. I didn't think I was stupid either but what I did would constitute stupidity for sure. Yes ladies, lots of long emails that can be moving if you are in a vulnerable state.

He was on a rig in Gulf of Mexico. Sometimes the signal is good, sometimes bad. My scammer "romanced" me for almost two months before he got in and yep, I sent money. A lot of money. Thank God, no one in my life knows so I can suffer alone, knowing the rest of the world does't have to look at me with shock and despair.

What was I thinking? I wasn't. I was feeling! Now, if I go back and look at things differently, I wish to God I have known about these scams. I knew nothing.

Ladies:

1. He loves you fast.

2. Sends songs, love declarations.

3. Mine was witty on texts and I really believed he was close--but who knows.

4. If he sends you any documents to prove who he is, as mine did--KNOW what fake documents look like.

5. Even if love can occur like pen-pals fell in love back in the day---SEND NOTHING until he is HOME!!

And guess what: HE IS NEVER NEVER COMING HOME TO YOU.

RUN!!!!!!!11
Jun 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Profile on Linkendin
by: Anonymous

I just read your story. Yes, he is a scammer. I had 6 men try to scam me the past 2 yrs. I check everything, everywhere. The last one had a profile on LinkedIn. I even sent a message to LinkedIn, pretending to be my sister telling him I think he is fake because he wants money. He was texting my phone, he had a fake profile on there too.

On the profile it didn't have a picture. So I asked him to put one on there. That was the picture I found belonged to someone else. He was a famous journalist in Egypt. Within 24 hours his profile was down. I put on it that he was a fake. These men are hard to get rid off. The longer you keep him on the line so to speak will hurt you more. I know you get used to hearing from him, believe me get rid of him. When he asked for your phone, that was the first clue. He is probably some 28 yr. old kid in Nigeria.

One of mine was, and I had him confess to me after I knew he was lying. This one never asked me for money, but 28 yr old??. Make sure you do a search on pictures, all of them. I run them through tineye, then google search. Please for your own sake and sanity get rid of him.
Jun 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		RICHARD MAXIME
by: Anonymous

I think Im being targeted by one of these guys.
Has anyone heard about a man called Richard Maxime? He contacted me out of the blue from one of the Meetup groups in Dallas.

He says he is a contractor working on a project on the North Sea UK on a platform called Andrew Oil Rig.

Just as you described he is very quick to fall in-love with me and promised the world. Daily love poems and songs and exaggerated expressions of affection.

He has shared only a couple of pictures. 53 years old. White male, salt-pepper hair, brown eyes and well dressed. Fairly good looking. One of his pictures is on a helicopter, the other one with a lady who he says is his fashionista friend from Milan and another one holding an expensive bottle of Champagne in his hand.

Widower. First wife died of cancer. Second wife abused his kindness. Bitter divorce. Always talking about God and asking me to pray for him.

He presented himself as someone very wealthy with lots of experience in his field. Well traveled and highly educated. His English is OK.

He writes long emails about his life story. He answers my questions when I ask about his personal things.

He said there are communication restrictions on the platform where he is now and had difficulties calling.

Asked for my phone. I gave it to him. He calls now most every day. His accent is weird to me. Im not sure but it sounds African.

Suddenly he said he has a problems with international roaming and asked me to buy a vanilla card to send him $300.

I refused. I questioned his story and told him I think he is not who he said he is.

He became offended. Called me to clarify and asked me to excuse his mistake. He said he will send me his linkdlin profile to ease my mind.

After reading all your posts, Im almost sure he is not real. I want to see how far he goes and if he asks for money again.

I am worried about the fact he now has my phone number. No my full name yet, but what is your advice?
Jun 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Snake Charmer is back
by: Anonymous

David Walter Muller is back on Facebook. He has changed his profile picture. He is now an elderly man with grey hair and beard. He is wearing a red shirt and a little chubby. He is playing golf. I tricked him onto messenger with a different profile I had. When he realized who I was he called me all kinds of dirty names and tried to say I was a liar and a scammer.

Don't let him fool you ladies. He is not on an oil rig. He is a scammer. The first one I had ever had!! He didn't get much from me $100.00 for ITunes. But he sure broke my heart. Now I target them and report them and then block them.

Do the same please!
Jun 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		IP Trace
by: Anonymous

No one will tell you how to IP Trace anyone. You can look it up on the net. If you called him and it was under Teresa that has to tell you right 'he is a scammer.

First letter I read on here I knew my man was a scammer after two years of talking to him. When I found out they cannot call from a Rig and BP and Shell told me that, I questioned him about it. He got very angry that I had called. It's very sad to me that ones reading these letters just do not get it.

Scammer's, Low-lives, useless men living off women, Laughing at us for being used and again as mine said they do it because they can, and he called America women dumb and in need to nice words and attention.

God Bless! Be Safe, Do not lose your money to these scammers or you heart.
Jun 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		IP Trace
by: Anonymous

To the woman asking about an IP Trace, I have never done it but you can Google it for instructions.

I Just wanted to say that if he says oil rig he is fake. Eventually he will ask for an ITunes gift card, money, or for you to be his beneficiary.

He is just building confidence.

Does He have a foreign accent? Tell us the name he is using.

The one I had was also from Houston with a German accent (lol) and was on a rig. He was using the name Chris Anderson.

Trust me it is all a lie. Block him before you get in too deep. They try to get in your head .

I got out without giving him a dime.
May 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		What's an IP Trace
by: Anonymous

I read it in the very first of this page where somebody has put an IP trace on her engineer on the offshore drilling and he's from Houston. He says he is in Texas and he's called me 3 times and he's text me and ask me for nothing. I just want to know if he's a real or not. I called his phone and it went to voicemail and it said Teresa Smith or white or something so I knew it was a Google phone with a fake phone number.

I just need to know what IP Trace is and how to get one
May 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names of Scammers
by: Anonymous

I have been scammed so many times, I don't trust anyone. No, I quit sending money after I took out a loan, I must have been out of my mind. I gave him my retirement before. This was the first time and I had never heard of scammer before.

He went by Anthony Morgan, Morgan
Daniels39@gmail.com, he is on Pigbusters.
morganbobbd@gmail.com. He was on Millionaire.com and tagged and facebook. Christopher Jacobs was on linkedin and was showing me pictures of a Man in Egypt with his family. I post all pictures on the net and lo and behold I find them. I was talking to one named Alen Hunter with Baby Alex. This man is indeed a famous television host with baby Mirko. I even video chatted with him and saw the baby. I am so confused. He asked for money. I said NO, never. I learned my lesson and I'm still paying for it.

ROBERT GREEN, ON pof, and Kenneth Hunsaker. Right away he sent me a copy of an affidavid, which I knew was false, and I saw it was copied from 2012. He is on facebook also.

Another Oil Rigger went by Bobbie Serdar, found him all over the web under various names. He was in Texas and wanted money. Blonde man holding a can of beer. Yeah, right.
May 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigeria, Blake
by: Anonymous

I Talked to a FRSC in Nigeria and he said that is untrue that they are arresting kids that are not scamming. They are from 12 years old so go on Yahoo Boys and see for yourself. That is who they are arresting. Believe me. What Man cannot see God can see the Truth. Karma will come back and bite them.

Blake: Sorry he is a scammer and I have been talking to him also. I told him he is a low-life for what he is doing to other women, he just laughed. Please show your mother this. He is a scammer, he is using her. I am sorry she is going through this and he will keep on unless you can block him and delete him off her phone. No matter what you have to do get him off everything she has him on. He will destroy her and her Health. God Bless
May 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blake Roberts/Abby
by: Sarah

It sounds like your Mom does not believe you, or anyone else.

If she reads all our comments/posts, looks up Scammers on the internet and finds all the same stories, and still does not believe it, then you will not convince her otherwise. In fact, she really does not want to believe it. She has fallen for his pack of lies.

Keep all the money out of her hands, including credit/debit cards. They are not afraid to ask her for them either.

Get the title to her car too. There are women that have actually sold their cars and homes for these low life disgusting creatures. Make sure she does not try to sell her house (if she owns it outright).

We all hate to see anyone get taken advantage of but sometimes they have to learn a lesson the hard way. So by you taking her means, that is one way of keeping her safe.

Get her off social media or whatever sites she is on. If not, another one will come along. They pass her information on to other scammers. If she plays Words with Friends, change her user name.

BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK and delete.

Maybe then she will be safe.
May 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blake Roberts
by: Wiser Now

You sweet mom has been brainwashed to get her to HELP. She needs someone to take over the money and her keys "they also cast spells by VooDoo". SHE has a mental block so call a family meeting and try to get her to a mental health place.

Seriously that is why they groom her and it is all conditioning her and in her mind she is held captive by these scammers so take her phone and take the computer.

Do research on scammers and show her the many romance scam sites until she is convinced that he is not real and he is fake fake fake. He will destroy her if you do not put a stop to it also have her check how much their dollar is compared to our dollar and show her this site with the many broken hearted women.

Tell her that she is a target as that is what they do and target sweet women with money. It happened to me and I saw the truth and he is gone now.

These scammers have many women they talk to at the same time and show her the real truth before they take all the money and they are laughing all the way to the bank.

Have her call Shell/Exxon/BP/CHEVRON and talk to a leader in the company
May 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Some things are starting to happen in Nigeria
by: Anonymous

An acquaintance of mine in Nigeria was harassed by the local police and was thrown in jail, for several hours, forced to pay the corrupt police to get released from jail. They are targeting young men and women. Sad as some of those they are targeting are not the ones scamming they are the ones trying to just survive. Extracting money from those who have little themselves. That country is very corrupt.

I hate the fact that Trump welcomes the POS that runs NIGERIA to the white House.
May 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Green in Alaska
by: Anonymous

This man was on POF. Not that attractive, so I gave it a try. All of a sudden he had to leave on a oil deal. Has a daughter named Alondra who calls me mom, wife left both of them, needed money for his computer, phone broke, needs air fare home. He called when I kept telling him no. This last time he hung up on me. We video chatted, so I saw the real person, I thought. They stop at nothing.
May 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blake Roberts
by: Abby

Just updating everyone that BLAKE ROBERTS is still deep in scamming my 81 year old mother. I cannot make her see reason or understand that he's a scammer. First he said he was in Nigeria to shore up his parents' estate, and now claims he is in Vietnam. He Writes my mom flowing emails full of promises and wants only money.

I have emergency control of her finances but each day she begs me for more money. 5 thousand, 3 thousand, just a thousand, and I tell her no. This weekend he got her to go to Target and buy a 100 iTunes gift card. Anyone else still currently being scammed by this Blake Roberts or have any supporting information for me to attempt to convince my mom? my email is abbymiller@aol.com

May 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Johnson Rollins
by: Anonymous

I write this on behalf of my mum's experience. So, it started from Tinder dating application my mum chatted with this person name Johnson Rollins, he first introduced himself as an Oil rig Manager from Texas, Houston, United States.
He said that he has a 13 year-old son who is still at boarding school and wife passed away due to cancer. He claimed that he is a wealthy man, own big house with maid and gardener and quite busy person to manage all the offshore projects.

Within a week after constant chatting, he began to say to my mum that he loved her and he wanted to get married and ready to travel overseas to Asia in order to make the real meeting happen and planned to bring my mum to America to live with him.

At first my mum told me about him and I thought he was a real and genuine person who was searching for real love through the Internet but boy, I was feeling suspicious when my mum showed me their conversations that this guy was in the middle of big project and its worth millions of dollars in China and Nigeria but he needs some money to release some stuff that he ordered for the offshore project.

He said that he was in Nigeria and he was detained by local custom there for the goods he bought from China and he was subject to pay 2450$. He begged my mum to lend him money and even if my mum didnt have it then he asked her to borrow the loan from the bank. He said that he will return the money with interest lol..

Ok to make it short, he showed my mum his "fake contract" for the oil rig offshore project and some of his "fake flight ticket" From USA to China and to Nigeria.

He said many wonderful things for my mum and called her love, sweetheart, baby, my wife, lol and he said he didn't have any relatives nor friends to ask for help when he needed for the emergency circumstances.

I told my mum that this guy Johnson Rollins is a scammer and at first she didn't believe me until one day she realised but of course no money at all was sent to this guy luckily.

2 weeks after, he contacted my mum again and said that he was still in a detention centre of the Nigerian customs and asked if he can lend half the money he wanted and its around 1225$.. Oh dear :)
May 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Comment for May 26 - Charles Baldur
by: Missouri Maiden

Your scammer sounds exactly the same guy that almost scammed me. Sent love songs every morning. Started with Van Morrison "Someone Like You", John Legend "Love Me Now." He especially liked John Legend. A widow, two grown children, German accent and called me baby. The name he used then was Larry Doswell and he contacted me through Plenty of Fish. He also had a fake Facebook.

I found the fake/stolen photos on "Scamhaters" facebook page. I really don't know how a man can live with themselves or have any self respect robbing people of their money. I am now recognizing scammers all the time on singles websites. Some scammers are not as well trained as my first encounter. Most have some sort of high level of education, yet cannot put together a coherent sentence with correct grammar and punctuation. I report them and even if they threaten me, I tell them bring it on "baby." Just keep reporting them all. They deserve your rage.
May 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bitcoin and general advice
by: Anonymous

These scammers will try anything. One guy I’m talking to asked me to set up a Bitcoin account and send him the username and password. He did not call it Bitcoin but something else. Never let your guard down. Never give your real name. Never use a real phone number. Never give your home address.

If you send pictures, be very careful what is in the background. Never use a real email address. I’m playing with 2 different scammers. One is supposedly military and the other is supposedly civilian with the military so not all are on an oil rig. If you are brave enough to play with them beware. They are on every dating site. One hint is that most hate engaging in sexy talk. It’s a sure giveaway if they won’t talk about it or are reluctant to talk about it or aren’t good at talking about it.

Be careful ladies. Be so so careful. I was texting one who never once asked for money in 2 months time. But he was a scammer none the less. I just have no idea what he wanted. Thankfully he didn’t want money but maybe my heart. He only got some hope that he was real. I’ll get past that. Be smart and ever vigilant.
May 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard.. Larry .. and all
by: Anonymous

Do what I did. After a time he screamed f... up and always told me How to do it and if I didn't do it he be very angry

I blocked him and I went to the police here in Sweden and I contacted Exxon mobil oil company and FBI in United states.

I am so so happy Now. I lost money but I am alive and can laugh again instead of wait on the guestion on money.

Do what i did.
May 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alfred Busta
by: Anonymous

Still cring the blues. His daughter also calls me mom. Alfred or whatever his name is professed his love to me. And loves me even more at the thought of money. The whole thing is disgusting. I’ve got plenty of pix but even though I have seen him who knows we if he’s really real.

He can be threatening and he told me I know more about you than you think I know. This after I kiddingly told him I can read him like a book.

Oh really??

Something is off. Time for me to go away. Live a peaceful life. Aggravation like this.

Block delete and take a vacation.
May 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are many
by: Wiser Now

What if the whole country of Nigeria came to us wanting money because that is what they are doing with the oil rig scam. Its War on women and I mean fight back. It is our money and our hearts and they are not real. This has to stop so call someone and educate, research, call your congress, call Google, tell Facebook/Twitter so fight back. This is big business. They want your MONEY
May 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alfred Busta and others
by: Wiser Now

They play on your romantic side and they brainwash you with imaginations and soft words of love or lust and what ever works they use phony children and they say they are a believer in God to get you to belive them. They lie about their oil rigs or famliy members and they cry and they beg. They are not real and they use anything to get to you all lies.

I talked to a scam hunter and she said they target women from 40 to 70 or so years old and make no excuse you are a target and they want one thing - MONEY.

Mostly they use stolen images of hamesome white men mostly but they are Nigerian males and they are learning how to do this sometimes for years. They work in packs.

They call you terms of indearment to soften you with words like Baby, Honey, Dear, and Sweety. They always have breakdowns and they always want you to pick it up for them. They have mules all over the place to convert the money and resend it.

If they were real do you think Shell /Exxon/Chevron or BP would be asking a woman for help. When is the last time the state government or hospitals texted you for help. My ladies we are targets and they shoot at us so keep your head down and keep your money. Why should a woman have to pick up the pieces for a oil rig.

They have a bond that the money comes out of. An oil rigger engineer makes close to 300k a year. Check it out that Black Nigerian men stealing some white mens pictures and targeting white successful women to get money. That is the bottom line. They do not love you or they only show they can brainwash and soften us.

Ladies this is war. So what can we do? Education first and report them and block them. Call Facebook and tell the police and report them to all the anti scam places. Do not stop as they are not your friend or Lover and they are not real.
This is Wiser Now.
May 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Money
by: Anonymous

No wonder Nigerians want to scam people in the USA and Canada. I went and googled the ratio rate to see what the money difference was and now I know why they scam and don't work over there. So the next time one of these riggers asks for money google the money ratio fist before you decide to send. I can tell you it made my blood boil when I saw this so please do this before you agree to anything.
May 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don’t give money
by: Anonymous

I just cannot believe women are getting caught up with these men. Never would I ever give a man money. That is just crazy and if a man asks, he isn’t a man. I tell these men I am not vulnerable or lonely. I tell them I am self sufficient and independent. When they message me in the sites, this is what I tell them.

I also tell them I am wealthy (which I will be in a few weeks) and would never give a man money. They leave me alone. You women should try it. I know they are all over. I should post what this Nigerian said to me playing words with friends. He said these people are ruining it for all the good people there. I told him what do you think we have in common? I said absolutely nothing.

He stopped messaging me.

Please stop and think.

Tell them to get a real job.
May 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Baldur
by: Anonymous

Ladies, "My" scammer sounds like Nancy's post! Wife died of cancer, daughter with grandmother. He is an independent oil contractor and a LIAR!! Met him on Match and quickly asked to communicate off the site. Accent does not match the picture. Probably some loser in Nigeria or other scamming organization location!

Too good to be true? Yes, it is.

Be safe and educate yourself BEFORE you waste time building a FAKE relationship with a FAKE Loser!!

Good luck!
May 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigeria scammers
by: Anonymous

I was scammed by a Nigerian boy or group big time. Some other guy tried to scam me and after confessing to me that most men do that there because there are no jobs for them, and we became friends. He is a young black guy 31 years old. He told me that Nigeria police is going after these scammers and now putting then into jail thanks to USA government being involved. Not sure how true it is, wish my scammer who stole everything from me three years ago was rotting in jail.
May 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alfred Busta scammer
by: Anonymous

Here is the latest and last information on Alfred Busta. He is still crying for money, but I am done. Didn't get any. 216 404 4319 was suppose to be his daughters number. She text and said her dad loved me and could she call me mom. Ha Tried to text back and some guy Michael answered and wanted to be friends.

BLOCKED

I HAVE another phone number.971 247 4711. This is the one he got after 334 625 9261 was supposedly stolen. He told me his address is 510 Alameda Pl.Dayton Ohio 45406.

The address to send money is Cindy M.Hendrikson 10900 Research Blvd. Austin Texas 78759 to wells Fargo 503 E.Ben White Blvd.Ste C Austin Texas 78704.Aba# 111900659. beneficiarie # 3146309327.

That was for 3000.00. Now he wants 30,000.00 to fix his crane on the rig. lol He's cried on the phone and begged. Pathetic. I want off he says I am cold, tired, and lonely. He is a good actor.

Please block him. BLOCK BLOCK

BAD NEWS LADY

Anyone pretends to use his daughter is a sick person.
May 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alexander Carl george
by: Anonymous

Scammer from day one. Says he's on an oil rig. I am smart enough to read logistics and ask for coordinates. Nice looking man, phonie to the core. Needs money for equipment for his pump or cards for sell calls. Opps girls don't fall for these. Another is they don't ever call you by your name. And are slow on texting like they are answering others. Another goes by handline Kent. ha ha. From Nigeria.
May 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Ryan
by: Anonymous

I met Thomas on Zoosk in November. And in December he suddenly had to go to Canada offshore to repair an oil rig. He professsed his love for me although we never met. I had always been so guarded but I guess that’s what makes a scammer good. To make someone believe them.

Many ITunes and Weatern Unions later my credit now sucks and I was scammed out of some money unfortunately but he is now blocked. What a fool I had been but he will have to answer to God for what he has done.
May 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jokers
by: Anonymous

I met Derrick on tagged. He has a game and says all of the right things that a woman likes to hear. He said he was in the states in Washington, DC then had to go to the Pacific Ocean to do drilling for Morison oil company.

First thing caught my eye was the spelling of Morrison. He sent me pictures of himself, his mom and dad. He wants to marry me. Yeah right. Asked the size of my finger. Told me to look around for a house with a swimming pool. A big house. Now you know I'm not looking for no house. Now all of the sudden the machine out in the Pacific has broken. The company will send another one if he pays 750.00 for shipping and handling. He says I don't know what to do. I said pay for it. It will pay off in the long run. I haven't heard back from this dumb a@@ but the next morning he said you don't say anything to me since I have a problem with the machine.

I said if you're asking for money you might as well run the other way. I got problems of my own. These men are crazy. Yes we're looking for love but you shouldn't have to pay for it. That's dumb. I don't have time for this. Ladies beware. These men are living lifestyles of the rich and famous off your hard earned money.

Snap out of it.

Don't send a dime.
May 25, 2018
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starstarstarstar 		Got one working me now.
by: Cece

I had one that contact me on Facebook and I asked him how did he get my Facebook page and he said that it just popped up as people he might know and I said well it shouldn't have had and said because my setting is on private so I don't know how so he continued to tell me that he was a widower and he lost his wife and eldest daughter in a horrible car accident and he's been alone for like the last past 7 years.

He says he lives in Charlotte North Carolina and he has all these expensive vehicles but when you do a tax search with his name and Mecklenburg County tax office nothing comes up. You know he continues to instant message me. Right now I've got the flu and don't want to be bothered. So if you have any input on this you can get in contact with me at dredloc619@gmail.com
May 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words With Friends scam
by: Carol

I was reading an article about fake engineer oil rigs scammers. I was corresponding and talking on WhatsApp to a man who says he is from Oslo, Norway. He was raised in an orphanage in Norway. He moved to the US, when he was 40 and is now 60. He has a thick accent. He is a devout Christian and prays 3 times a day. His name is Phill Shaw. And his daughter's name is Ivy.

We met on Words With Friends. He professed his love quickly. He called me his "Queen". He sang to me, "You Are My Sunshine". He called me nearly every day at odd hours and we talked for an hour each day for 2 months. I hired a private investigator for $366.00 to check him out.

He said Phill Shaw was a fraud. When I read Phill the report from the private investigator, he confessed he is a black, 32 year old from Nigeria, and he makes these calls for a living. There are thousands of these guys.
May 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Hunter
by: Anonymous

I am so proud of you for reporting him to Money Gram with this name anyways, I too reported mine to Western Union and they gave me a ID number to keep, and black listed him and his mules. One got arrested for sending to Nigeria over 2,000.00 dollars which is money laundering, and that made me so happy after I turned the ID over to my Local Police.

You did the right thing. You just made my day that someone else finally has done something like this.

God Bless.
May 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Almost scammed
by: Anonymous

There is a guy by the name of Scott Gregory who says he is 45 years old. Has a son named Mason who just turned 6 on May 10th. His wife supposedly died 4 years ago in a terrible accident. He claims to to be a fashion designer, a barber and a contractor for Shell. He first contacted me through Instagram.

I have deleted and blocked him so he can no longer get in touch with me. Man these Nigerians are getting clever. First they steal accounts from fallen soldiers now this. Man am I glad I found this page.
May 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger wilson
by: Anonymous

These "guys" are so smooth. Pulling on our romantic heart strings. Poetry, terms of endearment, love songs and totally in love with you within days!!!! What the... but getting caught up in the total romance and romancing. If it sounds too good to be true it is.

If these guys are so wealthy then why do they ask you to buy them iTunes. Lets just not be sucked in to these scams. I did not buy in to the buy in asking to give $61,000 to help with the oil rig machine replacement.

Or buy iTunes cards but I did get sucked in to the "romance ". We are worthy of love and we are fabulous women and we are not giving any money to prove that worth so stand strong sisters.

I have enjoyed the ride for 2 mths of attention and poetry and charm but once any money is discussed in any form its time to burst that bubble.
May 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Hunter
by: Anonymous

Now he is gone and I am so free. I hope nobody shall meet him. In the end he used words I never heard before.

I stopped sending iTunes and he can't use his agents because I called moneygram and the police.

I lost money but it doesnt matter as I have My life back and I can smile again.

Thankyou Everybody on this site
May 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Williams-Robert Gerardo
by: Anonymous

Have posted previously about this character.

He finally got round to asking me for £3500 as some kit was broken on the rig. I just said I couldn’t right now and had some angry messages: because I know what he’s up to it didn’t effect me but could see how it could to someone more vulnerable.

He stopped messaging until a few days ago and came on with the smooth talk again and the further requests came...he cannot access his account! I did point out it would be hopeless for me to transfer money to him as he’d still be In the same position!!!!

Apparently I am full of stupid talk....BLOCK and REPORT!
May 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stupid scammer
by: Jupiter

I've been posting my comments here for the past 2 months on and off. And you want to know what happened last night?

I update my status on WhatsApp and boom, my first scammer eventually responded to my status. I'm not sure if he's delusional or just plain stupid.

And by the way, I managed to screenshot his pictures. Anyone from Jax that can share his pictures around? Or report him? I can't because I'm not American.

If you can, respond to my post.
May 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blake Roberts and Marvel Clinton
by: Anonymous

Marvel Clinton is a scum of the Earth and they made a movie of the Fire of the oil Rig that burned up in 2012 and men died and its sad this man would used this. If there is a fire they are evacuated and None Of These Men Are On A Rig In The Gulf. Call the company you will find out. They hear it all the time and say their employees have no time for such nonsense, they work hard many hours and eat and say goodnight to their family on the net if they can get on, NO PHONE CALLS off a Rig and then they go right to sleep. My cousin works on the Atlantis and he said heck no one has time for except, work, eating, cleaning up, sleep and start their day first thing in the morning again, he has never seen anyone talk about having someone on the net. They would not waste their time doing such a thing because most are married. Not widowed, not divorced, and not looking for someone. Be Careful out there. Your money is going to be gone and your heart broken. Been There! God Bless
May 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam Haters United
by: Anonymous

I recently connected and have become dear friends with a precious woman who was hurt by the same scammer that hurt me. Fortunately, this was my first scammer and as I read the posts here I am saddened and angry that these people hurt so many individuals. I wanted to share with everyone a group I located on FB who call themselves "Scam Haters United." You have to message them in order to join and be prepared, because they check you out thoroughly before accepting you into their inline community of fighters against scammers. I urge everyone to check them out on FB and join the fight to stop these evil individuals. We must band together and do something to end this madness. It is actually becoming therapy for me in my journey to recover and pick up the pieces my scammer left behind. I am finding that the sun is shining again, I can hear the birds singing and see that the skies are more blue as I come out of the pain my scammer caused and I allowed. We have a responsibility to the world once our eyes have been opened to a problem and we MUST be a part of the solution! I pray you will pick yourselves up by your bootstraps, determine to move forward and join the fight against the wrongs we are now personally aware of. I am sorry for the pain you have each suffered, truly I am! Let’s take our pain and use it as fuel to make the world a safer place for our friends, mothers, daughters, sisters, nieces.... every woman (every individual) deserves TRUE happiness, not false fantasies. Choose to fight for every woman today, right now! Blessings im abundance to each of you.
May 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blake Roberts Zoosk
by: Abby

After just rescuing my 81 year old mother from one romance scam, I believe she's found another. Blake Roberts from Michigan that she met on Zoosk. I see, via a google search that people on this page are talking about him but I can't find the specific thread.

Could someone "in the know" please email me at abbymiller@aol.com ASAP?

THANKS
May 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rigger
by: Anonymous

The woman who lost your husband three months ago, please don't listen to anything they tell you, his is not on a Rig, he is either in Nigeria or the UK and he probably never had a wife.

What I'm going to do is put out flyers with all the dating sites names and this website and maybe someone will start listening. Whatever country or state you are in we should all be doing this.

Let's take way there income as well as they don't give a damm about us.
May 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rob Schmit Oil and Gas Services/ C.E.O. of company
by: Anonymous

I've written before about this person. Rob Schmit. He's still out there scamming and asking women for money to complete his mission of repairing an oil pipe line off the coast of Spain. I've conversed with another lady that has encountered his lies, sweet talk, happy ever after story. He's getting his source of ladies from LINKEDIN. I'm asking women that were contacted by his connection with LINKEDIN to please write a letter of complaint to LINKEDIN explaining his scam.

I have done so, reported the email he sends out along with a photo. He should at least be removed from LINKEDIN so he cannot access women from that business source. This is one way to shut him down.

Please do this so others will not be bothered.

Thank you.
May 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Building engineer
by: Anonymous

Watch out for this one, very smooth, won’t ask for money right away, but has asked me to get a credit card to get him hone from the UK, London. Says he lives in Nevada. Wants me to pay his taxes on a check he received from building a house for a client in London. He’s now living with his travel agent and family after I paid for his hotel bill of $1500.

He says he is 48 years old, lost his wife and baby at childbirth. His name is Donald Hedlund. He Will fall in love with you easily. Says age does not matter as I told him I am 65 years old.
He loves sexting.

Beware
May 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Derrick Williams/Mason Brooks ETC.
by: Sarah

It is difficult to say if any of us have been in contact with these two as they change their names to suit the situation.

Words with Friends is a popular place for these freaks to find women. They request as many games as they can possibly get to find that middle aged woman to "chat" with. Then hangouts is their next method of communications for most of then.

How many do you think there are? Because to read the stories, you would think it is only one guy using different identities but the same freaking story.

Short of alerting every woman on the planet, I sure do not know of a way to shut them down.

They are beyond disgusting. However, they would not be successful at what they do because so many are willing to engage them and send them money.

And we all want to find a common thread to see if we were scammed by the same one.

I think that a lot of us have been but very difficult to prove.

Any suggestions?
May 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Goes by Mason Brooks and connects with people via Words With Friends. Had a wife who died of cancer, works in the Gulf on an oil rig, wanted to use Hangouts to chat and video call. Very vague about his life but professes love after a few days of chatting.

Denied everything when I called him out but fits the profile to a tee. Photoshopped his face on a pic of a guy on a rig, exact same pic, just his face.

Stay away from him.
May 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marine engineer
by: Anonymous

Anybody know Derrick Williams as he was my scammer and I talked to him for about a month, then it finally came out before that the conversation was great first but he had asked me for two iTune cards for $50 and I told him no, so we never mentioned that again.

We just had conversations on Hangouts web page and Gmail. He never asked me for another thing after that until the end then he used his daughter supposedly 17 years old in boarding school to tell me that I was his only hope for them to mail his salary to me which was $250,000.

He was supposed to mail it in a box in cash and anybody with a brain would know that that was so wrong on every level so I did a facial recognition on his picture, and believe me the picture was very handsome.

This poor man was used over 50 times right across his picture is got scammer written all over all of the pictures and I had a lot of them myself, so I too had fun. I knew for a long time that he was not who he said he was but I can see how easily it is to fall for what they look like and the things they say but once you know, all of that went away.

Now I am curious to know if anybody else knew Derrick Williams
May 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rigger
by: Anonymous

I am talking to someone now who I friended on Facebook. Everything was good for a while but then the Love Stuff started and I told him I wasn't interested in that as I had just lost my husband 3 months ago but we had a nice conversation for a while and in the end the game came out he wants me to get a hold of his company to see if I can get him time off of work to fly down to Wisconsin to see me, and wants me to take a few personal days off of work.

I know that this is a scam but I just wasn't sure what was the benefits to it for him, from what I can read from the rest of the post it must be the money for the airline ticket where he never shows up.

I will block him now.
May 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		He Struck Again!!!
by: Anonymous

Well, I got an invite to be a friend with this man on Facebook. I thought okay I will try this. Well, he said that he was looking for someone and I told him I would help find this person for him. He said that he was on an rig in the middle of the Beaufort Sea. He said first that he was 64 almost 65, widowed (wife died in a car accident in 2014) and had a daughter Lisa, age 16 almost 17, that was schooled in London.

I told him I was old enough to be his mother and he said that age didn't count when it came to love. I thought oh my gosh. What did I start. He said that a friend of his set up his account on Facebook. I looked at his age and it said that he was born in 1987. He said that he was born in Clearwater, Florida and now lived in Jacksonville, Florida. Said that he had a four room condo with a swimming pool

I stopped messaging him on Facebook for awhile and he kept after me. On the next email he said that he was 55. He was a very smooth talker and took a long time answering my questions.
On the Facebook page it states he works for Cairns Energy. I checked all the births in Clearwater and around the surrounding areas and found no birth. I told him this and he has since stopped emailing me. He has also taken off the birthdate. Changed where he went to school.

If you want to see a fake picture of this person, go on Facebook and type in Nelson Anthony in Jacksonville, Florida.
May 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Question
by: ticked off

To the woman who posted about the airline ticket, I paid for my scammer to come plenty of times and he never came and one time I paid for a ticket for him to come and he went to see another woman. I think this man just wants money from you and I am sorry but he probably will never show because something will come up. He told you that he will pay you back well and I think a lot of us have heard that before.

Best thing to do is just dump him and move on before you end up losing alot of money that you will never see again.
May 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply to anonymous "Question"
by: Candace

They ask for money for a plane ticket because they make you want to help them so much and they make you want to meet them so badly. Believe me when you send money for them to get the ticket they will never be able to leave.

Mine came up with the excuse that he got the ticket with the money and then when he went to get the helicopter (which I also had to send money for) they told him he could not leave and put him on house arrest because he was trying to leave and let "his mess" for them to pick up the pieces.

ALL LIES!

They are not ever going to come see you, just keep making up reasons and excuses until they drain your funds!

Truth I have lived it! Block them, report them and move on!
May 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To question
by: Wiser Now

If he asks you for a flight ticket it must mean you've been communicating for a while and that he trusts that you will send it and when you do send the money I guarantee you he will not show up for you. What they want you to do is wire it to a money mule and the mule will convert it to a different name and then rewired overseas where there will be a person in the UK or Nigeria but I'll guarantee you this man is not on a oil rigger.

He's not an oil rigger and if you are stationed in the UK it's a way to clean out your money through hotels, Airlines, breakdowns, sick family members, emergencies, illness, medications. They think of everything except how to pay you back.

Oil rigger means one thing and that is a big liar as a real rigger will most likely be so busy you don't have time to communicate 4 hours a day. An oil rig engineer always has a bond set up and that their emergency money comes out of a bond and we're talking about a bond of millions of dollars that the oil companies use, not a woman's pension money.

Only God knows the looks at that man that is on the other side of that phone of that phone that you are talking to.
May 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Question
by: Anonymous

This may be a stupid question but why do they ask you to pay for a flight ticket? What happens when you do? My scammer, I think, has told me that he does not have access to his account there and he will pay it back once we meet. It's not his time to leave his work from the sea but since we plan on meeting, he asked his boss to let him leave early.

Please help.
May 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rodney Carl
by: Illinois sucker

This guy has the ususal scenario: 65, grey hair, very handsome. Pictures on Facebook and LinkedIn are fake. Presents himself as an oil rig engineer who previously worked for "Shells", and is now offshore near Perth Australia. The financial assistant of the company supposedly controls the finances, and work on the site is almost completed, but low and behold, a safety inspection revealed the need for more equipment, and Rodney doesn’t have enough money provisioned!

He will ask for good faith money to send to his friend in Nigeria, who supposedly sends thousands, etc.

Also says he is widowed, and has a daughter Rena who is 17 attending college at Texas Christian University. Had asked for money for her expenses before, and for iPhones.

Says he has a home in Orlando, Florida. Also says he’s Norwegian, and his family died in a car accident there when he was 12 and his uncle raised him in Zaragoza.

Has a very bad temper, and is very slick, very very romantic!

Be very careful!
May 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rob Schmit
by: Anonymous

GM! Stupid here. Thank you all for your posts. Yep, I’m an educated, intelligent woman! So I thought🙄

Will ANYONE, who has been scammed by Rob Schmidt, aka, "Very Convincing," please contact me? I would LOVE to share experiences!

beverlyanngary@gmail.com

Thank you!
May 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Area code
by: Anonymous

Area Code 234 is Nigeria, and my friend had the same area code. I have been getting many calls from that area code since I blocked my scammer. My yahoo email is filled with many Korean porn sites and young porn sites. I have reported it all. I went back to some of the emails I sent him and they have my email and his email on them so he was getting my emails I received also.

He was good believe me but I have him blocked now so he cannot get them no more. What a jerk. IF you give you cell# to them they can charge stuff on your number and try to get another phone number on your account. He begged and begged for my cell number and I was already told about this so I gave him my home phone number and did he get mad when, I got a phone call about ordering some stuff, I said no it was not me since he could not remember my Birthday and year I was born.

I laughed so hard and told him about it. Wow did he get mad since he thought it was my cell# and said I would regret that. I still laugh about it.

Just be careful, Ladies Please Listen. If they say OIL RIG OR ENGINEER he is a scammer. Please understand this.

My police said if I play along with him I am as guilty as he is and they could not do nothing for me. So I stopped and got involved for me. Take care and be careful they are using you and playing with your feelings and your heart.

Please Wake up before you lose money and your dignity before its to late.

God Bless
May 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		How do you do an IP search
by: Anonymous

How does one do an IP search? I'm keeping in touch with my scam-muffin as I want to figure out exactly where he is. I'm not Scully and there is no Mulder but eventually I want to gather some more information and get in touch with the FBI.

Ladies, block these scammers and stop whining over spilt milk. We were used and abused and the longer we weep over it the less we get done in our real lives.

Take your energies and fight back but do it carefully.

Blessings to all.
May 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martins Green Duke Berlin, Germany
by: Anonymous

He claims he just likes to be FB friends and he would be moving to the states later in life. Has never been to Florida but would enjoy it.

But, gets upset with me when I ask him too many personal questions, he is too vague. Unless all Germans are like that. He does not like to publish a lot of photos, he wants his life private.

Said he is a widower, 16-year-old daughter.
He just contacted me out of the blue on Messager, just saying he just likes to talk. I am not looking to get intimate, but he says nice things to me but, does not ask for any money, no do I. I told him I don't care about money.

He states the same, (at least for now) but I can't trace his IP address. He has not accepted me on facebook, or Instagram. He states he does not have time for all that because he works. anyone know him?

Thanks, Sara
May 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		3 more strikes again
by: Anonymous

Well, here are 3 more scammers: First one has been on before. He is rryanluke@gmail.com and he wanted $200 worth of Amazon cards. I Blocked him after I told him off.

The second one is William Bradley, with a picture of a cute little boy with black curley hair and blue eyes. He wanted 2 phones through Verizon and a PlayStation 4. He said it was his sons birthday. Told him off and blocked him.

The third one was the biggest one. On hangouts he went as an offshore consultant. His name is Bryan Riggs. He wanted me to pay for boxes of money and jewels. I was contacted by red star express delivery.com and they wanted me to pay shipping costs of $1,233.00.

Send it to : Debbie Newton 6190 Terrace Viewlane E203 Auburn, Washington 98092. By Western Union.

I blocked him.
May 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Derrick Wimmer
by: Anonymous

Well I thought I left a comment here but don’t see it. Anyway he works for BP and his wife and daughter died in an accident his son James is in boarding school in Texas with a man named Donald taking care of him.

I feel so hard for him he needed money to fix a pump on his rig but I didn’t give him any. Then he wanted me to send money from his friends to Nigeria. So I started to investigate and found this site. He has friends on Facebook in the comments that are students from Nigeria. That’s where I met him on Facebook and he has two accounts but the only difference is where he lives and the picture of him.

I called him out on it and he denied it of course. We stopped talking but then I figured let me have some fun with this. I begged for his forgiveness and we started talking again and wouldn’t you know he wanted my information from my Verizon account - everything from password, pin, user name and security questions so he could get his crew phones and lines on it and the company would pay the monthly bill Lol.

I said what do you think I’m that stupid and his phone number is from Queens NY. I basically told him to shove it. Well he got a little mean and blocked me from hangouts and messenger. I did get my satisfaction when I wrote back quickly before I was blocked. These people are evil and have no regard who they hurt. My satisfaction was that the 4 hrs he was talking to me nonstop he wasn’t trying to scam somebody else.

Derrick Wimmer oil rig worker contacted by BP. Two profiles one he lives in Buffalo NY and has a boy James in boarding school in Texas and Donald is his friend who looks after him. Wife and daughter died in accident raised by his Auntie because his parents both died. Mom cancer dad German soldier died in war. I don’t know if he uses the same story for the other profile. His phone traces back to Queens NY no name or address given. 347 815 3177

I was really in love with him and he really broke my heart. I wasn’t looking but he found me on Facebook after crying for two days how stupid of me but my marriage isn’t great so I was down. I really wish he was real. Now I’m over it as best as I can be and that is why I reconnect with him but I got the last laugh!
May 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		How many more lies do you have to be told
by: I do not understand women

I keep reading all the stories and I do not know why you keep talking to them. First off no one in the us military will ask for money and they're not scamming anyone, there are rules. Plus how many times do you have to be asked for money before you realize it is fake.

They go after women in the UK, USA and Australia. Read about young nigerian men marrying old white women, people there think it is stupid. One Australian woman was found dead 4 days after meeting her love and all she had left was $5. These guys do not love anyone, just money.

Come on be honest, they looked for you to rob and if you keep talking to them, it is your fault for believeing a lying young man in Nigeria. They have phones from all over USA and +234 is the area code for Nigeria. They have no respect for any woman. Also there is no way of telling how many friends he has on whatsapp.

Come on stop talking to them and if you get hurt, it is because you did not block and delete.
May 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ladies Please don't believe these guys.
by: Trish

I cannot believe you ladies would keep believing these scumbags. They don't love you. They love your money.

If they had these big contracts, they wouldn't need your money. What a bunch of lies. They use every excuse in the book and you fall for it. My scammer wanted Intune cards, money to get a helicopter to get off the rig, then he got caught by customs because his passport had expired and was bribing the officer to get out if only I would send him money he would come home.! right

Don't you know the oil companies will get them home, and they fix what ever problems arise. And besides all that these oil companies are not going to let the rig stay broken down because they lose money. These scumbags can't talk all day on the rig, because they have to work. Wake up ladies and smell the roses.

How do you think they fall in love with you in a week. They are telling you what you want to hear. Find someone you can see and that is willing to meet you. These guys don't know the meaning of love.

Have a great day. KEEP YOUR MONEY !! YOU WILL NEVER SEE THEM. THEY ALWAYS COME UP WITH EXCUSES AND BESIDES ALL THAT THE PICTURES THEY SEND YOU IS NOT EVEN THEM.

GOD BLESS AND LADIES PLEASE DELETE THEM, RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN AND KEEP YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY.
May 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Porn he left
by: Wiser Now

I do believe they have no mercy. If you tell them you already been scammed they do not care about your needs as a woman.

The scammer left his porn on my site and now all these women email me. It even makes me ill to think about it. I have deleted many porn sites.

He came back again and again wanting more until I was broke and had to pay for years the bills he left behind.

He thinks God will take care of him but what about the wrong he did to me. The many lies to take my money saying he was an oil rigger which was not true and he even said he would pay it back just to get more.

He gave me much pain and grief so watch out for:

Jakewaller60 and Jeffblak01

on Twitter as he is a charmer and very smart.

But what I as a women want is a man who cares and loves me, not a man that just takes what is mine to make it his own without any support.
May 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		I’ll never know his name.
by: Anonymous

Very Leary of leaving information here.

If you want me to get in touch with you, leave me your email or whatever way you want to play it safe.

The scammer that’s bothering me emailed me today; I forgot that on hangouts you can actually see the email addresses even if you block people.

In a way I have to laugh. We had quite the hot affair going (yes I am being sarcastic) until he brought the subject of money into it. Don’t they all! And if I am asked what I had to eat just one more time I’m going to spit!

One of his favorite words was "charming". As in my charming eyes, charming mouth, so does this ring a bell?

Boy oh boy what a mess!!
May 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Important question
by: ticked off

To answer your question about email I can tell you that my scsmmer used my email address and I get porn and women asking where are you all the time and even on yahoo messenger when I went through and deleted people I found women or should I say erotic ladies on messenger.

I complained to Yahoo about this but they did nothing, but I found out that anyone can use your email address and set an account up for themselves and all they have to do is just use a different password.

I learned that from a lady that knows how to hack.
May 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kyle Adams
by: Anonymous

Can I ask a question. You know these Oil Riggers are Phony and scammers and you been scammed before, so why do you keep going back to them? They are not going to come to you and they really are not in love with you or want you. You must realize that by now.

My scammer said they do this to American Women because we are dumb enough to fall for their words of love and that is all they are Words.

There is a group of scammers and you need to check out scammers united, yahoo boys, and other scam sites and you will probably find your scammer even though it is probably not his picture he is using or his real name.

You need to find someone in real life not a fake one. I did as you did for two years. After losing much money, and my heart he finally told me all. I will not and do not accept no request from a man saying Oil Rig for many I have called said they have no time on Rigs to talk to anyone but their family and that is on the net because they cannot make phone calls off the Rigs.

He sent me on yahoo messenger from a email address I never heard of from Canada. But No I did not. He said he is in Hill Island offshore in Arctic Archipelago. But I do not care to be Honest.

I Just want people to be safe and stop falling for these scumbags.

God Bless
May 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

After reading some comments here related and similar to what has happened to me I am convinced he is the same person talked about over and over here. I received a friend message almost 3 weeks ago in fb by the name of Alex Smith, Petroleum Engineer who works for Shell since August 2016 until present and is widowed.

He is from Virginia Beach, Virginia and lives in Tampa, Florida. Phone number he had in fb was 234-902-555-6569. I asked where kids are and he said they are in boarding school. With such an important title I ask do you supervise people and he said yes 5 and only those with him are on the rig.

In general I do not friend any widows because of the so commented scams of widows but something made me accept him. After little hours he messaged me in Messenger and I have to admit we were having a blast. Being divorced for long, with just a few friends and living far from loved ones, his contact with me was making me feel good. Like in most stories here he claimed he was working a private contract in a rig in Ireland and his work there would finish by the end of the month.

Said his wife died 3 yrs ago in a car accident while she was returning from buying things for their sons birthday which was that day and all this time he was not interested in love, but a few days later he started sending poetry and saying that he was feeling something for me and felt that I was the women of his life that I'm his everything and that he is ready to love again and day by day he constructed his plan intensifying what he claimed was feeling.

In messenger he insisted that I give him my number to have me on whatsapp because he is not allowed at the rig to take pictures or calls. For a couple of weeks I resisted. He claimed he had 2 kids a boy age 15 and a girl age 13. I can't remember their names because after a happy medium of not giving my phone number I suggested we can talk in hangout which right away he agreed and connected.

There his account name is alexsmithrex@gmail.com

I can't remember the name of the kids because as soon as we started in hangouts his messenger account was disconnected saying like other times messages sent here may be offensive or a scam. I asked him if his disconnected account and me being so naive I sent him evidence what it said and he said oh no that's not true I disconnected my own account.

I thought this person was truthful. From there he kept saying I do not need to activate a fb account that is for looking for love that he is receiving too many requests and is not interested and because he found his love and doesn't need to through his net anymore because he found the woman of his dreams.

Every day and every moment he would send me romantic poems or a verse and a meaningful message that would eat your heart. Slowly I was falling for him. I got confident and gave him my number and a pic. He kept saying when I finish my contract I will go meet you because I am prepared to go to any part of the world to be with my baby. All this daydreaming kept on until today.

He messaged me all morning that he was confused and needed help and was asking for money help, and by the way this is our 3rd week talking and not complete. That his kids needed to go to an excursion and he forgot to pay for that before he started this contract at the rig. That he had no access to his bank account. I asked what about family, but he only has an older brother and they don't talk after he lost his parents. I asked about your wife's family and he answered she is an orphan, so I said talk to the school but he said they don't care, so if he doesn't the pay kids cannot go.

I said at rig isn't there anyone and he keeps over and over saying baby please you are the only one that can help me, but my response is always no but he was insistent I help me with $500. He said I will pay you back when I'm out of here.

The red flag was flashing bright so I googled his name and I found this site. I wrote back to him and said I am upset I find a place where many women are talking awful of you and most of the stories are the same or quite similar.

You use different accounts and names, why did you spend time making me fall in love to do something so bad. He asked where did you see that and I told him am sorry no. Finally his last words were are you saying all this because I ask you for help so you can keep you money.

From there he disconnected.

Beware of this type of person more when you are alone in life and lonely in spirit.

My recommendation is as soon as someone new asks for money and is insistent and only you can help something is behind that.
May 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		I Think It’s Him
by: Stars and Moon

It probably is him! My email

summerjewels714@gmail.com

Please contact me and I will share everything I have! I have documented everything as this is not the first time I’ve been scammed! My first scammer only got $100 in iTunes cards! I’m close to ending this one but wanted to gather as much info as possible on him to add to this page!

He’s good! I’ve definitely felt like a Queen even though I knew from day one he’s a SCAMMER!! Good luck to all you ladies!

God bless!
May 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		I'll never know his name
by: Anonymous

Good riddance to bad rubbish.

This guy not only tries to dupe you, he supposedly has a 15 year old daughter. Wife died a few years back.

Worked as a contractor on an oil rig. Oh really? Last minute problems with the chopper not picking him, his machines, and crew up and flying them back to Texas from the GOM.

Needed over 24000 dollars to hire a chopper. Oh really??

I almost fell for it; glad I didn't.

Valuable lessons learned from this:

Stay off the internet and don't talk to strangers!!

Ladies, start nurturing yourself. The rest will fall into place. And never part with your hard earned money!!

Any questions, drop a line.

Be careful out there.

Blessings to all.
May 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kyle Adam
by: Anonymous

Hi thanks and yes he ignored me for 2 days then came back on in the evening saying hello honey. I asked him had he got off the oil rig and he said no I am depressed. I offered to get Red Cross to help but he just blocked me after telling me to look for a house in the U.K. with a swimming pool.

He was going to come to the states in September 20th when his contract ended then pick me up and go to Ghana where his son is in boarding school as his wife died of heart failure years ago.

He wanted his house and money so he sent William to Ghana to boarding school to his mate Jim to look after him. He never actually asked straight out for money because he knew I had been scammed by an American soldier but said I could lend him it to get to the states and he would pay me back.

I was in touch with an architect from North Carolina James Alex baker who never asked for money and he wanted to marry me and said pick a ring as money is not issue. He was meant to be in Germany and phoned me a few times when he was in Germany. His messages got less and he was online but not replying saying he was busy with work.

He had a daughter Stacy going to uni here in the U.K. He was retiring to England and we could live in a big house. He was white/grey age 51, half Italian half American.

I got suspicious of oil rigs because of a similar profile and both god fearing. Well I caught James on uniform dating site and I sent his photos saying please explain but he said I don’t understand just blocked me the day before major surgery.

I found him last night back on uniform dating for London with 2 different photos. I messaged him and he ignored me. He is going by the name dark almond as a nickname.

Does anyone know him?

I have been emotionally pulled apart by these men in the last 2 months and another soldier Gutierrez American said he was in Nigeria on special operations so please be careful if you are in contact with these as I keep getting scammers every time.

I started feeling depressed and mentally drained.
May 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Exon Mobile Egineer Mediterranean
by: He only got my heart

Hi, I’m sure mine is a scammer too! I met him on Words with friends. We talk through Messenger. He never asked me for money. He’s divorced, parents are deceased, he’s an only child , has 13 yr old son in boarding school! He never wants me to work again, wants to take care of me. In 2 days he had feelings for me, in 5 he was in love! His Son wanted to email me and wants to call me mom, but after 1 emailed I have never heard back from the Son.

Ok here’s my scammers scam, he wants me to accept his treasure as the shipping company is going out of business! The box contains money and gold , and when I get the box he will give me the combination. I’m to pay the international delivery person out of the treasure!!

No I’m not doing it as I’m sure it’s money laundering or something, maybe terrorist funds! He is the best at making me feel loved and already calls me his wife! I’m going to drag him out as long as I can!

He will find a new victim😢

Wish he stops!
May 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer scam
by: Anonymous

I have recently been contacted by a guy from a dating site. He had to go to Canada as a senior engineer. He’s only been talking a week and already loves me and he had me get my private email. He says he has a 18 year daughter and his wife died in an accident 8 or 7 years ago. I am thinking it’s a scam as he says he’s 1:2 Portuguese but he has very broken English.

He sounds like some you have described
May 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kyle Adam
by: Anonymous

To the lady who is in touch with Kyle Adam. Block him and change your phone number. He sounds like John Robert or one of the other people he pretends to be. Please block him before you end up broke as I am. He uses many names and as I read your letter, it sounded like the same line of BS that was sent to me. He loves you so much and can't wait to be with you, but everytime he is supposed to leave, you send him the money and then you hear nothing for a day or two.

The reason, something happened and he needs more money. His son was injured? Mine had a daughter who od'd and then later his mother needed a life saving operation and was to travel by helicopter to Italy. Of course he needed funds for that and her hospital bill. When you can no longer help him he will want you to send him part of your ss or income you get to live on. Then you say you cannot help him he punishes you by not contacting you for days ad then says he was depressed and asks how soon you can help him.

Then he says he is feeling horney or another woman who he sees a few times at work. Then a few weeks later recontacts you and asks when you are sending him the funds. No more, I love you's or kisses or roses. He will even call you and asks you when you are sending the funds a few weeks later. When you ask why because he loves you and wants to come to where his bank is to repay you.

Tell him you thought he was married and he will reply. No. Then ask you if you are going out to send itunes. When you say no, and try to explain, he has hung up.

I sent him a message telling him he is an A-hole. He replied okay. Which is the typical answer. His photos are alway stolen by someone else. He never sends you an action shot or where you can speak to the person whose photo is seen. Once you have been scammed, you are put on a list and will hear from lots of other scammers.

If he has your e-mail address, you will get notifications from female dating sites where he is using your e-mail and part of your name. I too received many photos and all were stolen.

I even had one man pretend to be him and then told me he wasn't the man in the photos. I talk to the jerks that contact me for a brief day or two just to see their schemes but never will I believe any of them again.

It cost me over 1/2 million dollars and over 4 years because he loved ne so much and he was a God fearing man who would never lie. Even swore on the Bible he was coming here. Had me looking for million dollar houses in Atlanta, GA and Pittsburgh with a pool. I am angry at my self because I never knew about scammers until after I'd been in contact with him.

He knew I was a widow and still grieving for my husband. They are trained. I hate myself for believing men would not lie to me because my husband was honest and I trusted him.
May 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Anderson / Catfish
by: Sarah

The Chris Anderson that tried to scam me was not using the identity of the Basketball Player. He used the identity of a Jay Francis McHugh from Laer Realty in Massachusetts. He used several of this man's photos from the real man's profile. To this day he still uses it under Chris Anderson and has set up more profiles using the real name of Jay McHugh.

I notified Mr. McHugh via Messenger.

And I reported it to Facebook. The Chris Anderson scammer is not on Facebook but is on Hangouts still using Mr. McHugh's photo.
May 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kyle Adam
by: Anonymous

He finally came back online last night with hello honey. I said where have you been for days. You were online but ignoring me. He said depressed. I asked a few times how was William but he never replied.

I said has your friend Jim been in contact. He didn’t answer. I offered to get the Red Cross involved to get him home but after about 20 mins or more I said do you love me and he said yes. After weeks saying he loved me and would never hurt me he did, so be warned.

He obviously was a scammer and left me feeling hurt with trust issues worse because it’s happened again. He certainly was smooth talking from the UK and he was meant to be retiring after that last contract .
May 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Still forcing you to send money
by: Anonymous

First off how in the world can anyone force you to send Money. NO ONE can force you to send them money unless you want too. If it is that bad why not block him. You're the one that is going to get it for money laundering if you do send him money for that most likely 99.9% is not even his name and he is using a phony one.

You need to delete this dude, scum bag, loser before you do get into trouble and stop talking to him. Just trying to keep you safe. I been there I know.

Words with Friends, I too would like to know how you know he is talking to 82 women, this would be interesting to know the answer to this.

Thanks.
May 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Williams-Robert Gerardo
by: Anonymous

This person is using a photo of Dr Steve Jones and contacted me through Instagram. I’ve caught him out a few times on time difference issues so he’s being very careful.

Really obvious he’s a scammer from the bland responses to questions and then his questions which do make for a cohesive chat.

Even sent me stock images of his colleagues on the rig but he’s picked on the wrong woman but I will enjoy making a fool out of him!
May 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer Kyle
by: Anonymous

Hi I have been chatting to a bloke for about five weeks. He said he loved me after 1 week and has fallen for me. He is widowed, his wife died of heart failure a few years ago, he has a 11 years old son who is at boarding school in Ghana and his friend Jim looks after him because he is offshore as an independent drilling engineer who retires in September.

He wants to marry me and he is in Sudan on an 11 months contract that ends in September. He cannot use mobile because he is not allowed. H is the boss in charge so cannot FaceTime on WhatsApp online.

Suddenly he said his son had accidentally fallen down the stairs and is critical and he cannot get out of the contract. Because they wont let him if he does he will have to make his own arrangements home but his bank account is dormant because its not been used for months so he cannot get to states.

I said ask his friend but he said they cannot help and the company won’t help because he leaves before the contract is up. He has suddenly not been in touch since yesterday morning but been online on WhatsApp but didn’t reply to me.

I am worried he not real because I got scammed a few months ago by someone saying he was in the military on a special op abroad and he knows this because I told him at the beginning.

He said he was well off and had 2 houses in New York. I have been so bad every time I speak to someone I think they are not real as I had a couple of blokes I think were scammers asking for money. After the first scam I cannot believe every time I met someone online they start telling me they love me after days.

The oil rig worker goes by the name Kyle Adam. He might be genuine. He is 58 in July, half American half Italian and he said he is god fearing in his profile. When I met him on uniform dating USA he had silver and dark hair and a beard and was not a bad looking bloke for his age.

I am just wondering if he is real or not because I notice his messages in the morning are similar and the last 3 was word exact except kisses and heart on the end.

He called me his wife and always honey, babe. I wonder if anyone has had contact with him on here

Thankyou
May 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Seriously my scammer keep trying
by: Anonymous

I am seriously starting to feel annoyed by my scammer who keeps forcing me to send via Western Union half total of what they asked for.
At the beginning he was very convincing but in the end is totally a deceiver.

Here is his recent email and I am thinking to reply and play with him or actually maybe she is an African woman as on the email, I was told to send the money to this lady "Mariama Camara", that sounds an African lady name.

HONEY HOW ARE YOU DOING?
MY LOVE PLEASE I BEG YOU, FIND A WAY TO GET THE LUGGAGE OUT FROM THE THAILAND CUSTOM PLEASE, CONTACT THEM AND TELL THEM HOW MUCH YOU CAN AFFORD AM WORRIED IN OFFSHORE HERE PLEASE

THE CONTENT OF THE LUGGAGE ARE YOURS, ITS A GIFT, A GIFT OF LOVE FROM MY FUNDAMENTAL HEART, IF I DON'T LOVE YOU I WOULDN'T HAVE BOUGHT THOSE ITEMS,

YOUR ENGAGEMENT RING IS INSIDE THE LUGGAGE TOGETHER WITH THE NECKLACE AND THE CASH OF $20,000USD,

AM IN OFFSHORE I CANT DO ANYTHING FROM HERE, YOUR THERE AS MY FIANCEE
PLEASE DON'T LET THE MATERIAL THINGS RUINED OUR FUTURE UNION AND WHAT WE HAVE PLANNED PLEASE

THIS IS THE COMPANY EMAIL ( info-customercare@post.com )

CONTACT THEM AND GET THE LUGGAGE, EVEN IF ITS $200USD DEPOSIT IT TO THEM AND TELL THEM THE REMAINING BALANCE WOULD BE PAID AFTER YOU GET THE LUGGAGE,

IF THE THAILAND CUSTOM CONFISCATE THE LUGGAGE I WONT BE HAPPY PLEASE, I BEG YOU HONEY PLEASE,
May 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer stranded in Batman Turkey
by: Anonymous

After about 3 weeks of emails and a few phone calls, he said he was Contracted by a company to drill oil. Said he won the contract and had a choice of going to Afghanistan Iran or turkey. Asked me which country he should go to.

First problem was with the equipment he needed to pay extra duty charges and needed money for that. Next started drilling and there was a gas leak and he had to hurry and drill by Saturday. And then had to ship oil back to a contracted company and didn’t have the shipping cost. Company had to come and get the gas but he did not have enough for him to come back to the state and needed money for a ticket.

I said I don’t have money to give you but I can pray for you. Also says he has rich uncles that are in oil in Los Angeles. He is a widow and wife died of cancer and has a 12-year-old son in Holland raised by his mother.

I told him to ask his uncles for money which ended in an argument.Then a hang up.

Block block.

Name is Gilbert Henry. Requested western union be sent to Mustafa Su in Turkey.
May 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rob Schmit Oil and Gas Services/ C.E.O. of company
by: Anonymous

I wrote yesterday about this man, Rob Schmit, oil rig scam but forgot to include his cell number that he gives out freely from the first email he sends.

424-226-6018.

He comes on like wanting a relationship and then works up to needing money to complete his multi million deal with the oil company off the coast of Spain. He's really smooth. Beware!
He's on LINKEDIN and has a website.

If you click on any of the tabs on the website, they go no where. He deems himself president of the company. He's also listed as a president of another company that deals with automation.
May 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think its him!
by: Anonymous

This is to Stars and the moon, I am experiencing the same thing right now. Two guys want to know me and one that is a Exon Mobil Drilling Engineer sounds so familiar. His name is Jon. Can you please share a pic of him? What is the name he told you? Both took their profiles down so they could focus on me so the said.

Jon has supposingly never been married. Family died in a crash and raised by his uncle. The other guy name is James and he supposinly works in procurement.

Can we compare notes?
May 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keep forcing me to send money
by: Anonymous

After 2 days, my scammer did not receive any money from me, so this guy wrote me an email and said in the name of GOD bla bla and tried to convince me that he was so worried about the stuffs he put for me inside luggage like diamond rings, jewelleries,laptop,mobile phone and $20,000 usd lol.

So here is what he wrote on the email:

Honey please i beg you in the name of god try all you can to get the luggage please am seriously worried over there,
get the luggage honey please,
that is my love gift and my hard earned money that is in the luggage please,
I showed you how much i love you, if you don't have the total amount they asked for please tell them you want to pay half of the amount please am seriously worried, send them half of the money so that after you received the luggage open it and pay them their remaining balance, contact them ( info-customercare@post.com )
i have $20,000usd inside the luggage honey please i beg you in the name of god even your engagement ring is a diamond i showed it to you with the gold necklace and ear ring the laptop they are all in the luggage am seriously worried, the most important things there now are your engagement diamond ring and the cash of $20,000USD please am so much worried honey please i beg you get the luggage my love please
CONTACT THE COMPANY TELL THEM HOW MUCH YOU CAN AFFORD PLEASE CONTACT THEM ON THEIR EMAIL AND TELL THEM WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD PLEASE

Robin Ford
Maryland
United State

Then I replied the email like:

Call me as I want to hear your voice and video call with me as I want to see your handsome face :)))))

Dont tell me you cant because you are offshore... YOU CAN YOU CAN :)

REPLY ME SOONEST!!

After a day, I did not hear anything from him at all.
May 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Western Union or Money Gram
by: Anonymous

I want to say if a person keeps on sending money to a mule or to their scammer all you have to do is call Western Union and Money Gram and give all the names and they will Black list this person and NO ONE can send them money again from the States. I did that to my Scammer.

I got an ID number to report this from Western Union and Money Gram and to report this to my local Police, Government Agency and Believe me they will be getting no more money from no one. Try it to stop other's from getting scammed from your scammer with the name they are using.

Please help others from being scammed. It works as it did for me, and he is black listed as I said and so is his mules. One lady was arrested in South Carolina for being a mule. She was sending the money to Nigeria and she admitted it. To a police officer over there, she said to me and to the Police.

Please be careful and take care, As the Police said if it is an Oil Rig you are being scammed by this person. They have had so many saying Oil Rigs and their ALL lie. They have tracked most to Nigeria.

God Bless You All.
May 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rob Schmit Oil Services
by: Anonymous

I received an email from Rob Schmit through LinkedIn. He obtained my business email from my profile. The scenario: looking to meet someone for life long commitment. On his final mission to make millions with a contract/ BP Oil off the coast of Spain.

His story is that he spends months at a time on a rig or ship repairing oil lines. He wants to retire after he makes millions off this deal then buy a luxury house in some exotic place with (me) or anyone that listens to him. Wanted to Skype immediately. I would not.

He sent photos of himself and even his children, saying he is divorced. I told him I am in a relationship but it didn't matter to him!! I said I could be a friend on LinkedIn or business friend only. We talked several times on the phone, always about his retiring after this job and spending time with "me". Ha!

The texts, email were full of darling, sweetie, etc. Then one day I got a text saying he was so stressed with his work and he would lose the contract with BP oil and have to pay huge fines. His messages were full of woe. I expressed concern for his well being. He then said he wanted to speak with me again on the phone.

He told me he had rounded up thousands in a loan from China, was lacking $5,000 to pay everyone off. Couldn't round up the last 5 grand. He then asked me for $3,000 toward his problem to be paid off with 30% interest in two weeks. When I told him I would not do this, he became passive-aggressive and said he'd never bother me again.

He's smooth, charming and endearing. I let the " we'll be together and live happily every after" go in one ear and out the other. I can't believe he sent photos of his family and quite a few of himself. Perhaps I should also alert LinkedIn of his activity. I, too, checked out his LinkedIn page and website. He's based in L.A., probably making all these calls, texts, etc. from there not from the middle of the sea.

He speaks with a German accent and sometimes his messages are in good English, sometimes very broken. At times, I wondered if it was the same person writing the messages because the language and correctness varied.
May 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is This My SCAMMER Response
by: Anonymous

It made me sick to read how much money you have given this POS scumbag.

Telling him now or telling him later what you know will make no difference to him. Bottom line, he got a lot of money from you and will disappear.

You know by now that you will never meet him and never get your money back.

You need to report him to federal agencies in your state and give them all the information you have. How you sent him the money, etc.

Hopefully they will be able to track him down.

These are some very sad times when we, as women, fall for this.

And so many of us have.

Let us know how it all turns out.

Good luck.
May 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		is this my scammer ? part 2
by: Anonymous

Yesterday I wrote about Jeff Hansen, an oil rig engineer working for Shell Oil Company. I tried google reverse image search, and I DID find his photo twice :

1. on Instagram, under dicksondavid359
2. on The Love Suite, named Anthony Jordan.
did anybody hear of him under one of those two names maybe ?

And yes, he also talks a lot about God, and lately he changed his photo on Google Hangouts: a landscape and GODS PLAN written on it.

Deep inside I know he is a scammer, paid about 50K so far, he always promises "this is the last time, soon I will be home honey, and bring all your money back" although we have never met in the 3 months that I know him.

I do not want to confront him with what I suspect him from, I keep going along with his texting all day long "what are you doing now honey?" , or " good morning my love, how is your night" etc etc.

I want to find out when he is going to ask for more money, then I will tell him what I found out about his triple identity.

Thanks for any help in my search, Thanks for any reply, I do appreciate.
May 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too much BS
by: Anonymous

This is my wonderful email for my scammer as they asked me to send over $390 via Western Union or Money Gram.

Dear My Robin Ford or Ms Mariama Camara,

I do not know who is the person over there whom reading this but pretty amazing hey, the love convincing poems, stories, letters and for god sake promises of seriousness, hate liar etc and suddenly after almost 2 weeks then there are some gifts idea to be sent for me even I never asked.
Am I being victim of scam? YES I AM.
I noticed that each time I asked questions on email, there are no answers, so I am feeling writing to unreal person..
Well just to let you know.. It is truly bad to scam many people like this out there :(

Robin my darling future husband if you are the guy who is the same on photo.. As I never even seen. So, because that is the love first gift you gave for me.. So you can pay that fee to Ms Mariama Camara on Western Union ok :). Prove your love for me babe with this action.

Take care baby at Oil rig offshore in United State but it should be written United States.

May 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Walker H
by: Anonymous

He sent me a msg on IG, also fell in love with me within a few days and wanted to know if I felt the same way. He said he was from Holland but living in NY for the past 10 years. Oil rig engineer making a lot of money. Wished he could send ME money! Lol

Widower with one 9 year old daughter Sheila who is in Holland with the Nanny. Wants to marry me and come and see me as soon as his contract is up. Using fake pictures of Grant Cardone (didn’t realize until after I did more research, but had already blocked him).

This guy was good but got sloppy and that’s when I tried to do a check on him, no info found. A few days ago he asked for money, he said the money he left for his daughter was running out and she was going hungry, no way to access his account from sea blah blah blah. I played along and got him to give me Westen Union info which was to South Africa. Called him out on it and he was hurt that I would think it was a scam. He then provided a US agent info and that was also fraud.

Email he is using Chris555Walker@gmail.com
May 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		RobSchmit Oil and Gas Service
by: Anonymous

Anytime you are contacted and told that he (or she) is looking to retire early after making a multi-million dollar deal, avoid them like the plague. This is a set up to get you to "invest." I was contacted through LinkedIn. The guy had a profile but only 39 connections. I went to his website, and it looked legitimate, but when I clicked on links of articles that were supposedly written about his company, the words were in latin like when you are making a website but haven't completed it.

So I googled the topics of the articles. Nothing. When corresponding, he wouldn't answer questions. It was like he had a script and would send emails based on what was next on his script. He wanted to talk via Skype, but even seeing a person doesn't mean their story and background are real.

BE SKEPTICAL.

I have some friends who were duped and one sent thousands of dollars to help with someone who was stuck in a different country and needed money to get back to the US (COMPLETELY FALSE).

ANYTHING THAT HAS TO DO WITH NIGERIA IS A SCAM. NEVER SEND MONEY. DON'T TALK TO THESE PEOPLE NO MATTER HOW LONELY YOU ARE.

The recent scammer is Rob Schmit Tel: +1-424-226-6018

Don't respond to him.
May 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is this my scammer ?
by: Anonymous

A couple of days before Valentine's Day, I got a match on Tinder with Jeff Hansen. I am still not sure which is his surname and which is his first name, he keeps mixing them up. He is a widower, 63, wife died 6 years ago in an accident, and is an engineer working on an oil rig for Shell, between Cyprus and Turkey. I have sent him some money on several occasions : machine breakdown, customs, airfare for geologist, etc etc...
sounds very much like a scammer, but he can be so convincing when he talks about love, being together, etc and you all know what I mean.

His photo: goodlooking, grey short hair bit curly, big smile, well dressed. He lived in Maplewood NJ, born in Rome, Italy.

Has anyone ever heard of him, maybe under another name?
Help?
Godd bless.
May 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morgan Smith
by: Anonymous

Scammers are everywhere even on Instagram. I connected with four men who were all strange as they sent me texts looking for a relationship later on. They steal pictures and it takes about four weeks talking before they ask for financial help. They lie.

I had to block them knowing the pattern of the scam having been in a big one before. Don’t trust it, Smith is very common name, I met one with this name there but different first name.

Good luck but be careful.
May 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too much BS
by: Anonymous

This guy out of the blue sent me a private message from one of the travel website and clearly explained his intention for the sake of serious relationships and desperate to get married. He used the name Robin Ford, and worked for Chevron as a Petroleum Engineer in Baltimore, Maryland USA.

First message on that travel site, he asked for my private email, so that he could easily be introduced so he obviously avoided sending message on the travelling site.

He said he has a 13 year-old boy schooling in Washington DC and wife passed away due to cancer a few years ago.

After, I gave my email then he wrote me a long email of introduction about himself and wrote he was a religious person, hated unseriousness or cheating because he was genuine, honest etc etc..
Of course, at first I believed what he wrote but on the next email from him when he began to send me some poems, links to songs or love stories instead of answering my questions, then I began to question myself if the person whom I communicated through email is ignorant or I even thought he was just bipolar who had racing thoughts from one topic to other topics, but after awhile then I began to realise that he tried to distract from one topic to another and just tried to avoid my questions. Thats all!!!

He used so many beautiful and amazing love words and somehow it was way too exaggerated and surely can make any vulnerable person easily believe that this person who wrote the email is in love so much even though they never met lol.

I could imagine though that the person whom I TALKED TO IS ACTUALLY A FAT WOMAN SCAMMER FROM AFRICA LOL BUT USING A GOOD LOOKING MANS PHOTO AND CLAIMS HE IS AMERICAN.

I also noticed when he wrote United States, he wrote United State without S. So imagine how it could it be possible that a well educated person from any Bachelor's or Master's degree who said petroleum engineer didnt know even know how to write properly United States.

After a week of poems emails,love words, flattering compliments and called me the queen of his heart, wife, honey etc.. Then he asked my info such as my finger's ring size, my lingerie's size, my favourite perfume, my shoe's size and then I didnt realise his next plan. I wrote him my size information and then the next email he said. "Honey, I had bought some stuffs for you and it was a diamond ring, gold jewellery, perfume, shoes, gucci bag, make up and he said that the items were ready to be sent to my address.

Next email after I had given my address, he said that he also added more items in the luggage that he would send it to me and those were samsung phone galaxy S8, Apple laptop and money $20,000 that he hid inside the battery laptop.

This person was just very convincing at the beginning but it took me almost 2 weeks until I realised that I was being a victim of a scam. So sad and shocking as this is my first time and this person had sent me his fake passport to convince me and tried to ask me to send him the scan of my my passport as well.

Sigh, luckily I didn't otherwise that could be even worse that he could use my scanned passport for crime activties.

Almost 2 weeks had passed then he told me he sent the package through Greengold Logistic cargo and I was not stupid of course as I checked the address of this delivery courier from the email I got but the address I checked was just the house to rent lol.

Busted!!

It means, there is not even a courier office there nor is there a registered delivery courier called Greengold logistic Ltd.

I received email from this fake courier and it informed me the luggage from Robin Ford was on the way but it was seized by Thailand customs at the airport. Somehow, I was not surprised as in previous email it was written that the luggage was on the way but delivered by diplomatic hand carry haha.

So fake.

This courier company asked me to pay the clearance fee of $390 USD or equal to some thousands Thai baht currency lol.. In that email was also attached fake receipts from the Thai customs.

No way would I send my money away to them as this is definitely a syndicate full of scammers in one group or maybe it is done only by a lonewolf.
I was asked to send $390 via Western Union or Money gram in order to release the luggage that was being sent for me. Lol.

Is this my responsibility to pay. Haha as I had never even asked him to send me any goods. It was almost the end of my trust for him. He said that he must travel to a rig offshore and I knew this is the strategy he created.

Be careful women out there, and don't send any money nor informations such as Bank accounts, scans of your passport etc. because they can use it for crime purposes.

Luckily, I didnt send any money at all but just at the beginning I believed what he wrote me in the email as he seemed so genuine but beguiled in the end.
May 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		StrikesAgain
by: Anonymous

My oil rig scammer is also David Walter Muller!! He is working on a scam with me today!! I already knew he was a scammer, just playing along with him. He says a company went under, and has a lot of shares and documents that he can't get because he is out to sea! He wants me too send them to my address,(for a small fee for shipping and handling).

Then he will tell me how to send the agency money for his flight over to me, so we can meet. I know there won't be any boxes with money and documents! It is all a scam. But when I saw his name on this site, I knew for sure!! He won't hear from me again.

P.S. The fee was $910.00.
May 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scam attemp
by: Anonymous

Hello. I think I been contacted by another scammer, Scott Maxwell, widow with 1 daughter, claims to be working on an oil rig, off Santa Barbara Ca, a little too close to home.

I think am just going to play along, am not afraid and wont get attached, very nice pictures but his grammar is terrible and broken English states he is from Germany
May 08, 2018
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starstarstar 		Morgan Smith
by: Anonymous

I was contacted by a Morgan Smith. He found me on Instagram and texted me, as my phone WAS on my profile. He is not on facebook, and says he is from Miami, and a retired engineer.

he has not asked for money. Originally from Australia, we have talked on the phone. Accent, speaks some Spanish, Mom is from Spain.

I’m not saying he is a scammer, it is just a strange coincidence, as the same name as I saw here. Pretty common name.

He is not gray, maybe partial, medium height, handsome guy.
May 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig scam
by: Liz

Please be aware of a man that goes by the name of Jack Markenteing. He is using stolen pictures of a Scott Humpal-Pres. Humpal Physical Therapy'

I found out by browsing a scammer site that he was a scammer and scammed me and he also made sure after I approached him about the profile not being him, that is when the insults started, and he also made sure I could not access my account- or that of my daughter's.

I hope they catch all the scammers and bring them to justice. I have a new account and only my daughter's one I cannot access.
May 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words With Friends
by: Sarah

I, too, was contacted on Words with Friends back in August and had NO idea that this man was a scammer. It took three weeks to figure it out. I sent no money but after I deleted him from the game, I kept getting more and more of these scumbags.

Figured out that he was using my user name and showing up with different photos or he had passed it along to his "co-workers". Once I changed my password, it went away. If you have not already done so, change it.

It worked for me and I can play in peace!

Finding you randomly is a million to one shot.
May 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Will Never Know His Name
by: Anonymous

Thanks for posting about you scammer, sounds like the same one I had. He wanted me to invest in Crude Oil with him. Also did not like Facebook and wanted to be in hangouts. I got an email from him last night asking me for my cell # and there is no way. He just will not go away. Block him and he comes back in another name. Block him on yahoo and I get a letter from another name. I am over him and I too just SMH.

Please everyone be careful. Remember if Oil Rig is mentioned THEY ARE SCAMMERS! We so try to help other's with our stories but I see some just say he loves me and I love him and we are going to live happily ever after. Breaks my heart to read that, For they are the scum of the Earth.

This page site is great just being here reading what other's are saying, it sure helped me, my heartache, my loss of money knowing I will never see a penny of it.

God Bless You All
May 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alfred Busta/Cindy
by: Anonymous

Cindy is a mule and is breaking the law. Report her to the Feds in Texas PLEASE.

She is sending the money to Nigeria and they need to bust her. They are scamming unsuspecting women who are falling for their line of BS filled with LOVE poems and statements and Cindy is their "agent". Let's get her and maybe we can get to them. Obviously she has an address in Nigeria.

This has got to STOP.

SMH
May 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alfred Busta scammer
by: Anonymous

Here is the information on Busta. He will tell you to send money here. May be somebody can find out about her also.

cindy m Hendrickson
10900 research Blvd.
Austin Texas WELLS FARGO
500 E Ben White Blvd.St.C

I knew he was scamming with this so I got away. He's back at it only a new face but same information.

May 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		I’ll never know his name
by: Anonymous

This guy says he’s from Florence, Italy. Has an Italian accent. Early April this nonsense started.

RED FLAG: how about doing some investments together.... oh really? Not even two weeks into "knowing" me? Of course he was a great kisser, so he said. He did not like Facebook so Hangouts was the chat/text of choice. And later on he got thrown off Facebook. Coincidence??

A widower with a 15 year old very pretty little girl, and Dad looked good. In the interim he supposedly is on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico. And now there’s problems that are on the rig; with his machines; funds are being raised to fix it. Yep, I’m being asked for lots of bucks. No I have not and will not give a penny!

Yes I’m skipping a lot but the point is this:
When money comes into the conversation, BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK!!

Ladies if you are that lonely, go volunteer somewhere, go to church, whatever. Your true love is out there. These guys are transparent, fantasies aside, and scum. Never give them your hard earned money. The rate of return is zero.

Blessings to all of you.
May 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davidson Blackburn
by: Anonymous

This guy contacted me from Instagram, and fell in love right away. He used pics of a good looking man who is divorced with a 5 year old daughter, living in Albany (Cohoes) NY and working on a rig in Alaska. Speaks with an accent.

Said he was from Germany, went to college in Madrid, was working a contract offshore worth millions. He was quite the poet and wrote beautiful professions of love.

Davidsonblackb on Instagram.

Communicated via Messenger, then Hangouts. Wanted help paying his internet network. When I woukd not help his time changed.

So watch out ladies for this guy.
May 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sarah Hi!
by: Anonymous

I shared some info several weeks back and well I was wrong, never met him! Last night I finally put a stop to all this nonsense. I was up all the night before and yesterday doing more research on my scammer and I just had to find the real person he was using, and I did!! Thank God.

He did get the satellite phone from dumb me, then he asked if I could help him with a phone card as he had ran out of minutes, yeah right. So others have my information now and I was also scammed on a online interview last week and this is disgusting.

It's all the same stories they have of wife's have died or divorced, they have one or two teenagers living with grandma, this guy is on LinkedIin Donald Baer but using someone else's identity on match signals web he is using
Itsnevertoolate.

I feel so stupid as this went on for almost 10 weeks. And I contacted the real person and sent him a message on fb and on LinkedIin letting him know really what is he going on. I don't know I just felt that was the ethical thing to do to at least let him know.

I have not received a response back, but would you respond? Please be very careful as all the signs are there exactly as what everyone is saying here is what they do.

My heart is not broken but bent somewhat and hurt.

God bless you ladies.
May 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Close shave
by: Anonymous

i have had a close shave with a scammer named Michael Harrison, 52 widowed 15 year old son. Same scenario exactly as first story told. He was asking for money. Big red flag. Had a PI do a background check and he couldnt find him anywhere. He got a bit agressive in his tone when I challenged him about things.

Beware though as I was a smart women, but got dragged in hook line and sinker. Listen to your gut feelings if its too good to be true then it usually is.
May 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Two More by: Sarah
by: Anonymous

My oil rig scammer is also David Walter Muller!! He is working on a scam with me today!! I already knew he was a scammer, just playing along with him. He says a company went under, and has a lot of shares and documents that he can't get because he is out to sea!

He wants me too send them to my address,(for a small fee for shipping and handling). Then he will tell me how to send the agency money for his flight over to me, so we can meet. I know there won't be any boxes with money and documents! It is all a scam.

But when I saw his name on this site, I knew for sure!! He won't hear from me again.
May 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex williams
by: Anonymous

I think my girl friend is being scammed. This Alex Williams is on an oil rig with OSLO shipping Company Norway. He says he can’t get off the ship until he pays $2500.00 for a vacation certification. She got a letter from a Paul Taylor Chambers a supposed lawyer from New Jersey.

It says that Alex has 35 million under custody of the bank of Malaysia. The bank has turned the money over to her. So she sent the 2500.00 to get him off the oil rig.

Now this Paul guy wants 2300.00 more.

So does anyone else know about this?
May 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bruce Anthony
by: Anonymous

Bruce started a facebook/Messenger contact when I accepted his friend request. Bruce shares that he is: 65 year old widower, 17 year old son in UK boarding school, wife & daughter died of polysystic kidney disease 4 years ago, tired of being lonely, offshore rig drilling contractor in Bay of Biscay for Schlumberger, can't use cell phone &.no access to his accounts due to pirates who will hack into them.

He loves me in the first conversation because I look so kind and nice. I wondered about his broken English and if he was raised in CO he'd have to have heard what "going to the Y" means. He also didn't ever really answer questions.

I was his beautiful, dear ANGEL that God had brought to him.

I guess my asking him if he was a real true gentleman as he claimed and not biting on his attempts to have me claim loneliness and needing my soul mate/true love scared him off because this morning all his messages and his profile are gone.

Sure glad I found this site and blocked him too.

Beware!!
May 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil drilling contractor in Biscay Bay
by: Anonymous

Thanks for confirming my feeling about my messages from Bruce Anthony. Widower, 17 year old son in boarding school in England. God brought us together, true love after 1 day. His broken English and lack of responding to my questions were red flags.

This morning his part of our text messages are gone. Going by Bruce Anthony. Handsome grey haired photo.

Good riddance!!!
May 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Did not ask for Money
by: Anonymous

If your the one that wrote before that you two love each other and are going to be together and then he sends 70,000 to your account, the bank probably had to close it for money laundering. It will no doubt be reported to the Government. If you believe him that's good but he is a scammer.

There is no doubt in my mind. My best friend works at a bank and I asked her about someone doing this and she said too they report it and no doubt it was not his money in the first place. NEVER open an account to these scammers.

So Sorry To Hear This.
May 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blake Roberts
by: Anonymous

I am the lady that posted about Blake Roberts. You have my permission to get my email address from this site and email me. I don't want to post my email here in case there are scammers on this site. I want nothing to do with the scumbags

ED: Please note if you post comments as Anonymous we don't know whose email address it belongs to. You can post your email address in this column and ask for it not to be published and it will be kept on file with the scammer's name referred to in the post for any requests for the email address.
May 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alfred Busta
by: Anonymous

He appeared on my Facebook wanting to be friends. Bad mistake on my part, as he said his mother was from Denmark and he had an accent from living with her. Wife killed in airplane crash. Had a daughter named Sara and two sons, but one overdosed.

Started that he wanted a mother for his children, and said he was from Dayton ohio. Told me in just a few days he loved me and wanted us to get married. Ask about my finances, if I had a car, owned my house.

I knew the entire time he was a scammer and I called him that. Oh he was shocked that I would think that.

He was very educated, as I saw from his grammar. WORKS on the oil rigs as a contractor. I asked him what his wife's name was and it was GAGGY. Be carefcareful he is a persistent man.

Lock every thing down and block your phone and Facebook apps.

REMEMBER HIS NAME ALFRED BUSTA.
May 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		He's not asking for money
by: Anonymous

The scammer that I believed had me thinking he was funding his oil rig project alone by selling old equipment. He knew I was going through a divorce and was broke. He promised to come save me when he returned. He told me to own an account and he would send me money to help me with the divorce.

In the meantime I had cancer and my child had brain surgery. He deposited and sent over 70k in that account without me knowing. The bank closed the account. I don't know now if I am going to be stuck with taxes in this money or what!

When I realized what was going on I called him out. He declared his love for me and disappeared for a few days. He was attacked by pirates! He keeps telling me he is real and he needs money. I have been in and out of the hospital yet he doesn't even check on me.

Does anyone know if I will have to pay anything?
Apr 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blake Roberts
by: Anonymous

Please who ever posted about Blake Roberts please copy some of his poems to see if he is the same scammer of oil rig engineers please and all the information you are willing to share so we can conpare notes.

Today I was on the oil rig engineer scams Facebook page and one man is scamming three women there at the same time. One woman saved another woman from sending 10000$ to him - a BIG YEA TO HER, so please share.

He sounds like maybe the rotten scammer and unhuman scammer that hurt me.
Apr 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are scammers
by: Anonymous

When I get numbers of scammers I tell them they are being watched by the FBi cyber crimes committee and GPS. Last night I had one believe me that I was his woman "fake name" & he thought I was her and I told him of his oil rig scams and lies and that he was a Nigerian scammer.

He admitted to the Nigerian part and said that I was her his woman using someone's phone. I had him upset. I told him how many times have they lied and stole and buffed the ladies here so he got a bluff and confused evening.

It really made me laugh but at the same time a little Vengeance is a small small piece of justice for all of the many many lies and deception that they have done to women victims of oil rigger scams.
Apr 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of Anthony Toms
by: Anonymous

Anthony Toms is the name this marine engineer goes by. Wants $3000 for his son, Clarkson's, school books. Claims to be a millionaire, but can't get funds to his son(??). Fell madly in love within two weeks. Uses "Dear", "Babe", and "darling", etc, and speaks like a Mexican, with broken English and is hard to understand.

Asks what I've had for lunch and dinner every day, and how's your health? and did you shower? Promises to marry when his contract is up in two months. Says he's in charge of 2000 engineers on his boat. He has a profile page on Facebook that looks legitimate, but don't be fooled.
Apr 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Contractors/Response To Anonymous
by: Anonymous

Be is glad that you did not "lend" him anything because you would never see the repayment. It amounts to just GIVING it to him.

They are all in LOVE after a few days. And they ALL need money.

Block him and RUN. He will not leave you alone until you do.

Happened to me until finally he got it.....no money, not NOW or EVER.

For someone that was so IN LOVE with me, he just disappeared!
Apr 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Wash (Scott)
by: Anonymous

John Wash(Scott) on Instagram and was on Facebook. He is using the photos of Alexander Correa who is married to the model Ana Hickman. Goggle Alexander Correa and if someone contacts you with those photos, they are FAKE.

He was in touch with a friend of mine and when she called him out on it he sent her a photo of the "real" guy, a 32 year old Nigerian.

Says he is a bio-chemist that is from Nigeria but cannot find a job.

Be aware. He may have taken his Facebook down but could be using another method of contacting women.
Apr 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blake Roberts
by: Anonymous

Anyone talked to a Blake Roberts, claims he owns 2 houses one in Scottsdale, Arizona and one in Michigan. Fell in love with me in 4 days.

How do you fall in love with someone you've never met? Then on the 5th or 6th day wanted me to do him a little favor. lol. Wanted me to loan him $3,000 and he would pay me back on Friday. Well he didn't get any money from me. Now he is sending love poems.

Ladies be careful. Don't send these guys any money, as they are all scammers just different names and pictures. Where do they get all these nice looking guys pictures.?

BEWARE ALL THEY WANT IS YOUR MONEY AND YOU WILL NEVER SEE THEM. BESIDES THEY ARE NOT EVEN THE MEN IN THE PICTURES.
Apr 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Billturner884@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

I was scammed through a website by Bill Turner in France. He was an igniter working in Batman Turkey. Happily I understood his falling in love was not true and believable for a french woman and I blocked him. But my heart is broken, I feel ashamed and betrayed, and his sweet words sound nevertheless nice.

I found him as a criminal on an american site, and many scams with the same pictures, and he has been sending them for 5 or 6 years.

PLEASE catch him before he will make Other victims
Apr 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Request
by: Anonymous

The man's name he is using is Alex Handel, and the picture is with a young kid and he has a white beard and nice smile. Has a shirt on in one of the pictures of My Cat on it and with a black cat. One with a white shirt and blue Tie, Picture by water and one on a boat, one by a fake shark, many pictures.

Says he lives in California, Maryland but from Portland Oregon. Checked his likes which I always do and most are from Nigeria or In Africa elsewhere. LOL

Went to About and its mostly about Lagos Nigeria. How dumb to think he can do this. I check everyone out and see their likes. They pretty much tell you they are lying. Be careful all.

These men are scammers and stalkers, and when I got scammed he wanted me to sell my fusion to get him the money he wanted after already losing money to him. They are Low-Life scum. Wake up.

They are not real.
Apr 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mr Hunter
by: Anonymous

He found me on Facebook and he always asked about my money. He told me to sell everything and go back to my job and save money so later I could send.

I asked why he couldn't ask his friends. I asked him many questions but no answers. Wow what he destroys. It wasn't my money but manipulating my feelings and my heart.

Christina
Apr 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Anton
by: Anonymous

Found me on words with friends - he’s from Russia but lives in California and on a rig right now in Turkey. Wants to know what I’m doing every minute of the day. Love poems, in love with me yes within 3 days. Always wants to communicate.

After reading these posts I immediately blocked him. Never did ask for money. Wife died 6 years ago. I didn’t ask how but probably in a car crash as did the others ive read about - beware!!!
Apr 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Now He Can Buy Me a House
by: Anonymous

What name is he using?? And he wants money and sooner or later he will ask.

Just another angle to build your trust by showing you he is giving up his contract to be with you.

Every word out of his mouth is a lie.

Don't believe him. Just block and be done. The longer you stay engaged the better they feel. I want them to feel insulted and ridiculed and demoralized and POOR.
Apr 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		He's not asking for money.
by: Anonymous

To all of you ladies who say YOU ARE POOR OR THEY HAVEN'T ASKED FOR MONEY! HE WILL EVENTUALLY TO SEE IF YOU WILL SEND HIM ANYTHING. wHEN THAT FAILS SINCE YOU LOVE HIM, HE WILL ASK YOU TO ACCEPT FUNDS FOR HIM TO SEND TO nIGERIA.

I RAN INTO SEVERAL WOMEN WHO I CONTACTED WHEN HE ASKED ME TO SEND HIM MONEY. THEY SAID HE TOLD THEM HE LOVED THEM AN THE WHOLE THING ABOUT GOING ON LONG TIPS TO WHERE YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN BEFORE.

SINCE HE HAS SUCH GREAT PLANS, HE HAS A FRIEND WHO WANTS TO SEND HIM MONEY BUT HE HAS PROBLEMS SO HE WANTS YOU TO SEND IT TO HIM THRUOUGH WESTERN UNION, MONEYGRAM, WALMART TO WALMART OR BANK, HE KNOWS SO MANY WAYS TO SEND THE MONEY TO HIM, EVEN USPS.

HE ASKED ME TO SEND HIM THE CASH WRAPPED IN A T-SHIRT TO NIGERIA IN A PACKAGE. IF THERE IS A WAY TO SHIP THEM MONEY, THEY WILL KNOW. IF YOU SEND THEM FUNDS IT WILL NEVER BE TO HIM BUT TO A FRIEND. I'VE BEEN THERE AND HE ROBBBED ME OF MY LIFE SAVINGS.

NOW HE IS CONTACTING ME AND WANTING ME TO SEND HIM 500 DOLLARS FROM MY SS CHECK SO HE CAN LEAVE FOR GA WHERE HE HAS THE FUNDS TO REPAY ME. 6 MONHS OF MORE PROMISES DIDN'T WORK BEFORE, HE THINKS I WILL BREAKDOWN AND HELP HIM SO I WILL GET MY FUNDS BACK.

NEVER! HE IS A LIAR. I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR ALMOST 5 YEARS FOR THE SCUMBAG TO LEAVE AND RETURN MY FUNDS. HE EVEN PAID FOR HIS MOTHER TO BE TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL IN ANOTHER COUNTRY SO SHE COULD GET THE BEST CARE. IT IS ALL A STOY. IF HE HAS PHONE SEX WITH YOU, HE IS READING IT FROM A BOOK OR PAPER.

I KNOW AS HE WAS TALKING LIKE HE WAS GIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO A MAN.

IT'S ALL BS!!!
Apr 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ray Hicks-Resevoir Engineer
by: Anonymous

Ray Hicks-Resevoir Engineer Is the guy who scammed me.

He also asked me what I had for lunch and dinner.

Always called me "baby", and fed me a line of bs.

Call him out, his name was "William Perry", ask him how’s Lawrence and Christopher is doing". And how is Hannah his so call daughter and see what kinda reaction you get from him.

Anonymous
Apr 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Now he can buy me a house
by: Anonymous

my scammer got his million dollar check and we were to be toghether and he was going to buy me a new car and pay me back all the money he owed me then he was going to buy us a house did that happen no and belive me it will never happen.

If this man that you are communicating with hasn't asked you for money yet just wait something will come up and he will want money. If it was me I would just stop talking to him or stop playing that game and see what happens.
Apr 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Stars and the Moon
by: Sarah

Yes, you are next. What name does he use? Sounds like Chris Anderson and 25 others. He found me on Words with Friends, and lived in Houston TX. he was from Frankfurt Germany. Messenger calls and texts day and night. Did not sound German either.

Fell in love after a few days. God brought us together. Poems and love professions all day and night.

While on the rig I heard a baby crying in the background one time. He hung up and then called back like nothing had happened. I also heard children laughing and he said he was watching a movie.

He finally stopped all communication when I refused to send him $10,500 to repair his equipment. He was "down and confused" and I was "wicked".

My advice is To just block him and be done before he gets in your head.

But out of curiosity, Let us know the name he is using.

Thanks.
Apr 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mr hunter
by: Anonymous

Take it easy. They are alone with children and wives are ded in a car crash.

And he in S Antonio and soon he will need help with money for a person who helped him with paper in China.

My friend take it easy.
Apr 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Now he can buy me a house
by: Anonymous

Just been told he won't finish the contract and it was worth millions of dollars. Now he can take me on tour, buy me a house, but not once asked for money, but has proclaimed to have fallen in love with me.

He is also on WORDS with friends. It's all so fake. I told him I wasn't looking for a man, nor did I have any money... so what does he want.
Apr 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ray Hicks-Resevoir Engineer
by: Anonymous

All the same poetry everyday. Ladies beware "what did you have for breakfast baby"

We are made for each other we are going to have such a wonderful life.

Ladies see where they all use the same script, the same poetry, and they all say they're widowers, they all have children, they all have problems that they need your help with.

Then they have accidents and they need your money.
Be smart do not give your money to anyone you do not know.
Apr 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sarah
by: Anonymous

Hello, okay please be careful if you are on match and sorry I wrote his user name right but it's all in one word, itsnevertoolate all together. He is also on LinkedIin, and I understood what you meant to say.

I have search everywhere for this man on the picture they have, to be using his pictures, but I have had no luck. I have not heard from him and that is great because this was so devastating. And thank God it's over, now he is on match like day and night looking for more victims, please please be careful ladies.

Praying for you all.

God bless.
Apr 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Diane
by: Anonymous

Yes, I had so many poems and declarations of love. This is the last declaration before he dumped me when I told him his pictures were of someone else.

Hello good morning my darling, how are you ? Honey I have been so thoughtful this morning thinking of you, thinking of us. But so happy cause I know i’m the luckiest guy alive, because I have you by my side, I see you every time I wake, and we are gonna leave together forever. This is the real love I have always dreamt of, I owe you a lifetime, because my future is great with you, thanks for being my Angel, love you, kisses.
Apr 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thinking I’m Next
by: Stars and the moon!

Well I think I’m the newest victim! Lol I have two that are TRYING TO GET TO KNOW ME BETTER ! Only one is using the Econ Mobil Drilling Engineer! Have been talking since April 20 th. 4 days later he tells me he is falling for me. He wants to meet me, spend the rest of his life with me.

Ok here’s my exception. He asked about my retirement, house, car, if I work now, how do I support myself etc! I have no retirement, house, no job, NOTHING, IM SO POOR I HAVE TO LEAVE OUT THE R IN POOR!!

He’s from Frankfurt Germany also, has lived in Texas at one point, is On a boat in Athens Mediterranean off the coast of somewhere I don’t recall! Is not alllowed cell phone on the rig as they are highly explosive! 7 hours difference between us! Talks to me 3 or 4 times a day. Wants to come meet me when the contract is over.

He knows I have nothing so I’m a little confused! He’s still around! He has called me in messenger!

Oh Words with friends was where we started!
Apr 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		The poetry
by: Nora

Gads, Mark Jose Albert sent me loads of stolen poetry. I sent him my poetry as well, but it was not romantic or directed towards him. Hispanic accent, poor spelling, off script. I knew this was a scammer, and I told him I was not looking for love, or marriage. I am not a desperate 63 year old.

It was intriguing to watch him go over board, so to speak over me. It was so cloying, I told him to bugger off. Called him out as a scammer and he trolled me on words with friends. I am suspicious of a new person playing me, Mushc2. New player, not too good. I am suspicious and will let you all know if he contacts me.

I might want to play him!lol
Apr 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sarah
by: Anonymous

Sarah thank you, I can't find his picture! But I blocked him and he is back on match.com again but using another name now under "its never too late"
please ladies be careful as he is a charmer, funny cause that's what I named and called him. I couldn't stop the payment to the phone! But I reported it as a scammer. He is using another picture and another name but is still the same person on the photo. Look him up ladies he is not real!

Thanks so much for your help!
Apr 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Mark Wilson Post
by: Anonymous

Glad you deleted him from Hangouts. Remember, they keep a file on you and probably have your Words with Friends User Name.

Go into your profile on the game and change your user name.

I was found on Words with Friends too and after I blocked him I started getting several other scammers trying to "friend" me. I could not quite figure out how so many found me randomly. Then I realized he had my user name. Once I changed it I never received another scammer.

The fact that they are requesting a computer search makes it nearly impossible to be found.

It worked for me!

Good luck.
Apr 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sites to Find the Real Person
by: Sarah

I found the real Scammer I had on Scam Haters United. It would amaze you as to how many have been identified. Sometimes they even have photos of the actual scammer himself. No surprise, Nigerian!

Check it out and also check out YouTube, Pinterest and "google" Nigerian Scammer Photo Sites.

With a little time and effort, eventually you will find him.

Believe it or not, the scammers are still using the "real" person's photos with different names and even have the nerve of using his real name.

They will go to any lengths to fool women for money.

Maybe one day the word will reach ALL women and it will end.

But as long as there are a few women out there that fall for the BS, it will continue.

Spread the word.
Apr 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the person writing the book
by: Wiser Now

Please if you like ask Steve for my email address as I was scammed very badly and lost ten years of my savings and was heart broken. I experienced all of it being the grief, the loss of sadness, the disappointment, the lies, the fake pictures, fake stories, fake identities, everything.

Every time I blocked him he found another number and came back to me again again and again and again. If I blocked him and said goodbye he got another number and sent text to me again. The next step I have to do is just change my phone number then I have to contact everybody to given the new number and then at night time there is fear if the man decides to do something to me personally as it's almost like being stalked but yet I can't find the stalker oil rig engineer scammer.

I've learned a lot this last year and I devote an hour or two hours a day every day reporting and counseling others and trying to help make it better for us women that are under attack from these oil rig scammers. My family come from a construction background. When he calls he always asks me what I'm having for dinner and where I'm all the time. He didn't show his face to me just pictures that were stolen.

I am desperately trying to save back some money so I can have a retirement in my future and buy my own food and be a responsible senior citizen.
Apr 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		My beloved Scammer
by: -$4500

I met him at a rough spot in my life. Words With Friends is where he lurks. He is not handsome. But he said many kind things. He posed as a father looking for love. His beloved wife had passed and his son asked him to try to love again. He quickly fell in love and failed to tell me he had bidded for a job in Africa.

Off he went and soon his accounts were frozen and his equipment must have been junk as he needed money to fix it. At first I helped but then boom he ended in the hospital and needed a large sum of money. He refused to talk about his beloved wife or give too much info on his son.

He demanded to know all my business, but would not share anything personal about himself. Like most he is not raised by his own parents and a wonderful family member raised him. He knows no manners and if you call him out he becomes ugly. He always used someone new to get the funds that were never sent to him. Their ways are not ours I heard time and time again.

When he learned I had a real friend over there he went a little crazy. Be warned they are smooth if it's to good to be true then it's not true
Apr 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morning Message
by: Anonymous

I am from the UK and my scammer rolled up about 9 weeks ago and from the beginning I knew this was not real. This one has come from Instagram and my reason for not believing in him was the undying love they proclaim. I mean come on who loves you after 5 minutes of talking, and any way he sends a morning message everyday and does call now and again but wont face time though.

He did send me e-mails telling me about himself plus pictures some of them were nice and some unflattering of all the same man who unfortunately has had his identify stolen by this person (Id like to find this person).

So he goes by the name Roberts Nelson and does still have an Instagram account as I set up another account on Instagram due to the fact he told me he was going to delete it, but lo and behold its still there robertsnelson_99 also has a gmail account robertsnelson99@gmail.

He's not given up on me yet as he still thinks I am stupid enough to send him money. I know its hard as we all want attention now and again but just be careful out there as all is not what it seems.
Apr 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are evil.
by: Candace

Hello to all of you who are questioning "if" they are a scammer, you are probably right. Why take a chance? Think of where you were emotionally when you met them. Were you lonely? Were you just looking for someone to talk to and thought it would be "safe" because it was on the internet?

If you figure out the why then you can fix the "why" some other way then trying to fix someone else's problems that you do not know. You will find an almost perfect match in a scammer. They listen to your words and they ask you questions "to get to know you" and tell you how much they love getting to know everything about you. They will even tell you that they love everything about you. Even when they know so little.

It makes you feel good, I know because I lived it. They will take everything that you say and make it be who they are. After you get your heart broken then you can see the "red flags" for what they really are and not let the scammer explain them away. I lost almost $11,000 to my scammer trying to help him to complete his contract and make it home to me where he could be with me and we could have "our happy life together".

Well it never ever, ever, will happen because something will always come up that they need more and more from you. They make you want to be with them so bad that you will start to make decisions that are unlike you, just to have that relationship that will never ever be.

They brain wash you and make you trust them and it is all part of their game which is their life.

Please don't take the chance if you are doubting them, then delete, block, change your numbers and move on. And if they have gotten anything from you, money, jewelry, phones, anything, report it to the FBI and local police. You will not get your money back but we can get awareness out there as to the extent of this crime.

I am trying to heal and it takes what it takes and it is far worse a feeling than how good the feeling was of having someone that you thought was "the one".
Apr 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		How stupid did he think I was?
by: Anonymous

So, aside from his phone falling in the sea as soon as he got on the rig in the Gulf of Mexico, so now he can’t FaceTime or Skype, his voice on the phone sounds like an African accent and he couldn’t get his machines from customs, and says it costs $10,000 but they will accept $5,000, then iTunes cards, then a computer for his 15 yr old daughter at boarding school, then his machine broke, and then, oh no! His daughter is in the hospital in Wisconsin and needs blood and a rare blood, and the blood bank won’t send it unless they are paid $5,000 in CASH!

Romantic poems every day, and he can’t wait to come to me, we will have a wonderful life all together and travel. I was his love of his life, his Baby, sang John Legend songs to me on the phone.

When I called him out and said he sounds exactly like a scammer, he was so hurt that I do not believe him and he loves me anyway and if I would just buy him an IPhone and send it to an agent in Nigeria, the agent will get it to him by boat!

Wow! Really? Any of this sound familiar???
Apr 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Poems
by: Diane M.

Hello everyone. I am curious to know if they copied the same poems for each of us as well. Here is one that I received early on in my "relationship".

Because of you my world is now whole,
Because of you love lives in my soul.
Because of you I have laughter in my eyes,
Because of you I am no longer afraid of good-byes.
You are my pillar my stone of strength,
With me through all seasons and great times of length.
My love for you is pure boundless through space and time,
it grows stronger everyday knowing that you’ll always be mine.
Apr 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		For Sara
by: Anonymous

Hi Sara, I wanted to see if you could share with me how did you find the real person of the picture? Can you please help me and see if I am able to locate the one real person this scammer has several pictures of who he is impersonating, as this is so bad it even has pictures of children.

Also someone had mentioned her scammer used a "
" Thanks for dropping by your number " ugh that stuck to me so I went back on out first conversation almost two months ago and yep that is first 'tha ls for dropping your number "

Thanks
Apr 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Hunter
by: Anonymous

He has a Gmail address

Richardhut72@gmail.com

Exxon mobile and he have a contract in poland
and I was/am talking on the phone but he always has to go so fast and when I have questions he goes away and gets angry.

He asks which time it is and he wants me to sell what I have and collect money for his machine on the rig
Apr 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		How Long Have You Been Single?
by: Missouri Maiden

Since Feb/March and my costly introduction to this scamming, I have been targeted on all single websites that you can imagine by scammers. Besides the typical I own homes in different cities, I am a widow (and they are only in their 50s), Engineer/Doctor/Attorney etc., I have also determined the number one question they ask in at least by the 2nd message from them "How Long Have You Been Single" or "How Long Have You Been on This Website?"

They want to know if you are desperate or vulnerable. Once I get that golden question, my antenna goes up sharply. My therapy which has worked wonderfully is to report every scammer to the singles website and document what transpired or what fake information/photos are on the profiles.

So if you are still reeling in pain from your scammer, be proactive and fight back because you too will be on the scammers' list going forward.
Apr 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same type of BS
by: Anonymous

This possible scammer has the same type of profile as your friend, Nancy. Did you ever talk to him on the phone? What type of accent?
I’m wondering if someone has hacked into accounts.

My biggest red flag is "left ‘s do investments together"....

Oh really????

A few other things but not feeling comfortable to say it online. Send me your email and I’ll get back to all that way also via pm.

Final note:

Ladies: THINK! Why would you give your hard earned money to a complete stranger? Go play the lottery instead. The odds are better.
Apr 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mr Hunter poland
by: Anonymous

I talked to him one year and he said he must have money to fix his problem which was a machine on the oilrig that broke down. He started to talk about his daughter who needs a computer for her studies on Cyprus and she is 25.

He always use agents and he always needs iTunes.
I think he is a scammer after I have being Reading this.

I am from Sweden. Is there anybody Who Knows of Richard Hunter. I blocked him Now.

He has hurt my feelings and heart enough.
Apr 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin Reed
by: Anonymous

This man I don't think is in jail and this is just another way to get money from you. These guys are good as it is a career for them and yes I am sure your heart aches but so does many others as he has scammed by using different aliases. All I can say is your not alone.

Best thing to do is block him as heck I am sure he is probably asking other women for money.
Apr 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin reed
by: Anonymous

I did check his name and email and phone numbers and the phone came back to where he said he was from but the odd thing was the only ones with his name is not 60 but younger and I found out nothing by his name but one of his sayings was to go out and look at the stars and no we're thousands of miles away from each other but see the same stars.

But for 2 years of my life I was romanced then dropped completely in one day and fb was taken off his phone so now other people are emailing me for him they say.

After this I don't believe no one and he talked about God putting us together.💛 and that God was being for us. He never ask me for friendship like all the other fakes I met on here and didnt tell me right off he loved me as that took about 16 months.

I feel for the ladies who lost everything.

God bless you all
Apr 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words With Friends Oil Rig Scammer!!!
by: Anonymous

Beware of a Words With Friends Oil Rig Scammer. He goes by Matthew Harry! I almost fell for it! He is charming with photos of his three children who stay with his nanny in Lakewood, CA. He represents himself as a widowed Civil Engineer & Marine Diver/Welder.

He asked me to buy him an iTunes card after several days of messaging through the Hangout App. He is supposedly working on an oil rig off the coast of Scotland.

Ladies please beware. If it sounds too good to be true then trust your instincts because it could be s scammer.
Apr 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		March 2nd it began..
by: Kevin B

When does it end? Immediately if not sooner.

Block and write no more. Intelligently you know
this is wrong. Emotionally, tough to do, I know. You can recover from a broken heart ladies. But financially never.

To remind you as you scroll and look at these notes.

If your man has 2 first names for his first and last names, he is more than likely a sammer.

I call myself Gentleman K on pof. More about scammers in the profile.
Apr 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		First off Austin Reed then James
by: Anonymous

Do You Really Believe He Is In Jail, It's a scam do you not realize that, so he said he loved you, NOT TRUE! He is scamming you. 45 years in Prison, Give me a break. So Full of BS this guy is.

Do a Check on him and see if he is in Jail down there. Just type in his name. You Might have to pay a few bucks but it would be worth it. No it does not end if you keep playing their game...Sorry my best to you. Delete the Sucker.

James, Yes many love poems, songs sent to me, called me his Sunshine. Wanted us to look up at the sky at the same time at night to know we were looking at the same thing at the same time. He needed a drill for his machine, then a cable, then a bolt that cost 750.00 dollars but always said USD dollars. Kind of funny he would say that when he was suppose to be from here.

Good Luck if I was any of you I would delete him. Take care all
Apr 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		French man
by: Anonymous

I have blocked him from all my sites! I did not send him anything, and he will be real mad oh well! He did expect the phone. I traced his IP address and it came back as scammers wow I was impressed will all the comments from this IP address.

Yes I did do a email reverse search and another picture came up however it's the same name the French romantic man, he claims to have a property in New York, likes to live in California and his mom is there and he has a home in Arizona, two children a daughter 17 and a son 22 - ugggggg this is so scary.

Donald Baer 54 body builder bald brown eyes facial hair is on match. Has anyone had this profile? Very slick romantic in love and love letters like wow it amazes me! I'm mad and hurt, so please be careful and God bless.
Apr 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Writing a book
by: Anonymous

I was thinking about that option, as so much happened when I was in the scam that lasted for 13 months. I lost all I had and later on was being followed by every scammer in the world. Two of them admitted being scammers and I tried to get them to think about how bad it is doing it to women, but of course they are Nigeria men - who else.

I am living in trauma over my scam for over three years and can’t get out of it to live a normal life. Shame on them, I do understand they have a hard life but 98% of men on social sites are not real men. My experience is it does not matter where you meet if it is Facebook, dating sites, Instagram etc as its a Rotten world.
Apr 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Two More
by: Sarah

Be on the lookout for McHugh Jay (real person is Jay Francis McHugh whose profile has been stolen and used time after time). This profile was set up on Facebook by Baba.Zaka5 and the profile states he is living in Dallas is single and is from New York.

Wonder how he will explain his accent if he chats through messenger. Anyway, that is one.

Another one is also on Facebook under David Walter Muller and guess what??? He is using the profile photo of Mr. Jay Francis McHugh. This one says he is self employed (of course he is) and he is also a Student and lives in Houston TX from Frankfurt Germany. Very interesting to me as my scammer named CHRIS ANDERSON also used the profile photo of Jay Francis McHugh, lived in Houston and was from Frankfurt Germany.

Possibly the same NIGERIAN scammer.

Be aware ladies. I reported both profiles to Facebook and feel free to report them too. Not Jay Francis McHugh as he is the REAL deal. But, check out these other two and remember that face.

He uses it alot.

Any of you that have heard from either one, please post it.

DO NOT GIVE HIM A DIME.
Apr 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Anonymous

With my James for 5 months we talked and he asked me for money several times. He is a 49 years old widow with one son 12 years old. He is very good but now I finally understand he is a scammer.

Works at an oilrig in the Mexican gulf. The machine was broken and needs money to replace it.😬😬😬😬😬
Apr 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		***JENNS/JOHANNES HUGO UPDATE
by: Anonymous

So I was called tonight by Mr. Wonderful (BARF) telling me he was "short" on his procurement of his contract being awarded. That he nearly maxed out his credit cards. After an entire month of not asking for anything, he DEMANDS that I send $3,000 to the endorsement committee so he "doesn't forfeit the contract".

And--had the NERVE to yell at me thinking that is totally acceptable. Told me he will give me all the banking info tomorrow early am so it can be sent and resolved. I caught him in 2 lies tonight--and I'm fairly sure he realized it when I questioned them. So...one last day to deal with this slick scam artist--I want the banking info so I can post it everywhere for all to see.

Would hope it's his own personal account, which I know it isn't...but it's an account none-the-less. And tomorrow--I end it all so he can sadly move on to do this to someone else.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT FALL FOR THIS PERSON.

HE'S A SLICK LIAR....he's charming on the phone--but--I KNEW today it was coming....How right I was..
Apr 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James from Anonymous 4/23
by: Candace

It is hard to tell if they are the same scammer. They use many names and the stories change a little. My scammer was James with a different name. He was also in the Gulf of Mexico and had trouble with getting parts for his "machine" he called it.

He said there was a fire months ago and he was trying to get parts. Please do not send any money as that is all he wants.

My "James" was very pleasant and nice also. He will take all he can get and make you feel like you must do more.

Please just stop talking to him.
Apr 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Anonymous

We have all had contact with such a person on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico and other bodies of water. They change names and identities because they think we won't connect the dots. Don't be fooled. He is not real and for your sake, don't send him a freaking dime.

Block, delete and run as fast as you can. Lying and scamming is all they know.
Apr 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		DO NOT buy into anything he says
by: Nora

I had a scammer working in the Gulf of Mexico. A lie of course, romantic, poetic, etc. then he claimed his cell phone broke on the oil rig. He then asked me to send him an iTunes gift card. NOT!

He wanted $500 then quickly dropped to $150. I said I would send him $25 which I did not do, total scam! I plugged in his name on google with info that he was a petroleum engineer.

I got directed to this site! He was full of pressure for two weeks. I emailed him told him he was a scammer, and he disappeared.
Apr 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Anonymous

Please, what kind of " millionaire" businessman has so many issues with a phone, a contract, zero money to fix one broken machine after another and has zero money so he’s asking a woman he never met in person for iTunes cards or thousands of dollars?

What kind of a man does this? He never talks about "real" things, doesn’t care who you really are, is not interested in YOUR life....only your money.

Has been a widow, kid in boarding school who pays for that if he has NO money? Sends internet poems, sucks you in with a sob story and romance - this needs to be viral.
Apr 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update Francis Totti
by: Anonymous

After internet searches, I finally came across a FB profile where it seems the idiot going by Francis Totti 16 on Twitter, stole his pics and info from. I won't give that person's name out of privacy. I did dm the real person, but haven't heard anything back though.

I reported to Twitter and Google as "Francis" had an account on gmail. Whatever good that does. While be didn't get anything other than time from me, he is definitely out for no good.

Take care everyone.
Apr 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer maccio deo Alex
by: Anonymous

I was contacted by maccio doe Alex. He definitely follows the rules of this game. He fell in love than asked for the iTunes card. After that it was money to rent a boat to get off the oil rig.

I looked and he had different accounts with Marco Bebelheimer. Than there is one Marco Bebelheimer Alberto, and Marco Alex. He is a scam!!!!

He says he is on the oil rig Julia. His IP address is a sever from Kansas City. Don't fall for this guy!!!!!
Apr 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin Reed
by: Anonymous

The only difference in Austin Reed and the other scammers is it took him a year to pledge his love to me. He wasn't like the other scammers I had met as he seemed so legit. He had ne convinced he was leaving March 2nd and coming to me and then the kidnapping episode on Easter and then getting caught with a drug cartel and in jail 2 weeks later.

Does it ever stop?
Apr 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Sarah re: Houston phone number
by: Anonymous

Were you ever able to talk with him? The name he used was Winward Harry from Southampton, UK. Very
smart, articulate and a car dealer. In Texas to purchase a fleet of cars to be shipped back to UK.
All kinds of financial problems. Nothing sent to him. Very romantic.

Does this fit your guy?
Apr 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		JENNS
by: Speintcargranny

He sounds like my old Charles Nickle that scammed me. He was from Denmark and his accent sounded like them not black.

Daughter and son, wife died from a car wreck then later cancer - my mistake he said.

Very good grammar, very smart and slick, and Godly for me, poems, songs, the whole works untill he got everything I had then he very COLDLY told me to never contact him again.

He is a Heartless Scammer.

Phone Numbers

832-779-8081
478-227-5136
678-390-0549
518-593-3863
678-962-7739
678-837-5213
832-779-8081

We were in this so called relationship 2 years and him coming and like everyone that never happened.

Of course this was my money loaned to him for work problems that he was going to repay as soon as his contract was finished. Supposedly finished the contract and it moved on to other problems.

SMART, Smart, and I think he is the top guy of some of the men I heard in the background which was supposed to be his oil workers.

Total SCAMMER and HEART BREAK
Apr 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Austin
by: Anonymous

A handsome photo being used to scam. linkedin: Mark Austin (Director of Civil Engineering); IG: markaustin3232 Tagged: Mark A -could be changed now as well, whatsapp:Germany 004915217018301 or Australia 0061488897174, other contact USA 0012816035242 Malaysia 0060166743724 

Scammers use many numbers and different names, in case anyone is given these contacts he is a scammer!! Last time I knew he was MARK AUSTIN Australian Civil Engineer, travels to Malaysia and many other country.

BEWARE LADIES!!!
Apr 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		French man
by: Anonymous

What name is he using? Did you do a reverse image search? Please don't send him anything. You have never met him. I had a scammer who wanted phones, computers and money. You will never get any of it back. Most are scammers and can get very romantic.

I fell for it and lost everything. Please use your head. They all claim to have bad reception and they will never show up.
Apr 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Nickle
by: sprintcagranny

To the lady who put on here about Charles Nickle. You said he says he is in the UK.

Did you get any useable information on him?

He scammed me over a two year period of everything I had.

He cut ties since I wouldn’t sell my house.

If you would contact me about Charles Nickle please let me know on here and I will give you my contact info.


Charles Nickle is a total SCAMMER and Heartless !!!

Thank You,
Sprintcargranny
Apr 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		French man
by: Anonymous

Baku Azerbaijan oil rig engineering in mechanical. I met 6 weeks ago on match but due to situations that occurred for one reason or another we couldn't get a date to meet and then his contract on the rig was extended and he needs me to help him with a Satellite phone to be able to reach out due to bad Internet.

He is charming and his words of love are wow. Bald body builder 6 ft tall with tattoos on his arms.

I want to believe but I have many many doubts help?
Apr 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Scammer
by: Anonymous

I have read the comments below and decided to add my own story in hopes to help stop this exploiting "us" older women.

My scammer was on POF dating site. His pictures were of a handsome professional man, gray hair, mostly in suits.

He used the name of David Rodi. He said he lived in Charlotte, NC, was a widow (wife and brother killed in car crash 4 years previously). He has 1 son 25 years old and his mother lives with her sister nearby.

His profile on the site was he was a marine Engineer. In our conversation on the site, he stated he was a contract engineer.

He gave me is phone number 408 area code which is in CA.

He sent me email which I checked the IP number and it was in the states.

He claims to have an Italian father and American mother. He was born in Italy, went to college in Poland and moved to the United States when twenty something.

We sent text messages constantly the first few days. Then I learned he was on an oil rig and he stated he was the "boss" so could keep in constant touch with me. That comment was to my question up front. Do you have time for a relationship?

After 4 or 5 days, he has sent writings (which are copied)...just put a few words of it on google search, to find the source). Then within a week he is declaring his love for me.

I received several phone calls. He has an accent but speaks very good English and his writings have very minor flaws. He is extremely good in convincing you he is legit. DO NOT BELIEVE IT!! as he has been doing this for sometime and knows exactly what to say.

The first attempt for Itune cards came when I mentioned a particular song I liked. He said his card didn't have enough money on it to pay for that song. I said sure be happy to get you one, just send me your credit card number and the particulars. He then claimed he was having trouble with his bank and credit card. (RED FLAG)

The request fell to the background. Neither one of us mentioned it.

After 2 weeks, he is declaring the I love you and I'm saying I care about you, but I'm not in love with you. I hate this virtual dating stuff. He has declared he is coming home to me and would I pick him up at the airport.

Texting one evening, he just disappears and then 3 days later, it's the claim his rig had an explosion and caught on fire destroying some equipment. He claims to have put up $23 Mil dollars to make $33 mil and won't get paid unless the job is finished which would have been in 2 weeks except for this fire. He needs about $24k for parts. Then says he has raised $5K could I help him? I have been sympathetic but did not offer him money.

In turn his text messages have been less and less writings. DAily yes but only "What are you doing" then nothing. Then if texting, there are periods of an hour, or 30 min. of time in between conversations. When I mentioned I had finally closed on the sale of my house and I would see what I could do (to help him) the messages have become more frequently.

On a side note, I asked about his house in Charlotte and I wanted something concrete about him. He gave me an address. I checked the property and it was in a woman's name he claimed was his wife but he had failed to put it in his after she died. I told the owner could not be the same person as the dates were just 2 years old as having purchased the house and she was very much alive.

He insisted it was wrong information. After seeing the inside of the house online, I asked for him to tell me what was the picture in the foyer. I finally said it's a woman in a wedding dress to which he said it's wall art. It's Mona Lisa in a wedding dress. (REALLY?) with all the other family photos on the wall that one is Mona Lisa in a wedding dress. his just proved how slick he tried to be when caught in a lie.

Whoever my scammer is, he is an expert in making you believe what he says is true. With comments, do you think I would waste my time if I did not want a relationship, or why would I lie to you?

I have not sent any money nor do I intend to.
We are at the end of this "relationship", you can tell by the communication and my constant questions. Evidently, I do not fit his usual victim.

I agree with others on here. If he says he is associated as being part of oil rig engineer. Block him immediately.

The best to all.
Apr 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Phone Numbers
by: Anonymous

I had a friend check out these phone numbers and the one 440 is an invalid phone number along with a lot of them. I even got a phone call from my own phone number, how they do it I have no idea. So I called that number and there is no such number.

Just be careful please.

You do not Know really who it is you're talking to no matter what they say or where they say they are. Have one now saying he needs 6,000.00 dollars that his father died two months ago and he has three mansions he gets being the only child and 30 million dollars but needs the 6,000 to be sent to his lawyer.

Found out he is from Abeokuta Nigeria and works for FRSC. Amazing what good liars they are
Apr 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sounds familiar...
by: Les is Angry

Hi, so sorry everyone is going through this. Makes me soooo angry.

I got a message on Twitter from a Francis Totti. Seemed nice enough. I'm naturally suspicious, but this guy is a charmer. Would love to believe he is for real. However, after reading this, I just feel hurt and stupid.

He says he's 51, widowed, 2 children, 11 and 13. Originally from Italy, lives in Texas, adopted with parents both gone. Ready....works as an electrical engineer on oil rigs. Amazingly got a contract a couple days after we started talking.

Supposed to be in Germany now and kids at school in Switzerland. Too good to be true I'm sure. His accent didn't match what I expected on the very brief call we had on Hangouts. Also, a few other things didn't match up. He did have great pics. Swears he's so in love with me, lol.

I'm glad I read all this. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I guess I'm more of a romantic than I thought, because I was actually feeling love. Not something I feel often. It still hurts a lot, even though it's not really surprising...sigh.

Big hugs to everyone and hang in there. Huge curse on those jerks who've been and are awful scammers.
Apr 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		NEW SCAMMER
by: Anonymous

BEWARE of Rob Schmit 1-424-226-6018. President of RobSChmit Oil and Gas Services. He checks as HIGH RISK under googling the website Oil Scammers.

Sent me a message immediately from eharmony.com asking to contact him via his telephone number to set up a meet and greet at a local Starbucks.

His phone number is a VOIP phone number-not an actual landline or mobile phone number.
Apr 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		The heartache of this
by: Wiser Now

It has been just about a year since my first contact with the scammer. I was a lonely woman trying to figure out what to do with the last quarter of my life when he tweeted me from Twitter. I responded and it went from being nice and friendly to sweet and kind and romantic and then sexy and then love and then after three weeks come the first request for water for the oil rig off the Shetland Islands in the north UK.

Within 2 months the crane broke and he needed $10,000 to repair and then needed $9,000 for technicians to install the parts on the crane and he wanted me to deposit his check in the u.s. Bank of America in the United States so he needed money for airfare and hotels.

I sent over $27,000 from what I thought was love but was the biggest lie I've ever received in all of my life.

After I realized I've been scammed I found pictures on Facebook of another man that the scammer was using on me called Doug Blevins. I contacted Doug but he was immediately suspicious and basically because I was part of the scam blocked me but I needed to communicate with him that I was a victim.

Being a victim there were many feelings going through me at the same time. The first one was shock, anger, disappointment, humiliation, fear, heartache, crying, sadness, loneliness, isolation, fearfulness, and dismay with a certain amount of vengeance. Being a Christian I am supposed to forgive to keep from being bitter.

I am now back to square one. Wiser now yes. Lonely still Yes. Trust is a big problem and since the first initial scammer there's been about 15 others tried to reach me with scams and lies on the internet, Facebook and Twitter.

I never in my life imagined that I would have gone through what took me 10 years to save.

For god sakes never give money to anybody online. I agree with all the other ladies and I think it's very very good to post on this site and the Facebook group and a great big thank you to Steve for tolerating and editing our pages and being kind to us victims of oil rig engineer scams.

Thank you, bye and God bless.
Apr 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Phone Numbers
by: Anonymous

Is anyone talking to a man at this number 440-753-8578

I checked out this number and it is a landline number in Cleveland, Ohio where he claims to be from after relocating here from Denmark. lol

This lady is his agent 386-288-1512. They also use this number 727-916-5030 and these two are Fla numbers but both the man scammer and his agent used these numbers.

Of course he has to have an attorney and his number is 937-709-0444 and this to is an Ohio number close to Cleveland.

This guy is a friend pf his and his number is 720-253-0516. I think this was a Colorado number.


And of course they switch agents sometimes and this one lives in Washington State her number is 509-559-2212.

Would like to know if anyone has talked to anyone on these numbers. Of Course he is a big shot on an oil rig. lol.

PLEASE DON'T BELIEVE THESE MEN AS THEY ARE ALL SCAMMERS USING A NICE LOOKING GUYS PICTURE BUT THEY HAVE NO FAMILY OR FRIENDS TO HELP THEM. CHECK OUT ANYONE AWARDED A CONTRACT HAS TO BE BONDED AND IF YOU CHECK WITH THE OIL COMPANY THEY WORK FOR THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THEM. FUNNY ???
Apr 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Anonymous / Houston Phone Number
by: Sarah

I sent you the phone number from the freak that tried to scam me in Houston. The one you provided was an alternative. The one I gave you was the one I used.

Should we try both with a "conference" call to see if the voice matches?

That would be a good one.

Only issue I see with that is that he could care less and will no doubt change the numbers.

What a piece of scum he is! I just had to add that!!
Apr 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Great initiatives to share out their phone numbers!
by: Jupiter

Hi guys,

I think it is a great initiative to share their numbers out, it'll definitely be a great help and reference to others out there. That's how I see we can help to support each other, and others like us out there.

So, I'm going to share a few details too. Funny how these scammers thinks highly of themselves. I'm just having fun chatting with them, learn their tricks & how they lure us and manipulate us. I might write a book on it someday. LOL.

#1 - JamesWeinston (Jimmy)
Smule ID: jweinston & Jimmy_W
Gmail/ Hangouts: jweinston@gmail.com
Instagram : jamesweinston (you guys can check out his photos here)
Claimed wife died 2 yrs ago. Have son in boarding school in UK (Baton Rouge),and now in Persian Gulf on 10 weeks assignment. Claimed he is some big shot/independence contractor for construction engineering. And have a dog, named Sparky. Also claimed to be living in JacksonVille, FL. Claimed to have a G-Wagon and a truck, but upon checking his photos, it's a Range Rover.

Got a call from Jack's teacher one day from Jax number : +19045415643, reserve search sent me to Orange Park location, exactly in front of Grace Church. Didn't sounds like American, not at all. Confronted him and didn't send any money (Thank God), Lasted for a good 5-6 weeks. S

Also using Gmail : judgejack0@gmail.com (From his "son" Jack)
Claimed Appearance : Aged 52, white Caucasian , 6f, Bald with blue eyes, no facial hair & not wearing glasses. looking very presentable. Good English.

With everything here - it sounds legit, but sadly no.

#2 - Alan Bion Jones (AJ)
From Match.com (Bion_Jones/ now he uses Alan_Jones) i have reported to Match.com recently for fake profile.
Gmail: alan.jones9328@gmail.com
Yahoo:bion_jones@yahoo.com
What's App: +447895645664

Claimed to be from London but of Greek origin. in his own words "I am 5'7 feet, blue eyes, 83kg weight and i am a construction/drilling engineer working with Murphy Oil and currently handling a project here in Sarawak Malaysia. I'm divorced and i have a daughter of 15 who lives with my mom."

Truth be told, he has broken English and I knew he's a scammer from day 1 because Murphy Oil does not have a branch in Kuching, Sarawak but in Bintulu. I look for his photos details, he's using a Canadian guy photos. This one, lasted a week. Just feeding him more ropes to see how far he can go.

So basically ladies, I have a few tips for you.

1- lookout for minor details in their photos. There can be certain landmarks, or names or car brands that can tell you if he's using someone elses identity.

2- They have the same MO - Some independent contractor/engineer for offshore oil rig, wife died/runaway, have a teen son/daughter in boarding school/live with nanny/mom. Currently assigned in some offshore rig, have some financial problems- not receiving cash, etc and need your help (surprisingly not their family & close friends) to send them money.

3- Good with words, always target middle aged women especially widowers or elderly women. Seems polite at first, then gain your trust before asking for your help as if they are going to die soon without the money.

Tips : What you should do

1- Be extra cautious. You can have fun, enjoy their attention to you. But, NEVER, EVER, SEND MONEY.

2- Do not open any sort of joint account. They might use you for their money laundering.

3- Do not trust their video calls - it's recorded calls for about less than 10 seconds. They will claim they are legit, they will claim their lines have problems, or a slow connection. (Offshore Oil rigs are using satellite internet connection and they have access to it, so don't trust if they claim otherwise).

4. They always claim to come meet you, but it never happens - Always ask them to meet you offline. If they are unable to cope and giving you 1,001 excuses. LEAVE.

5. Always do background checks on the first few chat sessions you have. LEAVE if you realise they are not who they say they are. (Check on their social media accounts, look for friend lists, see if anyone commented recently, see if any friends posted and tagged them in any photos like normal friends would. If their accounts looks too stand out but in the "lone ranger mode", no legit friends, no family members, account was only setup recently and lasted for 2-3months. LEAVE & BLOCK THEM IMMEDIATELY.

The option is always yours. Don't let them latch on to you and manipulate your kindness.

I hope these tips helps many women out there.
I'll share again if I found any new info about their MO to help us ladies.
Apr 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		The petroleum engineers email
by: Nora

The supposed petroleum engineer had as his email Markalbert@gmail.com. Said he went to school in Manchester England. Said his wife died in a tragic car accident three years ago. Everything was on script then he sent me a long rambling letter full of mistakes, I assumed he went off script.

He is a Hispanic man and sent me a film clip of another Hispanic man jumping over board in gunner boots, clothing, a divers helmet with oxygen. I thought it odd and asked him about it but got no response. He asked me to buy him a $500.00 Itunes card. No way!

Too much pressure, too much poetry mixed with religion.

Ugh.
He got nothing out of me.
Apr 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Giovanni Morrison
by: Anonymous

Sent friend request on Facebook, but I did not accept. I wanted to try him out - knowing what he was.

In the messenger window a "nickname" appeared - @babayozaki.jedda. This is nigerian, links to obsure nigerian sites.

Claims to be an oil rig engeneer ("Am engeneering"), horrible english, living in Sacramento, has a house in Floride, widower, 15yo old daughter.

When I confronted him, he dissapeared (closed his account), but made a new request with a new profile, claiming his account got hacked.

I'm going to have so mucht fun toying with this scammer.
Apr 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scam
by: Anonymous

I was playing words with friends, when Mark Jose Albert asked me for a game. Things quickly escalated on his part, claiming he was a petroleum engineer on a rig 190 miles off of Louisianna. Hmmm, isn't that in international waters? Hmmm. Poetry followed, by undying love, then he said his account in Manchester UK was screwed up.

He said then asked for an iTunes card for $500.00 which was a Red flag and then said his phone broke smashing on the deck of the rig. No I did not believe him for a minute on that one.

I called him out on it, so he called me. He had a Hispanic accent and he claimed he was born in Brazil, wife died in a car accident three years ago, leaving him with a 13 year old daughter. It is all B S. He continues to try and contact me, after I told him to leave me be. I do not respond. Best way to get rid of the pest.

He obviously stole someone's identity.
Apr 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sounds like the one
by: Anonymous

I had the same thing the beginning of this month. Friended me on FB and was chatting with me there. Then he requested to text because messenger wasn't safe and then took down the FB the next day.

At that point I was hmmmm but kept the text going to see what he would do. This week, he told me he was on the rig and needed me to send him an iTunes card or he would lose his job.

I've told him I don't have money, but he keeps persisting every few days. Funny the morning poems have stopped.
Apr 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer?
by: Anonymous

I think I just caught another one, and we have been talking for three months, and he fell in love with me, but foolish enough I fell in love with him too. He is in London, says he’s a civil engine, builds houses for a living, and he says he lives in Nevada. I did a reverse phone number, and the number is a California number. He sent me a picture of a beautiful house he was building in London for a client. He has a check from his client he can’t cash because his client is from the states, but says he can’t deposit it either, meanwhile his hotel bill is accumulating, over a thousand dollars right now, and he asked me to get a credit card and get cash from it and send it to him.

My card was compromised a few days ago, and someone from California tried to use it thru Western Union, and another one in Minnesota thru Money Gram. I asked him to video chat me, and he asked me why and I told him I wanted to talk to him face to face because of the compromised card. He’s mad and hurt that I asked, that I don’t trust him. We’ll see.
Apr 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer's Phone Number.
by: Sarah

I will be happy to provide the area code which is 832. It is a Houston area code and the scammer that contacted me said he was in Houston.

If that matches any of your scammer's area code, please post a comment and I will provide the rest of the number. Or if you all provide the entire number I will very happily let you know if it is the same.

However, they change phone numbers, names and profiles all the time.

The stories are always similar.

They think they are invincible because they are so sure they will not get caught. They just move on to the next mark and eventually someone gives them money.

They laugh at us while they are scamming.

They are disgusting and do not deserve anyone's money, let alone hearts or time.
Apr 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		JENNS or JOHANNES HUGO
by: Anonymous

So I was contacted by this person "Jenns", who goes by the moniker LONELYDAD1960 on Match.com. We exchange small talk here and there, and ultimately I give him my cell #. He does call to surprise me, but I miss the call. We finally make contact and he says he's widowed, (wife died of breast cancer 6 yrs ago) and has 2 kids, a daughter nearly 13, the other a son, who'll be 15 in October.

Claims he's an independent geologist who bids on contracts and lives in Los Angeles. Born and raised in Rotterdam; moved to Texas many years ago, where his mother still resides. In fact, his children have been there with her for nearly a year due to his "heavy busy work schedule".

Within a couple of weeks he says he's "embraced" the idea of falling in love once again, as he's readying for retirement this year and doesn't want to be alone. Numerous calls, text messages, and he's making plans for a trip to Portugal, me moving in, and being his "better half".

Plans were set in motion for his to go visit his kids in Houston, TX this past week, stay for a few days, then fly to come see me. That all changed this past Thursday when the "contract" that he submitted a proposal for was accepted and he was 1 of 2 to be accepted and make a final presentation to secure it.

He calls to tell me , and also to ask my advice as to how to break the news to his daughter, who's birthday he will miss due to him having to "helicopter" out on her day. Supposedly he was flying form Houston to the Gulf of Texas. He arrives, and has been busily preparing for his presentation today (APRIL 16). States once he's done presenting, he must lobby to 5 different people to secure 3 of 5 votes to be awarded to contract. Even if he secures it, he says, it will NOT interefere in our trip plans, me moving in, the kids coming hoe, etc. Since I've had this happen to me recently, that call with the change in plans set my radar off. It also didn't sit right with my daughter and her husband. So we discover later that day the pictures that he used on his profile, the ones that he sent me of his daughter's birthday, were ALL from Scott Humpal's info on google (he's a physical therapist in Corpus Christi, TX).

Yet "JENNS" claims everything I've previously stated is still "going to happen". He has an accent, I've compared it on YouTube to other Dutch men, and it appears to be right on point. He doesn't have the Nigerian accent, he is VERY articulate, doesn't make errors in his grammar as is typically the case with these other scammers.

He has NOT asked for one thing from me. Yet--I KNOW IT'S COMING.

I thought long and hard as to handle this--should I cut it off, block him and never speak to him again? Should I confront him with it? Should I tell him anything? Nope. I decided to "play along" for just a bit until the "contract is awarded". I KNOW that call is coming. So I changed tactics telling him how I KNOW the contact is his; I KNOW I'm going to get that call, that will change my life forever. I tell him he's a shoe in for this, that it's something he's been planning for and working for LONG before he and I met, and that he "knows his stuff".

Every thing I say to him is a hidden message that I KNOW he's a scammer yet he continues to try and convince me I'm his "soulmate". It's easy to text him anything that boasts his ego and his confidence, as I can erase and phrase it differently. Speaking to him, tho, I must be careful so as not to set off his "alarm" and start questioning things I say.

He never really has a "set time" in which he calls, and when I myself call, he does pick up. The calls are never really short in nature, we can talk for an hour or 2, sometimes it's been closer to 3, which in itself, is odd to me. I'm waiting to get that "news", and then the news that something has happened and he needs money or some sort of financial assistance.

And that's when I'm going to send one very special video to him. One of Scott Humpal who was named Father of the Year, with his children with him, and ask "JENNS" the following question "so tell me if you ARE who you say you ARE and who's this"? I know that will be that last I hear from him, he'll block his number and he'll move onto the next woman. Will I be hurt? Honestly I was this past week. More embarrassed than anything else. BUT, thanks to this "person", he's taught me I have ALOT to give to the right person; someone who is legitimately TRUTHFUL, HONEST, and has NOTHING to hide. Thanks to "Jenns", my trust is guarded, I google everyone now; and learned if it sounded "too perfect", it's a total scam.

LADIES BEWARE--REMEMBER THIS MAN'S NAME, remember everything I've told you--because unlike some of the other scammers I've read about--this guy is SLICKER than the OIL he proclaims to secure contracts for.

Updates to follow as they happen.
Apr 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles nickle
by: Anonymous

I have finally put an end to my scammer who went by the name of Charles nickle, 55, widow, 13 year old daughter etc. This morning I got him to admit he is a scammer. Not a penny sent by myself and I have given my daughter's a good talking to about this sort of stuff. I screenshot the confession and he said he knew he'd get caught because I didn't trust him from day 1.

Please be careful ladies and tell your mum's sisters and daughters the same. It's a scary world we live in.
Apr 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Worker
by: Anonymous

Please be aware of a man who calls himself David Thomas. I began talking to him last September when he knew my husband was dying of cancer. He befriended both of us. After I became a widow he became very close to me. He slowly gained my confidence telling me his wife died of cancer leaving him with a 17 year old daughter to raise with no other family since they were shunned from the family.

He worked on an oil platform off the Gulf of Mexico and his daughter went to boarding school in the UK. He trusted me so much if I would agree to take his daughter if anything happened to him he would make me the beneficiary of part of his life insurance. Even though I had never personally met him or his daughter.

He made plans to visit me but got sick before the trip took place. He asked for money to be air lifted to a hospital for emergency surgery which I was stupid enough to do. He dies during surgery and I get a text telling me his daughter would be coming to the states to live with me but I would need to send money for a plane ticket.

Stupid again. I did it. They also tried to lure me to Mexico to claim a body of a man I'd never seen. The daughter never showed up. She needed to finish school for a few more weeks and needed money for travel to Mexico.

It would be paid back from the life insurance I would receive. Lucky for me my family intervened and saved me from this elaborate scheme to drain me financially and no telling what else.

BE AWARE! This man is good at what he does. He does it over and over again to victim after victim.
Apr 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Friend Request on FB
by: Stella

Hello, ladies! This morning I noticed that I had a friend request from a French male working for an oil rig company in Alabama. His profile says he’s single and there is a 10-14 year old girl in his profile picture. I’m happily married, but out of curiosity clicked on the rig company name and it showed a list of "employees"- all handsome middle aged man, most of them European, all of them either divorced or widowed, half of the pictures are with young girls- presumably their daughters.

Upon second glance, 1/3 of all profiles are of the same gentleman, under different names. I googled the name of the company and this site came up.

Thanks for sharing and stay safe!
Apr 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jim Walker
by: Dummy in seattle

A Couple of weeks ago I got a friend request from a good looking guy, bald and blue eyes with very nice messages but very religious. Said he caught his wife and best friend in bed and now divorced. Has a 16 yr old daughter. His FB says he is from Sundusky Oh.

Talks about how much he is looking for love and how God is a huge part of his life. Says he was raised in Brazil and has an accent, gave me his phone numbers but its not coming back on reverse search. Says he works on a rig by Long Beach Ca.

After checking his Fb I see all his friends are from Nigeria. I asked to video chat and he says he does not have video, so could I send one.

Oh he says it costs $300 for a permit to mail it. go. He asked me to mail it to his sister in FL. I am not mailing anything. One step ahead of this jerk.
Apr 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Similar Oil Rig story
by: Anonymous

Met on a dating site. He had no family except Grandma and 14 yr old daughter. He couldn't get money from his bank because his account was frozen. But he needed money for a plane ticket to come see me because he fell in love with me in 3 days! He was retiring. Don't you know he needed tax money to be able to leave 5k. That's when he started asking for money.

Then magically people gave him that money but then the tax people came on the rig and found he owed 15k. He was so convincing until he came up with the 15k amount. He also said he would go to jail if he didn't pay the 15k in full. He was so convincing. He asked to send any moneys (yes added s's on words too) I could.

I could use Western Union! Send it to an agent!

Please run away as fast as you can ladies!!! These people are professionals and will STEAL all your money. I sent a small amount for the plane ticket. After that I knew I was being scammed. Thank God I ended it but it hurt. They make you feel like they really LOVE you. They don't!

Don't fall for their MANY lies. They are EVIL and really good at what they do!
Apr 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are scammers
by: Wiser Now

When the oil rig Engineers win a contract what they have to do is put up a bond in reality so that the money for the contract will cover the employees, the parts, the labor, the insurances, and everything can come out of the bond.

They do not win anything as all they're trying to do by saying winning is making you think that they want something. Everything that an engineer needs comes out of a bond the same way a school bond, airport Bond, Highway Bond, bridge bond.

All of a sudden they play on your sympathy and have a child that your maternal instincts would automatically kick in so of course you're going to care and that's what they do from day one.

They please you with words such as you are beautiful, I love you, I will come and be with you, we will meet and marry and be happily married Forever After.

And then they have a mechanical breakdown and they say only you can help them because you are their love - lie lie lie. Its all lies

Please everyone reading this be very careful as there is so much evil out there with these men. Not just with these men but with the drugs, with the booking agents, with internet, and crime money laundering, money trafficking, human trafficking.

It's an evil World we're living in now and is not your grandma's world or your mother's world. It has turned South very bad so please be very careful.

Trust God and trust your gut even if you're hurt and in you're mind you have got to shut the door and walk away.

There's always other sites available or local dating sites or go down to your local Eagles or Elks club or go to your local singles party club or something.

There's always somebody looking for someone. This is wiser now
Apr 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ethan Miller
by: Anonymous

Someone earlier on this string asked about an Ethan Miller. "Ethan" pinged me on WWF a couple of weeks ago. Says he's an independent contractor / construction engineer - working on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Widowed - wife died 5 years ago of a brain aneurysm. Has a 15 year old daughter, who by the way, is not in school because he's away on the rig.

Planning to retire when this job is over in 8-9 weeks. Originally from Venice, Italy, but now lives in Mesquite, TX. Houston phone number. Tries to talk so smooth and romantic, but English is broken - more than from being a native Italian.

God brought us together, don't ya know.
Whatever. He didn't ask for money - but I'm sure it was coming, had we continued the conversation.

BYE BYE ETHAN or whoever you are.
Apr 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not convinced
by: ticked off

I don't know why I stayed as all I know is this loser is good and I mean good after all he has you believing he was in a chopper crash but I googled and found out there were no crashes here in the States but there were one in Africa - I think in Jan of this year.

My problem is I guess when someone promises me to pay me back the money I believed him and I guess that is why I kept contact with him. I have contacted Western Union so these so called agents that he used are no longer allowed to use them and he is banned from them as well.

My next step is filing with the DOJ to hopefully to get some of my money back. I know it won't be much but it will be something which is better than nothing. I hope you can get some of your money back that you spent on this person.
Apr 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thanks Ladies, I have my own story as well
by: Anonymous

So I am currently talking to a Steve Hendrix and understand that they probably change their names each time. Boy I thought I was smart, but he is a professional and does this for a living and he can fool almost Anyone.

Talking to him for five weeks, as some of you ladies have said, unbelievable with the love poems, a red rose every morning on Whatsapp, photos of him regularly and the rest. I told him I would not do Videochat because I insisted on meeting him first. On about the 10th day he claimed he was in Love with me, and I was The One.

He is a marine engineer, working for Doyon Drilling and is the Head Contractor. A Masters in Oceanography and the rest.

So after four weeks he won a 32 Million contract (working under Doyon Drilling) with BP.

So he has asked for help. Claims he cant contact me on Whatsapp (internet is unstable at the Thunderhorse Oil platform) so he's just hired 80 workers, and could I please just pop out and buy him 400 Euro's worth of ITunes Cards. And for us to keep talking it will cost a least 400 USD a week to ensure he can keep sending photos and videos to me. And he can't survive without talking or messaging me on a daily basis. That his IT guy can jailbreak the Whatsapp app to use features of camera and picture message if I help.

What a crock. He had me fooled for over a month and his English language mastery is unbelievable (and he's brilliant) but he screws up with adding s on the end of everything (paperworks, staffs, etc).

Says he is Norwegian, but sounds very Spanish or Portuguese to me. And even has me conversing on gmail with his 17 year old daughter (no doubt to weed more information out of me, expect he will use my photos illegally).

Will be pulling the plug when I see what his next move is. The jig is up.

Spread the word
Apr 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		List
by: Anonymous

My first comment was a list of at least 20 names that have been used by scammers. I was scammed for 50k last year.

Ladies, there is no one to report these scammers to except each other. I was told by a person in government and a former military man that nothing can be done because they are in Nigeria. Be wary of military men. No general is on social media talking to women.

I also talked to an "oil contractor" before he went back on assignment to Nigeria! Surprise!
Come to this site if you're feeling susceptible.

Don't send money. Don't set up bank accounts for them. You can go to prison for laundering money. The GOVERNMENT DOES NOT CARE. Most of them ask for money about 10 days after they make contact. There are some sites on Google that show pictures of scammers. Take a look!

There are so many out there I have given up on lists. Their poor use of English is the first sign. They "love" you in about 3-5 days is another clue.

DONT DO IT!
Apr 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Ticked Off
by: Anonymous

They tell the same sad story, don't they?

I know this is probably not any of my business, but you indicated that he was supposed to come and see you this past Christmas but was once again in the hospital and sent you the same picture he sent in 2015. So, have you been communicating with him for over two years? Maybe I misread your post. But if that is true, why would you keep in contacting with him?

I think I am surprised that anyone would keep up a "relationship" with a scammer for that long.

These guys are absolutely disgusting. I was contacted in August on Words with Friends. He was a widower (no surprise), with a daughter that lived with his sick mother (who had a broken back of all things) and a Nanny. Originally from Germany and lived in Houston for three years. He was a successful subcontractor to ExxonMobile. He gave me his Houston cell phone number (two numbers to be exact) and his gmail and wanted to switch to Facebook Messenger.

Four weeks into chatting he won a $20,000,000 contract! And off he went. My curiosity kicked in and I started searching for subcontractors in Houston and could not find his number. But what I did find was this site.

Oh he was good with the words and poems and messages and his undying love. God brought us together. Etc. Etc. Etc. You all know the hook.

So I kissed him goodbye.

But I am addicted to this site. I know there are hundreds of them and feel certain that some of you that are on here, or have been on here, possibly had him as I did.

His fake name is not important because he changes it after each victim.

I want for NO woman to get scammed again.

To give them a piece of your mind does no good either because they really do not give a damn about you, your family, your issues, or anything else. All they care about is your MONEY. It may take them a few weeks, or a few months, but eventually they ask.

Don't give them the satisfaction.

If they say oil rig, say goodbye.
Apr 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Had me convinced
by: ticked off

To the person who posted about getting a chopper and the man got sick well it sounds like my scammer. I can tell you this is what he does every time and at Christmas time when he was to come to see me if it is the same man he sent me a picture of himself in the hospital and that picture was a fake one because it was the same picture he sent me back in 2015 when he was in the hospital on the rig.

If you expect to get any money back it won't happen I can tell you that just like everyone else can. I hope you kept all recipts and emails and phone numbers because I would go and turn that so called man in.

If you have a picture of him can you post it. Thanks.
Apr 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Hong Chan (frankhong7703@gmail.com)
by: Anonymous

Yes I refer to 14 January 2018 post, please be beware. This guy is a scammer.

He claimed that he is a Singaporean. He used the name as Frank Eric Chan JianHong, email: frankericking@gmail.com and contact number is +1(514) 700-6871 but he probably has cancelled his number.

He said he is a Petrochemical Engineer from Pennsylvania. Owns a company. Same story, machine broke down and fled.
Apr 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer--Instagram 25097-Jason Williams
by: Anonymous

I, like you, was searching on the internet thinking this guy had to be some kind of scammer and low and behold I found this site. Here is my story and WARNING. have been texting via Instagram a Jason Williams, jw25097 for approximately 2 weeks now. Recently widowed, wife died of cancer, son in boarding school, daughter Jean 15 in Manhattan with a Nanny.

Sent pictures of the oil rig he is working on. He is from Manhattan but working on an oil rig in Texas. Called him out for being a scammer, and he sent me a jpeg image of his ID with company name (Seadrill Oil Industry Company) it had his picture on it, which I believe he stole from the internet.

Guess he uses the same type of scamm with all but just changes it up a little.

Anyway, what a heartless loser so BEWARE!!!!!!!!
Apr 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Unique Situation/Mother-in-Law
by: Anonymous

It sounds like he is setting her up for money laundering. The $2000 was just a hook. She needs to block him and run. It was sent to gain her trust so she will believe everything he tells her.

What he is doing is using her to put the money he gets from scamming other women.

Very common trick they use.

She will NEVER meet him as he is not real. He is some fairly young Nigerian man sitting in a room with many other Nigerian men scamming vulnerable women out of their life savings.

Make her read ALL these posts and she will see the common thread. She really needs to be careful.

Money laundering is against the law.

TELL HER TO KEEP THE MONEY AND BLOCK.

Oh and the roses and candy and stuff animals is part of their hook.
Apr 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Responding to Mother-in-law
by: Missouri Maiden

The money sent to your mother-in-law was likely obtained from scamming another woman. He is grooming her for his illegal activities. Reason why this scammer wants to set up a joint account is to launder money through that account.

Your mother-in-law would likely be a part of illegal activities and could be prosecuted alone as the scammer would be long gone.

Don't do it!!! Drop this guy.

There is a real good article in Huffington Post on these scammers that is worth reading. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/romance-scams-online-fbi-facebook_us_59414c67e4b0d318548666f9
Apr 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		April 9 Post James
by: Anonymous

I am sorry if you believe this, my James and I also did the same. I do hope yours is for real. Yes we video on Messenger but I know they cannot do that. He told me he was not real and that's okay that is his problem as he plays with women's money and hearts. No reason to get touchy we have only talked a few times this week. You see I am not interested even though I have seen him and talked to him. Something in the voice bother's me. My Very Best To You.

I believe you said he knows you do not need him to take care of you, so that means he knows you have money. Good Luck. Please let us know how it goes and when he gets to you and wish you much happiness.

No I do not believe in what your saying. Sorry. This site has helped many and I am grateful for all they do. They helped me so much. I would not be on this site if I thought my scammer had been real.
Apr 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Matthew Harrison
by: Anonymous

Sounds like you've been talking with my John Robert. He had me looking for a million dollar 5 bedroom home with a swimming pool in my city and in Atlanta, GA. Said he was German but when I last talked to him he sounded Nigerian. Said he had no African blood in him.

Told me he was in Nova Scotia but I believe he is in Malaysia. Asked if I had put a payment down on a home with the pool. Said to make sure it was where no blacks lived near by. This is the man who contacted me on FB and then went to Yahoo Messenger.

His first attempt to see me, was a younger white male looked about 24 with glasses. Just for a second and the screen was messed up. Dark hair. Now he is suddenly blond, he says but the hair is grey and he says he is 60.

Neither living in Germany, daughter 16 living in London with his Uncle. Divorced his wife when he caught her with his best friend. We've been in contact for over 4 years. Last week he asked for 50 dollar itune card so he could leave for Atlanra, GA.

He never arrived, never called, never answered my messages. He had already borrowed in excess of 1/2 million dollars. I love him and would have given him a kidney if he needed one but I found out he also caused another woman to file for bankruptcy. He called me his wife and had me looking for a home and a good school so he could bring his daughter to live with us.

I wasn't looking for love when I answered him but was lonely because I had lost my husband and still grieving. I thought he was my friend. I fell for him and nearly lost everything. He wanted me to mortgage and then to sell my home and put the funds in the bank. When I asked him where I would live, he said I could buy a small home till he arrived.

He asked me to wait until he arrived before I visited my sister who was dying from cancer. He was going to buy me a good car so we could go together. She died last July and I bought a used car before then because he never kept his promises.

He will ask for your $$ and retirement funds every month and if you are a fool like I was you will skimp by to send him funds. Avoid him like the plague as he is heartless even though "God meant for us to be together and he would never leave me or abandon me. We were the perfect match as long as I sent him funds.

The I love yous got fewer and fewer unless I sent him money. Hows that for scamming a 77 year old widow? Got most of my IRA, all of my savings and my brokerage account and even had me sell my jewelry.

I fell hard.
Apr 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Unique Situation / Mother in Law
by: Anonymous

My mother in law has been having an online relationship with a guy working on a refinery but supposedly permenantly lives an hour away. None of us can find anything on him so we are sure he is scamming her. To date she has sent nothing and lets hope it stays that way.

For Valentine’s Day he sent a huge bouquet of flowers, candy and stuffed animals. Had to cost at least $200.00. I have seen a few reports of this and we were a little skeptical. A few weeks back she was complaining about bills. He sent her $2,000.00 straight up to a nearby Western Union.

Has anyone ever heard of that?

She just had cash in hand. The only thing I can think of is leverage to use against her later or to try and get her guard down. He is also asking for her to set up a joint account for him to deposit the money paid for this "job." I want her to open it then change the account just to see what happens.

He says he will be back for her birthday from England in a few weeks so we are bracing ourselves.

Has anyone ever had the money just turned over to them in cash?
Apr 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		POF Alex Matthew Harrison oil rig scammer fake profile
by: Anonymous AU

I’ve been chatting with a guy off POF via Whatsapp for about 3 weeks. His name is Alex Matthew but he said Alex Harrison. He has a UK mobile number as he said on his profile he’s divorced, no kids, 42yo from Sydney, then later said 47yo, wife died in a car accident 4yrs ago, has a 10yo son currently at home with grandma (Alex’s Mum) as he’s currently in London for work.

His own company just signed a $50 million USD deal of oil rig work in Turkey (sent me photos of this contract). He said his father was Swedish (passed 10yrs ago) and his mother Aussie. Said he was born in Australia but grew up in Sweden and returned to Australia in his 20s.

He messages me every morning with a loving and romantic poem and already says he loves me. We said he will come see me in Australia when he comes home to Australia from working overseas. But then he got extended because of this contract and is currently in Turkey.

He told me to look at houses where I live and to look for a 5 bed house with a pool near the beach. We had never spoken on the phone or video. His photos are of a Caucasian man with dark hair and eyes, tall and strong with a tattoos on his left arm. When we tried a couple times to video his video didn’t work as bad internet in London??

This whole I love you, make an offer on a million dollar home freaked me out.

Finally on Sunday just gone we spoke on the phone. This freaked me out as he said he was Swedish but he had a strong accent and it wasn’t Swedish. When I heard it I thought he sounded African. On the phone he said he loved me, wanted to start a life together and wanted me to make a offer on a home for us now. I had tried Google, Facebook and LinkedIn to find this Alex Harrison with no luck. Then finally I put in the name with oil rig and found this site and the stories were so similar to my scenario.

Widowed, oil rig, overseas and big money, one child, and the daily romantic poems and met on POF. He told me he had two homes in Sydney, one in USA and one in Sweden.

Thankful I’ve not been scammed of any money but he gathered personal details like my email and asking my mother’s name.

What is the best authority to raise this scam via? I emailed POF but he’s deleted his profile as he said he was committed to me and for me not to break his trust. Not heard back yet from POF.

To all the single people out there ignoring little warning signs, don’t completely disregard them and thank you to those who wrote these comments because this has made me realise I was about to get scammed and had saved me.
Apr 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just met my first Rig Engineer.
by: Anonymous

Amazing. His English writing was excellent and didn't miss a beat. I thought it was odd that his phone number in FA was clear but not identiied so I asked his last name and couldn't find much. There is someone with the name Gregory Phillips in Eustis FA but doubtful it is him.

So this guy has some good pictures, but a few don't look like the same guy. He is very personal in the terms of endearment which bothers me. Offered to fly to meet me. I am in CA. Ordinarily I would dismiss him immediately but his written English was so good I got caught up. So he is not who he said at all.

He is a rig engineer LOL. His phone number when i did reverse directory on it is owned by a CA company which is a school WTEC Aluminum Welding school. In El Cajon CA. He is on Koosk. As soon as we spoke and I could hardly understand him, I knew.

Now seeing this all I can say is beware he is there. His screen name on koosk is valforlove. Careful.

A complete fraud. But a charming one.
Apr 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are not real!
by: Kandace

Please if you are talking to someone that you have never met and you are questioning things and seeing "red flags" don't ignore them. Don't let it go on for the sake of not "loosing" what you think is "love".

I kept my "relationship" going after seeing many signs of things that just did not add up. I knew that the oil industry did not run things the way that he said and I still kept hanging on because I loved the feeling that I got when he lied to me. It felt so good to have someone calling me and telling me how much they looked forward to spending time with me, how they could not live without me, how they rested best when being with me.

But after I found out that my "James" was a scammer, well it feels so much worse than the love felt good.

Please stop contact, please report them to the websites and to the authorities. We must get the word out and do what we can to get people aware of this crime. They will drain you and move on so please stop searching for someone to tell you that it is good to continue.

It is bad all bad. I feel so bad now and I wish I would have found this site sooner so that I could have stopped much, much, sooner. Stop now they are not real. Real men do not ask for money, and so much.

Please stop.
Apr 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Anonymous

I read everything you write. Your advice is valuable. But there is something that puzzles me. How do I understand the behavior of a person who admitted to being a cheater, showed me his face, and now we are planning a future together! What do you think about it? Do you believe in such love?

He does not order money from me, he does not want anything! I think sometimes you can really fall in love and find your other half and change this man into someone else. God does miracles.
Apr 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ref Oil Rig Worker
by: Missouri Maiden

Dear Anonymous - the guy you think is genuine is not. No man meets a woman online and asks for money. The scammers’ favorite places to chat after the initial contact is Hangouts, gmail and Instagram. I was almost scammed and it really felt real to me too. But these are professional con-artists. Sounds like you had a pretty convincing one.

But follow your feelings deep down inside that say something is not right with this picture. They are red flags. I completely understand you want it to be the real thing. But they are pros at taking. He will never show up in 8 weeks. Eventually you will be able to tell real from scammer as they all have the same pattern.

I still get contacts daily on all my singles websites from these scammers. The profiles are all the same: widow, professional job, poor grammar, just moved or relocating to your area, profile hair color or eye color is different from photos.

Just stay vigilant and confirm everything.
Apr 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ref Oil Rig Worker.
by: Anonymous

When they say USA dollars do you not know they are from Africa? A man from our country or other places would say just the dollar amount. A week and you think he is genuine, a week and he is already asking for money. He is going to break your heart and take every penny you have.

Believe me I know. These Oil Workers are NOT for real, I sure hope you read the stories, go way down and read the letter from a real Oil Worker trying to help everyone saying they have no time for this with women on the net and most have families so do not be fooled by ones saying that they are Oil Rig Workers or Engineers and have a 3-7 million dollar contract for it is not true.

They ruin a real Oil Workers Name and it is sad. They are good at what to say to make you feel good while they are laughing when you answer them and you say you love him. Yes it is sad we fall for such nonsense and as my scammer said American women are easy to use and get money because they are so hard up for hearing the right words from them no matter who they are.

Please wise up before you send him money as he is Not coming to you. I been waiting three years for mine to show up at my door whose name is James. They are low-lifes and have No feelings towards you what-so-ever.

Please take care and meet someone that is Not on the net. God Bless
Apr 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Kandance
by: Wiser Now

Yes report it because it is not a game and is very painful for us victims of oil rig engineer scams. They are very crafty just like the devil himself. Yes report them to carriers and every place you sent money through so it will black flag the mules and accounts.

I called Chase Bank in Texas and reported the accounts and I also did it to the Bank of America and Wal Mart and Western Union. It was flagged but they somehow never catch scammers. I have a big WHY NOT. If we did that we would be in jail for years so there has to be a break somewhere or a weakness in them where they will make a mistake soon and get busted I pray.

That is where I went wrong as I was lonely and when the romance started my resistance become non effective and now I'm scrambling to save the money back so some how let us band together and warrior up and be strong and win this thing.

Oh God of Heaven please help us now. In your Name I ask this Amen
Apr 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Had me convinced
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Nathan Sullivan or Brian Garret or Brian Howard. Nathan Sullivan contacted me on the dating site Elite. Said he was a chemical engineer on a rig off the coast of Seattle Washington.

First he needed money for chemicals to finish his job. Then the chopper that was to pick them up, then he needed money for a deposit to the chopper company. Then the chopper came but he sent his workers home first. So then he needed more money so he could pay the chopper company to come and get him. Then he got really sick and the chopper all of a sudden came to get him to take him to a hospital.

Then the chopper crashed and he was in a coma for a few days. Kept asking for the hospital number and he said it was a private hospital for oil riggers. I got a text form a guy he said was his Dr. and he was asking for money to help Nathan pay his hospital bill.

I contacted one of the people he had sending money to me so I could send it to Nigeria to a Emmanuel Jagba. She also has sent money to a man who needs money for chemicals. WOW.

I confronted "Nathan " about it and he is asking me a lot of questions now. These guys are cruel and sick. Oh also said his wife died of a drug overdose.

Be careful ladies they wont stop.
Apr 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		No it’s not Leo
by: Anonymous

I’ve been talking to a guy name Peter Rodger and is what he said his name is and he lived in Houston Texas until the hurricane came through last summer and had moved himself and his 11 year old daughter to Washington DC. I’ve paid for a 5 day membership trial with a website called Been Verified to see if his name and his email comes up that he gave me but there is No trace whatsoever of any one in Washington DC.

He had told me that he is working in Dubai on a oil rig but I wish if there in any women that reads this comment messages and can give me there email so I can share some of his photos to see if he is going by any other names with the same photos that I have gotten off of his Instagram profile.

Thanks
Apr 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wondering / kandace
by: Anonymous

Leo is his inspiration? 😏 sounds like my guy. LOL. Or maybe they only know Leo.

Kandace - you are right, we should report it straight away. And best if we can have a proper support group where we can share photos, news, or even if we can find out the real victim. That would be cool. We may not save all, but we can at least save some. And maybe we can rope in some professionals to assist us on the search. That would be great.
Apr 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Valdim/Nicolas Oscar
by: Kandace

I wish there was a way to get the word out to every potential scam victim before they are a victim. I met my sub-human on Facebook when he sent me a friend request. FIRST friend request that I EVER accepted that I did not know them. But I was lonely and figured what would it hurt it was on the web and I would NEVER get hurt.

I was oh so wrong, I was hurt, emotionally, financially, spiritually, and physically as the stress took a toll on my body. I searched for his name on the web but found NOTHING, still I continued to talk to him, I was foolish but the "love" felt so good even if it was "fake" on his part. It was real to me. They are good at what they do, it is their job and their life, they can play with your heart and many others at the same time.

I just want everyone to please report this crime to the authorities. No you will never get your money back, but we need to get awareness out there and let the world know how big of a problem this really is. Report to your local and state police (awareness and investigation), report to ic3.gov (FBI awareness and link to other cases), Cell phones bought? call the company and black list the phone and it will not longer be able to be used for anything but internet.

Walmart transfers, call the toll free number and blacklist all names that money was sent to, they will not be able to pick up money again. Banks, call them and talk to their fraud department if you have an incident # from police they will send a report to the officer in charge of your case.

So many do not report because of shame but what a shame to not report and let more people out there be unaware of the magnitude of this crime. We must get more of these scum reported and yes it is not a cure all, but it is better than hiding in shame and doing nothing. You are worth it! We are better than them and it is time that you let at least one person know that this happens to many and it could happen to them.

Thank you.
Apr 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wondering
by: Anonymous

So far there have been two - I have encountered both- widower and work independently as some kind of oil whatever engineer - why do they choose this same story!? The red flags went up when the first guy wanted to switch to email right away- nobody uses email!- Then he sent me a long, long bs email- with grammar errors and language and even slang - that made me laugh - it was so inconsistent with what was supposed to be a middle aged, educated man - ex he said:" thanks for dropping your email address to me" lol- no 60 something man with a PHD in engineering would forget basic grammar like the difference between too, to and two..etc -and use long winded sappy story like it was copy - pasted from somewhere.

He went on and on about how he thought Leonardo DiCaprio was an inspiration!! WHAaaaat???? If this was real- he was crazy! The second guy said in his profile he was a widower - I liked his picture - he messaged me- as soon as he said he works for himself, for his old company Chevron, as a pipeline engineer (yeah right in Sacramento?)

RUN FOR THE HILLS!!

HE'S A SCAMMER!!
Apr 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig senior engineer /selfies
by: Anonymous

For oil rig senior engineer photo sharing, you guys can send it to me at :

jupitermaster9@gmail.com.

By the way, the scammer is using an ID by the name of James Weinston. You guys can check out his Instagram under the same ID to see if any match. I am currently working with scam haters united to find out more details. Would be great if you can do the same too.

For selfies, I do not receive any selfie from oil rigs, I do however receive photos of so called general health check before boarding the oil rig. It looks like a blood donation at GP.

And yes, don't send any money.

My guy already blocked me out from Hangouts because I confronted him on many things. Don't be afraid to confront them. You can do it. Be brave enough to embrace this.
Apr 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Can guys take selfies on oil rigs?
by: Sherry

I have a few pictures of a guy that I’ve been txting and talking a few times but mainly txting back and forth and have tried to do this reverse image but cannot seem to get it working the right way & so by saying that is there anyone that can help me out with some images to see if he is real or a scammer with all the other ones out here ...
Thanks Choice
Apr 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bruce Forsythe
by: Anonymous

Reading these stories mine is the same, I met a Bruce Forsythe on Instagram and we talked several weeks, then he "went to Alaska to take a job as Chief Mud Engineer" on an oil rig.

He is widowed, has two younger kids. I stalked him on FB & Instagram to see if any of the photos he sent me where anywhere else. I couldn't find any, which is why I started to trust him a little more each day.

He has worked hard but over 6 months he has taken 18K from me and it all sounded legit with the equipment etc, customs, extra fees, damaged product, had to send them back and go through customs. Every time promising this is the last time. Now he wants to break his contract with BP but if he does, he has to pay his way home and since all his money was put into purchasing the equipment he has nothing.

I've refused to pay this time. I've tried to corner him into confession but he hasn't broken yet.

Reading your messages make me want to catch this man even harder.

Wish me luck!
Apr 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		This scammer was my Romeo
by: Anonymous

Yes. He went by the name of Bernd Martinez from Roswell,GA. Widowed, had 11yr old daughter who was with a nanny. He was a Contract Oil Driller, on a rig off of Cuba. I fell head over heels in love!

He proposed within several messages. He contacted me to be friends on FB. I thought sure as he was a handsome guy, why not? I didn't know there was a scam like this until my daughter told me it was! I was devastated and I told him about some articles I had read, and that alot of his wording and styles were very similar, almost verbatim, to the articles I had read.

He said that he would never do that and was offended. I told him I had no money to send for emergencies and I would step back from our conversations for a awhile. That was the last message!

He got no money from me, but he got my heart and that hurts more than money. I'm 64 and feel like an old fool but much wiser for it! Too bad there are jerks like that in the world! I had hoped it was finally my time, what's left of it to have true love!

Don't trust anyone anymore.

Beware ladies!!
Apr 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sane old story
by: Wiser Now

This oil rig engineer Claus contractor is the same story over and over Rewritten. They find out if you have a job and if you talk to them they flirt with you a little bit and they might send you something or lots of emails. They always say they have either a dead wife or she cheated on him or they say they have a child in boarding school or a sick parent or something to get your trust to get you some romance. They hook them of course and you do not want to lose this love as this new found love that you got so you send money then they have got your money and somebody's picked it up for them.

They have contacts all over the country called mules that pick up your money or transfer bank accounts or iTune cards then they take your money and use it for themselves and then they come back to you with more romance and sweetness and they even might tell you how life is going on their so-called rig or how they've had an emergency.

Then they ask you for more money or if you would do a cost of transfer for them or if you will pick up money in a big box that is supposed to be delivered to your house or they will ask you to open up an account where money laundering may occur and you be their mule.

It is a crying shame I know as I got taken for 27,000 It hurt and it still hurts. I learnt the truth and I thank God for the truth.

I found the real man's face on the internet and his real name. I'm thankful for that and I also contacted him so he knows what's going on. He has reported it to the FBI and the scammer is the one I do not have the identity of. I took every bank account of all the mules, all the emails and I reported it to Western Union, MoneyGram and also www.anyscam.Com who has a large database of scammers.

I believe they said about 3,000 men or more are in Nigeria stealing identities of real men and going for us women in the United States and elsewhere in the world. It seems that they want the older women that are career women that have had jobs for many years or raise their families because they know that widows means savings and we as women want security so of course we save.

I would just like to encourage you to do your homework. I pray to God in heaven that they get caught and they go to jail and they do prison time for what they've done to us.

They think nothing of us they trying to pay ourselves back or pay back phones, pay back the Bank, pay back credit cards, pay back loans, and try to keep the ship from sinking.

I learned the hard way and I'm as guilty as all but never again.

God bless you all and let's work together to see what we can do to get these Crooks
Apr 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Smith
by: Debbie

I’m wondering if this is the same person, but different name. I have been talking with a Donald Hedlund, who says he’s from Utah, single. Lost his wife and baby at childbirth a few years ago. Both parents are gone and no siblings. He is a civil engineer, and builds houses. He built a house in London for a client. The client paid him by check and now he cannot cash it or deposit it. He needed money for a plane ticket to get home but did not have enough to complete the purchase.

I sent him $400.00, but he said he made arrangements with his travel agent but now does not have enough to pay his hotel bill and wants me to send $1000.00. Says he can’t do anything with his bank in the states and does not carry his credit card with him.

I fell in love with this man, and he keeps telling me how lonely he is and how much he loves me. I asked him to call me or video chat but he says the lines are not very good where he is, but he can message me. I met him on messaging.

Are these two the same person? Scammer?
Apr 06, 2018
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starstarstar 		Tinder App
by: Anonymous

Watch out for a Robert Reyes, his number is from Illinois, but he said he's from Ohio. His last name is Mexican, doesn't know a bit of Spanish, its not odd, but at least a "Buenos Dias" most of Latin last people would know the basics.

But anyways, he's a Army Sgt, deployed in Africa at this time. His story was that his commander & some other soldiers died, because of an attack to the FOB. That supply's are short, no water or food, if I could help till they got their supply's in.

I was in the Army for 8yrs, to know enough, food & water was never missed. Try to sweet talk me but I don't give in very fast so deleted conversation etc, but going on Google to see if I can get a real name for the face on his profile.

So watch out !!
Apr 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Anonymous

Please don't do it. This man sounds like all the rest of them, you might go to him and find out he don't exist then what have you thought about that. My scammer was to come to visit me but he always had an excuse why he couldn't come and I paid for his airfare most of the time plus his chopper fee off the rig so needless to say I am out of money and I will never see a dime.

If you read any of these stories please please don't do it.
Apr 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same story, slightly different name
by: Anonymous

Someone of similar descriotion was Intagram messaging me, evansdaniel5698 or something like that. Did I believe in "true love", etc. After a short while, I mentioned how unsafe it is to phish for personal data. He tried a different tactic but I reported it to Instagram & had his account blocked from mine.

I usually don't reply to such things but this time was curious. I guess that can be unsafe, too.
Apr 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Smith
by: Anonymous

I fell I thought in love with a guy name Patrick Smith. He worked on a oil rig over by London. Everything was going good until few days ago. He said he got his contract pay off for 3 million dollars and no one in London would deposit it in his bank. So they gave him a atm card and he cant get a plane ticket to New York. Yeah I was about to fall for it until they wanted me to send 575 dollars for insurance through western union.

If I would have done it he wanted me to take out 10 thousand dollars for a plane ticket.

Just wanting to know if anyone else been contacted by him.

Please e mail me at lisaandmike8@gmail.com
Apr 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Anonymous

Are you really willing to go to him? I would Not. Here is a true story. My friend sold her house and went to Missouri to meet a man she was talking to on Facebook for over a year and a half. I did try to talk her out of it. She sold everything but her clothing. She was there for about two weeks and he started changing, he had a daughter also.

Within three weeks he started abusing her for not picking something up off the floor or doing the dishes right away or if he had dirty clothes and not washing them right away. She sent me pictures of her black eyes and beat up, bruises on her stomach and arms, legs where he kicked her.

He took all her money and I sent her some to go to a hotel and I went after her and drove straight through to get her out of there.

Everyone has to be careful of these phony guys when there is so many you can meet face to face. Why does he want you there and not him come to you? Have you heard of Human Trafficking, a lot of that is going on now too.

My James just emailed me the other night asking for another ITunes card and I said no and to please stop emailing me. I am sorry but I do not believe you should go see this man for you really do not know who he is. Video talk with him for they are good with words.

James I know wanted me to come to Texas to meet him and I would not do that. Please be safe for you sake.

God Bless.
Apr 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Picture search
by: Kandace

When I finally did the picture search in Google images is when I knew my scummer was not who he said he was. Go to Google, click on images. Then click on the camera shaped icon in the Google search for images bar.

You can then download an image in the paste a URL or upload an image from your computer. As soon as you do this if the picture is somewhere on the internet it will come up in the matching websites.

I learned how to do this on YouTube when I searched: "search a photo on the internet" on Google.

Hope this helps
Apr 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		NY oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous shy girl

First he approached me through an Instagram account. I have been hurting before and I take all precautions to not fall for him.

He said he was an engineer and contractor at the same time. Now working under contract with shell in dubai. Came from NY. Had a son 9yo. Divorced as wife slept with his best friend. Mother is old and staying in a nursing house.

He said he's going to come and see me right after his contract is finished. Never been on the phone. Every day we are chatting.

Story started when he said he received compensation from a previous worked company and had someone receive it for him or if not, the money will be returned and used as treasury.

I received an email from the oil corp mentioned that I have been named as his wife and I will be receiving the money on his behalf. Later a delivery company contacted me and requested 750usd for service charges and I was tricked.

I paid. 2 days later the delivery company emailed and told me that the consignment cannot go through customs and had to apply for a UN Red tag as non inspection certificate to skip the customs. The box will be shipped from Parma Italy. This time they asked for 2250euro.

I started to ask for help from friends amd families and they have been telling me that it's a scam and I shouldn't pay anything. I started to dig in.

I emailed the oil corp and they replied and said that the email is not from them. They were using a free domain instead of company official email. Same goes to the delivery service. Using a free domain.

My search has brought me here and lots of other evidence that he might be a scammer. I am a bit broken because I shouldn't have let myself trust someone whom you have never met. I confronted him and he said that I don't love him enough to help him and I was to destroy his plan for our future.

Luckily, God saved me. Pray that I'll meet up with someone who is real. Damn this is going to be funny in 5 to 10 years forward.
Apr 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James/Anonymous
by: Anonymous

If you believe he is real then go to him. BUT DO NOT SEND HIM ANY MONEY or you will NEVER see him. You did not tell us where he is?? Is he on an oil rig??? Is he in the Middle East??

But for the love of all that is holy, be careful. I believe he is a scammer and is playing you.

And you called him a cheater.

So, my advice is if you want to go, go, DO NOT GIVE HIM A DIME.

But if you are skeptical, cut it OFF now.

Give us more details.

Have you ever skyped or face timed with him??
Apr 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig senior engineer
by: Anonymous

Can you guys send me his photos? The bald blue eyed guy. I can be contacted at

jupitermaster9@gmail.com

Much appreciated.

I didn't send any money though, he got upset when i refused to. When i confronted him with some facts he blocked me from Hangouts.

And how do we contact the real victim, i mean the guy whom they use the photos. I reported to Jax police earlier, and i hope they nab the scammer. We can't let him get away that easily.
Apr 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig senior engineer & Frank
by: Anonymous

Just had to answer these two ladies. I have heard both of these stories. School one, one of their buddies pose as their son/ daughter to email you and build up a relationship with you and appeal to you maternal side. Realistically the school would sort this out, they have to have insurance for these trips. I was told the same, cold hearted, told they were crying because of me.

Frank post, yes told the same, death and had to compensate family. I couldn't believe he would tell such a story but he did.

Also, no point comparing pictures or names, they use different pictures and different names. They can take months chatting and gaining your trust. This is a job for them they have all the time in the world, you are one of many.

Please don't be taken in, they take more than your money, they take your pride, trust and a gaping hole emotionally. They are good at what they do.
Apr 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig off of Canada
by: Debbie

To anonymous ref Frank Augusten. He sounds like Charles Bothmann I was talking to a few months ago, and he was from Canada with a 20 year old daughter, and divorced. He said he lived in Boston Mass. and worked on an off shore rig somewhere in the Northeast. He got me for $6000.00 to help pay for broken equipment and shipping.

He always somehow came up with the bulk of the money and the balance was always around $1500.00.
I checked out his address and it came up with multiple addresses in the West. Reverse phone number pegged it to Arizona. I reported him and his mules to the FBI, and I notified the banks with account numbers and names.

Don’t send him money as he admitted to me he was a scammer.

I also fell in love with this man.
Apr 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Anonymous

My cheater says he loves me all the time. He still does not want money. He says I have to come to him. What to do? Should I go to him. He calls and talks to me like a normal guy. I do not know what to think about it. We even have plans together.

What do you think. He does not want money! He only says that I have to come to him. Help me because I do not know what to do and what to think about it!
Apr 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig senior engineer
by: Anonymous

Hi, I Just wanted to share if this makes sense.
This guy found me on smule apps (not even a dating site or social media). Then, we talk and after a few days, he asks me to chat with him via Hangouts. I refused, at least twice. Then he insisted, saying he was hardly on the apps and more on emails and stuffs. So, okay, I did.

Then we chatted, had fun, enjoyed the conversations and after a few weeks, he said he wanted more than a friendship, life partner, etc.
Okay, before I go further, he said he lost his wife 2 years ago, and has a 14 year old son in boarding school in UK. Has a sister in Vienna, and very few real friends. He said he totally shut himself for two years and now is only trying to get to know people or starts a relationship.

Now, he said, he has an assignment in the Persian gulf for 10 weeks and in our recent quarrel he claimed he's trying to come see me and he managed to reduce 3 weeks off the assignment? Is that even possible? His son, emailed me every two days and it's my pleasure to entertain his emails.

Now, his son is on annual excursion for two weeks, and upon 2nd day arrival, lost his belongings and he asked me to pay the teacher on his behalf. When I questioned him what is the school policy, and what are the school doing about this, he accused me of not being helpful.

I don't know what to think at this moment, really. He's the bald guy with blue eyes, aged 52 he claimed.

If anyone of you have the same bald and blue eyed guy, can you send me his photos, so I can see if he's the same guy?

I'm now very confused.
Apr 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer Stole My Heart
by: Anonymous

His name is Rafael Dominic, rafaeldominic703@gmail.com and he is on HANGOUTS. I met him playing a WORD game. He was handsome and charming. Charming for 3 1/2 months. I fell in love. He sent me a cubic zirconia engagement ring and a teddy bear, claiming the ring would be replaced by a diamond when he got off the rig after his contract was over and we could start seeing each other.

The teddy bear represented "his body" which he would certainly replace soon. He romanced me with songs, pictures, sweet talk and poems. I fell completely in love with him. Then, 1 week before he was supposed to meet me, he dropped the bomb. There was a fire on the rig - his equipment needed repairing, it was his responsibility to get the corpses back to the families and he was burned on his leg badly and needed medical attention, but he spent much on his contract and "would be paid when the job was completed" but needed money now.

When I refused, he got irate called me "greedy, evil and coldhearted." I didn't send him any money, but ladies look out, I have never felt so alone since this happened - replacing his charms would be impossible.
Apr 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Augusten
by: Anonymous

I met Frank Augusten on Tinder three months ago. He says he works on an oil rig off the coast of Canada. He sent me photos of himself and his family a 15 year old boy, and his wife died of Cardiac Heart disease.

He claims he is from Kansas but was born in Norway. He says he is the contractor hired to do the work. He is not allowed to use video face timing on the rig but can make phone calls.

About two weeks ago he asked me for £3,500 to pay for the parts to fix the drill. He said him and his co workers had clubbed together to pay the bulk of funds needed. I asked why it was not insured.

I have not sent the money but worry that what he tells me maybe true.

Any advice would be most welcome
Apr 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		He left his porn behind
by: Wiser Now

Okay after the oil rig engineer scams that took me Royal he did have my email address and he forwarded his nasty p**** pages to my email address so now every day I have all these ladies asking me for things that I am certainly not interested in.

Please comment if your oil rigger forward his p*** and maybe it could be the same person.

Thank you very much. This is wiser now and every day now I do something related to scam. I am a volunteer scam Hunter and they hide well but sooner than later the odds will be against them and they will get caught and they will go to jail and then their parole officer should not allow them to even be on the internet once that is approved.
Apr 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been contacted by Robert S. Harris, also from Houston, Texas. A widower for 7 years with a son in RLA a military type school in Canada.

I was contacted on Words With Friends and quickly went to texting. Unfortunately I was pulled in Hook Line and Sinker. I don't know how to even download a picture on my computer to do an image search. How have you been able to get the true identity of these individuals.

Is there any way to get the money back you have sent. Yes unfortunately I allowed myself to be duped and sent money even thought my head kept telling me it was a scam.

My grandson was able to find the guy. Google Peter52@topface.

This is the guy who scammed me.
Apr 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scam
by: Anonymous

I am an old woman of 78 years and was assailed by a scammer named Greg Wilson. Fortunately, I never reached the point where "he" was asking for money as we got stuck on why I wouldn't get a cell phone. The ploy was he was a supervisor of some sort on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico.

I even received pictures of his "work" on the oil rig. Supposedly he had a daughter in boarding school and I was supposed to contact her; I thought this highly inappropriate, no doubt the daughter is a second scammer.

No doubt somewhere this man really exists, a victim of identity theft. These "men" are frequently women and psychologically sophisticated preying on people's weakness. I believe that my hidden scammer who ran the scene was a woman with accomplices who reported to her. I also believe that they were associated with a foreign religious school. Hence a lead "With God, all things are able or some such words.

It was some time ago and I have recovered. I confronted these people, threatening them with cosmic retaliation for involving spirituality and God in their schemes. I ended up receiving Red Devil Icons, a telephone call, and attempts to involve me in further scam attempts; they also tried scamming one of my Facebook friends.

The experience ruined my Facebook activities with friends as I had to protect them by confessing that I had been had; the lead was a friend request with a reference to God that I accepted. Very unpleasant, fortunately I had enough common sense to realize that few men will fall in love with an old woman on the Internet.

I tried reporting this to authorities with very little success partially because I had no financial losses. These activities apparently are international in scope and very numerous and law enforcement does not have the personnel to follow up.

I believe these people were associated with a religious school that was training people for work with computers in a foreign country and that a woman was overseeing the entire operation. Because I confronted so successfully, I was turned over to the superior. E
Apr 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rigs scammer (white beard, grey hair)
by: Anonymous

Two friend requests (a older and a younger one) from a social platform, I was depressed and want to talk to someone, so I accept the grey hair guy's request. First few days, he just asked a question or answered my question and disappeared for a whole day. Yesterday, he chatted with me over 3 hours, I check the timeline here matched his disappearance (or his busy oil rigs life! haha). He must be busy with others.

I was busy for the last few days until yesterday, I found here, that proves he is a scammer. I was suspicious more when I talk to him more. He just asked simple questions and let me elaborate the answer. I feel he is digging my privacy. When I ask him to talk about himself he would give simple answers.

He would ignore my questions (simply like what movies, TV show he likes, ask more about backpacking to the mountain) and continues to ask me simple questions again.

He would send me general oil rig related photos and paragraphs, like I can get them by searching online.

I feel bad if anyone falls in love with these scammers. I think I should go out to meet some one if I need a companion rather than letting people approach me like this.
Apr 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alaskan Oil Rig scammer
by: Cheryl

My scammers name is Morgan Karl, Independent contractor on an Alaskan oil rig. We started chatting on Words with Friends. We chatted for about 2 weeks the he asksed for my phone number and I gave it to him. He texted me every morning with beautiful poems, he called me his queen, told me that I was the one and he wanted to marry me. He texted me every night and just before he went to bed he would call to say how much he wanted me and loved me.

Two later he asked if I could send him an Itune card worth $100.00 dollars, I did. He continues with the same for a while, said he want to move to Seattle to be close to me. He sent picture of himself and his granddaughter. He said he had been widowed for 4 years and lived on the rig for almost a year that his contract was about to be up.

Then the man had the audacity to ask to borrow $2340 to purchase 18 electric jackets for his crew so that he would not get sued.

Once I told him no, I never heard from him again.
Apr 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Love Messages Like This?
by: Anonymous

These scammers know how to work you, I received messages like this.

Hello good morning my darling, how are you ? Honey I have been so thoughtful this morning thinking of you, thinking of us. But so happy cause I know i’m the luckiest guy alive, because I have you by my side, I see you every time I wake, and we are gonna leave together forever. This is the real love I have always dreamt of, I owe you a lifetime, because my future is great with you, thanks for being my Angel, love you, kisses.

Receiving messages like this, discussing future plans, laughing at jokes, teasing each other all the usual things from a normal relationship make you believe it is real.

The shock is that it isn't, it is fake, they drop you and move onto the next victim if you realise and questioned them. It is heartbreaking and hurts to be used but that is what they do, it is how they make a living.
Mar 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hell Have No Fury Than A Woman Scorned
by: Anonymous

Ever heard of this saying? It's what came to mind when I read the comments two women were having over a scammeron here. So many times when women are cheated on they blame the other woman not the man. Ladies take heed of the comments from others, he is playing you both.

It is also the reason why I am posting this. I found out the love of my life was a scammer before I sent the money. I contacted the real person behind the picture who told me he had emails from women every week saying they were being scammed by a man using his pictures for 5 years and couldn't stop it.

Sad but what was worse were comments on his FB page accusing him of being the scammer. The man has been blogging for many years and clearly is who he says he is. Also the comments from his wife, these men who innocently have their pictures stolen, have families, sometimes wife/ partner.

This poor woman said she had emails from women claiming her husband was cheating on her and stolen money from them. Clearly had not done their homework before making such serious allegations. This continual harressment was having a bad effect on their relationship and children.

I had continued playing along but reading this knew I shouldn't encourage someone so I passed on his numbers, email and anything I had to money laundering authorities. This money laundering is funding terrorism and goodness knows what else.
I wish social media would make people aware of their tactics.
Mar 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		When you fall in love with an oil rig scammer...
by: Anonymous

Think about this ladies, if you have the money then you can continue a 'relationship' with these scammers. But if you want real relationship, they can't give you any at all unless you don't mind a pseudo one. Mine claimed to love me but in the end, he left me for other target when I discovered who he really is.

To save all the tears and illusion, better to break off with them before you get yourself hurt. Worst of all, these scammers can sound very religious, calling themselves God fearing men but do they really fear God? Or do they even know who this God is? All of us will be judge one day, so if they are really God fearing men then they better watch out for their own lives before it is too late.
Mar 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		to the lady asking for help
by: Anonymous

Dear lady, your scammer did not fall in love with you as he is playing with your heart and he just wants to be sure that you fell in love for good and he will start to ruin you, to spoil you for everything that you worked hard for so do not believe him.

I beg you! Do not trust people saying "I played the role of a scammer but you know...now I am serious,I love you and I don't want to harm you...lies and wickedness.

Don't believe a word and block and run.

Save your heart and your money!
Mar 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Austin Civil Engineer Scammer
by: Anonymous

Thanks to all these blogs and comments, though it is a bit late that i found this site, it is very helpful and made me aware the man i am chattingnwith is one of these scammers.

Very well spoken, grammar is well and talks well but never talks on cam or send new photos. He even have a linkedin account that looks real and IG and multiple FB account, photos looks all real but mostly old and will try to send them on a case by case depending on the topic that you are talking just to get to know you and get your trust.

Mark Austin claims to be in Australia, has his own house in Houston, 1 son 11 yr old, 2 yrs widowed, no more family as all died. Mother Australian Father French. In his Linkedin shows very impressive and looks a real one, worked at KBR. IG account markaustin3232 not sure how they are able to take and spread those stolen photos. If you look at his IG he is very handsom photo and will fall in love with his smile (I wished he was real)

Good luck ladies and pls spread all the word.
Mar 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		US Army in Sudan (not soldier)
by: Anonymous

I posted earlier below with my story. Thank you to the lady who replied on her scammer being German.

I saw the form, all it asked for was for my passport details e.g.. address, passport no. That's it.

No mention of money or payment

I told him I don't want to fill the form, he was hurt but we continued as per norm. He said he understood I was being careful. Now I am confused if he is actually genuine afterall.
Mar 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Anonymous

Help! Is my cheater a cheater? I have photos! I know my face! I know that he is what I ask for because he confessed to it and said he was a crook! He asked me for money, but he did not receive it and he did not want to receive it from me anymore. Now I have a problem because he says he fell in love with me! God! What to do!? Help! I think so too! I write with him, I'm talking ... We have a normal relationship ... Help me! What should I do?
Mar 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin Reed
by: Anonymous

Ladies, he is NOT real. He is a scammer. He is more than likely Nigerian. He is also scamming other women with the same promises. It is just ironic that you both found each other being scammed by the same creature.

BLOCK him and be done with it.

He is a piece of dirt stuck on the bottom of your shoes. There is no telling how many names he uses.

I also don't want to appear heartless or mean. We are all on this site for the same reason. We were scammed!!! I gave up not one dime to the freak that contacted me and he is gone. But I feel compelled to keep in touch with this site. And I have met several wonderful women through personal contact.

Get rid of HIM.

He does not deserve the air he breathes. He is a worthless, disgusting, scum bag and his probably rich off the countless women he has scammed.
Mar 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin Reed
by: Anonymous

Thank You to the lady that wrote about him being a scammer. He is blocked on mine even though I have his Gmail address. But I told him what's going on but did not mention this site and he said its all a lie. No I will not unblock him again, he said he has no one else to turn too but needs help.

I said not from me. Never again. He told me he knows I have the money. I said well its time to say goodbye to you for good. He asked me not to block him but I cannot take it no more. This month was three years ago I met him. But had enough. Wishing all the best and Thank You Again to the lady that wrote about bickering with someone, just not worth it.
Mar 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Find out about picture
by: Kandace

When I finally did the picture search in Google images is when I knew my scummer was not who he said he was. Go to Google, click on images. Then click on the camera shaped icon in the Google search for images bar.

You can then download an image in the paste a URL or upload an image from your computer. As soon as you do this if the picture is somewhere on the internet it will come up in the matching websites.

I learned how to do this on YouTube when I searched: "search a photo on the internet" on Google.

Hope this helps
Mar 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin Reed
by: Anonymous

What you talking about, I Never called him not even once. You cannot call a Rig and you did not know that. My Lawyer did that. Yah my Grandchildren was waiting for him too but he always had an excuse.

Isn't that something when a man tells two women and also telling how many more he is saying the same thing to.

You must have doubts or you would not be here. Its great hearing others stories of what one has gone through and how some of us lost money and our hearts. This site has helped me a lot and that is why I am here.

It is a good support group. So many stories exactly the same, there's just too many scammers to count. Thanks to Ed and Steve we can be open here.

But if you talk to him you can have him. I don't want such a man. There are real men out there that are Honest. Oh Believe me I do not need taken care of either and he knows this.

My Best To You and Hope and Pray it all works out for you.

God Bless
Mar 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin Reed
by: Anonymous

I do not know this man but have read what the 2 woman on here have posted. You two are bickering over a scammer. Please get it through your head. I know that may sound mean but please save yourself the heartache.

I too was scammed. Told he would be here, went days without hearing from him then boom he was in an accident and couldn't come. Well my scammer finally admitted who he really was. A Nigerian in his 20's. They use our hearts against us especially when it involves kids.

Please stop and really think about it!! I wish you the best!!

I know the heartache you feel.
Mar 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robin Williams
by: Wiser Now

Nice scammer said that he was from Brazil as well as a heavy accent as well but he did not go by the name of Robin Williams. He got me for $28,000 and if I'd only knew then what I know now, I know now that they have to have a bond to build stupid oil rigs and also they have to have insurance. I was pretty naive and not online much and never dated online or had much to do with anybody in that category so he convinced me with his pictures and his stories and his romance was out of this world and before I knew it I ate the plastic worm.

I learned a hard lesson and anybody that reads this please know that they have a bond that their money comes out of the bond the same way as school bond, airport Bond or Highway bond is built. The same principles and if they need money from a poor woman on the outside what kind of man does that anyway.

so my gut was speaking to me but my heart was not listening to it and I was being led astray. They take you at your weakness so we need to educate ourselves and never in my life would I imagine this.

This is wiser now and my scammer said he worked for British Petroleum as a contractor putting up scaffolding and oil rigs and said his crane broke down and he needed $10,000 to fix it. Then he said he needed technicians to fix the crane and airfare and hotels and then reverted to iTunes cards.

I ask myself how I could have believed all that but tell me what a sophisticated oil tycoon would be doing selling iTune cards
Mar 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Whitney
by: Anonymous

I am so glad you told this man no because I to had to the same thing happen to me but with another man. He had me buy his daughter a cell phone and I did but I found out that it was a Nigerian scam but I got that phone back.

So be glad you didn't send anything to his kid because more than likely it was not going to his child but to him and that would been the begining of I need this and I want this and it would of never stopped.
Mar 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		US Army in Sudan (not soldier)
by: Anonymous

Hi Ladies, my story probaberly does not fall under here but I could not find the right category for it.

This guy I met on a dating app claims to work as a software engineer with the US army on a 1-year contract in Sudan. He suddenly said he wanted to apply leave to come see me, leave is granted but he is giving me the heads up that *some details will be needed from me to fill up the document to be sure he is truly coming to meet me.*

Isn't his leave his to plan? He said whom he is going to meet has a document to fill too.

I am suspicious and uncomfortable. Is this really true? (Haven't seen the form yet)?
Mar 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robbin Williams
by: Anonymous

Feeling stipid. My scammer was Robbin Williams. Widow with 15 yr old daughter in boarding school while he is working as an engineer on an oil rig in Dubai. Hasn't asked for money yet but is so in love with me after a week.

Didn't want to message on messenger so he asked me to download Viber. This man claims to already be so in love with me already it makes no sense to me. Spoke on the phone. Lived in usa 30 yrs but from Brazil and still has heavy accent????

Makes no sense. Has anyone else crossed paths with this person? I cannot find ANY information on this person?
Mar 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Whitney
by: Anonymous

The one that contacted me was working in the Gulf of Mexico. He fell madly in love with me and asked me to marry him the 2nd night I talked to him. I’m not stupid or needy so the answer was no.

He also was a widower with a teenage daughter in a boarding school in Canada and a 12 year old son at home with a Nanny. Finally after about a week he told me his daughters birthday was coming up and he would like for me to send her a laptop and cellphone as gifts. I told him sorry it’s not happening. But, I’m in the middle of the ocean and I can’t get her anything.

I told him he had his computer or phone he could do as much as I could do. He initially contacted me on Words with Friends, wanted to talk on Hangouts. I’ve deleted him.

I feel sorry for the women on here who have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to one of these scammers. They are good, especially if you are lonely. Thankfully I’m not one of those women.

Please don’t believe anything they say. He did send me a picture but I don’t know how to search as it would be interested where it would turn up.
Mar 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin Reed
by: Anonymous

I am sorry you are going through this and believing in him. Lets see if he comes to which one of us since I been told the same things. Pray you have not sent him money as I have with all his promises and how he will take care of me when he gets to me. If you have not heard from him maybe he is on his way to you. Keep the faith. Time will tell all.

Wish you the best of luck. As I said we only talk for two years till I blocked him and then he came back and wanted another chance like two ta three weeks ago. I got a e-mail from him last night matter of fact at 11:42 pm. So as I said my best to you...God Bless You
Mar 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sarah / Finding the Victims
by: Anonymous

I found mine on Scam Haters United. The scammer was Chris Anderson using the photo of a man named Jay Francis McHugh. They showed Mr. McHugh's photos and I saw the one he used on Words with Friends. The one he used on Messenger and the one he uses on his Gmail.

Apparently he used the name Fred Daniels at one time too. I notified Mr. McHugh via Facebook Messenger. There are other sites that have identified the victims as well. Check It out.
Mar 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin Reed/GULF OF MEXICO
by: Anonymous

Yes there are oil rigs off the Texas Coast. I really hope You do not believe he is real.

Because the one I had was real religious too. They all eventually ask for money. And he was in the Gulf of Mexico.

After two years why haven't you met him yet?
Mar 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Low life scums
by: Helen

I have so many people messaging me that I know are scammers. When they asked me what I’m doing on the site I tell them the same thing that they’re doing. When they asked a question about how long I’ve been on the site and what I’m looking for I just tell them, I am not lonely I am not vulnerable and I don’t need a man to do for me what I could do for myself.

So if you’re looking for money you need to get a job. There are so many women and men out there that appeared to be lonely and vulnerable. This is what they look for. I am not a good sleeper so at times I don’t want to go to a dating site to see what emails I have. As soon as they see one line they can’t match it but little do they know I am not the one.

I just hope the men and women here understand that these men and women scammers are nothing but trash and scum of the earth. When the scammers know that I’m onto them their profile goes away. Also keep your Facebook profile is private. I do not have anything public on there. No one can contact me.
Mar 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin reed
by: Anonymous

There are like 30 Austin Reeds and none of this sounds like the one I was talking to. He was very intelligent and he never confessed to loving me until we talked for 2 years and then he did. Is there any oil rigs in the gulf of Mexixo on the Texans side. I would really love to know and he was real religious and talked about God all the time
Mar 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin reed
by: Anonymous

The lady that said she had been talking to Austin would you please pm me if you could by email. If not I will put my fb page on here which I don't want to. The Austin I was talking to quit talking to me on March 2nd and the fb page is completely gone. I just want to see if our pictures are the same. This one has a son 15 with a teacher and his wife died with congestive heart failure and they were from France living in Florida now.
Mar 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin Reed
by: Anonymous

If Austin Reed told you he called you from a Rig that is not true and using someone else's phone to contact you, as they cannot call out from a Rig first off, and they can use a laptop or computer. He is always asking for money.

I have been talking to him for two years and finally had enough of him. He is a Liar and user big time. He is a phony so please be careful. There is nothing wrong with him so do not worry yourself. They do this to punish you and make you worry so you will do whatever he asks.

He use to tell me this is your Punishment and me staying away and talking to another that would not ask questions, but he always came back.

Be Safe. You are going to get your heart broken and lose your money. Sorry your going through this too. I lost money also. I cannot believe all the guys that have sent requests to the all these women. They are hard up
Mar 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Emmanuel Jefferson Oil Rig
by: Anonymous

Hello, where can I post a picture on this site? Been taking to an Emmanuel Jefferson. Would like to post the picture he is using. Thanks

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Mar 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Does anyone know Austin Reed
by: Anonymous

I'm praying I haven't fallen in love with a fraud. He has emailed me for 3 years 5 months and he says he's coming home to me. He texts said he was leaving and he would be safe and see me soon.

He used someone else's phone to get in touch with me and been 3 weeks and I haven't heard from him and now I am worried sick.
Mar 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		LIST
by: Anonymous

I'm back with more names, however I am heartbroken that these "people" have found this site. FYI lost 50k. Most are on Instagram.

And so it goes:. Clifford sax, General Andrew; Eric beraud; Mike Hilton; capt Francis Collins(definitely Muslim); William Smith;. Lucas Daniels; Allen Charles; larrysmith70007.

Don't send money.

Save yourselves.

Next post will be FBI contact & Fed govt info
Mar 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Anonymous who posted Engineer with white hair and blue eyes
by: Anonymous

Hi. I suspect that we are talking to the same guy but different name. He is asking me for money saying that his machine caught fire and needed funds or else he couldn't start work again. How does he sound like? Did he say where is he now?

Who is that woman he is staying with?

Just want to check so as to know if he is telling the truth and will not be fooled again.
Mar 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer with white hair and blue eyes
by: Anonymous

BLOCK HIM. Why are you even engaging with him. You have told him so much about your finances and he knows when you get your SS?

So tell that piece of dirt to get the money from Lisa.

You will NEVER meet him. HE IS SLIME.

Let him go and please move on.

He doesn't deserve the air he breathes.
Mar 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Engineer
by: Anonymous

I too started getting porn sites in my email, ton's of them after I blocked my scammer. They were from Asia and all over other countries. Also ones that said I Know Where You Live, That surprised me but every day I got them with the porn sites.

I finally talked to my neighbor who is a Police Officer and he pretty much watches if anyone pulls in my drive-way when he is not working and they drive by the house to check. One truck (a Friend) pulled in the yard and not but a few minutes the cops pulled up behind the truck. I am Thankful.

After what Facebook did selling our profile information is sad and we have no idea who had our information. I have nothing on my information now it is all locked and for my eyes only now.

Please be safe and take care, God Bless
Mar 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don't be fooled by these Dubai riggers
by: Anonymous

3 months ago I was playing WWF and started playing a man named Adam Richter. We started chatting a good bit. I was about to have surgery for cervical cancer. He would talk to me a lot. I confided in him how I was miserable in my marriage and had no support. We started texting and other things.

Soon we were on Hangouts all the time. He promised to help me get out of my marriage pay for the divorce etc. Then he got me to open an account so he could put money in there for me. Soon I noticed he was having transfers put in there but I didn't know what they were. He said don't worry about it. It is for my work. It's easier to do it this way. Then I stopped paying attention because I lost my job and my daughter had brain surgery.

Next thing I knew the bank had closed the account. I had no idea why.

I assume they were thinking I was money laundering, but I didn't have anything to do with the account. He was supposed to be helping me. Then as we are getting better and back on our feet he started having me pick up Western Union and MoneyGram. I have no idea why he told me he was selling equipment.

I became suspicious after I found this site.

This week he had 15k transferred to your account. I had it sent back to the senders. And closed the account. I also received a check in the mail from someone. I called the person. She tells me that I was supposed to be the sister to a unit commander of a soldier in Turkey named Geoffrey Frost. I tore the check up for her and cut all ties with him.

I think all of these goobers are affiliated. Adam is supposed to be in Dubai as well. He can't get home until he pays his taxes. I also think there are people here in the US helping them scam people. I don't know where to go

I have blocked him in everyway.
Mar 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To SCAMMER in Dubai $2330
by: Sarah

My advice to you is BLOCK him. If you want to confront him go ahead but block him right after you do. Do not give him another opportunity to pressure you.

For added measure, list the names of as many of the scammers names you see on this site and tell him to ask them for money.

They are nothing but dirt on the botomm of your shoes and do not deserve your time, let alone your money. Don't waste either on that disgusting POS.

We are better than them so stop all communications. If every women did that they would be out of business.
Mar 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		My scammers in Dubai
by: Anonymous

I told my scammers that I could use my credit card to buy a one way ticket for him to go to Thailand. He refused and said that he must receive cash because he wanted to use money to pay for airport tax. I said even the hotel bills can be paid in credit cards too, but he did not answer my questions.

He insisted me to transfer cash to him via Western Union. I told him that Western Union is the scammer's financial tools, so I never want to use. Plus, I don't have cash too.

Then he changed his attitude and suddenly got angry with me. He said that he will not explain to me any more. He will accept his own fate. His help will come from god not human and he will never let him be put to shame.

I hope that he will not contact me any more. I am saddened by what he said
Mar 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Davis/Hansenmuller86
by: Connie

I decided tonight was the night to end all communication with this enigma. Since he was so stupid as to create a FB account, with his supposed "agents" email info (it's really him under another name)--I decided I was done wasting my time--and my life hearing his texts messages (his notification tone btw was "blah blah blah" from Transylvania 2 (Adam Sandler) which fit him perfectly.

Because all it ever was was "blah blah blah". I was even NICE ENOUGH to send him a snapshot of his messenger info reflecting both names. Then, blocked my email, my phone, even reported it ALL to Facebook. Was also told by a reliable source (since I read above they are aware of this site I'm not naming my source) that he is INDEED a BIG scammer--he's been seen numerous times before--and they are in possession of all the information I provided.

All I can say is--when you are communicating with someone--and they give you their "cell number" run it under TEXTMAGIC PHONE VALIDATOR--it'll tell you if it's a legtimate phone number--or a VOIP number.

Those are a dime a dozen and are the #1 leading choice of phone numbers to use. No tracing-can't locate them--and you're left with nothing. Just a friendly FYI. May whoever "WIlliam Davis" or "Jack Walters" is rot in hell.
Mar 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please don't give money
by: Pat

To everyone on this site. These guys have found this site. And I have got alot of friends requested from the lowlife scumbags. I just block them. PLEASE if you don't know who the person is just block them. Don't talk to them. All the lowlifes want is your money.

Meet a man face to face. Not online. They seek women that are already set in life. They are so low that they will take money from women. Some of us have raised our family's alone. Work hard all are life's. I hope that they are reading this and stop trying as I don't care what Pictures of good looking men you post.

That's right there are good looking men in America unlike them. I have alot of Choice names for them. I have been scammed before. I didn't lose a lot of money like a lot of people on here. My heart goes out you.

Remember God says Vengeance is his. He will deal with the wrong that has been done to all of us. Please stand tall and hold your head up. And don't give them any money.

If they were standing in my face and said they needed money to eat guess what lowlife you would be Hungry.

Take care everyone and please don't give them any money as you don't have to buy love.
Mar 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer--Last time he would ask for funds.
by: Anonymous

Don't you believe him. He will come up with another excuse. Then he will say he should be helping you instead of him having to ask a woman for help. But he won't be helping you. He will be back over and over and when he has all of your life savings, if you get any retirement or ss, he will ask for most of that as well.

Telling you when he comes to be with you he will pay all of your bills so it's ok not to pay the bills that come due.

PLEASE, WHILE YOU STILL HAVE ANYTHING LEFT---RUN! BLOCK HIM AND RUN. WHEN I TOLD HIM I HAD NO MORE MONEY I STARTED GETTING WOMEN ON PORN SITES SENDING ME E-MAIL AND THE BUSINESSES WANTING TO PAY FOR THE PORNOGRAPHY SITES.

DO NOT BELIEVE A WORD HE SAYS. HE TOLD ME HIS WIFES NAME AND EACH TIME IT WAS A DIFFERENT NAME. ALL HE DOES IS LIE. HE ONLY LOVES YOUR MONEY. EVERY WORD THAT COMES OUT OF HIS MOUTH IS A LIE! I WISH SOMEONE HGAD TOLD ME THIS ALMOST 5 YEARS AGO WHEN HE FIRST WAS LOOKING FOR A FRIEND ON FB.

I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT ROMANCE SCAMS AND GOT HOOKED. PLEASE I BEG YOU TO SAVE YOURSELF, NO MATTER HOW MUCH IT HURTS. I DON'T WANT ANYONE TO GO THROUGH EVERY THING I HAVE. HE KNEW MY SISTER WAS DYING AND WANTED ME TO WAIT UNTIL HE ARRIVED SO WE COULD GO TOGETHER. HE DOESN'T CARE OR EVEN CONSIDER YOU.

HE WAS GOING TO BUY ME A NEW CAR SO WE COULD GO TOGETHER AND MY OLD CAR WAS READY FOR THE THE JUNK YARD AND WOULD NEVER HAVE SURVIVED THE TRIP OF OVER 200 MILES EACH WAY. I GOT TIRED OF WAITING FOR HIM TO SHOW AND MY CAR WAS READY TO GO SO I WENT FURTHER IN DEBT AND PAID THE HIGHEST INTEREST RATES BECAUSE I HELPED HIM BEFORE PAYING MY BILLS. SHE DIED IN JULY OF 2017 BUT I DID GET TO VISIT HER BECAUSE I KNEW HE WAS NEVER GOING TO SHOW UP.

BUT HE SAID IT WAS MY FAULT BECAUSE I DIDN'T SEND HIM THE FUNDS THAT MONTH EARLY ENOUGH. HE SAYS HE IS LEAVING BUT NEVER HAS A FLIGHT BOOKED AND THE NEXT MORNING ANOTHER DELAY. I DO NOT MEAN FOR THIS TO BE SO LONG BUT I AM TRYING TO REACH OUT TO OTHERS WHO THINK "GOD MEANT FOR THEM TO BE TOGETHER".

PLEASE BLOCK THEM!
Mar 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Guy in Dubai
by: Anonymous

If you send him that money you might as well just send him all your money on your credit card and report yourself to Western Union for money laundering. Its funny I got a request from him in another name yet asking for 2,500 dollars.

But I know and will never ever help anyone on a Rig. Foolish, Foolish if you do this. But it is your life, I have been scammed already so I know what he is trying to do to you.

Good Luck and God Bless.
Mar 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer from Dubai
by: Anonymous

You are talking to the Johm Robert, William David, William Davis and what ever other names he uses. I see he's also in Alaska but for me he was in Nova Scotia.

Don't send him anything, no money, cell phones or laptops. HE IS A LIAR AS IS EVERYONE IN HIS GROUP. Somehow he entered his group on my Yahoo account and I noticed someone called potatohead. I checked the e-mail address and it was ME!

When I asked him about it, he insisted he didn't put it on there but he is the only one I use Yahoo Messenger to talk to. Instead of JR, JO popped up. That is why if I said something one day, the next day he'd forgotten and his use of words was different.

One was sweet and loving and then there was one who got angry all of the time and called me annoying because I asked questions. It didn't keep him from asking for my life savings and he never arrived.

Went from No! NO! I asked for his address so I am Done. He asked me last night for 300 in itunes and I said I didn't have the funds. Then he said you can get it with your Home Depot card. Then he came back and asked me 2 more times if I got the itunes cards and if I had the money.

Sure, just ask Potatohead.
Mar 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer in Dubai
by: Anonymous

My scammer in Dubai talked to me almost 45 minutes on the phone. He did not mention the shortage of $7000 on oil licence any more. He said that his uncle suddenly died in Thailand and he hsd to leave for Bangkok to arrange his funeral.

He needs to pay for the flight ticket of $1330 and settle 5 days of hotel bills of $1000. He begged me to send $2330 through Western Union to Dubai by tomorrow. His passport was withheld by the hotel manager so he could not leave. I asked him why not use a credit card to pay and he said his card is exhausted. I said I have no cash but can I pay with my credit card? He said no it must be cash.

He said it would be the last help and he won't ask any more. I thought that he may be just disappear if I pay this $2330.

Ladies, what would I do to confront him or just block him completely?
Mar 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Worker Dubai
by: Anonymous

Guess this man is hitting us all up. I accepted a request and this man was on an Oil Rig and In Dubai, as soon as he said Dubai and Oil Worker I was going to block him, but wanted to see what he had to say. He always calls me Sunshine, My Love, and that started right away. I got letters in the morning and in the evening. Sometimes on his lunch. Then he started asking for money cause he was having some serious problems. First 30,000 I said No, Then 20,000 again I said no. He is down to 5 grand right now and also ITunes cards.

I said no. So I was called every name in the Book and then he came back and wanted me to forgive him the other night. Not Happening. I now have him blocked again with this other name. Do Not Send Him Money.

He Will Break Your Bank Account and Your Heart. God Bless
Mar 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply to who posted about Perry Roddrick
by: Anonymous

It was me and he is very good at tuning into your emotions and being the dream man you believe exists somewhere in the world. He’s too good to be true and he is!!!

I too was devastated as I was in love with this idealistic relationship and life he had paved!

Don’t give out any financial details as not only are you on the loop for laundering money they can actually set up direct debits for phone contracts/iTunes/eBay purchases and defraud you from your hard earned cash!!!

If anyone is going to ask you for money it should be your own family that you know and make your decision for them separate! These so-called solvent men you’ve known and made part of your life so easily should not get a penny and anyone worth their salt would not have the brasant audacity to ask!!!

It’s not hard to create fake Facebook profiles and create your own friends....stay vigilant!!!
Mar 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer with white hair and blue eyes
by: Anonymous

Run like hell if he sends you his photos. This is the man I was in contact with for over 4 years. He is handsome and knows the right things to say at first. He is supposedly from Germany, then moved to Atlanta, GA where he has his million. Said he owned 2 houses in Germany and a farm which he sold when I didn't send him 80,000. dollars for new equipment when his old equipment broke down.

He had such bad luck, my son said he never heard of anyone in business who had that luck. He was going to jump overboard, if I didn't help him. He had a daughter in the UK who he said od'd. He was divorced when he caught his wife with his best friend having sex.He was in the hospital where they would not discharge him until he paid the bill.

Everything the rest have gone through with his oil spills, needing fuel, his equipment being held for ransom. I fell for it and him. Hard. So hard, he robbed me of my money left to me by my late husband including his gravestone money. Close to 1/2 million dollars. He would ask for large amounts of money and when I said I didn't have it, he'd ask for less. He said he would leave immediately for GA if I helped him with the airfare. which has gone from 2500 to 500.

Since January he has been asking for 500, then 300. each month. I have not sent him the funds and then he asked for Itunes. I am broke because of him and now when my ss comes due, he wants me to send him most of that, which I have refused. Today, he messaged me on Yahoo that he has moved in with Lisa since I didn't help him, but no sex yet. Then he asked if I had 300. in iTunes.

Told him I didn't have the funds and if I did, I was snowed in. He said I was lying. Told him to check the weather. Said goodluck and left the conversation.
Mar 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer/Dubai/ Charles Bothmann
by: Debbie

To the one that is anonymous, your scammer that is in Dubai, he is a scammer, he was Charles Bothmann when I was talking to him, he would do the same to me, he would need large amounts of money but somehow a friend would come up with most leaving a smaller balance he would expect me to come up with.

He loved me too, and I was his last love of his life, so don’t listen to him. Get rid of him. He admitted to me he was a scammer, I lost $6000 to him. He won’t stop asking and when you don’t have anymore he will tell you good bye.

Every morning and every night he would write with how my sunshine today you are my love of my life.
Mar 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Confused
by: Anonymous

If you accept wires to your account, one thing to think about it is more than likely stolen money from people that don't even know that anyone hacked their accounts and stole it. This happened to me and luckly my bank security caught it and those people got their money back.

Never trust this man as he is just like all the rest of these so called oil rig workers. What ever you do please listen to what these people on here have told you as we know what we are talking about.
Mar 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer asks for money
by: Anonymous

I have known this scammer for over 3 months. He claimed himself to be a very rich man with houses, cars, and a good profession. He is divorced with one daughter in a boarding school.

He suddenly went to Dubai for a Oil license contract which would grant him millions of dollars income in the coming month so that we can live very happily. Last night he said that the oil company demand a high license fee and he already paid $720,000 by calling his bank (no evidence to show me).

But now he is only short of $30,000 and asked for my help. This is the first time he asks for money. I said that I have paid for my trip to meet him in the Far East next month and I don't have any money left. Then a few hours later, he said that one friend from his home country will help him with $23,000 (I am very doubtful) and now he only asked for $7000.

If I don't help with $7000 by tomorrow, he will lose his licence.

Ladies, I am so afraid of being trapped again by scammers. What can I do now to avoid confronting with him since I have no proof that he is scamming on me.
Mar 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hangouts
by: Anonymous

They all try to get you there. Hangouts. I had one moron try to give me tips on how to get it set up. I scare them with sex talk.

I ask them if they have Kik. None of them seem to know what that is. I’ve blocked two scammers between yesterday and today. And one dolt blocked himself. I am wise and I am strong.

That lowlife Gray Freeman who started all this nonsense will not get me down. I now know their song and dance. Game on.

To all the ladies recovering from them you will survive.
Mar 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		He is very good
by: Anonymous

irls beware of Mark Charles. He say's he is from Austria. He has broken English and supposedly has a 15 old daughter. His wife died after child birth and so did the baby boy.

He will send you pictures from his dog in the pool swimming, plus his dog with a rose in her mouth and the dog's name is Ruby. If this guy contacts you don't be his friend. I believed he was gonna take care of me the rest of his life. He doesn't care what you look like just that you aren't after his (our) money.

He is also religious and will want to say a prayer with you before he hangs up from talking with you. He says he works 2 weeks at home and 2 weeks on the rig in California. He'll send you a picture that gets him to the rig. Then next he loses his wallet and then all of a sudden the machinery breaks down and he basically wants you to wire the money so the engineers will look at it.

Then he has another engineer to report the problem and he wants 10k to fix it. When I said I didn't have it he got nasty and said you must not care for him as a friend. He offered when the 2.5 million dollar job is done he will travel with you all ovér the world. He offered to pay off my house so I could travel with him.

Girls he had all the markings of the best guy in the world and says he's gonna treat you like a queen but if they are too good to be true they aren't who they say they are. He has his daughter text you and says how kind her dads is and she hasn't seen him this happy in 3 1/2 years. She is in a boarding school and lives with his aunt and his best friend.

BEWARE GIRLS he's good at what he does. I
fell for giving him 2500.00 that I'll never see again. He is the 4th oil engineer that wanted me to be their friend so just delete them, then run like hell and don't look back.

Good luck !!!!
Mar 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		So Happy
by: Anonymous

The man who tried to scam me by the Name of Richard Moore has probably changed his name and photo. He was a sweet talker. Glad he stopped bothering me or at least that’s what I’m thinking. I had lots of calls and my iPhone identified them as scam.

So I bought the app RoboKiller and that has taken care of my problem. Ladies beware, always ask for FaceTime like I did. He didn’t get a penny from me as much as he begged. I blocked him from my Facebook and my phone. Last time he text me I pretended I was her new man in her life and she wasn’t going to talk to him anymore and if he knew what was best for him to not bother me anymore. I was his new love.

Well that worked. I have found a wonderful man and we are building a new home with his money and he is financially stable.

Ladies I wish you the best of luck in finding true love like me. There are nice men out there who won’t ask you for help financially. Take your time and get to know them and a true man won’t ask for money.

I’m one happy woman.
Mar 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply to anonymous
by: Connie

To Anonymous re William David? Did you also mean William Davis? Because yes it's the same one. All guilt directed on my end and he's upset and confused re his "situation". Give him time and I'm sure he'll be back to ask once again. Mines been doing it for over 2 weeks now.

When I blasted him via email he sent me a text saying he wouldn't bother me anymore and I wouldn't hear from him again.

Let's see if he can keep THAT promise.
Mar 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		CONFUSED
by: Sprintcargranny

Yes, You are doing something WRONG!! You are helping this person take women's life savings away from them.

The woman my scammer had me send my money to for him was a woman just like you. He is taking money from someone else and using you to send the money on to someone else.

YOU are laundering money for your man whoever it is. At this point, except to know I have lost everything my late husband and I ever worked for to my scammer through sending it to so called agents, he is never going to come to you and be with you.

They are so good at what they do and they use us lonely woman for their gain.

You could go to jail for laundering money for him. He will get the money and more than likely it is going to an account in Nigeria once everyone quits passing it through bank accounts or western union ore whatever you are using.

He will never come to you and there will always be an excuse for more money problems with him.

It has taken me over 2 years of my life and everything I owned and been without food, money, etc and then mine finally dumped me when I wouldn't do anything that I thought was illegal and ruined me and my families life any further than I have.

Believe me we think we have finally got someone that loves us for who we are, BUT, this is not the TRUTH. "Instead" we have someone that is totally out for their self and they are using trusting woman like us to enjoy what we have saved and worked our whole life for.

I will die broke and I am one of those woman that sent money to a woman like you thinking I was helping him get his work finished so he could come to be with me. The attorney general has gotten me in contact with 3 of the woman I sent money to for mine and like you they thought they were helping him get his business money when really it was womans money that he was scamming.

YOU will be the one to go to jail, NOT him.

I guarantee you, If you get in contact with the people that you have been getting money from you will find it is women IN LOVE with him and think they are helping him with his work problems so he can come home to them.

You, like us, are just another link in his scam, but, you are laundering money which is against the law.

You should stand up and be the honest person that you are and go to the FBI and Attorney Generals office with all your paperwork and try and help them catch him and maybe it will help the women you have taken money from get something back in return.

Closing your accounts and hiding your head in a Hole doesn't help stop any of this. You at least can make a Right move and try to help stop this man from ruining woman and their families lives.

They have destoryed some of us. I am sucidal some days because I have lost everything and can't start over. I am too old!! They have used you just like they used us. Believe me even now somedays I still can't believe that I was this stupid. But, mine was very good and he found me suffering and lonely and he loved me so much.

He walked off and told me to never contact him again. But, I couldn't anyway, because he changed phones and killed the email and got off of VIBER.

You, Are Laundering Money. Please stop helping him hurt others.

Please go to the Attorney General and FBI and try to help us catch who ever your is. Mine was connected to: Charles Nickle, Morgan Williams, Jerry Dalton, all suppose to be oil rig workers on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico.

I will tell you anything I have learned if you want to talk to me.

It is the hardest thing to believe they aren't for real and we have believed them and let them totally distroy us.
Mar 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		List
by: Anonymous

Ladies, these are all scams. I was scammed for 50k. Do not send money. And do not set up a bank acct for them to use for $ deposits. This is called money laundering and the women who do it go to prison.

Their English is always bad beyond typos, they always have young children in boarding school or cared for by a nanny because the wife is dead. The always press their love for you in a about 10 days and want to marry you.

The flowery prose they send is perfect because it is from a book or sometimes it is song lyrics. Do not believe a word they tell you.

And yes, if you do not follow their instructions it is your fault.

PLEASE. Do not get involved with these criminals. So far, the US government will not help you. Oh, by the way, there are NO US generals who use social media to communicate with women.

Use your gut. It is right!
Mar 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Driller Alaska
by: Missouri Maiden

Dear Anonymous. The guy on Facebook sounds just like the one I saw back in February. Handsome but no friends. I would report the profile to Facebook and they will investigate and delete the profile if they find it a scam.

My scammer was also on Linlink. You can Google Reverse Image and see if the photos come up elsewhere. Since my ordeal in February and March, my scammer has not contacted me since our last text on Hangouts. I am thankful for that as I don't need him in my head. However, I am being blitzed on my singles website, Plenty of Fish, by what I think are also fake profiles intended on rescamming me. Clue is they are all widowed and the community they are located in Missouri does not jive with a position they hold i.e. CEO or executive located in a town unlikely for any CEO or executive-type to reside in.

Once you have been tagged as having been scammed, they will bombard you with not new, but similar scams. All the new connections sent by the way have been widowed men. There is a problem when you get nothing but widowed men that want to meet you. You get to a point you can smell it is a scam.

FOR ANYONE THAT HAS HAD THE SCAMMER WIRE/SEND YOU MONEY AND THEN REQUESTED BY SCAMMER TO WIRE/SEND MONEY ELSEWHERE, DON'T DO THAT!! YOU ARE BEING USED TO LAUNDER MONEY WHICH WILL GET YOU IN PRISON. GET THE DETAILS AND REPORT TO FBI.
Mar 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil driller in Alaska
by: Leonarda

Hello. I am the previously anonymous with the driller off shore in Alaska. I am using the female version of the name he uses. I heard from him last pm about wanting an iTunes card to refill his satellite phone.

I told him that would not work and that I too was out of credits so couldn’t call him. What do they do with these cards? Buy songs? No way I’m doing it just seems so weird.

He has the most handsome photos of a really gorgeous man with white hair and blue eyes. How did he get so many of these?

I met him on tinder and he dazzled me with his looks and talk.

His voice is not that of an English speaker. He says he got the (Benz disease)— can’t even spell bends properly.

I have been ignoring him since he asked for money. Now I wake up to yet another time consuming email addressed to me, his loving wife.

I simply won’t reply at all. Please does this sound familiar to anyone. HAndsome white male lots of photos of him in India, China, New Zeland etc.

Claims he’s on the rig until 2019 and works independently for the United Nations.


I thank you for your time and look forward to any replies. Let’s all stand strong.

‘Leonard ‘...I mean Leonida
Mar 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Confused
by: Anonymous

To the lady who posted on 20 Mar.

Please do not be used by him. You may have to face any law issue in your own country.

In Singapore law, it is considered illegal money laundry where the scammers cheated other people's money, get them wired to your bank account, then he will ask you to transfer to other accounts (as per his instruction).

DO NOT BE USED BY THE SCAMMER. Any request to you to ask you to open a bank account in your name and even he promise to pay you some of it. DO NOT BE USED BY THEM!!! You may face arrest if victims report to Police and investigation leads to your account and YOU WILL BE IN DEEP TROUBLE and you will have to face the law ALONE and the scammers escaped.

Dear sisters, think deep. If they need money, why go to the trouble of having you to open an account and help him? He can have it transferred to his account for any needs in the first place. Do not believe in any BS STORY they give.

Do not get yourself into any law trouble.

Mar 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Confused
by: Anonymous

So my person has asked for money but I can't send him any as I don't have it. However, he has had people send me money to send to him and wired to me. Then has me either send it to him though WU or MG.

Sometimes he will ask me to buy bitcoins. I don't want to do it. He now says the job is done and needs 60k in taxes in Dubai to come home. He said he can't use the money from the contract because it is here, and he can't leave Dubai.

I said have your attorney let me sign it by proxy and I will bring the money to you. Evidently, that is not possible???

Am I doing anything wrong?
Mar 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig driller in Alaska
by: Anonymous

Very handsome photos. Near to perfect Facebook profile but oddly no friends. Claims to live in Marathon Florida. Widowed.

Has bouts of depression and sickness and claims to have used his phone credits up on satellite phone. Wants an iTunes card from me. Does this sound familiar to anyone??

No real flowers but the most flowery emails —sort of in a very broken English way.
Mar 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		William David
by: Anonymous

I have a feeling we have been talking to the same scammer. he also told me he was down and confused. Those exact words. Played the guilt trip. I played him also and finally had enough. I refused to give him money earlier this month and haven't heard from him since.

Oh I was the most beautiful women in the world and he could not wait to start our life together. He went by a different name. I bet if I messaged him and told him I had changed my mind I would hear from him with a Happy Smile in his voice.
Mar 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		@florida man in Malaysia
by: FOOLISH

Look up the word NARCISSISTIC. THIS letter represents the word. You are good he is good but you are wrong. He is never wrong. They are really really good at this.

YOU ARE SMART YOU ARE STRONG YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. Block him from your mind, steel your heart and move on. DO NOT COMMUNICATE with him again .. ever!!

Polly
Mar 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dignity
by: Scammed but Not Burned

To the woman who said she lost her dignity because she was scammed—please understand that what you did and how you felt/feel does not take away your dignity. These are highly trained scammers. They played with your heart and your wallet, and you gave from your heart. That doesn’t make you undignified; it makes you caring, loving and human.

I know it will take you a long time to recover, but please don’t beat yourself up in the process.

My prayers are with you.
Mar 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Florida Guy in Malaysia
by: Anonymous

All pretty words designed to make you feel guilty and question your doubts which is exactly what you are doing. He is a scammer and a liar.

The freak that I had did The Same thing.

Told me to follow my heart which I did.

My heart said not to believe his lies and not to send him any money. So did my brain.

Now he is gone and I am relieved.

Let him go and block him.
Mar 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		MY SCAMMER'S STILL CONTACTING ME
by: Connie

So William David, aka hansenmull86, is STILL texting me. I wrote him off a few days ago. but my daughter convinced me to "play" with him and send him a text today saying I had reconsidered and I'd be willing to send $2000 if his "agent" got me a different account.

Text was sent first thing this morning, and I didn't hear anything from him till late afternoon. Just a bunch of small talk--nothing mentioned about the money offer. Then I receive text msgs tonight saying how he's "sad" and how could you treat me this way as though I meant nothing to you".

I played--telling him "feelings just don't turn off. You meant the world to me". I get "are you really sure"? To which I replied "I wouldn't be talking to you if I wasn't sure". I then get this "would you please call me"? I hesitate, and then text--I'm not sure that's a good idea.
You call if you want". To which he replies "No you--please--reception is bad cuz I'm outside". So I call.

He said he's down, confused, and we are meant to be together--that I've simply misunderstood everything. He then tells me "I won't force you to do something you don't want to do". I say "thank you I appreciate that". Then I get--"were you serious about the money".

I reply "yes but since you admit it's your problem, and you won't force me I'm not comfortable doing it. So not doing it".

He then says "I've already told my agent you're going to wire the money and I'm only waiting on his response for a new account what am I supposed to tell him now?" I said "I dunno but it's going to have to be you to figure out--you have to own your own problems". Somehow--even tho he was STILL on the phone--there was dead air silence. So I hung up. Texted him he hung up on me--that AFTER I made the offer in the morning, 2 women texted me asking my relationship with him--they both said he had messaged them as to how beautiful they are, and one said he has a 15 yr old son (he told me 10).

Said "there are no excuses or anything that can be said--the pictures are from you and the words are exactly what was said to me". Guess what? Haven't heard a PEEP from him since that. Stay tuned...
Mar 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Florida Guy in Malaysia
by: Anonymous

Yes I was lucky to find this site and thank you for all the comments below. Am contacting the American Citizen Services in Malaysia currently.

Please could I ask another favor, this is his farewell letter. What do you guys make of it? It is so so genuine. Did I make a mistake?
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If the reason why you acted bad to me was as a result of your personal decisions, I would have honored you by sorting it out with peace and quiet. No doubt, I would still have been upset with you.

But to fathom the thoughts that third party/external thoughts had so much power over your decisions, has taken you down from where I put you in my heart.

It’s nothing. Always remember that we are both Christians. Before we enter a ditch, God will shine His light. Those are the benefits of being His son/daughter. This is more like one of those experiences. Because I had no trust issues with you from the start. And if I tell you how I feel, or how your actions made me feel, you wouldn’t like yourself much.

But then again, all these could just be your way of handling things in a more personal sense of things. A reason why you’re still alone till now? Not being completely truthful to yourself in things that matter, and bringing other people’s energy/emotions on the line.

Why did you ever doubt me? Can you give me something to hold on to? A mistake that I made. Something I did or said wrong along the way. Not that I need an answer to clarify anything from here, but to know who’s what here.

Every respect I’ve gathered for you is on shaky grounds now. But what’s done is done and one can not dwell on it for too long. I’ve put all these in a far place, including you.

You’ve been alone for this long and survived it. Happy and fulfilled. You’ve done well. Don’t let any man bring complexities to your life. This should be a sign also, for you, if I’m not mistaking.
Mar 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Man In Malaysia
by: Anonymous

Dear sisters

Do not fall into his trap. This is the usual tactics they used to make you feel guilty and you have wronged him.

Be on 101% alert and remember anything asking or without asking for money directly from him is definitely a scammer. They are playing with your feelings.

Please Please Please always remember anything to do with $$$$ do not be fooled by them.
Mar 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is he or is he not
by: Anonymous

Yes he is a scammer, and he came out of nowhere, of course he did, They search and search and they all come out of no where. Sounds just like my scammer who hated to answer questions and would cry how bad he needed the money. I am sorry but if you send him money it is money laundering and they are now watching and even if you send it to a mule and not him its the same thing.

Be careful. It will not stop. Save your money and your pride. I finally am getting my pride back falling for such nonsense. I am ashamed of myself falling for such a scam. But this page has helped me so much and I am getting my dignity back now.

God Bless Everyone.
Mar 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Man in Malaysia
by: Anonymous

If you don't get any response from the State Department, you may tell this man in Malaysia that you want to bring the money and meet him face to face in Malaysia. If he is real, he will certainly welcome you to Malaysia to help. If he is faked, he will give you all kind of excuses not to go there. Don't send any money blindly to them via Western Union or Moneygram.

My scammer in Malaysia has been begging for help for $3500 for almost a month. He said that his construction project cannot start because the materials are under customs. He needs to pay the storage fees to get it out. He said that this morning I was heartless not to help him. I told him I will bring the money to Malaysia to meet him face to face and also understand what is going on with this project.

Then he immediately rejected and said that he could not wait longer as the storage fees are accumulated everyday. Actually, I suspected he is not even in Malaysia because I did not see any evidence of his project contract. Even the photos he sent to me was very likely photoshopped.
Mar 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is this a scam about the Flordia guy
by: Anonymous

If it is the man I think it is he is nothing but a scammmer and if you send him any money you will end up losing your life savings to him.

He is not only talking to you but I am sure he is talking to other women also trying to get money from them.
Mar 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Man in Malasia
by: Anonymous

I also have my doubts. They play on your guilt and cry and threaten to say goodbye so you will give them what they want. Even though he did not come out and actually ask for it, it is what he wants. He is just waiting for you to offer.

Not sure why he is upset with you as he hasn't asked for money right?

It seems like whether they are on an oil rig, or in jail, or being held in a hotel, they can NEVER access their money. I have to call BS.

Be careful.

Keep us posted.
Mar 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are scammers
by: Wiser Now

Hello ladies. The reason I am posting today is to inform you that I've spent a lot of time on the weekend with a very intelligent source that is affiliated with an engineering company that bills major projects like freeways, Bridges, hotels, airport, and big big business and what I've learned is that in order for anything to be built in any area for any company that is affiliated with the United States of America and US money there first has to be a large Bond set up.

Bond meaning that out of the bond is where the money comes from for the project and it could be 1 million or 5 million or a hundred million hundred and so on, but it's a bond and a big Bond of money that is placed in a bank and then the engineers decide how much they need for their equipment and how much they need for scaffolding and how much they need for parts and for their Crane and to pay for their crew and their insurance and how much it'll cost them to complete their job.

The oil rig engineer or civil engineers have the same principle and the bond is set up and then the work begins after the bond is approved so any [pardon my language] a****** engineer that asks for money from a woman is a liar and a scammer.

They most likely have never even been on an oil rig and they never hired a crew and they don't know the first thing about paying wages because it's all lies from the beginning.

They charm you with beautiful romantic words and they soften you with romance and pleasures and maybe they lie to another woman to sucker out of an Amazon card or an iTunes card for $100 then they turn around and buy another woman a freaking teddy bear and a box of candy and maybe a flower out of that scammed Amazon card and the woman that gets his little gift.

Spread it on your social media that any civil engineer in order for them to have a project started has to have a bond and the money for their project which pays for everything comes out of the bond not from women on the side and most likely every one of these jerk are from Nigeria.

They are liars are thieves and they play Every Woman they can they charm to soften our hearts knowing that we want love and romance but what they want is our money so do not give him anything
Mar 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Man who says he’s in Malaysia
by: Scammed but Not Burned

Since you have doubts about the man you’ve been corresponding with, you should definitely call the State Dept and ask for whomever is in charge of the Malaysia area. When my scammer gave me reason to believe he was in jail and before that that he was on an oil rig working for Gasprom in the South China Sea, I called the person responsible for China, who told me there were no rigs in the S China Sea and explained to me how these scammers work, I was devastated, but at least I found out the truth.

Thank goodness you found this site so you can question his motive. I was blind. It’ll hurt a lot, but better to learn the truth now than later.

Good luck! I hope you’ve found a man of integrity but have my doubts.
Mar 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is this a Scam?
by: Anonymous

It's me from below again, about this Florida guy working in Malaysia. It passed the police report deadline on 16th Mar last Fri. He still said he doesn't want my money. Today he sent me a farewell letter saying he was saddened by my actions and he will not speak to me ever again.

I called and called and he finally answered crying, again said he is worried about his safety. It's all that is in his mind now. I offered half the amount he is asking for but he refused to reply me now.

Is he genuine? what should I do? Should I go to the US embassy in Malaysia? I am so tired of crying the past 2 days.
Mar 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Davis/Hansenmuller86
by: Connie

OMG Anonymous--YOU TOO?? Oh yes he said "I love you" and called me numerous times professing his love for me. He wants to have a relationship/get married/even said he told his son LARRY about us. And Larry was happy.

So all was fine up until his supposed birthday March 10. Supposed there was a fire on the rig. And he needed to pay for pipes. His bank manager wouldn't give him money as he said "unless I present myself and that's impossible since I'm 600 miles away from the Anchorage shoreline. "But it is my problem to solve and solve alone".

Next thing you know it come Sunday he's asking for $10,000 to pay for the pipes. I told him I can't, no credit limit that high, my bank won't release my funds, in fact due to my inquiry, they locked my account. Every day, beg beg beg, finally on Thursday calling me a liar that he himself called the bank and spoke to my manager who informed him since he was my "wife" (yup he wrote that in a text) that it was all a lie and the funds were available.

The pics he sent of the rig were from a rig fire in Texas in 2010. So I finally let him have it. Told him he was outsmarted by a WOMAN, to use better pics next time and his problem wasn't my problem Fast forward to Friday where I get a new text that "you're leaving me to die out here". I told him "quit being so dramatic...you're on a ship right? You're not dying. Get off the William pity party."

Sends me a text today on Saturday saying "you've no love for me". I said "seriously?". Then I tell him what a sad little man he truly is and I pity him. He then says "One day I will prove you wrong". I said "you can try--but highly doubtful you ever will.

I outsmarted "the boss" as you so proudly call yourself". I got a "thanks" about 3 hours later. So far, no more texts.

I am on his Instagram, and what I will now do is send a message to every single follower of his (yup ALL women) telling them he's from Nigeria, a scammer, and all he wants is money--nothing more.

Sorry he got you too--but he's a loser. Thinks he's slick--but apparently--we've "OUTSLICKED" him at his own game.
Mar 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Colemorrison
by: Anonymous

On rig in Pakistan but can’t get his money from the US. His son is on a trip to Africa and is ill and he needs money to fetch him home. Also he wants me to buy him an I Phone 7 so he can use a camera and video call.

Also he dropped his phone in oil on the rig but managed to get a cheap one. Didn’t think they can use phones on rigs. He has his lap top. I have told him I have no money until my house is sold.

Then what an interest he has in me. Wants to marry me and live in this massive house in US and be mum to his son. He sent photo of himself in the pool at his house which looked to me like a hotel. He now has means to video talk so should be interesting. He won’t get a dime from me but I am playing the game

Let me know if anyone knows him
Mar 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scare them with sex
by: Anonymous

Apparently my username on WWF is being passed around like a cheap whore. My most recent suitor is a military man. Good English, but not 100% American.

He starred to ask a lot of questions. I played coy. He accepted the bait. I then started to talk sex. That freaked him out. He backed off rather quickly.

So ladies, if you suspect anything, talk dirty. That scares then.
Mar 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keep your money
by: Are you that hard up

My mother in law got scammed by an "oil rig worker" that claimed to be from texas who has a daughter in north carolina. I told her she was being scammed right from the beginning because oil rig workers make pretty good money and dont have to pay for things that break on the rig.

So an oil rig worker asking for money is the first red flag and the fact that he's stuck on the rig is red flag 2. The 3rd red flag is he needs money to pay his crew as usually these rigs are owned by chevron, Exxon, or some private company.

I just don't understand how women fall for this from some guy sweet talking her and she will never see him in person! My mother in law claims she is still in love with this scumbag and still talks to him.

Keep your money!!
Mar 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers Everywhere
by: Anonymous

Everyone beware on every online dating site. Scammers are everywhere. I was scammed a year ago and thankfully no money only my heart. Recently decided to try online dating again. I spotted the scammers in almost 1 exchange. They type way more than a regular guy and are almost aggressive in their interactions. But one slipped through my guard.

Professed to be s Christian. Was not aggressive at all. Very methodical, careful, and never over promised. I asked him to call me twice and he made excuses. It made me doubt so I asked him to email more pictures. And I had him. I put pictures in tineye.com and found the real person. I was even further amazed when I was able to call the real man’s cell from his business website and he answered.

He was completely unaware of his pictures being used on Tinder. Moral of the story is there are scammers everywhere. If you have any doubts, they are a scammer. Be safe. Don’t use your real name, phone number, email, real anything. Be hyper careful out there.
Mar 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Shame on them
by: Anonymous

They give you a sob story and tell you that your their queen, angel, that they love you even though you never met. I almost bought into it until I started checking around and came to this site and he was saying almost everything that was said by others on this site they are good.

He wanted Amazon cards, and I called him out and he said if you don't believe me then go away, I said I caught you and shame on your self.

Follow your instinct.
Mar 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Instagram scammer
by: Jeanine Hoffas

This guy worked in the oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. He tried to sweep me off my feet with poetry and love poems and prayers. I Tried to vid chat with him three times and he wouldn't pick up the phone. His pictures were uploaded on March 3. His English was broken and said that he lived in spain his whole life.

Wanted to make me the happiest woman in the world.

Didn't answer my questions, either. The phone call I made to him was choppy. Said he had a daughter in boarding school somewhere. Tried to convince me to let him into my life, to take a chance with him. I didn't believe him. He said he had a house in Los Angeles. Was very impatient with me when I didn't understand his questions.
Mar 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is he or is he not???
by: Anonymous

Well, my Guy just came out of nowhere, like most of them do, and I friended him. I Havent talked to him but a few days so far, but all these stories I read sound so similar to this person! A widower in his fifties, wife died in a car crash, has a son in boarding school that is 15! The first flag was the way he spelled boarding (Borden) I started telling myself not to waste my time, on another fake person, and the results would be very hard on me if I fell for him!
Mainly we've been on Hangout, which I have never used, and I asked about why we couldn't talk, he said they are not allowed to make mobile calls or receive mobile calls on the oil rig because he could lose his job??

Supposedly in the Gulf of Mexico, but when I asked how far offshore they were, he never answered me? Another red flag.

When I asked him why he couldn't call or receive calls he said it was because of security reasons? I have heard in the past that they are not allowed to have cameras or phones in certain areas, but I haven't found any facts to back this information up?! Anyway it's only been a few days, he did finally put his number up and text messaged me last ni night. I think he knew I was about ready to just block him totally out so he did that much anyway!

Oh and by the way he originally had a Facebook account, and we talked on instant messenger, a couple days later I noticed all the texts from the instant messenger had disappeared and I no longer saw a profile for him on FB?? When I did ask him about it last night, he said he was having trouble getting logged back in to Facebook??

He's supposed to be coming home at the end of April, and says he wants to come and see me, but of course I plan on stopping all this way before that!!😔

You know I just think it's a real shame, that there's so much of this crap out there, and all these people want including myself it's just a nice person to have in their life, but I don't want something that's not real, and I'm sure the others feel the same way about that!

By the way this person's name is supposedly Anthony Rodriguez, he almost looks Israeli, but I'm not sure, and I've never actually talked to him so??

Another guy I want to mention that I unfortunately fell very hard for, was a guy named Allen Bennett. He is very handsome, has an 11 year old son in the states, he's divorced, and supposedly a diplomatic agent in Germany. Said he's been with the military 27 years, and is 55 years old. He actually sent me a copy of his passport, I guess to prove himself, which I was told by a guy that was stationed over there also that their passports are supposed to be encrypted, so I don't know about that part.

He didn't ask me for money until after about a month, but I never sent one penny, and I never would!! When I confronted him about his money, he told me he didn't have access to it, which I know is a lie!! Anyway long story short, came on strong, professed the love within the first month, poems pics of us songs, the whole enchilada, and I really do think I fell in love with him.

I've had a hard time trying to get over it but I will eventually! It's just one of those painful realities that we have to deal with sometimes because of bad people!!

I know this was very long, any comments appreciated, thank you!!
Mar 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		It's a scammer
by: Anonymous

I just got back to the Apartment Hotel now...honey things are getting hard for me, the Indonesia government increased in their government taxes in clearing of goods, The worth of the contract is $1,600,000.00 Dollars and the customs & immigration requested me to pay $193,000 dollars for Tax and clearing fee before my goods can be release to me for delivery. I was able to raise and deposit $166,000 Dollars as part payment, which was given to me as an agreement with the company, balance $27,000 dollars which is to be paid before the goods can be release to me. The customs said their charges is so high this time due to the increment of the Indonesia government tax in goods clearing.

My Darling, Right now i have no extra cash with me you know this honey, the company gave me the payment of $166,000 Dollars which i thought will be enough for me to clear my goods and deliver to my representative site, but i never knew that this country government has increased in their taxes and clearing fee. Right now the Indonesia customs would only have my goods release if i complete the balance payment of $27,000 Dollars,  because i have limited days now to make sure this goods is been deliver to the site due to the estimated date of delivery sign on the contract agreement letter between me and the representative.

This is a big problem for me because if my goods stay too long here at the airport without clearing it, there will be demurrage which is, i will have to pay for extra charges and that will cost so much thousands of dollars again. Also the representative will be so mad at me because it will be a bridge of contract, am suppose to deliver this goods soon, if i delay any further it means my balance payment of $1,600,000.00 Dollars will be ONHOLD and this will go a long way to affect my business profits. Please darling am confused right now, i don't know what to do..i really need to raise this balance $27,000 Dollars so that my goods can be release to me for immediate delivery to my client site. i feel so sad..tears running down from my eyes, i don't know what to do now my love, am confuse!

My client will only make any further payment to me if only they see their goods in the site otherwise i will be in a big problem, my company name is as-take here and also my balance they owe me $1,600,000.00 Dollars.  i don't have no close person to contact to assist me, am always the one who help people when they run to me. My love, I really need your assistance honey, I just have to share with you what am passing through right now because we are already of same body and soul, you are my lady and i think it right to share with you what's happening to me now. I need your help if you can my love, to please assist me to raise the balance $27,000 Dollars that is about 1,407,170.06 piso, i need to settle with the customs for the clearance so that my goods can be release to me. Immediately i complete the delivery my client will be able to pay me my balance $1,600,000.00 Dollars right away, when i arrive  i will pay you back your money you helped me with.

Sweetheart, i never ask a lady for help before, am so ashamed of myself now. Am sorry for any inconveniences this must have cost you. Please do your best to assist me, i promise i will make you proud of me when i come  . I will be here patiently waiting to hear from you my love. Thanks for your understanding.

Love and miss you so much my queen . I know am a man but this is too much for me, I never experience this before.I never ask help from a lady before...am so ashamed of myself my queen .
Mar 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is this a Scam?
by: Anonymous

I met this guy on a dating app. From Florida, and owns a company specializing in maintenance of gas pipelines, currently working on a project in Malaysia (the area is an O&G industry town, legit). Widowed with a 13 yo daughter, doesn't want me to be the mother. Highly intelligent, no sweet words, initiated voice messages to me and called me to talk eventually.

All sounds consistent, voice and accent is definitely American. Photos of him, his daughter, and his mentor who passed on recently all looks real just that using google images I could not find any links.

Now I have met scammers before and am watching for all the red flags but none seem to pop up except for the coincident story of being widowed and in O&G industry.

After being very cautious and proceeding very slowly, he tells me now his project is completed and his client has paid up. Send me a copy of the bank statement. He was to stop by where I stayed so we can spend sometime together before returning to Florida. But some paperwork error, he needs to pay the local workers and because his client did not split the transaction but banked everything into his bank, he needs to go back to Florida to access his bank token which is in a safe.

Now throughout all this, he has not asked for money. On the day of his arrival he sent me a police report (very legit) that the local workers had created trouble because he doesn't have enough funds to pay. The police took his passport as a guarantor he and his workers would not run away so he is stuck there. The hotel manager he is staying with has raised some money but he needs more. No request of money still, just an update.

I checked with the hotel he is suppose to stay with me all very real with his name and ID and first night paid. A posh 5-star hotel which I am familiar with. I asked if he could get help from the US embassy in Malaysia but he said he did not want to (possible red flag?) Can he use an overdraft facility from his credit cards to pay because to be honest it is really not a lot of money. He said he tried but cannot. Can someone wire him money from Florida, no.

Still he did not ask me for money. I actually offered some but he said it's ok he can't take all that I have. He will figure something. Today is suppose to be the day he needs to cough up the money to the local workers. I am worried. Part of me think he is a very polished scammer but part of me is thinking what if it is really true?

I will never live it down if I don't help if it is indeed true. I am really confused and am thinking should I talk to the US embassy in Malaysia straight away and see how?
Mar 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer: John Robert
by: tbell

I lost my husband 6 years ago. Shortly afterwards while I was still mourning I was contacted on FB by someone who said he knew me. I thought it was a former patient of mine as I was a retired RN. Said he was depressed and was looking for a friend.

Oil Rig Engineer from German but living in Atlanta, GA. Said he was going to move back to Germany because he could not get a contract. Next day said I brought him luck and he got a contract but would be going to Nigeria. He loved me and wanted to marry me as soon as he got back.

Constantly needed money for equipment, daughters school tuition in the UK. He was divorced because he caught his wife having sex with his best friend. Then constantly had problems with spillage and had horrible luck and needed money. When I sent him the airfare to come home he needed to use it for another reason. He cost me at least 1/2 million dollars and wanted me to mortgage or sell my home. Had me looking for million dollar homes in Atlanta and Pittsburgh. Of course he never showed up for holidays or ever. After he used my life savings, he would ask me for my ss money each month and knew to ask right before the checks came.

Asking for itunes card for payments of up to 1000. I have refused and he said he needed the 500 so he could fly to GA to get the funds from his bank. That has been going on forever and so last month and this month, I refused to pay.

He Said it was my fault that he has never left. Told me to contact him when I get the 500 itunes gift card. I blocked him because even though I fell in love with him, I knew it was all a scam by now. He has sent me his photos but I found out they were of 1. a motivation writer, 2 a texas Accountant who had sent me this mans daughters photo too. 3. of an older white Jewish white man.

Then I saw the photo of this man on a vacation with a woman and a daughter who looked like him when he said he was still on a ship. By now he was in Nova Scotia and was going to live with a woan in Ontario, Lisa. Kept bringig up her name and saying she was sexy. I found the last set of photos which he said was him on a scammers list under many names. He said he had an apartment and then was living in Halifax on a ship.

Last night he told me to block him as he had nothing to lose. Indicating I would never get my funds back unless I sent him 500 dollars. Very hurt to believe I was conned at 78 years of age of your life savings, most of my IRA and all the funds left to me by my late husband.

PLEASE IF YOU GET A REQUEST FROM THIS MAN, BLOCK HIM. HE IS VERY GOOD AND KNOWS HOW TO ROMANCE AND SCAM YOU. NY QUESTIONS? I'll be happy to answer. I never met anyone so evil that they would rob a woman of everything, He gets angry when you repeat a question and seldom answers.
Mar 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Davis/Hansenmuller86
by: Anonymous

I found him on Instagram but his account is private so I could not see his followers or who he is following. I am not going to ask to follow him because he is a scammer from Nigeria.

He is following 400 people and I will just bet they are all women.

They play the odds and this is how they are successful. Out of 400 people, I guarantee he gets money from at least 40.

He is a disgusting liar and you can play with him all you want. They will exhaust you with their demands and keep putting on the pressure. Good thing that you know he is only after your money.

I spread the word far and wide in hopes that my message can reach many women to prevent these freaks from getting one more dime out of unsuspecting women.

Hate to see anyone learn the hard way.
Mar 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

To make a long story short, when I was scammed the first time and sent money it was for ink for the drill. But it was cheap ink and the drill broke. We then needed a downpayment to buy a new rig.

When I refused to send money we tried that the daughter needed money for a school field trip. When I refused and asked question he blocked me and I didn't hear for several months. A month ago he recontacted me, and all the time he promises that he is going to pay back the money. So we started with still being stranded on the rig because we needed 100,000 to put down on a new rig.

Of course I said no I didn't have the funds because I had learned my lesson the first time. So after awhile the daughter writes and asks for 1,500 for drinks and snacks at her hostel, or she would be kicked out. He begged I help with that, well again I said, I didn't have the money. So of course the daughter got kicked out of school and unable to write her exams. I said I had a friend but would only directly pay it to the school.

Of course that was not allowed, so needless to say he didn't get the money. So the daughter pleaded the case once again. Still no go. After awhile the daughter was suddenly hit by a car and in hospital, needed surgery because she couldn't breath.

This man was forgetting I am a paramedic, so I knew the injuries he described were not critical. He begged that she was his life you can imagine the rest. So this went on for a few days and now the daughter has died and he need money to bring her body back home. Now he is dealing with his bank to unfreeze his account so that I can transfer, the money that is owed to me and the money he needs for his drill.

But guess what I need to pay for a pin card first. Well guess what I am not stupid and am not going to pay a dime. I think the worst thing is that this group is so desperate to get money that they will use the life of a 13yr old in their story.
Mar 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		MY OIL RIG SCAMMER
by: Connie

So an update to my original posting. My scammer sent me pictures of his so-called "fire" on March 9, the day before his supposed birthday. I actually went online looking for the Alaskan Coast Guard inquiring about any fires on that date in that area.

I received a response back yesterday with their conclusion there were no fires in Alaska. I also sent the pictures I was sent by my lovely scammer, and they informed me they were of the oil rig fire in Texas from 2010!!! HAHAHAA.

So I never mentioned anything when he finally contacted me. His newest gripe is that he still cannot obtain the money needed to repair his burnt pipes. I suggested going through Western Union and Paypal; both of which you can link your bank account to and obtain the necessary funds. A bit of time goes by and I hear nothing.

So I texted him and asked what had happened. He said it wouldn't work. Now it gets good. He asked if I had ANY money no matter the amount that he could tell his "agent" he had access to and he would in turn work with him to get him a better deal on his pipes.

Then he asked what my limit was on my credit card; so I told him $1,000 and he had to write back immediately questioning it. "Not $10,000 but $1,000"?

I said yes I lowered it tremendously when I retired so there is no issues if it gets lost or stolen and a large amount cannot be charged to it. He then asked if I could get the limit raised. I Told him "no due to my lower income I can't raise it". Then he asked if I could get a "loan for me through my bank". Again I told him "no it's based on my income and I won't qualify". Then he said "well you can loans other places other than your bank. You need to try lending tree".

I told him I'd already placed calls and they run your credit when they do it. He then came up with "you can do it by using colateral". That's when I said I am in NO WAY using my home as colateral to obtain a loan for anyone. IN fact, I'm not comfortable even talking about this and being asked to be put in this situation".

He then said "if it were you I'd go to any length to help within my means". I then told him "I HAVE done what I can within MY means and it's not happening. You want me to put my credit on the line and REAL MEN do not ask a woman for money that's how I was raised".

Things go kinda quiet after that.

He didn't text too much--I'm wondering if he's realizing I'm not an idiot and am not going to front money to him--or if he knows I'm on to him. I asked him about his son and why he hasn't reached out to me as he said he would have him do, no reply to it. I told him last night that while I do understand he's in a bad situation (HAH) I'm the recipient of all the fallout and that just isn't going to fly.

I get a late night text from him at 11:51pm (ODD since he's NEVER texted that late but remember it's Alaska and it's one hour behind) HAHAHA. He said "I love you so much honey". I texted back "Why are you still up?" No reply.

I sooooooo wanna say to him today whenever he does text "you do understand I am not stupid in any way correct?" To which he would reply "of course not honey". And then ask him "then why would you send me pictures of an oil rig fire from 2010 from the Texas fire?

But since I now know he's a POS it's kinda fun to just play him knowing I'm now one step ahead anticipating the story will keep changing about his need for money--that he's stuck and can't get home and anything else he feels will gain him access to my money.

I also went as far as to go on his Instagram and FOLLOW/REQUEST his 58 followers as friends. Once enough is enough, won't he be surprised with LOTS of messages from all the women that are following him?

I emailed Steve and asked him to share my email with anyone who would like to communicate offline so we can compare stories.

These guys are true pieces of work.
Mar 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Davis
by: Anonymous

In Jan this year, William Davis, an oil rig contractor contacted me through Instagram. Some days I hear from him several times a day; others maybe a day or two goes by due to the "poor internet connection" on the ship he's on off the Gulf of Alaska. Tells me he loves me, wants a future with me, blah blah blah.

Willing to sell his home and move into my area to be with me. He was due to come home late last month (supposedly) and we were to meet up. Then it extended to this month (end) and he'd be coming here (with his son) to meet me. Then this past weekend (his birthday supposedly) there was a fire on the rig that was supposedly caused by his "men" in error.

So he contacted his bank. Tells me the bank manager will not transfer any funds unless he presents himself in person. Doesn't have his credit card with him. So asks me if I CAN HELP IN ANY WAY??? To the tune of $10,000.

I tell him I cant--and the conversation stopped. I just contacted him today and suggested Western Union--he tells me it won't work. I ask him why not and no reply to that question. I then suggest PayPal (since its in the US it's free) and he says "ok". I tell him he needs to try either of those 2 ideas or ask his "men" for help in paying the pipe replacement cost.

I also suggested he have his superiors deduct the cost of the materials from the contract end price-- told me "done that before never again".

Now tell me--scammer or not?

BTW, I can't locate anything on him through any websites--he also has the name HANSEN MULLER on Instagram.

Opinons?
Mar 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil engineer scammer
by: Anonymous

My scammer is also a oil rig engineer who is now in Malaysia. We have been friends from facebook for almost a year. He said that he has a box of money tied up in the court of Malaysia, of which the money is his life savings. But he needs $25,000 to pay lawyer and court fee.

So he asked me for help.

I asked him to present me the document in court to show there is really a box of money exists. He said that he could only give me his lawyer's name and email address for me to communicate. I checked the name of this lawyer through google. It is really a famous lawyer but in Pakistan, not in Malaysia.

The email address he gives me is not a law firm's email, it can be created by anyone. I

wrote a long letter to this lawyer and asked a lot questions. But he dared not to answer me.
At the end I called this scammer's phone no in Malaysia. There is a man answered the call and pretended to be him but the voice is completely different. So I immediately text him to ask why his writing style (his English has improved a lot)
and his voice is different.

He gave me a ridiculous explanation that he was under stress. He said that he had high blood pressure because I did not help him and he was in hospital. So I ask which hospital and room number so I can send him some flowers. He refused to answer. He just said that if I don't want to transfer money through Western Union, I can fly to Malaysia alone with $25,000. The lawyer will pick me up at the airport and bring me to a hotel for explanation of the details.

So I said I won't come alone with money, but I will come with my cousin who is an attorney. Then he became very anxious and said they do not welcome other outsiders except me.

Oh my god! What kind of game they are playing. I can see it is one group of predators trying every way to steal our money.

Ladies, did you meet the similar oil rig scammer like me?
Mar 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed via Instagram
by: Jem

My scammer is Michael Eckley. Posing as oil rig contractor. Said he was Spanish but used his fathers name. Said he was in Escondido month of 3 month contract. Had a 14 year old daughter in boarding school who needed a new mom. I actually spoke to the "daughter" who was lovely and so happy to have a new mom. She later text me asking for help with a school trip and she asked me for $1500. I told "Michael" and he asked for me to send $200. Told him I was broke as I am on long term sickness. He made such a big thing out of it I ended up sending £50 which I had to borrow. He then asked me to pick up £100 through Western Union and send to his daughter in Ghana.

He asked for £50 for an iTunes card to top up his phone so he could continue to speak to me and another time wanted £350 as he said he was sick and couldn’t get a doctor or medicine and he was going to die. I didn’t have it but foolishly sent £50. He did ring me on Whatsapp and I did notice he had an accent but thought he was Spanish. I also noticed the one on Instagram spoke better English than the one on Whatsapp so there were at least 2 different men, maybe more.

It ended when I asked him to send me a selfie but he just ignored the request. I knew then he was not the person in the profile pictures. The Instagram account disappeared but he had set up 2 others with the same person on the profile again. He has a lot of photos of the person they are pretending to be.

I thought contact had ended because I blocked him on whatsapp but last week received a call from a British number and it was him asking if I missed him and why had I blocked him!

These men are scum. I too am heartbroken but the person I miss never existed. I truly hope that these people can be stopped somehow but I don’t know exactly who to report it to.
Mar 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil SCAMMER from Poland
by: Anonymous

RUN!! The scammer I had waited 5 months before he asked for money. He also referred to me as "My love" honey and dear. What he is doing is building up your trust and then he will hit you up for money. They change it up from woman to woman.

Trust this, if you do send him money he will only need more and you will never meet him.

Keep reading all the comments and you will have your eyes opened.

Block him and forget him.
Mar 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed via Instagram
by: Anonymous

Oh my goodness I knew something wasn't right. So this man named James Johnson stated he is a marine engineer for B.P. He stated he is 50 and his wife who was a doctor passed away. He was about to retire on March 30th.

He stated that he has a 15 year old son that lives in the UK at a boarding school and needs a new mom. James told me he loved me on the first day, and how amazing I am. He really had me going...I will say....He had me look at homes in Michigan in the millions and wanted to marry me when he comes home.

He wanted me to download "Hang outs" because it was easier to text. I did that. So the next day (today) I did my research and sure enough I've been scammed. WOW

SO here is his info!!! Instagram -

johnsonjames1237@gmail.com
Mar 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: They are Out in Droves - WWF
by: Sarah

I hear you about WWF. Aside from changing your photo, you can actually just change your user name. It will not affect the games you are playing but it will eliminate the scammers.

What they do is pass your username around, or the same scammer is using other identities.

I had the same thing happen to me with one scammer and after I blocked him I kept getting them - two or three a day. I realized that it was impossible for that many random scammers could be finding me. Once I changed my user name, it ALL stopped.

If you want to play in peace, try it.
Mar 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil scammer
by: Anonymous

I have known this scammer from facebook for 3 months. He said that he was from Poland but lives in the UK as a contractor, living alone. He was divorced 7 years ago with a teenager daughter living with her mother in Poland. He is very much falling into the scammer’s pattern.

He did not text to me every day because he was very busy. The content of his text did not say "my queen, my wife, I want to spend the rest of my life with you" those kind of words. He just talked about "my love, my dear, honey" occasionally. He also let me know that he was scammed by a Filipino girlfriend last year but he is still very encouraging to know me and forget about being scammed.

I talked to him very often on the phone. He has some kind of accent but definitely not Nigerian, it sounds like someone from Eastern Europe. He told me that he graduated from the University of Cambridge 45 years ago. But I don’t believe it because of his English standard. He likes to send many pictures to me that look like he is in mid fifties, a handsome and energetic man with lots of projects going on.

Last month, he suddenly told me that he had to go to Malaysia to complete a project after I told him that I will travel to the Asian Country for some real estate deal. He was so happy that he can meet me in the Far East since he will finish his project in April. The funny things are he never asked me for money. In fact that he said he would bring his contract fund to meet me then we can invest together.

Now the big red flags come. He sent me some new pictures in Malaysia, so that I know how to pick him up from the airport later. It was so strange that his appearances is so much different from his profile in facebook and the pictures he sent to me a month ago.

His new pictures show that he is a white man around 67 years old with white hair, shorter and smaller, even though he is a decent man, not a black guy. I asked him why it is like that. He explained to me that the profile pictures are many years ago when he was very young. But I was not convinced. So I tried to google image his old pictures and surprisingly found out that he stole some pictures from a mayor of the foreign country. I feel very disappointed.

The story is not ending now. He promised to meet me next month. I want you ladies to guess what kind of person he is. What is he up to since so far he still did not ask me for money. Is he a real person?

What should I do about him?
Mar 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Valdim
by: Anonymous

I am currently being scammed by a man named James Valdim. I cannot find him on any search engines. I met him on FB and he sent me a request, and we talked for about two weeks and then he was hacked and his name was changed to Nicolas Oscar and his profile picture was changed from a man who truly exists in Colorado to a Yorkie dog.

So we moved to hangouts. He is a contractor on and oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Biggest contract ever and going to retire after this contract. He had to secure the contract money by putting up his home (picture of home stolen from other mans fb page) and his business. He was building a restaurant and his car is a Benz, then there was a fire on the rig and he needed money for parts because he has no one and his bank account was "locked".

He did not get money from me then but he told me he would make me a beneficiary of his UK account and I could do a transfer of money into my account and then send him money to fix his machine.

I did the transfer which appeared to be a bogus web site that looked exactly like the banks regular account (HSBC UK bank) and would you not know that after the transfer it would only go through 68% and then asked for a COT code on another screen.

I called him and he said this is BS. Why should I have to pay $10K for my own money. Well I tried to get the $10,000 to help him and thank God I could not get it from the bank or a couple of friends I asked to help me. So we kept on talking and 3 weeks later he was just going to leave the rig and come home to me.

Then he needed $1175 for a helicopter to get off the rig which I sent. Then they would not let him off the rig because he was "running away when he owed his workers and the company for his contract". They put him on house arrest he said and they had a security guard outside his door. Then he found a friend from his past that was willing to send him the $10k to my account and a supervisor that was "willing to stand for him" so his workers could get back to work and If I could send 1,000 to prove to the supervisor that we were trying then work could begin.

By this time he found out about the small IRA account that I had and I sent him another $1500 and another $1500 a total of $5000 to please this supervisor. He was so happy that he and his workers were back to work and the date that he would be coming home just kept moving. Then one of the parts, a "nozzle head" was leaking and he was losing crude everyday because this nozzle head was on the holding tank and crude was leaking. Well he needed another $1200 to get a new nozzle head. It was working and now he would be home for Christmas.

I Did not hear from him until Christmas morning and he played Christmas songs for me over the phone and he said "lets just have our Christmas time together and I will share tomorrow when I call what is going on". Well he called me then on Christmas late morning and said that the nozzle head that he got was a cheaper part but he has used them before and they lasted for months, this one only lasted 4 days and it leaked and somehow "a mini explosion" occurred.

Now he feels he is to blame because he ordered a faulty part and some of his workers were injured. He sent me an invoice for the $67,000 repair bill that was needed now. So he started talking about doing the transfer again. So I got the money from somewhere but I should not have and twice it was returned for fraud (so at least I did not lose the 10K) praise God!

I also sent him a $799 Iphone and a $399 Iphone watch which he never used and he wanted a $500 iTunes card to put apps on his new phone. I sent him a $50 card which was shipped to Brenda Clingan who was to be the secretary that handles the grocery shipment each week.

Then I got to send $300 for shipping through customs and I sent that to Brenda's address. It took him almost two months to get the phone as it was in the storage room at the base is what he told me. He never used the phone that was to make it possible for us to see each other as we talked. After the money transfers were both pulled back for "fraud" he said he could not go on without me and no one was going to help us with the money.

He then sent me a helicopter receipt from "findex Helicpoter (spelled wrong) invoice needing $1300 to fly home from the gulf to PA? I said I had no money. Well then his supervisor answered my post on Google hangouts stating that James had jumped over into the sea and almost drawn (sp) but he was going to be okay.

Then the supervisor "William" called me and said that he was in bad shape and the dr. needed $1000 to save his life. It took me over a week but I sent $850 dollars and he started getting better.

Then my family did an intervention and looked up things and brought me down the proof I needed and now I know I am not talking to who I thought I was. I am still talking to him as I have turned this all into my local State Police and the FBI but I just wish they would do something they are not.

Now he says he is sending money into my account from one of his workers wives for more medicine so he can "get better more faster" and get home to me. If the authorities refuse to help me I will try to save at least one person from this scammer. I will block, delete and change all contact information by tomorrow when I talk to the police.

How do I talk with other people who have been caught in this, and how do I see their email?
Mar 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Advice
by: Anonymous

Hi I recently found out I was being scammed for the last ten months. I already reported the incident to law enforcement and financial institutions. I want to know if there are any other resources for scam victims.

For example I want to know if I can claim the loss on my tax return because it’s a huge amount any info you can provide is greatly appreciated

Thank you
Mar 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scam
by: Missouri Maiden

I was recently groomed by a scammer. He found me through Plenty of Fish. Very romantic and I was falling head over heels. He was a civil Engineer, working offshore oil rigs all over the world, widowed, from Amsterdam, 2 grown children and his dog "Jack."

Started before Valentines Day & soon got to texting off the singles website. We swapped photos & eventually talked on the phone. I found his accent to be authentic so I cannot say where he really came from. The relationship grew as he sent U-Tube songs regularly every morning for me to wake up with. His favorites were Van Morrison & John Legend. He supposedly purchased a house here in St. Louis but as I am in real estate, I could never confirm any ownership. Strike 1.

So we talked on the phone at least twice a day. He was in DC waiting for a contract to close. It did and he sent me a copy, $7.2 million. Again, I am in real estate and read contracts all the time.

I googled the company, no hits.

I searched the California Secretary of State website for company registrations, no such company. I googled his name and was coming up with things that did not fit, but was being lead by my heart & not my head. He was flying back to LA to prepare for his next contract which would be in the Black Sea off Turkey.

In the meantime, he asked if I could purchase $100 ITunes card for him so he could download my playlists and share with him. I did. He then instructed me to get the app Hangouts so we could text and phone each other for free while he was on the rig. I did that too and we talked again twice every day. We made all sorts of plans for when he came back to the states.

Then the other shoe dropped. He had equipment malfunctions & needed a lot of money fast. He said he already spent over $200K on a replacement but needed $50K for shipping. Of course, there was no way I could or would come up with that kind of money, but realized that was one of the tests.

The amount kept coming down to a point that I could handle $5000 short term so he could helicopter off the rig, fly back to the states to break an investment and of course he would pay me back in 2 weeks with interest. I bit.

Well thank God for my Bank of America because they called me & informed me this was likely a scam. The bank representative could not have been more sympathetic to my feelings and directed me to google oil rig romance scams. My heart sank as I read this websites messages and news article from Huffington Post.

The profiles fit my guy right to a "T." I cancelled the transaction and slowly mending a broken heart. I understand many of you out there still loving that guy that said and did all the right things. He still tries to contact me but soon will give it up. Just remember that they are the worst of humanity, immoral and Karma is a bitch.
Mar 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gary
by: Anonymous

If anyone runs across the name Gary Pelkey, Run and run as fast as you can. Says he is from Shasta City Ca. and has a office and house in Austin Tx also. Has his own company, Gary Offshore Oil & Gas Drilling Company and even has a fake web site up, but don't let him fool you.

A couple of dozen roses, candy, teddy bear, then here it comes - can you send me some ITunes. First $100 then $250 then he will be $1000 and more. But always says he never asked for anything. If ITunes are nothing then why does he need them?

Then it came with can you wire me $1200 to catch some guy that scammed him so they could catch the guy. When I tried it came back red flagged already and he got mad and said I did it wrong.

No all I got was all the info on him and that he is the scammer. And then try's to make you feel it is all you and that you are trying to scam him.

So just letting you know this guy is not who he says he is. He only got $150 out of me and I'm thankful for that.

So like I said run, run fast.
Mar 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are out in droves
by: Anonymous

Got hit up again on WWF. Wilson Teller. He speaks better ‘English’, but he started in on finding a woman with a good heart. He’s widowed with an adult daughter.

Distinguished man in the picture. Probably another poor soul who had his picture stolen. ‘Wilson’ hasn’t asked me for anything yet.

I did a little experiment. My profile pic on WWF was a cartoon image for a week. I got no hits. I put up a Snapchat pic of myself & got hit up 3 times. Two wanted to hook up, (yes it happens on WWF) and the third, Wilson is my widower.

They prey on pics of women. Be careful, ladies. And stay strong and vigilant.
Mar 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Need to get emails
by: Wiser Now

This is Wiser Now and I am still very heart broke so this is for Steve. Please leave out your email address quick please so us ladies may connect with each other.

Please Steve you may release my email when I give it to you. I am still a teary victim of oil rigger engineer scams. Thank you.

ED: You can either post your email address here and ask for it not to be published, or send me your email using the Report Scams page [the link is below as well as under the drop down menu with the tab at the top that says 'Welcome':

https://www.watchforscams.com/report_scams.html
Mar 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Does Anyone know this man
by: Anonymous

I will honestly say he is lying to you big time, he is not going to lose nothing because he is not on a oil rig. Isn't it funny when I lost my money those are his exact words.

Do Not Send Him Money. He is using you, He is a Liar, He is not real. He Is Scamming You. If you send him money you will soon find out and cannot get your money back.

My Best to you if you send it to him. For its not him that is losing, it is you.
Mar 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		TO: CONTACT ME
by: Sarah

I am Sarah and you asked for me, Wiser Now and Conned to contact you.

There is a way to do that by giving Steve (our editor) your email address and letting us know that you have done that.

We can then send Steve an email and he will release it so we can contact you.

Wiser Now does have a point. Please post a comment and let us know what your issues are and we can all help you through them.

We are all here to help one another.

But my advice to you right now is do not give ANY money.

Hope to hear from you!
Mar 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		TO: DOES ANYONE KNOW THIS MAN
by: Sarah

I hope that you realize he is a liar. This is regarding the person that says he is from Texas working in Dubai.

He is lying. DO NOT send him $5000. Let him lose everything. He does not care about you, believe me. All the women that are reading this will tell you the same thing.

So, DO NOT CARE about him.

These scammers have more money than you can imagine.

And there is no rig and he is NOT from TEXAS.

It is ALL lies to get your money. Then he will want more until you have NOTHING left. And he will disappear.
Mar 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Wiser now from List
by: Anonymous

I lost $ because I was stupid and wanted to believe I was helping someone. Now I just say no. I am not on Facebook and do not plan on joining it. I will add to my list as these con men pop up.

The FBI will not help.

Stick with your gut when you run into these scammers. Your gut will not lead you astray.
Mar 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		You may ask any queston and I will answer you here
by: I am Wiser Now

Please if you have questions you may leave them here. My scammer was off Twitter and he came to me. I was scammed badly and taken to the cleaners from my IRA and he even came back and claimed to be a Christian however Christians are told not to steal but he stole pictures off face book to use as his own.

Told not to steal but he got 26,000 bucks from me In the ten months it was all lies and fraud and extortion saying he is a oil rig engineer in the north UK. It was all lies and he uses a form letter with each woman. I meet two of them and he just changes the names and drops thier name in for each person and that way he doesn't have to think or remember. How coud he be a Christian when all he did was sin against God's word and us women
Mar 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To list of names used
by: Wiser Now

Sorry for your loss as I lost $26,000 to an oil rig scam and the man still tries to get more from me all the time. Sweet talkin me all the time and he's a Nigerian. When I did speak with him on the phone he had an accent and then I went on YouTube and listened to Nigerians speak pidgin English and his voice and their voice sounds extremely similar so I believe in my heart and mind my scanmer was Nigerian.

Please I would like for you to explain how you lost so much money without revealing too much about yourself and then there's a Facebook site where you could talk to us as well.

It is a closed group but a very safe place and you have a lot of list of scammers. I'm just curious how you lost 50k - was it oil rig scammers. The FBI or somebody needs to trace down the scammers by the time they add up all the hundreds and hundreds of thousands of dollars that are being lost then it would be to our benefit to find out who these people are.

I want to start doing things like a few little trips or plan some happy days and I'm still grieving because of what the oil rigger scam did to me. It was love and truth on my side and it was fraud and lies on his. This is why there is a Facebook group. It is a closed group but if you put a request maybe they can let you on after the leader will let you come on. That way you can share your whole story with the rest of us. I think there's 32 or 34 of us now in this group.
Mar 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		List of names used
by: Anonymous

I was scammed. Now I am a scammer hunter. The following is a list of names of scammers I have encountered:

Jamescook2345; Julius Milleraka Maxime nick45; chris lucas; David gibsoon; Rita Powell; Ronnie Barrows; Edward Albert; Gen Martin Luther; Kvarta James Frank; Jones Barr Alexander; Jay LaFlare; Gen Bruce Lukeman; Alex Christain; Conner.Ferdinand; jus7588; youngmeg1; Cochran Haywood; Anthonio Mills; Jackson harry; r. crabtree 102; coppel daniels; caldwellmac 4222; lps_sohian; andrewroeder47; Clifford-sax1; Fabian Powell

These are just a few.

Be forewarned!

I lost 50k!
Mar 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Listen to the Voice,
by: Anonymous

I have a good friend here in my town that came from Nigeria and she has taught me much with her brothers over there. I have talked to a Nigerian on Video, don't think he sounds from or even sounds close to the South. His words are so very different then ours. They say Dey, like is that what they dey, not say. They always spell have (ve) I have learned a some words from them.

Most of all the ones I talk to on Facebook are scammers. I got like thirteen requests today saying they are from the States and look at their likes since they usually do not have on friends and most are from Nigeria, Ghana, Delta Cove. Shame they do this, I left one guy a message saying just that he is a surgeon in California, funny all his likes are all from Africa and none from the States.

Be Careful all.
Mar 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rigger Dunlap Tammathy Mae
by: Anonymous

Dunlap Tammathy Mae. Facebook. He contacted me through messenger. Oil Engineer working in London. From Washington DC with a daughter Tracy in boarding school "Streamwood Illinois, USA". Who puts USA on the end of a state. He said he lived in Washington DC and I asked where. He said Washington Monument. He sent me 5 pictures. They happen to be of Dr Steve G Jones.

He asked me to accept him on facebook and I told him no. I told him I had children but he has yet to ask anything about them. He asked me what I was doing and I told him I was dealing with the Nor Easter and he told me that was beautiful. What a joke. I

am enjoying playing this dude.

Waiting for him to ask for money.
Mar 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chief engineer
by: Anonymous

Recently I had this man friend requested through facebook. He was friend with with political figures and accepted his request. At first it was going very well. He seemed respectfull and sweet. He claims he works for this company called maresk. Has 2 kids in boarding school in ny.

Mostly he is at sea and spends 3 months in N.Y.. He became weird towards the end and wanted me to pay for his trip to meet me. I said no. Then he came up with a plan that he sell cruel oil and had 650,000.00 cash with him and he does trade oil in new Zealand. He was in an island and he wrote me this letter.

My Queen how have you been? I have missed you so much, Sorry I have not come online since we spoke last, it has been a tedious day for me and my team, we have been working on our vessel at Enggano Island, crew members are complaining, you can imagine what I am going through, but everything is under control. But there is a major problem now which you can solve for me,I need your urgent help, We just received information from the Signal house that there are sea pirates blocking the sea couple of miles away from us. Our captain have announced that all crew members should offload their valuables/treasures for another means of transportation as the ship will dock here for another 4 days until its safe to continue sailing. My Queen remember I have told you that I also trade crude oil in New Zealand, I normally do that when I embark on this kind of trip and I carry money with me to do that, I am meant to use it for the oil trade when I get to New Zealand, then come home to your lovely arms, that was my plan. I do not want to lose this money to these pirate/hoodlums. Honey my problem now is, my money ($650,000) US Dollars (Six Hundred and fifty thousand US Dollars) which I kept in my cabin safe box and my vital contract document, I do not want it stolen from me in the event of any attack. My plan was to use this money to buy Metal oil barrel from New Zealand and supply to the company I already had contract agreement with. Honey, as the Director of Operation in this Ship, its not possible for me to leave the ship because I have to take care of this ship until all GOODS/PRODUCT is completely discharged. There are some security company agents at the island here and I am thinking of what to do, at this time I need you to stand by me okay? I want to quickly send the money to you so that you can help me to secure it and keep in a very safe place until I make my trip and meet you soonest. I have to TRUST you and give you my whole heart so that life can move straight with us and i know you will never disappoint or hurt me because we are already two in one flesh and one heart. I have learned to take life as it happens as I remember everything happens for a reason. I will discuss with the security company here and they will proceed delivery immediately I get a confirmation from you to assist me in receiving this money, there is no bank here and i do not want to lose the money to sea pirates. My Queen quickly send to me your information as follows to enable me send the money to you immediately through a secured security company. Your Full Name: Your Receiving Address: Your email address: This is what I would like you to do, once you receive this money, you should take $5,000.00 USD (Three Thousand US Dollars) for yourself and make preparation for me and also get a ticket for me as I will be meeting you soon and Save the remaining money for me until I come to meet you and i hope you can introduce me to investment opportunities as I do not want to do this job again, I want to settle down with you and I will not travel again so we can both enjoy our life together. Please, I want you to know that this money is my life and for the betterment of our future and I beg you in the name of God not to betray or disappoint me and also keep it confidential till I come home to you. Honey please know that this is very urgent okay, I am waiting urgently here for your quick reply. Please i need your prayers this time because we are in a state of confusion praying that nothing bad happens to us. I am having a terrible head ache because of this situation and i dont feel good with it at all. I Love you always my queen.
Mar 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do not send money
by: Wiser Now

Get them on the phone and hear their voice. Bait them with our lady charms and pull them in. Get as much infor from them even charm the socks off but get their email, phone number, mules, bank accounts, any and all information and wrap them around your sweet lady fingers but get all info you can then report them to www.any scam.com and www.scam haters.com .

Fill in the feild about them being oil rigg engineer scams and your local police dept and FBI. We are not dealing with a few but thousands of men. They know what we want is love and romance and security.

We are women but we are not dumb women. Also while you have them on Facebook and while they are still talking to us report them fast because once Facebook knows they are scammers they can pull them down and they cannot come back using their IP address. THEY ARE NOT REAL THEY WANT YOUR MONEY NOT YOUR LOVE AND TIME and also if you sent money as stupid me did call Western Union and Money Gram and Wal Mart and tell them the names of the mules and they will BLACK FLAG THEIR NAME FOR LIFE IN THE SYSTEM.

This is war and we will fight back and keep our money and somewhere out there is sweet love and romance for us all. This us Wiser Now and we have got to fight the evil where evil is.
Mar 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alessandro Lorenzo - Veterinarian scammer
by: Blessing1973

I met my scammer on ourtime.com. Interestingly enough, he did not claim to be an oil rig engineer but instead a 55 year old, Edinburgh, Scotland educated, veterinarian who hailed from Rome, Italy but who had settled and had been living in Austin, Texas for the last 27 or 28 years. He claimed to have a successful veterinary practice in Austin, Texas working with large ranch animals only (cattle, cows, chickens and alpacas too!)

He said was a widower with a 19-year-old son who was a freshman in college and who was the light of his life. The widower piece was the first rip off. Then he quickly asked to move our conversation from ourtime.com to email or text so that for me was the second tip off that he may be a scammer.

So I gave him a bogus email which had a false name on it, and my work cell phone number, which could not identify my name at all on the outgoing voice mail message or in a cell phone search. The minute that he had my work cell # and my bogus email, his profile from Ourtime.com completely vanished.

Third rip off!

So I asked him why he was no longer on the dating site and he said in a text "my love, the search is over - I don't need Ourtime.com anymore - I need your time now." Smooth BS artist! Lol!!

When he first texted me - I immediately copied and pasted his cellphone number into Google and it came up with a website for a veterinary clinic in Austin Texas with his name on it, named Alessandro Vets. Initially it looked very legit but I checked the origin of the website and it identified it as being in California. He claimed to be in Texas.

So, I went to the website and the photo of him was the same exact photo of him as the photo of him on ourtime.com. The photo was of an extremely attractive man who looked like an older male actor or model.

I carefully perused the veterinary website to see if he had any veterinary associates for collateral, and guess what? He did! He had about three or four other younger vets that worked under him, So I proceeded to google each of their names and cross check their identities with Facebook and LinkedIn.

I found that none of them - not even one - worked for him. All of these associates worked across the entire United States and some of their pictures were different than the names attached to them on his website. Also, sometimes when you would scroll over these associate vets pictures on the Alessandro "website" you would get different names popping up.

Very strange. Also, the veterinary clinic did not have its own dedicated phone number - instead it was just his cell number. I also checked Facebook (he did not have a profile) and LinkedIn (using an anonymous profile so as to not be tracked) to see if he had a LinkedIn profile, and he did! The LinkedIn profile had the same exact photo as his profile picture on the ourtime.com site and also the veterinary website - and did not contain any further information. He also had no professional connections on linkedin at all, so this was a further tipoff of a scam BS artist.

Then he soon started with the emails to my bogus Gmail account (where I used a different first and last name.). However his English was so broken and horrific in syntax and sentence structure and he used expressions not of someone who was living in this country for so many years. Nor did he sound like he had been educated and trained at the medical or veterinary level in the United Kingdom, or even in southern Europe.

So that was it for me. I basically told him that I was not interested or ready for a relationship right now, and he never answered or contacted me again. I guess he is on to his next prey! Just BEWARE!

These scammers are so SLICK! Do you research and CROSS CHECK for collateral and any inconsistencies.

One has to be slicker than the scammer!!!!!
Mar 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thanks to Amy
by: Anonymous

Reading Amy's perspective was really helpful. I'm still in touch with my scammer, and never paid a dollar but weirdly was addicted to the love messages, I think because it was no lacking in my life.

I'm sure he will disappear now he knows after 4 different stories in an attempt to get money, I have refused.

Like Amy I decided not to hate him, don't get me wrong I think they are all b******* and like all vermin, got rid of but taking the positive, helped me through a difficult time, helped me laugh again and love again, even if it was fake. I found this site in time and learnt a lesson.

One question I do have is who do I report it to. I've gathered a lot of info about this guy, would hate someone else fall for his charm which was built up over 3 months.
Mar 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Anton or antonio
by: Anonymous

Oil rig operator was in Alaska. What state is his hometown was Charlotte North Carolina. I love that little love poems and everything he even sent me flowers pour sucker. I told him from the beginning if you're looking for money you're looking at the wrong girl.

Sometime later he asked for money and then he went through the begging part still telling me how much he loved me and how much he needed me in his life and how I have changed him but then I mentioned Allah and I knew it made him nervous then he asked me for a large amount of money and I told him I could not get it so he kept asking me for smaller amounts and I said I could not get it then he became angry and said he would blackmail me.

I said let the games begin and have not heard from him since but my final words to him were I hope that your Bad Karma does not fall on your children or your son. It would be awful for an innocent child to suffer the wrath of his father's evil good luck.

To all of you out there I can honestly say it was fun while it lasted and I got a bouquet of flowers
Mar 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Listen to their voice
by: Wiser Now

Hello ladies. I want to give you all an assignment. I want you to go online on Google or on YouTube and listen to the language of Nigerian males. They have a certain thickness to their English language that they almost sound the same of course but their tone could be different as far as the range of the alto or the range of their voice but it is similar to somebody from the south sounds like somebody from say New York sounds with a New York accent.

I would like for all of us to go online and listen to Nigerian voices of males to where we can pick up their dialect and that way we can know beyond any shadow of a doubt that is a Nigerian.

I did that and I heard a real Nigerians speak and I listened about 15 times to my scammers and my scammers voice is definitely Nigerian. So try to get them on the phone and try to get them to talk to you and bait them and hook them and let's all of us ladies fry them as we need to pull together.

We need to take them down as we've all been victims where they have our money and we had the heartache and the loss.

God knows who these people are so ladies let's go to work. This is wiser now
Mar 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roy franklin
by: Anonymous

I have mentioned this name before - Also uses Roy Stephens

In turkey and needs £30 000 for materials but I keep putting it off. Now he has to go back to Italy because his mum has cancer. Now needs £5000 for hospital treatment.

Do you have to pay for hospital treatment in Italy. Firstly he said he lived in Rome
Now his mum is in hospital in Naples.

Does anybody else know Him. He uses Instagram and WhatsApp

Mar 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Scammer
by: Anonymous

Hi @ Lady who posted on 9 Mar 2018.

Do not fall into his trap. Same pattern. Said will be meeting you soon, then suddenly before even meeting date, big problem on his side and he needs money.

Don't even bother to trace as I doubt you can. Sometimes, they take a long time to dig your money by winning your trust ie let you think that since they have been communicating so long, it is not a scammer.

Trust me. Reject his help and see his true colours.

Be careful ladies...
Mar 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil engineer scammer
by: Anonymous

I have a scammer who is a marine engineer that I knew from facebook around a year ago. He is at the age of 60 with a teenager daughter in boarding school. He is a widower and his wife died of cancer 7 years ago, He is very much fall into the scammer's pattern.

He had sent me text messages and email very often in the beginning. Of course, sending me love statements of how much he loved me. He was giving his heart to me and wanted to spend the rest of his life with me. I thought that it was a lie so I did not even remember him that much. Later on, he was working in a shipping company and had to live on the ship. So he only can send me text messages once in 2 weeks or even once a month. But I was so surprised after almost ten months’ friendship, he did not ask me for money. So I thought that he might be real.

The surprise came last month, when he said that he had received a 1.7 million construction project in Malaysia. He would become the general contractor after investing around 1.2 million for material and labor costs, and he could get around $500,000 profit after 10 months work in Malaysia.

In March of this year, he sent me some photos taken with the developers of the project which looked real to me, and not being photoshopped.
But suddenly, one day he told me that he had ordered materials from China and did not realize that he had to pay an extra demurrage fee of $6500 when the shipment arrived in Malaysia.

He had used up all his money for materials and workers, so he needed to borrow $6500 from me immediately. Otherwise, the whole project will be hung up and each day will cost more storage fees. He will pay me back when I arrive in Malaysia to meet him in April.

I certainly refused to lend him any money and said I am so poor that I had no money left. He started to be very angry with me because I didn’t help him. Then after 10 days, he said that his good friends in the States would help him with $3000. What he needed from me is only $3500.

But I rejected him again. Then he started to change his mood from a gentleman to a rude person. He said that I am heartless and I spoiled all his investment.

I tried to google image on his pictures, however, I could not find anything wrong. He said he is an Asian and used Asian men’s picture. May be google does not have Asian men stored.

So I have no concrete evidence to say he is a 100% scammer. However, when I talked to him on the phone, he had an accent that was not an Asian man or a person educated in America. Also I am very skeptical on Malaysia contracts. That country is notorious for scammer’s activities. I also do not believe a 1.7 millions contract was hung up by my $3500. Is it a joke?

Today, I asked him to send me a video call first so I could see his face and the way of talking. But he refused and said that his phone did not have a camera. But he did send me some photos with his camera before. So it is a lie.

I would like to ask if anyone here can give me a suggestion on how to check if this person is a scammer or not. I really want to know the truth.

Ladies, be careful! Those scammers are very cunning!
Mar 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Smith
by: Anonymous

The guy who is trying to scam me is Peter Smith. He works for Patronas Oil out of Malaysia. He has got an explanation for everything. He wants some money because he can’t get his equipment out of sea port because he has no cash to do so. He’d exhausted all his funds.

He brought engineers from the states with him, but with no equipment, no work. He even said he overdosed because this was his first job where he is head of the rig, but life isn’t worth living since he’s failed.

I can’t believe the things they say, then nothing adds up. I start to question everything. If they don’t walk the walk they talk, let em keep walking. He just knew from the start we were meant to be together. He’s from Houston, Texas. Has a 22 year old daughter who is getting married this year.

I asked him to take pics of where he was and the oil rig, but of course, he was trying to save his contract and taking pics seemed so petty and then he had to sell his phone to get something to eat, so there went the pics to prove where he was.
Mar 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Gilbert
by: Anonymous

I have been talking to someone that I met on Zoosk, who goes by the name of Steve Gilbert, who appeared to live in Toronto. His profile was taken down the day after we exchanged phone# and email address.

That should have been the first clue, but I gave him the benefit of the doubt. He phoned me right away and told me that he was a petroleum engineer, and that he owned a company that provided equipment and consulting to oil rigs all over the world. He claimed to be a widower, and that he had 2 daughters in their 20's, and a 6 month old granddaughter.

We then started to communicate by text and email. He became very affectionate quickly, calling me dear, darling, and love. We then exchanged more photos by text. His photos were of an extremely good looking man. We made arrangements to meet the following Friday, but in the afternoon of the day that we were to meet, he sent me an email claiming to have been called to an emergency on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico, and that he was heart broken that he would not be able to meet me that night, but that we could meet in 3 or 4 weeks time, when he returned to Toronto.

I was suspicious, but still gave him the benefit of the doubt. When I shared all this with my hairdresser soon after, she showed me how to do a google image search. I used the photos he sent by text to do the search, and low and behold, they belonged to a a well known french retired soccer player by the name of David Ginola.

I decided to string him along for awhile to see what he really wanted. We continued communicating for 2 weeks, then this week he told me that he left his credit card at home because he was in such a hurry to get to the airport. He then asked me to book a flight for him from Mexico City to Toronto on March 10th. I finally admitted that I knew who the photos that he sent me belonged to. He explained that he used those photos because he is a private person, and didn't want anyone to recognize him. He also claims to know David Ginola!

Needless to say, I didn't believe him, so I asked him to send me an actual photo of himself, which he did. I asked for the name of his company, and his web site, but he explained that it is currently down because he was making some changes. I told him that I would not book the flight until he convinced me that he is authentically Steve Gilbert.

He then offered to send me another web site for a company that he was a partner in. He hasn't sent it yet. Of course, I do not at all believe him, and I will not be booking a flight for him!

Has anyone had any dealings with this character??
Mar 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Holland
by: Anonymous

I see someone posted about James Holland. He got me for an iTunes card. I sent him money on Western Union and a wire transfer. Started getting suspicious when some of his stories didn't add up.

I am so glad I found this site. I would ask questions that he never really answered. I couldn't understand how someone working on an oil rig could email so often.

I guess I learned a valuable lesson.
Mar 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hopefully a Helpful Perspective
by: Amy

Hi Everyone, I am here because I have been the victim of an online scam. I'd like to share my story and my perspective, not to offer advice, but with the hope that others may find some comfort or solace in how I am choosing to interpret my experience.

I will start by saying that there are horrible, horrible people in the world. The individuals that prey on and take advantage of trusting, open-hearted women are truly disgusting humans. I am choosing to look at my scammer as a nameless, faceless entity, who could not possibly have hurt me personally, because he has no idea who I am.

To him I am also a nameless and faceless entity.
My scammer came to me via Tinder as Lenni Paakkonen, (l.paakkonen@yahoo.com) Finnish independent contractor working on Petronius Platform in the Gulf of Mexico. He explained that he would be at sea for 10 more weeks, which suited me just fine. No need to rush into things.

He was incredibly sweet, attuning to me and connecting with me a few times a day. I actually cannot believe how well he attuned to me, to my emotional needs, and to my heart. These guys are pros, for sure. I loved waking up to his messages every morning, and chatting with him every evening. His questions did not seem probing, but sincerely interested in me. His English writing was not fabulous, but I let it slide because he said he had only been in the country a short time.

It was so easy to ‘explain away’ all of the little things that did not ring true. Here is the part that I could choose to feel shame about; I started falling in love with him. AND I LOVED IT! I loved the way I felt, I loved the way connecting with Not-Lenni made me feel. I had never experienced myself as so loving and open as I felt during the few weeks I spent connecting with Not-Lenni.

Crazy, right? Unbelievably, this nameless, faceless (probably Nigerian in an internet cafe somewhere) entity was able to help me connect to myself in a way no other ‘real’ human had been able to do. My friends and family all commented on how happy I was, how this happiness and lightness in me was affecting them in such a positive way. I agreed with them. I was falling in love. It was delicious and I never wanted it to end.

And then, abruptly, it did. He asked me for money to repair the drill on the rig. He was distraught at his situation. I was devastated. I knew in my gut that it was wrong, that something was off. For a moment I still felt for him, it seemed he was really going through a rough patch.

Of course it was all a lie. When I look back I could see how he built up to the ‘big ask.’ I luckily called my best friend immediately and she supported me in recognizing that the man I thought I was falling in love with was some cheating, loser halfway around the world trying to take me for whatever he could.

I ceased contact with Not-Lenni and retreated to lick my wounds. This is the interesting part: I didn't hate him. Whoever he was. I realize that this might have been different had I actually given him money. I was sad. Beyond sad. Devastated.

I was mourning the feeling of falling in love, which had been so abruptly snatched from me. What I have come to realize in the few days since this has happened is that Not-Lenni actually gave me the most wonderful gift I have ever received. He allowed me to open my heart and connect to myself in a way that has changed me forever, changed me for the better.

I am choosing to come away from this experience focused on my own feelings of what occurred during my time of being scammed. I GET TO CHOOSE how I remember my experience and how I wish to move forward and integrate the deep sadness and overwhelming love into myself and into the world.

Let me reiterate, THE PEOPLE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF WOMEN'S VULNERABILITY ARE SCUMBAGS OF THE HIGHEST ORDER.

And somehow, one of them showed me my capacity for loving. And for that I will always be grateful. I will bring this love into the world because it is a billion times more powerful than the hate these jackasses are perpetuating.

THEY WILL NOT WIN. IT IS MY CHOICE AND I WILL NOT ALLOW IT.
Mar 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Watch out for Sir Richard
by: Anonymous

Total scum bag: he tried to get $200 in ITunes cards and was always laying it on thick every day for over a week.

"Each day that passes makes our love for each other grow stronger. Although I know it’s hard for us because we are far from each other but i still feel you inside me, like we are together right now". .. blah, blah, blah

On a rig in Alaska but got new contract 400 miles north of Holland - even sent me the 17 million dollar certificate of contract from Exxon Mobile- totally fake. He is on FB as Thomas Richard and goes by Sir Richard on google hangouts - I never believed him but he called me om hangouts video- and he did look like an older version of his photos- but he would not speak- he grew up,in England so he would know I would notice his lack of accent; plus his Englisg typing was very choppy!

Beware!
Mar 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rigger dating scam...Man goes by the name Michael Robert
by: Anonymous

When I first got the friend request on Facebook, I was suspicious but I friended the man and shortly after received messages on Messenger. The man goes by the name of Michael Robert and claims to be from Sandusky, OH. In any case, in a very guarded way, I responded today to his message just to see for myself if this would be another dating scam.

After a few messages back and forth with him professing his faith in God and questioning me about my Christianity he told me he is a widow whose wife died four years ago from breast cancer and he has a daughter (his pride and joy) who is married with two kids.

He also claims to be in Miami, FL working on an oil rig. He says he is a boss of over 30 men under him and says he has a great job. Even more guarded, based on a couple of past online experiences with scammers, I continued the conversation but refused to answer him when he asked if I lived alone and after he asked for a second time, I reminded him that he is a God-fearing man and felt he should understand why I would not tell a perfect stranger whether or not I live alone.

In any case, I ended the conversation politely. I pondered a couple of hours and did some searching online to try to investigate this person with very little information to go on. About 30 minutes ago, he posted a very poetic godly good night to me. I knew then for sure he was a scammer so I let him know on Messenger that he was a scammer and told him he was officially unfriended.

I then unfriended him.
Mar 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Anonymous

Oh he is back on Facebook also big time, and he was my scammer of almost two years. Yes I lost money to him and got rid of him, but he has returned asking for iTunes cards, and he wants 100 dollars each card two weeks in a row. I said NO you are not getting nothing from me ever again.

He says he is up in Canada somewhere right now transferred from the Gulf of Mexico. Be careful Ladies he is good. His letters sound again like the lady that got a long letter from someone and I looked it up in search, same letter just with a different name. He said oh please Sunshine, my wife, my Love send me these cards I need them. I said ohhhhh your Sunshine has a big smile on her face and the answer is still no.

Take care all.

God Bless You All
Mar 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		About James
by: Anonymous

Sounds like my scammers and the respect that a Spur cost to transfer fee but mine wanted $25,000 to move five hundred thousand. Sounds like James is the same person as Jeff was or Jake is. There is a lot of similarities to these cases and so I hope that the FBI does do some investigations as these oil riggers are succeeding in and taking down women who have loving Hearts.

I've lost close to $28,000 but in the end I just could not give more and I started praying really hard and the good Lord did show me the truth once it was asked for that is after the money was gone but I don't fall for it now by no means but the person that James hurt - if that person would like to contact me that would be good if you would say so I'm Wiser now so perhaps we could trade some emails or some text messages and find out if it is the same person.

I do know that the images were off of Facebook and I have asked for real life pictures and never received any. I just wish that they would quit succeeding and we could get some healing as it seems that they are very crafty. So go to www.Any Scam .com and report all your information there and www.scamhaters.com and report everywhere on line let us all do something now to stop this.
Mar 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		THANKS SARAH
by: Not in love anymore

I see you a lot on this site.

You and I had the same scummy scammer. Mine went by Jonathan Lester. His other aliases were Jonathan Sellers, Chris Anderson, and many more.

I wish to thank you for your crusade!
My scam lasted March thru August last year.

I lost over a hundred grand to that lying, deceiving POS. I'm psycologically damaged big time.

Thanks, also to you, Steve. You're a peach!

Ed: aka Steve - thank you ;-)
Mar 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Sarah

Same story that I had from Chris Anderson. Blood Oath, biggest contract ever. We would spend the rest of our life together.

Could never Skype because his phone never worked! He would call and say "can you see me" with a BIG smile in his voice. Of course I couldn't because the person he was impersonating was white and he is Nigerian.

Needed Itunes gift cards, needed me to be his beneficiary, then needed thousands of dollars to fix the rig so he could complete the contract and get his money.

I was his Queen, the love of his life, the poems never ended.

The blood oath was hysterical. I loved the part where he inserted the FINANCIAL HELP if needed.

I refused to send him a freaking dime and did not complete the BLOOD OATH and told him right up front I would not pledge to send him any money.

Thankfully I did not.

We no longer communicate. When they realize they will not get anything out of you they disappear and keep moving forward. They talk to dozens of women at the same time.

I am so sorry that you lost money. They do not care if they take your last dime and you are homeless and hungry. Believe me, it has happened to women that sold their homes, cars and gave up their life savings.

Do not communicate with him.

It angers me so much that they succeed in taking money.

I would give anything to find out that every woman that gets contacted blocks them immediately. I would love to see them hungry and homeless.

They are evil and disgusting subhuman creatures.
Mar 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Anonymous

I am sorry you fell for this man as I know exactly what it is like falling for a man that you thought was real but sorry he is fake. I hope you cut ties with him and blocked him other wise he will keep asking you for money.

What ever you do don't listen to his lies anymore and you need to know these are lies, and while he is getting money from you he is getting money from someone else. As for this mans equipment problems well all the riggers have them.

Best of luck to you.
Mar 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Anonymous

I am new to this site. I was told about the biggest contact and he was going to retire after this. Took blood oath early on. He got the money then he would be home in two weeks because he could complete his contract. I sent him an I phone which he could never use so I never saw him. Pictures were stolen off Facebook.

Wanted to do wire transfer of money from his UK account to mine that required a COT code which cost $10,000. Fire on oil rig, and bad parts ordered. I have no money to talk about and still he got a small savings account and its never enough even when they know you have used your bill money to help them, he will still ask for more.

I am broken hearted from loving someone who does not exist. Anything sound familiar to anyone
Mar 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Conned
by: Anonymous

On February 15, 2018 Anonymous posted on Conned about James Daniel and I have several similarities I would really like to talk more to see if this is the same man with a different man.

I am new to this site and do not know how to get in touch.

ED: You can post your email here as some people do, or both parties can send their email using the 'Report a Scam' link or 'Contact Me' link, or post details in this column and ask for it not to be published.
Mar 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don't think he is a scam
by: Anonymous

I was talking to an oil contractor name Tom Tony from California and said he's in Brazil right now and he said his wife died in car accident and has 6 year old son but he never ever asked me for money.

Actually I asked him for money and he asked me how much I need and sent me flowers and said he loved me in one day.

Maybe he didn't ask me because I'm married and don't know if he is the same one your talking about but im on welfare and social security so can't even afford life insurance or a car and he won't get anything from me as I'm broke!
Mar 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		This was his morning message - many are these.
by: Victim of oil rig scam

Good morning honey, I hope your night was great and cool with my thoughts? I miss you baby, I believe you miss me as well because our hearts are so connected and we can't live without one another again. I'm so focused in meeting you in person, I want to have you all to myself forever as my lovey queen, the sweetest woman and the joy of my heart. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me and you make my life complete. I adore you from my heart and soul and want to let you know that you are my little angel. Your existence is the reason behind each step that I take and each breath I make. Even though you are the reason that I breath, you still manage to take my breath away. Your beauty astounds me and your intelligence continuously amazes me. Whenever I close my eyes, the image of your face rises before me. I see you every moment of the day and even when I sleep. You are my world and all that I need. It is impossible for me to think of anything other than you. Whatever you do, I will always be at your side. Each moment of my time will be working toward making all of your dreams come true. There are two reasons that I wake up everyday: the stupid alarm clock and you. I am in love with just one of these reasons. You're the one I'm in love with. Your name is always on my lips, and your love is always in my heart as I long to sing love songs for you in person. The sun makes us appreciate the day and the moon makes us appreciate the night. Your existence makes me appreciate every moment of every hour. All I want is for you to be my woman forever, I want to make you happy forever, love you forever and make you the most adorable lady any eye woiuld ever see. Baby, you are the light of my day and the love of my life. Your existence gives me reason to hope for a better world and for a life of happiness, pleasures, love, romance and grace. For us to have happiness, we have to follow three steps. Me, you and us. I miss you, always have a great day baby, I miss you even though I haven't written you in a while.this is what he write me tgen ask for money said he worked as a oil rigger engineer and needed money to be sent by Western Union or Wal Mart for money then or money fram
Mar 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Collins
by: Anonymous

David Collins: I am on zoosk and a man made a comment on my profile. He was handsome. I responded and a few more times we messaged, but then he asked for my phone number to text. We texted for a couple of days. He also had sent me his phone number. We spoke over the phone.

His voice was quiet soft; he didn't seem pushy at all, but said, 'I look forward to speaking tomorrow'. The texts were short, well written & complimentary but not overly so. He had a slight accent, but said he was from Norway. Had left Norway with his mom when he was ten. He worked as an independent oil and gas contractor, had one daughter who attended UMASS & he was a very proud father. Again, complimentary but not overly and engaged in conversation when appropriate. What I found odd was that he never asked my last name so three-four days into our texting I asked him his and he said David Collins.

I googled the name and this site came up. I took a screen shot of what I found, sent it to him and told him to delete my phone number and I was going to block him.

Thankfully he never communicated with me again. I feel badly for the man's picture (if it was in deed stolen from someone else) I can't seem to find any pictures that are the same online as what he sent me- I would like to inform the real person of the identity fraud, but don't know how to go about it.

I am writing this so others will be aware and not get fooled. Be safe!
Mar 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

My scammers name is James. His email is jameswilliam1137@gmail, and says his last name is Williams, lol. Met him on Tinder and we’ve been chatting for about a month. He goes from good English to broken English. Said he lost his wife of 14 years in a "gasoline car accident", and has a 14 yr old son in boarding school.

He is supposedly out on a rig off the coast of San Francisco, except there is no rig there and there have been no new rigs built in the last 30 years in that area.

I had my suspicions and have asked him tons of questions. My sister found this site and then I knew for sure it was a scam. I’m not sure who to report him to?

I’m still playing along until I figure out if it’s worth reporting him. He had me go to the Hangouts site to chat, but made no issue of just texting by phone. I called my bank today to alert them, though I have not given him any identifying info.

He has provided several pics, but I’m pretty sure he ‘stole’ them.
Mar 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		We perhaps have the same man
by: Wiser Now

The scammer who got me also said he will make it right and pay it back as soon as the contracting was done. Also he tried the beneficiary where you put all of this so-called bogus check which is in my name in the UK and wanted me to send $25,000 to loosen up $500,000 worth of money and then take $20,000 to pay his oil rig workers which I never got the 25000 however the man did get me for thousands and thousands and thousands.

I learnt a hard lesson and I've been trying to save but it will take time but I doubt very seriously if another man gets even to first base with me in the future.
Mar 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the Greg Griffith Posting
by: Anonymous

Did you ever block him? I also met a scammer from Words with Friends. Started out with Hello Pretty. Also from Germany so he says. Ended up chatting on Facebook Messenger. Said he lived in Houston and was on an oil rig as subcontractor. This one only had a 20,000,000 contract. Wow. 68,000,000!!

He is going to be so rich. But the scammer I had sure did need those Itune Gift Cards. I sent him EXACTLY $0. And he wanted me to be his beneficiary. I said NO. Next he needed $10,500 to repair his equipment. These guys are the absolute most evil creatures that exist.

I wish to heaven that EVERY woman that comes in contact with one just blocks them immediately.

I was suspicious after the beneficiary attempt, even more so with the Itunes request. Then I did research. I Found this site and so happy I did. I just stopped talking with him and sure enough he showed up again begging for my help as I am the ONLY women he talked to and loves and misses me like crazy.

He is on an oil rig like I am on the MOON. I let him know what I thought of him so it is GOODBYE to that POS.

I hope all of you women that may be suspicious, do your research and trust no one. Remember, they are talking with dozens of other women and telling them the same things and scamming them too.

We mean and meant NOTHING to them. Just a means to get MONEY.
Mar 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for Richard
by: Anonymous

Richard was very charming, and sent me videos, and told me how beautiful I was, and he was on a oil rig in Alaska. After several weeks, he told me he was waiting for a oil delivery and his friend in CA who was supposed to fund the delivery was in a serious car accident and he could not get the money from his friend in CA so he asked me to wire him 12,000, needless to say, that was the last time I had any contact with him, he found me on instagram.
Mar 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		scam
by: Anonymous

I literally just had this happen to me this morning on Instagram...private message. Telling me he lived in Cali but working as an oil rigging contract in Turkey! He was divorced because his wife had a "high intake of drugs".

He had very broken english. About 4-5 replies and yep---- I BLOCKED him! Very scary people... do not fall for it. His first initial contract he said he was in Syria and then changed it to Istanbul Turkey.
Nope! Not happening to this girl!

Be safe out there!
Mar 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Krasberg/Charles Bothmann
by: Debbie

To the lady that is talking to this loser now, yes that is most definately the Charles Bothmann that told me he was in love with me. He was always pushing me to get him money to even after I told him he took $6000. From me, he wanted me to get a "payday loan" and he would take care of it when he got "out" of the rig.

I blocked him too but he called me from another number crying too, asked me why I blocked him and just wanted to make sure his "Sunshine" was okay. He said he called me from a co workers phone.
Then when I couldn’t come up with any money he said good bye to me and I told him he was a scammer, he called me all kinds of not nice names. He is most certainly a piece of work.

I reported him and his mules to the FBI, I told him I was going to and he told me that I was stupid, self centered and selfish.

Block him, get rid of him.
Mar 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Krasberg, Charles Bothmann
by: Anonymous

Oh to add on to my earlier posting, he would even go to the extent of showing you a pic of his so call USD 2.5M cheque, mind you there were many mistakes spotted. When I questioned him why the cheque dated 2014 and the spelling of the words was also wrong, guess what's his answer was - very hilarious...stating he purposely changed the text using his handphone to safeguard it and even ask me not to show anyone.

Very funny as I didn't know there is such high technology that you can use your handphone to change the pic text with the same font.

So ladies, please do check any documents which you receive from scammers and look very carefully.

Do not fall in the 'love trap' so easily.
Mar 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Krasberg, Charles Bothmann
by: Anonymous

Hi Ladies and thanks for those who have chatted with this Charles Krasberg.

Yes, he is definitely a scammer. Stating that he needs to repair his broken gasket and need money blah blah blah. The moment he requested $$$ I blocked him. You know what - its so dramatic as he uses different numbers to call me and cried and asked why I blocked him. Hahahah

Then I unblock him and chat and he cried so dramatically. It sounded so real that he is madly in love with me and didn't understand why I blocked him.

Well I told him I have no money and am a poor worker. So long story short, he still persisted to seek my help and to get him money. Or I open a bank account where he will get his account manager to transfer money over and then I transfer to the required technician.

Real fishy right. I told him that I strongly believe he is a scammer. Wow. A change to his true colours of being a romantic gentleman to a devil cursing you.

That I be struck by lighting and die! Wow. You see his true colours. He started to call me an old fool.

Well I blocked him Now I have peace of mind.

So ladies do beware, this Charles Krasberg, who claims to be an oil rig contractor doing project with Keppel Marine, has a 20 years daughter in boarding school in UK and he is a SCAMMER!
Mar 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Met on WWF. He spent 3 days getting to know me. He said he was on a rig off Texas coast working on a 68 million contract. Even gave a copy of an award certificate. Only problem was it had a typo on it and information was hand printed on it. Widowed with 15 year old in boarding school.

My eyes weren't open to scams until I spent $500 in iTunes cards. Supposed to be from Germany but he didn't react when I said goodnight in German. He uses Hangouts. Also playing the game slows down once he gets you off site. Uses username Griffith.greg147.

Be forewarned. He also dedicates the contract to you.
Mar 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christian Coiicann
by: Anonymous

This gentleman inboxed me on Instagram saying my face was sweet and he liked the Bible verses I posted. He started messaging daily, seemed very sweet, sent pics of him and his kids, wanted to pray together on the phone, etc.

The pics were of a very handsome man who said he was from Panama living in Dallas. He instantly wanted me to install the Hangouts app so we could chat. He claimed to be a chemical engineer finishing a contract off the coast of Texas and heading to China next "Lord willing". He prayed daily according to him and would tell me what his kiddos fixed him for dinner.

First he was a widower and later divorced. Red flags were going off everywhere. The English was choppy some messages and perfect others. I decided to google "men posing as chemical engineers on Instagram" and found this site.

I was so thankful!

Be safe folks!!
Mar 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		TrapCall
by: Scammed but not Burned

My daughter told me about an app that you can try free for a week called TrapCall. Here's how they describe the app:

Reveal unknown callers, blacklist them and even record their calls! TrapCall will even find their Name & Address and let you know if you missed any calls!

I just thought it might help someone out there who is trying to identify a scammer.

Good luck to all!
Mar 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer and Internet Villan
by: Anonymous

I am and have been chatting with a oil rig man. First he was on a ship and was in the gulf of Mexico. Then he has been of the ship since Feb 2018. Claims to be in Gateway motel living free since then. Has made a deal with the hotel manager. I have yo sent him thousands etc.

His equipment broke and he only had so much time to finish his contract. Otherwise he would not get his millions etc. Then another excuse. He now owes thousands to the Hotel Manager. But the Co he had worked for on the ship will not pay his check.

He has to come uo with 2000.00 That is where we are now. He wants my small S.S. monthly check of less than 700.00 He claims he is my life and i am his life. He also has a daughter in the UK who wants money for her too.

We are on hangouts. I have never seen him as he is using soneone else's photo. I email him at jamesmirgan9008@gmail.com but emails do not go through.

Sent money to him through different people and countries etc. Can anyone find out who he really is and where.

I am on hangouts at 8am in the morning and at 8pm at night everyday. Please help if you can identify him.

I am not computer savy
Mar 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Still following
by: Anonymous

My story is the first Perry Roddrick scam. I’ve updated already and continue to follow this site.

These money vampires are relentless!

So sad that the requirements to be an offshore engineer is that the male has to be widowed as a result of illness or difficulties during childbirth and have a child who will inadvertently need a new mother to care for them whilst their father works offshore unless they supply a philapino maid!!! I do feel sorry for genuine offshore workers!

After of course they’ve set plans in place to be with you and love you for all eternity as god wishes them to - how dare they!!!

So what I’ve learned through being economical about my own truth is that it’s possible for them to unmatch you on tinder! I know right?!?! He asked about my health and my profession, and I told him I worked on a production line in a biscuit/sausage factory....then BOOM he was gone and I’d been unmatched!!!

Result! Keep your eyes peeled ladies....

#rebelagainstthescammers
#jogon
Mar 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Debni
by: Linda

This is for Debni. The man you were talking to by the name of Marvel Scott. Do you have a facebook account? I would like to talk to you but I know these scammers are everywhere and I don't want them to have my number but am curious if he is the same man that has scammed one of my friends but he goes by the name of Alexander Emil on facebook.

Send me a message on here and I will find a way to get up with you so you and my friend can share information to see if it's the same guy.

Thanks
Mar 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WISER NOW.......
by: Not in love anymore

Believe me those scammers are REALLY good. I think they take a course on psychology to know how to work each of us.

If a man is real and sincere, he'll NEVER ask for money. My "Jonathan" got me for over a 100 grand.
At the end of our "relationship" the SOB was after my I.R.A. They have black souls.

So sorry for all.

GOOD MEN DO NOT ASK FOR MONEY!
Mar 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Been scammed
by: Anonymous

I believed in him. Name James Holland. He was working on an oil rig, as a private contractor. After receiving his four million contract, he invested in a bardge for one point six millions of dollars, and I sent him $10,000 to help buy supplies to bring to Florida.

That was the beginning of Jan, 2018. Now a couple weeks back the bardge was seized and he needed 53,000 to release it. He collected money from friends, but needed 20,000 more and I was a fool to send it to him.

His email is gifted girl@gmail.com or JamesHolland911@gmail.com

Please be careful as I have been scammed.
Mar 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tell it again
by: Wiser Now

Last year I got a tweet from a very friendly "Hello Wiser Now". I said Hello and he started. I was very lonely and in transition from one period to another in life and lonely. Then the story of a oil rigger engineer in the UK. Boy I thought what an important job and that intrigued me as I always wanted a man with a job.

We were very friendly then it started getting romantic after say two weeks then sensual. He started with sexy messages every morning. I sent a few pictures and he said I was gorgeous and very pretty and that certainly gave him some points.

Then in my mind and imagination we were starting to be a couple and we were flying all over the world, walking on beaches hand in hand, we were camping and sitting by the cozy fire. We were in love and the pictures he sent me was of a beautiful man. He was all I could think about day and night. We tweeted and we texted and we talked on the phone.

He told me about the activities in the oil rig and I could see him there in my minds eye. Then the request for water he needed for the men as the water on the rig was unsafe to drink. I sent it thinking I was helping the man I love. Two weeks later after much love talk and messages he told me that the crane broke and they all could not work. It was hard but I sent $10,000 for parts and then more love messages and lots of romance then the request came for techs to fix the crane for $9000.

More money sent to various accouts and it all looked real. Then he said he finshed the job and he was to deposit the check in America but needed airfare then a request for hotels and by this time I was growing concerned and that every time I sent support he did not come to my state.

Then as we all do we search out people so I was trolling online and I found out that the image's were stolen images.

OH MY GOD HOW COULD THIS BE! And there too was other requests for money even after this but thank God I did not give more and more but he got me for thousands and thousands and then left me.

I was devastated very bad and I cried so much even life hurt to live and I was very ashamed that I could believe so many many lies. I was heart broke and I would post on this site in which I thank Steve for and other Facebook sites but it takes time.

My money is gone and it is hard to save it back. Oh he was crafty with DECEPTION that were all lies and very clever. I do not think he feels he did wrong.

I pray that Gods will take the bitterness and hatefulness from my heart, so I took the hit but learnt a very hard lesson.

Never give money online to someone you have not met even if there is LOVE involved. It will take years for me to climb out but by Gods grace and discipline in savings I will save it back.
Mar 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gas in the porch
by: Anonymous

I’ve seen comments stating ‘gas in the porch’. Urban Dictionary doesn’t have a definition. What is this?

I had fun with my two guys for awhile once I realized this was a scam. One lied about his age. He went from 55-60 in a matter of two weeks. My other suitor called me ‘my dear’ all the time. He also said ‘soft kisses and hugs’.

I got bored rather quick & blocked them. I haven’t been hit up since.

On a serious note...stay careful, ladies.
Mar 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Eddard
by: Anonymous

Sounds like Chris Anderson who I met on WWF. Same EXACT story! No longer playing the game as he blocked me after I refused to be his beneficiary but kept in touch with me on Messenger thru Facebook. Then asked for ITunes gift card. Refused that.

His last request was for $10,500. He was "down and confused". His equipment broke down and he was in a predicament. And he expected me to beg, borrow and steal to get it for him. It took 6 months for this!

I played too and had fun for awhile. Love poems day and night! I was the queen of his heart. Then it turns to high pressure and gets real nasty when you refuse the big score. After all, he needs money to put gas in the Porch.

Here are some funny times on the rig: baby crying in the background, He then quickly hung up. Children laughing and playing in the background. He said He was watching a movie.

Would love to hear more of his story with you so keep them coming!
Mar 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: CFH.

I have been reading these stories on here for the last hour and I feel so bad for all of you. I have a cousin (female) that 60 yrs old and she has been scammed out of more then $36,000. And its still going on, maybe not so much money because she's broke now and lives on her disability.

She has been taking to a guy who is/was on an oil rig off the coast of new mexico. I say WAS ON AN OIL RIG. I guess it blew up and 1 was killed. Her guy and others were sent to the hospital. I have seen her through this so many times and when I try to talk to her about how wrong it is she gets bad.

Best of luck to all of you. Keep your money.

These scammers are not worth it.
Mar 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Christ Eddard
by: Anonymous

This is my scammer’s name. Met him on Words with Friends. Cannot find any record of him anywhere. He’s from North Carolina, deceased wife, 14 year old daughter living with late wife’s older brother in NC until his contract is done. He’s an oil driller working in the Gulf of Mexico with Transocean Company.

I did locate his picture from WWF on a London dating website, of course with a different name.

I’m the love of his life, his queen, and so many other affectionate names. I get daily love letters, poems, and even songs professing how much he loves me, blah, blah, blah.

He will have "20 million USD" when he’s through with this contract and retires and we can start our life together. I told him I didn’t think that was enough money for me as I have very expensive taste. Lol

My friends and I are having fun with him. Some of the things he says, such as bragging about his "porch car", we can’t help but bust a gut, but we give him back as good as we get. He hasn’t asked for money yet, but I’m sure it’s coming!

Please ladies, if it sounds too good to be true, it is! Don’t fall for these idiots!

Save your money and your sanity!
Mar 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		The writer annoyed (Mar. 2)
by: Debnie

This person is from Nigeria, I have a picture of him after pretending to be Marvel Scott. He also called me his wife, dear, his rare jewel. He wanted me to put his money in my account, I told him no, then he wanted me to give him my credit account information so he could put his money on that. I told him no.

He is from Nigeria, a young black man. He sent me picture when I called him out on everything.
The man he stole the identity from is a German man with silver hair, glasses and is wearing a white shirt and tie with a blue suit jacket.
This guy is good, be careful.

He only got (1) $100. Itune card out of me.
Mar 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Exxon Engineer, Jeff Rolland scammer
by: Debbie

Last couple of nights I exchanged texts with a so called engineer from Exxon. He claims that after his contract in the UK he will be in Dallas. He said that he lives in Houston and has a 15 yr old daughter, Sandra.

He calls her his angel and is looking for someone that could love his daughter as their own. And just like the other woman he calls me dear.

I had a feeling something wasn’t right about this person.

Thank you for sharing!
Mar 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Annoyed
by: Anonymous

He said he worked on an oil rig in South Korea. He was using the name Jowell Ernest. But changed it to Abakcar zlumar.daud; Said he was hacked and all his information was taken. Has called me honey dear baby sweetheart. Tells me he is a man of God and he can be trusted. He would never do anything to hurt me;

He calls me his wife. Said he made $2million on his last contract and wanted to put it in my account but would have to pay over $4000.00 to transfer it. Said he wanted to get a place around here. Help me get a lucrative business started. He had broken English. Has accent of a Nigerian. But refuses to admit it.

Will not send a current picture. Said he would get in trouble. There are pictures posted on reverse image. He has silver hair. One pucture he has a bright yellowish jacket with multicolored shirt and glasses. This is a German guy whose idenity was stolen.

BEWARE. HE ISN'T WHO HE CLAIMS
Mar 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Edwin Gary
by: Anonymous

Anyone hears of this guy? Wish I could
Post pics.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Mar 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Crawford Joshua
by: Anonymous

Anyone know this one. He was supposed to be living in Georgia. Now lives in Jacksonville, has a daughter. He professes you are his wife, with poems and the like.

His old profile says that he went to Dayton University, now he has a new profile on Facebook with the young lady on his back and he says she is his daughter who looks totally different from the other girl in the old profile.

The new profile says he went to Havard. He always has an excuse about being hacked. He never wants to reveal his identity. He hides behind messenger. And of course he is widowed.
Mar 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Red Flags every time
by: Anonymous

I was the victim with this scam back in 2013. I will be honest & admit I did get hit for a few thousand but lesson learned. The "shell" of one of these scammers on FB are always the same:

They PM you with either a "I was looking for new friends on FB and you are so beautiful I had to contact you" or a straight out "I'm looking for love ....." Blah blah blah.

They are all Widows & have one child that is in boarding school because he has to work on an oil rig. He is very wealthy so you have nothing to worry about.

They butcher the English language. (This is the easiest red flag!!) They are 9 times out of 10 white, I'm the age bracket of 50-55.

They are ALWAYS from Dallas Tx or NYC. If you look at their FB page it shows either NOTHING as far as posts, pictures, anything that a normal person would have OR if you look at it a little bit there is all pictures of African American men with pictures supporting who they really are, with pictures of life in Nigeria, posts written in a foreign language and such.

This actually shows the ignorance of the scammer or that they are new to the scam game.

The also claim to be "new" to FB and that's why they found you (another angle they use to get the sympathy vote from their victim " I'm so lonely since my wife passed & need friends or love)

Then the game begins and I still get these messages to begin this "relationship ". I was laughing so hard at one yesterday that I answered him back with my own " sad, widow, lonely" story. I was well off financially because my husband died suddenly & I was without family and was very lonely but had no idea how to proceed with my life (& money).

I really wanted to find love again AND someone who could help me do good with my money. I also threw in that I was very used to a husband that had to go away for long periods of time for work & I actually preferred this because it's the way my husband I lived for over 20 yrs. Once I sent my response he was on the hunt!

After he replied (2nd PM only) he was so captivated with my heart, soul and down to earth qualities he somehow felt he was falling in love with me & it must be fate that he found me! So after he professed his love I responded with very nice PM outlining the errors & red flags with his scam, and I also pointed out that I received a message from someone else that indicated we had "1 mutual friend" on FB and it was a friend of his from Nigeria (which funny enough was true!) so I told him to get his game together cause he was a big red flag.

The names of these last few are Bob Rowland from NYC but he was from NYC, also Jsmes Geisler ( Nigerian name is Jude which he gave me when I told him I knew what was up and he wanted to know how I felt about interracial relationships) & the real doozy, Steven Aaron, from Dallas (he's a pro) has a daughter named Mirabel (who needs a mother) & he even gets the "daughter to PM you also, his FB is VERY GOOD has names, pictures an entire history of his life AND the icing on the cake with him is he will post on your FB page that he loves you & goes as far as putting in his status that you're "in a relationship"!!!

Be careful gang they are all the same signs & red flags!

Good luck
Feb 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Trinity White
by: Anonymous

My scammer's name on WWF is TrinityWhite$$ - definitely a scammer. Works as an oil drilling engineer in Oklahoma - wife died in childbirth 4 years ago and also has a 14 year old son named Sparrow. He claims he's French but I speak French and when I sent him a question in French, he replied with "what?"

He wanted me to go on WhatsApp or Hangouts but I got him over to Kik instead - no personal info/phone number, just a username. After 2 days he said he was madly in love with me and wanted me to be his wife and his 14 year old son's "mother." So I've been stringing him along, telling him I'm a poor single mom and have no money for anything. Waiting for him to ask me for money. Seeing how long it takes him.

Calls me "honey" and "dear" and "my Queen."
Feb 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Instagram/John Wash
by: Anonymous

Sent me an Instagram request to follow. He was following a friend of mine so I thought he was someone mutual. Turns out he is another SCAMMER.

Right away he started in with the "where are you and what are you up to". Of course, that was preceded by "you look gorgeous".

I mentioned our "mutual" friend (of course she is female). And he said "You know ____?" He seemed surprised. My guess is that will not go over well with him since he will get caught "romancing" us both.

Goodbye to John Wash.

Beware ladies!! Always stay diligent.
Feb 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Your oil rig scammer/same as Charles Bothman
by: Debbie

He sounds just like Charles Bothmann, always told me he would find the money so I didn’t have to come up with it all either. I was the last love if his life, his only one. Called me his sunshine, I love you always and forever.

He will never pay you back, told me to ask friends, take out a small loan, pawn my jewelry, he would take everything right when he got out of the rig.

Don’t believe him, block him. I reported him and his mules to the FBI.

He got me for $6000.
Feb 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wondering /Jerry Dalton
by: ticked off

Yes this is my guy who has gotten money out of me and wants more money from me. I would like to talk to you if possible. You can get my email address through ED.

ED: The Privacy Policy is we don't collect/keep email addresses unless specifically requested. Can you please provide your email address either through the Contact Us page or on this thread but it won't be posted. Thank you
Feb 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marvel Scott
by: Debbie

Just had it out with this scammer, he admitted to me he is a scammer from Nigeria, sent me his picture. Using the name of Marvel Scott, when I told him I spoke with an attorney that does Contracts with the oil companies he said good bye. I told him he was a scammer and he admitted and sent me his picture. He is a young black man from Nigeria.

He was posing as an oil rig engineer from Houston and working off the coast of Texas.
Feb 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wondering/Ticked Off/Jerry Dalton
by: Anonymous

I forgot to mention he called me "MY QUEEN" also. And "my love". And here is another catch phrase if you want to compare.

Missing you like crazy, where are you and what are you up to?

Enough to make you absolutely sick.

Could be the same guy.
Feb 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ticked Off/Wondering/Jerry Dalton
by: Anonymous

Never heard that name but I was dealing with a Chris Anderson, also has a little girl, also is on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, also is German. Says he lives in Houston for the past three years. Funny, I never sent him a dime, but here he is back again.

He needs $10,500 to repair his equipment. Wants me to get it somehow. Borrow from friends, ask relatives, sell my jewelry and he will make things right between us. He uses the photo of a man that has been identified. He is waiting for my response as to how I am doing getting the money. Oh, and I don't have to come up with ALL of it. So, if I come up with half, does that repair his equipment??

No, of course not. Scammer. But he sure does LOVE me. I am the only one he has. Yeah, right. You should be ticked off. Keep in mind, they change names and photos to suit their needs.

He is a pathetic loser.
Feb 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig worker rip off
by: Anonymous

Just another story of Benjamin Ewot who worked as an engineer with workmen beneath him on a rig in Alaska. He is from Amsterdam with a daughter and 2 sons and his mother was from Estonia who died years back and kids were in a boarding school.

Later after a couple of weeks speaking he wanted me to send $600 so his children could go onto a school trip. The money had to be sent through western union to johannesburgh and send to Benjamin, so really now my eyes are open.

He was on fb with photos but who of?
Feb 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wondering
by: ticked off

I have posted before about my guy who worked on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. He is a widower and has a little girl he says. I have sent him money to come to see me and every time something happens. He says he wants to make things right and pay me back but yet he wants me to pay his way off the rig again.

Funny how this man told me I won't ever have to give him money again because he got paid and all I have done since he told me this is being told I need to send him money, it don't make sense. What this man doesn't realize is that back in December of 2017 he was suppose to be in a hospital because he got sick on the way to see me and the picture he sent me was the same picture he sent me back in 2015 so he flubed up there.

Long story short I am asking anyone have you come across a man named Dalton Jerry or Jerry Dalton. This man will call you his queen. He is supposed to be German but he don't sound like it.

He will also use his daughter to try to get money out of you.
Feb 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		@Pinkee
by: FOOLISH

Same story same circumstances. so sorry for your broken heart. I'm in a small town where the game is GET THE DIVORCÉE OR WIDOW. What is wrong with these men? They are cowards or have severe mental issues. Beware whether on social media or in real life. It's sad now that I can't trust men or even other women. Love yourself.

YOU ARE SMART YOU ARE STRONG YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL
Feb 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

Didnt expect to see this page but boy, didnt expect to see similar stories. I got to know this guy from tinder by the name of Allen Zhang. He has a company and has a contract on an oil rig off istanbul now. We chatted via wechat and he sent me numerous lengthy love emails. He has very good english, the pictures he sent were very good looking. Seems like a very good catch and he will relocate to singapore in a month's time.

We managed to discover his scam when he accidentally copied the same email to the other ladies. He seemed too good to be true so we didnt fall for his scam. He did mention once his tool broke down but he has yet to ask for any money.

His email address is engr.allenzhang@gmail.com

Beware ladies especially with someone who claimed he has no social media pages, friends or family.
Feb 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed by engineer
by: Pinkee

I went on a dating site about a month and a half after leaving my alcoholic husband. This guy looked great, he talked to me on the phone & texting, things no man ever told me. I was so vulnerable & lonely just wanting to date & so on.

He told me he loved me right away. Had my bag packed ready to get up the next morning & he calls at like 2 a.m. to tell me he had to stay, that the inspector didnt pass it. He needed money to pay for workers to fix the problem, and this continued with stuck in hurricanes to living on the street, $1000's of dollars later Im still waiting.

He even calls every now & then promising he'll see me soon.
Feb 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		INSTAGRAM
by: Anonymous

Just got chatted to by someone called Christopher Williams (Christopher Andrew) also.

Same old oil rig story lol. A 51yo with a 17 year old kid widowed! I’ve reported him to Instagram and blocked him immediately as he said he was Australian working off Texas. Broken English! Definately not an Australian !

Watch out for this name!!!
Feb 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same old story
by: Anonymous

I've noticed similar things with these scammers, they try to make you feel guilty for questioning them, they turn it around, one accused me of being self centered, money driven, like to see people suffer, money rules my life etc. But yes they still love you !!

I've been through a difficult year and admit you could say I'm vulnerable and these guys have been gap filling but I have to remind myself they are fake. They will weave unbelievable stories to pull you in, at the end of the day they don't give a **** about you.

Surname of Freeman seems to be a familiar one, 60, teenage son, wife died in car crash 3 years ago.
Feb 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gray Freeman
by: Anonymous

Wow. Gray is really getting around. To the woman who posted about him was his picture of him in a yellow shirt and a dark jacket? And one of those iPhone watches with a red wrist band? Grey hair? The picture seems to be professional. He appears to be sitting in front of trees.

Gray was always very concerned if I’ve had a ‘blissful night sleep’. I was ‘my dear’ to him and he used my name a lot.

And he would end a chat by saying ‘soft kisses and hugs’.

And he was oddly obsessed over whether or not I have eaten.

Yet, if I asked him anything, he dodged the question by not chatting with me for a day or two.

Is this the same pattern for you?
Feb 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil engineer scammer
by: Anonymous

I have 3 scammers pushing me for money at the same time. The first one is a oil rig engineer in Mexico. He had asked for money many times but I told him that my family did not permit me to send money to friends that I had never met. So he stopped texting me for over a month. Suddenly, he came back to me again and said that he needed $4500 to pay tax for his 1 million contact fund. He was very poor and no money for food.

So I said, "OK, I will bring $4500 cash and fly to Mexico to meet him." Then he said, "come, come please, I will meet you." Then I said how come you send me a faked passport, "Are you a woman?" Your passport has a woman's name computer typewritten on the bottom of the main page. Do you notice that?" Then he got very irritated and surprise and then said, "Come, come with the FBI and I will see you."

After this, he dared not to text me anymore. I am dumped by a scammer, ha ha ha. He knows that he cannot cheat me any more.

My second scammer is also a oil rig engineer who is now in Malaysia. He wanted $25,000 from me to pay to the court for a repossession of a box of money (6.4 millions). He claimed my name was put as a beneficiary. He said that he had a famous lawyer to help him. I said, "I will not send $25,000 to you via Western Union or Moneygram. I will bring the money to Malaysia and give to the court after talking to your lawyer. But I will come with my cousin who is a lawyer in Hong Kong. "Then he got very nervous and said, "I only want you to come alone with money, I will not meet another other people. They will get me into trouble because of big money." So I replied, "If it is legally in court why can't I bring my lawyer to represent me?" Then he stopped and changed to some other topics.

My third scammer is now in Istanbul who needed $1500 to pay his hotel bills so that he will leave for the U.S. and then come to meet me. I said, "There are 2 ways to pay this bill. The first one is I come to meet you and stay in the same hotel so that I can pay your bills to the owner directly. The other way is paid by my credit card, but the receiver's name must be under Istanbul Marriott.

I will not transfer money via western Union and Moneygram anymore." Then he refused both options without any reason. Then I stopped texting him.

Ladies, those predators are thinking about how to rip you off everyday. When they ask for money, then you said you will come to meet him or have friends to visit them. The it will scarce them off temporarily.

Hope that they will be out of business and get caught by the FBI very soon.
Feb 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Very clever man
by: Anonymous

I’ve commented before, but now I will elaborate. I was ‘found’ on WWF. He started chatting with me. His English was broken, but seemed very distinguished.

My morning messages consisted of ‘hope you had a blissful night sleep’. Then he asked if I ate breakfast.

I would ask him direct questions, and he dodged them. I specifically asked him about his job. He did not reply.

He asked for my phone number. I refused. Then he asked for an email. I complied, but I created one just for this.

He sent me his whole story. He is a ‘God fearing man’. He’s s vegan. His sweet daughter is overseas in boarding school. He mentioned going to the store to get a card for his computer.
He did not ask for money. He would also close a chat by saying ‘soft kisses and hugs’. I asked him to stop with the romantic gestures. He scaled back.

We chatted for a little less than a month. On Monday, he ended his morning chat saying ‘sending love and smiles your way’. I did not respond. I Googled oil rig scams & was shocked.

I immediately blocked him and sent his email to spam. My only concern is, I asked him for more pics. I sent two of myself, but I was fully clothed. I feel stupid, but thankful I didn’t lose any money. Just my dignity.

I reverse Googled his pic & he’s on ‘you’re it’. It’s some kind of dating site. I feel bad for the man who had his picture stolen. These men should fight back too. They’re victims too.

Good luck, ladies.
Feb 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another oil rig scammer (Marvel Scott)
by: Debbie

I have another one on the hook, and he says he is 60 years old, divorced with a 15 year old son, ex-wife got killed in an auto accident He is on an oil rig off the coast of Texas, supposed to be done with his contract in March. He wants me to send money to his agent to complete paper work so he can get done with his contract on time.

What? I have been talking to him for about 3 months, he has asked me for iTune cards, and money, I refused. Now he wants my credit card so he can put his money on it to do what he needs to do, and I asked him if he is crazy, he told me I am difficult and self centered.

Really? But he still loves me more than anything and can’t wait to meet me. Continues to ask for iTune cards and my credit card.

I keep talking to him but avoid the subjects he talks about. Really makes him irate, but he continues to love me. Hahaha.
Feb 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words With Friends/Grey Freeman
by: Anonymous

Sounds like the scammer I had that hit me up on Words with Friends. After I blocked him I started getting numerous requests from scammers.

I figured it was either him or his friends. I finally realized that he had my user name so I went into my profile on WWF and changed my user name and it stopped.

You still might get an email from him because they can be persistent. And, even though he did not ask for money, that can still come! Sometimes it takes several months once they feel they have your trust.

And yes, he is scamming others. Probably 10 or more at the time. They are multi-taskers and work 24-7.

Take care.
Feb 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stole my money and my heart
by: Anonymous

Roland Smith contacted me on Instagram and told me he was on an oil rig. First he said he was off the coast of Germany, and later said he was off the coast of Texas. Said he had a 14 year old son, living with his elderly aunt in the U.K..

Stated he had a multimillion dollar contract and was an independent contractor so he was responsible for all of the costs associated with the contract. Said he had borrowed $38 million from the bank and put up his 3 homes as collateral. Said he discovered some faulty pipes underwater that needed to be repaired and that the bank would not loan him anymore money.

Asked for my help initially to get a phone card to call his son, then another card to make phone calls to arrange workers to come assist him in the repairs. This progressed to requests for multiple Itunes cards and more and more money.

All the while he fed me stories about love and romance. Promised to come get me after completing the work. Finally I cut him off and have deleted my account from IG.

What a scammer.
Feb 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words With Friends
by: Anonymous

Grey Freeman is his name. 55 year old widow with a daughter. He used ‘my dear’ a lot. He never asked for money, but got belligerent when I would not provide a phone number. I gave him a fake email & he told me his life story. He wanted me to ‘occupy the space in his heart’.

Very broken English, but I could understand it. I blocked him two days ago on Words With Friends. Big surprise. No email asking where I am.

He is probably scamming someone else.

Beware, ladies!
Feb 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I was married 5 years and my husband was killed in an auto accident. I remarried and was married 40 years and my husband died with Cancer. I was a widow for 10 years, not even looking for another man. Then here came this scammer. I fell madly in love with his (someone's) picture, sweet voice, kind words and promises.

Then it happened. Asking for money.

I'm not sure if I will ever get over this but I am trying so hard. It is unfortunate that we can not go on Facebook (where mine found me.) I would not dare go on a dating site or play words on my computer.

Thanks for this page it is helping me but I feel so sorry for these ladies that send them all their money, sell their homes, cars and anything they have for these scammers.

Mine wanted me to sell my home. Are you crazy I asked him. He still calls but I don't answer his calls. He has tried having someone else call but if I don't recognize the number I don't answer any more.

Ladies, Please listen to the things being said on here. These ladies are hurting because they trusted a scammer. Don't get caught up in their lies. They will take you for everything you have and leave you.

Meet the person in person but please don't give them your hard earned money. Have a Blessed Day and thanks again for Watch for Scams.

ED: You are welcome
Feb 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clarkson
by: Scammed but not BurnedAnonymous

Hi, your Clarkson sounds like my Mike. Same M.O. Always asking about my family, meals, etc. I’ve been on this site for 4 months waiting to hear something that resonated with my experience, and I think this might be it. Why are so many of us looking to see who else their scammer scammed?

I’m emotionally over my scammer, thank goodness, but am still fascinated with this site and read every post as soon as I get an email saying there’s a new post.

Steve, I can’t thank you enough for creating this site! It helped me through my heartache.

[Steve: you are welcome, and its wonderful to know the site helped you in some way. Its also great to read that you are emotionally over your scammer as for a lot of people they are scarred for life and are unable to move on].
Feb 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		My oil rig engeneer scammer
by: Anonymous

Mine is a 51 yo, widowed, a 12 yo boy. His wife died 2 years ago and now he is ready to find love. He is an engeneer that works for a Rig.
He hasnt ask for money yet, since im very poor hahahahaha.

He contacte me on Instagram, he is a gentleman, loving, always checking on me, asking me if Im eating ok, how was my night, how are my parents.

He calls himself Clarkson Parker. He is from NC, but is working in Colorado. From day one I knew something wasnt right with all that lovely nature and falling in love 3 days after he saw my picture.

Give me a break! Hahahahaha. Anyways girls, watch out!

If you find yourself in a very vulnerable situation you can fall in love very easy with this Idiot.
Feb 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher Brooks
by: Anonymous

Claims to be from Idaho with an American father and Polish mother. Parents divorced and he was sent to live with his aunt in Poland and Indian Uncle. Studied there as a Petroleum Engineer and came back to Texas AM to further his studies. He is starting his own company which is most likely when he will start hitting you up for money.

Heavy polish accent. Gorgeous in his photos which I am sure are stolen from other people online. Proceeded to write me his whole life story on email and then asked for mine. Got my phone number and email right away.

Match says do not do that. I should have listened.

I cut him off right away as I felt a weird vibe. His phone is connected to a Danville, CA Phone messenger service and when I called it would sound tinny as if in a tunnel almost like when you call a foreign country.

I cut him off before he could ask me for money and I turned him in to PD and FBI. I also cut and paste complaints that were made against him and sent to him. I reported to Match and he was taken off. I feel like he is still out there as there are other men out there that seem similar in their situations. Sometimes when I like them, they hide thier profiles. Maybe they know not to mess with me. I should have been a cop!

Ladies be careful.
Feb 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Williams
by: Red-Kay and Sarah

Heads up everyone as Sarah stated Do Not Accept a request or speak with Frank Williams as he Is A Fraud from Nigeria. He will tell you everything you want to hear and string you along then ask for your money!!

He will promise to meet first then ask for money or ITune card but he will then make up an excuse as to why you cannot meet. His real name is Terry and he sent me photos. He had tried to reconnect me via another social media avenue but I blocked hi.

Do Not Send Him Money

He is Not Real.
Feb 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Debbie

Your Charles Kresberg sounds like my Charles Bothmann, same scenario, divorced with a 20 year old daughter.

On an oil rig off the coast of New England,
Watch out he took me for $6000. His equipment is always breaking down.

Get away, block him. He is a romantic, kept telling me how much he loved me, I was his sunshine.
Feb 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Krasberg
by: Anonymous

We have all chatted with him. Just a different name and location. No potential about it. He is a SCAMMER. Watch for phrases that likely are my queen, missing you like crazy. He will call you my love, baby, my dear. In no time he is madly in love with you and wants to marry you.

Then boom!!! He needs an ITunes gift card, or his child needs something or his equipment broke and he needs big money for repairs. It happens sooner or later. Don't let the picture fool you because behind it is a man from Nigeria.

Oh and 99% of the time he has an accent.

Block him.
Feb 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Potential Scammer : Charles Krasberg
by: Anonymous

Hi. I just chatted with one guy who claimed to be Charles Krasberg working as an Oil Rig Project Engineer with Keppel Offshore & Marine.

I am still skeptical on him. Claiming he is divorced with a 20 year old daughter in boarding school in UK.

Anyone here ever chatted with him before.

Got connected with him thru Match.com Profile name : charlie4life17

Thanks.
Feb 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry Dunford/Jane
by: Anonymous

Did he show?? How is your sister? He will give her one lie after another as to why he did not show. Unless, of course, he got all the money that he can take from her. Then he will disappear. She may hear from him again. Perhaps under another scammer name. Perhaps never.

Please let us know the outcome.

And, if you can find his information, report him to the FBI.

She will never get her money back unless she tries through the FBI. Not some scam that is asking for MORE money to get her money back.

They try that too.

Good luck.
Feb 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stay strong
by: Anonymous

Omg - it's been 2 years when mine asked me to pick him up at the airport on Valentine's Day. Of course he never showed - I thought it was a fairytale. I lost some money to him - not as much as these others but the heartbreak & deception hurt so much more than the $$. I still wonder at times since I was so sure he was real.

I last heard from him in August - I had stopped giving $$ until we met & of course he disappeared. I'm still healing & I read these same stories. I have A real man in my life so one day I will be be fully over this!

Stay strong ladies - don't share info until you meet - that's my new rule. So far it's working. We deserve so much more!
Feb 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		IP Address
by: Wiser Now

Okay got it. That is why they want to get you off fast so they can keep their IP address. So now we know so please all of you bait them up with sweetness and even make some promises but report them before you go on Hangouts or any other place TO GET THEM TO LOSE THEIR IP AND NAME ON FACEBOOK AS THAT IS A GREAT IDEA SO THEY CAN BE WEEDED OUT THAT WAY.

Just be smart how you keep them on the hook while the other hand is reporting them to Facebook. Once they lose it they have to start all over so please Ladies let us report them as soon as we know they are scammers then they cannot get on with their IP number.

We have got to fight back. A rigger got me for lots of money and if only I knew I would have blocked him early and saved my hard earned money. He went for my IRA saying all along he would pay it back to me but it was all lies.

YOU have a duty to;

1 Bait them
2 Hook them
3 keep them hooked
4 report them early to face book so that we they cannot come back on with their IP address before you go to hangout or other chat place and also report them to www.Anyscam.com

Please let us be smarter than they and let us be on the side of good as they are scammers and they do not love us. They want our money and they are robbers.

Thank you for reading this. Let us go to war to protect us all. No more scammers out there so get them!!!

God Blessings to you all !
Feb 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin of many names
by: Anonymous

The problem is Kevin Roberts will have several names and will use different ones for different women. Phil Richard or Phil Richards asked to move to Google hangout but made a rooky mistake, as the user name was M Johnston, and he claimed it was a colleague. Found out it was a previous name he used on a scam.

Yes I had the "my son is crying on the phone every day for school equipment he needs. When that didn't work, he asked if I could receive his wages until he sorted his bank out. Gave me a number to call (was Florida number) and the diplomat (??) asked me for £2600 to provide a banker's draft.

No I didn't pay it but I have heard this story twice now.
Feb 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Little Humming bird
by: Anonymous

If you get a request from a man with a Hummingbird on his picture he is a scammer so just be careful as he is good. No I will not send him no ITunes cards or anything as he just found out. Just beware.

To the lady that wants to know why they erase their profile it is because if you report it to Facebook about a scammer using a fake name they remove him and he cannot come on the same with messenger. I mean they block his name and IP address.

If they say Rig they are gone fast, that is a for sure sign they are scammers according to BP Atlantis and Shell out on the gulf. Just be safe all.

God Bless
Feb 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Robert
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Kevin Robert or Kevin Roberts who is a oil rig scammer. He has my friend in a lot trouble as she has given him her life savings and is headed for a divorce. He started out with working on a oil rig and having kids and being alone and raising them alone.

We cant convince her that he is a scammer because she believes that he loves her. It is so so sad to lose you retirement, your home and your sanity over a scammer.

If anyone out there has talked to him please comment.
Feb 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Conned by anonymous
by: Not in love any more!

Your James Daniels is my Jonathan Lester. He also goes by Jonathan Sellers, and many others. There's also a woman with a lisp going by the name of Janet.

I was frauded out of a small fortune by that creep
It happened March thru Aug last year. All the while, I was convinced I would get my money back.

Please......ladies.....know a REAL man that loves you and does NOT ask for money.

Gosh......I'd like to get my hands on that devil man and his whole crew!
Feb 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reason for deleting FB
by: Helpful Lady

Hi, Does anyone know the reason why the scammers always delete their Facebook page once they move the victim to What's App, Viber, etc.? Mine did that even though we continued to communicate until I discovered he was a scammer months later.

What do they have against communicating on Facebook messenger? Thanks for any information about this.
Feb 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Game Playing
by: Anonymous

It's fun to play the game and let them think you are falling for their spiel completely. The only problem is becoming infatuated with the picture, which more than likely, is not the scammer. When you see a text on FB with that handsome pic beside it, your mind will deceive you very easily.

The first one that fooled me had me in tears when I figured it out. I really mourned the loss of him; then I realized that was foolish, for that pic was not him at all.

Thanks for this site.

I is great hearing of others' experiences. Now sometimes I play the game until I decide to let them know I am onto their scheme and why.
Feb 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Report scams
by: Wiser now

You may report all scams to a web site called www.Anyscam on the internet - oil rig engineer scams and all the others and thier names and mules, bank accounts, and their user names.

I encorage all of you to post it here then also go to the mentioned site and report it. Also if you have sent money call Western Union and Money Gram and Wal Mart and tell them SCAMMERS ALERT fraud.

An Oil rigger scam got me for thousands of bucks and he used all the lies and stolen images of Doug Blevins of Wilton Manors Fl off Facebook to show me a face. It "turned out that face dud not belong to him"

I wish I knew before I sent him my money. Now I am trying to recover and it will take years unless I win the lottery.

Lord bless you all.

And thank you Mr Steve for having this site - really a Big Thank You Kind Sir
From the heart - ones on the mend.

Steve: you are welcome :-)
Feb 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		FB group
by: FOOLISH

I love that this site is here. Can't thank Steve enough. That being said there are two groups on Facebook that I admin. You are invited to tell your story and post pictures.

SCAMMER SCALIWAGS is private so if you just want support with out being public you may ask to join that.

The other is a public group called SCAMMER SHYSTERS. YOU CAN ASK TO JOIN BUT IT IS NOT PRIVATE.

I did not lose any money praise be to God but I was vulnerable and foolish until I found this site. Blessings and healing too all!!!

FOOLISH
Feb 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nicholous
by: Anonymous

Same stuff different name. Oil rigger had his drill break and he needed 35000 dollars to get it fixed. He said he would give part of his 35 million dollar contract. Isn't that funny? someone with all this money has to ask someone who has 1 percent of that weird.

I am going to post the number he used on messenger to text. The idiots. If my fiancee would have given those jerks money I would have traced what country they were in and flew there. I would've found them and when I did that would be the end of their scamming data. People like that are horrible people that need to be put out of business permanently and locked up.

Funny thing is if you can get to the country they are in you can trace the call to exactly where it is unless of course they are routing their calls through different access points around the world. You can still track them you just have go keep them on the line awhile.

I just wish our government, Facebook and others gave a dam and truly would go in those countries and permanently put these guys out of business.
Feb 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Conned
by: Anonymous

James Daniel. I wrote here awhile ago, and was scammed out of 5 grand, before I found this site and others like it. I had no idea this stuff existed at the time. I searched his photos, phone number, etc online, and could not find him or whoever he is anywhere. I got the I'm an oil rig contractor, sold my home and gave everything for this last contract before I retire story. A 15 yr old daughter who emailed me telling me she was so happy her Dad found someone and is happy and would love to have me as a mom. Yeah, the mother passed away 5 years ago giving birth to a baby boy, the baby was lost too.

The daughter is at a boarding school...he had to close out his bank account, giving all of his money to this contract, and the company from the previous contract owes him a lot of money and now he can't open an account for them to deposit the money because he's stuck on the rig and can't sign for a new bank account.

So he wants me to open one in my name and have the money deposited! (No)Oh, requesting ITunes cards for his daughter, and then her computer breaks, he can't get her a new one, could I? (no)...low an behold, his daughter gets very ill and needs blood, and they won't send it to her in the hospital unless he pays cash, $5,000, and the hospital is here in the states...(No)

Well, she miraculously recovers even without my help! Now a drill on the rig is broken and needs $5,000 for that...(no) I told him he was a scammer, and I'll be blocking him but he tried to beg me to stay and I'm all he has to help him...oh, by the way, he wanted me to take a blood oath in the beginning that I would be his wife...and I was the world to him.

Songs, poems, phone calls, his accent didn't match his photos. His daughter sent me a video of "him" speaking and his voice was nothing like the video. He had an excuse for everything. No skype or facetime allowed, he dropped his phone in the sea, the computer he has to use is old and has no camera... hmm.

If you are new to this stuff and this is familiar, BLOCK him!

These guys are very good at conning us. I still can't believe I fell for it in the beginning. The 5 grand was in the beginning for the custom fees so he can get his goods and start the job on the rig so he can finish in 2 weeks and I would pick him up at the airport...that turned into months, because I gave him no more money and was actually hoping I could somehow recover my money.

I'm still paying that loan every month and it burns my butt that I fell for it. I thank all of you for sharing your experiences, if I hadn't come across this site, and read all of the testimonies, I may have given him more of my hard earned money.
I now know 2 men that were scammed too, one of them for $40,000 the other for $20,000. I hope to God this helps someone, and I wish this stuff would somehow be stopped.
Feb 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig workers looking for romance/ money
by: Anonymous

So glad I found this page. I had my suspicions and these have been confirmed. There are a number of different stories I can tell but they all involve widowers, with a teenager kid, they take advantage of vulnerability.

Valentine's Day was full of love YouTube video clips and promises to "my future wife". The stories they use are unbelievable to get money. They can never video call, photos are obviously taken from a Facebook page.

Watch out ladies...
Feb 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lol....how to not give your money away
by: Nana

Michael Garrison melted me and kept me on the hook for 7 months. Like all of us, I fell deeply in love, until he asked me for 20,000.00, then lowered price to 13,000.00. I said sure I would take out a loan and send to him.

Told him I got the money but was not going to, send to anyone, or money gram, as I would do it face to face with his friend. Also told him My friend who is a Sheriff would deliver to this person.

Well guess what? All the excuses came in. He was and is a phoney. A professional scammer. I told him also, what I thought. Wished him the worst in life.

Yesterday, on Valentine's Day he sent an email and said hello. Get out of hangout and block them.

Michael N. Garrison, from Thailand -sure he is. He is in Scotland with a broken drill, and looking for money.

Told me I am aggressive, but I wish I could show him aggressive.

I feel bad for the true Petroleum Engineers that work so hard. Day and night. Sad! But this world is full of con artists. But what goes around, comes around.
Feb 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		North sea oil rigger
by: Anonymous

I matched with Perry Roddrick on tinder. He sent me lovely photos of him and his daughter. He was working on a rig in the north sea and due to relocate to Leeds in July this year. He used to send me poems too.

His mobile number was the same one as reported on here. He needs stopping!

He also asked for my email address, but luckily I realised it was a scam! The photos he sent me were actually of an eduardo leite, who is the mayor of a town in Brazil!!
Feb 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another one
by: Anonymous

Been contacted by Felix Hafner, an oil rigger and he has smooth talked me out of money. Been talking for 6 months. This morning I decided I needed to check up to see if he couldn't contact the Oil Riggers Hotline to get the help he needed to get off the rig, since I didn't have the money and boy was I in for a surprise.

I found all these women who have been scammed or at least ran into scammers. It is so sad that this cannot be stopped by law enforcement.
My best advice, is don't talk to anyone from facebook no matter how innocent they SEEM to be.
Yes and boy did he love me!!!!

Signed: Heartbroken
Feb 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Smith Jackson Truck
by: Sarah

The photo is small But The black truck is a four door and it is big. Could be a Ford. Doesn't look like a lot. Next to green grass with trees in the background. Challenged him to a game but he hasn't taken the bait yet.

Plus there is a Smith Jackson on Facebook with a few friends. Middle aged wearing glasses.

Is that him?
Feb 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		A Scammer Just the same
by: Anonymous

His name is "Harrison Morgan". We never met and he was not an Oil Rig engineer. Just as I was supposed to meet him he had to go away for 4 years for tax evasion. Had three daughters: Petra, Lisa, and Lucy. His photos were of a handsome and yet harmless man.

Seemed so sincere until one day he says "I can get out of prison if I pay the first installment of what I owe the IRS". That first installment was $30,000. And if I cared about him I would do anything to help. I flat out said "NO".

We communicated for almost 10 months. I met somebody recently and told "Harrison", I just couldn't speak to a phantom anymore.
Feb 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		David J Harris
by: Lesley-Ann

This guy contacted me from Match.Com a couple of weeks back. Like the others he quickly asked for my email address and he has since sent me numerous lengthy emails.

He says he is widowed. Had a daughter age 24 and is an architect in Leeds in the UK. As the emails have gone on his English is very broken I have asked him his nationality and he says he is half British and half Italian. Although at first I thought he was American by the phrases he used.
The emails have discrepancies as he obviously forgets what he writes.

The emails are very intense professing his love and how he wants us to be together etc even though we have never met. The photo he sent attached to my email is of a very attractive guy.

Since investigating on google and finding this site I have since blocked him.

All I can say is thankyou.
Feb 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Wiser Now
by: Sarah

Thank you for posting the information on "any scams". I have just reported three fake accounts to them.

All three set up in Nigeria. I had also reported them to Facebook who said they met their "community standards".

Hopefully, this will get them deleted.

These scammers are the scourge of all us women and they NEED TO BE STOPPED.

Keep posting their fake names and profiles and reporting them.

This has made my day!
Feb 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Edward Edison/McEdison
by: Anonymous

I also have reported SEVERAL fake profiles to F/B but am not having any luck with them deleting them. They will send me a notification that they have reviewed them but that they meet their community standards. First of all, they are all set up by someone from Nigeria. In my case, they are using the photos and profile of a real man named James Francis McHugh. He is a legitimate business man from Massachusetts. The scammer that scammed me was using a picture of this man with the name of Chris Anderson.

Now, Chris Anderson has disappeared off the face of the earth after I called him out. However, either he, or his comrades, are actually using Mr. McHugh's REAL name and his pictures that are stolen, and showing him living in different states. I go back to Facebook with all that information and tell them to contact the REAL James Francis McHugh and to please notice that the other accounts are being set up out of Nigeria.

Nothing from them. And these accounts are still on Facebook.

Ladies, please go to Facebook and check them out. Also, they set up a new one under McHugh William Adam. Same photos.

If any of you recognize the photos of the real man as being used by a scammer with a different name, please report to Facebook. Maybe if enough of us do it they will shut him down. And respond to me as well.

I would be forever grateful.

WE NEED TO STOP THEM.
Feb 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for this guy!
by: Anonymous

I posted here before about a man that started messaging me on Words With Friends, his name was Edward Edison. He never asked me for money because after a few red flags I blocked him. He said he was originally from Ohio but was living in Jersey City, NJ. He was going to Texas for three months to work on a vessel. Same story, single, brother died in car accident and he is raising his 12 yr old niece who he prefers to call his "daughter". Ya da, ya da, ya da same script different details.

A few days ago, a friend of mine said he tried to play her on WWF. Same name but his WWF profile changed by one digit, different man in profile pic and he’s now from the UK.

Last night I got a FB request from a man I don’t know. No mutual friends. Usually I just delete, but now I check for the tell tale signs of a scammer and report it to FB. Anyway, I went on his profile and there are like five (stolen) pictures that indicate he works for Chevron. He has four friends and the first one was the man that tried to play my friend in WWF. His name is now Edward McEdison!

So keep your eyes out for this name ladies! These scammers need to be stopped! 🛑
Feb 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Smith Jackson-Oil Rig Scammer
by: Sarah

Sounds like the scammer that I had. Met him on Words with Friends. Widower, lived in Houston TX, rich and very handsome photo stolen and real man identified. Won a huge contract on the rig. $20,000,000.

Asked me for the same things, only needed $12,000 for his repairs! He could not access his account.

I asked him how then was he making his house payments, keeping the utilities on, paying his phone bill etc. He told me his company took care of that. So I asked him, well then why can't your "COMPANY" order the equipment you need and send it to the rig. Surely, if you are that rich, you have that in your account. He did not respond to that question.

I let him know that ExxonMobile was contacted and had NO knowledge of him, his company, or any rigs with broken equipment, plus all the inconsistencies in his stories, he DISAPPEARED. Imagine that!

However, I think he may be the same as Smith Jackson. I looked Smith up on Words with Friends to challenge him to a game and the person that came up had a black truck for his picture. I am not sure if that would be the right one so I did not send the game. Can you tell me if it is?

Or, if you know he is playing, what is the user name? It would be such a joke to send him a game request since he blocked me under the name I knew him as. Assuming he is the same scammer.

Let me know.

Oh yes, and boy did he LOVE me!!

I have a better name for him other than piece of work if you get my drift!!
Feb 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Report them
by: Wiser Now

There is a site called www.anyScam .com where you can report names, mules names, phone numbers and pictures and any banks they use routing numbers and bank account numbers., the kind of scam oil rig engineer or fake checks.

Then report to Facebook and use this site often and post phone numbers here so if we get calls or texts we know it is no longer a cat and mouse game.

LADIES THIS IS ASSAULT ON US WOMEN AS WE ARE KEEPERS OF THE HOME AND SAVERS OF MONEY AND WE PROVIDE OUR OWN SECURITY NOW because alot of the males have let us down.

Don't let these scammers win. Post on your Facebook page awareness and every site.

It is a rotten shame this has become the norm and for some it seems every generation has their scams and back in the 1800s they had the traveling Dr wagon that took your money then left town. We have got to help each other so please share this post as you are not alone. We have got to bring awareness and protection for online users if only someone would have reached me in time my many thousands of dollars would still be in my accounts.

Thank you.

Let us all unite and fight them scoundrels back.
Feb 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer Smith Jackson
by: Anonymous

He is now trying to meet women on the "words with friends" WWF game. He is using the name "SMITH JACKSON", claims he has a 16 year old daughter, works on an "OIL RIG" in the gulf of Mexico, claims to have two homes in TEXAS, one in Arlington and one in Houston.

Asked me for money on three occasions in less than two months.

1) to help his daughter with school expenses while he is on rig.

2) asked for a $200 Amazon gift card for computer protection and

3) asked for $45,000 due to problems while drilling for oil in the Gulf and the drilling "BIT" got damaged by his workers and he needed help getting a new one ASAP so he and his men could get back to work,

He even asked me to sell my house or get a loan against it to help him. He is a real piece of work and will pressure you for money/claims to love you......LOL

What a piece of work
Feb 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To my oil rig scammer Charles, response
by: Sarah

You can block him on Messenger and delete him and never hear from him again.

Same lines. Good morning my love. Did you sleep well. Couldn't stop thinking of you. Missing you like crazy. You are the queen of my heart. My love. My equipment broke down. And let's Not forget those meaningless love poems.

These freaks don't care one bit about the women they profess to love. All they want is the money. Once they get all they can, they disappear. Sometimes they come back for more. Give them nothing and they will go away.

When we engage them, that is all the encouragement they need.

I would love to know that one day they get scammed to see how it feels.
Feb 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		My Oil Rig Scammer, Charles
by: Anonymous

It's funny he is doing that to you, as I too get a Good Morning Sunshine I Love You so Much. And a Goodnight Sunshine My Love, I Love You and Sweet Dreams. I will not let him back on my Facebook but he can still send me messages on Messenger.

He got a few grand from me, and now wants I-tune cards again and I refuse to send them. I will not send them. They say his pictures are off a video and they can see he is talking most of the time even though its on a stilled picture right now.

Be careful all. I have had six removed off Facebook and they did it right away.

God Bless
Feb 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please help me, as it looks dangerous.
by: Kevin B

Rather than report on a particular scam or scammer, it could be oil rig?

I need to know if anything similar happened, and how it ended or was resolved, with someone before?

Since Monday, a lady already scammed before, has hidden from her family and friends an online romance that keeps her from staying at her desk at work. They will never talk more than one hour one call. Generally, right before work, at lunch, after work. Away from home, tight lipped about who and what.

They also will jump from POF calling to Messenger calling back and forth again, thinking we all will know that they are not communicating too much on one site, again and again. Strange and today 6 hours of call between the 2 - now down for the night, perhaps.

I am going to ask her if her daughters were doing this what she would tell them?

Any other suggestions?

Can I get a copy of these guys scripts? I know they build trust, the women gets hurt emotionally and financially. Within 2 weeks another fake pic and guy, but they press the same buttons, 64 year old woman unmarried and broke, gets broker every experience.

Help? Thanks and enjoy your day. Help please!
Feb 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason P Micheal
by: Anonymous

Unfortunately, your friend will learn the hard way. If she did know him for real, then it will be a shock to us all. But, the fact that his account was set up in Nigeria certainly confirms what he is. Glad you reported him to Facebook. I have also reported several accounts that were set up in Nigeria.

Facebook indicated that they would contact two of them that did not meet their "standards". The other ones were fine. I responded and asked them to look again as the American Man's profiles were set up in Nigeria. If we would get more cooperation from Facebook I think it would eliminate so many scammers and make it a fun place.

The scammer I had was using the profile of one James Francis McHugh (I identified him as the real person). When I confronted him, he disappeared.

Now he or his coworkers are actually setting up bogus profiles on Facebook using the man's real name.

I have reported five different ones to Facebook as I said. I also asked Facebook how this man could live in four different cities and one country, be in a relationship, be widowed and be single, have all Nigerian friends and still be a real person in Massachusetts. No response.

Good luck to your friend. Let's hope she reads all these comments and confronts him. And her best bet is to block and delete him before he takes not only her heart, but her money as well.
Feb 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mary Damian
by: Vicki

This person says she works for Mark the founder of FB. She sends you a message thats says you are the winner of some money from a lotto on FB. All you have to do is pay to have the money sent to you.

This is a new scam.

I figured out right away this person was not real....BUT I SURE HAVE BEEN HAVING SOME FUN WITH THIS ONE.lol lol
Feb 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		FB Account Jason P Micheal
by: Anonymous

My friend is talking to some guy named Jason P Micheal. From reading all these stories this person sounds like a scammer. I did my own investigation and all the friends he has are from Nigeria. We live in California.

He has a FB account who I have already reported. I asked her if it was the real deal and she said yes that she had known him from a previous job. My gut is telling me its a scam. She said he promises her to move to California with his 2 kids and that he is a widow and he will buy her a house.

Sounds like a scam from other stories I have read. This is the wed address:

https://www.facebook.com/calisher.melissababy


I'm going to have to tell her, just hate to see her feelings get hurt.
Feb 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Neily Adams
by: Wiser Now

That what my scammer said to me so please take good care of yourself as he could be your scammer. He wooed me for 7 months and one day I found the real mans pictures he stole off Facebook and Oh My God he then vanished.

He was so sweet and will trust you as a child you cannot help but like him but lies lies for breakfast lunch and dinner. Everything was lies. My mind and heart still hurts and I miss him but he is not real.

HE IS NOT REAL AND NONE OF THEM ARE REAL. ALL THE WORDS OR HOOKS TO YOUR HEART

I lost 26,000 to him and maybe aged five years. The saddnes and the tears of grief of lost love. I was all his and he is all I thought about everyday. I loved a big unreal lie of my mind.

I thought he was coming to me and I had plans for the rest of my life with him so just be careful.

I now stay away them all OIL RIG scammers.
Feb 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nelly/Anonymous & Carol
by: Red-Kay

Ladies your scammers sound like one of mine. You stated that when you called him out he admitted then asked for you to forgive him and could you still be friends.

My scammer did the same thing and sent me photos of who he was suppose to really be, a scammer named Terry, if that is even true. I have not heard from him In months until a few days ago.

I received a Hello message from him. They will never Stop Scamming.

Good Luck and stay safe.
Feb 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Met on Words With Friends
by: Carol

I was challenged to a Words With Friends game by a man named Phill Shaw. He got all his words from a cheat site so I was impressed by all the high point words. He wanted to chat on "What's Up" so I installed it. We probably chatted for 1 hour every day for 2 months and also texted. He told me a made-up hard luck story about his childhood in "Norway." I told him the true hard-luck story about my childhood.

It is like they follow a script so "Every day they fall a little more in love with you." He said he worked for Exxon-Mobil on an oil rig, so he couldn't come see me and that is why he called at all hours of the night. His daughter goes to ivy league college and her name is Ivy. He loved talking about intimate things. He even sang the song, "You are my Sunshine". I told him I was going to check him out with a private detective and asked for his middle name, address, date of birth, etc.

He reluctantly gave me made-up information. I spent $366.00 to hire a private investigator and he called me and told me that from his search, it was a total scam. When "Phill" called that night, I read the report to him.

"Phill" said he is a 32 year old, black, Nigerian, unemployed "Engineer", hustler. He asked me if we could keep talking because he loves me so much. There are thousands of these guys and they make calls all day long. They talk to you for about 2 months before they start asking for money.

The private investigator I talked to said I was the first person to hire him who had not sent them money. The private investigator said that if a man meets you on-line on any site and says he is working on an oil rig, it is always a scam.

That is one of their favorite scams.
Feb 07, 2018
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starstarstarstar 		Nelly Adams
by: Anonymous

Four days ago, I receive a request on FB Messenger from a Nelly Adams. I accepted. I asked him how he found me? His reply was he found me on a registry of FB ads and was bored and wanted someone to chat with. Nelly Adams lives in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

He wants me to load an app called What's App. I asked why and he told me he is not on FB often. I told him that my phone has my school on there and it says that I don't have enough memory for the app. So he insisted a few more times. When I told him it was not meant to be for us to text, he changed his tune. He wanted me to go to Google Hangouts which I had so I did.

He tells me he is an engineer on an oil rig in the Australian Sea and he had previously told me he lived in LA. He tells me he is Roman Catholic. He also told me his wife cheated on him and now lives in Canada. His son is in boarding school. He has a son named Patrick who is 13 and keeps asking him to find him a new mom.

We get to the part where he wants a picture of me. I ask for a pic of him. Well he sends one. I do the reverse pic on Google images and he shows up in 4 different places. All with different names and jobs. So while he is asleep, we are 14 hours apart, I text him and call him out on his lie. He tells me he did not lie and how could I hurt him so badly as to call him a lier. He has been so hurt by women and he thought I was so nice but he was wrong.

Well I let him stew on that for the day. The next day, again when he was asleep, I text him the pictures from Google and I said either you are 1 of quintuplets or someone has stolen your identity. Please do not text me again. Well don't you know...he comes back with his tail between his legs and says I was right and he is sorry, and I need to forgive him. He lied because he has been hurt by women before, making himself out to be the only victim ever.

He wants my forgiveness which I forgive him. I just don't want to have anything to do with him. He expects full trust from me now. He confesses last evening that he is a teacher who became a plumber, pipe layer, and transformation coach as a co-founder of TTP Tribe (which happens to be owned by 3 women.) This morning, I ask him to tell me about the transformation business as I am a transformation coach (I really am).

He tries to tell me that I lied to him because I did not tell him that. I said it is all part of me being a holistic health practitioner and holistic health coach, which for me it is. He says its too painful for him to share. He doesn't know much about it. How can you be a co-founder of a business and not know much about it?! As he is sleeping today, I happened to look up oil-rig engineers, and voila!

Here are all of the stories.

I love the fact that there is a 14 hour difference. I will have plenty of time to block him. Since I forgave him he thinks everything is hunky-dory. He expects that I trust him again and he is in like Flynn. He tried to call several times saying how he is risking everything to make the call. Even though I tell him not to he does anyway and when he can't hear me, he insinuates that I am playing games and asks me to stop.

I told him to stop calling for both of our sakes because I was frustrated and getting angry, though I did not say that. He says he can trust me now fully and there will be no more lies. He wants a good, caring woman to love him and his son. I am, he thinks, that woman. At the end of the texting this morning he says, "Ok dear I hope we're partners now, with Love and understanding? Because I love you, I don't know if you will ever love me as well! Goodnight my (name) please take good care of yourself!!"

Then even though my favorite color was his mom's favorite color, he sends me a pic of a red and black rose that has water droplets on it. I don't know what made him think I would like a rose that looks burnt. This guy has a lot to learn in the romance department. No money will be forwarded, and this could be interesting.

I will try to get him reported.
Feb 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		New Scam
by: anonymous

Be aware. I was sent a friend request from one Brian Durant. Showed three of my friends as his friends. I checked with them and one said he did not know him but accepted him because he was friends with the other two women.

After I accepted him he immediately sent me a message. The typical Hello and Good Morning. I asked him how he knew one of the ladies and he response was "just a friend". Then he started in on some available funding for retired and disabled people and that he saw me on a list of beneficiaries and asked me if I had claimed the money.

I told him I would be sure to spread the word to all my friends!! Then I said I was not interested. He said "why". It was then that I blocked and deleted him.

He never messaged my male friend but did one of the women. She also blocked and unfriended him. Looks like he deleted his profile and set up a new one!

Somehow they are finding friends and making you feel okay by accepting them.

Not sure if he is Nigerian or not but his written English was okay.

Anyone else get this?

Possible they are changing their game.
Feb 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another one
by: Anonymous

My scammer is on the loose again. Norman G Jackson has changed his profile and now he is self employed and goes to Harvard Law school which is pretty amazing since he can't read or write.

In his past life which was a week ago he was a petroleum engineer that lived in Norfolk Virginia.
One child which was 2 when I met him now she is 16. He says he is 53 then he told me he is 61.

Be on the look out for him, if he's going to Harvard he's going to need a lot of money. Hold on to your purses ladies.

He didn't get anything from me.
Feb 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rick on Tinder and Franco More match
by: Anonymous

After my experience with Perry Roddrick (story below) I’ve not been put off looking for love online however I’m more aware of what to look out for and am developing a skill spotting them - if there’s even such a thing!

Franco More is an interesting guy....I didn’t have the energy to be playing two scammers at the one time so called him out early on! His dating subscription was nearing an end so he was keen to switch to an alternate format! So during my research I identified two alias results with the same pictures. I’ve not heard from him since!

The current one hasn’t yet asked me to move off the app but his English isn’t as on point as he would have me believe, worked as an engineer for Exxon for 25 years with a 17 year old daughter. He says he’s 47 but will play this out! And my story...well I’m not as forthcoming with information and I’m having fun creating a character to play in this facade!!!

I’m thankful everyday I was alerted to scammers as I’ve found this site. It makes me physically sick these heartless cretins are preying on people looking for love! I’d quite happily shut them all down! It’s unfortunate not everyone is open to considering it’s all fake and that people would even attempt this - the only agenda is taking your hard earned cash they don’t care about anything else - once you get your head round that and bounce back from the scars you can move on.

I only feel sorry for genuine offshore engineers working and looking for love.
Feb 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher Brooks 210-404-4956
by: Teresa

After being widowed for several years, I decided to venture out into the dating world again. Since I'm posting my experience here, needless to say, it was a nightmare.

I joined a dating site and met a very romantic, sweet talking fellow who goes by the name Christopher Brooks.

"Christopher" was 62. He had 1 daughter who attended Oxford University in London. He had no other close living relatives, as his mom had passed away and his sibling and father died in a car accident many years ago.

He was widowed, an oil engineer & had made a very good life for himself financially.

I confided in a church member that I had begun talking to him and she warned me of the dangers, but he was so convincing that I ignored her. I mean, this only happens to others, right?

He sent me documents of a job he was doing in Germany, as well as had me emailing things for him in relations to this job. I was receiving emails in return concerning the job, so it really had me convinced that he was legitimate.

Everything from the contract letter from Pemex Oil, to the emails to his supplier called Plamedi were so very convincing. At one point he even gave me his bank login info which sealed the deal on any doubt I ever had. I was so in love with this man! He had a way of making me feel like the most special person in the world! After seeing the amount in his bank account, I had no reason to ever believe he'd want anything from me. He even offered to transfer money to my bank account for being so kind in helping him out with emails to his supplier while he was away and couldn't access his account.

Fast forward to present...I'm out nearly $2000 since he wiped out my account. I never received a dime from him. Actually, quite the opposite.
I spoke with "Christopher" for nearly 6 months, in which time he was obviously building my trust.
The saying "Hindsight is 20/20" definitely rings true. All the signs were there, but its hard to see them when your heart is leading the way. Not only did he prey on my finances, but my heart as well.

I can only warn others now and hope they will heed advice given to me that I didn't take until it was too late.

Mind you, I am aware that there are scammers out there, so I did my research and found Pemex Oil is a real thing. Finding out it's a real company only solidified my scammer was truthful. Or so I thought.

Below is listed his "job" email. I hope maybe this will help someone not fall into the trap I did.

plamedi.supply@insurer.com

If anyone is currently talking to this man or has in the past and knows of any legal action I can take, please contact me via email. Thanks to this man, I'm not comfortable listing my number.

Thanks in advance!

teresa.warren62@gmail.com
Feb 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jay Francis McHugh
by: Anonymous

There is a real man named Jay Francis McHugh on Facebook. His profile will show his real business, photos and where he lives, was born, went to school and he has close to 5,000 friends. A very successful real man.

I was contacted by a scammer using two of Jay's real photos but going by the name of Chris Anderson.

Now, there are two other Jay Francis McHugh accounts that are absolutely FAKE. They now use his real name and have stolen his information. If you look these up on Facebook you will see that they were set up by one Gloria Ohjigbo from Nigeria, and one Desmond Imoniefe. Both accounts are fake.

I have reported them to Facebook but they don't seem to have an issue with them.

One was set up by Danny Waltha and it is gone.

Mr. McHugh is NOT going to start trolling and contacting women to scam them.

These Nigerian scammers will. Just look at all three accounts and you will see that two are all PRO Nigerian with all Nigerian friends. Those are the face ones of course.

What a disgrace this is.

So be aware ladies. The real man is not going to do this but the scammers will.

I fell for the pictures under Chris Anderson, who still uses the two photos. I did NOT give him a dime because I was able to identify Mr. McHugh from Scam Haters United.

Research the profile from Facebook BEFORE you get involved. Then block.

Stay safe because he is NOT real.
Feb 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to Gloria and the Other
by: Anonymous

Anytime you get a friend request from someone on Facebook put their profile name in the "search". Above the search is the https address bar. It will show you the profile name with a forward slash /. The name next to it is who set up.

I found several that showed the account as being set up in Nigeria by Danny Waltha, Gloria Ojigbo and a new one named Desmond Imoniefe. Same real man.

Facebook agreed that one was fake but said the other two were set up properly.

I don't know how they can say that when this man is American living in Massachusetts.

His name is Jay Francis McHugh and I am writing a separate comment on that so please watch for it.
Feb 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil engineer scammer
by: Anonymous

I was scammed by an oil rig engineer for $650 and
he introduced me to a fake FBI who had scammed me for over $4000. My heart is not completely broken. But I want to recover from my loss. I think the FBI office may be interested because I find a fake member for them to investigate.
I live in Hawaii. The local police cannot do anything about this type of case.

So I want to report to the FBI office but they told me to file a complaint with the IC3 website. However, I receive no response from IC3 after my report.

I would like to address to the lady whose scammer is Charles Bothmann. She said that she had reported to the FBI. Can she tell me how to report to the FBI office?

Ladies, be careful, scammers are writing to us every day. They only want your money.
Feb 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ann morales and bary Connie scammer
by: Anonymous

Hi. I have been talking to a guy who uses both names. He has promised to marry me and that he is coming over to get me. I know I shouldn't but I fell for him. He asks me for an iTunes voucher so he can do his work. He also wants moneygrams and yes he told me to come off Facebook and that I shouldn't tell anyone about us as they will only be jealous of us.

He said he was coming to get me before Christmas and then new year and then it was 15 of Jan 2018 then it was going to be the 1st of Feb now it's the 14th of Feb. He just keeping me hanging on. I know he is a scammer but I feel I'm in love with him.

I'm going to break it up.

Be careful as there are a lot of different names,
jenny
Feb 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		A new name.
by: Anonymous

Be careful. A new name has just popped up on Instagram. HANDSOME MARk Bruno. This person is actually a scammer Godbless Bakumo. Yes this is his formal name but he also goes by EBI Bakumo. He got me for $10,000 over several months.

Claims to be sick and starving with no food. But he always has new clothes, jewelry etc. I was told he has thirty or more women he is scamming. His English is pretty good but when he gets upset he slips back into Nigerian accent.

Oh yes he is from the Delta region of Nigeria - Warri area.

Be careful. He is a smooth talker.
Feb 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dont trust
by: Lady in Ca. U.S.A

Yes! thank god for whoever created this site, it helps so much, as I dont trust anyone with broken English, or weird grammar. Its not like I am perfect but that is a dead giveaway. I have been hit by soo many scammers that sometimes I wonder what they see in me, as I have no money and I work to make a living. It's very weird but I dont trust anyone now so I think am safe.

I never lost any money because I read the stories here, and I was not heartbroken because I thought it was too good to be true. But I must agree, I did miss his messages in the mornings, anyway I wish I could find out who is the guy of the pictures he sent, so please be safe and don't trust them, as they only want your money and will break your heart.
Feb 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		My oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

The oil rig scammer I wrote about here was Charles Bothmann, and I have reported him and his mules to the FBI. I have been communicating still with him to get more information, and he has admitted to me that he is a scammer and I am stupid and a dummy because I am a terrible and stingy person telling him I want all my money back.

Beware ladies, he is good and has been doing this for a while.

He is a 57 year old with broken English from Boston Massachusetts.
Feb 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ladies
by: Anonymous

First off they are not allowed to have phones on the Rigs, just to take pictures not to call. They communicate on the Net with only their families and that is it. My Cousin works on Atlantis and this is where my scammer said he was. But NO. When I told him oh my cousin works there I will ask him, he said oh he left and never got no pay cause he did much damage on it. Then went to Texas for a month, now in Canada. Then last night I found another picture of another man in the exact same office, So funny and three other names. Be careful

Now the lady that was going to bring her scammer to USA cause she felt sorry from him. Was he from Nigeria and went to Ghana? Living with friends in a one room place all of them? I have one of them now asking for money and begging me to bring him here, but I know of 13 other women he has scammed.

What a shame.

God Bless you all
Feb 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Danny Waltha and Gloria Ojigbo
by: Anonymous

I want to throw these names out for all to see. They are the names of two Nigerian Scammers.

They opened up Facebook Profiles in the name of a real man and started scamming women using this man's profile, photos and his actual name.

I reported them to Facebook as I knew the real man and they did take down one of the accounts but not the other two.

In the meantime, Danny Waltha, who actually had a Facebook profile disappeared. Whether he took it down himself or Facebook did, we will ever know.

Gloria is still on Facebook.

The funny thing is, even though they were using the real man's name, their name shows up as the ones setting up the profiles in the address file.

In case you are not aware, when you put a Facebook Scammer's profile up, the name of who set it up shows in the address bar. Sometimes it does show the real name but with same strange numbers and letters. There is a way to determine where it originates from.

Nigeria is the place.

Again, all you ladies out there that are reading these comments and posts, but think yours is different, DON'T.

They are ALL scamming you.
Feb 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		David King Bradford?
by: Anonymous

This is a great site. Thanks to the folks who created it. "David" friended me on FB, as a friend of my cousin, who never heard of him. I

must say I "fell in love" with him over the two weeks we've been texting. But his story is exactly like the ones below, with the names changed. He says he lives in Fairbanks, but his FB page says he lives in Alaska, Wisconsin.

He is on a oil rig in the North Sea near the Netherlands for the next 90 days. Has a daughter named Sophie. Lost his wife and other daughter some time ago. Sent me photos on my gmail account. Very handsome, loves cars, says he wants to marry me when he gets back.

Before the proposal, he said he would like to take me on a vacation to any country in the world. He has not asked for any money as yet, but I have a feeling he will soon.

I consider myself a professional person with a good job, and can't believe I fell for him. Any thoughts about who he might be?

I keep hoping he is for real, but I think I've been scammed.

Thanks for listening.
Feb 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Called his bluff
by: Nana

Omg, my Scotland engineer needs 20,000.00 to fix a part on a machine to finish the contract and come and see me. I told him I need 32,000.00 to pay my bills since we are both asking, as he is rich, when he gets to America. Told him to send me a check from his account.

So so so full of BS. Have not heard from him. All they want is money. Ladies call there bluff, at least some of us can get them angry and they give up.
Feb 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Wilson
by: Anonymous

Bryan Wilson contacted me on Fb. Claimed to be an oil rig engineer out of Queens NY. I believe that he is married. I am not interested in dates with anyone online. In the middle of the conversation he disappeared with all traces. Thank goodness. I left him a message if he comes back. He cannot read it.

He is blocked.
Feb 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davidson Mac Williams
by: Anonymous

He said that he is a production chemical engineer and that he works Offshore as a production Manager with British Petroleum Company. He will be out of the RIG in 3 weeks. He works 3 months on the RiG and 1 month off. His house is in Scotland.

He has a Son who is 10 years old and sent me the picture with him, and his sons name is Dave. He said I am sorry to ask you this question how much are you paid in your job? I said not enough. So he asked if I was dating, and I said no. He said that he is really scared of some ladies in the internet as he is new online and registered a weeks ago, and so far his experiences is terrible.

No one is really looking for a real relationship. He then said he loved me the way I am, and really didn't know how to make me understand how important I am for him right now.

He wants to know everything about me.
Jan 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Perry Roddrick
by: Anonymous

Well what can I add that’s not already been said?!?! My extremely charming single father who’d been cheated on and left with his 3 yr old daughter following the death of his girlfriend from childbirth. But we’re ok folks - the DNA test confirmed she was his!!!

I entered with caution and run a few pictures through reverse image, most were good and then one matched and I assumed he was the imposter - not my charming engineer! Cell number also checked out but was not linked with a known scam
The stories we shared, the waking up to lovely romantic messages - boy did this guy know how to use google!

Regular texting when he wasn’t ‘preparing for work’ or ‘have to workout’ then progressed to regular calls just to hear my voice and talk some more - you mean get inside my head! It was getting close to time where he’d soon be onshore and we’d meet.

I was having a wobble every other day - back through the pictures - was it the same guy? Thinking about the accent on the phone - asking questions about the rig and his work - then there was an issue with the crane that was going to cost $16500 to fix and he was short.

*BOOM* there it was...the attempt to defraud me out of cash had landed.

But I was ready and I’m glad I was! It was crazy to fall for the charm of someone I hadn’t met face to face - he was the guy of my dreams - the mind is a powerful thing together with perception! I had an evening of fun with it and by the next day there was no loving text to wake up to, only a challenge around how my attitude towards him had changed since he’d mentioned money.

I outed him and haven’t heard since. Ladies these guys are fake - go with your gut - if it sounds to good to be true - it is!!! I’m only sorry some women have sent the money and I pray others do not fall foul. The photos are genuine - they belong to a Brazilian politician and lawyer - Perry Roddrick however is a fake - a fake Facebook and Instagram- his friends are probably fake too!!!

If you’re interested he’s still looking for someone serious according to one of his Instagram accounts (he has two Facebook accounts too!) he’s giving out his email for serious girlfriend applications as sirfield2@gmail.com or check his cell +1 (267) 652-8978

These people cause serious mental and emotional damage to women who are looking for mr right and they need to be stopped!!!

Jan 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Got to know the scammer
by: RONI

I have commented here a few times and I got to know my scammer and am embarassed to say I loved him. Not in love but loved him as one of Gods children.

Yes I gave him money and was even going to help by sponsoring him to come to the USA so he could have a better life, but he could not stay away from scamming other women. He said he was in love with me but, only because of what he wanted from me. Not the kind of love that you would want from a good relationship.

He said all the right things, and he had come clean to me after 4 months because I found the pictures of the real man. So once we started chatting and video, I found myself infatuated with him. and wanted to help. But because I really could not help him financially he went back to scamming.

I had to walk away as I did not approve of what he was doing and he started treating me differently. So to help myself and him I used anger as it helps so I told him I was dying. Oh the ugly things he said.

Thank goodness his opinion does not matter. It has been two days. I do miss our conversations but I just keep repeating "let go and let God". Long walks with my best friend is also helping. He wanted to learn as his english got pretty good until he got mad then slipped right back to the Nigeria noise as he called it.

He wasnt always poor, but his parents let him and his siblings down by loosing the business that supported the family. He kept telling me he lived in a place that had no windows and they slept on the floor. They were all sick with thyphoid malaria, and yellow fever.

The country does not have health care, but Unicef does not help and the missionaries cannot help either or that is what he said.

I tried to understand why they felt the need to do this. Using your cell phone account to order phones and send them to your home then have you ship them so they can sell them to those who have money in the larger cities. I fell for that one but he never got them ordered somehow. Someone has the money to pay for the phones. They love their cars too. They may not drive them but they keep them clean and in running order.

Their country does not provide power like we have here. They have rolling blackouts unless you are a hotel/motel, resturant etc. But power is not for the poor and that is why you see so many in one room. Electricity is not available ever where. Most of the women are their family members.

His was his sister until she died. 16 years old. Their sweet words come from the internet. I googled his poems and found the real source of the words.

Stay safe ladies. Even the real person hurts and takes advantage of your kindness, and golden hearts. They only want your money. Not you.

Never you, but what you could do for them.
Jan 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil engineer from Atlanta
by: Anonymous

That sounds like the same scammer that I talked to! He’s self contracted. He texted until I told him I felt he wasn’t legit, then he called to "sing me a song"... right! He sang the same lyrics over & over... Then told me that he couldn’t call much because it was very expensive. I asked when his birthday was & he gave me a different date then 2 weeks previously!!!

He was going by Rick Owen, but said all his close friends called him Davis. Don’t get hooked or roped in on any of their drama.
Jan 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer who started his own company in Atlanta
by: Anonymous

I was communicating with this guy and he said he worked for his own company as an oil rig engineer. Luckily for me I managed to find this site and realise that all could be a scam and I stopped communicating with him after reading this site.

He started calling me dear, love, beautiful etc. This sound weird and I started to google more on that.

So be careful if people try to engage you emotionally through a faster pace.

People out there, be careful when communicating online.
Jan 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Derrick Patterson
by: Anonymous

Do you really think if this so called scammer was on a Rig in the gulf of Mexico he would be texting or messaging day and night? These guys work 12 hours a day and have no time for such stuff. Why do ones not get it these low-lives are scammers and not even from our country.

If the company even finds out about this if they were on it (which they are not) they would be fired. So many of us have been scammed and lost money, and I am surprised so many are still playing with these idiots and giving them their money.

When I joined this site I knew right then it was all fake after reading all the letters and then he finally admitted it. Sad but true.

Stay safe and get rid of him if he is a Rigger, why do this to yourself.

God Bless You All
Jan 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Craig Lisowski
by: Anonymous

If you come across him he is a scammer. He uses a daughter with kidney failure as his way of getting money. He is a 59 year old carpenter from Poland whose parents died in car wreck on the way home from having dinner. He is suppose to live in Rehoboth Massachusetts or one lady claimed he was from New Jersey.

He is very polite but I never spoke to him but when he started running his spew I shut him down and called the kettle black. He said it was embarrassing to be called that, but I said too bad and blocked him. He never got my phone number as I enjoyed my privacy.
Jan 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Heres what he first told me
by: Wiser now

Good morning your name once again I want to thank you for taking the time out for me to write you back giving me the privilege of communicating with you for I know whatever I've never met you before now but it is my pleasure to tell you of myself I'm an independent and hard-working gentleman born out of a small family and Clover South Carolina I am a civil engineer with British Petroleum my job is building all kinds of structural work such as scaffoldings and oil well platforms Etc your name I am new here in your town it was in March 2016 I bought the house did I live in your town your state I'm a Christian and a widow or widower my wife passed away four and a half years ago she died of cancer it was awful then we both have two wonderful kids Harry and your name they both mean the world to me Harry's in the military while your name lives in Ontario Canada with her aunt her mom's immediate younger sister my dad is German while my mom is Brazilian from Rio De Janeiro Brazil both of my parents passed over 10 years ago my parents had just me and my younger sister Michelle who lives with her family in Sweden.

This could be the format that you receive these are all lies and this is exactly word for word what he told me to soften my heart and soften my mind and then romance me and then he went in for the kill.

He received $26,000 of my hard earned money all by life saying that his crane broke down and then saying that if he needed technicians to fly in from Scotland to fix the crane and then saying he needed airfare and hotel rooms total $26,000.

It will take me five long years to pay back the debt that this man cost me and a lot of heartache and grief as he played on my heart and he played on my love.

He played on my Christian faith and I was prey of the oil rig engineer scams.
Jan 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Smooth Operator/Derrick Patterson
by: Anonymous

I think we are being "scammed" by the same guy.
My scammer is also in the Gulf of Mexico, on contract and working six days a week. Texts and messages day and night. Cannot wait to meet me in person. He also took down his profile Facebook photo and started with messenger.

You sent money once, believe me, he will be back. Doesn't matter if you are married or not.

Mine went by a different name but had a very handsome stolen photo.

Block him!!!!
Jan 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry Dunford
by: Sarah

I looked him up on Facebook and found three profiles. One was set up by someone named Sholheazi Banks. If you look at these profiles it will show you who set them up in the address bar. Also, that one has several likes on his photos. Most are Nigerian. One was an American woman. So sad.

Please tell your sister to look at all his profiles and see who likes his pictures. He is scamming her. If she confronts him he will deny it and even say someone is stealing his information.

That is the SCAM. She needs to block him and stop all contacting with me.

She will NEVER meet him and NEVER get her money back.
Jan 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry Dunford
by: Anonymous

He is definitely a scammer. He has so many facebook accounts and I am pretty sure FB doesn't care. I have reported so many to them but they don't do anything about it. Please show your sister this website and his facebook accounts.

She may not believe you and would think you're ruining her lovelife but do all you can to stop her from keeping the communication open between her and the scammer.

He will ask for more.
Jan 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Smooth operator
by: Anonymous

Name is Derrick Patterson, and he has a daughter in boarding school while he is on contract in the gulf of Mexico on oil rig. Works six days a week. Loves me and everything about me and can't wait til we meet and he can spend the rest of his life with me.

Truth be told, and I told him the truth, I am in my 70's, married, not leaving my husband for him or anyone else. He knows all the right things to say in texts. Facebook profile disappeared once he got my phone number. Texts in the middle of the night and various times during day.

Called me several times and his voice did not match up with his picture or details of his profile. I complained because of his heavy accent and told him it was hard to understand him. English very broken for someone who is native Texan. Daughter had birthday and he wanted me to send her some money. Like a fool I did send her a small amount to the address he gave me.

Haven't heard from him since. His picture is handsome, but I think it must be a stolen pic judging from his voice.
Jan 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out
by: Anonymous

Hames Lukas using his email: hameslukas@gmail.com is using photos from grant cardone's instagram and scamming ladies. He said he was a widow with 2 little girls, his wife died during heart surgery, he was the only child of his late parents. He also says he works at an oil rig in Ireland.

WATCH OUT FOR THIS FAKE lovely and sweet guy!!! Apparently he has been scamming other ladies for money. He has been chatting with me for 4 weeks!!! I found his pictures on Grant Cardone's instagram account!!!
Jan 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morgan from Iowa
by: Anonymous

This guy contacted me through Farmers Only. He has a thick Russian Ukrainian accent even though he said he grew up in Canada and his dad was a missionary from Idaho.

It was strange when he would never answer my questions but wanted more info about me. The number he texts me from is 225-245-7317. Glad I followed my instinct and did some research.

I feel a bit foolish, but better that than broke or dead.
Jan 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris D Williams
by: Sarah

There is no way to Stop them as long as they are still successful in their scams. My scammer was Chris Anderson also in the gulf of Mexico. Also loved me. Could be the same Nigerian scammer. He is not a white man in his 60's.

If your Mother is still involved with him, tell her she is not the only one he loves.

We can compare words and poems and phrases.

Maybe that will convince her.

I got out without losing a dime.

She needs to block him before he gets more of her money.
Jan 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Irish oil rig
by: Anonymous

Hello. Please can anyone tell me if they have had a familiar experience. An Irish man who works off shore a lot on an oil rig in Scotland etc. Irish accent. Has a 16 year old daughter the nanny looks after. Says he will retire soon.

He is getting my grandma who lives in the U.K. to do ‘jobs’ for him as he is unable to while he is working offshore. I’m not sure what these are and I’m worried.

Goes by the name of Cole.
Jan 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher D Williams
by: Anonymous

Chris D. Williams, Christopher D. Williams on a oil rig scam. Said he worked out of the gulf in Houston. He took my widowed mother for thousands of dollars. Told her he loved her and said he needed money for his company parts, and equipment He said when he retires in a few months he will give her all his retirement.

She's a lonely old widow and she believed that he loved her and was going to taker her away. We fought with her constantly and tried to tell her that he was a con man but she never believed us and got angry when we would try to tell her. I called the police and FBI and they wouldn't do anything unless she reported it. These people need to be stopped.

He has pictures of a white male, 62 years old
Jan 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Leo Forcados
by: Anonymous

Definitely we were contacted by the same man, he had two beautiful girls taken care of by a nanny Rosa, while he is working overseas in UK. I sent a follow request to some of his contacts on IG to try to warn them, three or them might be saved by my move.

I can see (through another IG account) he’s still around, and the real person he took his photos from is a very rich man, a book writer, an entrepreneur and his name is Grant Cardone.

How I found him? I use the " reverse photo" (google) and uploaded one of the photos he sent me (him and his 2 girls sitting on a bench) and bam! There he was, the real one, I sent him an email letting him know his identity has been stolen to scam people.

He replied asking for the link of his fake accounts. Since the last talk, he wrote to me that " I lost my chance with him!" LOL.

Stay safe ladies!
Jan 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Italian stalian
by: Anonymous

I had a man contact me by the name of Eugene Mclaren. Said he was on an oil rig in the gulf of Mexico but his home was in Dublin Ireland. One child, megan, 16 yrs of age. Wife died of breast cancer. Deep dark brown eyes. Strong accent.

Told me he was Italian. I fell in love with him. At first he was very stern but then loosened up and was very funny.

He eventually did ask for money
Jan 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to How to Stop the Scam
by: Anonymous

I think you know that it is too late. He already took everything your mother-in-law had. Where is she living if she sold her house?

Once she has nothing left he will disappear never to be heard from again.

Then she will realize it wasn't so different after all.

These men are predators and prey on the weak with all their sweet lies and poems.

I feel very sorry for her.

But if he should turn out to be the real deal and shows up at her doorstep with all the money she gave him, please let us know.
Jan 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil engineer scammer
by: Anonymous

My oil engineer scammer had sent me fake pictures, fake passport, fake Mexico company contract, fake bank account and introduced to me a fake FBI during the past 6 months communicating with him.

He had stopped contacting me for 3 weeks since I refused to send him money for paying his tax in Mexico.

Suddenly he texted me yesterday and said that I abandoned him and I had found another man right. I don't know how to respond to him because they are just heartless creatures with no morality. They just wanted to rip off our money and still blame us not to give them more. They thought that we had to pay them for their time to chat with us.

We have to stand strong and don't let them win. I want to report all his fake documents so that no body will be victimized again. But don't know
where to report it.
Jan 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joshua...
by: Anonymous

He told me he is from Tbilisi, Georgia. Born in Italia. Great looking, 39 years old. Pipeline engineer.

Dad dead for a few years. Mom in Colorado. Mom was sick and he takes care for her. Live in Quebec city for a few weeks. But was in New Brunswick for a lot a years.

Travel a lot. Has a lot of big houses (Toronto, St-Johns, Quebec). Works a lot.

Met him in Tinder. Told me that i'm the wowan of his dreams. Gone to Saudi Arabia, Vegas, Alaska. Made for him a big transfer of cash to pay his customers. But because of another transaction, it's failed. I have to lend him cash to pay his customer, promised me to pay me back (a lot of thousand dollars). But I think he was rich and he didn't refund me.

I lost a lot. All of my children school fund. I just want to find him to say he is a scammer and don't want another woman to be his victim.

His name... Joshua.

If you know or are in contact with him, contact me. He told him to be in Canada, Quebec especially.
Jan 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		How to stop the scam?
by: Anonymous

My Mother in-law has gave him all her money plus all her stocks. She sold her house that she owned outright and give him or (them) that money. And now she sold her 2014 Ford Mustang that she also owned outright and gave him that money.

Ubers to and from work at a cost of $50 a day. And just yesterday found that her bank account was hacked and in -1000 behind. So I and wife are now driving her to and from work.

Long story short. HOW DO I GET HER TO UNDERSTAND? Now you can say: send her this link and let her read everything people are posting about the same oil rig crap.

Well I have and she comes back with: this is different.
Jan 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		His name is Daniel Dejuan Alvarez
by: Anonymous

Yep he thought he could scam me. He was supposed to meet but "all of a sudden" he got a contract with "rain for rent". He even sent me a copy of the contract. 4 days on the oil rig and he asked for $200 to "update his database". 4 days later her said the the "IRS came aboard the rig and placed an embargo on all work" because he didn’t have his "certificate of incorporation" and it would cost 15K to have it expedited and he needed it in 48 hours.

Needless to say he was messing with a smart girl and he then got mad and was like "you don’t love me because you won’t do this for me". He tried for DAYS to get me to give him money.

I played along and told him that I would get a JOINT loan but needed all his info, SSN, W2s, etc. Then he was mad because I placed "conditions" on my love for him.

Same story of a widower with a 6 year old son, petroleum engineer, raised in Mexico. I’m actually going to call Rain for Rent and report the scam to them.

He uses the same name in his Facebook profile.

BEWARE LADIES I MET THIS ONE IN CHRISTIAN MINGLE AND HE TALKS THE TALK!!
Jan 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Leo Forcados
by: Anonymous

I think you and I may have had the same scammer. First of all, there is no "might be talking". He IS a scammer. Glad you found out before sending him any money.

I, too, was called baby, babe, my queen, my love, the queen of my heart. Every morning there was a sweet poem.

He used the identity of a very attractive, well dressed man. His grammar was bad, his accent very thick and told me he was from Germany.

After connecting on Facebook as "friends" he started with the messenger. A few days later, he took his profile down from Facebook.

Also, I spent some time researching different scam sites and found the picture of him that he was using.

He contacted me last night (the 24th) through Messenger. I thought I had him blocked, but apparently did not. He told me he was in a predicament but did not want to burden me with his troubles. I guarantee that predicament was a broken pump. I did not respond.

Please post his picture on the site that ED. provided under the name he gave you as Leo Forcados. I am curious to see if it is the same man he is using for me.

I just made sure I blocked him this time. You should do the same.

We need to make it as difficult as we can for them. And as someone else stated here, they may be running out of money as more of us become aware BEFORE sending them anything.
Jan 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam or not
by: Andrea

Ok. So I was contacted through Instagram by this man who purportedly ‘fell in love with my picture’.

First time it’s happened to me. He goes by the namer Williams Frank 580 or Frank Williams on FB. The photos on FB are supposedly a 58 Yr old widower with 2 girls aged 8 & 11 from Vienna Austria.

Lives in Austin Texas and has a nanny who looks after his daughters while he is on an oil rig in the Fulf of Mexico on a 3 week contract. So after calling me ‘dear’ 'love’ Sweetheart’ I’m madly in love with you & want to come to Australia & marry you.

This has been going on for 4 weeks now and he sent me flowers, chocolates & a teddy bear.
Then this week it started. Can I lend him $45,000.00 AUD because one of his pieces of equipment has broken down. I’ll get it straight back and he closed his bank down because of ‘sea pirates’?

No way is he getting money off me but he is still ringing (I can’t understand him when he does) for someone living in the US for 25 years he sounds very foreign).

Has anyone heard of this guy? Is he real or not? Not that he’s ever getting money out of me. I would love some feedback from anyone who can help me here.
Jan 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Leo Forcados
by: Anonymous

I might be getting scammed by Leo Forcados, he says he’s an oil rig worker in UK, approached me through FB, very soon wanted to WhatsApp with me, and every morning there’s a very sweet messsge, he started to call me babe, baby, my queen, queen of my heart, love.

For about 3 weeks he’s been so nice , but last night he told me there’s a broken pump that needs to be bought, and if I can help him "sort this out" he wants me to send me $2,280

In the pictures he seems to be a very handsome man, 55 yrs old, in good shape, very well dressed, bad grammar written English, his accent is not very well defined, but definitely not of an person from USA, he said he was brought when he was 5 yrs old from Germany, he deactivated his FB account and quickly asked me to move to IG.

I think the real person might be notified his pictures are being used for bad purposes, and pictures of them should be allowed here to expose them. Please any information will be appreciated!

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jan 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ray W
by: Anonymous

Reading other people's notes I now know that I been texting and talking to a scammer, he goes by Ray W a hunk on the picture, from ND widower and a 14 years old daughter, now in the Golf oil digger for Exxon.

Same pattern as the others. The only thing that he got out of me was a $15.00 Itunes card for better signal so we could talk. I get to say hi to the other 2 scammers Richard Scott and Franklin Anderson (on Instagram) same story, strong accent, hard to understand and same job oh and widower. some says that we have 6senses I say we have God to protect us.

Mucho Ojo! be aware.
Jan 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		And now for fun.
by: Helen

You will not believe how many hits I get a day. I go along with them. It’s pretty funny. I have not been scammed. I don’t fall for people easily. I let them believe I do. They are relentless. One guy wanted my number. I said no. He still proceeded to send me his number. He said he is rarely on the dating site (Okcupid).

He has been on every time I went on. His writing is horrible. Be careful everyone. They must be running low on funds. They are out in full force. I think they are getting desperate.
Jan 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		And now for fun
by: Anonymous

These people are relentless. I put my profile up again and have had conversations with 2 gentlemen. I pretty much told the first one straight out that I was on to him.

The next one gave me a story about being from NE with a Swedish mom and having been raised there.

I play along, ‘ oh, must have a cute accent etc.,

He said he’s new to the app & wants to go on ‘Hangouts’.

‘No’

‘But i’m In MA on a business trip & this is easier.’

‘Not giving personal information until we meet in person.’

‘I won’t share your information with anyone.’

‘A gentleman will let the lady lead & you won’t get that information until we meet in person.’

That’s the last I heard from him.

Got a couple more that I’m weeding through.

I’ m making a sport of it now. Makes me feel better leading them on and then standing up to them.

We all need to do that so they know that we are starting to see through their schemes.
Jan 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer
by: Kara

So it looks like I was being scammed by the same guy as Nancy was at the same time. Crazy. I started talking to him on 1/15/18 and thankfully found this post. Her description is exactly the same as the guy I was talking to.

Other details in my situation: He said his name was Harry Markson and had a daughter named Kim who got into Oxford at age 15. He said she wanted to talk with me. I'm assuming this person is actually his girlfriend. I never talked to her, though. I became suspect yesterday (1/24/2018) when he asked me to buy him an iTunes card.

Thanks for posting Nancy!
Jan 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be careful...they are all over!!
by: Anonymous

My heart was scammed about 9 months ago but thankfully not my money. I have not been back online since. Finally decided to try Bumble because the women have to make the first move and I thought I would be able to determine if someone’s profile was a scammer. Selected a guy named John who was an engineer but not on an oil rig. In sentence 1, he called me beautiful. In sentence 2, he asked me to switch to WhatsApp. In sentence 3, he asked me if I was married or had kids, and finally in sentences 4 and 5, he told me he was a widow with one son and his wife died in childbirth.

I immediately shut him down!!

Moral to the story is that they are everywhere and attack you when you expect it and when you don’t. Do not let your guard down. If you meet someone online, even if they seem completely legitimate, meet them in person before you give out your real information.

Never give your real name, phone number, or email online. Be sure to protect yourself from these predators.

Stay safe!!
Jan 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		New one - Christopher Grover
by: Anonymous

I say fool me once, shame on me, try it again & i’ll call you out.

I’ve been on this dating app for about 3 days without any activity. Today I get a message from "Christopher, age 54 from Illinois", no picture in his profile & no interests etc.

I responded. He said: let me have your number so we can talk. Nope, not gonna fall for that again.

"But I’m a good Christian looking for a God fearing woman, you can look at my profile on Facebook". He’s in Engineering for construction of roads & building homes, went to the University of Chicago.

I told him I’m a Pagan and got my Masters in BS from the University of Nigeria and believe in Karma.

That was it.

I’ve decided that I’m going to call them out as they contact me and have a little fun doing it.
Jan 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammers
by: Anonymous

I know how you feel, mine always called me Sunshine, or My Wife and his machines always broke down, needed a drill bit to fix it, or a cable snapped, or an arm broke in the heavy winds. One time he tripped and hit his head and he needed money for his men. Nope, he got me a few times then I refused.

Please do not get taken in by this nonsense of these so called Riggers. He sent me another message this morning, Good Morning Sunshine (My Wife) I will love you forever and cannot wait till we are together. Not happening. He is the same guy as Tom Erol who you can see his picture on the other page Ed puts up to see pictures.

This picture he sent he is sitting in an office with glasses hanging down with a hold on each arm of the glasses, a name on his shirt but I cannot read it. Office is kind of a mess, but the picture says it was modified on January 10th,

Be careful Ladies.
Jan 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Moore
by: Anonymous

My curiosity got the best of me so I looked him up on Facebook. Found Richard Moore Benjamin. This one lives in Boston MA and went to The Ohio State and is originally from Italy. Nothing on his profile but someone's stolen photos. If you go back and look, all the people that "liked" his photos are African.

What a joke is right.

He fits the profile all right. Of a born loser.

So glad you got rid of him.
Jan 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig
by: Anonymous

Yes, I talked to Kelvin Roberts for over a year, and he was very nice, romantic, promised all kinds of things, very romantic, beautiful Italian accent, told me he was in love with me, wanted to come stay with me 3 month's before going to get his 17 yr. old daughter from boarding school. I kept many pictures of him, white very short hair, nice physically, but I thought he was gay. We also talked on the phone, very pleasant speaking.

I told him I thought he was a scammer, and he laughed, and got upset. I haven't heard from him since him leaving the rig to go home to Texas, everything says he's missing.
Jan 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam
by: Anonymous

My oil rig scammer told me I was his last love of his life and called me his sunshine, he had a part that broke down and kept coming up with excuses and reasons and more and more money.

He is a very romantic man and knows how to get to your heart, his name is Charles Bothman (Charles Boothmann), 57 years old and is divorced with a 20 year old daughter in Canada studying to be a pharmacist.

He is supposedly from Boston Massachusetts, a technical engineer with his own company and a contract with Shell Oil Company.

Beware ladies
Jan 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		I had an oil rig engineer too
by: Anonymous

I hadn't responded to any of the many DMs received on Twitter but this guy, Heath Collins caught my eye. We DMd for a couple of weeks & then went to email. I set up a bogus account, didn't want my real info out there & my Twitter account has no location/real name.

So we had then been emailing & DMing up until two nights ago. I've been out of the dating scene for about 15yrs, and my how things have changed. He was as sweet & charming as could be. There was broken English but he told me up front he was Israeli. Seemed too good to be possible. So a week ago I researched and came across this group, and was stuned. Hurt. Mad. Low & behold 2 days ago he asked for $100 iTunes card for 'our' son.

I said no, but he pleaded, then got mad, then went away 😁. He screwed with my head/heart but didn't get what he wanted. Lesson well learned. Trust nobody you haven't met in person & do your research.
Jan 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		(Oil rig scammer) Charles Bothmann
by: Anonymous

This one persued me even though we live 1200 miles apart, supposedly he lives in Boston MA and is a technical engineer and has a contract with Shell oil Co. He said he was somewhere where it was cold. There was a seven year age difference but he said age didn't bother him.

He said he was divorced with a 20 year old daughter studying to be a pharmacist. First the pressure pump broke and he needed to order a new one but he had to order it thru his company he has good standings with in Canada and the part cost $130,000 but because he has such a good standing with the company the were going to let him have it at a half price so he needed money, then there was a government tax, at the border he couldn't get it across because of some EPA charge and then a border tax, when I wouldn't help him anymore he told me good bye, but during this whole thing he kept telling me how much he loved me, he couldn't wait to get out of the rig to meet me and we were going to have a very loving life together.

He had broken english, was a very romantic man that of course said the right things that any woman would love to hear.

Beware ladies, he is a romantic. He said he is 57 years old and is originally from Germany and moved to the US with his mom, who passed away and then he moved to Canada. I have all bank receipts, names, addresses.
Jan 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammers
by: Anonymous

Please be aware of a Richard Moore, he contacted me through face book and I accepted him and he says he lives in Lakewood California and is self employed and has an office. He refuses to do FaceTime and then he said he won a bid to work on an abandoned oil rig in Houston Texas.

He stated that one of his generators broke and if I could please send him $5000.00 and he would pay me back as soon as the job was finished. I got really angry at him for asking me and I knew he was a scammer. I told him I wouldn’t even send him $1.00 much less $5000.00.

I have blocked him from my phone and Facebook. I will never send money to a man, so ladies don’t do it no matter how much they beg, they aren’t worth it . Look him up on Facebook as he goes by Richard Moore went to Berkeley and is originally from Fresno Ohio . What a joke
Jan 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Advice Getting Her Out
by: Anonymous

They will bleed her dry if she already is not broke. Once she is broke and cannot send them anymore money she will be of no use to them. They will stop contacting her and disappear. She will be left heartbroken and broke. You must delete and block them from however they are sending her texts and messages.

There are ways. Make her sit down and read all our comments. None of them love her. They are using her for money and know how to get it. I feel so bad for anyone that has been scammed. The money, yes, and the heartache!

Steven Donald does NOT exist. They are Nigerian men and women too. They are all young. BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK. If they are on facebook, report them. Block her access to all of it. Change her passwords and every way they are getting to her.

Once they find someone weak and vulnerable they pass along her information to others. They work in packs, like animals. That is what they are.

Keep us posted.

All of us will tell you the same thing.

Their words mean nothing. They call her my love, my queen, my dear. They send her hugs and kisses. They tell her how beautiful she is. We have all been there.

Expose them.
Jan 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		They have my mom good. Advice getting her out?
by: Anonymous

My dad passed away a year and a half ago. Back in April my mom started talking about this Steven Donald. He is on an oil rig and was getting ready to come back for leave and wanted to meet up. I told her he was a scammer. She is barely getting by on her income and these at least 3 guys keep messing with her.

He lays it on thick and when she questions him, he gets hateful and threatens to leave cause the woman he loves wouldnt question him. I got my moms old phone for my daughter and opened it to start going through to see what to save to the card before I wiped it. Omg, it makes me sick to read their messages.

They have been gaslighting her for months. She has sent them thousands of dollars, and there's 3 phones out there in her name.

I don't know what to do or how to address this. She is about to lose her house and begging for money to get by on. I don't know where she is even getting this money shes sending.

Has she opened cards or loans for them too?? She is going to be so upset but I am turning this in.

I just dont know who to go to
Jan 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of Northern Trust Company Scammer
by: Sarah

My only scammer hijacked the account of a nice looking man from the state of Massachusetts and used a couple of photographs of this man alone and this man with his young daughter. He went by the name of Chris Anderson with me but also may have used the name of Fred Daniels and Nylan Jonas with the same man's photos. It took me a few hours of research to find the real man's identity.

Now it appears that he is using this man again and has set up a Facebook Profile showing that the man is from Miami but lives in Stockholm Sweden working for Northern Trust Company (whatever that is). This profile is actually using the real man's name not a fake one.

Not sure why he would do that unless he is hoping that by using his real name women will believe him. All his friends are African on this site.


I sent the information to Facebook but when they responded to me it indicated that they were going to actually investigate the real man. I did not want that so I cancelled it.

Can anyone offer any insight as to why he would use the real identity??

We have to be extremely careful as they are getting more clever. Perhaps as more women get wise and they are not bringing in as much money, they are resorting to other ideas of scamming.

These creatures are very clever. They talk so sweet and flatter us into thinking that we are the only woman in the world. All of us get the same thing only different variations.

There has to be a way to stop them.

Even though I had my doubts early on, it wasn't until I found this site, that I knew for sure.

Never sent him a dime!

Keep sharing your stories. Hopefully it will convince someone that is on the fence to get off and get rid of him!
Jan 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		How can I catch a scammer and Linda
by: Anonymous

First if you become his mule you can be arrested for money laundering. Think about that before you do such a thing and how you will look in Orange once they catch you. My Scammers Mule got caught and is in Prison for 2 years. Love it.

Linda,
I so agree with you on Oil Riggers and Engineers. They are all phony but some just do not want to listen. Mine got a hold of me again last night and believe it or not is in Canada now instead of the Gulf of Mexico and asked for an Itune card today. I flat out said NO he will get nothing from me.

So many letters on here about Oil Rig Workers even on the way down from a Engineer telling women to stay away from these guys for they are fake. They have NO time for you on a Oil Rig. I told my scammer I was suppose to fly to Nigeria with my Lawyer for we knew he was from there. And that is where the mules sent the money.

He said he was glad I did not go with my attorney for they have crude oil there and they buy it and then sell it for a better price. They are All From Nigeria. He admitted that again to me today.

Please open your eyes, handsome does not matter, wonderful words you are dying to hear does not matter. Get Rid Of Them As Linda Said. I lost money so I know how you feel.

Its not worth losing money and having your heart broke.

Take care.
Jan 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		How can I catch a scammer
by: Wiser Now

How we catch a fish is bait them then we reel them in if you can possibly get some names to go to the police get a contact on the other side that would be perfect. Call your Police Department and see if he can get a detective to act as you or something like that and see if he can't bite them.

We have got to get a handle on this so call your police dept and maybe they have a fraud department or get as many names as possible but do not break the law yourself.

Sugar gets the flys and worms get the fish and we have got to catch them low life scoundrels at their own game.

Come ladies let us all combat this evil of oil rig scams and all the other as well.
Jan 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer - I’ve reported them
by: Anonymous

I’ve reported this David J. Harris to both AOL and to the customer service for the dating app he had found me on.

If we band together and report these scammers to the dating sites I hope we can keep them from preying on any other unsuspecting victims.

Try to remember the screen name he used, how he contacted you and email address that was used. Contact that provider and let them know that the account is being used to commit fraud. The more flags the dating websites get the better they may be able to vet their subscribers. Dates of first contact, etc.

I’ve suggested that the app I was contacted through use pop up warnings, especially for female subscribers. They claim to verify the pictures that are posted, so I don’t know how they got through.

Also contact your local radio stations and put these scammers on blast.

Let’s minimize future victims.

Also red flags I saw but let slide:

1. Professional picture in the profile
2. Good English, but small grammatical errors and spelling mistakes that just don’t match the education level they claim to have.
3. Playing up certain attributes (mine was my smile)
4. This guy had an aol address and a link to his business website. The website had some grammatical errors that a professional company shouldn’t have and no pictures of the staff.

Add anything else I may have missed.

I want to see Karma come back on these guys. Fool me once.
Jan 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		One more scammer
by: Anonymous

Hi. I have contact with leo harry and he told me that he is an american working in Australia. His son is in america an he is a widower. I just felt from the beginning that he is a scam. He wanted to give me 20000 dollar. to my email address but to recieve it I have to pay 690 dollars but I didn't

I was speaking with him and he sounded like an african with simple English and the sound of his voice was not like an American. I told him this and he said that he is half from Italy but Italian people speak different.

I have received an email from his "agent" but now they have everything such as my address and my email. Its bad.
Jan 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		How Can I Catch This Scamer
by: Anonymous

Walk away from this and contact the FBI. That is a crime and you will be complicit. Let the FBI tell you what to do.

That is the best advice anyone can give you.

Always remember, you are not the only one he is
romancing and scamming.
Jan 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil engineer scammer
by: Anonymous

To the lady who wants to catch this scammer. I had experience to deal with moneygram. No need to bring the local police or any witness. What you should do is call up moneygram (find the tel. no from google search). Call them up to refer you to their fraud department. Then tell them your intention to get your money and leave a note.
Both moneygram and Western Union have set up fraud departments to handle scammers.

To the helpful lady:
The name of my oil engineer scammer at facebook profile is also Albert Clinton. There are many people under this name. If you want his picture, this website cannot post picture. You may let me know your email address, I shall send pictures to you.

We shall try our best to fight against the scammers and help each other as they are heartless.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jan 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		How can I catch this scammer
by: Anonymous

Now my scammer wants me to receive money from MoneyGram and send it somewhere else while he is away on his job. I'm thinking this money is coming from other women that he is scamming and probably telling them I'm his sister or something. And making it more believable since I'm in the United States.

Is there someone besides my local rural police that could go with me to receive this money, send it back to the sender and catch the person I'm supposed to send to. I know it sounds like a long shot. It sounds to me like if I agree to do it, he will want to do it several times.

I guess he wants me as a middle man.
Jan 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dating website- David J. Harris - accent does not match the looks
by: Anonymous

Fell for it and am putting the kybash on it right now. It Started with a long email through a dating site.

He Said all the right things and emailed for a few days and then he sent his phone number, we texted & when we spoke on the phone the voice & accent didn’t add up to the face. I even texted that his voice was not what I had envisioned.

Looking at the emails language, there are grammatical errors that an educated person wouldn’t make.

So, my advice, when they send long emails that have grammatical errors. Do not answer.

I clicked the link to their company website and there aren’t any pictures and there grammatical errors in the description.
Jan 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Three using same name
by: Wiser Now

Hello ladies this is wiser now. I posted earlier that Jake Waller 60 and Jeff Blake Awan are the same man also there's another one that's told Doug Blevins pictures and he now is texting me saying he's a oil rig engineer out of Houston Texas working in the Gulf of Mexico and he has stolen the same.

There's three men using the same pictures in other words wow so I want to have you Beware of the new one and his name is Doug Blevins an oil rig engineer from Euston and he seems to try to start grooming me already. I've been so hurt and so hit by Jeff Blake 01 that I'm just flat. I'm dating him so I can bring them in for the kill just like he did doing the reverse or what they do to us.

We have truth on our side, we have God on our side, we have the law on our side and we have Humanity on our side we are women.
Jan 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil engineer scam
by: Anonymous

My Oil rig scammer’s name is Albert Clinton. Email address: albertclinton882@gmail.com. Wechat ID:focus88998. He still has the profile at facebook.

No need to block him. He already stopped all the chats 3 weeks ago. I don’t think he will contact me anymore. His last message complained about I was so mean to him, not sending him more money while he had no money to rent hotel and stayed with his workers. He also had no money to buy food.

I remember about 2 months ago, he told me that he had 1 million USD contract fund in Dubai, A house in Germany and donated more than one millions to orphanages. Now suddenly, telling me he was as poor as a beggar and wanted to get money from me. Who will believe that kind of liar. Also, he did not have even one credit card that he can use. What a con artist.

The other thing I felt so devastated is he introduced a fake FBI to me. Back in Sept, 2017, I was cheated $5000 by a scammer in Turkey that I wanted him to get arrested and faced the law. This oil Rig engineer introduced his good friend, Edward Kohn who is an FBI for investigation and arrests. At that time, I trusted them a lot. Edward Kohn did not ask for money in the beginning.

But later on he said that he had received an arrest warrant in U.S. and will have his two men and went to Istanbul to arrest the scammer. Two days later, his men arrived and the Ministry of Justice in Istanbul needed $4380 to register a U.S. warrant before arresting the scammer. Edward gave me a name called Tomas Dewala who was an officer of the Ministry to receive my money from moneygram. After said money was received, Edward contacted me again for another payment of $14,800 for AML certificate.

Then I smelled something wrong on this case so I stopped all communication with Edward Kohn. Then I asked the oil engineer that how come he introduced a faked FBI to me. But he denied everything.

So I don’t know how to recover my loss of $4380. I had filed a complaint on IC3 but no reply. So anyone can give me a suggestion.

I hanged on with this Albert for many months artly because I hoped that one day he might help me to recover my money. But now I lost all my hope.
Jan 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Struck Again?
by: Godisgood

Ok, could it be that I'm experiencing the same issue with a "rig scammer". This man starting messaging me via Instagram & texting over the next 3 weeks. Over these 3 weeks, he (goes by Davis Owen) sends me good morning dear, baby, honey your beautiful, I need you in my life! He claims to be a petroleum engineer in France on a contract for a job right now. Has 2 daughters in boarding school in UK & is a single dad. Has not asked for any money, but wanted to know if I would come meet him at the airport when he comes home....NOT

I have showered this gentleman daily with Gods word through devotion & scripture! I pray that his intentions good & if not... I'm sorry for him & will continue to pray for his salvation!

For a double minded man is unstable in all his ways in all he does James 1:8
Jan 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Linda

Ladies, When will you learn if they said Oil Rig you need to block them and run like crazy. I don't care what their name is or how sweet they talk they are all scammers.

If a man is interested in you he will not ask a woman for money and will be willing to meet at some point and will not always come up with an excuse.

Why would you send money to someone you've never met? I have talked to several but when they speak in broken english and can't make a complete sentence like we do just know something is wrong.
Also they have agents, lawyers, always one child be it a girl or a boy that always lives with someone else or in boarding school.

Wise up ladies and stop sending them your hard earned money. They have cell phones through land lines, never have friends or show any pictures of family. Who does that?

Just saying; KEEP YOUR MONEY AND BLOCK THEM THEY ARE SCAMMERS.
Jan 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alexander James from Long Beach on a oil Rig in Russia
by: Anonymous

So I was talking to his guy named Alexander James from Long Beach, CA who was a widower that was 49 years old and has a 5 year old daughter being watched my his Aunt while he was away on the Oil Rig in Russia. He claimed he would be gone for 3 months but then return. For the first month we talked via text and on the phone then he suggested Hangout and gmail.

He sent several pics of him and his daughter so I thought it was real. After a month or so he professed his love for me and was willing to get married when he got back and start a life. He said he loved me and when he got back he wanted me to take a week vacation and spend with him to get to know his Aunt and daughter. So I admit it I believed him.

But then I became suspect after he claimed to be stressed over funds he was to receive from a job he did in Ghana and since he was out at sea he didn't know how to get his $350.000 because they only gave him a week to do so without it collecting taxes and charges. Once he said that I began to think. He said that we would write to them and see if they could postpone it until he comes back but he didn't want to bother me with that. But I put myself on alert and asked him if they couldn't postpone it, what did you want me to do (seeing how it would play out) and he said oh that he would say I was his wife and get the funds for him and give them to him when he gets home and we could start our family and he would pamper and spoil me.

After that I was truly done hurt and sad that I had wasted my time with him but never gave him any money just something more valuable my Heart. I Want to know if anyone out there has experienced him or something like it and has pics because I'm willing to share my pics.

I did a google reverse look up on his pics but nothing came up. So I feel for all you ladies, its not right and I"m tired of wasting my time and my heart. We all have to stand up and do something.

Please anyone let me know... Thanks
Jan 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		monetary loss 45,000
by: Anonymous

I have lost thousands of the dollars with this parasite with the same story. Nothing changes except different names and nationality, sad to say they are not real. It has been a year and one month since. Scary but I thank God that I was able to get out of the situation. Money laundering is a very scary one. Be aware ladies for all of you who are posting in this website your man are all scammers. Stay safe and beware. You find a real person out there not in dating sites or facebook.
Jan 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerian Scammer
by: Anonymous

I would like to know if any other ladies have had experience of a Simeon Akpowan who is supposed to live in Lagos Nigeria. I was contacted by him on fb 4 years ago using a fake profile Johnny Walters from Alabama. Three months later he admitted his real identity and sent a real pic.

He then asked me to chat on WhatsApp. I have also spoken to him on video call but as i have stupidly sent him money through western union I'm sure he is a scam
Jan 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Engineer Scam Response
by: Sarah

Our stories are so similar. I wish you had posted a comment sooner before you gave him any money.

I was asked to be the beneficiary also. And I rejected it. After that he never asked for anything but an ITune Gift Card which I also rejected.

Broken English both written and oral. Heavy accent. Sometimes hard to understand.

Also used my love, hugs and kisses, my dear.

Probably the same guy.

Before he contacts you again, please block him.

Let them get the message. The more we ignore them the better off we are. Also, try to let all your friends on Facebook know what is going on.

Give them his name and profile page. Although, he has hundreds of names and pictures and will probably remove his profile.

The more we spread the word, the safer we will all be from these disgusting creatures.

Take care.
Jan 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil engineer scam
by: Anonymous

My scammer is a oil rig engineer contractor from the facebook friend request around 7 months ago. He said that he lived in Germany since he was born and making good money as an oil rig contractor. He even donated over one million USD to build an orphanage in Germany.

He is a widower of 55 with a teenager son studying in a boarding school in Australia. Good looking man. Very much fall in the same pattern of oil engineer scammer.

His written English was not so good and he speaks broken English. Sometimes I didn’t understand what he said. Good thing is he did not ask for money for the first 3 months after chatting with him through Wechat every day. He did not write love poems or even super sweet words. He always said "My love, my dear, hug and kisses" that kind of wording. So I thought that he was real.

Until one day he said that he went to Dubai for an oil rig contract which he would receive 1 million USD. After completion, he rushed to Mexico for another contract. So he asked my help to open an offshore account in Dubai and then named me as beneficiary of the 1M check.

But I had to pay an activation fee of $10,000 upfront to open that account. So I smelled something wrong and immediately rejected this offer.

Then 2 month later, he almost finished his oil rig contract in Mexico, and he promised to meet me in the US during Christmas after the completion. But suddenly one day, he told me that he needed $5000 to buy materials otherwise, it was in breach of the contract. After begging me for many days, I only sent him $350 to calm him down. He was very unhappy. Then suddenly, he said that he still needed another $5000 for transport the material to Mexico.

I told him that I don’t have money anymore. Then he got very angry with me so I offered to send him $350 of itune cards but he had to send me his passport copy. The next day, he sent me the German passport copy, but I found out it was photoshopped. He just put his photo on top of a woman’s passport.

At that time, I fond this website and know how to use his previous photo to cross check on google image search. He is a good looking man, but I fond out that his photo on a rig boat is not him. He just put his head photo on top of the original one. So I know he is a 100% scammer. He may be a Nigerian using someone’s photo to scam me. But when I searched on the all dating scammer’s site, I did not see the evidence.

Two weeks ago, he told me again that he needed several thousands to pay for tax before he could get the fund and came to the US to meet me. This time I totally rejected him then he kept on saying that "Why are you doing this to me?" then stopped texting me any more.

Ladies, if your scammers have a similar story, please be careful, he may be the same guy.

He still has his profile in Facebook.
Jan 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lady in Ca. U.S.A
by: Never, never

Never, never give out you bank information, or buy them any money card or open any new bank account with your information, as it could be money laundering, and you never know what they will do with it, and you will end up being responsible for all transactions done there.

My scammer wanted me to open a new account with a credit union, so I said send me your info and I will open it for you but not with my info thank you very much.
Jan 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Been Scammed
by: Anonymous

I think I have been scammed. I have been cconversing with an "oil petroleum" engineer by the the name of William Prewitt. He has "romanced" me for 3 months. I was very skeptical of him for the longest time until he completely convinced me all was true and honest.

He lost his wallet on the rig and needed help to survive and needed cash to live. Honestly, I sent him cash and some itunes cards to help him stay working. I totally got scammed!!!!

Please someone out there do you have any advice
Jan 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Was cry cry cry
by: Wiser Now

My scammer did his homework before he got me hooked. I said I live in Idaho so you know what he said is that he owns a home in Idaho about 35 miles from me. He did that to soften me and cause me to feel he is close so I can relate. One hook there for him so in my minds eye he is very close so we can date and see each other often.

Then he has a good job as an oil rigger engineer because we as ladies need a man that works right, and even the supervisor because he is very important. He us not a nobody he is the boss. Then he says he is about half finshed with his contract and all his money is tied up [HOOK ] and he cannot do anything because he is at sea and you live well of course so you can do it for him because in your mind you want that love and romance so you will be asked.

Then he says he has a small family and you being a woman can relate to a daughter or son because you will be an important person in their lives [HOOK].

Then the breakdown and you are now his love and nobody else will help him so you are hit for funds 10000 20000 30000 or whatever.

You have got to keep any receipt and name if mules call you ask how much is a felony money trafficking to them and as soon as it is sent call the police in that town and get them arrested.

They will not want to spend three years in prison so you bet they will talk Ladies. We have to fight back against these crimes that they are doing against innocent people like us.

Be smart, be wise and beat the SCAMMERS AT THEIR GAMES. We have to win or they win and break our hearts and take our money and we never get one day with the Love we thought we found .
Jan 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		His name is
by: Wiser Now

Which of you have been around these workers and they are not romantic and they have the worse mouths as they cuss a lot and are very rough.

If he is romantic he is trying to soften you because ladies don't we all crave that gentle romance that we all dream of and think about it. If a nan on a rig talked romantic the other dude's would drive him away.

Oil rig means tough not suger mouth and they know how to snag you so wise up all of us and fight back on them they will lose.

The law is on our side and God is on our side.
Jan 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		His name is
by: Cry cry cry

Look at Doug Blevins on Facebook and see if any of your scammers look like him. His images have been stolen and there is a FBI investigation going now but if your scammer looks like Doug tell him on Facebook that he us getting hit hard and even his Facebook page has been hacked lately.

It is the same story over and over with the oil rig scammer being a widower and having one or two half grown children and him being lonely and wanting to start a romance and find someone to retire with.

There must be alot of dead wife's out there HA HA I thought women live longer than men but maybe not oil rigger wives? This is big ladies and we could very well be working with a large crime organization and not just a few kids and a computer, as my scammer had mules in California, New York, Texas Colorado and Mississippi and Montana, so try to keep them on the hook and while you sweet talk them get the police and be sweet as suger to get as much information as possible.

Take pictures of their post and copy the information and move it to your email and be ready to forward them to the cops.

LADIES THIS IS WAR ON US ARE WE GOING TO FIGHT BACK AND WIN.

They will make a mistake even a genius makes mistakes so let us ban togather and win the fight of evil against us as if we can band together we can stop this crime.

CRY CRY CRY who is Wiser Now
Jan 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		His name is
by: Cry cry cry

Hello I am cry cry cry and his name is @jakewaller60 Twitter Jeffblak01 twitter

He says he is 57 or 59 and he is veey charming. I tried to reach his followers but he blocked me but you can go on Twitter and reach them. I stopped him from reaching a woman in Ireland' but he will just keep trying.

He has a thick accent and calls you "Baby or honey or my Queen" He sends very sensual morning messages and will tweet and text during the day.
But around Christmas time I was trolling some names on twiter and ran across that he stole Doug Blevins pictures off facebook and I went there myself and OH MY GOD he did.

I confronted him with that but he knew I knew he is lying and he vanished but I am working on it still
Jan 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Missing Scammer/Kelvin Roberts
by: Sarah

I think they are wising up and using a different name for each woman they contact. Mine was living in Texas but working on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. His daughter lives with a Nanny. He is also in his 50's and was very handsome as well.

Romantic!! Oh my yes. Beautiful poems and special names that he would call me. Very broken accent.

Thank God for this site and my early intuition.

Hopefully, you will block him and be rid of the creature. If confronted, most will deny it. If they admit it, that is just another scam for you to pity them.

Keep us posted.
Jan 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roy franklin
by: Anonymous

Also uses name Roy Stephens. Really handsome 58 years old. In turkey but has to get all materials to finish contract. Needs about £30.000 to finish the job as can’t get paid until he finishes it.

Wanted £1000 to get more materials. Should have been a 2 week contract. Its been out there at least 2 months.

Staying in the Hilton in Istanbul but is working and his bill will be paid when his contract is finished.

Talks on WhatsApp and his photo is on instagram

Beware ladies as he is good looking.
Jan 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer On a dating site in Kalamazoo
by: Anonymous

Oil rig scammer on a dating site in Kalamazoo, We started on the dating site then we move to hang up on the phone and we started chatting. He told me he loved me and he was writing me all these notes and sending me pictures sending me roses, and teddy bears.

He promised me a diamond ring and everything was going good and he would be home in 10 days and then all of a sudden on the ninth day the whole rig broke and he needed money to fix it and I did not give him money.

He started telling me I was a Saint. I looked his name up on Google and there was no such person on Google with his name.

Andrew Antonio is the name he’s going by in Kalamazoo. I could tell it was a scam because he kept writing to me all the same stuff all over and I have been scammed before so I knew what to look for.

Ladies be aware from your friend in Kalamazoo
Jan 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		YouTube videos
by: Anonymous

Ladies (and gentleman), If you go to YouTube and type in "Scammers, you can find a number of videos and slide shows showing the photos of innocent men (and women) whose photos have been stolen and used by scammers to take advantage of unsuspecting people like us. And yes, there are men out pretending to be women who scam men!

You may recognize the photos that were sent to you. You will probably even recognize some famous faces that have been used to scam people. There are numerous videos listed, so just keep clicking!
Jan 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lady in Ca. U.S.A
by: Another scam attempt

Hello everyone this is just a follow up to my previous post on January 11th 2018. The name my scammer use is Felix Ola, I asked him if that was his right last name as hd said the name is correct but the spelling of the last name is Oola.

He said his mother is Mexican and father was Australian, has a 10 year old son living in Florida, he works in an oil Rig, so after he asked to connect his bank acvount to mine I said no, then he wanted a Walmart money card to connect to his bank account, supposedly his debit card was blocked, then he wanted me to open a new account with a credit union, I said no to that, too.

The last thing was to participate on a fund raised for the family of someone who passed away on thd oil rig, so I confronted him and told him I knew what was next, he ignored my e-mail and continued to be all romantic so I did not respond to that,.

So far its been a week and he has not been in touch anymore, and he did not get 5 cents out of me in almost 2 months of daily messages. I will not post the picture that he sent becase it's not him. I will not want to cause any damage to the real person in the pictures as I came to find out that the person in the pictures does speak Spanish and works for a tile company, so I guess that scammer is done with me, but I been contacted by ay least 5 others via social media.

I think I got the hang of how they work their bad English. I think I am safe, I just ignord their message once I notice they go around my questions or if they start asking too many personal questions about myself like if I live in my own home or how much I get paid at work.

Thank the lord for this site, lets be smart.
Jan 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelly Miles/John Rick O'Connell
by: Anonymous

Both scammers, similar stories, different names. Chris Anderson was the name I was given. He found me on Words With Friends. Fortunately I was suspicious right away. Thankfully I found this site and am forever grateful. I got out without sending a dime. Jennifer, I am sorry you sent that low life liar $100.

Be careful of the Words with Friends creep. He may have written down your user name and it won't be long before you get hit on by other scammers.

That happened to me so I finally changed my user name and it stopped. Make sure you report him as an imposter and block him.

They do not give up.

Spread the word to all your friends. If we all do that it may reduce the number of women they can scam.
Jan 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Has anyone heard the name....
by: Jennifer

Has anyone come across a Kelly Miles? He seems to really fit the profile! I would love for him to be real, but there are red flags everywhere! He says he lives in Sacramento, California, has a 13 year old daughter named Lisa who lives w/ nanny while he works on oil rig as contractor off Scotland. His wife has passed as well as 7 year old son. Daughter is now visiting Aunt in Virginia Beach. Is very loving, often sends stickers or songs to me. Has asked for iTunes gift cards which I believed and unfortunately sent him $100 worth and has also asked for money for doctor appointments.

When he asked for gift cards I sent them, but sent up red flags, so I googled Kelly Miles, rig contractor, 13 year old daughter, and California.

Thankfully, your website popped up front and center.

I'm not trusting of men due to an abusive husband who passed 7 years ago. Am now physically disabled due to him and a car accident. So am on a very limited budget. Still, I try and see the good in people. This has gotten me hurt many times.

If this name, KELLY MILES,rings a bell to anyone please, please let me know!!

Thank you for your concern. You have opened my eyes.

BLESS YOU ALL!!
Jan 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hurt
by: Anonymous

The guy from Michigan is a fraud and is from Nigeria, he used a man not far from me and got caught. Has no daughter and is not hurt. He is a phony? The guy was good but not that good since he got caught.

Just thought I would let you know since it was on our news about this man. Funny how we fall for these idiots and let them take advantage of us and take our money. One thing I did not do is lose any sleep over my low-life scammer.

Be careful out there Please. If they say they work on a Rig get rid of them right away or you will be losing all your money. One thing I did find out is we cannot say we were robbed of our money by these scammers when we gave it willingly.

Sad but true. Take care and Please don't play around with Riggers or engineers for they are all fake. All these letters tell your something and you have to wake up to this before its to late like for some of us that did get scammed.

God Bless
Jan 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

I was scammed by the same jerk on words with friends. He said his name was John Rick O’Connell

He’s been talking to me since January 4th. He told me he’s a widow and has a 13 year old daughter who is in boarding school with no other family. Sweet and nice and says all the right things.

Then last week he said that he got paid but can’t get into his bank Account and trusts me with his bank website and sign on. Of course I sign on and see he has over $600,000. I tell him his money is in the bank. Then the next day he tells me he drops his credit card into the ocean. I immediately thought something was up but he didn’t ask me for anything.

Then he tells me how screwed he is because he doesn’t have his credit card. I told him to call capital one and explain it to them and I’m sure they can assist him. Anyway I said let me know if I can help but I meant more like phone calls. He said he just needs to get off the rig with his staff and equipment. Could i help plus pick him up and then he would get the money from the bank to pay me.

Now My gut tells me to check Stuff out more. I asked what he needs and he says $2,000 to get off the rig. He said that I would go to my bank and wire money to an account. I said that sounds weird and that he should call capital one and have them wire his money to this account. Anyway I went back into his bank account again and although the logo looks legit the website name seemed strange plus every option you press just displays the same info and when I try to sign into a regular capital One login with his info I cannot.

So I call capital one and tell them the situation and read them the website info and they tell me it’s a fake. Plus they tell me he could call them
And they could wire money for him. So now I text John and I say I’m sorry I cannot help you and I tell him that my FBI friend says this is a scam. I told him if it’s real he can have capital one assist him.

He of course is telling me I’m wrong and I said well I can’t help you. I told him that I’m going with my gut and he said this time my gut is not right but he’s not really denying much. I don’t care what he says because I’m done with him.

When I did searches online for scams I saw this site where He says he worked on an oil rig and was a widow with a 15 year old daughter in boarding school. Bingo

Plus it talked a lot about Nigeria people doing this. I found his Facebook page even though it’s not active but everyone that liked his pictures were Nigerian. I called him out on everything. Also they call you their Queen which he started to do. So today when I told him off I called him my King ha.

I want to find him And kick him. I told him what a horrible person he is and that I have reported him to the FBI although I’m sure his name and pictures are a fake.
Jan 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		@steve (editor, friend, protector)
by: FOOLISH

I am very thankful to have found this site along with the parent site Nigerian Scammers. You are doing a great job and service. I started the FB sites only to enhance YOUR work. And it IS work Ladies. What the editor has provided is a place we can gather information. Scammers will always be out there and they will changes their pics, stories, and names. Keep posting and keep telling your stories.

Thank you Steve God Bless you

ED [Steve]: Thank you for your very nice words. I just provide the website. It is you - the contributors, who provide the stories, the advice and help for each other.

It is an honor to provide the service and so gratifying when I read that someone was prevented from being a victim as a result of doing some research and finding these posts.
Jan 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ed
by: Anonymous

Thank You so Much for what you're doing and I am so pleased to hear you are catching these scammers before they can get here. Makes me feel safer here. I myself believe my scammer was scamming another and just took a chance to write saying that stuff even though his picture is on here and Tom Erol, but he used others names as I had written on that post.

Thank You again. God Bless

ED: Your kind words are very much appreciated!
Jan 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Me too!
by: Sue

I got scammed by this guy just last night. He requested me to be his friend on Facebook. I'm going through a bad patch in my life right now, recently separated from my husband, moved out of state, and looking for friends, so I thought he looked nice and so I accepted his request.

He said he was from Long Beach California, working as an independent contractor for oil rigging companies, 57 years old, a widower with a 15 year old daughter who was at a boarding school in London. We texted for almost two hours. His english wasn't the best, which I thought was strange for an engineer who was supposedly educated at Stanford University, but I forgave that because he said he was originally from Mexico City. We had a wonderful chat. He was very attentive, asked lots of questions and seemed genuinely interested in me. He paid me lots of compliments and said nothing inappropriate or stupid. I was quite charmed by the fact that he disregarded our age difference, I am 64, and talked about what really mattered, friendship, wisdom and experience.

We ended the conversation warmly and he said he would definitely be in touch again. After that I decided to see if I could Google him as he said he had an office in Long beach. I couldn't find him so I Googled his name with oil rigger. Somehow it led me to your site and I read previous posts that sounded very familiar. That led me to a Youtube post about Oil Rigger dating scammers and there was his face amongst all the others who are doing this. I'm very thankful that I caught on quickly to this jerk, otherwise I might have been totally sucked in.

I consider myself to be an intelligent woman but loneliness can cloud your judgement. I also consider myself very lucky that I was spared the heartache that other women have gone through with him and others like him. It's hard to understand why predators like this are allowed to carry on without consequences.

Thanks for being there to prevent me from getting carried away!
Jan 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Responding to: Do you have pic?
by: Anonymous

The person who commented with this heading has the email address pipernspock44@gmail.com. I emailed you pics and you did not respond to my email or on this site confirming that you received my email. I am just hoping this is not s "scammer" who got through the cracks. I have been very cautious as to not give my email out to any strangers, but I let my guard down on this site thinking it was safe.

But then Annie happened.
Jan 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Sites on Facebook
by: Sarah

This has been posted before. There are many sites on Facebook and the internet. These scammers are very well aware of them. I watched several YouTube Videos that actually show the real person's photo and the scammer's photo. How these were obtained was not explained. Looks to me like there are very many of them in West Africa (Nigeria and Ghana), Russia and even the Philippines. The link that Annie sent to her scammer may not be seen by many of them. At least let us hope not.

There is also Scam Haters United that has videos and photos of the real men and the creatures that steal their identities.

Since we are all anonymous, I would be very careful posting any email addresses. Or responding to any.

That is one area of fear I have. We all want to feel safe in telling our stories and sharing them and making friends with each other.

The scammers are disgusting low life subhumans. They do laugh at us because they think we believe them. Some of us did, but most of don't.

I want to see them all put out of business or put in jail.

If there was a way to reach every woman out there I would. We must let all our Facebook friends know what to watch out for. I did. If that saved 50 women it is a start.

Your thoughts ladies??
Jan 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Red Kay and Foolish
by: Anonymous

Thank You for feeling as I feel about Annie giving out the site to her scammer. The scammers too give out the info to others that is how mine found out about it who I had not talked to in a long time, then sent me that message Laughing.

I was hurt and felt betrayed by her giving out this site for I Swear I think the Ed Steve has done a great job here to keep us protected and I praise them for it.

Thank You with all my heart. Hope ones reading this understand "Do Not Give This Site To Your Scammers" They all work together. Thank You Kindly. God Bless and Take Care.

ED [Steve]: Thank you for your nice comments. Yes scammers are aware of this site and try to post on here. The most common post is a scammer posing as a victim saying they found someone who is in Nigeria who wants to stop scammers and works to get victims their money back. They then provide a email address that victims can contact to get their money back. This is trying to take advantage of victims again by charging a small [so they claim] fee for recovering their money - which is just another scam!

Others try to post saying that [name of scammer] is not a scammer, or they threaten me with voodoo or black magic if I don't remove the posts that reference them.

I believe I screen most/all of the scammer posts before they appear in order to keep this a safe place for victims to communicate - anonymously if they wish. That is why there is a delay from placing a post to it appearing live on the site so I can filter all potential scammers, trolls, abuse etc.
Jan 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don’t Understand Annie
by: Anonymous

I don’t understand why anyone would give a suspected scammer access to what should be OUR space to help other women by posting our stories.
True, they could probably find their way here, but I’d venture to guess they are concentrating their efforts on looking for other "marks".

They believe they are smarter than us. LET’S PROVE IT!

Please don’t give them any information! I also have to say that I don’t understand what "playing" with them accomplishes. Why engage them? If you want to "play" try a board game or get another hobby.
Jan 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Annie Why???
by: Red-Kay

Oh man. The last thing we wanted is to give them more leverage. This is suppose to be a safe place to share our stories and get input from others that have been victims. Let's keep it safe for all and if any of us feel that there is a scammer on here and posting then please let the editor of this page know and By All Means Please Do Not Give Them This Site.

We are aware that they can find it but we do Not need to give it to them on a silver plate!!!
Jan 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scam attempt
by: Lady in Ca. U.S.A

Hello everyone, so am having fun with a scammer, well he thinks I am in love with him, but really how can a person fall in love with someone that is not real?? He is all lovey dovey lol, so he was in Florida on Vacations, traveled to dubai, once he got there his debit card was blocked and he wanted me to send him money.

We argued about that, he wanted me to send him a walmart debit card, but finally I told him I was not doing it, and I was done with that theme, now he said there was an accident on the oil rig, and one person is dead.

He wanted me to participate on a fund raiser for the family of the deceased, so I told him I will not do it and asked him whats next? The government wont release his money?? And he will be stuck over there with no money?? He has not responded to my email yet, he has sent me pictures of a very handsome guy who I am sure is not him.

I have sent him pictures but nothing that cannot be seen in public so am ok. I did not disclose too much infofmation about myself, so he does have my e_mail and phone number, but he has never called me only sent text messages.

This has been going on for almost 2 months, and I am just having fun, but I am sure he gets mad at my responses and acts like he is ok. We have got to be smarter than they are, and I am not desperate for attention, lol but his messages are nice.. we'll see what his response is later..
Jan 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to Do U Have pics
by: Anonymous

Who are you asking to send pics?? Please do not get involved with him. They change their names and pictures all the time. If he says widower, oil rig, son or daughter living with Nanny or in boarding school, and any variation, and has an accent, broken English.

RUN as fast as you can. Read all these comments. He is a SCAMMER. Block him, delete him, but get rid of him. Trust us. Go to this site and look at the pictures.

You may find him there under another name. watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html. I found mine there under another name.

Good luck.
Jan 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Why
by: Anonymous

Why would someone give these scammers this site? I use to feel safe here but he was told about it and Threatened me for putting my story on here. I come here for Comfort and read what other's went through. It is sad when I have been here for over a good year and now the scammers are coming on here by other's telling them to come here.

Does it help telling them? No he laughed, thought we were all dumb and idiots for being scammed. Sad. You all have a great day! God Bless
Jan 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ugh......
by: Anonymous

I'm not even sure how I ended up on this site but these stories are sounding all too familiar. Different name, but widowed with an 11 year old boy, no other family and is an independent civil engineer working on an oil platform.

Sweet as can be. My heart aches, and I am normally not taken easily. I want revenge.
Jan 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		I Think I Have Met the Oil Rig Scammer Response
by: Sarah

Yes, you definitely met him. So very kind and so very sweet and loving. You can block him, delete him and get rid of him. If you think you want to play with him, just keep in mind that he is NOT the person in the photo. He is more than likely a man of color. In his 20's possibly. He has no love in his heart for you or any of us that he tried to scam.

I was told the VERY same thing. I was his queen, the love of his life. He would love me until the day he died. Then all of a sudden he needs MONEY or GIFT Cards. Be careful. Just picture a very different man than the one in the photo. Tell us his name. Go to the site editor recommends and search the photos. Go to Scam Haters United. Plenty of pictures there. You may come across the same photo with a DIFFERENT name.

I sure did!!
Jan 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nicholas Stephens
by: Anonymous

I looked him up and found him on Facebook. Self Employed with all sorts of inspiring posts? No friends showing but several women "liked" his comments. One in particular responded with a comment that she was glad family was important to him.

He fits the profile and so does she fit the profile of a mark. This is so sad and so disgusting. I wish women would wise up to these creatures. They are sickening.

Not sure it is a good idea to tell them about this site. Although, they already probably know about it. And I am sure others have told them about it too.

They are so secure in what they do that it does not matter. For everyone of us that got out without giving them anything but our time, we are the lucky ones. But, they cross us off their lists and go on to the next one.

They have thousands of identities and work at it 24/7. So many sites for them to troll it is endless.

Glad you wised up early.

We have got to stop them.
Jan 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nicholas Stephens
by: Annie

Another scammer alert. "Nicholas Stephens" contacted me on Facebook. Good looking guy but his profile was devoid of anyone else besides him. In searching -LinkedIn etc there was nothing. I blocked him and he emailed me ( stupidly I gave him my email) and replied in broken English "he was hurt and very interested in me. Why would I block him?"

I sent him the link to this site so hopefully he is reading our comments.

He is reprehensible. A scoundrel in the truest sense -dishonest; manipulative and who knows how dangerous.
Jan 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with Friends Response
by: Sarah

A bit of advice. Change your user name. My scammer met me that way and after I deleted him I would get at least two requests a day from scammers. I could not believe that many could find me randomly. I realized it could be him or his friends so I changed my user name and it all stopped.

No more scammers for me and I can play in peace. But I have his user name and tried it one day. It said He could not accept anymore games as this player was at his limit.

Go figure. We must be aware at all times.
Jan 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think I've met the Oil Rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Hi, I believe I've met an Oil rig scammer. His name is Tony Richards and he has a 15 year old daughter in boarding school in Italy. Supposedly he's a widower and looking for a wife. Hes from Germany and working in the Salton Seas. He is kind and full of compliements. He told me about his parents. We are suppose to talk by phone tomorrow. He sent me pictures of himself. He looks taller than 5'7 on his pictures.

He plans to invest in commercial real estate. He wants a Godly woman etc. I would like to post his picture here for everyone to see. Btw, he spelled his last name incorrectly twice, I think that's odd. I dont have any money, so he is out of luck.

I wouldnt send him a penny. If he is wealthy, I would expect him to send me large sums, since he is madly in love after a few chats and rich. I tell you this character is smooth. I have never online dated so I am trying to figure out how to end this. I might just play along just to see what he does.

Thank God I found this site. Do you believe he is dangerous or just a scammer.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jan 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam
by: Anonymous

I was scammed by a guy who contacted me on Facebook and said he was an orthopaedic surgeon on contract with the UN and serving in Syria. After chatting for a while he asked me could I help him send a present to his daughter who was with a nanny in Australia for security reasons. Foolishly I did. It kept going on and she needed money for different things and I always provided and then he informed me he had a trunk full of valuables that he had deposited with a security company in Japan they would contact me by email to let me know what I had to do for the trunk to be delivered to me as the beneficiary.

As you can guess it was going to cost me money in fees for the length of time it had been deposited with them - £1800 and it was to be delivered to me by a diplomat who worked for the UN delivery service. Needless to say the day of the delivery arrived and the diplomat emailed me to say there were further charges to be paid of £1600 and also I had to pay his flight as the security company did not cover that £2500.

All this money had to be paid through western union and moneygram which once again I did. I can't believe I was so stupid, then the diplomat informed me that the UK customs had scanned the trunk with a microscopic scanner and found the trunk containing money and life treasures and it needed a special import certificate of £4500 which the diplomat was unaware of and once again I paid then and after all of this the diplomat informed me that they had put a tracker in the trunk to see were it was being delivered to and that I could be imprisoned for money laundering.

The only way around this was to bring in a computer wizard from Egypt who would deactivate the tracker and he could proceed to deliver it to me. The only problem was this guy wanted £6000 which once again I paid and after a few days the diplomat contacted me again and Said the tracker was something he hadn't come across before and he would have to get his boss over from Russia with a special chemical which would definitely break the tracker but it would cost another £4000 by which time my bank account was empty because the diplomat had to have his hotel bill paid £2000.

I wish I had read all these sites before I got involved in this scam. I can't believe I was so gullible and believed every word my doctor friend said. This has gone on for 16 months and the guy still got in touch with me last week wishing me a happy new year and that he would be home with me soon haha.

Please dont make me laugh, if my story just stops one poor woman for being taken for their life savings I would feel a little better, but for now I am poorer, a lot wiser but so untrusting of everybody
Jan 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words With Friends
by: Julie

Beware ladies! Words With Friends is the only game Engineers in the oil industry know how to play. Conversations start casually enough. However they want you to go to Hangouts through gmail.

If it weren't so sad it would be funny.

Be careful. I lost $10,000 to the man who loved me more than life. He had a 12 year old "daughter" writing to me calling me mom.

I too received a dozen roses, two boxes of expensive chocolate, and a teddy bear he named Larry so he could sleep with me each night.

I just received a call from our local florist telling me that the gentleman with a Dutch or German accent placed the order. He gave a fake address in NJ, and paid for my flowers with a stolen AMEX account.

His email is Larryrichards@yandex.com.

He has Facebook account under Larry Richards, Larry Richard,and Larry Serdar.

Beware!
Jan 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coffee Meets Bagel
by: Anonymous

I think I've met a scammer too, although he got nothing from me. His name is Alex Aiden, 45, grew up in London when he lost both his parents at 10. Went to US after he graduated. Now owns a business in oil rigs. Currently in Turkey, and due to the ISIS attacks these few days, his equipments was damaged. Internet connection is bad and he cannot access his banks for money. He gave me his bank account number and tax id. Said that I could check that he has a lot of money in the account. And he will pay me back after the work in Turkey is done.

He claimed that he fell in love with me madly from day 1. And he's so so sweet everyday with the calls and texts. I too thought that I had finally met the man of my life.

Guess it's not that easy after all...
Jan 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF
by: Mary

Evan Gilmore, supposedly from Denver, divorced single dad with 2 teenagers. Messaging via WWF for a couple of weeks, exchanged gmail, then on Hangouts for a month. Spoke a few times on phone but his always with VOIP connection. Accent I couldn't quite identify, inconsistent with someone claiming to have lived all his life in Florida and Denver.

No online presence in the name he gave, no verifiable info forthcoming. Nice photos of himself and kids. Supposedly now on drilling platform in Poland, having a bad day, and machinery order held up with final payment needed, bank account frozen because he didn't notify them he's abroad.

Didn't want to trouble me with his problem. He was good. Messaging all times of day and night, spent most of yesterday on hangouts.
Jan 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Facebook
by: Helen

I have received so many friend requests through a friend. I am talking like 30 so far. Several have messaged me. I deleted and blocked. I messaged my friend and told her she needs to stop
Accepting requests from people she doesn’t know.

I know they won’t be able to get friends from my friends list because it’s private. This is getting old now.

I don’t want anyone friend requesting me. I am ready to contact Facebook.

Jan 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Collinsclark
by: Red-Kay

Collinsclark friend requested me on Instagram a few days ago and he is following over 6,000/people, women of course. I had seen his picture flooding around on Twitter and I believe that he has been listed on this site as well.
First clue -2 first names being used, Second- he only has a few posts and is following many women. Third- he is nice looking.

Don't fall for these schemes and do Not give any money for any reason. You will never meet them or see your money again. Try meeting at church or a local dance in your area. Still a lot of creeps there.

If it looks like a duck, sounds and walks like a duck, It Is A Duck!!! Keep safe and keep your money. If you need Someone to tell you you are beautiful, just come to the Facebook site and we will tell you those things and you still have your money and your heart.
Jan 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		My lil' Scammer ♡
by: Anonymous

I had the same experiences with my scammer and we even talked on regular phone calls. Widow, 1 child 17, very nice. Actually became close, he was very caring, loving, but he always within a few days had a hardship of money, mostly for his phone as he was only alloted so much time.

I will never forget the experience I had with him as he was so sweet, fun and kind until I asked him to never ask me for money and then he became furious and talked very hateful. He even said I was his soul mate, that he was in love with me. Sweet.

Live and learn, but he had a wonderful beauty about him. God love's us all!!
Jan 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same Sad Story
by: Anonymous

My guy had the same backstory: owned his own offshore drilling company and currently working on a project for ExxonMobil which ends in February. Lives in L.A. with a 16 yo daughter presently living with an Aunt in Michigan. Widower looking for a wife & good mother for daughter. Said he was wealthy.

I found him interesting at first – he was a friend of a friend on FB. He was born 5/7/60 & his photos (3) showed him as good looking with gray hair. His daughter was in a photo with him & had long blonde hair. As his texts became longer it was evident he had broken English. As with others here he asked some odd questions, i.e., what did I eat for breakfast or what was I going to eat for lunch, did I want to come feed him.

He approached the wrong girl – I’m terminally ill, partially paralyzed, never wanted children, can’t cook and don’t clean, don’t care for country or gospel music, and am not particularly religious. I doubt I’ll hear from him again but will happily join in the effort to stop these predators from this abhorrent behavior.

SAFETY IN NUMBERS!
Jan 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Always Guarded Girl/James Edmund
by: Sarah

My scammer called me from the oil rig in the gulf of Mexico one time and there were also children in the background. When I told him I could hear children he said he was watching a movie!!! He is the one with the stupid poems.

Oh and the same phrases like, did you sleep well, where are you and what are you up to, and my favorite, hugs and kisses for you. Sweet whispery heavily accented voice and also turned controlling and angry. Probably the same guy.

Thank God for this site!
Jan 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Sites on Facebook
by: Sarah

Ladies, if you will go to Facebook and in the search type in the word "scam" and all sorts of sites show up that are on Facebook. They are all public and very informative.

Yes the Scammers themselves can see it as well but they can also come on this site and see what we are writing about them.

This site at least we can stay anonymous. I am thinking if we are posting the photos they are using on the Facebook sites and our stories, they will know exactly who we are.

Who knows what that will incur. These guys and the women that work with them as mules, or bank agents, or pretend daughters, are just as disgusting as they are.

Check out all the various sites. The internet has many as well.

Let's not give them what they want. Let's stay alert and refuse their ridiculous requests for Itunes cards and whatever else they lie about.

Let's STAY STRONG.
Jan 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		OIL RIG MECHANICAL ENGINEER JAMES EDMUND
by: The Always Guarded Girl

James Edmund DOB 12/9/1978, mechanical engineer, said was Dutch, said lived in the US but moved to UK a month ago but worked on oil rig in Miami for two weeks at that time when we met on Tinder, seems to have stolen identity of a real mechanical engineer based in the UK called James Edmund Talbot DOB August 1978, permanent residence UK - available on google information provided by Companies House.

He posts photos of him dark haired, white shirt, dark jacket/trousers, smiling and this is also his facebook profile which is empty BTW. He also uses photos of an older woman with dark hair and supposed sister wearing glasses, claiming his mother just had heart attack but does not reveal what hospital the mother is in.

His phone number on whatsapp is: +1 912 216 1606. He is unusually very sweet, speaks in a silent voice, whispers and sometimes you can hear children in the background that are probably his :-)) hardly him being on an oil rig. There is a sudden personality switch when he gets confronted, he switches from an incredibly sweet man to a controlling psychopath who wants to rule the world and women.

James Edmund,the scammer had a Facebooks profile that disappeared and reappeared within two weeks of me chatting to him on whatsapp, he said he was coming to UK from Miami 3pm Friday January 5, 2018- there was no flight from Miami to Gatwick at that time - I checked, he failed to provide photos of being on an oil rig and I asked right at the start, but claimed he fell in love with me ASAP - which is unusual, wrote me a poem, as another victim on your website stated, appeared controlling, trying to manipulate me induce empathy/feeling sorry for him - I kept saying to him I was guarded and don't trust people easily but I preferred it to stay that way until I get to know him (knowing I already googled him and there were discrepancies).

This criminal is exceptionally stupid because if a woman tells him, I don't trust people easily I am guarded and he keeps pursuing me, then hes wasting his time, he is not of an exceptional intelligence. In the end ie at the end of his two weeks job on the oil rig while we chatted, he said that he got a cheque for 30,000 USD for a two weeks job and hes on his way to London, but said he was upset as he could not cash it as his license expired and he could cash it only for 2000 USD but he had on him only 300USD.

He planned to come to London from Miami by plane and in the end claimed it was not possible only with 300USD. He did not ask me for money as such but, a vulnerable woman could have volunteered to help - I am not that kind of woman.

He refused to cash the actual cheque for the 30,000USD as he did not want to loose 2000USD in fees, he claimed he needed the 2000 USD to pay for his mothers bills but that contradicted the fact that he told me earlier his mother worked and got a heart attack at work one week into us chatting on whatsapp!

There were many contradictions and I told him to resolve this situation, ie I told him indirectly, I will not help him, although he never asked it seemed like he tried to induce empathy in victims, or guilt or feeling sorry for him. I confronted him with telling him I found James Edmund Talbot mechanical engineer based in UK who is born in August 1978 and not September and in that moment he disappeared from whatsapp ;-)

His accent also does not sound dutch but more latino or bit of spanish/english/american. I told him that providing hes a mechanical engineer and has only 300USD and earns 30,000 USD for two weeks, it does not add up how come he ended up having only 300USD--he got very angry at this. I told him it was irresponsible of him and unlike a behaviour of mechanical engineers who must be uber intelligent and would never end up in this situation.

He got very angry at this :-) This man is a criminal and women need to be made aware. I have also photos of him or photos of someone that he stole, very hot guy with a sculpted body BTW. Hope this helps.
Jan 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Meyer
by: Marsha

I'd like to know how to join this Face Book page so that I can post pictures of Scott Meyer. I did lose some money on the deal but got it stopped before it got out of control and could really hurt. All I can say is he's really good and claims to be Brazilian and seeing someone else on here who was talking to someone that was Brazilian makes me wonder. Thank you very much.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jan 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		@ anon about FB page
by: FB page Polly Foolish

I have tried and will try again. The page was created for those who have been scammed to post pictures and compare stories. As far as making it public maybe you should start one and I'll post on it to help those that are not yet scammed or are looking for closure .. just trying another avenue to help prevent.

God bless and let me know ... oh hell ... look for Scammer SHYSTERS Group. I'll start it soon. Polly
Jan 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		FB Page
by: Anonymous

The scammer FB page being secret makes no sense at all. The information Is of no value to all those out there who might be being scammed and are seeking some clarity when they have no way of finding the FB page. As a secret page it is only a place where people who have been scammed can vent to people who have been scammed.

Useful, maybe, to self. And that FB page becomes a valuable resource for anyone who wants to refine their scamming skills.

Yes, you will get scammers as members because that is what they do.
Jan 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fake Jake
by: Cry cry cry

Watch out for JeffBlak01 and Jakewaller60 as they are scammees and they stole Doug Blevins pictures off Facebook page and used them for scamming women and me out of 26000, The two are the same on Twitter profile with a fake identity and he has a accent and is very romantic. He also said he was from Brazil with a degree in civil Engineering and built oil rig platforms.

Every breath he takes is nothing but lies and he has mules in the states like Debra Webb, Patricia Wall, Flora Anderson, and June Rudders. All these are mules and he is nothing but lies and he will groom you and love you all along reaching for your purse.

I feel so helpless now. To get help people would think I would be nuts to have given so much but let me tell you he is very clever and very charming. I am thankful for this site. I learned a very hard lesson I was seeking deep love and was blinded by thus but thankful for the truth that even after my scam I still get men who try but boy do I shut them down fast.
Jan 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed but not foolish
by: Nana

I was scammed by a charming so called man named Michael Garrison. At least that was name given to me. At an oil rig in Scotland, and a daughter in boarding school in London.

People, they are a network and live all over the world.

Do not send money.

But in life, was goes around comes around.
Jan 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam - Jon Martens
by: Anonymous

Hello, Thank you to the person who created this page, as it saved me from a lot of wasted time and energy. I came across it when I was looking for information on a man who had a dating profile on Elite Singles. The profile seems to now be hidden, but the name of the page was under Martens.

The pictures were of a very good looking blond man (one of him standing in front of a BMW car). Once I started communicating with him first on the website then via email, his story is as follows:

- He is Norwegian, but lived in the US and is now living in Chelsea, London, UK.
- He has a 13 year old daughter called Joy, and he was widowed 5 years ago.
- He is a big family man and family values are very important to him.
- He is a geologist diver, and is waiting to see if he has won a lucrative contract in Dubai with an oil company.
- He has been very lonely over the last year and really wants to see if him and I can take the time to see if a relationship will work between us.
- He was flying to Norway the day after I was talking to him for the holidays and wanted to meet when he got back.

His email address is jonmartens@yahoo.com. His phone number (strangely with a New York area code) is +1 (929) 267-7414 / 0019292677414 / +1 (929) 2677414 (I'm showing these permutations in case someone is searching on google for any of them). His whatsapp photo is of three men diving at the base of an oil rig.

After reading this page and recognising the similarities with this Jon Martens profile, I decided to do a WhatsApp video call with him. I was surprised when he agreed, and called me. However when I answered he said the video part of his phone wasn't working despite me having seen light on the video at the beginning of the call. I said to him that he didn't sound Norweigan and more Spanish. He started to get irritated and so at that point I called him out, saying that he was behaving like a scammer, and that I would report him to Elite Singles. He then hung up.

I've informed Elite Singles.

I hope this helps others like me - it's such a shame the world is full of low level people like this.

Ed: You are welcome and its great it helped you and saved you time and energy
Jan 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		The boxes
by: Anonymous

He was coming home to the states and had 2 large boxes he wanted to send to me at no charge to me. I agreed to help. Well I got an EMail from customs that 500.00 had to be paid before the boxes could be sent. I knew I didn't have 500.00 dollars. so texted him and told him. Ooh my he said I'd have to raise the money but I ran away.

He blocked me when all along it was his fault.

Abacus
Jan 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer SCALIWAGS
by: FOOLISH

As far as the Facebook group Scammer Scaliwags. I changed it from public to secret to closed. If you post in it I'm not guaranteeing your posts won't be seen by your friends or others. But it is a place to post your story and pictures that members can see and compare and that others can tell you if they have been contacted with the same pictures.

I find this website is very helpful and am glad the day I found it. Whatever information we can put out there is best for everyone and all future victims.

LAST you will never get your money back. Move on as this happened to you and countless others.

OWN IT LEARN FROM IT

Blessings to you all.. and Happy New Year.....Polly
Jan 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hurt Very Bad
by: Anonymous

My Scammer used the exact same words with me, and poem's and all you said. He Is a low life and always had stomach pains and got hurt on his rig and cut his finger or fell and hit his head. Got massive headaches cause I was causing him Stress.

He had mules he asked me to send money in Colorado, women and Roswell N.M. and South Carolina, he wanted me to send some to Mexico but I totally refused. He got very angry. I looked her up on Facebook and found three of them and I talked to the one in Colorado and she worked for the State of Colorado, and I asked her if she would like to be reported to the State of Colorado. Apparently she never got caught before.

Please be careful on Facebook, and to go to hangout that is a big mistake cause you have to put your phone number in and also he can get your IP address as I got his. Pictures are a big mistake. A man in Michigan was just arrested for when they used the video on Facebook he was also taking pictures at the same time and cropping them and making them naked, or using the pictures they sent him and posted over 800 pictures of naked women.

So happy he got caught.

Take Care
Jan 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Annie
by: Ann Mulholland

I have identified more scammers than real men on match.com uk and it's a total joke. I play along with these scammers now in the hope they will stop actually scamming vunerable woman who are sucked in by them. All similar stories always from another country and they are getting more clever and using better English they send lots of pictures and phone you.

These are some I've identified such as Richard Bech from various locations in the uk that sends you contracts with an address on for Birmingham. I have several pictures, phone numbers and he says he has a contract for £3 million from chevron then says there's been a big fire and he needs money to help his workers, and starts begging you for money.

Then Alex Edmunton, then Tom Frey.
Then Most recently Joe Freeze who is a bit different and is in Dubia building bridges. He's getting scammed so cant access his money and sends you a copy of the cheque and how much money he has in his account. You will get this on Christmas Eve and he starts asking for money 11k then 4k will do.
Jan 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Michaelson Victim
by: Anonymous

If you sent him a photo that he might use: Which is more costly, being blackmailed or just admitting you were not discrete "that time"?

Do not give that man (or woman) money! It will not stop.

Do not negotiate with bullies and terrorists

If you need support contact one of us and we will hold your hand :-)
Jan 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures
by: Anonymous

I don’t think so because they seem to hide and they really don’t want to be discovered. All they want is money. I found a picture of the room where they each sit in a chair with their laptops. I noticed they are all black but immaculately dressed with very polished shoes and just extremely neat looking. This is their job and when you deny the money is like a failure to them. They seem to be very touchy about your opinion of them.
Jan 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		I got treads from scammer
by: Anonymous

he is from Nigeria, I found out that he uses somebodys identity and he scammed me for a lots of money. I sent all info to police, but they never help. Police are doing nothing for us, he is using the name and photo of a very handsome man with son.

Don't get caught like me, be carefull there, he will tell You about his dead wife, dead son, and another son and all the construction contracts in Turkey and Ghana, and that he lives in England, that he is Italian.
Jan 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Weylon
by: Sarah

Tell your mother he is a scammer. I was contacted several months ago with the very same story. We got along too. He used a different name but same story and location. He is a man of color from Nigeria and goes by many names. As soon as he asks for money or gift cards and she refuses it is over.

Should she send him money he will bleed her dry. She will never meet him or even see him on video chat. Tell her to get out fast. He is a liar and a user. Every lady on here will tell her that.

Trust us not him because he is chatting with dozens of women at the same time.
Dec 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Weylon, Facebook scam
by: Anonymous

My mother was contacted by this person and they hit if off according to her. Texted via facebook. He apparently works as a designer for oil rigs off the shore of Houston Texas. Said he was on his last job then he was going to retire. Lived in france years 7-31 and has that accent. Has a daughter who will be moving there.

Recently joined facebook along with the five other profiles, despite one being from 2011.
Dec 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Timothy Gregory
by: Anonymous

I ve been corresponding with this guy for almost a year. Still waiting if i can recoup some of the money I gave him . The other day I sent his daughter in Dubai in college an iTunes card for Xmas and told him no more I tunes and he got angry and have not heard from him since Wednesday.

He said he had stomach problems. Asked the daughter if she had heard from him but no she said. We have been friends since February. Very long story! Three of us involved with the same person with different names. John Walsh and John Scott Parker. I have hung around because I want to recoup some of my money.

I also have another friend named Richie Sunday from UK. Another story and stuck in Malaisya as all his money is in England. I’ve learned to say I have no money! Anyone heard of them?

I would like to belong to the Scaliwags group but don’t know how to get in it Thanks . Email is tsaden@gmail.com
Dec 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mathew Steven
by: Anonymous

It he says oil rig then he probably is a scammer. How long have you been chatting? They don't always ask right away. Sometimes they like to make sure you love them and trust them. Then all of a sudden they need money or gift cards. The two first names is also a giveaway. Don't be a victim.

When my scammer asked for a gift card I turned it around and asked him to send me gifts. He told me to forget it and I havent heard from him anymore.

Good luck
Dec 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lesson learned
by: Anonymous

Hi all - I posted awhile ago - Same scenarios ...now I see them coming. When they strike up conversations & want email or phone number, I say we need to meet in person first. If they are real you will get to meet. If they are fake, they back off. If they ask why, I tell them i was scammed before.

There is hope out there - don't give up on love ...my current guy, he is real, we have been dating 5 months, and agreed to meet first.

I learned a lesson and lost a small amount of $$ in comparison & yes he broke my heart & I still wonder but life goes on & I found a real man. It's worth the wait!

Happy new year! Stay strong ladies!

Dec 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Scaliwags
by: Anonymous

I read comments from the Yahoo Boys that they have one of their scammers in the Scammer Scaliwags Facebook group but disguised as a victim.

They said they will be looking for all the personal details they can get to be used later.

They laughed and said how easy it was to get in the group!

Beware of what you say and share ladies!!
Dec 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		My FBI friend said leave it be
by: Anonymous

Hi ladies: I’m the one who wrote so long ago about my Oil rig engineer scammer. He told me his name was Michael Francisco and he lived in Troy Michigan and shortly after he "flirted" with me "ourtime" dating site he told me he had acquired a contract in Dubai and had to go there for three weeks.

I never gave him money because my niece, who used to be a police officer, suspected it was a scam and sent me a picture of an oil rig engineer which was exactly the same picture he had sent me supposedly of HIM, but with a different face. So the scam was over and I called him on it. But I kept it going and got him to tell me what he wanted to confess to me and tell me the truth because he was in love with me.

We could start out fresh. He was going to use FaceTime to call me one night and let me know what he looked like, the real him. He said in a text to me "what if I was a handsome black man" —when I asked him questions he always answered my questions with a question, a "what if." "What if I lived in the United States" and "what if I told you I was a handsome black man" and "what if I told you I was part of the oil rig scam."

I wanted so badly to catch him and this crime syndicate. But when I contacted my old friend who worked in the FBI, I learned he retired one year ago and he told me it wasn’t worth the trouble. I told him I wanted to do some kind of a "sting operation" but he said to let it go.

So I am still on the dating site, hoping to meet someone following the death of my husband who I was with for 32 years. But I am wiser now. I knew I wouldn’t have given him money no matter what, even if my niece hadn’t intervened. I work for the federal government and he got more than he bargained for when he contacted me. I am not naïve, but after going through the death of my husband I was certainly vulnerable and looking for love. I thought I had found it but had only found a scam.

Good luck ladies and continue to spread the word. I am going to try to get on that site, "Scammer Scaliwag" that a woman on this site opened on Facebook.
Dec 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Michaelson from Houston
by: Sarah

YES He is a scammer. I think I found him on Facebook. They set up Facebook fake profiles so they can troll for middle aged women and friend them on Messenger. What doesn't seem right about him??? Something is waving a red flag. Pretty soon he will be in love. He will call you his queen, he Will say "My love". He will want your trust. He will call you and I bet he will have an accent. but maybe not.

Does he send you poems in the morning yet? Ask you personal questions. Seem interested in what you do for a living? Soon he will ask for an ITunes gift card. Is he working on a contract for an oil company? Or is he already there on the rig? I had a SCAMMER from Houston named Chris Anderson. Ask him if he knows him. See how he reacts. NO he never got a dime out of me or my heart. I played with him for 4 months.

He is a Nigerian scamming loser. But for your sake I hope I am wrong.

Keep us posted.
Dec 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hurt very bad
by: Hurt very bad

It came in as a friendly hello within two days. He said he had a British Petroleum contract at the Shetland Islands north of the UK said that he was an engineer supervising 30-40 people. He said he was halfway through his contract that he had one earlier that year and it was a multimillion-dollar contract and even gave the latitude and longitude of the oil rig and the amount of oil and natural gas that it delivered everyday.

It all sounds so real and every morning there was a beautiful romantic morning message. There were many I love yous and Text during the day. About three weeks into it he needed water as the water went bad on the rig. A doctor said they could not drink it so I mailed $500 worth of water to help them out. He even used God and said the men were praying and thanking God for what I did.

Another week or two later he said that the men did not Grease the crane and it was broke and he needed to finish the job but his credit limit had been reached and had no more money. I was totally blinded and I made him promise me he would pay me back. He promised Faithfully and said he was a man of integrity. He said I will always do my word so I did take out a $10,000 loan and wired it a week later.

He came back and said that was for the parts that he needed another $9,000 for technicians to fly in from Scotland to repair the crane that was broken so I once again struggled but I made him promise that would be paid back. He promised Faithfully that it would be when he cashed his big contract check.

The job got finished and he got off the rig and went to a hotel said that he wanted to wait to come to the u.s. to deposit his check at the Bank of America so he asked me to help him with hotel rooms once again.

The pictures kept coming with the love messages and the texting and the romance with the kindness and the sweetness. He kept saying do you trust me as I love you.

I love you to the moon and back and you're my queen.

Then he needed airfare to come home as he was at Heathrow Airport in the UK and said immigration officers had to charge him. Then about a week later he deposited the so-called check into Nationwide Bank for 1250000 dollars. He said he wanted to put it in my name as he didn't have a work permit. I was starting to really have a few ill feelings like something's not right and something's not adding up.

Then he asked me to come up with $25,000 to help pay so-called cost of transfer fees as it was an escrow at this time. I'd already given $23,000 and I was very concerned with 25,000 more and started praying very hard about it. I could not let go of that money and I'm very thankful for that.

I did ask you for identification in which he refused which I felt that that was a red flag. I also asked him to show me his hotel but it just seems it would prove that he's where he says he is and he was just silent every time I'd ask for that information.

Then one day on Twitter I happened to find a name of somebody who stole somebody else's identify. I clicked on the person's name and traced it down to Twitter and there was all his images that he had used on me to scam me.

He stoled another man pictures from Facebook. Oh my God this is after my money's gone and so I confronted him with it and he disappeared fast. I also tried to warn his followers on Twitter. I also told the real person he used.

Jeff Blake on Twitter, Jay Wallace 60 on Twitter phone number 513-437-2548 this man is a pathological liar.

I'm out the money, I'm hurt, I'm injured, and my heart hurts. I have sleepless nights. It was all lies and this man is a dangerous it will take me 5 years to recover the losses at the rate I was saving at the time.

I'm very thankful for this site and I don't even look at a man now and I'm a very much a lot wiser so maybe by the time I actually get to retire I will be okay
Dec 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tinder/viber dating scam
by: Anonymous

First of all I am shocked and saddened to read all of these posts. I guess I have learned not to trust anyone and to stay single for life. So sad.

I met a guy on Tinder named "Heart, 42". We talked for a little bit on Tinder and I gave him my phone number. He texted me from 210-610-8577 saying his name was Antonio Conrad, and he has a 6 yr old daughter named Gold. He said his fiance (his daughters mom) named Rose was killed in a car crash. He also said his parents were killed in a car crash when he was a baby in Germany.

He had some kind of computer engineer/operations manager job. He said he is not on any social media. He said he had to get a new phone and the new number was 518-665-6650.

He admitted feelings for me very early and called me babe, baby, my world, dear, cupid, sweetie, etc. He would send me stickers on viber and we talked a few times. He had a soft spoken voice with an accent and in his pics he was tall, slender, brown hair and eyes, beard, and a scar between his eyebrows.

He supposedly traveled to London for a contract job and he had to borrow heavy duty equipment to get the job done and he asked me for money so he could pay taxes to ship his equipment back to the US. He had a long story about how he maxed out his cc, etc. I did not send him any money.

I thought I should post this in case anyone has a similar story. I do have all the viber pictures still. I am assuming it is multiple people working together and I am going to report what happened.

Hugs to all of you who have been scammed and hurt. It doesn't feel good and I don't wish this on anyone.
Dec 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		SCAMMERS
by: Anonymous

I feel the oil rig engineers might be wearimg off a little. The reason why I say this is, a few years ago, although not too many years, the fashion, if I can quote it as such were army generals. Army general were popping up a lot as if, there were more generals than an actually army.

Now I have started to notice, scammers also target normal people who seem or do have money, as bait to scam. I also noticed that slowly one or two army, navy and other in the field of being a uniformed and ranked person is rarely popping up again. I have stoped seeing pipeline engineers, because I have never allowed anyone to scam me out of any money.

What I have experienced twice now is a normal man's photo and they come out with stories such as either its a a daughter or a son who helps by opening up a profile of an adult grown man who knows how to use a computer and is educated and I had one case the supposed man's friend opened the profile.

People are so gullable that they will believe all stories. At the end of the day, we women should watch out for all signs and be very weary. My question is why will an adult man play on a womans feelings using words to spell he has not dated at all or not dated for a long time but why use the excuse of a son or a daughter or a friend.

They want the woman to keep it a secret, and, they want a woman who does not lie, yet they have a daughter or a son or a friend open a profile for them. It is so sad that some women fall for these tricks, so no wonder there are scammers.
Dec 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Scaliwags FB Group
by: Wolfe-Girl

Can you make this group private and require approval for new members so you can check to see who they are? There are multiple problems with a public group. Any scammer can read what has been posted without even joining the group.

I really don’t want scammers to see what I would post there...and anyone on my friend list could also see my posts.
Dec 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Hudson
by: Anonymous

To the person who posted about this man, I came across this name in 2012 when I was scammed by a man from England. The guy mentioned this John and he was from Mailla or at least that what I was told and at that time he was no oil rig worker he was some kind of lawyer.

Best thing to do is just block him and forget him.
Dec 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Hudson anyone
by: sick to my stomach

Got sucked into this handsome self contractor that works for Exxon on an oil rig in Turkey.

Once the asking of money started I knew this was not real. Been trying to search who's identity he took but have been unsuccessful. Anyone happen to know who this person is or have been approached by?
Dec 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hurt very bad
by: Anonymous

Yes you might of gotten six smiles within 30 minutes from being heartbroken, but no doubt it was the guy you were with and his friends. They have many names and use many pictures, I am hoping for you its on good intentions.

I went through it with my past engineer and all his friends from Nigeria sent me stuff like that too. He put them up to it one admitted to me. Be careful. They make you feel so good inside and outside but watch out.
Dec 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David E Angelo
by: Anonymous

David e Angelo, scam artist, oil rig contractor, underwater welder is his story. He'll send flowers, ask for money, mail you fake checks to hold for him so that you can trust him. Will cash the checks and pay you back with interest when he comes to town lol

Telephone number 1 270 984 5151
Dec 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Chris Identified/Oil Rig Scammer
by: Sarah

Ladies, I have identified Dave Chris. I know who the person is that is having his identity used by Dave Chris.

Jo Manning and the other lady that mentioned him under oil rig scammer - we are all three being scammed by the same person. My scammer is using a different name but used the identity of the same man. I found Dave Chris on Facebook and compared the photo he is using to the real person and it is DEFINITELY him.

Jo, there are two Jo Manning's on Facebook. I have sent one of you a messenger via Facebook Messenger. Please respond to my message to let me know if that is you that is asking to be contacted. If not, I will message the other.

I have phone numbers etc. of my scammer.

Oil Rig Scammer Lady, your story is very similar to mine. Hopefully neither one of you sent him any money. I never did.

Please contact me here and Jo, contact me through Messenger to let me know you received my message.

Lots more to tell.
Dec 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Timothy, Greg and Tony
by: Proudgranny

Each day I check this site, I find some more lines I have heard before. Timothy was my first scammer, and I didn't know at the time but looking back at his e-mails he had way too much to say about himself and how wonderful he was.

Then along came Greg age 47--he wasn't going to work out as my oldest daughter is 46--lol--but he was wonderful, saying age didn't matter - yea right!! He also had the rigger, waiting for the trigger--would I be his trigger??

Then came Tony, I wasted the whole month of August on him. He was from Texas, but working in London and planning on moving to Ontario, California when his project was done on October 28. He gave me addresses which I checked out--did he think I would not? The pictures he sent were handsome, standing in front of Belfast University.

Being an engineer I presumed he had to do a presentation there, when asked his reply was "can it be proven". Then came the clincher, needed an I-Tunes card as he dropped his good phone overboard!!

Then he turned nasty--that was the end, no money lost, just confusion and a broken heart--but I am still surviving.

All three were from Mingle 2
Dec 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Compensation scam
by: Anonymous

This is another scam from a man called dera. He scammed my daughter and got 800000$ using compensation. The email he gave me was

murdock.harry.david@gmail.com

and give me a scammer email at scamofficecompensate@mail2emergency.com

tel 412-275-6645

They called me and told me that I need to do 2 aplications and pay a fee of 900$, so don't get scammed by this.
Dec 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gavin Elks??
by: Sarah

Anyone heard of Gavin Elks? Asked to follow me on Instagram. He had a few followers, all women, but was following lots of people. Some of them were some of my Facebook Friends. I checked with them and they did not know him and never gave him permission to follow.

I blocked him.

Just curious as to whether he is a scammer and if anyone has been contacted by him.

Thanks,

Sarah
Dec 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hurt very bad
by: We will

Anyway I am not looking for a man at all and I need to heal after an oil rig scam but one thing I did do while shoppng at a large store was I put on my Charms and got Six big smiles from Six different men in 30 minutes.

That helped me feel alittle better because one day somewhere he is out there and he will not want to take my money by oil rig lies but will be the real thing.
Dec 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To helpful lady
by: Anonymous

Yes the site should be just for us so let us weed him out as we need each other. We are the victims and we help each other. I felt really lost but this site helped a lot. I connected with others on the phone and text and really felt better.

My money is still gone but I am not crying so much It was a oil rig engineer scam. WOW never in my life would I have known this. My Dad built Dams in the west so the rest of the family are in contract building.

A break down in equipment seemed very nomal to me but the way he came in as a a LOVER and using my sad lonely life and not to mention hard earned money that was earned by wages.

I do not want to throw my dependence on anyone as these SCAMMERS need their own page.

Let us drive them away.
Dec 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Global chemical engineer
by: Anonymous

I found Jose Martin Canales on Craiglist Dallas. He says he is in El Paso because of his job but he can travel anywhere. He is a widow 10yrs with 2 daughter's who don't live with him. He never got to ask for money. I turned him off as soon as I Googled part of his so called conversations like (What wouldn't I do to make my dreams come true? It is like a rigger waiting for a trigger. Would you be my trigger?)

When I told him I caught on to it he didn't argue about it. He said the pictures are of him and his daughter's and I guess his dad and mom. His fb I found says he lives in Texas City and is from Finland Minnesota.

He made it sound like he was from overseas Finland. His phone number is area code 325.
Dec 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		@ Helpful Lady
by: FOOLISH

With the group SCAMMER SCALIWAGS being public there is no way to oversee who joins. Keep your radar up and don't engage with him or call him out!

Just trying to crack open the secrecy of Scammers. The more public the more knowledge. And maybe some jail time.

Good luck and take care
Dec 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Used the name Dave Chris. I knew it was a scam from the beginning but played along for entertainment. Worked on an oil rig in Gulf shores of Alabama. Said he lived in Soring TX, had a 12 year old daughter named Lisa and had been a "widow" for four years.

Initially wanted itunes card. I kept saying no. Then asked for $3,000.00 through Bitcoin so he could fly to be with me for Christmas. We were going to retire together. I insisted on pictures but so obviously photoshopped. Even had his friend Betsy call me to tell me how much he loved me. I had his facebook page deleted but he has a new one with the same name, different pictures.

And he blocked me on his new page. Scammer's number is 937-709-0444. His friend Betsy's number is 386-288-4873.

After calling him out, I got him to disappear but came back to me the next night. None of his information could be verified on the internet.
Dec 25, 2017
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starstarstarstar 		Fake Jake
by: Cry cry cty

When I would see this fake Jake he would steal people's images off of Facebook and cut them and paste them on Twitter. He had four or five Twitter accounts where he used fake stolen images from Facebook. When I confronted him with it I said I know the truth. I said earlier he banished as smoke in the Wind but it's not without much expense and mental heartache and emotional heartache he gave to me.

Eight months to romance me and I thought he was real. I thought he was the one love the great love that I've always wanted.

His name is Jake Waller 60 also Jeff Blake He scammed me out of $26,000. That money was my IRA money to help me buy food and Medicine when I'm old and never in my life have I been treated as such and I don't want to be at a bitter spirit that I pray prayers for God's Direction and discipline.
Dec 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		26000
by: Anonymous

He firstly asked for $9,000 for technicians then asked for thousands of dollars for hotel rooms and airfare money. I got to where I was feeling really bad and started praying very hard as there was a lot of extra asking for $25,000 for the cost of transfer fees and I just couldn't give him any more and I started asking the good Lord For the Truth.

Anyway to make a long sad story short he is on Twitter having a name called fake Jake and that he stole another person's images from Facebook to scam me on Twitter. As soon as I saw the truth I confronted him with it and he disappeared just as smoke would in the Wind and my money is gone. My heart is broken and I'm totally thrown under the bus.

This bogus relationship went on for 8 months and just ended about a week ago.
Dec 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rigging on me?
by: Anonymous

I recently was targeted by an Instagram fellow with a lot of the MO's almost everyone has mentioned. I do not use my name on this social media, but now I recently gave him my FB one
which does. I had already dismissed him but felt sorry about my very colorful attitude and he is back.

He claims he loves me.

But when I told him he had not even asked my name he was angry and called me cruel. He did not like cruel people.

He appears right now under both FB and Instagram with this exciting oil rig job, has been to 81 countries, divorced, no children. Last marriage lasted only 4 years. Check name and it does not shows here. I am afraid he might be up to this page already. But I am going to continue to find out more about him.

Claims he was born in Poland and raised in India. 62 years old. Sounds familiar.? I will continue to check here for answers.

Also invited me to go to hangouts.
Dec 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		George Cannelloni
by: Red-Kay

Well, well scammer George Cannelloni that I have been talking to decided to show his true self... I have been waiting and playing along with him for over two months waiting for him to show his true self and that Is what he just did.

He is in Italy with his daughter Emily for the holidays and he needs me to send him an ITunes card so he can communicate with his workers back home regarding their schedules and he cannot find one in Italy so can I buy one for him?? I told him No and that I have been waiting on him to show his true scammer self. He got mad then sent back that it has been fun talking to me but I am an Idiot.

I said you're the Idiot that has used fake Twitter, Instagram accounts and it has been turned into the FBI. Of course now he goes to his next victim.

Be careful, stay aware and Please Do Not give any money..

Merry Christmas

Red Kay
Dec 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Here again
by: Cry cry cry

On SkyJakewaller60 and JeffBlak01 stole Doug Blevins pictures for scamming women so warn everyone. Please check for yourself at Doug Blevins pictures on Facebook than check Jakewaller60 profile.

For Gods sake this is true as he got me for 26000 Really please help alert everyone you can and go to the innocent followers of Jakewaller60 and tell them go to innocent followers of JeffBlak01 and tell them SOS SOS NO LIE.

Please log onto facebook as he is Doug Blevins pictures then go to Twitter see Jakewaller60 as he stole Dougs pictures scammed me for 26000.
Dec 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Non-exsistant person with FBI friend
by: Jane

Check out my post for Steve McCall under the Nigerian dating scam page with the pictures. I did a lot of research on my guy and have a local US accomplice name and address as well as an address in Nigeria for a website they are using for the oil rig but like they did on yours.

If your friend is willing to help it’s some great leads.
Dec 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lorenzo Johnson -- Gorgeous Thief of Hearts
by: Anonymous

by Another Nancy – so I used the first Nancy's post as a template
(USA)

I have had a fun time with my scammer, AKA Lorenzo Johnson, as for one week in my life, I read the words I have always wanted to hear. But I was brought up with the words, "When something seems to be too good to be true, it usually is," and I have been suspicious all along. I just wanted this guy to be real. I got a friend request from on Facebook. FB said he was friends with one of my former students; I am 71 years old and began teaching when I was 22, so I have former students as old as 65, amd I am friends with many on FB so no red flags yet.

Now I don't know if he really knew the student; I don't know if anything about this guy is real.

We began texting on Messenger; by about the third day, he asked me to download Viber as we could chat and even speak by phone. I installed Viber on both my laptop and phone. He even sent me a phone number so that I could call him; one day he said every time his phone lighted up, he hoped it was me.

His profile was really nice. Born in USA but grew up in Rome as his mother was from there. Age 49, widowed, wife died two years ago of breast cancer, two children, a boy 9 and a girl 3 being cared for by his sister in Madrid. Even gave me the name of his sister and his children. Graduate of UCLA with a master's degree in drill engineering and marine science. Home in San Jose, CA, but working on a drilling platform in the Mediterranean Sea out from Rome. Both photos I have seen, on his Facebook page and the Viber app, appear to be the same man, but they are taken at different times, the one on Viber was actually taken on a drilling platform, and oh mama, he is HOT!

What really upsets me is that he said that he was a devout Christian, and really wanted to find a woman who shared his values. He knew there were many beautiful younger women out there but he wanted me. To use God's name in this kind of scam is a slap in the face of Christian men and women everywhere, breaks one of the ten commandments, and is the sin of blasphemy.

He posted some Biblical and motivational type cards on Viber, and some similar ones on his FB page almost every day. He was very positive, encouraging, and seemed really sweet. If he were real, he would be my dream guy, and I shared things from my past life that I have never shared with ANYONE!

By about the third day, he was writing that he could not stop thinking about me. Despite my protestations that he was just a lonely man as a result of his wife's death, his separation from his children, and the fact that he was living on a drilling platform, he insisted that he saw something in me that he found in no other woman. He never asked for any money or any addresses or phone numbers. I constantly reminded him that I was afraid he would reject me once we met because of my age and appearance (I may not look 71 with make up and proper clothes, but I sure don't look 49!) He said he would be on the drilling platform until mid 2018. Yesterday he wrote that he loved me, but didn't know how to tell me.

I told him he just did. I promised nothing, but said I wasn't going anywhere before he finished living on the drilling platform. His last post said he was wanted to come here to find a home and make all dreams come true. That sounded wonderful to me. Now I just feel wounded.

Today's post included "When anxiety and depression crippled you so bad and it seems like you alone, remember that I’m with you always, even till the end of time. I love you so much."
My response will include some of these examples from scam alert.
Dec 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Instagram scam
by: Anonymous

His name is Lucas West774, similar story, widow, one daughter. Just arrived on Instagram a few days ago.

He said he was an oil rig engineer up North of England. Very glamorous photos with some German words.

I just wonder who is the real man on the photos
Dec 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stupid Me.
by: Anonymous

No the ALexander that I talked to his email was Alexanderemil123@outlook.com

But that doesn't mean anything as you know they change their names and email addresses and have lots of phones they use.

This one said he has a 17 year old daughter that is in boarding school in Washington state. He has a home in Ohio but is from Denmark (lol). Of course wife is dead. Kinda old don't you think to have a 17 year old daughter but maybe he had a young wife. lol

Said he is 70 years old. Of course has a contract on an oil rig making 4m. lol but they always want money. strange uh?

You can see his picture on facebook.
Dec 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Baldini
by: Anonymous

I had a woman approach me on a dating site and her story was that her business associate was encouraged by her to browse the site and my picture and profile were the only ones that interested him. "She" said he had been cheated on by his wife of 16 months 11 years ago, and then his wife died in a car accident along with her boyfriend. She wanted my email address so that he could write me. I stupidly gave it.

He said that he was a Marine Engineer and CEO of his own company, and that he had a branch of his company where I live, and will be moving to my city in a month.

He went on and told his story, that his parents were both dead- father died when he was three, and mother died eight years ago. He explained that he lived in several different countries in the world before moving to the US at 15, so he would have an accent when we talked by phone. He added that he had an adopted daughter.

He wanted my phone number and said he wanted us to be in "constant communication". His grammar is a little bit off, but generally quite good. "I will like us to be in constant communication" is a line used more than once.

I wrote him back and told him about myself. I noticed that he did not comment at all about anything I wrote him. I sent him a link to a youtube video of me. I noticed that he did not watch it.

He only writes about his feelings of thinking that I am the one for him, and it is very generic. Very suspicious, I went to google the name he gave me, "Michael Baldini". It lead to a website with a picture of the same man. The website was very unprofessional and with strange use of English. It was on wordpress, which is free. Hardly a real website, and nothing a Marine engineering/oil and gas company would use. He is nowhere else on the internet. The pictures do not appear anywhere else, but I'm sure it isn't really the man pictured. The picture is a white male who appears to be Italian- he said he is mostly Italian.

The website appears to be created just for the purpose of looking legit for a google search. It's supposedly a company called, "Baldinis Constructions". He also told me he inherited the company, but the website says it was started in 2002.

Now I see that many women have been told very similar stories. I'm going to block him, but wanted to share this name.
Dec 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		We all fell in love with a non-existent person!
by: Anonymous

I had posted on this site around Thanksgiving about my experience with my "mechanical engineer" who I met on a dating site for people over 50 called "ourtime.com." I just read someone else's post from Dec. 20, "Fake oil rig engineer by: Anonymous." She also met her scammer on that same site.

In her post, she makes it sound like it is ONE GUY, but I am sure it is more than one guy. I think it is a crime syndicate of sorts of men who are trained to do this. I think they probably have more than one woman at a time and they are trying to scam - maybe using the same story so they can keep it all straight. I didn't lose money either, I caught on, but I am trying to do something about this.

I can't provide specifics in case the scammers are checking out this site, but I have the means to be able to do something - I have a friend who works for the FBI (actually he was a guy I used to date) and I just looked him up and contacted him and told him the story. He is calling me. I still have communications with my scammer. I initiated it, letting him think I miss and love him even after I told him that I knew he was a scammer and showed him proof, and he told me he was "dissappointed" that I didn't believe him.

Anyway, I am going to try very hard to get something done about this. Will keep you posted once I know I can indeed have some kind of inpact. One important point: like this person who posted on Dec. 20 said - the writing is VERY GOOD - and this guy was so incredibly sweet and wrote such nice things to me, but his English is VERY broken up -- a very pronounced accent. It made me wonder if it was two different people (someone who posted on this site also said that) -- one person doing the phone calls and one person doing the writing.

But I think it may be the same person who has become a good writer simply by doing this scam again and again, texting and writing more to his "would-be victims" than he calls and speaks with them.

Anyway, wish me luck!
Dec 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		How does one Check IP
by: Bronze Goddess

How does one check an IP Address? This latest scammer is pressing but he has changed phone number more than once. Has his "daughter" messaging and calling me mom. He fails to realize Im not into teenage girls. Calling me mom does not move me

He needed over $70,000 to repair something that was damaged during an explosion caused by the men under him. (Funny they have all been supervisors). He has millions in the bank. Wants me to take out a loan and send to him because even his attorney cant access his funds.

Gave me account number, and login. If legitimate we could take care of thousands of families this Christmas.

I work too hard for this. Im playing along to see how far he will push. Now he says everyone else is going home. He will be left alone. Pirates may come along.

Not my circus - not my monkeys.
Dec 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Multiple scams
by: Anonymous

Watch out for a Terry James someone by the name of Anthony Hudgins.

They did not get anything from me the minute anyone starts asking me for money or iTune cards or something like that I block them.

They all asked for money at one point or another and one of them even said he didn't want to live his life anymore. It's kind of hard to get rid of them because they keep texting you and you just ignore them but a couple of them still haven't gone away.

There's also a person in Fort Worth Texas with the phone number of Florida who claims he's part of the FBI but he sends nasty pictures so I blocked him also and told them to leave me alone or I'm going to report them to the FBI.
Dec 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric Roy Jessup - Another One!
by: Anonymous

Was on Coffee Meets Bagel. Goes by Eric Roy Jessup, provided lan number 206.201.2201, email address ericroyjessup@outlook.com and his overseas numbers are UK 447537127294 and China 8615877163711.

Same story line, widower age 52, wife passed away a year or so ago from cancer, no living relatives, one son 10-year old named Luca in boarding school. Worked on Cairns Energy oil rig (from North Sea) for a month before transition to Zhengzhou, China for a couple of weeks equipment supervision.

Claimed he lost his wallet and inability to access the joint account. Seeking money to get equipment out of Chinese custom.

Besides us as the vulnerable victims, what about the profile pictures these slimy creatures took of innocent men?
Dec 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Got to know my scammer
by: BURNED, HEARTBROKEN BUT NOT BROKE

I got to know my scammer after I found a picture of the real man that was used on me. He got angry. Then, he reached out to me because he said he fell for me and my heart. Found out just another way to get at my money he thought I had. He is only 20 years old as are most of them.

They think they are entitled to our money, because they cannot figure out how to change things in their own country. Yes Nigeria. Corrupt government. Lets their people starve. They think the missionaries and aid workers are a joke.

We are no longer commuicating because I told him I could not help. Ladies and Gentlemen, do not get sucked in by them. They will pull at your humanitarian side.
Dec 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer
by: Anonymous

When I read the first comment I can here my scammer is using the name Franklin Michael franknmichael@gmail,com and his phone is 2899232522

His english is broken, he went to by drills in Mississippi and had not enough money so he wanted his company to send me money to send him western Union money.

Because I already got scammed, he is scammer to watch
Dec 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		George Cannelloni
by: Red-Kay

Update to George Cannelloni-- Beware if you come across his fake profile on Instagram or Twitter he is not real. He told me he was from El Paso, Texas however on Twitter (there are two accounts on Twitter)it shows him to live in Knoxville, Tn so one is obviously not the true person.

I feel bad for the men that have been victimized by these scammers because they have no idea that someone has stolen their identity. This makes me scared as in what if they have stolen ours and is using it to run a scam on someone... I wish there was a way to inform those men or women that their identity is being used.

Stay aware and please keep posting in order to help others that has been at the mercy of these ruthless scammers.
Dec 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fake oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

I met anarchitect/engineer that goes by the name of David J. Harris through Ourtimes.com, dating site for age 50+. Nice looking photo of a caucasion man, I am sure that was not him.

He was suppose to be a 52 year old widow, lost his wife to cancer 5 years ago, lost his dad long time ago, has mother and 22 year old daughter studying law, both live in Untied Kimgdom, as his mother was originally from there. He is a CEO of company name Seawell Project Limited, a company that specialized in architectural buildings, construction, and oil rigs.

Really good writing, a gentle man writing, very articulate. Sounded very genuine, a Christian, wealthy, made a lot of money doing real estate and working for an oil company, and he has been working for himself for many years with his company. Born in the South, went to university in Alabama.

We texted for about 2 weeks, and he went to Alaska to finish his biggest project that he was waiting for all his life, setting up an oil rig for the government, (he made it sound like he was doing it for the US government) and he was going to make 6.5 million with this project. This was around Thanksgiving time, and said he was going to fly down to CA from Alaska as soon as he finish his project.

We finally exchanged cell phone numbers after two weeks of E-mailing via e-mail address of davjharris@aol.com

Then around Thanksgiving time he gives me his personal cell phone (802)227-7137, area code is Burlington,VT, as in the site he listed as he lives in Vermont, and his nickname in the site is "Lovemebacktolife", title of Celine Dion's song. He calls a few days after we exchange numbers and says he needs to go to Dubai, as UAE government has called him over to get his 6.5 million dollar payment. He was doing business with UAE government, not the US government, and it's all secret and that I should not tell anyone. All this time I thought he was real, but when I first spoke to him on the phone before he left for Dubai, he did not sound like the gentle man that was posted in the profile picture.

He sounded like a English as a second language person. He passed it off as Southern accent or Midweatern accent, but did'nt seem that accent to me. Now, I realize it's someone from Nigeria or some African guy speaking English. He goes to Dubai to get his payment check, but he is met with some huge problem. He needs to pay the foreigner tax of 35,0000 before the UAE government can give his payment. By this time I am getting suspicious, and I am thinking he maybe is asking for money. I give him morale support, and then he said a he was able to raise 2/3 rd of the tax payment, and the UAE govermement will take the rest of the tax payment later. But since he used up all his assets for completing his project and had to get all his family and friends to help him raise the tax money, he can't ask them for more money, as he now needs money to buy a plane ticket back to US to come and meet me and pay the enormous expense he incurred while he was there for over a week.

That how he asked for the money. I wanted to believe so much he was real, but when he asked for money, I knew he was trying to scam me. All the stories did not make any sense. The 6.5 million dollar check he received had to be personally deposited by him when he was back in the US. This did not make any sense at all. I talked to him for the second time through a international line +971 52 183 8289 he gave as he said his original cell phone number was no longer working for some odd reason (I called that number and it's no longer in service).

The second time I talked to him raised more suspicions because he did not sound American, had a strong accent, very rough voice, and not very good with English. Furthermore he was pestering me to send money, and when I refused he got all irritated. Next day he sent me a photo of his passport saying he just can't lose me right now. But when I saw the picture of his passport, it was all wrong, definitely fake, the photo was photoshopped or superimposed over the actual photo and the dates were wrong.

That's when I knew he was definitely fake. But I played along and said I cannot send money, but I can send him a plane ticket home, but I needed picture of his real passport, driver's license, and a selfie video of himself as I did not have skype or face talk apps. And that I needed those information so I could buy him a plane ticket through my travel agent to send the confirmation number of the ticket through his e-mail. He got mad and called me selfish and said he is saying goodbye because I would not believe him after what we all went through.

That was about two weeks ago. Then he e-mails recently asking if he could wire me $6000 to a bank in Dubai because he is still stuck there and he needs to pay all the expense he incurred to the hotel manager, under the name of Ngayo Otieno Dubai Islamic Bank account no. 079520074117101. I told him I cannot send any money.

I can't believe this happened to me! I just looked up oil rig and all this scam came up which confirmed once again he was fake. And I was alarmed how prevalent this scam is. Looks like it has been going on since 2010, or earlier, and he or groups of people like him are on all kinds of dating site scamming people!

He only took my heart which is bad enough but I see that some ladies lost lot of money. He must be caught! I will report him to Ourtimes.com, but he will go back on again with another fake name and profile picture. This is just going to continue!

What more can we do? Looks like this person, or this group of people is getting better at it. I read some of the e-mails that were sent to the ladies, at the beginning of 2010, his grammar and writing was pretty bad, but now he has tremendously improved!

If this is what he is doing for past several years, he is only going to improve. But at least he cannot fake hide his accent or improve on his comversational skills.

How can we stop this man or these people?!!!
Dec 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Possible Scammer by Anonymous - No. @
by: Sarah

I just found Morgan David on Instagram under morgandavid3579. He is following 3,087 people with 447 following him. I did not go through all 3,087 but most appear to be middle aged women.

He has posted several pictures of oil rigs. His followers are all women. He is a scammer. Where did your mother meet him? If on Instagram, his followers and who is following should be a dead giveaway.

He is a scammer.

I cannot emphasize this enough. Giving him money or gift cards will NOT make him commit to her. She must open her eyes. These scammers are subhuman creatures and I hope that he ends up behind bars where he belongs.

Keep us posted.
Dec 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stupid Me.
by: Anonymous

Anyone talked to an Alexander Emil? Phone number is 440-753-8578 also uses the number 727-916-5030

His lawyer is Michael Rogers 937-709-0444
A lady name Betsy 386-288-1512 (works for IRS) haha. Betsy also uses the same number 727-916-5030

There is also a realtor(lol) he uses the name James Douglas and his number is 937-576-4357 and 037-315-7444

You would not believe the stories I have heard trying to get money. Now Alexander is stuck in customs. lol. If you believe that I have some ocean front property to sell you.

Finally admitted he was a scammer, sent me a picture of his attorney who is a black man in Nigeria but none of him. Wonder why? Then he called back and said his lawyer is the scammer and he meant he was not. lol.

Ladies beware, they are only out for your money. They will steal your heart and as much money as you allow them to steal from you. They will always pay you back and come to see you but somehow they never make it.

BLOCK THEM PLEASE FOR YOUR OWN SAKE.
Dec 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone hear of this guy
by: Cathi H

Just wondering if anyone has heard of a man calling himself Glorianta Brahmanta from Washington D.C. Claims to own a gas and oil company. Been friends on Facebook, hasn't asked for anything yet.

But something doesn't feel quite right. He has a middle eastern accent, pictures on his website are of a handsome gentleman. He says he's from Turkey, wife died s few years back, had a young daughter. Says he is on a ship going to the middle East.

Always wants to Skype, but can't see him, huh! I believe him to be a real smooth scammer. If anybody has heard of him, please let me know?

So far I have been playing him!
Dec 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Exxon Mobil engineer/ contractor from Italy scammer
by: Anonymous

The website is hindge he lists himself as an engineer by trade and he says he's a contractor for ExxonMobil. The violins start with his wife of 15 years who slept with his best friend and she moved to Canada. He has a 16 year old that lives in San Diego with his 86 year old mother(619)739-4933

This number is listed as a landline in Chula Vista California but when you talk to him it's not clear but choppy and he does have an accent.

I couldn't tell you that it was Italian but he says his mother is American and his father is Italian with a name like Giovanni Adams Samuel the name of a dead president he falls in love with you right away without meeting you.

He asks you all your personal information such as if you own a home.

Watch out for this one ladies as he preys on divorce women
Dec 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the mother that is being scammed
by: Red-Kay

Please listen to your child. These people are in it for Your Money Only. You are Not talking to the person in the photo -- it is a scammer behind the scenes telling you what you want to hear!!!

They will eventually ask you to download Hangouts or Viper or some other venue to speak with them- because then it is harder to track them on these phone sites and then they will ask you for money or ITunes cards or money scam.

Just trying to help so you do not have to go down the same road as some of us have already gone.

Lose your heart not your money.
Dec 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		TO POSSIBLE SCAMMER BY ANONYMOUS
by: Sarah

There is no POSSIBLE about it, He is definitely a scammer. My scammer was also from Germany. Went by the name of Chris Anderson. Tell her that. Same story. He can be very persuasive when it comes to getting what he wants and doesn't give up. I got out without losing a dime.

She will never see him on Skype or FaceTime. He will never show up. Does he call her My Love or My queen. Please read her our stories. We are the real victims.

Let us know how it turns out.

She needs to block him before she goes broke.
Dec 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Luke. .......oil rig engineer
by: NOT IN LOVE ANYMORE

You mentioned an Atlanta phone number.
My scammer was Jonathan Lester.

The number he gave me was 678-902-4977.....it's a burner phone.

CHRIS LUKE. .......DO THE PHONE NOS. MATCH?

I've already connected mine to 5 other names.
Dec 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Possible Scammer
by: Anonymous

I am writing this out of concern for my mother who has fallen for someone named Morgan David supposedly from Germany but working on an off shore oil rig. He is a very good looking guy, looks to be in his early to mid 50's. White male with gray hair, mostly white right around the face and sometimes has a mustache or goatee mustache.

I can tell that his pictures look copy and pasted by my mother will not listen to me. He gave her the same story of ex wife (not sure if she passed away or not) but a 9 or 10 year old daughter who lives with his mother, states he originally is from Germany. He has told her several times he is going to come see her but always has a story for why it doesn't work out. I don't think she has sent money yet but I did bust her looking at the premarital class info for our state.

I need to get this man stopped.
Dec 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kalvin Montana
by: Anonymous

The person who's dealing with Kalvin Montana, don't believe a word he/she said, if you have spoken to this guy, I have a voice mail message from my scammer, and he sounds like the same guy who fed me that line of BS.

Accidently call him by William Perry, Lawrence Morgan, or Christopher and see what kind of reaction you get from him.

my email address: dbandoli@icloud.com
Dec 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		FBI INVESTIGATING
by: Sarah

I just saw a scroll on the news (Fox News) that the FBI is investigating a 70 year old woman in Oklahoma that met a man on social media that claimed to be a General stationed in Syria. Romance happened VERY FAST (sound familiar ladies).

He scammed her out of $225,000. Claimed it was to pay for luggage with discharge papers. Her son got suspicious and called the FBI who determined she was scammed. The Bank was out of Atlanta and they were able to freeze $100,000. They are investigating.

If you google it, it should tell the story. I also found where a Houston woman with an African name was found guilty in Oklahoma City back in the Spring for online scamming. So, to all of you that have been scammed or are in the process of being scammed, please contact the FBI. Apparently they do investigate it.
Dec 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cathi H/Jason K Tyler
by: Sarah

Cathi, we are all here to help one another whenever and however we can.

Can you give us all more information. First of all, you found Jason K Tyler on Scam Haters but you did not say if you found his name or the picture he is using or both. I take it that there was not the real person behind the picture shown.

In my case, my scammer used TWO names with the photos of the real person. He used Chris Anderson as well as Nyland Jonas. The real person was neither of those names.

It would be very rare for them to use their own photos.

Second, where did he contact you?

If you are being threatened you need to take all your information, photos, emails, phone numbers and everything you have on this scammer, to your local police, the FBI, the US State Department and any other agency include the FCC, if he threatened you over the phone or email or text or Facebook, or whatever.

Also let Facebook know, or the dating site, or twitter or whatever he uses, that he is communicating threats.

Make sure you do block him for contacting you again.

More than likely, he is in Nigeria where most of the scammers reside.

Keep us updated.

Stay safe,

Sarah
Dec 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roni or sara
by: Cathi H

Roni, tried to email you but my message got sent back. I have tried instagram and Twitter, but don't know how to search for pictures. Also found Jason K Tyler's photos on scamhaters United, but no other info.

I want to find the man in the pictures as someone threatened me and my family. I need to know if I was scammed by someone in another country, or the man whose pictures I have!

I am at a standstill.

I need help!
Dec 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another name to add to list!
by: Anonymous

Anyone hear of Harry Johnson? Engineer working in Houston until Jan. 30th - wife died -9 yr old son in boarding school. Its exactly like everyone is saying. Asked me to go to hangouts and is using harry.johnsonmill@gmail.com.

Started saying to contact me 3 days ago. Something told me to be suspicious! Glad I found this site!

Thank you!.
Dec 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kalvin Montana
by: Anonymous

This person contacted me on Instagram, immediately telling me how beautiful I am. Calling me honey, darling and sweetheart. On the second day, he asked for an iTune card because he needed to update his phone.

I’ve never paid to update my phone 😂 It was probably about 4 days later when he sent me a message saying his phone fell into the ocean and he needed 50 dollars to update his old phone saying he has transactions to make but can’t till his phone is updated.

He did ask for the name of my bank and I gave a bogus one that I don’t know if it even exists. He also asked for my bank account number so he could deposit money in my account and that I could keep 4 grand, yeah right, NOT.

Going to try and post his picture here. I hope it works because I would love to know other names he has used. He says he’s from California but, in London on a oil rig, as an engineer. He has a 7 year old daughter and his wife passed away in a car accident.

He looks too old too have a 7 year old. He has her in boarding school somewhere in LA. https://scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-19/s150x150/21569342_861500214028366_2970319220643987456_a.jpg

Maybe click on the link to see him. If you look up his name and put Instagram scam you should find him. He has grey hair with facial hair grey also.

Hope the photo shows up.

Thanks

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Dec 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Facebook page
by: Anonymous

It is a fabulous idea to have a face book page so we can post there but I do not know how to do that but maybe one of you could and then we can post and share pictures. This is a great site to tell our stories but a facebook we could put up pictures and compare the oil rigger lies.

If only I had known before he got me for thousands and now I am leaft holding the bag trying to recover he loss which will take years and very true he will be remembered but not in a good way.

How can someone say they love you while the other hand is in your wallets. Wish I never got past hello to him and every day I pray the Lords correction but who would know when it comes or if it will.

Maybe 5 10 20 yrs down the road when we are happy in love they get it and then they feel some of the pain they gave us. We are to forgive and not be bitter. OKAY easily said but hard to do.

I thought I was helping a man I LOVED but all along he was hurting me in so many ways by taking my money and my loving heart.
Dec 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Luis David Reyes
by: Sarah

I had opened my Facebook from only allowing friends of friends to ask to be my friend. I had opened it to "everyone" to let a new person in that I know and forgot to change it back. So, guess what?

I just got a friend request from Luis David Reyes. He is originally from Chile and lives in Albany NY. And guess again. He is an Engineer!! Unbelievable.

I did not delete him yet so that I could post it on the picture site but not sure how to save it so I can post it for all to see. Can someone tell me how to do it. Then I will delete him. Also, anyone else talking to him?

Thanks,

Sarah
ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Dec 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Scammed But Not Burned
by: Sarah

There is a site that allows you to put in the phone numbers. I went to it once and my scammer's phone number showed up as a "scammer" phone number so apparently it was reported somehow and known.

One time I even found a site that showed the location of the phone number on a satellite map. It was in Houston TX where my scammer told me he lived. Unfortunately, I did not write down the name of the site to go back to it. But it was free.

The carrier that he is using is Leapwire/Cricket and they do not require a credit check. He is probably using the address of an empty house or building to have set up the account. For sure, he lives in Nigeria.

Sorry I could not be of more help. If I can find those sites for the phone numbers, I will post them.
Dec 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Luke
by: Anonymous

Just to let you know my scammer always said his drill broke down and he needed money to fix it, started out with 50 grand, went down to 20 grand, then he said anything would help. Yes I bet it would of but not from me. Even bolt came off the drill which he wanted me to send the money to a man in Las Vegas so I looked up the man on Facebook, hahahaha what a farce he was a scammer too and I told him exactly that and called the company he was suppose to work for in Vegas.

Ladies Please read all these letters, there is NO oil rig workers that are real doing this, it is scammers from Nigeria and Ghana.

They are All Scammers.

Take care
Dec 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		He is Jeff Blake a scammer
by: Anonymous

His number is 513-437-2548 and he has pictures of a white man. The handsome pictures is Jeff Blake and an old one on Twitter everybody can find it is Jeff Blake or one on Twitter Jeff Blake.

He scammed me for $26,000. When confronted about his identity he's actually a man of color from Nigeria and his true name is on Facebook and from what I understand is Olanrewaju Lasisi. He uses pictures of hamsome white men but He himself is Nigerian.

I found out a bunch of information on him and got mad and angry at him and he blocked me on text and on Twitter. Did you make contact with him. If you want y'all to make a call then use the number I posted earlier 513 437 2548.

He's a liar and a thief and a scammer and a dirty rotten scoundrel. What bothers me the worst is he claims to be a Christian. What I want these guys is to stand up and act like men so we can punch them in the mouth. We have to contact Bank of America and Chase Bank and have them watch the account and routing numbers in the account of the mules.

I will be back.
Dec 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cathi
by: RONI

Cathi. I spend a lot of time going through pictures on different sites. It takes time. Pintrest has a lot. Another site I pay for is male scammers.com. It is sad that they charge, but I found a second gentlemen's photo on there that was being used just by chance.

I was looking for someone else and came across it. Lots of time spent scrolling when I have spare time getting ready for the holidays.

Cathi my email is bjchessielove@gmail.com, if you would like to contact me directly.
Dec 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cathi/Jason K Tyler
by: Sarah

I found the real man behind my scammer's picture on a site called Scam haters united.

I also found another picture he was using on this site that the editor has that shows photos of the scammers. It was the same man.

However, this Scam Haters United had photos and actual stories of the real men.

It showed his real Facebook page, photos and all about him. I sent him a Message on Messenger. He responded only by accepting me as a contact through Messenger.

I have no idea how he was identified but the scammer was using a totally different name than he did with me. But it was definitely the same scammer.

Totally disgusting what these creatures do to make money but apparently it has been going on for years.

Cathi, if you find the picture let me know.
Dec 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig guy
by: Anonymous

Chris Luke was the name of my scammer. Met on WWF, quickly moved to Viber. Better reception, he said.

Atlanta area code phone, seems common. He had a big contract with Exxon, almost done and a drill bit broke. Oh my, what a surprise. $40,000 to replace. Which I don't have. Price came down to $20,000. What a deal. These guys aren't even original.

Had three scammers at one time. One guy was really good.

Be careful, ladies
Dec 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Photos
by: Scammed but not Burned

Would someone please explain to me how I can get to the gallery of scammer photos? I’ve tried all the links mentioned during the past week and have not found one photo. I went to the Spokeo website and nothing. I never communicated with my scammer via email, only through texting and WhatsApp, so I don’t have an email address to put in. Thanks!

ED: You can see a lot of photos on this site here:


https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Dec 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason k Tyler. Atlanta
by: Cathi

Hey Roni, good to hear your story. I kinda do the same stuff back to them. Just wondering how a person can find who the pictures were taken from. I have tried some avenues but can't find out who the person in the pics really is.

Any ideas would help.

Thanks!
Dec 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigeria
by: Anonymous

Have you not read all these letters from men even that scammed from women in Nigeria and lost much money. Its a shame, now I am getting ton's of requests not just Nigeria but from Ghana. What the heck.

I would love to go after one of these scammers and scam them, but I just do not have that in me to lower myself to their level. They are nothing even though I was scammed for a few thousand dollars, hope he feels good about himself.

What a loser. I took the chance and I lost my money. I hear Rig and they are gone. No more falling in love, sending money!

Take care and Please Be Careful
Dec 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Social media hotspots
by: bett

Ladies, the best thing I have done is delete Hangouts from my phone!! I got rid of 4 painful scammers! I only let my friends, family & co-workers on my FB page & Instagram, I am going private! Ladies, we have to lock these POS scammers out of our lives!!

Delete these scammer sites & get your life back! My mom always told me that you will meet a good, Christian man at church or work, or through friends!!

Go back to the old fashioned way!!
Lock up your life & bank accts & stop the Insanity!!🔒

Be smart, be strong, be alert!! 💪
Dec 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: RONI

To the lady asking about George Lance1. Scammer. I friended him and chatted for a while and when he asked what I do for fun I told him that I love to do research and investigations as I have a minor degree in criminal justice.

Told him I found the real mans pictures for someone else. Would not share any names and he disappeared. Have not heard from him in over 45 minutes. Also following 1874 women. Not a real person.

Run. Run run.

It is fun turning the tables. I started using the criminal justice thing. It is fun. Oh by the way I do not have a degree, but I do love to dig and research.

I have found several men who's pictures are being used. It takes time but very gratifing when I find them.
Dec 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pics are not giving his face
by: Anonymous

I was told by Scam alert man, that scammers have few second videos of a person they are using and will show their face, and is the same as the pictures they will send of very handsome man that we are falling for, so skype is not proof.

Police don't care about victims, we are waiting for months and will never know, they will tell You there are so many scammers and is impossible for police to track them.
Dec 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Information
by: Sarah

I stopped getting them on Words with Friends when I changed my user name. My scammer must have had it because I was getting at least two a day. Now I get none. But for any other requests I respond with this:

"this computer is being monitored for fraudulent activity and requests from internet scammers".

The best thing we can all do is that and then block them. The worst thing we can do is let them in.
Dec 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Can I ask a question?
by: Donna

I am wondering WHY these scammers are all male scammers? Why don't we as females turn the tables and start scamming these kids back?

For example, we play along with them for a few days and then ask them for itune cards or tell them of a hardship and how we need $200 for a medical procedure.

I am so tired of these male KIDS scamming women.

Why aren't the women in Nigeria scamming men in America?

What are your thoughts?
Dec 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Information
by: Laveta "Kay" Linnhuber

Good morning, I thought that I would share what I did that has reduced the amount of Fake requests. I shared a post that I had wrote and posted to this site to All of my social media accounts as well as a photo that my scammer was using. My Fate friend requests has dramatically reduced. I hope that this may help you as well.

Have a great day.

Laveta "Kay" Linnhuber
Dec 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wolfe Girl/ Scammer
by: Sarah

You are so right in the listing you made. There was one other thing - the BLOOD OATH.

My "former" scammer did all those things and I did not send him anything (or did I become his BENEFICIARY). That was another scam.

But the BLOOD OATH took the cake.

Anyone else get asked to prick their finger and pledge their undying love along with financial support should they get hurt??
Dec 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		YES.... (INSERT NAME) IS A SCAMMER
by: Wolfe-girl

EVERY time I get a Facebook friend request from a scammer I will post his pictures here:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html

Anyone else want to join in?

Ladies, it does NOT matter what he says his name is
...if he says he is an oil rig engineer
...if his Facebook account has very few pictures, it is very new, he has no friends OR all his friends look African even though his pictures are a middle-aged white guy
....if he is widowed & has a kid somewhere (never living with him)
...if he says he loves you and wants to marry you in a very short time
...if he sends you corny cards, poems, long emails that really tell you nothing about him
...if he doesn’t answer your questions or gets made when you question anything about him
...if he asks you for money, iTunes gift cards or to wire money to you...

HE IS A SCAMMER!!!!

DON’T SEND HIM MONEY!!!
Dec 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Things to look for....
by: Kevin B

Please pay attention to a few simple things, I have noticed that I have learned since July of 2017 trying to convince a special lady to know a scammer.

1.) Ever notice how many of these guys have their names begin and end with a first name?

2.) Stay on the site you meet them. Nearly everyone one of them approach you and want to get you off the site to text or chat. Red Flag!

3.) Remember I before E. Intelligence tells you these are scammers. The E the emotion will win over intelligence and make you broke. Stick with I

4.) Do not believe any pics. #1 cell phones are not allowed on oil rigs. If they say they have one tell them to Skype or face time so you can see they are like the pic. Tell them you looked up the weather where they are and describe it to you so it is like the weather you already confirmed with you friends cruise ship in the area.

Do not send them Itune cards to enable communication. They are easiest to convert to cash

There are other ways. These are a few to start.
Dec 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Meyer
by: Marsha

Anyone heard of this guy. Constructing a pipeline from the Dominican Republic to Venezuela. Talked to him for 3 months and then the money request started coming. One problem after another. Of course he moved quickly and fell in love with me and plans on marrying me not. Have discontinued contact with him. He's very smooth and the pictures he sends are very handsome.

He's so not who he says he is.
Dec 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Best Friend being scammed.
by: Anonymous

Hello, Has anyone of you heard the name Louis Hazard. My girlfriend sent him 20k, and he sent a picture of him on a plane. Same story, Oil Engineer, in Alaska needs the money for a part. Yes has a son with Cancer. The latest story, he was stabbed in the back by 2 men in a ski mask, and he was in a comma for a few days. My friend is hooked.

Can't pay her rent, asked if she could come and live with me and my daughter.

Does anyone have pictures?

We live in California.
Dec 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update on Instagram scammer
by: Update Steve McCall St.Mccall

So a small update from my instagram scammer. I’ve done some additional research and found the person who the pictures actually belongs to as well as an address in Nigeria.

So for the pictures, I had tried several times throughout the 3 month period I spoke with fake Steve to google image search the photos posted and that he sent me and never found anything. The guy I spoke to on the phone did not sound Nigerian and I ended up researching dialects online to try and figure it out.

It seemed like a mix between Belgium and Slovak so when I google searched again last week after he asked for money and I said no I found out you can change the country your searching in so I played around and one of the photo’s hit to a very sucessful business owner in Norway. It was almost depressing to look at his real instragram page and see all of these other pictures of him with his kids and his very young beautiful girlfriend.

I did try reporting him to Instagram to have his account pulled for inpersonation but the person being impersonatied has to be the one to contact them. So I did reach out to the real guy both via email and through instragram but have not heard back.

I know this won’t stop them but it would make me feel better to shut down the account that I was talking to him on.

Secondly, if anyone is interested I was able to get the information that is registered on the domain website they used for the fake drill bit shipping company.

Registrants Name: Ruth Dwelling
Company Ruth Training Scheme, PDR Ltd
Address: No 4, Uvie Close
Warri, Delta 2343 Nigeria
Phone: +234.08166377377
R.dwellin@yahoo.com
Website created on 4/18/16
Dec 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Internet Dating Scam
by: Anonymous

Rahul Kapoor is a scammer. He signed up on a Indian dating site and straight away expressed interest in me. He state that he is from Uk. A widow and his wife died 2 years ago from cancer. No kids. This was on 10 Nov 2017.

The next day he called on whatsapp and said to download Line App he said it's a better connection. So I downloaded and he said he was heading to Dubai for a consignment in the Oil rig. He had a deal for an equipment which he would make 2.7 mil dollars. Every morning there were love poems that were very mesmerizing. He would call and only speak about sex and nothing else interested him like about our family or work.

I told my close friends about this and they did warn me if he asked you for money then it's a scam. So I played along to see what happens. Next he sent me a picture of his penis, that's what they will do. Then I was uncomfortable and he was very pushy. His pictures are very very charming, steady with lavish living style. Then he said he has booked his flight to come meet me on 14 Dec 2017.

Next he said that his Hsbc acc in London is hacked and he only got to know now, apparently he received an email to change his password and he accidentally clicked it so that was his only savings acc he had. The money which he is meant to receive is coming into that acc. So he asked me to get him the HSBC contact in Malaysia so he will sort it when he gets here.

It was already the 1st week of Dec and then he came up with a story that the dealer from Netherlands will be coming to Malaysia to give the codes or lockerbag number with details in it of the money and I am suppose to meet him. I told him I have not met you yet and how could I possibly meet a stranger for you?

I told him to get him off my back because the guy kept calling me. The guy said to me there's some clearance money which Rahul needs paying before getting the money. I told Rahul if you can contact him directly why am I your middle person? Then he said he needs to pay pounds sterling 2800.00 about 15,000 plus in ringgits so he wanted the money from me.

I cut it short and said I'm too busy to speak. I blocked him and funny enough the same day itself he disappeared. He may not be the person in the picture. Even the name is fake. His age stated he was 48 but he could be 50 plus or so. His number used was +447537183009

His email used was Rahulk202021@gmail.com

He has violated the rules in the matchmaking site so his profile is no longer there. I did a search today and found the same pictures he sent of him to me and it's of a different name. The pictures used are from a guy named MAHIRDUZ. He looks so much like a North Indian, but he is actually a Turkish man. he is on Instagram and Facebook.

He looks like a king of a ring for tugs or involved in these scams. You can see how lavish lifestyle he is living and this guy is chasing me for just £2800.00 ?

Scammers could be using him to lure all the ladies out there or this guy could be the king for the scammers.

I have all his pictures which he sent to me I just don't know how to attach them here.

My email is Ev109@hotmail.com incase anyone has the same guy as me to check.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Dec 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Huffington Post Article
by: Sarah

There is a very good article everyone should read. It is online under: How a Billion Dollar Internet Scam is Breaking Hearts and Bank Accounts - July 2017.

I only hope that women that question their scammer will do what I did and so many others have done. RESEARCH!!!! That is how I found this site and numerous others. The information is definitely out there.

I just wish there was more coverage on Facebook and on line dating sites, and even Words with Friends.

Publicity is the only way to warn women ahead of time before they lose money to these low life creatures.

Be careful ladies!
Dec 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		OMG.........Sarah
by: NOT IN LOVE ANYMORE

Chris Anderson has the following aliases.....

JONATHAN LESTER*
JONATHAN SELLERS
ROGER GULF OF MEXICO
DANIEL

HE'LL TRY TO GET YOU ON WORDS WITH FRIENDS, HANGOUTS, FACEBOOK, OR MESSENGER (FACEBOOK)

THERE'S AT LEAST 3 IN THIS SCAMMERS INVOLVED.
TWO MEN......1 ABOUT 60......1 ABOUT 30
ONE WOMAN......JANET BELCORE. SEVERE LISP.

I CONNECTED ALL OF THESE MONTHS AGO.

STAY CLEAR.....MY POS GOT ME FOR OVER $100,000
Dec 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Something that may help you
by: Donna

I posted on December 1st about someone trying to scam me through Facebook. Here is something that I discovered yesterday (Sunday December 10th) that may help you all.

I happened to read a friends Instagram. I had joined Instagram about a month ago but don't use it to post anything.

I happened to see, "your friend Giovanni Antonio from Facebook is on Instagram."

I immediately clicked on his icon and there was a young kid about 22 years old, black, and in the background was grass and straw piled up in piles.

If you want to know what your scammer really looks like, go to Instagram. Join it. I made my account private on Instagram because I saw many young black men following me. I first blocked them then made my account private.

Giovanni Antonio is on there under a completely different name. It's probably his real name and he is a KID. So it's KIDS who are doing this crap to us. Trying to scam us.

Just thought I'd share this with you all in case you want to see who you're really talking to.
Dec 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone know Alexander Huts
by: Anonymous

I met this man playing words with friends in November. He’s widowed with a 15 year old son named Kane Markson. We chat on hangouts. He has emailed a few times. But on December 2 wanted me to send him $$ so he could take friends out with his nanny. Or buy him a puppy.

He said his dad forgot to leave money for this.
I told him I didn’t have any $$. We don’t Skype or even talk on the phone. Just on hangouts or email. He is a rig engineer working in UK.

He says he plans on coming to visit me with his son at Christmas but now I’m unsure 😐 because he wants me to send him iTunes cards.

Says he loves me and all that. His son even called me mom. His wife died 7 years ago during childbirth. He has sent me pics of him and his son.

I wish I could find out if he is real and not just playing me
Dec 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

Ladies I know how we all want to believe that the man we’re talking to was real Well guess What. He is not as no man that wants to start a relationship with a woman will ever ask for money. Yes at the beginning they love you they want you to be with them blah blah blah.

The quickest way to get rid of one of these scammers is ask them to prove who they are to you and tell them you want to do FaceTime and believe me they disappear the minute you do that and trust me the minute you do that it goes from all I love you be my queen to you’re a bitch you’re heartless and anything else they can think of.

My favorite was the fact that I’m greedy. Good luck ladies we need to stop the scammers !!!!
Dec 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Douglas & Cole Morrison
by: Sarah

Take my advice and DO NOT DO IT. It is a scam. He is probably the same scammer both Kay and I shared.

You could get in trouble for money laundering. Think about it. Why doesn't he have anyone in his life that can do that for him? And if he is telling you he is on an oil rig, he is a liar. None of them are on oil rigs. It is just their BS.

Believe me, we ALL understand how they get to you on an emotional level. But after a while, their love poems become redundant. They are sending the same poems to MANY women.

They use the same lines with a few variations.

And, who in their right mind would send a perfect stranger $1,000,000??? No one. It is a SCAM. If memory serves me, there is another lady on here that went through the Bank of America Scam too. Hopefully, if you scroll down, her comments are on here. The contact for the Bank is (or was) Janet. With a lisp.

Please be careful. These creatures DO NOT LOVE YOU. How could they. He admitted he has followers. He is appealing to you by making you think you are his favorite.

Mine never admitted he had any other women, but I know that was BS. I was the only women he saw on Words with Friends that was beautiful? He fell in love with my picture, then my voice? Then my heart!

If you want more, write back here and we can compare. Don't give in. That empowers them to screw you and go on to the next one. THEY do not give up until you BLOCK them.

We are all here for you.

Sarah
Dec 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam oil rig worker
by: Anonymous

A handsome man from America friend requested me. He said he was widowed 2 years after 45 years of marriage. He had a son that died of cancer last year and only had a grandaughter. He has gone to Cuba this week to work 8 weeks on a oil rig!!! He still messages me and he sends me beautiful songs but now he wants me to go on hangout with him so he can ring me.

His spelling and grammar is sometimes poor and he avoids answering some of my questions. I wouldn't of thought he could contact me so easy on a oil rig so far from the UK.

I have been taken for a mug haven't I?
Dec 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roy Stephens
by: Anonymous

Thank you ladies for your advice on this.
I will play safe and f definitely will. Why do we feel and fall in love with these things.

They make you feel so special.

I thought he was too handsome really and I told him I was a lot older but he said I was the only one out of his followers.

Thank you once again ladies
Dec 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		fredcooper800 instagram
by: Anonymous

Anyone have stories on fred cooper 800? He asked ne to send money because his live-in nanny's grandson samuel was ran over. He lost alot of blood and needed me to send money to him so they can give him more blood.

I told him how broke i am and he kept on insisting.
Dec 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Parker
by: Anonymous

Oil rig engineer. Widower with one son in college in the UK. Broken English and an accent (we spoke on the phone). He wouldn’t tell me where he went to college but to say it was in Canada. I called BS on him as there was no engineering license on file with the state. He got angry. Says he’s working in Eureka CA.

I told him I called the county and there is no offshore drilling in Eureka. He then told me to look up Eureka Oil Rigs, which I already had. That’s the name of a rig in Southern CA.

Handsome pic, even one with his "mom". Tinder Platform. And yes, he is dedicated to me and wants to spend the rest of his life with me. Says he was born in England and lived in Germany and Russia before Canada and finally the US.

Be careful, ladies.
Dec 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roy Stephens by Anonymous
by: Sarah

Sorry but Roy Stephens is NOT real. His story is similar and also the same as the rest of them. Sometimes they are available for your call all the time as my scammer was. Never had an issue getting through. Don't be fooled into sending him money. Just a new variation on the scam.

Be careful, stay safe and for heaven's sake, BLOCK HIM.
Dec 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roy Stephens
by: To Anonymous

Anonymous I promise you He Is Not Real--- Do Not Send one cent....I know you want to believe as we all have but they are all Fake. Don't let him con you. Ask yourself who asks someone that they have not even met in person or has not had a relationship with them other than phone or texting for money.

Block him and try to move on.

I hope this helps you...

Good luck

From Kay
Dec 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		About Roy from anonymous
by: FOOLISH

DO NOT SEND MONEY. !!!!!!!!!

I don't know how I can word it any stronger. In a comment below yours. It states ... a real man would not ask you for money!!!!! Tell this guy you want more proof of him or let him go!!!

He's a scam he's a scam he a scam !!!!!!

Sorry for your heartache!

Been there!!! FOOLISH!!!
Dec 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roy Stephens
by: Anonymous

Has anybody spoken to Roy Stephens and uses the name Roy Franklin. He is Italian and is stuck in Turkey and needs money for materials to get his contracty money paid to him.

He phones me twice a day and always sounds the same with an accent and his texts are not all poems and lovey dovey.

He send lovely images occassionally and photos of himself. I can also phone him whenever

It is the money he needs to get back for Christmas to finish his contract. He is staying in Hilton Hotelin Istanbul and they will take the money when he gets his contract money. He phones before he goes to work texts on his break and phones every night

Is he true as I have stalled on the money situation.

I cannot afford to lose money if this is not true.

I have my doubts since reading on this site. Please tell me what to do or if you have come across him.

He is on instagram and WhatsApp

He works 5 days a week
Dec 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		larry douglas and Cole Morrison
by: Anonymous

Sara and Kay

Thank you for this comment. I have been talking for a long while with Larry Douglas. We broke up months ago over me not giving his money.

He came back to me about 4 weeks ago and now as I said before wants me to transfer $10000000 from his account to an account I can get here through Bank of America.

Had an email from the Bank with a form to send to them with the new bank account for transfer.

Why would someone who we havent met want to give one milion dollars into my an account I have set up here.

Naturally I have made excuses not to do this.
I think as it wont cost me anything would it be worth doing it to see.

Please I need advice on this if this is safe to do

HELP ME PLEASE
Dec 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update on Frank Carl Williams/ frank2shine@gmail.com
by: Laveta "Kay" Linnhuber

Good evening everyone, I just received an email from the editor of this page and he has added my story and photo of my scammer to a page --Newpages@watchforscams.com

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-scam2.html

You can go to this site to share your stories and photos.

Thanks,

Kay
Dec 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Worley
by: Fleuramore

Oh, this man is a definite scammer. I posted another singles ad as a test and lo and behold he replied with the same photo, but now he's 43 because I altered my age. I just feel so duped. After dealing with a medical issue for three years that's finally resolved, all I wanted was to start living my life again and this lowlife has to answer my ad.

Well, it did certainly teach me a lesson I won't forget anytime soon.

Good luck to everyone here.
Dec 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Widowers with 14-15-year-olds
by: Scammed but not Burned

The widower who’s an oil rig engineer with a 14-year-old son seems to be what these scammers learn when they’re trained. As the man I spoke with at the State Dept said, they’re very well trained. It seems like many of them use this profile, so it’s hard to tell if many of us have the same scammer or not.

When mine texted me after I had told him where to go, I refused to engage. I think the way to get them to disappear is to ignore them.
Dec 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Omg
by: Anonymous

This person sounds like the person I met through words with friends then he had me start talking to him on hangouts and I’ve been talking to him for a month and he too was widowed, has a 15-year-old son and he’s a rig engineer.

Now he’s in the UK and his son is back home in Texas.
Dec 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		SARAH AND KAY
by: NOT IN LOVE ANYMORE

SARA WE HAD THE SAME SCAMMER! LARRY DOUGLAS, MY JONATHAN LESTER, JONATHAN SELLERS, ROGER GULF OF MEXICO, ANDERSON, AND 2 OTHERS.

I read your post of 12/7. I spoke with Janet Belfore and I kept a message she had left. She posed as a Bank of America rep. She, also, answered Jonathan's burner phone with an Atlanta area code. SEVERE LISP was a dead give away! My interaction with this POS was around August 8, 2017.

I endured this from March thru August. This crime syndicate frauded me out over $100,000.

I've been communicating with Kay. Please contact her. I think we've got something here. Like Kay I want desperately to take these soulless SCAMMERS DOWN!
Dec 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Sarah
by: Laveta

Sarah, Yes I spoke to my scammer and he indeed has an accent. I questioned him about his voice sounding so young for a 57 year old man and of course he got mad and said that God made his voice that way...I was starting to catch on to him so I started being more evasive with him.

But of course he was very good and had an excuse for everything. I think we need a Facebook site or something other than here to post our stories and pics of scammers but that I am not good with technology.

You can email me llaveta@yahoo. Com
Dec 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update on Frank Carl Williams/ frank2shine@gmail.com
by: Laveta

These losers Do Not Give Up!! My scammer contacted me saying he misses talking to me and will I please forgive him!! He admitted to being a Nigerian scammer and he was sorry that he wanted us to start over on the right foot!!!

Crazy if he thinks I stupid. We need to find a way to bring more attention yo this issue and shut these scammers Down!! If any of you are computer savvy your skills would be appreciated.

Can someone start a group where we can all post and share pictures other than here? Be careful and help spread awareness.

Thanks,

Kay
Dec 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

Ladies it’s all the same picture all the same names he just keeps changing. I have dealt with this guy for the past nine months so do not believe a word he tells you. First it will start with O you’re so pretty how about we talk on WhatsApp or Hangouts then we will go to O I love you and poems and stories of love every day and then the bomb will hit.

I need an iTunes card please help me then I need two thousand dollars because a part broke on my oil rig and I need to fix it or I can’t come see you blah blah blah.

It’s all bull crap ladies so please just delete him if you want to compare notes please email me

donnavandyke@mail.com
Dec 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous - Larry Douglas
by: Sarah

There are several Larry Douglas's on Facebook and Instagram. They do not use the same name so he could be anybody. So glad you did not provide him with your bank information. They have used Bank of America before and even will provide you with a contact person at the bank named Janet.

At least that is who they used before posted by someone else several weeks ago. I believe Janet has a lisp. But they could have other women accomplices. I personally heard a woman's voice in the background while on the phone with my scammer many weeks ago. I caught on very early and gave him nothing personal.

Have you confronted him? Curious as to whether he has an accent and poor written grammar. Block him FOREVER because he is not real. None of them are.

They are heartless but profess to LOVE you with all their hearts. You are the queen of their heart. You are their love. They think they can break you down with their riches.

Keep us posted.
Dec 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names
by: Anonymous

Can you tell me if you have heard of Timothy Gregory or Scott James Parker? They seem to be the same person but one has a daughter Helen and the other has 2 boys! Oh my goodness what a farce !

I’m usually level headed but can’t believe I fell for this. He asked me to do a favor involving another lady and we both caught on what’s going on. We compared pictures but they are different but when she and I were txt he was talking to both of us! I don’t want to disclose anymore information till I can recover a loan.

He picked the wrong person !
Dec 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Douglas
by: Anonymous

Has anybody heard of him. He is on hangout. He lives in Houston and oil rig in Pakistan. Wants to send me a million dollars from his US account.

Wanted me to go to a internet cafe as I cant do it on my computer and send all my details to Bank of America to transfer his money into my account.

Did he think I dropped from cuckoo land?

Has anybody else heard of him. He seems popular on FaCE bOOK AND INSTAGRAM

Please if you have let me know
Dec 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fool me once shame on me fool me twice shame on you
by: Anonymous

Let me tell you I don't friend people I don't know on Facebook. A week ago I received a friend request from a very handsome man. I looked at his page and he seems to be legit. I accepted and he then started a little small conversation. He asked me if I could download hangout as it's better for him to talk there.

He is smooth and sent beautiful love quotes and songs. I have never dated anybody off the Internet so I was scared in the beginning that this wasn't real because he was really too good to be true. After a couple days of conversation he told me that he was running out of data and if I would get him an iTunes card. Of course the person I am I went and got an Itunes card.

Contacted me this morning telling me he has to order these electric life jackets and he needed $500. I told him that I didn't have that kind of money. He even had the nerve to ask me if I could get a loan. Yeah buddy I like you but NOT! I told him no and expressed that if he was who he said he was he didn't need my help.

He comes back with that's fine baby I will never ask again. Hes going by the name of Frank Gwen.

He has still contacted me several times after. So all of you out there watch out for this guy I wish I knew how to post his picture so you would all know that you need to stay away from him.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Dec 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bett
by: FOOLISH

Don't cry. Stay strong. There are good men out there! Just not on the internet. I don't know how old you are but this will not be your first heartbreak with men. They are strange creatures.

Take care of yourself, live for yourself and grow for yourself. Do what you like to do and don't change for ANY man. Respect yourself, and keep that radar up and on high!

And the first man to tell you that you must learn to trust? RUN! If he is for you and he's a real man he will respect you more for being cautious! Last!

Don't get taken again!
Dec 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer-Dubai
by: bett

I have read many of the oil rig scams & feel terrible for all of you ladies out there that have lost money! As I was researching Chevron oil rigs in Saudi territory, I came upon this website! I am currently texting back & forth with a man who claims to be an 'oil rig engineer' from San Jose, CA but got his degree in Kyiv, Ukraine.

He says he works on an oil rig off the coast of Dubai! I scrolled thru pages of pics on this dating scam site & thought I was fortunate not to see him & then "Bang!", I found him at least 3 times! I was so upset!

Can anyone out there tell me if they have heard of the name, "Allen Jones Hector?"

His pics are so extremely handsome that he takes my breath away! Damn him! I thought I finally caught a " good one"!!

Help my heart please!!

I'm trying not to cry!!
Dec 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason K tyler from atlanta georgia
by: motherd52

I am wondering if there is a place for people to share these low life slime balls pictures. I want to post my losers pics of him and his kids! Would like to see pics of other scammers, just to be prepared.

Also just had some guy named glorianta brahmana start messaging me, he is on face book, hey girls I think he is a scammer too.

Very handsome man, possibly arabic!! He does have a web site called glorianta oil and gas, boy are his pics out of this world!

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Dec 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Money win scam
by: FOOLISH

I believe this all started with my account being hacked or just before. Let's start with I friended a lady who FB account who says she worked for Facebook. I immediately got texts saying how to get money and that's where foolish comes in. That one I didn't buy.

Then I accepted a friend request from my scammer dude on the oil rig and then another accepted request and text from I forgot his name.

Let me check if you are on list and his attorney told him to check this out!! My radar was broke! So then I go to this other FB page. Labeled ROBBIE RICE to where I gave out too much info - REALLY FOOLISH.

So I'm sure that is how my account got hacked! Stole! The email that took my account is:

eatontheresa@yahoo.com.

They changed my password and put in a different phone number. And set it up so I could not recover. Radar is more alert than ever but I don't think my trust will ever be regained with Facebook

Wishing All the Best in this Holiday season. What I want from Santa is to Bring these scammers down.. and get my account back
Dec 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		60 Minutes
by: Scammed but not Burned

I just googled "60 Minutes story ideas." They give you a snail mail address to write up your idea. I think people think that women who fall for these scammers are dumb and/or desperate. I’d like to see a story about how educated, successful women are being scammed.

Maybe they could even interview a scammer too. Next I’m going to try Oprah.

Has anyone tried this?
Dec 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve McCall. St.Mcall on Instagram
by: Anonymous-St.McCall

Same story as many of you here. Hit me up on instagram and after a month told me he loved me. Has send me pics and calls me on a Houston cell number that looks to be like it is a burner phone or land line and only call through a service called TextMe. User ID Oriawote4066.

Said he lived in Wisconsin and divorced with two boys who live with his mom in Colorado. Part Hungarian, dad died when he was young. First asked me to send his son money for his birthday then asked for an iTunes gift card to download an important file for work. Has now left for a independant job on a rig and has telling me since the weekend that a drill bit broke and he need to come up with money to fix it. Job is with Shell.

Even sent me a tracking number through the freight company. The website and tracking page looks fake which made me do a little searching because I’ve been skeptical of this guy from the beginning and found this page. He hasn’t asked me for money for the freight of the part but I think that is where this is leading to any day now.

I without a doubt believe now that he’s not real. He has a lot of women followers on Instagram so I’m sure I’m not the only one he’s working right now.

I feel bad for the guys who’s pictures are being used but I’ve tried cross referencing them on google images and nothing come up.

Misc Info:
Courier Service....Diplomatic Courier Service Express Limited
http://www.c-corp-inc.com/dcs

Stevemccall0909@gmail.com
#281-603-2568

Walmart Money Transfer Info
George Jighere
Aurora, CO
80012

George is a real person in Colorado.....21 year old African American. Registered as a Democrat with a house address in Aurora Colorado.

I’ve never sent him a dime and i would have thought that after two times saying no he would have given up. Wish he was real but as you can see i’ve Been a skeptic from the get go.

Hope this information helps someone else from being scammed and not get there heart broken.
Dec 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam- Daily update
by: Laveta "Kay" Linnhuber

Ladies and Gentleman, I am back again with an update on these scammers. Well I confronted my scammer. First after telling him I knew he was a scammer and emailing him proof I receive a message stating "Haha ha you smart" then it turned nasty real quick as I continued to expose his game.

Now as I am composing this message I get a message saying Hi and calling me his Queen, really what a POS!!! They are smooth and do not give up.

Again I ask you to continue to share your stories and continue to Report and Block these scammers.
Thanks,

Laveta Kay Linnhuber
Dec 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Searching for photos
by: Scammed but not Burned

I tried going to the Spokeo website and looking my scammer up, but I don’t have an email address because we always communicated via text, and looking him up by name didn’t work either. I’m sure these guys change their name with every victim.

Is there a way to find photos or other information without that information?

Also, for the woman who said she wished she could just have the "person" she was communicating with back in the form in which she knew him, I can totally relate. It’s so hard to accept that we fell for someone who doesn’t exist. Not sure what we can do other than heal with time. For whatever reason, I’d like to meet other victims of my scammer, perhaps just to compare notes.

I haven’t even figured it out myself.
anyone else feel this way?
Dec 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason K tyler
by: motherd52

He just sent me a hello text on messenger, and it went on from there. Had lots of pics that looked legit, but as soon as I started asking questions thats when he got nasty. Didnt talk for a week, got back in touch, had wonderful conversation all day long, asked me home to meet the kids for christmas, and then asked for itun e card for his son.

I did alot of checking on his name, couldnt find anything about him or where he lives. The pictures he used was of a very handsome looking man with graying hair, an awesome smile and piercing blue eyes. Did some photo finder inquiries, and found out it was linked to the same guy(pics) on a portugese and vietnamese dating site.

When I confronted him he blew up, said how could I be 2 people, and the photos were not of him. Well, it was the same guy on all 3 sites!I would sure like to meet the man whose pictures were stolen!

I will never forgt his eyes and smile! Anybody have info on him please let me know!

motherd52@yahoo.com

Thanks!
Dec 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam--Frank Carl Williams/ frank2shine@gmail.com
by: Laveta Kay Linnhuber

Update to Frank Carl Williams or frank2shine... He just contacted me with the gig that his son Kelvin was ill and he cannot get off the rig until the next cruise ship comes by in 2 weeks.

Wanted me to go to Vacationsexpress20@outlook.com and book him a room so he could go home. I played the game then told him he himself had just been played by me. He became upset and started calling names and threats.

I will take this all to the authorities. Please be careful.
Dec 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam--Frank Carl Williams/ frank2shine@gmail.com
by: Laveta Kay Linnhuber

Ladies and Gentleman and all that have been scammed by Frank Williams, Frank Carl Williams email- frank2shine please help me find a way to stop this scammer from hurting more people. I do not know how we are to do this but there has to be a way.

Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks,

Laveta "Kay" Linnhuber

llaveta@yahoo.com
Dec 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		how you put his picture and where?
by: Anonymous

I don't know how to put his picture on this site
majka70@hotmail.com

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Dec 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		JONATHAN LESTER....JONATHAN SELLERS.....FRAUDS
by: NOT IN LOVE ANYMORE

I connected this soulless creature to at least 4 other names.

Please stay on guard! After my POS frauded me out of over $100,000, he tried to connect with me on Words with Friends twice, on Hangouts, and on my Messenger. I told him towards the end of our "romance" that I still had plenty of money. That's why he is trying to catch me AGAIN in his evil web.

I've read here that they try again even after a year.

IF HE SAYS OIL RIG ENGINEER, IT'S A SCAM. YOU DON'T EVEN NEED TO PONDER.

Another fraud is a real person. His name is Harold Carter.....an author. I made him send me his book and d.l. Funny.....even after I established he was real, he tried to get $30,000 from me so he could sue his business partner. I read his stinking book. Ironic.....it was about how God came into his life.
Dec 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Who To Tell
by: Anonymous

I called Western Union and gave them the names of who I was talking to and sending money to even though it was not him usually but a mule. But his name got into Western Union. They gave me a ID number to turn into my city police station and they had called and they got on a black list and a warrant out.

Tell your story on Facebook or the names and pictures on Facebook as I did. This way others there know. He was removed from Facebook so many times. I got like 27 messages from women who he was dealing with. Amazing if you get the word out there on the site it helps believe me. Put it public so everyone knows and can read it. Think about it, I did not hesitate doing it.

I helped many ladies out there and it made me feel good.

Take care all and be safe
Dec 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		More info
by: FOOLISH

All flowers and Internet cards (with my name or a comment inserted plus all pics of himself family friends old pic going back to high school omg. All came from an app called freetone. The phone number he used was flagged as bothersome.

He has not contacted me after I told him I had a gun, but my FB account was hacked. So many scammers in the world!!!
Dec 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Laveta "Kay" Linnhuber

Ladies, Nancy, Tammy, Shirley, Fleuramore, Donna, Grace, Sarah and Anonymous please contact me via my email so we can share our stories and work together to stop this scammer that goes by many different names. Let's help stop another lady from being scammed by this person.

My email address is llaveta@yahoo.com

Thanks,

Laveta Kay Linnhuber
Dec 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: Oil Rig Scam/Frank2Shine/Frank Williams
by: Sarah

I just found him on Instagram. Based on his "profile" he is definitely a scammer. His account is private so I could not see more pictures of him. What I do not understand is how he has 519 followers?? Are they all women?? Is he scamming that many??

The one that contacted me was also living in Houston. Also religious. But went by the name of Chris Anderson. From what I can see in the photo, it could be the same guy but really hard to tell. If you are friends with him on Instagram, can you look at his followers? Maybe they can be warned??

Thanks for posting.
Dec 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Franciso from Troy - person who wanted picture
by: DeeJay

Hello: I am the one who wrote my story about Michael Francisco supposedly from Troy, MI. Someone wrote in that they wish they had a picture. I don't think it would help to have a picture because the fraudster obviously stole the picture from someone's FaceBook account. But in case he is using the same picture, it would be nice to somehow share them with you, but I don't know how short of giving you my cell phone number and getting yours?

I have numerous pictures he sent me, though: with his two daugthers (two of those), sitting in a chair outside -- looks like he has shorts on, at the airport on his way to Dubai, two pictures of him in front of his drilling eqiipment, and a picture on the rig that ended up being the one my niece found -- exact same photo of an oil rig engineer but with a different face. I forgot to say that in my story I posted on 11/30 that I also told him, in addition to having lost my husband about a year ago, that I am legally blind. You would never know it to look at me (and I told him that) until you see me use my glasses to read something or sitting at my computer with my nose against the screen.

When I told him this he said, "that's okay, I accept that responsibility!" I thought that was so sweet, but when I think about it, it upsets me! I have worked my way up to a senior manager in my organization - and I told him that - so there is no "responsibility" involved other than always being the one who drives because I can't do that. But think about how dispicable this guy is to basically still want to scam someone who is considered "handicapped" by today's standards.

I am legally blind, and told him that! Also, one thing I didn't share is that at one point while he was supposedly on the rig doing his job, he quit early. He called in "rounding off," and he said the machine broke and "they" were fixing it. I wonder if at some point he would have had a similar situaiton and then would have asked me for money to fix it.

I broke it off before he ever got to ask for money because my niece found that picutre of an oil rig engineer which was the same as the picture he sent me supposedly of HIM - but with a different face - so I knew he wasn't real.

It kills me that I still think of him and wish he was real. But remember the old saying - if it sounds too good to be true it probably is! I used to tell him that - and he said in return that the same thing could be said for ME. He was smooth - always knew what to say - always had a good comeback. Like others have said, his writing in English was better than his ability to speak English because he had a pretty thick accent.

Since he said he was orignally from Milan, Italy and had been in this country (Troy, MI) for 32 years, his accent probably should have been less evident. I am betting his phone number is still working, but I am not going to text him again. I am trying to move on from this - but it is very difficult to do.
Dec 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam
by: Kay

Boy, am I glad I came across this page! I was contacted by a man named Frank Williams. He supposedly is a Independent Oil & Drilling Contractor Engineer for ADNOC with a 15 year old son. My story sounds like a lot of yours.

He told me he loved me within the 1st month and he would make a lot of money from this contract and we could start our lives together as soon as he comes home.

His email address is frank2shine and he is on Instagram and supposedly lives in Raywood, Texas with his son Kelvin- which is staying with a guardian while he is on the rig.

He has not yet asked for money but I expect that to come soon. Ladies let's stick together and beware of these snakes!!!
Dec 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Common elements
by: Scammed but not Burned

I think they’re all trained with the widower thing and the 14-15 year old kid. Mine’s also got phones with US area codes — he has 2 different numbers and the area codes check out. I was so worried about him being arrested that I called over the numbers. I got a voicemail saying that I could leave a message for a "friend," which tells me they’re sharing phones.

Also mine lost a parent when he was young. I’m sure they change their name with each victim.

As I mentioned before, mine had to have lived in the US for quite a while. His English was full of idiomatic expressions that aren’t taught in language classes and he used them with ease.

He broke my heart the SOB.
Dec 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		What you can do after getting scammed?
by: Anonymous

Report to Regulators and Industry Watchdogs. In most cases, local police are not going to take any action beyond providing a police report.

However, other organizations might be better able to track down scammers. It doesn’t hurt to report the problem to multiple organizations – some have more resources available than others to help.

Regulators: if you were scammed by a business, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is always a good place to start.

But industry-specific watchdogs will be especially motivated to clean things up (and be less bogged-down with a slew of unrelated complaints), so it’s worth letting them know as well.

With financial services in general, it’s a good idea to report to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Those complaints can be handled by the CFPB or routed to the appropriate regulator (SEC for securities, FDIC for certain banking issues, and so on).

If the scam was run online, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) should also hear about it. Finally, state consumer protection agencies can offer local support.
Dec 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Worley
by: Fleuramore

I suspect that I have also been scammed. I had a 47 year old man from Manchester NH respond to an ad I placed on Craigslist. He claims to be an oil/gas engineer currently on assignment in Edinburgh, Scotland. Born in Colorado on 12/21/69, moved to Florence Italy at 7 following the death of his father.

He's a widower with a 15 year old son, David, who is living in Houston with his wife's mother. Does anyone recognize the name?

His situation is very similar to another woman's story posted her, but is a different name.
Dec 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Real person behind the scam
by: Creature Hater

I hope that you reach your goal and perhaps can help the rest of us understand why these POS do what they do. In my opinion I believe like Sarah that it is a new scam to get women/victims to believe they have remorse.

If in fact they had remorse they would contact their authorities and turn in all the other POS Creatures, I mean what better way to stop this insanity than to help us the victims, specially if you have remorse.

Instead what I see everyday on this site is more stories of lies and deception.

There is a video on these POS in which they state they do this because, the white man sold from their ancestors and now we must pay. They recruit these POS as young as possible, what is the reason they give these young POS to do this, MONEY?

Please be careful, these Creatures are good. Best of luck to you and your research.
Dec 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Unbelievable, another scammer
by: Donna

Got friended on FB through messenger and I ignored him for over a week. Then just said hi. Then we chatted. That was Sunday after Thanksgiving, Nov 26th.

On Thursday, 11/30/17 he asked me to buy him an itunes card at Walmart and to send it to him....$200. He is working on an oil rig and doesn't have money and his machine broke and he needs an itunes card to erase the errors to get the machine started going again.

I was like,"I am not buying you a $200 itunes card. I'm not responsible for your machine breaking down, so forget it." His profile says he is from Turin, Italy. His name that he goes by is Giovanni Antonio.

I looked up his phone number 480 area code and it said it's a LAND phone in Phoenix, AZ. Well I had to tell him he was a scammer. I said, "you have a land phone and you're in Phoenix, AZ, not out in the ocean on a ship." He called me a liar, he said really mean things like I'm nuts, etc., and he showed me a paper with bank account of $1,000,000,000

I laughed and said some guy did this same thing to me 2 years ago and I didn't fall for it. Anyway it turned out very bad. He is so mad that he got caught and said it's my loss. I said, "Well not really because I didn't buy you that itunes card for $200.

Want to know what I did instead? I cashed my paycheck and lined up a ton of 20 dollar bills, took a picture of the money and sent it to him.

LOL I loved it.

Haven't heard back from him.
Nov 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reminder!
by: AnonymousShirley

Hey! So, posting pix will only show you whose photos they stole! They are not really who you dealing with! My Rage! Tell about the patterns of backstory, phrases, and the kids, jobs, problems are all fake! Talking to someone in Nigeria who is possibly a felon! I changed usernames and finally get less requests! S

tay strong and vigilant!
Nov 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Variation of oil rig engineer scam -- don't fall for it!
by: Anonymous

I just recently (the day after Thanksgiving) ended my relationship, which began through an online dating site, with what I am sure is a version of this oil rig engineer scam.

I met my scammer on this site after I joined to meet someone following the year anniversary of my husband's death from cancer. So I was probably more vulnerable, and mistakingly included in my profile that I was a widow.

He said his name was Michael Francisco and that he lived in Troy, MI.

We started chatting. His picture on the site included his two dauthers who were in college, and he said during our subsequent texts on this site that he was a widower and that his wife had died from cancer 6 years ago.

He was attractive - and his text messages on this site showed what appeared to be a caring, loving man who had raised his two daugthers -- now in college -- following his wife's death. He said he was a "mechanical engineer" who was originally from Italy, and that he had been in this country for 32 years. He came here because he met his wife while she was in Italy, so he came here for her, and they had married. He did mention once that he had been with his wife for 32 years - which coincidentally - was the same amount of time that I had been with my deceased husband. He said his two dauthers - named Emily and Rose -- were ages 23 and 21. I drew the conclusion that they didn't live with him as they were both in college, and I assumed he was paying for their college.

After maybe 4-5 text chats on the dating site, we exchanged cell phone numbers and he started texting and calling me on my cell phone. Shortly after we had started chatting, I received a text from him on a Friday night -- the night he planned to call me - that he had great news. He had obtained a contract for an Oil firm in Dubai (the oil firm does really exist) and he would be leaving the following Tuesday for a three-week job there to complete the contract. He started sending me pictures of him via text shortly thereafter -- and continued with those picture: one of him in the airport wearing a nice business suit, one in Dubai when he supposedly was meeting with the lawyers to sign the contract, one of him in from of his "equipment" during a supposed inspection he had to do, and later one of him on the oil rig. He was a very attractive 57-year old and looked great in all of the photos, and I began to fall for him, thinking I had met someone who was financially secure (as I was) and knew what it was like to go through the loss of a spouse you thought you would be with for life.

He was extremely sweet -- sending me texts in the morning with beautiful sayings, such as "on this first day of November I wish you and your family happiness, etc., etc." He would also text me in the afternoon to say hi, and these texts and even phone calls continued while he supposedly was in Dubai. He always had the right thing to say. When I expressed concerns about the fact that he was in MI and I was in WI, he said "I will build bridges" and that it would not be a problem, that we would decide where we wanted to live. He asked for pictures of me each time he sent me a picture of him. I sent him some, but not a lot, and he also commented that I was "beautiful" and then soon told me he was "falling for me" but that he would take it slow, as I asked him to do that.

At one point he actually called me from Dubai (supposedly) when I was with my brother and sister-in-law and actually asked to speak with my brother! He had an accent -- he told me that before we decided to exchange phone numbers and chat -- and I was afraid my brother wouldn't be able to understand him, so I told him my brother was busy and couldn't talk. He had asked for my address so he could send me something - a gift - and I told him I didn't need any gift and I didn't give him my address, although he had my full name and could have easily found it out.

I have a niece who is a police officer, and I guess the "Dubai" connection rang a bell for her and she was suspicious, so she did some investigation and found a picture of a man on an oil rig that WAS THE EXACT PICTURE THIS MAN HAD SENT TO ME, but with a different face.

By this point our relationship had progressed to the point where I was also falling for him, and I told him that. How could I not? Every day he sent me texts several times a day - or called me -- and he appeared to be a sweet, caring, inteligent and accomplished man so much like my husband had been. He sent me texts while supposedly in Dubai saying he was "longing to meet this special woman" and I looked forward to his return and the time I would meet him.

I told him that - and I told him more about myself, nothing earth-shattering, but I thought we were becoming closer and falling in love. He was very smooth - had a good answer for every question I ever posed. When I asked him how he had not been with another woman for the past 6 years and why someone had not "snatched" him up he said that he didn't work while his wife was ill, that her illness required 24/7 care, and so after he died he had pored himself into his business again and now got it to the point where he could start to date.

He said one of his daughter's had encouraged him to go on the dating site and had "guided" him through out to do it. He always had the right thing to say to make me feel special, such as saying "besides - I was waiting for you" when he explained why he had not been with another woman for 6 years. During one of our text conversations, he told me he believed that my husband wanted me to find a good man and his wife wanted him to find a good woman, and that's why we found each other. (But he didn't say "each other" -- he said "ourselves" instead - which was something I attributed to English not being his first language since he claimed to have come from Italy. He was a pretty good writer, though, only making occasional grammaticaly errors such as this.

When my niece sent me the oil rig engineer picture that was the EXACT PICTURE he had sent me supposedly of him - but with a different face - I sent him a text telling him I had really enjoyed getting to know him, but that I wouldn't continue to explore a relationship with him, and I included that picture -- of another man.

I then said, "Good luck with your next would-be victim but it won't be me." I never heard back from him until one night, feeling sad about the entire thing, I texted him and asked him "how could something that seemed so great turn out to be so bad" and I was shocked when he responded! He said something like "you allowed it to turn bad by believing otherwise" and that he "was dissappointed" and then said "good luck." I got back to him and asked him to provide an explanation of the oil rig picture that he had photoshopped and I also asked him to prove that this wasn't a lie and that he was real.

He replied in all caps that IT WASN'T LIES AND IT WAS REAL, but he never provided any evidence to support his claim, and I sent him a text saying goodbye.

That is the last of it.

These scammers go pretty far to substanitate their claims. He even sent me his flight itinerary with his name on it - and I checked - the airlines and flights actually exist on the days he told me he was traveling - Nov. 6 and Dec. 2.

Bottom line: I broke it off before it ever got to the point where he asked for money - but I'm sure that would have come at some point. If it had continued, he would have had some excuse for not coming to see me when he supposedly returned from Dubai. Don't let yourself get suckered into this type of scam.

Save yourself the hearache that I experienced.
Nov 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed But Not Burned/Publicity/Everyone
by: Sarah

Everyone of us that comments here has been "scammed", whether financially, emotionally, or in time invested in these creatures. I have told my story and read all these stories and feel compassion for all of us. I was lucky and caught on very early in the game.

I played with Chris Anderson and had my fun with it. He got nothing out of me and of course, after it played out on my part, it is done and he is blocked forever. I had hoped to get him to admit it and as I stated before, he did, then took it back. I found the picture he used on Scam Haters United and was able to send it to him through F/B Messenger which was his preferred way for contact, other than my workplace email.

He is still blocked. However, his emails come through before they go into junk. After he received the picture he was OUTRAGED that someome had stolen his identity!! The picture I sent also had the story about how Frank Daniels (the name he used earlier) stole the identity of this gentlemen featured in the story.

Can you imagine?? He is still playing the game. He begged me to tell him where I received that picture so HE could contact the FBI and report it. He begged me to send him a message on Messenger and that we could still be friends!

I responded once and let him know that I said all I was going to say. No more emails from him.

Also, as far as Publicity. I have been all over the internet. Many places have posted about these Scams. I read a very long article on the Huffington Post about romance scammers.

The problem I see is we cannot reach everyone. I did not realize that Chris Anderson was not the lovely, lonely man in the photo. Not until he fell in love with me after one week! First red flag. Then there were others. I knew he was a scammer quickly.

The only way to beat them is to NOT give them a dime or the time. If that stopped so would they.

I also did read that many have already been arrested by the Nigerian police so if we report it right away there is that chance. They are known to the police.

And, as far as Words with Friends, after he dropped out of my games, I, too started getting many requests from these scammers. I figured out that it was either him or his band of freaks that work with him. All I did to stop that was go in and change my user name. See, he had my user name from when he first contacted me. Very simple to do and I still had all my original TRUE friends!

Keep posting and stay strong. If we alert all our friends (as I did) and make them aware maybe we will save one more victim.

Thank you for reading this.
Nov 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Took my heart
by: Anonymous

Hello to all who ha e been scammed in any way it’s such a shame this is happening. I have written here before under different names. How does it happen three times in a years time. The scammers are on every dating site and social media.

The first one over a year ago are all engineers of some type. I did lose a very small amount to this person then I found this site and have learned to look for the red flags. The second was the doctor I just recently wrote about but lost nothing but my time! I called him out on his lies right away. Of course they get angry and say someone stole the pictures that were used. Always the best looking men.

The last one I just terminated. I fell in love with his picture. Such a handsome man. Very distinguished and a very good dresser. Dark black hair with streaks of grace and a great smile. When I first talked with him it was hard to understand him. I asked him straight out if he was using a voice distortion.

He said no just a bad connection. He was a civil engineer by the name being used Fred Moore. He had a home in Los angrkez and a home in Florida. One son full custody and was divorced.

Had a nanny who watched his son while he traveled.
Last week went on a business trip to Dubai and would return by Sunday. Well that never happened and he now had to pay fees to transport gold out of the country. He contacted me to send money so he could buy food as he had used all his money to pay the fee.

Well that didn’t happen. I finally told him I couldn’t talk to him anymore. He was upset at me because of all we had said to each other. He sent beautiful poems and professed his love within 2 weeks !

He couldn’t believe I could break it off just because he asked for financial help. Yes the beautiful words and pictures were enough to grab my heart. I cut it off before it got to far even though I knew he was fake.

I’m not going on the sites because there are prowlers and the only way to stop them is stop talking to then.

I’m not having the best of luck but I’m sure one day I’ll meet the right man. For now beware of too good to be true men!

He was so so handsome it’s too bad his pictures were stolen and used for this type of crime.
Thanks for this site as I check here every day and more and more women are being used.

We are not alone we will all get through this together.

ED: You are welcome
Nov 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Publicity
by: Sprintcargranny

I don't know what we can do but, I lost my life savings plus heart, health, everything. I would gladly join anyone at this point and go public with it all.

No-one seems to care that we are trusting enough to get played by these people.

I know I wont get the money back but, it would sure be nice to see someone get to spend sometime in jail and help save other women from them at the same time.

I'm glad for this scam site because we have helped save some but, I know there are women still out there that are like me and didn't know about this kind of stuff going on.
Nov 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Still broke
by: Cry cry cty

I to have tears for the love that could have been and I told him my secrets my famliy I shared my life with him. He will always be remembered but one day this deep great love will be on a real man that can love me in return.

I AM still broke trying to find a way to recover my funds and build a life back. I feel burnt bad. I pray for God to do something but I do not know what but God sees all and knowing one day there will be a reckoning and the scammers will know it when it comes from inside of them though their minds and spirit's maybe in the form of sleeplessness or fear or guilt or loneliness or saddness or maybe they will be the starving scammers with no money for food or rent.

Who knows but as we do to others by the same measures they will be given. So ladies let us look to healing and move into another day.

We need each other.
Nov 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To:Real person behind the scam
by: Helpful Lady

Question: Early in our "friendship " my German scammer Morris Cooper and I had a brief video chat after I accused him of being Nigerian due to the sound of his voice. The guy in the video was the same as the pictures he sent, white, handsome, European -looking.

Are ALL these scammers Nigerian? Are there White guys working with Nigerians? I posted pictures of him on Steve's website. And how in the world do you fake a bank account? I lost $100.00 and I'm furious!

However, it nothing compared to loss of so many others. :(
Nov 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Theresa
by: Scammed but not Burned

Theresa, please don’t feel foolish; these guys are excellent at what they do. The hardest part for me is coming to grips with the fact that the man I fell for—big time—doesn’t even exist. I keep wishing that the "person" that I was falling in love with would come back. It’s so hard to accept that he was a mirage. Even as I write this, I’m in tears.
Nov 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed
by: Theresa

We met on Match. It was an email from his" niece" writing for her uncle. He goes by Alvin Aldo and said he was an engineer that repaired oil rigs and builds oil tanks. Supposed to be in Turkey and equipment broke down and needed help to fix it.

Needed money for all kinds of things. He said he was from Finland and was a widower with a daughter in Australia studying to be a doctor. He got me good.

I feel so foolish.
Nov 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sarah
by: Anonymous

Happy you found the site of the Yahoo Boys, I too got sick over it with them laughing holding money and all the kids involved in this too. As I was told we could be talking to a 12 year old and never even know. They are good. What a shame. Happy you know now.

Please take care...Be safe
Nov 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Exposing Scammers
by: Wolfe-girl

There seems to be very little we can do to bring light to these POS scammers. I continue to get Facebook friend requests all the time so I will be posting their photos & screenshots of their Facebook pages every time I get them.

I know for a fact that they read this page--I want them to see we know what they are. They will be posted on the page link that Steve gives to everyone who asks about posting photos. You can see them there. https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Nov 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Will Steve
by: Sarah

My scammer asked for the same thing. Got me on Words With Friends in August. We went back and forth. He also has a daughter, lives in Texas, same thing. I will guarantee you he is the same guy. I know the spin the same stories and are professional scammers. I

I am very curious as to the picture he used. I found my scammer on a site called Scammer Haters United. He still was using the same name he used with me on Words with Friends. Sorry but you will not get your money back. I never gave him a dime although he asked for it. Eventually he will want to sext. Loves that. He is a creep from the word go. Says his accent is German.

If I were you I would block him and run for the hills.

Do not look back.
Nov 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sarah
by: Anonymous

So when you caught him and he sent you real pictures was he from Nigeria or Ghana? I just wanted to ask you because of the Ghana man that's been asking me for stuff recently.

Do You not feel angry at what he did to you like most of us? Just questions I need answered to figure out why I am so angry and hurt. When I found out about my scammer all I wanted to do is go after him. Thought of him as a low-life. Nothing against you just wanted to ask how you feel about this.

Thanks
Nov 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Continued
by: FOOLISH

I met him on Facebook. A friend request I accepted. Too good to be true. I feel sorry for the guy who's account they hacked. He sent me all the flowery pics and poems and then was very excited about his check. Which was a pic of a fake check for $6,500,000.

He never asked for money. We talked about everything. But when I finally asked for proof? He got upset! And said I spoiled his day with my trust issues. He called a couple times and (I think) had a Norwegian accent. I told him darn for all you know I could be a man!! Ha ha.

He was stunned! But continued texting and telling me we were perfect. Finally I told him I had a gun! So if we are so perfect I am waiting to see what happens. I haven't blocked him yet as this is my entertainment. If he's true and this is not a scam I will definitely post here!
Nov 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yahoo Boys and Real Person Behind Scammer
by: Sarah

I looked up Yahoo Boys and was almost sick to my stomach. I felt dirty and disgusted that I spent ANY of my time talking with one or two of those creatures. I have made comments on here before and am so thankful that I found this site and we can all share our stories.

First, I want to find out how my scammer can get caught too. I have his email and his phone number. Who can I report it too.

Also, I finally found the pictures he is on a site called Scam Haters United. He is using pictures of a man out of Massachusetts. The name he is using with me is Chris Anderson. The name he used with the same photo is Frank Daniels. Plus I am certain he is using many other names.

How the gentleman from Massachusetts was identified has not been revealed. I just hope that the authorities are working on finding him.

All this information is on the internet - the Yahoo Boys, this site, Scam Haters United...there has to be a way to alert women with a media blast of some sort.

I never knew this was going on until he told me he was an oil rig subcontractor. My curiosity got the best of me and when I put in these three words, this site came up among others.

Also, has anyone heard from Marie Fisher?? Or the husband whose wife was scammed? Or the lady that was expecting her scammer to show up?

All I can do now is be thankful that I was wise after about three weeks and never sent him anything.

Thank you all!
Nov 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Will Steve
by: Anonymous

This guy found me on Words with Friends app on October 6th. Told me he was trying to win a big contract for his company on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Then when he did win it was so happy. About 2 weeks ago he told me a Fire wiped out 2 vital pieces of equipment & had found them second hand for $107000. He was desperate to complete the contract by December 18th to get his payout.

Also told me he had a 12 yo daughter Hailey who turned 13 without her daddy home (she was home with s nanny) & then also had thanksgiving without him. Next thing he was just $US 5000 short of getting the equipment & I was stupid enough to send it to ‘his account’ with a bank in Texas.

Always came across as a very loving, caring guy !! HUH , be aware - be very aware !

Do we have any way of retrieving our money ?
Nov 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yahoo Boys
by: Anonymous

Just type in search for Yahoo Boys it will come up with lots of pictures and it tells you right on the site how they scam. To find the pictures I just click on Personal on the top and then click on internet Romance and down at the bottom Nigerian Dating Scams, go towards the bottom you will see lots of pictures of these creeps,

Be Safe.
Nov 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Matthew Martino Scam
by: Anonymous

I went though the same situation with this person by name Matthew Martno (mattmartino8) who said is a contractor Engineer working on a Oil Ring in New Orleans. He stated: Honey I have two houses, I have my savings and my current contract is $6,000,000 so I am rich honey. Then the next day he asked me to get him The Target red card credit card is which is $50 and the ITunes Card is $100

After 5 days of chattering he asked me to marry him. Be aware of this SCAMMER.
Nov 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sarah..real person behind the scam
by: Anonymous

I was friends with my scammer on Facebook after he got caught. I believe there is a ring leader, that these young men are taught/trained on how to do it. I believe some do it to get by and some are greedy. Before mine got caught I two thought I spoke with at least one other person occasionally.

Mine would say things like..hope you not stressed..did you eat today..how did you sleep..called me bae or baby.

He always wanted to make sure I ate something. I investigated a lot, called the oil company he said he worked for, looked up the vessel he said he was on..he recently told me I should have been a FBI agent.

After he got caught he of course he denied it at first. Then finally told me who he really is. Sent me some pics. Deep down I knew it was a scammer but when I got the first pic I about passed out. It's all very hard because I still have this attachment. It's hard because you don't know who to talk to about all this.

You feel so stupid for living a fake person. I still cry alot. I wish you all the best of luck.
Nov 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Training
by: Anonymous

Go On Yahoo boys and you will see all them sitting on the floor and at a desk and a lot of pictures with lots of money that has been sent from the women and men in the States. They are all scammers and yes they take turns talking to you and you never know if it is the real person who you talked to at the beginning. Each one knows who and what to say even though they mess up some.

They have started arresting these people which some are just kids who has been taught to do this also. You see as Dr. Phil said its not illegal to scam in Nigeria or anywhere in Africa or other countries as the same. I got one right now from Ghana demanding money from me.

Be careful all.

Waiting to hear on here if the one ladies scammer showed up at her house on Saturday. Mine was going to be here all the time but always had an excuse.

How Ironic, Please be safe.
Nov 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Chris 321
by: Anonymous

I was nearly taken in by someone wanting money to send to Africa where his son was on a school field trip. He had had a car accident and was on emergency oxygen. His insurance wasn’t accepted by the hospital.

I was suspicious from the word go as he was over exuberant in his feelings for me based on my picture on the "words with friends" app. He claimed to be a god fearing, single dad on an oil rig in the middle of the ocean. Sound familiar.

He called himself Alex Chris 321. Two other very similar stories from David Alvin except that his undying love was like non other. I tried to video call him once and the very few words that he spoke, he had a thick African accent. He soon got off the line saying it was a bad connection. Lots of other inconsistencies and Andrew Hull who was very intense in his questioning and would cross rivers and mountains to be with the woman he loved.

I don’t have photos but they were all of good looking, 50 something, very respectable looking men.

Please be aware ladies. These guys are smooth and make you feel 50 feet high
Nov 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Real Person Behind The Scam/Nigerian
by: Sarah

I have a strong feeling that these "confessions" are a new scam. Believe it or not, the scammer I have been talking to on and off for three months has also just "confessed". Is it possible that several of us are dealing with the same guy? Or have several of them decided to come clean? He has a very specific MO and I would be interested in hearing the lines that he used to you.

These guys are not real human beings. They do not have feelings. They are ruthless and very high pressure and demanding.

Lots of red flags waving.

Please respond to me, Sarah, with some of their "buzz" words. I think it is too good to be true that all of a sudden they are confessing.

I am just waiting for the other shoe to drop to see what he wants next.

By the way, he never has gotten a dime out of me. From his "beneficiary" scam to his "what are you gonna buy for me" my love (like he wanted gift cards) to his oath of love.

Now that he has confessed I am sure something is coming.

Thanks ladies for all your stories. Let us please compare notes.
Nov 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		JONATHAN LESTER....JONATHAN SELLERS.....FRAUDS
by: NOT IN LOVE NOW!

I communicated with Jonathan Lester for months. He scammed me for over $100,000. I just KNEW I'd get my money back. He used the Beneficiary scam on me.

I've reread and thought about this for a while. All I can say is that the thief was at the VERY top of his game. That scammer drew me in with his quoting the Bible. What a joke. He knew NOTHING of the Bible.

That man proposed and we even started making plans on what I would take to Atlanta when I moved there to be with him! We even talked about how many of my cats could come. He supposedly had 2 dogs and he was afraid of having too many cats when his dogs weren't use to cats.

I'm telling you he was the very best at his "job". I can honestly say I have been face-to-face with pure EVIL.

I am fine. I am poorer but a lot wiser.

Please ladies----if they claim to be oil rig engineers, it's a SCAM! You don't even need to wonder.

BLOCK AND RUN!

I have already tied this POS to 4 other names. He kept telling me he was rich and didn't need money. Then he'd instantly start badgering me for more. I am POSITIVE he's rich after scamming so many naive women!

PLEASE LISTEN. I BEG OF YOU!
Nov 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Antonio Gianni
by: Anonymous

In July of 2017 I met a man who calls himself Antonio Jeffrey Gianni, said is born January 5, 1959 in Italia, living as he said in Stanhope Durham England, and who sent me pictures of his house that looks like from California USA, also a lots of pictures of himself and his son, he said he is widower, and his son Jeffrey Alexis is going to boarding school in London born 15 of December 2005.

At the end of July he said he is on contract in Turkey building stadion in Istanbul, and he said that his account was broken into and his son has to go to Athen for a trip in August2017, and if I could help his son and send money to his guardian in London, 5000 pounds.

He pressured me and cried for me to help, and because I love children I told him that I have no money only visa, so he said that will be ok and he will pay me everything back, so I sent.

I have his email with the address of the man. In August he said he is going to Ghana for his contract with the same company, but because of his account being closed he needs 2000$, then another 2000$, then more and more money , all together over 15600$, that I took from visa, then he said that his company gave him gold and he can’t pay 30000$ for customs, and asked me to borrow more money and send to his friend in Turkey who will pay customs and gold ownership and when he sells the gold he will pay me back all the money.

He never did, and in the end of October he borrowed 850$ again, I told him this money is for my bills, and he said he will send it to me in 2 days when he gets home, then he said he will come to Canada to be with me and we will be happy.

He called me his wife, in the beginning of October and he said that his son is in the hospital, and he can’t come here plus his account is still closed, so I paid ticket to England and wanted to go there, last day before my fly to London, he said he can’t pick me up because he has to go to turkey to get the gold, so I lost my ticket and money for medical on the top of everything.

On Nov 1, he send me email that he is sorry for everything and we will be together, he will come as soon as he sell the gold, and he never answered my emails, and never send more emails, but I asked him for the money but he didn’t respond.

His skype number is 62d74961090fc047 and the emails he used were

jeffalexis1212@gmail.com

and the email is registered at Mountain View California, 2043 Ip #21658194133, he said is his sons email, then his other email

Antonio.jeffrey@engineer.com

and when I checked it was from Wayne, Pensylvania
ant74208522 1SP1 & internet GA, his address he said is 12a Bailey Durham DH1 3EE Dl132 2YS Stanhope, Durham, but when I checked on Google the house was different than the picture he sent, he said his phone is 447418336494, but when I called it was not in service.

He also send me fraudulent passport and gold agreement, made by him, and nothing that he said couldn be confirmed. He was writing love letters, promised to marry me and be with me, and when I asked for a picture of his son in Hospital he never sent one and also when I asked for a picture of his son with his father he never sent too.

I also asked him for a driver license and I am on a pension that is very small, and now have to pay almost 16000$ to the bank. I have lots of his emails, skype conversation when he send addresses for money to be send, all the receipts.
Nov 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rigr engineers
by: Anonymous

Well I fell for it twice and everything I read was the truth. I thought maybe just once I would find a true one but omg was I wrong. The last 6 of 7 who have requested me are all oil engineers - what a joke.

I think its high time for some of them to stop this nonsense and get a real job. Work like real people. I would like to know how they sleep at night. They all say they are god fearing people but thats a lie so im telling everyone to beware of this scam and thats the whole truth
Nov 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yes the scammer from Nigeria
by: Anonymous

For the person who asked if the scammer I talked to is from Nigeria, yes he says he is. Are you still talking to him now that he has confessed also? I am sure this is part of a bigger plan to groom us to be friendly with him, feel sorry bla bla bla.....and he will then ask us for help for the real him.

He wouldn't be scamming really because we know hes a scammer and he has in ways confessed that he has already done this before. Be careful and don't let your guard down. Name:calvin which may or may not be real either.
Nov 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer named Bernard Thomas
by: Anonymous

Thomas Bernard is a scammer and had me believing him for six months and claims he was in Saudi Aramco. He left there 3 weeks ago to Anchorage Alaska and claims he’d did a 3 week job. Now he says he is very sick and needs a ticket home due to them holding his money.

So I say give me your information I’ll book a ticket and well I get excuse after excuse. Is there a place here I can put all his pictures up his phone number he uses and his email?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Nov 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help/Jones Parino
by: Anonymous

I know he is a scammer. I need proof to show someone that is talking to him.

More details: Jones Parino

Oil rig in Alabama, he needs 28k to finish the job and then he will get his paycheck. His attorney can get him a loan for 17000. He has one daughter a blonde to be in her early 20s.

Pictures of him on a boat. Picture of him supposedly with this daughter, one next to a car, one with a weimariener dog. She has sent money to a Teresita Sanchez in Margate florida supposedly a friend of his that needs help. Then to his business partner.

I have done reverse image search, Google's all names I have access to see. Cannot find anything, but I do believe it is the same guy she was talking to before. The only difference is He was using pictures from a relationship professional and I was able to find that immediatley.
Nov 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Red flags
by: Anonymous

Just blocked someone who added me on instagram and direct messaged me. Albert_kelvin_moore_

Said he was new to instagram. Asked if I was looking for a serous relationship. More than once he asked if I live alone or own my house. Asked me before all this to talk with him on hangouts because it's more private. Email:

albertokev25@gmail.com

Said he lived in Maryland, is a marine engineer for united nations on contract. Currently on ship. One 14yo old son. His hangout name was kevin alberto.

My gut said it didn't make sense so I questioned him. Saw this post and too many similarities so I blocked him.
Nov 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		THANK YOU
by: FOOLISH

Thank you for this page. I am (I think) in current communication with this chief engineer at Exxon Mobil. The picture on there now is not of the true captain.

Any help I can be with information please let me know.

He is using the facebook account Philip Jones and he is posing as a Chief Engineer from Oslo Norway and lives in New Orleans

I am too trusting.
Nov 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature hater and all others
by: re:real person behind the scam

I am definitely not making light of how serious it is to talk to the real person that portrayed himself as some innocent person in the pictures. Its weird to talk to him as if he was human and has a remorseful bone in his body but I do want to know why a person can get to this point to choose this kind of life.

He is willing to tell me. I know some may think that he is doing this to set me up for a bigger scam but he has admitted that he had thought about it but knows that I will be onto him. I think he may think of me as a challenge or maybe just someone he can talk to with out being someone fake for a change.

How much would you like to know about how this works? I have asked him a lot of questions and he has answered them. He hasn't been doing this for a long time but enough to be able to now do it on his own. He told me that the same picture with many different names can be several different real people behind them. When I first started talking to who I thought was him it wasn't.

He said that another person talked to me first but he read everything that person wrote to me to get to know me so when he started talking to me a couple of weeks later he was "up to date" so sometimes you think you are talking to one person you may be talking to many.

He has mules in America to get things for him like phones, credit cards to send packages to him. I talk to him less now that its on the phone because honestly he knows he cant get anything from me anymore but still he stays curious enough to stay in contact with me still going to continue working on this inside story to share.

Any questions let me know and I will ask him.
Nov 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Unbelievable!
by: Anonymous

I just got a Happy Thanksgiving message from my scammer! This is after I told him just last week where he could go & used some other choice words that I would normally never use.

What nerve these guys have! And it just started crying again for a man that doesn’t exist.
Nov 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Info needed
by: Anonymous

Hi I’ve been here before with different comments. I was wondering if anyone has been in contact with a Fred Moore who is a very handsome man with an accent and was in love within 2 weeks.

All the red flags are going up. And wait for it.... finally asked for iTunes card. He’s on a business trip and can’t access something on his computer without iTunes card.

He’s the one who’s too good to be true and says he will be home this Saturday ... we will see.
Same type of story - divorced, one son had a nanny while he travels.

I honestly wanted to believe he was the real thing until he asked for an iTunes card. Said he should have bought one before he left home.
He says he lives in Florida but had a home in California also.

He says he’s Italian and has a beautiful accent.
When we talk it sounds like he is in a tube.
Talks thru hangouts because international calls are expensive.

Just want to know if anyone has had contact,
as I am very suspicious.

I’m being careful. Everyone else should be too.
Nov 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Real person behind the scam
by: Creature Hater

I also spoke to my scammer when the S*** hit the fan and IT was upset that I had contacted the other women he was talking to. It had the nerve to say that IT felt remorse. The only remorse IT felt was that IT got exposed.

I am sorry but, there is not excuse in the world for any of these Creatures to scam decent, caring, trustworthy, and hard working people. NONE

Its called work for what you want in life, not scam someone to live a life of luxury.

Good luck with you communication with the real person behind the scam.
Nov 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jordanian oil rig engineer
by: Scammed but not Burned

I'm so glad that I found this site, as I was hoping to make some sense about the man who scammed me. I can relate to so much I've read here!

The man who scammed me found me on LinkedIn and asked me to install WhatsApp to chat with him. He claimed to be from Amaan, Jordan, to have lived in Dubai for 18 years, to have sent his wife, who died two years ago, to the US to have their now 14-year-old son as an anchor baby, so they could come here and become US citizens more easily.

His son was in a boarding school in Las Vegas--he even told me the name of the school. He was a 57-year-old engineer who lived in Houston, on an oil rig in the South China Sea working for Gazprom. He was in the process of buying a rig in the North Sea, off of Scotland, which he would own by the middle of next year.

He told me that age meant nothing to him, just "maturity of mind."

He was SO good at what he did--wonderful sense of humor, very romantic, etc. His English was very good; as a matter of fact, I was amazed at how many idiomatic expressions he used quite comfortably. When he called, though, I had a very hard time understanding his accent; I understood only about one in every three words that he said, and was never able to reconcile the huge difference between how he wrote and how he spoke.

His scam revolved around a tool that supposedly broke. (He had asked me to invest in Bitcoin before that.) He asked me for $25,000 to replace it! When I was dubious about whether he was scamming me, he reassured me to the point that I believed him. I didn't send it to him, so each time he asked for less--a deposit on the tool, then $2800 for shipping.

When I didn't send him anything, he convinced me that his "workers" had been arrested, and then he disappeared. Thinking that he had probably been arrested as well, I called the State Dept, at which time I was told that it was all a scam. I told him where he could go and he replied with a nonchalant, "Oh okay, thanks."

It has been so difficult to reconcile the terrific man I thought I was in love with me with a scammer and to realize that the man I cared about so much never even existed.

The person in the State Dept told me that these men are well-trained in what they do. That's an understatement! Who trains these people? Is there a "school" for scammers?
Nov 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		My wife is being scammed
by: Patricia

Sir please take your wife off your account at this time. You are not going to be able to Convince her that he is a scammer. He is going to get all you have worked for.

Watch her very closely as she will start selling off things out of the home and cars. She will even give him your home. Please get her name off everything you own. You are a good man trying to help her. At this time she does not want to face Reality.

A lot of men will not be doing what you are trying to do. They would be giving her the walking papers. Please for your own sake and your family stop her funds. I'm going to pray for you sir. How many women wish right now that they had a man like you. To help them before they lose everything to these lowlifes.

He is laughing right now about how he has a hold on your wife. Please get here name off everything you own. I wish that you did not had to go though this.
Nov 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		My wife is going to get scammed
by: roger (gulf of mexico)

You wife already got scammed and if she won't look at this site copy these messages and give them to her. You are a good man knowing what she is doing and staying composed and I commend you for this.

Ask her if she could confirm his name in a Google search and does he have friends on Facebook, what's his address, what's his phone number, who are his friends on Facebook and can she verify that he works for that oil company.

Has she actually spoken to him or has she seen him on a video chat. Why does he want money if he's rich.

These men are ruthless and everyone of us on this site has lost a lot financially and or emotionally, and she will not be an exception to this sick game these morons play.

I would take her name off your bank acct as these morons will take everything from you and its not just your wife being affected here its your life also. Many of us have email addresses listed so please feel free to contact any one of us as we feel for you.

Its nerve wrecking the chaos and the disruption these scammers cause in our lives so my prayers and thoughts are with you.

Stay strong.
Nov 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To My Wife Is Going to Get Scammed
by: Sarah

Oh yes he is a scammer. Absolutely NO DOUBT. Can you not cut off her funds?? I found him on F/B under the name Armstrong Giovanna. Could not find your wife. He shows no friends. His profile is fake. He has many other names. He calls her My Queen, my love, my dear, my pretty and boy does he LOVE her.

It is a huge pack of lies and he will scam her out of ALL your money. Tell her to get on this site and READ. We are not making this up.

These guys are real, they are heartless. They make you pledge to them and they try to play on guilt because you are hurting them. I was lucky. Did not give up a dime to my scammer. Truth be known, I think there are only a few of them! They have accents and they are not Italian, or Swedish or German.

They are Nigerian, possibly Russian. Please keep us posted but whatever you do, make her read these comments. The real man behind that Armstrong face is young in his 20's.

Even has a baby.

Good luck.
Nov 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil engineer
by: Anonymous

Think I have a scammer. He has asked for $1500 and calls me baby dearest. I am the Woman he has been waiting for but he had some bad luck WITH equipment and needs money. Told me to go to money gram and send it to Thuy Nguyen. DALLAS. USA.

That was the pickup name. Goes to the Enterprise for the part he is waiting on. Tells me he has lots of money but cant get to it. And im the only one that can help him.

Doesn't matter that you are on a fixed income and barely making ends meet. They still beg and plead for you to send the money. And how much they love you. He even opened up his camera so i could see who i was talking to.
Nov 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Lindegarrd/roni
by: Anonymous

There are too many alias's for this wonderful sea captain whos name and Photos are being used. He is married and is doing as much as he can with social media to stop it. He said Thank you, I am trying to fight it. See this
https://m.facebook.com/ThomasLindegaardFakeProfiles/

I have counted 27 names for him alone. One name that I got tagged by was michael_shaw.102

Captain Thomas is real and has his own pages.
Nov 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		My wife is being scanned
by: Anonymous

He definitely is a scammer. He has tried to contact me on a few dating sites. I just ignored him. He sends me flirts all the time and saves me as a favorite. After time I don’t answer he deleted and requests me under another name but the same pictures.

Helen
Nov 21, 2017
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starstar 		My wife is going to get scammed
by: Anonymous

This guy met my wife on face book and claims to be an oil rig engineer. He claims to have money and a young daughter and he's already got over 3,ooo off my wife which she took out of my account behind my back and now he's asking for a lot more up to 15,000.

I know it's a scam but can't convince her. Please help me if you can. He's on face book and goes by the name of Giovanni Armstrong. and my wife's name is Angelika ADDORISIO

Please help
Nov 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the Ladies in contact with scammer from BP
by: Anonymous

I too was chatting with a scammer on instagram and he claims to have retired from his job in Saudi Aramco and now finished a 3 week job in Alaska. Says he was leaving last Friday to go home to New Jersey. Now all of a sudden he wanted money. I said no and he now claims to be sick.

I wonder if this is the same guy who claims he has a daughter living with his mother. Name Bernard Thomas. If you like we can share pictures to see if he uses the same ones also have a New York number he uses.
Nov 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Real person behind the scam
by: Anonymous me

I wanted to feel better about being scammed so I wrote him a letter kind of stating that for some time I knew he wasn't who he said he was and that I really felt bad that people have to do this kind of low things to other people so he wrote back and denied of course and pleaded with me to talk to him.

It all changed with the phone call. I found myself in the drivers seat. I wanted to know more info about why they do this and not have a real job or like do they even feel anything about doing this. So I sat on the phone and listened to him confess who he truly was strange and it is.

I told him I will in no way ever think this is morally right. I just wanted to hear why he did this and it turns out every situation is different of course.I think at one time he had never imagined himself doing this either. He had plans for his life.

I know you might hate that I am writing this but to everyone out there be strong, stand up for what you believe in as this is an epidemic and the only way we can have some control over it is to understand what "it " is.

I will post more about this with hoping everyone can understand why I am still talking to him (the real him}.
Nov 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		TO: HELP/JONES PARINO
by: Sarah

They do not always use the same scammer name so give us more information. Since you are asking then obviously you have doubts and he has raised some red flags. Be aware.

They love to send you stupid love poems, they call you "my queen", "my pretty", "my love", dear and honey. All the usual names. They are a widower or maybe divorced.

They also have at least one child. The stories remain the same, but they think they are mixing them up!!

AND THEY ALWAYS NEED MONEY, or want you to be a beneficiary, or set up a bank account.

It goes on and on. I played with mine for a while and still play once in a while. He asked me to be his beneficiary while on the rig, but I declined. So far has not asked for money. I have nothing but hatred. I know they don't slip up but sometimes you hope they do. Give us more info please.

We could be talking to the same guy!
Nov 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To person who wrote independent
by: Anonymous

Beware beware beware mine was a contractor from British Petroleum with the same sweetheart my queen morning messages. You name it he got lots of bugs for me and I just wish to God I saw this site before I sent my money.

You need to not send anything as they hit you from the side if you think you're in love and you do anything for him because you want this love more than anything in life and your imaginations are going crazy wild and you're everywhere.

Then he's going to throw you a curve ball and want 10,000 20,000 30,000 and you are his Queen and you're the only one that can give it to him. Do not do anything. I wish I'd been spared before I lost half my retirement money now I'm scrambling trying to put the pieces together.

Broken Heart and Recovery and we need each other. We need to stay close and we need help. We need God and I'm praying that one day he'll make a mistake and be found out that's what I understand and even these scammers get paranoid so they have fear.

I'm praying the Lord will give them lots of it
Nov 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Noah Harthman aka Mike Mane
by: Anonymous

Oil Rig Engineer scammed me with $12,750 last month. I already contacted the authorities today. He said, that Chevron is detaining him in Canada because he didn't do a good job with this assignment.

I should have listened to my gut feeling about him and 2 other men.

Mario Carralero and Jeff Li.
Nov 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Independent contractor for BP
by: roger (gulf of mexico)

Dear Independent contractorfor BP. Keep reading he is a scammer no doubt. He'll tell you he's a Christian or Catholic, give it 2 weeks or less he will be asking for money.

His contract is going to be up soon based upon his workers pace and he will come see you before going home to his kid or kids. He loves this song "All of me by John Legend." He claims to not curse, doesn't like beer "it's not good for me baby". If you send a long text he never reads it. He sends lots of poems because he's avoiding questions.

Everything is "baby I love you so much". He is always concerned about you driving. "be safe"is his favorite thing to say.

"Love you to the moon and back" Drive a convertible BMW.

He's a big time scammer he's scammed countless ladies on this site, and many we don't know about.

Get out while you can. I don't care how much you think you could play the game it's not worth it as in the end you'd get emotionally hurt.

He'll plead with you to trust him. Good luck remember these are professionals and they work in groups, they are ruthless, they have no morals and values, they hate women, they think we are all stupid and vulnerable.

Take care.
Nov 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		What can be done!!
by: Sarah

My friend and I were just scammed out of about $100,000.00. Not by the same man. But it's just like all of these stories. Why aren't the U.S. Officials doing something?? This scam should be on news, social media reminding people of this. We had never heard of this.

Things just weren't adding up, so I Googled Gulf of Mexico Oil Rig scams. And found this site. Who can we contact to investigate this HUGE Scam.

Please Help.

Thank You.
Nov 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Brooks
by: Anonymous

He claims to have a daughter named Lisa in a boarding school in Lakewood Colorado. Charming guy. Lol. I knew he was a scammer and played him at his own game.

He claims to be an engineer on an oil rig in the North Atlantic. Look out for DANIEL BROOK. Can be found on the Words game and instagram. B

eware! Asking for gift cards.
Nov 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Independent Contractor for BP
by: Anonymous

I'm reading these comments and they all sound familiar. I believe I am communicating with a scammer. I don't do the money thing....so I am safe with that. I do receive the morning messages, the Sweetheart, My Queen, etc....
What makes me leary is the fact that when a man is genuinely interested in you, he wants to know and share imformation. This man has not asked the right questions.....he is limited with personal information....NOT the normal, man meets and have an interest in the woman type thing.

Thanks for all of your posts.
Nov 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		More on Drilling Contractor
by: Anonymous

This guy, Jeffrey Whelan, also uses the names Billy Kieffer, David Bernard, Logan Owen, David Miguel, Steve Wooten,and Thomas Michael Engel. He has a trimmed beard and some pictures show him wearing glasses, and he has pictures of his car now a White Mercedes, pictures showing a rig with flag of Denmark a red flag with white cross entire length of flag.

Beware!!
Nov 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Drilling contractor
by: Anonymous

Ladies beware of a scammer asking for gifts for his teenage son. Very smooth and persuasive with romance. Can turn you on the wrong side out and you have a heartbreak.

Pictures show a drilling rig & workers & he is with them. Name is Jeremy Whelan, phone #

1-315-908-1480.
Nov 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		RONI
by: RONI

To whom ever said something about posting pictures to me. I found the picture my scammer was using. He is a real person. He knows what is happening and is working with all the social sites in his name. He even is trying to help some of the women who were scammed using his photos. Respectable gentlemen from Denmark.

It took me hours of search time when I found the one picture it blew my whole scammers life apart. The gentlemen even posted what I sent him on his scammers warning site as a warning to others.

He has 18 different individual so far that have used his pictures.

He even had some suggestions for me when i contacted him, about the information i had using his pictures. He thanked me for the information and added it to the others. He has fake names documents, he gave me the links and also we are friends on FB and Instagram now. Thank you, I am trying to fight it. See this

https://m.facebook.com/ThomasLindegaardFakeProfiles/
Nov 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roni
by: Anonymous

You can post pictures right on here instead of asking to be emailed in Gmail which is a scammers site big time. They use it all the time. So please if you have pictures put them on this site. That would be Best.

Thank You Ed, yes there is many Doctor's scamming right now, I have like 21 of them that requested to be on my friends list. Then some use the same picture, how crazy.

I just got a letter from United States v The Western Union Company admitting they knew people were being scammed but still let them send the money.

I got a Court Docket Number and who I sent the money to and Foreign Postal Code, but I only sent to the mules in the United States and then they forward the money to Nigeria for I got ahold of each mule and they admitted it.

Hope everyone in U.S. got one of these also. Its Legit my Lawyer told me. My Best to you all. Even though the mules got caught they gave my name of sending the money to them.

So yes I got into trouble also but not as bad as they did recently.

Be Careful all Please...
Nov 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Western Union
by: Anonymous

I saw on TV a few days ago about a different kind of scam :Loved one scam, meaning they tell you that one of your loved ones had an accident or something like that and they need money for the Hospital.

To NEED TO KNOW, let it go. Ask him to send you a copy of his ticket, with travel time, arrival time and everything else that is necessary on there.

The TV station also said if anybody sends money to these scammers and send it via Western Union, you can and will get your money back, although best is not to send it at all. Ladies, again, don't trust these people, you have never and probably never will see them face to face....you worked hard for your money....good luck.
Nov 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Need to know
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had an encounter with a doctor who says he’s in the Middle East then home. Home being Boston and Los Angeles. 2 children in boarding school of course. Divorced but ex died 2 years ago. Processed his love after 3 days.
All the red flags flying! I spoke with him on phone met on Pof dating site.

He sent many pictures which I used tineye on. Pictures have been reported being scammed. His voice sounded different like maybe changed. He can’t wait to be with me and needs to trust me because he’s a neurosurgeon.

His pictures have s different doctor name. He did not ask for money I guess its too soon. I called him out about his pictures but he says he is the doctor and someone else using his pictures and he got extremely angry with me.

I told him if it was truly him then when he got to Los Angeles he should call me. He agreed. But I don’t believe him. The doctor name given doesn’t really matter.

I have been on this site before and was scammed not for much. I am aware of what to look for. I think I remember a story I read about a doctor who needed money. Does anyone else remember?

He did say to prove he was telling the truth he would send his luggage to me since he was going to Afghanistan and didn’t want to take too much personal property with him. I didn’t want to give my address so I said whoever he is working with should provide the necessary means to send luggage.

His story and his profession of love was too good to be true. So I stopped it before anything could happen.

So beware it’s not just oil riggers.

Be safe.

ED: there are a few hundred posts on this page about fake doctors

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scam-ive-been-there.html
Nov 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		About scams
by: Anonymous

I lived thru a scam losing everything I had and I paid dearly for that and am still dealing with the consequences of that. It does not matter if he is oil rig person as mine was, as there are scammers everywhere. I had a guy who had so many FB profiles I reported to FB who took care of it. I dealt with the guy pretending to be someone from Instagram because he made a mistake sending me a video with the name starting that video.

It is amazing how the internet world allows all this fake stuff to scam women of money. I do understand it to a point. Nothing is going to fix it until we all understand it and who we are and do our own judgement.

Don’t trust anybody you don’t meet in person. They all can tell you lies to believe that they are to be trusted but they are not. If it is too good to be true get away from them.

Do use google image search or tineye image search.
Nov 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas David 2
by: Roni

Stay away from this man. Fake fafe fake. I found his picture on the internet did more research and found that he is a ships captain for merserk out of Denmark. The real Captain Thomas is gay and married.

All the photos were downloaded from Thomas Lindegaard@captain_thomas_Lindegaard

He is on istagram. My scammer is upset that I kept Digging and found so much information. He is also upset that he spent money on me.

I can confirm at least 200 dollars. Beware his EMAIL is a gmail account and instagram is thomas_david987.

You can contact me at bjchessielove@gmail.com if you need pictures or data to confirm.

I am more than willing to share.
Nov 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update
by: Countrygirl

Hi all just wanted to give an update on oil rig date scammer. I have now Blocked all communications with this horrid man and reported him to police here in the UK.

I wanted everyone to know that he is now known as Ethan Angelo but I'm sure this has probably changed overnight now he is saying he is 50 years old widowed and wife killed in a car crash in America. He has 3 children - 1 girl and 2 boys and is working on an oil rig in Scotland and stands to make lots of money if he can get the job finished.

He told me that his daughter was diagnosed with leukemia yesterday so he needed to raise money to complete the contract so that he could get paid and get home to be with his sick daughter.

What a horrid story!!! Thankfully he did not get any money from me as I pulled the plug on him.

Please please be aware and if anyone has come across him as he is known as now please let me know this has to stop!!!!

Nov 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelley
by: Anonymous

I Sent Money to a Engineer on a Rig for the exact same things that needed fixed. How sad. YES your mother is being scammed. How Sad she will not listen or believe this. But I too did not believe till I called the company and my Lawyer got involved with a court order.

My heart breaks for your mother for he will not stop till he gets all her money. I was even told to sell my new car for him to send him the money. I said there is no way. These men are wicked, you need help for her to make her realize what is happening.

Have her go on Doctor Phil's page and watch the women that were scammed for 76,000 thousand dollars, 120,000 Thousand dollars and these men were all in Nigeria saying they were on a Rig. He just had another on recently.

BEWARE! Talk to a lawyer about getting your name back on her bank account as my friend just did that. All these guys are scammers that say they are on a Rig. Cannot anyone understand that? Yes it took me awhile but I will be darned if he did not send me another request. He is getting nothing from me again.

Please be careful everyone with the holidays coming up they are in full force.

God Bless All
Nov 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Countrygirl
by: Sprintcargranny

Take it from a lady that has lost everything. It doesn't matter what picture you have. They are a scammer if they want your money and they love you with their life fast.

We all go through question after question trying to prove to ourselves that my man and story is different. He really loves me and isn't a scammer.

But after loosing everything, they are all the same and it doesn't really matter what or who they look like, they just want your money and break your heart and life.

I still can look at mines picture and wondering how in the world could this have happened and how there wasn't a thing true about it except he wanted my money and he got it.

They look for us. We don't look for them in most cases.

If you are on this website and you are asking these questions, then my Friend you are being scammed because you already have the gut feeling something isn't right.

Only you can cut the ties with him and save yourself. Not one of us on here can do that for you. Believe me I know how hard that is to do but ask yourself is whoever this person is claiming to be worth your life??

So, to local places to meet someone, church, banks, walmarts, volunteer, anything except online.

You have answered your own question about him if he is real so listen to that and cut ties with him before you loose it all. Don't second guess yourself.

God Bless.
Nov 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To End of Our Rope
by: Sarah

Please ask your mother if he calls her "my love", "my pretty", "my queen". Does he tell her how much he misses her and that he cannot stop thinking about her for a second.

My scammer also was "German". He professes his LOVE constantly. Mine lives in Houston TX. Widower. Oil rig drilling subcontractor. I know it hurts but losing money hurts even more when they take it all and leave you with one excuse or another.

Ask her if they have ever video chatted? Has she ever seen him? The answer will be NO. She is being scammed like all the other women on this site plus countless more. They get them on dating sites, Facebook, Instagram, Words with Friends. If your mother can honestly say that he has used the words and phrases, she is not the only one. She needs to confront him with the names like Chris Anderson, Nyland Jonas, Jonathan Sellers, Roger.

See what he does. Denies it all just like mine did. I got out before he got a dime.

Please ask her these questions.
Nov 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wolfe Girl/David Josh/Chris Anderson
by: Sarah

Hi Wolfe Girl!

I posted his "profile" and my story just a few minutes ago on the other site that is set up! Check it out. I used my name, Sarah, and Chris Anderson, you should be able to find it.

I hope it helps other ladies that have posted on this site. Country Girl and the rest.

I also have pictured them in a big room on computers as well. There was a couple of times we were on the phone that I heard other men with accents and a woman in the background as I mentioned. But they were his "neighbors".

My heart goes out to the elderly lady whose daughter is writing about her. These guys are good. Or I should say, good at what they do. But actually they are EVIL subhuman pieces of garbage.

Chris and I are definitely through. I checked my privacy settings on Facebook and changed my user name on Words.

Hopefully I will not be bothered anymore. I wish the same for you and everyone else. I intend to keep monitoring this site because one day I will see someone else involved with Chris Anderson. I still have his email and phone number and his Words user name. I will be watching.

Let me know what you think of his picture.

Sarah
Nov 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Country Girl Response
by: Sarah

Not sure what site you are looking for but there are photos on: watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.htl.

I just posted mine along with a photo a few minutes ago. Keep in mind that the photos are probably not being used as they change them constantly. The chances are that you are getting hit on by the same guy. They all do use the same story but with variations.

Block him and run. They are evil.

If he found you on Words with Friends you can report him.

I was fortunate to not have sent him any money or did him any favors.

Do not give in.

And remember, you are NOT the only one he "loves".
Nov 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		End of our rope
by: Anonymous

My mother is being scammed by a William Turner. He has told her he lived in Germany with his wife and two kids and his wife and son was killed in a car accident so then he moved to Austin Texas and worked on an oil rig and he retired and can’t get his pay till he fills out paperwork from Germany.

He gave her his address and that home we found out is empty and up for sale and his phone number is a text free app and he told my mother he can’t have a fb because he has no money to pay for it.

My mother has fallen for this hook line and sinker and she does not believe any of her children and she thinks we just don’t want her happy and we are sure she has given him money because now she is selling a lot of stuff out of her house.

We are at the end of our rope and she is willing to lose her family over him.
Nov 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		It’s worse than I thought
by: Kelley Layne

My mom has removed me from her bank account so I can no longer access her account but I did get a readout with everything up to today’s date and there was another 30 K that he manipulated her into. For a grand total of 53K!

First one was for a drill, the second one was for turbine, and the third one for a leak test. Sound Familiar? What mother could be so brainwashed to remove her daughter and never forgive her for meddling?

I’m beside myself!
Nov 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sarah
by: Wolfe-girl

Hey Sarah....Honestly, I think they have a guide book or something "Romance Scamming for Dummies"? Or I picture them all in this room and a big chart on the wall with 2 columns...Column 1: they say this and Column 2: then you say that. The responses are so predictable after awhile.

I did look at the pictures for your scammer. They could totally be the same person behind them. I think "David Josh" was so annoyed at me because I posted his pictures so he can’t use them as easily with another victim.

As for copying a picture from Messenger, it’s very easy. Just right click it (assuming you are on a PC?) and save it to your desktop. Then, you can upload to the other page here where we post our pictures.
Nov 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help people
by: Patricia

To help, and 76 year old women that's been scammed. Im so sorry. If i can help the both of you please let me know. I have gmail from C.I.D. that explains these kind of scams. And one from Major I contact on him being used.

They are military but the same kind of scam. Romance scam. My gmail is Patriciaw224@gmail.com.

I can forward it to the both of you and they will take you to sites to report and all the scams they use and what to watch out for. And yes I put my gmail up. I know how to block the wrong people and Filter to the spam folder and I'm not afraid and I can use just as many bad words as them and threatening too.

All I what to do help someone. And help anyone that is going though this and their worried families. Feel free to contact me.

And I can forward to you. Maybe that can help.
Nov 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wolfe Girl/David Josh
by: Sarah

Hi Wolfe Girl. No, not the same guy at least in the photo. I swear, the stories are so similar. If you will look back on the site, the picture of Nyland Jonas is one of the pictures I was sent by Chris Anderson as Chris Anderson.

But, I believe you and I and probably several others reading this have been scammed by the same person. He is still playing Words with Friends but cannot accept anymore games as he is at his limit.

Before I changed my user name I put his user name in just to see if he was still playing, and according to the response I received, he still is. If he is using the same photo as Chris Anderson used on me, that would be one way of seeing him.

I still have his picture on Messenger (one of them anyway) but don't know how to capture it so I can post it on Steve's site. Any suggestions?
Nov 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Conned my 76 yr old mom for 23K
by: Kelley Layne

John Enzo Williams, 54, oil rig engineer. 6 to 10 guys working for him in the middle of Iceland. Lots of electrical storms that make reaching him difficult and calls cut off. Says he was born in Pennsylvania, raised in Poland, and lived in Vegas with his wife, three children and their nanny.

Yet his Sosa security number was issued out of California in 1975 when he was 12 years old. Widowed 3 years ago. Hasn’t dated anybody since her death. The nanny is now raising the children in Germany. One of three children died of Luekemia in September while they were on vacation. He Still hasn’t gone home to see his children but he’s coming straight here when the job is done, to Arizona.

This is been going on for almost 5 months. Confessing his love very early on calling her his wife, writing her daily poems and calling her multiple times every day. All the while, telling her his 3.5 million dollar check will be Deposited into her account, (which she gave to him!).

He’s supposed to be here next Saturday. He had managed to swindle my mom twice. Once for $5000 and the second time for $18,000 to repair his drill. His 3.5 million dollar paycheck was supposed to be deposited into her account this past Monday, and of course not only did that not happen but he sent her a form to sign that was a power of attorney!

When I confronted her last night, she refuses to believe she got conned and she is still believing him that he will be here next week. I’m beside myself knowing this man conned her on October 2nd and 7th. I’m just now finding out. I’m sick thinking he just took her life savings in the name of Love.
Nov 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Sarah
by: Wolfe-girl

I have posted my story and pictures of my scammer "David Josh" on the page that Steve adds to the end of posts that are asking for pictures. Scroll down a bit as it has been awhile since I posted it. I would love to hear if you think you had the same POS scamming you.

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Nov 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		We need to do something
by: Cry cry cry

Maybe TV companies or an ad just saying watch out for scams and a list of ways and what they do and how they sweet talk us maybe we can save ladies on the process before it is to late. We need to educate others and we need to help heal them and we need to comfort others and join together.

I too was scammed very bad and lost half of my life savings and my heart was very wounded. My heart did not know it was a scam, I thought of LOVE and happiness and having a lover and partner. He seemed to fit and he changed me and he made me feel like 25 years younger and made me feel sexy and even my peers and family noticed me waring tighter jeans with hair fixed and neatly dressed up with new things.

Even the local men looked up at me and it was an exciting time with new dresms and new hopes were born. But I have to admit the so called gut feeling was there so was fear but I did not listen to that because I did not want this love to leave me.

I did not want to go back to being the other woman that I was alone and unkept. I am still suffering and friends and family do not know I am ashamed. I want love more than anything and happiness more, I want to feel good about a relationship and hopeful with opportunity to live and love to the fullest and for awhile that was there but now lonely days and emtry dreams.

I do try to look at the bright side.

LIKE IT OR NOT I LOVED THE MAN .
Nov 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marie Fisher
by: Out of love.......lol

Marie........I was one of many who contacted you by email. I knew you were only trying to be helpful. I am very comfortable with our arrangements. I gave you some information. You NEVER once asked for specifics. I, too, was upset with what the woman said.

I wanted to thank you for your involving yourself so much!

JONATHAN LESTER. ....JONATHAN SELLERS......
ROGER GULF OF MEXICO.......CHRIS ANDERSON....
NYLAN JONAS.........ALL THE SAME CREEP!!!!!!!

BLOCK AND RUN........SAVE YOURSELF!
Nov 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marie; see Scammed 14 Nov
by: Anonymous

Marie, and all. No one has to gather up names to let some agency know anything. As mentioned by Scammed, you can enter whatever details you wish to the FBI online. Canada has a fraud alert site seperately and through the RCMP.

Other countries undoubtedly have fraud reporting websites. It is through reporting to those official agencies as individuals that those responsible agencies receive the information they need to tackle this problem.

Also, if your scammer is saying they work for a particular company, you might get in touch with that corporate ethics department. Many of these companies take great effort to keep their corporate image untarnished and do not take scammers using their name lightly.
Nov 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Need web page for pictures
by: Anonymous

Please Mr Steve set up a link for pictures that is easy to use please for us ladies and Sir pretty PLEASE so we can compare together who is cheating who with kindness.

ED: Are you wanting a page with just photos being used by scammers as there are scammers photos already here:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Nov 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wolfe Girl Comments/Also Instagram
by: Sarah

Hi Everyone. I wanted to respond to Wolfe Girl and some other comments. I am now using Sarah as my contact name.

First of all, I think Wolfe Girl and I may have shared a Scammer. He also called me "My Queen", My Love, My Dear. He used My Love more than the others. Also My Pretty. Also "I miss you like crazy" and "I cannot get you off my mind for a second". Words with Friends is where he contacted me as I said before. As a reminder, Chris Anderson was the name he used for me. There was a couple of times on the phone where I heard birds chirping.

Also heard a woman's voice and another man all speaking in foreign language. He said they were just neighbors. Yeah, right. I think they were his accomplices. I am curious as to how he did plan to use the Beneficiary Scam on me.

Wolfe Girl, please share the details so others can see it just in case. I never got the details from him because I absolutely told him NO.

We "argued" over Messenger about it. I asked him if he thought I was crazy to provide a total stranger with my social security number (he did not ask for it, I just assumed) and he told me that he did not need that. Just my name. Well if he was so in love with my why didn't he know my complete name.

After all, we were friends on Facebook for an entire two days before he deleted his profile!! But yet, can still be on Messenger. I think that needs to change. You should not be set up with Messenger if you do not have an active Facebook Page.

As far as Instagram, they are trolling that like crazy. Also Words with Friends is a good hunting ground. Chris deleted himself from my play board but I kept his user name. Apparently he is still playing but has so many players he cannot accept any more! After he disappeared from mine I must have had two to four of these guys hitting on me. I think it was Chris with all his other aliases. I finally figured out that he kept MY user name.

So, I changed it and have not been bothered since! So those of you that are having problems on Words, just change your user name. It is impossible for that many creatures to find you randomly.

I understand how they can get us. I almost felt addicted to him. But after the first couple of weeks I figured out he was not real and then accidentally came upon this site.

My desire is that we shut them down somehow. I am thinking of reporting him to the CIA as I do have his phone number and email. For all we know, they are terrorists. Yes, I guess in some ways they are.

Let us all figure out a way to shut them down.

Best to you all from "Sarah".
Nov 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger (gulf of mexico)
by: roger (gulf of mexico)

Quit while you're ahead was written by me and it was some friendly advice to Wolfe girl. It's easy to fall for these scammers. I pray everyday for all the victims on here, and its hard to accept what these morons have done. I love this site as it gives us a chance to vent because family and friends can't and won't understand what we've been through.

My prayers and thoughts are with you all, continue posting it helps us all .
Nov 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Contacted me on Instagram on a photo I posted. Had message conversations, name: Dave Thompson from Denmark, widower 5 years, daughter 22 yrs in College.

Self employed private contractor. Had a house in CA. and one in Denmark. Starting loving me, and I am his soulmate. Asked for iTunes card, $50.00 or more.

Does not have cam so no skype, cannot get packages or mail for security reasons. Knew he was a scammer when he asked for iTunes cards.

Since I only used a call name on Instagram I decided to play along with him. We exchanged phone #s, but I have blocked him. I checked his exchange # from showed Brooklyn, NY.

He has an accent not Danish, sounded Spanish but the connection is always bad. When I asked about NY phone he said it was a company owned one and he is off the coast of NY.

Story changed. At some point thought it was two different people. Asked for Western Union cash.
Nov 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed
by: Anonymous

Thank you all again for this site and your comments and sharing your experiences. I too happened to find this site one day after sending my scammer money. Too late for me.

I would like to agree with the person who warned about any of us going to that person's email who claimed they wanted to "help"...please do not go there. There was also another commenter who posted a link to report these scammers, and that link turns out to be nothing but an ad for identity theft protection, so if you do follow any links, please scroll all the way and find out these things before entering any of your private information, no matter what the title is.

I have written about my experience here before, and would just like to add that because I don't want to discuss any of my experience with family or friends, it's helping me to come here to get some perspective and support, and to hopefully give support. Someday I may share my experience with loved ones, but not today.

I am so disgusted and ashamed of myself for even believing a total stranger (which is so not like me) even when I don't consider myself a "needy" or lonely person.

These scammers are so good, they take you by surprise, (Words with Friends) a game which I had been playing for a couple of years. They act loving, caring, fun, and romantic. ALL LIES.

We all have gut instincts...even tho I came across this site only one day after sending him money, and every description of the scammers and what they all said is exactly the same...I still actually wondered if "my" person was the real deal.

I wish now, of course, I had trusted myself and those gut feelings, as I would have my money and my dignity.

It makes me sick that I fell for this scam, and it makes me sick that this scum could now use my photos to scam a man out of money. I feel violated on many levels.

I have reported this to the FBI website where there are forms to fill out for Romance Scams Reports...we will most likely never see our money again, but I filled it out in case there really is the slightest chance that something is being done about this crime.
Nov 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Instagram
by: Anonymous

Instagram is a hot place for them right now. Anytime I get a follow request from someone I don't know or a message I tell them I know they are a scammer. I might play with them for a few days but their English is always broken, they use the words dear, my love, baby..etc.

I know what to look for now. It makes me so mad they use our military profiles. I wish I could shut every one of them down. Every time one of them contact me I will report them and hopefully get them taken off the site.

I'm sick of them.

I know they will just start a new site but maybe we can be a pain in their backside just for a little bit.
Nov 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stop giving your money away
by: Anonymous

To everyone that read this site and comments. I know that it's hurts that some have lost there whole retirement savings money that was worked hard for. Some people dont even report or tell anyone out of Embarrassment so they suffer in Silence.

We should not put each other down but lift each other up. Let me give you some information as our country does not have Jurisdiction over some countries to Prosecute for these kind of crimes. They have to take what is been reported to them and turn over to that country for investigation.

If you have a complaint go to CID that's for the military believe me they are Criminals. Go to Federal trade commission. CID is very good in helping you to go to the Agency to file a complaint. Go to your State Attorney Generals office. They can't answer every complaint as these people get a 1000 a week and also go to your local police as they have a internet Complaint section too.

Little do people know they have people right in this country that help them to Launder the money out of the country. The Best you can do is get gmail shut down and don't take friends requested sent to you if you don't know them.

If you want talk let them know you are not giving them any money. If they ask block them and report. And to the one that think that's its wrong to be on this site and report and put pictures up and they are reading so what. If they think that they can Scare you its good for them. They don't want you to do anything so they can keep up doing what they do.

I play with them and let them think that they are getting money. Yes they work in groups and alone but you have to be smart too. Stop giving people money you don't know.
Nov 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clarification
by: Marie Fisher

To the Anonymous with post of Nov. 13. You truly have no idea of what or who I have contacted regarding this issue. I put my information out there so you could send me information so i could show how many people were involved. When the time comes with the extent of this issue I am tired of being a victim, I am trying to get some agency to get involved.

I did not ask for personal information, name and email. The fact that I would rather speak to you via phone is for MY safety! You and I do not know who the other end of the email is. The other issue is that these posts are read by the scammers.

I am not going to broadcast my endeavors of what I am doing to stop this criminal activity. Just so you know all my information that i have given to the parties involved are just my information!!!

I have not shared anything about any of the ladies I have written to or spoke to. I am not making promises to anyone other than I am trying to do something other than just cry about it. How dare you compare me to a scammer. That is insulting.

Take this as you like, and I will be happy to shred all your information sent, just tell me who you are. I will continue to read, but I will not post. You know how to reach me if you like. You are looking toward God and someone to rescue you and I am neither!
Nov 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger (gulf of mexico)
by: Wolfe-girl

I’m not sure which of my posts you were referring to but I fell for my scammer big time the first time around. The reason I didn’t consider sending him money was because I researched some things he told me and some pictures he sent—and found them to be completely fake and altered.

He must have thought he could have a different outcome when he contacted me again after 3 months. He asked for money, iTunes cards and then about sending money to my account.

I told him no....and that it didn’t matter how many times he asks — the answer will be the same. I just could not believe that a man who really loves me would be asking me to send him money. I’m very thankful that was somehow instilled in me because so many here have been financially devastated by these creatures.

He removed himself from our Hangouts chat and I have not heard from him again....he has moved on to a new victim, probably with another name and identity.
Nov 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wolfe Girl/Your Advice
by: Sarah

Thanks for the advice and for requesting names. You can refer to me as Sarah. And to all you ladies out there that have been posting your stories: I, for one, am taking Wolfe Girls advice and quitting while I am ahead.

I was given the "beneficiary" scam so far which I did not fall for. I think there will be more coming if I continue on with this charade. I have been playing along with it knowing full well what he is. I am sure they know about this site and other sites as well.

So they know pretty much who we are by our descriptions of them and the use of the alias they have provided. I also believe they work in groups. All this BS of how much they love you is just that, BS.

The only way to get it to stop is for all women to warn other women. We need a world wide media blast and maybe the CIA to get involved. For all we know they could be a terrorist group just finding another way to get money. And from what I have been reading, they have scammed hundreds of thousands of dollars out of unsuspecting lovely women only looking for love.

Too bad these sub-human animals are not capable of it. I plan to keep reading these posts and contributing what I can. But for now, I am ignoring my scammer and getting on with my life without this complication.
Nov 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wolf Girl and all who posted today the 10th
by: Anonymous

Continuing.....yes, I confronted him many times. He would never admit he was a scammer.

He spent about a month working up to the money.
He proposed twice. What a creep! He got me three times. Each time he would come up with more fees for Customs.

The last two months when I was playing....he tried to get 18,000 more dollars to pay the hospital upfront for his operation. His appendix had "expanded" ....lol. That failed.

Then he wanted money to pay Chevron off for him not completing his contract. It just went on and on like that. He claimed I didn't really love him or I'd pay to get "my husband " home.

Nylan Jonas.....Jonathan Lester.....etc.
Nov 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wolf Girl and all who posted today the 10th
by: Anonymous

I was able to connect them by reading comments from the last 4 months. Their M.O. was nearly exactly the same.

After he got over $126,000 out of me in his contract pay scam, I spent 2 more months just trying to tie him up. I was hoping to perhaps save some innocent, unsuspecting woman. That was my decision. I played and had fun. But, I look back and I don't know if it was worth it.

I forgot to mention.....he has a female accomplice using the name Janet. I actually talked to her when she was posing as a Bank of America rep. She had a severe lisp. She called me from a hacked number from Albuquerque. Later on I called Jonathan's no. in Atlanta and it was her voice on the burner phone.

Is your scammer calling you his queen?

He has another male accomplice, also. The tone and language would change. He claimed to be Christian. Nothing could be further from the truth. On top of everything else, I believe he was gay. He slipped up twice and said he wasn't into women.

I've been posting on the Internet almost daily trying to warn people. If you have specific questions regarding how his beneficiary scam worked, I would be glad to repeat.

This year couldn't been any worse. I am now well acquainted with evil. The only people that know what I got involved are the police, my banker friend, the FBI, and Eharmony. It is just too embarrassing.

I am so hoping my crusade helps SOMEONE.

JONATHAN SELLERS......JONATHAN LESTER....CHRIS ANDERSON.......ROGER. (GULF OF MEXICO) ETC.

ALL OIL RIG ENGINEER SCAMMERS .....BLOCK AND RUN!
Nov 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kurt William Engenieur Oil Rig
by: Anonymous

Hello my name is Trudi and I'm from Switzerland. Well, I've probably fallen for such a scammer but since September he calls himself Kurt William and is an engineer on such a rig in the Tasman Sea.

Unfortunately, I gave him money so far 3'700 Fr. for a ticket for him so he could fly home because he lost his wallet and as a present for his son Larry in a boarding school. I cannot remember where. Yes he too was a widower and yes he was Italian but I think he is a black man because I only once talked to him and had to hang up immediately.

After that he did not want to talk to me. He is certainly not a US American, but I still fell for the idiots and now he wants a lot of money and he strikes me a lot and I ask ... have you actually got pictures to compare.

Unfortunately, I have only 3, 2 of him (who he is) and one of this child but what I suppose, that it cannot be his child. Above all, he said the whole time that he wants to come to me .... may I laugh a little ... in my dreams, well.
Nov 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marie Fisher 001 seeking information
by: Anonymous

Hi Marie, When we got in touch with you via email you went on about the amount of money you lost and wanting to gather information to take to the FBI. Are you a lawyer conducting a class action suit? If you are not, then you should not be asking people for any personal information at all.

If you are, then the information gathered should and would be done by official transcript. I find your tactic of moving to email to talk details very suspicious. I do hope no one is giving you information since that is either

1. nefarious, or
2. giving people false hope.

You can't help them by giving their personal details to any agency. Only the individual person can do that.

Sharing personal details is how we get into this mess, soon don't use the same "lets go to email" tactics as if you can help in some way.
Nov 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineers
by: Anonymous

This is going to be my last comment. These scam artists are reading everything you are saying. When I first found out at this place I thought it was a joke.

I was stupid enough that I told my scammer about this place.

But I had the wrong address. He gave me the proper address. Do you know what he said about you guys? He said all those poor women. What kind of Despicable man could do that to these women. This is how sick these men are. So every time you write about them they're getting off on it. They enjoy reading about your pain. They enjoy reading about what they've done to you.

Stop, what you're doing. You are letting them win. Don't put their names out there anymore. It's time to fight period and not through the Congress and the Senate. I told you call the CIA. If they start getting a bunch of calls from us they're going to do something because they're all from out of the country. This is a terrorist Act. Can you not see this?

Stop crying, and fight. Don't give them this power. By writing about them over and over again that is exactly what you're doing. You have to move on. Believe me you don't think I don't understand your pain? I do I've been scammed twice. But the only way that you are going to be able to help yourself is just stand up and fight. Yes we are but now it's time to be lions. This is the last message I'm going to be putting on here. Grow up and be a lion. I will only tell you one more time call the CIA and leave your message and make it clear and understandable that these people are not in this country.

They will go after them. I'm not saying you're going to get your money back. But wouldn't it be nice to see them dead or in jail? I say stop crying and fight. I'm sick of all the whining I hear. All you're doing is getting them more excited. Stop it. Stop crying and wipe your tears and clean your nose. Stand up tall ladies and men. Do something about it. The money is gone. Now we need to capture the men that have done this to us.

I hope that people are really going to listen to this because God cannot capture them. Don't get me wrong I love God. But enough is enough. And this thing that you started on Facebook really? Oh yes let's give out our whole name in our address for him. Fight and stop giving them their names. They read this stuff everyday. They're looking at it and saying oh look at my beautiful work I've done to these ladies. Does that make you feel good? I know it does nothing for me but make me angry.
Nov 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wolfe girl
by: Roger (gulf of mexico)

My advice to you would be quit while you are ahead. Your scammer evidently hasn't scammed you yet but you are dealing with professionals and this is their job. I might be wrong but I think they work in groups, they are ruthless, you may be a strong woman but they could and will play with your emotions and for everyone of us on this site some lost money, some lost their hearts ,regardless of how strong we are we are humans and you could try to get him to screw up but he won't give you anything to incriminate himself.

You are wasting your time and we all want to be hero's and make them pay for the hurt they've caused us but in reality we can't do much to stop them. Some women had their profiles removed from Facebook but that does not stop them and they have many aliases. I would not suggest you meet him in person although I know it's never going to happen. Mine promised to hook up for thanksgiving and go on a trip out of the country but they say exactly what they think you want to hear.

I was like you and tried not to get emotionally attached and I thought I was in control of the game but he wore me down and he played with my emotions but he never got money. I am still trying to get over him so please think seriously about what you are doing as the end result would be you hurting yourself.

Remember they don't care about women as their goal is to take your money and that is the bottom line ok.

I wish you luck and by the way I'm sure they are on this site 24/7.
Nov 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wolf Girl And All Who Are Posting Today the 10th
by: Anonymous

I just saw your comments on the connection with Chris Anderson, Nyland Jonas, Jonathan Lester, etc. How did you actually connect them? Was it photos?

I know that Chris sent me a photo that looked just like Nyland that I saw on this site that shows us the photos and that is how I made that connection. Right now I allowed him back in by opening up the block on messenger. I did it to see if he would bite and he did. I was hoping he would ask me for something else on Messenger but he hasn't yet.

Something that would allow us to catch him if that is even possible. My main question to you....DID YOU CONFRONT HIM (Nyland or Jonathan or Chris)? Should I just block him and be done??? Or play along.

As I stated before, I refused the beneficiary. I also have not been asked for money but I think something is coming. He sent me a message today asking if he could call me on messenger. He had something to ask me. I told him no, but to ask me on messenger. So he asked me if I could get away and meet him in Houston when he is finished with the project.

I do not think that is what he was planning on asking. I want to block him again but really want to play along and then confront him.

Advice please.
Nov 12, 2017
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by: Anonymous

We need a site to post and compare our pictures at. Also thanks Steve for having this as without this site we would be alone in this war of good vs evil.

ED [Steve]: Thanks for your comment. You can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Nov 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wolf Girl and all who posted today the 10th
by: Anonymous

I already connected your Chris Anderson to my scammer Jonathan Lester.

Also, Nyland Jonas, Roger (Gulf of Mexico), Jonathan Sellers, and another.

He used the beneficiary scam on me. Box of contract money $2.75 million. He drew me in when he quoted the Bible. The only problem was he was clueless about the Book of Revelations.

I paid $91,000 to US Customs (so I thought)and one fee after another for an imaginary box.
Dummy me just knew I'd be paid back.

IF THEY SAY OIL RIG ENGINEER, YOU DON'T NEED TO EVEN WONDER!

IT'S A SCAM!

Block and Run!
Nov 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roy Franklin, Roy Stephens, Ray Douglas
by: Anonymous

Now this italian accent sounds a lot like Ray Douglas, the guy I was talking to in OCtober. Very charming, heavy italian accent. Daughter is with a Nanny, a lot is the same from what I can see on here. I believe they just change their name and locations at least on the internet.

He didn't get any money from me. He was sending me two more emails and tried calling twice. I put his phone number on my reject list and didn't answer anything, no emails no text, and he finally gave up.

Please ladies, DO NOT give those guys any money. We are vulnerable (emotional creatures) and they play on that. I try to stay away from the internet as much as possible, because without the internet they would not be able to do this. I asked this Ray Douglas for more pictures, and he couldn't do that. He couldn't answer any questions in regards to who was watching his house while he was gone, or where his car is while he was gone. Simple questions like that.

Be safe ladies....
Nov 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roy Franklin
by: Creature Hater

He is as real as you create the fantasy in your mind and heart to be. It is as real as the money he can get from you. It has not asked yet but, It will and you will be so wrapped up in the lies and the beautiful fantasy life you will be living together that you will send it.

I honestly hope that before you do send IT money, you return to this site and read our stories. These Creatures are good and WE need to stop them.

Good luck, stay safe, and God Bless
Nov 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas David
by: RONI

Finally upset him enough that he signed off of hangout. His email

Captainthomasdavid@gmail.com

He is on an exploration ship in the gulf shores Alabama. He is looking for money. He contacted me in Instagram. Be careful. Says,he is not a scammer and is offended when challenged.

Fell in love right away. Since I would not give him 50K said I did not love him. He got mad and finally said good bye.

Always quoted scriptures. Accent french Jamanican. Offened again when I asked about it. Be carful he likes sexting. Ashamed I gave him his fantasies.

Good thing I like romance novels. He gets really intense.

Stay clear ladies.
Nov 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thompson Paddy Instagram
by: Anonymous

Well I was getting them from Facebook and now they have moved to Instagram. HAs anyone come across Thompson Paddy, Separated from his wife, lives in Dallas, TX, works for Subsea 7 as a welder in the UK, has a 7 yr old son, his dad lives in New Orleans Louisiana, and his phone number when googled is a female escort service. Doesn’t use email.

Will they ever stop or give up! Seriously!
Nov 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Scammer ??
by: Anonymous

So I have had several messages on Instagram from random people and since I have come across scammers in the past on Facebook I am hesitant to message on Instagram.

This gentleman’s name is Thompson Paddy, lives in Dallas TX, separated from his wife (she cheated) and he is raising his some alone. He is a welder and works at Subsea 7 in the UK.

So all of this made me think scammer, what do you think?
Nov 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		iTunes card request
by: Anonymous

Thank God I had read the comments here. Long story short — very quickly declared love & intent to come for me. Requested an oath of dedication for each of us. Has daughter cared for by nanny. Oil rig engineer and needed iTunes card so he could use it to text me ;) while on rig.

Very handsome, kind eyes and very articulate. Using name Joseph Miller and Tia is daughters name. He can turn you into a pitiful lovesick fool, a master of romance. Due to prior reading this site, I was forewarned & still fell for the romance but when the iTunes cards came up, I knew this is a scam.

Thanks to all the ladies who bared their souls to inform others.

I didn’t lose any money, but still recovering from the romance part. I was lonesome since loosing my husband nine months ago.
Nov 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wolf Girl And All Who Are Posting Today the 10th
by: Anonymous

I also believe I was speaking and chatting with at least two. Very obvious. One would say one thing and then two days later act like he did not know what he said and asks me to explain. That is for sure. I also heard several people with accents talking in the background during one conversation and a woman's voice as well.

I asked and was told they were neighbors. They use several names. In doing my research on this site (which I thank you Steve) that I found thankfully by accident, I saw that my Chris Anderson was also going under the name of Nyland Jonas. Same picture as one he sent me.

They also use two first names and reverse the names as well. Eventually, if we keep at it, we can shut them down. Mine was in Houston, widower, one child living with his mother and a nanny. Never asked for money but wanted me to be his beneficiary/next of kin.

I absolutely refused. He never got mad. I also told him I would never give him money. He told me he was rich and did not need my money. Haven't given him the time of day as he is blocked now.

Hope this helps.

I also have an email address of Chris Anderson. When I put the email address in google it shows up with a picture of a very young guy (maybe in his 20's) with a green shirt, sunglasses and holding up two fingers.

Does anyone know if it is possible that that is a picture of the real scammer? The email address is: chrisanderson45@gmail.com.

If anyone tries it, please let me know. Respond to Chris Anderson/Beneficiary.

Thanks to you all! Now let's get them!
Nov 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply. robert Gabriel
by: Marie Fisher

Hello, You can at minimum find out more often than not the IP address. Much more which I will not say much on here as I do not know who is reading. Please I will be happy to help you if you want to email me. We all have trust issues, so please do not take it personally.

My email is mariefisher001@att.net.

I will discuss via email to some point, then again the trust factor kicks in. A phone call will be necessary after email. I am at the gym so i will be about another hour or so.

Anything i can do to help, let me know.

Regards
Nov 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roy Franklin
by: Anonymous

Also uses ROY STEPHENS.

Very handsome and was on Instagram.

I have asked before. I am besotted with him as he sounds so genuine and we only talk on Whatsapp not hangout or anything. He says he is Italian and is working in Turkey.

I told him I was older than him but he says he loves my photo.

He is not over bearing with his talk. He is now stuck in Turkey for unless he finishes the contract he can not get his money.

His daughterof 22 years old sent him some money and friends but needs more and then he is coming for me to take me to see his family in Italy.

I have spoken to him a lot on the phone and he sounds Italian. His wording has never altered nor his voice.

Is he real. Does anybody know of him

Please let me know asap I BEG YOU.

i HOPE HE IS REAL

I have not sent him any money yet I put it off and he is fine about it.
Nov 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Gabriel Young Oil engineer Scotland
by: Anonymous

Hello everyone, I'm going to give you some emails and I want to know if anyone recognizes them. Please answer me back. I do not know if this man is for Real or if he is a fake. I wish I could see where the pictures are of this person. I have a few pictures that I would like to put on here to see if anyone recognizes this person. So let's go ahead and start with the emails.

Robert.young1694@gmail.com
principal@ryoungengr.com
Rob.young8@yahoo.com

Does anyone recognize these? He never said that he was from Texas. His son was grown. No daughter. Was born in New Jersey. Did spend sometime in Texas. Also out of all of you did he ever use the name Robert Gabriel Young?

If you go to the true website which I also have that, that's the real man's name. I wrote to him. He knew who I was. I was shocked. He told me you have to stop this I am not a scammer.

Am I dealing with the real true man? Or am I losing my mind? I really need you ladies to help me. He has not asked me for one dime. He's not answering my home address. He's not sent me anything in the mail. He is not said he loves me. He said that he likes me that he finds me interesting because I'm from Northern Ireland.

I now live in the United States. No that man does not know his Bible. Which is kind of good for us because I'm not in the Baptist. Please do not take it wrong ladies. Please help me.

Does anyone recognize this name being used as a falsity name. Does anyone recognize these email addresses? I need some help. I need to find out if this man is the real man, or scammer.

Thank you for your time. Also, where are the pictures of this man. The scammers? And how do I put on pictures of the person that I have?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Nov 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Doing what I can to help
by: Anonymous

Its been almost a week since I stopped talking to my scammer. Of course he tried to make me think that I was ridiculous not wanting to talk to him anymore...lol.

I am a stronger woman then that! So anyway I started feeling really bad about the person who he stole the pictures from. This led me to an unbelievable amounts of scammer names tied to more of this guys pictures. I want to list all the names I came across using this guys pictures alone. Just to let you know if they were attached to a facebook account I am in the process of reporting as many as I can so here is the list of names.....SCAMMERS:

mine was:james Lawson..others were morgan walters ,walter morgan,david Williams,tristen hubby,clifford mark,higgens kamill,robert peter,dave mc clean,robert Christopher,paul walter,david welch,jerry lang,ran jones,james dawning.

I hope this may help others discover how many names these scammers use in such a short time.
Nov 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Name & Pictures.....they mean nothing
by: Wolf-girl

I have been following this board for the last few months. I know that many of us were in shock when we came upon it (me, by accident) and found out that oil rig engineers are just another word for scammers.

What I want to say to those who are just finding it is that it really means nothing if you don't see your scammer's name or pictures here on this site.

I know for a fact my scammer "David Josh" is doing his dirty business with many others under different names with different pictures. He is too good and he is following the model of them all--widowed, oil rig contract, wanted to spend the rest of his life with me when he gets back, major inconsistencies in his story. And then the money....one reason after the other for needing it.

I also believe that I wasn't always chatting with the same person because there were changes in the way he would talk to me...and also changes to his poor English...depending on what time of day I spoke to him.

I also know that someone in their group of scammers watches this page. After I blocked him the first time and posted his pictures and screen shots of his BS talk and my story, I got a scathing email from him threatening me and telling me F*** you, B**ch for posting "his" pictures, name & email address. He had never spoken to me that way when he was shmoozing me for potential money.

I did not send him any money....but it is still very difficult to believe how well he played me. They say exactly what all of us would want to hear and make us feel like we have finally found that fairytale love of our life.

I very much appreciate how much work Steve does to keep this page going. It is so obviously needed with new people finding it every day.

ED:[Steve} Thank you for your kind words!
Nov 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam
by: Anonymous

Yes that happened to me too. He said he was widowed and had a 10 yr old son. Sent me flowers by email. Said he was deeply in love with me. Also said he would come and see me and my Son in Dec for Christmas.

Sent me pictures of a beautiful house he had just purchased. He really had me going for awhile until his Son asked for 300.00 for school books.
Nov 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Facebook
by: Anonymous

Facebook deactivated my scammers account, when I reported him as being a scammer. But these guys have numerous accounts, that they have let sit idle, so they move on and reactivate an old one. This is the case with mine, I discovered him under another name that I had seen. Now today he has switched that account to another name. But he is transferring all the pictures over to the new name. Everything seems to go in a circle.

Editor: Is there a private way I could ask you a question, because there is something I am confused about.

ED: Yes you have two choices - use the Report a Scam link which is an email to my inbox [see below] or send in a post as you did here and say you don't want it to be published:

https://www.watchforscams.com/report_scams.html
Nov 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keep sending me your info
by: Marie Fisher

To all : Thank you for all who have emailed me on their stories. I have replied to each, however if I missed yours please resend and I will make sure I reply back. I now have them separated and putting your information in my contact.

Promise it is safe and no one had access to my phone. I don’t even back up this file to the cloud as it goes on a jump drive. Just to be safe.

I wanted to make a correction to the post i did with the names. My geogist name was Sean Jonas. Yes he contacted me on Facebook. Daughter in Texas going to a arts school. I have a sneaking suspicion that he is the same Nyland Jonas from the post today about Facebook. If it is the same person he still periodically contacts me to say hi!

And even ask me to help him start a business because the dire straights that country is in. LOL. Their country is certainly getting a boost in their economy based upon the money sent from people writing here. Not as Sean as his "real" identity.

Yes he sent me his name, address in Nigeria, phone number and a picture. Now I doubt this is him but it is a beginning.

I will keep all in the email loop as they request.

Thanks to all.
Nov 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Facebook/Nyland Jonas
by: Anonymous

To the lady that wrote about Nyland Jonas. I think he is also my scammer, Chris Anderson. There is a picture of Nyland Jonas that is the same as the one Chris Anderson sent me. He contacted me initially on Words With Friends.

Then we went to Facebook Messenger also in August 2017. If you became Friends on Facebook (even for a day or two which I was) I think he is either sending you friend requests himself using other identities or has given your name out to the others.

He did the same thing to me on Words With Friends. Every day there were at least two of them. I finally changed my user name and it all stopped.

By the way, have you ever gotten rid of him? I did and am so happy that I did. Scumbag is too nice of a word for that freaky low life.
Nov 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Facebook
by: Anonymous

I was scammed by a scumbag "Nyland Jonas" in August 2017 and we chatted through Facebook Messenger. I am now very hesitant to log into my Facebook account, because the first thing that catches my eye are the loads of friend requests from unknown people.

I would really like to know how the heck they are targeting my Facebook account as the privacy settings have been changed.

I now stay away from all dating sites and will in all probability remain a single, but happy woman for the rest of my life. Ladies - please go and sign the petition for SCARS!
Nov 08, 2017
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by: Anonymous

They are a joke about helping us on this.

When I found mine back on there after being with him a year and a half, I found his New one on there, reported him as a scammer and they told me to just block him from friending me.

I messaged the lady he had on there and I guess she told him and he disappeared. I have tried to get FB to do something about him 3 times.

All this is about money for FB.

Then these criminals get ours.
Nov 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I signed the Petition
by: Patricia

I have signed the Petition and I also asked that we push for a black out on social media from the known country that are doing this. Are the government fully aware of all of this and are they just helping big businesses get rich as these lowlifes get rich.

Think about it - our government has a fight on terrorism. Its a big joke as they belp them to get funding. I will never give Africa any money to Charity as they Destroy the reputation of our military and take from women and children.
Nov 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I have since discovered that my scammer has used the same pictures on 3 of us, just changed up the names and status. The story line is similar, and used quite a few of the same lines and songs. Has taken down the pics under one of the names, otherwise still on FB, deactivated the second account, and the one used for me is still on fb, and he has blocked me from messaging, and I have reported it to FB.
Nov 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please think
by: Anonymous

When a rig engineer asks you for money think about this that your credit will be ruined and you will be finacially drained and some will never be able to recover. You will never see a dime of that money you give them so please when they start asking for money thats the time to tell them goodbye but make sure you write their phone number down and their email down and report them.
Nov 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		FACEBOOK
by: Anonymous

It shows on a write up about Facebook that the developer knows there is over 270 million fake IDs that they cover up and wont do anything about. I didn’t friend my scammer either. I just answered his message by telling him that I didn’t know him and he sutomaticallly became my friend and it started from there.

A friend of a friend was supposed to have told him about me.

Now after him throwing me away after he got all my money seven months later he is contacting me again, but I found out today it’s not him so he has to have Sold My File because this person knows things about me that only him and someone working with him would know.

Facebook is ruining a lot of unknowing people’s lives.

Help make FACEBOOK making their millions of dollars by our money being taken.
Nov 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

To all, I am the one that wrote on Nov. 6 under the Help title. My name is Marie Fisher. My emal is mariefisher001@att.net or mariefisher@icloud.com.

I want to thank all. Especially you, and you know who you are, that have reached out by words, and email. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I am trying to do the best i can, even when i can’t face another conversation.

I would like to address a few statements that were made just for clarification. I have signed the petition for SCARS. Even spoke to the director about up and coming things happening in the world about these scammers. I am trying to reach a person from NOVA. This is an organization that is trying to change, globally, how these crimes should be handled.

I would like to thank this website for it’s commitment to keeping the forum updated and so very helpful to many.

I could write on this forum all the ones i have had the pleasure (NOT) of being in touch with me. Google, Tineye and many other free sites are invaluable. I have become a suspicious, questioning, look for evil around every corner person. I hate that about me now. One of the many things that was taken from me.

To the "oil rigger off Scotland" post, you mentioned CIA. Have you contacted them?
I have not thought about calling the attorney general. I will be calling today and start that process.

To writer, creature hater, I am now willing to go public. Really what else can I be embarressed about. Maybe by going public this will assist in things starting to change. I don’t know. But you know I have nothing left to lose. If it helps then I am in. I will be the spokesperson for all of us, if needed. Maybe just maybe we can really start the healing process that lasts longer than a day. I am tired of this emotional roller coaster.

I lived my life as a strong, intelligent responsible person. I am charming, witty, with many great traits. (I am great at hiding all the pain) so they see just the happy side. I laugh, if i can actually go publuc, there will be many that say I had no idea! I get very good at hiding all, as i am sure all of us do.
I am going to list the names (scammers not correct identity) of the ones that I personally have been in contact with.

Some I keep longer just for entertainment value, some because the words sounded good, even though I knew it was BS. The end was all the same with slight variations. They all ended when after weeks and weeks I could not send money or I tunes cards. If anyone wants pictures or phone numbers you have my email. I will be happy to email you with them. Dates. Anything I have I will be happy to share.

We will start with my "Love". My first and the one that got it all...

William Jones - US Army. 52. Stationed in Kabul. Started Feb 20 2016. Accomplice - Nicholas Offei. Taking care of kids in Ghana.

Henry Dalymple - US ARMY. 49. Stationed in Afghanistan.

Dabney M Hughes US Army 45. Stattioned in Africa

Sean Jones - Geologist. Lived in Florida but job in Nigeria! Drilling for oil.

Micheal Stewart- Oil driller -owned his own rig - NY BUT moving to Orlando. Was off the coast of UAE and could not get payment because of taxes from England. Wanted 51k. Accomplice. Patrick (have to look up last name - Financial conduct Authority in UK. He called many many times from a UK # and a Ny #. Did me a favor by reducing the amount to 15k. Just wanted to help me. Smiling.
Still getting emails asking how I am coming along with gettong money. LOL

David Revels US Army. Stationed in Dubai. Accomplice. Randall.

Alex J. Keller. US Air Force. Still trying to get me to send money.

James Cahill - Miami - Gem dealer.

These, except for first, are in no order. I have pictures, emails, chat sessions, ip addresses on some, and info from Tineye amd so on.

I wrote this lengthy post in the event anyone wants to compare notes, has comments, anything. I will be calling three offices today and see if i can get any assustance as to where to proceed from here. I have two ladies who reached out from Nov 6th post, so I will email with updates late this evening.

If you want to be included please email me your name and contact info.

Again. Many thanks to all for everything. Today is a good day, and I will be getting on with this today.

Tomorrow who knows, one day at a time. Wish me luck.

Be on touch soon

Marie
Nov 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		PETITION RESPONSE
by: Anonymous

I am more than happy to sign this Petition. I contacted Facebook yesterday to report someone that was trying to reach one of my friends. I think that my original scammer took her information when he and I were "friends" on Facebook. He deleted his Facebook profile about two days after we became friends.

She has been contacted for a friend request about 5 times in the last month or so. She declined this last guy by telling him she thought he was one of those oil rig drilling scammers. Next thing you know he is actually calling her on Messenger and they are connected. She never accepted him. So it now seems that when someone sends you a friend request you are automatically connected to Messenger. She blocked him. I reported it because she was getting ready to board a plane.

In my case I was first contacted on Words with Friends. Then we went to F/B and Messenger. After I blocked him I was inundated with Words Game Requests and they were ALL scammers. Same old lines in the chat. I reported them all to Zynga. I actually spoke with a live person and received an email from them as they were indicating that would investigate.

I changed my user name on Words so now I can play in peace. Something HAS to be done because it is out of hand. These guys are animals. They have no human feelings and I am sick of everyone of them. Mine was Chris Anderson and I have since seen his photo as Noland Jonas on this site.

I did NOT give him any money nor give him personal information which he did ask for when he wanted me to be his beneficiary while he was on the RIG in the Gulf of Mexico working on the multi million dollar contract! He has a German accent and is "based" in Houston with a Houston phone number. I found his phone number on the internet as a "scammer". Wish we could do more.

Thanks for providing the petition site for Facebook. Maybe if enough of us complain they will do something. If anyone wants to contact me, use Chris Anderson in the Comment Title. He probably has only used that name on me but boy is he ever a piece of work.

I have his email and phone number if anyone wants to compare.
Nov 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nov 6 To Help comment
by: Anonymous

I strongly believe what this woman said. It was nicely written. I lost everything and I had close to $550 USD living in Canada. Nobody will do anything about my case, and I gave it voluntarily they said. Nobody to find and punish. We are all who lost such kind of money in trauma wanting to die.

Yes living unhappy and miserable lives but it will not help to give up letting the scammers to win. I am old too and the chance of recovery from it is impossible.

We have to be united and protect other women from getting into this situation.
Nov 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank you Matt Ribert Question
by: Anonymous

My scammer is also on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico and is supposed to be from Houston. He has a so-called German accent. I would not be surprised if this is the same guy. Although there are so many of them, it will be impossible to know. He too fell madly in love with me after a few chats.

We met on Words with Friends. His name is Chris Anderson AKA probably a million other guys. I have seen his picture on this site under the name of Noland Jonas. He is despicable and such a liar.

I have blocked him on Messenger. Unfortunately, I gave him my work cell phone number. I cannot block it because I am not the owner of the phone. I have him on auto reject but he can text me. I am too embarrassed to let my boss know but I think he will help me block this guy. I cannot get rid of him.

I am married and told him so. I have never told him I loved him or wanted him or anything. All I did was "friend" him. He will NOT go away. I told him my husband is in law enforcement and handles internet crimes and identity theft and fraud.

He STILL won't leave me alone. He gets mad if I don't return his texts.

Any suggestions????
Nov 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer off to Scotland
by: Anonymous

He has still to ask me for money but I think something is fishy about him. I asked him about Revelations. I said tell me about Revelations? The guy could not tell me anything. And he's supposed to be a Christian. I asked how his wife died. He told me his wife died in 2011 2012 of food poisoning in Florida. I'm in the medical field. Now it's very difficult to die of food poisoning. So I started really crying at him what she died of, what did she eat? Because she died so quickly. To be honest with you I think he killed her.

Now he says that he has a son that is 24 or 25. He sent me 3 pictures. Two do look alike. The other one does not look like him at all. This is supposed to be his son in that one. In the first two he's dark headed. Quite handsome. But it looks like more of a son. And the other one looks more like a father. And the second one he's in a sports car and they're standing up and looks like a father and a son and the father looks a little chunky.

I figured out though how the scam works. I asked him do you have to take any men over when you go to your jobs. He said yes I take between 5 and 10. I asked do you have to put up your own money for your job? He says yes I had put up my own money first. Once the job is done I'll make 10 million dollars.

Everything that you guys have been saying, fit. So I asked a few more questions. I said him you know I don't love you. You know I don't like you being Baptist. I told him I will never love you. He said yes I know you don't love me. I want you to love me though. It's okay if you can't go to my church. I said I don't think you're quite getting it. I will never ever love you and I never want you to text me again. You see I would never text him. I did not allow him to call me.

By this time he is saying that his father was in the military and he had a little bit of an accent. I said oh this is new I thought you were born in New Jersey. I said you just come up with one lie after another. I said you know I went to that scam website. And I said everything that those poorly said, is you. You are him. I said you make me sick. What you did to all those wonderful ladies. I said you took money from welfare ladies. You took money from people that are on disability. I said you have no soul. You have no empathy. One day you will be judged by God. And you will burn for eternity.

I said if you bother me in any manner. I'll kill you. And I told him I am quite a shot with a 45. In the Deep South we can carry a gun in our purse. I scared the fool out of this boy. And using the real man's name. My next Avenue is to call that man in Texas and inform him of this.

After that I'm going on the news. I also am going to be calling the FBI with the numbers that I have and the pictures. I think also since its International go to the CIA. Think about that ladies if he is doing this in other countries and you're an American. The CIA can help you with this. This is a terrorist Act.

I hope that I have helped in some small way but I'm not done yet. When I'm done I want to see him burn. I might not be from your country, but I live in the United States now.

Just remember fight back even if you've lost everything keep fighting.
Nov 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		TO ""HELP""
by: Anonymous

To""HELP"". Please do not do something to yourself. I have the same thoughts and I almost did it just a few weeks back. This is an unforgiveable sin and you do not want this awful, heartless, person to WIN. Yes, they have taken all our finances and they have broken our hearts and spirit but we can't give in and let them win.

I sat down and figured out 3 weeks ago exactly how many of my pain pills that I would need to take to never wake up again. I had it all planned and God sent my little innocent grandson to ask some people to pray for me. He had no idea what I was about to do. But, he saved my life.

I'm asking you please to let me be that person for you. I don't know you but I totally understand. I have been going through the worse time ever in my life. I have shut myself mostly in my bedroom, no friends and only see my children when I have too.

I have always worked so hard and saved and did without and lost my husband, my children are very ill and dying, I don't have a penny to my name to help them. I have done without food alot and alot of times I don't even want to eat but, I have not been able to forgive myself that I have let some strange person come into my life and take all the finanical means that my family needs so badly.

I loved this man so much and thought he was going to be a Godly future spouse and be here with me with my children but, it was all a movie that he made me believe.

I've lost my pride, hope, future, and lord I sure don't know what it is to smile. I spend hours alone, day in and day out. But, God is still keeping me alive for a reason and he wants to survive and make a difference too.

You can't fight what has happened to you and us other woman if you take your life. Then you have given this awful creature the power of life and death. Don't let this person do that.

Read all the women that have come to this site and read what we have written and it has saved them from this destruction. Maybe this is why it has happened. Maybe it is to help others. I don't have the answers, but, I pray every day for God to keep other woman out of this persons hands so they do not suffer the way that I do.

I still maybe out on the street before its all over I don't know. I have a miserable life and that is the honest truth. I have never been such a miserable person. But, everyday that I see the end of the day come I think I maybe closer to surviving this. But, I want this sucker to feel Gods wrath and I believe he or it or whoever this person is will.

You are worth more than what he has taken from you. We have to learn to love ourselves again.

Take your information and talk to your attorney generals scam department, go take it to the secret service. Keep putting one foot in front of the other.

DO NOT LET THIS HEARTLESS THING WIN

You Can Make It One Day At A Time. Sometimes I don't think I want to make it. Sometimes I think what does it matter. Sometimes I feel so worthless and thats a real hard time, but, I come to this site and see some one saw our post and made it.

God knows our hearts and he knows these people used our kind hearted loving spirits to do this to us, BUT, I truly believe no matter what I'm going through that GOD is going to make what they face so much worse.

Is this going to bring my finances back?? NO. Will I ever be happy again?? I don't know, But, I hope to live long enough that maybe I will be. Can I buy and give special things to my dying wonderful daughter?? NO. But,If I die I sure can't love her and help her through this awful illness. The same for my son. I don't know what the answer is but, us killing ourselves TOTALLY, lets this awful, awful person win.

Please don't let him be God. I would give my life to save my children, but,God help me hopefully I will never give it up for this worthless scammer that took my life.

If you can't talk to someone get a notebook and write about your pain, anger, feelings, etc. We have to get it out to survive.

Please DON'T Hurt Yourself. I'm Old but, everday we make it there is a chance of hope and getting someone to stop these awful people.

My prayers are with you. May God Wrap His Loving Arms Of Protection Around You!!

AMEN
Nov 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank you, Matt Ribert
by: Anonymous

I have been talking to a man from the dating app called coffee meets bagel. I've been talking to him for about a month actually not talking just texting. He gets very upset when I don't answer him immediately. Last night he drops the bomb that he is in love with me and asks if I am on Hangouts so his son can contact me.

I talked to the son who lives in New York, and after a few texts he asks me if he can call me Mom. His father, an engineer on a shell Houston oil rig has recently divorced because his wife left him for another woman. I appreciate you finding this over the internet. Just for safety measures I am going to change all my passwords on every account that I have because I have no idea what he knows about me right now.

Good luck out there. I never ever ever really thought I would be communicating this long for someone who I know is a total fake.
Nov 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Miller person story
by: Anonymous

I have met a guy on Chemistry in January. He said that he is from Spokane and a well off person looking for love. First he told me that his name is Miller then he was Rodger. At the end he was Rodger Miller, all was fine, he phoned and was a very nice guy. Then I did not hear from him and when I texted him he was on his way to Malaysia delivering crude oil on a submarine.

I could not believe it when he told me. Then he was in trouble with his expired business license and asked for 16K to pay for it being in Jakarta port. I refused to give him that money so he played a little with me and then told me that I am not the woman he is looking for and that I am a cruel woman.

I was in a huge scam before, and I wrote my story here twice already so I know the pattern and I could not or would not give him this kind of money. They are all the same. He had a FB page too but I can’t find it anymore and I have had his pictures. He sounded very young and he gave me some military base in Jakarta where he was detained.

All made up even though that place existed. Don’t believe him, he is scammer.
Nov 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help
by: Creature Hater

Help I know you have it within you to pull yourself up and get out of the dark place, trust me I too have been there. Some days are better than others.

In my opinion, and perhaps it's not worth much but, cutting off ties with family and friends is not the best idea. You need as much support as you can get specially when you are in a dark place like today.

Yes, your friends may talk behind your back, maybe even your family, however, they know you are hurting and perhaps will never tell you to your face.

When I created my petition, I forwarded to both my siblings and asked them to share it. One did nothing, didn't even sign it. The other told me that she did not feel sorry for any of us because, we got in this mess for going on dating sites. You ask me which one hurt more? the one that made the comment, that hurt like hell. The other choose to not do anything but, also didn't comment.

You need friends in your life, I have told a couple of friends and they are sympathetic if they have other comments they have spared me that pain.

I believe in you...
Nov 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig - local media
by: Creature Hater

Your idea is brilliant, however, who will support our campaign? All of us are broke. I have my petition going on and twice, I have contacted Dr. Phil to share the petition on his show when he does a scammer show, twice no response. Why? Because, I am not willing to go public.

Unfortunately that is going to be our biggest problem. There are so many victims and many more falling for this scam daily, that we should be able to fight back and win.

Many of us are not ready to go public, as it is a very embarrassing situation.
Nov 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Find your inner peace
by: Creature Hater

Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot to me and many more on this site.

God Bless
Nov 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cry cry cry
by: Anonymous

I too did that with Western Union and Money gram on his mules and they too got black listed. I am sure he has found new ones off of Facebook by now and Gmail. Had to get a hangout account then I find out that is how they get your IP address.

I was surprised but yes you are so right and I pray these women will do the same and call Western Union and Money Gram and give their names, and they give you an id number to turn into you local Police Station and then it goes from there.

No one thinks they will help but they will.

Take care all.
Nov 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas David
by: RONI

I dumped him. He wanted me to help with 50K to get equipment. He fell in love with me three weeks in. I thoght I was in love and would have done just about anything, then i stumbled onto this site thank you God. He was offended when I called him a scammer and said he was fake.

Sent me lots of pictures. Always the love poems all copied off the internet. Everything he did and said is exactly what has been posted here. When he wanted me to send a wire transfer to a women in Hawaii, 50K he would deflect my questions about who she was. His reasons were this was going to the company for equipment. Stupidly I set up a transfer. God was on my side. The bank sent a check not a transfer. I had entered te address incorrectly. It was returned to me.

Thank you Lord. I was going to set up a transfer again. This weekend was the 4th anniversary of my Husbands passing. Everything became very clear to me. I walked away from him. Needless to say he was upset. Told me to stop talking to him.

I DID. I UNINSTALLED HANGOUTS. I had told him I did not love him and yes I was walking away. He has emailed me several times this morning asking why I was ignoring him. Duh. Go read your own text. You told me to stop talking to you if I really meant what I said. Feels good. Only lost 7400. to this person who said he wasnt a scammer but used all the same language.

Ladies and gents trust yourself. Oh the documents are all fake.
Nov 06, 2017
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starstarstarstar 		Marine engineer in the North Sea Of Aberdeen
by: Anonymous

Sent a friend request on Facebook. Picture was a very nice looking man. He appeared very kind. Then he started loving me very quickly. After a few weeks he had a friend working in Africa in hospital that needed money to get out of the hospital. Friends Aunt would send the money. Always had excuses why she couldn't. Said he had won a bid on a large contract with lifetime guarantee but he had to pay a large amount to get a certificate. I told him I was on a disability and couldn't help. Then he needed 500.00 to fly home and see me. I told him that was all I had for meds, groceries and bills.

But he would have taken it and felt no conscience at all. Told me our relationship meant nothing to me and I had ruined our dreams. He Claimed my money was sent back but have no reference numbers. Sent by the Name Lewis Woods from Nashville, Tn. Said his wife passed 5 years ago in a car accident and had 16 year old twin boy and girl at home with a Nanny.
Nov 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Find your inner peace
by: Anonymous

My heart breaks for all the women who have lost their life savings, dignity and hope. I cannot address the first, but dignity and hope are can be recovered.

You can't blame a loving spirit for your loss. Most of us have never encountered such evil. Please don't take responsibility for someone else's dark, despicable soul. As you can read, this only happens to good, trusting persons.
No one is to blame but the perpetrator of these scams.

I was so fortunate to trip upon this site. I read through with disbelief that someone actually was trying to scam me. The more I read the more I knew I too was trying to be scammed. I escaped this fate, but understand how this happens.

For those who criticize you, they have never walked in your shoes, and I hope this never happens again. Please take a deep breath, find your courage, and know that you are more than a good person. You have compassion for others. That is admirable quality. Stop beating up on yourself.

You are amongst some of the finest women to Grace this nation. May you take comfort and find the peace you deserve.
Nov 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To "Help" from cry cry cry
by: Cry cry cry

I to have all recipes and all information on him and I did repot his mules to western union and gave the names to have them black listed. You could do the same and give names of the so called mules to western union and Wal mart. Get the mules flagged and then call the banks where you wired money and turn it into the fraud dept.

Talk to the banker and tell them to flag that account and tell them you will tell others and that is not good for business. Also it is my opinion that they are a team of workers on many sites combing though for lonely sweet loving woman like us. I took up a new hobby to pour myself into without the opposition of a man.
I still love him but let me gave all of us this Bible vs Jeremiah 32:19 Says :NKJ this spesking of God this : Great are your purposes and mighty are your deeds. Your eyes are open to the ways of all mankind ; ypu reward each person according to thier conduct snd as thrir deeds.

It is not over untill God gives HIS rewards or punishment.

From cty cry cry.
Nov 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help
by: Anonymous

Ladies, & Gentlen, I read posts daily on this site and others. I actually had posted one here. I have had many tries. OMG they are everywhere. Geologist, military, gem buyer/seller. I have so much information on each one.

The first one who stole my heart and money was given 265k, and i have every receipt, message, phone number, every email. I am prepared to take this scumbag out of business. The local authorities say out of jurisdiction, from what i read the FBI does zero. Interpool perhaps? There has to be some agency that cares, bank to bank fraud internationally? Fake checks tried to deposit into my account? What does it take to have authorities to start doing their jobs? Nobody is untouchable, nobody.

I am writing this morning because i have never been in such a dark, dark place. I am worried about me, knowing i have access and ability to finish my thought. I am broken, mentally and financially. I am beyond ashamed, embarrassed. I can’t even look at myself much less have anyone one else pass judgement on me. Any ties with friends and family have been cut badly by me. Be it perceived or actual i just know what they are thinking. What a stupid woman. How did she let this happen, or worse. I told her! Do they not think i say these same things and worse to myself every day, every hour everyday.

My question to all, with so much money we collectively have sent in various forms (i did all) why, why can we not get one agency to follow up.

I even thought about, and came very close to buying an airline ticket to Africa. The american embassy must be able to do something. Yes that is how much information i have. Both for Ghana and Nigeria. They are both full of scumbags. But since i rather not go to prison in either one of these countries, my weapon will stay home.

After speaking with one embassy, there is little that can be done. Both are corrupt law enforcement, even at high levels, and little if anything will be done. I am willing to share all information on each one with anyone who is up for justice. I will give a fake email just till we can speak. They too troll this site and many others. I refuse to make them aware of how i got my information and how much i have. If anyone has information or wants to try and pursue at a higher level, whatever/whomever that may be.

Please contact me at 012butterfree@gmail.com.

I agree with all, we need to unite. Just talking and writing about is not enough for me, i want their assets.

Then and only then i maybe able to put it behind me. Right now it is consuming me. I know I am not healthy, i know my last option is not the answer, but i can’t and won’t live in this pain and hell anymore.

I sincerely hope i hear from one or more of you today (Friday). Yes skyping, facetime is all acceptable. And preferred. We all have that issue of trust don’t we. I look forward to hearing from all/one of you brave, good, men and women.

Please lets do what ever is needed to stop these less than human things.

Thank you for reading and i look forward to any replies.
Nov 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Andrea
by: Anonymous

Contacted me via Instagram today. Knew he was full of it, after half a day of texting on Hangouts (his request) he's in love with me! I went with it and asked him when we were getting married. Lol.. Unbelievable they think they can fool women! Ladies, if it's too good to be true, it is!

He sent photos of a very good looking man. Said he was a windowed, 5 years now with a 15 year old son that is in boarding school in Atlanta. I asked him which one (my mother lives there) he never answered the question.

Be alert and savvy ladies!!
Nov 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		JONATHAN LESTER....JONATHAN SELLERS.....FRAUDS
by: Anonymous

I'm his "Queen". lol. Sounds ridiculous NOW!

Five months --- I wasted on "Jonathan Lester", lots of money, and faith in myself.

The last 2 months I just played and toyed with him. I was trying to keep him occupied to hopefully save some poor naive woman.

After he'd cussed me and uninstalled Hangouts, he was back again after 3 weeks. And he told me since I valued my money more than my "husband", that I'd failed his "texts". I was, therefore, not worthy to be his wife or grandmother to his 2 grandsons.

I just agreed and continued on. Ladies, he told me that after he'd already scammed me out of over $126,000. This is an example of how these creeps operate. Know.....they read very little of what you text.

I feel like an idiot. I poured my heart out to this greedy monster in an effort for him to truly know me. I really was in love with him. His words anyway.

After that, I got a chat request on Hangouts from Mark Romano. I rejected the invitation. It was the monster again! He thought he'd take one more stab at me. I REFUSE to fall in that mud hole AGAIN.

LADIES, IF THEY MENTION OIL RIG ENGINEER, YOU DON'T EVEN NEED TO WONDER! HE'S A SCAMMER!

PLEASE USE YOUR MIND AND SAVE YOURSELF!
Nov 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Miller person
by: Anonymous

The person that has mentioned Miller, is he perhaps the same one who is in Malaysia or perhaps his story changes with every woman and also the picture the scammer uses.

The Miller I spoke to only lasted with me 3 days because I spelt it out but I had blocked him in my emails. Trying to think of his first name the miller I spoke to. But at least he told me that there is no love in long distance relationships and he also admitted he did not want someone around the corner, so I told him off and he has at least left me alone now.
Nov 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer oil rigger
by: Anonymous

I was found on FB, accepted a chat from a Ken Hughes telling me he was an Engineer on a oil rig in Ireland, finishing one in Alaska and had a son in boarding school in Texas.

A widow and wife died in child birth. This went on for the Month of Sept expressing his love for me & myself of him. I will not deny that he made me feel in love again.

He proceeded to say that they had a meeting about the rules on that rig, and that the company would pay 75 percent of any repairs to the oil rig. The crew was to pay the rest. Well to make a long story short he asked for money and I said no and to this day Nov 1st he is still trying playing on my feelings. What I told him was that if he sent me a video of himself,to chat with me and we talk - well he's gone now.
Nov 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Here we go again
by: Anonymous

After about a week of not hearing from him here he goes again. His name is Ray Douglas, or so he says. Telling me that in his time of sorrow I left him and didn't text or email him and how very disappointed he is in me.

He already saw me as his wife and all that kind of stuff. Needless to say I did not answer back in any way. This subject is closed for me. Ladies don't fall for it. Maybe we should suggest to meet them in person and have the FBI or some kind of authority standing by to catch them?

They will continue doing these scams as long as some people will pay and hand over their hard earned money. Think twice before you do that.
Nov 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photos
by: Melanie

Girls, Is there a place we can share the photos of him/them?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Nov 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		So alike
by: Cry cry cry

This man on 11 - 04 17 sounds so much like my scammer it really gets me amost the same M O. What can we do to ban together to stop him. He was on Twitter and very friendly real fast and wanted to marry me and wanted the church life. He wanted my family and wanted passion.

We have all got to pray to get his person so let us agree to clean the scammer and remember to pray he will make a mistake one day then perhaps go to jail then he will think about what he did to us all.

Do not give money to him as he got enough ftom us all. Maybe the FBI can set up a sting option to get him.

Good luck and recovery.
Nov 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Gabriel Young
by: Anonymous

This is very strange. I have 3 emails from him. I also met him on a dating website. He said his wife is dead. I never asked how. His name is Robert Gabriel Young. He has one son age 24. He has sent me many pictures of them. He has given me three email addresses. One is to his job. Another is to Gmail and another to Yahoo.

We have been speaking for quite some time. He has not asked me for a dime. He is going to Scotland. He has asked me to come along. I said no. He has sent me many pictures of him and his son. He has never asked me for a dime. He has also sent me their website.

I'm from Northern Ireland living in the states. I don't take any rubbish from him. The only thing that I find strange is that his number is from a different state and he's living in Illinois. But he knows I will never give him a dime. I'm too smart for that. Oh he brought up the L word. And I told him chill out on that buddy. You don't even know me.

He's very persistent that we are going to be a couple. I said we shall see. This man looks like Robert Gabriel Young. Could this be the scammer? Or is this the real man? Now I don't know what to think. I have never texted him. I never bother him. I make him chase me. Chasing he does.

He says to me it would be nice to have you text me to make me feel like you want me. I told him I don't want you. You're an engineer and a Baptist. I have to go into more detail to explain why I don't like engineers and I don't like Baptist. So forgive me for that okay.

I just want to know ladies do you think that this is the scammer?
Nov 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lady that thinks she is being scammed ???
by: Anonymous

To the lady from the statement on November 3, 2017 saying you are being SCAMMED. I can tell you 100% you are being scammed.

I have learned the hard way.

He is on a suppose to be oil rig, you wont get any real information to prove out of him.

BUT, the number one """HE wants your money""".

If I was a betting person after going through this for almost 2 years, he is a SCAMMER. Find someone you can meet in person close to you because these so called oil rig scammers are never, ever going to come to you. I have me and another friend that can tell you that from experience of over 2 years of this mess.

Block him, delete him, whatever and save yourself alot of pain. But, keep all his information to share, because you might save someone elses Life.

God Be With You In Making The Right Choice.
Nov 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		JONATHAN LESTER....JONATHAN SELLERS.....FRAUDS
by: Anonymous

CONTINUING SAGA. We had the ultimate fight after
I'd finally figured out his game (after handing over a lot of money to "pay anti-laundering fees to Customs" so I could get his box of contract money.

He cussed me after I toyed with him for 2 months. All the love talk stopped that 2 months. It was strictly business. He blocked Hangouts.

A month later he texted on Hangouts and said he was checking on me. He was sweet. lol

I lambasted him. He left again. Then about 2 weeks later he's texting me on my phone messenger. (You can't block that aspect.) I teased him and said he quit working on me way too soon. I still had plenty of money. He went to work AGAIN! lol

Next, he posed as Mark Romano on Hangouts and said he wanted to talk. I blocked the evil creature. He REALLY thought I'd fall in that mud hole AGAIN.

Ladies..........Don't even wonder about an oil rig engineer. He's a scammer!

What decent and good man would want money from you? Mine reeled me in by posing as a devout Christian quoting me verses about marriage. Yet, the creep knew NOTHING about the Book of Revelations. He thought it was a verse and he shouldn't be able to quote it.

PLEASE WAKE UP-----EVIL IS LURKING.

I may never find my true love but I will never lose my joy!

I hope you all survive your horrible ordeal by moving on. I post here all the time as my new mission.
Nov 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: I think I am being scammed
by: Anonymous

Your guy sounds just like the one who scammed me. From Ireland, widowed, son in boarding school in the UK. Said he was a petroleum engineer, talked on hangout, strong accent. He will never show up, he will want money and Itune cards.

He may even say the Itune card is for his son. I met mine on a dating site but they troll Facebook and Instagram. Come at you out of the blue. Mine had good English though when writing. Declared love fast, I was his Queen.

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria...remember that.

Mine got caught by myself and the other 2 by friending more than one of us on Facebook. They know how to talk a good game. All 3 of us ladies are in the medical field. They know who to target. Mine ended up confessing, imagine my shock when I got the pic of the real him. This is a way of life for them. I believe they are groomed from a young age to do this. This is how some of them survive over there, some are greedy.

I also believe they have a leader that gets most of the money or has given these guys cash advances that they have to pay back. I still struggle daily with all of this. I am an intelligent woman. But I fell for it.

I wish you all the best of luck.

Nov 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Maybe a scammer
by: Anonymous

I have 2 other posts here about a Bernard Thomas. So I have done a picture search on google and found nothing. Did a phone number and email search on spokeo and found nothing. Now I’m not sure what to believe so can he be a scammer or not?

What would you all think? Thanks for the help and you can email me at epotter64@aol.com
Nov 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer's son email
by: Anonymous

Email from scammer's son to get money from me:

"ood Moning Mom
How are you this Monday morning mom,Yes i am learning to speak the languages and I will soon be going for a one year course either for Malay or French. The laptop is very bad mommy and it is not working that is why i come to the internet cafe to email you or dad, .There are a lot of files and my studying materials on my laptop and i cannot study without it because all my researches and past assignments that i have to read for my test and exam are all on it mommy.My laptop is an Apple Macbook Pro.I went to check what it would cost to fix it and its about 2850TRY to fix it which is approximately $800.Mom i will be very happy if you will help me fix my laptop mom,as our tests are coming up next week and i will need it for my studies and researches .I really appreciate your love and support to me mommy,i am sure dad loves you and want us to live as family that he has said to me several times.I will check back later at night before i go to my hostel today mom. Dad could never had made a better choice but you.I wish you can send me some of your beautiful pictures mommy so that i can show my friends how beautiful you are.Have a lovely week ahead mommy.

Love You Ryan."
Nov 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer - Tinder
by: Anonymous

My mother started an online chat with someone VERY SIMILAR to this thread. Found on tinder, quickly wanted to move to viber to start a 'relationship'

-quickly sent long emails declaring his love - very quick and over the top

- Steven Morgan Garry or Steven Gary is his name
- says he is a widow, lost his wife to cancer 4-5 years ago named Jennifer
- Says he studied at the University of Bristol as a civil engineer
-Lives in Delaware, gave the number: +13024004218 that is registered to Jasmine J Didonato - we have found out that this is a non-fixed VIOP number which means he purchased it and can pretend he is in the US, Delaware , but he could be anywhere in the world.

-son in Turkey studying and living at a hostel, not allowed phone in school and name is Ryan Garry
- turning 18 soon (so of course, Steven is asking for birthday gift money)
-studying linguistics and communication - deflected questions when asked what school - always deflects when asking for specifics!!!

Tactic!
- Ryan emailed her separately calling her mom straight away
- asked for iTunes cards - Steven claimed that he regularly sends him iTunes cards worth 500 dollars each month (50 dollars on each card) and cannot send himself as he is stuck on a rig
- says his son needs them for games and textbooks for school
-asked for money to fix his laptop
-asks for pictures of the iTunes card codes that are scratched off...
-immediately calls my mother his mom - probably the same scammer acting as a fake son
-when my mother said it was inappropriate for son to ask for money to fix his laptop he claimed he was very angry at his son for doing so and she stopped contact with Ryan
-not long after Steven encouraged her to email Ryan again as he was "their son" (PUKE!)

- Steven claims to be stuck on an Oil rig with workers and he had to buy a special phone to talk to my mother but cannot video call - can never video call
- has an 'agent' that says pipes are being held at customs and there is an 18,000 dollar fee to get them free
-claims he will make lots of money from the rig once the job is completed but now, stuck on rig can't get money to his son - good angle to ask for money from women who believe his pathetic story
- thus, he is stuck on the rig until he gets enough money to pay the fee, keeps finding ways to ask for money to get off so called oil rig
-my mother couldn't send any money so he claimed to have some friends to loan him the funds but for a 50% interest fee but wasn't happy when she couldn't "support" him
-CLAIMS to be traditional providing man but then asks for "support" which he uses as a blanket term for money
-says they will be married one day and blend 'the two families'
- claims to be very religions, quotes the bible, says he goes to church
-sent pictures of a white man with dark features, son sent picture of himself with a milkshake looking drink in the photo, looks olive in skin tone, dark features

- has a strange accent, claims he went to school in the UK and is originally from Georgia the country, to explain accent
-we tried google searching his photos but no luck - this is where he is especially talented, as we cannot track any photos he sent
-showers messages with romantic declarations, quickly says he loves you, and wants to be a family with his son
-wants to visit my mother's country as she is on the other side of the world - handy way to ask for money for plane tickets I bet...
- when mum tried to test him to ask how she could send him money if he is stuck on a rig he had ALL the answers - Western union, money gram, etc etc... planned and calculated ways to get his 'agent' to pick up the money for him, without needed Identification...
-won't give his address, makes up an excuse
-deflects questions

-slip up: he said something about my mother having a son and that she wouldn't let him date to have fun, something along those lines but she doesn't have a son (I am her daughter) so it made no sense - we are positive he got her mixed up with another woman he is scamming!

So look out ladies ! They are doing this to multiple woman at a time.

He is SMART, he has all the right things to say and deflects questions he doesn't want to answer, elaborate story and lots of convenient excuses for no video calls, proof of identity etc... always blames the women for not trusting him, gets mad when accused of being untrustworthy worthy, reverses argument in his favor

But we have CAUGHT ON to his con artist ways! And after googling 'oil rig scammer' and seeing the MANY stories that are alike we knew it was all BS.

Please do not send these men money and spread the word!!!
Nov 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer ENGLAND November 2017
by: Anonymous

This guy said:

1. He worked on an oil rig near Mexico;
2. He was a superior on the rig, sent a video of him on rig;
3. He was a widow, wife died in child birth;
4. He had a daughter called Stephanie aged 12
5. He worked on rig months at the time, missing Thankgiving;
6. He lived in NYC, but didn't know about NY zoo in Central Park.

List is endless, I have given a shortened version

He asked for money today after messaging for only 3 days.

I was aware something was not quite inright about him.

Use of the English language was poor all of the time. Also, the style of writing was very old fashioned e.g. My lady or my dear. He tried to tap into my sympathy by saying he was ill on the rig.

All the time he was asking for a photo and postal address.

After he asked for money I sent him every angry sticker I could find.

I hope these facts will help others. Thank you for collecting the data
Nov 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think I’m being scammed?
by: Anonymous

Hi. I was contacted by a man on October 16 on Facebook. He has not asked me for money but he does say pretty much everything y’all hear. Love right away. I’m his princess. He has a son in boarding school in uk. He’s from Ireland. Strong accent. He says he is an independent contractor on a rig off the coast of Santa Barbara CA. And he is coming here the 28th of November.

Is this man scamming me? I am newly single after 19 years and I lost my daughter 7 months ago to accidental opiate overdose so I don’t need anymore pain.

Thanks
Nov 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roy Franklin
by: Anonymous

Also uses the name Roy Stephens. He is Italian and has 22 year old daughter who lives with his parents in his house in Rome,

He needs £1000 to buy materials to finish the job he is doing in Turkey. Stuck in a Hilton Hotel for weeks but still working on site.

He cannot get his contract money until he finishes the contract which he needs the money to finish it. He is working everyday not weekends and will pay his hotel when he gets contract money and finish the contract job.

Have spoken on the phone to him regularly and he is always texting on whatsApp not hangout or anything else.

Good looking and sounds sincere. I believe him but not sure.

If anybody has come across him please let me know
Nov 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous
by: Anonymous

Ok ladies, Just tell me what jurisdiction you're in and I will send my information to that jurisdiction and you will label it "Oil Rig dating scammer". So we can their attention, just let me know what jurisdiction so I can look up their address.

Please don’t be ashamed as to what happens to you as you’re not the only one!

We need to stay United!
Nov 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jonathan Sellers.....Happiest woman on earth. ...SCAM
by: Anonymous

JONATHAN LESTER
JAMES DANIEL
ROGER. (GULF OF MEXICO)

ALL THE SAME CREEP

I READ ALL THE COMMENTS TO CRY...CRY...CRY...
THEY'RE SOME REALLY KIND AND GOOD WOMEN HERE.

YOU ENCOURAGED ME AND I'D COME TO HELP CRY...CRY...CRY

Thanks to all of you. You made my mission more doable. And Mr. Editor.....you're a peach! [ED: thank you!]
Nov 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		CRY....CRY.......CRY......
by: Anonymous

Please don't be so despondent. Everyone on this site have been tremendously hurt in one way or another. Who of us really knew of such evil?

I have been depressed, also, then I got mad.

The creeps have stolen enough already. Please don't allow them to steal ALL of your joy.

There's always tomorrow. The birds will sing. The coffee will perk. The sun will shine.
We all learned a valuable lesson.

Nov 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To woman cry, cry, cry from Nov 1 comment
by: Anonymous

Lady, you are not alone. I feel with you, I lost everything I worked my whole life for, retirement savings and most money from the sale of my house after I split up with my husband. He patiently waited to get all of me, it took 13 long months to manipulate me, daily contact with him, voice, text, emails, his kids and instantly crying that he needs help having no one to help.

He worked his butt off on me and got it. I had a little left to survive and then he came back for more saying that he left me with some money. Had the guts to say it, not his money but mine. It is hard to deal with this humiliation and loss for loving an internet man and stolen pictures.

They are good at what they do. It will take time if it can all heal. The worst part is that it happens late in your life when you can’t easily recover from the loss. So it is you, family, friends, money you lose. You are not the only one and nobody is willing to help and all internet web sites allowing these crooks to scam women are responsible for not verifying their profiles and pictures.

Rotten world these days and women that are weak pay the price. It is hard to explain what you go through when you are in the scam. Police not doing anything and FBI report go nowhere.

Good luck and chin up.
Nov 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer Scammer
by: Anonymous

Hi Ladies, I order for us to get anything done is to gather each and everyone's documentation and each of us needs to submit to the FBI in each jurisdiction, I am willing to gather everyone's documentation and present it to FBI in AZ.

I think the more we give FBI information, maybe they will start looking at these scammers.

So what I mean by documentation, I have three years of information. Bank statement, Account information and addresses, which I sure they don't live there.

I am willing to give my information to someone to present it to where they live in an FBI Agency.

We just have inundate them with as much information for them to start looking into scammers.

If they are going to do anything about, we need to stay united.

We all just got trapped in their lies.

I am sure the ED would be willing to help us out?

There are too many of us getting hurt by these jerks and loosing everything.
Nov 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cry, Cry, Cry
by: Creature Hater

I totally understand how you feel, as I am still to this day very ashamed and embarrassed. My close family, such as my siblings are the only ones that know. As for friends, less than a handful know.

I have heard so many comments from my family alone. Such as you are smarter than this, how did you let it happen, they don't understand and will never understand.

I, like you will never judge another person, as this experience has taught me so much, in a good way. Unfortunately, the way I had to learn this experience, was not good.

I am also broke and once again I will say that by the grace of God, I get by.

In the past I have suggested anger, trust me it works but, I will also suggest a counselor, mine helped me a lot, of course the key is you have to be ready to let go. You must face reality and cope with what has happened, and remember IT has moved on to the next Victims. You are suffering and IT is fine.

Please I beg you to go out and enjoy life, there are so many things you can do for free, go for a walk, reconnect with old friends, write letters, gardening, keep a journal, do not let this beat you. You are stronger than this, IT can not win twice.

God Bless and take care, remember you have a great support system right here, we are here for you.
Nov 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To cry, cry ,cry
by: Patricia

To cry,cry,cry. Dont blame and beat up on yourself for looking for love. We all want to be loved. Jesus says dont Deceit for you will be deceived yourself. God says Vengeance is his. They will face there fate for what they are doing. You are alive to give a Testimony and to help others in the same pain.

There are groups online that you can join with people that have been though the samething as you. And its for free. Do a search. I dont know you but im going to pray for you and your family. More and more that i come to this site the more and more we all need to come together and push for lawmakers to do something about this. And Monitor facbook and hold them and other Social media and dating sites Accountable for these people.

They can screen and monitor for child predators. which is a good thing but what about these kind of Predators. You take care of yourself and give it to God as he will heal you and carry you though. What was taken from you he will give 10 times more just believe and his power.
Nov 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To editor.
by: Anonymous

Can we please have a anchored site that lists the names of these scammers. Scanning all the way through these terrible experiences is so valuable, but we need to find out name's upfront, visible, without scrolling through everything. Thank you.

ED: Thanks I will look at the options.

In the meantime you can use the site search function which searches the whole website for key words or phrases and is available on the Home page under the Welcome Tab drop down menu:

https://www.watchforscams.com/sitesearch.html
Nov 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another one: Svai
by: Anonymous

Hi all. Contacted by another creep on match.com. Said the name was Svai- didn’t respond when I asked for his last name.

New York cell number 917.412.6166

I called him out by text - next day, profile changed to hidden on match...teddybear1 was the profile name.

Nov 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Cry Cry Cry
by: Anonymous

I feel your pain. I too was taken for all the cash savings I had. I finally told my two sisters and instead of being mad at me - they have been so supportive in reminding me that I am a crime victim" - no matter how it came about.

I too now have to try and get a better paying job to try and keep things going - and will have to keep working long past 67. It is just me and my 16 yr old son - of course, I can never tell him what happened. My scum bag even had the nerve to talk to my son on the phone and via Skype. There is no end to their callousness.

But we have to go on - and not let this disaster define us. Instead we have to try and rise above it - that’s what I’m trying to do day by day. So just keep getting up every day and know that by posting our experiences here - that even if it saves one woman from financial ruin - then we have made a difference.

Praying for you and every one of us - and we know we are not alone.
Nov 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Texas Phone Number Update
by: Anonymous

Hello. I am not the lady that was contacted after 17 months but my scammer gave me a Texas phone number and it is still being used by him as he texted me this morning. I have not responded.

The TX number I have is 832-450-3049.

Do you think it is the same creature?

Please respond to me with Texas Phone Number Update so I can know if it is the same one.

Thank you.
Nov 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		CRY,CRY,CRY
by: Anonymous

There is no easy fix for this I'm afraid.

I have been suicdal somedays over this.

I was and still am so ashamed of myself for loosing everything I worked for my whole life and also what I needed to help my sick children and grandson with.

I still haven't been able to forgive myself for putting all our lives into such a bad situation.

Its very hard to go to a food bank to try and get food because I'm disabled and can't work anymore plus I'm not no young person anymore.

I've cried, prayed, done it all. I loved this man so much. Well, I don't know he is a man. Who knows who they are, are what they are but them and God.

I gave him everything I had, money, retirement, and my heart, still trying to keep myself and family off living in the street.

There is no easy fix. I wish I had been more computer smart, but I wasn't. I thought Facebook was a family and friend connection place. But, It wasn't it is full of scammers. I wasn't looking for him he was looking for a lonely, worried woman and mother and he found me just like they found you.

I have got where I live for this site everyday. When I see someone make it without them losing their life to them it helps me.

I have been so broken and some days it is still so hard that all I can do is say the name of Jesus over and over, and he knows that I am praying for him to save me from myself and what I am in.

People outside of this website are so cruel and cold and call us stupid and all kinds of names for having fallen for them and give them our hard earned money, but, if I have learned anything in life it isn't to judge people, because you never know what you will do until you are in a situation yourself.

They say you can't love someone you have never met. I disagree. The pictures of them, their children, them supposedly with their workers, talking everyday several times a day, texting, emailing, you think you know this person and he has given you hope of being your Godly man to love you and be with you to the end of your days, Pray for your children ETC., ETC.

Anyway, I could go on and on. The thing I want to tell you is you just have to keep trying to wake up everyday and get through the day one day at a time and pray for God's help and hopefully one day if we live long enough this will be just a bad learning experience that hopefully helps save someone else from their fate with a scammer.

There is no cure for heart break except time and hopefully someday a little happiness will start to come back in.

I don't know how to smile anymore and haven't for months now. I see people smiling and laughing and I wonder what it feels like. I have hurt my families survival so bad that I don't know from one day to another what is going to happen. But, I want to help keep other women from suffering this pain so I come to this website everyday.

There is no easy fix. YOU have just got to hang on. Go to a counselor for help if you have insurance and can afford the co-payments. I can't afford it so it is what it is.

Like most of us, I'm sure you don't want your kids and friends to know. Go for counseling if you can.

Thank God, I made a very Dear Lady Friend in all this and she has been such a good friend to me through this. So, God did Bless me in this situation.

God Be With You!! There is a SONG 'One Day At a Time Sweet Jesus'. I pray we all make it through this and come out being a better person.
Nov 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I was quite surprised when I arrived at my work this morning and my scammers supposedly daughter had emailed me -(Hi mom it’s Belinda. Mom I haven’t heard from daddy, he told me he was in pains about his machine the last time I heard from him. I am worried mom.)

Two things suspicious about this, in the entire time that we had been talking there had never been any contact from the daughter, and though I had sent and email to her it was not from this email address that I received hers on. The only one who had the email address was my scammer. I hadn't told him which email I used when I sent my first email. I had blocked him on FB because he was trying to get more money which I don't have.

The other thing interesting is that he always said she called me mum or mummy, never the mom.

They try every angle.
Nov 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scamming a Scammer
by: Anonymous

I've played with my scammer so much he finally blocked me today lol. I'll have to admit I enjoyed his words of love and who couldn't resist that. Same story, widowed for 5 years, has 15 year old son in bording school. I told him from the start I had no money. He seemed to feed on things that I told him.

I told him I had a birthday coming up. So a couple days later his son had a birthday coming and since he had no access to money he wanted money so his son could have cake and drinks with his friends. I said sure I could have that sent to the school for him. Nope he wanted me to send $700 to West Africa and his friend would take care of it.

$700 for cake and drinks? Well it didn't happen. Then I said I fell off my horse and was hurt. So a few days later he was sick and needed money to see the doctor on the ship. Told him I had no money. He kept after me. So finally I told him maybe I could sell my beloved horse. Yes he was all for that.

So I told him I would see about it after work. So all day he kept asking. Later that day I told him I went to get my horse and he had a severe cut on his leg and I couldn't sell him like that. As I predicted he got mad and said I was playing tricks on him. So I sent him a picture of an injured horse I downloaded off the internet. He still kept on about getting him money.

Enough time passed he should have been cured or dead. Then he says his son is going on a field trip to West Africa with his teachers. Me and my friend predicted his son would need money. Yep, a day after he arrived in West Africa he fell down a staircase and broke both arms and his shoulder. Needed $600 for a deposit before the hospital would treat him. I told him to give me the hospital's name and phone number and I would use my friends credit card.

He said they would only take cash and was mad about telling my friend about him. So to make a long story short, the boy has been there for a month with broken bones that hasn't been treated. He says today I must not hesitate sending money. I told him again I can help them when they get home and pamper them both, but I have no money.

He said "Really" and now he's blocked me. I know this is not funny for many of you, but I almost want to find another scammer to play with and waste his time.
Nov 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Hello everyone. I been chatting with a Bernard Thomas on insta gram. I have pictures and email and a phone number and he claims he just left Saudi Aramco on Sunday and now claims to be in Alaska for 3 weeks than says he will be home which he says is in New Jersey.

I have done searches on everything and cannot find anything on him. How Can I find out if he is really a scammer? The pictures I have are of him alone or with his daughter which he claims to be divorced and that his daughter stays with his mother. He has my email and my cell phone number.

Says they couldn’t have phones in Saudi Aramco so now in Alaska everyday when he try’s to call me it’s bad reception. Can any one email me and tell me where else I can try to search him from thanks

epotter64@aol.com
Nov 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		FBI?
by: N4anny

I reported my scammer to the FBI site and gave them both names he used and also told them I know 3 women all scammed by same guy. Each filed a report and gave each of our names. We have heard nothing. I have a large stack of paperwork including all the names that I came across since I did some tracing. Even contacted Idaho police about one woman still in contact with him but nothing.

Shame between the 3 of us he got over $100,000. Even found the person in Philippine who picked up some of the money. For 2 of us he was Michael Barnett, railroad engineer and the other he was Michael Richardson and engineer.
Oct 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cry cry cry
by: Anonymous

Where do I put these broken promises and broken HEART. I am so broke that money took me 13 years to save and I sm so ashamed of myself for loving him so much. I really did. He used me, he lied to me, he hurt me so bad in my mind everyday I feel so all alone facing this. I cannot share this with my family or friends as what would they say.

They say I am a fool and may be so but fool's fall in LOVE and fools have feelings and now after my dreans are shattered again. I wish he never came and I wish I never heard the words I want to grow old with you and want to LOVE you all the days my life and we can travel the world and love every day. I am ashamed and I am broke and my retirement is destroyed

HELP PLEASE SOMEONE PLEASE
Oct 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Scott
by: Anonymous

Wow! I was suspicious and would say things he wanted to hear to get further information. However, it saddens me that he truly had won my heart. I had lived in Dallas where he also lives. He has a daughter Alondra that emails me and calls me her mummy. Love songs galore.

Broken English versus well spoken English. Says I can't call him because his speakers are not working. Even though he tried to call me the other day and I wouldn't answer. Wife died in car crash with unborn son. Wife and brother in law started shipping business that left him in a lot of debt and he could lose everything.
Oct 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Voice mail messages
by: Anonymous

Ed: is there a way we can down load voice messages from our scammers'

ED: I assume you want to download the voice message to your computer.

1. Download Audacity that is a free audio recording program for Windows and Mac https://sourceforge.net/projects/audacity/

2. After opening Audacity, navigate to Preferences -> Recording, then check "software playthrough."

3. Use a male-to-male headphone cable (that is, one with connectors at both ends) to connect your phone to your computer’s "Line In" jack. That cable shouldn’t run you more than a few dollars. Note that some computers, particularly Macs, only have one audio port that serves as both input and output.

4. On Audacity’s main control panel, make sure "Line In" or "Built-In Input" is selected in the drop-down menu for the recording source, marked by a microphone icon. The source you pick should match the port you’re using to connect your iPhone or Android to your computer.

5. Hit "Record" on Audacity. Then, on your phone, play the voicemail you’d like to record. When your message is done, stop recording. If you want to get really fancy, you can use Audacity to chop off any dead air at the start or end of your recording.

6. Navigate to File -> Export Audio and save your voicemail on your computer as an MP3. You should now be able to open the recorded voicemail in software like iTunes or Windows Media Player.

7. For extra security, back up your newly recorded voicemails to a storage service like Dropbox or Google Drive, both of which offer free space.
Oct 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		What is the FBI doing?
by: Creature Hater

Right now the FBI is on overload with the scammers, they come in many forms and shapes. I would hope that once we get enough signatures, the FBI would hold dating sites and FB responsible. As well as advertising on websites and FB about scammers.

On a daily basis these Creatures are caught, however, for every one caught, 100 more show up. They are POS.

My scammer had the nerve to text me yesterday and even call me twice, after 17 months. I thought I had him blocked, it was very startling when it happened. My first response was to text back and go off on IT but, instead I just blocked IT. I'm a bit curious as of what IT has to say, however, I'm not going to let IT bring me down...HELL NO, I have come to far, I'm still broke but, I'm strong and will fight till the day I die.

So, ladies they don't just go away biggest mistake of my LIFE.
Oct 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael G. Smith
by: Anonymous

Hi. Same story as told here over and over. He requested to friend me on FB and I accepted because he was quite handsome. He in on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico. He lost his wife 5 years ago and has a 16 year old daughter at boarding school in the U.K.

We communicated on Messenger the first day. By the end of day, I was "the one." By the beginning of the second day, let's switch over to Hangouts. He didn't try to get much personal info out of me at any point in time. But he sure was interested to know if I had eaten and/or gotten my rest. LOL.

After 36 hours, he needed a $100 iTunes card to keep talking to me. I suggested he order one from Amazon. He said he wouldn't be able to receive it through USPost (which I thought was quite odd). I then said "well, if I don't hear from you for the next 4 weeks, I'll know why!" LOL

There were 4 red flags for me:

1) he referred to me as a "mum" which not many American moms are,
2) he didn't have a favorite football team (how can you be an American male born and raised here and NOT have a favorite football team?),
3) "his" love poems were much more properly phrased than his one line responses, and
4) asking for money not even 36 hours after first reaching out to me.

The first thing I did was google a line from one of the poems and immediately had a hit on a military scam site. That then led to this site and that was all I needed to stop any further communication.

I can truly understand how we get taken in by these creatures in just my very short experience with this. Luckily, I only got caught up for a couple of days and didn't lose anything more than time.

Just remember they are nothing but a bunch of creeps sitting behind a computer, stealing other people's identity in an attempt to steal your heart and then your money.
Oct 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

It seems that each and every one of these scammers use the same lines. Going to retire after this contract, wife deceased, child either with a nanny or in boarding school. Drives a BMW convertible and are wealthy. Songs like All of Me, Love Shouldn't ask why, and various other songs.

I have reported mine to the FBI but don't know if anything is being done or not. I also signed the petition, but don't know if my signature counts as I am in Canada. Hopefully something will be done, it is too late for me, but maybe someone else can be saved the heartache, shame and financial loss.

Try to be safe ladies and don't let them catch you in a vulnerable spot like me.
Oct 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stop giving your money away
by: Patricia

There is a question that was asked. What is the FBI doing. From what i have learned that they have thousands of Complaints a week about scams. If you a person that been scammed out of 1000 of thousands or millions or a famous person you are at the bottom of the list. If they every look at it. And then they tell you once you wire money out the country they can't track it.

The internet Privacy law on emails and gmail and the company's like money gram and Western Union dont ask to prove who you are for pickup money. There are cases that the people working for them help in the scams. They use phone's like you buy out of Wal-Mart and they call Throw away phone's as they can't be tracked. A lot of banks dont have Fraud Protection on people accounts. Like Chase bank have it and you have to use a fingerprint to use your account online.

So you have to be smart and dont give out your banking account information and dont send money to someone you don't know. No matter what they say. They don't care anything about you. They just want your hard earn money. Or if they see that cant get money from you they use you to move the money out of the country.
Oct 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		NO TAX DEDUCTIONS!
by: Anonymous

No, you can not deduct this loss on your taxes. Number one, you have no clue as to where the money really went. It was NOT a donation to a legit non-profit, nor was it a sheltered investment.

All I can tell anyone, women or men, is PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANYTHING to someone you have never met or don't know very well. Even if you know someone and have just started dating and they begin asking for things that's a huge red flag that it will only get worse.

RED FLAGS!!!!:

1) They want to go to "Hangouts."
That is because Hangouts does not track people.
2) They say "Hope to READ from you SOONEST."
3) They use lower case "i's" a lot of the time.
4) They claim to be "God fearing" or a "Good Christian" to lure you in thinking someone like that would never do such things.
5) They call you their "Queen."
6) They immediately come on very strong saying how beautiful you are, how it was fate that you met, etc.
7) They ask for "iTunes" or "Amazon" or other types of gift cards. The reason is these can be sold for a fraction of their dollar amount. You paid $100 for the gift card & they sell it for $75. They still get something and you are still out $100.
8) They don't want you telling anyone else about your "relationship" with them. Others will know they are scammers and put an end to it.

Don't give them your real name, or phone number, if possible. Dating sites have their own phone calling system without revealing your phone number. If they want you off the dating site immediately, that is a potential red flag.
Google their name, address, Linkedin account, Facebook, etc. Almost everyone has a "cyber footprint" of some sort.

Use reverse photo to see if their photos have been used in other scams.

*Most importantly if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
Oct 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris/Beneficiary/Gregy Turner
by: Anonymous

To the lady that wrote about Gregy Turner. I have written before about Chris Anderson who also contacted me on Words With Friends. After he realized I was on to him he left the game. Apparently he is still playing under the same name he used for me.

I had his user name and tried to get on his game again to see if he was using the same photo but it told me that he had too many games and could not take anymore. After I no longer played with him I started getting 2-4 requests a day from different, attractive men. They all started a chat. "hello" or "hello pretty" or "where are you from" or "how is your day going". I swear I think it was him.

I am talking about 25-30 different men. I finally realized that he might have had my user name so last Friday I changed it and since that time I have not had any requests. So either it was him or he gave it to his partners in crime. At first I thought he was legitimate and just a nice guy. Once I let him in, I could not get rid of him. I did give him my work cell phone and work email. Blocked him on Facebook Messenger. He was on Facebook as my friend for maybe two days then he disappeared.

When I questioned him about it, he said he did not know what happened but would look into it. The only thing I can do on my work phone is do an auto reject to his call (yes I do have his phone number and it is a Texas number) and I blocked him from email. However, he is still texting me. I cannot find a way to block that.

The man on Words that contacted me has a sort of a side view and he is in a sport jacket. He has a phone in his hand. Middle aged with light hair. Heavy accent. Says it is German. His profile picture is with a young girl. Maybe 8. He is dressed in casual clothes.

But more than likely for Gregy Turner he is using a total different picture. If you still have him on Words with Friends click on the picture and get his user name. Then let me know what it is. I am reluctant to ask him for a game though because if it is him he will then have my new user name and I will have to change it again!

I HATE these people and wish we could bring them ALL down. Thankfully all he asked me to do was be his beneficiary in case something happened to him on the oil rig. Of course I refused. But he still won't let go.

Anyone out there ever deal with Chris Anderson??
Oct 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

As I read about the ones of you that are saved from your scammer, that you just irriate them and make them mad enough that they give up, there is some peace and happiness I feel, that it has to be really getting to them that they lose.

It is so awesome that some of you are surviving against these cold hearted people.

I still pray all the time for God to protect the woman that my scammer comes in contact with, to keep them safe from harm with whoever this person is. I call his name as it was told to me and tell God, God you know who this true person is and who they are pretending to be, keep woman from falling for this persons lies and strong holds and give all you woman the knowledge to realize it is a scam and not to be taken in an your lives ruined.

I believe in Karma, but I also believe these people using God as a way into our lives is really taking a chance for themselves. I truly believe God will deal with them for using him to get us caught in their web of harm to us.

I read on romance scams.com that at least 5 people a day commit sucide from a romance scam that caused them not to be able to deal with life. I have had my own days of being that way, and it is such an awful thing that these scammers are destorying good men and women.

So, for me everytime I see one of you win, I am so thankful and I think one more down and maybe your story will save another woman are man.

I am so very, very thankful for every person that finds this scam site and gets to keep their life.
It can never be said enough and more heartfelt that I am glad to Mr Ed for helping all of us to survive and thankful that alot of you are more internet smart to find this site and be saved.

Can you imagine how upset these people get for having spent their time trying to get you into their web and you beat them. YOU were stronger than them.

I truly believe all of you can work to make a difference and help save someone else.

You have to be smart ladies. Keep those minds and investigating thoughts and actions going and share. Even though we don't know each other personally we are a part of each other because of our scammers that have crossed our lives.

I BELIEVE WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE !!

Thanks again to Mr Ed for giving us a place to commuicate to each other since so many feel unsafe..

God Bless All Of You !!

ED: Thank you for your kind words and it is my honor to help as many people as possible from this evil.
Oct 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		MONEY !!
by: Anonymous

I was told by a lady that was scammed and become a very dear friend to me in my being scammed that you could file for the taxes to be returned that we paid on our retirement that we gave the jerks.

But, this was to go to a CPA, so you have to have all your documentation of the scam from start to finish and IRS will check it out and if it is proven they would return your federal income tax.

I got so depressed from losing everything and the heart too, that I filed mine late this year so haven't had any contact from the IRS yet.

I had already filed a scam claim with the attorney generals office trying to get someone to find this jerk.

Oh, yes and according to the CPA I went to, you have to file it in the year that you was scammed.

So, at this point I am waiting. But, I am early retirement from being disabled so I can't get any money back unless it is the taxes that I paid on the retirement money that I took and and gave the jerk.

But, I'm praying I can get any of the taxes. It would help me be able to stay in my home a little longer.

Hope this helped.
Oct 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		What is the FBI doing?
by: Anonymous

We are told to report this to the FBI. Does anyone know what the FBI is doing to stop these men/women who are carrying out these successful scams?

I did sign the petition but was curious on what would happen once sufficient signatures had been obtained.
Oct 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil engineer/Geologist
by: Anonymous

I've been talking to a guy, Ryan G.Riggs. Claims he's from Virginia. Raised in Turin, Italy. Mother from NC. Both parents deceased early in life. Has papers in US and Italy. Has one son, Harry, raised by nanny.

Wants me to buy Amazon card and send him the codes on the back. He's on an oil rig and is wealthy, LOL!

He's retiring after this period of work.

Be careful!
Oct 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gregy Turner
by: Anonymous

Contacted me on Words With Friends.

I have a picture he sent me but not sure how to post it.

One of the first things he asked was, "Are you a Christian?"

Be careful ladies.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Oct 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		George Morrison or Morrisong762
by: Anonymous

I was wooed by this guy, who is supposed to have 2 young children and works on a rig. He told me he loved me and wanted me to move over to Florida with him. However he said at first he was from Texas.

He wanted me to send his children £500, then he wanted me to send him a Itunes give card. Then he finally wanted me to send some more money for his children. I did not send anything. When reading up on this guy, he has wooed lots of women. But he did Not get want he wanted from me. Now hes blocked me.

Beware ladies!!
Oct 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		oil rig scam
by: Anonymous

I wrote a few days back about an oil rig scammer, mine used Ray Douglas as his name. He is also the one that Called me Jan rather my name and then back paddled and said that was his late wife's name. Well he actually stopped calling or texting. Every number that popped up after he tried calling I put on the reject list on my cell phone, the next morning he sent me an email and just said GOOD MORNING, I didn't answer, nothing else after that.

There were just too many red flags coming up for me in this encounter. Ladies please don't give anybody your money, you have never even seen this guy. Everything you do or send out or get for that matter on the computer has an IP (Internet Protocol) address. A real good computer guy can get to it, maybe that would be one way to get them. I have seen stuff like that about the scammers on the Dr. Phil show.

Let's try to get these suckers.
Oct 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		SCAMMER Give You Money
by: Anonymous

If he truly is going to give you a checking account number and true way of getting into his account I would take it and go straight to the attorney general's, FBI, and the Secret Service office where you live.

If he truly would give you the money, you would be laundering money for him and you could go to jail and prison. But, if he truly is trusting you with this information it would be an awesome way to try and catch them if you would play along to get the information and find some law that would help you to catch him.

I lost my whole life savings and retirement to a SCAMMER and I know by the Attorney General's office working on my case that all the money that I sent to his so called agents was taken by them and sent to someone else in another checking account and probably from there to another checking account.

They are taking our money and using other women that they are involved with to keep transferring the money into differet accounts till I guess they would get it sent back to someone like you to accept it into your name and the trail would be at you.

Ladies collect the information you get from these scammers and try to get somebody to listen to you and help us complain enough that someone will start to listen.

There are women like me that have lost everything and they have from being a trusting person and if this one didn't get you another one may. Everytime they work with one of us they learn more about how and what to do.

I am glad that we are saving some of you women from them but I guarantee you that there is some women that are sitting home alone and they have lived a quiet life, not internet smart, lonely, trusting, that the scammers are scamming them right this minute.

Start compiling all your phone numbers, dates, text, emails, etc. and keep it all. We need to keep all this so we can try and get someone to listen and help us stop them from destroying women and men.

Maybe once we all do this a way can be where we all can organize together and all of us contact the FBI. We are getting smarter from all of this as we talk and investigate these jerks.

They keep a record of all of us, I am sure of it from things that was said and done during my year and a half with mine. I've seen on here where some of you have gotten called a different name and him use the excuse it was his late wife. He had the wrong FILE and it wasn't his late wife.

Mine sent me a suppose to be picture of late wifes death certificate, etc. etc. and they are good at fixing all kinds of paperwork. I've learned all this the hard way. I never knew a person could do so much false stuff, but with a computer they can do every thing and they do to make it believeable to us.

Don't even bother to call them a scammer because they know what they are. Just get every kind of information from them and on them that you can just like they do you. Then use the information against the lousy, lazy, thieving, no good whatever they are.

They sure aren't GODLY like mine and alot of others claim to be.

If they give you an address of where they live, you can call the property tax office of county its in to find out who owns the house at that address.

Its not them, I tell you that for sure.

Anyway, you ladies have a blessed day. I have been having a really hard time dealing with all this pain and loss but it helps me everytime that I sign on here and see that someone gets saved from them. Not sure what the end is yet but, at least I get to see some of you saved and that is a good thing.

I'm thankful to Mr Ed for doing this for all of us. May God richly bless him for what he is doing to help people survive what these evil suppose to be men are doing.

If you haven't signed the ladies petition that she shows on here please do so. The Law needs to help make our computer world safer. We are just doing things like being on Facebook with our family and friends, playing games, and yes some of you were on dating websites, but this all should be safe and I know there has to be a way for this to weed out all these scammers. The Head people can find out anything they want.

ED: Thank you for your kind words. It makes my day when I see somebody is saved from being scammed by reading these posts.

The link for the petition is:

https://www.change.org/p/jana-d-monroe-assistant-director-of-fbi-cybercrimes-stop-scammers-from-creating-fake-profiles-on-dating-sites?recruiter=697413584&utm_source=share_for_starters&utm_medium=copyLink
Oct 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Attn: Chris/Beneficiary. FRAUD!
by: Anonymous

I've been posting this information for over a month. I've established that so far he's using 6 names!

Chris Anderson
Jonathan Lester****mine
Jonathan Sellers
James Daniel
Roger (Gulf of Mexico)
Waiting on email with this name

Keep all correspondence.
Notify the source.....Words with Friends
File a report with local police
FBI.......if they actually got money. www.ic3.gov
Cyber fraud
Notify your bank if you were scammed

Post on the internet warning women I do this daily.

YOU ARE IN CONTROL. DON'T YOU DARE LET THE CREEP BULLY YOU! HE MAY WEAR YOU DOWN. HE DID ME!

I could give a college course on these creeps.
Oct 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Back again...
by: Anonymous

I have looked through hundreds of pages of pictures and still have not found my scammers. How many are there? My man was posing in front of Queen's University, Belfast with a name tag on--but NOT his name, you could not make it out but it was O" something, and he is not.

His contract was up on October 28 and he was already to move here with his daughter??? It all sounded so wonderful. The language he used when he turned ugly did not match the photos he sent.

Thanks to everyone who watched out for me, as all I ended losing was a lot of sleep, a bit of a broken heart and a litte inconvenience. Still lonely but a lot wiser!!1
Oct 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please help
by: Craeture Hater

Ask yourself, why and how does he want to give you money? You might be the middle person that IT is using and setting you up to become the money laundering person. So basically, IT is talking to you and probably 3 or 4 other victims, they are going to send money to you to either put in It's account or IT will need the money and will ask you to send it to him.

Please block this Creature and move on with your life, if the Creature is too good to be true, guess what the Creature is a Creature. Trust me save yourself a world of hurt and being broken.

Is IT on Facebook, when was the profile started, how many friends does it have and how many are women.

Save yourself, be safe and God bless.
Oct 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please help
by: Anonymous

This is a money laundering scam. Please continue to read these posts as these men are ruthless, they steal people's identity, and prey on women they think are vulnerable .I'd bet you never saw him. If they were real they would be perfect soul mates.

Sorry to say this but they are chatting with more than 1 woman at a time. We'd all of hoped that we were special to these morons. Donn't get side tracked he is fake.
Oct 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers in general
by: Anonymous

Hello. Do you ladies recognize the following numbers 320 204 4482 and 845 422 4930. Thank you.
Need to add Ladies do not fall for sweet talk, be aware, alert. The scammers are getting better and better liars, they are getting to sound more like real people.

We as women do not need to fall prey to anyone, no matter how lonely we feel. We cannot afford to be scammed full stop end of story.
Oct 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris/Beneficiary
by: Anonymous

I am the lady who wrote about the Beneficiary Scam as well as the connection to some of the other aliases. These guys are determined. I have blocked him on messenger as well as the phone number I gave him. The cell phone is not my personal one but an old work number. However, even though he is blocked he can still text.

He met me on Words with Friends. Started with Hello Pretty. At first I thought he was just a nice Guy. BUT he then started with the widower, daughter named Martha, she lives with a Nanny and his sick mother routine. He is a subcontractor in Houston. Just awarded a HUGE multi million dollar contract. When I confronted him about that scammer thing linked to oil rig drillers he never denied it or admitted it.

Just wanted to know what I thought of him and did I think he was one. The beneficiary thing got me. I told him flat out NO but he kept persisting. This was on Messenger before I blocked him. I blocked him right after that. Then I get these texts which I did respond to about the scamming.

Then he got belligerent about me blocking him on messenger. He demanded I unblock him. Also, I think he was inviting me to Words with Friends games because he had my user name. I also mentioned that to him in a text and he told me not to play it anymore. I got smart and changed my user name and guess what, the requests stopped.

I also reported him to Zyga as I had HIS user name. I also have his phone number in Houston and his email.

Who should I turn it over to? The FBI? Can someone let me know what to do??

I want rid of this creature named Chris Anderson.
Oct 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric Ralph
by: Anonymous

I would not take money out of any of his accounts.
1) you don't know where that money came from
2) who knows what he will ask you to do with it 3) tell him to send you a moneygram as a way to give you money as a gift.

There is s "catch" in theresomewhere. I would not even do the moneygram. They are conniving self centered scammers.
Oct 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cuddles and snuggles SCAMMER
by: Anonymous

I'd established after reading posts for weeks, Roger (Gulf of Mexico) is also Jonathan Lester, Jonathan Sellers, James Daniel, Chris Anderson, and one other-----waiting for email to learn another name from a lady that had lost her entire savings (her "romance" ending in March).

Mine was Jonathan Lester. I've been posting since April or May.

He's now using a term I taught him..."I love you to the moon and back."

We must unite and compare details. I'm thinking we could possibly go to the Attorney General.

I was his "Queen". Lol. BMW common

I despise these soulless creeps!

Please keep ALL communications from your jerk.
Oct 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger (gulf of mexico)
by: Anonymous

I'm the one that wrote about Roger, ladies has any one of you ever met these scammers? I keep reading these posts but no one has mentioned seeing these heartless heart breakers.

I never spoke to mine so definitely he was not getting any thing from me. Oh I just remembered Roger using the term "Cuddle and snuggle" and I was like really that's all you want to do. He said he's 57 yrs old, 5 '9 " Blue eyes, white, and he drives a bmw convertible.

All lies of course.

Goodnight ladies.
Oct 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aaron Albert. SCAMMER
by: Anonymous

YOU DIDN'T GIVE A WHOLE LOT OF INFORMATION ON YOUR LAST POST.

THE ONLY THING I NOTED IS ATLANTA......JONATHAN LESTER AND JONATHAN SELLERS BOTH SAID THEY WERE FROM ATLANTA......BMW.......PICTURE TAKEN IN FRONT OF SOMEBODY'S HOUSE. HE GAVE ME THE ADDRESS.
3575 RIDGEWOOD RD. N.W. ATLANTA 30327.

VERIFIED (A LITTLE LATE) WAS ONCE OWNED BY FARRAHJ LESTER. IT HAD 2 PREVIOUS OWNERS.
PHONE 678-902-4977

I CALLED IT ONCE AND HIS ACCOMPLICE "JANET" WAS ON THE ANSWERING VOICE - SEVERE LISP.

LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. I LOOK HERE DAILY.
Oct 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam Ray Douglas
by: Anonymous

I was contacted by a so called oil rig engineer a few days ago on a dating website (ZOOSK). Very nice, very charming, italian accent and I know the original italian accent since I was in Italy many years back. He said his name is Ray Douglas from Bayboro NC. His wife passed away a few years back (cancer) and he has a 14 year old daughter named Sarah who lives with her Nanny.

So we started talking via email and texts. One email he wrote me he adressed to Jan, which is NOT my name. He said he was sorry that this was his late wife's name. (My intuition kicked in really hard already) and another thing I noticed he kept writing me the same letter, same words saying that Reese Witherspoon is his favorite actress....a few days later I asked why he liked this actress and he couldn't even remember her name....second red flag...so I figured I would dig a little and asked him to tell me about his house and who is watching his house and his dog while he is gone...hmm...no answer at all, 3rd red flag.

The following day I didn't hear from him at all. The next morning he called and said there was an accident on the oil rig and some of his employees got hurt and so did he but just burned his hands trying to help his fellow people. He said he couldn't call me due to what's going on at the moment and not to tell anyone about the incident....more red flags.

The next morning he said that everybody, including him had lost important papers in the explosion and nobody had proof of medical insurance and asked me for money...oh heck no...that was it for me. I hung up and right after that he texted and said that I hung up on him. I texted back and said that my phone died. A few hrs later he called again, I did not pick up any more, I put him on my reject list.

Shortly after that 2 different numbers called me, one is NY based. He is still trying to contact me via email but it is going to my spam folder: here are the 3 numbers he called me from:

252-306-0701
720-522-6890
347-788-3694

Please be careful and don't give your money to anybody before actually seeing that person, those scammers play on your emotions, and something needs to be done about this.
Oct 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rigger
by: Anonymous

My story sounds like the 1 I just read, and he found me on face book asked me to go in a private chat room which I did. The relationship was awsome of how he loved me, and in return I fell for him, and he wanted to take me to Alaska that he said was his home.

He said he was an Engineer on an oil rig in Ireland and sent me all kinds of pictures of his work. I fell for it all, but when the time came for bank transfers,I got smart as I'm a 76 yr old widow, so beware ladies.
Oct 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I don't know how I stumbled upon this but I was quite surprised how many scammers use the same profile picture on facebook. So any of you ladies who are on facebook check these names out, I couldn't find the list on my laptop but came accross it on my tablet.

1. Michael Donard = Fred Morgan
2. Andrew Vlad Kostiya = Daniel Ivan Yaroslav = Ken Clyburn
3. Wilson Barnet = Donald Alfred = David Williams = Hillary Cliton
4. Chris Michael = John Robert
5. Tony Ahhaitty = Ryan Robert = Totti Martin

I think there are more but some of the pictures are hard to tell. They all have different profiles coming from different places, and living in different places. The common denominators are most are all widowed, and quite a few have the same young woman, plus they all say they work for Morrison Oil Company, in different locations.
Oct 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dear Editor.....
by: Anonymous

I emailed Cepps2016@Gmail. com.reference
Jonathan. There was an earlier posting same day I think. She said you had her email. Is that the same person?

ED: No different person. See post below

My SCAMMER has gone by 6 different names so far.

I'm thinking if we could combine our information maybe someone could help. My local police said he was in eastern Canada and NOT in the middle of the ocean.

Thanks, Cindy
Oct 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		CRY CRY CRY
by: Creature Hater

I want you to think for a second that while you are still hurting, your scammer/Creature has moved on to the next victim and with It's life of scamming.

I know it is hard but, you must get angry, getting angry will help you get over it. Think about all the intimate things you shared with this POS, while you poured your heart out, all IT saw was $$$$$. You trusted and believed and now you are heart broken and broke like many of us. Trust me, I have survived by the grace of GOD. I owe more than I make and struggle from day to day to survive.

I know this hurts, I still wonder myself how did I let this all happen and how could I have been so naïve, then I get mad because, I know that these Creatures are still going stronger and I want them all stopped. They are the lowest of the lowest.

I may not know much but, one thing I know for sure is that once you get angry, you then can move on with your life. Remember your scammer/Creature has already moved one.

Best of luck
Oct 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jonathan Sellers.....Happiest woman on earth. ...SCAM
by: Anonymous

Alias Jonathan Lester sent me a small pepperoni pizza after one of many fights.

I'm surprised it didn't come COLLECT. lol
That was the most expensive pizza in all the world. I started to tell him "At least it could have had mushrooms on it."

This creature has at least 6 names so far.

Thanks again to the Editor for this site. I've read quite a few posts that say they were saved from a scam because of your site.

ED: Thank you
Oct 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aaron albert
by: Anonymous

Ladies I got a phone call a couple of days ago on my cell when my housekeeper asked him his name he said Albert and he got mad when she did not tell him where I was and when I'd be back. He has a beautiful maybe Irish or European accent. I have a recorging of his voice.

I did a reverse lookup on his phone, and it's a landline in Georgia.

So he must be ROGER (oil rig engineer in the gulf of Mexico)

Good Bless ladies.
Oct 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Pace
by: Anonymous

I fell for his smile and I fell for his words. Thank goodness for this site, I didn't loose anything, but my heart and almost my mind. This guy had me sleeping 3 hours a night because I would chat with him during all hours.

Told me he lived in San Jose, Ca....working in the South China sea. Said he hurt himself and needed a helicopter. Anyways, I'll spare all the details, but I was still somewhat in denial because I wanted it SO BAD...what opened my eyes was when someone else on here mentioned John Legend music.

Oh yea, he used that line too....and I literally felt SICK! My scammer NEVER asked me for money...his end game with me was to LAUNDER money that he had already stolen! He wanted me to set up a new account for him and transfer $19,000 from his so-called online account. I'm still lost. Heart broken like all of you.

There's no real closure with our nonexistent bf that we fell in love with.

Just lesson learned.
Oct 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger (gulf of mexico)
by: Anonymous

My scammer I think got my phone number from my profile. 2 days ago my housekeeper answered my phone he wanted to "have a word with me "when she said she didn't know when I was going to be back he questioned her and asked why and why is it you have no idea where she is and when she'll be back. He said his name is Edward.

She cursed him out and hung up. He proceeded to send friend requests on facebook of other guys. He has used 4 different numbers to call me on.

Ladies if you heard his voice and accent it's to die for. He sounded young maybe British or some European accent. When I did a reverse lookup they are all landlines so I think it's Roger. I am not interested in playing the game anymore.

Here's my email dominiqueusa77@gmail.com.

I feel your pain ladies maybe we could chat a little more discreetly.

God bless you all.
Oct 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniels Organo
by: Anonymous

Yes he said he was a oil rig engineer, he was saying all the right things. Cuban national, now living in Attlanta Ga. for 14 years, divorced father of two, a boy and a girl, the son lives with him and daughter lives in Australia with her mother and husband of two years .!!!!!

Facebook page showing diploma degrees from several online colleges and universities. He sent a large virtual bouquet of roses, and good morning with a song. I questioned him, telling him that he wasn't on any of my friends lists, and how he found me.

He is very smooth. So after only two days I asked to explain why no one bearing his name was registered or living in Atlanta. He was livid and said "you did a background check on me". And immediately FB profiled him as SPAM. My first clue was his English was too Perfect for an Hispanic, no offense please. So he was in and out of my chat room in two days. Fine line, if it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and looks like a duck - well you know.
Oct 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		CRY CRY CRY
by: Anonymous

My scammer took half of my retirement money and I cannot believe that this really still happened and what lies they tell. Does it not hurt them to take our hard earned money. They twist they turn not only that gave my number to other scammers.

The money grant scam and the benefit scam they all wanted me to put up 5000.00 or 7000.00 or 10000. Really how many are there anyway. I am still hurt in my mind and this heart loved him so much. He was real to me and so real I am confused now and cannot even trust a man
Oct 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update on "Christopher Marino"
by: Anonymous

Hi folks: Update on my scammer - this all happened yesterday.

I blocked the cell number he had been using: 646-820-7113. Then yesterday morning I received a call from this number: 631-223-8192

I didn't recognize it and the caller hung up once I answered. I googled the number and low and behold it came back as the number for Michael Abate (noted as a scammer back in 2014!!!). With the same bio info as "Christopher", so I blocked that one too.

Then a few hours later - I got a call from 646-653-5561 which when I checked back, was a number he had told me he had temporarily when his battery died on his 820-7113 number. Again now blocked.

I went back into my Match profile and looked at the first messages between us on May 24th = and this is the number he used then: 561-425-8907 (said it was his old Florida number he was using while he was getting his NY phone).

If anyone here recognizes any of the above cell numbers as being used. - Please post, so we can spread the word.

Again mine seems to have used the following names: Christopher Marino, Christopher Moretti, Michael Donati, Michael Abate.

This is a great site to expose these scammers - I just wish I had found it before it was too late for me.
Oct 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Regy Turner
by: Anonymous

Mine says he is from Oslo Norway and has a Daughter Alondra and goes by Robin Marler Arlene or Marler Robin Arlene... is in oil also says he is contracted with Halliburton. I doubt it.

This is my email:

cyndy.pandy@yahoo.com

Send me yours and I will get back with do you and have pictures of him and will send them and I want to see if the same pics are yours.

Thank you
Oct 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monetary 45,000
by: Anonymous

I had been married for 20 years to a real civil and mechanical engineer. He died 3 years ago that is why I was so lonely then I went to Christian Mingle. It was sad to see that I fell for his bait. I thought it was for real but found out later he was using me for money Laundering. My accounts were closed at Bank of America. It really makes me sick. You work hard to earn money but these pitiful people pretend that they are Christian but the are used by Satan.

I can get over it even by God's grace.

Ladies Beware God Bless. Do not be fooled like me.

I am still paying off what I owe 401K and Credit cards.
Oct 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Regy Turner
by: Anonymous

My guy contacted me on Words With Friends. He used the name Gregy Turner. He says he is a widower originally from Oslo, Norway. Say he graduated from Oslo university with a Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering. Says he has a daughter named Alondra who is 13 in a boarding school in Texas.

Supposedly he works on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. He says he lives in San Jose, California when he comes off the rig. His phone number is a land line in San Jose, California. I consider myself an intelligent woman but " Regy Turner" really had me going until I stumbled onto this site.
Oct 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jakob Emmanuel
by: Anonymous

I am 7 months a widow. This guy pops up from Facebook to friend me. Too much love too fast/ Oil Rig, yep, grandson, lives in Dallas, working off a Shell rig for 10 months.

No request for money. I'm still grieving for my husband. I cannot find anything anywhere about this man on the web, He exists only on this rig and texts me when convenient and no, he never really answers my texts.

This is too much too fast. Gonna let him go and see what he does. If it sounds too good to be true.....Your mother wasn't lying.

Take Care and although I've not been asked for money don't ever give money. They do seem to know how to locate only the lonely.

Sad, he has made me sad.
Oct 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin B
by: Anonymous

Yes I believe there are good guys out there but think I would rather meet one in person. I too was taken advantage of for two years and lost money, sad but true, but he is not only to blame as I blame myself also for falling for such a thing.

First time it ever happened to me and it will not happen again to me. These women that say or give a phone number, they cannot call you off a Rig if they are really on one, against all policies according to the one I got ahold of. Ladies they have NO time to talk to you as some say they do. My cousin works on one in the Gulf and he barely has time to talk to his family. After a day of hard labor and work they eat and may come on for a few minutes but go to sleep to rest up for the next day.

Yes I was suckered in also by a Engineer on a Rig till my cousin told me this, and the guy admitted to me the Truth. He laughed and said none of us are on a Rig but most are easy to fool they are so desperate. He has sent me many times more requests but I refuse to accept them. You have to be careful on all sites now days, I will not even talk to a Engineer or Rigger who says they work on one.

I do not ever give my phone number or send sexy pictures to anyone. They will use them against you or post them in Nigeria, Ghana, its very sad we fell for such nonsense but we all did. Get out while you can, believe me it really hurts when you finally believe its all be a scam and they are scams. Yes I seen Facebook has many pictures on their scam site.

Take care
Oct 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Brooks
by: Anonymous

Not an oil rig engineer but an electrical engineer, from Huston, TX. Widower wife died during labor. Has another daughter. Very sweet and caring, wanted me to go on hangouts right away told him I didn’t know what that was. Started chatting on Wattsup app.

Yesterday he sent me a song from Celine Dion "I love you" and he has all the traits of being a scammer.

After finding this site and reading all the comments I decided to block him. His name is Harry Brooks an engineer from Austria, self employed.

Be aware and thank you for this site it saved me from a scammer.
Oct 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger (gulf of mexico)
by: Anonymous

Ladies One sure way to know if your scammer is real is ask political questions as they are not well versed on politics.

If he's from California talk about CA and thoughts of it being a Sanctuary State. Ask if he likes fox news or CNN and he will say they are both the same (not) fox news leans to the right
CNN is more leaning to the left.

These morons only know "I LOVE YOU BABY " "I MISS YOU BABY " He says he wants to cuddle. They are not inclined to engage in love making talk. Famous words "BABY YOU KNOW IAM ON THE RIG FULL OF MEN "

When they are chatting with 2 people at the same time they will send you long poems to distract you, skip the poem. That throws them off their game and most of the time these poems do not correspond with your online relationship.

If you call them "DUDE " ROGER gets furious and says "YOU ARE BEING DISRESPECTFUL" and he gets angry if you call him a SCAMMER, a PLAYER, A LIAR or DRUNK. He says he does not like dramas.

Hope this info helps you ladies. Once again my prayers are with you all. I think I played him enough to give you ladies some satisfaction.
He's not been on hangouts for 2 days but I'm not blocked yet. I think he's going to contact me via phone.

Any advice on what to expect next.
Oct 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aaron Albert
by: Anonymous

Watch out ladies for Aaron Albert. He is very charming, divorced, 3 lovely kids named kate, Angel & Jimmy. Does interior design according to his IG profile..but wait..all of a sudden taking a week long course for an oil rig contract..lol.

My package is on its way.. everything almost word for word as what the other ladies are reporting.. gonna ride in and save his queen.. lmao
Oct 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin B
by: Anonymous

Kevin. These are hard core evil players. They change their identity constantly after meeting on facebook or what ever site. They deactivate their account after moving to hangouts or other communication. You may find a few ladies on here that may of come in contact with these morons, but you'll never find them.

I am sorry for your friend. I am not one of their victims as I played their game until I got disgusted with it and decided to quit.

May God comfort and heal your friend from the hurt she feels right now. God Bless you and all the men and women that became victims of this sick group of people.
Oct 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please ladies, if you heard of the name James Wilkinson let me know
by: Kevin B

I am from Whittier, CA. A lady I care deeply for was totally taken advantage of, so I want you to protect yourself before you are hurt.

If you look at this lady who wrote the letter for this site and how she handled her scammer, I know you will be safe.

Use Intelligence and not emotion. Once you have emotion, you will not listen to Intelligence. Just like you learned, in school. I before E except after C.

Intelligence before Emotion, This I before E will save you heartache and money.

If you are emotionally involved already, like the lady I knew, you will ignore even this site. Get out now, before it is too late from these scumbags.

I am a nice man, but not rich. These guys hurt my chances with these nice women I see here.

A good guy like me, has a real number, etc. you can call anytime, will not ask for Itune cards, phones for kids, etc.

He will stay on the site you meet us on, not go to hangouts, etc.

Find us please ladies, scammers always find you before you find them. Ever notice that in these stories?

Real men will want real women like you.

Look us up and be happy.

Thank you and good luck!
Oct 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Mathisen
by: Anonymous

Ladies, I too met a scammer, Richard Mathisen, on a dating site. He said his wife died of cancer. His daughter, 17, was in a boarding school in Toronto. Ok, I started to bring out the tissue then. I started a very emotional relationship from that point forward.

We exchanged thoughts, hopes and dreams. He volunteered very intense information about himself, but never anything sexual. I started to become suspicious when he wouldn't give me his phone number. I then went online to see what an Independent OilRig Engineer does. Fortunately, I discovered I tripped onto this site.

As I read each experience, I became horrified that I had exposed my soul to this con man. This site saved me from giving a single dime. I received further emails from him and he talked about a contract that was about to come through and how his computer was broken. He hadn't yet asked for money, but I knew it was coming.

I preempted his request by telling him I knew his contact wouldn't go through and he was going ask me for money. I told him the jokes on him because I live on Social Security and I was broke. I asked him why he felt entitled to bilk good women. But people like that are sociopaths and have no conscious.

So I didn't feel a bit bad when I reported him to the FBI.
Oct 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		This guy saying he's Jonathan..............BINGO
by: Anonymous

YOU ARE EXACTLY RIGHT!!!!! What name did he use with you? I'll add to the other 5. ALL SAME CREATURE. YOU 1/16 thru 3/17. Me 3/17 thru 9/17.
The Beneficiary scam worked on me after the 3 months of absolute love and trust.

He had pretend Co. United Nations Courier holding the box of $2.75 Million contract pay. Their format sure looked real! I had to send my D.L. to prove myself. Worried about that!

Next, he had a guy posing as an agent waiting at N.Y. airport to clear it. He used the name of a man in Obama's Administration. His no. was 206-400- 8936

I was communicating with all of them. I believe in reality it was just him. Everything was going smoothly then suddenly I had to pay $91,000 to pay anti-laundering fees to customs. I questioned the odd places I was sending money to. His explanation sounded feasible. Then 2 more fees.

Well, then over $125,000 wasn't enough for the creep! The next three months were strictly to badger me.

I decided to just play along and hopefully saved someone else from my fate. My song was Bruno Mars.....just the way you are. I despise my song, also.

He told me that I loved my money more than my husband. Next, he told me he had an enlarged appendix and it was a matter of life or death. When I told him no he was furious. I stopped texting then he called me on Hangouts 7 times. I wouldn't answer. A week later he started texting again....real sweet. He wanted money to pay the hospital. He'd had the operation. He kept on and on about my letting him die.

Next, the hospital wouldn't release him until the bill was paid. He wanted to come home to me.
I'm skipping the next part. It's too long.
He had "Janet" from Bank of America call. She had a terrible lisp. 505-322-5018.

He was trying to prove his assets. There was too much wrong with the statements to EVER believe it.
I told him it was all fake. He cussed me. He said I wasn't worthy to be his wife. I'd failed his test. Can you believe? I was his "Queen" how could he say that. Lola

I'm getting tired. I'll continue tomorrow.

I'm so sorry for all 6 of us!
Oct 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas David
by: Roni

Engineer a ship. We meet august 26th on instagram. He got 7000.00 from me then wanted 90k because of a fire. Had a man named Gary Atkins call me to tell me he was okay but hurt. I wouldn't and he got upset.

We kept chatting and he said forget the money. He wouldn't answer any of my questions. When he called he sounded like he belonged in the Caribbean not European as he claimed.

Widowed and was married to a Nigerian woman and she died in a car accident was his first issue. 16 years old daughter who lives in Nigeria with mothers family. Was pushing her at me, but I stopped that right away.

Again money this time 50k. Wanted it sent to a women in Hawaii, confirmed bank account number and routing number, then web site for tools was fake phone number fake. When I did get through Strange women answered after I told him it always went to voicemail.

Broke it off today. Got nasty with me and cursed me.
Oct 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beneficiary of chris
by: Anonymous

Those pictures are photo shopped and these guys are good as this is their job and they steal people's pictures, use different names. I could understand you wanting to continue this relationship but you Will end up getting hurt as they are fast talkers and they have very bad tempers also.

They think women are stupid and they do not respect american women. I personally refuse to play their games even though I have what it takes to play them.

Do yourself a favor and get out before you loose everything.

Good luck with your decision.
Oct 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger (gulf of mexico)
by: Anonymous

Ladies today must be the day for breakups as I too ended the game with Roger. Does he have a young sounding voice with a somewhat British accent and does he say "may I have a word with you".

Its just funny I got a call from someone demanding to know where I was, and I cursed him out and hung up.

Have any of you ladies ever met our players?
I don't think Roger even cares that I called his game, as they have no heart. They make I'm guessing about 10 to 12 calls a day so I'm glad I'm rid of him.

I hope.
Oct 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Starting of Healing Process from Michael Donard
by: Anonymous

He is still trying to get money from me, and he has even gone to the lengths of trying to get me to commit fraud with my employer, saying that he would pay it back in 2 days. So I made the decision that enough is enough and will live with the loss I have incurred already.

I wrote a final message today and then blocked him. I can imagine he is fuming. So if anyone gets a request from Michael Donard, run ladies run.

I learned my lesson the hard way.
Oct 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger (gulf of mexico)
by: Anonymous

Hello ladies. I had every intention of trying to get more info on Roger but the bottom line is I really despise him so much for what he has done to you ladies that even entertaining a thought of him makes me sick. I am truly blessed that God allowed me to know this scammer before I got emotionally attached. I pray that all you ladies continue to heal, I could only imagine the hurt. I have not gotten any responses to my texts in 3 days but I did end the game.

I feel a lot better now.
Blessings to you all
Oct 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher Marino (engineer)
by: Anonymous

I "met" Christopher Marino on match.com. I've seen now from another source that he may also go by Michael Donati or Christopher Moretti.

Unfortunately, I didn't realize he was a scammer until I had sent him a large sum of money in total. I had done my due diligence - so I thought - as I daily checked online to see if his name came up on any scammer site or list etc. It never did.

He also had an offshore account to which he showed me that again looked so genuine. In addition, he sent me a link to a Texas blog site showing a report of a situation he had gotten himself into in Venezuela while there for work - having been on an oil rig in the gulf of mexico. I skyped with him too and the person on skype matched the person on the match photos.

Everything looked so genuine - what with the blog link etc. I realise now that even though I thought I was smart and checked to make sure he was genuine - he obviously wasn't.

He is VERY GOOD at what he does.

Please feel free to share and get this person's false name(s) out there. Too late to help me - but if it can help somebody else...
Oct 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		INFORMATION
by: Anonymous

Ladies, don't delete your phone numbers, emails, text, etc. Keep them all. If the law wont take them and do something with them go to IC3 form for the FBI online also, Facebook has A Scammer Organization setup to help with all this information.

I have been calling myself stupid for months now after losing everything. BUT, you know it was more uninformed about what was going on in the world of internet and that I have always trusted people especially when they prayed and studied the bible.

But, I have learned there is alot of evil walking this earth and the devil knows the bible just like God does. They come in Sheeps clothing. My Scammer even said they come to kill and destroy.

I would hate to be these people using GOD to hurt and destory us because I do believe that GOD will do justice against them, we may not see it but, I believe it will happen.

I will gladly setup another email address so we can talk.

In working over the years, I have seen a group of determined woman accomplish alot of things. We need to get people to sign this petition that is going to try and help stop these scammers and make their lives harder in taking hard working, lonely woman and mens life savings.

I am 66 years old and can't start over but all of you help me to fight another day to try and survive this broken heart and painful doing without things that we need in everyday life. Some days I only eat a piece of bread but it keeps me going because everyday that I'm alive it could save another woman from this and something might happen to catch one or more of these heartless people that are doing this awful destruction.

I am so glad that alot of you searched and found this site and it helped save you.

Every person that is saved is a hit on their lives of luxury spending what we worked so hard for.

All of us were contacted by them not us asking them to be friends. All of them are not where we could drive a few miles and meet them. They always promise to come but they never do. It would be wonderful to be loved like they make us feel and be a Godly loving husband, and most of them have the child to pull at our mother strings to make us want to take care of the child that is without a mother. But, in all realty there probably isn't a child at all.

We are normal caring woman, who are lonesome for someone to truly care about us and spend the days of our lives knowing someone truly cares.

I have drove myself crazy trying to figure out how someone could be so romantic, loving, Godly, etc., and I have finally realized there is no figuring it out because these people are playing a role and this is their job everyday to work us and take everything we have, from our heart, soul, money, pride, self worth. etc.. and that is what it is.

It is a part like an actor on TV plays and some of them play it and win a trophy which is all that we have and have worked for plus our hearts.

We are not bad people for having trusted them. This was the kind, normal part of us as the women that we are. I wish I would have been more computer smart but I wasn't. Was only on facebook for family of my late husband and people I had gone to school with many years ago.

But, again I believe we can make a difference and save others and maybe in the process survive what has happened to us. I survive depression so bad some days for what I have allowed to happen to me and my family. Try to forgive myself but, I haven't reached that point yet. But, I say a prayer everyday to help protect women from whoever this person is that called himself Charles Nickle. He will meet God in the end. I do believe woman can stop them are at least make it much harder for them to take from other women..

God Bless All Of You!!
Oct 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jonathan
by: Anonymous

This mans name is not Jonathan but who knows what it is he goes by - so many I am losing count. I have been with this man for 2 yrs and I am finding more about him than I ever thought I would. To the lady that posted about agents I think we need to talk.

You can get my email address from the editor.
Oct 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger (Gulf of Mexico)
by: Anonymous

To the lady who posted about Roger well if I am right and he is who I think it is he told me his Birthday is August 18 and his daughters is July 8 or 9. When I first started talking to the guy he told me his birthday was November 12 then he told me he lied and I told him who on earth would forget the day they were born.
Oct 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris/James/Roger/Jonathan ETC.
by: Anonymous

I am the lady that was asked to be the beneficiary for Chris Anderson. I absolutely did not. I am also the one that wrote about the Words With Friends as that is how he got me. He is no longer on my Words with Friends but get this. I remembered his use name so I got on the game to invite him to play and the game and he came back and said that he could not accept anymore games as his was full!

So that tells me he is playing and has LOTS of potential women he is trying to scam. This guy is an absolute piece of work. So, I unblocked him last night from messenger and sent him a picture of a scene to see what would happen. He sent me some pictures at 4:30 AM this morning of guys working on a rig and one of himself. I would say that it does look like the guy in his original profile and like the one on his messenger.

He is average looking with a very short haircut. Striped blue and white shirt. Glasses (which were not on in the other photos). Hair is blondish. Background in photo is some sort of office possibly. Not sure if I am going to keep my messenger open or not.

What do you all think?
Oct 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

I’m chatting with Bernard Thomas only on Instagram as he claims he’s not on any other sites and swears it’s him in the pictures and says he has a daughter living with his mom in Ireland.

Very charming and tells me he’s an engineer in Saudi Aramco and suppose to be leaving tomorrow back to where he lives in New Jersey.

He Has sent me email so I was wondering if any one knows how to do up searches to trace the email. Thanks you can email me at

epotter64@aol.com.
Oct 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger (gulf of mexico)
by: Anonymous

Roger claims his birthday is November 12th and his daughter is November 3rd. I know she does not exist. I was making a point if he can't take care of his daughter how could be take care of me. Ladies we all need to chat. I don't want to give any gmail that I currently use so I am going to create a new one specifically for Roger and maybe you ladies could do the same and we could communicate a little more discreetly.

He could at some point find this site and have his bimbos stalk it as well. I am going to create the new one later on today. I can't wait to see pictures as I don't have any of him and he does not of me.

Looking forward to all the stories.

Be blessed Ladies.
Oct 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		This guy saying he is Jonathon
by: Anonymous

My independent contractor was with me Jan 2016 till March 2017. Think he started being Jonathan with you then.

When he cleaned me out he started with the beneficiary setup and was suppose to send his pay but that was going to cost me more money. Had all this false paperwork sent to me from this suppose to be barrister. Then it was money to get off the rig but he wouldn't let me pay to have him flown off as he wanted the money sent to another of his suppose to be agents.

When I wouldn't sell my car and I could call a taxi he said for my needs he argued all the time. I would just let him die on the rig, then I didn't trust him and believe him anymore so he was through.

That SONG "All Of Me " I despise. He had a daughter which he gave me her email but, by the time he gave me this I had figured out it was all gone so I never used it. Im sure it was an email he made up. But, I know he went back to facebook and when I found him he deleted it and changed his name. I really believe it was this Jonathan person.

He had sold his BMW and home in Georgia for the job and I paid for customs to release his oil shipment, had a drill explosion fire, drill totally broke down, got sick, tired of being hung on the rig, but couldn't get paid then got paid and then couldn't get it released out of the bank, etc., etc., I went through his suppose to be lawyer, barrister and 5 agents.

Three of his so called agents are woman here in the United States that he was involved with at the same time he was with me. He got them to take my money and send it to someone else because he couldn't get money from them. I think I could understand them doing this if they actually sent it to him, but they sent it to someone else that wasn't even him.

How did Jonathon get your money??? Was it through sending money to his agents??

I also, hate the phrase "OMG' drive safely because his wife got killed in a car accident. He sent me a fake death cerificate because he was proving to me she had passed. I'm sure the work Id and Contract and all paperwork he sent was fake.

Did you send your money to Agents. I am trying to get help on catching this heartless scum.

Please let me know.
Oct 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger & Jonathan, etc. By anonymous
by: Anonymous

I wanted to tell you, also he told me he was rich and didn't need my money and would turn around in the same sentence saying that he needed money. Every money drop he'd tell me that it would be the last one. The last one wasn't coming until he got my last dime.

I have a real picture of him. He's about 5'7", about 62 with a chubby body. He isn't good looking at all. But his seeming sweetness and caring for me made me not be concerned about his looks.

He made me promise to go to church with him. What a piece of ....!


I feel really bad for you. You seem like a sweet and lovely lady. I know EXACTLY how you feel!
Nearly every day I go on the Internet and sound my warning.

I don't know if it was you or someone else that said he was a loser to not have money for his own kid's birthday party. I think she'd forgotten that the kid didn't even exist.

God won't let this go unnoticed. I was a little bit untrusting before this happened. You can imagine what the depth is now!

Find solace that you aren't alone. God be with you!
Oct 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Daniel and Roger
by: Anonymous

These two men sound just Like James Anthony who says he is in the Gulf of Mexico working for BP Atlantis but is not, since my lawyer contacted them with a court order. Yes he would tell me I do not love him if I did not send money. It will be my fault if he loses his millions of dollars.

I told you he said he had another job on a Rig but they did not pay him and I could help him get it. NOT, lawyer checked on that too. Always got songs, poem's and he begged and begged and said he was crying and his BP was up over this.

Pathetic. Please Ladies These Guys Do Not Work On The Gulf Of Mexico On Any Rig, and BP said that. No Engineer or Rigger would have 8 hours of time to talk to anyone so understand that please. Take care all and please know this is the Truth.

Thank You
Oct 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Walsh
by: Anonymous

Said his name was John Walsh. Approached me on Instagram, claimed to be an offshore oil driller out of Houston, TX. Said he was a Polish American and had a 14 yr old son in boarding school and his wife passed away giving birth to their second child.

Very sweet and charming, total sweet talker, then asked for a ton of money for "safety equipment" for his team on the rig. Shady to the say very least!

Blocked him very fast!!
Oct 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger & Jonathan, etc. By anonymous
by: Anonymous

I heard men in the background once. I'm afraid I taught the creature the phrase "I love you to the moon and back."

The phone he gave me was a Georgia no. It is 678-902-4977. I called it once and his accomplice "Janet"'s voice came on the answering machine. I know because I actually talked to her when she was pretending to be a Bank of America account rep.

Jonathan Lester was trying to prove his assets to me. I also knew it was her because she has a severe lisp. I also kept a message from her.

He sent a lot of Bruno Mars songs to me. He loves Johnny Cash, too.

A BMW picture was sent to me and also a picture of his supposed living room. He stole everything he was sending to me from someone else. Like a dummy I sent him a picture of my Classic Suburban. He now has another picture to con someone else.

What lured me in the fastest is when he professed to be Christian and quoted the Bible about marriage. I knew he was a scammer when he had no clue about the book of Revelations. He wanted me to enlighten him.

I told him he'd burn for that. The guy was using God as his "Front man".

I was his "Queen"and I could choose anywhere in the world to live with him. He was rich!

PLEASE DON'T BE SWINDLED LIKE ME!!!!!

I'VE SPENT HOURS ON THIS SITE. I AM ON A CRUSADE TO SAVE SWEET, KIND WOMEN FROM MY FATE.
Oct 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dear Editor.....You're a sweetheart!
by: Anonymous

Thanks so very much for what you're doing here.
This is helping with my healing.

I got tickled when my word "crap" got changed to "rubbish". I saw that and thought someone else had written the whole post and used my words. lol

I kept my sense of humor during all my rubbish.

Thanks a lot. You're a peach!

ED: My goal in building this site was to help people avoid becoming a victim, or help them heal and move on with their life, if they have been a victim, so I am pleased it is helping you.

Thank you so much for your kind comments [blush!]
Oct 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris/James/Roger/Jonathan ETC.
by: Anonymous

Me again. I also heard men in the background with accents (he said he is German). I also heard a woman. He told me they were neighbors. Chris also would sit outside in the morning because I could hear birds chirping.

Gave me an email address and also two phone numbers. Both numbers were in Texas. As I said, our last messenger was on Sunday night. I deleted the conversation but could not block him because he was gone after the deletion.

This morning I had two weirdo's on Words with Friends. One was a woman and one a handsome man named John. John sent a chat message. Hi How are You Doing. Same thing Chris used to say. So I replied, Let me Guess. You are an oil rig drilling subcontractor looking for romance. I hit send and deleted him. Then a few minutes later Chris sent me a message on messenger. "Hi". It was then that I was able to block him. I went into Spokeo to verify his email address several times and it shows a photo of a young guy in a green shirt with sunglasses on and two fingers held up. Dark hair.

I wonder if that is the real guy? Is it worth reporting that email address to the FBI? I no longer have the phone numbers.

What do you all think?
Oct 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		But what does he want if he has everything?
by: Anonymous

I was recently contacted by a John Pace thru fb messenger and everything you guys say on here sounds like everything this guy is telling me. Falls in love quickly and tells me he's gonna buy me a fat ring and ask me whats my dream wedding.

Of course I love everything I hear...I felt like I hit the jackpot of love when this guy talks....and now I read all this??!!

I literally feel sick right now.
Oct 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas David
by: Anonymous

I was contacted through Instagram by this man. Same things widow wife and unborn child died in car crash in 2007. Step daughter lives in Nigeria, chatted in instagram then wanted to switch to hangouts. 1st request for money was only 7000. I sent it. He supplied all the copies of his contract with exxon mobile.

All documents were fake. Drivers license and all. When I confronted him he got upset with me and started telling me he loved me and I needed to trust that God put us together. Next request was for 90K. I refused. He begged.

I almost sent 50K. But I cancelled the tranaction and thank goodness my bank questioned the transaction.

Web site fake. Phone numbers fake.
Oct 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		New name
by: Anonymous

I have written a couple of comments because these guys sound so much alike. Check out FB Michael Donard and see if anyone recognizes him.
Daughter just turned 12, away at boarding school. Uses the phrases mum, or always saying she ask's for me. Been given an email address and wrote but have never received an reply. Excuse is that she has to use a friends or head teachers phone.

First 2 weeks were wonderful, fell hook line and sinker. Sent songs, flowers, etc a real charmer.
Sent pictures and even let me face time him. Said I was his good luck charm as he got a new contract and sent me a copy. Then we got out to sea, drill broke down due to lack of ink, could I send money to supplier for ink, I fell for it and did. About a week later the drill was completely broke, didn't get enough ink, so now needed new drill. Sent a bank account link to show he had money, but couldn't access it because of taking the bank to court.

Told I didn't have 150,000 for the down payment, so he could pay the rest when he got out. Gave me phone # to dealer and I phoned to see what I could arrange. Dealer said he would agree to 12,000 for freight and 10,000 for full order of ink to new machine.

In the meantime I had held off on sending any money, and he played that he was committing suicide because there was no way to get off the rig. Left a letter that he had notified his bank that I would be coming to collect his money and would I look after his daughter. I talked him out of the first threat. I came up with the requested money as I was in love with this guy. And believed he would do it.

He sent the information of where to send it, but the first wire was returned because they had sent me an incorrect address, wished I had clued in then. So I got the correct address for the person and resent the money. (Big mistake) Approx. 2 days later he informed me that the drill had been sold, and now needed the 120,000 for the dealer to find another machine.

I told him again that I couldn't come up with that kind of money, so he tried the suicide thing again, and I was literally worried that I called the Stockton Sheriff's Dept. The bad part about that is I didn't have a location of the drill, and I was to get his daughter and was never told the name of the school or where the bank was located.

So it's a miracle a worker saves him. (This is where I became suspicious and decided to give him some of his own medicine) The story has now changed that if he sends 20,100 to his bank then they will let him do online transfers again. So I keep explaining that there is no way I can come up with the money, because it is way more in Canadian, as I have put myself and my family in debt, by sending what I have sent. So I have just finished 3 days of no response because he was to be closing his account, until suddenly I get this message from the worker, of how he is ill etc, so he is talking and pleading again.

This is a shortened version and I have saved a copy of my messenger log and all addresses, cellphone #'s, names and bank account #'s that have been sent.

I feel so stupid.
Oct 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger and Jonathan,etc
by: Anonymous

When talking to mine there would be other men in the back ground sometimes and of course it was some of his workers. There was three different men supposedly that got involved with taking all my life savings. He always said "I Love You To The Moon And Back." There is a group of them working together and I felt like Charles Nickle was the leader.

He was so smooth and good and smart and his phone numbers was in Georgia, always went to google subscriber. But he always called right back. Spent hours on the phone and texted and sent you tube songs. Poems, text, emails, Viber messages, hearts, God sent him to me, Always called me Baby, I was his queen.

Sent scriptures, had his church time on Sunday. Asked if I was going to church on Good Friday. I was stupid in all of this thinking he was just a normal person. He has pictures of me, my grandsons and he probably is using them to get to some other woman. How someone that seemed so loving could have been all evil.

But evil they are. They lurk and look for lonely woman to take all that us women have worked and saved our whole lives so their lousey lazy butts can have theirselves a big time. I have to believe that God will make them accountable for what they have done to us.

I hope and pray no other woman has to know the pain that these cruel hearted people bring with them. God keep all of you safe from losing your heart and money to whoever these lousy people are.
Oct 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yet another attempt to ruin a woman's Life
by: Anonymous

Thanks for this wonderful site. I was falling for Richard Mathisen. I checked BeenVarified and found there are about 11 incarnations of this name. He says he's from Norway and his daughter is in boarding school in Toranto, Canada. Ladies he's good. Sends you an emotional profile,and asks the same questions of you.

You pour out your heart and he's snagged you. If it weren't for this site, he'd be reeling me in. I've reported him to the FBI. Don't know if this is big enough for them to investigate so protect yourself.

Always check out anyone you're interested in.
Oct 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Anderson/ James Daniel Comparison
by: Anonymous

Me again! I don't give up! lol

I'm now adding Chris Anderson to my list.
These are his aliases, thus far: Jonathan Lester, Jonathan Sellers, Roger (Gulf of Mexico), James Daniel and now Chris Anderson.

I started talking to Jonathan Lester on Eharmony back in about February. He got me on Hangouts immediately.

He called me Baby. He said "okay", "have I eaten?", "I'm crying right now". "Buckle up. I don't want anything to happen to My Queen."

After he'd gotten over a $100,000 off of me, he still wasn't finished with me. For the last two months of my nightmare he tried to get me to pay for an operation. His appendix had enlarged and it was now a matter of life and death. When I won't pay up again, he was OUTRAGED that I'd let the man I loved just die. He tried calling me on Hangouts relentlessly. I ignored and he even got madder. Next......he had gotten the operation ON CREDIT and wanted me to make installment payments to the hospital. This might be funny if I wasn't so hurt and broke.

Next, he some how got the hospital paid and wanted $18,000 so he could get released from his contract with Chevron and fly home to me.

During all of this I got him to take a picture of him holding a sign that says he loves me and my name. I'd love to share that one and several others if I knew how. I'm not computer savvy.

He sent my a Pizza Hut pizza...the CHEAPEST one after we fought. He said he used a gift card.

The police helped me a lot. They found he was in eastern Canada not in the middle of an ocean. My bank determined that his Georgia d.l. was fake. Chevron told me his badge was fake.

I have plenty more to share. I'll do it tomorrow.

God bless you all. I hope I save someone from this rubbish!
Oct 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James/Roger/Jonathan/Chris Update
by: Anonymous

So it has been two days since I have heard anything after our last Fight over Chris wanting me to be his "beneficiary". In the meantime, I am still playing Words with Friends, where I first "met" Chris.

I only wanted to be friends. I have a lot of friends I met through Facebook and he seemed like a nice enough guy being a Widower and all. So initially I fell for it. But the red flags started waving and I found this site because of course, he was an oil rig drilling subcontractor.

So, at least twice a day I get a request on Words to play. It is very obvious who these guys are because of the picture and they usually send a "chat". How are you doing. Hello pretty. Where are you from. Sometimes I decline right away. Sometimes I read the messages and respond with a nasty comment and then I resign and delete them.

This morning I had one from a guy and one from a woman! Now they are getting crazy. So, I am deleting the game. Are any of you ladies still in communication with him or them? One thing I do regret is that I sent pictures.

Pictures that are on my Facebook page. But nevertheless, I did send them. Is there a "chat" where we can talk to each other live??? Respond to me with my Comment Title and let me know.

I am thinking of contacting the FBI.
Oct 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		JAMES DANIEL
by: Anonymous

Aside from all I wrote about James Daniel below, he also was shocked when I said I wasn’t going to send him money, saying "OMG" a lot, what really turned me off was when he "tied" on the phone, kept saying but baby how will you feel when I come to you and have lost all because you don’t believe that I em real?

Claims that he put his home in Denver up and sold his car to get the drilling machines that are now waiting in customs until I help him pay the fees to get them out.

I told him there are scams out there and his words are the same as the scammers. He said I’m listening to the world and not to him, baby, we will be together for always. Favorite food is chicken. He keeps saying things almost out loud to himself like "you are the only one who makes me laugh"....oh, pet name for me is babyski.

Talks very naturally about his daughter, wants to know if she’s e-mailed her "mother" (me), then lo and behold I get another vague email from her, which she never answers any questions that I ask her.

Report these scammers to the FBI under internet crimes, as there is a form. His voice is very seductive, he’s fun and oh so romantic...Words with Friends then to Hangouts..SAME stories and words he used on all of us.

The phone number he gave me always answers "the google subscriber is not available ", but he calls me back immediately and says he’s going to kill himself if he can’t pay those custom fees and loses all... says it’s not his fault that his phone fell into the sea and he can’t Skype or FaceTime because there is no camera.

Daughter can’t Skype or FaceTime because of school rules....I love you so much baby, you are my life, you are my world, kiss kiss sings John Legend songs to me on the phone, his favorite is All of me
Oct 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Mcconvillian The Spaniard in the China Sea
by: Anonymous

So glad I found this site!! Have had bad feeling about this guy: John Mcconvillian. Met him on Words With Friends. Just as everyone says, he uses Okay and sweetie a lot. Engineer on rig in China.

Says he’s from Madrid and single father with 15 yr old daughter living with nanny in N YC. Asks about me, but tells very little about self. Keeps wanting me to sign up on Hangout(no) wants my FB name (no). Haven’t gotten requests for money.. yet.

Keeps asking where I am and what time it is here. Seems to have good command of English one time and then broken the next.!’Asked about his job, and he referred me to a website. Never could pin him down about what he actually does!

This is first report I see for other than dating sites. He/they must be branching out into other Areas.

Be warned. If your gut says something is off, it probably is. I plan to block him from me today. (only been in contact five days).

THANK YOU for this website!!!!!

ED: you're welcome - I am so pleased it helped you.
Oct 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger (gulf of mexico)
by: Anonymous

Ladies my idiot contacted me on September 25th, he never got a dollar from me. He is on the line right now and says "are you going to help me or not, that's all I need to know. " responded delete me "

I need to know how they got the money especially for the birthday party.

Hang in there ladies, trust me when I say I feel your pain, I'm furious with Roger but he's playing a game that's going to make him consider another line of work when I'm done with my game.

Keep posting ladies as we all need support .

May God continue to heal you all.
Oct 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		BMW?
by: Anonymous

White BMW? Cos the scammer talking to me has a BMW too and of cos he can’t even pronounce "Perth" where he is suppose to be right now.

GMT +8 he will text me like 7am and call me 7pm. I stopped talking to him for weeks and he kept texting. So yesterday I pretended nothing happened, chat with him and provoked him. He was so upset. Then this morning he text calling me Honey again and apologised about last night. I never replied so I’m sure he will still try his luck again later.

Unbelievable all these scammers are so patient no matter how I insulted him and yet they cling on like a leech!

This guy is Christopher Lan Fellows
Oct 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger (gulf of mexico)
by: Anonymous

I keep forgetting a lot of my scammers lines. Ladies do not send your pictures to these jerks. Roger kept asking for my picture and I firmly said no. He stayed up one night for almost 8 hrs trying to get my picture and finally the ultimatum was send the picture or its over.

I stood my ground and he never got anything but oh he likes pizza and one of the toppings is avocado. Really not American. He also says I want to be the man in the relationship. I disrespect him. He did not mind that I told people about him

He drives a convertible BMW and he wants to take a sunset cruise. He can't afford cake and ice cream which is a red flag s how could he afford me.

What a loser.
Oct 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger (Gulf of Mexico) by anonymous
by: Anonymous

I believe you're RIGHT!

James Daniel, Roger (Gulf of Mexico), Jonathan
Lester, and Jonathan Sellers are the same guy
with accomplices.

I've been posting about the two Jonathans since May.

Funny......I'm the one that taught him the phrase "I love you to the moon and back."

Also, he knew about the Gulf of Mexico because of me. We were talking about when we'd finally be together and include his two grandkids. He asked about the fishing in Houston. I explained it was too far inland. I told him Galveston was an island in the Gulf of Mexico.

Gosh, I hate that guy!

JONATHAN LESTER...JONATHAN SELLERS.....

ROGER (GULF OF MEXICO) .......JAMES DANIEL.....

LADIES BLOCK AND RUN WHEN OIL RIG ENGINEER IS MENTIONED.
Oct 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Daniel
by: Anonymous

This guy sounds very similar to my person, wanted me to send a cellphone for daughters birthday. Had been given daughter's email, but she has never written me. The rest is pretty well identical, except places. I would post a name but if he is one that looks at these comments, then I don't want it known that I am comparing notes. But I do believe it is a ring of people and would love to get them caught.
Oct 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger (Gulf of Mexico)
by: Anonymous

This sounds alot like my man but mine goes by Dalton Jerry and he is from Los Angeles and he says he has a daughter that would be around 11 but who knows.

I have been with mine for 2yrs now but thanks to this site I am finding out just how many different names and woman he has.
Oct 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Daniel Update
by: Anonymous

Just read James Daniel by Anonymous and it sounds just like Chris Anderson who has been hounding me. Don't know how many of these guys are out there, but Chris Anderson and I had our last conversation via text on Facebook Messenger yesterday.

He too is on an oil rig. Calls me Baby and says Sure and Okay all the time. Also asks me if I have eaten, did I sleep well, how am I doing. He told me he received his 20 million dollar contract and is on the "big" rig. BUT, he has to have a beneficiary for the company and they won't accept his daughter because she is just a kid.

I told him NO. He kept on and on about how he needed this. Right. He also professed his undying love and told me God had brought us together. Not sure how me being his beneficiary on this job would get him anything but I did not give him the chance. Has a very thick German accent.

I confronted him about the oil rig digger scammers and he sort of acted like he did not know what I was talking about. He told me I made him cry. OMG.

So, if anyone else out there has dealt with Chris Anderson (which I am sure he has several aliases and pictures) let me know. I caught him in SEVERAL lies. I hope he gets arrested one of these days.

That would be such a happy day.
Oct 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Daniel by anonymous
by: Anonymous

ALL TOO FAMILIAR !

JONATHAN LESTER.....JONATHAN SELLERS
POSSIBLY: ROGER

Y: Talked of marriage. M: Proposed twice
Y: Called you baby. M: Baby, sweetheart,
"His Queen"
Y: Birthday party/daughter. M: Field trip for
Grandson, Clay
Y: Customs fee/machines. M: "Box of contract
Money" $2.75M
Y: Itunes cards. M: Me, too. Even told
what denominations
Y: John Legend songs. M: Bruno Mars
Y: Says "okay" a lot. M: Okay after many
sentences
Y: Poems. M: Recycled poems
Y: "Be careful, baby." M: "Don't text/drive."
Y: Daughter emails. M: Grandson, Clay
Y: Called himself husband. M: Me, too.
Y: "God put us together. " M: Me, too.
Y: Georgia? M: Home in Georgia
Honeymoon in
Australia.
Y: "Have you eaten?" M: Ditto
Y: M: Hearts, kisses, etc


When did your scam happen? Mine was March thru July.

After he scammed me for over $100,000 he spent the last 2 months going after ALL my money. He wanted to know how much my pension was.

These people are PURE evil. They have no conscience and they read very little of what you text. They can't get too involved. They have to keep their eye on their objective. YOUR MONEY!

JONATHAN SELLERS...JONATHAN LESTER...JAMES DANIEL
Oct 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger (gulf of mexico)
by: Anonymous

Ladies my heart really breaks for each and every one of you. Here's a song I've listened to the past couple of months. Listen to it, as it's uplifting, sing it out loud like I do. Roger will realize that he's been played soon enough.

To the one that actually got to talk to your scammer I'm curious did he claim to be white, and did any of you actually speak to these scammers. When I push his buttons he says I'm being disrespectful.

His daughters name is Bella. Sorry ladies in his email first and last name 808@gmail.com.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Keep posting ladies
God Bless you all.
Oct 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum engineering scam
by: Anonymous

I, too, met a scammer on Match.com. He claims to be originally from Canada but has dual citizenship. I must admit, he was good & I almost fell for it. His English was damn near perfect; there were a couple of texting mistakes that I chalked up to auto correct.

We talked everyday for at least 1-1:30- 2 hours & texted several times throughout the day. Getting in contact with him was never an issue, if I called, he called me right back. Same with text messages. He sent me photos throughout the day of himself, so I didn’t initially pick up on anything unusual.

He even went so far as to send me his family’s picture album. (Whoever the man is in the photos, I feel bad for him. No telling how many women have been duped.)

The crux of his scam, he’s a petroleum engineer who’s allowed to do independent contacting with other oil companies. We were supposed to meet but he has to go to Malaysia for 2 weeks for a contract. We’re in full communication while he’s there, mind you & nothing seems unusual. 2 days before he’s suppose to return, he emails me saying he needs $2000 for a membership card so he can cash a $400,000 check.

Immediately I started researching & discovered this scam. Needless to say, I did not send him any money & he’s gone.

Ladies be careful!!!
Oct 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger (gulf of mexico)
by: Anonymous

James Daniel and Roger are the same, and he sends me a tray with breakfast on it ,says good morning baby and he texts me at about 6 am and 7 pm evening chats for about 2 hours at a time and suddenly in the middle of an argument he will say baby got to get to work kiss kiss, love you to the moon and back and sends like 5 emojis and ends with 2 pink hearts.

He wants me to listen to all of me by John Legend and if he says he wants to make love instead of have sex I thought hmm. He wants to visualize your first time together if he says black nightgown, black stocking and black high heels, glass of wine. I gave him this scenario.

Be aware ladies it's easy to fall for these scammers.
Oct 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger (gulf of mexico)
by: Anonymous

Update on Roger. He's still on hangouts, I torment him everyday and am messing with his head. He now calls me a player and can't get it out of his head that I still call him baby and I stay composed.

Ladies if a man is Rich he won't ask you for phone cards, or gift cards or a phone so be strong and play the game. My scammer Roger is not going anywhere anytime soon. I even told him there are too many flaws in his game and let me help you step up his game.

They never read your messages so always ask did you read my text and make them respond and this throws them off their game.

Good luck ladies.
Oct 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

My scammer is Leon Hector. Oil rig engineer off the coast of UK. Wife and son died in a hurricane in N Carolina 4 years ago. There was no hurricane take took lives in N Carolina 4 years ago. His daughter is in boarding school in LA.

He told me he loved me after two days of texting. I asked him if he is a scammer or a catfish. He got very defensive. He can’t send me any pics of him on the oil rig as he claims the camera on his phone isn’t working right now. He doesn’t answer straight forwarded questions. I am all he thinks about all day long-yuck.

I did a bit of research. His cell phone is listed as a land line in Atlanta Georgia. He sends me poems declaring his love and devotion. Every poem can be found online along with the author’s name. I just sent him a long message busting him. Told him I will block him him unless he can send me a pic of him on the oil rig.

He contacted me through FB.
Oct 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keep updating the name
by: Anonymous

Please keep updating the names that they use on FB or the scammer’s name as the one used by Christopher Lan had just recently changed his profile picture and changed his name.

Ladies please update!! Thank you
Oct 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Daniel
by: Anonymous

Fell in love with me right away and talks marriage, has a daughter in boarding school, widowed, oil rig contractor, calls me "Baby", I’m his world, his life, says "sure" and "okay", beautiful poems, on a rig, could I send his daughter money for a birthday party, could I send her iTunes cards (no I couldn’t) and wants to come to me when his job is done, but customs is holding his "machines" and goods, and he needs money to pay the fees.... will pay it back when this job pays him 5.5 million dollars, calls but has no direct phone number to him, can’t skype or FaceTime, no cameras on a rig, except for contractors but unfortunately, this happened to fall in the sea.

All of me by John Legend, kiss kiss, be careful, baby, have you eaten baby, I love you, please take care of yourself baby, his daughter emails and calls me mom or mummy, please, my dad loves you, just pay these fees so we can be together forever, Pick me up at the airport when I’m done with the job, where would you like to travel to?

Pick a place anywhere in the world, your "husband" is a contractor baby... God put us together.

Does ANY of this sound familiar??? I never knew this stuff happened until I came across this site. I want to thank every person who posts here, I hope and pray my pics I sent him will not be used to scam men. I feel bad for the man whose pics were used to scam me, as I’m sure he has no idea.

Keep sharing. It not only helps to reveal these scumbags, it helps victims to come to the reality of it all, and also helps in the healing process.
Oct 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger (Gulf of Mexico)
by: Anonymous

I wish I had known about this site sooner. The one who scammed me sounds quite similar to Roger, except mine didn't go by that name. Contacted on facebook, very handsome and smooth talker, makes it very easy to fall for him. If mine is the same person they have branched into Canada. The one I had was to be in Stockton, CA, has 12 yr old daughter going to school in Oregon, is supposed to be from Paris.

The rest of the post are very close to mine. It sure would be interesting to see a picture. Unfortunately I fell for it hook line and sinker until it was to late.
Oct 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Techniques SCAMMER used on me.
by: Anonymous

Eharmony to Hangouts......instant love.
Would end a lot of sentences with okay.
Would say Hell no.......even after quoting Bible
Told me not to get too stressed
Asked about family. Wanted to give my dad a gift.
Wanted me to be good to people.represent God well.
Would tell me he didn't need my money, but would
immediately want more money.
Claimed to speak 3 languages.
Said he lived in Atlanta, Georgia
Two grandsons he adopted-Benji and Clay
Had an accomplice Janet....she had a bad lisp.
Oil rig engineer with Chevron...even showed me a
legit looking badge
Showed me his driver's license

IMPORTANT.... BANKS HAVE ALL 50 DRIVER'S *****
******Licenses in their computer**********
can easily verify authencity

Always wanted me to quit texting while driving.
Said I was his Queen and wanted nothing bad
to happen to me.

Would ask how I made him love me so quickly.

When we talked about marriage and my moving to
Atlanta.....was concerned about his 2 dogs
living in his house and adding my 3 cats.
thought it might be too much..my cats are o/s
Was happy when I told him not to worry.

Wanted me to promise to go to church with him.

We even decided what I should bring when I moved
to Atlanta.
He sent me the Bruno Mars song, flowers, bear hugs
and kisses.

Anyone reading this should see why I was taken in.
I loved that fraud....his words anyway.

JONATHAN LESTER..........JONATHAN SELLERS

PLEASE DON'T BE CONNED....HE IS HEARTLESS AND GREEDY. HE DOESN'T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT YOU!
Oct 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Look out for Daniel j Harris
by: Anonymous

So he friended me from Facebook and he states that he lives in Los Angeles and is working on an oil rig in West Africa in the Benin Republic. Same thing falls in love real fast never been married because he's been hurt too many times but he never asked me about money but I'm sure it would come down to that.

His Facebook page has four pictures of him and the only girls that like his photos are not very attractive females so I'm not quite sure why I was targeted but I'm smarter than I guess these people think that we are.
Oct 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger (gulf of mexico)
by: Anonymous

Also he will send you a a list that says "baby here are some things I'll love to do with you honey" it starts of (be your best friend )and ends ""cook your favorite meals/meals.
His favorite song is all of me by John Legend. He may send you a song called (someone loves you honey by June Lodge.

I played him like a yo yo.

Good luck ladies.
Oct 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger (gulf of mexico)
by: Anonymous

Ladies please beware of Roger as he contacts his victims through Facebook, then moves very quickly to Hangouts. He starts off with questions about your dreams, your hopes, your hobbies, quite a texter. He claims to be on an oil rig in the gulf of Mexico and got his contract on or about September 2017, and has men working on the rig with him.

He does not give the name of the rig but says they are not allowed cell phones and the only means of communication is on hangouts. There is no tv on the rig and he can't leave the rig until the contract is up in approximately 2 months.

He will be perfect the 1st 2 weeks, but I called him out about being a scammer and he got angry and defensive, and I told him no money will be given.

2nd he claims he has a daughter 13 yrs old in west Hollywood ca, and a nanny is taking care of her, his wife died of cancer 5 yrs ago and he wants you to send money to the nanny to have a birthday party for his daughter of cake, ice cream and shopping. When you decline he gives you ultimatum to take it or leave and he will be argumentative on Friday nights.

He likes early morning chats as early as 6 am north eastern time and 7 pm evening will be consistent every night and day. He does not curse but gets angry and will go to bed early so don't fall for this man.

Why would any woman want a broke ass man who claims to be financially secure and can't have stuff in place for his daughter. He will copy and paste long live notes to distract you and he thinks he has a good game and if a man can't provide cake and ice cream for his daughter this should be a clue he's a looser.

Be carefuel ladies.
Oct 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beth why did you give the scammer this blog site?
by: Anonymous

I don’t understand why you need to teach the guy to be a scammer when we all are exchanging tips and hopefully can exchange pictures to see if it’s the same guy for some who said especially the ones working with petronas in Malaysia.

Anyway I believe that scammer is not giving up. I wish I had friends in Malaysia to check out the address and phone numbers he had given me! Scammers these days are way too smart! But they will not be able to succeed if we are united and share more info and experience here.. thank you all.
Oct 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		My turn with the engineer
by: Anonymous

He went by Ben Walter tonight. Same story his wife died five years ago and had two teens in boarding school in New York. Said he's an engineer on an oil rig in Scotland. Since I had a scammer last week who got angry when I wouldn't set up gmail address so he could chat through hangout when he asked me to do the same thing all kinds of red flags and alarms went off.

Today was the fifth month anniversary of my husbands death and it really hurts that there are such user creeps out there. I was hurt but now I'm angry.

I really hope women are careful of these guys.

Thanks to this site I feel so much better to know that it's being publicized and helping those who google these scums.
Oct 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names & Photos
by: Anonymous

So, the tip I have is look for what they do, because the names are fake, the pictures are stolen, any social media are bare bones. The grammar is bad, they mess up on your details, they love you at once, string you along until a fake emergency comes up!

I was searching names, phones, emails, to no avail. Got wise in anti scam sites like this where their actions are described!

Three in a row Instagram guys tried to friend me. But, they ask if I live alone🚩 Do I own my house🚩Etc. Blocked them all! Last one says was a military Doctor!

I sent no one money, thank goodness, but feel used. SD
Oct 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Chase Oil Rig Engineer scam??
by: Anonymous

Does the Name John Chase from Virginia who says he is in Maylasia working on a oil rig I was told that there was some of the supplies and some of the equipment that can be released due to a new law that was past that he was not aware of so now there is funds that he cannot get to because they're back in the States and he is stuck there and unable to finish his job.

I know that it is a complete scam I just didn't know if anybody recognized their name or any of the information.
Oct 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Does any one talk to a Bernard Thomas on Instagram? He’s a smooth talker and fell in love quick and says he’s a Engineer in Saudi Aramco and claims fo live in New Jersey.

He says he’s divorced with a 15 year old daughter who claims to be in Ireland with his mom. He’s a smooth talker and started asking for iTunes cards and now claims he needs Amazon cards for books to finish his job so he can get home cause he has resigned from other jobs there.

Glad I found this site thanks ladies.

Please email me if you have info on him thanks.
Epotter64@aol.com
Oct 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Probable scammer Peter M.
by: Anonymous

I think I'm chatting with one named Peter M. Widowed 5 yrs. Wife and Daughter Chloe killed in car accident. One daughter left. Works as oil rig engineer contractor on last contract before retirement. I'm just messing with him! Can't wait to hear more sad, sob stories!

He's a very good player on words with Friends and I actually just want to know how he's obviously cheating.
Oct 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dating scam
by: Anonymous

I have been chatting to a guy who said he is widowed and he has a daughter that studies away from hom. His wife died. He is very good looking. He sent me some emails and after 2 weeks the emails stopped. We always got cut off with the phone and he asked me if I can help him to get a phone again. I did. I posted the phone but the person who had to collect the phone you cannot trace the tel no he gave was a fax line to a computer.

He said he was working on an oil rig in SA. I tried to trace but to no avail. The phone I got him is not in use. He no longer contacts me as frequently as what he did before.
Oct 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Scammer.......leaking this site.
by: Anonymous

The really good SCAMMERS already knew about this site. I post nearly every day on the Internet warning women. I have my own personal crusade going on.

I feel we are here to warn and expose all of their techniques to stop someone from being another victim to these low-lifes.

I may NEVER get over the cold-hearted you-know-what. Evil is really hard for me to fathom. But, I'm sure wiser now with a lot less money.

PLEASE LADIES IF HE SAYS HE'S AN OIL RIG ENGINEER

BLOCK AND RUN........EVIL IS LEARKING..........

JONATHAN LESTER.............JONATHAN SELLERS
Oct 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		"To Searching for Andre Carlito"
by: NEW DISCOVERY

Don't fall for the guy. I had looked at his FB page and think about this:

1) On his video, he posted a Black man which was kind of odd. Most men of his age would be posting something nostalgic and old-fashioned.

2) His liking for music does not seem appropriate for his age.

3) He may have signed up on FB in 2015 but no consistent posts.

4) Look at the people who like his photos. Most of them are young and Black people. There was only one White lady with a baby.

5) Most of his posts are "quotations".

I am not judging him based on what I had observed but these are warning signs to look for. Money would not be a problem for a person like him. Why? Because at his age, he should have saved enough for his family.

Look at his surroundings - nice, right? You cannot say he is in need of money. A person who plays golf has the money to sustain his desires.
Oct 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scearching for Andre Carlito
by: Anonymous

Do any of you know of a scammer named Andre Carlito, His picture is a good looking white man with a great smile. He is pictured with a boy toddler. One picture he is setting at a table with beautiful surrounding, like hedges with red flowers on them. He is also pictured on a dating site called badoo.

He is trying to scam me, and we are getting to money talk, after three weeks of romantic talk. I would love to catch him.
Oct 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		@mr_ericlo alias Leo on Instagram
by: Anonymous

Scammer. He pretends his wife is dead and looking for true love. He works as an engineer at an oil company. He pretends to be from UK but he has broken english. In a couple of days he´s madly inlove with you and wants to marry you as soon as possible. I still didn´t found out who the pictures belong to. Here you have the link to his profile

https://www.instagram.com/mr_ericlo/?hl=es
Oct 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Scammer
by: Anonymous

My Scammer also told me he had a job in Germany and had the same amount of money coming and I could get it for him if I would just help him and have my lawyer look in to it. NOT happening, Told him my lawyer has court orders on him not in Germany and for the oil Rigs which found out he is not on any of them in the Gulf of Mexico.

Now another thing. Why Would Anyone Give Their Scammer This Site??? That is very foolish.

We come her for a safe place to talk to each other, to read what each other is going through. Why would you do this??? I think you know who you are too that wrote this recently that you gave it to him.

Very Strange you would do that.
Oct 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Are they stupid?
by: Ann-Katrin

I often come across these people. Every day I get friend requests from "marine engineers" on Messenger, Facebook and now lately on Instagram.

The thing is my settings are that no one can see my profile unless I allow it and still they claim that they have seen all my pics and that I'm so beautiful and bla bla bla.

I sometimes amuse myself by chatting with then and then I download some profile pictures from them and to a pic search at google. I often see that the photos belong to someone else and I use to confront them with this.

They must think that women are stupid. Don't they understand that we use the internet to search for facts such as ip? And they all say that they come from differnet countries but now live in the US and have forgotten all their native language.

If they want some success in this they should really try to vary the facts about their lives. But now everyone are widowers, they have lost a wife in a car accident some years ago and they have a son. Right now they are all marine engineers and earlier they were MD:s or high militaries stationed in Kabul.

I really have a good laugh everytime I confront them after having pretended that I'm interested.
Oct 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Insight into a career scammer
by: Anonymous

Hangouts is a favorite of theirs. They like this site because there is no one monitoring and it's owned by a Canadian Co. The police told me that Canada refuses to help USA authorities when this kind of fraud is involved.

They ask for ITUNES cards because they can readily turn them into cash.

They don't read nearly any of what you say. They don't want to get too involved and take their minds off of their goal......YOUR money.

They seldom will have many living relatives. That would make it easier if you wanted to play detective.

These scammers will normally have a background involving a different country. You won't find too many that are pure American.

They will start proclaiming love within the first month. If they're good at their "career" they will act concerned about your well being. Mine always reminded me to buckle up. What a crock!
They'll ask about your family. Probably to see how many obstacles they will have.

They'll tell you to not tell ANYONE about him. He wants EVERYONE to be surprised.

If you try to pin them down, they'll either ignore or act angry.

LADIES.......IF THEY SAY OIL RIG ENGINEER, BLOCK AND RUN.

JONATHAN LESTER........JONATHAN SELLERS
Oct 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher Morgan Scammer
by: Anonymous

Christopher Morgan Administrator Manager (Engineer). Works for Maersk- Gulf of Mexico and has worked for 22 years on platforms and was retiring after this one.

Lives- White Plains, New York
Widower- 4 years
2 Daughters in their 20’s – Michelle and Christine,that live in San Jose CA. attending school.
Contacted me via a game called WORD in Sept. 2017 and then asked me to install HANGON application so we could talk.

A few days after we started speaking he left NY to the Gulf of Mexico. We talked daily (lunch time, break times) and during the evenings. He stated the Security was very strict about cameras (disabled on the desktop) phone calls etc. However he had sent me pictures of him and his daughters that he had saved on the pc.

He sounded so educated and knowledgeable about his work. However there was a few times that he would say something that just was not the way an American would say it that made me suspicious. Like using the would "SURE" all the time, when acknowledging something. Using the work wardrobe instead of closet, and there was more.

Then all of a sudden he has been given the chance of his career to do this project and rebuild a platform damaged from a storm. That is when he started asking for money, iTune cards so he could do research on his presentation.

So because I didn’t bend on that he came up with this. He did a job 2 years ago in German and they owed him $850,000.00 and they are now going to pay him. He can’t go to collect because he has just started his project. I told him send his daughters or have the money wired to them. He didn’t go for that at all wanted me to go. When I refused then he said that they would send me a box and all I had to do was accepted it.

Again I refused and told him to send to his daughters. Nope that wasn’t happening he want me, then he said he would wire the money to me.

I told him No. There was more, but you see where this is going. Today I have blocked him from word, and I have uninstalled HANGOUTS.

Please beware
Oct 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Miller Briggs
by: Anonymous

Thank you for this site. It has helped me greatly. A few months ago, a very handsome followed me on Twitter. I followed back. He seemed normal. We began chatting. Again, be he seemed kind and normal.

Then the red flags started waving. Single father, divorced, and a private contractor. On an oil rig. First job he told me about was off the coast of Venezuela. Then the asking started. First it was an iTunes card. Then it was a Wal-Mart card so he could load money. Then finally he needed $200 so he could get off the Venezuelan rig and go to somewhere off the coast of Nigeria.

I wanted to think he was for real but I have seen too many red flags. I never gave him any money thank goodness. I forgot to mention we got off Twitter and started chatting on Telegram. His name is Miller Briggs.
Oct 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jazz Thomas
by: Anonymous

I had a recent scammer. He used a picture and said his name is Jazz Thomas. Told me he has a son aged 15. He said his email is jazzthomas888@gmail.com and his son alexdaddyboy111@gmail.com.

I played along with him feeling he would ask for money. He said he is in Georgia Country, Tbilsi. There is no oil rig there inland and see no oil rig in the Caspian Sea and the Sea on the other side of Georgia Country. Well I told him I would under no circumstances send him money and he still said he was crying in front of his friends and in deep pain.

I blocked his contact and told him I was having him hunted down and told him he could try to hide but he will be found. I did warn him in the begining when we started talking. When he tried to get money I reminded him, he was warned I am not a fool and I notice and read carefully.
Oct 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dear Editor.....
by: Anonymous

I'm sorry to be repetitive in most of my statements. But, there are so many comments that I'm afraid the readers won't scroll down three months ago when I started posting.

On one I posted about a month ago I gave all of the players involved and how each operated. It was the only time I disclosed that information. It was not published.

I'm sorry to bother you but I SO want to stop this creep best as I can. I post warnings on Facebook. I reported my scammer to my local police. I reported him to EHarmony. I reported him to my bank and the FBI. It's been a crusade for me.

I want SO badly to STOP anyone before they get involved with this fraudster.

JONATHAN LESTER...........JONATHAN SELLERS
Oct 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cry Cry Cry am her
by: Anonymous

We really need to post the pictures we get as I think some of us are dealing with the same person.

Let us get pictures out quick. How do we do it and will someone open a site to where we can post pictures.

I do not know how to.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Oct 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Collins Contractor for oil rigs contact me three days ago
by: Anonymous

David Collins states he's from Oshkosh Wisconsin. He too is a contractor for an oil rig. Go on 3 to 4 months or year and has an 11-year-old daughter. Wife ran off with a younger man over six years ago. Within days madly in love with me, and going to buy a house for both of us so I can be a mother figure to his daughter.

There's no information on his Facebook and no friends no nothing. I started searching around and then started to see what I'm reading now. I don't think he'll ever contact me again after what I'm going to post. A picture of the scam of a oil Riger.

Run fast girls and don't get pulled in as Blantyre found this out in three days.
Oct 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer Christopher Lan Fellows
by: Anonymous

He found me on a dating site, and quickly got off the site and told me he found me so no longer need to keep that account. He will call and chat with me but he sounded funny for someone from Liverpool UK. But I brushed that aside. Wife died of cancer 3 years ago and had a daughter Vanessa. He even sent me his wedding picture with late wife and beautiful pictures of his daughter.

He will send video clips of him talking and his daughter as well. But there’s no audio. He usually wants to do video chats but I can never see him. Just last week he told me his job is put on hold, and he is in Australia now. He needed to transfer a lump sum to China. I asked for all the details and he even sent his fake passport and documents to me. I’m sure he isn’t from UK like he claimed cos pictures he sent to me are mainly in USA going for UFC and Red Sox!

Wish I know who is that guy in that picture. Want to let him know someone is using his pictures!
I was stupid to send him medicine when he asked for it and it was a Malaysia address at Selangor KL claiming the engineer will leave from there to Australia to meet up.

He was so loving and sweet and kept calling Mrs Lan and want to meet up after his project in early Dec.

Ever since I refused to help him he stopped being nice and slowly not contacting anymore. Wish I know how to trace his IP address and report him but also feel embarrassed why I’m so stupid to have actually trusted someone I have never seen before.

Anyway I can post the innocent guy picture that was being used?

Wish someone know him and can inform him.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Oct 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		JONATHAN LESTER.................ATTN: HELEN
by: Anonymous

ALSO IS USING THE NAME JONATHAN SELLERS

He is VERY good at his "profession".

I wanted to give some basic pointers as to how this creature works.

He'll act outraged if you question him too much.
He'll try to get you on Hangouts.
He'll try to get you off Facebook. He's afraid you just might find a real, authentic person.
He'll want you not to tell ANYONE about him.
He'll act like he truly loves you within a month.
He'll quote the Bible to you about marriage.

I wish I could post the 5 months of our conversations. You'd see the physiological hold that could develop. I look back on the scam. I could easily see how I feel in love with this scumbag. I'm telling you he is THAT good.

PLEASE JUST BLOCK AND RUN IF HE SAYS HE'S AN ENGINEER ON AN OIL RIG. PLEASE DON'T GIVE HIM ANY OF YOUR TIME. EVENTUALLY HE'LL HAVE YOUR MONEY.

JONATHAN LESTER.....JONATHAN SELLERS
Oct 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yep my guy was named Ray
by: Beth

Same story as the rest, fortuitously lived in a town 50 miles from me. Worked on an oil rig all day, couldn't take pictures but, could text all day long while at work(?) and was in charge of the crew. Oh, and the poor orphaned daughter left home with the nanny.

AAGH, I think that when I see a picture - it is a real person. I am going to cancel Match.com as they do not screen the profiles well enough, nor verify pictures otherwise this wouldn't have happened.

The guy did quit texting when I sent him the link to this blog spot!!

Thank you
Oct 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not too sure...
by: Anonymous

The guy I am talking to has not mentioned being widowed just divorced for 6 years and a step daughter. He said he lived in the state where I live but had to go to Chicago then off to Singapore for 6 weeks.

Has not asked for money....yet, I have talked with him on the phone and we text...something just feels off...not sure if it's me just being paranoid or I should beware? He has sent me 3 different pics...the last one was instantaneous as he was boarding the plane when I requested it.

Says he grew up in Paris until mid teenage years then moved to CO with his father and step mother. He has a french accent. I will not send money. He swears we will meet when he is back but as I told him I am not holding my breath.

His writing is fine in text exchanges, nothing that has stood out. Just curious to other's thoughts....help??
Oct 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Williams
by: Anonymous

He found me on linkedin, and he had the sweetest tongue, but im in doubt, so I asked for his passport with a name in it. He just sent passport and picture of him. I dont know whose passport is that. Been searching about him, and I found this site.

He is the 2nd guy who messages me. The first one asked for money immediately, this guy is a pro. I would like to add his picture just in case you encounter him.
Oct 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andrew Mikel 'rig engineer'
by: Anonymous

Messaged me on Instagram said he had a six year old daughter and his wife died giving birth to her! He was from New York and worked off shore on a rig off of Seattle. Had been away 6 months while daughter was looked after by a nanny.

Wanted a wife and mother for her and said he would come to UK in two months, relocate here and buy a bigger house. I'm 55 and He said he was 57 and had plenty of photos on his profile of him and his daughter! I had my suspicions and several times thought I should just block him!

But something hooked me and I found I was believing him. I told my daughter's who said to be wary of imposters. I told him this and he said to assure them he meant no harm and just wanted to be with me! My youngest daughter reverse imaged his profile picture and it came up with several different profiles across the internet!

Also she found this site which having read through convinced me he was a scammer! I confronted him yesterday and told him I was going to report him to Instagram but he blocked me before I could do it! Now I can't see his profile and I can't report him!

I feel I was a lucky one as did not get to the money part of the scam and after reading some of these stories I am sickened by this! I urge anyone who can see his profile on Instagram to report him for me his name is Andrew Mikel and he is following hundreds of women on there who I'm sure he is probably scamming loads of women at the same time!

I feel an absolute fool for letting this happen and I never wanted this. I've been single for 10 years and I cannot believe I let someone dupe me!
Oct 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dear Editor.....
by: Anonymous

Three of my posts were never released to this site. I spent a lot of time and effort to compose them.

I was reporting Jonathan Lester....profile stolen of Eharmony.

Same scammer used the name Jonathan Sellers.

I didn't use foul language on any of these statements. Can you tell me why they weren't printed here?

ED: You have been posting several times a week and some of the information was repetitive and not offering anything new so it was left out.
Oct 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed by Chris Anderson
by: Anonymous

I was contacted through Words with Friends by a very attractive man. Very complimentary and nice. Also contacted me through Messenger but was reluctant to be friends on Face Book. Based on his Messenger photo and name, I found him on Facebook and sent him a friend request.

His profile photo was of "him" and a young daughter. His Words photo was one of his photo's on his facebook profile along with some photos of oil rigs and an elderly couple. No other info or friends. He messaged me and said that he saw I found him. LOL.

So, we were on Facebook for a very short time, maybe a couple of weeks. Then all of a sudden he was gone. I tried searching again and when I found him I was informed that I was not part of the viewing or something like that. He sent me two phone numbers and both were Texas which is where he said he lived - in Houston. He also was bidding on contracts for drilling rigs to the tune of $18,000,000 for the Gulf of Mexico and $20,000,000 for the UK.

He professed his love for me. I told him right from the start that I was married and not interested in anything but friends. He got rather persistent with the love poems, the "good morning" messengers where he asked if I slept well. He would contact me several times a day.

He had broken English and said he was German. He asked for my phone number and I provided him with my work cell and work email so I could play along and see what this might be all about. He never asked me for money. Just told me he wanted to meet me one day and that I was his best friend. I was there for him.

He also called me on video chat through messenger but funny thing, I could never see him but he could see me. He would ask "can you see me". I finally blocked him from messenger and my phone and email. Also deleted Words. Hope I have provided enough information.

No more strange encounters for me!
Oct 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Eng David Chapman.
by: Anonymous

I was groomed for weeks. Name David Chapman. A scam I am sure. Sweet. Jump off Instagram to text and email. No photo taking on oil rigs. Born in CA, educated in Saudi Arabia. Three degrees. Four languages. Ha!

Sent poems, music, photos from thumb drive. Wants to retire in my state as has no family. Due to arrive in one week! But, wait! Production has new limits as contract about to expire. All his money invested. Has to remain. But, no access to funds to stay. (Why needs funds?!)

Needs me...called me. Heavy accent. $250-300 for funds to stay and finish. But, wants Wal mart gift card and cide scratched off, send photo of it. Nope. Did Not Do It Thank God.

He is still sending sweet messages. Will bless after send pic of Oil Rig Scam Page and BLOCK him. I believe he took some nice blokes pics. Sad. Who should I report this to? Did IG report for posing as another. SD
Oct 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed
by: Anonymous

James Daniel and "daughter" Tessy Daniel. I called my bank to see if I can get the money I wired back....it was sent but not received. Here's hoping I can salvage that, though I've lost my dignity which is priceless.

I've signed the petition, I've filed a victim of internet crime, IC3 Complaint Referral Form.
I want to thank every one of you and this site. I had wired the money, and then a few hours later came across this site and was sickened.

I question my judgment now, I'm angry at myself, at people who would do this, I'm feeling stupid, and was I really that desperate??? I was happy and not even looking for anyone, but he started our chats on Words with Friends and requested we go to Hangouts, which I had never even heard of.

I'm so disgusted with him and myself. I'm so sad for every one of you here and for me....the only solace is that I'm not alone and all of your posts are helping me deal with this.

I cannot afford to lose the money I sent him, but what kills me more is that this scum will enjoy my hard earned money. I work 2 jobs. All I keep saying to myself is "I should have known" "Why didn't I follow my gut instincts"
Oct 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gullerud Franklyn, James Daniel
by: NEW DISCOVERY

They are both scammers. Ladies, if they got connected with you through Facebook, always look at who likes their photos. If most are women, they are scammers. If no friends showing on profile, that means they are being careful.

Look also at the dates when they started posting on Facebook. If it's recent, they are scammers.

These are the signs that they signed up to look for potential victims. I found a german fraud scam site and everyday, people from across the globe get scammed by men and women. Not sure where from but mostly Ghana and Nigeria. They post handsome pictures of men and very attractive ladies.

But the real person behind looks creepy and very ugly. No offense to Black people. But they all look so inhuman. I have many Black friends and they have beautiful eyes and look really decent. But the scammers look totally scary.

The German site can be translated in English and they are also on Facebook to help us stay alertive. I check their site everyday too.

Please sign the petition so all of these fraudulent people will be punished.

Check this site on Google: fake-fraud-scam info. You will be amazed at how they scammers grow in number daily.
Oct 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed by James Daniel
by: Anonymous

I was scammed. This is the first I've heard of this, I just today sent him money, and I'm hoping it could be stopped in the morning at Wells Fargo

His "name" is James Daniel, and said he had a daughter, 15, who also e-mailed me. He and I chatted on Hangouts.

I feel so stupid, as I've never trusted anyone before, but this guy was good. I read all these stories and they are the same exact scenario!
We actually met playing Words With Friends and started chatting, and he then requested we go to hangouts.

Wow, I'm numb and feeling so mad at myself. He told me he was on an oil rig, and we were going to meet in person as soon as his machines were let go from customs, but needed the fee, and he would pay me back. He told me he put his house on the line and will lose everything. He was definately charming and fun, romantic, calling me, missing me, etc....all of it.

I can't believe I fell for this.
Oct 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony Williams
by: Anonymous

I have written about him before. He is blocked on facebook now but its the scammers and the pics he is using. I have found David Williams, Robert Christofer, James Burton, Walter Morgan, Morgan Walter, Ran Jones and many more and if you look the pics are all of one poor man and his child and also a dog.

He is a handsome man when I asked him why me he said he had enough of the beautiful people lol.

Wow... asked for itunes for his boys birthday then his bank account was compromised, then his soybean oil extractor (now mind you he is on an oil rig off of Louisiana) broke and he went from 28000 to 250 needing help.

I sent him nothing.

I asked him why he wasn't talking to me anymore and he said he was deeply hurt I wouldn't help the love of my life out. I told him nothing till we facetime or meet. He has a cell phone and a google phone plus the internet. I even messaged a couple of people when he slipped and didn't catch their tags on his Facebook while he was talking to me she was on telling me he was texting her at same time and when confronted he denied it.

Oh well please watch out and pray for the man in pics he looks like a loving father and dog owner.
Oct 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rigs in the Gulf
by: Anonymous

One thing I want to say is if you have talked to any Engineers and Oil Riggers in the last week or this past week-end and he said he is having a hard time with his machine and needs your help fixing something or any excuse.

All Oil Rigs in the Gulf of Mexico were evacuated last week because of the Hurricane and have just been allowed sometime this week to go back on the Rigs. Not all are up and running yet.

So please be careful.

Take care all
Oct 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers name James Gilbert.
by: Marlene Rynzak

I was being scammed by a man called James Gilbert. I think they were using his profile and after I wouldn't send him my own money he then wanted me to send money from his bank, unless it was someone else's bank statement.

Then he still wanted me to send £2600 for a delivery charge but I wouldn't do it so he got annoyed and accused me of him losing a lot of money through me and has now blocked.

Thank god he didn't get any money off me. So if any one knows the name James Gilchrist. Please let me know.
Oct 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Prince Hadan
by: Anonymous

He lives in Dubai and his project is in Nigeria China.

He phones all the time. He has over 4000 followers so why me.

He said he fell in love with my profile. We talk on hangout and messenger. When new women come up on instagram he is there.

Wants to buy me presents I said dont need anything. He has not asked for anything.

He used to live in the states but his father wanted him back in Dubai. Does anybody else have dealing with him.

I dont take anything serious at all as I block all directly money is asked for. This one I am just curious why me.

Please let me know if you know anything about him.

He looks too handsome as well.
Oct 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

So sorry you were scammed, sometimes they stay away just to scare you that you are losing them. But mine too was an Engineer who lost his wife with a grown son. He wanted some pretty seductive pictures but I would not send him none. Yes I fell deeply in Love With Him and lost money. These men have no feelings for no one and yes if it is the same guy which most Riggers will post pictures on the whatever site he belongs to or in Nigeria and share conversations you have had.

Mine sent me some stuff he and another women had which I was shocked for he wanted me to do some of the same stuff which I refused. Oil Riggers have no time for an affair on the net. These guys are pathetic. I do hope you read all these letters on here to know and understand its all the same with everyone and its a group of men and women doing this stuff. This is how they live.

Again I am sorry you went through this. Very Heartbreaking for sure. I still think of mine, he came back a few times and sent me a request but I would not accept. He is a loser and a low-life.

My Lawyer traced his IP and it was in Africa. Not in the Gulf of Mexico. I know many say they trace their IP address then when other's ask how they do it no one will answer that question for them. Thought we were here to stop these men and help each other.

My Best to you. Yes they care not that you have three children, believe me. One ruined my friend by sharing stuff with others in Nigeria. Take care all and Please if you hear Oil Rig and the Gulf Of Mexico or anywhere back off right away. These guys are not for real as BP and Shell has said.

Take Note.
Oct 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of John Kyle Daniels, aka Ronald Fabert, aka Simon Daniels
by: Anonymous

This guy found me on facebook and is a smooth, sweet talker, very charming, with lots of good looking photos and quite smart. He says he has a daughter named Rose who lives in Kansas or Illinois and is a master at deception and wants money.

He will want you to sign on to Google's Hangouts App so you can text each other. He's bright, funny and lots of fun to talk with, has an answer for everything, great at diverting your questions when you try to pin him down but has a bit of a mean streak when you don't send him money.

I have seen several facebook fake accounts under all these names and many more I am sure!:
John Kyle Daniels, John K Daniels, aka Ronald Fabert, aka Simon Daniels

BEWARE!
Oct 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig Peroleum Engineer Scam
by: Anonymous

Well ladies, I have also got scammed by another Rig Petrolium Engineer. He said he was 56, a father of grownup man and single. Widowed. I kind of fell in the trap and shared my pictures, phone number and email with him. I did chat with him and also declared my love for him. Now he has disappeared.

All I am worried that as a mother of 3 raising kidz from a muslim conservative family background I am Separated but not divorced.

Please help me how to get over this shock and stay safe in future. Will my conversation be made public by him??? I would never know.

I am dying of shock and stress.
Oct 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		BOABY lawson
by: Anonymous

Works in oil rigs 4 weeks on and 4 weeks off,
Socttisn, into fettish, heavy conversations. I kept texting to see where the conversation would go.

Based in Belfast, and wants to take me away with him, meet for coffee, walk etc! Yea right.
My friend and I have been trying to get more information from him, but he is keeping his cards very close to his chest. LOL

I know we could all fall for someone talking to us nicely and being dominant.

Stay clear ladies 😁
Oct 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Change in modus operandi
by: Anonymous

I live in South Africa and have been previously scammed by a person posing as an Oil Rig Engineer from Norway.

I decided to give online dating another bash, and started looking for a local SA man.

Found this guy, average looking and he sounded so genuine. Lived and worked in Boksburg, which is about 50km from where I live. Widowed, one child, but he was so lucky because he had his mother to help take care of her while he was working. Mike Joubert was his "name". Chatted on Whatsapp.

His company had just been awarded a contract that they had been chasing after for over a year and he was flying to the UK for two months. An Afrikaans speaking man had been given the work to do in SA.

He was an initially an IT Engineer and suddenly became a Solar Engineer. Alarm bells started to ring. I waited patiently, and two weeks later......bam, fire at site, workers injured, hospital bills, fines to be paid. Terrible tragedy. Needed my help to pay for his air ticket home. Told him to go to hell and blocked him.

South African ladies, please be careful and don't let ever your guard down. They are stealing the surnames of local men now.
Oct 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

All the story's are the same. Just a twist on it that I have had them from. Lt. Generals to Chief of staffs, Majors, Oil men and Engineers. They are all over the place on social media. I dont even try the dateing sites any more. The first time it happened to me I took the bait and lost money. But now I am strong and it wont happen again. So everyone that's reading this Please dont beat up on yourself.

Get them back and don't give these lowlife guys and women the satisfaction of getting your hard earn money.

That's all they want and laugh at you when they do. You have the power and the last laugh. No money to a person that you don't know.

Start giving them a sad story like I do now.
Oct 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same sad stories
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been scammed by anyone using the story of bribing a customs officer for his machinery or how about a money laundering charge and needs large amount of money to pay a fine or go to jail?


Don't fall for it!

Don't send money whatever you do. I unfortunately sent money for airfare for him to come see me but was told when he was "arrested" I was told the ticket was bogus.

You can't believe anything these scammers tell you. Yes I felt like a fool but I got over it and am truly just mad at him and myself. I will not beat myself up for this stupid mistake but hope this message gets to anyone out there that ever comes across these scenarios.

Be careful on those web sites as they lurk in every site. It doesn't matter what name they use.
Oct 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		One more
by: Anonymous

These posts have been so helpful. Thank you all for sharing. The person (man/woman/group - we really don't know do we?) scamming me was persistent. I met him on an online dating site.

He included unique info in his profile that tied to a unique item in my profile. I guess this is not unusual that they set up fake profiles after they may have already trolled for their next victim. He initially was very loving/attentive and persistent and I gradually was lulled in. He said he was a 57 yr old Widower w/a 16 yr old daughter who lived with his mother (alzheimers) and a caretaker.

He lived in a separate state from his mom/daughter. Weirdness but I tried to explain it away because of his work. On Month 3, he had a problem while he was bidding on an oil drilling contract in the Gulf of Mexico and needed a small amt of $ to finish the deal. Since he was coming to visit me (by then he had stated that he wanted to propose to me) in a week or so and since he promised to pay me back as soon as he was onshore, I wired funds.

A week later, another issue cropped up - he had maxed his credit card and because of previous ID theft, could not access funds. He now wanted 20K. The same day I told him I could not send him more funds, Wells Fargo called me to let me know the account I wired the initial amount to was part of a romance scam and that I needed to block all contact with him and report him.

Two other women had reported similar request from this guy to Wells Fargo but I was the only one naive enough to wire money. I blocked him from email/phone/Google Hangouts.

I notified the dating site and they said his profile had been removed as soon as they found out he used a fraudulent credit card but they did not notify me. By then we were communicating via text and then later Google Hangouts.

He used multiple phone # and after I blocked him he continued for a few days to try to contact me - using all of the different phone#'s (TX and CA area codes). The day after I blocked him, he showed up on another site that my friend was on. Same photo and profile info but he was now 51 yr! My friend reported him and his profile was taken down. Since then I've also had some strange LinkedIn requests from people in the oil industry (not an industry I work in).

I understand that the scammers try to get into our online "circle" of friends/family/colleaugues. I've always been careful with FB but will be more discriminating with who I accept connections from on on LinkedIn.

I was heartsick for a few weeks. I was angry with myself for being so trusting. The scammers seem to follow a pattern that once you know it (and all of us do!) it is not that difficult to detect and hopefully prevent someone else from getting their heart broken and/or their savings lost to these cruel criminals.

I've already helped a friend spot a potential fraud/scammer!
Oct 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Calvin hector glen
by: Helen

Now the guys are saying they own their own company. Crude oil. Run. I just block them. Now I am getting architects. I can tell by their writing.

If they tell me to go to hangout I say no. We can talk here. Then they leave me alone. Please be safe. Guard your hearts. I

would rather be lonely than be left with a broken heart. I don’t fall easily. I would not give a man any money. Lol. I tell them to get a job.
Oct 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Calvin Hector Glen........SCAMMER
by: Anonymous

YOU'RE SCAMMER SOUNDS A LOT LIKE MINE!

JONATHAN LESTER........JONATHAN SELLERS.......

HE CLAIMED TO BE AN OIL RIG ENGINEER FROM ATLANTA

SCAM STARTS OUT SO LOVING. THEN BAM! WANTS MONEY FOR: BROKEN PUMPS, GRANDSON'S FIELD TRIP TO N.Y., ANTI-LAUNDERING FEES TO CUSTOMS, ETC.

HE LOVED AND TRUSTED ME SO MUCH HE WANTED ME TO BE HIS BENEFICIARY OF HIS BOX OF NEARLY 3M$.
THIS IS WHERE HE GOT ME. I BELIEVED ABOUT HIS IMAGINARY BOX AND WAS SURE I'D GET MY MONEY BACK.
I WASN'T WANTING ANY OF HIS. I JUST WANTED MY OWN MONEY. I THINK HE THOUGHT I WOULD BE DRAWN IN BY GREED. NOTHING COULD BE FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH.

UNITED NATIONS COURIER WAS TO BE HOLDING THE BOX.

HE STOLE THE REAL JONATHAN LESTER'S PROFILE OFF OF EHARMONY. HE QUICKLY GOT ME ON HANGOUTS TO AVOID ANY DETECTION.

THIS CREEP HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR YEARS. I WAS SCAMMED BY THE BEST IN HIS "FIELD".

OH, LADIES..........I BEG YOU.......WHEN OIL RIG ENGINEER IS MENTIONED BLOCK AND RUN.

I POST HERE AT LEAST 3 TIMES A WEEK. IT'S WORTH MY TIME IF I CAN STOP ANYONE FROM LOSING THEIR MONEY AND HAVING A BROKEN SPIRIT.
Oct 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cry Cry Cry am her
by: Anonymous

I think we should join together and put out these pictures online to help each other. I am still suffering and my mind is still recovering because I did love this person like I never loved anyone in my life.

It still gets me and now I have a lot of money to pay back . The contracts I took out for him to help fix his repairs will take a long time to pay back.

I do not know if ever a man is safe with me again because trust is something that I will not be able to give freely. They will have to earn every bit. I will stay in touch and thank you all for your help.

I LOVE YOU for caring we really need each other.
Oct 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig engineer Micheal Johnson from Sweden
by: Anonymous

Hi this is Cindy from Hong Kong and I've just met a potential scammer a while ago.

A guy named Micheal Johnson added me via my Facebook account. He said he was from Norway and worked in Sweden, currently working on a large scale oil / gas engineering project in Italy. Then he asked if I was married and I asked him back. He told me he lost his wife and only son 4 yrs ago in a motor bike accident.

I'm a very alert person so I googled him. You know if he's such a professional, it's too easy to find his profile on Linkedin. But then I found this page.

Thank you everyone who wrote here. I blocked him immediately. The whole conversation with him lasted around 20mins.
Oct 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same Scam by a Guy by the name of Moric Apo
by: Anonymous

This is very weird as I also fell for some guy by the above mentioned name, and he couldn't give me his contact numbers, only a gmail email address and we communicated mostly on WhatsApp.

He claimed to be working offshore in Canada (sea), so when I first started charting with him, we met on a dating site called Twoo, he claimed to be a widow, with 2 girls and posted the pictures, of which i tried checking from Facebook.

This guys seems to be using someone's profile and had taken pics from someones facebook page under the same name and the person who is indeed an engineer. What make me suspicious was when I called his number, but was always on voicemail, and he never responded to the email I sent him. He was just getting aggressive when I requested him to send me a picture of him the very moment when were chatting, and he told me it was against his company policy.

He was also angry that I told him I told my family about him and they told me I must be careful. I am a prayer warrior and always told him that I will pray about our affair as I have dated a stranger before.

I used him as one of my prayer point when I went for all night prayer, and guess what, God revealed the truth about this guy. I just felt discouraged that when I told him I have told my family and he became aggressive and told me I must listen to my family, I have sent this guy a number of my pictures, of which I am not even scared of nothing.

Instead I say Holy Ghost Fire to him, he must die by fire and by force. I thank God for revealing the truth before he could scam me, and I know he will die a painful death by scamming innocent people. I know my God is taking care of him on my behalf and all that he had scammed. I thank God for playing smart, ladies be warned.
Oct 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Calvin Hector Glen
by: Anonymous

Mine is a petroleum engineer trying to convince me his company paid him 3 million in cash for work on oil rigs in the Irish Sea and wants to have a UN diplomat deliver a package to me containing the money.

Says he is from Ontario, his wife died 5 years ago of cardiac arrest and he has an 8 year old son. When I questioned his poor English, he said he was born in Germany and still has some problems with English.

Good grief!
Oct 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fake names
by: Anonymous

Hi dear ladies and may the Almighty God bless you all and heal your broken hearts. I got a fb request from a person named Thea Adam and I accepted. After 5 or 6 months I received a message from this Thea but in fact it was from a guy called Michael Caldwell, whatever, it is a fake name.

He sent me a photo of a very elegant and nice looking man inviting me to call him and saying that he is my best friend that I ever had. LOL!!!I imediately blocked him because I knew he was a scammer trying to insinuate into my life. Two years ago I fell for this oil scam with a scammer pretending to live in Beverly Hills, Ca and he really got me.

I fell madly in love with him, and he wanted to marry me after leaving his job (finishing contract) and he even asked me to try wedding dresses because he will come to marry me lol.

But the balloon soon exploded and he didn't have money to come to see me because he was not able to get his pay of 1 million and 5 hundred and he asked me to assist him financially to pay the duty tax or something like that and I did for 1200$.

He showed me the tax stamp and now he wanted another money 2000$ for another tax. I said no way! Go and get a job and stop fooling around. He couldn't believe that I didn't want to ''help'' him again and I smelled that he was fake and I confronted him.

He never admitted that he was one and I blocked him and after maybe 1 year he sent me a message reproaching me that I let him down, abandoned him and I replied that I was married now and not interested in him anymore.

It was not true but with these people you must be harsh and he replied that if I ever loved him I could send him any amount of money to help him leaving Italy where he was ''stranded'' and fly to Beverly Hills see his little daughter Amanda and his old mom.

I declined all his demands saying again that a real gentleman would go to work and stop fooling around. So block them and run as fast as you can. They know that one time they had you in their claws so they will try again and again even if they use subterfuges and women names. By the way Thea Adam was the name of one of my colleagues but in fact the scammmer hid behind this name.

Beware, ladies!
Oct 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Peterson oil rig engineer self employed
by: Anonymous

I met this guy on coffee meets bagels. After chatting briefly online and a phone conversation, he claimed he was madly in love with me. He is widowed, wife died in a car accident 6 years ago. Two daughters. One named Kris, married and lives in Oregon with 2 boys. This guy even sent me a picture of him playing with the 2 boys. Of course these are fake.

The other daughter Michelle goes to UCLA and was traveling around the world. He writes ok English but speaks with a heavy accent and low voice. He said he is originally from Norway. He said he is working on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Days into talking, he sent me an award letter showing he won a multi million dollar contract. I was initially turned off by his fast advances but he was very persistent and sent poems, songs, love texts daily. This went on for about 4 weeks.

3 days ago he asked me to open a target credit card and said he will send some money to that account and asked me to then forward money to pay for some equipment repairs. He said his daughters were not available to do that for him. That's when I got alerted and asked for his driving license.

Of course he said he doesn't have one with him. That's when it became very clear to me that he is a scam. Btw, we were supposed to meet one week after we met online. Right before the meeting, he said his house was broken in and he couldn't make it. And days after I clearly told him I know he is a scam, he still maintained contact begging me to trust him until I blocked him completely.

Oh one of the ladies below mentioned Korean pianist Yiruma. He learned about him from me and turned around and used that on other ladies.
Oct 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alan Highet is the name of a scammer.
by: Anonymous

Alan Highet strikes again. So glad I found this scam revealing site before I got too hooked in which for me began on Match. Yep, this group has photos and stories all well prepared to hook you in.

Just be thankful if you can get away before they do any real damage to your heart and/or pocketbook. I played along with them for about two weeks until I understood how I myself was being played, and that the promised meet-up was just part of the lure which was in reality never going to happen.

I sure hope the word keeps getting around. I thank all of you out there who have shared their stories.
Oct 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Chris Rauhoff
by: Anonymous

Hello, Sounds like someone I got in contact with. How can we compare pics? Thanks.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Oct 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Rauhoff (not real name of course)
by: Helen

These scum bags uses different names. I have seen the same guy use 3 different names on profiles. I have a few right now that are messaging me. I can tell by the way they write they are scammers.

I have one that keeps emailing me and asking when am I going to write him. As soon as I tell them I am not vulnerable nor lonely, I am independent and don’t need a man, they stop messaging me.

Everyone please don’t let these people scam you. They are not real. Don’t give them your heart ❤️

Helen
Oct 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Rauhoff (not real name of course)
by: Anonymous

Just thought I would throw this out. This guy found me on Match. His user name is 45Fountains and says he is from Pittsburgh. Same saga, 55, widowed, one child who is mysteriously never around, parents dead, no siblings, wife died of cancer, oilfield engineer and currently working on a "big job" in South Africa.

He only does international jobs by the way, often traveling to Spain, Switzerland, and other places afar. He said he came to the US at the age of 20 from Portugal. I have spoken with him on the phone and his English is broken, but slow and methodical. This is intentional as it soothes your brain.

Uses a Colorado number which is 720-522-9015, but just so you know, it is a TextNow app number, so who the heck knows where this guy is. He sent me many pics and none of which surfaced on a Google image search until the last one. It popped up with about 6 womens names.

There is a real Chris Rauhoff living in Pittsburgh who works at a museum, but this guy is NOT him. Pics don't match.

I am a bailbond agent and private process server in Oklahoma (moved to PA 6 years ago). He doesn't know this. He has no clue that I can find people for a living! LOL

Anyway ladies, always always trust your gut. There are no fairy tales, there are no knights in shining armor. If your gut gives you any inkling at all that there is a problem, believe it.

So, I met this guy online about three weeks ago...of course, he professed his love right away and I was suddenly a Queen. Who knew? LOL
I suspected he was a scammer, but let him play the game and I was very cautious, but never let him know that.

Last night, from his work site in S. Africa (Durban), he said he needed a favor and only trusted me to do it. He wanted me to log into his online bank account and check to see if a deposit had come in yet. He blamed the internet connectivity issues there for not being able to do it himself. Whatever.

Never do this. As soon as you log in from your computer, they will be able to snatch your IP address and hack your life.

I, of course, declined and told him surely he could trust his son more to do this. He got upset really quick. Then it was all about lack of trust and sheer and utter disbelief and oh, can't forget how disappointed he was.

I was waiting for this....waiting for the bait. I blocked his number, got onto Match and reported him and blocked his profile. I will be super cautious and diligent in case he sneaks his way into my life somehow.

Oh jeez, I almost forgot, yes I have pages of words of love and other BS that he sent me too. I should search them and see if they are copied and pasted! If anyone wants pics to compare, let me know.

Have a great fall day. It was 39 this morning and I am loving life!
Oct 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Still Recovering
by: Helpful Lady

I'm so sorry about what has happened to you. I am going through the same thing, I was not even looking for a man and had not even heard of such a thing as oil rig scammers. My scammer found me by trolling in my local running club.

They are experts and follow a script to fool us, I am not easily tricked and am not impressed with money but my scammer had me deep in love with him.

Stay busy, stay positive. I take it one day at time and each day gets easier. I wish you the best!

BTW his phone #210 718 0520
Sep 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Think Im being scammed by David Williams
by: Anonymous

This handsome guy has friended me on facebook. I responded thinking I knew him. His name is David Williams from N.J. working as an engineer on oil rig in Qater. Said his wife passed 6 yrs ago left with 2 children and he is so much missing his wife and hoping to find a good partner.

I felt sympathy for him and responded with my condolances. He now asked me to go on some google site, I gave him my email and now hear from him frequently and sending love song videos.

Something just feels wrong and Im so glad I found this site.

Can I erase him from my google?
Sep 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alan Highet
by: Anonymous

I too was corresponding to someone who went to Dubai. On Match.com he said he lived near me in Oregon. Never met him, and he went off to Dubai after one week, so he said. My story is exactly like the one of Raymond Blythe on Aug. 18. There was a oil rig accident on 9/23 where one man died and 3 in ICU. Alan had to raise money for the family who had no insurance.

He asked me what did I think. I commended him but offered no money. Then 2 days later he said he had to raise $70,000 to pay taxes before he leaves Dubai and before he gets paid. He asked all of his friends and family but everyone turned him down.

I knew he would be asking me for money the next day. That is when I looked online to see if there was a story on the accident to prove this was not a SCAM. There was nothing, but I did see this website of Oil Rig Engineer for dating Scam.

Wow! Reality kicked in. I Text Alan and asked where did he live and I saw online where there is untruth and I could not go forward without truth. He stressed honesty extensively upfront. Well, I haven't heard from him since. He was a great romantic, but his words seemed canned.

Always calling me his Queen and his Love. I reported him to Match.com. Don't think they can do anything about it.

He does have his phone number online...585-282-4994 which is a NY number. When you bring it up, it says he is a Scammer and two women gave a brief story. These people can't be prosecuted by leading us on, but if we fall into their traps and give them money, maybe we can catch a few.

Too many fish in the sea. We don't even know where they are contacting us from or what they look like. We can only be aware and not let our hearts lead us on the wrong path.

I appreciate everyone's stories. We shall be stronger. Also, do more research on the next person......
Sep 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Question
by: Michelle

I blocked my guy on Hangout. He then started sending messages through messenger on Facebook even though we were not Facebook friends so I blocked that. That was when I got a call from a African number. When I didn't answer those a text message came thru from that number saying it was him. I blocked that number also.

Why do they try to keep the women who are not sending them things?? It's all quite scary!!
Sep 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Still recovering
by: Anonymous

I loved him and he had that part of my heart you just don't give to noone except your love. He took me for lots and lots and lots. He had my love so why do they do this anyway. It will take me years to recover from this and I am ashamed that I let him do this to me. I thought I was smarter than that but I will be next time. I will not even trust a man again.

Now I am a little lost after all he said to me as it is a sad voice of the past. I was going to marry him in my mind and we were the best couple. I still cry everyday. It was the oil rig scam so how dumb of me to believe him.

He said OH I will pay you back "oh really". It has been months now. I was just barely making before the scam but now it is tight.

And what do I do with this broken heart. How can I heal inside and forget it. What will he be like in one year from now. I have to remember this for life and also forgive him for the rip offs while I stay poor paying his bills.

I really do not know which way to turn. Its like the worst breakup ever and I never even got to see him as he kept hiding and moving away every time I got closer but God knows all and I am thankful for that.

Gods word say "in all things give thanks for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus" and that all things work together for good so we will see in time.

All I can say is he missed a really good woman that I am. Beware there are charmers out there to get you.
Sep 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Me too.
by: Anonymous

Mine is named Manuel Carlson, widowed with a 15 year old daughter and comes from New York but he is in the high seas for 5 months. No information about him exists on Google or Bing. I started getting verbatim text from the Internet on how madly he's falling in love with me after 3 or 4 days.

After I discovered the love poems he had sent to me were all over the Internet I realized this was a joke and this was a scam and I'm done with him.
Sep 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cry. Cry. Cry.
by: Anonymous

I understand totally. I truly loved my big scammer. I look back and realize he has been doing this for YEARS. You must realize that you loved his words. How could you possibly love a scammer? My scammer was the very best in his "field". He worked on me psychologically. He drew out my weaknesses and zoomed in to that.

You were probably open and sincere with him. Know that he read very little that you wrote. He had to keep focused in his ultimate goal.

Mine got to me for over a hundred grand. My only solice is the fact that I'm grateful I don't think like him and I have compassion. He knows nothing but evil.

Please stop crying. You have no money left. Therefore, he's done with you! I, too, went into depression.....still recovering. But, I will recover! I would have given him my last nickel.

But, my banker/friend made me open my eyes and got the police involved. My family will NEVER know of this. I'm too embarrassed.

Trust........will take a lot of effort.

JONATHAN LESTER.......JONATHAN SELLERS......

OIL RIG ENGINEER.
Sep 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Raymond Blythe
by: Anonymous

I saw one person write about him, is there any others? What about a Sir George Hill?

I would go on Dr. Phil show and talk about these men, but I don't want to go on national tv.

They haven't asked for money lol but I am always one step ahead.

Shame on them.
Sep 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		My first Scammer David Wisdom
by: Anonymous

I'm going through the same thing right now!!! I'm glad I found this site to fill me in on this. He says his name is David Wisdom. Widowed, one child, works as private contractor for Exxon Mobile!! Hangouts is our communication network.

Same old story as everyone else. This is very strange for me. I have been checking him out because I knew this was a bunch of rubbish!!!! I can't wait to bust him out!!!!!

Thanks for making me aware of this kind of activity.

This has never happened to me!!!!
Sep 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chemical engineer oil rig scam
by: Anonymous

I was on Instagram when Michael Danielson asked to be friends. I don't know why I accepted but the story goes pretty much as a lot of the ones here. Charming, music, poetry etc. When he finally said he could call it was on Google hangout.

It went on for a month. I asked a lot of questions, he always delayed in answering. I got a phone number tbat he claims was taken away at the time of entering the rig and video chat is not allowed. That his 16 old son lives in Nevada, his parents are both deceased and has no siblings.

He claims to be from New Jersey. My friend warned me of the scams so I was waiting for the punch line and sure enough, he asked for $1200 for his agent in Africa to get a new contract. Then questions me when I said no.

He wanted to know how I pay my bills, and he could wait till next paycheck. A man of his claimed status shouldn't be asking you for money. I've been getting a lot of friends requests and when I mentioned to him, he said, I don't want you to accept any of them. I found all those rogues pictures with different names on Google.

All scams.
Sep 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cry cry cry
by: Anonymous

THIS is still so raw for I cry alot and am grieved because I thought it was really love. He really groomed me for weeks than I took the bait and it is almost fatal. I am broke and he took all he could from every account but that's the easy part. How do I shake off these chains if I LOVED him. Now all I do is cry and cry that I fell for him.

He was so beautiful and he said we grow old together. Now I have to face life alone.
I think of him about a 1000 times a day and it will take me about five years to pay back my accounts for his so called repairs and workers and air fare and so called hotels.

I hope he is happy for the pain he gave me. All I know is loneliness now. Quiet lonesome me. I am miserable and hurting, sad and broke and never want to trust a man again
Sep 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Heart very bad
by: Anonymous

Oh okay it happened five months ago that he came to me with a friendly hello. We exchanged conversation and we got thicker and sweeter and sweeter and thicker. He is very very likeable gentleman called Danny. He asked for some help and I gave it and he asked for some more help and I gave it and we stayed in a relationship for many many months.

I did not realize until after I started asking questions what a scam is and it cost me $27,000 and a big big broken heart and many tears and much grief. It could take me to up to five years to recover financially. I have to forgive this person in order to be forgiven by God. I don't know if I want Vengeance or Justice as there needs to be some sort of protection for people.

I will still be standing wiser the next time. I do not know if I can ever trust another man let alone love. A word to the wise never give money online
Sep 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Abraham Boyle
by: Anonymous

I have the address and phone numbers.I have a copy of passports and drivers license and attorney information from his partner in crime. I have information on wires with those people's names and addresses. I collected quite a bit of information from this man and would love to nail him to the wall. He and all his concubines
Sep 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		JONATHAN LESTER.... Update. ......ATTN: HELEN
by: Anonymous

I HAVE THE ACTUAL PICTURE OF MY SCAMMER.

I MADE HIM SEND ME A PICTURE OF HIM HOLDING A SIGN SAYING HE LOVES ME.

WHERE CAN I POST IT? THE POS STOLE THE PROFILE FROM THE REAL JONATHAN LESTER ON EHARMONY.


ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Sep 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pics They Use
by: Anonymous

To the woman who asked about the pics they used..I was almost scammed. It is because of this website that I realized what was happening.

They actually steal pictures off of other people's Facebook and Instagram accounts. That is how they get younger looking pics of themselves and the children. They troll the accounts of other normal people and use their photos.

They get the "private" intimate pics from people they hire or from pics that are sent to them of unknowing victims. I have done a lot of research into this.

Your post screamsout that you are dealing with a scammer.

I know you want to believe that is not the case because they are that good. I recommend doing a google reverse image search. That helped bring up the pics of my scammer. He was actually a real Italian model and they were his real children.

It's disgusting.
Sep 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Abraham Boyle
by: Sandy

If you come across a man named Abraham Boyle be very careful. He is an Australian and very articulate and smart. He will tell you he lives in NJ and that he is an environmental scientist working on a technology to reduce emissions. Then he will get his contracts job a fly off to Abu Dhabi.

Mine played off of me. For the first 2 weeks we couldn't meet because his friend was in a hospital or my son turned 21 we did not face time but instead he sent many pictures all were from some work function. Once he is away he gave me a number to call him in Abu Dhabi and asked me to get on WhatsApp. A cheaper easier way to communicate.

He will provide documents like the offer letter from the refinery. Pictures of him with orphans in Abu Dhabi and Going out on the desert him running past beautiful buildings. He made it all so real. One nite while speaking to him he spilled tea in his computer and fried it. 2 days later he can't get it fixed, his credit card was stolen and he needed help.

Stupidly I bought him a new computer and sent it to him along with protein bars and books. I was going on vacation and he was to be back when I got back and would pay me then. Then while I was away my son went missing when he called me. I was panicked and tells him what happened and I would call him later. My son was found and fine within 15 min of telling him. But he used that to. Saying he was so upset he had to leave work.

Then the next day I don't hear from him late and he tells me there was an accident and he and 2 workers were hurt. He sends me yet again a picture of him with his leg wrapped up and with crutches with his counsel whose name is Raheem. Another player. A few days later he goes to court gets sentenced and fined blood money. It goes on and he is short of money trying to raise it from his friends. He gets arrested for not having all the money. Then his attorney calls me to tell me he is in jail.

After this he gets out of jail and is still trying to raise the rest of the money. First he needs 80k but his attorney wife gets a loan but not enough and he still needs 40k. I tell him I want to believe him but it doesn't feel right. He sends me his drivers license and his attorney sends me a copy of his passport and a promissory note for the 40k they want to borrow to get him home.

He sends more pictures of three different accounts to wire money too. This goes on for 5 weeks until finally he loses it with me. Proclaiming he is in love with me. How he worships me and all he needs to get home to me is 40k but then they sell his watch and other things and it goes down to 23k. Then all of a sudden his 19 year old daughter is there and her name is Lisa. A new player.

I went to the FBI showed them the driver license from NJ and his passport and they said its all a scam. And not traceable.

Be aware. If they have no social media sites or ones that were set up as Abe did at the same time. He had FB, no friends, Linkdn, no contacts. He gets you off the dating website. I met him on Match. Com.

If he uses a vonage phone or other internet phone run. Run away and report this person. He sends forged letters and legal documents to prove he is real. He is not. An elaborate scam to say the least. He is very smart and plays off the things you tell him. He only has a daughter. His parents are passed, his sister has cancer and he takes care of her. I'm angry and hurt that I let myself get involved.

I am a widow and I think he preys on new widows. Because of him I am very aware of how vulnerable I am and look for the signs. If they want you to go on WhatsApp right away or email them directly anything to get you off the dating website this is a big red flag.
Sep 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Anonymous-Lucky to Have Gotten Out (Frank Powell)
by: Helpful Lady

This guy's method sounds just like my scammer Morris Cooper. He took a very long time to ask for money, and when I refused he stopped talking to me about a month ago. He said the very same things to me and sends romantic songs/videos, sent FB friend request to initiate contact.

I posted more pictures of him on this site, please let me know if anyone recognizes him.
Sep 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Powell
by: Anonymous

Sounds like Charles Nickle. Be grateful everyday of your life that a broken heart is all he gave you.

He was so good with all the youtube romantic songs, God was a big thing with us, daughter and son. Was always going to treat me like a queen.

Beautiful poems, kisses, hearts, misses me so much, on an on. Everything a woman could dream of until he had it all then he was through.

OMG, he was so good. I pray everyday for God to protect the woman he comes in contact with. Who ever he is portraying himself to be God knows who I am praying for him to protect the woman from him.

The heart hurts but it is worse when your whole lifes work too. So be thankful you got out.

God protect all the ladies they try to get and I am so thankful that women are finding this site before it is to late.

God Bless All Of You.
Sep 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		JONATHAN LESTER.... Update. ......ATTN: HELEN
by: Anonymous

I forgot some of the information about

JONATHAN LESTER.........JONATHAN SELLERS

He'll want you to go from eharmony to Hangouts so he won't be monitored. He'll send you videos. Mine was Bruno Mars singing "I love you just the way you are". He'll work on you sychologically. He'll find your weaknesses very quickly and zoom in.

He'll tell you he doesn't need your money and immediately demand more money. His engines breaking. His grandsons need money to go on a field trip.

I was scammed by a pro.....the best in his field.
Sep 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucky To Have Gotten Out - Frank Powell
by: Anonymous

THIS SCAM IS STILL GOING ON--PLEASE DON'T BE FOOLED!! About a month ago I was contacted with a FB friend request. The name he went by was Frank Powell. His page has since been taken off FB, but I am sure he still acting under another name.

I am smart, single, educated woman over 40. I was not seeking this relationship. He came to me as a friend of a friend. Very similar to all these other stories here...widower, wife died in a car accident, and he was an orphan from Hungary who came to the US on a Shell scholarship. Two kids, a girl 16 and boy 11 who were in boarding school while he worked on the oil rig in Alaska (as a Petrochemical Engineer).

He was getting ready to "retire" and settle down with his new family which he hoped included me. Was willing to move across the country with his kids who thought I was beautiful and were so happy I was in his life. He professed his love for me immediately, and I fell for it hook, line and sinker.

Love poems, called me his queen. Kiss Kiss...all the time. Kept insisting I trust him and never leave him because he could not go on if I did. Messaged me all throughout the day. You Tube Clips of Romantic Songs. I told him he was my hearts desire and that God heard my prayer. He told me he prayed for me his whole life. Got the love poems (which later came up on a Nigerian/Russian love scam site).

Soon was talking about marriage and coming to see me. There were "network issues" all the time that led to interruptions. They started to frustrate me and then he told me his daughter was in a car accident. I believe if I had stayed he was grooming me to get ready to ask me for money. I told him early on I didn't have any.

He said he made plenty to take care of his queen. I asked for an address to mail a card, and he said he couldn't give me one because he was moving. I asked him for dates when he was coming and he kept putting me off. I asked for video chat and he said he couldn't because he was having phone problems again.

That was the last straw.

I cut it off with him after that. I knew in my heart who he was and what he did at this point. Because he never asked for money I can't report it as a crime, but I knew it was coming any day and I had to protect myself so I cut him off. After, I did some research and a Google reverse image. Turned out the photos he used were of an Italian model.

I am SO LUCKY.

Always trust your instincts, if things are too good to be true they usually are. Always:

1) Ask for an address and mail something to it
2)Video Chat
3) Do reverse image google search.

Don't trust a phone call, that does not prove who "he" is and if you suspect he is not who he says he is, cut him off and block him immediately. I am nursing a broken heart because they are THAT GOOD at what they do, but it could have been so much worse.

I am so glad I came across this site. The stories and information helped me so much. I am hoping my sharing my story can help spare someone else what it had spared me.
Sep 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I only lost $5.00
by: Anonymous

Oh, where do I start? Just some of the red flags--write soonest, no capital I's always i's--but the most unusual saying is being too old to make love any more but still playing bingo--in my case I had written to my ?? and said I was going to bingo, so when my reply came back, I thought it was so cute until I saw everyone else making the same comments--I doubt they even know what bingo is.

Only asked for itune cards "cos" he dropped his good phone in the water and needed to put apps on his old phone. Wow, the more I read and learn the more amazed I am at being so naive about all this. Because I am not too savvy about computer ways I felt I should do a practice run and only sent a $5 card to make sure I did it right--now if I won the lottery I would not send any more--he turned really nasty and called me all sorts of names, finishing with God would not make me end up with a short, fat woman like you with no heart!!!

Guess this is the end of this romance lol.
Sep 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Morenco, oil contractor
by: Anonymous

David Moreno, American/Italian oil and gas contractor, widowed, visiting in U.K., just won a big contract with Chevron.

Salt and pepper hair, beard, photo with a medium brown dog.

(518) 841-1056

Messaged me on OKCupid. Became suspicious with inconsistencies in the messages, sounds Jamaican on the phone, voice did not match photos.
Sep 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roy Franklin Stephen
by: Anonymous

Italian very good looking and lives in north London. Now in turkey but needs money to buy equipment to finish job before he gets paid.
He is on WhatsApp and goes on Instagram.

Does anybody know him?

Has daughter 22 lives with his parents in Italy.
Have his phone number and he chats regularly on phone.

Shame till he asked for £1000
Sep 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update regarding Kevin McGrath, Dallas, Scammer
by: AMI *Update

Thought I would provide an update on this person. Contact lasted approximately 3 weeks. Over that time requested X 3 to send funds to help pay the Bid Fee on a potentially lucrative, multi-million dollar rig contract. Allegedly had a business partner however there were issues with trust.

Apparently had his own issues with anxiety & depression. Took pills to sleep. Was quite eloquent and romantic with his words most of the time. Reassured me he didn't need money from me and then would bring it up again. Loved music by Korean classical pianist Yirumi which I will admit is very beautiful and I will take as a gift from this experience.

Wrote me an amazing love letter Tuesday morning and by mid-afternoon Tuesday was texting threatening suicide due to the shame of losing the contract and how it was mostly my fault for not giving him the money.

Said he would always love me. Then said goodbye. He then had some contact on Wednesday. Apparently he did not die. Although he referenced God a lot in our contacts, God bringing us together, etc. he ended things by saying that the Devil brought me into his life. Told me to KMA and FU. Told me to go away and not to ever contact him again in any manner or he would charged me with harassment.

Oh yes and just this past week asked me to go over to Hangouts when I suggested texting was costing too much due to the volume. This experience has enlightened me on a number of issues in my life and again love that I was introduced to Yirumi.

I did not give a dime to this person.
Sep 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric Micheal Oil Rig Engineer
by: Anonymous

An oil rig engineer named Eric Micheal contacted me on Instagram & asked that I join Hangouts. We've been chatting for about a month and half now. He says he is widowed, 5 yrs, has a 15 yr old daughter named Belinda in boarding school in Italy. He even had Belinda e-mail me and she called me mom immediately.

He has said that I am the Queen Mother of his heart, writes beautiful poems & needs an awful lot of money. He has no money on the rig because of the pirates! It started with $150 for Belinda for school. Now he needs $82,000 for the ink in the drilling machine & a helicopter to get him so he can come & return my money in person.

Has gone so far as to ask me to get an equity line loan on my house. He loves me right!!! I've been playing along telling him no one will approve me for the loan so then he says to get a credit card & charge any amount they will give me.

Do these men really think we women are that stupid?

I work to hard for my little bitty pay check & I don't intend to part with it. This morning he tells me that other men have been using his picture on the internet & he's trying to stop it!!!!!
Sep 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same Letter
by: Anonymous

I Too Received the same letter. Most of it, how he wants to buy his house and settle down and his Dream, how we were going to meet and go from there. it was word to word on it for his Dream.

How Ironic, I had put his name and everything on a long time ago and see it is gone. If you ever run across a man with a tux and red bow tie know he is a scammer. He is not for real, he is smooth and that picture does not match the rest of them.

The lady that was on Dr. Phil on 9/19 had letters and Dr. Phil found them in 69 places and sent to other women after all the money this lady sent this guy. I know it happens but watching another on Dr. Phil it was very touching. He said he was in Egypt but they could not find him and figured for sure he was in Nigeria.

Dr. Phil does not like these scammers as much as we do not like them. He wishes he could stop them all and We would wise up to this. No Rigger has time for such nonsense or can make phone calls. Mine too was on BP. Makes me sick but I fell for it and he is probably laughing to this day when he told me he was going out to find another that won't ask questions about his the money he wanted from me.

He is on Hang-outs and Facebook, Yahoo.

Be careful.
Sep 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Raymond Blythe
by: Anonymous

I have been talking to a Civil Engineer working in Dubai. I would not have found this site if he had not told me this morning of a terrible accident that killed one of his workers and put three in the ICU.

While looking at what some of the other people had written I came upon an email message that was almost word for word what he had written to me at the beginning.

MY BACKGROUND

I am Raymond Blythe most friends call me Ray, I was born to a loving couple, a home, by an American man from Colorado and a British woman from Yorkshire,England its a historic town in the UK. My father was an international business man who met this British orphan whose only family were close friends. She says there was something about the man that no woman could ever resist, sometimes she says she sees same in me. During my father's global movement, when I was twelve I lost my Dad and I had to move with my Mother to the UK then later I left to study in Central Queensland University of Technology in Australia where I got my first degree in Civil Engineering and then I later moved on to Join my mother back in the UK. I met my late wife in Paris, very good at heart. Actually I could say I met her in a funny way, and it ended up a sad story which is why I came on the dating site now,lol, I would save the story for some other time.


MY JOB

I am a global Self employed Civil Engineering Contractor. My job has taken me to over 22 countries of the world ranging from Asia, Middle east , Europe , Oceania ,North America and South America. I do basically electrical installations, maintenance of electricity in Power Plants and supply in Oil Rigs and large oil refinery and renovations over water bridges. I have worked at many countries across the globe. The present project is my last on the field and I shall quit field works and continue my works from my home office while my men do the field ops this is why I will retire to purchase my retirement home by next month but before then we will meet and see where this could lead us.


I think I really have gotten to this height because I embraced work for so long. Now I feel I can settle down with my soul mate since I have learnt that of all the earth and life resources the only thing no one can take from us is our heart which is more precious than anything and that is why we all need a soul mate, someone who can feel what we feel on the inside and outside. Age is not important but what the heart feels is the most important.


MY DREAM

I have told you how my typical dream day would be like, I just want to spend the rest of my life enjoying the fruits of my labor. I just want a woman who would be my best friend and everything. You know someone whom we would still love each other more as the days pass by, even when we cant make love anymore and all we could do is play bingo.LOL


I am a total package, I only need someone who understands the value of a good smile.


I think I better stop here for now so I don't start rambling and bore you, I look forward to hearing back from you soonest.


Your new friend,
Aug 18, 2017
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Andrey Hamilton
by: Anonymous

Andrey Hamilton identical to Nyland Jonas posted below. This is his story:


MY BACKGROUND
I am Andrey, widowed for some couple of years now. I was born by a loving couple, a home by a Canadian man and a British woman. My father was an international business man who met this British orphan whose only family were close friends. She says there was something about the man that no woman could ever resist, sometimes she says she sees same in me,lol. During my father's global movement, while i was fifteen i left to study in Pace University New York where i got the first degree in civil Engineering and then i later moved on to join mom back in the UK. My father died and she was left alone. I met my late wife and best friend in New York. she was a fashion designer. Very good at heart. Actually i could say i met her in a funny way, would explain that later.

MY JOB
I am a private engineering contractor and I do handle projects globally with my team of professional workers. We do basically with oil platforms,rig constructions,renovations,on over water bridges. We have worked in many countries across the globe. The present project which am working on here in Damascus Syria will be my last on the field and i shall quit field works and every other job will only require my attention from my home office while my men takes care of the field ops. I think i have gotten to this height because i embraced work for so long trying to get over my wife, but i think i can now move on and find my balance in life and be happy again. And I will also like to make known the fact that am not in Georgia right now but am planning to visit there soon after my contract here in Damascus which is almost coming to an end. It will be nice to meet you and it will be so great for you to show me around cos it will be my first time of visiting there. I have alway wanted to visit the great nation and it will be so nice to have a nice and lovely friend like you around.

MY DREAM
I have told you how my typical dream day would be like, i just want to spend the rest of my life enjoying the fruit of my labor. I just want a woman who would be my best friend and everything. You know someone whom we would still love each other more as the days pass by, even when we can't make love anymore and all we could do is play bingo........lol I am a total package, I only need someone who understands the value of a good smile. I can't wait to hear back from you, i want to get more acquainted to you. Is so nice to have you here and i really hope we can keep in touch always and be able to learn more about ourselves with time and hopefully, we can meet someday soon. You can seodn me a picture of you for more transparency like always do if you don't mind. Is good to have you here. Take care and have a good time.
Sep 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Raymond Blythe Too good to be true!
by: Anonymous

I found this almost perfect match to an email I received from Raymond Blythe that is nearly the same as one I read from another woman from August 18, 2017. Here is a copy of both hers and mine!
Aug 18, 2017


Andrey Hamilton
by: Anonymous

Andrey Hamilton identical to Nyland Jonas posted below. This is his story:


MY BACKGROUND
I am Andrey, widowed for some couple of years now. I was born by a loving couple, a home by a Canadian man and a British woman. My father was an international business man who met this British orphan whose only family were close friends. She says there was something about the man that no woman could ever resist, sometimes she says she sees same in me,lol. During my father's global movement, while i was fifteen i left to study in Pace University New York where i got the first degree in civil Engineering and then i later moved on to join mom back in the UK. My father died and she was left alone. I met my late wife and best friend in New York. she was a fashion designer. Very good at heart. Actually i could say i met her in a funny way, would explain that later.

MY JOB
I am a private engineering contractor and I do handle projects globally with my team of professional workers. We do basically with oil platforms,rig constructions,renovations,on over water bridges. We have worked in many countries across the globe. The present project which am working on here in Damascus Syria will be my last on the field and i shall quit field works and every other job will only require my attention from my home office while my men takes care of the field ops. I think i have gotten to this height because i embraced work for so long trying to get over my wife, but i think i can now move on and find my balance in life and be happy again. And I will also like to make known the fact that am not in Georgia right now but am planning to visit there soon after my contract here in Damascus which is almost coming to an end. It will be nice to meet you and it will be so great for you to show me around cos it will be my first time of visiting there. I have alway wanted to visit the great nation and it will be so nice to have a nice and lovely friend like you around.

MY DREAM
I have told you how my typical dream day would be like, i just want to spend the rest of my life enjoying the fruit of my labor. I just want a woman who would be my best friend and everything. You know someone whom we would still love each other more as the days pass by, even when we can't make love anymore and all we could do is play bingo........lol
I am a total package, I only need someone who understands the value of a good smile. I can't wait to hear back from you, i want to get more acquainted to you. Is so nice to have you here and i really hope we can keep in touch always and be able to learn more about ourselves with time and hopefully, we can meet someday soon. You can seodn me a picture of you for more transparency like always do if you don't mind. Is good to have you here. Take care and have a good time.

And now mine,
MY BACKGROUND

I am Raymond Blythe most friends call me Ray, I was born to a loving couple, a home, by an American man from Colorado and a British woman from Yorkshire,England its a historic town in the UK. My father was an international business man who met this British orphan whose only family were close friends. She says there was something about the man that no woman could ever resist, sometimes she says she sees same in me. During my father's global movement, when I was twelve I lost my Dad and I had to move with my Mother to the UK then later I left to study in Central Queensland University of Technology in Australia where I got my first degree in Civil Engineering and then I later moved on to Join my mother back in the UK. I met my late wife in Paris, very good at heart. Actually I could say I met her in a funny way, and it ended up a sad story which is why I came on the dating site now,lol, I would save the story for some other time.


MY JOB

I am a global Self employed Civil Engineering Contractor. My job has taken me to over 22 countries of the world ranging from Asia, Middle east , Europe , Oceania ,North America and South America. I do basically electrical installations, maintenance of electricity in Power Plants and supply in Oil Rigs and large oil refinery and renovations over water bridges. I have worked at many countries across the globe. The present project is my last on the field and I shall quit field works and continue my works from my home office while my men do the field ops this is why I will retire to purchase my retirement home by next month but before then we will meet and see where this could lead us.


I think I really have gotten to this height because I embraced work for so long. Now I feel I can settle down with my soul mate since I have learnt that of all the earth and life resources the only thing no one can take from us is our heart which is more precious than anything and that is why we all need a soul mate, someone who can feel what we feel on the inside and outside. Age is not important but what the heart feels is the most important.


MY DREAM

I have told you how my typical dream day would be like, I just want to spend the rest of my life enjoying the fruits of my labor. I just want a woman who would be my best friend and everything. You know someone whom we would still love each other more as the days pass by, even when we cant make love anymore and all we could do is play bingo.LOL


I am a total package, I only need someone who understands the value of a good smile.


I think I better stop here for now so I don't start rambling and bore you, I look forward to hearing back from you soonest.


Your new friend,
Raymond
Sep 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeff Blake Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

HIS name is Jeff Blake on Twitter and he came to me on twitter and he said he was on rig, is a widower, romance young at heart contractor that he won for BP. He tweeted me every day with lots of kind words wooing me and my heart was getting soft to him when he asked for water $500 first, then $20000 for crane and $9000 for tech repairs, $1650 air fare, $2000 hotel and still would not come home.

Then made a false account in my name and said he deposits $125000 in it and that I needed to pay $25000 for the cost of transfer code.

That all seemed strange to me and I prayed about this and called the UK Nationwide bank but no account was in their data base. Big lies then he demanded I take out of my IRA to give him money then he starting getting very unkind to me also when I asked him for ID he got mad at me and he texted me many times a day but mostly seemed more interested in money then e blocked me after I said I could not give him more money.

H uesd words like caling me his Queen Baby said he was great kiser and did not seem to care I caught him in lies

Remember JEFF Blake on twitter do not accept his lies he hurt my heart and cost me 23000 yhatbhe promised to pay back.

I hope KARMA BITES HIM WHEN HE GETS REPAYED REMEMBER JEFF BLAKE ON TWITTER

I WILL REPORT HIM TO TWITTER NEXT
Sep 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven Grocci
by: Anonymous

I've been talking to this guy for almost two weeks now. He friended me on Facebook. Normally I don't accept but his profile looked legit. It wasn't long for security reasons on the rig he wanted to go to Hangouts. 58, widowed with son in boarding school in Atlanta, Georgia.

First the 20th is his sons birthday and he wanted cake and drinks and he had no way to get them to his son. I asked how much his son needed. He told me $700 for cake and drinks??!? And wanted me to send MoneyGram to West Africa.

Well that didn't work so next he said his phone was bad, could I get him a new phone. That didn't happen either.

Now he's sick and needs money to see the doctor. I told him I couldn't send money because I didn't want my electric shut off. He said you mean you value your electric more than my life? When I talk to him in the morning he uses different wording than in the evening. He's asked where I bank at. I gave him a bogus bank.

I'm getting ready to delete the Hangouts account now.
Sep 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alfred Ken
by: Anonymous

Alfred Ken seems to have scammed me and I was so sure I would never be this gullible. The same old story, Oil Rig engineer, parents dead, daughter in boarding school, lives in NY when not on his rig. So far no requests for money but probably coming soon.

He had gone through a bad divorce and I was a widow and the chatting was wonderful and I was apparently in need of being loved. I'm fortunate that two wonderful lady friends told me to check on this site. Alfred's patter fits the profile of the guys who do this. I'm very disappointed but not broken hearted.

I learned a valuable lesson.
Sep 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ladies
by: Anonymous

First off if they call you their Queen or tell you how much they love you in a few days, and your beauty has taken them by surprise they are from Nigeria.

If they call you they say from a Rig they are not on a Rig. They can use a Laptop to communicate but not phones. If you are here you already know he is a scammer.

We are asked have we heard of----- they change their names constantly and use a lot of the same pictures. One guy used the weather man's picture from the weather station. Now that was funny. They are in full force right now according to our local news channel.

They do not love you, they do not care about you. They care about your money. They start out to see if they can hook you within the first few days if they think they can, its ITunes cards, it Money gram, Western union, their machines broke down.

Do you really think the company is going to let their machines stay broken down even if they are a Contractor? No, they fix them for them so they themselves are not losing money, and take it out of their contract pay.

I have called three companies and wrote emails, these guys are liars so understand that. Yes I fell for it, but then realized after I got a hold of these companies they are fake people.

Find someone real, face to face who you can see. These guys live off women, and men.

God Bless
Sep 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brickcel Carloman, Johan Delebert Romeo Nnamani
by: Anonymous

This guy goes by Brickcel Carloman, Johan Delebert Romeo Nnamani...the lid probably goes on. He starts out with phrases like...thank you my lady..baby..I love you so much baby..I need an ITunes card so I can call you, my equipment on the rig broke, have to go to Arizona to purchase it and went over my budget so I need you to 'assist' me..why won't you as sit me baby..sell your car..ill buy a new one when I get off the rig...!

Had a home in UK..says he was born in Germany and wife died two years ago, no children and family is all dead. You are my wife was another terminology used by him constantly. salt and pepper hair.. Subtle mole next to his nose. Pics are fake but gorgeous.

Used messenger and friended me on Facebook...then later used Johan as an email address and told me it was Brickcel and texted me under the name Romeo Nnamani...
Sep 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		John David Collins
by: Anonymous

Met this guy on Plenty of Fish (POF) who calls himself John David Collins, born Frandsen John David Collins in Copenhagen, Denmark about 6 weeks ago. Claims he is widowed since 2012 when his wife allegedly died of cancer. This scammer puts a lot of time into winning you over and gaining your trust.

We only chatted through text. Tonight was another test for him. I wanted to see his face so asked him to Skype or FaceTime. He blew me off and said he "too busy and dismissed me." I wanted to see his face to know if he was really who he claimed he was.

He claims he's a geologist who bids on mining contracts all over the world. I never sent him any of my personal money but he did con me into buying him a $75 ITunes card. He said he needed to do research, paperwork, and buy bitcoins. He never reimbursed me. He conned me into opening 4 bank accounts in my name and told me he needed help with managing his money while he is on contract assignments. He never put any money into the accounts and only I had the debit card but whatever his end game was with me he didn't win.

After several weeks, he told me he finally won this alleged mining contract for gold in Ondo Town, Nigeria and get was leaving in a few days before 9/20/17 and would be gone for 4 months.

After several inconsistencies and an elaborate story he wanted to be with me, he loved me and my children, but his $1 mil was tied up with his bank TD that he couldn't put the "big" money he want to in the bank accounts. I found out tonight that the lady who sent me a $1000 via MoneyGram that he instructed me to turn around to send to China to a person know as "YaJuan Wang" was also being scammed by this exact same man and had known for over a year and also met him in POF!

This lady thought the money was going to a lawyer to pay fake John's debt but in fact he told me to send it to Wang in China who did pick up the money! We compared notes and it was clear we had been scammed! I saved all 5,900 texts from this maggot.

I want as many people to know about this parasite and know never buy or send money to anyone you have never net and don't know, certainly not well enough. I lost $75 but the other lady lost at least a $1,000.
Sep 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Allen Leonard
by: Anonymous

Sounds like Dalton Jerry. Should have saved your Viber account so maybe you could give the information to some law officials.

These phone numbers have to be traceable somehow,
When you call his number does it go to a google answering message??
Sep 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		ATTN: HELPFUL LADY and Helen
by: Anonymous

My scammer stole the profile from the real Jonathan Lester on Eharmony. Got me on Hangouts right away.

Said I WAS HIS QUEEN AND HE'D MAKE ME THE HAPPIEST WOMAN IN THE WORLD.

Towards the end (after 5 months) after he'd cheated me of many thousands of $, he sent me a pizza from Pizza Hut. That pizza didn't even have mushrooms. The man ordered the cheapest pizza on the menu. He said he used a gift card to buy it over the internet. That pizza should have been encased in gold!

OIL RIG ENGINEER? BLOCK AND RUN

THESE SCAMMERS HAVE MANAGED TO RUIN SO MANY LIFES. KARMA BE A .....
Sep 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		German Scammer Morris Cooper
by: Helpful Lady

Ladies, please post your pics, and check out my German Scammer Morris Cooper and let us know if you recognize him. He is MUCH smoother and smarter than most of the other scammers I have read about on this site.

Ed: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Sep 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Powell
by: Anonymous

I posted a few days ago, then noticed another lady posted the next day about the same guy?! This is craziness to me. I didn't ski for any of his words thank goodness he just felt a little too into me.

At first I said please don't call me baby the songs videos pictures, then found his REAL picture on Twitter, and he told me he is turning 50 in November and he also told me he was leaving again for Istanbul the same day I told you.

After I asked him to stop contacting me he tried to call me I then blocked and deleted everything. He kept saying if I could just talk to you once and explain it's insulting to my-our intelligence that these guys think we will fall for it.

So everyone PLEASE be careful about anything Oil rig related, and watch out for a Greg widowed 7 years ago, 1 son who is 9. He says his name is James. Live in North Carolina except when in Turkey.

He told me when he arrived it was hot and dry?! Uhmmm humidity there was like 85% so that even is low!

God bless, be safe and vigilant; we have to look out for one another 🙏🏻❤️
Sep 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Antonio Roberto
by: Anonymous

Posted about him before, has a Nashville, TN phone number, 615 prefix. He's taken me for over 13K and is the meanest, most hateful creature EVER.

NOW he's blackmailing me because he says I owe HIM 4k still (NOT!). He's ruined my credit, and my life. Supposedly on an oil rig in Russia, and trapped there because I won't send more money.

Told me he had 5 million in the bank. Met him on Our Time.com, lives here in TN. Supposedly has a daughter and granddaughter, wife died, of course, from cancer. Spoke with him on Skype, about 55, longer dark hair w/gray streaks, beautiful eyes, dark, says he's Italian.

He's got several women going at the same time.

BEWARE!!
Sep 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Helen

When you see a bio that has widowed and military or any type of that stuff pass them by. Now they are using construction or architects so just be aware of that also. I have quite a few of them that I'm dealing with now that I know that are scammers so I'm just playing along with them to see what they say and how they react when I let them know that I know Who they are.

They all think they're really slick. They also look for women that are vulnerable, lonely, or online early mornings like two 3 o'clock in the morning.

Run run run
Sep 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nice looking allen_leonard01 instagram
by: Anonymous

Should have known seeing how fast we went to Viper. All was fine until I told him I told my daughter all about him.......RED FLAG!!! He said:

Please don't do that okay? Keep things between us just between us okay my dear okay? You understand okay my dear?

Then after he had already told me about his family (sent me pic of parents & sister & himself) & his 10 year old daughter & of course widowed 5 years ago.... he became very vague with all his answers. I called him out on it & told him I was wearing my heart on my sleeve & he wouldn't even give me a straight answer; kept turning it all around about me.

Then I put in his name to google: nothing in ATLANTA GA. Put in his phone # came up might be a scam #. Then I put in his # again area code & first three digits for Amityville NEW YORK ?????

Oh yea come to think of it one of his pics he's wearing a ball cap with NY on it!!! So I deleted my Viper account etc. then typed in his name, oil rig engineer Gulf of Mexico & saw all this!!!

BINGO! Poor little 10 year old daughter living with nanny for 6 months at a time???? Another error. This afternoon I got a call with caller ID from ATLANTA GA.

Duh didn't fall for that. No voice message.
Sep 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Army instagram Beckham, Wesly, Felix, Daniel
by: Anonymous

He messaged me on Instagram. Within a couple hrs he wanted phone # so he could text me since our hours were so different as he was stationed in Baghdad. Commander of course! I was suspicious right away because he mentioned that he could love me etc. while reseatching another guy I thought was scamming me the oil rig engineer ( will post about him next). I found a site with photos called scamhaters.

My guy was James "Jay" Beckham. The other 3 photos one in same uniform & fake photo was Jack Wesly & 2 other photos in normal clothes were Michael Felix & Steven Daniel. I sent him all those photos & told him I felt sorry for whoever the man really is or was & that God would deal with him.
Sep 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		App.-------HANGOUTS
by: Anonymous

SCAMMERS DEARLY LOVE HANGOUTS!

THEY CAN CALL YOU FOR FREE AND THE CALL CAN'T BE TRACED.

THE DETECTIVE OVER MY CASE SAID THAT HANGOUTS IS OWNED BY A CANADIAN COMPANY.

CANADA WILL NOT ASSIST U.S.A. AUTHORITIES WHEN A FRAUD IS COMMITTED ON THE SITE.

STAY OFF HANGOUTS! MY SCAMMER GOT ME OFF EHARMONY VERY QUICKLY. EHARMONY MONITORS FOR FRAUDS AND WILL DELETE THE PROFILE IMMEDIATELY AFTER DETECTING ANY KIND OF HACKING.


JONATHAN LESTER...JONATHAN SELLERS...CONNECTED THE TWO FROM READING POSTINGS ON THIS SITE.


WHEN OIL RIG ENGINEER IS MENTIONED, RUN...........BLOCK!........BLOCK!
Sep 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Theodore Fabiano
by: Annette

Oh boy! I had a good one trying to scam me too. He goes by Theodore Fabiano, email:

theofabyno@gmail.com

This guy has all the things to say to make women think he really is interested in them. He would send me an email every day talking about things that I was interested in and somehow hit things about me on the head. I had my daughter read some of his emails and she said it sounded like I had written them.

After about a week he asked for a favor. He wanted 7 $100 iTunes cards to download data from the oil drilling. What a sap I was. Then he got a new contract for Toronto and when he was done there he would come back to Columbus to see me and build a life together. Oh what a jerk. This time he wanted 15 $100 iTunes cards.

Well he wasn't too happy when I told him no. Told me he would have to cancel the contract and send all the divers home. I ask how an engineer did not have things ready ahead of time for a job like that, his response was he just got his paycheck and he had no way to cash it because they were already out on the rig compound with no way to get anywhere until the helicopter came to get them when the job was finished.

If I would get the cards for him he would send his check to me to hold for him by courier. RIGHTO! I told him no and he started texting me telling me I had broken his heart and he would just have to live the rest of his life alone. I guess I was supposed to feel sorry for him and just get him the cards so he would feel better! He won't be recovering any time soon if that's what he expects, that's for sure!

He told me his father was Italian and British and his mother was Native American. Both are deceased. He has a 25 yr old daughter that is presently in Melbourne, Australia studying law and would be home soon.

Oil rig engineer...I think not! SCAMMER for sure!
Sep 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Williambrown
by: Anonymous

Michael Williambrown was an orthopedic surgeon working with the U.N. in Afghanistan with an 18 year old daughter in college in California. Widowed. Born in England and moved to the U.S. at age 7. Raised in Buffalo, N.Y.

Spoke very good English but with a strong foreign accent. Smooth talker and sucked me in for two weeks. Said he was a Christian.

I PRAISE ALMIGHTY GOD THIS MORNING FOR A FAMILY WHO LOVES ME ENOUGH NOT TO STOP TRYING UNTIL I SAW THE TRUTH!!!

Thanks for this site. It's a life and heart saver.
Sep 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with Friends
by: Valorie

I have posted in the past and have been scammed for $900. Thank goodness, I didn't lose more! But, playing Words with Friends, I see them constantly, so please watch out on these games, men that immediately want to chat with you, tell you you have a beautiful smile, ask if you are married, etc., etc.

They jump right in with things like..."tell me a little about yourself" or "I lost my wife several years ago"...or "I'm searching for someone to share my life with".

BS...watch out...don't get sucked in!
Sep 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		TO ALL..........I've posted numerous times
by: Anonymous

I have posted numerous times about Jonathan Lester and Jonathan Sellers. I connected the two because of this site.

Anyone coming here has doubts. He is NOT who he says he is. Believe me! The scammer I had was excellent at "his job".

ANYTIME OIL RIG IS MENTIONED-----JUST RUN!!!!!!!

They'll never be caught in this life.
Sep 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		GREG POWELL
by: Anonymous

I too have been targetted by Greg Powell. He asked me to play Words With Friends as I had been randomly selected for him which was quite plausible. He started chatting and then suggested we move to Hangouts which I did.

He told me about his partner dying from cancer and that he had a son and that he was going to Istanbul for 3 months on the oil rig. He apparently went yesterday. He spoke of his love for me, meeting me etc.

He sent very lovely messages and music videos and was very plausible.

BEWARE THIS MAN IS NOT REAL AND OBVIOUSLY A SERIAL SCAMMER
Sep 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Powell
by: Anonymous

Out of nowhere heard from this guy on Instagram, Greg Powell from Australia, wife died from cancer 7 years ago, son 9 that lives in North Carolina when he is in Turkey on an oil rig.

He called me baby and expressed his love fast, time to say bye!

Thanks for sharing!!!
Sep 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		German Scammer Morris Cooper
by: Helpful Lady

Ladies, I posted a picture of my scammer, at the end of this page after you click on "submit comments" it has a section called "Nigerian dating scam". There you will find pictures. Please let me know if you recognize my German scammer.

And please post picures ofor your scammer. Someone suggested a Facebook group for us to compare pictures and info without the scammers knowing, (fabulous idea) as surely they are trolling this site.

I had never heard of such a thing until I was asked for an iTunes card for whom I thought was my online boyfriend.
Sep 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony Morgon Shell Oil Engineer in N Blind Atlantiquie near France
by: Anonymous

Funny this guy is coming on strong with me if I was in Heaven the Angels would be afraid to gaze on my beauty...His story sounds also like the beginning of these others - wife died 3 yrs ago of Breast Cancer, 15yr old son in school in Romania but the most identifiable trait is the heart of roses and today broken English. He said he's fragile and doesn't speak to any women and just works.

Begging me for a picture again today.

Pretty fishy
Sep 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin McGrath
by: Anonymous

Do you know I could call you and tell you I am his boss and come up with all kinds of Id's and Oil rig numbers. He is a scammer and using another to help. My scammer had someone call me too and when I returned the phone call nope was not nothing. You must have your doubts that is why you are here. I had a request from him on Facebook. How ironic.

He told me he is in the UK on a Oil rig since he was having so many problems with his Machine pumping the oil and it kept on breaking down. How ironic. Good Luck
Sep 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		mark Collins Same man?
by: Anonymous

I've been getting messages from a man named mark Collins, said his wife died 3 years ago, said he works on a oil rig, 51 with a 13 year old daughter. His English is pretty bad too.
Luckily I don't trust people and started to do detective work straight away.

And I found loads of comments about I'm assuming the same guy. They must think us woman are stupid. Go with your gut, if it feels dodgy then more than likely is.
Sep 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Henry Jacobs Moore
by: Anonymous

I just encountered a man going by the name of Henry Jacobs Moore. I met him on Our Time Dating Service. He claimed to be born and raised in Lewisburg, West Virginia but I know that's a lie he can't even write proper English. He claims to live in Greensboro, NC and work in Brown Summit, NC.

Of course this is all lies. He says his wife is deceased and he has no one except a daughter going to school in Germany. I played along with him to see what his story was.

I told him I knew he was a scammer and he said and I quote "Yeah I'm looking for a rich woman, not a poor woman".

Thank God I recognize their lies and of course they all follow the same pattern. He didn't get one penny from me but I want to warm every one about this piece of scum. He has probably changed his name and a few details but watch out for him.
Sep 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin McGrath, Texas
by: Ami

Alleged profile: 59yoa, widowed 5 years after wife died in car accident - 17yo son goes to school in California. Provided his home address as a residence in Dallas, Texas. Bio family originally from Oslo, Norway. Currently employed by Sun Coast as a Petroleum Engineer.

Currently working on an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico offshore of Houston. Currently managing a crew. Bidding on a multi million dollar contract. Has s business partner and if successful will no longer be working on the platforms.

Enjoys fine dining, blues music, dancing, 5'10", beautiful brown eyes, grey hair (gorgeous picture sent). Loved dogs, being in love, laughing? Cuddling, passionate kisses, long episodes of generous love making.

Had his 'boss' phone/text me via Messenger late night.
Sep 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Environmental scientist in abi dhabi
by: Anonymous

I'm in a online relationship that I believe is a scam. First he was in NJ and then 24 hours later he was sent to Middle East to work at a refinery. He even sent me the offer letter which looked official but was in word format.

Then when he was there and we were speaking on the phone he spilled tea on his computer and fried it. His credit card was compromised and he needed to get a part for the computer. Next thing you know I'm buying a new computer for him and shipping to Middle East. Was intrigued by him and his kindness. I was falling in love with him.

It progressed to getting in trouble on his job site. He has sent pictures of him at an orphanage and with camels. I believe he is there. I believe his face is him. He has sent me his drivers license and then when he was arrested based on shiara law for causing harm to other workers he was jailed.

His council then contacted me. He needed to raise $275,000 in blood money (which they do there) and he was short 80k then he got more money and was short 50k then to get him home I sent 10k. Still not enough. Then he sent to me a copy of his paycheck for over 2 million dollars and I was ready to send the whole amount but decided to fly there instead to see if it was legit.

He wanted me to come. I believe even now it could be real but my sons stopped me pleading with me to come to my senses. So I told him I couldn't come and couldn't send the money. He freaked on me texting me how he loves me and really had my head spinning. Then his council sent me paperwork to show he was legit with more pictures one with the computer I purchased for him maybe and one with old computer.

He also sent me a copy of his passport and a loan agreement he drew up. I told him I could not help as I could not disrespect my children's wishes. We had a texting war where I was scared he might hurt himself. I texted his council to check on him. The next day I was told by his council that he was arrested for public intoxication. Real or Fake. I don't know. I feel lucky I am only out a computer and 10k.

Had it not been for my sons it could have been 50k. I still feel it could be real because he got to me. I'm only widowed a year and my late husbands family turned on me and made me feel like 27 yrs was a lie. I turned to this online dating thinking it was time to date. Expensive lesson for sure. I will never do online dating again.

I prefer to meet my man in a face to face environment. My heart is broken that I could slow myself to get involved in such drama.
Sep 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pics they use
by: Anonymous

You must think to yourself if he is saying Are You Calling Me A Scammer, usually means he is a scammer. He is just bringing it up so you don't. He sounds like my scammer wanting ITunes cards and we talked in messenger then he wanted me to join hangout.

I did till I found out he can get my IP address off of there. They are something else and can play the game real well till you do not know if youre coming or going. I talked to mine for almost two years and finally woke up to the game he was playing.

Same ole Same ole, Hospital bills, credit cards, as I said ITunes Cards. Oh he is just getting started. I wish so bad you would just let go of him before he breaks your heart and bank account.

You will find out soon if you do not help him, he will belittle you and put stuff on about you on the Site of Oil Riggers. These guys can be cruel and very mean because they are not on Rigs, do not realize from all these letters these Riggers and Engineers have no time for outsiders but their families which most are married.

If you want to believe him call the company and tell them what is going on and who he is or even email them. You will be surprised.

Mine too had a son and his wife passed away in an accident. Protect yourself.

Please Take care. You are on the right site believe me. It sure helped me.

God Bless
Sep 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Toni Steven Scott
by: Anonymous

Dear JJ - he said his son was 15 and his name is Larry. He keeps asking me to connect on Hangout - but I refuse to do it. He also wanted my phone number but I told him I am married and on a family plan so, I will not give him that number.

I told him he can buy me a phone if he wants to talk with me and he said sure, but I knew he was fake. The sad thing is that on his profile on Facebook he has this gorgeous house with all these expensive cars in the driveway. I told him that does not impress me because it seems like he stole someone pics and posted them so, he needs to move on and look for someone else.

He pleaded with me that I have such a pretty face and he is so lonely and needs to start a relationship. I said sorry dude, this girl is happily married and my husband gives me the world so, I do not need anything from him.
Sep 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		thomaslewis8852 Instagram Preditor
by: Anonymous

Same as all the other stories. Saw my pic on instagram, said I was beautiful and wanted to be friends. I ignored the first message, then he sent another message, so I entertained it for a second..... Wife died in a car crash, but he's over it now and has a 15yr daughter. If you want to get these guys, just mentioned Jesus!! Then run....
Sep 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pics they use
by: Anonymous

My question is how do they get the intimate pics and the younger pics of themselves or their kid?? Why is it so hard letting go?? I'm personally not put much money but have bought ITunes cards and sent a couple hundred by Moneygram. We have been chatting through Hangout for about 2 months.

Petroleum engineer, widower, wife died in a car crash last December, son in soccer academy in the UK, but he lived in Arkansas, no other family besides his son. Said he is originally from Dublin. I have researched all the info he has given me and always hit a road block.

I have confronted him about it and of course he will ask me if I am calling him a scammer. I have spoken to him through Hangout and he has a British like accent. Of course when he was suppose to fly back to the States to see me he got hurt in an accident on the job site. That's when I got to experience the so called hospital worker.

I told him I couldn't pull money out of my butt to help with the hospital bill. He is supposedly in western Africa. I have pics of a man in a red oil suit working on a ship plus many other casual pics, and a pic from when he graduated college. I am having a hard time letting go. I dont consider myself desperate for love or anything but just havent been able to let go yet.

I am a educated woman. He now wants a pre paid credit card in my name which I will not do so he will move on soon I'm sure. My friend and I did report the information to a gov't agency. I want so many answers of how they pull it off is part of my problem.

Best of luck to everyone and if anyone could answer me questions please help me.

Thank you
Sep 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petition
by: Anonymous

I SIGNED JANA MONROE'S PETITION TO TRY AND GET HELP FOR THE SCAMMER'S DOING THE CYBER CRIME.

TAKE A FEW MINUTES AND GO SIGN IT AND GET YOUR FRIENDS TO SIGN IT.

THE LAW WONT HELP US BECAUSE I HAVE TRIED. WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING TO HELP OURSELVES AND OTHER WOMAN AND MEN.
Sep 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Money Laundering
by: Anonymous

Ladies you that believe he is really sending you his account with millions in it then why is he asking you for ITunes cards, think about it. If you get involved with him and his money scheme you will be at fault and he can come back and say you stole his money.

There is a letter on here from a lady that got involved and they came after her. Please think of what your doing. These guys are good but we have to stay strong. Oh Yes my scammer got me for money, ITunes cards and all. He said too he worked for BP but did not. For about the tenth time I called them, My lawyer called them, they never heard of the guy on any of their rigs.

Creature Hater; I cannot get on that site for some reason.
Sep 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam
by: Anonymous

Same scammer as Nancy, USA. Sent me flowers, teddy bear and chocolates. Daughter age 15 in boarding school in Canada. Wanted to marry me right away. On an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico and asked for money to fix a pipe on a rig that had broken.

This guy was a charmer and good looking profile pic. Blocked him.
Sep 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig contractor for bp
by: Anonymous

He said he was widowed, he had a 20 year old son named David who was in college, originally from Sarasota until he sold his home to purchase a contract to drill for BP.

I gave him the heave ho last night by text and told him never to contact me again! So far, he hasn't. And I told him why!

I had a hunch he was playing me.
Sep 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		German scammer Morris Cooper/ helpful lady
by: Anonymous

My scammer JONATHAN LESTER......JONATHAN SELLERS
had his BOA rep. sent me a bank statement. One of the phone numbers listed on it belonged to a telemarketer.

The number listed for hearing impaired was short 2 digits from being complete.

Sep 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alberto Martins or Alberto Martinez
by: Anonymous

OMG...he says he lives in Las Vegas and is from Denmark; said he is a engineer on a oil rig; lost his wife to drugs 7 years ago; has a 15 year daughter named Lillian who lives in Africa; been chatting for over a week and just asked to send him a $300 ITunes gift card; told me his name was Alberto Martins; he friended me from words with friends.
Sep 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oh my goodness
by: Anonymous

I am really sorry for that lady saying that she had a sick girl(lupus) Dear lady, my heart is with you and all those kind women that fell for these heartless worms. I am so sorry for you and I will pray for you to be released of this burden. Nobody deserves to be treated likewise...nobody deserves to be blackmailed and treated like a piece of waste.

We are human beings and Lord God loves us so much but unfortunately we trusted these jerks and payed for it! I lost only 1000$ but I will never forget the stress and the pressure he put on me....it's crazy! And they adore playing with our hearts, lives and destinies..they are good in everything they do because scamming innocent women is 'their job' so they improve their approaches and techniques all the time.

My advice for you and for all the victims is to move on, to forgive yourselves and trust Lord God that one day the sun will come to your street and these worms will face God one day! Be strong, dear ladies and keep the hope in your soul that one day all this turmoil and unhappinnes will end up and joy and peace will fill your lives.

God bless you all!!!
Sep 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Me too
by: Anonymous

I have been "dating" this oil rig manager I met on a dating site. He says he is stranded on an oil rig on the gulf now, after a month of "knowing" him. Says he needs his pay transferred to my account in order to get a chopper and get him and his crew off the rig.

He is so believable, but I know a scam when I see one and have not agreed to do anything to help him. He gets angry and says he wants to come "home" which would be to my house because he claims to love me and sold his own home to buy a contract to drill with BP.

I am so over these guys. Seems like I attract them on Facebook, too!

Just don't do it!
Sep 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Google Phone Calling For Oil Men
by: Anonymous

I looked up information about these men having Google Phone calling.

From what I read the ones that use Google Phone calling have to be in the United States 'AND' outside the United States they have to use "Hangouts".

So if this is true then the men using Google to SCAM are in the US???

Men using Hangouts are outside the US ???

Want some of you woman that are internet smarter than me to help with this research information.
Sep 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil men's cash to be sent to us? VICTIM Attn. Helen, too!
by: Anonymous

I didn't finish my last post. I'm doing it now.

I reread your story. My heart bleeds for you. Please don't let him steal what's left of your life. Find joy where ever you can.

You spoke of your sick daughter with lupus. That POS got me doing money drops when he knew I had to put my Dad in the hospital. The more stress we have the better they like it.

He wanted me to sell my car AND my house. At the end of my wasted time with him, he claimed his appendix was enlarged (?) and he had to have an operation immediately. He became enraged because I wouldn't pay his hospital bill up front. (At this point I'd been in the final weeks of my messing with him.)

He called me all kinds of names because I was willing to let the man I loved die.

Next........he informed me that he was flown off of the rig and had his surgery and the hospital would not release him until the hospital was paid. I said no and then he wanted to know how much I could pay. I asked him......since when are hospital bills negotiable? He said they'd structure a plan for repayment. Still laughing here!

He said he didn't have a way of paying it. At this point, he had "Janet" email his statements from BOA. Well, I checked her phone no. It didn't belong to her or BOA. I consulted with the police again. While I was there, Jonathan was calling me. The detective took over and told Jonathan to leave me alone and showed him his badge. I then texted him telling him to call the detective back if he had nothing to hide. He unplugged himself from Hangouts.

Several days later he opened up Hangouts again and still was relentless wanting money. My last text from him was last week. He told me I wasn't fit to be his wife. HA!HA!HA! That I was evil and should kill myself.

Friend.......he claimed to be from France with his home in Atlanta. He claimed to have 2 grandsons. His only son and daughter in law were killed in a car crash.

Do you see the pattern? It's the same.

GOD BLESS YOU! PLEASE DON'T DESPAIR! THE EVIL MONSTER HAS DONE ENOUGH TO YOU. DON'T LET HIM STEAL ANYTHING ELSE!
Sep 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: "oil men cash to be sent to us"
by: New Discovery

May I ask what phone number, name, and email he used so all the readers will be aware? I know they can change their numbers and email addresses but, at least, it will get to everyone's attention.

Also, you mentioned "Charles". He could be "Pastor Charles" my scammer was referring to. There are similarities in our stories but my scammer is not on Facebook anymore and he is not from Georgia - mine needs $15K; cannot leave the Gulf without paying the workers; he got sick not talking to his kids; asked me to take a loan; men talking in the background when I am on phone with him and they all sounded African; and I also contacted a helicopter company to take me to their rig; etc...

Can you provide his detailed information, please?

Thank you.
Sep 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry Greene
by: Anonymous

My Scammer, Terry Greene, did & said all the things that I have read about here. We "fell in love" almost immediately and he said all the right things. He showered me with love for about 2 months, then lowered the boom by asking for financial assistance to repair equipment parts.

He was a "Marine Engineer" on a cargo vessel in the Gulf of Mexico, then traveled to Africa. Yeah right!

The only thing I'm out is a $25 ITunes Gift Card. These people are ruthless and don't care one bit about who they're scamming. Run, don't walk, away if you are contacted by this mean man!

Terry Greene
gre_terry@outlook.com
865-745-0820
Sep 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Toni Steven Scott
by: Anonymous

So, I got a facebook invite from this person. I did not know who he was and got skeptical anyway, I meant to delete his request and by accident accepted it. By the next day I got an messenger message that started telling his life story that he was married and lost his wife and daughter in a car accident and his son survived.

He is from the UK but has a house in Albany, NY and works for a Russian Oil Company. Right away, I figured something did not add up so, I started playing a long with his game.

He asked me to buy a ITunes card and demonination, but I did not. Then he sent me another message and wanted $100 ITunes card. He instantly fell in love with me, although I told him I am not in love with him I'm married and not interested in another relationship.

That did not stop this jerk, he keeps professing his love for me. Anyway, he came up with the story that his son was in an accident and he need $700 for medical treatment and I am the only one that can help and he will pay me back as soon as he returns to the US the end of September. I told him to have the hospital bill him, but he keeps saying they won't and if I have a heart I will lend him the money.

So, I decided to play his game, okay give the name of who I should send the money too, so, he did. I took pictures of the money and text it to him just to tease hm. I pretended to send the money and even told him I sent $3000 then I blocked him from all my websites.

I knew from the beginning but, was just playing games with that jerk. He Keeps saying how he is in love with me, but I did not fall for that, because how can you love someone you never met.

PLEASE stay away from this jerk
Sep 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Catfished
by: Anonymous

I also have recently been catfished by a man claiming to work on a Dubai oil rig/ship. In a matter of a couple days he was talking lawyers and marriage. He used a us retired army chaps id, and the army guys pictures of his son. He then said his son was called Gerald (so was the army guy) and he was being looked after by his 83 yr old Aunt in Alaska.

I fronted him and he pretended to cry and said he was heart broken and I'm to give him an apology. He then made a lot of sexual innuendos before wanting me to send money to Nigeria and they'll send to ship.

He stalked me on Instagram, stole my pics and set them up on his new profile and proclaimed me his wife.

I then blocked him and removed the account.
Sep 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		OIL MEN's Cash To Be Sent TO US ??
by: Anonymous

No, the last of our relationship was him supposedly trying to get his 5.5 million dollars to me so he could get home to me.

That was when he did the beneficiary thing and I would and couldn't pay for the paperwork these people in the UK was supposedly fixing legally for us.

I told him that I wouldn't send any more money to any agents but that I would personally hire a helicopter to come to the rig to get him and bring him here so we could get the money together.

Was all good, I got all the information about the helicopter and set it up and then he came up with the men wouldn't let him leave the rig because he hadn't paid them and they didn't trust him to get the money and come get them.

Then he got deathly sick LOL and needed money for medicine.

Then he again wanted me to sell my car and me be without to send him $14,500 dollars for him to get a boat to bring him from the rig to land.

But, he never would let me send the helicopter for him and I told him another one of the workers could even come with him.

But, when I wouldn't sell my car and send him more money which I didn't have, he told me to never contact him again. After a year and a half then I say where he had been on Facebook for the last 5 months of this time trying to get other women which I know he had one and I tried to get a hold of her to tell her he was a scammer but she would never answer and he took that one off of Facebook which is what he did with me.

We talked on Viber and phone text and gmail.

He destroyed my heart and took my life savings and he knew my daughter was dying of SLE Lupus, my son was very sick, that I'm trying to raise a grandson that has mental issues and that I had a heart attack from all the stress and worry trying to keep from losing my home because he hadn't paid me back the loan of monies I had gave him.

He was a total liar and very good at his job. There were other men with him in the back ground at different times which was suppose to be on the oil rig but it was probably them all in a room together.

I was so internet stupid, I had no idea about all this stuff until it was all too late.

He friended me on FACEBOOK.

God has to have a place for someone so cold and heartless but he was so romantic, so loving, etc etc until the last when I wouldn't do what he wanted.

I am very sure he is doing this to another woman right now.

I pray every day that GOD will protect women from him but it was a males voice but according to some people on here some of the scammers have voice changers.

I don't know. Mine was suppose to be from Denmark and had lived in Georgia.

I don't know if I will ever make it through all of this but I hope and pray that something I write and say will save some other lonely woman that is raised to trust and believe from whoever this UNGODLY person is. No person could be Godly like he said he was and do this to another human being.

He was so good on scriptures and the praying. Love songs, love poems, etc. etc.

But, the christian part got me mostly because of my precious daughter being so sick.

He would have never come even though he always promised. There was always an excuse.

He had two children and his wife died in a car wreck. He sent me a supposedly picture of the death certificate, his work id, oil contract, pictures of his kids, and pictures of him.

He was very smart, wrote well, I felt like he was over these other men. He got two of the men involved in this and two woman that I met in this. One was a so called agent in Georgia and apparently she was with one of the other men that got involved with this.

Thats why I sent the first money. They sent me a copy of her drivers license and passport and she lived in Georgia where he was from supposedly. Another man got involved when he had the woman he was involved with to call me and tell me that Charles needed the last money for the payment on the drill so they could all get off the rig and come home.

Ended up she was being scammed by that man and she had fallen in his trap and she lost her money.

So, that tells me that these 3 men were working together.
Sep 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		oil rig love scammer
by: Anonymous

Ok he tweeted me and he seemed so perfect so beautiful he was a charmer and said all the right things about love, God and Sex. He had me in his hand and I was mush. He then said I LOVE YOU and really turned on the charm and he asked for 500 for water because he said Water was bad on the rig.

I did send it thinking I was doing a favor then about a week later he said he had a big break down and wanted me to help him fix it and asked for 10000. This was hard for me but by this time WE were in love and I would do anything for him so I took out a loan for the 10K then he asked for more for the techs to fix the crane

This was hard too but I did send 9000 for the techs then he said he needed money to come home to ME so I sent 1650.00 then He said he needed 2000 for a hotel room so again I sent 2000 to get my man home but he never came home than he wanted a big amount and this time he asked for 25000 for release of his paycheck.

He said it was the cost of the transfer code so I made up a foney account in my name than wanted me to pay the 25000 to release his money and all along he was woooing me with his passions. He used nationwide bank in the UK so one day I called the bank in the UK and gave my name and they said no account is there.

I called many banks all about the UK then when I spoke to him about his he got very mad at me and blocked me on twitter. He was testing about 30 times a day I thought this was love but I was so heart broke and still am that he took me for about 23,000 and would have been more if I did not question him and he was very unkind.

HOW COULD HE DO THIS TO ME I AM IN LOVE WITH HIM I WAS READY TO SELL MY HOME AND EVERYTHING JUST SO HE AND I COULD BE TOGETHER SO NOW I AM Wounded BAD BY THIS MAN. HE SAYS I WILL PAY everything back but now he is hard to find and not returning text or calls and I am very sorry I did this because I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN LOVE LIKE THIS AND THAT MAN HAD MY HEART ALL TO HIMSELF and now I have to pay back the loans I took out and feel very down and out and very hurt by this.

I cry a lot because now I took my life savings to pay all this back and still love this man I think he is all I could have dreamed for and will miss him so much and try to recover and get my savings bsck before I do retirement but I really think I will always think of him everyday and still love him and pray for him SO THERE YOU GO THAT IS MY STORY AND ID TRUE.
Sep 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alves Vilmar
by: Anonymous

Same story as everyone else. Met him on Words with Friends. He was "from Oslo Norway but lived in Pittsburg. He was a telecommunications specialist who was awarded a contract on an oil rig in Scotland to work on and replace a satellite for Marathon oil.

He would never answer a direct question and had a pathetic excuse whenever I questioned anything. A friend ran a background check on him and we couldn't find anything on him.

When I confronted him about that he naturally became very angry asking me why I was involving a third party and our relationship.

I told him he would have to answer to God one day and he would pay that way. Don't think he really cared but it made me feel better to tell him that because I know it to be true.
Sep 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jack Robinson/Mark Ellison/Phillip Marks
by: Anonymous

I have everything said to me as had been said here by others. First name was first contact and they can certainly draw you in with all the loving caring words. After I would have nothing to do with a large amount of cash to be delivered by courier and no further contact for a week, up popped the next one.

First on Instagram then facebook, but at least he didn't ask to go to hangouts. As the chat progressed I realised it was the same person and when I snapped him he quickly contacted me again.

Same old story that changed to broken machine etc. I kept saying I am not helping and not getting involved then hello number three pops up.

So I ended it with them all waiting now to see what happens. Thank goodness I stayed strong. If it's too good to be true it is.

Dont get involved.
Sep 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil men's cash to be sent to us victims.
by: Helen

Omg there are so many scammers on the dating site mate1. I can smell them. Their writing is horrible. They message me all the time because I am new to the site. They have no clue that I know who they are.

I had about 15 in one night. I just told one he needs to write in English. His writing was horrible. They tell me how beautiful I am and how they want to get to know me. We can stay here in the site and get to know you I tell them.

I will have to start posting phone numbers.
Sep 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Henry Larson (Bidsky)
by: Anonymous

Independent Oil & Gas contractor (Swedish) - same stories as everyone else below - after 3 - 4 weeks of constant communication - something went wrong with the drill rig and asked to borrow money so he could fix the problem (that he didn't have enough funds).

Then proceeded to use mind games blaming my friends that they were jealous of our relationship etc. I said I couldn't give him the money then went along with it for a while. I asked even if I was to send money if I could get some how would I send it, right away his response was moneygram/western union.

These guys are all the same...since then he has said some nasty things etc. phone # 604 706-0543

Hanson salt and pepper/blue eyes, beard mustache well dressed.

WATCH OUT Master manipulator.
Sep 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joe Huntsman Alexandre scammer?
by: . I never learn

I came across your site as I have been trying to investigate a man who popped into my life a week ago. He asked to follow me on Instagram which was harmless enough, but soon he was messaging me which I felt was strange. It was in a familiar way, Hello, how did you sleep?

I asked if I knew him, and he said no, he was looking for a friend and could not pass my beautiful face. Flag #1.

He is an independent contractor on a rig in Juneau Alaska for 6 month. He is divorced, no children, parents deceased. Asked me if I could still bear children. He said he is 54 and his name is Joe Huntsman Alexandre. He has a home in Australia, but has lived n the states most of his life. He asked me to go to Hangout so we could chat easier.

Within a day of chatting, he was starting to fall in love with my personality, etc. His spelling and wording is somewhat off. Alaska is 4 hours behind my time and one evening he greeted me with a good morning ...more red flags.

As the days progressed, he has professed his love and desire to meet me, he wants to settle down and have a family. He sent two long "love" notes that looked from dating site as if written from a woman to a man... I called him on it, and he tried to lie and then said he googled it as he was trying to find the right words.

He has not asked me for money, ITunes cards or anything. I now have not heard from him in a day, which is strange, so I am figuring he will try something or is on to someone else. He says he is 5"9 he has grey hair and very blue eyes. He sent many pics, but they look of different ages, he sent me a pic of his ID from the rig and when googling it I see it was Misspelled and the address for his phone if lost in Alaska does not exist.

Does this man sound familiar to anyone? Also he blocked me on instagram within the first two days and then fibbed about it.

His Instagram is joehuntsman99

And in reading all of your stories, I am so very sorry for what you have been through, these men are ruthless.
Sep 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Broadson Schwemmer
by: Anonymous

Hi. I think my mams been catfished, the guy messaged her on Facebook, he's an army general or something in Afghanistan, widowed, daughter 15 in boarding school, had a couple cars, couple of properties, and is looking to move from I think Texas to California as that is where her boarding school is!

Today he asked for an ITunes card so that he could use his roaming and that's when I was like Mam come on that sounds sketchy! Then I found this site, anyone dealt with him at all?

Thanks
Sep 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil men's cash to be sent to us? VICTIMS
by: Anonymous

EXCELLENT MESSAGE TO THE INNOCENT PREY.

IT IS NOTHING MORE THAN A SCAM AND THAT IS WHAT THE SCUMBAGS CONSIDER TO BE THEIR "JOB".

I WAS TAKEN FOR A LOT OF MONEY. I FORGAVE MYSELF FOR BEING STUPID. I LOOK BACK ON IT AND REALIZE WHAT A PERFECT PHYSIOLOGICAL GAME MY SCAMMER PLAYED.

JONATHAN LESTER.......JONATHAN LESTER

HELEN, I'M HOPING YOU SEE THESE MESSAGES.
HE HAS VICTIMIZED AT LEAST 4 SO FAR FROM READING THESE POSTS.
Sep 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		OIL MEN's Cash To Be Sent TO US ??
by: Anonymous

Out of all us woman that are writing on here and the ones of us that have actually paid money to these so called 'MEN'...

Has anyone actually ever receieved any of this boxed up cash that they are suppose to be trusting us to be their beneficiary for them ???

I received the paperwork and pictures of the millions and would have been sent to me if I had paid for the so called things they listed that had to be paid for it to leave the UK and Denmark.

But, I didn't pay these people so I didn't receive the money of HIS and didn't get any of my MONEY back either.

Just Wondering if anyone ever actually got any MONEY??

Or was this just another way of getting money from us and was it a way for them to get their money back into the United States.

Woman::: The have broken drills, starving men, explosions, sickness, children problems, housekeeper problems, customs holding their oil, bank accounts frozen, can't use their credit cards, need ITune cards, Men wont let them off the rig because they can't get their pay, show millions in their checking accounts that they can't get, children fall to bad things happening to them at school, in hospital, and the list goes on and on.

I have fallen for some of these because of being in the so called relationship so long and him being so good at lying and winning. I don't know what it is but once we get in their web it is so hard to not believe them.

Mine sent me several pictures during our deal and it looks like the same person, but, who was he??

Mine always had his phone set up through google and I don't know enough about system things to know if this makes a difference about calling us or not. But, every time I called him it would say the google subscriber wasn't available.

He always used Viber and gmail and texting.

Someone on here said they couldn't have phones on the oil rigs. Is having your phone numbers setup through google the same as having an actual phone company phone??

I just keep trying to compile information so hopefully it helps someone else not get caught up in all this HURT and it is ALOT of HURT.

I wish I could do a TV announcement to go across the world to help WOMEN not go through this.

These People Are HEARTLESS and will stop at nothing to ruin your life if they get you into their Web. I have always been such a logical minded person and would have never let go of my life savings but, but, but, I DID!! He won!!

His so called praying, and God fearing man he was, scripture sending, sending love songs, flowers, kisses, etc.,etc., got everything I had.

SO, PLEASE, I don't care if they are a Doctor, Military, Oil Man, Doesn't matter who he is. If he is asking you for MONEY he is a SCAMMER!!

Take it from Someone that has learned the hard way. He isn't in LOVE with you, He isn't going to come share your life, He isn't going to buy a HOME with you, He isn't going to be there with you through the Good and Bad, God didn't send you his way, You aren't the woman he has always looked for, He doesn't want you to be the Mother 'R' Grandmother for his child or children, He doesn't want to treat you like the Queen you deserve to be, He doesn't always want you to keep that beautiful Smile on your Face, Yes Your Age does Matter.

HE IS A HEARTLESS SCAMMER THAT 'ONLY' WANTS YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY, THAT 'HE' OR 'SHE' OR BOTH ARE TOO LAZY TO GET OUT AND WORK. THEY ARE WORTHLESS THINGS THAT CALL THEMSELVES A HUMAN BEING BUT THEY AREN'T!!!!

I still look at mine's picture that is whoever and wonder how in the world can someone do this to another person.

They look for us and they prey on us and go in for the kill.

NOTHING, NOTHING, NOTHING, they tell us is TRUE, I was told by a Law Person. This IS A JOB To The SCAMMER and nothing else.

All you Ladies have friends in your everyday life and Facebook, etc,etc, so PLEASE tell all these Friends, men and woman both, about all this information. Make all of us safer from these SCAMMERS, make it harder for them to destroy people.

I'm hoping everyday that what has happened to me SAVE'S someone out in this everyday life from going through this PAIN.

NO ONE, should ever have to go through this because of Heartless People that search out Trusting Normal Woman and Men. So, talk to your friends and have them talk to their friends.

Help Save Others From SCAMMER's. That is all I can do now because everything else is GONE!!

God Bless Each One Of YOU.

Help Save Someone Else!!
Sep 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Roland Girard on Match.com as Roland222 or Savvy222
by: Anonymous

Roland contacted me from NY and told me that he was a widower with one daughter and one grand daughter. He was born on the island of St. Lucia and was half Canadian. He is an only child and relocated to Ottawa with his mother when he was 20 yrs. old.

He is charming and very handsome with salt and pepper hair and grey eyes. We started exchanging emails and then progressed to daily calls and texts. He was an engineer finishing up on a 3 week project in Australia. Two days before his return flight to NY (he sent me his flight itinerary), he texts to say he needs 2% of his contract amount so that he can get his certification papers and be paid.

He has maxed out his credit card and doesn't have enough money to cover the 2%. He does not come out to ask me for money but I blocked him immediately. He originally contacted me via Match.com as username Savvy222 and then just changed it to Roland222.

Watch out!
Sep 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Williams
by: Anonymous

Was contacted on words with friends on 27 July 2017. Told him I was married but he still said he fell in love with my smile and picture! I Told him he can chat as a friend and nothing else.

He asked me to set up Viber to chat and later sent a picture of himself coming out of the sea, showing his top which I immediately deleted.

Then he sent a second picture of "himself" and a adorable looking daughter named Kendra. He asked Kendra to email me saying dad talked a lot about me to her and saying we will be one happy family soon and I will be her new mommy soon!

I replied and told her the truth and did not hear from her again. I like her and actually mailed her a small package of souvenirs and postcard from my recent trips and yes, it was a postal address given and said it was her nanny's and his housekeeper's address in Mississippi!

Said he was a private contractor for an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico and had a 7.5 million dollar contract to finish in 3 weeks. We stopped chatting on Viber because I got no response and so I deleted it. I made a mistake to check on him on words with friends as I saw him there daily as I asked how he was doing due to the hurricanes hitting those areas in the south. He replied something terrible happened and said he needed financial help for food, repairs and helicopter money to fly him and his workers out!

The sum asked was $1850 and begged for help and he even sounded like coughing and crying over the phone! I asked to see his face but he said against company policy to do video and instead gave me his housekeeper's contact number to verify. I did but she sounded reluctant to say much!

Said he was from Norway but his accent does not "suit" his face on the picture. His voice has a very strong African accent and he gets irritated when asked questions.

Glad I came here before I sent the money because I was going to listen to my heart for the sake of his "daughter" and thank you all for the warnings and experiences shared.
Sep 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dalton Bradley ?
by: Anonymous

Dalton Bradley contacted me through Words With Friends, currently working in Cuidad de Mexico, but from L.A. California, oil contractor, said his company is SAM Contractors Inc,

Wife of 17 years passed away a while ago, has 12 yr old son in Christian school in Montreal, apparently where Dalton grew up then moved to California. He has a house in L.A. and in Montreal. Sent a photo of him with another good looking man, both wearing suits, and another of just him in a different suit. Said he is almost 60, will retire after this Mexico contract to be with his son. His oil contracting job has taken him around the world.

Has anyone been contacted by him? Tried finding him on the internet, and his company doesn't exist, although some have his same name.
Sep 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Campbell
by: Anonymous

I feel like I am always on this site. The above has come back from a mission and has been shot in the leg. Not asked ever for money Major in US Army.

He was given gold bars from a millionaire business man on this so called mission which he will be turning into cash. He has asked me for my phone number and full name and address for a bundle of money to arrive on my doorstep by post.

Could this be true. I have told him it is money laundering and we could both get into serious trouble. I said just bring yourself safe and forget the bundle of money.

If you know of this please let me know.

I gave him NO INFORMATION at all.
Sep 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer Joey Phillippe
by: Patricia W

I have been contacted by someone named Joey Phillippe who says he is in the middle of the ocean in Austria on a oil rig. He is a Engineer from Florida. Didn't take long for him to run his scam and he said he has got money in a trust in Utah worth 6 million and if I pay for the Documents to this security company that will be transferred.

The documents will give me 6 million dollars in a Box. But it will cost me $1550 so I told him I dont have that kind of money and he said that he can drop down to $800. He says he is 50 and ready to Retire and looking to find a family and has a son 17.

Started off sending me a good picture of his body parts. I ask him to send full body picture. Any way he can do that. And ask me to do the same. I didnt and told him im not that kind of women. Now im not falling for all of his bull and told him he is running a scam.

He told me to forget it and dont contact him anymore and find someone that is trustworthy. I told him remember you contacted me. I was not looking for you.

Ladies I have been though this before with the army scam. Please I am begging people to not send these lowlife guys money. I dont every want to know a man like them. And any women that they have outside of their scam.

God help you because that type of man is going to take them to hell with them. I know every last one of them is going to get their karma.
Sep 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Henry Larson
by: Anonymous

Swede that found me on POF. He said he was an off shore oil & gas engineer and just signed a major contract in Cyprus. Asked if he could text me and then we started talking on the phone. After a few weeks he praised his love for me. I was his queen, precious, would take care of me etc. and that he was well off.

We added one another to facebook, etc. A week before he was apparently supposed to return to Vancouver, BC he called crying and said there was a major part on the rig that had broken down. And proceeded to ask me for money!

Asking if I could borrow money, use my credit cards, get a loan etc.! He said his credit cards didn't work over there etc. and that he wouldn't get paid if he didn't complete the contract but would pay me upon his return.

I called his bluff and of course he denied everything and became nasty blaming my friends that they were jealous etc.

Watch out!
Sep 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank goodness
by: Anonymous

I have been reading these posts for about 6 weeks now. The stories are all similar, including the military ones. For such a long time I thought I was a magnet for these "people". I use that term very loosely.

I fell for one, and it cost me so much. Financially, emotionally, spiritually. Finally I came out of the stupid coma I was in, realized no matter what I gave it would never be enough.

Then reality hit me.

I lost everything. I can't forgive myself for being this naive, since I never have been. Thanks to all of your posts, and I see I am not the only one. I don't have a POS magnet, there are just too many of them.

They find you somehow, it's amazing.

For all of those that think it can't happen to you, it can. 2 years ago I would have said the same thing, then I was hooked. It can and does happen. There is a special place for these creeps in hell. They have black souls.

Good Luck all, and thank you for sharing all your stories.
Sep 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To NEW DISCOVERY
by: Helpful Lady

Sounds a bit like my scammer. Are all of these guys African? I saw mine briefly on a video chat and later in the relationship he sent two intimate pics of himself and it all matched his handsome, white German gentleman profile pics he sent.

First he asked for an ITunes card, has a bank account at Bank of East Asia in the UK and gave me account # to transfer money for purchasing supposed oil rig materials. The bank did not recognize my location and froze the account.

Anyone have such an experience?

Do Germans run these scams also?
Sep 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jonathan Sellers.....Happiest woman on earth. ...SCAM
by: Anonymous

Your POS sounds exactly like mine.

JONATHAN LESTER....JONATHAN LESTER...JONATHAN LESTER

He used that exact same phrase with me. Gee, I thought "I" was his queen......I'm sure he's one and the same.

My scammer sent me his pic (after I made him holding a sign that said he loved me). He's about 60, stocky, about 5'7".....not good looking.

Did he say he was from Atlanta, Georgia? Did he say he had 2 grandsons that he was responsible for?

I've posted about 6 times about this jerk. He cheated me out of a LOT of money. He got 3 money drops from me and was relentless wanting more and more. He convinced me he loved and trusted me so much he was letting me be his beneficiary of his contract money......cash from contract....bank had gone bankrupt.

He started his scam in March. He texted for the last time 1 week ago. He called me a loser and I didn't pass his test. (I wouldn't send him my last nickel). Therefore, I was not qualified to be his wife.

Somehow he found out that I'd reported him to the FBI. He is bold, ruthless, and has been doing this for years.

He only reads the last part of your paragraph.

He quotes the Bible about marriage. When I spoke of Revelations he went suddenly clueless and wanted me to enlighten him.

STAY AWAY FROM HIM. HE SENT ME A PIZZA FROM PIZZA HUT. THAT WAS THE MOST EXPENSIVE PIZZA IN THE WORLD. IT DIDN'T EVEN HAVE MUSHROOMS.

I posted either 8/20 or 8/30 exactly how he ran his scam. He has an accomplice. She used the name Helen and has a severe lisp.

JONATHAN LESTER
Sep 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ethan Wolf
by: Anonymous

I did block him when he got stranded in Turkey
and lost his wallet.

He reaised I had no money but then he emailed me and I must admit we are just being friendly and having fun.

I have gone back on hangout but he is settled at his hometown and sorted his bank out, and settled with his daughter. Complete U turn.

No mention of borrowing money no mention of coming to see me.

We have become good friends. He is funny and humorous but we are not all the time on hangout. Mainly late evening only.

He most probably sweet talking you ladies during the day.

What I want is you ladies to take care because he will get hold of you as he did my friend who telephoned me because she knew I was in contact with him.

Just beware because he will have a disaster and want your money.

He is a romantic and you will fall for him

BUT DONT SEND MONEY PLEASE LADIES?????????
Sep 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scam Jonathan Sellers
by: Anonymous

Friended on fb 2/2017 and 2doz roses chocolates and teddy bear with my own $200 asked for $100 gift card. he twice claimed his 44 workers ran out of food. The 1st time $3,800 and then 4 month later needed $6,000 for food and is requesting $40,000 to pay for a broken part needed to finish contract.

He will be paid 25 million at which time he pays me back and will make me the HAPPIEST woman on earth as I am his queen.
Sep 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jan from MO
by: Anonymous

You could get in trouble, as receiving money from this so called man but, more than likely he is just wanting you to send the money.

Charles Nickle had attorney's, agents, barristers, the works. They are a whole group working together.

I never in my life knew such evil and he made me believe every story. Of, course he was a God fearing man and he would never do anything to hurt me.

I am like the other ladies if they have anything to do with oil and rigs they are lying. They have been raking in billions of dollars from us lonely widow ladies and it is so hard to believe this wasn't all true and he wasn't coming to be with me and my family.

I have had the hardest time believing anyone could use God so much in a scam and not be afraid of what would happen. But, apparently they don't believe that God will do anything to them for the hurt they are doing to ladies and men.

They only thing that helps me survive this is to believe they will meet God and they will answer for the lives they have destroyed.

I know if woman are like me it is so hard to look at a picture of a mans face that you talked to everyday for over a year and realize none of it was true except that he took every penny of your life savings and some went in debt for them.

When mine wanted me to sell my car that I needed to take my sick dying daughter to the doctor and only way I had to do anything I knew it wasn't real. He pushed and pushed and didn't care that I would be on foot. He got hateful and said never to contact him again. This was after a year and a half of undying love and promises and God had put us together.

Lord I could write for days. All the lies and excuses and love letters, love songs, on and on.

But, still to use God and scripture verses and pray for my dying daughter and son on drugs and my little grandson that I am trying to raise. Always, had Sunday prayer time and scriptures.. Lord help.

I reported it all to FBI and attorney general to no avail. Its gone. Please do anything you can think of to keep other woman from going through all this hurt and loss.

Never thought I would spend my last days on earth this way. But, its my fault, as I believed him.

God be with all the women who come across these people and may they be protected and smarter than me.
Sep 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		TO VERONICA
by: New Discovery

Veronica, your scammer is not the same as mine. Mine is German but does not have a beard and not much gray hair. He looks very handsome with reddish-blond, wavy hair.

Scammers ask not only for money but also for prepaid credit cards or gift cards and ITunes cards.

I am not happy at all with what I had spent with my scammer but I am working on getting things straightened out, one way or the other.
Sep 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Match.com and scammers
by: Anonymous

First of all, to Nicole who is heartbroken. If you look at this as a way to find your "happily ever after prince charming", you will be sorely disappointed. I try to look at it as I'm having fun, getting up my confidence, reassessing what I really want out of life. If something good happens, great; if not, well I've hopefully learned from the experience.

Yes, I've been in contact with Paul Anderson of the oil rig scam. I must say that since I've done the research and found this site, I am disappointed that this person is not who he led me to believe he is. At least I've caught it before it's gotten out of hand, so thanks to all who post.

My biggest disappointment is with the dating sites. Match is nothing but a money-making venture, although they want you to believe they have respect and concern for their members. They will not refund your money under any circumstances.

All I have found on Match are predators and perverts. Match, Tinder, Ok Cupid; are all run by the same CEO, Greg Blatt!

I'd be willing to take on a class-action against them!
Sep 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Lindquist
by: Anonymous

Yes he can send you pictures of a explosion on a Oil Rig that happened in 2015, men were killed and many injured. I got the same pictures but I knew of the explosion on a Rig. He is phoney as ever and is making me sick they are using this as an excuse to get money.

This is sickening, what scumbag's they are to do such a thing.

Another happened in 2011 I believe. Have you not gone to see the movie in the Theaters since it is a true story? Yes Its True many many were injured and some killed. As I said he needed money for his drill and machine. They are so sick using the dead and the injured pictures to get money.

Do not play along with it. He even said it was his best friend that died on the Rig. Not True. He was not even on the same Rig.

Low-life sickening jerks doing this.
Sep 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Crown? Is he real?
by: Jan from MO

After reading these, I think I have fallen for the same thing. Handsome Oil drilling engineer who wants me to receive back pay from an old job. I just have to pay for the delivery of it.

Has proposed already and written long letters of love. Has asked for the ITune cards. I am a sceptical woman, but I have to say that I have given way too much information and I am very sad and hurt because I was wanting to believe this stuff!
Sep 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Linquist Victim.............and classy lady
by: Anonymous

I sympathize with you two no end. I, too, got caught up in Jonathan Lester's web of lies and deceit. I, too, felt stupid. I wish we could back-up the hands of time. What's done is done. But, please know our scammers will not escape from the hell they have opened themselves up to.

My scammer cheated me out of a lot. I was to be his beneficiary of almost $3M. He said it was his contract money.

YES......he loved and trusted me that much to receive his imaginary box. His scam started with me paying anti-laundering fees to Customs. I give the scam in great detail on 8/20 or 8/30. That wasn't enough for the scum. He kept finding reasons he needed more and more.

I was very hurt and angry. I continued an extra 2 months with him merely to tie his time up so, hopefully, would save another poor, naive soul. I even told him that I was playing. Since he NEVER read everything I wrote, he missed the warning.

Two more months I squabbled with him. He was really angry at the end. He somehow found out about me reporting him to the FBI. That's fine with me........I hope I caused a lot of ripples for the royal POS.

JONATHAN LESTER..........JONATHAN LESTER.......

He had a female accomplice. She went by the name of Janet........she had a severe lisp. I wish I could play her message for you.

I truly wish I'd known about this site before I fell prey.

God bless you all and go forward.

Always forward.
Sep 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James LindQuist
by: Anonymous

Classylady, This one sounds just like the one that scammed me out of my life savings only he used the name Charles Nickle. Was in a suppose to be relationship for over a year.

He sent me pictures of the explosion on the rig and him and the men working to put the fire out.
Got money from me for the drill and had me send it to a company that he set up to buy the drill from.

Of course it was all lies.

Went through several different tales in this so called relationship. But this part you wrote is just like one of them that he got money from me on. Of course to pay me back but that never happened and never will. Destroyed me financially and broke my heart.

Was such a Godly man.

I am so thankful that women are finding this site and it is helping to save them from losing everything they worked for plus it is really a emotional hurt.

Charles Nickle was really good at doing this. It wasn't his first time. I just found out about all this internet stuff too late.

But, God is saving other woman from them and that is wonderful.

I never knew such evil existed till this heartless person did this and I'm sure he has hurt others.

I have been praying for God to protect women from him and not end up like me and my family from my stupidness.

Glad you knew better.
Sep 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Got scammed....
by: Anonymous

I was approached by scammer through fb messenger. He had one of my friends listed as a mutual friend which let my guard down a little. Same story, widowed kid in boarding school. On an oil rig as contract manager.

Just got the teddy bear, chocolate and roses yesterday and a family member got concerned and checked out this site. You guys saved me from heartbreak and harm.

The person I thought I was falling for doesn't even exist!
Sep 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer Michael Taylor
by: Anonymous

Michael Taylor on Instagram. He started following me on Instagram then he asked me how old I was. He preceded to tell me how he liked my profile and how I seemed to be such a nice person. I asked him where he was from and he told me he was from Brazil and lived in Norway.

I asked him where he worked, he said he was a engineer on a oil rig. I asked him what oil rig but he never told me. Then he asked me to go to hangouts where it was easier to talk. Of course I didn't believe a word he said but just needed to see if it was a scam.

He kept professing his dying love to me. No one falls in love that quick. Then he told me he had a daughter and his wife had died of cancer. He wanted to know if I had a house and I told him no.

He made the mistakes of calling me and he could hardly talk English at all and sounded like he was from Africa.

Also he said he had a home in Los Angeles. He never asked me for money or anything else but I didn't give him the chance I blocked him. I think these people are dangerous.

Oh yes Hangouts has a location device on it and told me he was in Nigeria. Watch out for these guys and don't give them anything.
Sep 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Austin 619.732-4955
by: Anonymous

He contacted me through Words with Friends. He was 63 and his wife died in a car accident 2 years ago. He contracted with Shell and was an engineer on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. He has 1 daughter and 1 grandchild.

He requested I start a viber account so we could talk there and he could send me pictures. He was very frustrated when I changed my privacy settings and he couldn't tell I was online.

He was dreaming of a life with me within 3 days. He never asked for money but I don't think I gave him time. Luckily I wasn't looking for a relationship and couldn't understand why someone would suddenly fall in love so I blocked him from phone, email, words with friends and deactivated my viber account.

Ladies beware.
Sep 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with Friends
by: Anonymous

I've recently been contacted by several men on this game site. Has anyone been contacted by Rick Morehouse? At first he comes off very sweet and loving. Lots of compliments and then suddenly with no explanation he says we need to put things on hold and says he can't explain.

Then poof he's gone. I'm done with this online stuff.
Sep 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pics
by: Anonymous

To the lady that said she deleted her pics. I believe the name is listed as Joshua Crawford. I still have some pics and they sound familiar to yours. Would you email me at Jojo70@ma.rr.com so maybe I could send you what I have and know if they are the same.

I would greatly appreciate it.
Sep 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		JAMES LINDQUIST Oil rig drilling engineer for deepwater.com
by: classieladyred1

Hi lady's I just wanted to send this to help. His name is JAMES LINDQUIST FROM MANASSAS, VIRGINA. BIRTHDAY DEC. 5

I met this man on Instagram a month ago and he was so sweet and text me every day from aug. 12 2017. He told me everything he liked to do and what a beautiful life we can have and he had fallen for me. He gave me his phone number and we talked a few times. One red flag was his voice did not match his pictures.

He said his dad lived in Australia and his mom was from usa and they traveled a lot. He had lived in london for a while and has lived in manassas, vir for 27 years. Any way he sent me texts saying he wanted to get married and he had lost his wife 5 years ago and had a soon to be 15 year old daughter, and they wanted to come and see me.

I told him that I would come and see him. He said he had been off the coast of Ireland on an oil rig for almost 5 months and he only had 2 weeks left and he would be home. Claimed that the last rig was sold before they were done drilling and so they didn't get paid. He gave me a capital bank trust account and asked me to see for him if the money was in the account yet. I opened the account and saw his picture and that there was over 1 million dollars in the what i thought was an account lol. Any way now on Sept 4 he text me saying that there had been a bad explosion on the rig and he had got slightly injured but two of his crew men got burned really bad and died, and then next day he said that the contractors said he had to come up with 200,000 dollars to fix the equipment to finish the job.

He even sent pictures of a rig that had blown up and he even sent me a picture of him, and now he is asking me if i could come up with 10,000 cause he is short from the 200,000

I told him I could and I didnt have that kind of money, and that I am re-modeling my house and then that night he texted and said one of his friends on another rig loaned him the money but only for 100,000. He could not get to his bank cause the bank went down and he would have to come in to the bank in person to redo his information.

I am in the middle of a hurricane and that I didn''t have the money right now to help then this morning he text and said his daughter had dislocated her leg from a fall at her boarding school and need 2,000 because of the bills that he thought he had paid but the bank had frozen his money.

He has even asked me to go to the bank, pawn shop or any where I could get the money to him and if not for him please do it for his daughter. I was scammed two years ago from a man claiming to be in the Army and needed help cause the government had frozen his account and he could not use it.

Any way I have checked on the internet for any Transocean mishaps and nothing about 2 men losing their lives or anything else. I also have saved all his texts from day one.

Anyway lady's just wanted to let you know and be safe. Play along for a while with them. Also another man that tried me is ALEX JAY on INSTAGRAM and his name is ALESJAAY3H

After 1 week we went to the hangouts app and after one week he said he loved me and he was working on a cargo ship from Australia going to Germany and he needed a ITune card so he could get his work done cause his ran out.

LADYS I'M 66 AND WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A TRUE MAN BUT I AM NOT THAT HARD UP SO LADY'S PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND SAFE.
Sep 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer willy Wilkins Nicholson
by: Pauline,

I was chatting to a supposed American from Orlando on over 50 group I'm on. I accepted his friend request, chatted on messenger, said he was working on an oil rig. He asked me to go to hangouts which I did after telling me about 12 year old son at boarding school. Wife died of cancer etc. Lots of flattery about how pretty I am etc, Then catastrophy with son in hospital and can I help and send #300? answer.... delete.

I felt conned, FB pics were false I presume. Name was Willy (Wilkins) Nicholson. This Yorkshire lass ain't that gullible!!
Sep 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Can anyone answer these questions for me? How do they get the pics they use?? Who do we talk to when they call?? I spoke to mine through the Hangout app.

When I sent a Moneygram I sent it to a Iyamu Osarobo. Does anyone recognize that name? Location Nigeria.

Thank you.
Sep 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Arvid Fred Johnson, geologist
by: Anonymous

Sent message through eharmony to Arvid. He immediately replied that he would like to converse and recommended that we exchange emails and do it outside of eharmony. Later came to realize that he was probably not a current member because he was unable to view photos.

Pattern followed as many listed here. Claimed to be originally from Oslo Norway, living in Green Bay. Accent sounded more French or Russian, not Norwegian. Claimed to be on site for another month in Vietnam on a contract with a team of eight that he was leading.

Widower with 13-year-old son Harry, in boarding school or staying with his mother, his only living relative. Had plans to retire and spend life with his partner and son following completion of the contract.

Red flags - Very rapidly progressed relationship, professed love very early and wanted to plan future, wanted to send money and jewelry to me via a diplomatic courier, invest in businesses, real estate listings. Evasive to direct questions.

Gave two different names, and referred me to a fake real estate listing as verification of identity. Conversations in hangouts.
Sep 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Crawford Joshua
by: Anonymous

To lady requesting pics. I deleted the pics, but I can tell you his Facebook profile pic he was wearing a black tee shirt, he had a couple of pictures of a young lady that he said was his daughter.

He also had a lot of scripture and inspirational stuff. He was born in Dayton Ohio and went to college there. Contract worker in the Gulf of Mexico. Favors the actor Sylvestoor Stallon a little bit. On one of the pics he is dressed in a suit with another guy and then one he's wearing a beige Jacket and in the picture with a couple on Facebook album.
Sep 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Falling in Love
by: Anonymous

Hi ladies. Don't feel bad that you think you fell in love, remember you have never met this guy, so keep a vision in your mind this guy is gross as he is using fake pictures, so get this out of your head that you fell in love with this scam bag..!

Remember they can run but they can't hide! One will screw up! I think we are dealing with the same guy, I wish the dating site would post this website on their dating sites, so we can stop these a.. holes.
Sep 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dieno Raymond
by: Anonymous

I meant to also say I meet him on Bumble and after a few days he asked me to go to Hangout. He is about 5'8, brown eyes, brown hair, dimples, beard, so very handsome.

I called the company he said he worked for and of course they knew no one by that name. In some of the pics he is in a red jumpsuit working on a ship or standing by the rail on the ship. It makes me wonder if he isn't the actual scammer or part of the scam.

Of course his phone got in some chemicals and the camera would not work. I did ask for a pic with him holding up a piece of paper with my name on it..he never did that.

He was so convincing but I got suspicious and he sure didn't like that.
Sep 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chemical Engineer on Rig in North Sea
by: Anonymous

I met Terrdutch9714 on match.com. Standard story. He was very interested and I gave him my personal cell phone because I preferred talking on the phone instead of email. He claimed he was working on a rig in the North Sea off Scotland's coast, running a crew of 7 men on an oil spill.

He attempted to call me from (317) 396-1991. I didn't understand that cell phones are not allowed on a rig. Within the first week he requested my personal email and we started communicating using our personal accounts.

Terry is Tedtch1960@aol.com

He then requested I go on Google Hangout. I didn't understand that Hangout is a Canadian company that will not work with Americans when someone is running a scam from that site. Terry was supposedly divorced for 8 years, his ex-wife died of cancer 2 years ago. He was raised Catholic, but became a born again Christian 3 years ago.

His mother was from Australia, his father from Alaska, and he met and fell in love in Jamaica. His parents were killed in a plane crash when he was 15 and he was sent to live with his uncle in Jamaica (drug lord). He has a 25 year old daughter named Naomi that lives in Canada with him mom in law going to college.

He was due to return home in 2 weeks and was going to retire and move to my home town. Today, 9/5/17, he asked me for 2 $100 ITunes cards so he could upgrade his drilling software. I started searching and found this site.

Beware of Terry Dutch, a white 65 year old man.

Tedtch1960@aol.com

Terrdutch9714@TalkMatch.com

The phone he called from is registered to a Gregory M Riley.
Sep 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dieno Raymond
by: Anonymous

Dieno Raymond is the name I was given by my scammer. Age 46, widower and has a 9 yr old son in boarding school in the UK. He said he lived here in the U.S., a petroleum engineer and traveled to Africa. First he wanted ITune cards for his son. I did do that, out $100.00. Then he needed money to help with a plane ticket so he could come see me. Of course he had a accident on the job and didn't make it.

I spoke with him, wonderful British accent. Said he was born in Dublin. My concern is the 9 yr old kids picture that is being used. I am only out $600 - $800. Do these scammers steal others photos and use them or are the men in the photos scammers.

I mean I got all kids of pics, plus newer and older pics.
Sep 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Smith
by: Anonymous

He asked to follow me on Instagram, and I accepted him and within a few days he asked me to get on hang outs. I did but he told me right away he wanted to get to know me more and within two weeks he said he was in love and wanted me to love him back. I told him I was in love already.

Then he tells me his daughter Linda who was to be 15 on July 15th needed money for an excursion in South Africa. Wanted me to help her out with 700.00 to pay it. She was in boarding school there. His wife Brenda had died 5 years earlier in a car accident and he was an only child and had no family to help him and his bank funds were frozen till he got back in the US. He said he was in Ireland.

He said to was sad to me because I didn't help him and he always used 'do' instead of 'does'. He said he was born in North Carolina but raised in Brazil and lives in Chicago. Contractor with the oil rigs. Asked for ITunes card twice for his daughter and the last straw was him asking for 1200 to fix his broken machine on the rig or he be in a lot of trouble.

I said no and never heard from him again. Here's his picture couldn't copy and paste. His Instagram ID bd95524
Sep 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Alan Highet
by: Anonymous

Also known as Andrey Hamilton and Nyland Jonas. His phone is 646-948-6323. This guy talks a good game and this went on for 3 weeks. I am glad that I found this site as it helped me to know what I was feeling in my gut was real....I believe in the goodness of people and I am so disappointed that there are these kind of people out there.

I will continue to believe in people. If you want to read more about his scam there is a post from August 18th with more details.
Sep 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum Engineer 469-217-9830
by: Richard Hartzel

Richard Hartzel requested to add him as a Facebook friend. I Normally, I do not add friends unless he is a friend of my friend. He said that he has a house in Quebec & Garland, Texas. He had a PH.D. Graduated from University of Washington. He was in the military. He speaks French & English. He was dual citizenship as Canadian & American. He has a 17 year old son named Frank/Chris and at boarding school University of Washington and going to medical school. A divorcee for 7 years. Now working in Singapore.

For 4 more weeks as Petroleum Engineer. He called that he was under attack in the ship. Hope he survived the attack and back to his bulldog, Billy. He used to work in Japan and I saw some of his friends are Japanese and Canadian Filipina and other Asian. He said he will work in Singapore for 6 weeks with $1.5 million awarded contract. What a sign, he communicate with me sending love notes since July 1, to August 7 about 6 weeks.

That last day, he called that he was attacked and 2 of his men were shot and he was hiding inside the cabin. He was on the north of the ocean. That was suppose to be in Singapore. He asked for my address and email address so he can send his valuables like money and jewelry. I said I do not give information like that when I just meet online. I give it if you give me yours and he got mad. His FB page was hidden. So I used other name to find it and reported it as fake and a scammer.

I am careful not to accept money and you will be in trouble for money laundering and why he had to give money. He has a son. He asked what car I drive. What Is my plan for today. I said have my car inspected. Then I saw this guy that I think I know but later I remember. He was a professional scammer.

I just chat but I am cautious. Why talking to me? He had money, he can get a pretty model. Talking on Singapore time, he is married & using computer at nighttime in the USA. He has no other relative but his son. Impossible! He changed his age in weeks, 60 to 57. His son is Frank then Chris.

Female on his profile, ifeoma.dinnaya Facebook Richard Hartzel. Send messages everyday which is annoying. One day that he missed when his internet connection at sea is bad then was attacked. Profile pictures are fake 100%. I am positive about that. He said he went to the military but does not say what branch.

He liked my maturity, my word makes sense, I am calm. When I mentioned about military intelligence, it will be classified to be monitored by FCC on this social media.

Thank God for the blessings! I am saved from the scammer.
Sep 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Osteens
by: Anonymous

I know I have mentioned this name before. Still stuck in Ghana now living with his diplomatt and diplomats wife paying him and his son.

Left military and flew to Ghana with two gold bars which was given as a present but now realised he has to pay duty before they can be sold.

He is unwell and has an ulcer which he needs drugs for and can I send at least $40 to pay for his ulcer drugs.

Told him to go to American embassy as his bank card had been blocked and can't get money out until he gets to the bank.

I am sure being a retired major for 35 years service would not be abandoned in Ghana with a young son with.

Let me know please if it rings any bells.

Charming man doesn't sound foreign at all in his writing.

Always writes exactly the same.
Sep 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		How can I find out whose photos were used
by: NC

Can someone tell how to find who is the person in the photos that were used? I tried social catfish reverse image but nothing was found. Does anyone know if you can search in Facebook to match photos?

Otherwise I am going to hire a cyber investigator to see if they can find the person in the pictures. I am so in love with the man in the photos that I feel in a depression and am truly heartbroken. If you have any advice to give me, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all and take care!

Nicole
Sep 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I've been scammed
by: Anonymous

To: he made me love him too!

I have not been on for a long time but I read often the stories of these scammers. Your story struck a note with me about adopting his 2 grandsons. My scammer had 2 grandsons he was raising and the rest of the story was all same.

Lives within first two weeks raising his grandsons wants to marry etc. Ladies and gents please follow your gut don't be fooled by these scammers as all you do is lose your heart and money!!

If they say anything about oil rig or independent contractor beware.

I was hurt but survived and still can't believe everyday there are new posts about these slugs.
My heart goes out to all of you that have been scammed. It's not the end of he world. Life will get better but stay away from dating sites.

By the way what was your scammers name?
I guess it doesn't matter all same stories just curious.
Sep 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		DIANE.............MY SCAMMER MADE ME LOVE HIM, TOO!
by: Anonymous

THOSE THIEVING, LYING (YOU KNOW THE REST.) USE PSYCHOLOGY ON US. THEY CAN SPOT OUR SOFT SPOTS. WE'RE BEING HONEST AND SHARING. THEY AREN'T! MY SCAMMER HAD ME SUCKED IN SO BAD THAT I WAS READY TO ADOPT HIS 2 GRANDSONS.

BELIEVE ME.......HE FELT NOTHING FOR YOU. THEY'RE JUST PLAYING A GAME WAITING FOR A BIG PAYDAY.

THEY'RE THE SCUM OF THE EARTH. YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT KARMA.
Sep 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Major David Campbell
by: Anonymous

Been chatting to this guy. He has a picture in U S Army uniform sitting at table with his lunch with a couple of other men. White hair and white moustache.

He says he will retire within two weeks and flying home to me. His son is in England.

Has not asked me for money but you know something is coming.
Sep 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jowell_Kenis
by: Diane

My scammer used the above name on Twitter but later said it was Keith Kenis Dante. Oil rig engineer for Chevron. Wife died 6 yrs ago of cancer. 12 yr old son named Alex. Moved to Hangouts to chat daily. Phone calls 2-3 a week. Was off the coast of Nigeria and was the biggest job he ever had. Drill pump broke and he needed to buy another to finish job & come to rescue me from unhappy marriage.

Very sweet/thoughtful/loving. 30 red roses & teddy bear for my birthday. Professed our love daily. Long loving conversations. I even looked for apts for us (and his son). He reviewed the floor plans. Had me email his son to build a relationship. Got responses calling me Mom or Mum.

Wanted $$ via Moneygram, wire transfers, ITunes & Amazon cards. Used photos of a radio DJ from Pensacola, FL. Worst part, I love him (whoever).

Our conversations & calls were fun, sexy, romantic. Very heartbroken & hurting. Lasted 3 months before a relative found this site & bogus photos.
Sep 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keith Kenis Dante
by: Anonymous

I met Keith Kenis Dante /Keith Denis /Jowell_Kenis. Claiming to be a Chevron Oil Rig Engineer. Met on Twitter, but moved to Hangouts to converse. He claimed his wife died 6 yrs ago of breast cancer. Has a 12 yr old son, Alex & encouraged us to email & start a relationship.

"Keith" is amazingly loving, caring, thoughtful. Wanted to rescue me from my unhappy marriage & live happily ever after. Was working on a rig off the coast of Nigeria and it was the largest paying job he ever had. Drill pump broke-had to replace it. Wanted $$ thru Moneygram, wire transfers, ITunes cards & Amazon cards.

We exchanged photos, stories, confessed our undying love. Had me go so far as to check out apts, shop for new furniture, check airline info for him to come to live with me. He sent 30 roses for my birthday, said the most wonderful loving things I'd ever heard.

Phone conversations weekly, texting daily. I still love him & am heartbroken. I found that he was using photos of a radio DJ in Pensacola, FL.
Sep 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Phil Peterson Oil Rig engineer
by: Anonymous

I posted yesterday but don't see it. I think many of these are the same guy. I accepted a friend request, we messaged 24 hours & I blocked him.

He is a water policy engineer on oil rig, says 400 miles from Aberdeen, scotland, from Nashville, TN. Messaged often, wanted to know where I was going, when I'd be back, asked me twice where I worked.

I think he has 2 many aliases & women to keep track of.
Sep 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Riggers
by: Anonymous

If most will notice almost all these scammers are Oil Riggers or Engineers. That is their scam. Please look it up and read all these letters.

There is a few doctor's yes but almost 97% use oil Rigs. Ladies they are scammers. Not Real. Yes I got scammed too. I was a fool and fell for it. I lost my husband, my son's Dad. I just loved hearing all the nice things he said.

Please do not send any money, no ITunes cards, no nothing to these who say they are on an Oil Rig. My gosh its been on the news about how bad it has gotten with these people saying they are Oil Riggers. They Are Not.

They are nothing but low-life scammers, scum-bags who are making easy money by being nice and saying sweet things to you.

Take care or your heart will be broken and your money gone.
Sep 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mingle2 scammer Larry Dunbar
by: Anonymous

Met through Mingle2.com. He is a French Canadian who moved to the US. Lives Manhattan, New York. Spoke with a french accent and was very charming. He said he was working on a rig in Aberdeen, Scotland. Sent photos. Widowed 3 years with a son Jason.

After a few weeks it was coming to the end of his contract. Surprisingly, the centrifuge machine broke 42,500 US dollars. No finance! Didn't give money but hinted!

His name Larry Dunbar.

Scammer.
Sep 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Josh....again
by: Anonymous

I have not posted in a few months. No one else seems to have had this same scammer....or at least by this name. I had blocked him from my phone after telling him he was the lowest form of human for playing with my love and emotions.

Out of the blue, I have an email from him this morning--after months. I almost think it is like bill collection services. They pass the accounts onto someone else to see if they can collect, you know?

I bet its not even the same scammer--just the same "profile". I'm not quite sure whether I will ignore the email or just mess with this POS's head a little.
Sep 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Western Union
by: Anonymous

One thing I did was called Western Union and gave the names they used to receive the money and then send it on. I gave them his names he was using. The mules he was using was black listed and so was his name. Western Union and Money Gram was very helpful on this.

They looked up all the money I sent and said if I went to the police station which they gave me an ID number to file a complaint they (the ones sending money to him and himself with all his names) could not receive money no longer through them.

Good Idea Ladies and Men.

Black list them with the names they are using.

Hope you all do it as I did.
Sep 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Rico smith
by: Anonymous

David_smith002 on instagram. This one is a charmer. Single dad to 4 year old son. Electrical contractor on the rig and fitness coach. He says he is American and Portuguese.

Hot, romantic, sweep you off your feet, wants to plan a future with you then all of a sudden he needs money and gets grumpy when you say no.

I never sent anything to him.
Sep 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		DOUGLAS_MARTIN57
by: dagmar

I am from czech republic. First he contacted me on Instagram. Very handsome 57 old man, widowed, 17 daughter, oil engineer. Fast fell in love with me, wrote very good english. Ask me for communication on hangout.

Then ask me for ITunes gift card. I wrote him, he is a scammer and never sent him any money and blocked him everywhere.

I am sorry that I sent some photos of me and my family and hope everything will be ok with us.
Sep 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hangout
by: Helen

To all the women who are asked to go to hangout to chat, that is a clear indication that 99% it's scammers. I have been asked to go to hangout. I tell them no. I don't hear from them after I tell them no. I know what to look for now. I am wise to all these scammers.

I would never give them a dime of my money. Just thought I would put it out there. When they say go to hangout tell them no.

See how they react.
Sep 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		ATTN: HELPFUL LADY
by: Anonymous

I READ UP ON ITUNE CARDS. THE SCAMMERS KNOW HOW TO TURN IT INTO CASH. THAT'S THE FASCINATION WITH THEM.

I DESPISE THE OLD THIEVES SO MUCH. I TURNED MY HURT INTO ANGER.

JUST SO YOU KNOW......HANGOUTS IS A CANADIAN OWNED COMPANY. THE POLICE TOLD ME THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT WILL NOT HELP USA AUTHORITIES CATCH SCAMMERS.

ANOTHER POINT. TERRORISTS ARE KNOWN TO USE ROMANCE SCAMS TO GET THE MONEY TO ADVANCE THEIR OBJECTIVE.

JONATHAN LESTER........RUN AS FAR AS YOU CAN GET!
Sep 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		German Scammer Morris Cooper
by: Helpful Lady

My scammer found me on a running group page, began messaging me through Facebook. Claims to be from Berlin, Germany, and has been in US for three years. Supposedly lives in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, but took on a contract in North Dakota where he currently is.

He started by asking for a 100.00 ITunes card for his 23 year old daughter (what's the obsession with iTunes cards?). A week later he claims the poor local internet service won't allow him to purchase materials he's responsible for providing and the supervisors are coming soon. He needed me to send 8,000.00. I said I didn't have it, which I don't.

He ranted for awhile and I haven't heard from him since. Goes by the name Morris Cooper.

P.S. He provided a lot of nice pics of himself.
Sep 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Benson
by: Anonymous

Also known as Michael Daves. See earlier post. Will play words with friends then hangouts/Viber Within a few days will state his undying love for you.

Beware he will try to get you to send money.

Will probably say he is an independent contractor on an oil rig most likely in Gulf of Mexico. Most likely a widower with a daughter. May even send you a photo of a young girl. Photo he is using now is man with beard and glasses wearing a pink shirt with tie.

Please be careful and never send these men anything. They are ruthless and do not care about you as they just want you to either launder money for them or send them your life savings.
Sep 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think I have met such creatures A total loss of $ 27,000
by: Anonymous

I helped him pay the second tax. He gave me a dealer friend's account and has not seen the money. The bank sent an e-mail to transnational transfer fee of 30000. He told me that the company would help him for 24,000. Told me to help him again.

I told him I have no money. I'm in debt for him
Every day and every day. Always told me only i can help him. I asked him to help myself. How will the bank account before the bank account is not open. Let me feel suspicious everybody.

Whether I should write to ask his company for help
If that is true. Please give me advice
Sep 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Doug Moore
by: Anonymous

Doug Moore Oil rig scammer on Instragram Private account, picture with a medium size dog, Instragram name is dougq21 He contacted me saying l am very lovely and would like to chat as he works off shore on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico.

Well talked to him a bit in hangouts but his messages were non stop and within a few seconds he would repeat questions! And ask where l had gone! Then he kept ringing on wifi through internet hangouts site! He said he was Italian but his accent did not sound like it so l said l had a doggy connection! And hung up. He was the doggy connection! Lol

He repeatedly rang so did not answer his messages and again he repeated messages in Instragram and Hangouts so blocked him every where!

He was saying l was being cruel one minute as l did not answer him then sending loveie dovie messages the next ! Creepy all l can say! Stay away from him he is a scammer
Sep 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Donati. Scammer
by: Anonymous

Met thru eharmony. Very flattering comments. In love very quickly. Claims he is CEO of Donati petroleum engineering and he is widowed for 5 years with 24 year old daughter st Harvard Med.
working as supervisor on platform in Gulf off Louisiana coast and job will be winding up and then will be meeting up soon.

Professes wealthy, offers travel anywhere. Promises to take care of you forever. Sent roses, teddy bear, huge gift basket. Hasn't asked for money yet but I see I am not his only target.

Sounded too good to be true and it was!!
Sep 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Never Ends
by: Anonymous

Same story when it all started he dropped his phone in the water in the Gulf Of Mexico off the Rig, what is so funny is they cannot have cell phones on the Rigs but can have camera's.

Fell madly in love within a few days. Mine I was with almost two years, then I got rid of him, he was cruel and mean when I would not send no more money to him.

Then he came back with another name. I blocked him on that one too.

Then last week I got a request from him again and a message with the nickname he always called me when we talked. Nope could not accept it. I feel good right now that I got rid of this scammer even though he was controlling me from afar. I finally got the nerve to get rid of him.

Thank You God.

Please be careful.
Sep 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Never ends
by: Anonymous

Ladies, these guys are something else. Mine claimed to be in Texas and was on an oil rig in the gulf. Had me for a while until I started reading these posts.

He claims he is not lying and he is a decent and honest person. On and on though until he asked for a phone, he dropped his in water. Then he had a fit and didn't talk for two weeks and then came back. He said he missed me, then asked for my bank account. I asked him how stupid do you think I am and he took me off Facebook, then came back after 7 weeks saying he missed me. By that time I'm sure he is a scammer. Shame. Big contracts no money so something wrong.

I can't imagine people giving away their entire savings. Got to be so hard. These guys are jerks.

I hope everyone is careful.
Sep 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ethan Wolfe
by: Anonymous

Haven't heard of this one, but, know a lady that did this for the man she was involved with and she ended up having to pay the taxes on his money and she never got a dime. So, be careful what you sign your name too.

They aren't doing this for their good looks.

Always, some way of them getting something over on us and them getting money.
Aug 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry James
by: Anonymous

This guy contacted me through instagram and sent me a message. Tried chatting. This went on for days. He said he's a widow with a 15yr old
daughter named LUCY. She's allegedly in a boarding school in TX. Late wife was in a tragic accident. He works for KCA OIL in the Atlantic Ocean on an oil rig.

IMMEDIATELY fell in love with me. I told him I was married and he still kept trying to communicate so I decided to see how far he would go. He asked for an ITunes Card for his daughter "LUCY" for $200. I basically told him I didn't have any money and that I was actually in a financial hardship and was having car
problems and needed money to fix my car.

I was thinking he would leave me alone. NOPE he is currently buying me a 2011 Lexus SUV and shipping it to MISSOURI via the SEA. It's unfortunate that some women actually fall for this but he's a SCAM and I've never been on a dating site. I'm married and have been for 18 yrs.
Aug 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Daves
by: Anonymous

Started chatting through words with friends. Then
moved to hangouts. The usual nice stuff and declaring feelings for me within a couple of days - age 47 from Texas but said he was originally from Turkey. Wife died of brain cancer with a daughter. Works on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico as an independent contactor.

Suddenly he had a problem with a machine he had hired to fulfill his contract that had developed a fault and he had spent all his money hiring the machine. Wouldn't be able to finish his contract and get paid without repairing the machine.

Initially asked for $1850 which eventually reduced to $275 to pay the deposit for parts then he could pay the rest in installments.

Asked me to send a MoneyGram to a woman in New Jersey who apparently was an agent for the company supplying the parts. Got very upset when I said I had no money to send. Kept asking and tried everything including an attempt at emotional blackmail to get me to send money.

Has gone silent now when I asked him to stop asking as I had none. Anyone had contact?

Beware ladies.
Aug 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To new discovery
by: Veronica

Is the ladies name of the account holder Judy
and did the scammer claim he is German?

Email me at veronicag555@gmail.com and we can exchange pics.

He is mid 50s, salt and pepper hair, but the kid talking on the phone is probably white. I found the real owner of the pic and that Judy account holder is in the states and works for a non profit apparently but when I reported her to the bank they had plenty of records of wires received by females from different states.

She knows very well what her account is being used for.
Aug 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ethan Wolf
by: Anonymous

I pray you know that if you do accept money in a Bank Account for him and give him this account he can still come after you for scamming him. These guys are sneaky.

Also you will be considered as money laundering for him as this money has been stolen from others. I have read everything I possibly can about these guys. If they say Rig they are scammers, for most Riggers and Engineers do not do this.

They are too busy to be on the net much and when their 12-16 hours for the day is over they say goodnight to their families on the net after they eat and go to bed. They have no time for such nonsense.

Yes I was scammed and fell for it all, till I talked to companies and they informed me of this and also my lawyer had a court order for information.

Please be careful of what your getting yourself into.

God Bless and Everyone have a Safe and Great Holiday Weekend.
Aug 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		He uses the name of Carl Zimmermann
by: NC

For me it is a guy who works on an oil rig in Turkey, using tel # 403-907-2211 and using the name of Carl Zimmermann.

He says he lives in Ottawa Ontario Canada. After emailing each other for 6 weeks, he is now asking for money to pay for port fees because of an oil rig accident that cost him lots of money. I was able to match his romantic words from some of the comments that were posted and a lot of them match word for word.

How deceiving is that? Please let me know if you have encountered the same.

Thank you all and take care!
Aug 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Terry in Instagram
by: Girl from Philippines

IG - @jt1652622

Anonymously added for a follow request in instagram.

Similar story, lives in Texas. Claims to be an independent contractor for an oil rig in New Mexico. 52yo, with a 9yo son, wife died while giving birth to their son. Son is living with his sister in law.

Looking for the new love of his life, and a potential new mother for his son. Proclaims intense passion and longing for you. Says contract is about to finish in two weeks and that would mark his retirement. Say's he's willing to go all over to the Philippines to be with me, start up a gasoline station business.

Did not ask for money, but instead asked for a mobile number. I assumed if this is a scam, asking for a mobile number would mean to track if you have a bank account linked to that phone number. So I gave one that was not enrolled in any banking facility.

This just started last week, he only has two IG post. Today before reporting his account to IG, he had a new one, apparently a photo of his "son" but the one he posted looked younger than the the photo of a boy he sent me via DM.

I was not feeling good about it from the start, so I didn't really give him much details and even confronted him with his proclamation of love. I immediately deleted his messages after our conversations.
Aug 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ethan wolf
by: Anonymous

Mentioned this name before. Have been talking awhile. He had not asked for money yet but had just flown to turkey where he had won a contract for the rigs.

He wants me to be beneficiaries in case something happens to him. A form was sent to me by his barrister and it had his full name and address on this form and wanted my bank details etc on the other form to send me money.


It was 500.000 dollars for just under half of the contract.

Of course it won't be given but feel like opening a completely different bank account to see what actually happens.

No money put in it though.
Aug 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jonathan Lester
by: Anonymous

Hi. None of these men have asked me for money except for one. He messaged me and asked for an ITunes cards. I said hell no get a job. I am dealing with 7 of them right now.

They cannot get one over on me. When I see their profile writing I know they are cat fishers.

Everyone stay away.
Aug 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		JONATHAN LESTER.................ATTN: HELEN
by: Anonymous

STOLE JONATHAN LESTER PROFILE OFF OF EHARMONY
SAYS HE'S FROM ATLANTA, GA. OIL RIG CONTRACT HOLDER CHEVRON.

SCAM IS AS FOLLOWS.....WILL WANT YOU TO BE RECEIVER OF CONTACT PAY......USES UNITED NATIONS COURIER AS HOLDER.....ERSKIN BOWLES AS N.Y. CLEARING AGENT......GRANDSONS - BENJI AND CLAY
JANET.......BOA WITH FAKE DOCUMENTS SHOWING HIS ACCOUNT......SICK SISTER IN FLORIDA......ALL OTHER FAMILY CONVENIENTLY DEAD. WILL DECLARE LOVE THE FIRST MONTH.

USES THE FOLLOWING NOS. (678) 902-4977
(206)400-8936
(505)322-5018

Will get you on "Hangouts" It is owned by a Canadian company and scammers like this site because Canada will not help USA authorities when fraud is involved.

I was an idiot. I wish I knew about this site before!

The 1st money drop will be for anti-laundering custom fees. He'll determine that amount according to how much money he thinks you have.

That will be the first of many.

When I finally wised up, he was wanting money for his hospital bills. Had appendix enlargement(?)
He'll hound you and hound you.

DON'T BE FOOLED. I WOKE UP BEFORE HE GOT ALL OF MY MONEY. HE'D TAKEN EVERY PENNY IF I'D LET HIM.

THESE PEOPLE ARE THE SCUM OF THE EARTH LITERALLY!
Aug 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		DON'T SEND MONEY OR ANYTHING ELSE!
by: Anonymous

It tears me apart to read these stories. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE DO NOT SEND MONEY,ITUNES CARDS,OR ANYTHING ELSE TO SOMEONE WHOM YOU HAVE NEVER NEVER MET OR BARELY KNOW EVEN IF YOU HAVE MET.

Today I came across yet ANOTHER scammer on Match.com. He was dressed in a military uniform but you could tell the head was pasted on. When I did a "Tin Eye" free reverse photo search that photo popped up 87 times!!!! All in scams!!! I contacted Match.com & they blocked him. Hopefully, they blocked him him from everyone, not just me!

The giveaways of these scammers are using small "i's" when writing, starting sentences with ""Am," rather than "i am," and the big one..."looking forward to reading from you."

They'll always say they were raised in Poland or Croatia or a place like that so if you most likely can't question them about the language.
Look up a few phrases in their "language." Tell them you speak little bits of it. They'll quickly tell you "Well, I'm Polish but raised in Germany." But they won't speak German either!

It's not that hard to flush these scammers out, no matter how good they are. Don't believe ANYONE who falls for you that quickly, nor give away ANYTHING to them.

Would a peesonson in real life fall for you that quickly & would you accept his ever changing stories? No!

Also beware, fake websites and fake Linkedin accounts can be created as well. Check the dates against their supposed age. If they are 51 but didn't start university until 2000 and they were a "professional engineer" then something isn't right.

Someone that age should have started their studies in 1985.
Aug 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		NEW DISCOVERY
by: Anonymous

If they are really going to send money to this woman part of it is probably part of my $400,000.00 life savings and retirement from my late husband.

GOD isn't part of this kind of stuff. Mine prayed for my dying daughter and sent me scriptures, he was such a godly man.

I lost my life but, the sucker will face GOD in the end. I have to believe this. He destroyed me and my children's lives.

Please turn this information over to some law so maybe they wil catch these awful heartless men. They aren't of GOD stealing peoples life savings.

I have to go to a food bank for me and my grandchild. Lord help me this upsets me so.

Man that scammed my 400,000 dollars name was Charles Nickle supposedly.
Aug 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tony Peters rig contractor, Huston Texas
by: Anonymous

This man has a picture of him with a medium sized dog. He sent me on Words With Friends an invite to play. I did. He was saying nice things, like you have a lovely smile, etc. He wanted my cell number so we could text. I told him no, I would rather email, so gave him my email.

He wrote that he lost his wife in a car accident and has 2 little girls. We wrote for a day or two normal stuff. He said he is a rig contractor out on the high seas with 10 men under him and was in Huston, TX right now.

Then he asked about my finances. He never asked for money until he said his little girls needed stuff for school and he couldn't help them. Asked me if I could help them out.

I said no, I'm sorry. I haven't written back to him now since. Has anyone else had this man talk with them??
Aug 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		My scammer's details
by: Anonymous

I posted my story on this site several months ago but never posted the scammers full details. Fearful of something but not sure what. I keep coming back to the site to read the stories and I'm so thankful for the friends that kept my money safe but my heart still aches sometimes.

I want his memories gone so maybe posting his information will help. Here it is:

David Bernard Thompson
504-298-8573
Davidthompson3498@gmail.com


Stay safe.
Aug 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		NEW DISCOVERY
by: Anonymous Lady

Hello Editor and Readers:

I found out something today that is really shocking. There is this man I have been talking to and he asked me to send him money so he could fly out from the rig. It's supposed to be a payment to a private helicopter pilot that he contacted to get him and his workers out.

He gave me a woman's name, account number, and phone number (601-588-0805). I looked on Facebook and she was there. I contacted her and asked about the money and she said that there are these men from her Church (Pastors James Peters from Nigeria and Charles Buchanan from McLain Church of God in Christ in Mississippi) who asked for her account and told her that some money will be sent to her.

She has no idea how much and she was not told what to do with it. However, the only thing she remembers was: these Pastors are building a Church / Orphanage in Nigeria and the money I will be sending will be used there. She said there are many children waiting for it to be finished.

I felt completely lied to and I even threw up afterwards because of disbelief. Here I am in love with someone and hoping to meet him in person but he took advantage of my kindness. I don't mind giving to charity because I do it every Sunday at Church but making me fall in love, believing in all his lies, and ending up hurt is not the way to build funds for a Church or Orphanage.

These Pastors are on Facebook and you can see how popular they are in the South. But the person I am in love with does not sound Nigerian at all. He sounds German and has a very soft voice. He sounds like a white guy but am really puzzled at what he is doing and what his intentions are.

If some of you are doing investigative work as I am, please keep on doing it and you will be amazed at how people use each other. It is not the right way for a good cause.

More to come later on.
Aug 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: State of Va

My scammers name was Ryan Anthony Neibaur. He said he was widowed and his wife died and he had a son that was killed in a car crash and he was raising his 5yr old.

After a couple of weeks of talking he asked me to marry him.

He sent pics of all the cars he owned and a fine 8 br house in Oklahoma. He said he had to go drill oil for Shell Oil in the UK. Ater he was supposed to have gotten there he said he forgot
to get cards he needed for data.

He asked me to send him 15 itunes cards each $100 a piece. Well hell no I didnt lol

After I refused he started blocking me. I did a reverse #on the phone # it showed the name Moon Mcdow. He sent me friend request on facebook.
Aug 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig romance scammer
by: Anonymous

Hi, this guy was a charmer, 57 widowed on an oil rig, showed me a contract with his name on it from Shell Oil, then sent a dozen roses to me, then asked me to go to an email account that linked to a bank which showed a million plus in it. He asked me to log in and wire transfer 350K to a electric co.

Then 50k to another company. Funny thing was in his list of companies set up to pay through wire transfer, was Gen. Kenneth Preston, who is actually Sergent Major Kenneth Preston who has had a lot of photos used and a stolen identity.

After I made the transfers he asked if I could buy him a 200 Dollar ITunes card. I said I did not have the money so he said he wanted to wire funds to me. I said I would have to ask my banker if it is ok to give my bank info over the internet.

Seems, things are cooling down...lol. Wanted to believe that we had a connection, still do, but, after I call the bank tomorrow, I doubt if I will hear from him. I figured it was a fake account but my banker said he may have used me to send him money from someone's s account that he hacked?

Anyone had this guy? He is from Santa Barbara CA and Texas Allen, Walter Arvid
Aug 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: No matter the names
by: Anonymous

Hey I don't necessary agree with you. They are changing their names but in some cases still keeping components of it and still using the same stories that they have apparently memorized. My scammer has used Mauro Kovac, Kovac Mauro, and Brad Kovac. So there is still a theme there.

The more we put their fake names, pictures, and stories out there, the more recognizable they become. They will eventually be caught. Mine has already tried to get his posted photos noted as stolen. Problem is, these pictures are nowhere near the quality or have the looks to steal since he is not on social media. He was charming but not the best looking, especially if the profile was stolen.

The more visible his picture becomes, the harder it becomes to scam. Since I posted his pic, others have come out to say this is the same guy. This man is an international piece of scum! I want to save as many women as I can from these low lifers.
Aug 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam to get $ for road repair job in Malaysia
by: Anonymous

Be wary this guy is good looking. Only on dating site until he's hooked you in; pictures look like Jose Ferre'. Claims he's widowed for 5 years, 98 yr old mother in Greece, sister lives in Amsterdam with family. Has son in Greece, recently moved to GA.

Waits to hook you after he has declared how he's prayed for you to be in his life. Wants to be friends first. Tells you how wonderful you are and would like to be there to help you and take care of you! Did offer feel good comments.

Glad I did a Google search. Very savvy! Did question accent that sounded more Hispanic than Greek. Also attuned writing to language barrier as I have brilliant friends who make errors in writing whose native language is not English. When he said he bid on contracts all over the world but didn't see any match on line with information I dug further.

Please be careful out there!
Aug 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Crawford Joshua
by: Anonymous

I did lose a little money but not a lot. Thanks to the Lord. They talked about the LORD. If you have a child why would you want to be away from her that long and not go see about your child's needs. Had someone called pretending to be his daughter crying, so I could feel sorry for them. They caught me at a lonely time in my life, but I got wise.

Would be coming home every few months, and boom another excuse why they could not make it. I got fed up, enough was enough.
Aug 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help me Find the Supposed Mr. Wilinson like the Sword.
by: Kevin B

Hello. I have someone in my life that refuses to believe she is being scammed. The heart messages etc. I have shown here everything, but this Mr. Wilkinson, has her buffaloed.

I learned once than when emotion comes before intelligence, it is impossible for normally rational people, to think correctly.

I was that way when I drank for years. Sober since March 18, 2002, my emotional need for a drink is gone. But if it grows to greater than my intelligence, watch out.

By the way, 6 years sincere and faithful, this is what I get? If you are tired of fake millionaires hurting you look for guys like me to replace them.

Please send me any info. Phone numbers, screen names, photos, e mails, etc. I know the photos are stolen and the business guy who plays lover is full of rubbish and a different guy than the photo. I would like to send whoever my own message. This guy claims he is Hungarian, in Texas, but has made no mention of the hurricane to boot.

I before e - just like spelling ladies. Use your intelligence before emotion, you will be fine...

Thank you for this Great WEBSITE!!!

Kevin B Whittier, CA
Aug 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jim Morrison Richard
by: Anonymous

After I refused to send him money, he realized that he's at a dead end with me. He told me that his wife is very much alive and they are both in London, having fun and his kids are fine. Once they realize that they are not getting through to you, they cursed you out. I advised him to Google his name and see what pops up.

I was on a months vacation, but I'm due back to work tomorrow, all goes well so now that I won't have the "idle time" on my hands anymore, I blocked him.

I asked how the weather was treating him, in Texas he said the weather is great. When I mentioned about the hurricane he didn't reply for 4 hours. Must've looked up the weather and realized he was BUSTED again... All their stories are simular in one way or another.

Aug 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Helen
by: Anonymous

Thank You Kindly for saying as I do about if they say oil rig worker, or Engineer they are scammers. Low-life scum. If they bring up cell phone that is a lie, it is dangerous for them to use cell phones near their work. Read Articles about the Rigs and you can find out for yourself.

I have read so many articles on the real Oil Rig Workers, Engineers, and all the one on Facebook, Gmail and dating sites are the most phony men you will ever meet.

Be careful
Aug 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		No matter the names
by: Anonymous

Dear ladies, names are not important at all because they are changing them at all times. I remember that I met on FB a doctor working for United Nations and he told me that he couldn't send a gift to his little boy in USA. He asked me to help him and I replied that I couldn't do that because I didn't want to spend my money on trifles.

He felt so insulted, oh my God...finally I found his photo on a scammers list and there he went with another name. I confronted him, and he denied it and he said to me that we could not go on because I don't trust him and I replied yeah,you're right: I am not gulible and naïve and I invited him to stop preying on innocent women because Lord God will punish him.

He said to me that I was very suspicious and not caring and I replied yes,I am not caring with a liar and an impostor like you and everything finished! Be cautious ladies! The names are not important because they change them.

Pay attention to their 'story' and if it is about a widow with 1 or 2 kids with a nanny or an old grandma taking care of them and they are millionaires and have huge contracts, that's it, they are a scammer!

Beware and run as fast as you can...Stay blessed!
Aug 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		JONATHAN LESTER.................ATTN: HELEN
by: Anonymous

JONATHAN LESTER........PROFILE STOLEN OFF EHARMONY

OIL RIG CONTRACTOR FOR CHEVRON.......WILL CLAIM TO BE FROM ATLANTA. HE HAS AT LEAST ONE ACCOMPLICE JANET WAS ONE NAME. HE'S VERY SMOOTH. HE HAS EVERY ANGLE DOWN TO A FINE SCIENCE. HE'S BEEN DOING HIS SCAM FOR YEARS!!!

HE RIPPED ME OFF BIG TIME. HE'LL USE GOD AS HIS FRONT MAN. HE HAS A BLACK HEART.

I WROTE ON AUGUST 20TH EXACTLY HOW HIS SCAM WORKS.

LADIES.......JONATHAN LESTER......JONATHAN LESTER.
I'LL POST THIS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK UNTIL I DIE!
Aug 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures
by: Anonymous

OK I cant figure out how to post pictures that would be huge because if you recognized my scammer or ir recognized yours it would change peoples lives to see it.

They use so many different names its the pictures that we need. Please help us whoever is in charge. We all have pictures.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Aug 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer Anthony Williams
by: Anonymous

Uses the name Anthony Williams with one son. His picture pops up under quite a few site. Morgan Walter, David Williams says he is on a Marathon Rig and cannot facetime or take pics. He is from Belgium and lives in Dallas.

Please beware he has not asked for money yet but he claims he is retiring after this last stint on the rig.
Aug 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bernard
by: Anonymous

I am sorry to say if you send this guy money you will be sending more and more. Did you even read on the net about Niger Delta, where the Rigs are? These men are scammers and their government has gotten so bad and they will try to get money anyway they can.

I have read so much about them over there and Nigeria and Ghana and now Russia and a few other countries are hitting the USA pretty hard scamming the women.

My scammer said we are weak. This is why when he finally came clean I Pray you have read all these letters about Riggers, So called Engineers.

I just had one tell how old he was then show me his passport, he was not as old as he said, and his name was spelled wrong, and it looked like him but was someone else. It is so sad they do this. I now look for these idiots, I have like 87 invites and so many are on here that are scammers.

People say pictures do not help people post. Oh but they do, I remember who I have seen as a scammer and they just use a different name. How dumb can one get. I am so sick of scammers, yes I know we have them here in our country too. My gosh here they can go get a job instead of scamming women out of their money to live the easy life.

I was foolish for sending him money and it will Never happen again. If he says he is a scammer you are not the only one he is getting money from if you send it. Easy way to get rich for these guys. Be careful for you will send it to someone else and then they send it to Nigeria or Ghana, getting a small cut of it or because he is using that person also.

Take care all and God Bless.
Aug 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Helen

Ladies and gentleman. The key words here are widowed and contract engineer, and oil rig. I am onto all of them. The last one I had I told him I wasn't vulnerable or lonely and he wrote back okay. He knew I was not the one. I have like 8 right now emailing me. One told me I was crazy.

As soon as they say oil rig I am done with them. They are all over the dating sites. They will ask you a lot of questions. They don't read what you write. They don't care. There are so many of them. Do not fall for them. No matter how lonely you may feel.

They are scum.
Aug 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ethan Wolf
by: Anonymous

Has anybody come across this guy? Waiting for a Contract for Turkey but not on the rigs on land.
I said I could meet him in Turkey as the Brits love Turkey and he agreed.

Just waiting now for some disaster to happen as I am sure it will. Let me know ladies if you have heard of him.
Aug 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wrede
by: Anonymous

Exact same letter I got from Eubanks Anthony, type it in search and you will find it. What BS these guys give out. I have seen that letter so many times I laugh now when I see it. Wow.

Be Careful for he is a scammer.

Please be safe and take care of yourself before you let it go too far as I did. God Bless! These guys are like Mosquito's, they multiply by many numbers and then bite ya when they are done using you. Be careful sending pictures, I had clothes on in all mine and he sent me one back and cropped it some how without my tank top. I laughed because I do not have a big scar on my chest.

They are all pathetic.
Aug 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sebastian Anderson Instagram DM
by: Anonymous

Ortho Surgeon in Syria 45. Never married. Girlfriend of 9 yrs cheated on him with best friend. Lost both parents on 9/11. 99 year old grandmother only living relative. Was badly burned trying to save a little girl who was a suicide bomber in Afghanistan.

Profusely denied he was cat fishing when asked directly every day. Was hurt that I would accuse him of such a thing. Was madly in love after only a few hours of chatting. Sent pictures of himself in the hospital after bomb blast. Said he was financially stable and just looking for a good and faithful wife. Never asked for money but pushed for a commitment to be his one and only woman.

Ugh! I let it go on for 3 days. I think he finally figured I was on to him when he told me he was being deployed to West Africa in the morning.

Ladies, beware and listen to your gut. These men are scum and regardless of how alone you feel you can do so much better!
Aug 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		An email from a scammer WREDE LAURIE LEE
by: Anonymous

Met this guy at Luxy, WREDE LAURIE LEE, Naval Aqchitect and working on an oil rig. He asked me to chat in Hangout and close my profile because he wanted both of us to get focused on each other. I have copied his letter (one day after I met him) 🤥 so you can compare:


My sweet Yolanda,

Good Morning to you and How was your night? I have searched for the right words to really express how I feel about you coming into my life when I needed such amazing,beautiful companion in my life,I have tried to put this feeling into words,but fail miserably.This feeling of being both scared and at peace of having both butterflies and a sense of calm,it is a feeling that I have only dreamed of for a long time now.I thought I knew how I felt about you, but now that I've been thinking....I know that I really do feel and care for you,when I think about you my heart starts to race and during every second of it gains a faster pace.There are things in life that are inevitable that I am powerless to control.The Sun will rise and set,the tide will come in and go out,the seasons will change,the birds will fly South for the winter and return in the spring and the caterpillar will transform itself into a beautiful butterfly.Somehow I feel reassured by this because many other things in life are so transient and momentary.But this things are certain,that is how I feel.

Yolanda from the moment our path crossed,I knew you were special. I am so happy our path crossed, maybe you will not fully understand how you've touched my life and how truly special you are, there never was such a friendship that has made me feel this way. My feelings for you continues to mature, growing beyond the realm of my heart.It seems that you have become the fiber of my soul, the very reason for my existence. I have no other words to describe the way you make me feel. No words,no actions could even come close. I believe that our friendship is blessed by God, I believe this path was not by fate but by destiny.It is a union of two spirits destined for everlasting happiness,you have truly become the star of my life which brings me light in this dark world and warmth when I need it. You offer me the joy of living,the peace of mind that comes from sharing and caring and that shoulder to lean on in times of stress. I will cherish you and adore you forever In my heart my dear Yolanda. Attached to this email is a beautiful song.
Warmest regards,
Wrede.
Aug 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monetary loss 45,000
by: Anonymous

I am so thankful and grateful to the Lord Our God that he is protecting us his children. Despite, my loss I am still standing if I did have a faith I would be broken into pieces. Whatever is happening you cannot give up. But indeed there is a lesson to be learnt. I am a person who fought for poverty but these people victimized a woman and so they are nothing. It is hard to use your heart not your brain or you will be a victim. For you girls out beware.

God Bless.
Aug 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		CRAWFORD
by: Anonymous

He sounds like the one that scammed me out of my life savings. Was in the gulf also but, suppose to have lived in Georgia. Take it from me they destroy your heart and your money if they win you over.

I will never get over this mess.

Leave him alone, the law can't help us. I wish I would have known all this internet stuff before.

Its to late for me, but you need to not believe any of it. They don't have A HEART!!

IT'S ALL ABOUT MONEY & them not working for it, like we had to do.
Aug 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aaron wot
by: Anonymous

I met Aaron early this year on POF and he claimed to be a civil engineer working in Dubai. He wanted me to email him rather than use the dating website as he was so in love with me within a few days. He sent lovley pics of himself with blond hair blue eyes and didn't look his age of 58.

He said he was from Newcastle and he would be in the UK soon, ready for us to start a very serious relationship ...then he did a ghostie. ...he dissapeared and months later I found him again on POF only this time he is from Edinburgh and his age had changed and he is now 52.

He blocked me when he realised I was on to him so I guess I had a lucky escape.
Aug 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer in the gulf if Mexico
by: Anonymous

Anyone met a man named Crawford Joshua who has a daughter in boarding school, and needs money for her. Plus he did not fulfill an oil contract and has to pay back money to the company. Lives in Atlanta and speaks English and Spanish and we met on Facebook.

Sweet talk you and tells you he loves you and calls you his wife. I asked for video chat but he says he is not allowed to video chat.
Aug 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jim Morrison Ricahrd
by: Anonymous

OMG, This man is NOT GIVING UP! Now he is stuck in Scotland needing money to get out of there because of him not coming up with the funds to pay his lawyer for the contract he won. They are now charging him to terminate it. I'm like what the hell, this person really thinks that I'm an idiot.! hmmmm!!!

I don't understand why is it they are charging him in the first place for a contract if he won the bid???? When I called him out on that he said that is how things are done in Scotland. Ok, then I asked why is it that he needed to pay to terminate his response was "because he wasted their time" but how can you terminate something you NEVER had?

It sounds like he is in the penitentiary not on a ship. He claimed that the company is accommodating him on their ship because he lost his credit cards. I told him that it's cheaper for them to send him back to the United States than to keep him there. And suggested that when the captain is asleep, he should takeover the ship and come ashore, dye his hair purple and red and come to my Islands and hide out.

That ticked him off because he needs this money now so he can leave Scotland and come visit me in the Islands. But before that he needed it in order to leave to go back to his two daughters back in the US, who is starving and can't even attend school. I simply told him to borrow the money he was planning to purchase his ticket to come visit me to put that towards the termination fee because he said whatever I can send for him, he would be grateful. To the best of my knowledge the cost of a ticket from the UK to my Island is about US$1,500.00, which shouldn't hurt his pocket at all.

All I am telling him that it's not going to happen. I mean he doesn't stand a snowball chance in hell for me to send this money, but he still insists that he is going to marry me on 18 December. Every opportunity he gets to ask for money he asks and I keep telling him "NO". One would think that he would give up after being fooled once. Not this guy he is very persistent!

But I am having the time of my life with him to where I can't even delete him so I will definitely show him how this game is played. His psychology surely won't work on this chic.
Aug 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David
by: Anonymous

To the person about David with gold bars, type in Accra Ghana and Nigeria, it will tell you about the gold bars fraud going on. They just had one on Dr. Phil about a man who got scammed about gold bars from there too. There are No Gold Bars believe me. I still do not believe some of the stories these people come up with. It will never stop. Makes me sick.

Take care everyone and please be careful.
Aug 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		If it sounds to good to be true.......Williams Spencer
by: RGW

As I was getting wooed by this "person" for a day or two, something just didn't feel right....as posted by some on this page.

The "profession of love and showering with compliments", ( from the get go I was THE one for him), the "broken english", (couldn't spell either). I decided to do some research on the image used (nothing really came up), no info for the phone number or email used....and then I plugged in contractor for oil rigs and found this site.

Same song different dance. Was a contractor working on an oil rig in Texas, had no children, but a sister who lived in Germany (where he professed to be from), hadn't been with anyone for the last 5 years (how blessed he was to find me), had me use Google groups for chatting (because it was easier and faster), asked me to remove my profile from the chat program (OurTime) so we could "just concentrate on us" (actually asked me for my profile info so he could do it for me.

(uhhh....no thank you, I think I can do that myself....not!).

Just poured on the charm and wonderful qualities (if it's sounds to good to be true, it probably is), I considered toying with him (her?) for a bit, but decided it wasn't even worth my time (had already wasted 2 days on this scammer) and just stopped responding to his texts, and haven't heard a peep since.

I found this site that had confirmed what my gut was already telling me (women, always listen to the gut), but I had no idea it was to this extent. I believe there was one other attempt under another user name....too many similarities in the conversations. I understand how some can be taken in by these knuckle dragging, monosyllabic, neanderthals because they find the vulnerable soft spots and go in for the kill.

Many years ago I had been fooled by a few and learned my lesson the hard way, now I can smell them. So don't anyone who has been taken in, feel embarrased or foolish, it can happen to the best of us.

It is wonderful that people post on sites like this to help others from being bilked or having their hearts ripped out. Hopefully my post helps to enlighten anyone who has any doubts about anyone they feel is "to good to be true"....just tell them to hit the cyber highway and be very cautious and do your due dilligence (with all the tools we have available, you should be able to research anyone).

Good luck and don't be afraid to ask questions.

CREEP in question, went under the name Williams Spencer,

Email: willispenc99@gmail.com

Phone: 469*305*2409
Aug 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Miguel
by: Anonymous

I met someone on Tinder, David Miguel, and he was charming and romantic... asking me to go to Viber because he was travelling. I did. We've been speaking for over a week now and he has professed his love for me - showering me in compliments. It's fun.

He has sent photos, videos - everything looked okay until I asked him to send me a photo at 10 PM and he did - with the sun in the background. When I asked him how he was able to get the sun up - he quickly said it was an earlier photo.
Then I asked him a bunch of questions about some inconsistencies and he stopped talking for almost a day... then coming back stating that there was an emergency on the rig.

He is now saying that he is going to take time off to come visit, because he cannot live without me - we've never met.

I'm just waiting for the money question and he's going to get a shock... I won't be handing over a penny.

At least I'm having fun - and the compliments have been fun.

Take care everyone - and be cautious.
Aug 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Osteens
by: Anonymous

Well girls He is now stuck with gold bars in Ghana. He is upset taking them there because will cost $20,000 for documents his Diplomat takes to USA.

He is now stuck in Ghana with no money and cannot afford a flight because the Military one took him to Ghana to his Diplomat.

I got the information to Amercian Embassy for him and he said he went and they were not helpful to a Major just retired after 35 years service.

He said he never needed a passport because he had a Military one. So he needs money not for documents for the bars, but for a Passport from Embassy and a flight ticket.

His Bank mixed up his credit card where he has a lot of money and cannot get the Bank to send him any as he has to sign papers only in the Bank.

Could go on and on and he also needs money for drugs for his ulcer. I did only send $80 for this over three weeks but not any more.

My heart is broken but my money is safe.

I did think we were having a future together. How convincing these animals are.

Beware girls I have been an idiot giving my heart
Aug 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just a thought
by: Leslie

I think that ALL of these guys are fakes. My advice is if they are all saying the same sad sob story and they are not real.

Don't be fooled by their charming ways, they don't care about you or me, they just want your money and will break your heart.

Blessings to all and guard your hearts and your bank accounts!
Aug 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Willie Zasheva Independent contractor on OIL RIG
by: Anonymous

Ha! It didn't take me long to know for certain this guy was a scammer. He's widowed 4 years....wife died with baby at birth. Has a daughter Amanda, in a boarding school. His father was Italian and his mother was from California He was my age 56- 57.

When he said that he had a house in California and 2 cars....a red farrari and a mercedez....I thought that was strange. He seemed to be a nice guy but things weren't right. I told him to take a picture with the daily newspaper....no phones are allowed on the rigs....???

I told him how hot it was today and he came back and said it was cold....then said he was not on the platform but in the a/c and at night it gets cool on the platform out on the ocean??? He was 190 miles south of New Orleans and I highly doubt it is cold out there in the tropics.

He knew I was on to him and I told him it was sad he was protraying to be someone he is NOT!! I blocked him and reported him to FACEOOK!

ALWAYS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. BE WISE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN !!
Aug 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		JONATHAN LESTER.... Update. ......ATTN: HELEN
by: Anonymous

My final text to the lying sack of horse manure was basically an attempt to get him to confess. He called me wicked, a loser, and many other niceties. This "Christian" man told me to kill myself.

I sat reading and laughing. What a psycho!

I will no longer waste time on him.

LADIES........JONATHAN LESTER.......Will the REAL Jonathan Lester stand up!
Aug 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig Liar
by: Anonymous

Do anyone know Terry Lawrence. He was so adorable, and within a month he was so in love with me. Had a fifteen year old daughter and was a widower looking for someone like me to love. About a month into it he got the contract in Scotland.

A job of his dream. Well about a couple weeks there something happened with one of the equipment and he needed money to repair it. Could I send money to help out. Whatever I could send would be gratefully appreciated.

Oh he also had that broken language, but I have to say he hasn't gotten a dime from me. The pictures that he sent he was an Angel so ladies be aware.
Aug 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Collin
by: Anonymous

Has anyone ever heard of Steve Collin? He says he is an Engineer and is on an oil rig somewhere around Cyprus. And supposedly he makes a ton of money, so he says. I am just wondering if he is legit. He says he lives in Miami Florida and has a 7 year old son. He contacted me on Instagram.

My question is how do I find out if he really does work on one of the oil rigs. He supposed to have a two week contract with one that will pay him 2 million dollars. I am not stupid by no means, I have come across a couple of guys online that said they were engineers and it turned out they were living at home with their parents trying to scam women out of money.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Again, his name is Steve Collin from Miami Florida, he is in his 60's and has a 7 year old son. He is supposed to be a TECH ENGINEER on an oil rig around Cyprus.

Any info would be helpful.
Aug 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Scott
by: Helen

I think I have heard about this guy. Anthony Scott. He messaged me in Facebook. What these men don't know is that I am not vulnerable nor lonely. They cannot suck me into their little web. I just asked this guy why he had two different exchange numbers. He said one was his work and the other was his disabled sons number who is in Florida. The exchange is New York. These men must think I fell out of a tree.

Beware I will post his conversation later.
Aug 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jonathan Lester ..........HELEN!!!!!!!!!!
by: Anonymous

I posted about the man pretending to be Jonathan Lester two days ago. That creep got me good!
I've been talking to him 5 months. Biggest fraud EVER.

HE professed his love the 1st month. I should have known it wasn't my funny demure that attracted him. Only my money. My statement as to his system was posted about the 19th. I explained ever step he took to SUCK me in.

I did fail to mention he quoted the Bible a lot. I suppose that really got me in his web.

LADIES.......JONATHAN LESTER.......BEWARE!
Aug 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jonathan Lester
by: Helen

I have about 8 scammers right now. They asked me to go to hangout. I said absolutely not. I think they know I am on to them. They seem to message late at night. I got all their numbers. Do not give into these people.

They are not real. I have one texting me with his kids. I know he isn't real.
Aug 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		JONATHAN LESTER
by: Anonymous

The creep stole the real Jonathan's profile off of Eharmony. He is great at his "job"...He scammed me big time!

Here's how he works: Chevron oil rig contractor. He'll send a pic of the rig platform. He'll produce a fake Georgia D.L. (the police verified it to be fake.) He'll also produce a Chevron badge (fake). The scammer will proceed to sweep you off your feet.

He'll act outraged if you call him on anything. He says his home is in Atlanta. The house address he has on his fake I.d. shows to have, in the past, was once owned by F. Lester.

He'll claim to have been trying to change the title over from his late brother. Every family member will be deceased except a sister in Florida and 2 grand sons....Clay and Benji.
Next he'll convince you that he has almost 3m$ that he wants to entrust to you.

He'll claim that because the bank that was used went bankrupt, he's getting cash for his contract pay. He uses United Nations Courier Service as the holder of the cargo. He uses Erskin Bowles as the clearing agent in N.Y. I went on Facebook. There are at least 8 profiles by that name. Erskin served in the Obama administration. All suspect.

I contacted 4 of the Facebook holders. Two of them blocked me. Wonder why? lol

You agree to help him because he's shown to trust you and love you. Then this is where YOUR money starts getting involved. If you do run into this thief, I hope this is the point were you run.

PLEASE..........I BEG YOU .....DON'T BE FOOLISH AND CARELESS LIKE ME. I am fortunate in some ways. I woke up before he got all of my money.

He'll have gotten you off Eharmony onto Hangouts. The police told me Hangouts is owned by a Canadian company. The scammers like this site because Canada will NOT help U.S. authorities to catch scammers.
Aug 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update on Larry Ellison
by: Anonymous

Now he has tried something new. He found gold bars on the ocean floor and needs to get them off the ship before his board of directors found out. Would I let him ship them to me? I decided to play along. I said sure. I gave him a false address because I don't want him to know where I live.

This morning I told him not to contact me again. I'm tired of playing games. These creeps can ruin your life. He's going to find out the joke is on him!
Aug 20, 2017
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by: Anonymous

I said I would let you know outcome of this situation. Fauvism white beard and moustache base ball cap little brown dog. Military man just come back from Iraq

He made his way to Ghana with gold bars all fine.
Thought he might have been caught and want bail money but no.

Then he was getting a flight to me today. He realised that they had got a military plane only scheduled but didn't have the airfare.

Never asked me for the money. Also didn't ever get stupid poems or anything just ordinary conversations with odd little pictures.

I have told him from the beginning I have no money but it never worried him and he hasn't asked now. I told him I haven't got anything to help and he understands.

I am heartbroken over this as I really fell in love with him because he was normal. He still talks to me knowing he is getting nothing

Cant bear to block him at moment but will. Or send money to him.

Just can't get his face out of my head at the moment. Anybody else been in this situation with somebody who is really kind and sweet.

Maybe he is real?
Aug 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ricky Cotrell/Ephraim Golden
by: Anonymous

He requested I friend him on FB. Nice looking with longish blond hair, short white beard/mustache wearing glasses. Stated he was a drilling engineer in UK. Never asked for money but when I wanted to know the name of the rig all of a sudden he was leaving to go back to Atlanta Ga.

Stated he was a widower with a 16 year old son who lived with mother in law. Had a masters in "drilling engineering" however his email grammar and spelling did not match someone with that education.

Tried to assuage my concerns regarding being scammed or catfished especially when I told him that his FB posts did not match who he said he was. Also FB contact was someone by the name of Ephraim Golden. Amazing that someone named Ricky Cotrell would have a different FB contact. RED FLAG!!!!!

Anyway I requested that if he was who he said he was to please just send me a selfie of himself on the plane. He got angry, said I didn't trust him (of course not), and haven't heard from him since.

If this Ephraim Golden has taken "Ricky's or ???" pictures to make a fake FB account ladies please be careful. I have already reported this to the authorities. Thankfully I did not fall for all of his charms and it ended before "Ricky" could try to get any money out of me.
Aug 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Am I being scammed by Lucas Rockefel???
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know of this name - Lucas Rockefel? Independent contractor on oil rig in the USA? Too many similarities to the stories I have been reading. And where do I post a photo so someone may recognize. Please help.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Aug 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Drilling Engineer on Contract w/Shell Oil 2nd follow-up
by: Anonymous

It's been 10 days since my 'scammer' trashed me for not sending money to him/her/them. I cannot say I am over it. I'm not sure why it has devastated me so but it's horrible.

The songs 'he' sent run through my mind. The probably fake picture is imprinted in my head. A friend of mine wrote to FB and they removed him within 3 hours as he was of course pretending to be someone he was not. I was too devastated to even find how to write to them.

Why do I still half think this was 'real'? The psychological damage these people do is just terrible. I didn't send money but if I had I am not sure I'd never recover. I haven't called or written to the email address we had used. Though like a moth to the flame, I have been tempted. I printed out all FB messages and all texts with a program I found on line but why?

I realize for several reasons I was vulnerable to this type thing but 10 days later cannot figure out why I am still so hurt. I still want to find the face I 'fell in love with', so very handsome...I am a strong woman but my whole being has been affected by this scam. I suppose because I was sincere and so loving in my own emails.

He used the name Ben Goodweather (Been Good Weather). I questioned him at every turn about all he was saying especially when he would not send me credible info about his identity. He did send a watermarked Shell agreement with broken English and the man who 'signed' it was retired from Shell for 6 yrs.

He even used God and said he taught Bible study on the rig. He said at first his parents were deceased but later blamed me for not being able to take care of his Mother in a nursing home. Having lost 2.8 million dollars because I would not send a mere 8K. He'd sent a picture of her and one of his Sisters who he also claimed he needed to help too.

Oh God! So much of it was a lie. So much rang true. What the hell is wrong with me!?

The phone numbers he had were 512-693-4893 and 480-666-7503.

One I could trace to another name in Spicewood, TX the other I could not. What I wonder is if he was really on a Shell rig because so much rang true. I wonder if Shell cares if their internet is being used for such activity. I've thought about calling them but not sure what to say. Someone in here asked me to write to them as they felt it may be the same person. I did write and never heard back from her/him.

dbandoli@icloud.com

I had express to them that I was even afraid they were a scammer...I hope each of us writing helps the others recover....I'm still not doing very well.

Please beware, don't think you are keeping the door open to see how it plays out. I made that mistake and it gave the scammer more 'power'.

I ramble...I need to get angry.
Aug 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thurm and Ashley Jens
by: Anonymous

Thurm declared loving me without ever meeting me. Engineer supervisor on Mittelpate rig in Germany. Had his fake daughter Ashley, write me and tell me how happy I made her father since meeting on eHarmony and emailing each other.

Supposedly she attended University in London. Never asked for money. The extreme love letters was over the top. I insisted he videochat through Hangouts app. Several excuses about the rigs Internet being broken. I confronted him and he admitted to being a scammer.

EHarmony removed his profile, but Facebook will not. Please report him on FB until they investigate.

Report to FBI website: Ic3.gov make online report. They don't really care about the emotional damage, but reporting will help the women that have sent money.

Here's info:
stars2845@gmail.com, jensashleystars@gmail
Pictures I have are of him playing oversized chess, riding a horse, holding a checkbook in medical office and with his daughter.
Aug 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		《LOVE LETTER》 FOUND IT LATER IN THE NIGERIAN SCAM SITE!!
by: Anonymous

Good morning my Love
How are you today ? I hope you had a good night and everything is moving on smoothly with you at wherever you may be now
as it is with me. I am starting my day but thought to write you a note about things on my mind . Thank you very

much for sharing so about yourself . . I love the everything you shared with me about yourself.
It always fills my heart with pure joy each time I get to chat with you

I have learnt a lot about you and I know when we meet we will know so much more. We have a lot in common, which is very

important in every relationship, and I hope we can make the best out of this relationship. I can assure you that all the

messages I share with you from the beginning of this communication are words from the bottom of my heart and they are for

real. I'm very hopeful that everything is going to work out between us and we will both like each other when we finally

meet physically. The potential of what we could achieve together is of importance to me as we're now moving on the same

wavelength. There is a chance we might soar high above the rest of mediocrity – this is what I envision.


My main purpose for writing you this message to you is to tell you how special you are making me feel now as far as this

communication is concern. My heart is turning inside me and I can feel you close to me even though many miles separate us.

I'm grateful that I found you and that you care enough to make such an effort in your communications with me. You are a

very special person and you will be in my life forever. I think of all the ways you make my life complete, and I ran out

of space when I tried to fit it on just one sheet. I love to imagine you and me forever; I love to imagine ways to always

make our relationship better. I love to imagine how we will make up after having a fight. I love to imagine how you are

going to react after you read this letter. I want you to feel as special as I feel so I will tell you that I will do all

in my power to care for you and support you and be there for you. I will dream of feeling your arms around me holding me

very close and I will hold you just as close, and I will kiss you and feel your skin close to mine...And when you are sad

I will make you smile, and when you are happy, I will share your joy. And I will support you and stand by you and make

sure the world knows how special you are by staying by your side and holding your hand through life's problems.

I am sitting in my office; just thinking about you and again I was thinking of all the nice things that you shared with

me about yourself. I feel you so near and so distant in the same moment. Every day, I find something new in you; something

that makes me feels different but sure in one thing - you are something more, something deeper. I am sending you this

letter to share with you some of the things that I want to do with you in future and how am going to make you happy at

some point in this lifetime:

I want to be your best friend

Spend the rest of my life with you

Dance with you in the rain

Stargaze on a clear night with you

Watch the sunset together with you

Spend all day with you doing nothing

I want to be more proud of you than I already am at this very moment

Go on a carriage ride through the park with you

Go to brunch with you

Go for a twilight horseback ride with you

Have our picture taken together

Eat ice cream with you

Open the doors for you

Go to a museum together with you

Talk to you using only body language

Accept you totally and completely - (flaws and all)

Discuss current events in a heated debate with you

Carve our names into a tree/table

Go for a walk at dusk together


Hold you and gaze into your eyes and realize how much I love you... and tell you

Gently run my hand across your cheek and look into your eyes

Blindfold you and take you somewhere romantic

Spend my life making you and our family happy

Feel your heartbeat

Give you a back rub when you need it

Go hiking together with you

Have our first fight, make up and feel a stronger bond because we very successfully weathered the storm - together

Laugh at someone together with you

Go on a road trip across Europe

Cook your favorite meal/meals

Know you better than you know yourself

Plant a tree in our yard together

Be able to say "I love you" in 89 different ways - in 89 different countries

Hold you when you're at your saddest and comfort you when you need it the most

Be the one you come to for that comfort and holding

Wipe away the days' stresses and issues, with just a hug/kiss

Grow old with you.

All the above, I would like to share with you, so I would like us to give this relationship a chance to grow and see what

comes out of it because they say a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.. I will stop here for just now but

hope you enjoy the rest of your day at wherever you may be now.... You are deep in my heart

Yours affectionately,

Thurm
xoxoxoxoxo
Aug 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		First letter! check the i instead of I RED FLAG!
by: Anonymous

Hello dear! How are you doing today ?Thank you for writing me , This will help our communication level as we get to know more about each other .
I have plenty to tell you about me but don't know what to tell, things that might be important to you may not feel like much to me so if you have any questions please ask .
My name is Thurm ( Tom < Thomas) I had a good childhood. My parents worked hard to make ends meet. But they always had what we needed.I have a Younger brother(Sad story..Tell you about him some other time). Both My mom and Dad have passed on. My Dad is American and mom from Germany . I was born in Clearwater FL and spent 7 YEARS of my childhood in Germany, which explains my accent.I started working when I was 11. I started my first business . Took out a loan for equipment had it paid back within two weeks. Graduated school at 17 one year early because I took extra credits and was able the graduate .

I have a good Job which I love,I have worked as a Chemical Engineer for a long time for a lot of prominent companies around the United state of America . Presently working with Exxon Mobil on this oil rig now . We are drilling crude oil here (Raw material from which Petroleum (gas) is derived from ).I work hard to get time and money for my family and when it is time to play I play hard . I am a physical kind of guy . I always have to be on the move. I don't watch a lot of TV but I enjoy what I watch.My life long heroes were my parents .
I am pretty much an outdoor person and really do appreciate nature .For fun , i like camping out , fishing , cinemas , dancing , horseback riding , hiking , road trips , i love to play tennis and golf for sport . One of the best day i have ever had is 4/19/00 this is the day that my child was born.Her Name is Ashley, besides this day the event that changed my life was the day i lost my wife on 8/20/06 in an auto crash.I was born to a poor family but I feel that I live large, with what I have done and accomplished . I have worked on jobs for the government ,I'm proud of my life . And I still have a lot of life to live . I can only hope to top the first half of my life with the second half .

I like to travel(fun and work) and do all the stuff people like,when it rains I like to stand under the edge of the roof so I don't get soaked but can feel the moisture on my face . When I drive I like to drive fast, cant always do that. On warm summers evenings when it rains I like to get rid of phones and stuff and walk with my Lady in the rain. I love it because every thing else is drowned out , it is me and her and the rain. That is usually when I am the most passionate. Favorite car is still the 1963 corvette . I like rock and roll, country, rhythm and blues, jazz music . I like to hold hands . When I'm walking with you and if I'm not holding your hand then my hand will most likely be on the small of your back. And every once in a while on your outer hip, low on the hip.. If i could only use three words to describe me they would be giving , caring , honest . My best attribute would be my inner strength . How do I feel about my health at this age I actually feel better then i have in years. My motto for life is "I'm going to live until I die". What slows me down, NOTHING. Will I live to be 100 no, 101 .. LOL . I have a good outlook on life , and usually am positive. Do I have a temper, NO. Will I ever hit a lady, No.Though I am very protective of the ones I love and hate when someone tries to Hurt them . Some idiot doing something bad to my Lady or kid will have hell to pay. I hate dealing with liars so that one is iffy. My favorite color is Blue. The one place I know I want to visit before i die is Italy . The one thing I want to conquer Mt Everest , would really like to make it to base camp . What one language would i learn , sign language .

I like puzzles and discovering things about myself and the people important to me. I delight in sudden understandings. I like politeness and formality where appropriate ( you may have noticed ) , it shows respect and consideration for other people's feelings . I have just a close friend that I have known for decades... I connect with a few people, very deeply. Like you, I'm looking for someone who will be honest with me and themselves at all times, someone who wants to connect and be part of something greater than the sum of its parts . People who know me describe me as "passionate , logical and analytic with deep feelings that I express freely and allow to move me . I want to Know my partner completely, and delight in her idiosyncrasies, celebrate her victories, and accept her shortcomings . I Am a man of my words and hardly go back on them , i never break my promises either . Am a one woman kind of man and never believe in cheating . I have been single for 10 years time now and used my work as a shield from been Lonely well am tired of that and Looking for that special person for me.Am looking for some one that will Love me for me and accept my daughter as well cos she is my Life and everything i have got now.She means a lot to me.

Well i have to stop here for now and hope i didn't bore you with my Long email .

Thurm
Aug 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		PICTURES
by: Anonymous

Please post pictures so we would be aware and to get us familiar with how they look. It seems they use different names but same pictures; same stories and wicked intentions. It is sad that there was a woman who lost USD $ 600,000.

I read it from a German scam reporting site. I had to translate it to English. I have also seen photos there.

Please sign the petition. Thank you all.
Aug 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Amazing
by: Anonymous

It is so Amazing how these guys use the same story and then you find it on the internet. Just changes the name but the exact same story and love letter. Its all on the net, I looked up all these stories by typing in some of it in search and was so surprised to find the exact letters the scammers are using.

Do they think we are dumb to not look this up and find it already used many times. How ironic. To the lady in the UK I hope the best for you. Hope he is real. Or if he comes up with an excuse since he already bought his ticket, then if I were you I would back off. If you own a business or have money oh he will probably show up till you're broke.

Please be careful.

God Bless
Aug 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andrey Hamilton
by: Anonymous

Andrey Hamilton identical to Nyland Jonas posted below. This is his story:


MY BACKGROUND
I am Andrey, widowed for some couple of years now. I was born by a loving couple, a home by a Canadian man and a British woman. My father was an international business man who met this British orphan whose only family were close friends. She says there was something about the man that no woman could ever resist, sometimes she says she sees same in me,lol. During my father's global movement, while i was fifteen i left to study in Pace University New York where i got the first degree in civil Engineering and then i later moved on to join mom back in the UK. My father died and she was left alone. I met my late wife and best friend in New York. she was a fashion designer. Very good at heart. Actually i could say i met her in a funny way, would explain that later.

MY JOB
I am a private engineering contractor and I do handle projects globally with my team of professional workers. We do basically with oil platforms,rig constructions,renovations,on over water bridges. We have worked in many countries across the globe. The present project which am working on here in Damascus Syria will be my last on the field and i shall quit field works and every other job will only require my attention from my home office while my men takes care of the field ops. I think i have gotten to this height because i embraced work for so long trying to get over my wife, but i think i can now move on and find my balance in life and be happy again. And I will also like to make known the fact that am not in Georgia right now but am planning to visit there soon after my contract here in Damascus which is almost coming to an end. It will be nice to meet you and it will be so great for you to show me around cos it will be my first time of visiting there. I have alway wanted to visit the great nation and it will be so nice to have a nice and lovely friend like you around.

MY DREAM
I have told you how my typical dream day would be like, i just want to spend the rest of my life enjoying the fruit of my labor. I just want a woman who would be my best friend and everything. You know someone whom we would still love each other more as the days pass by, even when we can't make love anymore and all we could do is play bingo........lol
I am a total package, I only need someone who understands the value of a good smile. I can't wait to hear back from you, i want to get more acquainted to you. Is so nice to have you here and i really hope we can keep in touch always and be able to learn more about ourselves with time and hopefully, we can meet someday soon. You can seodn me a picture of you for more transparency like always do if you don't mind. Is good to have you here. Take care and have a good time.
Aug 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Bernstein
by: Anonymous

I was using Tinder and came across a man who claimed to live in Sudan where he worked as a doctor for the UN organisation. He started telling me about how much money he was making and that he was a millionaire. He claimed he had two houses, one in the US and one in London.

After a couple of days of chatting, he said he had bought a ticket to come and see me. However, apparently when he got to Dubai from Sudan he was stopped because he had several kilos of gold on him. He claimed the authorities in Dubai wanted him to pay tax on the gold and they wouldn't let him go unless he paid them 21,000 British Pounds.

Naturally, he asked me if I could send him some money. When I asked him why he couldn't pay himself as he had previously claimed he was a millionaire and had lots of money, he came up with an excuse that he always froze his accounts when travelling because he had been hacked in the past and someone had stolen 10,000 British Pounds from him.

As I declined and told him I would not pay anything, he started asking me how much money I had saved and kept asking if I could pay at least 200-300 dollars.

Watch out for this guy! I have come across several fake profiles on Tinder. If the story/guy seems too good to be true, trust your gut and stay away.
Aug 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Ellison
by: Anonymous

The photo this guy uses is actually Alex Schuck who, together with his wife, owns a real estate business in Maine. Obviously this isn't his his real name.

After only 5 days he was telling me I was the love of his life. I initially thought errors in his messages were typos but eventually realised his grasp of English grammar and punctuation isn't wonderful.

He uses a Words With Friends to meet his victims.
Aug 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nyland Jonas
by: Anonymous

I met Nyland Jonas on Zoosk website. Oil rig engineer based in Cape Town, currently working on an oil rig in Richards Bay. Good looking guy.

Requested me to accept his invitation to FB. Script almost identical to another man Benjamin Egan (in Dubai) reported on July 30 2017. Eventually, he asked for money because his bank card was stolen and needed money to get off the oil rig, plane tickets and eventually had no money for food or electricity. What an idiot I was.

E-mail sent by him:
From: jonas nyland [mailto:jonasnyland@outlook.com]
Sent: 21 June 2017 11:03 AM
Subject: ABOUT ME!

I would like to say that i'm very happy to write to someone and share more of me as i so wish this friendship put us both in our happy place soon, you chat so beautiful on fb and i had to take a few time off to mail you...I guess you should truly know who i am as you have shared much of you than i expected and i deeply sincerely appreciate all you wrote to me and just so you know i am so keen to be close to you and see where life lead for us as you are such a fine lady i wont mind to make a friend and see such friendship develop into something sweet that we both can hold on to, I don't really know how this is to work, but hey! here is an exclusive. If at my age i do not know what and when to say, then what would i be? When a wise man sees he has probably spent about half of his time in life already, he begins to assess his main goals in life. What could be more important than a happy ending? A man needs to live his life full of joy and happiness. No matter his achievements, he is reduced to nothing if he has no crown to complete him and that is a woman to call his own. Wife and Best friend. A woman who knows that even while arguing they still need to hold hands. A woman whom i can call a partner in crime, lol A woman whom you can tell anything. How could you think anything can make you happier in life than finding love that knows no bound. To make you know more about me,.I will break this down to segments and it would be like a case study....lol

MY BACKGROUND
My name is Jonas Nyland as you know, I am originally from Oslo,Norway and my mum is from Reggio Emilia, Italy but never stayed long to enjoy my Zurich time while there, my mum was working as a medical bullier for the government, she bills claims and medical stuffs, she died when I was 34 years of age, I spent most of time with my mum. when my dad died years earlier before mum, we went back to Norway and later returned to Italy, most times we travel down to Oslo for Holidays while I was schooling, When my mum died there was nobody to talk to as we were very close she was so protective and always keeps me to herself, it was very difficult for me but as soon as she died i woke to reality and took it upon my self as a man to fend for me and only sister, its quite a long story and can only tell all of me when we sit facially, just so you know I am the only surviving son of my parent both parent...Marriage gave me a beautiful daughter her name is ZARA (21yrs) and shes all i have and am not sure i will need more kids, but i can accept my spouse family as mine any such time it calls for...Well I must say you are wonderful and I will really want to know more about you each step of the way, i had the opportunity to find a soul mate once but death took her away from me 15 years ago, i remarried and got divorced 4years now. I am alone with one great daughter and I am ready to trade in the path of relationship again, you will agree with me that there is nothing to compare love and the sweetness it brings.

MY JOB
I am a global contractor engineer and i have worked so hard to get myself to where i am today, i am in south Africa on a job contract as am a Construction/Civil Engineer and been on this job for some years now, i just started a new contract here and i am planing to stay back if i find TRUE LOVE...I do basically rig constructions and renovations. or over water bridges. We have worked at many countries across the globe. The present project is my last on the field and i shall quit field works and continue my works from my home office while my men do the field. I think i really have gotten to this height cos i embraced work for so long trying to get over my ex, that i worked this hard, but i think i now realize i can move on.

MY DREAM
I have told you how my typical dream day would be like, i just want to spend the rest of my life enjoying the fruit of my labor. I just want a woman who would be my best friend and everything. You know someone whom we would still love each other more as the days pass by, even when we cant make love anymore and all we could do is play bingo,LOL.

MY PASSION
Despite the separation from my ex I still know how to love, I know I can still love again because I still have burning desire for love and affection, I know how to treat a woman right that was the reason I had a well relationship with her. I am not a saint but you should not let your bad side overshadow your good part, we all have bad and good side, but I am more on a good sided than the bad side. I think I would stop here and tell you about my likes and dislikes.

I like the gathering of Christian brothers and sisters as we get to encourage and build our spiritual life. I play Basketball and Golf. I love going to beach, love to listen good R&B, Country and Slows music. I love being with gentle hearten people that takes life easy with a right vision of what the future holds for them, ones that are sincere with an attitude of self-control. I hate liars, cheaters and self-centered ones. I don't like people that feel they are far superior to other, with a spirit of pride in them. I don't smoke. I have no tattoo. I love the sound of thunder storm but they also scare me when I'm alone, lol. I hate being idle. I don't tell lies. no matter how it hurt i rather speak the truth and expect complete honesty since i give it. My favorite color is Red and Black. My favorite food is hard to decide because I love most foods. I usually go eat Mexican or Italian if I'm going out to dinner, or steak. i love Idaho Potato. I love to cook. I'd love for someone to cook with me or for me. I love the mountains. I enjoy yard work, only mowing the yard is my least favorite chore with regards to the outdoors, did i mention i love football?

Chocolate is my favorite treat, I love flowers. They all smell so beautiful and sweet. I love to snuggle up and watch a movie, When I love a woman, I love her with all of my heart and soul, I want to love someone so much that it hurts when she's not around me, I love God and all He brings to my life. I have lots to offer someone in the way of love, support and tenderness, I love the smell of freshly mowed grass. I am afraid of heights. I love to fly though.....I enjoy going to the movies, I enjoy going somewhere just to sit and people watch and I enjoy spending much time at the fireplace late at night. I love to sing, and dance. Hmmmm! my hands are getting weak in typing.

Some people come with so many flattering words of love but how true are they with their stories of love? Some time I wonder where this world is going to, we have so many deceitful people out there looking for whom to hurt emotionally and all that adding to the already inflicted heart, well I really wonder if love still exist. I am still going with the faith of God that says there is man for every woman and there is a woman for every man, but that Mrs. Right is all I am still looking for now in life.

I am a total package and i only need someone who understands the value of a good smile.

I cant wait to hear back from you.

Good Day!
J.Nyland
Aug 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lorenzo Papi - Engineer
by: Anonymous

OMG - I am so happy I found this site. Lorenzo said I am the light of his life. He sounds like all the other guys in this string of stories. I am newly divorced and was taken in by the charm. He would call me occasionally and then send text messages full of love quotes etc.

Thank you!

He is now blocked and I will not speak to him again.
Aug 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Campbell
by: Anonymous

Anybody heardf of him. He is a Military man with one son 15 in Military school at Sandhurst London.

I mentioned my friend got caught up with this guy and found out he was a yahoo boy and he quickly dropped out of sight.

Beware ladies he has a secret
Aug 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jasper Mauricio
by: Anonymous

This person contacted me via FB. Talked to him for a couple of days. Sounded like the person I have been wanting in my life for the rest of my days.

Things just sounded to good to be true. I googled him and no info came up. I kept asking him questions and he was evasive and would not answer me directly but would say I will never leave you I want you for my wife. We should never have secrets etc....

His wife died in a tragic car accident several tears ago. He said he had a son 15 years old and gave me his name and a daughter 6 years old also gave me her name. Good looking man if that was him. The rest is basically the same scenario as everyone else here.

He did not ask for 💰 but did start to ask me what I did for a living and what my income was etc.... I gave him fake info 😀

I had a feeling something wasn't right so I Googled Oil Rigs and this site popped up so I clicked on it and I read all these stories. I am so glad I follwed my womans intuition and researched a little.

Needless to say I immediately blocked him so he cannot contact me anymore. I never friend anyone I dont know, but for whatever reason I accepted him. I have learned a lesson very well.

Please be careful they are very good at what they do!!! I am very grateful I found this site thank you all for sharing. He didn't ask me for anything and I didn't give or send him anything.
Aug 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Ellison
by: Anonymous

I've been in contact with this guy for 3 weeks. He said I am the love of his life. After talking for a very short time he asked for money to repair a machine on the oil rig. When I wouldn't give it to him he was angry for a while but contacted me again.

Now miracle of miracles he's found a box of gold on the ocean floor and needs to ship it to me for safe keeping. This guy has a million stories. He uses Words with Friends as his dating app.

Beware ladies. He's very smooth.
Aug 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Caught by a scammer in South Africa
by: Anonymous

Met with guy on Zoosk dating website. Charming, good looking guy. Soon asked me to accept him on FB. Sent me this beautiful e-mail which is almost identical to the one sent by Benjamin Egan (in Dubai) on July 30, 2017

From: jonas nyland [mailto:jonasnyland@outlook.com]
Sent: 21 June 2017 11:03 AM
To: sandyc@cat.co.za
Subject: ABOUT ME!

I would like to say that i'm very happy to write to someone and share more of me as i so wish this friendship put us both in our happy place soon, you chat so beautiful on fb and i had to take a few time off to mail you...I guess you should truly know who i am as you have shared much of you than i expected and i deeply sincerely appreciate all you wrote to me and just so you know i am so keen to be close to you and see where life lead for us as you are such a fine lady i wont mind to make a friend and see such friendship develop into something sweet that we both can hold on to, I don't really know how this is to work, but hey! here is an exclusive. If at my age i do not know what and when to say, then what would i be? When a wise man sees he has probably spent about half of his time in life already, he begins to assess his main goals in life. What could be more important than a happy ending? A man needs to live his life full of joy and happiness. No matter his achievements, he is reduced to nothing if he has no crown to complete him and that is a woman to call his own. Wife and Best friend. A woman who knows that even while arguing they still need to hold hands. A woman whom i can call a partner in crime, lol A woman whom you can tell anything. How could you think anything can make you happier in life than finding love that knows no bound. To make you know more about me,.I will break this down to segments and it would be like a case study....lol

MY BACKGROUND
My name is Jonas Nyland as you know, I am originally from Oslo,Norway and my mum is from Reggio Emilia, Italy but never stayed long to enjoy my Zurich time while there, my mum was working as a medical bullier for the government, she bills claims and medical stuffs, she died when I was 34 years of age, I spent most of time with my mum. when my dad died years earlier before mum, we went back to Norway and later returned to Italy, most times we travel down to Oslo for Holidays while I was schooling, When my mum died there was nobody to talk to as we were very close she was so protective and always keeps me to herself, it was very difficult for me but as soon as she died i woke to reality and took it upon my self as a man to fend for me and only sister, its quite a long story and can only tell all of me when we sit facially, just so you know I am the only surviving son of my parent both parent...Marriage gave me a beautiful daughter her name is ZARA (21yrs) and shes all i have and am not sure i will need more kids, but i can accept my spouse family as mine any such time it calls for...Well I must say you are wonderful and I will really want to know more about you each step of the way, i had the opportunity to find a soul mate once but death took her away from me 15 years ago, i remarried and got divorced 4years now. I am alone with one great daughter and I am ready to trade in the path of relationship again, you will agree with me that there is nothing to compare love and the sweetness it brings.

MY JOB
I am a global contractor engineer and i have worked so hard to get myself to where i am today, i am in south Africa on a job contract as am a Construction/Civil Engineer and been on this job for some years now, i just started a new contract here and i am planing to stay back if i find TRUE LOVE...I do basically rig constructions and renovations. or over water bridges. We have worked at many countries across the globe. The present project is my last on the field and i shall quit field works and continue my works from my home office while my men do the field. I think i really have gotten to this height cos i embraced work for so long trying to get over my ex, that i worked this hard, but i think i now realize i can move on.

MY DREAM
I have told you how my typical dream day would be like, i just want to spend the rest of my life enjoying the fruit of my labor. I just want a woman who would be my best friend and everything. You know someone whom we would still love each other more as the days pass by, even when we cant make love anymore and all we could do is play bingo,LOL.

MY PASSION
Despite the separation from my ex I still know how to love, I know I can still love again because I still have burning desire for love and affection, I know how to treat a woman right that was the reason I had a well relationship with her. I am not a saint but you should not let your bad side overshadow your good part, we all have bad and good side, but I am more on a good sided than the bad side. I think I would stop here and tell you about my likes and dislikes.

I like the gathering of Christian brothers and sisters as we get to encourage and build our spiritual life. I play Basketball and Golf. I love going to beach, love to listen good R&B, Country and Slows music. I love being with gentle hearten people that takes life easy with a right vision of what the future holds for them, ones that are sincere with an attitude of self-control. I hate liars, cheaters and self-centered ones. I don't like people that feel they are far superior to other, with a spirit of pride in them. I don't smoke. I have no tattoo. I love the sound of thunder storm but they also scare me when I'm alone, lol. I hate being idle. I don't tell lies. no matter how it hurt i rather speak the truth and expect complete honesty since i give it. My favorite color is Red and Black. My favorite food is hard to decide because I love most foods. I usually go eat Mexican or Italian if I'm going out to dinner, or steak. i love Idaho Potato. I love to cook. I'd love for someone to cook with me or for me. I love the mountains. I enjoy yard work, only mowing the yard is my least favorite chore with regards to the outdoors, did i mention i love football?

Chocolate is my favorite treat, I love flowers. They all smell so beautiful and sweet. I love to snuggle up and watch a movie, When I love a woman, I love her with all of my heart and soul, I want to love someone so much that it hurts when she's not around me, I love God and all He brings to my life. I have lots to offer someone in the way of love, support and tenderness, I love the smell of freshly mowed grass. I am afraid of heights. I love to fly though.....I enjoy going to the movies, I enjoy going somewhere just to sit and people watch and I enjoy spending much time at the fireplace late at night. I love to sing, and dance. Hmmmm! my hands are getting weak in typing.

Some people come with so many flattering words of love but how true are they with their stories of love? Some time I wonder where this world is going to, we have so many deceitful people out there looking for whom to hurt emotionally and all that adding to the already inflicted heart, well I really wonder if love still exist. I am still going with the faith of God that says there is man for every woman and there is a woman for every man, but that Mrs. Right is all I am still looking for now in life.

I am a total package and i only need someone who understands the value of a good smile.

I cant wait to hear back from you.

Good Day!
J.Nyland

Claimed he was an oil rig engineer, based in Cape Town, working on a rig off Richards Bay on a contract he had been awarded by Chevron as an independent contractor. Soon the sad stories came through - wallet stolen, no money to get off the oil rig or plane tickets to fly back to Camps Bay Cape Town. Got conned nicely. His cell number 0780516510.
Aug 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with Friends Scammers
by: Nancy

Recently had two nice looking players on this game. Roy Ivan and David Williams. We chatted some on the game then they both asked to move to Google Hangouts. Both oil rig engineers. Both widowed. Roy has 4 daughters and David one son.
Stories are running too close!

It became pretty obvious quickly that ole Roy wasn't real. He couldn't hold a conversation. Spelling was iffy. Then David was too quick to decide I was his fate, the one he'd been waiting for. Wanting me to text him when I get here, when I get there.

Thank God I couldn't sleep tonight and decided to search the Internet a bit.

Be careful out there ladies. If they seem too good to be true, they are!
Aug 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		DAVID WILKOBAK
by: Anonymous

Active on Tinder. Recognised him after googling him and found this site. Was only talking to him for 2 days but seemed like the perfect guy, also very good looking.

All of his stories matching exactly with the ones on this site. I m so gratefull for sharing your experiences. Really saved me from falling for this scam!

Thanks so much!!
Aug 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David/Dave
by: Anonymous

Thank you for your recent comment on this David.
I am sure it is the same one I have been talking for a month but he is in Iraq and finishing this Friday and flying to UK about Saturday to be with me. He has handed all papers to a new Captain who is flying out Friday.

Never asked for money so why does he scam. Cant get my head around this.

All I can think is it will be crunch time when he is due to fly to UK.

Will keep everyone updated on this

Thank you for letting me know It has been helpful

My pride and heart only thank goodness
Aug 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Ellison
by: Anonymous

After chatting with this guy for about a week, I told him I'd discovered he's a scammer and was ending our conversations. (Discovered this on here!)

He's had the cheek to start another game on Words With Friends asking how I'm going! I accepted, read his message and resigned from the game.
Watch out for this guy. He's very smooth but his grammar gives him away and seemed to forget how many children he has. Started with two daughters, then mentioned one daughter, then a son!

He falls madly in love after a few days.
Aug 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andrey Hamilton works at an oil rig platform in syria
by: Anonymous

Im receiving the same rubbish. The guy works in oil rig in syria, his wife died in a car crash, he has houses in quebec and nyc and so on and so on. Here is an abstract from his letter:

How Are You Most Wonderful,
Hello my wonder! How are you? Hope you are fine. Am sure you must be enjoying your vacation there with your friends.The landscape is really nice like i can see from the picture you sent me and am sure you are having a good time there. Am truly sorry for my late reply to your email, i had a poor network connection here and couldn't open my email until now. Nonetheless, you have always been on my mind as i can't just stop myself from thinking of you dear.
Its so sad and unfortunate all the heart breaking crisis going on in the different parts of the world these days, and that of North Korea and America is really putting a lot of people in great tension cos if war ever broke out between the two, it will eventually affect other nations. I just hope whatever conflict they are having is resolved soon so there can peace and stability. The crisis here in Damascus has really affected the nation and its inhabitants so much. People do live in fear here and the world powers should be working on restoring peace here and also resolving the conflict between North Korea and America.
Am almost rounding up my project here and will be out of here soon. It all depends on how fast the work goes. My men and I are always working so hard to make sure we get this project completed soon so we can be out of here for good.
The picture of you and your cousin is so nice and lovely dear, you two look so great and gorgeous but your smile is. Who are you? A woman being a goddess? or a goddess pretending to be a woman? Whichever you are, you are doing something special to me..lol. it gives me an immeasurable joy and happiness to have you here and stirring at your pictures leaves a lasting smile on my face which even my workers can't comprehend..lol. I mean after all these years, i would have thought i might not have the possibilities again of having my dream woman, my partner, my best friend and co pilot. I'm talking about fate here - when feelings are so powerful it's as if some force beyond your control is guiding you to someone who can make you happy beyond your wildest dreams. I wouldn't be scared anyway, because truly, Love is not about finding the right person, but creating a right relationship. It's not about how much love you have in the beginning but how much love you build till the end that matters. The inevitable truth is, If it is meant to be, our hearts will find each other when we meet. And if our hearts melt together so will our bodies and souls. Then every word and every touch will fuel our passion flame. I will be yours, you will be mine, and we will be one.
Aug 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Michael
by: Anonymous

Oh My Gosh these men lie so much, First off Atlantis is a BP Rig not Shell. He is lying to you so much. Look it up on the net. Atlantis, it will even come up as a BP Rig, or type in BP Atlantis.

Do Not let him do this to you.

Very sad. No doubt it is the same guy that has gotten most of us saying he is in the gulf on Atlantis, OPPS wrong company though that owns it. Sorry I am laughing here. He finally slipped up big time. Get rid of him now before its to late.

God Bless You
Aug 16, 2017
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starstarstarstar 		James Perry
by: Anonymous

There was a person who posted on here about James Perry (phone number 412-255-9625) on July 11, 2017. A friend of mine recently met him on Match and he said he's coming to visit her. He told her his wife died six years ago and that he used to live in Pittsburg. However, he told my friend that he owned a farm equipment franchise and that he was from Austria.

The person who originally posted about him on this site said that he'd told her he sold for oil and gas companies and that he was form Italy. If anyone on here has any more info about James Perry, please post it.

Thank you.

Here is the original post about James Perry:

James perry - Possible Scammer
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of James Perry reportedly from Wisconsin. Phone is 412 255-9652. Reportedly a widower for six years. Moved from Pittsburgh after the death of his wife. One daughter. Works selling machinery for oil and gas companies.Born in Italy. Says he is currently in Turkey.

Met him on match.com three weeks ago
Aug 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David
by: Anonymous

Hmmm, sounds like "David Wilkobak" has struck again. Claimed to be from Poland yet when I said I could speak little bits of Polish he claimed to not remember as he went to boarding school in the Czech Republic & they taught in English & he had only one aunt - in the Czech Republic but yet she spoke to him in English.

Didn't speak Czech either & claimed languages not similar. They are. Yeah, right. When called to meet in person he claimed to be in Houston with an assistant working on a proposal, was staying at "friend's" but couldn't tell me which Houston airport he flew in to.

When I finally asked him who was "Albert" as there is an Albert Wilkobak on LinkedIn who did go to Texas A& M & had a Bachelor's in Petroleum Engineering, not a Master's. He immediately disconnected his phone number.

My assumption is that he's trying to steal this man's identity. Or maybe it's a fake LinkedIn account? Pictures didn't quite match. Never asked for money & even seemed excited & offered to help if I chose to move to his current state of Maryland. Was so hurt because I was so honest on my end. Should have known when he said gave his dog away to a shelter &!just left him there.

These cretins will stop at nothing!
Aug 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kidd Robert
by: Anonymous

First off they cannot have cell phones on the site for BP in the Gulf. He did the same to me, met me on Facebook then wanted me to get yahoo messenger, then later on asked me to get Gmail.

Same ole same ole after a few days he fell madly in love with me, wanted to get married, always called me sunshine, Says I was the Love of his life, called me his Angel, said I was his one and only, he would never betray me, (that told me a lot right there).

Never loved anyone like this not even his passed wife. I called BP in Texas who had no one as such name in the Gulf or on any of their Oil Rigs. They even went as far as saying why cannot women or men understand these men are scammers and not working for BP or Shell or any other Rig in the Gulf.

They said it is sad these men are ruining the real hard workers on the Rigs trying to support their families because most are married and these others doing these scams. He was Nice Looking, Standing by water, in a few pictures. This is so sad he has changed his name again. This is like the 5th time he has done this. He seems to always use BP. I think he needs to change his Rig or area. LOL

Take care he is scammer. Back away as fast as you can.

God Bless!
Aug 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave/David engineer oil
by: Anonymous

I wrote my comment earlier on this website.
I have pictures from the person with modern looking white short beard and moustache, glasses, picture with small dog (black/Brown) (from poland, wife Cheated on him, Son 15 years (picture of him), oil engineer , etc etc


I've read in comment earlier To mail To certain Gmail adress To share pictures and more information. In this comment the person wrote To share pictures of scammer, of course these are pictures of "victim" men , from who pictures placed on different dating sites.

I did.....I used my I cloud account for this... Not a Gmail account... Showed pictures of Dave/David and wrote that I have more information.
I am worried that scammer is on this website too.

I have telephone number of him: checked it out and number showed big scammer alert.
Location: el paso, Colorado ...

I don't want To feel completely paranoïd, but I have a strange feeling that the scammer dave/David has commented somewhere here on this website
Aug 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

This is the mail he wrote to me:

Good day my dear, I was very pleased to receive your Email Address, my name is ROBERT MICHAEL, I am single father, My wife died four years ago through a car accident, I was born in Switzerland, but I'm presently at work here at the Atlantis Deep water Oil and Gas platform with shell oil company, which is located in northwestern part of the indian ocean. I will be out of the rig in two weeks time because that’s when my off starts. I work 6 Months in and 1 Month out. But before my off starts there is a contract of which I am hoping to clinch at the moment and that can make me leave the rig anytime from now before my off starts

We operate across the globe — in the Caspian, the deep water off Angola and the Gulf of Mexico, the deserts of North America, Trinidad & Tobago, the North Sea and many other areas. The design, build and integrity management of fixed, floating offshore and subsea structures, nearshore marine facilities and onshore civil infrastructure is down to the skills of our civil engineers


I enjoy my work and my attitude is positive and grateful, which is usually a smile on my face and I have been very blessed. I have had my share of setbacks in life, haven’t we all? But, in spite of everything I have never stopped being grateful for every experience that I have been given. I am a very happy person. I like to have fun, work, travel, play and smile. I think of myself as clever, but harmless. I am an easy going person, humorous, witty, kind and a very jovial man. I want to experience as much of this world as I can before this lifetime is over. My hobbies are horse riding, baseball, music’s, food, soccer, jogging etc. I'm looking for a woman to love, someone to spend the rest of my life with, someone to share my life, my adventures, Sometimes I will pull you away from your work without warning for some bit of fun, and while your work went undone; your memories will be enriched. I am looking for a good looking, intelligent, passionate, caring, loving, understanding and independent woman. A woman ready to love me for whom I am.

I do not seek perfection, as I am far from the mark myself, but I do need to be with someone who wants it, someone who strives to reach her goal. I can help you when you stumble, and you can help me when I stumble, and together we can work our way up the ladder. I also want to meet someone who is contented with her life, someone who is ready to share that life with me, and ready to have my life shared with her.

Attached are my pictures for you to know me. Endeavor to also tell me more about yourself, your life style, your age, your does and don't, your hobbies and also send me some of your pictures when replying this mail. I sincerely wish you the very best .thats all about me
Aug 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		OIL rig engineer
by: Anonymous

He is writing to me right now! What should I do?
That is his email:

Good morning my love,

I am sure you had a pleasant day at work? . I am from my inability to write to you now, Thanks for the beautiful messages you have been sending to me, I must admit that you are a very charming woman. Since I met you , my life is beginning to be so different, even if my days seems the same. And I must confess that, my Outlook has changed. You have opened my eyes to some amazing new possibilities. I will be satisfied forever with a new sense of wonder and joy with you.

My father died at the Age of 83, May 8,2003. My Mom, 72. Nov. 20.2007. I have a daughter , About her is 13 years old her name is Sophia and she studied foreign languages in USA, It is usually a smile on my face and I have been blessed. I have my own shares of the setbacks in life. Have not we all? But despite all that I never stop, I thank God for my life and all the experiences I was exposed. what is your future plan about your self?

I must confess that I feel inadequate in some respects. My mind is in question, I can be your affection? Can I give you the feeling as warm and secure as the ones you have given me? You have decided to show me how strong a passion, combined with secure sweet love, I can only hope that in time feel a little insight into the same emotions from me. Our days are so hard that we do not feel like one friend. But I want you to know that no matter how crazy life gets, I'll always be here for you. My dear i like you and will continue to cherish you forever and ever. The summer roses in full bloom, make me wish I could show all hot pink passion, you make me feel. I never really knew how to love or to live until you came into my life and taught me how to give one. They fuel my desire, no matter what you're doing, and I could never get enough of it . I look forward to celebrate a hot pink summer with you.

I wish you a nice and wonderful day my dear, I hope to hear from you.

Attach my father and daughter photo for you.
Aug 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Henry Ken
by: Anonymous

I have just had a conversation with a Henry Ken who claims to work on a rig as an engineer with 50 staff in Italy. Widowed with 3 children 12, 19 and 8 and sent me photo of them and then thought it was funny how one of the first questions he asked me was what I do for work and how much I earn!!

He is online at the moment saying the contract he is working on is worth a million dollars!! He is living in Houston Texas in a huge house!

Apparently thought some parts of convo were strange as spellings and gramnar were not good.
Probably all the same person or group of people scamming innocent people! I gave no money!
Aug 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kidd Robert Louise
by: Anonymous

This guy approached me in Facebook and he said he was new to the site and asked me to open a Yahoo Messenger account to chat. He said he was a contract engineer for BP and that he was at an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. At first he was quite charming but then he fell madly in love with me after just one day.

I can't deny that I fell for his bullS***t but then I started to get suspicious because he was this engineer and could not even spell or use grammar properly. He claimed he was an Italian engineer living in Fresno, CA and a widower. That he had a 15 year old daughter in the UK in a boarding school named Amanda.

The guy did not ask me for anything but I just got suspicious and decided to look for him in Google. Nothing came up. NOTHING no public records, no social media. NOTHING so that was enough for me to confront him.

He claimed that he had graduated in Italy and lived in Fresno most of his life but I still could not get any information online. Then I saw this website and started to read all of the stories...way too similar!

Good thing he did not ask me for anything but OMG I feel bad for women that fell for this SCAM that is why I decided to write my story.
Aug 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jim morrison
by: Anonymous

Bravo, dear lady! All the ladies must do the same...confront them ,telling them to go to work and not spending time on dating sites and asking for money ''after falling in love''. In fact they don't care about us or our lives...for those creepy people the most important thing is to live very well, comfortable without any effort!

Don't give them a dime!

If they want to live they must be serious! Invite them to go to work..nobody is guilty for their poverty. I talked to someone living in Africa, and he told me that there are a lot of jobs...so what are we talking about?! Ladies, don't give a dime to a stranger met on FB or elsewhere who pretend to be a millionaire but lost all his cards or funds are frozen. Everything is a lie...keep your money and your heart safe!

God bless you all the time!
Aug 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wilson Roland
by: Anonymous

Anyone else get contacted by this guy on Instagram? From all of the comments on here, I'm sure he's just another scammer but I'm not 100%. His photos (if they are really his) match up with what he has told me. But the rest of the story sounds like everyone else's....he works on an oil rig, his wife died, he has a 14 yr old son.

We have messaged & coincidentally do have things in common but that's not impossible with anyone you meet in person. He did send a selfie at the moment we were messaging & it did match his profile pictures. It's really sad that men have to do this because he's very good looking & could have many dates in person where he lives (he says Chicago).

Just wondering if anyone else has been contacted by him.

Be safe!
Aug 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richardnelson3562017
by: Anonymous

Can any one say if they have been contacted by this individual? I forgot to mention that Jim Morrison Richard also goes by this name on Instagram, "AKA" child of God however said it was his deceased father's name and he's using it in his memory.

If anyone wishes to see a pic of him or can advise on how I can attach one of him online please do so, as I want the public to see this scammer.

Yes, he also mentioned that his eldest daughter attends boarding school and the youngest is at home with his nanny. He is the supervisor for this company but refused to give me a name when I asked. He also provided me with three phone numbers, the one for viber he claimed that was his work number. When I googled it, it is listed as a number connected to scamming and the other was listed in Dominica Republic.

Again LADIES PLEASE DO NOT SEND MONEY TO ANYONE YOU MEET ONLINE.

Remember if you decides to send any, send as much as you are willing to lose.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Aug 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jim Morrison Ricahrd
by: Anonymous

This person claims to be a millionaire, with his own private plane, expensive cars and a mansion. He even sent me pics to prove it's really him. Sounds alot like the same person to me. He claims to be in Scotland, at this very moment signing a drilling contract however, he needs 10,000.00 pounds in order to "seal the deal' but lost all his credit cards at the airport.

When I told him that's too deep for my pocket he started telling me that GOD will never bless me to have another good man like him again!

What he doesn't know is that I am a "happily married woman" he assumed that I was a widow, as he said he lost his wife in a car accident back in 2015 and is an only child. At no time did I tell him I am a widow! He said he is catholic and is looking for a nice woman to help him raise his kids.

He said that he has two daughters ages 6 & 9. claimed to have fallen in love just after two days.. hmmmm... then he messaged to say that his daughter has seen a doll house in church and she wanted one for her birthday. Mind you he did not ask me for any money at that time but, he did shortly after that.

He asked me to send five to six hundred dollars in order for him to purchase a doll house for his youngest daughter but I told him since he claims to me a millionaire he can get it and put it from the both of us. What did I suggest that for? he went at it again with me and eventually, he said he was only testing to see if I would be a good stepmom.

I told him that I would send half of the money for him.. I wish I could be a fly on the wall when he went to collect his funds. Don't feel sorry for these scammers and fall for what ever they dish out to you. I don't see where I was wrong to fool him as all I did was show him how the game is played because he tried to play me like a deck of cards.

I am an island girl, we are NOT that easily fooled. so LMAO JIM MORRISON RICHARD the joke is on you.

I can understand that where you're from things might be hard but I'M sure that you can find an honest job even if it'S shining someone's shoes. I work real hard for what I have and can't afford to send you 10 cents much less 10,000 pounds to a COMPLETE STRANGER, who claims to have fallen in love, with someone whom you've never met.

Ladies wake up and realize that these scammers are just out to get your money and not your love.
Aug 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Follow-up about posting pictures...
by: Anonymous

I see people keep asking for pictures of the scammers but I don't see an option in here to post them...this guy is on FB but I'm afraid to post his full name as it got so ugly at the end and I'm not off the grid so to speak.

He'd ask for my address saying he was going to send me something/surprise but I never got anything...I guess that was the surprise. I haven't tried to call the 2 numbers he gave or email him at the email we exchanged...oh me...this is awful!

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Aug 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Real men in pictures
by: Anonymous

Is there a resource other than Google images when we can use to locate the real men in the pics these scammers use? Not only are we victims, they are as well and they need to be located and informed.

I read on here a while back from a guy who said his relationships were being destroyed because someone got hands on his pics, so I feel sorry for these men. I have 2 I would like to locate and inform. Anyone willing to help me or point me in the right direction?

Email me at hotstuff387@gmail.com

Thanks!
Aug 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Drilling Engineer On Contract w/Shell Oil
by: Anonymous

Read so much on this page. Drilling Engineer under contract with Shell. 4 weeks he was trashing me as I would not give money after 3 weeks. He was claiming Drill Head broke and Pastor would give 29K if I could just 'help' with the other 8K...called me cried, begged.

Said deceased wife Nancy, child had died as well as parents. Then sent pic of Mom in nursing home, he claimed. The love letters! The promise of life with him! Oh I fell for it but had questioned him the whole time about not giving me valid or ANY info.

Now says he's home in Norway and was so ugly before blocking me on FB it was awful. I didn't give him money but he got me girls...he got my heart. Said went to Engineering School but a check revealed it wasn't even opened until 2001. He said was 61 named Ben, caught him in several lies. In the end I have to admit as a businesswoman of 34 yrs. I still fell for this.

He also friended several hometown people. It was all wonderful until he asked for money without giving me any info. Lord I'm still hurting, embarrassed, need to get angry.

VERY good-looking if that was him!
Aug 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David
by: Anonymous

I met a David 4 days ago on innercircle. He has a
white beard, modern looking and a small brown dog
He is a Geologist/engineer for an oil company. He has one son who is 15 years old. His wife left him. I made screenshots from this website and asked him to show me his identity. He would not !!!

He Saïd that he was hurt but didn't want to show his identity. I blocked him from Viber and innercircle
Aug 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Osteens/ Dave MCClean / James Burton
by: Anonymous

Could be the same! Beard and moustache but as you say modern. Complete charmer and complete con man. Google oil rig scammer photos and James Burton comes up. He tried to scam me as Dave McClean. Very clever as there is a genuine oil businessman called Dave MacClean.

See if it is your scammer too.
Aug 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Osteens
by: Anonymous

I have been talking to him for nearly as month
One photo with his dog/wearing nike top and cap.

The other by an aeroplane or helecoptor with Spirit of America on the side.

He wears glasses and has short white beard and moustache - a modern beard.

Purple shirt and dark jacket

Anybody know him?
Aug 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Ellison
by: Anonymous

I have the same story. He started a game on Words with Friends and moved to hangouts. Now he has moved to messenger. He's very slick. Professes his undying love for me all the time. The first time was 1 week after our first chat.

The picture he uses is actually of a man named Alex Schuck who is in real estate in I think Maine. He has a FB page with all the same pictures Larry sends.

Ladies be careful.
Aug 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Sanderson
by: Anonymous

I have not been on here for a little while, had a lot of thinking to do. As for Chris Sanderson I received a request from him also in a Gym, trying to impress someone. Not happening, just looking at him I knew he was a fake. I talked to a officer in Nigeria and he said NO there is no mission's going on in Nigeria and no doubt he is from there.

They have been keeping pretty good track since arresting a lot of the yahoo boys. We have a few Marines there in the Embassy but that is about it. Be careful, you must have your doubts for you came to this site. If a man says Oil Rig he is blocked by me now days because my cousin said most of them are married earning money for their families.

He even knows a few that has tried to scam women. The way things are going in Our Country why would they even consider doing this to someone. I have a Ghana man now trying and very nice looking man. I laugh because I can tell he is talking to another when he messes up with his messages to me and I see he has many young girls on his page like from 15-17 and he is going to be 39.

I tell him he is sick all the time, tonight he said I think I have gotten your father. I said what the Hell are you talking about. Oh he changed quick and tried to turn what he said all around To Our Father In Heaven. What a jerk.

Take care everyone and Please Be Careful. To the ones that believe in their scammer I do wish you luck and hope they are true, but 99.9% they are scammers.
Aug 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Confession
by: Anonymous

Confession you say you rush home and hurry to text him, and they make one a slave to them. So why if you know this is happening are your still rushing home to him.

You know he is a scammer just by coming to this site. My heart breaks for you that this is happening to you and I Pray you will be able to let go of this. Do not be a Slave to no one.

Aug 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Ellison
by: Anonymous

Larry Ellison started a game with me on Words with Friends. It didn't take long for him to ask me to go on hangout but I said I didnt have a gmail address and wasn't giving my email. We started talking on Messenger and as above he's been prolific with compliments, and is in love.

Lives in Austin Texas, has two daughters 20 and 18 and is a widower. At the start he said he was on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico but a couple of days ago it changed to some place called Ocean Of Beach of California!??

Looks really nice in profile, and is wearing a suit with blue tie.
Aug 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Confession
by: Creature Hater

You are right, they are very experienced and are very good at what they do. How else would we be so naïve and give everything we have and don't have to these Creatures. We are their bread and butter, we are the reason they live for and not in a romantic way but, financially.

I honestly wish I can one day come across my scammer, Oh how I wish.

Stay safe.
Aug 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Sanderson
by: Anonymous

Has anybody heard of the above. He is a soldier who lives in Austin Texas.

Never asked for money and has a young son.

He has just gone on a mission to Nigeria but this will be his last mission before he retires.
Most of his photos and one video he is in the Gym. Good looking.

Does not do the silly poems but normal conversation and also he fell in love.

Does he sound familiar.

I am waiting for him to ask for money as I have read previous letters. He may be real AND I hope so.

I will not send money to him if he asks thanks to this site
Aug 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fake identities
by: Anonymous

Hi ladies! I met a good man on a dating site. he pretended to be the CEO of solar panels in UK. He was very nice and protective at the beginning but soon after he tried to infiltrate into my life. We changed all the conversation from the dating site to FB.

We talked almost every day and discovered a lot of things that we had in common. He was very upset that the law took the custody of his kids and her ex wife became the only parent having the whole custody. He told me that his wife became a lesbian and was not interested in him anymore. I tried to understand his feelings and he won my heart. In the end after 3 months he left from the UK to Germany to buy some stuff for his company. 3 days no messages, nothing...after three days..desperate messages...he needed $10,000 to purchase more stuff and he couldn't come up with his money. He begged me to support him, promising me that he will double my money if I can assist him.

I said no...he came back with $5000 and I said no....in the end he asked for at least $500 and I declined acusing him of being a fake...what kind of CEO are you if you're not able to supply your material and pay your debts????

He deleted me and I have never heard from him...beware of these lazybones! They must go to work and not be begging for money playing the role of a gigolo.

Please, don't sent any $ to these creatures! Stay blessed and be safe!
Aug 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Confession
by: Anonymous

My scammer got me but good. I decided to keep him occupied in order to maybe safe another sweet, kind woman like me. That man still has a psychological hold on me. He is an experienced pro.

Today I had to hurry home so I could text him on time. Can you believe it? I can't either!!!!!
Ladies, I beg you......the minute they ask for money, block him....block him... He'll make you a slave until he drains you dry.

PLEASE LISTEN TO ME. HE HAS NO FEELINGS. YOU CAN SPILL YOUR GUTS OUT TO HIM.

HE WILL NOT BE EFFECTED!
Aug 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To....Jacqui T.
by: Anonymous

Jacqui T. I too am an intelligent woman. Mine got me BIG TIME. I heard the horror stories and thought how stupid to fall for that rubbish.

Here I am to my dismay. These scum bags have their scams down to a fine science. Beware.......they know every trick in the book.
I'm glad I found this site.

I must warn!
Aug 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave White Oil rig consultant
by: Anonymous

Has anybody talked to a Dave White FROM Cleveland Texas. Can we post pictures with these?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Aug 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Williams Oil rig engineer Texas
by: Anonymous

Just wondering if anyone else has heard of John Williams? His story sounds too much like a lot of the ones I read here so I need to know. He hasn't asked me for anything...yet! And of course he has said all the right, sweet things.

Just wondering?
Aug 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		All the same
by: Anonymous

Well ladies and gentlemen it took me some time to read every one of these stories and I think we're all dealing with the same person but they move a few words around and change the story a little bit but it's all the same bull crap.

Do not give this person or persons money as they are scammers. The same is true if it sounds and seems too good to be true it isn't.

God bless you all and let's help to stop this
Aug 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Whittle Oil rigger in California
by: Anonymous

Hello, I was just contacted by a Kevin Whittle. He says he's an oil rig engineer living in Long Beach, CA. He sent me a message through instagram saying what a beautiful smile I have.

He hasn't asked me for money and we have skyped twice. His picture matches him on skype. He says he has an 11 year old daughter named Angelita. He says he's Italian and was adopted from an orphanage when he was 15.

Anyone have a similar situation? I can spot scammers a mile away.
Aug 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Learned the hard way!!!
by: Anonymous

Dearest grieving widows of all ages or gender;

Please, please do not friend anyone you do not personally know on Facebook!!! Two months after my beloved military husband died I was friending anyone who asked as I was craving to hear from any of my husband's friends!

My scammer found me at random. All he texted me was "Hey". If I had only known that those three little letters would lead me further down the road of hell!

Kalin Richard Erich AKA Anderson Pete on Facebook. He was smooth and had me hooked within two weeks!!! By the first month he had me totally addicted! He sent two beautiful cases of flowers with a beautifully poetic card attached. He wrote to me in French and then would ask, "Do you want to know what I said my dear?" He had me cut my finger as he did, (he sent an image of a finger with blood at the tip), he told me to repeat after him the vows that would bind us as BLOOD husband and wife! I was in tears!!!!

Then the favors began! First an iTunes gift cards needed for U.K. Calls. We talked on the phone and he always backed his stories with proof, so I was secure in knowing he was telling me the truth.

By our third month, he was sent to work on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Suddenly after a few weeks on the Gulf he sent a frantic text telling me to urgently check out our Viber account! On it was a clip of a fire on an oil rig...his oil rig!!! Low and behold he needed assistance with getting his 'Goods' from China so that he can make the repairs and finally come meet me in Minnesota.

He needed twelve grand!!! My senses told me to STOP and RUN! But my heart won and sent him only three grand to aide him. To this day I cannot believe I threw away money to that scum bag Nigerian 😡

It took me a whole year to finally fully detach from him. All the grief came back HARD when I was free of the "Kalin addiction"

Oh he still tries to get back in and he knows he can get me back! I'm holding strong to not answer his pleas!

Be well aware ladies and gentlemen, as those scumbag scammers are very good at getting to ones grieving heart.

Good luck and God Bless
Aug 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sam Williams 1962
by: Jacqui T

Thank you so much to everyone on this page. I am pretty sure it has saved me from heartache. Sam Williams 1962 contacted me on Instagram, Oil rig supervisor working in Dubai, widowed eight years with two children now ages 11 & 14.

Lives in an apartment in Madison Avenue, New York, has a caretaker looking after the children.
Same pattern as the ladies below, contacting me morning, noon and night, sometimes slow to reply. Often avoiding questions. Wants to retire and settle down, wants to be a writer, yet his English not too hot.

After reading the ladies below, I got suspicious and said I was going to travel to the US next month when he gets home and wanted his full address, but he didn't give it to me. Then I said I did'nt think he was real, and he said it was my problem and not his.

I was starting to let my life revolve around his messages so am very grateful to this site for saving me from even more heartache.

Thank you and best wishes to everyone else who has been scammed by these people. I am an intelligent woman and can't believe how I fell for it.
Aug 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harold William?
by: Anonymous

I have been chatting with a "petroleum engineer" on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico" thru Instagram for a few weeks. I was curious about him because I work in engineering as well. As I thought of it, his story had so many holes in it. Said he was from Scotland, now in LA. The accent was way off for someone who said to be in LA for 35 years!!

Small children, boarding school, wife died, her parents died, his dad died, on and on. Then he asked me to buy him an iTunes card for $100, and I asked him "how many songs are you going to download"?? I got suspicious and looked up iTunes card scam and oil rig scam!

WOW!! I told him "DO NOT PLAY ME AS FOOLISH!! I said please don't go around scamming unsuspecting people...it's BAD KARMA!! REAL BAD!!

SECURE YOUR INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT NOW!!
Aug 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Low Lifes
by: Anonymous

Dear ladies. Do not trust these worms! Nobody in real life will pretend to be assisted financially by women met on FB or other dating sites but scammers do this. They dare to ask for money because in their opinion they ''deserve'' to get what they want after seducing their victims.

I read a lot of stories on this site and others and I cannot believe how merciless are these scumbags. Keep that in mind: if they are searching for love on Fb or other dating sites and after trying to seduce you with nice poems and love letters copied on the internet...so that is too good to be true!!!

In real life, men work hard to earn their living and don't try to seduce ladies to have a meal. Real people have no time to write poems and love letters...they are busy to solve the problems of their lives. I was once ''seduced'' by a general in the US army and this man tried after sending me some charming messages to convince me to help him with a suitcase full of money found in Syria after some rescue operations.

I didn't belive a word! And thanks God, I am not greedy so I declined his offer...on the contrary, seeing the realities in this poor country I felt so guilty to accept his offer. I said to him to give this money to these poor people and from that moment he gave up sending me love messages.

Pay attention dear ladies! Do no trust a word! All their words are lies, empty promises and mockery. They take advantage of our kindness and faith and prey on us. Keep your heart and money in security! You worked hard for every penny...you deserve to live peacefully and not in the street because of these jerks!

God bless you all!
Aug 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		to the Admin Site Search Anonymous
by: Anonymous

You can also use a search function yourself on the page.

If you have a PC press "CTRL + F"

And if you have a Mac press "Command + F"

Then just type in a name when the search bar pops up.
Aug 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Admin site search
by: Anonymous

Admin, is there a way to search this site for specific names so we don't have to muddle through thousands of posts? N

ED: You can use the SiteSearch function accessible from the Home page under the 'Welcome' tab:

https://www.watchforscams.com/sitesearch.html
Aug 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

PLEASE LADIES-------------I'M SURE EACH OF YOU ARE QUITE CHARMING AND SWEET.......DON'T BE FOOLED BY THESE SCUM BAGS. THEY HAVE NO SOULS AND HAVE THEIR SCAM DOWN TO A SCIENCE.

PLEASE WAIT FOR A GOOD, RIGHTEOUS MAN. YOUR HEART WILL BE BROKEN IF YOU DON'T.

I READ ABOUT ONE LADY THAT LOST EVERYTHING TO A CREEP. EVEN HER CAR.

IF YOU NOTICE, IF YOU TEXT HIM A PARAGRAPH OF QUESTIONS, HE'LL PICK THE MOST INSIGNIFICANT ONE TO ANSWER. HE WILL NEVER ANSWER ALL OF THEM.

I WAS SCAMMED AND THE ONLY PERSON THAT KNOWS IS MY BANK MANAGER. SHE REASONED WITH ME BEFORE I GAVE HIM EVEN MORE.
Aug 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jonathan Lester
by: Anonymous

SCAMMER CHEVRON OIL RIG
PHONE. 678-902-4977

Will want you to be a receiver of box of money
Says he has a home in Atlanta
Grandsons staying with sick sister in FL
Son died In car crash
Used 4 parts......Grandson-----Clay
.......Erskine Bowles clearing agent
.......United Nations Courier servicE
.......himself /french accent

He's very cunning. I'm still messing with him after 5 months.....trying to hold him up from hurting anyone else.
Aug 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Allen Benjamin Jackson Yannic: He's GOOD!
by: Anonymous

But I love my scammer. He's so good! He get's bonus points as I figured he was, you know, falling in love with me right away. Said I was the only woman he every wanted. Had a thick accent. He said his father was German but that his mother was from New Jersey but he was raised in Germany.

Of course he's widowed and has a 17 year old daughter in a Catholic boarding school in New Jersey. But there aren't any Catholic Boarding Schools for girls in New Jersey. Oh well, I have thoroughly enjoyed our conversations. He has sent me wonderful picture of him and his daughter, of him as a child with his parents, and these I believe are real photos, of this guy growing up. They look like him, younger versions. Of course he's from Houston, an oil rig engineer and just got a contract for a job in Mexico. He had to fly to LA for meetings and now has to fly to Mexico to the job site immediately. It's urgent!

He told me where he was in LA, the hotel, etc., and he sent me a photo of him in a black t-shirt with it printed I LOVE U! Now, since I am a graphic artist, I can easily tell that the words were added to the photo. It's obvious to me, but may not be to others.

Sadly, tomorrow he's flying out to Mexico. Just left me to go have dinner at the motel restaurant. He just sent me more photos of him at the restaurant, and again it's him. Allen is very good at his job.

This guy can make a lot of money if he just would get a real job.

He's handsome, but not gorgeous. When I told him that I was telling my girlfriend he immediately said not to share too much. Let's surprise them. So this is where it's at. Truly, my son just called me while we were texting to ask me for money. He needs $500. So I texted Allen, Ben, Jackson Yannic and told him how my son is in trouble and needs $500. What am I going do.

Waiting for his reply. I won't hold my breath.

How do I submit a photo?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Aug 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Donati scammer ourtime.com
by: Anonymous

All of the above comments fit the scam. This guy was widiowed for 8 years. Two adult children 24 and 21. Working as a marine engineer in the Beaufort Sea, Artic Ocean. He never replied to some specific questions about his home town so I checked the local area and no one by that name.

Then I googled his name and occupation and the oil rig scammer link popped up. I only sent him 2 emails before I became suspicious. I told Him he was a scammer and to never contact me again. Then I notified the dating site so his profile is pulled.

You can usually tell something is out of sync if they can't or won't answer specific questions but ones where you know the facts.
Aug 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven Anderson - FACEBOOK
by: Anonymous

Said he was an oil engineer in the gulf of Mexico.
Widowed with 15year old daughter in Gulf OF Mexico. Her name is Jen.

Sent email with rose every morning and texted me every night. I actually fell in love with him without even seeing him. That's how good he was.
His daughter sent me a couple of emails getting to know me and said her dad wanted to marry me.

Then BAM here it came..she asked me for money for boarding school. Then her dad emailed apoligizing and he asked me too. Got upset when I said I didnt have it and that I dont trust him. He texted me like clock work every day and sent an email every morning. Best 14 days if my life.
I did not send him money and he broke it off with an email and said I didn't trust him.

Also said that GOD put this relationship together.
BEWARE..he is the master love scammer
Aug 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don't fall for DAVID WILKOBAK
by: Anonymous

Met what seemed like a wonderful guy on Match. Great pictures. When we finally talked the voice didn't match his picture. Had very heavy accent.

Although he said he was Polish he didn't "renember" any of it when I told him I could speak little bits.

I finally agreed to meet him and surprise he was in Houston, working on securing a contract. How coincidental. I still encouraged him.

His profile was removed from Match & he said it was because he had me. We had only been talking a couple of weeks but he played a good game. The form letter had discrepancies from what he told me & was very poorly written.

This set off alarms. I asked him to send another right away. He didn't. When asked about "facetime" he said he wasn't into gadgets. Said his name was DAVID WILKOBAK but only found an Albert Wilkobak on Linkedin. Pictures not similar. When I asked who was "Albert" no response & his phone was instantly disconnected.

Form letter had Nigerian written all over it. Believe he stole an innocent man's identity, who really was a Petroleum Engineer.
Aug 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Link to Pic
by: Anonymous

I tried to paste his pic, but I can't. My dude was Thomas Ryan, CEO of Aaron Oil in Houston. He is using the pic of some poor guy in Australia. Here is a link to the picture I saw, but he probably uses multiple pictures. https://about.me/planetcalmcoach

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Aug 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		George Foster
by: Anonymous

I was contacted on FB by the above person trying to sweet talk me but the more he talked the more weary I became. He said he is a widower with a 20 yr daughter Mary. Lived in New York all his life and is a contractor and right now on a oil rig in California.

After reading a couple of these posts and the original article, I sent him a message to not contact me futher as I knew he was a scammer. Told him I am a poor woman from these mountains and I had no money. But to his defence he did not ask me for any but my gut was telling me that would had been next.

He claimed he is 62 and looking for a good and honest woman. Watch out!!!!
Aug 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same story!
by: Anonymous

I feel worried about my aunt dating online a guy named Williams Ramsey who also claims that he is an oil rig enginner or some sort of marine engineer somewhere on the Arctic Ocean. It comes to a point that he is asking for $2,700 to finance his chopper to pick him up and fly him to California.

He definitely doesn't have the American (Californian) accent and he claims to be of Belgic descent. He also sends sweet and florid messages to my aunt every single day and boy my aunt is in love with him but I don't know how to break it to her that he is just playing her for a sap! I have a picture of him.

Please check his facebook at Williams Ramsey
Aug 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Ellison
by: Anonymous

Tried to FaceTime with him tonight and surprise surprise he couldn't. He was "to close to the terminal" whatever that means. He said I wouldn't understand. Every time I talk to him I am more and more convinced I'm not the only one he's trying to scam. If anyone else has been contacted by him please let me know.

I'm sure he uses different names.

Shelly51448fc@gmail.com
Aug 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		YET ANOTHER
by: Anonymous

His name is brickcel carloman. He came off of a rig supposedly in the Gulf of Mexico and works for a company supposedly starting with the letter A and is supposed to be a supervisor there. He asked me for iTune cards through a period of 90 days and expressed his undying love for me all day and all night. Through phone calls and text messages he would only use the phone with messenger so his number would not show up and told me his phone was broken so he couldn't send me an actual picture of him but I have plenty of the photos he sent.

I do not know how to paste them or I would. It sounds exactly like the man that a few people are talking about. A gorgeous-looking type model looks European and he sounds like a German chopped-up language. He just wanted to come and marry me and wanted $2,650 but when I said no poof! He was gone. Boy would I like to know how to send his pictures as I do it in a minute.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Aug 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fake profile
by: Anonymous

Beware of a man calling himself Larry Ellison. He contacted me on Words with Friends. I went to Hangouts to talk. Same story as others. Working on a rig, machinery breaks down and he is responsible and needs money. He is madly in love with me after 2 weeks. The pictures he posting are actually of a man named Alex Schuck.

Be careful this man is very charming and extremely understanding. He will suck you in.
Aug 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benjamin
by: Anonymous

Type in that letter in search and see if that does come up, as I got the exact same letter word for word, except he did have my name in it. I looked it up on the internet and it was the same letter. Funny how these guys think they can be so romantic and then you find the letter they wrote you on the net written by scammers who have used it before.

I wish so bad these women could see what these guys are, saying all the things a women wants to hear. They do that to see if they can hook you, and once they have, look out. You are not the only one he is talking to, if he takes his time answering remember he is on with another.

Mine only had four other's. The one from Nigeria that is a FRSC worker is something else, he is still asking for money and he knows he will not get a cent from me. He said the government is not paying them and have not for 6 months so I told him to get another job that does pay him.

Very Sickening what they come up with. Take care everyone you have no idea if it is a man or a women you are talking to. They are good at what they do and do not feel one bit of guilt. Its not illegal over in other countries to scam. If your on this site I believe you already know.

Do not fall for it. God Bless
Aug 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mother-In-Law Being Scammed--Vinck Frank Miller
by: Anonymous

She met him on a travel site that she frequents. They started speaking about seeing Noah's Ark in Kentucky.

He says he is divorced (probably because she mentioned she was), with a little girl about 6 years old that lives with a Nanny. I want to say her name is Courtney? His name is Vinck Frank Miller and usually goes by Frank. He says he is from Greece with a home in NYC and condo in LA.

He is in the Gulf of Mexico on an oil rig, a petroleum engineer. Calls her at odd hours and its always static. He claims he has a bad signal.

She said she had a PI check him out, that he "paid" for and convinced her to use HIS money to buy $1500 worth of itunes gift cards for a "network" out in the ocean. He is in the Gulf of Mexico.

Claims he doesn't drink or eat pork (like they can't in the middle east), and is searching for a God-fearing woman. He says he is a Godly man. He also states he works on the rig for 3 months at a time. Has sent her bank account numbers that she has looked at (his 3.8 million). He keeps saying that he is going to come meet her and wants to buy a house in the area where she lives.

Every week there is always some "excuse" as to why he can't get off the boat. One was banking issues and he had to charter a helicopter to fix it, another was a bolt broke and "fractured" his knee, and now he has trouble with a replacement coming.

My husband (her son), her daughter, and I have tried to convince her that he is NOT real. I have found this website and all of these stories have a lot in common. I have a photo of him. She is so love struck and so blind to the truth because a "PI checked him out." He said he'd pay off all her debt...etc. She is putting all of her eggs in one basket for a man that doesn't exist and I can't convince her otherwise that this man is fake.

Anyone else have something similar with a man of this name?

She never asked for a phone number, they don't video chat because of a "bad connection," and she is not asking any questions. She believes it all.

This is his facebook profile:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013922054551
Aug 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Need resources for checking photos
by: Anonymous

How do I find photos of other suspected scammers? Watch for Martin from Phoenix ..I don't know what he is?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jul 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum Engineer contract in London UK
by: Anonymous

He goes by the name Luke Wilfred and its being going on since May. Claims he is a UT Texas graduate, Houston number, and even had his mom phone call.

Machinery broke, and he needed from 60k to 80k but needed 20k. Never did I fall for it. It is still ongoing and he is trying from 3k to now 1k
Very very flattering, book of loving letters...months now, sent pictures.

When I requested pictures of men working on machinery, nothing received so beware! Widow of deadly car accident and wife and daughter 7 years ago. By the way, his mother sounded a faded voice and asked how was I going to help him.
Jul 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone heard of this loser Michael Abrahamsen
by: Anonymous

His name is Michael Abrahamsen. He is an Engineer and his supposed company is Movit oil and rig solutions. He has a big contract with Exon. Stuck in Dominican Republic on the job. Owes money to his engineers etc. Anyone ever heard of him or his company? He is a charmer. Widow one daughter who lives in Atlanta.

Stay away all he wants is your money!!!!
Jul 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gary Thompson
by: Anonymous

Gary Thompson
thompsongary836@gmail.com

Stated this is his actual name

Thompson Gary Leleux
1224S Alameda Street
Los Angeles CA
90021
424-738-8344

All invalid!

Oil Rig Supervisor and just got a contract in Turkey for two months and then retiring. Widower, one daughter in spain with two children. 5 dogs and a cat.

Will plan to send a case, and money will be due on the case and he will look for you to pay it. Please don't do it.
Jul 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam??
by: Anonymous

To who posted about Richard Bech on the 10th July 2017. Richard has been chatting to me since 15th July through his son from match called Philip but supposedly Dan asked if I would get intouch with his dad as he loved my profile.

He is not on the site and would like to get to know me through email if I would like. Says he was brought up in Poland and his dad was Polish but mum was Irish and he went to Warsaw university and speaks good English.

Emigrated to Britain with his parents. Was married 24years and adopted a son at 5 who is now grown up and found his partner through match. Lives in Edgebaston Birmingham. He has rung me on 3 occasions and has a very soft voice which had a slight accent to it that sounds either American or Canadian.

I rang him in the evening and he said sorry you have just woken me and I have to leave for London to do my show so meeting at 5.30 for the 5 hrs drive. I will ring later or in morning. Emailed me a long soppy email to say he had already received confirmation he had the job and like wise sent me contracts.

What rang alarm bell first was the amount and that it was dated 7/7/2017. As my exhusband worked on the oil rings 30years ago then went to be a self employed builder and I also know quite a few oil rig workers. I wasn't really thinking it was a scam. I looked into his so called engineering business name and to see if it was trading directors name and came up no longer solvent. I also went google to ask was JWS a subcontractor for Chevron oil and actually they are and are even in one of there leaflets but that is a Swedish company and has all the directors names.

It also says it is the site for western Atlata oil rig Australia. Well if you google that, it was actually a major oil spill disaster and is no longer in operation. I have tried everywhere to find his name on records and the name has only ever turned up in Israel and similar.

I was also immediately sent 3 lovely photos of a lovely smiling man which he said were taken in Chicago on a business trip. He is white in his 50s. He has never asked for money just asked me to be patient while he's away but he will contact me while there and he will be back in uk 17th Aug.

He texts me this morning to say his phone has been acting up but it's ok now. You can try IP checker or reverse number search and I also get mobile paper bills so maybe that will tell me where the phone number came from. Then I am feeling like a private investigator haha I went on a site people whose photos have been oil rig scammed OMG loads and loads even prince Harry. Lots and lots of soliders on it and then keep on scrolling down and see a pic of basically 100s of Nigerians sitting on the ground with computers doing there scams and its frightening.

Watch out for a John Cook in the USA army as he is on match.com under 2 different names with the same picture and asked if he can contact you through Gmail.

So yes think again Ladies and go with your gut feeling.
Jul 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig Engineer Benjamin Lucas
by: Anonymous

Well here's my story and his name is Benjamin Lucas and he's from New Jersey and he's on the oil rig in Turkey and wife was sleeping with his best friend. He hasn't had a relationship in three years, has a son who is 10 who is in a boarding school.

Right now he has been in turkey and stuck on the oil rig for 2 1/2 months and says he needs money to fix a part. He tells me he loves me and is going to retire after this job and will have lots of money to buy us a house and blah blah blah blah blah anybody heard from him
Jul 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Olseen
by: Anonymous

He is a Major in the desert in Iraq. Been talking for about one week on Telegram and hangout. Suddenly internet playing up. But did not mention money yet. He suffers an ulcer and has to have special food plus medication.

He tried his credit card yesterday but had a problem so was going to get in touch with his Diplomat to phone his Bank for him because he couldnt understand why it was not working,

He has to order prescription drugs and special food on his Credit card to be delivered to the Desert.

Have you heard of him. Still not yet asked for money which he wont get.
Jul 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benjamin Egan (in Dubai) this is his email
by: Anonymous

benjamin_egan@yahoo.com

Hello dear how are you doing today? I know you are still in bed right now, cuddling and sleeping like a baby, my guardian angel who is watching over you for my sake brought me over and i just covered you again with your blanket to keep you warm and now am leaving you with a kiss on your chin. Here's another song for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIs4ns-jeRQ&feature=youtu.be

I just woke up now but decided to send you a morning email as usual, thanks for the emails sweetie, you always do say a lot that hold's a strong part of my heart.

Sweetie, i think you should know that i have been thinking and this thought filled my heart as i woke up this morning, due to the fact that you have affected my life positively, brought joy into my life, brought out the loving fire, emotions, thoughts i never knew i had anymore...lol and you being a very special part of my life now, i think you deserve a pet name, i know you have to get more close to somebody or meet with the person before you can do the pet name thing but i just have that feelings like i have known you all my life.

Am still working on it though, you don't deserve any just pet name my dear, i have to take my time, pet names like my sweetie, my chocolate, my sugar pie, my honey etc are common and everywhere, so i think you deserve something special.

Will have to go now and hope this email put a smile on your face all day because those are my intention and mission....lol, to always make you happy.

Lots of kisses and a big hug from Papa Bear to Mama Bear,

Your one and only man.
Benjamin

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I really took my time to write you this letter in a special way because you are so special. Special people are very hard to find. When I looked into your eyes in your profile I knew you are a true friend, I came across thousands of profiles and yours captivated me and I stopped after reading it took me away and I had to stop reading other profiles. i know it might sound so funny but it’s the fact.

Well I must say you are wonderful and I will really want to know more about you if you don’t mind I had the opportunity to find a soul mate once but death took her away from me 5 years ago. I am widower and I am ready to trade in the path of relationship again, you will agree with me that there is nothing to compare love and the sweetness it brings. Let me tell you more about me.

My full names are Egan Benjamin, I am originally from Germany but never stayed long to enjoy my it, when growing up, my father and mom relocated with me when i was 15+ to start a new life in Ankara, Turkey. Hence my dad had a job offer there. It’s quite a long story; to short it I was raised as a youth in Turkey where I spent much of my time and energy as a youth. I am the only surviving son of my parent both parent past away many years ago. I came to liverpool after marrying my wife who was from Florida.

Despite the death of my wife I still know how to love, I know I can still love again because I still have burning desire for love and affection, I know how to treat a woman right that was the reason I had a well relationship with her. I am not a saint but you should not let your bad side overshadow your good part, we all have bad and good side, but I am more on a good side than the bad side. I think I would stop here and tell you about my likes and dislikes.

I play Basketball and Golf. I love going to beach, love to listen good R&B, Country and Slows music. I love being with gentle hearted people that takes life easy with a right vision of what the future holds for them, ones that are sincere with an attitude of self-control. I hate liars, cheaters and self-centered ones. I don’t like people that feel they are far superior to other, with a spirit of pride in them. I don’t smoke. I have no tattoo. I love the sound of thunder storm but they also scare me when I’m alone, lol. I hate being idol. I don’t tell lies. no matter how it hurt i rather speak the truth and expect complete honesty since i give it. My favorite color is Yellow and Blue. My favorite food is hard to decide because I love most foods. I usually go eat Mexican or Italian if I’m going out to dinner, or steak. i love Idaho Potato.
I love to cook. I’d love for someone to cook with me or for me. I love the mountains. I enjoy yard work, only mowing the yard is my least favorite chore with regards to the outdoors.

Chocolate is my favorite treat, I love flowers. They all smell so beautiful and sweet. I love to snuggle up and watch a movie, When I love a woman, I love her with all of my heart and soul, I want to love someone so much that it hurts when he's not around me, I love God and all He brings to my life. I have lots to offer someone in the way of love, support and tenderness; I love the smell of freshly mowed grass. I am afraid of heights. I love to fly though.....I enjoy going to the movies, I enjoy going somewhere just to sit and people watch and I enjoy spending much time at the fireplace late at night. I love to sing, and dance. Hmmmm! my hands are getting weak in typing.

Some people come with so many flattering words of love but how true are they with their stories of love? Some time I wonder where this world is going to, we have so many deceitful people out there looking for whom to hurt emotionally and all that adding to the already inflicted heart, well I really wonder if love still exists. I am still going with the faith of God that says there is man for every woman and there is a woman for every man, but that Mrs. Right is all I am still looking for.

Dear, I'm so much interested in knowing you better and what makes you the special person that you are today. I want to know more about your family, your background, your life experiences, your goals and dreams, your interests, and anything else you want to tell me as a friend. So come on and share it all with me if you don’t mind. I want to learn about you and what makes up your heart and soul, as this friendship i want to build with you. I want it to be like no other you have ever shared in or experienced. This friendship/relationship i want to build with you will be filled with substance, quality, spirituality and potential.

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to communicate with you, I felt honored about it. You are very cute, charming and attractive looking lady, I admire you.

I am ready to cross the ocean for the woman of my dreams and I promise to take very good care of her and treasure her like gold. We will be best friends and great lovers; we will have great fun everyday of our life, bound together with strong relationship with love and confidence. This is what i want in my life with my true partner, I want us to know each other more. I don't joke or play-games with any ones emotion and I don't want anyone to joke or play-games with mine as well.

This is the much I can write now; hope your day is going on fine? I believe there is a need for a constant communication so I will want us to keep our communication strong for a better friendship. I will be hoping to hear from you again, have a blessed and wonderful rest of the day.

Until Then, Remain Blessed

Egan
Jul 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Aaron Ryan strikes again
by: Anonymous

Thomas Aaron Ryan was talking to me as well. Yup, he has a website for his company without a working number. He is very convincing about his views on line and wanting and ready to be with someone. He claims he lives in Briar Forest in Houston. He was out on a rig in Canada fixing his equipment.

The equipment was not able to drill. His calls are always filled with static. Whether calling from Houston or Toronto and he has a Toronto based phone number. These people are good! Very thorough. I only talked to him for a couple of weeks so he did not have time to ask me for money.

I saw this site and screen shot his review and send it to him. Wow. Have not heard back from him since. I do not know what a Polish accent sounds like... But he had one! Some sort of accent. Take intelligently.

So beware.
Jul 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yes, it was too good to be true
by: Anonymous

OMG. If it weren't for this website and all these comments. I'm glad I found this before anything more stupid on my part happened (besides now my freaking bruised ego).

SCAMMER was from Tinder, from the get-go super flattering, said all the right things so on and so forth. Pictures looked good, I'm an idiot!

Within the first day already insisted on calling me, he claimed he was working in Malaysia yet his number was +1 this was flag number 1 but I was ignorant.

By the 2nd day, he was super pushy with his affection which was to the point that, NO ONE falls in love like that. I ended the call, did some intense google search and image search, SURE ENOUGH all the pictures he posted on Tinder and gave me is from some random person on Facebook, who's profile looked legit (crossed checked with his linkedin profile), which proved that my dear scammer was just using all his pictures.

UGH. I feel like an idiot! Like I said no $$ was exchanged but man, I'm an idiot!
Jul 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Scibbee
by: Helen

This is the last email. I had to let him know. The best thing about it, he thinks he has me. Boy is he wrong. Oh and Scibbee really as a last babe. I have like 5 others. He can't even talk in sentences correctly.

How are you doing today.. Clearly,it is written all over you that you needed " SECURITY LOVE " to survive in this relationship.I vowed to try all my possible best to give you the True Love you deserve so you can have the feeling of being cared for ,Secured and nurtured.Security love is when you feel like there is nothing in the world that would make you fall out of love with the other, and the other feels the same way about you. Security meaning you are absolutely the one and you feel i am your soul mate. There may be little arguments but overall everything fits into place, such as personality, loyalty, working schedules, morality, and so on. Love is obvious the feeling of having a connection greater than ever that produces the best feeling for one another. Security love is the ultimate unworry feeling that your love between one another will not be broken.

Hon.You don't have anything to worry about.Feel secured in me. The feelings i had for you was not because of the few days of exchanging messages.I already had great passion for you from the first day in came in contact with your profile.Since then,the love has been in my heart towards you.Your look was so charming and inviting.You are very beautiful or cute for any man to ignore.You are a princess and needed to be treated like a princess.You need protection which i am ready to give you.Presently, you are the most special person in my life.Life would not be complete without you .

Hon.the feelings i have for you is more than friendship.We have to face the reality.I am here to define my relationship with you.I love you and want you to be my wife.Please honey,don't say NO to my proposal.Come into my world and give it a meaning once again.My love,i promise to love and respect you.I promise to build our relationship on Trust and Honesty.The motto of our relationship will be S.M.I.L.E. S for Success,M for Meeting, I for Integrity , L for Love, E for Excellent. Extend my greetings to your family and tell them someone real and special is in your life.Tell them You feel cared for and loved by someone special and trustworthy.

Give this a thought.

I care for you.

Mike
Jul 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dr. Jason Francis
by: Anonymous

About two weeks ago, I was approached via LinkedIn, by a man named ‘Dr. Jason Francis’, presented himself as a cardiovascular specialist, a MSF physician/staff working in Syria.

I viewed his profile and he lists his credentials as ‘Associate Professor of Medicine, Interventional Cardiologist at The University of Texas’, ‘George Washington Medical school’ and association with MSF. Because I have been supporting MSF (Doctors without Borders) for many years, I accepted the invitation without any doubt.

After exchanging a few messages, he suggested that we live chat through Google app ‘Hangout’. So we started communicating, and he told me that he was working in Damascus as a top project member of MSF, he lost his wife to breast cancer 5 years ago, has an 11 year-old daughter, lives in San Diego and planning to open a private medical consultation firm when his assignment with MSF is over next month.

He said that’s why he was recruiting people through LinkedIn and I just happened to be on his list accidentally. He also sent me a few pictures of a man (supposed to be him) wearing a white coat, being presented with what appears to be some kind of award, etc.

He was sending me messages every single day for 2 weeks with pictures of roses, and started telling me that he was in love with me and he wanted to meet me in Tokyo when his assignment is over. At that point I knew something was not right. Not only him telling me that he was in love with me without knowing how I looked, he could not carry intelligent conversation through chatting.

He sounded very stupid. So I stopped replying to his messages and I didn’t hear from him for two days. Then he contacted me again, saying there was an attack in his clinic and all the staff was ordered to evacuate right away and send personal belongings to back home. By this time I had found your website (thanks to you!!) and I know this Dr. Jason Francis was trying to get something out of me, so I replied to his message to find out what he was up to.

He explained that his house in San Diego is locked up, his daughter is in a boarding school, and there was no one there to receive his belongings, so he wants to send me a package containing his valuable things. He said he can pick it up when he comes to see me in Tokyo when his contract with MSF ends next month.

I asked about his parents or other friends and he said he doesn’t have parents and he lost his best friend 2 years ago (!!). I also asked him which international carrier/air/surface he will be using and his reply was, each doctor is assigned with ‘a delivery man’.

He said he needs my home address, phone number, e-mail address, and a copy of my passport with number showing, as a mean of identification. I stopped wasting my time right there and I blocked his messages and emails, etc., so that was the end.

Anyway, I must say I was careless because this contact came through LinkedIn, an SNS for professionals, and the association with MSF tricked me. This kind of scam seems to be a never-ending cat-and-mouse game, and this incidence really taught me a lesson.
Jul 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petition
by: Anonymous

I signed the petition and if I can do it 100 times more, I will. These scammers know what they're doing and since they are used to it, they won't stop because we give them what they are after - innocently.

So I encourage those who read the comments here to please support our cause. We are all educated and know what is right. Nobody will listen to our plea by mere talking alone. We need to show that we are serious so that something must be done.

Our life gets ruined and no matter how embarrassing our experienced may have seemed, we need to voice out what we want done to stop, if not eliminate, these scum through social media.

Thank you.
Jul 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petition
by: Anonymous

Everyday I read more stories about how these Creatures use us and take our money, what I don't see is signatures. Ladies this will never stop if we don't stop it, the FBI does not care, nobody cares, we need to d this for ourselves. I beg you to sign the petition. Use a nickname if you have to but, please sign it.

https://www.change.org/p/jana-d-monroe-assistant-director-of-fbi-cybercrimes-stop-scammers-from-creating-fake-profiles-on-dating-sites?recruiter=697413584&utm_source=share_for_starters&utm_medium=copyLink


Thank You
Jul 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Gunter
by: Anonymous

My mom was talking to a man who used the name Alex Gunther and thankfully I was able to convince her that he is a scam artist. Same story as others here -- a German engineer with a dead wife and a daughter. He reached out to her through Match.com pretending to be a friend and wanting to talk via email

alexgunther619@gmail.com

I spent time trying to find any trace of his existence and couldn't. Tried to find his engineering license in the two states he claimed he lived (Florida and Georgia) and couldn't find anything. The pictures he sent her are of a handsome, shirtless, very German-looking man. She said he sounded German over the phone too.

He told her he got a six million dollar contract in South Africa and wouldn't you know it - he was robbed and all of his earthly possessions were stolen! In his next email he was hinting that he needed some financial help. He literally said "this experience is God's way of showing him who has his back." Keep God out of this, you devil!

The number he uses is 678-586-8802.

LADIES BEWARE!!!! I AM SO THANKFUL MY MOM BELIEVED ME AND CUT OFF CONTACT WITH THIS MAN.
Jul 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard C. Marten
by: Anonymous

I was scammed by man who says name is Richard C. Marten. He started conversing with me on Instagram and his instagram account is ja_carve. He told me he lived in Chicago a widower, had one son and a granddaughter. He told me that he was an engineer working for Exxon. I talked to him for about a week and then he had to leave for work to go back to Turkey because of some leak. Then when he said he was in Turkey I talked to him for another week, no money was involved.

Then all of sudden he was telling me he was starting a construction business based in Chicago. He had money set aside for his business but apparently his son 28 years old referred back to his old ways and spent all his money. So he asked me for help. I was reluctant at first but I gave in as I thought he was a genuine person.

I was wrong and he had me buy ITunes cards for him. I did this through my Jcp account which he also had access to, and I gave him over $7850. I told him I was done because I have gave him enough to get all the credentials he needed to pay for his business. So I said I am done even though I went ahead to get a credit card I think it was just my instinct at the time.

Next thing I know he was sick and he ended up in the hospital about 1 1/2 weeks ago and he was asking for money for surgery, his surgery was going to cost $5500. So once again I went after ITunes using my chase card luckily by the grace of God i was declined at Walmart which I was trying to get $5000. I was declined because it was a new card. Mind you he also had access to my chase account. He tried to use it but it backfired on him.

I think God was watching out for me there too. This is where things went south and he was trying to get me to tell him my joint bank account information because he had money from old job so he could pay my debt and I could send him the rest for his surgery. I told him no I needed to protect something. I told him to call his son to get the money for his surgery and he had told me he had been trying but was unable to reach him.

So I told him let me have his phone number and he gave it to me and I texted him unfortunately I was suspicious because I felt like I was talking to Richard, I know I was. I told him about a website for international travelers that are destitute and need help I told him that at the beginning while in hospital he refused because he said he did not want to go through the government.

Well yesterday I told him to do it if you cared about me. He broke down he said would try to contact his credit card company to get help. Mind you yesterday evening I was starting to change user ID's and passwords on both accounts, thank god I did. Because I knew at this moment I was too trusting of someone. So I decided to lead him on last night until this morning. Making him believe that I was in this with him. So we chatted for a bit and the next thing I know he asked about changing the log in to my chase account. I changed the subject and told him he was lying to me, of course he was getting agitated, and I told him to send a pic of him in the hospital. He sent it to me but I could tell it was doctored.

The next thing I did was block and spam him on Instagram. Then I called both of my accounts and closed them down even though changed everything online. When I called chase I told them what had happened and I told them I was afraid he had access to open it back up so they cancelled my card and they are sending me a new one.

I am still afraid he has access to my social security or even my drivers license. Needless to say I have learned my lesson the hard way and now I am paying off a $8350 debt that I have put myself in. Do not trust anyone online that would be my motto.

Richard had caught me at a low point in my life and now I am paying for it.
Jul 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer Greg McDuel
by: Anonymous

Anyone ever hear of Greg McDuel. Chatted on Match.Com and he took me hook line and sinker. Sent €200 iTunes card (I know like a fool) then a week later he asks for a 'soft loan' which was the red flag. Is in Sweden on oil rigs yeah yeah yeah. List off his bank cards keys etc. Sent me a HSBC statement 2 days ago which was altered with his name on top and company SRT.... BEST OF ALL balance was near a million and a half to prove his as real.

I will be honest and say yes I am gutted he is a fictitious person. Oh Divorced and widowed. 2 daughters Michele and Natasha. Natasha studying neurology.

Anyone chatted to a similar profile. Oh condo in London, and house in Leicester and Florida.
Jul 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think I'm being scammed by Kevin Crass
by: Anonymous

3 months ago Facebook friend request came up. I accepted it. Well he wanted to move to hangouts, so I did. Oil rig offshore long beach Ca. Widowed 1 daughter that was staying with nanny. Wife got them in debt before she died.

Love right away. Didn't ask for $ right away. Then a part broke on rig that he was responsible for. Asked for 45,000.00. I laughed. He says his name is Kevin Crass. Has anyone heard of him yet?

Please contact cindysouders10@gmail.com
Jul 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		This just happened to me!!!
by: Anonymous

Just joined Match and he said his name was Thomas Aaron Ryan. Petroleum Engineer. He had a web site about his firm and a Linkedin account. He asked me to hide my profile so we could get to know each other.

Three weeks later just before our date he asks for a wire for money to help him out of a jam. I just found this site and had to post.

What a loser!!! Nothing better to do. Wherever these scam bags are who cares? Just laughing at how he thought I would actually do this.

Good luck and be safe out there🙋💋🍀❤️🇨🇦😇
Jul 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the lady asking how to find the real person in the pictures
by: Anonymous

After doing the image search, I was lucky I guess to see pictures of the real persons (some of the pictures had been upside by the scammers). One of them is a book writer and a public motivational speaker, and in there I found his FB account.

I sent a message, buy he hasn't responded. I did the same with the second one, who is also a successful person and he responded to me. He sent me a video he did in regards to his pictures being used by scammers. His pictures had been used about 4 other times under different names of course.

I hope this information helps
Jul 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous
by: Creature Hater

You are right I was in a trance how else would I have given a complete strange all my money and more. Today, I live with the shame and embarrassment. It took me 18 months to have the courage to tell my ex-husband, it was not easy and believe it or not he was very sympathetic.

I don't want to find the real man in the pictures because, in my mind he is happily married or in a relationship. He does not know and has no feels towards me. I would, however, love to find my Creature and kick his/her Nigerian A**, that is the person I would like to find.

So, I am afraid my ex-husband will not be able to help you. The sooner you come to terms with reality the better. Forget about the man in the pictures, he is real but, he is not in love with you and probably is happily married.

Best of luck
Jul 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kenneth or Kevin Johnson
by: Anonymous

I was on a dating site called Plenty of Fish when this man with a very handsome picture sent me a message. After many conversations, and even more doubts, I finally caught his lies and ended it. He claimed to have been born in France, relocated with his parents to maryland, usa. Claims to be divorced and then his ex died and he was raising two teenage girls.

He says he is an independent consultant for an oil rig and currently working in the gulf of mexico. Well, it turns out the Kenneth i was talking to, who was professing his love for me, had another profile under the name Kevin, from massachusetts. I took a screenshot of the pics and profile and text it to him. He swears someone took his pictures, off course, and created a fake profile.

I ended all communication. It felt off at many different times, and I always questioned it but he always had some excuse. My gut told me it was fake and certainly didnt stop my life waiting for him.

Beware everybody. If it feels too good to be true....IT ISNT TRUE!!!
Jul 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Koch
by: Darla- ARizona

I was swept off my feet by this man. Sweet man from Germany with 2 young girls. Started chatting through Facebook then by text & phone. We have been talking for about 6 months now. He was going to come visit but between the hurricane, kids and work he has never found the time.

He says he is an engineer in the gulf and can't seem to get away. I am a 68 year old widow and was so absolutely in love 😍. My friends told me he was too good to be true but I didn't want to believe it.

It's been almost 2 weeks since my friends showed me this site and my world came crashing down.

I just want to spare others from falling for this fake. I have sent money for his baby sitter because of course he is in the middle of the gulf. But I have learned they are only allowed to work for 3 weeks then they have to have 2 weeks off.

Be warned Mark Koch is a scammer!!!'
Jul 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another name to add
by: Anonymous

Well, after finding me on a dating site, this man took his time. His name Michael Stewart. From New York. Divorced with two adult children. Owned his own rig, was off the coast of UAE. "Michael could not send pictures, face tome or any other type of communication. His computer was not equipped eith a camera. LOL.

We chatted on whatsapp for over 6 weeks, No asking for money, just that he was starting to have feelings for me. All good right? Oh no, one Tuesday the rig had a part blow up, and he was out of business.

Needed $51,000 to fix but no problem because a payment for an invoice was coming thru. I was breathing a sigh of relief, wow he did not ask me for money. Shocking. Well two days later he was very "sad" the money was being held up in London because of taxes the english were demanding.

Now I am not a finicial wizard but talk about red flags. Only needed $35,000 to release funds and would have put in my bank. Right. Your going to trust me with $600,000.00 and you never layed eyes on me. Even had someone from London call me numerous times.

Needless to say after checking IP addresses, they found were in Lagos. To this day I periodically get a call from the london number to just ask if I can come up with any money to get funds released.

Money was never exchanged, but he did take his time before going in for the kill. Been down this road, but I will say his writing was well, patient, had fake forms, but still can't get around why he can't answer any questions, no phone calls and can never give details of anything.

Ladies. Add this to the list of names.
Jul 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		German, raised in England, widower, Houston
by: Anonymous

All of the above should raise alarm bells. Asking for money? iTunes cards? All the usual ways of scammers. They don't change their script because sadly it is working. People are still being taken for a ride.

When they send you their undying love after a day, a week, and you have not even met them! Look at the love lines, google them; they are direct quotes taken from website quotes. There is nothing original or loving about these men.

I know; I was scammed for two weeks by Dave McClean who claimed to be a German dad, an English mum, widowed and with a son raised by maternal grandma in Dallas. He had his own drilling equipment which he hired out!!!! All a scam and fascinating as it played out and disgusting because he prayed on dating sites and on vulnerable women. He is still out there scamming women left right and centre.

I was lucky as my intuition told me this was weird. I challenged him and he made out I was so untrusting and how could I say such things - hilarious and pathetic if I did not know so many women are taken in and actually sending money to these men or even women as you do not know who you are talking to.

Just keep telling anyone and everyone to raise awareness. Kate
Jul 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		What to do
by: Anonymous

I've been talking with a man...oil rig supervisor...crane broke down but a friend will lend him 2 thousand if I will lend him 1 thousand. Widower who has custody of grandchild but being raised by Guardian.

From Houston with a Mississippi area code. His name is Alexander Campbell with a German accent but raised in England??? So interesting of course.

Hell I'm lost...I've sent ITunes cards I guess it's a scam eh? I've been approached by other oil rig scammers...and shut them down but this...I don't know.
Jul 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammers
by: Anonymous

Well, I've been visiting this site for several weeks, while I was still trying to find the truth behind my online dating site experience. I think it would beneficial for other women to know my experience and I wish every woman would visit this site before starting the online dating, as I wish I had.

I'm 58 yrs old, I've been divorced for almost 8 yrs, of course I don't look my age, I was born and raised in Mexico, and probably that helps a lot. Approximately at the end of April, after thinking a lot, I decided to subscribe to EHarmony, I honestly considered that since it is a Christian site, they would be careful when selecting the members, big mistake, they do not.

I started communicating with two different people, one living in TX and the other one in Vegas. Coincidentally they both were geologists. Both very handsome. The communication was ok, until one day I received the exact same questions from both of them. That really turned the alert on me, not only that, they say after receiving my responses they will send me their responses and of course, they were exactly the same.

I googled the complete sentences and I found the sites were they were taking them.

In the meantime, the one from Vegas made a complete show about him winning a bid for Shell company in UK. I was traveling to Mexico and the day I was coming back we were supposed to meet for coffees for the first time, well he had to go to TX to do the presentation for the bidding.

He supposedly had a son, and one night he asked me to buy him a prepaid Amx card so he could buy a game for his son, since he was too busy in the bidding process, but I made some excuses and didn't buy the card. At this point, I was very suspicious of this guy. Anyway, he supposedly won the bid in TX and had to go from there to U.K., and on the second day there, he sent me a copy of his contract and he emailed me a form that would make me his next of kind, showing clearly spelling mistakes, and I wasn't going to sign that for all the gold in the world.

I was sure then he was a scammer. In the meantime the other guy from TX started the same game, he had just winning a bid. I didn't give either one the opportunity to really ask for money, but I knew it was their next step. To make a story short, I cut off the communication with both of them, and starting doing my research.

Thanks to google image search and google look up I was able to find the real people they were using pictures of. I informed both of them of the scammers. The really beautiful side of this story is that I had the most amazing communication with one of them today, he's a wonderful person and we have plans to meet for coffee one of these days. He told me, his pictures have been used a lot by scammers and I was able to corroborate that.

I think he's too young for me, but if nothing else, I'm sure we'll be great friends. I apologize for any grammatical errors here, as I said before, I am originally from Mexico and Spanish is my first language.

One of the guys would sign xoxoxo at the end of his emails.
Jul 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Creature Hater
by: Anonymous

18 months?! Wow, that seems long...did you not get bored at all just talking on the phone and sending emails? I'm just wondering but I feel your pain. It's not easy to let go and truly, you feel like you're in a trance. I wish your ex-husband would help me find the man who scammed me.

Also, I want to know the real identity of the person in the pictures. I tried to seek an investigator's help but they can just do so much. I can't go to the police because I know they will just laugh at me. I filed for a complaint but nothing happened.

I wish there would just be someone who is willing to run a photo from a database to know the real person behind the photos. I just need closure and I don't intend to wreck that person's private life. I have been searching but it's like looking for a needle in a haystack.

I had been wondering all this time. If you're yearning to meet someone in person but never happened, you start going through a quest without end. I know that the one in the photos are NOT the scammers but it will, somehow, give you some peace of mind.

Thank you for sharing your experience.
Jul 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petition
by: Creature Hater

Yesterday was a big day for me after 18 months of finding out the truth about my Creature, I finally had the courage to confess to my ex-husband what happened. He of course was upset that I never confided in him, and he told me he could have traced many things (his job is high end classified).

I of course said I wouldn't have believed you. I would have just taken it as you being jealous. Why yesterday? Financially my life is a MESS, I probably will never get out of debit in this lifetime, so it hit me like a ton of bricks and I broke down.

Ladies, please trust your instincts, talk to your friends and families, don't do what I did, I hid everything from everyone and in the long run I was the one that got hurt big time. If only, I would have confided in my ex-husband sooner.

I hate to continue to harp over and over the same stuff but, unless we sign the petition, we will not be heard and this insanity will continue.

I have never heard back from Dr. Phil and the DOJ attorney that I reached out. It seems we are on our own on this one, hence why the petition needs to grow with supporters.

https://www.change.org/p/jana-d-monroe-assistant-director-of-fbi-cybercrimes-stop-scammers-from-creating-fake-profiles-on-dating-sites?recruiter=697413584&utm_source=share_for_starters&utm_medium=copyLink


Thanks
Jul 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of Facebook Scammer
by: Anonymous

Person names himself Steven Wart. Looks for you on Facebook. Private messages you and tells you your beautiful. Won't let up, even when you say you're married. Requests email because he "communicates better that way".

Will tell you he's an oil rig supervisor in Turkey and planning on retiring soon. It's boring on the oil rig so that's why he reaches out to talk to you. Will tell you he is originally from Germany but has lived in LA for several years. Has one son that is 20, and lives with his mom in Germany. His wife died 7 yrs ago from Lukemia and he's finally ready to move on. He will be really persistent and wants to know all about you.
I just tried to copy his picture but he deleted it when I confronted him.
Jul 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Needs to be a Reality TV show about this craziness
by: Red Flags

Trust me I just went through this, it only lasted a week but I got swept away real fast. My scammer was extremely intelligent & played it off that he was local to where I lived, in the oil industry, widow, Oxford university scholarship, petroleum engineer with a masters in mechanical engineering.

Thank god my friend was suspicious & went behind my back & contacted the dating site, who told her he had been deleted & had a fake profile & the dating site told her, to tell me, to stop speaking with him. I was in complete shock & when I confronted him about it, he became defensive & said I should have never had my friend "vet him"...lol

I could tell by his defensive response it was true. That's when I found this page & realized it's a whole systematic scam that changes constantly, but the end game is the same. I swear other then MTV's cat fishing show, there should be a prime time, reality TV show about all these different scenarios so the word can get out to all these women who are completely unaware & wont find this site until it's too late.
Jul 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please read all the posts
by: Anonymous

If you are new to this site please read all the posts. You will see a common theme here which is the person is away & is a widower with a child. Career might be different but the end game is the same.

If they want to talk on email that's a huge red flag, and chances are if they have a foreign accent red flag, widower red flag, unable to immediately meet red flag.

Please just keep these in the back of your mind. Also, get them to FaceTime you so you can make sure the person matches their picture, if they have an excuse that they can't FaceTime HUGE red flag.

And above all if someone says they have fallen in love with You & you have never met in person huge red flag.
Jul 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Perry
by: Anonymous

That was the same BS he gave me as well, and we communicated for two and a half years. If you haven't met him now, you won't ever and how is he on facebook if he is on a contract.

Ask him to see the contract and get in touch with them, trust me.
Jul 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pics needed
by: Anonymous

Hi, can anyone post pictures of this man as I have just started talking to someone from match.com who immediateley wanted my email address to talk to me. I went to check something on his profile only to find out it had been removed by the site, and when I eventually received my email he said that he had contacted match as to why and they told him it was because he asked for my email.

This man says he is a global contractor doing rig construction and renovations, currently working abroad but back next week, is widowed with a teenage daughter. Very good with words. I get one email a day, has told me I am the woman of his dreams.

Am supposed to be meeting with him when he gets back.
Jul 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Morgan Fake personality on russian dating site
by: Anonymous

I met this guy on a russian dating site. He said his name was John Morgan, military surgeon. We communicated a couple of days on whatsapp. He reported falling in love at first sight. He wanted to introduce me to his daughter and said he planned to travel to Russia to meet up with me.

Then I run his pictures via Google to find out he was a fraud.
Jul 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mauro kovac, kovac mauro
by: Anonymous

Same story. Hungarian. Says he was born in Brazil, raised in Hungary, moved to US ten years ago. 2 kids.

Got contract in Alaska. Needed money etc etc.
I have pics. Feel free to contact me

Cepps2016@gmail.com

His info he used:

Email: kovacm1@mail.com
214-814-8853 is number he used

Said his full name was Kovac Mauro Ricardo, found him under another site using Mauro Kovac as name.
Jul 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Koch
by: Anonymous

Here's another scammer. This one is on instagram, Facebook, hangouts, and tried to use my own number for viber account. He claims to be an electrical engineer for Shell Oil. Widowed for 5 years with 2 daughters ages 13 and 9. He goes by Mark4koch1, Mark4koch, mark4koch@gmail.com. 1-470-309-2106.

Really charming and sweet in the beginning, but when I told him I had no money to give, he became almost violent.

Then I started receiving messages from other women on my viber account talking to him and we busted him.

Beware ladies.... don't let your guard down, ever!!!
Jul 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		For Helen
by: Anonymous

Helen I was reading letters on here and saw that a
friend of Alex sent you a letter saying his friend saw your picture and wanted you to email him at

Alexgunter619@gmail.

If you are talking to this man name Alex and have
pictures would you email me at:

manningjoanne@yahoo.com

and maybe we can exchange pictures.

The one I've been talking to is Alexander Emil
but I know they use so many different names in
their scams.

Thanks.
Jul 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Calvin - Oxford University
by: Anonymous

Same story as everyone else except this guy pretended to be extremely wealthy. He was on a dating site & then quickly got my number. Within 2 days of talking said he deleted his account on the site because he didn't want any distractions getting to know me. Spoke with this guy for hours on the phone, thick heavy accent.

Said he got a scholarship to Oxford University in London. Was a field manager for 18 years with Exxon, recently started his own company. This guy was extremely intelligent & knew his stuff regarding the oil industry. Was a widower with a 4 year old daughter named Nichole. Lived in Texas 18 years & moved to California to start his new business.

Posted 5 pictures of a very handsome man, 49. He also sent 3 pictures of the same guy in realistic situations. Thank god my friend contacted the dating service & they told her he was deleted because of a fake profile and that she should stop speaking with him. When I confronted him, he was defensive and said he was very disturbed that I would have a friend "Vet him" and that if we did not have a "trust" then we could not have a relationship.

He has been blocked. Not really sure what the end game was going to be & I would never never send any $ to anyone. It's really sad this is the world we live in. He said his name was Calvin & he was from the Ukraine and was raised in Croatia. I'm sure all of this info is BS & probably changes constantly. I have pictures, but not sure how to post them here.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jul 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		New England Scam.
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Lucky Belcamino from Massachusetts : do not give this woman your money. She is a scam artist and a fraud. She has a Facebook page, avoid it.

Don't go to her for any service. She works at the Lizzie Borden House. This woman is not who she says she is.

Stay away from her.
Jul 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Listening and watching
by: Anonymous

Yes, it's a shame. Be aware they are very clever people. I would like to find the person on the picture. I'm sure you all have taken a serious side to the one in the picture. Not the person behind it. I don't want to share my email even on here as I truly don't trust anymore.

For the people who have lost so much money through these things my heart goes out to all. I lost several thousand a few years back. They don't stay at sea for more then 2 weeks. If they didn't have anything to hide I just wonder if there is actually those who do work on oil rigs.

Are they on it constantly in the middle of the ocean and can there be negative people that work around them.

Nothing is secure anymore.
Jul 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		George Peters
by: Anonymous

I too met an oil drilling contractor who works on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico. We met while playing Words with Friends. He pursued me and it was very flattering.

His story is that he was born in Germany and moved to Texas with his mum after his father died - he was 18. His mum has since died. He says he lives in Houston and is a widower. His wife's name was Audrey and she died 6 years ago from blood cancer. He has a 15 year old son named Sebastian who is looked after by a full-time housekeeper named Kimberly while he is on the rig for months at a time.

As with others, it got very romantic very quickly. But there was always a nagging feeling in my head. He claims that the last company he worked for owed him $150k. He also had me believing that his drilling machine was failing and he needed to get a part that would cost $32k (including shipment to the rig). He said he was trying to figure out how to raise the money for it. He also talked about having lots of money but he failed to activate his account before he left Houston.

I found that odd and kept pressing him on it but never got a satisfactory answer. He told me last week that he had raised $27k for the parts he needed and was still trying to figure out where to get the last $5k. $20k came from a friend and $7k came from his engineer James Wolfgang. Today he said that the company that owed him money agreed to send him $14k. But since his account wasn't active, he asked if they would send it to his wife in another state.

He asked me to receive the money and then send $5k to the parts company. He would tell me later what to do with the rest of the money. I declined and told him why. I told him I needed to talk with both companies before I would ever think about doing something like this.

BTW... I had no intention of following through with this part of his scheme. He got very angry but I stood my ground about this and he started talking about trust. He does have my address, phone # number and email - but my take is that this is public information and he could have gotten it at any time.

I did point out to him that I've been trying to find him and his son on social media and kept coming up empty. I even did a death notice search on Audrey Peters, but that came up empty too. I also told him that the address he sent me did not have him associated with it at any time in the history of the house.

I even put the photos he sent me on Google images and nothing popped up. A friend did some behind the scenes research and pointed me to this site where I'm reading very similar stories. Yes this stings a little, but thankfully I have lost no money.

As with others, I was on a high for a while but that nag was always there.
Jul 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Match email
by: Helen

I have been getting a ton of these from the dating site. Red flag? Seriously people are unreal. People must feel every woman is vulnerable or lonely. This lisa person has tried this in the past.

What does everyone think ?

Hello, My friend (Alex) viewed your profile via my account and he commented you are beautiful and he'll like to get to know you, He's back home at the moment, so he asked me to contact you on his behalf. He's a widower, a cool gentleman not into game and actually not into the dating scene, good Looking, caring and honest. He's 5'11 ft, 57 years of age, I'm just trying to make an introduction and you never know what the outcome might look like cos "There is no Harm in Trying". You can take the chance and get in contact with him on alexgunther619@gmail.com, he'll share a picture and more information with you. You have nothing to lose, don't forget to thank me later. Lisa.
Jul 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petition
by: Creature Hater

Ladies and gentlemen, we can stop this insanity, we can stop others from suffering what we have suffered. We need signatures... we have 41, we need more a lot more. Please sign and ask your friends and family (those that know) to sign.

Thank you for those that have signed the petition.

https://www.change.org/p/jana-d-monroe-assistant-director-of-fbi-cybercrimes-stop-scammers-from-creating-fake-profiles-on-dating-sites?recruiter=697413584&utm_source=share_for_starters&utm_medium=copyLink

Thank you
Jul 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help - friend thinks she is engaged!
by: Anonymous

I have not been able to find the pictures this creep sends to prove they are stolen. My normally "smart" widowed 70 yr. old friend prayed for someone and he showed up on FB and played all the tricks. She thinks she is in love and is asking to borrow money so he, the love of her life, can come over from Nigeria with his daughter to the States and marry her.

He had her go off FB right away and she is very protective of her phone, so I can't trace the ip. When I bring up inconsistencies in his stories she thinks I am jealous of her 40 yr old body building "fiancee".
Jul 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Find real man in pics
by: Anonymous

Like many on here, I too would like to locate the real man in my scammers pics. I feel he has a right to know his photos are being used for evil purposes. I dont want ths mans life to be ruined and any relationship he may be in harmed.

If anyone is interested in helping me locate the real man in my photos I would appreciate the help. You can reach me at dlrhodes50@yahoo.com.

Thanks in advance.
Jul 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I was smarter
by: Anonymous

Mine went by the name, Jason Albert. Petroleum engineer, widow with a daughter named Sophie. Professed his "love" for me after talking for 9 days! Lol! Right after that he has to go to the Gulf of Mexico on an oil rig, for a contract that just came through. He had been "praying" about it for months when the Lord came through and opened the doors of opportunity.

Yeah Right! I was on to him almost immediately when he texted his birthday date, and then I asked him about 2 weeks later when it was again, & he gave me a different date! Lol! He even had his "mother" call me after a week of communicating! Are you serious?

Of course a huge accident happened on his "rig" and he started to hint about his finances. I ran for the hills!

Be safe beautiful ladies. If it walks like a duck, sounds like a duck... Keep your eyes and ears open!!! Take notes if you must while chatting or texting with your Romeo. Watch for discrepancies in dates, places they live etc.

Do not engage when you bust them. Shut them down. They are evil, cunning and dangerous creatures, that violate a woman where she is most vulnerable... her heart.
Jul 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hang in there and stay strong!!!!
by: Anonymous

Ladies...I went through this nightmare just over a year ago and it cost me over $13,000. I am no longer naive nor gullible. My scammer posed as Anthony Woods in the US Army. Thanks to researching his pictures, the real man I found is a retired sergeant and now pilot with a young wife and infant son.

As much as I am definitely hurt, I also sympathize for the real man who had his pictures stolen. He truly deserves to be happy and left alone.

I learned my lesson and it came at a cost.

NEVER AGAIN!!!
Jul 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just met two
by: Anonymous

To be short and sweet Roger FitzHugh I met on a dating website. I actually met 2 men with the same story. They wanted to love me more than anything because they wanted to trust me because they couldn't trust anyone else. They have both been on offshore oil rigs and have been unavailable to meet. Both of them told me this would grow our relationship.

I confronted them both with it and they didn't have a lot to say. The good thing is I read this site and didn't lose anything over it.

God is good.
Jul 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Almost
by: Anonymous

Yes, it hurts really bad and I feel sorry for all that have been scammed out of money. And I guess I grew up in a time where you were taught, no cheating lying and all that. These guys have it down pat. Mine was from Texas, wife passed had one son, sent me the site to his work. Yes, oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, just excited that he got his contract then was in Alaska for contract and on to the gulf.

All fine till he dropped his phone in the ocean, needed one then after all that bull he said we try again so this time he wanted my bank account. I am not that stupid. I was vulnerable like most going through a lot. It rips your heart out. Touched my heart but lost no money, so far.

He blocked me from FB and messenger.

But what is so sad the pictures he sent don't resemble the person he is. I was wondering if there's a way to find that person. Ladies and men I've learned my lesson - we live in a world of deceit and money hungry jerks. Yes, they will get theirs.
Jul 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		2 more
by: Helen

I had a Mike Jergens and a Antonio Andrea contact me from the dating sites. I laid it all out in an email to both of them. I have not heard from them. The one said in an email that I did not follow suit and answer his questions. I was like oh really. I am not the one you can control. Never heard back. I posted pics on the website.

Maybe someone else ran into these 2.

Jul 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stupid Me.
by: Creature Hater

First let me say this, you are not stupid, you are a good kind hearted person, and a Freaking Creature took advantage of you.

We all have been in that situation and it's horrible what they have done to us and I pray that some day they all pay.

These Creatures prey on lonely women, they prowl on these dating websites everyday looking for fresh meat, and then they go for the kill.

We trust them, fall in love with them and they as the low life creatures that they are take advantage of us. Their entire goal when they reach out to us is money. Stop beating yourself over this situation, I have said it before and I will say it again, getting angry helps.

I went thru a depressing time, saw a therapist, cried, and then when I realized I was crying over a Creature, I got mad. That anger has fueled me and my goal in life is to stop these Creatures. You might have read about my petition, sign it, help our voices be heard.

Stay strong and stay away from these nasty dating websites, they only care about money as well.
Jul 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig gulf of mexico
by: Sweetie

Reading all these things I now believe I was scammed but smart enough to know not to give info except my number and email, and he gave me his phone but was not connected and he don't answer emails and always used messenger.

Started out great, a widow from Dallas Texas one son in New York. Sounded so sincere. And yes I was almost vulnerable. Then he text one day and said he got a contract he deserved and was in Alaska, next thing I knew he was on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, but dropped his phone in the ocean and wanted another.

I said no and then he got nasty and then came back for a favor and wanted my bank account as his was overdrawn and owed money to the rig. I said I can't do and he deleted me. We live and learn and he broke my heart.

The pictures look so real. Wish I could find the person they belong too.
Jul 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brian Holm
by: Nothing like am old fo

My scammer went by the name of Brian Holm,a self-employed oil and gas coordinator. He immediately wanted to go to private email. He was widowed for 5 years, a hard worker with few friends. Fell in love with me early on. Even though my BS meter was set on high alert I was still taken in by his beautiful words.

Said he lived in Spice Wood, TX, did business in PA with a drilling company, which checked out. In his 2nd email, said he was considering moving to Harrisburg. PA. Had to make a 5 day trip to Istanbul to inspect a project. It was when no answers came to direct questions that my BS meter came on high alert. Then the proof, could Ipick'up a $50 Itune card so he could research some drilling equipment, as his credit card didn't work.

Alarms.....began to sound. Click bye, bye
Jul 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Trace Hangouts Conversations IP address
by: Anonymous

A lady on there said that you could trace an IP address if you're talking on Hangouts and that you go to the Feedback and your whole conversation should be on there. I just did that which is a bunch of numbers, and some odd look at stuff so what do I need to look for the lP address?
Jul 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Evans James Thomas
by: Anonymous

I am a widow of 2 years now. I met my scammer during the free weekend on match.com. He immediately wanted to speak with me by email so I did and we also communicated on Facebook. I don't really care to go into all of the details but let's just say that now I'm homeless, I have no vehicle and if it were not for a very good friend of mine I would have nowhere to lay my head at night.

I have been scammed out of $160,000.
Jul 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stupid Me
by: Anonymous

Your guy is the same as my scammer, he broke down on the Rig in the Gulf and need 15,000, then it went down to 12,000, Wow cannot believe he is still at it and then I call the company and they never heard of the guy or ever seen a face as his on any of their Rigs.

Same with the other companies out on the Gulf. How Ironic.

The Guys that say they are on Rigs are scammers, please Wake up to that. Call the company, ask them. They themselves will tell you there is scammers using their company. I would not notify anyone's email address for who knows if you are not a scammer yourself. If you want to see pictures post them on here instead of asking to have them sent. It's on here many times how to post picture's.


Nigerian Women,,
FRSC I know cannot arrest people but they have stolen money from people when pulling them over not to get a ticket, I have seen the video's on that and was told they do it by one that works there. Its a shame, No I do not believe it is all Ghana kids doing this for I was told by the FRSC there is many many bad people in Nigeria that is scammers. I told him he should talk. He was one himself. Take care all
Jul 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		OMG
by: Anonymous

Dave McClean. Widowed; wife killed in a car crash and one son Chris aged 9. Private oil rig driller.

This sounds like Maury Ron Williams, son Chris age 11, wife died in car accident. I have a picture of him, I just meet him on POF.

How can I find out if this is him?
Jul 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I only found out today
by: Anonymous

I only found out today he was a scammer. I would still be talking to him if he hadn't mentioned the oil rig so I googled it and all this came up. The thing is he has my address and he gave me his and I checked the address and there was someone by his name William Lapsley living at that address so I thought he was genuine.

I am a single parent and been on my own after an abusive marriage but finally plucked up the courage to try to date. I am such a fool I have all the numbers he has used and the address and photos plus the number of the phone. He asked me to get him a top up card with Giff gaff
He rang me yesterday and it came up as Oscar Furniture Ltd in Dubai so I asked him why it had come up with that he said he didn't know as he was on a pay phone so I google the store and it is in Dubai. Widower - wife and daughter killed in car crash living with his step mum who he calls Nana and she supposedly had a heart attack last week. I even sent flowers to the address he gave me.

I am so stupid but scared as he has my address. I am just hoping he is in Dubai.
Jul 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Love bandit
by: Anonydebbiemous

This guy persued me and wrote some irresistable romance stuff. After about 3 or so months of promising he will never break my heart he would come and buy a house here and wanted me to stop working etc.

Well....he told me his mum needed dialysis as her kidneys failed....and could I contribute towarda her costs.....her name was Maggie Antonio/Lucius?

When I said im broke he drifted off to his next victim.
Jul 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Change.org petition
by: Creature Hater

Thank you for those that have signed the petition, however, 37 signatures will not make a difference we need more signatures.

https://www.change.org/p/jana-d-monroe-assistant-director-of-fbi-cybercrimes-stop-scammers-from-creating-fake-profiles-on-dating-sites?recruiter=697413584&utm_source=share_for_starters&utm_medium=copyLink

Thank you
Jul 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stupid Me.
by: Anonymous

I have been a widow for 10 years and I was living a good life and not even looking for another man when one day this very handsome man called me and said he has a contract with an oil company in the gulf. We talked for several months then he began to ask for money. So how stupid can I be but send it to him.

I have refused to give him any more money but he continues to profess his love for me (lies). He goes by the name of Alexander Emil but probably has several other names. I had no idea there were people that scammed women/men but guess I just don't go on dating sights but then I found this page and everything he has told me is exactly like what other ladies have posted.

He has two phone numbers. One is 440-753-8578 and the other is334-600-4330.

Anyone talking to him? Please post if you have talked to him. They sound so honest. But all they do is steal your money and your heart. I will check back to see if he is talking to anyone else.

And maybe we can exchange pictures.
Jul 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures of Scammers
by: Anonymous

Hello, Does anyone post pictures of the scammers? I had dealings with Nicholas De Rossi from Italy working in VA for 5 years. Had a couple emails back and forth.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jul 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Hartzel
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of him? From Texas but contracted to an oil rig in Alaska. Wife and 12 year old son died in a car crash 3 years ago. Still has 9 year old son living with a niece.

Machine broke down 2 weeks ago and eventually he needed 11 thousand to finish the payment to order the part from New York. Deadline is Friday to get it fixed or he will be arrested for breach of contract. Does it sound like a scam?

Now he wants me to email a person to ask them to grant him leave for a family emergency so he can be gone before Friday, he says he will be able to get the money once he is home to finish paying for the part that is needed.

Doesnt really all add up.
Jul 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jerry Perry
by: Anonymous

Jerry Perry is the same guy, but to me he was William Perry, and we kept in contact for two and half years, but I will hunt him down to the day I die, and I have a lot of friends throughout this world!

He used the picture of Steven G Jones, Dr in hypnosis!

Good lookimg guy, and he wished he looked like this guy!
Jul 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David j Anthony
by: Helen

I lost his number 2 weeks ago. He thought he played me but in reverse I played him. I started reading all the facts about these creeps. He never answered me when I confronted with I knew to be the truth. I want to find out who the guy is that he used In the pictures so I can contact him to let him know these people are cat fishing his picture.
Jul 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Helen
by: Anonymous

Helen, Your scammer is not where he said he is..! Down load mobile appt it's free and search that number, what I found out is they get numbers from every cell phone provider and from that state to make you think they are some where else, trust me I leaned the hard way!

Lose his number!
Jul 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James perry - Possible Scammer
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of James Perry reportedly from Wisconsin. Phone is 412 255-9652. Reportedly a widower for six years. Moved from Pittsburgh after the death of his wife. One daughter. Works selling machinery for oil and gas companies.Born in Italy. Says he is currently in Turkey.

Met him on match.com three weeks ago
Jul 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Yann - Words with Friends
by: PA girl

I have played games for years on WWF and last week someone asked me to play. First it was a picture of the US flag flying in front of a house and then he updates after we started playing to 'whom ever picture he stole'. He started talking and I tried to shake him some with answers that might scare him, but he didn't shake. We talked for a week before he asked me for an iTunes card as he was on the oil rig and needed one as he was going to be there for 3 weeks before he 'retired'.

He was acting funny 2 days before this so I knew something was up. I played with him a little longer. Had someone from a group try to play a game with him and he only played one time and tried to talk to her with 1 sentence and then deleted her, but it was the same thing he wrote to me. He never told me his age, but he was born in Denmark, lives in LA. His dad died when he was young and his mom in 2001. He's been a widower for 2yrs as his wife died from cancer. He has a 17yr old daughter and she is in nursing school....yeah ok.

He sent me several pics of him and his house. At the end he knew I doubted him about the rig and even after telling me they are not allowed pictures, he sends me a picture of him on the rig (which his face did not look right on the body) it was stretched out. Then he sends a video of 'them working on the rig' and a 3 sec disappearing Shell Corporation ID.

Sure, someone sends a quickly disappearing ID from a rig. Luckily I know better but I know he is still on Words with Friends playing games and I'm sure he is connecting with other women and will fall for it.

His ID is Larry_2017 and name is Michael Yann on WWF. He says he has no Facebook account. We talked on yahoo and his e-mail is michaelyann@yahoo.com.

If you go to spoeko and search his email, you will see who he really is. A younger black male! It's a shame people do this to other people and can't be real. These are only screen shots because I know they can send viruses. Also please be careful not to give your phone number. They can send viruses to your phone and even listen to everything.
Jul 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Advise from a Nigerian citizen
by: Anonymous

I want you to know there is a difference between FRSC and a police cop. FRSC are road safety cop, they prevent and minimize accidents on highways and arrest traffic offenders. The guy that is scamming you, FRSC does not have the right to arrest scammers they can only arrest people that overspeed on highways.

And for the woman who ask how many weeks or months before they ask for money. It depends on victim, they want you to believe their story is real and once they know you have belief about the story that is when they strike. Some of the scammers start with small amounts. Like $400 and before you know it you have lost more that $100,000.

I read about women that are scammed on match and OurTime. They both lost money in two weeks. The first woman lost 70,000 and the second 19,800 to a Ghana scammer. I want you to know it's not the women's fault. Anytime I read a story of scams ranging from $50,000 upwards then I know they cast spell on the victims. I remember vividly when we are still in school many girls were missing in their hostels. The truth is that the girls have been used for rituals to boost the spell the scammers will cast on their victims. There are many things to this scam you don't know about.

Most of the women here are making some mistakes by mentioning Nigerians as headquarters of scammers. I want you to know that Ghana scam more than Nigerians do. But because Nigeria is big and Nigerians are famous. Most scammers casting spells are from ghana. Police arrest scammers in Nigeria but in Ghana they move freely in their luxury car.

There was a military scammer in Ghana who build a gold plated mansion. He was arrested by a Nigeria cop who traveled to Ghana to track him down. Whenever you see military scammers just know that he is a Ghana kid. They move freely and display their illegal wealth. I want you to know that most dating site make money through this scammers.

Because some of the scammers can create 20 accounts on a dating site and pay with stolen credit cards. I want you to know that no business man worth millions will be on a dating site, they don't have time for that. And for the oil rig engineers you can never see them on dating site but only on Facebook and they don't have the time for romance. Most of them don't have time to spend the money they make because they make a lot and don't need anyone's money.

I wonder how a business man worth millions would travel for business and need $1000 from you, it sounds kinda stupid. Most of the oil rig engineers pictures are stolen from Facebook page like Chevron, Exxon, Shell, Maersk and so on. It's easy to copy the rig engineer picture on the Facebook. My advice for every woman is to meet people locally.

Every day many scammer numbers rise, most students who drop out of school want to become a scammer. You can look up Hush puppi on Instagram he lives a flamboyant lifestyle. He flies in a private jet, wears Gucci designer, bought $450,000 wrist watch, bought house worth of millions dollars and exotic cars by hacking the account of hard working America citizens.

I will like to rest for now. I hope I have not bored you with my ramblings. You can still ask me any questions and if you have been scammed before you can post it and I will tell you where your scammer is originated from. Thanks for giving me this opportunity.

I want you all to know that not all Nigerians are bad. Any question?
Jul 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Need help identifying a possible scammer
by: Helen

He is not real. He told me he was David J. Anthony. Its a picture of a guy sitting in a truck? Dark hair hazel eyes? Did he also send you a pic with a few guys in it. Has he told you he was in Dubai trying to win a contract? He told me he was from Philadelphia and lived in olde city.

He is a scammer. I confronted him and he never answered me. At first he wrote pretty well. Then the writing started to get terrible. Was the phone number+1 (206) 400-9536?

His email address he gave me was davidanthonyesq@gmail.com.

There is another one that is trying his luck. Waiting to hear from him. He said he was a civil engineer.

Red flag.
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Jul 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		William ( Will ) Berend
by: Anonymous

Says he was from Ohio or Iowa, I don't remember exactly anymore, but he had a young daughter named Hannah. Was a self employed oil pipeline contractor working in Egypt. I did send some money to him but I got annoyed at him when he got upset at me for not sending more money.

I ended it and deleted and blocked him.
Jul 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Who is the guy in the picture
by: Bbbb

Well I've been texting to this Nigerian guy for one whole month thinking I was talking to somebody else with dark hair and dark eyes. This is what you get for only texting when I finally got this guy on the phone it was so obvious he's Nigerian and not Jordanian.

I hung up on him in a minute but now I want to know who is the guy I have been staring at and in love with for a whole month; who is this.

Whoever teaches these Nigerian kids to act like this, they're complete actors they're actually actors pretending to be a man. He pretended to get into a fight with me because I wouldn't give him the money. He told me I didn't care about my family. I was a selfish person. He didn't even want to date me or meet me anymore because he finally found out the real me, like a soap opera.
Jul 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Advise from Nigerian Women
by: Anonymous

I do appreciate all you are saying to us, or at least to me for I cannot speak for others. Yes the FRSC is crooked over there for I was talking to one who started talking about wanting to borrow money, needed an iPhone. Has video's on his page of police getting in Women's purses and men's wallets while they are stopped, and he says oh they are trying to stop scammers over there.

Geezzz, I could not believe the stuff I saw. Also went on yahoo boys and seen them sitting on the floor with laptops doing their scamming and piles of money. How sad for its not just boys. If a Rig is mentioned to me now I delete them right away. Don't know how many times one has to put on here even the Oil Rigger that was on here they have no such time for nonsense and why women would think it is them.

It gives the good family man working hard a bad name and bad reputation by saying they work on a Rig when a true Rigger, Engineer has no time for this. Engineers do not work hourly they work on a Contract they bid on. My cousin is on one. I am sure he would know.

Yes Creature Hater FB is where I met all three, but the last one did not get money. It was a Big No!


Please God Bless All and Please Be Careful
Jul 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Need help identifying a possible scammer
by: Anonymous

Can someone help me with this David P Anthony? I have met someone on match with that name with a 20 year old daughter going to school in London and he seems like a doll but reading these things I am wondering if it is him.

How can I see a picture of the one you are referring to?
Jul 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Question for Nigerian
by: Bbb

I would like to hear more from this Nigerian citizen. How long will these so called pranksters talk to you after you told him you're not giving them any money and will they keep trying to talk to you while they keep sending you loving text messages like good morning honey Why are you being so mean to me ?

How many weeks are they usually talking to you and seduce you before they start asking for thousands of dollars, three weeks ???
Jul 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Bech
by: Anonymous

I am currently speaking to a Richard Bech from Match, and he tells me he has won a contract on an oil rig in the high seas off the coast of Australia. He attached the contract for me to admire.

He has declared his undying love even though I have never spoke to him. He has no family as his parents and wife have all died. He cannot send me photos as they are not allowed on the rig!!!

He has not asked for money yet. I am going to delete my email account soon. There were no poems or flowers.

He has no fb account.
Jul 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave McClean - another scammer name
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Dave McClean. Widowed; wife killed in a car crash and one son Chris aged 9. Private oil rig driller who hires equipment to companies like RDS Oil in the Gulf of Mexico.

Sussed him out after he contacted me on a date site. Not very clever and underestimated how smart we are. Inaccurate info that got me suspicious right away and messages were obviously written in English as his second or even third language.

Crazy and cruel. Never asked me for money because it did not get that far.

Thank goodness.
Jul 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Advise from a good Nigerian citizen
by: Creature Hater

We sincerely appreciate your concern and input. However, as victims, we would love to take a stand for ourselves and let this so called corrupted system work its magic. Unlike Nigeria, the United States of America has a pretty good Judicial System which, I prefer to believe and trust, more than I believe or trust you. No offense.

If, you are such a concerned Nigerian Citizen, why have you not contacted your government to help them stop this insanity, just because, you live in the U.S. (if you do) does not mean you cannot be involved with your country and it's government.

Once again thank you for the input, however, as victims we do not need anyone to remind us of our mistakes or put the blame on us. We were naïve and got played, perhaps signing the petition can help other victims in the future.

Good Day
Jul 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		A new tactic
by: Anonymous

I received a gmail from Micheal Miller asking that he be added to my linkedIn contacts. This time he is in the Columbus OH area instead of Florida (or Nigeria or elsewhere). I decided to close that account.

Where does one go to sign the petition. I had not since it started on Facebook.

Thanks

ED: Here is the link to the petition:

https://www.change.org/p/jana-d-monroe-assistant-director-of-fbi-cybercrimes-stop-scammers-from-creating-fake-profiles-on-dating-sites?recruiter=697413584&utm_source=share_for_starters&utm_medium=copyLink
Jul 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sign Petition
by: Anonymous

Dear Administrators,

Where do I go to sign the petition.

ED: here is the link to the petition:

https://www.change.org/p/jana-d-monroe-assistant-director-of-fbi-cybercrimes-stop-scammers-from-creating-fake-profiles-on-dating-sites?recruiter=697413584&utm_source=share_for_starters&utm_medium=copyLink
Jul 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Advise from a good Nigerian citizen
by: Anonymous

I am sorry if my English is bad. I have read all the comments on this site and I am surprised to see that many have been taken for granted. I know people are looking for love online and fall prey to scammers.

I want you all to know you can't meet any real man anymore online.

All you will meet is a scammer. I am a Nigerian. You can judge me if you want. It sounds crazy when someone told you he is a millionaire and he is asking you to help him with your money. Can't you tell them to ask for help from their families. All rig workers have all their equipment that is provided by the rig owner or company.

Many youths here have joined the bandwagons of scammer. From age 15+. The people who collect your money are little kids. I interviewed a 17 years old boy and he told me he just collected £8000. I wonder who in the world can give someone that kind of money.

There is a woman on Christian mingle that lost $300000 to an oil rig engineer in Turkey. All this sounds unbelievable. How can you give that much to someone you have not seen in the flesh. It's preferable if you offer the money to charities.

I will be glad if this site administrator allow me to post more about this scamming tactics. This scam can never end unless people take their wallet away while talking to their online new love. It's hard to believe people who scam you are little kids. Creating signatures cannot help. The government is trying their best to take them down. But due to corruption in the law enforcement it's difficult. They settle the police, and those that are caught and prosecuted are the ones who are not making enough to bribe the officers. I know a lot of them who live in a big house. Please admin I will appreciate if you approve me to tell women on here more tactics about this scammers.

I am not here to give anyone phone numbers or email address and I am not here to collect anyone's money. I just want this to stop. These people are giving out country bad names.
Jul 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Length
by: Bbb

I first started to text this guy June 10, then he said he was going to Houston, staying at the four seasons where he was trying to bid for a contract with gasprom and he said it was a blessed day when he got the contract.

3 days later he emailed me a copy of the contract for $5.3 million. Then we go and text for 2 1/2 weeks saying we love each other terribly all this romance. We will be going to Hawaii when he gets off the rig and moving into an apartment and house together. He said he would buy me the house. And his next plan was to buy his own rig, I said isn't that very expensive to own your own rig like $500 million. He said no it's not that expensive and he would pay it off.

But the rig looks like it's going to fall apart. He didn't show me any pipes or water. Then he also mentioned that he was going to go to Africa and help the poor people for a day or two. Did these guys usually carry this on for 2 1/2 weeks and then start asking for money.
Jul 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Passport
by: Bbb

Do they keep passports and drivers license on the rig? Is it dangerous to be on Google hangouts with them? Do I not believe that he says he cannot get off the rig for five weeks?

Did they tell you they love you after you said I don't have any money and I'm not going to send you any money? Am I supposed to call a company in Luxembourg and see if he works for them, it's called Gazprom.

Should I pay $350 for some private investigation, as I don't have this money. Did these guys keep texting you after you say you're never going to send them a dime ???????
Jul 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig engineer
by: Anonymous

Fist of all go read what these guys make on the rig, up to a $150 an hour, they can't use cell phones or cameras due to explosions on the rig. You can always call the company and they'll tell you if they work for them. Don't be stupid ladies. They can only work 3 weeks on 3 weeks off. If he's real he won't ask for money.
Jul 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous
by: Creature Hater

Thank you, we only have 22 signatures. I know for a fact that more than 22 women have been victims. This is for us Ladies, if we do not stop them it will continue. Sign the petition, have your family members sign as well.

I am thinking of contacting Dr. Phil, so the next time he does a show on scammers he can share the link. Any thoughts on this?
Jul 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Hagan ????
by: Anonymous

He sounds like the Charles Nickle that scammed me of all my life savings.

He wont stop until he has everything your mother will give him. Then he will disappear. Mine had a son and daughter. Wife killed in car accident.

He is really good at this, so I know he has been doing it a while.

Mine went on with him until I couldn't get him any more money and told him I wouldn't get loans on my car or refinance my home.

So, romantic and loving.

Mine was in Gulf of Mexico. We went through parts breaking, getting new expensive parts, can't get money from being paid his 5 million from Shell Oil.

I wouldn't pay people to supposedly send the money to my door.

I know now, that they can do banking and anything they need to do to take care of their lives and business from online on a rig, if they are even on one.

Mine was suppose to finally come home and pushed about me getting the helicopter to come get him, then he got deathly sick, men wouldn't let him leave the rig because he couldn't pay them till he got to his money.

It is hard to convince us lonely woman that they aren't real. He has been your mom's hope for life now for a long while.

I hope you can help her to do something to prove he isn't real to her before she looses everything and the heart ache is terrible. Glad she has you there for her. Keep trying to help her get out of this before she loose's everything.
Jul 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brando Parker
by: Anonymous

I Thank God and the lady that started this page. My story starts on may 23rd this year when this Guy which I named ask to be friend's on FB so I was ok with it. He was on oil rig in Gulf of Maine working for Exxion Mobile. He was a contacter. Said he was looking for a Godly woman since he had a 12 year old Daughter named Dana.

His wife passed away 3 year's ago due to lung cancer. So we start texting and he was on in the morning at lunch and after work and at night so everything was going good and he would send me song's, poem's, million kisses. I have read what you ladys have sent and I knew then he was not who he said. I started asking him things and then he wanted me to email his Daughter so we would be close. Anyway the daughte texted me twice and the 2nd time she asks me for money for B-Day.

I said ok. Then he was like wanted to get married and he was moving here and Daughter was in Scottsdale AZ. with the nannys sister. So when I did not send BDay money he got mad. He wanted me to send yo her nanny in NC instead of Az. then when that didnt work wanted me to send money to nannys Brother in maryland lol.

Its like ok now you have changed things. So long story short on july 3 he sent me flowers and a teddy bear. Ok july 7th he asks me for $14000 dollar's as the machine broke and he needed to get it fixed so he sent me a account number for Bank of America to go to Symna GA. See were I am going 3 times money. I did do a ITunes card for $200 Dollar's.

I blocked him on july 7th. I have saved pics of him an daughter.
Jul 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Video chat
by: Bbb

Will an online will rig scammer send you a video chat to prove who he is. He is asking for money. $4000.

He cannot get the money out of his own bank account because he forgot to set up an offshore account, needs the password for his account. says the helicopter is broken. Won't give me copy of passport because he says they're not kept on the rig, the rig could blow up.
Jul 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig guy
by: Bee

Hi I've been texting this guy who is supposed to be in charge of installing pipe on the Russian oil rig. He give me the fax with me or he sorry he emailed me a paper showing that he got the contract for $5,003,000 to install the place in the Russian oil rig. We've been texting every day morning and night talking about how much we love each other.

Then he says after three weeks that something broke and he needs $4000. He said he could not remember the code to get money from the bank in the states. He gave me a website that I could log into to prove that he had all his money in his bank account. I logged into it and it's only $875,000.

I contacted my IT guy and he said this website is totally different from the bank that is supposed to belong to and it's fake.

Then he keeps texting me and I text him but he says why can't you just send me the money. I said why don't you get on the helicopter and go back to the states. The helicopter is broken. Then I said why don't you send copy of your ID and passport. He says that's not on the ship as the rig could blow up and there would tell his documents. They're not kept on the rig.

So I say, why can't I call your secretary and have her send me a photo ID and passport. He says don't you realize that they can be fixed too. And he says I'm making a mistake by being too smart. We haven't even met, we don't even really do FaceTime once. He did show me a picture of him in some beat up area fixing some pipes.

If he shows you pictures of himself on the rig with some pipes, does that make him real. He says look, I'm showing you pictures I'm on this rig. Except the pictures don't look like a rig. They look like an ugly beat up basement. He says he's in the basement.
Jul 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Shell Oil
by: Anonymous

Shell oil did not send that letter telling you where to send money. It was him and his partner, They do not do such a thing. I am sorry but you must wake up and see he is using you and scamming you. Call Shell oil and ask them. They do not hold the employee's money from them.

They use that as an excuse because they are not on an Oil Rig. They cannot Text off a Rig it is Dangerous. They can use a computer, laptop but no texting. I hope you really think about this and not send him no money. Have you not read all these letters? Its the same group of men and women doing it. You do not even know if your talking to a man or a women as they sit back and laugh at you. Sorry for being so blunt.

Do Not Send Money, he is a phony, a scammer, a creature.
Jul 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David P. Anthony
by: Anonymous

This sounds like the same guy from match. Can we share pics. He only sent me one. I got his number really quick. Did he talk about his Mother too? I would like to exchange emails to see if they are the same.

Please contact me. helenesosito118@gmail.com.

He said he was david j anthony. His daughter was in England going to school.

helen
Jul 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David P. Anthony
by: Anonymous

I met this guy on Match.com and the pictures were impressive and I contacted him. I gave him my email address but thanks to this website I hopefully blocked him in time. Great pictures but I guess if it's too good to be true it probably is...damn.

He says he is a world traveler with all sorts of experience and one daughter in London.

Creative.
Jul 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		How do I post pictures on the site and where do we look for on the site
by: Anonymous

How to post pictures on the site and how to look for them on the site.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jul 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marcos or David Anderson
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Marcos or David Anderson. Says he's a widower from Brazil. He had to travel for an Engineering job in Malaysia and is now having problems getting his pay transferred to the US. I was in touch with him for 5 month. He scammed some money from me.

I found out about Google image search and there he was.

He's using pictures of a man named Marc Gervais, a author from Canada. Marc Gervais is very good looking and all of the scammers use his picture. Search on the Internet for "scammers using Marc Gervais pictures". You will be amazed. These guys are good and target widowed women.

Be careful out there!
Jul 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Hagan
by: Anonymous

My sister is involved with a guy she met on FB who goes by the name of Scott Hagen/Hagan. He supposedly lives in TX and is very rich. He is curently on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico. His wife passed away and he has a son and a daughter.

She is always sending him money. Some part of the rig broke and it cost $3,800.00. Now come on $3,800 for a part of an oil rig. Also, he got hurt and his arm almost came off (OMG.).

He has a 408 area code (San Jose area). He calls from the oil rig, but there's no background noise. Also if you call him, he answers right away.

He has money for the sister bit it's in an account that he can't touch.

He has sent e-mails to my mother saying that she is so wonderful for bringing the love of his life into the world. The e-mails start out good but after you read a couple of lines, you can tell that english is not his first language. This relationship has been going on since late 2014.

She just can't see it. All she can see is the $50,000,000.00 that she and he will share.
Jul 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer
by: Creature Hater

Of course he is handsome, because that's a stolen picture and a fake profile. He/She is a Scammer and Creature, and it will take you for all your money and some.

Read these stories and above all sign my petition, we need to stop these Creatures.
Jul 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jackson Willson
by: Anonymous

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1607939942551512&set=p.1607939942551512&type=3&theater

This guy told me his name was Jackson Willson
and Said he lives in Houston Texas
281-709-4184
Jul 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stanley-German scammer
by: Anonymous

This guy pretended to be German, on Bumble. His accent was not German at all, he was going to buy me an engagement ring within minutes of talking to me, and he did not know that the last thing I want is to marry anyone.

I called at one point and I got google voice recording, then he started a sad story about having money in Turkey and he can't get it to the USA, and I knew that the next step on the conversation was going to be to ask for my account information.

Reported the scammer to the FBI.
Jul 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

I Met someone on FB, and he approached me. States he works on oil rig in Germany for Shell. Is a Marine Engineer however, can't get vacation time until October unless I can send Shell oil money to replace him, since he is so important an Engineer.

He is handsome, showed me pics with him on the rig
in the engine room, and on other places. Has a US phone number, but can only text from the oil rig as no calls due to security.

Has a son somewhere in a school, but Shell holds his funds, so he can't acces them to pay his vacation time.

But he can take leave, holiday time from rig, while he is is 2,050 miles in the sea. Shell oil even sent email where to send the money.

He is handsome.
Jul 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin Valdim
by: Anonymous

How do we know if we have talked to this man or not without pictures? They change their name and have many names on Facebook and Gmail and all sites.

Did you not read that if they say Oil Rig it is usually 99.9% a scammer.

And Rsymond J Parsons as you spelled his name, you must realize he is a scammer if you have come to the site to check him out. This site is great to be able to put your story down, 70,000 dollars, do you not realize he is a phony? They have some wonderful stories that we all have fallen for.

But read what others write and contact the company he works for and explain to them what is going on. There is no doubt no one by that name on the the Oil Rig Site and no doubt from Nigeria or Ghana, yes even can be from USA since we have many here also.

Be safe all. God Bless
Jul 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam or real
by: Anonymous

My story is so similar, been communicating with a man I met on match, goes by name of Rsymond J Parsons...cell number is New Jersey area code. Has been a widow for 9 years, no children but working on an oil rig as civil engineer...I got the same store of an accident with loss of 1 life 3 injured.

Cost him $70,000 and now is short of funds to pay the taxes..has as he put it an unsorted accent.
Romantic, sweet..I fell in love....ugh sent him pics and now he's asking for money.

Any one else talk with this guy?
Jul 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Change.org
by: Creature Hater

I finally finished the petition and its on Change.org Below is the link that will take you there....please sign this petition as we need our voices heard. You do not need to give you full name.

https://www.change.org/p/jana-d-monroe-assistant-director-of-fbi-cybercrimes-stop-scammers-from-creating-fake-profiles-on-dating-sites?recruiter=697413584&utm_source=share_for_starters&utm_medium=copyLink


Also, I have reached out to a pro bono attorney with the DOJ, I am awaiting a reply.

Together we can bring these CREATURES down.

God Bless and stay safe
Jul 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Hampton
by: Anonymous

Also would like to add that Steve claimed to be in the army for 10yrs, before leaving to take care of his daughter. These scammers stole pics, and it appears they steal a lot of photos of men in the service. I wonder who the guy is, he should be told his pictures are being used. I was able to contract Christian Mingle and they removed him profile, facebook also removed that profile.

Makes me wonder how many fake profiles these scammers use, it could be hundreds. Please if there are red flags when talking to someone on line, follow your instincts!!
Jul 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Hampton
by: Anonymous

Thankful to the site. I thought I was being scammed and I saw the post from 6/15/17, for another guy named Edmund Girard. Apparently Edmund and Steve are the same scammers. Very nice, but bad grammar, uses words like cos, baby, honey, sunshine.

Never sent pictures only emails of him and his daughter, Hailey, 11yrs old, she likes to ride horses. He didnt ask for money but his profile said he was from Philadelphia, his fb from California and he was from Lancaster. Confronted him, he said best of luck to you, then disappeared.

Please watch out for these people.

The pictures of Steve are an attractive muscular guy, dark hair and eyes, likes fishing. Im upset I fell for it, these people need to be stopped, what else can we be doing to stop them!!
Jul 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bill Spencer LaPlata MD
by: VEXED IN VIRGINIA

He works on an oil rig out of New Orleans Local phone(301)539-2536.

billspencer0706@gmail.com

He's from Lithuania. Daughter in England. English was good until yesterday when it got really bad. He stole pics and Match address from a fellow in NY. I EMAILED the NY guy last night.

Be aware of BLONDE MADAM who introduced me to another guy on a rig. Thanks Match!! He's disappeared already!!

Thank you for this site😀
Jul 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Douglas
by: Anonymous

Does anybody know this guy. He started to follow me. Got rid of one with broken heart but no money given. He has son in boarding school and on offshore British Petroleum and lives in California.

Does this ring any bells to anybody.

I know I should not have followed but I know I will send no money. If I could do it first time I am stronger due to this site.
Jul 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Potential Scammer
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know if there is a site that you do not need to pay for to find out who the real person is. When I type the email address a pic comes up and it looks like another picture of the identity they took. I really do not want to pay if I do not need too. Its not too expensive but I was wondering if there are other sites out there.

I would love to contact this person. I have his email adrress davidanthonyesq@gmail.com

His telephone number is 206-400-9536.

I texted him and emailed him and he will not email me back. He knows he was caught.
Jul 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		OKCupid Scam-Fernandez Wilson
by: Anonymous

Yeah, so I'm pretty good now in pegging the scammers within the first or second chat reply and boy am I getting fed up with these losers!

This guy Fernandez Wilson who said his name was Roland and is Italian lol...is pretty busy on these sites. Grew up in St. Louis and has a second home in CA but working offshore as engineer.

He is pretty sloppy so it didn't take long to to nail him!
Jul 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Very Rich businessman
by: Anonymous

Mine's wife died, he had 2 kids, daughter got sick and needed money for her hospital bill. Then he had overdrawn on his debt card so his machine wouldn't work and needed money. Told him no and he called me wicked and said I would die.

I posted pictures of him, CHRIS DOUGLAS be careful he tried to hack my fb, Instagram and is sending virus's through e-mail to my computer.
Jul 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Very Rich businessman
by: Anonymous

He lives between California, New Jersey and UK. Steel business in Newark with 11yr old daughter wife died. He did some modelling and pictures there for all to see. Name Richard Holmberg.

His daughter looked after by neighbors and whilst he is on a rig waiting for steel delivery daughter during ballet lesson falls and needs operation but neighbors run out of cash - could I help send money to neighbors full name address bank details of neighbors?
Jul 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Love letters
by: Anonymous

I received the most romantic love letters from my online love. Once I thought this letter is so perfect, it said things like he wanted to walk by my hand in the shore, write our names un a tree and I wrote a sentence and google it. Guess what! I found the letter and others he had sent me in the Nigeria Scam site. I was soooo disappointed!

I said to him I knew he copied the letter and said sorry I found that letter in an 'advise for love' site. And one month later he asked money. Same story... very very handsome, romantic, widow, house in Switzerland, lives in FL, 17 year old daughter living abroad, works "3" months in the oil rig in Germany, cant video chat cause its forbidden in the rig, just hangouts (google chat)

For once, I was falling in love!!!!!! Take care people! they scam men and women.

So sad people do those things
Jul 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Potential scammer
by: Anonymous

He never asked for money. He started writing emails and they were good. Then I noticed they were starting to not make sense. When he said that he lost 50k for the loss of 1 man and 3 injured workers, I told him money should not matter. Than I let him have it. I have not heard from him. I looked up his picture and it's not on the list.

The pic he sent to me was a with dark hair hazel eyes and he was in a truck.
Jul 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monetary loss 45,000
by: Anonymous

Each one of them are scammers no matter where you look at it. I have been blown away by all the incidents every single day that a lot of us are so naïve or gullible.

I have seen in my FB page this guy name Adam Louis and Mark Maddox. I see their pictures in the oil rig scammer. Since I have been a victim for this type of scam, its hard for you to give trust to anyone who wants to request friendship in FB. Beware everyone as this is the most painful things that have happened in my life. I have to face the reality that I was scammed.

Good luck. God bless.
Jul 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Potential scammer
by: Anonymous

He is a scammer, so don't listen to anything he tells you, please block him! This is the same person who has scammed all of us on this website!

He has said familiar things to all of us! They are from Nigeria!

We need to hunt these guys down!

Karma will get them!
Jul 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Potential scammer
by: Anonymous

I started talking to this guy David Anthony from match. His name was baronro on match. His emails seemed nice. He said he was from Philadelphia , he wanted to communicate through emails. He said chemistry doesn't come fast for him. Finally after a week or so he gave me his number.

It's a Washington number. He said he was traveling to Dubai this was a once in a lifetime job.

He said this. a self-employed oil and gas Contractor, I specialize in negotiation of oil purchases and resale to prospective clients, drilling and excavations, geological tests, crude imports and exports and general maintenance and servicing of oil wells. I am also an advocate for a fume free Eco system so I work on projects aimed at controlling spillages. We need to protect our natural habitat. My clients range from governmental to private conglomerates worldwide.
Jul 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam
by: Robin

Check out all the pictures on the Nigerian Dating Scams page on this site and see if he's there and you need to post pictures. As most of the stories are the same this guy is very busy. He admitted to me he was fake when I confronted him then blocked him.

Mine's name was Chris Douglas
Jul 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Have u seen this man?
by: Anonymous

This is the supposedly man I met on Fb. He has bilked me of a lot of money though I stopped payment at the Bank of America and paid my c/c back, he still owes me money! He stopped talking yesterday while he said he needed money to get to Long Beach California.

Has a daughter named Helen studying in Dubai 20 years old. We made payments because the machine broke a pin on the rig. Checked with Vess Oil and they said they had 3 calls with the same story from different places.

Because I really liked the look in FB I really want to know who this man is! He might be involved but he might not. The payments always went thru a Hispanic woman that lives in Florida to the Bank of America and I made them send my money back! I've lost all respect for Bank of America as they gave me a hard time,
Jul 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffrey Sam - Oil Rig Engineer looking for caregiver Scam
by: Anonymous

I contacted this person via text to reply to the advertisement of looking for a "Caregiver". He was very charming and all I wanted was a job. Turns out he claims to Work on a offshore Rigging compound and his elderly mother needed care.

Long story short, it went from his mother needing care to asking me to marry him. He wanted to take me to California with his Mother. He played it like he was all about God and he wanted me to help him send money, supplies and laptops to his mother's church. He changed his story about his mother needing care and seemed to fall in love and insisted on meeting me so we can get married.

This is a SCAM! Do not fall for this, he is a fake and is sending fake pictures of himself. Everything about this, his name, location and his story, and Advertisement is all a Scam.

Few things to know if it's a scam:

-The person will delete the Internet Advertisement as soon as they start to talk to you.
-Will want to communicate by phone using a local area code to seem real but they are not even in the same country.
-Will Make you feel like they have fallen in Love with you immediately.
Jul 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Tasar
by: Anonymous

I know I keep putting this name in but I broke with him a while ago but he got back to me through his "daughter". I felt sorry for her as she said he was upset and she was calling me mom. Weird or what after a few weeks. I have started talking with him again even after when I didnt send him money and he was really nasty to me.

But this time I am playing games with him to bide my time. He chats for hours at night and sometimes morning. I put time when I can talk and he is fine with that. Monday will be D Day for him but I am enjoying playing my game. Getting my own back for the heartache.

Ladies never send money to these things as the photos are not them.

BEWARE of them
Jul 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Craig Jones oil rig engineer
by: rita carter

Charming widower from US who claims to be an Engineer/chopper pilot and works on an oil rig in the North Sea. Now he is on leave as her has finished his current project. Back in UK. Is Italian born in Milan, has one son 18 yo David in Tennessee in school who's guardian is Vickie Gouge.

Wants money for freight of crude oil to be shipped to Qatar.
Jun 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Timothy Cummings
by: Anonymous

Beware of Timothy Cummings a scammer who says he is widowed with a 15 year old daughter Vikky who lives with Grandma in Paris. Timothy is a engineer working out of Anglo Saxonoil and gas. Says he owns a home in Lansing Mich. All lies.

He was with me along with 10 other females including my daughter(under made up name) and wants Itune cards to buy books. He cant access his account because he is on the ship.

Promises to pay back anything he borrows with interest. Don't fall for it ladies.

Deleted-blocked him when I found out! He is on Messenger but did the friend request on Facebook.
Jun 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ken Marikos
by: Anonymous

Phone #s 609-534-0746 and 573-347-0758. I think he's the same guy who's been emailing me using the name Frederick Fries. He's had me going on all fronts. Professes to be a devout Christian man (Assembly of God) who is looking for a wife.

Met him on Our Time - 3rd time I've been scammed!! 2nd one got me for 7k.

Will not send a pic that's not old. Only sends old pics. SCAMMER! I'm so sick of this.
Jun 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Krasnov
by: Anonymous

Met on Tinder - supposedly oil engineer, wife took him for 3.5 million, daughter at Oxford University. Charming, pleasant, appears to really care about getting to know you. Then suddenly because of a "work crisis" needs money - but wired to Moqsoon Noorani at the Bank of America.

Cash only. Facebook profile with one female friend, I contacted her and he's pulling the same "get to know you" scam with her too. Watch out for this guy, he's good at what he does and you'll never meet him.

He doesn't exist in the normal 9-5 world, only in the shadowy scammer world. Oh - and he only calls between 8 pm and 8 am US time. Because he supposedly "works nights".
Jun 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Smith
by: Anonymous

Ok the long story came finally to an end. He wanted money and I didn't send any so he got angry. I sent him IP trace, picture reverse scammer photos of "him"....etc... he finally admitted he was a fake and a liar etc... and not to write to him anymore... he blocked me anyhow.

Ladies don't fall for this sweet talking hunk and don't send money.

Somebody must have reported him on Facebook because he is not there anymore....but I am sure he will come back with a new profile and new name😡
Jun 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffrey Nicholas of England
by: Anonymous

Watch for Jeffrey Nicholas as he will ask for much money making you believe he will see you in December, but December never comes! Of course he has a daughter he wants money sent to as she is hanging with the inability to graduate & stranded in London.

He is out for all he can get and highly motivated!
Jun 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do the details really matter?
by: Anonymous

The names are similar enough but different. The stories are similar enough but different. The bottom line is their intent is the same. To scam us for money.

So try not to focus on your person's name or details because it is most certainly not one person doing all this damage alone. Read the posts and work on the healing that most certainly will need to come next.

It is not an easy journey we are on.

Be safe.
Jun 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig contractor / Ryan Adams
by: Anonymous

I met this guy in mingle dating site. He said he is a widow with one son 15 years in Istanbul. He said he doesn't want to know my past. He is from Dublin. He said he loves me even though he didn't see me. He asked for my Facebook messenger.

He said he wants to buy me a 3 bedroom house, car and pay my loan. I really believed him. But when he asked me money I blocked him.

Thanks God.

Be careful everyone.
Jun 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer in Houston - Jackson Willson
by: Anonymous

This guy found me on Instagram and he immediately fell all over himself. Yes he is eye candy. He goes by the name of Jackson Willson. He said he lives in Houston Texas. His phone number is 281 709 4184. I did find that this phone number is a landline & its linked to some sort of phone scam.

He wanted to talk to me on Hangouts. I didn't give him my real name. I go by my magickal name.
He says he is Polish/American and his mums from Poland and dad an American. He was born in the states but was raised in Poland but currently live in Houston.

He wants to call me all the time on hangouts. We have chatted on there a few times. Very broken English but he says its his polish accent. He says he was married but divorced and he says he wants to take care of me and treat me right blah blah blah.

His Instagram id is JacksonWillson43

When he called me on Hangouts this morning he said he needed to sing me a song before I hung up. I am really leery of this guy.

Anyone else meet up with him??
Jun 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer Florence Jack
by: Anonymous

My scammer was smart enough to use his (supposedly) daughter's picture on his FB profile and the name Florence in order to get me to accept his friend request. He said he deleted his FB account after "falling in love with me". We talked on Viber and Hangouts, sharing pictures.

He has repeatedly asked for money for food and machine repairs. When I said I was broke, he asked me to open online banking with him. When I refused, he wanted me to accept Western Union for him. He got angry when I refused, and sent me pictures of my house and cars, saying he knew I was living comfortably.

He has asked me to make loans, mortgage my house, and open a fake facebook account for him. Just tonight I saw several scammers profiles using the same little girl's pictures. I don't know if they are all the same man. I don't know how to post his pictures from Viber, but I do have his phone number. 1-213-394-3376

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jun 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryan Adams
by: Anonymous

I thank God I've seen this site. I been chatting to this name Ryan Adams for only two days and tomorrow he set that we will talk about how to make our relationship happen to marriage. I'm a widow so I felt happy. He is from Dublin Ireland he says with one son.

My fault I've search his name in Facebook and invite him as my friend because he seems Godly man in his posts and in messenger we start chatting. Now I blocked him. I'm worried he took or copied all my friends list and will do something bad.

Thank you so much God saved me from potential danger through this site.
Jun 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Change.org
by: Creature Hater

I was wondering, how many of you feel about starting a petition on change.org

If we can start a petition and get enough signatures we can bring some much needed attention and action to this problem.

Editor, what is your input and can we count on you for support.

ED: I will provide whatever support I can
Let me know and we will get this ball rolling.
Jun 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig scammer Mark Jimmy
by: Anonymous

Yesterday I was playing Word with Friends and this guy under the name Mark Jimmy or username Kingmartins0831 invited me to play a game and started chatting with me being pretty full on.

Asked me if I was married straight off, told me within 2 sentences that his wife had died and he was raising his two children 14 and 17. He told me he was originally from Denmark but his mother was in Texas and he worked as a rig engineer in Illinois. I didn't think anything of it until today...his english became very broken when he messaged me.

He told me he couldn't stop thinking of me. Odd as we only said a few sentences to each other. Then the red flag was he asked me for a phone number and email address to contact me. My detective skills led me here and I'm 100% sure he is a scammer.

Beware - just goes to show they'll use any way to try and fool someone into falling for their scam.
Jun 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		F. Desmond
by: Anonymous

This guy sounds familiar or maybe a coincidence of the description. I am also speaking to somebody who fits this description on background and the odd accent, I can't quite place. Been chatting for almost 6 months.

We have also Skyped. He is very kind and supportive, never aggressive. Has not asked for anything. Please let's share photos and hope it is not the same guy, for both our sakes:

twixmex65@gmail.com

I just want to know and wonder if I am just being paranoid or maybe there are some actual nice guys out there. But have been burned by a scammer.

Not lost money, just a bruised heart.
Jun 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is this the guy?
by: Anonymous

Micheal Cavelier Burke...I think some of you have mentioned seeing a pic of him and his daughter on a boat both holding fish ...he fav'd me on Our Time and his bio says to check him out & friend him on Facebook.

Of course I will not do that....as I have learned my lesson... check out his pic on Facebook and see if the same.

Stay strong ladies!

Jun 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just Searching - F. Desmond.
by: Anonymous

I am wondering if anyone has been scammed by a guy who claims to be a single dad of a 14 year old daughter, mother is out of picture, lives in Albany N.Y. He says he is an Oil Rig Engineer. Very good looking, beautiful eyes, beautiful smile, dark completion. His mother is from Australia(I think) father from Rome,but his accent is very odd.

He goes by the name of F. Desmond. He has never asked for money and we have been chatting for about 3 to 4 months. We met on a dating site. He has always been kind to me with his words, never aggressive. I have told him upfront that I do not nor do I come from money. I haven't found anything negative about him. I've searched online and even did a photo search nothing has come back.

Please just continuing the search and Thank you
Jun 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dog Rescue
by: Anonymous

Is any one here on a Dog Rescue site I think the last name is Bailey because I see the scamers pic on her site. I think they are maybe coming from there as so many on that site. I don't remember her first name but I blocked her since then so no more are showing up.

Jun 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures
by: Anonymous

I am still trying to figure out a way to put pictures on here. If you recognize him than I would know for sure.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jun 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

I think some of us are talking to the same guy. Widow wife lost in a car crash. Offshore oil rigs, poems, very smooth talkers. I'm so glad I found this site and have learned my lesson and will never even go to a dating site or friend anyone on FB I don't know.

Thank God I didn't send any money. Wish I knew where he stole his pictures from. I posted photo's of him, Chris Douglas says he works for Transocean 216-202-4271

Ladies please don't send them money and be very careful.
Jun 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Trying again
by: Anonymous

Please be careful if you are going to keep on with him, if he knows your name he can find out where you live, and I have had threats from my scammer and so has my ex. He even said I know where you live which is not posted.

All the threats has been turned over to the police and if I see any strange vehicles hanging around I am to call them. I had a friend stop by and she had a new truck, and the police drive by and stopped to make sure I was okay.

Please be careful. All because I would not send no more money, and he got very angry, I mean wicked mean. He said he was in the Gulf of Mexico and always breaking down or getting hurt.

Take care and God Bless you all.
Jun 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Trying Again
by: Anonymous

After getting only a sentence or two during the night and then about a half hour last week on Hangouts, he (she, Micheal Miller) has sent another poem and declarations of love and devotion. I have always said that we were just friends as I am married and happy.

My husband has Parkinson's so it was just fun to "chat" with someone way across the world - A widower with a son who he says is seven. Some photos were supposedly taken in Moscow and others in Brazil. He says he is now off-shore in Tripoli. No more money to anyone, but I may just write to see what he is going to come up with next.

Although I asked, he has never sent a phone number, address or anything personally to me. I just fell for his needing help to get a package back to the US.

Do the Nigerians work by themselves or with others? Or is this from somewhere else. IP trace was showed up in midwest, where unknowns go. These are such organized scams.

Thanks for this site.
Jun 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monetary loss 45,000
by: Anonymous

I am so thankful and grateful for this website. Thank you for the editor. It has been a while and I did not post anything but as far as I am concerned there area lot of women who have been deceived by these junk yard engineers. Being naive like me I should not be losing this amount of money but I was not using my head I used my heart.

My scammer website has been knocked down the moment I reported it to the Bank of America last December of 2016. It is in the scammer under gmcdrilling.

Here is the number once again 778-400-0285-
the other one is 916 407-0709 Sacramento area.

God bless everyone.
Jun 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Flowers, Teddy Bears, & Chocolates
by: Anonymous

These items are purchased with stolen credit. I tried calling the place from which I received my flowers and even though it should activate and be open for business when I called, they said they I had the wrong number.

These Creatures are everywhere and have other creatures helping them... we need to bring them down.
Jun 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rodriguez Hiberto, Oil rig engineer and Shell oil contractor UKl
by: Anonymous

Hi there, I was on MATCH.com and this guy "ROD" screen name VIDAROD contacted me a week ago and said he had been an off shore oil rig engineer for 30 years, and says he's currently 59. He said that he lives in COLUMBUS GA, but his phone and address pulled up as SAN FRANCISCO CA.

He said that his father was from Havana, and Mother from Augusta GA, but he grew up in Kingston Jamaica. His phone number is 415-323-6474. Within one week I have received flowers and a teddy bear and love promises that we will be together soon.

Then he sent over this "contract" that he supposedly has with SHELL OIL in the UK. I look that up to find that it's a scam. He's not approached me for money, but I cut it off before he could get that far.

Oh, and on the phone he sounds like JAMAICA, but the pictures are of a normal looking white guy with a beard.

Be aware!!
Jun 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Widow scammed
by: Anonymous

I sit here and read about all these people being scammed out of hundreds of dollars. I'm so glad that I had a family member where red flags flew up like crazy!! He investigated the person I thought I was in love with. I said he couldn't go to soooo much trouble to scam me as it was impossible.

But guess what this person who said he loved me and wanted to marry me was actually scamming. A widow! Where was his conscience? But being alone for 10 years you think maybe this might be the right one... and I fell hard.

Please.....widows...widowers.. caring people...watch for these professional people who do not care an ounce about you only about the scam and the money.

Please be safe out there and IF YOU FEEL RED FLAGS...RUN DONT WALK OUT OF THE RELATIONSHIP
Jun 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		June 12 article from anonymous
by: Anonymous

Same name same story - Jeffery Mahksim from Aruba tried to woo me with his cute accent and romatic words. I didnt stop checking online because I kinda figured out already he is a faker and came across this website. I feel sorry for the persons on the pictures though, as they're being used and exposed without them knowing.

I hope I can find these people to warn them but I dont know where to start. Be careful everyone...

And take care !
Jun 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		scammer
by: Anonymous

I have been chatting to this guy for 4 months and he said he is a widower with a girl aged 15, wife killed in car crash and worked on an oil rig in Scotland and had 33 men working for him. Then yesterday 20th he asked me for £2,500 to be sent via Western Union.

He lived in Denver Colorado, I then blocked him and Googled him and he is a scammer so do not part with any money.

Anything or anybody from Denver or Colorado is a big wide scam. My friend had 3 this morning all reckon they were from Colorado.
Jun 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same Guy
by: Anonymous

This is the same guy we are all dealing with, please report him to whom ever, he will screw up one day, trust me.!

I have voice mail messages from this guy, Steve help us here, just like I had said before he will use a voice changer, which he has already..!
Jun 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Perry
by: Anonymous

William Perry was my scammer, so please don't listen to this liar, I have lost a lot of money with the a;(() hole, and I don't want anyone else to lose their money to this liar, this is the same story he fed me.

Lost his wife in a car crash, she was a nurse and he met her while she was treating him. Liar, this guy is from Nigeria and this is why he uses white men's photos..! He will screw up sooner or later!

If he wants to,call you babe, it's because he doesn't have to remember your name, please be safe.!

Please trust me.!
Jun 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Wayne
by: Anonymous

I'm so glad I found this site. Met my scammer on Twitter, and he asked me to download Hangout, so we could talk more. He's 57, 17 yr old daughter, a widower. Wife killed 5 yrs ago in an auto accident. Working on an oil rig off the coast of Ireland.

Told me he loved me the first week, he wanted to blend our families. He would be where I'm at. Buy a house. He lost his parents at 15yrs old. Flowers and a sweet poem every morning. Finally this week he asked for money, so he could access his account. He couldn't leave the rig without the money.

When I asked today to see his ID he didn't have it with him. Going to report him on Twitter and Hangout.

Sorry POS.
Jun 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Barry
by: Anonymous

I've had a guy by the name of Dave Barry being onto me for weeks now saying he is an officer in the United Nations. He's been talking to me by text in hangouts but I've blocked him now as he's asking me for money to be sent to Stacey McFadden United States city kokomo 46901 and wants me to send it to her through Western Union which I did - stupid me believing in his charm.

His email address is davebarrydir@gmail.com
Jun 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Voice changer
by: Anonymous

Yes my scammer admitted to me they use a voice changer, they can speak in any language or accent' they want to use. So pathetic. To the lady that said her scammer said his wife was so upset that she went into a coma, hmmm then says oh she was a drug addict. That should of told you right there he changed his story. Or tried to belittle his wife.

They do love to do that. I just talked to my lawyer about a civil suit against the sites that allow these scammers on the sites. He advised me to not put my name on any such site, because if someone is showing this site to the scammers they will no doubt show everyone is trying to get a suit going against the sites and then our names would really be out there.

I will not ever get my money back as he warned me when I sent it. His people that collected it was in Roswell N.M. South Carolina, Las Vegas and Colorado, then wanted me to send to Ghana. He wrote to my best friend asking her to tell me he is still in the Gulf which he never really was, as I said not just me but my attorney also called all companies out there with no one as that name on any.

He even flew to Roswell to see if he could find his home or anything about him. No such person there. He has a picture of a Jacket on with a British flag on the front of it and a few standing by water and one sitting at a table in a tux with a red bow tie on. Had a specialist check out his pictures and he said they are all off a video no doubt from the net and one is with his head put on it cropped and pasted.

Ladies and Men, please be careful, these guys can crop your pictures too, one of my friends had her shirt removed and he sent it to her. Sicko's. She finally did report him to everyone she could think of.

Hope she hears something.

God Bless
Jun 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mobile Tracker
by: Anonymous

To the person that put this on here. Are you saying there is an app that we can download for seeing where they are calling from.

Mine's has his phone number's set up to go through google because every time I call it it says the google subscriber wasn't available then he would call me back.

Mine has dumped me now because I don't have anymore money left.

I'm going to try and figure out how to put his pictures on here along with the three spellings of his nane he is using on Facebook and his phone numbers.

But, i'm figuring he has his numbers going through google to try and keep anyone from tracing them. He is a real smart one.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jun 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer Scammer
by: Anonymous

Ok Ladies; I need each and everyone of you to please file your complaint on ClassAction.org. Please name your title the "Oil Rig Engineer Scammer", if enough of us file a complaint, I'm sure someone will start looking into this for us.

This can only help us and help anyone else out in the future.


PLEASE FILE YOUR COMPLAINT, I HAVE.
Jun 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig supervisor scammer on instagram
by: Anonymous

He found me on Instagram. My account is now private. I talked to him only twice. The story: he said he was 56, working in an oil rig, I asked if it was in the Gulf, he said no. He volunteered his age, 56, and told me the sad story of losing his only son who worked in an oil rig in the Netherlands, and his wife going into a comma and dying on the same week because she got so upset.

He also had an 11 year old grandson who lived on land in the care of a sitter because the mother was a drug addict. Pretty bad, isn't it? He was trying to move fast in the conversation, sweet dreams, you re so beautiful, etc.

Fake profile: john_richards_john

He asked for my name on facebook, but I didnt give it to him.

Bottom line: beware, beware
Jun 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mobile Number Tracker Location
by: Anonymous

Hey Ladies; Make sure you down load the application "Mobile Number Tracker Location" This will tell you where they are not at. Like when they say they are on a rig in the Ocean, they are nothing but liars. Let's stay on them.

Steve at least one guy is on our side thanks for this site.

904-900-5167 the number is located in Florida.

Anonymous

ED: you are welcome
Jun 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Antonio Roberto
by: Anonymous

I too fell for "RICHARD ANTONIO ROBERTO", working on an oil rig in Russia....equipment failure meant he couldn't get home to me, needed ITunes cards so he could call his daughter. Promised me the world, sent 2 dozen red roses, candy, teddy bear and balloon.

I swallowed it hook, line, and sinker....always needs money, and when I tell him I don't have it, then I "don't love him". Would like to nail his butt to the wall.
Jun 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Voice Applications
by: Anonymous

Hey Ladies; Be aware that there is a voice app. that these men can use that is a voice changer. I just called a number that was on this site. Dial that number 559-492-9854 and you can tell this is a voice changer.

Please put their phone numbers on this site, so we know if we are all dealing with the same guy.
Jun 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers without a doubt
by: Anonymous

Ladies, these creatures are all the same. There is a little twist in some of your comments. I lost my whole 401k to my scammer to try and get him home for the Holidays to be with his son. He promised to pay me the interest of an amount that was too good to be true plus the penalty for taking out my 401k.

$88.000.00 plus the IRS penalties of $40.000. Now these creatures are trying to take down this site😡 Most of my retirement fund is gone. Yeah we are vulnerable, but this site has helped me tremendously. My last word to my scammer was KARMA... Not sure if I will ever get my money back as times have really changed.

God bless you all. Sorry I fell in love with some poor good looking individual picture for 6 months.
Jun 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Tasar
by: Anonymous

Had a last call as I said I could not get him any money. Got abusive and nasty and he wanted an english woman and hope they are all not like me. Thank goodness I sent no money so girls out there beware of him. It is money he wants and not to come to England and marry you.

Love poems ,music etc etc. All scam

This is my third comment
Jun 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher Andrew
by: Creature Hater

First off all kudos for finding this site before you are totally broke (trust me on that one).

Second, sorry about the horrible divorce, hope all can be resolved soon.

Third, stop putting yourself down as all of us here have made the same mistake, I don't like to believe that it is because we are stupid. I prefer the word naïve and kind hearted.

These Creatures are the lowest of the lowest and troll sites finding people that look vulnerable or down. I meet my Creature on AARP, and they are always talking about security, scams, etc...

Hopefully, your son will be able to attend school and not need the money from the fund. Check with college and look in Financial Aid, complete the FAFSA. If you have no income it can improve his chances with Financial Aid.

Fourth, this too shall pass, you made a mistake, you are not alone and do not make this your life sentence. Focus on yourself and your children.

God Bless
Jun 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher Andrew
by: Anonymous

He found me on Facebook. I have a strict policy of not accepting friend requests from people I don't know so why this time you may ask. There was something in his eyes that said it would be okay. So I accepted never thinking that he would actually contact me.

But a few days later he did on Facebook messenger. He was born in Brazil but lived in Dallas, Texas. He is an Engineer working on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. I am going through a horrible, ugly divorce after 23 years of marriage and being together for 25 years. Maybe that is why I accepted his request.

We quickly switched over to gmail to talk, then to viber and finally to whatsapp. It started like many of your stories with the declarations of love every morning and every night. He had a 16 year old daughter in boarding school while he was on the rig. She had a nanny. Her birthday was coming up and he had no access to his bank account and she really wanted a new phone. I live in Canada. I do not work and am financially tied to my soon-to-be-ex-husband.

I tried to explain to him that I had no money but that was not good enough for him. So I caved and sent a money gram for his daughter in the amount of $500 US which after converting it from Canadian and all the fees cost me a fortune so that she could get a phone. I assume this was a test to see if I would indeed send money.

Then he gave me his address in Dallas and I google earthed it. It is a nice house but probably not his. I have tried to do a search of his name on Google but it does not come up. There is a famous author with that name who does come up.

Then came the story about not being able to get off the rig because he underestimated the job. He needed $15,000.00US to be able to finish it. So stupidly I took my youngest son's trust account and sent him the $7,500.00US which with the exchange rate and fees cost me a fortune. He had me send the money to Turkey.

He has sent me copies of banking documents, invoices to prove he is on the up and up. The area code for the number he gave me for Viber is Cleveland, Ohio and the area code for WhatApp is Northern, New Jersey.

The other night I got a phone call supposedly from him, I could hear other people in the background. The person did not speak with a Brazilian accent as you would expect someone from there to have but what I can only surmise to be an African one and he was rude, disgusting and crude on the phone to me. Suddenly now he needs a total of $30,000.00US. And his daughter has now asked me for $3,500 for textbooks on top of it.

I feel like such an idiot for falling for this and even worse for using my son's trust fund that was set up by my Father before he died. My son is starting University in January and that money was to be used for that. I certainly cannot tell my husband about this.

I can only share my story with all of you. Have any of you heard of this man Christopher Andrew?

Please let me know.
Jun 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lorenzo Papi - Trans-Canadian contract
by: Anonymous

Ladies - don't fall for this scam. Lorenzo is a sweet talker with a sexy accent. While I saw through his scam before he asked for money, I have met someone on here that wasn't so lucky.

Here are some of the details:

* Phone number he uses is 469-296-8487 (work)
307-240-2388 (personal)

* Widower with a daughter overseas.
* Engineer with this own business. He will be working on a proposal for Trans-Canada Pipeline.
* Contract accepted and flies to DC, gets the contract that starts immediately and he flies to Anchorage.

I didn't get any further than this but have been told that he will need money for supplies.

LADIES - PLEASE DO NOT WIRE, TRANSFER, ETC MONEY TO ANYONE!!!
Jun 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert
by: Anonymous

I've match my scammer on Tinder. Widower, one daughters 9 years old, lives in Scotland. The love story was beautiful, poems in the morning, called me dear, darling, sweat heart, after 2 months he said that he loves me, and he had plans to visit me.

Then he had to work at a oil rig in the heart of Mediterranean sea, Turkey. There, a complication began. He had to pay a big mountain of money to petroleum Turkey agency. Now I have two banks scones, an e-mail, and his phone number. WE talked on whatsapp.

He asked me 5000 euros.
Jun 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Scott
by: Anonymous

My story is the same, but I met my scammer on Match.com. I was so in love, got the flowers, told me he could wait to blend our families. We were even going to go out before he had to leave for his next job. I wonder what would have happened.

Red flags everywhere..finally found out about the Oil Rig Scam. I tried to send via Western Union. They said it sounds like a scam. Then he said send the cash to a woman in Ohio. I finally texted him to go to hell. I almost lost $1650.00 so thank God I finally listened to my head instead of my heart.

He said he has a daughter Sarah, both his parents are dead, and he has no other family. I called his phone. Funny it just rings now that is is not on a "ship." His phone is out of the Philadelphia area.

I will harass this number as much as I can.
Jun 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Edmund Girard
by: Anonymous

This guy was good. I was scammed from match before so I was leery. Then he popped up. Able to find Linkden and Facebook but then he fell in love in 10 days.

No money given - I figured it out sooner. STAY OFF DATING SITES.

Story was - widower - 5 years, daughter 19 in Canada. Then off to Australia for work on an oil rig. Nice looking. BAD GRAMMAR. I may be looking for love but I didn't fall off the turnip truck. COS, BABE, OKAY, HONEY - he or them followed the script beautifully. Even had a picture of him and his "daughter". Too bad for the guy whose picture he stole.

NEVER AGAIN ON A DATING SITE.
Jun 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers shutting down this web site
by: Anonymous

I love this web site to be able to talk to all of us innocent people that have been scammed by these social network predators. Also the innocent people show us their profiles. This world is turning into hate and people scamming our hard earned money.

Let's stop this!!! Good luck Steve for standing up for us. God Bless You, hope your back up soon💕

ED: Thank you for your very nice words. I don't intend to let the scammers win and will do what ever it takes to provide a safe site to help people avoid being scammed or help victims find support from each other.
Jun 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		EDITOR
by: Anonymous

I'm sorry you are having trouble about this site. Lord, woman this is where we are getting help and trying to help save other woman from these scammers.

Dom't be telling these low lives that we have this place to help each other. They are destorying us and shouldn't know anyone that is helping us.

They are going to try and destory and keep us from doing anything to stop them because this is their life and a very luxurious one apparently.

I'm thankful for this site and everyone that is trying to help each other. I wish I had not been so computer and knowledge dumb a year ago. My life wouldn't have been destroyed if I had known about all this.

We have to try to help other women save their lives and not let them go through what we have. There is alot of women that live simple, clean family lives like I did and don't know about this kind of stuff.

These scammers are busy every second of every day destroying and taking people's hearts and lives financially.

Don't let them know we have a place like this to work together against them..

Just my two sense worth on this.

ED: Thank you for your support
Jun 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Editor
by: Anonymous

Editor - Thank you for doing something about the scammers trying to take this site down, this is the best site I have been on to help us. Thank You for that. That is not right showing and telling these scammers about this site. Gosh we want to be safe somewhere and this is it. So Please whoever is doing it stop.

To the lady who has a guy in the Gulf, do not send no money, they have you send WU or money gram to someone else then their name is not involved in it.

Please be careful

ED: Thank you for your kind comments
Jun 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Class Action Law Suit - Bad news
by: Creature Hater

This is the reply my Angel received from the Class Action Website (I tried to copy and paste but, it did not work)The top portion is her story and about all of us. Below is the answer.


"I was scammed out of $53,000.00 I have spoken to dozens of other women that were also scammed, combined loss is over one million dollars. Facebook, dating site, and banks should be held accountable and/or the Nigerian government. My case is currently being prosecuted in Colorado Springs, CO where Wells Fargo allowed their customer to commit the scam and the police dept there caught the "mule" she sent my money to Nigeria. Some women have lost their retirement benefits, their homes and some, their lives. Hope to hear from someone soon"

Does this mean I don't have a case?

Not necessarily. What's been indicated to us is that the attorneys we work with have decided not to pursue your matter. Due to the large volume of inquiries we get every day, we are unable to follow up on the particulars of each individual matter.

If you feel, however, that you have a legitimate claim against another person or entity, you should contact a lawyer in your area as soon as possible. Keep in mind that every state has a statue of limitations. which places a time limit on how long you have to file a case, and these laws vary by state.

Thank you

We appreciate the trust you placed in us to help you with your legal issue. Please do not hesitate to contact us again if you believe we can help you in the future.

(bunch of BS if you ask me)
Jun 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Class Action
by: Anonymous

Facebook is big on this and crawling with scammers. I get a request every single day. I read someone said they should have to have an id to get on Facebook and I do agree with that. I have never been on a dating site, so I do not even know how they work.

Mine was from Facebook and then had to go to Gmail and get in hangout with him, then last week I was told never to download whatsapp, it is not a good app and pictures and videos are sold.

Its hard to trust mostly any site, but I truly trust this one who has helped so many of us.

Be Careful.
Jun 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		HarryTasar
by: Anonymous

He found me on facebook. Will not facetime and cannot use mobile phone because he only has a pad which cannot take photos or use as a phone. Was on rigs in Mexico has a daughter Tracy and wife died. Had to pay for shipment for broken engineering bits. Uses only Hangout.

Cant get to Bank all money in Texas. He wants me to go moneygram or western Union which I said they wouldnt let me do it. Wants me to try a different Place to do it. I will not be sending the money after reading he is a scammer.

Thank you peoplefor all info on him
Jun 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Class Action Suit
by: Creature Hater

Our goal is to go after the websites that allow these Creatures to troll their sites and take advantage of us. We are well aware that we will not catch the Creatures or get our money back. What we want is accountability and awareness.

We don't want anyone else to suffer because of these Creatures. Awareness is the key, holding someone accountable. These dating sites make MILLIONS, therefore, they should have better protection against these CREATURES.
Jun 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Class Action suit
by: Anonymous

Class Action suit??? With who??? The best thing you can do is write to Doctor Phil and tell him the story. He will then try to find them. His detectives go out to find who they are even in Nigeria or where ever for he does not like them as much as we do not like them.

As Most know Nigeria, Africa, Ghana, and the other countries over there it is not against the law to do this. So who will this Class Action Suit be against? Not the guys that did it, they did not hold a gun to our heads to send them money. We did it on our own as I was told when I talked to my attorney. I do pray they would do something to get these low-life jerks. But if they say they are in the Gulf Of Mexico as I was told when I called they would not need to ask anyone for money and they get help fixing the equipment from the company they work for they themselves do not lose money having broken machines on their Rig.

Even if they use the excuse they own the machinery, they are there to earn the company money. Do You really think the company is going to let them sit there doing nothing? No they are not. I fell for it all till I finally called because I had enough lie's from my scammer. They are pathetic and do not care who they hurt and laugh the whole time as mine told me.

Take care all and be careful.
Jun 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffrey Mahkseem - Dallas-Cambodia story
by: Anonymous

Like many of you I was swept away by everything I wanted to hear. I haven't dated in over 10 years and my stint on Tinder was the first time I was "getting out there"! The first person I talked to was Jeffrey and closed my Tinder account less than 48 hours later. We texted, talked and exchanged photos but it was all fake. There were signs but I wanted to believe it was true and my time had come after so many years of pain.

He said he was from Aruba (to justify the accent), lived in Dallas and had a daughter in the San Francisco Bay Area. I saw nice family photos, and it all seemed lovely. He said his kids signed him up and he was divorced after 26 years. He was also just "getting out there". He made it so we had so much in common.

Scammed!
Jun 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Class Action Lawsuit
by: Anonymous

Ok, if someone starts the class action lawsuits is there to be one against Facebook and the dating websites so we can each join them as a group so it is more forceful ????

I am ready to join. I tried the FBI on my own a few months ago and never even got an email or anything from them stating they was even going to work on it.

We have got to help the woman that was like me and didn't know about these kind of men on Facebook.

I was on Facebook for old school friends and family of my late husband. Had no idea about these men that roamed it to find widow woman that were already suffering from loss of their mate.

I wasn't looking for a man to date, this low life that calls himself a man was searching for woman like me and I fell into his trap.

We want to get our money back but if we can save another good woman from all this pain we need to do it. These scum bags that use God to get what we have worked our lives for need to be stopped and hopefully some of them spend some time in jail.

I will do what I can to help all of us.
Jun 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Feel Hurt
by: Anonymous

Was your scammer on the Atlantis in the gulf of Mexico. Yep worked for BP by chance, had his own crew on it. Been there since 2014 and just wanted to get done so he could come to you. Same here. He was always getting hurt cause I would not help him and getting a headache that I caused putting him under stress. LOL.

I called Shell, BP and no one is under those names on any of their rigs. He told me he even had a oil spill from his machine but they did not know this or he would be replaced so he needed money right away. His son is traveling with an older girl around the country.

These guys are so full of BS, and yes we fall for it. They say the words we want to hear but first they test us. If we are nice to them right off the bat then they know yes they can pull us in hook, line and sinker.

Mine wanted me to cancel my surgery to send him money and not go out of town for it. Sick Man. these men on Yahoo boys are pathetic, and from Nigeria, but I hear there is a lot from Russia starting in now.

How sad and Ghana.

Be careful
Jun 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		FBI web site to report my information?
by: Anonymous

I have everything I need to report my scammer to the FBI, but not sure it will do any good. Would love to get these scammers Acaught. Any information you can give me would be helpful.

Thank you, very hurt and broke.
Jun 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Class Action Law Suit
by: Anonymous

Ok ladies, We have to stand up for each other. Please file the FBI report labeling this guy the "Oil Rig Engineer Scammer" Once they see this maybe they will start investigating this scumbag.

For anyone out there who knows an attorney who will file a Class Action Law Suit I am there right behind you.

You're right these dating sites don't give a dam about us, it's about that all mighty dollar they are receiving.

Anonymous
Jun 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone recognize this guy Billy Kieffer
by: Anonymous

Met a guy online by the name of Billy Kieffer. Says he is a geologist - now on oil rig. I have red flags flying all over the place? Similar stories to what's posted on here.

Wish I could post a picture.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jun 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Liars
by: Anonymous

Dear ladies and gentlemen, please don't believe a word from all these supposed ''engineers'' on oil rigs ''stucked'' or ''stranded'' in the middle of nowhere...all the words and promises are just lies and BS.

These people have no God, no conscience, nothing! They just want your money to live in luxury and abundance no matter if you are ruining your lives and existences. Unfortunately, there are jerks everywhere and we live in a world full of dangers.

Don't give them a dime! They must go to work if they want to live!!! All of us work, we pay our mortgage, school, grocery, bills and so on... so they must do the same! Don't be fooled by these scumbags! Big companies have funds to pay for their equipment if their machines broke...these supposed ''riggers'' are from Nigeria or elsewhere and they want to steal your money and destroy your life!

Keep that in mind: never ever a real woman or man asks for money to a woman or a man they never met before but scammers do. They don't care about us, they care about their low existences!

Don't feed these lazybones! God bless you and don't be fooled by these worms! You'll find real people in real life not on ''riggs''.

Stay blessed!
Jun 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Feel Hurt
by: DeAnn

To the lady who feels bad about her man getting trapped on the rig. Get your money back. I lost my whole life savings to a man who was suppose to be on the rig in the gulf of Mexico. Lost my heart and my head and he ended up very coldly telling me because I couldn't sell my car to get a loan for this last money that I was to never contact him again.

Spent a year and four months with him and his so called unconditional love and Him a Godly man praying for my dying children and when he got all my money and retirement and left me with no food and way to make my house payments he walked on to someone else.

They are scammers. For sure any of them that is suppose to be on an oil rig are SCAMMERS.

Get out while you can.
Jun 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Class action Law Suit..!
by: Anonymous

Ok ladies, please join in to file A Class Action Law Suit...! Did you think these Websites give a dam about us...?

NO..! It's about that all mighty dollar they receive..?

We need to put a end to this and have them take responsibility for their actions...!

They need to do background check's on who's on their websites...?

This is costing the honest women our money and our heart....❣️❣️
Jun 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Armstrong Mechanical Engineer
by: Anonymous

Hello all - a family member of mine is speaking with a Charles Armstrong (widowed 7 years - wife died of cancer) and has a 20+ year old son living in the states. He is a mechanical engineer and works often over-seas. Currently being held up in Japan while doing work/plans for an offshore drilling rig.

If anyone has any info let me know.

Im super skeptical especially after reading this forum.

I will keep checking back.

Thanks - L
Jun 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Feel Hurt
by: Anonymous

Please do not feel hurt, he works with the one that was scamming me and yes I was told his partner was from Dubai, but he is very happily married, and yes their machine did break down he said, (scammer) one things was a fuse, another was some kind of wheel that ran the machine, then a belt broke.

Then something else he had to replace, but I called the company they work for and they never heard of these men. Please do not be fooled by this, these guys are good and they stick together like glue. The one from Dubai is originally from South Africa with his wife. Same story my dear.

Please I ask of you to not fall for this. I am sorry you're hurt but why because he cannot come home? Do you really think he was coming to you? NO. We all thought that.

Please be careful he is scamming you big time.

I am sorry.
Jun 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Hoffman oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

I became friends with this jerk that said he's a supervisor in a oil rig in gulf of Mexico and that he would be back in July. To make a long story short he immediately fell in love with me. Said his wife died 5 yrs ago and he has a 15 yr old son.

He promised me the moon and said he'd take me to Paris when he returned. I told him I was already there and not interested. Then came the money thing that he needed $850.00 to retrieve his suitcase from someone in the UN.

Persistent so he became very upset. I told him to shove all his morning bouquets and words of love and that I reported him to the FBI. He then called me stupid.

Yes stupid to think he was sincere but not stupid enough to send him a dime!
Jun 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Feel hurt
by: Anonymous

Got taken for some money but some of it has not been paid. I'll be on the phone at 8am tomorrow with Bank of America! The machine got broken in the rig and they had to re-order it. I'm going to make them give me back the $10000 that will be paid on 6/14/2017.

I feel bad because there is a nice lady that I like that receives the payments and I don't think she's is one. Now he's stuck in the rig with no ride for him and his workers and I have no more money to give! He goes by the name Timothy Gregory and he's a widower with a daughter in Dubai.

He was so nice always and never abusive that I don't want to believe he is one of them although he always had broken english and was very kind. I can't believe it we talked a lot like good friends and he sent me pictures of him diving. I have his Facebook pictures from Fb but he is out of it now!

I have his email but because I'm not totally sure I don't want to ruin him unnecessarily. If you want to see pictures mMessage me to trips 4 f@ netsync.net Thanks
Jun 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dating site won't take responsibilities of the scam
by: Creature Hater

You are right they will not take responsibility for the scam, I used AARP and they closed down the site to make a new and improved one. Still waiting on that one.

However, this is why we need to go public, I love the idea of a class action lawsuit, the question is how many of us are willing to go public? I continue to state that we need public awareness. We need ads and billboards, even a notice on the website itself. Such as you think you are talking to this but, you could be talking to a Creature, with pictures.

As They all know stated, I am sure that all these websites know about these Creatures but, as she/he also mentioned it is all about money. I don't want to put dating sites out of business, however, they must take some responsibility. I know plenty of people that have met honest people on these sites. Many have even married, its The Creatures that need to be stopped.

Someone mentioned id's, they will use fake ones and I am sure that the websites are not going to spend money to verify each and everyone of these Creatures.

We need to come together and decide where to start, we need to make decisions of how we would like to handle this situation. We must advocate against these Creatures, I am willing to take them all down, I just need to know where to start. I will be honest I am also ashamed of my situation but, and if me going public means my family, friends, enemies, and the world find out about it, as long as it helps stop these cowards, I am so down.

I do not want anyone else to have to live this nightmare.
Jun 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Attributes - Corinna
by: Anonymous

A Man, who is a real man (I mean with "attributes"), will never ever ask for money to a woman. If someone is an engineer, he is supposed to be able to provide for his and his children needs and life. Report him to FBI. It is difficult because you voluntarily gave him money.

He did not aime a gun to your head....
Jun 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Smith
by: Corinna

Dave Smith I met him on EHarmony. Of course very handsome. Profile said he is a surveyor but later he was an engineer who works as a contractor for oil companies and he is doing special drills.

All photos of himself, his 21 year old daughter Maggie or his mother are stolen from someone else. Same story. He is widower and his daughter encouraged him to join eHarmony because she wants him to find happiness again. Maggie is studying in London (Oxford) medicine.

Asked me to use emails because it is more private to talk there than on the dating side. After a few short mails he asked to use the google app Hangouts because it is so much easier to chat there.

After we were chatting intensively for a month he had to leave for a project at first to Germany for a meeting and then to Sao Paulo to the oil rig.

Then all the "problems" started. At first his daughter had an accident and because she did not pay her insurance she needed money. He convinced me that he had all his money in the project and I was so stupid and helped her.

But the money went to her boyfriend in England (Name: Salim Zahreddine, Bank name: Santander, Account number: 37219055, Sort code: 090127, Iban: GB26ABBY09012737219055, Bic: ABBYGB2LXXX).

After a few weeks on the oil rig it was time to come home and he wanted to fly straight to me to Queensland. Sent me his flight itinerary (fake) and of course never came. With the last drill the tools broke and he needed replacement and needed money again. We are chatting now since 3 months and I believed him. He send me invoices (fake) and as proof of his ID a photo of his passport (fake) and I paid again.

(Company: Ash And D Merchandise LLC, Account number: 334047962287, Routing Number: 061000052, Address: 610 Thornton Rd, Lithia Springs, GA 30122)

Then all went well so far, project finished new flights booked. Then they stopped him at the airport because he tried to smuggle 12 kg gold, most of it in the form of jewellery. He said he had the right paperwork but they do not believe him. Now he has to pay a lawyer and a fine. Guess what, but this time I did not pay. So the contact is getting less and less. He still tells me how much he loves me and that I’m selfish not helping him out.

All the same. He is sweet, calls you darling, my love, dear, babe, hun or honey. If you asking too many questions he plays the trust card and if you are not falling for it he gets migraines and had to lay down. Did not stop asking and got different stories about his life and his parents.

Nothing was lining up. He said he migrated 26 years ago from Yugoslavia to Australia but still has a strong accent and it is an African accent and not East Europe.

He never gives you his contact details and if you persist you get only faked once. Video is never working because of bad internet. Home phone number and Mobil number he gave me do not exist anymore. Never a picture with any landmarks.

Says he lives in Perth / Australia (41 Tyrell Street, Nedlands WA 6009) but all photos in the car have the steering wheel on the left side. Located his IP address in South Carolina.

Confronted him and said I will report him and he said I have paranoia and never loved him.
Jun 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Taser
by: Anonymous

Now that is the name he is using, I was suppose to send money to Ghana for him, and he sold his contract, but if he sold a contract why would he need money to fly home. I asked him that. He was coming home to see me and wanted to get married.

I looked up the name he wanted me to send it to and it was all a scam. I looked up all the names he wanted me to send it to. They were his gophers and other names they are called. Please do not fall for this.

He is using you. You must have your doubts if you are on this site. Please read what others have written.

He is a Scammer. Sorry
Jun 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Yes, this is exactly what he does. This is the same guy, trust me. Please don't give him a dime or your time.

He can be very convincing and he will have his so called friends and his so called daughter/son try and contact you.

Put the mobile number apt on you phone and plug their number in and you will see that this phone is no where were he's telling you he's at. Also, get his IP address (email) and there is a way you can find out where they are NOT at.

Please be careful.

I found out that one of the numbers off this site was the same guy I was dealing with and he tried to tell me he didn't know me and had his phone disconnected. David K. Bernard. I know him by William Perry. I even have a text msg from him stating "I know that you wrote something on the internet about", but on the other hand he said he didn't know, go figure.
Jun 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gary
by: Anonymous

Your scammer's story is exactly the same as mine, he could not get into his account and needed my help, sent a draft check and it was fraud. His friend sent him too money but he needed still like 50,000, I said I could not do it, then he went down lower and lower and I kept saying no and no.

He would get furious.

But I accused him of being a scammer and I got a hold of a lot of his people he wanted me to send money to and he would get so mad saying I had no right.

Be careful everyone out there, they are all over, Facebook is crawling with them and Facebook knows this
Jun 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Smith ( Larson)
by: Anonymous

It took a while until he asked for money... bank report showed that his card was unauthorized maxed out.. he got badly injured at an explosion on the rig.. now that I didn't sent money for treatment someone else (according to the IP address) is writing every three days to me...lol

I did a picture reverse and he has two pages full of busted scammer photos.
Jun 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer scammer in South Africa Gary Van Dale
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of Gary Van Dale? Said he lives near me in my state (we met on a dating site, and he was using his "friend's" account which was going to close that very evening when he contacted me.

He is in South Africa on a contractor job which will pay a lot of money when the project is completed, asked to exchange personal email accounts. Widower, no siblings, parents both deceased, Dutch, very nice emails and persona, then his credit card was hacked somehow and he had no money, his bank account was in the US and he couldn't access it, he had already bought a flight back to the US, and this would be his last contract job and he would work from his home office, 65 yrs., passport used as ID.

You know the drill on and on with something happening to cashflow regularly, wouldn't get paid till job is done, had a draft check which he sent to me, then inspection done and job approved as finished, then a week later a circuit board malfunctioned, he didn't have money to buy replacement for install, etc. Then he borrowed $10,000 from a friend but still needed almost $5000, etc.

I found a site called HooYu which is an ID verification site. I sent them the passport, they replied that it is fraudulent. He loves me of course, we have a lot in common of course, he wants to marry me and spend our aging lives together, and he will repay all the money he has "borrowed," and also sent the draft check and I sent it to the bank that supposedly issued the check.

They verified it as a fraud.

I told him that and he was all surprised and thanked me for finding out. I can't talk to anyone about this personally because I'm so ashamed that I fell for this.
Jun 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scamers
by: Anonymous

We should be able to post pictures on here, so we can compare. Talking to one now online who thinks he's so smart. I knew from the beginning ha I can play games too.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jun 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		FBI
by: Anonymous

Ok ladies: It's our time to get back. Everything is coming to light as this is the same guy scamming all of us. Just so you know this is not the only website regarding the same scumbag.

Please go to the FBI website: ic3.gov. You will need to supply them with whatever you can, so they start investigating our complaint, and the more the better.

Please give the names, phone numbers, email IP address, banking names, western union confirmation. He thinks he not going to get caught but the more the merrier.

PLEASE PLEASE file your complaint no matter what country you are in..!

Let's catch this guy...!
Jun 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Smith ( Larson)
by: Anonymous

It took a while until he asked for money... bank report showed that his card was unauthorized and maxed out.. he got badly injured at an explosion on the rig.. now that I didn't sent money for treatment someone else (according to the IP address) is writing every three days to me...lol... did picture reverse and he has two pages full of busted scammer photos...
Jun 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dating site won't take responsibilities of the scam
by: Anonymous

I have posted about my scammers before both oil rig engineer & contractors. After reporting him on the dating site, they didn't remove him. So I continue to talk to my scammer & get evidence of him asking for money.

I copied all our conversations & emails to the site. Only then did they remove him. But when I asked the site to inform the rest who have been in contact with the scammer, their reply was "it is due to their own judgement & responsibility to trust him & not their job to inform them."

I was like ......$*&#!. Why can't they be more responsible, this scammer appears in their site & at least take some effort to prevent their users being scammed. I could not do much. I could only report him at the IM he asked me to go & reported him. Hopefully the IM will remove him & that way he will be cut off from communicating with others.

This is just an idea of how to get rid of these creatures, but not for long, because they will definitely come back. Without the help of authorities its impossible to get rid of them.
Jun 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Class Action Lawsuits
by: Anonymous

Questions about Class Action Lawsuits

What is a class action lawsuit?

A class action lawsuit is filed when several consumers who have been victimized by similar fraudulent business tactics come together to hold the offending company liable. A class action lawsuit is a lawsuit that is specially created to help consumers recover the financial damages sustained by the fraudulent tactics of the company.

What benefits will I see from filing a class action lawsuit?

There are several benefits to filing a consumer class action lawsuit. Three of the major benefits are:
• Ability to file a claim that may be too small to file individually
• More leverage with more consumers involved
• No legal fees are incurred or owed until the case is successfully closed

Consumers who have been similarly stricken with the terrible outcomes of consumer fraud can come together to file a lawsuit. Many victims of consumer fraud either have not suffered a wrongdoing substantial enough to file an individual claim, or they do not have enough financial backing to file a claim.
Jun 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bernard Fornah
by: Anonymous

The two that was scammed by Bernard (which does not stand for Ben) It's Bernie? I would like you two to call this number and let me know if it's the same guy.

I want to catch this scumbag. 469-319-2896 He uses the name David C. Bernard, who is attorney, Metairie, LA. When I went back to FB his profile was taken down.

You can get in touch, by asking for my information from this site.

Please leave their number on this site we can see if this is the same guy.

Please
Jun 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Facebook
by: Anonymous

Facebook does have it in their Privacy Policy that someone pretending to so be someone else will be removed and blocked with that IP address. One just has to report it that it is a fake profile. My scammer got kicked off twice with different names. The Nigerians have been talked to from Dr. Phil's Attorneys and himself and was told it is not illegal for their people to do this.

It is us that fall for it so it is not their problem. To me that is giving them a go ahead and do it even though 23 yahoo boys have been arrested. I go on the Nigerian website and read about the scammers to see if more have been arrested. The two women that got scammed by the same man sounds exactly like mine, but then these stories all sound like the same person, or people since it is a group of them that work together.

Its a shame we do fall for this on the internet when we really have no idea who or what we are talking too. I fell for it and lost money and a big heart break.

Please be safe out there and take care.
Jun 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Raymond and Elizabeth Pierce
by: Kat

Scamming my elderly mom. She won't believe police or us that this is a scam. She's lonely, has dementia, and is desperate for a partner.

Raymond started contacting my mom on Facebook messenger. Then she blocked him when they had an argument about my mom ONLY sending his fake daughter Elizabeth $15 dollars for her birthday. Not enough!

Elizabeth emailed my mom, asking for a laptop or iPhone instead. She has developed this relationship calling my mom 'mom' and 'mommy' and I love yours. Daddy really is crying that you aren't talking to him anymore.

Mom disowned her family. Other family think he is real because there is couple of pictures and we are meddling, because they are unintelligent about the technological advances of internet, phones, and apps.

How can I share his pictures?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jun 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ruthless scammers/ desperate women
by: Anonymous

Do you not all see what's happening with the internet? IT IS A FAKE WORLD, FAKE REALITY, FAKE FEELINGS.

Get out of those sites, they are addictive like facebook, Instagram, and they are engineered to be addictive, to make you feel bad if you are not part of them. That is what they want, to make money on you.

The more you are on there the more they make money.

Have you heard what the UK PM said yesterday? She spoke of the internet and REGULATIONS!!!

IT'S A DISGUSTING JUNGLE.
Jun 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bernard Fornah
by: Anonymous

My friend and I were both scammed by Bernard Fornah (Ben). He told us very similar stories, he was widowed, had one child, in my case it was a son, in my friends case he had a daughter, both of the kids had some kind of illness and he had to work to support them, but his mother or mother in law looked after them.

He sent us both flowers from 'rosesonly' with a teddy bear and a message. He told both of us how much he loved us and how beautiful we were, it wasn't until we started talking to each other that we realised we were talking to the same guy!

He didn't ask for money straight away, he said he had to go to work overseas and then was stuck there and needed help with a new visa, he said to my friend that he couldn't leave the country without paying some fine or fee, then he said he was coming to visit me and was arranging for a shipment of gold to come to me to look after, he wanted my bank account details to put money into it, then he wanted my card details to make purchases to secure the gold.

I sent him about $3,000 then I realised it was a scam. When I said to him I knew it was a scam, he got angry and started to threaten me and my family, then he said he would send people to hurt me, the police told me to remove him, delete apps, change my bank account details and don't message him any longer.

My friend tried to call him a few times and said he didn't sound like an American at all, he sounded like someone from maybe an African country, she was smarter and got out before I did.

If you are talking to this guy, get out now, he is a fraud and he will become aggressive and angry if you tell him you know he is fake, just delete him, change your number and have NOTHING to do with him.
Jun 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ruthless scammers/ desperate women
by: Anonymous

Amazing that these scam artists get as far as they do. They are transparent, all use the same MO (remote work location, widower or divorced, with adolescent to late teen son/daughter. One sent a friend of mine a photo of a bandaged teen girl in hospital bed and claimed his daughter was in a car accident and he needed $$$ for emergency surgery.

But rich as he claimed to be, he couldn]t access his money from the oil platform. Really? You can wire money, pay bills, and SCAM from that mythical platform!

My friend did not believe me that she was being scammed... he even told her he was flying her to the Pacific coast on a company helicopter and she bought that. Naturally, the emergency surgery intervened and the demand for money finally convinced my very gullible friend. But now she is into another scam promising her $$$$ from England for no reason at all.

These scammers mine the planet for desperate women.
Jun 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Collecton
by: Creature Hater

What we need is exposure, we need to hold these dating websites responsible. They should be held responsible for not checking out these fake profiles. Anyone can create a profile, they should have a clause where it states that they do not agree with fake profiles and any profile person that requests money on their site should be reported immediately.

They should state that although they have created a "safe" site they cannot stop all scammers especially those claiming to be on oil rigs, engineers, etc.

I know it will be singling them out but, we need better laws to protect us. We need awareness, TV commercials, billboards, advertisement on Facebook, magazines, newspaper, we need awareness.

This site is wonderful and has helped me a lot, meeting my angel on this site saved my life. But, we need awareness.

Here on this site we are all anonymous which makes it easy to share our stories. I know Dr. Phil has had several shows but, that is not what we need. We need TV commercials, radio, we need to advertise and expose these Creatures.

MoneyGram has a warning sign that perhaps we all read "Do not send money to someone you don't know". We all read it and still ignored it because, we were in LOVE and that would never happen to us. But, it did. It needs to be more specific something like "Is the person you met online asking you for money? Does he want you to send it to a Foreign Country, Nigeria, etc.?

Stop, it is a scam".

Awareness is the solution. Too many people (myself included) find this site when it already to late.
Jun 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Micheal Miller
by: Brenda

Oil rig engineer in Qatar from Florida, Micheal Miller first contacted on FB and used messenger. Friends on my part, he sent roses/poems. Widowed, young son with a nanny. He needed someone trustworthy to send a package and I fell for it.

It kept being delayed and costing lots! Money went to Santander Bank in UK. I knew nothing of these scams, but figured out when the shipping co came up fake: shellleavedeoartment@engineer.com.

I reported to FB and ic3 with copies of receipts. Now he is posted to Libya, and wants me to help him get a furlough. English is pretty good but makes mistakes. More than one person now on Hangouts. Also we spoke fluent Dutch (wrote) and he used a Lithuanian word for his son.

I occasionally chat with someone. He or she will not give me a phone number or do a video. Before I realized what was going on I sent family photos and a couple of me modest. I also reported to male-scammers.com.

Who is in charge of these Nigerians? Why can they not be apprehended? Unknown IP.

Thanks for listening. Naive at 67!

Jun 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ray Donald / Fred Hansen
by: Anonymous

Where can I post his 2 profile pictures? He needs to be stopped. He is probably on the Nigerian scammers or the yahoo boys site.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jun 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ray Donald / Fred Hansen
by: Anonymous

These 2 people are one and the same person. I got scammed by Ray Donald to the tune of $100.000. Fred Hansen popped up for a friend request again on FB. HAHA! Not falling for it this time, we need to catch these creeps.

Nigerian scamming site. They are very smooth.... Ladies be careful, as its a sad world out there these days.
Jun 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Phone number used by my scammer: 678-902-4977
by: Anonymous

My scammer was Jonathan Lester who is a Chevron oil rig engineer. He used:
678-902-4977

He gave an address in Atlanta, GA which was bogus.

He sure convinced me and I'm fairly savvy.

Horrible feeling.
Jun 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ed
by: Anonymous

I just want to say Thank You with all my heart for your protection. Your site here has helped me so much and I so appreciate it. If I was out of line telling this lady that said we need to start a collection I am sorry, to me that sounded just like being scammed all over again.

I have learned so much from this site, and I am so careful and do not add anyone from Oil Rigs or Engineer Contractors. I have gotten so many request from men that their picture is on here with a different name.

Its amazing they do not give up.

Thank You Again Very Much.

ED: You are most welcome and thank you for your kind feedback :-)
Jun 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		LinkedIn
by: Anonymous

Go search William Perry, Bravan Eng on LinkedIn..! The pictures he using on LinkedIn is a picture of Steve G Jones, doctor in hyponis. Steven does know that his picture is being used as this scammer.

Tell us if this is his picture!
Jun 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lorenzo Papi
by: Anonymous

One lady has already reached out to me regarding Lorenzo. Please I need the lady who has had direct contact with him to email me at dlrhodes50@yahoo.com

Please.
Jun 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Bernard
by: Anonymous

David Bernard, is a scammer, because I called that number and that's the same person I have spoken to and I did let him know that he was a scammer. He has many names. This guy told me his name is William Perry and every time I called him that name, he would say don't call me by my name? Should have given me a clue.

Here is another number that he would call me and text me on:

928-263-2616

He told me that his other phone fell in the ocean (623-223-7603)
Jun 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lorenzo Papi /David Bernard
by: Anonymous

Both of their numbers have a 469 TX area code so I tried the one you listed but it went to a standard voice mail. I was hoping to see if it goes to voicemail and I can hear if it's the same person.

I suggest you try the number I listed below for David Bernard as he has a voicemail so you may recognize his voice.

Thanks.
Jun 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lorenzo Papi
by: Anonymous

Admin.. thanks for your response and my sincere apologies if I came off as abrupt.

ED: No problem. It is not explained anywhere on the site that posts/submissions may be delayed because there are too many pages and people don't always start at the top of the page anyway. This page alone has over 2,500 comments, and Nigerian dating scams has over 1,000 posts [not counting comments] so people can enter from anywhere and its natural people want their information to appear quickly.
Jun 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bernard Fornah, who knows this scammer?
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of Bernard Fornah? In his pics he looks like a fit mid 40s white guy, two pics, one of him at the beach wearing a white tee with blue waves on it and the other, leaning up against a fence, wearing a nike cap, with a tee on with writing on it in a circle looks like it might say ...KOHAMA and ...PER on it.

Can you please let me know? Apparently he says he is a Forensic Pathologist from the USA.

Thanks!
Jun 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lorenzo Papi
by: Anonymous

469-296-8421. Email cutelorenzo19@gmail.com and on Text Now app.

I tried posting my scammers number twice today and it didn't post. Why would that be?


ED: I built and run this site by myself. As it costs me money to run the site I don't employ anybody. I screen all posts or comments before letting them go live so the site is safe from trolls, people who leave foul language targeted at the victims of scams, and scammers themselves posing as victims who have got their money back and providing an email address for victims to contact them if they want their money back. This is just another attempt to scam more money from victims.

I want this to be a safe and supportive forum for victims of scams or people unsure if they are being scammed. Therefore as I sleep several hours a day, work several hours a day and am across the other side of the world in a different time zone from most people who post in, it sometimes takes up to a day before a post or comment appears.
Jun 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same chain of events
by: Anonymous

I see a pattern here and all his names that he goes by are first names of many men. Mine was Reid Anthony and others are also in the pattern. Mine was from Texas using CA cell phone area code. The one that can't be tracked. I was taken advantage of and hope none of you will.

Please be smart and be careful.
Jun 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Bernard
by: Anonymous

For those who commented on David Bernard, can you please share your experience or at least share briefly the story you got from this man? I also wonder if he uses various phone numbers and what he said his background was. Also, does he use the same pix u see on my link?

Thanks!
May 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig romeo Rodriguez Michelle
by: Anonymous

We spoke on Facebook Monday evening next thing I was to contact him on Hangout then 2 days later he's in love and talking marriage. I have tried to do some checks but he says his name is Rodriguez Michelle from Roade Island but working on an rig for 15yrs so today I suggested we talk by phone and of course he doesn't have good English and now won't answer my texts...LOL
May 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Smith
by: Anonymous

First off they cannot have a cell phone on the rig, camera yes, but no cell phones. So if his broke it had to break before he even got there. A engineer contractor also can only be on the Rig for Two Weeks but can stay on for up to 21 days and then off for so long. Mine had me believing he has been on his for over 2 years because his machines kept on breaking down till I called the company and they told me the truth and did not even have no one on any of their Rigs with that name.

How Ironic. Take care and He is a scammer sorry to say. Did you go all the way down and read the letter a Real Oil Rig Engineer wrote to all of us women and to the men to let us know the truth.

No engineer or rough neck can be on the internet to talk to anyone long not even their families. The real ones are hard workers, they work long hours, eat and most go to sleep unless they contact their children or wife to say goodnight and love them and then they are off to bed.

I got suckered in and I pray you will not.
May 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Bernard
by: Anonymous

I have the exact same details, and I added additional info below:

David Bernard
https://www.facebook.com/dbernard145/photos
Dbernard145@hotmail.com
469-319-2896
351-308-805-685
His agent bank account and name: 878113120 Awe Adeola Chase Bank New York
LinkedIn profile no longer there

https://www.watchforscams.com/david-bernard.html
May 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sorry my dear
by: Anonymous

He is a scammer. Same thing with me. Real oil rig workers cannot stay more than 2 weeks. Same excuses: Phone broke, iceberg hit the platform, storm. Hi, hi, hi!!! Still want to believe this guy?

He is in the heat of Nigeria. 😃
May 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Bernad
by: Anonymous

Please don't believe in what he is telling you, lose his number, please trust me, whoever is reading this don't believe them!

I wish there was a way I could put his voicemail of his voice and then we would know if is the same person!

I called that number and that is the same guy, lose his number..!
May 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Smith
by: Anonymous

Blonde 48 from Norway. One kid but not his. His wife cheated on him. Petrochemical engineer so that allows him to still be on the oil rig three months later.

I keep asking for his info. His phone broke so he cant take pictures. or send me the info. He says he just sent me the info by mail today.

Come on I still cant believe it but obviously I'm here.

I need more info on Harry Smith. Anything anyone knows please.
May 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Bernard
by: Anonymous

David Bernard? My guys first name is David and the profile is al out identical

Full name: David Kris Bernard
https://www.facebook.com/dbernard145/photos
Dbernard145@hotmail.com
469-319-2896
LinkedIn profile no longer there
May 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Barry Jay - Environmental Oil Engineer
by: Anonymous

Very charming and articulate until I questioned him deeper and why he couldn't meet in person. His phone number didn't match the areas he claimed to live in. Called the number and it sounded like a call center sound.

He immediately called me back and his accent didn't match either. He got mad and said I was rude for doing a search.

Suddenly his words became slang like. 6238508772
May 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Bernard
by: Anonymous

To the person who wanted to make contact about the above name. We don't need to make contact to know we have been scammed and we need to move on to a life beyond the name. Most importantly, we need to ask God to help us forgive whoever was behind the name and caused us such pain.

The details are always different. He was supposedly 53, widowed for 5 years. He had a teenage son who was cared for by his mother-in-law, and his wife died giving birth to their daughter who also died. But sadly, all of that was a lie.

So I read the new additions to this website, I cry a lot, and I am grateful for my friends who helped me realize the truth and talked me out of giving away my money.

So my advice to you would be to try to move on from the name and work on forgetting and forgiving.

Good luck and peace to you.
May 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer Henry Walters
by: Anonymous

Oh yeah met him on facebook and he said he worked for Imperial Oil as an engineer and a contractor and lived in Vancouver. He had a 18 year old son who schooled in the US. He was 46 and I am 63.

All was going well and emotionally it felt great and after a week he said he loved me. I said whoa what? He said he did. Well I didn't.

I just bided my time and still spoke to him everyday. He called me and I called him then it happened. He said he needed help to get his equipment sent home but I didnt say anything and then he got mad. He phoned and yelled that I didnt love him. I didnt know him sheesh and he need 2000 dollars. He gave me the agents bank account with some nigerian name.

I asked him if he is an engineer and why is he broke. I also contacted Imperial Oil and no such person was employed there. Good bye. He ws so sad because he wanted to marry me etc etc. Right!

I erased him from my phone and he blocked me on Facebook.

His name is Henry Walters. beware
so what
May 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Bruce oil rig scam lover
by: Anonymous

This sounds like a guy I am currently in contact with, also called Richard Bruce. He works freelance on Jubilee Oil platform but his dating site profile shows him living in South Wales.

Widower, ex US army, well travelled. Earning big bucks on his final contract. I feel sick as he really had me hooked in with his words and promises.

This has really hurt me as I dont need this.
May 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Anderson Caelus Energy
by: Anonymous

I gave up the dream the moment I came across this page and saw his name sadly. However he has really toyed with my heart and wasted my time, which time is priceless for me. I don't know how long he has been wooing your heart for or how you ended it with him, or how he found you?

Did he find you on Instagram? But now I want to prevent him or her whoever it is from hurting others. The poor man and daughter in the pictures are being used to bait women and it's not right. As soon as I heal from being so shocked and heart broken I am going to post pictures and my story on this site.

It breaks my heart more knowing this happened to you as well and I am really glad you posted on this page. Anyone who has helpful information to help me take down this person, I am listening and will check back often to read.

The U.K. - Interesting he told me he loves soccer and likes to travel to 🇬🇧 often. Ugh !!!! 😪😪😪😪😪💔💔💔
May 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Andereson Caelus
by: Anonymous

Of course he wanted to marry me. !😃. I was the love of his life, the woman he had been waiting for and God sent to him. He said he was rich, had a house in the Uk and wanted to buy another house for us but then suddenly he had financial problems.

Ho ho...if you are so rich on that oil rig and have men working for you all of a sudden you do not have money for your phone ??? 😂😂😂😂

You don't want to give up your fantasy dream but you have to unless you want to end up without heart and without money.

It's up to you.
May 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Smith
by: Anonymous

I too had a scammer named Harry Smith and from the U.K. I had a friend from the place he said he was from and had her check him out, no one by that name even lived there. Mine had a pierced ear in the left ear but only in a few pictures, he always called me lovey, then started calling me his wife, very handsome man and pretty daughter.

Just couldn't wait for us to meet and be together as a family. So many poems, lovely letters, scriptures, and always before he left he would leave xxxxx lovey, till tomorrow morning my darling beloved wife.

We met on Facebook, never been to a dating site, then had to go to Gmail and hangout, it was more private. And we emailed each other all the time on Yahoo. Amazing how these stories all are so much alike.

Oh Creature Hater I understand they are really trying to catch them all. The have very expensive equipment I hear from Dr. Phil where they even have voice changer and their internet bounces from tower to tower everywhere, but they know they are in Nigeria.

Just be careful ladies and gentlemen. If you're here on this site, then you have doubts about your scammer, and its the best site for help, to read what you have gone through by so many. Its a shame, and I agree Creature Hater they need to be stopped somehow. Our news recently had it on about all the scammers out there and on Facebook and dating sites.

Take care
May 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		iTunes
by: Anonymous

Hello. I believe my virtual boyfriend I met at a dating site is a scammer. We been talking since February until present. We haven't met in person nor do we video cam, just text emails and phone calls.

I am not sure if he is a scammer or not.

I am hoping he is a real genuine guy. He is supposed to be in Dubai working on a contract and from LA. I have sent him thousands of dollars. He did not ask for anymore money but a $50 iTunes gift card to put minutes on his phone for us to be able to talk and that he can talk to his kids as well.

He sent me some documents and even a picture of his plane ticket of the day he flew to Dubai. As I said, I am not sure if he is scammer or if he is real. I am just wondering what do they do with the iTunes gift card? I read a bunch of stories and these scammers asking for an iTunes gift card.

Why?
May 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Andereson Caelus
by: Anonymous

Did he ask to marry you too? Was he from Texas? I want to find the man who he is portraying in the pictures of as it's not him. This crushes my heart, so sorry that you had to go through this 😪😪😪

He found me off of Instagram, pursued me even after I said I was not looking for a man. He won me over with prayers and being so into truth. Said I was destined to be with him. 😪😪

Any information would be helpful since he is still talking to me. I don't want other hearts to have to go through this 😪😪😪💔💔

How can we post pictures ?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
May 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sad
by: Creature Hater

It really breaks my heart to still read so many of these stories, so this really needs to end. We are probably more in numbers than these Creatures, we need to find a way to stop these cowards. Everyday I come here and read more stories it makes me madder than what I already am because of my own Creature.

We need to stop these cowards.

On another note I had a customer at my job tell me how they are now using Craigslist for scams at well. This is how it works, you place an ad on Craigslist and then they offer to buy the item. Then they send you a cashiers check (no return address) for double even triple the amount. Claim that their accountant/lawyer made a mistake. You are to deposit into your account and then call them so, they can give you an address to send the money.

My customer was smart and went to her bank, she told me that the clerk at the bank took one look at the check and told her it was a fake. My customer tried to call the number but, it went straight to voice mail. I advised her to file a police report since they had her address.

Cowards to lazy to work.

Please be careful.

On another note check this website: 3news.com and the search for 3 Nigerian internet fraudsters get 235-year imprisonment in US. Slowly but, surely we will get them all.
May 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Bernard
by: Anonymous

Can the person who referenced David Bernard leave an email where I can contact you? I also got scammed by the same name recently and would very much love to share info/story with you please. Thanks.

Briefly - he's a civil engineer, self employed, widowed, has a daughter that's 8 and goes to boarding school in UK.
May 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Andereson Caelus
by: Anonymous

Yes, my dear, he is a scammer. Same thing with me, I adored him. Same story, same daughter, same widower...he made me long for him and then one day he said he had financial problems and asked for.... Money 💵!!!

Yep, money. Keep your wallet closed otherwise you will see your green leaving and never come back. 😃
May 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Andereson Caelus Energy
by: Anonymous

To the person who is inquirying about Paul Anderson, that's how he spelled it. He is a widow with a daughter. He has been corresponding with me, says he loves me and I have grown very fond of him. I am hoping he is genuinely real.

I would love to know about your interactions regarding him.
May 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Smith
by: Sharon Henson

Don't be fooled, the person you are talking to may sound British but he is more than likely Nigerian. My scammer told me he was Swedish and he sounded Swedish, at least to me. If he is on a oil rig and you met him on FaceBook, Instagram, a dating site, etc. he is almost positively a scammer.

I wish I had known the signs before I sent my dream man over $4000.

Please be careful and be looking for the red flags.
May 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Apps. Like Hangout
by: Anonymous

I was scammed big time by an engineer(ha!).

Ladies.....I now know why my scammer made me leave Eharmony to Hangouts. Hangouts and others are located in Canada. They will seldom release ANY information to USA law enforcement. There's your reason for the diversion.

Please oh please don't give the scumbags ANY money EVER. If the man truly cares about you he'd NEVER ask you for money. Quit being nice.

Save your niceness for a man who is deserving.
May 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Smith
by: Anonymous

Have several pictures of him and him with daughter. He contacted me on FB not on a dating site. We talked everyday since the end of April even though he flew a week ago to work on an oil rig - he writes every day. He just turned 56 first week of May... he is for sure British because he speaks it fluently with a British accent compared to American English
May 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Posted with pictures of my scammer
by: Deni

I have not seen anyone else's scam story like mine. I have posted pictures and screen shots of his texts on this other thread here.

Do they look familiar to any of you?

https://www.watchforscams.com/david-josh-5594929854-davidjosh700gmailcom.html
May 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harold Carter
by: Anonymous

Since we're on the subject.....Watch out for Harold Carter. He is a author. He REALLY is. I made him send his book and driver's license.

Get this! His book is about how he was saved by the grace of God from his evil life.

Three weeks in he hit me up for $30G. How Christian is that? I'd laugh but it's really not funny.
May 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

My Scammer took down his profile and ended messenger, and wants to use just hangouts in Gmail. Well its not that he took them down its Facebook took him off as he was using names that were fake and that is one thing they do not tolerate is a fake profile.

Got him on two names that he was not registered with. So he got taken down twice but not by choice. Giving his id numbers at the top helped them locate him. Again engineers on FB are mostly fake.

Why do they do this - its because we fall for it.

They get a laugh out of it with the rest of the scammers. Mine said also he was from the U.K. and told me where so I had my friend who lived in the same place check on his name. No such person to be found even in court records. He said his wife died also.

All these stories are about the same.

Try to understand there is a group of them that work together, if they cannot make it on then someone takes over for them to make sure you are contacted and can read all that is said so they can act as if they are that person. They use the pictures against you and share them as well.

I have never sent any kind of picture he could show his friends but ones completely covered. He said they crop them though.

If you come to this site I believe in your heart you already know he is a phony and not real, and to ask if anyone knows this scammer is asking if the sky is blue.

He just changes his name and picture but more than likely he has used many. Please be safe out there on these sites. Be Thankful they have this one we can come to and can express what we went through and be there for each other and be able to talk about what we went through with the low-life.

It sure has helped me this site.
May 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		GREG JAMES OF EXXON MOBIL
by: Anonymous

Greg sounds like my scammer, Jonathan Lester. ..engineer for Chevron. Same details. I was to receive his contract by Cash. Wanted me to pay anti-laundering fees to U.S. customs and send money to the Bank of America to Ogolor Merchandise. ..Kansas City, Missouri.

Showed pic of him holding his Chevron badge. Sweet talker. Wants you to promise the truth. Even had his grandson email me. Used Agent Bowles as the one clearing the box of money. United Nations Courier is involved too.

Proposed twice.

STAY AWAY FROM THIS PSYCHO.
May 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fake, Fake
by: Anonymous

Ladies, yes if you found this site and read most of or the entire site you should know that.

1. They use fake contracts. My scammer used the name Carlos William for the Maresk drilling and thought I was going to pay 1970.00 to have him getting off there and he said he would pay me back - right. Ladies if you have to pay money - no way.

2. The contract - cancelled - came back saying Carlos Smith. Two people are working with this.

3 The chat videos that they used were from some Italian musician and you can see he never looked right. The scammer site said the scammers used the video - and the site said if you do come across a video chat have them write out a card or something and hold it up just to know that it's them. So beware ladies.

My scammer knew I was on to him. I never sent money. So he still tried to send poems - but I can tell it was a copy - paste. Wow.

Ladies beware. Don't fall for a picture.

Investigate.

May 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To our Editor
by: Jean

Is there a way for us 'victims' to post pictures of our phony lovers? I've already posted one of mine, holding up his prize bass. But I'm wondering if we could send some of our pics to YOU, and then there would be a place we all could view them.
I've no time to be hunting down various men's names from those that have written already.

Whenever I send the one of 'him' to the reverse pic site, it only states, Senior gentleman. I'd like to see the others, and I'd bet your other correspondents would also like to have that at their disposal, to compare, or check out.
I'd appreciate you looking into this.

Thank You.

ED: Hi Jean. Thanks for your thoughts. I assume you mean a page dedicated to just photographs and names? - as you can post photos now as long as you are not commenting on someone's else's submission.
May 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andreas and Franklin Andreas
by: Anonymous

Met on Tinder. I knew he was fake when he asked me to speak on Viber. Begged me to add Viber. Gave me the whole song and bad dance about having a 5 year old daughter and how his wife died at childbirth.

Said he worked as an Oil Rig Engineer and would NOT video chat. Literally put his finger over camera saying he could not see me. Sent stock photos. I googled name and found a Facebook page that only had about 8 friends. All women.


I never gave money and didn't trust him from the beginning especially when he told me he loved and missed me lol.

Beware of this guy. He even sent a fake contract showing how he was working on a 1.75 million dollar job in Malaysia.
May 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Cromwell
by: Anonymous

Ok this guy has been after me for months, but never asked for money until today. He has a son, ten years old, private boarding school, wife died when he was a baby of ovarian cancer.

He took down Facebook and messenger profile and directed me to hangouts.

We do video chats with his son, and he is dutch from Totten, England. Promises he is coming to the states after contract in Cyprus is finished. I have many pictures of him and his son from birth on. He claims to be madly in love with me and wants me to start a future together.

If anyone wants to compare pics, hit me up at crookd_creek@hotmail.com
May 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater
by: Anonymous

I did block him and the letter came in the same name as my cousin, so I opened it, to my surprise it was not my cousin. So I blocked that one too, and let my cousin know someone was using his name. It's sad they just cannot stop.

No he will not get nothing from me again.

Please be safe out there on these dating sites, I have never been on one just on FB and he found me. Then got me to go to Gmail and hangout but I am off of that now.

This site has helped me so much I am so very Thankful for it.

Take Care all
May 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		JONATHAN LESTER. ........SCAMMER
by: Cindy

EHarmony......moved me to Lookouts site. Contract engineer for Chevron. Provided Chevron badge- I called Chevron...bogus. He was convincing. Showed me pics of his home, cars, grandkids. Said his only son was killed in a car crash 2 years ago. He adopted the grandkids.

Quoted the Bible about marriage and trusting.
Proposed twice. He started hinting for money to repair pumps. Next, he was retiring and trusted me enough to be entrust me to be receive his cash from his contract as beneficiary. Then wanted money to pay anti-laundering fees.

He played 4 parts.

Jonathan Lester, Agent Bowles, United Nations Courier Service, and his grandson, Clay.

BEWARE ...SAVE YOURSELF!
May 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lorenzo Papi
by: Anonymous

I have been communicating with a Lorenzo Papi and he is definitely a scammer.

He was very smooth and would easily fool women in to thinking he is genuine. Anyone who deals with him is likely to lose a lot of money or be convicted of being a money mule or involved in fraud.

Be warned ladies, block him
May 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous
by: Creature Hater

Why have you not blocked him and report him on every site you possible can. I can't believe It is still contacting you...UGH

I blocked mine and IT tried to contact once by calling me. I blocked IT so fast. I know his buddies or other Creatures he works with sent me all kind of crazy emails with attachments. I open the emails and the typos were so bad. I never opened the attachments, God only knows what was in them.

I really hate these Creatures and I will say it over and over again, I hope they die a painful long death.

Stay safe.
May 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater
by: Anonymous

I too have been on this site for over a year. I know how you feel really I do, I am trying to pay back credit cards, my friends, family and then he has the nerve to ask me for more money about a week ago to my email on another's email account.

I have not talked to him for month's. He hits big on Gmail and always wants you in hangout. Says its more private, or he meets you on another site and begs you to get a Gmail account and then hangout. He is such a smooth talker, very handsome, but I can swear on my life he is not working in the Gulf since I called the company and My Lawyer went to the company in Texas, I believe Austin, and they had no such person or new of anyone of the pictures on any of their Rigs.

Please be careful and God Bless you all.
May 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frustrated
by: Creature Hater

So, I have tried to do the right thing by contacting everyone that I owe money to explain that I was a victim of a scam and try to make some type of payment arrangements. I have every intention of paying everyone back, but I was naïve and screwed up.

However, no one is willing to work with me, funny how when I was borrowing money for my CREATURE no questions were asked and the money was disbursed.

I have been honest with all of them and willing to make smaller payments, however, no one is willing to work with me now.

Just wanted to share my frustration.
May 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lorenzo Pappi
by: Anonymous

He is not real to the lady that posted on the 20th May. He is a scammer. He knows how to play you. He doesn't ask for money. He plays you that you end up offering him money.

DON'T give money to him. Delete him, block him...move on!

He is not real!
May 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		FOR ALL LADIES COMING TO THIS SITE
by: Anonymous

If you land on this site its because you have doubts. Your intelligence is warning you but you do not want to listen because the virtual paradise your are living in, is too nice.

IF YOU LAND HERE HE IS A SCAMMER. PERIOD
May 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lorenzo Papi
by: Anonymous

He is definitely a scammer and I think you know it and that's why you posted here. If you are not careful you will be prosecuted for money laundering if you are involved with his money!

Just do some research yourself and you will find plenty of photos on the Internet of the scammers [or at least the photos of real people who they are using].

There are also photos on this site where I posted my photos at

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
May 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Smith
by: Anonymous

Im trying to figure out how to get his pic up here.

Hes stolen my heart and I think my money.


ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
May 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Smith
by: Anonymous

Hey there. Does anyone have experience with an oil rigger engineer named Harry Smith Hakkonsen. Trying to figure out if Im being played.

From Denmark and Lives in Sacramento and has been on this oil rig since February and needs money to help him. He's divorced with one child 9, but its not his because his wife slept with her ex.

PLEASE let me know ASAP
May 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		My photos have been stolen and keep resurfacing on the internet
by: Gregory

I'm currently having issues in my relationship due to my identity and photos being sabotaged and stolen by criminals.....I feel helpless and I've contacted the authorities but there is no change.

Please advise me on what I can do and how my photos can be taken off the places and sites they can be seen on.
May 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be aware of Fred Houston
by: Anonymous

Be aware ladies! This scammer is really good using the name Fred Houston. He tried to get money from me so many ridicilous ways. I got phone calls many times a day with lovesongs. He has a daughter who needs medicall support and school stuffs, even a new IPhone. His money is frozen in a bank somehow, 😂.

Fortunately I just felt a red flag in my head and wanted to warn you about this low poor human being!
May 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Josh / 559.492.9854 / davidjosh700@gmail.com
by: Deni

I posted my story about a week ago under Nigerian Dating Scams. I have no proof that "David Josh" is a Nigerian but it sounds like that is where most of them originate. No one else has posted that he sounds like the same guy they were getting scammed by either.

I posted some screen shots of the text messages. What does it mean that my story is "unrated"? Is it way way down the list of entries for that reason.
May 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Me too! scammed by Jackson Talor
by: Anonymous

So the naive fool that I am has been scammed as well. I am his princess, love, you name it- he will look after me for the rest of his life. This time his wife died from lungs cancer, note the "s" on lungs.

I called him on his english - said it was all typographical. He has a little boy 5yrs old - wife gave birth and died 2 months later. Always asking for money started high and finally just wanted an iphone7 bacause his fell into oil. I have been googling this guy for weeks and finally today came across this article.

I am such a fool!
May 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		So easy to spot
by: Anonymous

Hello ladies, if a man says he can afford a vacation home, wherever, and says he is rich, how comes he needs money for broken machinery and children in troubles? If a real father had children in troubles do you think he would ask a woman he never met in his life for money?

If you hear requests like these, please report and block the parasites.
May 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thurm Jens - Ashley Jens
by: Anonymous

Ha! Same history! You didnt mention his vacation home in Switzerland! Widow wife died in car accident in 2006.

Ash went to Jakarta 3 weeks ago, where she was robbed and now Thurm need us to send money by moneygram to Ash because she needs to buy everything she lost.

I really would like to find the sweet man of the pictures, oh he is so handsome.

Ha I was about to be in love !
May 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Last comment about FRSC
by: Anonymous

I reported my scamming story a couple of times last year. I was scammed for over a year losing my Retirement money and my house money to the scammer. He even came back after 5 months asking for more to complete release of his money held by the bank (BS).

He dared to do it being angry with me for not wanting to give him more. I can't even disclose my amount. I have a folder full of fake documents, telephone numbers he used, FB profile, bank wire transfers documents with account info of the person receiving the money in China, and so on. I wrote to a bank in China, reported it to local RCMP in Canada and they would not do anything.

I filed a report with FBI online, nothing from that. I hear that they caught 23 scammers. Is there another way to report it? I wish my scammer would be behind bars by now. I did not want to send him money when he came back so after six months getting nothing he went away again.

I know I won't get my money back but I want him caught, that is all. I read all the stories here and it is very sad how they manipulate us and use us. I never thought I could fall for such thing but I did.

I have to live with the guilt for the rest of my life and being at age I am no way to recover.
May 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thurm Jens
by: Anonymous

Very Proud of you for confronting him and telling him what you thought of him. It is true they all lie, FRSC is trying to catch these guys and have gotten 23 so far but have a very long way to go. My friend from Nigeria that lives here in my town now said they can get jobs if they want and are not forced to do this.

They like the easy money they are getting and can play the game well as they call it. There is right now today and tomorrow about Scams on Dr. Phil, first part was today and the second part will be tomorrow and this is a man being scammed.

Stay Strong Ladies and men, we need to stick together with these scumbags and take them down.
May 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		THURM JENS at EHarmony, Facebook, Exxon Mobile
by: Anonymous

Thurm Jens is on EHarmony and Facebook. Very Handsome. Chemical Engineer. Chief Chemical Engineer in Supervisory position on Exxon Mobile oil rig.

All photos of himself and his daughter are fake. Thurm also had his daughter Ashley (Ash) Jens write me letters as well saying she encouraged her father to join eHarmony and that she wants him to find happiness because he is such a good man and works so hard at his stressful job on the rig. Ashley is studying abroad (London) and will be doing a project in Indonesia.

Thurm will say he is falling in love through texts and emails.

He will call you Darling, My Love, Baby, Thurm gets migraines. Thurm will ask you to share your location on an app called Hangouts, or What's App, but when you ask him to share his location, he will say internet is down on the oil rig. He sent me a stock picture of his location in Germany (Mittleplate). It's easy to verify the oil rig there.

I confronted the person. He denied, denied. I wore him down. I actually got this man to admit he lived in Lagos, Nigeria. He said he did this because he had no idea where his next meal was coming from. He said his government caused this. He said he was born into this system, had no choice because he was born into a poor country and did not have the choices I have.

I called him a scam artist. Liar. Bad person. Black soul. Fraud. I let him know that I would be turning everything I had to the FBI online crimes unit. He said he wasn't afraid of FBI. And, of course, he isn't. The FBI can't trace and catch these guys because there are too many of them.

THURM JENS email: stars2845@gmail.com
Cell: (904) 900-5167

Daughter, Ashley Jens email: jensashleystars@gmail.com

Please report this man to:
FBI Internet Crimes

File a complaint on website:
IC3.gov
May 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		How I found scammer Mario Conte identity
by: Anonymous

Mario Valle Conte of Mountain View, CA or Mario Adelberto Ipsaw Consulting chief engineer scammer from Bologna, Italy. The son of Lola and Valle Conte loved to share photos of himself. Many were him with sunglasses or with other people or posing with his parents!

I took those romance scammer mugshots and used Google Reverse Image Search to drop and drag and BOOM! I am looking at a cheesy Dating Site called Badoo.com and the Romeo who has never been to South America before and is on his way to Buenos Aires, Argentina to collect his money by delivering petroleum to Argentina is actually staring back at me.

His same profile photo says he is Bradford MicConnell from Talca, Chile or on another site Bradford McConnell. He was looking for a woman and speaks English.

I wasn't done. I looked at all the reverse image sites and over several weeks other images I couldn't source before appeared on posts on Facebook.

I have a feeling if I keep looking I will find more cross references. Mario Conte romance scammer phone number 650 458-5524 a local number from the city where my Facebook acct shows I reside. His address is 400 Ortega in Mountain View, CA 94040 was deliciously close to where I was having a meeting one day so I swung by and took pictures of the building and then searched the mailbox names and units.

Of course there was no Mario Conte.

When I confronted him with this info he told me I was stalking him and he didn't like that because he lied that he had to get a restraining order to keep away a woman he met at a bar. I think going to a purported address or using a service like spokeo.com to show who owns a phone number--it wasn't oil rig oil tanker scammer Mario Conte! Nope it belonged to a woman who lived in Sacramento.

I have enjoyed the process of deskulking and it was satisfying to know where he lives on the internet. He made a big deal about being a very private person without any presence digitally. But he left a nice big trail!

And I will work hard to widen it even more so no one else gets taken in by Nigerian Scammer Yahoo Boy Mario Conte or you can call him Super Mario Scammer.
May 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Scott
by: Anonymous

The reason you're getting so many on FB is because there are a group and if you ditch one they all start all over again sending requests to be a friend so they can get started again with the scam. I too got love poems and songs but for some reason I looked them up and always found them on the net somewhere. How ironic.

Once you are scammed you name is on the scam web with all the scammers. Someone recently said some are forced to do this, well my friend from Nigeria (who works at our casino in the states) said no one is forced to scam us. They have their group and do it on their own so that way they do not have to work and get money easy.

The FRSC officer over there took a leave of absence from his job thinking I was going to support him. NOT happening I support myself and pay my bills after losing money to these scumbags of scamming. I will never send money to another person on the net I have not met in person. How foolish I was and letting myself fall in love.

There are so many Real men out there looking for love and romance that I will never let another do this to me on the net. Not worth it, he lives high on the hog and I am the one losing the money with a broken heart with him laughing about it. As he said they all do it and brag they got the money.

Well take care all out there.

Sorry to the person that said we need to collect money to hire someone to take care of this, what did that sound like to me, I really do not want to say.
May 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig workers - scammers
by: Anonymous

In my opinion a great deal of people on dating websites are made up of scammers looking for money or just sex and prostitutes.

Better to stay away and try to meet men in real life. These jerks make you live in a virtual reality that does not exist. And then there is the rude awakening.
May 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fake Jackson Talor
by: Anonymous

Hello All,
This is my second post. We are all related in some strange way, because our hearts were tricked. Thankfully, my experience was short lived and I only sent $900.00, which I need, but I was lured to send $50,00.00, which I considered getting a second mortgage to do for "the man of my dreams".

He seemed perfect to me, and a true answer to my prayers. But, I asked God, and He told me this man was a liar. I mean, I knew this in my spirit, when I asked the Holy Spirit.

He sent me Scripture, he prayed with and for me and my family (He knew this is most important to my life), he sang me hand written love songs, wrote me poetry, and we talked about everything. He would even get personal, as we got closer, and asked me what I was wearing late at night, or early in the morning. It was enticing, but never crossed the line.

All I know, is that God saved me, I know, because I asked Him. That is the truth. I have blocked this person and I am truly praying for him, whoever he is. I think now, he is Nigerian, and not the good looking Caucasian man with the beautiful blue eyed young son, in the photos he sent me. It was short, but it is very painful anyway.

God Bless each one of you. Much love sent your way!
May 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I too was a victim, but I"m a suvivor, and you are too!!! !!! !!
by: Anonymous

I too know what is like to be scammed. My troll was the best that ever did it. He took me on this very romantic love affair, and he knew so much about International travel, Milan, Paris, etc. He had "pics" from there too, and made me feel like I was on top of the world, and we were perfect together in every way, and he knew it.

He would sing the sweetest lullaby that would easily make a grown man cry. He fooled all of my doctor friends, when he asked to speak to them. He has a website up, about his company, and all of his accomplishments, but of course it is not
real.

I almost feel the "good looking guy" Robert Powell, marine engineer, let me know if that handsome man, fooled you too :(

The man in the "pics",was also scammed himself, or he is a big part of this. But, it only lasts so long.

(As they say,every dog has their day)!! If you believe in God, he will fight your battles, you don't have too.

The prayers we said together, I could tell at times, now looking back, he seemed to be torn, about what he was portraying, and I'm certain he fell for me, as well, although that was not part of the plan. lol

Emotionally,we are left to pick up the pieces. Time is a true healer, that I must say. I have been reading these posts and I can figure out who else he scammed.

Also know,they are on here too, trying to get you to write them, to come together, so it seems if they are rendering their help in some way. Then when you figure it out, it again will be too late.

I just ask that you please be careful, and use common sense, and don't be fooled again. Most of them are forced into that life, because it is very poverty stricken, but I believe if they use that much effort and talent to decieve you I am very certain they can find a way to make a living
in other ways.

Ladies,don't let them have that power over you, take it back, feel strong and renewed.

God will make a way out of no way..God Bless you!!
May 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer Greg James of Exxon Mobil
by: Anonymous

I have posted before & said I'm still talking to my scammer. Here is what happened today. He started to tell me that he has 2.7 mil cash from his project & need to send to me for safe keeping.

So he asked for my home address, full name, contact & other details. He said he will send the box of money to me because if safer with me & not keep at oil rig.

That is so ridiculous.

I guess the next thing is the money may have gone missing or held up at immigration & need me to pay money to retrieve it. And he might use my details to scam my money from my banks.

Ladies, whether it is they want money from you or want to give you money, it is wrong. It could be money laundering & before u know it you may become a partner of crime.

So I've saved all his conversation & sent it to the site. Hopefully they will remove him for good & informed all the innocent ladies who have contacted with him. I was able to warn 1 lady because she made a comment on his profile in LINE chat app. And I managed to contact her via fb & told her everything. She had him blocked right away & also got out from the app.

I hope these creatures can be caught but that's not easy. So we can only prevent it & help others by posting more stories so the ladies can recognise the scam.
May 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Scott
by: Anonymous

Hi, they are not only on dating sites but all over fb too. I've been receiving hundreds of request on fb since I got into my first scammer in September. It lasted 5 months before I realized it was a scammer thanks to a friend and then I found this place.

So be careful on fb too as they always use the same info.

Take care and thanks for sharing.
May 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Scott oil rigger scammer
by: Anonymous

I was a victim of the oil rigger, and he has a 17 year old daughter. He sends all these pics of him and his daughter, and he sends love messages in the morning. Ive got skeptical about him, as he became to good to be true, so I've tried google and facebook to search for him but only came up with a facebook page of his boat he has on his WhatsApp, and he has no friend.

So I've got a bit worried, but continued chatting. He then told me he has alot of money, and its just that he needs to pay the rent in my city, but cant do online banking on the rig, so I've told him that I dont have, then he got angry, but I've gave him so many options to pay it.

So I've liked annoying him as he was trying his luck with me, and I've then kept on chatting to see how far he would go. Just remember he is coming on land next month and he cant wait to see me.

Until yesterday he told me soon he'll be with me, but he wants to buy me stuff and courier it to me, so thank God I'm not a materialistic person. So I said no thank you and told him I was angry, because I said no but he insisted. Then I've tried a different way of writing on Google to find him, and then I came accross this page.

Thank God my sixth sense was correct that this idiot was too good to be true. He doesn't know I know he is a scammer, but I've blocked him. And yes I know there are different means of getting to me, but the best is to keep as far away from these dating site, as it was my first time trying out.

Sick people using innocent people's emotions to get money and things. Yes I do regret it now and will never attempt to go again. The sick freaks.

So please be careful out there people we live in a sick world.
May 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Barnett & Michael Richardson
by: n4anny

First, once you find out you are being scammed, you need to post online his name, phone number and any pictures. Had the other victim posted pictures I would have found him and had proof.

Now you do search on Michael Barnett and you will find my story, along with the connection to Michael Richardson. They are the same person, which has been verified.

Michael B was an industrial rail engineer and Michael R was an oil engineer. Both had same story, same pics, same daughter in college, etc.

By posting my pics, I was informed by a son that because of my pictures he was able to stop his mom. That alone made what I did thru posting and interviews helped me work my way thru the anger.

I used romancescam.org since did not know about this site. I can't stress enough that pics need to get posted so folks can find him.
May 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don't give up - scammer David Bernard
by: Anonymous

So many of these stories seem unbelievable to me but I completely understand falling for them when you are in "love". It is the simple stories that are hard to figure out that are so devastating.

The story I got from David Bernard seemed so believable. He only needed $3000 to get a contract put in his name and offered to pay me back with interest. Seemed plausible. It all makes sense now. The scam that is.

And I am so thankful I have great friends who educated me through this website. It is so hard to keep moving forward but don't give up any more of yourselves to these snakes!!
May 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mario Conte Exxon Mobil
by: Anonymous

Hi, Per your recent post, you stated you did a google reverse image search and got a name of a photo sent to you.

How did you get that information, when I tried I kept getting a picture of selfies stated related?

Can you send me that path?

Thanks so much.

D.
May 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charges against the creeps
by: Anonymous

If you ever watched Dr. Phil or went on his site he has had women on that has been scammed by So called Oil Rig Contractors. He could not even find them, they always lead to Nigeria, NO Oil Rig Engineer is real for scamming.

If you have not watched the shows of scammers maybe you should. Nigeria has no law against their people doing this, they blame us who fall for it. That too was on Doctor Phil when he talked to them. He did talk to a few Engineers and they said NO they do not have time for such nonsense of romance on the internet or Facebook or dating sites.

Which I now believe, for my lawyer got a court order on my scammer in the Gulf to find out if he is on the Rig he said. NO such person on the Rig. They themselves said if you get a request from an Oil Rig Contractor or anyone that works for one do not accept it.

If the scammer is in Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, any of them countries there is nothing we can do. It is not against their law since we are the ones sending money WU, Money Gram, if you put his name on his account, he can pretty much do what he wants with your name.

Mine wanted my cell number to use, I said no, thank goodness I did as he can get even a loan with my cell number. They just check to see if your bill has been paid on time and he can get what he wants. He got so very angry I would not give him my cell number. My friend that works at our Casino is from Nigeria said this happens all the time over there. Its a shame.

I have gotten 9 requests in the last four days from Oil rig contractors, engineers, and there is no way I would accept them. Furthermore my cousin told me the same thing that does work on an Oil rig in the gulf. Please be careful.

These people are like a leech that clings to you and tries to take all you have. Just say No. These people are not real, we are falling in love with a nobody, and giving money to them.

Go on yahoo boys, see all the money they have in front of them living high on the hog with big ole smiles on their faces.

God Bless
May 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Authorities
by: Anonymous

There is no will by the authorities to fix this because the gov. should make mandatory for the dating sites to have confirmation of members IDs.

Instead it is like a jungle, there are no rules or regulations and an abundance of disgusting worms. I have no mercy for them. Put them in a jail and throw away the key.

FBI AND INTERPOL, IF THEY WANTED, COULD FIND THE WORMS VERY EASILY THROUGH THEIR BANK ACCOUNTS.

WORKING IS HARD, SEATED IN FRONT OF A SCREEN AND CHEATING ON HEARTS IS LOTS OF FUN AND NO SWEATING.
May 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mario Conte chief engineer Exxon Mobil
by: Anonymous

Really smart and smooth, whoop ass scrabble player who sent a cheap mug with his "picture".
Convoluted story about leaving his oil rig for his retirement contract which meant he was carried by chopper to Galveston and then went to Quebec City to negotiate with a Dubai ship owner he was going to lease to sail to Buenos Aires where he would pick up his money.

Tragedy occurs and port fees where he stopped to refuel were exhorbinant and if he didn't pay the money to the corrupt port manager - first it was in Guyana, then it was in Grenada which he said was run by Guyana Port Authority - ha!

Needed 50 grand to save his project.

Mr Lover boy is a good looking 53-60 year old with grey hair with a short beard whose pics were always taken in Aveda hair salons. Had his Italian accent.

Only called or texted during the week. MIA on weekends. Said he was easy going but was as thin skinned as Donald Trump.

Since then I have been targeted by multiple civil engineers, marine engineers and United Nations health care assistant.

Give them back as good as you got. They are scams, yahoo boys Mario Conte romance scammer when I did google reverse image search I found his pic as Bradford MicConnell of Talca Chile on Badoo.com dating site.

He wasn't from Bologna Italy but he was full of baloney!
May 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Very Creepy
by: Creature Hater

What is actually disgusting is how these Creatures make a living off of our kind hearts, trust, and love.

They mostly troll the websites every single second and as soon as a new person joins they pounce like the low lifes they are to see who will fall for their lies. I personally hate them all and wish them a very long painful death.

You have endured too much already, therefore move forward and think about yourself. That Creature will move on to the next, and the next. It will never set foot out of Nigeria or where ever IT is at.
May 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Let's get them
by: Creature Hater

What exactly is your friend going to do with these stories? We need more than our stories written, we need policies in place to hold the websites accountable for these Creatures creating fake profiles.

I personally filed 3 to 4 different claims with the FBI and all I got was the standard email stating that they had received the email.

I also filed claims with my local police, FTC, USPS, Interpol.
May 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tips
by: Creature Hater

These are very useful, how I wish I had known this back in 2014 when my Creature approached me.

Hopefully the new people coming to the site will read them and open their eyes.

Thank you.
May 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joshua de rossi
by: Anonymous

This is kind of crazy. I too met a man on Tinder, claiming to be a pipeline engineer working for himself. He even sent me his website,

www.joshuaderossi.com

so I thought he must be legit but still, I was suspicious. He clearly had broken English but claimed he was Italian and moved around a lot. He claimed to live in Moncton, Canada and of course fell madly in love with me very quickly.

He was suspicious in a way because he always seemed to dodge questions when I asked personal questions. He never really asked personal questions about me, which was strange considering he was so enamoured with me. He claimed to be single, no kids and have had a traumatic ex-girlfriend of 10 years cheating on him with his best friend.

He said he won some big project in Alaska and was going to work there for 7 weeks. I asked him for pictures and he said there was no internet connection at the rig. I asked him to teach me Italian and he said he left Italy at an early age.

Everything that came out of him just sounded too suspicious.

The last straw for me was him asking me to write an email to his supplier on his behalf since he didn't have an internet connection. I told him no, and he dropped off the face of the earth.
It's only now I did a google search and came across this post that reconfirmed my suspicion. I dodged a bullet I think.

Let me know if any of you ladies recognize his face. There's a picture on his website. Same picture, and only picture on Facebook.
May 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		We can do this
by: Let's get them

Let's compile a book about our experiences and let this be known. Contact me and let's do this. We have a voice. Billions of dollars are being scammed. I even read a woman committed suicide because of this. We are being taken advantage of and abused for our God given gifts.

It would be very cathartic to write your experience. It would help many other women too.
Mary_ann@writeme.com
May 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Very Creepy
by: Anonymous

Same as my scammer, called me his wife, his beloved, his honey, his God Send, I was his everything, no one out there that could take my place not even his past wife who had died, mine too got very angry and I would be punished if I did not send him money, he would stay away for 2-3 days and when come back said I did not love him, I was selfish, I only think of myself, yes I lost money to him.

Just a few days ago I got an e-mail asking for 500 dollars, I am wicked if I did not send to him and it shows I did not care for him. He can get very verbally abusive and mentally controlling and abusive. Says he is on a Rig in the Gulf and Machines are broke down. Says he has been there since 2014 and never has gotten to go to land since. Which I know they an only stay on there for a certain amount of time and have to go to land for so long.

These guys can get so brutal with their words saying our FBI, our police no one can find them.

Its our own fault.

He talked about Punishment for disobeying him. I said whatever, he got kicked off of Facebook. Please be careful out there. I did see 23 so far of the Yahoo Boys in Nigeria got busted but they have a lot further to go. I have a FRSC Office there now trying to scam me always asking for money.

Its Pathetic. Be Safe.
May 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Very creepy
by: Let's get them

My detective friend said the FBI would love to write this story. Women have been punished enough for being loving and trusting and kind hearted. We can be proud of that and know that there are predators everywhere trying to take advantage of these God given gifts.

Email me at mary_ann@writeme.com

I too would love to walk up to the yahoo boys and get them busted. Women's lives matter.
May 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Very creepy
by: Laughing

Same story. Middle of the ocean for over two months. Wife died of diabetes. He has high blood pressure. Young son in boarding school with a nanny.

Fell in love within a week. I was his wife and queen. Lots of Christian prayers. Lots of poems. Pictures that weren't traceable and the man looked gay. Bad English. Would just send poems when I asked a question.

I was very sad when I found the truth. He became a monster when I wouldn't send money. He tried to get me to send money for legal fees. He couldn't send me his attorneys office number. Felt as if I was communicating with a person with no technology and in the 1800's after a month.

Of course his cell phone fell in the water. Of course his funds were frozen. This guy was very smooth and very very good. I feel sorry for his victims.

He's very hard to get away from. But because I just divorced a con man, I have paid my dues.
May 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Very creepy
by: Disappointed

I fell hard. I floated around so happy in love. I told everyone about my new love and thought I was going to visit him and he would later move to the states and we would get married. He had a son and he he said that I would be his mother.

I was never so happy. I felt I had it all. All the poetry just warmed my soul. I went around speaking in poetry. My sister is the one that smacked me out of it.

When I found this site and figured it out that he wasn't real, I was so angry and disappointed. Joy left me.

Then came the guilt and head games and asking for money shortly after realizing the truth.

I am really sick in the hospital and had to divorce because of a selfish pig of what I used to call a husband. I was used in my marriage as a slave by a sociopath and was always susceptible to guilt trips by users and control artists.

All of a sudden my wonderful scammer became just like my ex. It helped me see how I was used and abused for 27 years. The guilt. The pushing for money and the feeling sorry for himself and the blaming everything on me.

My scammer became very violent and threatening yesterday when I broke it off with him. He called me every name in the book. I was punished for not getting taken. Called selfish and unloving for not giving him money. He showed himself to be the sociopath that he truly is. In my marriage I was punished for getting cancer and living. For being strong. For not being able to work anymore.

I no longer found it healthy to even communicate with the scammer just to see how low he would go to put the guilt trip on me. I am fighting for my life right now. The scammer would just brush off my health as if he were jealous or it got in his way.

It felt just like my ex. Their needs were more important.
May 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		For the last ladies
by: Anonymous

1- OIL RIG WORKER ? = SCAMMER

2- WIDOWER ? = SCAMMER

3- TEEN DAUGHTER ? = SCAMMER

4- PROBLEMS WITH MACHINERY ? =SCAMMER

4- ASKING FOR MONEY? = SCAMMER

They use different names, never the same, and pictures they hide behind are stolen. They say they are from Europe to appear more "exotic" but are guys from Nigeria.

ONCE YOU GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY IT IS LOST FOREVER
May 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tips
by: Anonymous

Here are just a couple of my tips to help you not get scammed or find out if you are talking to someone who currently is scamming you.

1. Video Chat. If the person says they cannot video chat then they are mostly lying. Its 2017 you can video chat on your phone, computer, even libraries.

2. Do not send someone money that you have never met. No matter what their issue or reason is DO NOT SEND THEM MONEY. As soon as someone asks you to send them money over the internet, move on and find someone new.

3. If they send you pictures of themselves or kids that means nothing. Anyone can get pictures of someone and pretend to be them.

4. If you have them send their passport or license because you think that will prove they are real well don't believe that either. Its very easy to make a fake one. There are websites where you can do it from your computer.

5. Almost all these scammers come up with stories saying they cant meet you. Or they are out on an oil rig. A lot say they were born in different countries. Also almost all of these scammers say they are widowed.

6. If you talk to them on the phone you can look up the phone numbers they are using. Just type in google reverse number search. This should tell you where the phone is being used from. But just know there are apps that will let you use fake phone numbers with area codes of your choosing.

7. Another thing is never help them transfer money to either another bank account or online. This is called money laundering and they are using you to move the money so they don't get in trouble. You can be charged with this and it doesn't matter if you didn't know it was illegal or you thought you were helping them.

Final comments are just meet these people you are talking to in person. After a couple of weeks of talking if they are still making excuses on why they cant meet you then drop it.. NEVER SEND MONEY OVER THE INTERENT.

And ask to video chat because you cant fake a video chat.
May 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same guy Michael Williams
by: Anonymous

My friend just fell for the same guy. Said his name was Michael Williams from Sacramento, CA. Wife died. Daughter in college. Sent the same flowers, candy, bear.

Supposedly out of the country since December in Africa. The hotel had his passport. He was a millionaire.

I do have his picture.
May 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Perry
by: Anonymous

I connected with this guy on match.com, and he said his name was William Perry? And come to find out the photo he uses is of Steven G Jones, Hypnotherapist. He gave me the same line, he was widow, which should have given me the first clue, that he didn't know the difference that he had a 13 yr old girl.

Here are some of the phone numbers I have on him.

928-263-2616, 623-223-7603

which he said fell in the Ocean?

I also have email addresses for several of his so called friend and his representative for the oil field.

I would like to get this guy..!

I'm willing to travel the world to find him..!

Anonymous
May 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Where to see pictures?
by: Apple

Wow now I realize I am a victim too by seeing all these comments and ladies who've been scammed by an oil rig engineer. My God.

I've been so naïve...dragged down for many months by this man and sent a lot of money to help this man in the middle of ocean.

How to track down these scammers? Is there any way to pursue them legally??

How can we get together to do something??
May 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Meno F. Taitague
by: Anonymous

He is a german from Frankfurt. A geologist working on an oil rig in Turkey. Divorced, daughter of 9 years. He never asked for money. We've met on a dating site and have been communicating through Google Hangout.

His video is disabled because of security reasons, so was never been able to see him on a video call. He has a facebook page, only with a profile pic but he did send me some photos of him at the beach, him with boats in the background, him with giraffes.

Does anyone know this guy?
May 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Where can we post pictures?
by: Deni

I think these guys change their names and age with every new scam they pull. Where can we post the pictures they sent...or screen shots of the way they talked to us?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
May 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		OK-Cupid Eric Miller Email iamericmiller1516@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

This Eric Miller said to be in the US-ARMY on a secret mission in Dubai. He immediately fell in love with me and called me his wife, his all, and I fell for it. We texted for a few months and then he asked for money for food because he didn't like Arab food LOL.

I keep sending him money totaling $3000.00 and then I figured it out when all of a sudden he was in trouble with the law and was imprison. I hope whatever money he scammed off me he will use for something good.

He didn't break my pocket but he did break my heart.
May 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Creature Hater
by: Anonymous

May also marks my 1 year anniversary of finding the "man of my dreams".....which in reality was a true nightmare. Minus $13,000.00 and a loss of confidence and most of my sanity, I am slowly moving forward and back into the light.

I wish you a great day and a positive year ahead....you are beautiful.....you are worthy....you are loved.
May 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous
by: Sharon Henson

Dear anonymous, they all claim to be on a oil rig and need money. You can share your story and pictures on this site, many of us have. Ask Ed, he will give you the info. My nameless, handsome man in the pictures I was sent had greying hair and wore glasses. He was probably late 50s, early 60s.

My story is one this site - Steve Vig, Oil Rig Engineer. Share you story and the pictures you were sent, and make others aware of who to look for.

I wish you luck.

Sharon
May 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anniversary
by: Creature Hater

So, today marks a year from when my world came crashing down and I had the 3rd account closed thanks to the love of my life. A year ago I was a mess, death sounded like the perfect option, however, thanks to God, family, a therapist and an amazing will power I made it.

Am I still hurting, hell yeah. Will I let another man ever get near me again, doubt it. Am I angry Oh Hell yeah every single day that I battle with my bills and the large debit I have. However, I am also stronger, mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Despite losing a lot of money, what hurt the most was the fact that I trusted this Creature and confided in IT. The emotional hurt was crushing but, I realized that life goes on and while I was feeling sorry because this happened to me, IT was moving on to the next victim, and the next.

So, my outlook was and still is that despite all the money IT got from me and gets from others, IT will still be a low life piece of &*$%, that will live in a poor country and no amount of money will change that.

So, with that said ladies and gentlemen, enjoy life, it's too short to live regretting the past. Enjoy everyday like it's the last, live and love without regrets. Remember we did nothing wrong...

I found these on Facebook:

"One of hardest lessons in life is LETTING GO. Whether it's guilt, anger, love, loss, or betrayal. Change is never easy. We fight to hold on and we fight to let go".

"Scars don't make you a broken person, it means you have successfully survived".

It doesn't get easier. You get Stronger.

Isn't it strange how love can be the happiest thing ever, but also cause the most pain? And yet, everyone keeps searching for it.

My favorite:

Never be a prisoner of your past. It was just a lesson, not a life sentence.

Blessings to all stay strong
May 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer Maxwell Conway
by: Anonymous

Watch out for a request on Facebook than starts chatting and who falls in love with you very quickly..said had divorce and has 15 year old daughter who is in a school in Dubai.

Said he was retiring after this trip and wants to send you money..then daughter emails calling me mum..scammed me out of 1600 so be careful.

Said his name is Maxwell Conway and using the name of Andrea Hunt.
May 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Carlos Smith, or Carlos William
by: Anonymous

These are the names of my scammers. I was in Facebook and noticed a request and usually I don't reply but, I did say to myself ok. Maybe this time. I came to this forum and this opened my eyes.

Yes, they did want you to go to Hangouts to talk. Yes, he said he was some engineer and off to Germany. They made it look good. He said he loves me and wants me to be his fiancé and to request vacation spacing so he can leave to see me, right???

After looking at how much it is to get him off the rig and flight service - $1979.00. Hell that money I could use. I came back to the forum here, to read more. It turns out that since I could not provide that kind of money then he said in our conversations that oh he still loves me and we can have a future and you are my all and he would never leave.

I wanted to see him and he had to wait because security and him getting to a CCTV. He got on there I did see him. But in all he wanted to see if I could somehow get the money. I said I don't have that kind of money. Then later I saw on the internet pics of people using pics to hide behind.

These scammers, wow it was not him on the pic. They used some guys pic from Romania. Well long story short, he later said he could talk to his lawyer and something about document papers he can send and he can do that though his iPhone. He needed $200.00 in iTunes cards.

I was thinking what the hell. He has a iPhone and can't talk though messager. Hum??

Ok well then I told him with iTunes cards you lose a lot of your storage. I have to see about that. I was thinking. This is in the forum and on the internet. I texted him back saying I'm not sending you anything. You are not a man to ask women for money. I let go.

He was still trying to text me saying I'm not try to get your money. Well I put my vacation request on my email to announce - System is being upgraded. Did not hear from him anymore.

I put my Facebook settings to request friends from friends. And I see now the possible faces of Carlos William and Carlos Smith. I see a new page for a Carlos Smith.

Beware ladies. It was like two people were taking to me. Thank God I did not send money. But if he was a real man he would not ask for money.

Don't be fooled.
May 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monetary loss 45,000
by: Anonymous

Always remember a scammer will always be a scammer. These people are crooks. My prayer is that God will have mercy on them. I believed growing up in the third world country to strive hard and there is nothing impossible and whatever they have right now is just a worldly thing.

Our Church is Global which is opening in Nigeria and I want to pray that this scammer will be convicted by the holy spirit. My church is PMCC 4thwatch and we are a global church that will open in the Ivory Coast and in Nigeria.

Jesus loves sinners.


God bless everyone i wish we will met in person one day.
May 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Michael Gray
by: DianeAnonymous

Hi my name is Diane and I was scammed by Michael Gray. He said he was on the oil rig and he told me that he loved me and that he would come and get me.

That was a bunch of lies and he's nothing but a liar and a cheapskate. All y'all women out there need to be very careful because he'll take your money.

I fell in love with him and he hurt me very bad so y'all be very careful out there women and thank you very much
May 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Michelle
by: Anonymous

Dear Michelle, I am so happy for you! My dear lady, never give up! Lord God is merciful and faithful and you'll see that you'll find out the ''one'' as you said. Just be patient and pray. Miracles really exist and Lord God loves us so much and never lets us down. Stay blessed, dear Michelle!

You are in my prayers ane I'm pretty sure that one day you'll find your soulmate!

Blessings!
May 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alek B. Michael
by: Anonymous

In a nutshell:

1. Widowed
2. Has 7 yr old daughter
3. Extremely handsome
4. Oil rig operator/ driller

He did not ask for anything. Talked to him for 3 days only and found this page.

Thank you
May 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffrey c Neu Coastal Oil gas Corp
by: Anonymous

He is a scammer claiming to be a directing supervisor of Coastal Oil and has diffrent webs under the path drill.

The images are fake and names are also fake. He claims to be addopted and lived in Germany and has a heavy accent and lives in Tennessee.

His claimed fake name is Jeffrey Neu and is around 55 years old. He sent me a photo of him
n a benz car and a second back shot with his face turned wearing a winter black jacket, and a third on a rig platform with a blue uniform. Its a Photoshop when you look at the arms as each is diffrent and other scammers used the same photo.

He uses the email jeffreyneu231@gmail and jeffreyneu@coastaloilgascorp

The company is fake and no longer exists and its a stolen domain name. He asks for money for finishing his job to come and visit you.

The tel number he uses is 615 997 0166 and
its a VOIP number connected to Tennessee but the email's IP address comes from the UK.
May 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To "Almost duped again"
by: Jean

First, my sincere sympathy for having spent those few months falling in love with a 'ghost'. It's not easy breaking it off. However, I'm astonished that you both Skyped him as well as spoke with him and you didn't detect an accent?

Could it be they're using others to assist now? People/men, who aren't skinny, black Nigerians?
I'm just amazed at the stories they've concocted. Each reading of others' pleas for their own scam-stories educates me even more.

I had only ONE time of 'he' calling me, thru messenger. Not being familiar with it, I panicked. It was about 2 sec. long, and his voice sounded squirrely to me. I forced it to the back of my mind, as I did everything else, and promised myself he was just "nervous" and he'd be perfectly masculine and wonderful "when he got to California". Hah!

Live and learn. Of course, even though it's completely over with, I still wonder who that good looking man in all those many pictures REALLY was.
May 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Morrison
by: Anonymous

Thank you to the two ladies that responded to my post about requesting prayer. I greatly appreciate your prayers. Sunday at church the song my scammer had sent to me just so happened to be the one we sang in church that morning. My first thought was "Really Lord!", but I praised my way through it.

My pastor happened to preach a message he was not intending to preach that day, but felt to do so, it was Conquering our Goliath. Just what I needed to hear that day. If God is for us then who can be against us. God is fatithful to his word and I know for all us the pain we have endured in turn will be blessed beyond what we could ever ask or hope for.

I pray for wisdom for all of us during our search for "the one."

David contacted me one last time on Saturday night saying if he didn't love me then he would not have asked for my help. He stated that he was surprised at the things I had said about him and when I called him out one last time he has not contacted me again.

Things never got nasty or abusive and I am thankful my prayer "Lord just make him disappear" was answered. I have reported him to several websites and shared his photos in hope it can help others.

Thank you ladies for your support and although it does hurt we are strong women and we will get through this. We cannot give up. Mr. Right will come in the perfect timing.

Blessings, strength, and peace to all of you.

Michelle
May 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Almost duped again
by: Anonymous

I can't believe that I fell for it again, the scammer I mean. Except he didn't ask for money or anything else, per se. He seemed credible until he said he couldn't meet me because he was recently imprisoned in "Club Fed" for tax evasion.

When I asked if he really existed, he was indignant and felt I was interrogating him. We did speak on the phone once and Skyped only once. His photos with his three daughters seemed real and I was Skyping with the guy in the photos. He went so far as to send me the forms to get approval to visit him in prison.

In my heart of hearts I know he is not real. Right now he says he is in Florida and if I look "deep inside" and see if I can do anything on the outside to help him out. He threw out the number $37,000 that was owed as a first payment, to the IRS, to get him out.

We have been communicating for several months. Luckily, I am dating other people. I learned my lesson the first time and told him, I hoped he wasn't asking for money because I was poor and he should look elsewhere. He back-peddled and said "no babe, I do not want your money, your misunderstood." There are certain linguistic patterns I noticed that he had hen speaking and writing that were similar to the other scammers.

Exactly, what is the percentage of scammers on these dating sites. It is discouraging. This guy found me on OK Cupid and at first I wasn't really into him. He had a sincere vibe at the beginning and for many months. I have to admit I was waiting for the request for money to see if my nagging suspicions were true and they were.

Sadly.
May 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words With Friends
by: Anonymous

I play this game from Facebook, and have enjoyed it for a while with no problems. The game provides random contenders to play with mostly similar abilities...or you can create a game with one of your friends on Facebook. There is a Chat portion of the game, in which you can chat with your contender.

In February, I was playing with a guy named Jackson T. He initiated the conversation, saying Hello, and introducing himself, asking where I was from...etc., etc. Quite quickly, he says he is a Widower, whose wife died from lung cancer when their baby boy was 1 month old...about 5 years ago. He is an independent contractor on an oil rig for Exxon in the Gulf of Mexico. He is looking for a Christian woman, wife, and a mother for his son, Ben.

He says he is 57, I am 63, but he says age is just a number...and right away, within a couple of days he is in love with me. I am a gift from God. I told him, I just finished an 11 year long relationship and was devastated from the breakup and was not ready to jump into another relationship so soon.

He said he is patient and would wait for me.
He sent me beautiful poems and prayers every morning. He knows that Christ is my rock and we would talk about the word of God and the Holy Spirit. It was unbelievable, his knowledge of Scripture. He said he had been through Seminary, and led Sunday worship on the rig.

I could go on and on, but I was getting hooked. But Thank God, (and asking Him for guidance, if this man was real or a lie), I felt right away that God told me that he was a LIE, so I held back my emotions and continued speaking to him on VIBER...his suggestion, so we could speak and text for free.

And the connection from the rig was better than Verizon, for example. I didn't understand it, but added the Viber app to my phone, so we could talk.

He called every morning, 3 or 4 times during the day and at night...very romantic. I was "Honey"...finally, I said, do you know my name? You never call me by my name...He didn't answer me right then. FIRST CLUE

Then...problems and catastrophes started happening. He dropped his I-phone in oil on the rig and needed another...but was out of funds, to call and check on his son, and mother.

He needed an Itunes card to make calls.
He was very wealthy, with a home in Texas, and a home in Scotland, but was raised in South Africa.
Then there was the drilling machine that broke down on the rig, and it would be $5000 to get workmen from China to repair it.

Then, after advice from a dear friend, it would take $120,000 to totally replace the drill.
Then, his son, Ben, not yet 5 years old, had a brain tumor and needed surgery, that Jackson could not pay for right now.

Then Ben went into a coma, then came out of the coma, and was home, but needed medicine, and he had no way to pay for the medicine. Ben had his Grandmother, and two nannies taking care of him as well as his Grandmother's best friend, Vivian. The Grandmother had a broken back and was disabled.

Nothing checked out. Nothing at all. The home address I asked for in Texas, was not his property. I googled his name. Nowhere to be found. I asked him what hospital Ben was in...he did not know. I asked him what was the name of the medicine, Ben needed, he did not know. I could go on and on.

He pressured me and pressured me. He cried, acted suicidal, told me that I was the air he breathed, I was his Angel, and that we are one.

I just blocked him, told him he was a Fake, and I was praying for his repentance. He said "Good Sermon". Thank God, my son told me about this site, because this Fake is very cunning and convincing.

But one catastrophe after another after another.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
May 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Women are scammers too
by: Anonymous

Yes I do believe there are women out scamming also, but most of the time you have no idea if you are talking to a woman or a man. I went on the site that was mentioned in here about Oil Rig Scammers, and Nigerian scammers and wow there is a lot of them sitting on the floor with many many laptops, computers, all scamming us.

They are a group of them, and again know of each others person they are scamming and they can take over when the other cannot be on. My Scammer I told him many times, you sound different like its not you, he would get so mad at me saying how can you say that. Then towards the end I told him I knew about the group he belongs to and not on a Oil rig in the gulf of Mexico. He said well most of us are not on a Rig.

He said you women and men are the ones that are foolish sending money to someone you do not know. Yes I lost a few grand and he laughed about it. Called us all idiots for listening to such nonsense in the first place.

He said the first two days they know if they can get you. So yes it can be a man or a women talking to you using someone else's picture.

Be Safe. One Thing I can say Facebook will not tolerate someone pretending to be someone they are not. That is how I got mine kicked off and they wrote me and said they do not stand for phony names on profiles. If I hear Rig I right away delete. My cousin is on one out there in the Gulf and he tells me so much and not to listen to none of these idiots that say they are on one.

God Bless All
May 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Morrison
by: Anonymous

Dear lady,I am really sorry for your heartbreaking story!!! I am a pious person, and I pray all the time for my friends,family and all of mankind! I will pray for your broken heart, dear lady and I am sure that Lord God will help you, will release you and He will send you a nice man ready to share his life with yours.

Have faith,in your heart dear lady! Keep always in mind that Lord God never abandons us and He loves us till the end of our passage on this earth!

God bless you forever !!!!
May 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Women are scammers too.
by: Anonymous

Avoid Jodie Wells on Facebook. She is a scammer. She will take your money. She targets men and women. Jodie is from Stowe Pa. Also if you are from Pottstown Pa and the surrounding area, stay clear of Julie Yim Chacra.

She is a fraud and will also take your money. If you hear of her, avoid her at all costs. Pottstown Pa and Boyertown Pa are full of women who will scam and cheat you out of money.

Lorraine Kat Morris is on Facebook and has several identities; she targets men and women too. Some women can be just as bad as the male scammers and catfishers.
May 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Morrison
by: Sharon Henson

I am not a very religious person but I do believe in God. I will say a prayer for you. Your broken heart will mend eventually but be prepared for little things to come up that will remind you of your scammer and the pain my reappear.

Stay strong, your faith in God will help you through because you know God loves you and he would have never sent this creature to you.

Take care, Sharon
May 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Miles, Greg Walter or Greg James
by: Anonymous

This scammer with the first name Greg would be my scammer too. I think they used the same 1st name for convenience. I'm still talking to him & trying to lure him into asking for money. I've reported him to the site we met but they didn't do anything yet.

So I'm trying to get more proof & show them the conversation he asked for money so he can be removed.

The reality is that they are so good. If I didn't find this page I would have fallen into his trap. He is sweet talking to me step by step to get me to fall hard, talking about setting up family, having children and all the rubbish. He even said he would help me solve my financial problems if we are family.

Don't believe a word he said. Now I'm just waiting for him to show his true colors & remove him from other victims.

Cheers ladies, we are here together to fight crimes.
May 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Spread the word
by: Creature Hater

You have the right idea, however, we need to go higher such as law makers, policies put in place holding the dating sites responsible for the fake profiles.

These creatures, have so much access to phones, emails, pictures, profiles, etc. All we have is each other and when it comes time to come forward, how many will be willing to provide information on these Creatures.

Writing articles is a good way but, if you have never been involved in such situation, you might never read the article. Then you will have the critics that will put us down as Greedy, dumb, ugly, fat, uneducated women that got what we deserve.

We need laws, policies, the websites making money to be held accountable. I am with you a 110%. If you want my email ask the Ed and we can take this show on the road, until someone listens to us.

On your side....
May 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		AVOID GREG MILES....Scammer
by: Anonymous

Avoid accepting a friend request from a man named Greg Miles although he could go by another name. I think he also went by Greg Walter. I talked to another victim and we think we were scammed by the same man.

We both lost a lot of money. He gave me the oil rig story - contract and couldn't get to his money to pay his workers.

He is very charming and talented in his manipulation.... It was too late for us.

These men deserve life in prison and a long painful death.
May 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		True Name for Oil Rig Scammers
by: Anonymous

Men and women, hear me out! Oil Rig Scammers are crooks, and their dishonesty has no limit. They will go to great lengths to steal your money and your heart, leaving you in an emotional state. You want to believe everything they say is true.

I'm not sure how long Western Union has put this statement on all transactions, but they clearly state that you should not wire anyone money that you do not know.

This is the scam artists' profession. They coerce you by using beautiful words you want and need to hear. I say want to "hear" and "need" because most of us like to hear them call us their "queen," "honey," or "sweetheart," "my love," and I "love you." The only love they have is LOVE OF MONEY.

I say it again, they are crooks, and what is a crook? A crook is a dishonest person who cheats and steals things from another person, especially money. They do it through deception.

Trust what the Scriptures say and not what dishonest men and women say.

May peace dwell with you.
May 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Conner (or Harry Con Her)!
by: Anonymous

Harry Conner oil rig scammer. Widower with daughter in boarding school. Ticked all the boxes. He wasted 3 months of my life until I realised it was all a scam.

Wanted £10,000 to fix a machine on an oil rig. Fortunately for me I didn't have any money to give him. There were anomalies but I gave him the benefit of the doubt.

Moral of the story is, if it doesn't all add up, turn and run but always hang on to your money.
May 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Morrison
by: Anonymous

Hello ladies, I have to be honest and say I am really struggling with the fact David Morrison is a scammer. I know he is, but it is so hard to let go. He never rushed things and he portrayed the very man I have been praying for to every last detail.

It's crazy becasue there are things that I specifically have only said to God that he knew. I felt a connection with a man that I had never met and have never felt with anyone else. Our conversations never got to a place of being inappropriate, but bible based. He even sent me a YouTube video of a praise and worship song we sing in church which that seemed to suprise him as well.

If he had not asked for money I would have never thought any different. What really hurts is I am 40 years old and have been praying for a man of God to come into my life and I have also prayed for the opportunity to have children. This was one thing he and I discussed. He said all the right things and backed it up with scriptures.

If you are the praying type please say some prayers for me, please. My heart is truly broken. I never sent any money and would not, first of all I didn't have it to send and second I know a man would never ask a woman for money.

Thanks and blessings to all.
May 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryan Edward
by: Anonymous

This guy named Ryan Edward hit me up on facebook and I told him right off hand I worked at a police department. He told me alright that he had nothing to hide so I went with it. We talked on messager for 3 weeks and he would say things how was your night honey or how is your day going and so on.

Going into the 3 week of talking he said he had a problem and he had $7000 but needed $3000 more to get a new drill for the bigger rig he was on. When I told him I didn't have money he got angry. The next night he said he was sorry as he was just under stress.

Thursday night he said he needed a favor and he wanted me to open a checking account so his check could be direct deposited and I quickly told him no and his answer was honey I have already said I would take you as my wife but it seems like you don't love me as much as you said.

So with that being said I blocked him till I could get home. Then I contacted facebook and they immedity deleted his profile.

Oh and this guy has 2 pictures on his profile one he is leaned up against a pole on a boat wearing a black tee shirt and wearing a cross, and the second picture he is sitting in front of a peanut movie showing.
May 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		90% sure he is a scammer
by: Anonymous

All of the other comments here on this site are describing my dealings with this possible scammer. Falls in love with me in a short period of time, asks me for an itunes card because he is bored on the rig....etc.

I am just seeing what happens next. He is suppose to be coming home to California in about a week, thats why I put 90% in the title...seeing if he shows up.

I made it very clear that I would NEVER involve myself financially with anyone EVER. He says he understands.

Ha, we shall see!
May 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Spread the word
by: Anonymous

Exactly! This is what is needed to be done: spread the word, talk about it, go on tv, journalists, reportage, notice on the home page of dating websites, newspapers, magazines, newsletters.

The more we talk, the more women know and cannot be hurt.

Yes, it is like a gang and they work all together, they pass info to one another on women they meet on the websites.

I think about all the women that right now do not know anything and will have the rude awakening .....
May 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		IP address
by: Anonymous

How do you do an IP address search
May 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ladies you saved me!
by: Anonymous

Ladies thank you so much - you saved me becoming a victim. I had some niggling doubts about my 'dream man' and then found this site and read your stories.

Wow - it read like a book of what happened to me. They obviously have a script and steps to follow and work as a group to leave us broke and hurting!

We need to help and support each other because nobody else will. The Police say they can't do much and we willingly gave them our money so we somehow deserved it!

We need to get these stories out there to make other women aware of what is going on. I am going to tell as many people about this site as I can and try and get a journalist interested in doing a story.

PLEASE spread the word about this page - it will help sooo many other women in the future.

Thank you
May 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Morrison
by: Anonymous

To the lady who wrote about David Morrison. I think u already have the answer. Just that you need confirmation from us. Like many of the ladies here have said, there is no decent man who would ask for money from a lady. Whether he is real or not is wrong to ask money from you.

I've been approached by 2 scammers so far, and I can tell you they are really good & sounds so real. But that's not reality.

I'm not saying I'm giving up to look for real love online, but I'm more carefully & alert now.
May 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names change
by: Anonymous

They always change their names, sometimes they keep the first name the same but change the family names that are all fake. I think the network is huge and they pass info to one another browsing the websites and looking for victims. I remember my scammer once, out of control, told me that his friend had informed him of my profile on the dating site.

It is their job. They do it professionally and that is why they are so good. There is very little the police can do because we voluntarily gave them money: they had no gun aimed at us. Only phone conversations and emails.

Very clever.
May 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		about scammers
by: Anonymous

Hello there. Some of these scammers are just kids, teenagers very well trained by adults to seduce us adult women. In fact they consider that we get what we ask for...we want tenderness, love, compassion and so on and they insinuate in our lives and souls telling us how woderful we are, bla bla bla but we have to pay a price for all these beautiful and emply promisses: our money and assets.

Ladies, these creatures will never admit that they do something awful, they harm our souls by degrading all human values...using the name of God to win our confidence ...I remember that I sent to a scammer that was deeply in love with me a song of my generation - Beegees 'how deep is your love' mentioning that I would love to be the theme song of our ''marriage'' and he sent me a reply...another song with Ed Sheeran, a young singer that I don't know.

I reflected a moment and I said to myself that my 'lover'' must be younger that he pretended to be because our musical preferences were so different. Finally, I said that I was not interested in a distance online relationship and he said that he could come to see me but he never arrived because of different reasons; visit his dad in Malaysia, take care of his mom in London and in the end a lady warned me on fb that Tony William was a dangerous scammer.

I deleted him on the spot! Beware,ladies! Behind the screens might be anybody but unfortunately not the good looking man in photos!
May 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Morrison
by: Anonymous

I normally do not accept facebook requests from strangers, but this one seemed different. His name us David Morrison, a Scottish man that lives in Tampa Florida and he has dual citizenship. He is an independent drilling contractor who is on a 5 week contract in the Gulf of Alaska.

He has claimed to be a man of God and quotes scripture very well. He is a widow, his wife died 9 years ago from an illness. He has two grandchildren, boys, George and Tyler. He states their upkeep is his responsibility because his daughter and her husband are missionaries in Thailand.

A couple of weeks ago he asked me to send money to his grandkids for a field trip. I told him I didn't have it. He begged for a moment, but let it go. I told him a man of God would never ask a women to do such a thing. I will say this is tough for me becasue everything he has said are things I have prayed about and asked God for so if he is not real he is really good.

I have been praying for wisdom and I know everyone will say it is a scam, but need confirmation.

Has anyone else had experience with David Morrison?
May 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		There's a pattern with these creeps
by: Jean

Since I'm contacted daily, sometimes 4-5 times, I have read each and every one of the newer comments from those ladies who were approached.
Some of the websites are completely foreign to me, but neither here nor there, they're prevalent and creeping into every single crevice possible, aren't they?

The names are "usually" two first Christian names, but I'm also seeing a lot of "other names". However, for some reason, and I've no idea why, they like to say they have some German in them, as well as U.K. ties. I never spoke with my creep (as I was afraid he'd get caught and lose his "contract"). Silly me.

I WAS appaled by his poor English grammer. Thought it odd that he would devote valuable time to including scads of emojis; very juvenile. Now I look back and realize that they have a basic "history" of when & where they've lived, and who they're working for.

It's unbelievable, but then, there are a million single women out there, and we're so vulnerable.

Geesh!
May 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thurm Jens - Scammer madly in love with me
by: Anonymous

found him in OkC, tall, handsome, mother from Germany, which explains his accent! Widow! spouse died in a car crash, working in Oil Rig for 3 months (consecutive)! Teen daughter who lives abroad in UK.

I wonder who is the girl in those pictures. Daughter emailed me, and sent me several pictures! She wrote me saying she appreciates I make her farther very happy and so on. She went on a trip to Jakarta, father was very worried because Ashley has not communicated with him.

Today he said she appeared, she was robbed and crying, asked me to buy her the stuff she was robbed. OMG its incredible how these people work. I said I couldn't do anything cause I was very far, blocked both!

His emai: stars2845@gmail.com and he said his name was Thurm Jens, and he was a geologist and engineer and worked for ExxonMobil in Mittleplate.

Be careful girls!
May 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monetary loss 45,000
by: Anonymous

You need to know How to Smell the Rat. I did not know it until it happened to me. When Madoff scammed a lot of people it ran for more than two decades before he got caught.

Being honest there is no businessman that can't access their account in the bank. Especially when they work in the oil rig.

Precautions all the way.

Good luck everyone May God bless us always.
May 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Parker
by: Anonymous

I am so glad I found this site as I have my own crook. He said his name was James Parker and he lives in California and works on the oil rig but he wants to come to ohio just to meet me.

He's very loving and says a lot of words like dear and honey and babe. Said he was from U.K. and Russia. I met him on match.com and after one day of speaking with him he took his site down and I asked why and he said because he thought he already found the love of his life.

I have not spoken to him on the phone although he does have my phone number and texts me.

I'm going to block him today and thanks again for the heads up.
May 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig workers
by: Anonymous

It seems funny that oil rig workers have to scam us woman out of money when they make good money. Oh how I hope these scammers get what they deserve one day, it is all the same story they are widowed, daughter or son in boarding school, machine breaks down on rig.

Just when is it going to end with these people if you can call them that.
May 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		California
by: Anonymous

My crook was from Sunnyvale (Cal). He always emailed me from there. He was telling me he was on the oil rig off the coast of North Sea in Scotland. What a crook ! :-))

It is important that Facebook and all the online dating sites post a NOTICE on the home page that female users might meet these crooks and warn them to watch out! That would really be useful.

The more we talk and spread the word around, the less they can hurt women.
May 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monetary loss 45,000
by: Anonymous

Here is my own opinion that these people are ripping every women's heart and wallet and are the same one. The difference is they use so many names. If you want to look at them there is a website of male oil rig scammer pictures, and maybe you will find your scammer there. A lot of them are very handsome and too bad in real life they are not the one. These people are fake and there is no existence.

God bless everyone.
May 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Burton, Drilling Contractor
by: Anonymous

This man has 2 looks, about mid 40s to early 50s with a blond boy and early 60s with a 12 year old dark headed boy named Lane. He is from Brighton CO.

He got my attention on Facebook. I normally reject these requests but this one was cute and caught my attention. Thought I would give it a try. He wooed me big time and used my faith in God to hook me.

He said God brought us together. He can quote scripture. After a long dry spell guess I liked hearing the words.Fortunately I learned about these oil rig scammers and started playing his game. Finally got him to make his move.

$1200 for a load he was about to default on.

What a crock. Long story short he got me to give him another chance to make it right because he really loved me, and we were soul mates, until he lost 12 heating blankets on the rig at 200 a piece. He was putting his men at risk and unless I helped him he would not be able to come and see me.

Goodbye. Such a sad cruel way to make a living.
May 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer claiming to be Jeffrey Neu
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been contacted by him, and he claims to be German, lives in TN now but traveled to MN for oil reg platform, his wife passed away 5 years ago from a sudden brain tumor, no kids.

We exchanged pics and one is back shot, you see his face, second is in a Mercedes Benz car wearing jeans and the 3rd is in an oil rig wearing a uniform holding a cup.

If you know him please contact me:

veronicag555@gmail.com

He is a scammer and the real owner isnt the pics.
I tracked the IP address of the beginning emails and its UK.
May 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monetary loss 45,000
by: Anonymous

These people are heartless users and manipulative and they are engineers that don't have an engine. Sorry it makes me mad but What can I say they are worst than a crippled lamp. They are like a leach and a blood sucker. Thank God I have to stay positive as a human as I am.

I get angry. What is done is done. Good or Bad everything has an end and we have to move on and that one day they will realize that what they did to us is wrong.

I pray for these creatures that God will have mercy on them as Jesus loves sinners. There is nothing impossible. Ladies out there do not be deceived.

God bless you all
May 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To lorraine
by: Anonymous

I am really sorry for your pain related to your money lost to a heartless creature. Real men never ask for money, never! I am really sorry for your loss and I am with all the victims of these worms who deserve to be punished before destroying other lives.

Be strong ladies. I lost only 1000$ and I was so furious that someone who pretended to be a milionnaire demanded me to ''help'' him getting his frozen funds!!! I gave him this amount and I blocked him after inviting him to earn his living in an honourable way and not preying on innocent women!!!!

After 1 year he sent me a message begging me for at least 500$ to come and ''see'' me in Canada!!!I said no way...forget about me! No more money, you are a liar and you take advantage of kind people...he insisted saying that if I really ''loved'' him I could give him some money...such a pathetic guy, my goodness.

I replied saying that normal people work hard for their money and you should do the same''...never heard about him again! Lesson learned! Never ever send money to unknown people who ''fell'' in love so easy just for our money!!!!!

Beware ladies! God bless you all!
May 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greek Loser named ALEXANDROS CASTELLANOS!?!?
by: lorraine

I met him on 'Ourtime'. He fell in love with me in 2 weeks, sent a 'heartfelt surprise'. They were flowers and chocolates. He worked on an offshore oil rig in the Gulf. Was widowed and his wife dies 2 years ago of leukemia. He called me every night. He has one daughter in Greece. He actually told me he was coming to Canada in 1 month, 1 hour from where I live. He gave me an account number with his PIN to check to see if his clients made their deposits. He had almost 27 million dollars. A week later he asked me for $89,000. I lost it on him and he then apologized. I told him to lose my number. He feels I am treating him bad now. lol. He also said his money had a hold on it.

Don't be fooled by this loser.
May 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lesson Learned
by: Anonymous

Anyone been contacted by Alexander Emil. Boy is he a smooth operator and this lady fell for all his lies. He too is a widower, has a daughter in boarding school in Washington State.

He got me for a lot of money.

Even borrowed money which I am now paying back. What a fool I was. Have been a widow for almost 10 years and never really thought about another man until one night I was on my way to Church and this man called. After Church we talked for a long time and well you all know the rest.

Promises to come when he finishes his contract. Boy does he make a lot of money but not on the oil rig, he gets his scamming women like me with a kind heart. I know there are good men out there but never again will I talk to someone I don't know.

I was warned but didn't listen.

Please LISTEN when someone that loves you tries to tell you. Paying the price. My heart goes out to these other women because it is so hard to let go when they smooth talk you, send you flowers and candy.
May 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Done with him
by: Anonymous

Steven Richard Thierry or Steven Thierry Richards. Beware. Met on Christian Mingle 9043728145.

Does the music, love poems, singing, praying with you, listening, all those things that get to your heart strings. Asked for I tunes card. Asked for Vanilla credit card. Asked for Western Union for daughters who were injured and needed money because he couldn't do it since he was on the "rig".

Lost quite a bit of money. He is on "Linked In" as well. Not on Facebook or anywhere else. Neither are his "daughters". Got sucked into the fantasy world after losing my spouse. Changed all of my credit cards and bank accounts. Thank goodness for the kind ladies at the bank who helped me.

Filed a police report and they said they do nothing about stuff like this. :(

Stayed talking with him for a few more weeks. Hoping he was real and was going to pay me back. hahaha. He sent me an email showing his flight schedule to come home to Jacksonville, FL. Said that should show how sincere and real he was. Of course I noticed at the bottom where he paid the cancellation insurance for emergencies. Ended up "sick" .

Said he needed to come up with over 7k to help pay for the helicopter to get him, his crew, and the equipment off the "rig". They'd been stuck there for 3 months. Right. . . . Told him no.

I had no money left. He kept persisting and said how much he loved me and what a great future we had together if I would just help him get home. I asked him what part of "NO MONEY" did he not get. Talked a few more days where he didn't ask for anything. But then he hit me up again. I've blocked him from everything.

He's sent a couple of emails which I Trash immediately. BEWARE! Don't get sucked into the fantasy! Just because I'm Christian and a new widow doesn't mean I'm to be used.

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice. . . NOPE!!! Good luck ladies. We all deserve a real man!!!! :)
May 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Swedish Marine Engineer Paul Viktor
by: Anonymous

Has anyone come in contact with a Paul Viktor? Nice looking guy, says he is a Marine Engineer with Oceaengineering International out of Houston Texas.

If you have, please be cautious.

My Online Banking was hacked and thank God that my bank shut it down. As soon as I told him that my account was closed, I haven't heard from him since.
May 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monetary Loss 45,000
by: Anonymous

That's true but for those of you who met your scammer twice. Be watchful cause these people are very deceiving. This much money I lost for this scam it's painful. But by Gods grace I was able to moved on.

I thanked my scammer for teaching me a very good lesson not to be deceived again. "Don't wait for someone to bring you flowers. Plant your own they last longer. What I have learnt from these people they are nothing but full of lies and manipulation. Stop!!!!
May 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Old enough-again
by: Anonymous

I cannot believe I fell for this again. Just call me dumb and dumber!!! A different guy by the name of TONY HANK from Addison, Texas. Punch in his name and see what comes up -- all his e-mails. You'd think I would have caught on just by what he said -- like he has white hairs, and one post he was 61, next post he was 62 and third post 63.

Enough is enough!!!! Both my guys are on Mingle2 and both will be reported. I will come off dating sites, at least for now. It is a good way to get through the winter.

Thanks for this site.

It really helps keep my feet on the ground.
May 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg James
by: Anonymous

He sounds a lot like my scammer. I lost no money because of lots of red flags but please report him.

I do not think it is easy to get rid of these people because the word got spread out...probably there are thousands now around the globe. People should be warned through TV and newspapers.

The more media talk about these creatures the better.

Dating websites and social networks SHOULD POST NOTICES on their home pages like banks do.

What do you think?
May 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg James ExxonMobil pipes contractor
by: Anonymous

This is my 2nd scammer after Bryan Cooper. Both I met in a japanese dating app. They are infiltrating the Asian market now.

This Greg said he lives in DC, a contractor of ExxonMobil, who supply install & maintain pipes on rig. Got a 6 million contract & have 17 workers under him. Got it all wrong about oil rig rules, he said he will be working there for 3 months but the rules is you can't work more than 3 weeks offshore.

Sometimes he would msg me at odd hours, working hours is tough work on a rig, and you don't get to msg whenever u like.

OK, long story cut short, I'm still chatting with him hoping to get him to ask money from me & gives me his ask A/c number so I can report it & the authority will check it out. Need to get rid of these creatures out for good, not just avoid them.
May 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brine Fox
by: Anonymous

Brine Fox - brine.fox@aol.com is on a rig in Saldanha for ExxonMobil. His wife died of cancer and has a 17 yo daughter at University of Texas and he lives in Texas. He was born in the UK and his mother was brazilian and his father English.

He contacted me on social media site Tinder. He emailed me twice daily - the grammar differed from email to email with long repetitive stories.

He called me from this number yesterday:

+27 74 231 2852
Apr 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan cooper
by: Anonymous

This Bryan Cooper said he lives in NYC, always traveling to UK, Switzerland, and China. He is a drill engineer and has collaborated with multiples oil companies.

Do you have a picture that you can share with me? He said he is 47 but look way too young in the picture. Dark hair, with beard, good looking guy. He had pictures with his dog & 1 picture holding a glass of wine.
Apr 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryan Benedict Diamond
by: Anonymous

Watch out if you're on Instagram, as this troll is good but it's the same story - divorced, 15 year old in boarding school, oil rig contractor working in Nigeria.

I've been chatting with him for 4 months and he has repeatedly asked for money or expensive gifts. He wanted a iPhone for his daughter, and he asked for $$$$ for an expensive watch.

I've called him out repeatedly and yet he is still around.
Apr 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater
by: Deni

Thanks for the info. I did report to FTC. He closed his FB account and his cell # is no longer active. He has not contacted me again since asking for money for his dogs' medicine.

I am sure that this man is resurfacing with a new name, new story, new face, new phone # and FB account, but here are some things about this "David Josh" creature:

* He has a beautiful voice and French accent....really what sucked me

* He ended every sentence with callling me love

* He would say "hello baby" at the beginning of every phone conversation in his crazy sexy voice

* He would send me these sappy online cards almost every morning that would have pictures and a poem about how much he loved me, or couldn't stop thinking of me or dreamed about me all night

* He would sing this stupid song to me almost every phone conversation. It sounded like the Barney song...I love you, you love me, we love each other blah blah....and then finish with I love you more

* One of his phrases... I love you more more more

Hope that will be enough for someone to recognize this creature and not get sucked in.
Apr 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Cooper
by: Anonymous

I have just recently got a request from a Bryan Cooper, nice looking guy saying he would like to know more about me. His first slip was when he said he was widowed and then divorced, and I said if so why are you wearing a wedding ring. I know a lot of widowed spouses wear their wedding rings for a long time if something happens, for I did wear mine when my husband was killed in an accident.

But to say widowed then divorced got my attention right away. Again if they have a Broken part on their pumps or drilling machines the company they work for will help them get them fixed. Call the company they work for and ask for yourself. I did just that and found out they would fix the machines so they themselves are not losing money on broken down machines.

It cost the company to have such stuff on their rigs. So make the call or even e-mail them and tell the what is going on. I even did that and I have a letter from the company in the Gulf of Mexico telling me what I was being told was not true. So pay no attention to such nonsense.

Take care all.
Apr 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yet another scammer - Donald Gibson
by: Anonymous

Met on Facebook, going by the name Donald Gibson, friendly, typed and spelled correctly, smooth talker, never asked for anything till about a month into chatting. Needed a Wal mart gift card to boost the internet on the oil rig.

Told him no several times, and he seemed to accept that.....for a while! Continued chatting in general, looked up his profile on google images , found he was using the pictures stolen from Michael Besson and his kids. Told him he was a scammer and a liar. He still continued to talk to me, and the last conversation was he needed me to give him $100,000.00 to fix a broken part on the oil rig.

Don't see how my money could help someone out at sea.....jerk. Promised to pay me back double or triple when we get married. Funny I didn't know I was in a relationship ...lol.

Called me a liar and I should get a job or take out a loan for him.. He has changed his name on Facebook to Michael B. Richardson, and wasn't smart enough to delete me from his account.

Please beware NEVER EVER give a gift card, iTunes card or money to anyone trying to smooth talk you on the internet. Better to be alone than alone and in debt up to your eyes .
Apr 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Deni
by: Creature Hater

You can report them to FB or where ever you meet them, I personally reported mine to the FBI, FTC, USPS, local police,and Interpol.

I got emails for acknowledgement, nothing more. These crimes are not important to them, as we are viewed as getting what we deserve. Therefore, we must stick together and spread the word to avoid others getting hurt.
Apr 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Felix Skindler
by: Anonymous

I am on Meetup which is a social app to meet people with like hobbies/ business networking/ art clubs etc.

Felix contacted me and left a message. Claimed to be shy but was giving me his number. I messaged him with my number. He went on to start actively texting me asking TONS of open ended questions to gather into (RED FLAG).

First question was he wanted to meet me. Where I worked exactly, what I did exactly etc. I was vague. I had a weird feeling. His meet up profile said he was part of a Wichita, KS group, and said he was from McConnell Air Force base. HE told me he lived in Kansas City, had moved a few months ago from Arkansas, originally from Germany - was married two years and a widow.

I did a Facebook search and it said he was from California.... had opened his profile the day before and had maybe 10 women friends. He called this AM, and late tonight. I went back to search for his Facebook profile and it's gone. I have blocked his number and his Meetup profile.

I did an internet search and found all of this red flag drama.... and decided to add my short story to this list. Lucky for me I had a feeling and blocked blocked and blocked
Apr 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Drill engineer Bryan Cooper
by: Anonymous

After reading more & more stories here I believed mine is a scammer. Just that they got so good I didn't pick up a hint for 3 weeks that we have chatted. Just some sharing so you would know what are their new tactics now.

1. They have improved their grammar & spelling. Talked like a real American (but sometimes you would notice very tiny mistakes)

2. They would ask more about you like they are really interested especially your work (so they know if you have the money for them)

3. They are patient enough not to divert you to IM too soon so you would not suspect them

4. They do their homework, mine was a drill engineer in oil & gas, and explained what he does & even if I didn't ask more, he would tell me so I don't get suspicious (they could have all the answers ready, but when u Google a bit, you know they just pick up from Wikipedia & change a bit to make it real)

5. When they thought they have build enough communication, they get your contact. This is when I got the biggest red flag. Not because he wanted my contact, but the reaction he gave me was weird. I refused to give my personal contact because I wasnt comfortable. And he acted as if I didn't trust him & no point in chatting if I don't want to have a phone conversation. And it ended just like that.

I got suspicious of his reaction, did check up his fb, found out he only created his fb 2 weeks before we chatted, and his friends are so random & more than half are gays. Also I found another guy who was on the dating app is a mutual friend in his fb. I think they must be a syndicate. So I reported him on fb & also in the app. He was instantly removed from fb & the app in few days after I reported him.

That was my 1st experience with an oil rig engineer & so unlucky my 2nd experience is another oil rig guy. This time he is a contractor working with ExxonMobil, and he is now on rig. I smelled this creature after few days of chatting.

I'm still chatting with him to see how he is going to scam me. I just get some laughs when chatting with him because he didn't realise he has been exposed & keep lying.

Thank you girls for sharing your stories here, I hope more ladies out there know about this site & learn from you.

So no more innocent & kind ladies being scammed by these creatures.
Apr 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Still wants more
by: Anonymous

This Robert hasn't had enough, he is still demanding more money to open an account and have his money he was paid for the contract that is still held up by the bank - these scammers really play with our minds. I've told him to have the bank open the account with the same money they are holding.

He would say it doesnt work that way. Am struggling to make my credit card but he seems not to care.

This people are animals, God help us l can't pay for my rent, and am not able to take care of myself as he has completely put me in poverty.

He is a very professional scammer watch out ladies.
Apr 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Drill engineer Bryan Cooper
by: Anonymous

I've been reading a lot of stories & comments about dating scams ever since I came across 2 guys in a dating app claiming to be in the oil & gas industry.

Bryan is the 1st I encountered. He was a gentlemen, not pushy, and writes good English and sounds like an educated person. He got me off the dating app after a week to chat on IM. He emailed me his pictures too. After about 2 weeks of chat in IM, he finally asked for my phone no. I didn't trust him enough to give my contact so I told him we can do voice calling on the IM. But he keeps giving me excuse like not knowing how to use it and he prefers a pay call.

Of course I did not give in, I told him I'm not comfortable. From then his attitude changed. He he said no point in chatting if I'm not comfortable to have a phone conversation with him. And then he stop messaging.

I don't know if he is a scammer but my guts told me he might be. So I cut him off & blocked him after that.

What do u girls think?
Apr 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Josh or George
by: Deni

Thank you for your support...I do appreciate it. I thought he was done with me after I told him I would not send the $5500. He hung up on me and disappeared....FB profile gone, no texts or emails.

Now...after 3 days, he sends an email and calls me -- but now the number has no ID. It says UNKNOWN. So...I talk to him and now he wants me to "help him out" with some medicine for his dogs...$600!

I have told him to send me a video of him talking to me if he wants any further contact with me and it's all excuses and then he hangs up.

I am having a hard time getting over this...obviously...but my bottom line is he will get not a penny from me. He already stole my heart and then crushed it with the dishonesty.

Did anyone else report their scammer to the FTC? Is there anything else we can do to try and stop them from doing this to others?
Apr 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ethan Jose
by: Anonymous

His name is Ethan Jose on an oil rig with a broken part and needs money. From Italy then California and has two boys in boarding school in England.

Things were great then he started to ask for money tonight and when I said no all of a sudden he stopped talking and when I said I had to go and his usual goodnight was loving and tonight it was just have a good night

Hmmmmm I wonder if I will hear from him again.
Apr 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Well I have been friended by the same scammer and after a week I blocked him from my Facebook. I think he might be stealing peoples pictures to use as it is easy to copy photos from Myspace and Facebook.

He claims to be a big oil exec and he is widowed and has a daughter in boarding school. He is in love immediately and he is religious. He was raised abroad and amazingly when I looked up some names here they look similiar but I'm not convinced its the same guy.

He sent me an email that was suppose to look like it came from ExxonMobil Oil but its just a gmail account as ExxonMobil has their own domain.

He is a fake and I knew it when he wrote broken english and sometimes his profile and stuf didnt add up.

I'm glad I blocked him.

BEWARE OUT THERE
Apr 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Subsea Oil & Gas, Los Angeles
by: Anonymous

This person was recommended by a friend I personally know and so I friended him on FB. I have since asked my friend if they know him personally. They do not. Just wanted to help him out cuz he didn't have a lot of "friends".

Well, he is definitely digging for info, so I am making up stuff as I go along. He "sounded" legit for a little while and today I told him I had high BP and don't take meds, yada yada. He was only too happy to get off the post. He is going by Taylor Lowman, Contractors at Subsea Oil & Gas Limited.

Lives in Los Angeles, California supposedly. His info says he is from Berlin Germany. The English is pretty good and today, it wasn't as good, so decided to stop this conversation immediately. Told him I had to get off here.

I will be un "friend"ing him shortly. He was very good at not saying much about himself, but hitting me up for all kinds of personal information. I'm not buying it. I watched a good friend go through this and she really got scammed. The story went that his passport got stolen in Japan, but he wanted her to send designer shirts, pants (Polo), and other things to an address in Africa. She was really hurt.

Glad I could stop her from making a big mistake. He called her to ask when he could expect them, and he became very violent on phone with her when she said they would not be shipped cuz she did not have that kind of money.

Then he was yelling on the phone at her saying "I sent you a dozen red roses" . . . blah blah blah.

Don't fall for this stuff.

It's not real and nobody needs the hassle.
Apr 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benshoof Anderson
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of Benshoof Anderson. Widowed says he lives in Minnesota. Wants my Facebook really bad. Called me on my cell phone and wants to be friends. Says he doesn't know how he got my number. Facebook says he works as a Managing Director at Gmc Construction.

I asked him why he wants my facebook and he said I would know him when I saw his picture. He finally said ok you don't know me and I don't know you but want to be friends.

Some how he popped in on messenger. I blocked him as he still wouldn't give me information I asked for. He was very evasive on how he got my number and why I should get to know him.

I lost a little money to a Anderson before and I told him I didn't want to know him because I didn't have a great experience with an Anderson before. He said yes he is an Anderson.

Please let me know if anyone has come across him.
Apr 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Josh or George
by: Creature Hater

Love your comment: I am hurt but the anger is overshadowing the hurt.

Anger has worked for me, every time I struggle to make it through another month. I am glad that you were able to open your eyes early and not suffer any monetary loss, the emotional loss still hurts and will for a long time.

These Creatures are very clever and they make you feel special with all the attention and promises, only to get your money.

Good luck to you and stay strong.
Apr 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monetary 45,000
by: Anonymous

After I lost this amount of money from these people, I realize Facebook has a lot of them. Not every picture that they send to you is real. They are stole pictures.

Most of them are innocent and their handsome faces are used by the scammer.
Apr 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benjamin and women
by: Anonymous

Why not just block this guy, and I have a request from this guy on my page. Pathetic they are. And they are the one that came back after 6 months asking for money, why not block him too?

Mine came back through another name and asked for more money not long ago. Not happening. If they are on a Rig ask them for a picture of them standing by their machines, and I am sure one of his workers will take the picture.

You might get someone else's picture that is posted on the Rig site and him saying it is him. Sorry about the women scammers on Facebook, but I guess they are as bad as men except they dress hardly with clothes on. I so wish people would report everyone that has scammed them or even tried.

Working together maybe we could get them off of Facebook and other sites as Creature Hater has said. That to me would be great.

Take care all.

God Bless
Apr 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monetary loss 45,000
by: Anonymous

Sometimes with these people when they victimized us it makes me upset especially when it's time to pay my credit card bills. I really felt that I am feeding this creature, but what can we do as these people are heartless.

I was just naïve and he used my heart. I have to stay positive and pray harder that these people will be caught one day.

These engineers are rigging the pockets of every woman.
Apr 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone hear of Benjamin Davids?
by: Anonymous

Widower, 46 yrs, lives in Scotland, one son, 16yrs old. Has refused to stop writing to me for over 4 months. Finally asked for money. I have viewed all his gushings with skepticism and satire.

I ask that you all view his image on Facebook. He is listed. Anyone recognize him with a different name? Or identity?
Apr 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benjamin Davids
by: Anonymous

Please do me a favor and look him up on Facebook. BENJAMIN DAVIDS . If you recognize the image, please contact me or post. I would very much like to report him to the authorities.

46 yrs old, a widower, Austrian-educated, born in Scotland, been on Facebook for three years. Heavy Austrian accent. Wife died six years ago in plane crash. Has a 16 year old son in boarding school.

Been writing me day and night...finally asked for 5000. I am hearing all his love gushings with irony and skepticism. Yes, I am older. And he knows it.

I am not including my email for now. But if someone responds, I shall write asap. Thanks!

This is such a great site.
Apr 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rodger Miller
by: Anonymous

I need to post my story. Met Rodger Miller on Chemistry 57 from Spokane. Told him I am not looking for long distance relationship and even over this he did ignore it and sent me great emails portraying himself as a widower being well off, doing his own business and all good things he said about himself.

Being in a big scam before losing most of my money and all I had, I know the pattern of the scammer. It was all love, baby, I love you and miss you. He was working and said he was delivering product to Indonesia. Said that he will come to Canada to meet me and make plans to relocate me to US which I did not take seriously.

When I started asking about his Indonesia delivery, I was told he delivers petroleum on submarine, and wow that hit me. What a BS. He said that he presents his certificate and gets paid and on his way back to meet me. I was just waiting for the bomb to fall and it did, his certificate expired a week ago when he arrived to Jakarta port.

It did not surprise me, all of a sudden a delay pushing me for help, and I am the only one who can help. When I said no to him, calling him a scammer he was so rude putting the blame on me. I experienced this before so no surprise at all. It all seemed like my previous scammer he was still after me with a different name and approach.

He phoned me and also started threats on me. His phone 713 831-0149.

He told me to fly to Jakarta and meet him to help with money even though the timing could not be met and my offer was to wait and do it when I get an airfare, playing a game a little, he said he was in Markas Besar Tentara National Indonesia Military base to meet him there.

I guess another military scammer.

They can all be so rude when you don't do what they want putting the blame on you. So ladies if you hear a similar story, yes Amother scammer and you are just a fish for him not a love. I lived through this once so I knew already and I guess I must be on the scammers list by now.

My old scammer came back after six months still wanting money. Nooooo way, I need to move on with my life and they only care about them and not about you.
Apr 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Josh? Or George?
by: Deni

I had been texting with a "David Josh" who is supposedly an oil rig engineer. He was overly attached to me from the start...and I got sucked in. Yesterday, after a month of talking, he showed his motives.

He was just a day into his new contract on a BP oil rig and realized he needs more workers and doesn't have the money to hire them...wants me to wire him $5500. Although many of his "facts" had not been adding up, I was enjoying the attention, I guess.

But when he asked for that much money...holy hell. It all hit me that I was being scammed. I feel so stupid...but in a way, I'm so glad he asked for that much money. I might have actually sent him a smaller amount. It is truly hard for me to believe how cruel this scam is -- to play on your most vulnerable need to feel loved and cared about.

I am hurt but the anger is overshadowing the hurt.

Did those of you who experienced one of these scammers try to get information from them to verify who they really are? This David Josh was pretty slick at dodging anything that would give me verification.

Oh well...it is sort of comforting (in a sad way) to find out that I am not the only one who fell for this.

It was good to read your stories.
Apr 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cross Dean got 22000
by: Anonymous

Just as I read here. Quick to move off dating site & profess his love for me. Led a rough life. Claims to have lived in Quad Cities Iowa and owns house there.

Parents killed in car accident and moved from US to Brazil to be raised by uncle who taught him his trade. Wife killed in car accident 9 years ago and has been raising his daughter now 18 by himself. He was planning to meet me and then all of a sudden he got his travel papers to Turkey.

He is electrical engineer building solar energy panels but also builds radar systems, etc. Got flowers & stuffed Teddy bear delivered. Ran out of texting credits and needs ITunes cards. I sent several. Bank account frozen at home due to fraud and needed money to pay the hotel bill. Then when coming home he got detained for watching someone's luggage at airport.

On & On.. Thanks to this site, he didn't get anymore.
Apr 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monetary loss 45,000 Robert Owen
by: Anonymous

I met this guy in the dating website Christian Mingle last July 2016. After talking to him for a month I was convinced or I was trying to help him. I was allowing him to use my personal account from Bank of America. He was telling me that he is selling all his machine in the to rig to finish some of his contract. Money keep coming to my account and I did not suspect anything because every check that comes to the account was cleared until last Dec 15 that when he called me with his phone number that he always use to call me that has different roaming number. I suspect that it was a scam plus bank of America Called me that there were some checks that bounced.

I reported it to them the website www.gmcdrilling.com

I was so scared for this incident. Now I am paying for it as I owe money to my credit card and I took money for my 401k to help him.

All the money I sent to United Bank for Africa PLC. Through Citi bank New York United States Swift Code: Citlus 33 Routing No. 021000089 Account 36320321 beneficiary name Akpos Williams account no. 3001905000

Beneficiary Address 28th street 32 plot DDPA delta Nigeria Bank address : 39 effurun sapele road Delta Nigeria.

This is the whole story about my scammer.

George Gomes
1-778-400-0280
1-916-407-0709
Apr 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Moore Franklin, Oil Rig Scammer
by: Leigh

My guy contacted me on Friday. I refused his friend request and checked out his page. I contacted him through messenger to see what he wanted. Said he was a God fearing man and wanted us to become good friends. He asked me to accept his friend request and I said no!

He called through messenger the second day and said he did not like to type. He spent thirty minutes explaining he fell in love with me at first sight. I asked him to FaceTime me and he said it was not allowed or cell phones. He asked me to wait for him for two years and I said you're kidding right.

He said he would talk to his superior and us meet on a tropical island soon. I told him I had already been scammed this year and I was not giving him anything. He tried to explain he was nothing like the rest. We talked again and he spent quite a while trying to convince me how much he loved and wanted to be with me.

After the call I blocked him. I did not believe anything he said.
Apr 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ralph Conrad
by: Anonymous

I know I've talked with a few women who have talked with this guy but if you are even remotely smart you'll walk away. There really are nice guys out there who will be there for you, love you the way you want to be loved and not lie or ask you for money. Look for those guys and avoid all the Ralph's in the world! Don't sell yourself short on who you truly are and what you deserve.

Sure a lot of you have been in terrible relationships so your trust level is low.

Let me ask you this, how can you trust someone you haven't even met?
Apr 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monetary loss 45,000
by: Anonymous

The lady who loss $40,000 I think we have the same scammer as he has a son that lives with her sister 15 years old. He said his sister is a missionary but her name is Candice who lived in Sacramento.

778-400-0285 Canada I spoke to this lady she has an accent. Look at him at Facebook George P. Gomes.
Apr 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jenkins Klose
by: Anonymous

Anyone hear of him? He claims his wife died 5 years ago and his in laws took his 15 year old daughter and he had to fight to get her back. He didn't ask for money to do that. He did ask for a $300 iTunes gift card to secure some chemicals for the oil rig he is on.

I questioned what chemical company would use iTunes gift cards to send chemicals, then it was for him to get some documents to prove who he is. I told him I didn't have that much cash in me then he wanted to know if I had an ATM card and my response not with me.

After several more days of communicating he wanted me to log in to his bank account that he can't seem to get in. I told him I only had access to a computer at work. He could send the info and I would try there. He did actually call me the next day had a different accent (raised in Berlin) another 2 days without the bank info and he sends it to my work email.

Not wanting to believe he was trying to scam me I tried to log in, the screen got all funny. Then I went to the real bank site and tried and it wouldn't let me log on. I told him that and then he pressed me to use my phone (which I told him I don't have a data plan) so he wanted me to get in the company wifi, and again I told him that's password protected.

He got pushy wanting me to get the password. Well then the fun began for me. I gave my friend his number and she started texting him about what he did to me that I was so upset. He actually told me he thought we should end our relationship because he couldn't trust me since I gave my number to someone.

I know this is long and I only hit the highlights, but he was good. Until my friend sent me this link I was seriously going to get him the iTunes card. Very good looking guy and knew all the right things to say.

I will try to post his pic.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [not adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos here:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Apr 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jenkins Klose has my best friend right now
by: Anonymous

A man by the name of Jenkins Klose is doing the oil rig line. We have tried to tell her and she knows but, but, but, what if its not. Dear god I love her more than anything but how do you get her out of it.

She wants to go buy a card so he keeps talking to her. And yeah his 15 year old daughter who emailed her. Not only that but he wants her to log into this bogus account. Dear god what is wrong with these scammers. Playing with peoples emotions.

Is there no moral fiber in the world any more.
Apr 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To all the victims including myself
by: Anonymous

Beware because these people are very deceiving as they use the words of God. Please do not use your heart but use common sense. Now that I have became a victim it is important for us to help one another.

You cannot smell the rats until it happens to you. They are very convincing with their love that they utter in their mouth. It is too good to be true. Yes, indeed they are full of lies so be aware.

Before I never used to surf the internet but after I became a victim. I have learnt it in a very hard way. But God is gracious enough and his love endures forever.

Good Luck God Bless.
Apr 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Owen./ Martha
by: Anonymous

Any body know Robert Owen ?? A very good looking guy who claims to have a missionary sister and a son who lives with the sister.

I've lost 40.000 and going through a lot of pain.

His numbers is 441618504079 and 2533482773. His sister Martha lives in Arizona, ands her number is 2053027073. I have quite a number of his photos and also family. I think he has worked in the oil drilling before and decided to start making easy money.

He is one of the professional scammers and friend to George P.Gome who is also mentioned by one of the ladies here after she also lost $45.000.

All my money was going to the so called agents
and unfortunately if l knew about this site l wouldn't have lost my money.

I plan to report to FBI to protect others from being scammed by the same fellow.
Apr 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ferguson
by: Anonymous

I met a scammer on coffee meet bagel. He was the CEO of a solar panels company in UK. A very nice looking guy and very charming. He always knew to comfort me when I was telling him about my sorrows and solitude! He said that his ex changed her sexual orientation, she demanded a divorce because she was now a lesbian.

That man appeared in his photos on fb with 2 little girls. He was very sad that the girls were supposed to stay with their mom after the divorce. A long story short, like I said every day he charmed me with his letters and compliments. After 3 weeks on fb he tried to trap me in a so -called car accident involving him and another driver. In the end he said that everything was all right and the insurace will take care of everything but after 3 days he announced to me that he would go to Germany to purchase material for his business and now he started to complain about his lack of fund.

I forgot to mention that his parents were dead and he had only a sister in USA but they cut their communication because of his brother in law and he had nobody to help him!!! He asked for 2500 pounds and I relied...what?!

Are you kidding me????I don't know you! I never saw you in my life...and I refused to help him because I didn't have all this money...he came back with another demand 800 pounds...and I declined saying that I will never be able to cover this hole in my budget...the last demand reduced to 500 pounds and he was almost pathetic...I answerd no...for a businessman it is hard to believe that they don't see in perspective and don't take into consideration the cost, the prices and so on.

He was so furious and he disappeared! Be careful dear ladies! I didn't want to write anything on this site but I am with all my heart with you and I understand your pain and frustrations!

God Lord bless you all!

Don't let these low-lives distroy your lives!
Apr 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morgan Casey
by: Anonymous

First off why in the world would you tell him about this site when we come here to support each other and be able to express how we feel.

I am sure the word will get out now among the rest of them that are not real Engineers on Oil Rigs. Wow I am amazed. You got your heart played with yes but not scammed like most of us.

Well I sure hope you take care.

Be careful all now we will be watched.
Apr 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ralph D Conrad (continued)
by: Creature Hater

I am so proud of you because, that is the way to do things. Move on with your life, enjoy every second you can and put this nightmare behind you.

I live in the gym, and I call it my therapy and I dream on the day that I will be able to punch my Creature in the face. I know it's a dream but, if I ever had the opportunity, I want to be ready.

I found this on Facebook:

"Never be a prisoner of your past. It was just a lesson, not a life sentence".
Apr 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Players - Morgan Casey
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of MORGAN CASEY from Norway who likes to play with your head. He didn't ask for money but all he says is love you love you and a lot of letters and stickers. His pictures were on Feb and a site for animals. He has a daughter that's in school in NJ and he lives in Cali and he's a oil drill engineer.

A widower in the Gulf and its so sad that these guys play when I told him about this site he got mad in his words and said that I'm going to die all alone. What a thing to say so beware ladies.

The picture is him and not too good looking and with his daughter in background. I think passport he said NJ
Apr 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Head players
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know a Karl Blake from West LA who has a son who's 11 - also a Morgan Casey and he has a daughter and he's on a web site for helping animals. These guys didn't ask for money but they play head games. They didn't get to me cause you don't say love things in a day.

Also John Sanders, an Army guy that's in Afgan. Watch out. I still have Morgans Broken up voice
Apr 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I've been scammed
by: Anonymous

I wrote a comment yesterday I was having trouble coping and I just find it hard not to talk to him.

Maybe the Ed. can find it I asked to be notified and put my email wrong. I will put correct one on this post.

Anyway he called again last night and I understand that while in detention you do get access to your phone at certain times. If you are not convicted so you are treated differently.

Whatever...

He still tells me to try to get what ever money I can to help this attorney. If his story is all true then yes I will feel really bad, but no way in hell am I going to send $4000 as I don't have it!

I told him to continue to contact his family and have them take on the responsibility of raising money to get him home.

I'm just going crazy about this and I can't think of anything else and try to keep busy.

I know I must be weak but I'm trying each day to be stronger. I write on this site because it helps me.

Keep safe all.
Apr 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Zhang Wei
by: Sharon Henson

Your conversation with your scammer just brought back so many memories. My scammer's grammar was a little better and he was asking for money to have his 'stuffs' shipped to me but so similar. I read your words and I could hear his voice saying them.

Please don't send him even $500, that is too much to waste on this man. He will keep wanting more. I'm so sorry you are going through this.

Delete the WhatsApp app, that's what I had to do. Mine sent me texts or emails begging me to come back to the app and I did.

I kept holding out that he was telling the truth but it was all about the money. Please end this now, save your money for you.

Save your heart for someone who deserves it because this CREATURE does not.

Wishing you the best.
Apr 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Contractor Zhang Wei
by: Anonymous

He is still waiting for money on this account
Bank name Cimb... A/C no: 7003892561.. name .. Francis sunny

umerah ...swiftcode ..CIBBMYKL...address: 28, Jalan radin tengah bandar baru seri petaling zipcode 57000 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

phone number +60168036417

I sent money before to this account:

Account name: Tsoi yuen fan
Account number: 56289001431
Bank name: standard chartered bank swift code scblhkhhxxx address 1/f -2/f lee wing building no 156-162 Hennessy road wanchai Hong Kong

His phone number is +85266597254

I reported him on Facebook so his Facebook account was deleted. Now I want to know how to report him on WhatsApp.

I will copy and paste his mensage:

He: Good morning honey
He: How was your night ?
He: Honey today i cant work
He: Because i cant pay for the machine
He: My love my day is worst because my work stop
He: Now i need the lifter truck for work
Me: So what will happen now ?
He: Honey you just have to help me
Me: I have a friend in Malaysia he is professor if I told him maybe he can contact the machine man in Malaysia
He: Honey the machine is here in hong kong what the owner need is just money
He: The owner is a malaysia
Me: He can contact the owner in Malaysia
He: The worker said the boss want money bank in to the account i dont know if the owner is in malaysia at moment what we need is that they need the money to deposit in the account
He: Honey how much is in your hand now?
Me: 500
He: Oh the company will not accept
He:I need use the machine for complete 18 days
He: Honey see what will happen you should transfer the 500 let me tell them that i will use the machine for a day
He:Maybe i can use it one and half day without rest
He: You just have to transfer the 500 to them tomorrow lets see what happened
Apr 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monetary loss 45,000
by: Anonymous

My scammers name in Facebook is George P. Gomes and he is from Lisbon Portugal. He a very good looking guy but it was just a dream. Never again that I will try to meet someone in the dating website. I think I was just so bored at that time when my husband passed away three years ago.

I was just looking for someone to talk to. These people that betray you are too good to be true. I am still thankful and grateful that what he did to me I am still standing. It's truly by the grace of God.

I have been true a lot with all my life but this is indeed a very scary one for me, because I let him use my personal account.
Apr 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I've been scammed
by: Anonymous

I'm stuck! My 'it' called again last night and I answered. I have that shred of hope. He told me not to give up on him as he is in detention and if I don't help the attorney he will go to jail.

Jail in South Africa is supposed to be horrible.
I keep telling him I don't have access to any money. He insists please try to get it.

I'm sorry if that part of me wants to believe him. My question to him was if you can't pay the fine won't they just keep your funds and let you return home? Wouldn't leaving with your life be better than any amount of money? He says of course it is but there is no guarantee they will let him out.

I told him just let your attorney handle your case and keep me out of it. I am the only one who can help him... right. We have never met. He must have family at home who takes care of your family I asked? There is always a change of subject and tells me do what I can.

I know I am causing myself grief. I must not answer his calls but I want to hear his voice and what he had to say.

I guess after May 1 if I can't come up with money I won't have to care any more. Why do I make my life complicated.?

I guess I need professional help it's causing me too much anxiety and have been on medication.
I don't want to live like this anymore. I have to get him out of my life.

Trying my best.

Keep safe all.
Apr 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Sharon H.
by: Jean

Whew, I also still have 'his' pictures, most in a folder on my PC, which I do not look at anymore. I've been curious about trying to find Face Recognition, via Google, or whatever, but alas, haven't felt like exerting the effort.

I suppose I'm doing better, huh? What has me curious: some of the writers mentioned "speaking" with their men. How is that possible, when it's clear they have Nigerian accents? I had just one attempt, and it was super quick, sounded high pitched, and was mostly, Jeanie, Kiss-kiss, love you.

I wrote him that he sounded like my Uncle Albert, and he replied with a "HaHaHa". Which was another red flag . . why didn't he ever use LOL? Why did he always write "AM" instead of "I'm"? it was right smack in front of my nose and yet I kept ignoring these signs (plus others) Wow!

We sure can get suckered in, huh? No more, baby. No more ~ I have retired to my cave, and I'm much relieved.

Thanks for anything you may offer.
Apr 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Contractor in UK - Douglas Dyler
by: Anonymous

My prince charming named Douglas Dyler approached me on Instagram. He asked me if I would respond to his message. He said I was pretty and would like to get to know me. Like a fool I told him, I didn't recognize his name and he responded. He never asked me for my name, just called me Pretty.

Said he was an oil rig contractor working for the UK government. He had a daughter, Angel, 12 years old, his wife had left him and he had custody. His language was off. I never spoke to him on the phone, only by Instagram. He said he was raised in a baby home...but later said the correct word orphanage.

I asked him about his daughter he said "I have a kid, Angel by name." I have a graduate degree in English and I started picking up on the way he used his words. I told him I was married and he should find someone else to fall in love with. When I told him I was married, he then asked "can we be close friends?'

Pictures of him were nice, and supposedly a picture of his daughter, but he just didn't seem right. When I started questioning him, he wouldn't answer the questions.

I asked him if he work for BP and he never responded.

I think I dodged the bullet..
Apr 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I've been scammed
by: Sharon Henson

Be proud of yourself for walking away, it's hard but know you can do it. You can, I believe in you. Take it one minute at a time. It will get easier, I promise.

At first, I looked at the pictures of my nameless, handsome man everyday - now I hardly ever look at them. I will admit that I haven't deleted them off of my computer yet but I stay out of that folder.

Eventually, I deleted all the email messages and WhatsApp messages, and you will too because he wasn't real. None of it was real, it's all just a bad dream. Walk away with your head held high and don't kick yourself if you occasionally look back because soon you'll find it easier to just look forward.

Vent when you need to, we will be here to listen.
Apr 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please Don't Yell...
by: Sharon Henson

Anonymous, I agree with you. No one should pass judgement to those of us who have shared our stories on this site. I know I am my own worst judge, I don't need someone else telling me what a fool I was. I, like others on this site, are kind, compassionate, loving people with big hearts.

If you want to judge me because of that, go ahead, I'm not ashamed of being that kind of person.
Apr 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ralph D Conrad (continued)
by: Anonymous

When I read of Ralph D Conrad scamming someone besides myself I became so angry! This charming man talked to me about my family, my children, and infiltrated almost every area of my life. He flirted with me. He asked me personal questions. He was very affectionate. His pictures were handsome, but obviously not his.

Gosh, it is so scarey to think this man got so close to me. And we are told to warn our children about internet predators. I have not communicated with him for 10 days; how can you miss someone that wasn't real? How do you tell this to your brain and your heart?

I am so determined not to let this man take up any more of my time. So I bought a newspaper. I decided I'm getting out of the house and taking classes, going to concerts, joining the gym or whatever I enjoy, but probably not internet dating. I am hoping to meet someone that is "real".

I am angry that all of these scammers, these predators are taking advantage of so many people. On Christianmingle.com, I receive smiles almost daily from profiles that are deleted by the website for violating the website's policies or whatever. Has anyone else noticed this?

It's not wrong to trust, or to love, or to help out other people that ask for it. I think all of these are admirable, and for those of you
who are beating yourself up, don't. I'm not saying to do this again.

But I have grown from the experience, and I pray that you will feel that way too. God does work everything together for our good, if we believe.

God bless you all.
Apr 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names scammers have used - beware ladies
by: Anonymous

Here's the list of scammers I discovered on Christian Mingle: Well the names the used -
Donald Perry,
Rob Young,
Roger Fritz,
Cruz Daniel Eduardo or Elton,
Alex Milla, posing as Major David Martin,
Michael Bland,
Alex Kenrick,
David Roders,
Ben Francesco Antonio.
Apr 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hong Kong
by: Anonymous

What you can do because he is still on FB and another site is Block him. Mine is on FB also and of course Gmail where he has many of his Clients as he called them when we got into an argument. I went on a site yesterday in search of Oil Rig Scammers and Nigerian Scammers. Well I have seen a picture like a line of computers where these people sit and scam people.

It said they do use Oil Rigs because they want us to believe they have a good job and are not a low-life that has nothing. Every single one of them talk to each other's so called romance person.

Its all on the computer for them to know what each other are doing. I was shocked to read all this. I found my guy on Yahoo boys also after someone told us about it. Them guys had bundles of money in front of them and laughing.

I am so careful, I am sure I am getting friends requests from good guys out there but I am too Leary to accept the request. The hurt will always be inside me but I also feel relief he is gone. I cannot say I do not think of him which I do and know he is getting money from one of my friends on FB but she will not listen.

She is in her 70's and he is 58 and he has her convinced she is his only one, and he forbids her to talk to me anymore and if he found out she did he would leave her. How Sad.

Take care all and God Bless
Apr 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monetary 45,000
by: Anonymous

Bank for Africa PLC. Through Citi bank New York United States Swift Code: Citlus 33 Routing No. 021000089 Account 36320321 beneficiary name Akpos Williams account no. 3001905000 Beneficiary Address 28th street 32 plot DDPA delta Nigeria Bank address : 39 effurun sapele road Delta Nigeria.

We just need to move on and Let God take care of them. My scammer is really will versed too. That's Why I was fooled by him.

"Forgive yourself for the blindness that put you in the path of those who betrayed you. Sometimes a good heart doesn't see bad."
Apr 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I've been scammed
by: Anonymous

Thank you Creature Hater and Sharon and all the others for support. My friend asks me every day if I've blocked him yet and I haven't. You know that feeling of that trace of hope that it's true.

I'm a sponge and of course I'd feel guilty if it was true and something happened to him and I didn't help him. But I know deep down this wonderful handsome man was too good to be true.

I will always remember and stay on this site it helps a lot. As many times as I heard don't send money and I still did. I was blinded by my hope for love.

I have to pick up the pieces of my broken heart and kick myself for being stupid. But I know with time I'll heal because I have support in this site!

Thanks to all of you for sharing your stories and we will spread the word about these people that are so low and use our feelings!

With all of the support I'm walking away head held high I'm better then "them".
Apr 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		YES!! HE IS A SCAMMER!!!!
by: Anonymous

Ok ladies, let's make clear one thing. Did your former husband, partner, companion, whatever, ask you for money when you dated him?

Have you seen the guy FROM THE WEBSITE who is asking for money in person? Did you touch him? Have you seen where he lives?

If not OF COURSE HE IS A SCAMMER!!!!

You are in love with the image of a man he was able to project in your mind!!! HE HYPNOTIZED YOU

WAKE UP FOR GOD'S SAKE !!!!
Apr 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		The saddest part
by: Anonymous

For me, one of the saddest parts of this scam is that the scammer used God's name, prayer, faith, and Christian Mingle to worm his way into my heart for money. God put a good desire in my heart for a partner in my life and now I have one less way to meet this man God has for me.

Makes my blood boil that the scammer asked me to get off the site and I did. It is the hardest part for me. If you are still communicating with someone you feel in your heart to be a scammer STOP communicating with them immediately.

If is so difficult but it is the best thing to do!
Apr 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ralph D Conrad
by: Anonymous

So ladies my scammers name is Ralph D Conrad. I have actually seen his name on here by someone that was also being scammed by him. My gut was trying to tell me something but his words sucked me in. He is good - really good. What really kills me is that I fell for his charming ways not to mention he is a very good looking man.

Yes like all you other ladies he said he was an engineer but he was self employed and contracted his work out for Exxon Mobile And Shell. He worked his charm on me and won me over for a little while, but something still didn't feel right when he wouldn't video chat with me even when I sent him a link for free video chatting he said he couldn't download it on his phone as it wouldn't let him.

Hmm so I went along with it because he was just that good. Like the rest of you he fell in love with me and I felt the same after a while even though I was very hesitant. Well long story short after a month and some red flags, my estranged husband who I was still talking to and told him of my new adventure in life came across this site. So I was scrolling through it and found Ralphs name on here.

To say the least I was surprised but not too badly because I already had my suspicions. If it is to good to be true it is Ladies. My husband has his faults and I know we have had our issues but he knows me and I know him as my soulmate he is. So when he broke down and cried and said something wasn't right I listened and that is when I found this site.

It truly opened my eyes. Ladies don't let these fools get to you they are really good. Listen and share with family and friends as they are your detectives and will look out for what is in your best interest.

I WILL NEVER BE FOOLED AGAIN!!!!!
Apr 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scam - Richard Gasper
by: Anonymous

Hi I have a similar problem. Met this guy called Richard Gasper who claims he works at the moment in Malaysia under the care of Petronas. He said he has a 10 year old daughter and his wife passed away 3 years ago.

He claims his payment is being held by Petronas because he needs to pay a certain amount to a government office in Putrajaya, Malaysia which is 10 minutes away from my house.

I am not sure if I can trust this guy. He emails me like each time and says that he wants to know me better.

Now he wants my help to go to the government office in Putrajaya and help him make the payment on behalf of him claiming that he will return the money.

How can I do that as I don't event know if he is telling the truth. And most of all I dont have that amount of money to help him.

Is this really a scam??
Apr 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil RIg Owner Scam - in Hong Kong
by: Anonymous

My story is just like yours and I have lost all of my economy. I am so embarrassed. He gave me so much pressure to find money for him.

Now I'm here finally and opened my eyes and I feel free. I lost money but if I didn't find
this website it would be possible to lose more.

My scammer is still on my facebook and whatapp so what can I do?
Apr 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I've been scammed
by: Creature Hater

Yes, it was me that told you it was all lies and more lies. Your Creature's attorney is another Creature pretending to be an attorney.

Mine went as far as creating a fake courier service for a package it had sent me. I googled the correct company and they told me I was being scammed. What did I do, I let my Creature know about this, I was so in love and naive that I believed IT when IT said he was being scammed as well.

Next story was that he went to the courier service in person, only to find out that they had taken off with everything. He filed a complaint with Interpol (lies) and miraculously they found his id and passport. Since I loved IT and believed it, of course I sent more money.

I know it's hard to believe and you care about your Creature, however, your Creature only cares about the money. LISTEN to your family and friends, block this Creature, report it on the site you met it. Move on with your life, walk away with some money and lots of dignity.

IT is a SCAM, all of it is a scam.

Good luck and God Bless
Apr 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I've been scammed - by Anonymous
by: Sharon Henson

I found it hard to walk away even after I knew the man behind the messages and phone calls wasn't the man in the pictures. I guess my head knew it wasn't him but my heart was still hoping.

Please, walk away now. Sending money may have stopped but you will not start to heal until you completely let him go.

I wish you the best.
Apr 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		"Birds of a Feather", huh?
by: Jean

After reading several accounts, usually 1-2 daily, it still rankles me, no end! That more & more females are being scammed, and in Christian Mingles as well as other dating sites of repuation! That's just disgusting!

I don't know if it eases my pain, as it's still very raw. However, it does anger me, especially because these creatures, these vermin, are infiltrating every crevice they can find online.
Why doesn't Fox news or someone ~ do an exposé on how these morons fabricate a complete "life", knowing just when to strike with their requests for $$.

I've already seen one, online, and it was fulfilling to know that the police are hunting these jerks down. One must admit that the "Yahoo Boys" are a professional bunch.

Lastly, I can only weep in sympathy for all the women who have given so much of their savings, just to be a good, kind, helpful "lover". What is this world coming to? OMG!

Let's be forever thankful for this way of cleansing our wounds.
Apr 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I've been scammed
by: Anonymous

Hello ladies and gents,
I know it has happened to the guys also. It has been a while since I've commented on this site but I follow all the time. As many have said it's good therapy to know you are not alone.

A while back I told my story of my guy in South Africa needed to get parts from customs and then was arrested for attempted bribery. I think it was creature hater who said there is no jail, no attorney but thru the course of five months and a few hundred dollars a month for this and that fee then finally to get his passport fee then sent money for plane ticket home. He was finally released and two days later at the airport calling me on his way to check in.

There were always phone calls and was so madly in love with me as the best woman in the world! So I waited and didn't hear from him.

The next day the attorney emailed me to tell me he was arrested again for not declaring funds in his possession. You have to know that a four hundred dollar by the end of 5 months turned into four thousand dollars. Oh but not to worry I'll get it all paid back.

How many times have I read that.

He is now being detained and must pay a large fine for his release by May 1. I am not wealthy and live month to month like most. So impossible to send what I don't have.

The attorney sent me a document from an African agency that was supposed to be in charge. I emailed this agency and they told me not to respond that the document was bogus.

Every time I tell the attorney I don't have another $4000 (total fine $14,950.00) he gets mad and threatens to quit and tells me if it was a loved one or child I'd find it! All the time Ive been doing research on other sites and facebk that I was never on only to find his picture with different names!

I wanted so much like others to believe in him.

I was able to messenger a Garza Abraham and asked where he got the pic. He said he liked the pic so used it! Don't know if this is yahoo boys or not.

My friend keeps telling me to stop answering phone calls and emails but I'm trying to end and finding it so hard to walk away.... like what if it's true and he's in jail again. My friend says no way he has no other friends or family to help him. All I'm doing is making myself crazy!

I know I have to walk away but it's difficult as you all know.

Thanks for this site and support. Be safe all and don't send money to someone you don't know.

I've heard those words and still I did now in debt and paying for my mistake.
Apr 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monertary loss of 45,000 to George Gomes
by: Anonymous

I have the same story that these people are not only hurting us but also hurting our wallets. I felt so bad and so embarrassed as a Christian believer. I pray for these people that God will put a stop of what they are doing.

Met this guy July of 2016 at Christian Mingle and ended the manipulation on Dec 15 of 2016. I let this guy use my personal account for more than six months until checks bounce. I helped him financially to finish a project in Oslo. But he is a lemon and his name is George Gomes.

They are very deceiving and con artists. I have learnt a lot from this incident. What I am thankful for is the Bank of America has given me a chance to extend my credit card otherwise I will be broke.
Apr 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sad Story from a Petroleum Engineer
by: Anonymous

Profile picture on OurTime.com he wore sunglasses. Too good to be true! So many of the same red flags as mentioned in other posts.

My son-in-law, in law enforcement, called the phone # & researched the email. Both fake.
No money exchanged hands.

Nothing hurt except my pride.
Apr 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ray Donald or Donald Ray
by: Creature Hater

I am so sorry for you losing your hard earned money.I lost a lot of money as well and when I read these stories it makes me very angry.

Yes, Karma is real and I hope each and every one of them get caught, burn in hell, and get cancer in the genitals. They are young now but, someday they will be old and poor, because, believe me they will always be poor and live in a poor country.

Some day we will all get Justice, my goal is to hold the websites responsible for allowing these "Creatures" to use us and hurt us. Someone needs to be held responsible.

Stay strong and never lose your faith.
Apr 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Logan
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of Thomas Logan? A friend of his was on a dating site and introduced us. Within a couple of days he loved me, then asked for money to get his equipment to an Alaska oil rig. When I refused he became abusive.

Now we are talking again, he wants I tune cards which is a new scam. Not happy when I said no.

Anyone heard of him?
Apr 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson and Donald Ray
by: Anonymous

I have a picture from a request of a Anderson sitting in a helicopter. Did not accept the request. When it says Oil Rig Engineer and after talking with BP and them saying their guys have no time to be on the net two-three times a day or at night for hours.

I was told if I get an invite from a scammer delete him.

I do have my friends son that works on A rig and is married with some beautiful children. He too said these guys are not on Rigs, that is just how they work saying their machines are broken down or a family member is Ill and they need help because their accounts are frozen.

He checked out a lot after I was scammed being a boss of a Rig. He contacted a lot of the companies and they said if a contractor is broken down they would help him fix his machines and pumps so the company themselves do not lose money, then the money comes out of the pay at the end of the contract.

As for Donald Ray they are always changing their names so who knows if any of us know him. Add his picture then we would be able to say if we have seen the picture.

Take care All, after my friends son told me all this about the Companies, I will not accept a Rig worker again. There is some good ones out there, there Is a husband out there in the gulf that is married to a lady from my church, and they are lucky to talk for an hour to his family he is so tired all the time. They work 21 days and are off for two weeks.

None can be on a rig any longer then 21 days.

God Bless
Apr 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ray Donald or Donald Ray
by: Anonymous

Yes, I am back again ladies. Very sad we trust these scammers. I lost $88,000 dollars to this scammer that said he would give me 30% on my loan. I also took out of my 401k to help him out with all his petroleum engineering problems with the interest of having to take it out before I was 29 1/2 my income taxes were $45,000 this year because of HIM.

My husband died 3 years ago, and I was not desperate by any means, just a CHRISTIAN trying to help out. He took all of my life savings. I learned a very costly lesson.

Ladies please do not accept a person that is too good to be true.

Stay safe, my last word to him was KARMA hope he gets caught.
Apr 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson
by: Anonymous

Mine was with him standing in front of a copter with two guys and one guy getting into a compartment. You couldn't hardly see him.

I'm not sure how to upload photos or I would send mine. Can someone tell me how to do it?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [not adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos here:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html

You can post your story and pictures there and come back here and provide the link to your photos.
Apr 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Off shore...always 😃
by: Anonymous

These boys have all the answers already prepared for us 😉. Yuck! Young scammer boys that laugh at us mature ladies. Be aware that a real oil rig worker can stay on the platform only 2 weeks, and they are allowed to use all their own electronics. Look on YouTube: there are even videos taken by workers on the rigs.

Trust your guts when you feel something is too good to be true. 😃 .

IT IS A SCAM!😊
Apr 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson question
by: Anonymous

Hi ...was he sitting with 2 other guys in front of the helicopter? I have this pic too ...I found one of 2 guys on catwalk on a rig that mine had photoshopped his pic onto.

Another woman had the same pic but with her guy photoshopped in it - crazy!!!

Mine always told me they didn't allow photos to be taken on a rig - or couldn't be shared with those not in the rig ...always a quick response
Apr 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson
by: Anonymous

The guy that I was in contact with was a man by the name of George Anderson off of Norway. He sent me pictures that he said were him on the rig. One in front of a copter and another of him in a hard hat with a rig behind him.

Scammer. Don't take the bait.

Please read my post about or around march 28 to april 3 can't remember what day I posted it.
Apr 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeff Anderson
by: Anonymous

I was contacted by a Jeff Anderson through Messenger. After reading the comments I knew it was too good to be true. Same last name. I would ask him for a selfie and he sent me some professional photo. His English texting was not great.

I asked him if he spoke other languages and he said no. He knew facts about my town, which was odd. He said he was widowed with a 15 year old son living with his late wife's sister. He said he was offshore in Norway. I asked him to send me a pic of what his view, but his tablet was broken.

Always an excuse. Again, had a feeling that it was too good to be true.

Be careful ladies.
Apr 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		This is for Not Sure
by: Anonymous

You should ask him to send you actual photos of where he is right now, of his location via email and you should check date and time. If he is a scammer, he will not be able to. Also you check his cell phone number. Tell him the truth, that the site is full of scammers and you just want to be sure he is what he says he is. Nothing wrong with that.

If he is honest and does not have anything to hide.
Apr 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To use a scammer
by: Anonymous

This confuses me about using your scammer. Is this not what we are here for to help by being used by these scammers. Would that not make it just as what they are doing to us. I am not criticizing no one but when I read that I was surprised.

I been on here for gosh a very long time and I don't think I have read anything like that before. Just had to say something, for I am here because this site has helped me a lot along with some of the wonderful people here also.

Hope all has a Very Happy Easter and Please be safe..
Apr 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		And hit again!
by: Patty

I responded to a nice fella on Ourtime. I emailed him... and he emailed me back...wham!!! Oil rig, divorced wife after she committed adultry, daughter 25 this time (not 15 like before) wrote sweet like honey... but chopped up.. 4 paragraphs...Ughhhh!

I replied: YAHOO BOYS, shame on you! Leave me alone.

So weird . .2nd attempt in 2 weeks...and creepy... that they made this last guy from my town!

I have quit the site. Too close for comfort!!

Stay safe ladies!!
Apr 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Got one.
by: Laughing

I fell for one for about a month. He fits everyting but his pictures do not come up in the search engines. Sure would love to find out who is in the pictures.

It was fun while it lasted. I was so happy. I am angry right now. I did learn that I loved being loved again and this is the good I fit from it. He's a yahoo boy. He wants to put money in an account and is promising to send me gifts.

My marriage was fake so what's the difference? My husband told me he only married for money.
Bully for him. I was able to transfer the scammer being fake to my husband. So that is my silver lining. I will use him to build my self confidence.

It has made me not afraid to date now.

I have my secret little love letter writer.
Apr 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael
by: Anonymous

My Scammer was in the Gulf too and wanted my bank account to put money in it to help me pay my bills which if he wanted to help me why did he ask me for money. I talked with him about two years. He never got it.

He wanted my cell number also, he never got it cause my attorney said they can use your cell number to get a loan. He said my house phone would not do, and got angry. I just said oh well.

So Please do not put your name on any account with his for he can get a loan with your name on it.

God Bless All and Stay Safe
Apr 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson the Oil Rig Sammer
by: Anonymous

Thank you for the other peoples posts. This guy became controlling, wanted an exclusive relationship and wanted to know how much money I made, what kind of car I have, what kind of phone, if I rent or own.

I told him that he is so nosy.

He would not answer the phone when it rang because it was a text only phone. I was in a texting "relationship for 3 days". The third day I found this site.

I sent him a text saying "catfish" and then I blocked him.
Apr 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Screen those fellas!
by: Patty

Hey Ladies! I was recently on an online dating site, in a wonderful dialogue with a wonderful man. Too good to be true...he was very personal and kind, such a sweetie!

A friend told me I can search cell phone numbers thru Facebook by putting their number in the search bar. Wha-BAM! He is married, way older than he said by 15 years, retired, no longer the AA pilot he said he was, retired in 2009!

So, I wrote him a note and scolded him on his very bad behavior and challenged him to do better!! Be BETTER!! I wrote him, it is with a sad heart I will say good bye. He wrote an apology and was so very embarrassed and so sorry.

So there you have it, ladies! Another way to screen these creepers!

Be well and know you are deeply loved.
Apr 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Anderson
by: Anonymous

Well well after over a year of texting and phone calls and empty promises I am finished with Michael Par Anderson. He claims he is on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico - The Perdido Project.

He was going to pay my bills because $25000 is pocket change to him on a good day. Guessing he must not of had too many good days because I've not seen a dime. I actually opened an account for his financier to wire money into. Imagine my surprise when the bank closes my account and labels it a Mule Account. LOL

I did not lose any money in this ordeal. When this all went down he told me to go to the bank and tell them he is my fiance and I gave him access to the account. I said OK then I will need to know the name of your business and your birthday. He said all I needed to know was the name of the person making the deposit. I pushed hime saying that I would look really stupid telling them I am going to marry him and I don't even know the name of his business.

He concedid saying it is WeaFri Pump Services. He said that he contracts with many different companies and he explained it was too much to explain by text. Then he advised me to follow his lead and not be friendly towards bank employees. Then when the bank closes the account he said my bank was stupid. I should sue them for the way they treated me.

I reminded him that his financier picked the bank. What a gem! He alledged that he is widowed and has a house in FL. I could not find any trace of a Michael Anderson on any search engine that is connected with WeaFri Pumps or owns property in FL. At any rate he was famous for trying to make everything my fault.

He said that I don't understand the kind of man he is. I didnt take him seriously. I was laughing so hard when I got his text. After I was finished laughing I texted him that he needs to show up or shut up because I'm tired of his empty promises. He said "OK then good point I will shut up"

So I hope he continues to stay shut up! He has an accent that sounds more like he is from NY. He said he was born in Sweden. Oh thesee creatures and their lack of integrity just make me see red!

Stay safe my team mates because there is safety in numbers. Let's keep working extra hard on our war against the feature creaturres!
Apr 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sharon
by: Anonymous

The first step in the right direction you just did by putting your story out here and this site will help you heal. Our hearts has been used and abused by these scammers and I am so happy you came to this site.

I have to say I am in counseling still and to tell the truth I almost unblocked my scammer last night and I had such a hard time talking myself out of it but I did. I knew I could not go through the mental abuse no longer if I would not give him money. Thinking of being in the hospital with a bleeding ulcer for over a week made me think twice also. I am as you are a better person for letting go and coming to this site for support.

Thank You for sharing you story, Please hang in there and keep your head held high. Such good people on this site and they all have helped me besides all my counseling, but it is still hard when I think back.

God Bless All
Apr 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hang in There
by: Anonymous

Sharon you hang in there. Just look you are not the only one who has fallen prey to these horrible scammers who don't deserve the love you have to give. The real McCoy will come along and then your eyes will open. Give yourself some time but get back in there and don't let them win.

You are so much better of a person than any of those individuals. Who are they? They can't have much of a life to have to keep the lies they have told straight plus they have to be on the phone, chat or other means many hours. I also feel sorry for the individuals who pictures they have stolen who may not even know.

God Bless and you hang in there we are all with you sister.
Apr 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hang in there
by: Anonymous

It is very hard but you will get through it...keep reading this site ...it helps me when I start missing my guy (scammer) it puts things in perspective. All these stories are the same as mine - I trusted, I believed even though I knew it all sounded too good. I am a smart, educated, nice looking professional that got sucked in....it doesn't matter how much you have give them- I gave a piece of my heart & that's the hard part - I need to get it back

My second scammer didn't stand a chance at getting anything - lesson learned.

Good luck to you - to all on here --- stay strong ladies - we deserve to be happy again!

I keep reading this site for my therapy!
Apr 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank you
by: Sharon Henson

Thank you everyone for your kind comments and words of encouragement. They are very much appreciated. I am going to take a break from the dating sites and will be back in counseling in a few weeks.

I have three more appointments with who I am seeing now with the option for a referral to a more permanent counselor, and I will be taking that option. I know this is just a temporary set back and this too shall pass but it has been a rough couple of days.

I will get back up, my scammer will not keep me down.

Thank you all again, just what I needed.
Apr 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sharon
by: Sirius

Sharon,

Do something please: Convince yourself that you have been in love with pictures not real men.

How can you do this? Look at the real men behind the pictures, they are scammers from Nigeria.

Look at the pictures of those guys online, you will easily find them. Look at them everyday: do you like them? 😞. Noooooo!!!!! NOOOOO!!! They are scammers targeting lonely and sweet women.

Take a break!! Do not try to find your love online. Go out, see people, go to church, travel, move yourself.

This addictive online reality does not exist. Look at people, straight in their eyes, people will see your beauty and will fall in love with you.

Get away from that screen and collect all your strength for your next YOU!!!😃
Apr 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Sharon ~ Don't despair, luv
by: Jean

Oh! Sharon! Grab a hold of yourself, squeeze real tight, and take some deep breaths, sweetie. You tested the waters, and lo' & behold, realized you are human! We're all in this together. Believe me.

He was frightened, but then again, you'll find someone else. Perhaps wait awhile. Don't dip into that pool until you've cleansed yourself of your "phony lover", remembering, that "he" was only a Nigerian jerk, expecting to make more $$ from his scenarios, and enjoying every moment of seducing you/us.

Just by writing the truth you've had a cathartic way of riddng these demons from you. Hey, you tried, you got caught up in what we were expected to find, and only found a mere mortal. It's difficult doing this online, as you've surmised. But again, please, give yourself a breather, maybe til next month.

You really need to forgive yourself for being just a wonderful, naive woman who was once deeply in love with a set of pictures. And a lot of Phony-Baloney love lines.

Let us know, Okay? And my very best to you, for I'm still going thru withdrawal pains, day & nite, so I really understand your embarrassment.
Apr 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ralph D Conrad
by: Anonymous

I met him on Christianmingle.com. He was handsome, charming, and affectionate, calling, texting and emailing regularly, until I said no to his financial request. Said he lived in California, worked on an oil rig, contracted for Exxon Mobil, and originally from South Africa.

Just wanted to throw his name out to save anyone else the heartbreak and trouble this man put me through. After meeting and conversing with 2 catfish on this website I am ready to give up.

Time is a healer however.
Apr 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sharon, dear
by: Patty

Hey Sharon, dear you are so brave to put your story out here. And what a painful story to share. Take a deep breath and know you will heal from this... If the guy from last weekends train wreck is someone you care about, write him a letter and apologize. Whether it brings him back into your life or not, it will bring healing to your broken and ashamed heart.

And then you have to let that s&($ go!!

Be well.
Apr 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tired of Trying by Sharon Henson
by: Creature Hater

I am sorry you are feeling this way and perhaps as you mentioned blew a good relationship with a real man.

These "Creatures" affect us in more ways than one; emotionally, financially, and self confidence. This is their job to give us attention so that we can give them money. It's all about the "Benjamin's" there is no LOVE, only love for money.

I say do not give up on love, I haven't but, I refuse do use a dating site ever again. If love finds me fine, if it doesn't I'm good with that as well. I have been alone for 15 years, I opened my heart to my Creature that made my trust in men worse than it was before. Remember the saying:

"Love is like a butterfly. The more you chase it, the more it will elude you. But if you just let it fly, it will come to you".

I know it is hard after been treated like a queen and all the attention to find yourself alone, broke and no attention. I would lie if I said I don't miss it. However, when I struggle every month to pay my bills, I HATE my CREATURE as much as I thought I loved it.

I believe you are a strong woman Sharon, you came to this site, shared your story and have helped others. You just had a breakdown, it happens as we are human and have endured such much emotional pain. If you are still seeing your therapist please talk to her/him about this small breakdown.

I believe in you and believe that you will overcome this with time, and if love is meant to find you find you it will.

Stand strong and tall.
Apr 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tired of Trying
by: Sharon Henson

I have been on this site for awhile now and have been using my real name but I recently posted Tired of Trying under Anonymous because I was so embarrassed that I let my scam affect me again. I really thought I was ready to be back on the dating sites. Most of my contacts turned out to be scammers but I finally met a man who was real.

I could tell he was real but it bothered me that he wasn't as attentive as my scammer was. I had trouble knowing if he was really interested. He wasn't messaging me all the time, he wasn't telling me how beautiful I was. He was a real man. I found myself almost begging for his attention, I would message him and say that I've told you I'm interested but don't think you are.

This past weekend, I really blew it. I had so much anxiety, I messaged him so many times. I felt like I was watching a train wreck and couldn't do anything to stop it.

Needless to say he won't talk to me anymore. I'm sure he thinks I'm crazy and who knows I probably am. I mean I never thought I could fall in love with a man I never met and send him more money than I could afford to lose with just his promise he was coming to be with me.

I lost all my self respect, my dignity. I was so embarrassed by the whole thing. I thought I had gotten at least a bit of that back but after this weekend's train wreck called my love life, I realize this has affected me so much more than I knew. I'm so embarrassed by my behavior, I wonder if I should just give up.

I want a real man not one who worships and loves me in a matter of messages. This man was real, was he the one? Maybe not but I'll never know now because he'll never want to hear from me again. I was pathetic. Why did I let my scammer take so much from me?

I feel like such a fool, again.
Apr 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to German Accent Posting
by: Anonymous

I think the guy you are talking about is the same one who scammed me and also another lady out of thousands of dollars. When he was in contact with me and the other lady at the same time he was using the name Richard Verros.

I "met" him less than a month after my mother had died and about fourteen months after my husband had died. I was extremely lonely and grieving for my mother and my husband and he took full advantage of my loss.

These people are predators with absolutely no moral compass, no ethics and no compassion. In my opinion, they have no conscience and are sociopaths.
Apr 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank You
by: Anonymous

Jean thank you for this information, I believe I do know who you are and to the lady that was told by her scammer " I am now having an affair with my computer, asking when are you coming to take its place.

LOL them exact words I heard also, I typed them in search and that same statement came up that someone else wrote, almost all the stuff they send you that is found on the search just by typing in a few words.

That is a scammers letters to their romance person at the time. My Friend and I received the same letter from two different guys and now I see they are still doing the same thing. Wow.

Take care.

Do not trust these men, you will get hurt and broke.
Apr 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fred Ernest - Very convincing
by: Anonymous

I was contacted by a Fred Ernest. 58 yrs
Contractor of Contractor jobs. Widowed with a 14 yr old daughter at boarding school. Just joined FB.

But had everything blocked.

Never asked for money. Only chatted with him for 3 wks. Never answered my direct questions. I was suspicious about him so requested a selfie on the oil rig .

Ignored my request...

I'm sure the person he stole fb photos from wouldn't be impressed.
Apr 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just to keep me on track!
by: Jean

Yesterday, after reading more comments on this wonderful site, I went on "Yahoo boys", and Wow! Did i ever get an eyeful. It was excellent. I suggest others do the same.

You'll see all of our "lovers" there. In the flesh, showing off their newly bought cars, jewelry, clothes, shoes, etc. All from monies sent to them by innocent victims.

I find my mind drifting to my "Tony", and then I force myself to picture one of these tall, skinny, black-hearted dudes, in a filthy hovel somewhere, having the time of his life, pretending to be someone he'll never, ever be.

At any rate, it's what helps me get thru this.

Good luck everyone!
Apr 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dang! I was hoping he was real!
by: Anonymous

THANK YOU LADIES! I have been in dialogue with this guy for about a week... thought it was too good to be true. Here is an exerpt from his email to me this morning...

"Now I am having an affair with my computer lol, how soon shall my love come take over? hehehe. When I run to the pc and finally see your name on it, a big smile escapes my mouth and i feel yeah i have another chance to build the dream life and yeah it seem started lol! There is no mission without a vision, so the dream here is what we have in common, maybe i should just tell you how a typical day in the dream life looks like for a picture here."

Yep, I am done.

Many many thanks for the heads up.

We gotta look out for each other ladies!
Apr 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Drew Golden
by: Anonymous

Stay clear of Drew Golden on Facebook and other social media and dating sites. He didn't ask for money upfront but was very verbally abusive. He targets lonely women. He is very manipulative and sucks you in with flattery.

Drew started talking about marriage right away. He plays the victim.

Again, stay away from him !!!!!
Apr 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Real Men
by: Creature Hater

That is how these Creatures get us to do all the stuff we do, the attention. It's all a GAME they play, we are the innocent victims.

You have not lost your self respect, you are expressing how you feel and everyone loves attention, even if it's bad for us.

Look for the positives with your real man, he many not be as attentive but, for one he is real. You can probably meet him and actually go on a date, you might not even have to spend a penny.

On the other hand your scammer would rob you blind, you would never meet him and once your money was gone, he would be to.
Apr 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Profile in facebook
by: Anonymous

Henry Welsh he told me he was falling in love with me. He was on a mission for 5 years and he had a son of 16 years old and he wanted to marry me.

He hasn't ask for money yet, but I imagine he will do it but before that I blocked him. They are bad people, and stealers.
Apr 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Old enough
by: Anonymous

Wow, my eyes are open -- too bad it was not sooner. However there has not been any money passed around yet, in fact not even the mention of it. My man met me on Mingle2, and it was lovely.

I was almost ready to leave home if he had asked. I didn't know I was so in need of a little attention. On Mingle he was Greg Bush, when we met through e-mail, he was Greg Gregory.

That did not upset me. Just figured that was how it was done. My first time on any site to meet men but probably my last. I am still communicating with him as I want to see how long before he starts asking for money, etc. I am sadder, but wiser, thanks to my family and good friends who just felt it was too good to be true!

I should have known it was when he was 47 and I am 74--age does not matter?????
Apr 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Real Men
by: Tired of trying

My first time on a dating site and the first guy who really had my interest turns out to be a scammer. He said such sweet things and was always messaging me or calling me. Was in love with me in a matter of days. But he wasn't real.

Now I'm back on the dating site, talking to a real man, and I find myself wishing he were more like the scammer. I know that doesn't make any sense. I just wish he could be more attentive.

I feel like I've driven him away now though because I expected him to be more attentive. I find myself almost begging for his attention. So even though I thought I was doing ok now, this scam had affected me in yet another way.

When am I going to get my self respect back?
Apr 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Head Players
by: Anonymous

Have anyone heard of a Karl Blake from West California. He has a son and all these story's sound the same. He didn't ask for money.

Those love sayings did they copy them.

Now there's another from LA and has a daughdaughter and schools in NJ widow.

Do I de friend him
Apr 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Good Lord
by: Anonymous

Hi, it was not my intention to judge anyone and, if I gave this impression, I apologize for that. Everyone can understand who you are by the angry words and the spells that you cast on me.

Everyone has the right to speak their mind and I am sorry for you because you were sucked in. I am on this site like you, the only difference is that I understood quickly mine was a scammer and cut the conversation. He disappeared.

What makes you think that you are good and that I am a bad person only because I said that's an awful quantity of money to give to a man you never met in your life?

I was warning women that men are not like the scammers you hear on the phone and their sweet words.

You have no doubts: You are good and I am bad. I have no right to come to this site or speak according to you. Who is judging now?

You make me think of Freud who about a century ago, basically theorized that humans are inherently selfish and focused primarily on their own individual survival. In effect, we behave "badly" because it is our true nature.

Tell me, what if a poor and desperate woman asked you for some money...would you have given it to her?
Apr 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the person that said, Good Lord
by: Anonymous

First off why did you come to this site, and second, it is not only women getting scammed, men also are by lots of women. I myself think you are a man trying to act as if you are a women to criticize the ladies that got used and mentally abused by these men which I was one of them.

Some of the words just sounded so familiar. Your words are hateful which these men were in the end when being caught. You can voice your opinion but this site has been a great help and more support then I could get from anyone.

Unless you been there "Do Not Judge Others" or it may come back and bite you right in the behind. Karma will get you, so let us know then when it does, otherwise do not cut down no-one on here. There was a lady that wrote a letter about scammers on Facebook yesterday, it was good for she was one. Which is where I met mine also.

Take care all.
Apr 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hit by 3!! Rig Platform Scammers within 5 Days!!
by: Anonymous

I had to ask if my FB name was written on their latrine wall or what? Their names given were Albert Louise from Australia, but, living in the UK when not on his rig near Aruba, Michael Tillman from LA, CA, but working for a company in the UK on the "high seas", and Jack Henderson, from the UK working for Heereman Marine working on a rig near Aruba.

When I asked Jack if he knew Albert, he immediately blocked me on FB. All three of them had very similar background stories, just as others have stated before me. Widowers, one child, limited photos, no FB friends listed, and recent starting dates on FB. Also, this really was obvious, they are all 5'-11" tall, and 'the only child of the late professor and Dr. Mrs. so-&-so.

Who writes types like that?

Someone who doesn't have the grasp of the American English language. My own dad was a university professor with a PhD., and not once in my 60+ years were my parents ever addressed in such a manner. These guys all quickly moved to wanting my email address & attempted video calls that I did not answer.

Even after telling them I was much older than them, had disabilities, and was happily married, and nothing was going to come of this superficial Internet FB attempt of theirs, two persisted. I called them scammers today & one disappeared completely from FB, one has me blocked, & I'm waiting for a response to calling the 3rd a "rig platform scammer".

I screenshot all correspondence. Glad I found this site. Hopefully, it is useful to others. It confirmed my intuition.

Thanks!!!
Apr 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To entry dated 4/6/17 titled Good Lord
by: Anonymous

I don't know who you are but you need to never come back to this website. You have no right to come here and make anyone feel less about themselves because they were sucked in by these manipulating, sick people.

And you are just as bad as they are for making us feel badly. The only thing any of us did wrong was have hope that these people were good people as we are good people.

Someday you will get what you deserve just as these horrible scammers will.

God will see to it.
Apr 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Good Lord
by: Creature Hater

I totally understand your point and I was just like you once, I judge and believed nothing like this would ever happen to me. But, guess what it did. How I don't know, maybe I enjoyed the attention, the promises and yes you are right the man I formulated in my mind.

It was and still is a rude awakening. Yes we made mistakes and we were naïve but, please do not judge anyone on this site until you have walked in our shoes.

BTW what brought you to this site?
Apr 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		German Accent
by: Anonymous

Did anyone have a handsome German accent guy ( Richard) fall in love with you and want to marry you? And join families and live happily ever after in a house he would buy you anywhere ? And you wouldn't have to work ?

Oil rig wealthy boss who took a helicopter to and from the rig everyday?

Widowed five years ago with a college aged daughter Erin. Even her and I emailed and spoke. She fell in love with her new 'mom' as well. Her grandma from Green Bay Wisconsin was thrilled her son fell in love with someone for the first time since his wife's accident. And now he's happier than he's ever been. He never thought he could love another... until I came along.

He really had me going. Even sang on the phone how much he loved me. I told him WAY tooooo much, though.

Are there any nice honest guys out there? I've become over-wary and hope I can open up to a real person.

Don't forget they can read this website as well. 🙂
Apr 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		For "Yes I took the Bait"
by: Anonymous

If you have the Vanilla one card in your possession, you can go online and check the balance, and if there is one left, spend it (not necessarily on you, as he may be able to track you that way). I donated the balance on my scammer's card to our local food pantry, using his name and info he had given me.

It made me feel better knowing that $35 out of $40 went to a charity and not his pocket. He must have been surprised to get a thank you email from our food pantry.
Apr 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Good Lord
by: Anonymous

Hi Ladies. How on earth can you possibly give such money to a man that you never met in your life? There are so many needing people around and serious charitable organizations. How is that women do not understand that love is a different thing?

It's not blah blah words, it is action. These guys understand that there are lots of women who fabricate in their mind a man that in reality does not exist and never will because it is dream.

REAL MEN ARE NOT LIKE THAT. NEVER. WAKE UP LADIES.
Apr 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater
by: Anonymous

They took him off with Eubanks Anthony, and he could not get back on with the id. or ip address but he did get back on with a different Id and said he went around security and it was a different id address and Ip.

He will be so loving and nice and will call you his wife, the love of his life, he never felt this way before not even his wife that had passed in a car accident. How they lie using death of wife, a child. That to me is so sad.

Take care all and be careful Please.

Thank You Creature Hater.
Apr 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yes I took the Bait
by: Anonymous

Christian Mingle .com is where I met him (George Anderson) and I was flattered. He Wooed me and quoted scripture. I believed that he was a good christian man. I sent him $8560 for partial payment for a part. His Sister Sue sent him 10.000 and his 2nd in command gave him the rest of $85000.

He then needed fluid for an engine. I didn't send him any more money until he asked for $300 in Vanilla Visa cards from Walmart. Last money going his way.

This guy says he has two kids, wife died of cancer 5 years ago and lives in Australia. Watch out girls he is not a good guy. How do you Find IP addresses? Can anyone tell me.

Haven't broke it off yet but after reading these stories, same guy different name.
Apr 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

I was approached on my Face Book page, with "People you may know". Of course I offered to be his friend. He was very loving, very chopped English, was a widower with one child. He was from Maine.

He never asked me for money or my snail mail address, nor would I ever give that to him. He did state he loved me and would like to meet me. I am so happy I told a friend this info. and she brought me to this website from Google.

Thank the Lord.
Apr 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Jason
by: Anonymous

Met on Lavalife dating site. States he is a petroleum engineer who is currently working on a rig in Alaska. His phone # area code is 213 (California) yet he claims he moved to Sunny Brook two months ago and still has a home in San Antonio Texas. Claims his wife died in a car accident and his son died two days later. He has requested me to deposit money into another engineers account to the tune of 20k US funds.

He claimed an accident happened on the rig and the team member had to go to hospital and he needed a replacement. I told him I would not send any money and told him no man should ask women for money. He said I would have helped you anyway. I haven't heard back from him since saying no.

He was very charming, and I actually thought he was my soul mate. Words used...my love, darling, wife, told me he loved me after about two weeks, says he misses me, writes poems etc . Has anyone else heard from Charles Jason? I think someone else may be working with him.

Stevens Green or Steven Green. I need help trying to find out how to do an IP Search.

Can someone walk with through that please?
Apr 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Website
by: Creature Hater

Unfortunately with FB you must continue to harass them, every time you see his picture or profile report him. My Creature was posing as someone else with two different women or was working with a buddy. We took his FB profile down, it took 3 times reporting him but, they did it. He even came back with a different picture and we took him down.

Be persistent.

Stay Safe
Apr 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Website that you met?
by: Creature Hater

I have been keeping a list:

Facebook
Match.com
AARP-I meet mine here, website has been taken down.
Plenty of Fish
Coffee Mets Bagel
Christian Mingle
Ok Cupid
Freedatingco.uk
eharmony
Ourtime
Just Widowers
Badoo
Soul Swipe
First Met
Meet Up

I also just added Chemistry

They are everywhere...
Apr 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David French Canadian
by: Creature Hater

My dear friend, believe what you have read and your instincts. If you have found this site it is because you have doubts, please go with them. I found this site when it was too late for me.

These "Creatures" will pretend to care and worry about you, they will be concerned with what you ate or did not eat, if you are driving safe or talking and texting while driving. Why? because you are their meal ticket and as long as you believe they care, you will help them in their time of need (GREED).

Walk away while you can and take the loss, you will be better on with out this Creature in your life.
Apr 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Anonymous

Yes he does say far away, he also says he is a real Christian and will never hurt nobody. He gets very angry and mean and verbally abusive. He is on the prowl and believes he will find another to give him all the money he needs without questioning him.

His net is down a lot when he is talking to another women at the same time that's why it takes him so long to answer. Says he is under so much stress with his machines being down and he has never been off the Rig for over two years. (Lie).

But seems his machines are always broke down. Watch for a James in a Tux with a read bow tie sitting at a table for a wedding or something. Please take care and watch out for him. Oh he does have pics of standing by rocks with water behind him also.

Bless you all.
Apr 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I will miss those Facebook messages
by: Anonymous

I posted about this one before....more to add to the story:

But first a warning: Do not give out your address, cell phone or land line phone number or e-mail address. I did. And I wish I had not! Get a different e-mail address if necessary, just for "your" scammer!

Lucas Greg was the name. Photo: a real cutie. White man, blonde hair. Facebook profile was pretty awesome! I friended him by mistake but after reading his profile and getting a Facebook message from him, I decided to find out what life was like on an Oil Rig! After all, he was stuck in the ocean somewhere out of Culver City, California! What harm would a few innocent messages be?!

After three weeks, he was in love with me and when he got off the rig, would come to Florida and wanted to marry me. And he wanted me to send money. Which I stupidly did but something happened and the transaction did not clear! That is when I found out he was most likely a scammer and I also found out that there is such a thing as oil rig engineer scammers!

He convinced me that he was legit and we started messaging again. He also got my e-mail address and my cell phone number....looking back, I should have realized that it was not too smart for me to give them to him!

He wanted money again; this time for his daughter's education expenses in nursing school. I told him I did not have it. After a bit of his being really pushy, he accepted that money would not be forthcoming. On the phone, he actually cried because he had "let his daughter" down!

We kept messaging. Then he wanted money again; said he needed it to keep the drill working for "his project" on the rig.

That is when I asked him if we could video chat; almost as good as being together in real life! When he said yes, I almost thought he was for real. Almost.

We tried video chatting; the connection was very slow and we could not connect. However, after I had stopped trying and was putting my cell phone down, I got a video from him! He apparently did not know how to turn video off! He was definitely not a white man from France; he was big, and black!

Had to leave for my class, and I am not sure what happened during the day, but when I got home, he had totally disappeared off Facebook!

Thought I was rid of him, but no...he is calling and texting me from phone numbers in California! Landlines. Which I will ignore the calls and texts. I am hoping that he is actually physically IN CALIFORNIA!

Hope he is not anywhere near the state of Florida!
Apr 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		For the "David" or "James" victims
by: Jean

The good looking man with the parrot is MY Tony!!
Oh, how good that felt! To be jealous of someone who doesn't even exist! Heaven help me!

Thankfully you checked this site.

I waited far too long (and besides, didn't know it existed). Same story (guess they have a stock portfolio on biographies of said person). He liked my profile, and that bothered me, as I really didn't have any. Because Yahoo screwed me up on Facebook, I had to make a new website for myself, and never got around to doing all the little "extras" on a profile. I allowed myself to think that "he" may have checked the other site instead.

Oh I conjured up many silly excuses for things; bad grammer, spelling, and not asking more about me. Or even being interested in the places I had intended to take him.

Hah! What a crock of baloney.

Yes, they're working their scams 24/7. And they are excellent at how they operate. I've no idea on how to prevent this.

So I'll wait & read others' suggestions.
Apr 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David
by: Anonymous

I have a request right now from a man with a parrot on his shoulder, and one is like he is talking to it. But his name is James. I did not accept his request as something about the picture bothered me. He sent me a message saying he would like to get to know me and he liked my profile.

But he cannot see my profile unless he is on my friends list, but he can just see the picture. As they say they have no time for romance on the internet, they work hard on the Rigs and have time to contact their families real quick and eat and go to bed for a few hours and go right back at it. Now that is something I do believe from one of the Engineer contractors, he said if I am contacted by one not to listen to anything.

They really have no time for romance. If they spend hours with you or even talk to you two-three times a day they are not on a Rig.

Be careful, I have seen on Facebook someone posted a news article of a lady in Troy Michigan that a lady got taken for 706 thousand dollars from a man saying he was on a Oil Rig and was in need of help. It was a very interesting read and every bit of it sounded like most stories on here.

So Please be careful. As Dr. Phil said they have no time for romance no matter if they are just a rigger, floor person or contractor. It does not matter what they send you with trying to prove, as its easy to make a passport or borrow one from another and put their picture on it.

Very sad
Apr 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		SCAMMER'S PROFILE
by: Sirius

Ok Ladies,

I think it is clear now that we have a kind of profile of this guy/s and maybe we can find a way to warn women on dating sites or FB, whatever...

He always presents himself in the same way:

1) Widower of wife dramatically dead (cancer/car
accident)
2) Works on an Oil Rig (off the sea)or not but
always an oil rig.
3) Has a teenager daughter.
4) Has grandma taking care of her or in boarding
school
5) Presents himself always as a gentleman
6) Quickly diverts women from sites to chats
7) Has broken English and poor grammar
8) He is always vague if forced to respond to
focused questions.

Anything else you all wish to add to this?

Is there a way to publish a warning on dating sites or FB/ Twitter, etc. etc. and tell the police ?
Apr 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Website
by: Anonymous

How do you get transferred to Messenger unless you have FB or Yahoo messenger or Gmail to private talk. You only go if you wish too. FB is like a site for scammers, for Oil rig workers.

(Creature Hater), FB did not do one thing about the threats he had made a week ago. They were pretty bad threats too. I Believe this man is dangerous and can be mean and cruel. Happy he is reported to our police here and the neighbor who is a police officer and they are on the watch.

Take care all and be careful
Apr 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David French Canadian
by: J'sBeenRigged

Met him on Chemistry.

Actually, I reached out to him. Liked his profile and photos of him with his daughter.

We chatted on the site for a bit, then it was MY idea to move onto email. I have a 2-2-2 rule; 2 onsite chats, 2 emails, and if that goes well possible exchange phone numbers for 2 phone chats. I turned this into a 10-10 and email me photo ID plus additional pictures, which he did.

I'm not one to just give out my phone number, and out of hundreds on inquiries since September, I have only met 2 men face to face, both legit, one an attorney & Councilman, just not my type.

Oil rig David sent me a copy of his fully visible Canadian passport, same man as in the Chemistry profile, and photos of himself on the rig... same man in all the photos.

Yes he's a widow and has a 21 y/o daughter. He recently moved from Canada to the states and plans to visit me within the next 2 weeks.

He hasn't asked me for any money, just the opposite, has expressed much concerned for my daily wellbeing, do I have food in the fridge, daily necessities, please drive safe, don't talk and text while your driving, blah, blah, blah.

Right now, IDK what to believe. I know what my heart would like to believe.

Sheesh!
Apr 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Trying to answer yesterdays request
by: Jean

I met MY scammer on Facebook. While I usually make a habit of hitting "delete", this one intrigued me. Why? I've no idea. Probably the parrot on his shoulder.

Anyway, I did "friend" him. But asked who our mutual friends were, because if he didn't give me a good answer, I was "outa here Dude". My exact wording.

However he was "truthful" in telling me that he merely liked my profile and wanted to "get us to know one another; share ideas and such".

After that, the rest is history. No candy nor flowers ever came, but plenty of emojis with tons of hearts. Or a few pics of teddy bears, and lots of pics of his family, or so I believed.

Oh well, it's getting easier as each day passes. Good luck. I do need to add, however, that I never went on any dating site, so this can happen anywhere.

It's a whole new world out there!
Apr 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Website that you met?
by: Anonymous

I have been scammed big time. I want to know from you where did you meet your scammer? On what website were you.

Many of you met on a dating site but got transferred to Messenger, Skype, Viber etc but where was your first point of contact?

Thank you!!!
Apr 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rigger scammer Greg Morrison
by: Anonymous

It happened yesterday and his name was Greg Morrison living in Albuquerque. I asked him what kind of car he was driving and he didn't answer but I could see on the license plate photo at the end so I asked if he lived in Canada and Albuquerque and he immediately said Albuquerque which was rubbish so fortunately I sent pictures to my girlfriends who then warned me of the scam l had no clue about.

So this morning :-) I was on my messenger and I messaged him as a oil rig scammer and then went back and it was amazing what people can do.
Apr 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yup! The grammar is atrocious
by: Jean

As the woman who just wrote today, I had an awful time keeping my thoughts to myself whenever I tried to decipher "his" messages. Being an English major it rankled me to no end, however, so I decided he was "too good to be true" thus I never wanted to upset him with questions about his usage of past-tense, etc. And the "am" instead of "I'm" drove me quietly nuts!

Live and learn. I've received a few more messages, but I won't read them. Yesterday there was none. Dare I wish this is the end? I bet not, fair maiden. They're cockroaches and WILL keep returning.

It's just that everywhere I look, things I keep hearing, certain words; all remind me of what I was going to have. Hah! I suppose I'll be better in a few weeks time, and then my new passport will arrive and the scorching hurt will return.
Pray I can withstand the reminder!

Thank goodness for this site.

Oh Lordy! Thank goodness for you!
Apr 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		And another one bites the dust
by: Anonymous

This has happened to me. I fell for the guy. Shared a boatload about myself in trust. It was horrible. My friend (behind my back because of her worry), did a reverse search on his image and another name came up. If you want to find out the poor person who had images stolen, try this.

I am in disbelief and I feel like an idiot that I fell for this. Teaches me a lesson. Sadly my trust for men is now reduced to nothing. Makes a nice woman very mean and spiteful. Men you should be very upset too. Basically trashing vulnerable women's hearts, stealing your images and bringing about a bunch of cynical women who hate men into this world.

This is nothing but damaging to all. I am older and I feel sorry for the young ladies that will have to live with this for the rest of their lives. Men out there that are doing this and using God to support your love for women, I hope you can live with yourself.

It is horrible.
Apr 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Your legendary
by: Anonymous

Mine misused the word "am"... Eg: "am fine baby's... Also misused the tense on "will" eg: would dance with you" "would go and check my email" only had one friend, Bob.

Grew up in Scotland, moved across the street from Bob, who also came from Scotland.

His name: Richard Salvador. Uses Nextel phone with 508 area code. (land line in MA) but said he lives in Houston.

I too have looked high and low...No hits.

Good luck ladies....
Apr 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater
by: Anonymous

Thank You, yes its been reported. I have neighbors that are police officers also. They said to just call them if I see a strange vehicle being around and also they will be on the look-out also. If they see someone in my drive-way they will stop over to visit to see what is going on.

Thank You so much for always being there and helping others, your a gem Creature Hater. You have helped me so much and other's, but I can only speak for myself.

I will be careful.

Hope all is careful and be safe all, men and women.
Apr 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Legendary629
by: Sharon Henson

Got a message from one on POF last night. User name is Legendary629. In his meesage he says 'am Robert', not 'I'm Robert'.

Red flag.

I'm going to play along a bit, and see if he gives me a phone number or email, then I'll call him out and report him. Then I'll post his pics, etc on here.

Using photos of a man who shouldn't need a dating site. Says 'he knows am handsome but wanting to try the dating scene'.
Apr 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Threats
by: Creature Hater

I know you have reported it to Facebook but, you also need to file a police report. They will not be able to do anything but, it will be on file if anything ever happened to you or your family.

Very sorry this is happening, they are nothing but low life Creatures.

Stay safe and God Bless.
Apr 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To good to be true
by: Anonymous

That is how it started with my scammer, was nice words, working out of Texas but on a rig, his wife died in a car accident and he has one son. Every single message I received from him and saying I found on the net, writing sweet letters or messages to someone.

How ironic. Even little sayings, all was on the net.

Did not really surprise me because I knew they just sounded too good for any man to write. I asked if he got that off the net he said no it was in his head,and I sent him the same message sent to someone from the site I found with the name.

He was ohh I might of read it many many months ago and just remembered. I said yeah right. He waited for 3-4 weeks I believe to ask for money and he said just this one time. I fell for it, not a month later he was asking again and then again.

The last time I down right refused. Then the threats started.

Be careful please.
Apr 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Why
by: Anonymous

Anyone ever heard of Henry James Donovan? Found me on Facebook and in 2 weeks wants to marry me.

Sounds too good to be true so pretty sure it is. Writes poetry but if I look up words can always find it online. Told me wife and son died but when I checked records no one listed those ages. Told him not to break my heart asking for money instead he waited and asked for 2 iPhones but wants the contracts on my name.
Apr 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Laughing
by: Anonymous

Yes dear, he will ask for money, just a few days and he will, as he has done with me, and he will be very nice when he does.

After one week he contacted me, I checked online his name, working location, title because there were some discrepancies between his photos and how he described himself. Some messages were written in broken English while others were perfect! wow! I found this site.

Also, one cannot stay on a sea oil rig for more than 2 weeks. He told me he was there since 4 and he needed to stay 2 more before he could land and come to me...hummmm, a little bell rang in my head....

An extremely nice guy, so nice that I could tell the difference when someone else was on chat; I felt like saying " Please call James because you are not him". :-))

Then after 4 weeks, with an extremely kind voice, he said: "...grandma and my daughter have financial problems...". Very kind and gentle. I told him I had to go. He never called me back.

Was he ashamed? Was he sorry? Who knows....he disappeared from the dating site too...his phone number was from Edinburgh (UK). The line was feeble and it was difficult to understand his voice who had an accent. I would never ever have given him money: he told me he wanted to buy our house when married! :-))...well do it!

Just laugh, girls, laugh :-))
Apr 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffery Hand
by: Anonymous

The same old blah blah falling in love within a few days, JEFFERY HAND, born in Spain, lives in Halifax NC, work's offshore Oil Rig Houston, Texas, DOB 18 March 58, accepted his friendship on FB. I knew it was a scam as soon as he asked for money, I didn't send him any, and I told him that my friends and I are poor and have our own financial problems.

I did confront him, but he wasn't angry, but same old rubbish I'm real etc I did say where are you from Nigeria I suppose and using someone elses profile. He sent me lots of lovely photo's of himself and family, 2 children.

Had one closeup photo of himself, which I scanned into GOOGLE IMAGES and a name come up as SCOTT HUMPAL, who is a widower. I found Scott on FB and sent him an email saying I had photos of him and family and his profile was being scammed.

He said it's been going on for 4 years now, poor man.

Good luck and God Bless Ladies. xxx xxx
Mar 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Surprised at the Replies!
by: Jean

Wow! I am so surprised to receive these lovely, uplifting messages! I copied & pasted one of them, so I could share with my best buddy (the one who alerted me).

I've been walking around saying a new Mantra: "I'm strong, I'm capable of handling this . . . stoooopid, but strong!" LOL

And in reality, I know I'm just another victim - (by the by, the jerks are still messenging me, only there's no picture now.) Their English is even crummier, and yet they think they can hood-wink me again. Whoa! Once was enough.

Unfortunately, I also roam thru my house, remembering all the things "we" were going to do, what we'd see, etc. Then I push, shove and grunt them OUT of my head.

This weekend I'm driving down to San Diego to spend the day with my only son. We're going to go out to sea, and watch seals & such. Whatever, just to have his strength and be far away, is what I need in the healing process, right?


I checked my Spam mail a minute ago, and that's when I spotted all these notices from this site and thank Goodness that I did! I am so very touched by your helpful, rewarding comments.

Yes, I am extremely irritated with FB for letting this stuff slip thru the cracks.

Have yourselves a terrific week-end.
Mar 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		The perfect man.........tgtbt
by: Laughing

I catch them and boy do they get mad. But...........I fell for one of these guys. He hasn't asked for money yet. It's been almost a month exactly and presented himself as the perfect guy.

Too good to be true. All the same things. Ireland references, 5 year old son, wife that passed away four years ago, works in the petroleum industry, loving texts, fell in love really fast, new fb account, told me sad family story................

I found you guys and know if it's too good to be true it is.
Mar 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Threats
by: Anonymous

Last night my ex-husband got a threat from my past scammer for him and myself, he reported it to Facebook as a threat of bodily harm, mostly to me. He said for me to send money or??? and then you do not want to see the or. I was going to post it but did not think it would be appropriate with the words he was using which was not good.

A friend got a call yesterday from the same name but who is suppose to be on a Rig and the phone call came from Mississippi. Apparently they know how to use US numbers even if they are overseas and in other countries. I did lose money to him but I also know I will never get a penny back, but it is worth it to get him out of my life.

I now he is calling my friends and making comments to them which are not nice. I just cannot wait to see what Facebook does about this. All over money, they can get so wicked and mean and control you, and when you let go the threats start, I had told him he was done mentally abusing me and I would not stand for it no more.

Please everyone be safe on these sites and take care.
Mar 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		New to this Sting ~ and it is blistering!
by: Creature Hater

Jean, we all here share the same heartache and pain. As Sharon said it does get easier with time. They are Creatures, worse than cockroaches or rats, they are the lowest of the lowest. They take advantage of our lack of knowledge in oil rigs, our kind hearts, and our willingness to help.

Be thankful for your friend, she is a keeper. I wish someone would have opened my eyes like your friend did for you. The person you feel madly in love with unfortunately does not even know that you exist and have feelings for him. For all you know he is happily married. It takes time but, we are here for each other.

Walk away holding your head very high because, unlike many of us, you did not lose money along with your heart.

As Sharon said, these Creatures are good, it is our job now to spread the word and stand up against them. They can't win.

Further down on the thread you will find a link to sign a petition against Facebook to ban these fake profiles. Please sign it, today it's Facebook next it will be all the other dating sites. Someone must be held accountable for these Creatures.

Stay strong and God Bless.
Mar 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tony
by: Sharon Henson

Jean, please don't feel like a fool. These men are so good at what they do, they know exactly what to say to us to get us to fall in love with them. The biggest hurt for me is that I will never know who the man in the pictures is but life does go on, it has to or we are still their victim.

I wish you strength to get through this, use this site to help you through, even just to vent. Share you story and pictures so you can make others aware in case they are used again. It will get easier over time.

Sharon
Mar 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of Michael Fabio
by: Anonymous

This man sent me a Face book invite, new f/b page, yet he had no family members etc. Worked on an oil rig in Mossel Bay South Africa, repairing & maintaining the pipes under the sea. He had 50 men working under him.

Same story, dead wife, young 14 yr old daughter in care of a nanny in Cape Town, said he was originally from Stockholm, Sweden.

Always phoned 3 - 4 x a day, only messaged me,
But his dots were not connecting so l played along, till he asked for money to repair his drill.

I then googled his facebook image & found the same picture with FRAUD SCAM printed all over it in a site that warns you about Nigerian scammers.
The original owner to the face that he had stolen lives in New York, USA.
Mar 30, 2017
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starstarstarstar 		New to this Sting ~ and it is blistering!
by: Jean

Although I fell madly in love with this "Tony", it all came to a crushing halt last Sat when up popped the news that his job was in jeopardy, and because of a machine accidentally let go, it sank in the sea.

He was about to end his contract and needed $30K desperately. No one would help him, no one would fund him. Blah Blah.

Fortunately being poor, which I had told him from the beginning, left me no choice but to feel sorry for him. He began getting testy, and I attributed it to his lack of sleep from worry.
Oh there were red flags popping up here & there, but I chose to put those in the back of my mind.
Only yesterday my best friend emailed that I should checkout this site, and lo & behold, all the others.

The heartbreak is deep. For 'he' will never know who I am, and I've no chance of ever meeting him or his children. A new passport is on its way, all for naught.

What a fool I was!
Mar 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Shipping Shortage
by: Anonymous

3rd time attempting to post. Richard 48, widow to car crash, two yrs ago. Children 4&2. Uses nextplus phone only. Very inconsistent with details.

Shipping delay short 15k,then7,3,1.5,500,200k
Poor grammar buy funny, charming.

Believe your instincts!
Mar 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig equipment shipping
by: Anonymous

Dubai Richard. Met on POF. Madly in love. "Say you love me" uses nextplus phone only. Last shipment delayed. 15k short. Down to 200. Abusive when cornered over inconsistencies.

Claims "strong Christian" until you upset him. Last attempt, launder money off debit card from ex-inlaw on life support in New York. New FB page today, diff. Picture....

Careful ladies.
Mar 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Very good at what they do - beware
by: Anonymous

I'm sorry to say that I have the same story as you all. Texted for a month and he was in love with me in about 3 weeks. Called me pet names and everything. After a month, he asked for iTunes money card and I fiercely said NO-go pray about it and if you want to keep talking, we can.

Should have realized then what was coming next. I forgave him and then got deeper into the romance of it all. Beautiful prayers came my way. Romantic emails that melted my heart and that is NOT easy to do. Sent scripture and prayer each day. Begged me to say I love you. Resisted over and over again the assault on my romantic heart. Thought for sure his whole personal story was true.

After another 2 weeks of messaging and finally breaking down saying I love you, he came up with a story that after 2 presentations he won a contract and needed $3000 to put the rig sublease in his name. Of course he could not get home nor get to his money and would pay me back with interest.

Sounds like it could be true.

I thankfully had friends who talked me back from the cliff and I said no money. He got upset with me and stopped talking to me. A great friend showed me this site and now I know he is not real except for in my mind and in my heart.

Please beware because they often use God and your faith to get you to believe. If you start talking to them you will eventually be heartbroken because they seem real and are NOT. Hopefully if you are already talking with one of these sad men and have not realized what is happening, you will see this webpage.

Maybe you can stop the heartache but even if you cannot, I hope you can be lucky enough to learn something about yourself in the process like I did. I know now that I will be more ready for the love of my life that only God can provide.

Good luck ladies and stay safe. No real phone numbers, names, addresses, or email addresses until you meet them.

Protect yourself.
Mar 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil cargo ship captain
by: Anonymous

Had this guy try and scam me but I already new about this scam so played along for a few days. He said he was a retired marine who is now the owner and captain of an oil cargo ship. He went by the name of Jude Spencer, and he said he was picking up petroleum products in Malaysia and then was selling them to Morocco and Libya.

He wrote in really good English and even sent a pic of him with his monk in Malaysia...lmao.... He was a good scammer.

Of course I didn't fall for it but did catch a few of his lies....ladies if the person you are wanting to meet off a dating site doesn't live within an hour of you and says he is out of the country on business please don't fall for it.....too many scammers out there but there are also some really nice guys to..just be careful who you talk to!
Mar 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony L. Jordan
by: Sharon Henson

Your scammer sounds a lot like mine. I won't go in to the whole story here but please read my story and see the pictures I posted on this site. Go to the Personal tab, to Romance Scam, from there to Nigerian Dating Scams. Steve Vig - Oil Rig Engineer.

Mine never said he had any children. He was working on a presentation for a bid on a oil rig job and flew to DC. Got the job. Mom was from Switzerland. A lot of similarities with my scammer.

I wish you strength in getting through this. It does get easier, this site has been a huge help for me. Just knowing I'm not the only one going through this and that I wasn't alone. There is always someone on this site to listen to your story or just let you vent.

Take care.

Sharon
Mar 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony L. Jordan, internet dating scammer Claims to be a Petroleum Engineer
by: Anonymous

He used the e-mail address, tonyjordan60@aol.com. He used the phone number 850-273-5921. His profile said he was 60 years old.

I met him on eHarmony 13 days ago. He is inordinately smooth by letting it be my decision to communicate offline. He sent a list of questions that were what anyone on eHarmony might have asked. He also had a LinkedIn profile, as well as a Facebook account, although the details were a bit sketchy.

He said he was self-employed after working 31 years with Shell as a Petroleum Engineer. He was in the process of bidding on a contract for an oil refinery expansion (or renovation) in Singapore. He said he has a 25-year old son in California who wants to be a surgeon. He was born in Ohio, allegedly, and his father was from Switzerland. He grew up in Switzerland, raised by his uncle, now 96 years old, who is a priest. His father died when he was 7, and his mother returned alone to the U.S. to make a career for herself.

He had to fly to DC for a few days to participate in the bidding process. On Thursday, he announces he (we) won the contract. He said he would come to see me Friday. On Friday, he called and said the client wants him to fly to Singapore and be there Monday. I asked him to send me a photo of the cherry blossoms since they were peaking, but he never did.

I searched many sites, tried to find more information about him, but there was little. There is not much about me, either, so I could understand that.

He called me Friday night, supposedly from JFK. I asked the airlines he was flying and how long the flight would be. He said Singapore Airlines, 19 hours. That is when the final red flag went up for me because I am well traveled and know that is not possible. I asked for a selfie from the airport but nothing. I called, and he said he was on the plane, leaving shortly, and I asked him to send a selfie from the plane. "Oh, didn't you get the photo I sent?" I didn't. I asked the flight number, and he finally was flustered. He gave me a long number, and I said that was not a flight number so he gave me another.

I checked, and Singapore Air does not fly nonstop from JFK to Singapore, and they had no flights at all leaving that night. The flight number was also bogus. I finally found this site and realized what was really going on.

He is smooth, calls morning and night, and texts throughout the day, things such as "Thinking of you." He said he felt blessed that God had brought us together, honing in on my faith which is on my eHarmony profile.

I have no clue as to the identity of the person in the photos who was, of course, handsome, but didn't look like a model, either - sort of normal handsome if that makes sense. After reading the posts here, I believe he was likely from Nigeria.

I feel like a sucker, yes, but I am blessed to have traveled the world and knew a little about how long it takes to get from the U.S. to Asia. Lord knows how long it would have been before there was some fake accident, and he would have asked for money.

I would never have sent any, but I would have wasted my time and emotions until that point.

Please be cautious, everyone. I wondered, "Why me?" I'm a slim woman who takes care of herself, and I don't think I look lonely in my photos, many of which were taken in the company of friends. I think the big key for him is that I have silver gray hair and I have a career.

I don't know where or how to post the photos he is using, or if I should post this on other sites, but I'd like to help anyone I can.

Thank you to everyone who posted on this site. It was so helpful to me, and I am grateful.

God bless you all!

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [not adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos here:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Mar 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Sorin, oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of Mike Sorin from Romania. I met him on eHarmony. He said that he lived in Stockton, CA. He claimed that he is divorced with two kids, Joel and Joan.

He fell in love with me very soon. He told me that he was trying to get a job in Malaysia and needed money. He said to send money to his agent, Owen Wilson.

I sent, stupidly, $45000 to that person. I have not heard from Mike Sorin in 24 hours and believe that I've been scammed.

He has an accent and writes very nice texts and emails.
Mar 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		For anonymus, March 25th
by: Anonymous

You asked for any advice dear Anonymous....I am really sorry for you...you lost your money and fell for a scammmer! It is sad but unfortunately it is true. Don't send any money anymore and don't worry about your picture sent to this guy or guys...they cannot harm you anymore if you don't fall again for his or their lies.

Cut all the ties that you established with this or these scammers...real gentlemen never ask for money! Never.... whatever their situation might be...they will try to find a solution to their problems...keep calm and you can ask for help to local police...be calm and confident that God will help you to go through this harsh and painful situation!

Stay blessed!
Mar 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam
by: Anonymous

I am sorry you sent him so much money, if you looked him up and found out he scammed other's then believe it, there is no doubt he did. These guys are good. To send pictures as that is being used on a site they have.

That is what mine had wanted was topless pictures then they sell them. He finally told me all that when I would not send any. We all believed in our scammer and in the end it is heartbreaking, if it is true be careful with this child that is suppose to be coming to Orlando, she may be just there to use you and get more money, or someone that is working with the group.

Do goggle image searches. Go on Scammers on Facebook and they have many pictures on there. Just please be careful. As they said if someone mentions oil Rigs it is no doubt FAKE.

They have no time for Romance.

Be Safe all
Mar 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wilson Morrison
by: Creature Hater

It is a scammer, you came to the right place. Where did she meet IT? Report IT to which ever site she meet IT. Have her read all these stories. If you still have time and the receipt pull the money back. Please do not let her fall victim to these horrible creatures.

You can file a complaint with the FBI online, however, do not hold your breath. They see so many of these cases daily that they don't have time to follow up. Make sure you report IT to the website she meet IT.

Good luck and good looking out for your grandmother.
Mar 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum Engineer scammer Philip Baxter Henderson
by: Anonymous

I was scammed by an oil rig scammer who goes by the name Philip Baxter Henderson. He is wearing the orange coveralls with the white helmet, has a 17 yr old daughter living with the grandmother. Someone else posted this here but not his name.

He claims to be working in Thailand on contract, machine broke etc took a lot money from me. I have a lot of pics from him. I spoke to him for 8 months. I was not on a dating site or Facebook. I was on social media but it was a event group for single parents with kids.

I thought he was a parent when he contacted me.
Mar 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andrew! Does it ring a bell?
by: Anonymous

Met him on Christian mingle. A widowed man, a 15 year old daughter, wife died 6 years ago of cancer. Worked in Galveston Texas when I met him now he went to UK to sign an oil drilling contract and now he is in Dublin Ireland.

Sent me half a dozen roses for my birthday after I stopped talking to him when asked for $689 dollars to send his daughter a birthday party.

He got $125 dollars itune card from me, and asked for more but he is not getting anymore.
Mar 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Zenith oil and gas
by: Anonymous

Has anyone encountered an engineer claiming to work for Zenith Gas and oil? Name is Gregory Trevor Miller. Similar experience...rapid undying love, bible, prayers, flowers, songs.

Met on Christine Mingle.

And of course requests for money.
Mar 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wilson Morrison
by: Anonymous

This man is scamming my grandmother and says he is from Texas and that he is widowed with one child and that child is a cripple and that his wife was killed by a drunk driver. And I'm worried i think she may be sending him money because yesterday he messaged and said "their child didn't receive his money yet".

What I really want to know is how can I find out more about this guy and who do I contact to know more.
Mar 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer on Meetup
by: Anonymous

I never thought my Meetup profile would attract scammers...I thought only dating sites. Widower with 10 year old son, engineer of course working in another country, not going to be home for weeks.

Even sent email saying it was from his mom...she was so happy her son found love, he had been through so much.

Days after email from "mom" she had to be hospitalized and of course he needed $$ ...$7000 ...what?? How could I not help him as his mothers life was at risk...really?

I didn't fall for it...beware ladies!
I feel sorry for the real widowers out there...I will never trust one until we meet!
Mar 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam?
by: Anonymous

I have a gentleman I met on Christian Mingle who supposedly has 2 daughters. One just got in a car crash and had broken leg and arm. I sent money to help. He didn't ask for any. I just am that type.

Tells me wonderful things about me and makes me feel good. Then I pay for his daughter to fly home. Again, he didn't ask. I offered. He didn't even hint. Then he had trouble on the "rig" and needed a drill part and he asked.

I paid 40k wire transfer to his agent.

So that money is gone. Last night I was half asleep and he called saying another part was going bad. He was going to give me access to his account and the oil company was going to put money into it and he was going to have me forward money to agent to pay for part in China.

Sounded fishy.

That's when I started researching. His daughter has a flight to Orlando and I have copies of the ticket on my cell. Don't know if anyone will show up. I lost a total of about 44k. :/

Newly widowed, so unfortunately not thinking straight. I don't know what to do. He seems real in my mind. Everything he says and shows appears real.

Why would I see airline tickets paid for recently and daughter coming in? Daughter and he swear he'll pay back at the beginning of next month when contract is over and he gets paid. Has a lot of knowledge and bio looked good.

I feel like an idiot. I haven't told anyone. Looked up his phone number on id search and it says he's tried to scam others. Very romantic. Unfortunately, I also sent one topless picture. Humiliation now. :(

I'm not that type of person, but fell hook line and sinker. What if he's real?? What if he's not?? I don't know what to do.

Any advice???? :/
Mar 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Glenddon At it again
by: Anonymous

William Glenddon appeared AGAIN on Facebook, this time CHANGING HIS PICTURE. He was removed not even a month ago. I asked Facebook to remove him again, and why are they not alert to this scam artist asking for money and why did they allow him to go on again?

He actually posted 2 different Facebook pages, same guy, different shots. Only info I saw is that he is still from LA, California, widower, very few friends, and 1 group photo.

I don't know how to post photos on this website,if someone can tell me how.

Thank you!

Poor guy whose photo is circulating around.
He never received any money from me but sure had me fooled until he asked for money, and then I said Oh no!!!! What guy asks a woman for money?

I pray they catch this guy. He posted something about an email but all I could see was Glenddon@attorney (there is a Glendon attorney, with 1 "n", but couldn't remember anything else. Facebook should disclose this info to any law enforcements who investigate this .


ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [not adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos here:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Mar 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Salvador
by: Anonymous

Finally, the request for money... Madly in love in two weeks. Widower to a car crash. Left him with two and four years old. Traveled to Dubai, last shipment delayed, I wouldn't bite at 15k, 7k, 3k so today, 500 for storage fees.

Got angry when I falsely accused him. Have 2 pictures of his kids, stolen from FB???
Mar 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adriel Aldrich Jedediah Scammer?!
by: Anonymous

Hi there. Has anyone come across this name?
He works on an oil rig off Finland and he is from New York and has a son in a boarding school
Oversease. Wife died a few years back, has a lot of workers underneath him. Very well written.


Fallen in love in under 2 weeks and has a mutual friend but no other friends.

Any info would be helpful!
Mar 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Brice Cooke
by: Anonymous

More Brice Cooke : He does claim to have a teenage daughter and his Facebook profile shows only one follower. He will not send recent photos or Skype.

He claims he does not have a smart phone. Also, this individual asked my friend for more and more money. Money to get out of his ExxonMobil contract and for a helicopter ride to Texas. He had my friend send money to a bank in Turkey.

Again, avoid him on Facebook.
Mar 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Anonymous

Sorry did not mean his story keeps changing meant no doubt his picture keeps changing. (Creature Hater) I have thanked you so many times for being a strong person which gave me hope that I could be. You build me up by your strength in all this.

About Facebook to the other person that said they will not take them off, Yes they will take them off, you get their ID and send it to them if they are using another's name and are a phony that is not in the agreement we all agree too when we join and they do not put up with it.

If they ask for money it is a scammer and they will remove him for that too.

Take care all and be careful
Mar 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Scammer
by: Anonymous

Thank you all for your support. I think cutting off contact is essential in the healing process. These online relationships are addictive, which makes us so much more vulnerable to the requests.

I felt like I was going through withdrawal this weekend, wanting to contact him so badly, even though rationally I knew he wasn't real. I was one of the lucky ones who didn't pay, but I was that close to doing it.

A tip for those of you who sent pre-paid Vanilla cards to those scumbags. If you still have the physical card, you can go online and check activities and balance. If there's any money left, you can spend it yourself. I did that to the first guy (very amateurish) who tried to scam me.

I wonder if they work in pairs, novice scammer/mature scammer... He asked for a $40 pre-paid card, after I was onto him, I logged into the vanilla card account, and donated the $5 balance to our local Food Hunger task force agency using his information. I kept monitoring the account for a few days, and just like I thought, a pending charge to a dating site was cancelled, returning a $30 balance, which I immediately donated to our Hunger Task force again.

So that guy got $5 from me, more than worth the entertainment.
Mar 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater
by: Sharon Henson

Thank you, I will look through here and find it. I think we are all stronger than we realize. There is always a reason to pick ourselves up and go on.

We may have to look for them but we have to find them. For me right now it's the first signs of springtime and the promise of brighter days ahead.

Thank you again.
Mar 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words of Wisdom
by: Creature Hater

I've fallen, cried, been angry and afraid. But even when I was hurting, I always found a way to keep going.

A Strong Woman never gives up. (WomenWorking.com)

That is everyone of us are Strong Women.

God Bless
Mar 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sharon Henson
by: Creature Hater

First of all thank you for your kind words. My goal is to end these Creatures for good, if it's the last thing I do.

Back then I was so hurt that I was under anonymous. My story refers to a Brad C Wills, it's on this long thread so, you will have to search back as far as May 2016.

Sorry.
Mar 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Anonymous

James is such a phony it is sad and pathetic so I am sorry. I have been talking to him for about two years or should say I was, but I would not send him money again so I blocked him. Oh he can be polite believe me but he can be very crude, angry, and very mentally abusive.

Just wait.

I pray you get rid of him and do not send him money. He asked again for money through a friend and I said No. So his friend said he is on the prowl again.

Be careful All... No doubt it is the same James.

Same story since it keeps on changing.
Mar 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater
by: Sharon Henson

Creature Hater,
I would like to read your story on this site and wondered where to find it. You have been an inspiration to many, including myself, and I know we all appreciate your comments and actions you have taken to try to rid social media sites of scammers. I just want to say thank you.

Your comments and this site has helped me so much this last couple of months.

Sharon
Mar 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James (again) - Oil Rig scammer _widower- 17 years old daughter living with grandma
by: Anonymous

Yes, James again. I contacted him on a dating web site, looking for a serious relationship. He said he was doing the same. He fell in love with me after a few days. Very good romance. Never vulgar, never said bad words, very gentle and kind: perfect man, too beautiful to be true.

That is why 2 weeks ago I started browsing the internet and found your page. Thank you so very much! Widower (lost his wife to cancer), a 17 years old daughter living with her grandma in the US, he is working on a rig in the North Sea.

This morning he asked for money and I left. Hung up the phone. He was really extremely polite, a very good person.

Big delusion but....that is life...
Mar 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Leonard Eden Gillard
by: Anonymous

This scammer is a Facebook user named Leonard Eden Gillard. He claims to be an oil rig worker from Ireland. His story is typical for scammers-he is an orphan, his wife died (car accident), and a nanny is raising his kids. He asked me to send his 3 year old son Alex money for an iTunes gift card. He said he needed it for textbooks-a three year old - really?

He wanted $1,000 then $2,500. I sent him nothing because I knew he was a scammer. He tried to set me up with another fake FB user who coincidently used the same profile picture as him. I reported him to Facebook, but they did not remove his profile because it did not violate community standards.

I guess preying on women doesn't count in FBs eyes.

He gave me his sons teachers bank account info so I could deposit money. By the way, if you copy and paste any of their romantic BS into Google search, you will see the exact same garbage on other sites. I found excerpts of his messages verbatim on other dating websites.

Please do not get sucked in-there are other ways to meet good, honest, real people. Contact your local authorities if you come across someone later me this, and report the account to FB.
Mar 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brice Cooke
by: Anonymous

Avoid Brice Cooke on Facebook. He scammed a friend of mine out of 40, 000.00. He claims to be from the UK and to work at for ExxonMobil which he does not. I looked into his background and nothing adds up.

He has few Facebook friends and actually talked my friend into marriage after 3 months. He tried to get more money out of her and had his so called daughter as for money. He claims to be divorced.

Again he does not work for ExxonMobil on an oil rig; they have no idea who he is.
Mar 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		VETINARIAN Abraham Nicole DVM
by: Anonymous

His name is Abraham Nicole DVM and is widowed. His email is abrahamnicole101@gmail.com

We met on Christian Mingle. Lived in NY and has a Vetinary practice called Gracepet. He has several prominent names of other DVM listed as partners. He sent me a picture of his vet practice. I recognized one of the phone numbers as his cell.

I called the other number but a man answered and yelled at me that he had no animals at his house. When I told the good doctor about the phone number being wrong he said that it is a simple IT issues and would be fixed. Fixed turned to website disappearing.

Abraham professes to be from Zurich, Switzerland. The bio on the website confirmed he had a wife and a daughter. His wife allegedly died of cancer when their daughter Becky was a teenager, leaving him to finish raising her. Becky is now married living in Canada with her husband and their young son, Lucas.

The good doctor was coming to meet me when he was called away to China to develop a vaccine for a chicken farmer who had lost 10000 chickens in less than 2 weeks. He wanted me to move money from his bank account because he did not trust the security of the Internet in a foreign country.

He gave me access to his account. The picture, address and name matched the information he had supplied in past emails. The amount of money was six digits. I told him I did not want to go to jail. He insisted the money belonged to him. He banked with an international bank.

A few weeks later he was out of money and wanted me to send him money to finish the project. Things cost more than he anticipated. When i told him to ask his colleagues he went on a rant that they wanted him to fail.

I was his only hope.

LOL he didn't get a dime from me. After all a man with his experience should know to build in a cushion or safety net and not put all his eggs in one basket. Pun intended!

He is a smooth talker, called often and would send texts that he tried to make it sound like a prayer.

Watch out for him.
Mar 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Scammer
by: Creature Hater

He is a Creature/scammer. Perhaps if you go as far back to 5/2016, my story is on the site and yours sounds very familiar.

I believed everything my creature said, although I had my doubts, I still believed and gave in. Today almost a year later I am in debit to my eyeballs, owe more money than I make. Had 3 bank accounts closed because of this Creature (which I hate).

It started with he needed money for medicine, then the machine broke, then when he finished his contract he had to go to England to pick up the check. I got pictures of him on the rig, of him on the pad waiting for the helicopter, then once in England, yes, of course his account was frozen because, some of his friends had their accounts compromised. He went to stay with his uncle, coincidence he lived in England (Glasgow). Got pictures of them also, along with his nephew and niece.

So, of course I sent money, when he was supposed to travel he got sick, next day uncle called to say he was sick. Second time he was supposed to travel, he got arrested (oh, how I wish it were true right now) due to tax evasion. Yes, I continued to believe and send money.

The last time I sent my money was when he got robbed (sound familiar). I asked for a picture and guess what I got a picture when his face and arms all bruised up. Hence why now I believe that the person in the pictures, is part of the scam. When, I ran out of money, then he had 2 other women send me money to send to him (these will either be a wife of a friend or his agent). Don't believe it.

When my world fell apart close to a year now, I contacted the other women that had sent me money. Guess what they knew him by a different name and to them, I was his agent. That little handling of money back and forth is called money Laundering, a very serious crime.

I fought back and I will continue to fight back against these Creatures, low life scum of the earth.

I hope that after reading this and all the other stories, your doubts are cleared.

You will miss your creature and the man you believed you were communicating with however, trust me, end it now and it will say you a lot of money and a lifetime of heartache.

God Bless
Mar 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do Not Send Money
by: Anonymous

Please do not send money to this scammer, which he no doubt is. I agree if he has traveler checks he would get his money back regardless if he was robbed or what. Yes I was asked to send 10,000 and then 50,000 and 100,000 because his machine is down and he needs a fuse to get it back up.

Come on a fuse????

To this day he goes through someone else and I still get begged for money. He wants me to unblock him and I just can't even though I thought of it, but he took money from me, he has broken my heart.

Oh he says he will love me again if I send the money. I don't want that kind of love.

Please be careful there is so many out there.
Mar 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do not second guess yourself PLEASE!
by: Kim

The key here is he has TRAVLERS Checks and people get them for that very reason in case they get robbed, this way they can get their money back with no problem. I am sure he will have a story why he can't but you are not obligated to help him.

I am sure being successful he has friends or partners who would help him if he was real. You have a scammer! and never ever give money to a stranger if you don't have it to spend on yourself why would you spend it on a stranger.
Mar 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Scammer
by: Sharon Henson

Please know this man is a scammer. Mine had me second guessing myself too. I wanted so badly to believe he was who he said he was and that he was the man in the pictures I was sent. I lost a lot of money because I wanted so desperately to believe him.

In the end, I lost my money and my heart. Please don't send him any money and if you have, don't send him anymore. My scammer wanted more money and expected me to send it right up to our very last conversation. If you were sent pictures, post them on this site.

Ask the Ed how to post your story and photos, so others will know what to look for. Use this site as a form of therapy, I have. It helps to know you are not the only person going through this.

Please be strong, you will make it through.
Mar 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Scammer
by: Anonymous

He asked for money after knowing me for 6 weeks. Over $11,000.00. Do normal people EVER do that? He did such a job on me that I'm still second-guessing myself if he is a scammer or not.

He's in Glasgow, got robbed a week ago, they took traveler's checks he was using to pay his slot at the refinery. Laptop and wallet taken, smashed his cell phones. As soon as I heard he was robbed, I've been waiting to get the urgent request, and it came about 4 days later.

Because of issues the previous year, he left strict orders with his bank that no money could be wired from his account without his presence. Same true for his 3 credit cards (all from the same bank?). If he leaves Glasgow to access his money, his crude will be unattended (no money to pay for storage) and who knows what can happen to it?

If he can only finish the job (will take 9,700 pounds), he can ship the whole lot to the US (conveniently, shipping is already paid for). He wants me to send the money to his refinery rep, who happens to have a Nigerian last name, which I point out. He explains she's actually half Ghanaian and half Scottish, and I shouldn't jump to conclusions and be so suspicious.

His story is a little different than the ones posted here so far, so has anyone run into this version? He has a definite accent, not quite British (he claims he grew up in London). His pictures are from a vacation in Vancouver (in front of Three Sisters Mountain Range and Siwash Rock with his son.
Mar 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		ANOTHER OIL RIG SCAMMER
by: Anonymous

Has anyone talked with Matthew Rossi, a widow with one little girl, who works in Ghana on the oil rig. Within two days on POF, he was way too sweet and told me very sad stories of his life.

I immediately called his bluff and haven't heard from him since. Beware of this man. I'm sure he would have asked for money down the road, but I wasn't falling for that flake.
Mar 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of Williams J. Moore? He is supposedly under contract to clean up a spill on a rig near Cyprus. He's writing to me, but I am very suspicious. He claims he is madly in love with me. Lol.

We haven't even met yet.

I'd appreciate hearing from you if you know anything about this guy.
Mar 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Karl
by: Sharon Henson

I don't recognize the name but you can almost be 100% sure she is being scammed. Please warn her, show her this website, have her read stories. Mine is posted on this site under Nigerian Dating scams: Steve Vig Oil Rig Engineer.

I never thought I would be a victim of a dating scam. Tell her to get out now. I lost money but I also lost my heart. I wish her luck.

I'm glad she has a friend like you.

She might get angry but in the end she will be thankful.
Mar 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christie's Life
by: Anonymous

Sorry to hear this, I had been talking to my scammer almost two years and that is exactly how it started, his son was very sick and needed surgery and he need 500 dollars right away to pay the doctor.

Then a while later he needed more money for his machines breaking down. Why do these scammers have to bring children into their scam. To me it is so very sad they do that. They are scum of the earth, have no class what-so-ever even though we fell for them. Such worthless pieces of work they are.

They will get theirs in the end. Be Safe all. If you hear Oil Rig please just say goodbye. My Friends son works on one and he said they do not have time to romance any women on FB or any other site, they get on maybe just to talk to family for a little bit.

But this work is hard and long and they need their rest for the next day. He told me if I hear they work on a Rig in the Gulf Or somewhere else just delete them because they are scammers. He also said they are giving the good Riggers bad names and its a shame for them also but to believe a Contract engineer or rough neck would not have time for such nonsense.

He even told me to wake up and realize this.
Mar 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scum bag scammers
by: Michelle

Seems like the scammers are popping up on every website, too bad they have ruined it for the decent people just looking to make friends. We need to keep reporting these so called men, sadly innocent women are taken for all their savings.

If it sounds to good to be true....it is a scam. The latest engineer was going by Malcom Ljunberg.

BEWARE !!!!!
Mar 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer...
by: Anonymous

Man on FB, going by the name of Malcom Ljunberg, no friends, friended my Mom, then I added him on my friend list, he would send the same line to both of us, and he wasn't smart enough to change the words.

Idiot !!! Single, 14 yr old daughter, in boarding school, works on oil rig off Long Beach California. Profile says from Denmark, but he says he is from Ireland. Looking for love, he tells all about how wonderful he is, never asks what your likes are.

Asks for your private email because of scammers, gives his email, but never sends emails only FB messages.

Beware Ladies...we can stop these scammers if we get the word out....knowledge is power !!!
Mar 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I got scammed
by: Christie life stoops

I got a friend request by a man named Alexander Robert. He sent me a friend request and he was telling me how he loved me and that he's been mourning his late wife and had 1 son and he said that this was his first time on the internet since his wife passed away.

So after the romantic talk he did and on his profile picture he is handsome as ever. He told me that his son was dieing and the Doctor said that he needed 550 dollars up front to do the surgery.

So I asked him to do a video chat with me and he got angry. I knew that there was something wrong. I told him that I didn't have money and he got angry with me.

Please stop this it's not right for this to go on. He sent me pictures of him on a ship with crew members but I knew something wasn't right. Please stop these men.

Women hates this.

Please stop. Please help
Mar 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ladies there is hope
by: Creature Hater

I am enclosing this website so please go on and sign the petition, and you can ask for your comment and name not to be displayed nor shared on Facebook. It's a start to stopping fake profiles on Facebook.

https://www.change.org/p/facebook-remove-pages-that-are-reported-and-proven-to-be-fake

Together we are strong.
Mar 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another oil rig story....
by: Anonymous

I somehow managed to get friendly with a scammer. Not sure how strangers find widows on Facebook, but he did. Lucas Greg seemed very nice and super good-looking.

Long story, short: Within a very short time, he "loved" me, wanted to spend his life with me and even had his "daughter" send me E-mails which I am sure were sent by him. Then he wanted money. I was stupid enough to send him $3000; something went wrong with the transaction and I got the money back! So I paid bills with it.

We messaged, called, texted, e-mailed some more. Then he wanted money again. I decided to ask for a selfie of him on the rig; what he sent me was definitely on a boat with land in the background but not on a rig. Not a "selfie. I had discovered a neat web site: Tineye.com. When I put the "selfie" on download, links came up with his photos and the same Facebook page. And another name! Garret Barry.

I blocked him on cell and messages; he just called me on a friend's phone! He was furious. I I told him I had no money. I doubt I will hear from him again. He does know where I live, but hopefully that will not be a problem.

Wish I had known that there is an oil rig engineer scam going around before I communicated with him!
Mar 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Con artists everywhere
by: Anonymous

God bless you all, Like I said in a previous comment, these low-lives are trained to lure us, to attract us in their trap just for money. Our lives, our turmoils and deception mean nothing to them...they are interested in our money and possessions.

I read in a comment made by a scammer that we get what we ask for...I mean we want love,compassion, a shoulder to lean on, someone to care about our sorrows and yes, these scammers are there for us!!!!

Ready to tell us what we want to hear, full of love and admiration for us even if they never met us in flesh...and in exchange they want our money! And their opinion is very correct because we have to pay for their time, effort and attention.

I was tested by so many scammers that I will never accept to go on a dating sites and on fb. I reject all friend request that came out from unknown people. I look at their profile with very poor details, no friends or only women in their list and I decline.

They asked for iTunes cards, laptops, to pay for their flying tickets, someone told me that his son was sick and he wanted money but I said that he worked for money (he pretended to be in Army) and I said no more money!!!

Enough it's enough!

Please, don't send money and trust your gut feelings because God gives us signs all the time when someone is trying to hurt us!

Be blessed and safe!
Mar 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig Houston
by: Anonymous

John Paul Woodgate was my initiator into scamming 8 months ago. He knows I'm onto him. Goes by John and JP. We actually skyped so his pictures are real.

But has now changed his name to Nicholas Fabio!....I laughed so hard when I saw that and had to call him out on it! I was lucky. He only got my time and a piece of my heart.

I wanted to get his name out there for others to watch.
Mar 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Sonderman
by: Anonymous

Have any of you ladies been contacted by John Sonderman? He was on all dating sites and Facebook and has scammed women out of millions of dollars. I am not stupid enough to believe his real name is John Sonderman. Please be careful if he contacts you. He is very good at his job.

He claimed to be an underwater welder on a rig in the gulf of Mexico. He claimed to be from Santa Rosa, CA and have two sons Gerard and Justin. Very good looking with salt and pepper hair and wears glasses.

He is dangerous and scammed me out of a lot of money.

I hate to see him do this to someone else. I pray he gets what's coming to him. Unfortunately he has probably changed his name and information but please beware.

The phone number he called me from was 707-313-1710.

Very poor connection all the time.
Mar 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		FrankyA
by: Anonymous

Targeted me from a gay dating site. I'm 60.
Great looking pictures and assuring texts. Email name is Franklyn Anderson. Like others here, pretty soon he asked me to meet in a "viber" chat room.

He was setting me up for some scam. Told me about his daughter, Nora, who lives with him and a nanny. She has heart condition. He was from a small town near me. Had to go to frequent meetings as he was in negotiations for a major contract to renovate/redesign multiple rigs for Marathon Oil.

Then, pool of bidders for the job narrowed down to 2 and he was one of them. Next, he was off to England for final selection, which he of course won. But, he had to put his $960,000 condo up as collateral for tools. And needed someone to sign to be the benefactor since his little Nora was underage. I didn't fall for it a bit by this time.

Yes, there was a strange accent that he explained as having had a 1/2 White, 1/2 Brazilian mom, "may she rest in peace." I texted him and told him I knew he was running a scam and told him not to get in touch with me.

He replied: "Are you kidding? What disrespect!" I blocked him from phone, email, Viber, etc... So, they're after gays, too.

Okay, though because I learned a LOT about myself from this experience--I came out ahead!
Mar 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Off FB
by: Anonymous

Yes I had a scammer too that I had his pictures checked from the scammers site on FB, they said it seemed they were taken off a video because it looks like he was talking in all of them, and one was cropped and the head was put on someone else's photo.

How sad they do this.

They sure can get angry and mean when we say no to money, after I lost money to mine but refused to send anymore so he is on the loose to find another to fix his machines on a so called Rig out in the gulf and I know I will never see a penny of it. These scammers are good at what they do, wonder if they go to school for this since there is suppose to be a big group of them and take turns talking to us.

I so wish and Pray we could stop them. Right now they are like flies in FB and I do not like that they can send messages now without being on your friends list.

Stay safe and be cautious.

They are wicked people.
Mar 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer Still at It
by: Sharon Henson

The men in the pictures they send aren't who they really are. Those pictures are stolen from someone who is a innocent victim of their scams. The people who are scamming us know that their real faces aren't going to attract us to them so they steal pictures of handsome men or beautiful women to lure us in so they can steal our money.

It is even worse when they involve children in their scams and use pictures of innocent children to lure their victims in, thinking not only will they have the love of the handsome man but also that of his child.

I wish you all the best.
Mar 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not dating sites but scam sites
by: Kim

Ok ladies and gentlemen it is so unbelievable to me that all I have met are scammers. I am on FirstMet (the price was right) and the guys were normal not hunks but low and behold the two guys who have contacted me are scammers as one has already stopped texting me (he was a rookie) because I didn't give into the lies but one is still talking to me not aware I am onto him and I am waiting for the request for money.

I don't get it in my profile I put "if you are a scammer do not contact me as I have no money" I don't get it? don't they know how to read? Both are supposed to be service men???

They both meet the basic scam criteria, they get you off the site ASAP, call you a queen, and all have nanny's for their kids! I called mine a baby sitter? but in the end with these great jobs and money to have nanny's they still ask for money????

Trust you gut and your common sense!
Mar 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer still at it
by: Anonymous

Off FB. Oil rig widow age 65 or 61 w/ 7 year old daughter. Pics look cut & paste. Why is he so sweet to get you! Have cut him off! Creepy men with nothing better to do. Or is this not his face and a foreigner trying to get in US!

Beware ladies! Don't let him prey on your emotions.

Trust your gut!
Mar 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Attention all single or widows
by: Anonymous

There are so many social meeting sites, please read all of these woman who have been scammed. Not only your money, but your heart. Hope you are smarter than me, unfortunately this person took both. It's a very sad world we live in, to be a Christian and believe people are "REAL"

I should have listened to my gut feeling at first, but they do make you feel like a Queen. My advice to anyone dont get sucked in.

God Bless you all and beware.
Mar 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum Engineer Donald Ray or Ray Donald
by: Creature Hater

Ladies for all we know we could all could have been speaking to the same Creature or at least one of the many in the bunch. My Creature did the exact same thing and he also worked for BP.

They are relentless but, we are strong because we survived this ordeal. It hurt like hell but, we survived and never forget that.
Mar 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sounds too familiar
by: Kim

Your Donald Ray or Ray Donald sounds like my Christian Jason. So far reading all these the guys usually have daughters but he is about the only one who has a son he but he will eventually text you and call you mom. My guy also had BP problems but didn't go as far as a broken pelvis but was also supposed to be a good kisser.

The picture is a nice looking man he told me he was Greek he has a nice smile wears glasses and flips his hair up in the front a little as he has short clean cut hair. I still have his emails because I loved our short affair (I did not give him money I have none) but he made me feel good.

He found me on POF. I am now on FirstMet and I think there is a scammer but I cut him off fast, the clue is they want to treat you like a QUEEN in my 57 years none of the men I have met ever say that!

On firstMet the guys look ok (beauty is in the eye of the beholder) normal but be cautious because two guys said they were deployed in the service so I asked why get on a dating site if your not home but no response yet.

Remember if it sounds too good to be true it is but even if he's real no decent man or woman would ever ask for money from someone they never met.

Any questions or if you need a ear to listen I am at Kcriswell59@gmail.com.
Mar 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		My Scammer
by: Anonymous

I have been Threatened by my scammer but it was saying I know where you live, I have never sent pictures to him that would ruin me, for I know he was saying a lot of scammers post pictures on their Rig site, or whatever site for other guys to see or even sell them for money.

So no he never got any of that stuff. It a shame they do this on FB and it is so sad to me. I know one of my friends scammer did it to her.

Well all please take care and Be Careful and be safe.
Mar 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum Engineer Donald Ray or Ray Donald
by: Anonymous

Nancy, what a coincidence. I too had a FB acquaintance probably with your same guy. He was wanting a serious relationship. He was a widow of 3 years, his wife died of brain cancer and has a 10 year old son.

He asked for my email, I asked why not just message it's the same, his comment was so we could document our relationship so everyone could read about in the future. I also received flowers, stuffed bear and chocolate candy to my address. He also asked me if I liked a man with an accent?

Said he was Polish and an orphan. His parents died together in a car wreck together in Poland, and was sent to NY to live with his grandparents. Went to the University of Texas and has lived in LaPorte for 5 years. Told me he was also a good kisser.

Being a petroleum engineer he designed a rig in the Gulf of Mexico. It gets better - the rig collapsed, was on BP meds, needed money for many problems with the rig.

Don't get scammed like me out of 1.000's of dollars. Was in Mexico with broken pelvis, needed more money to get home. He was also a "am" not "I'm" and this guy was very smooth. His name was "Donald Ray" or "Ray Donald" and sounds like he could have scammed you...it hurts don't trust if it sound not right from the start.
Mar 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Ramsey
by: Creature Hater

My Angel wanted me to advise you that she did a search on the phone number you posted for this Creature and it comes up under a different person altogether a Linh Hanh. Ladies great idea to also check phone numbers.

Remember these Creatures are good but, we are Better then them in every sense of the word.
Mar 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rigger
by: Creature Hater

They are nothing but low life creatures and yes, they will threating you with anything they can. Hence why we need to be careful with the pictures we send. I know I am guilty of it and honestly not my proudest moment (no naked pictures).

My creature threated me and told me I would pay, funny thing is I am paying because, I have no money.
Mar 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same experience on fb
by: Anonymous

Hey I'd just like to say how brave people are for trying to get the truth out of others. As a woman I have always had trust issues with men more so after a 13yr relationship that left me shattered. I too had an experience and started off pretty good but hadnt checked his profile cause i don't judge on face value.

Lightbulb went on when the so called scammer explained in full detail about his job. Was like reading it from a manual. Anyway I too had fun and like most woman like myself, I call out the BS. So Well done detective!!!

Mar 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be careful
by: Anonymous

Unfortunately there are plenty of jerks on dating sites and Facebook too. I had fallen in love with a so called oil rigger two years ago. He was from Beverly Hills, California and told me he was a petrochemical engineer. Wife dead in a car accident, of course...a little girl called Amanda and no siblings, only an old mom taking care of his granddaughter...I got all the poems and love letters that every woman wants to read and finally he asked for financial assistance to pay a duty stamp and receive his salary 2.5 million $.

I didn't believe a word but I promised to help him with 1000$ the amount necessay for the stamp. Of course immediately he asked for more because now he was supposed to pay for another kind of stamp, whatever. I told him no way...go to work and be useful to society! And of course I blocked him on fb.

One year after he sent me a message on yahoo asking me for at least 500 euro because he cannot go home to see his ''child''. I told him to go to the USA Embassy and they will help him if he really was an American citizen!

I also answered him that I had somebody in my life and I was not interested in him anymore! He insisted telling me that if I really loved him I could help him with some money....I simply replied Go to work! Stop preying on innocent women, you liar!

He never answered me back! Take care ladies! Defy these worms and be proud of yourselves!

You deserve to be loved by real gentlemen and not destroyed by some lazybones!!!

God bless you all!
Mar 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater
by: Anonymous

I so agree with you on sticking together on all this. I got five requests on FB yesterday with the names of guys I write down from here. You are an amazing lady and a fighter. My scammer has gone through someone else demanding money sent to Ghana, and I will not do it.

I am ready to quit FB there is so many of them in there. Every single day and you get a request and nothing on their profile except some picture that you can hardly make out.

Or some guy that looks like he has the biggest muscles in the world.

Dang, be safe men and women and please take care
Mar 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank you all
by: Creature Hater

I really appreciate your feedback, I have no idea how far this will go and if anything will change but, I am willing to try.

We need to band together and stay strong so that we can accomplish our mission.

God Bless
Mar 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Think I met a scammer on Soul Swipe
by: Anonymous

To anonymous on March 5th. Your scammer sounds exactly like mine. Cities were different, but the story was exactly the same.

Stop contact!!

He will eventually ask for money. I'm thankful I didn't give money. But I struggle with the loss I feel. Horrible.

I'm seeing some suspicious activity on Zoosk. Definitely believe the scammers are on there.
Mar 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Petro - oil rigger
by: Anonymous

My guys name is Gary Milano. He is supposedly Italian and has lived in Venice Italy until just a few years ago. He too is very wealthy with his oil rigs. He wanted to switch to Yahoo mail which I did, naively.

After the second email he was totally in love with me. He kept bugging me for my address and phone number which I did not give him.

It is funny that all these guys use oil rigging is there go to.
Mar 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Ramsey
by: Anonymous

He has a profile at SeniorPeopleMeet.com. Claims to be an oil rig well construction/renovation contractor, and rich. Says he's a widower with a 16 yr. old dtr. in Ireland. Claims to have an Irish father and American mother.

His Facebook page looks very suspect also.

Email is ramseyjh@outlook.com. Cell # 516-200-8666


Most of his beautiful letters are copied from other scammers. Even the alleged oil rig accident that happened recently! He never asked me for money, but he might have if I didn't discover his scam.
Mar 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another one
by: Anonymous

I just discovered that "John Ramsey" that I had been communicating with via email and text is one of these scammers. He contacted me first on SeniorPeopleMeet.com. Claims to be a widower, half Irish, with a teenage dtr. in Ireland, working on an offshore oil rig in Abu Dhabi. I stumbled onto a scammer warning site and found that he copied his sob story and much of his beautiful emails from other scammers!

So I sent him a scathing email and reported him as a scammer on the dating site, then blocked him from both my email and cell phone.
Mar 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater
by: Anonymous

Thanks for all you do for all of us, your a gem. Another is Gmail. I hope you can do something and we can all join in on getting these scammers.

Thanks to Everyone for posting your stories, they all sound so much alike it is sad these people are out there doing this. I was talking to a friend on Facebook last night and He all of a sudden said, " You mean so much to me no other man would I ever let take me from you"

I said What?

He tried to change what he-she was saying, I said you are my friend, are you into men too or are you a women. Oh I did not mean to say that, this person said. Well that did that.

Do they not stop ever. Oh my gosh.

My Best to you all
Mar 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Handsome guy from finland?
by: Anonymous

Edison Herbert sent a friend request on fb and started talking to me and I asked him where his wife and family was and he told me his wife died in a terrible car accident and he had a 12 year old daughter he was raising and told me he was a engineer for Morrison oil.

I demanded pictures as he was from Finland and we started talking. I told him he acted like a married man as he only contacted me at certain hours but never at night.

He told me he was on a ship for two months at a time we talked he said he had been in California for 30 years and had a very strong accent. When I asked him why his accent was so strong he hung up and never answered any of my questions.

He avoided every single one of them and never got a penny from me. I cut him off before he did. A very good looking man.

BEWARE
Mar 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marine Engineer.
by: Anonymous

My red flags went up immediately. "Mike Charles" sent me a friend request on Facebook. It showed he had a mutual friend so I accepted his request thinking it would be neat to have a "pen pal" type friend from Rome.

He says he's a marine engineer working off the coast of Florida with 9 guys working under him. A widower with an 11 yr old daughter...poor guy.
After giving him very little details about myself, he starts talking about love and asks for my cell phone number so we can talk. Of course I didn't give it to him.

I checked out his fb profile but there's nothing on it...no pics, no info, no posts.

I just knew he was a fraud...too good looking, and Mike Charles doesn't even sound remotely like an Italian name to me.

Always follow your gut instinct. Thankfully, I was born with a good amount of intelligence and wouldn't think of falling for this "gentleman".
Mar 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature hater.
by: Anonymous

If this wasn't so serious it would be laughable. Four people I have just come across on OK Cupid. All scammers.

cegun45 rusfry10: No Games. AaronWilliam100 and Jasonlovelydad.

Three of them share the same profile. I've notified the site but nothing has been done. Oh and one is a female. One of them has asked me in the last day would I switch on viber on my phone.

One easy way of checking a scammer is by copy and pasting the first two or three lines of their profile (about me) into Google as it is difficult to chase an email address if they are using google email.

You will be amazed what comes up.
Mar 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		EHarmony not an oil rigger contractor
by: Anonymous

This guy was matched to me on eharmony, but I have no email address. I scanned his picture on TinEye, thanks to someonone on this site suggesting to use it.

Rex,came up on Romancescams.com but it is too confusing to post it on there. He said he was from Manhattanville, NY and hurry and contact him because he won't be on eharmony for long. I never communicated with him but told eharmony they should be more diligent about who they match. They removed him.

This is the link that I have to show him.
https://tineye.com/search/21310de88cc6d2d93355b55759429e808a175e6c/

This guy has been around, poor guy whose picture is floating around.
Mar 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Hinnant
by: Kim

Hi, I am surprised this scammer used the same name James Hinnant, as his story to me was his daughter was hit by a bus on the way to school and she was already sick prior. He must be a pretty new scammer and not have it down yet.

Please try not to beat yourselves up when these guys scam you especially when you're at your weakest. I feel I am a very strong minded woman and I wanted my guy to be real (Christian Jason)it's just that I really have no money to give and will not give to someone I do not know.

Remember these guys work in places that should be assisting them. I know it's hard to lead with your mind instead of your heart sometimes but try to trust your gut.
Mar 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dating Websites and Scammers
by: Anonymous

Creature Hater, I met one of my scammers on Ourtime.com but several more on Just Widowers and one on Badoo. I was so overwhelmed with scammers I quit both websites and do not plan to return to any dating website.

I was contacted by the first scammer within a month after my mother died so was very vulnerable. I fell for him completely and ended up giving him over $80000. That is money I will never see again but what hurt the most was the betrayal thru deception.

I had to work with a counselor and am very fortunate that I am much better emotionally and am also still financially stable. I realize this experience was a difficult lesson to learn but feel it could have been much worse based on some of the stories I have read on this website.

Thanks to all of you who have posted your stories, I know it took a lot of courage.
Mar 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Think I met a scammer on Soul Swipe.
by: Anonymous

I was contacted on a dating website called Soul Swipe by a guy named Steven, who has a 10 yr old son and who said he used to live in California, but moved to San Antonio Texas Jan of 2016 to get away from his ex who had cheated on him with bis best friend.

He said he was an independent oil rig/petrochemical rig equipment contractor, wwhich I googled and ended up on this site because I wanted to know exactly what the hell he did for a living exactly.

We havent had much contact, but he claims he is looking for a long term relationship, but only had women who wanted a physical relationship.
Mar 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Websites
by: Creature Hater

I am trying to keep track of all the websites in which these Creatures are active on, so far I have the following:

Facebook
Match.com
AARP
Plenty of Fish
Coffee meets Bagel
Christian Mingle

Please if possible drop me a line on this site if you have a different or new website.

Thank you, my goal is to eventually hold someone accountable for these Scams.

Meanwhile stay safe.
Mar 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Ronald-oil-rigger......Nigerian scammer
by: Anonymous

I wrote about this guy before and thought I was done with him but somehow he hacked into my FB account and got my cell phone number.

Within 45 minutes today I received 17 phone calls, 3 voice mails and 5 texts!!

I was sick, luckily I have a son that is helping me that is a police officer and this man is being looked at from the FBI. The only thing i can charge him with is harassment, but I will.

Please be strong to all of you out there. Old saying if its too good to be true, it is and yes, it is.

Don't give out any information and especially don't give any money!!
Mar 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another one bites the dust
by: Anonymous

Jerry Miller is really a hot looking guy born and raised in UK. Lives in Kuwait and is a Petroleum Engineer on an Oil Rig. Father English Mother from Quatar. He is 56, his parents dead, wife killed in auto accident 5 years ago has a 13 year old girl at boarding school in England scams through FB.

Great photos but alarm bells ring when there are no other FB friends listed. Smooth talker but if educated in England with a degree from Oxford you would expect better English. At first conversation was reasonable but then came the personal questions and sweet talk e.g. I really like you etc lasted two nights then I unfriended him.

He never asked for money or snail mail address or email address but did ask if I would ever get married again. Said he had travelled to 45 countries. Lots more conversation went I was very short in my replies and 14 years his senior so after I had deleted him from my friends list I thought buggar I should have kept one of his photos.

Did a search on FB nothing to be found. It is hard to tell sometimes if it is for real but intuition tells you when some thing is said and you think hey wait on this does not sound right and it is too good to be true.

So watch out ladies.

If via Facebook, check out the profile first before accepting any friend request from strange men.
Mar 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Facebook
by: Anonymous

Facebook is a very big scam site, as a man had a story on there this week about being scammed and found out the scammer was from Nigeria. So yes they are hitting men also in this scamming ploy of theirs.

I now have a police officer in Nigeria asking for money said he has not been paid for 4 months, that their country is bad off and they cannot pay them. What the heck. Facebook knows of the scamming going on. My gosh when you report someone you have to go through heck just to get this person removed. You send the conversations you have and they write you and ask for more.

Again I am asking does anyone know how to get an IP address off of someone you are talking to?

I know many of us have asked and some say oh they checked their IP address. If so could you not help the rest of us of how to find it. Would so appreciate it. Since we are here to help each other through what we have been through and are going through.

Thank You Kindly.

God Bless and be careful.
Mar 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Match.com
by: Sharon Henson

I decided to give the online dating sites another try after my recent scam experience. I know better what to look for now, right? I signed up on Match.com. I am not kidding when I saw that the majority of men who have contacted me are, I believe, scammers. They all type their messages the same way, all send me email addresses and instead of using this symbol @, they type it out, like John doe at gmail.com.

I've even had three different guys say they were messaging me for a friend or their boss because they don't have a account, then give me their email in that format. I've reported all to Match.com and asked for a refund but since I have sent emails, I can't get my money back.

And here I was afraid of being scammed again, didn't expect it to be by the dating site though. Frustrating, I paid for six months. Guess I'll keep trying.

Be careful, they are everywhere.
Mar 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Sargent Hinnant.
by: Anonymous

Just wanted to say that a scammer calling himself James Hinnant wrote to me for a few months. He told me he was in the Army and was in Syria. He also called me several times and had a soft sexy voice.

He first asked for money when he claimed to have been injured and needed a way home because the Army had discharged him and would not pay to send him home. I told him the Army would not leave a soldier stranded in Syria.

His next story was that a few months ago he had rescued a woman and her child and had been given a number of gold bars by her husband who was a wealthy man from Iraq. He wanted me to send money to pay taxes and get the gold into the US.

When I said no money ever, he finally quit contacting me.

He is a total scammer so watch out for him.
Mar 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam-Drilling Engineer Sweet talker
by: Anonymous

Dennis Peterson was doing the same thing to me1 Thanks for posting this info. He said he was an oil drilling engineer, born in Spain; father was American and travelled a lot. he also said he went to school in Scotland!

His accent is very Hispanic. He's intelligent, but a big Con Artist.

He told me to stop using MATCH.com for him!!

He also said he had a daughter, 13, in Alabama. He said he sees her about 6 times a year.

Keep asking questions and when the answers don't add up, go with your gut feeling that something is wrong.
Mar 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Websites
by: Creature Hater

Unfortunately none of these websites or dating sites care about what happens to us. Why, because we are women and as women we have always been on the bottom end of the Totem Pole. I guarantee that if these Creatures would go after more men(not that they don't) many rules, regulations, and even laws would be in place.

Many people, feel that we got what we deserve for being S*%$&, however, I still believe we were just naïve to all of this. Like my Angel always says, I never knew such EVIL existed but, it does.

It is our duty to have our voices heard and fight back. Demand that dating websites have better securities and not allow for every Joe Blow in an oil rig to open an account. Dating sites should be held responsible. I met my Creature on AARP dating, and guess what, they have closed their dating site.

I questioned why but, all I got was that their were building a better site. Still waiting for that site, lies.

All we can do is support each other and try to find a way to create a policy that will hold websites responsible.

Meanwhile, be safe and always remember Karma is our best friend.
Mar 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kurt Walter
by: Anonymous

His name is Kurt Walter or Walter Lisa Kurt or Fred Mark. He sent me a friend request on fb and said I looked like his late wife and loved me instantly. He was full of loving words and wanted to marry me and handle his money but he would ask for money to be sent to his sister or to by him a iTunes card.

I never sent him money and he got mad after 2 months and quit talking to me. He was around 45 years old and looked like a itialan guy and is always very nicely dressed and said he was a contractor for the oil rig in uk.

If any one gets messaged by him do not talk to him. He will threaten you with photos you have sent him.

Please email me at demobley@outlook.com if he contacts you.
Mar 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin is still at it March 2017
by: Anonymous

Hi, A very handsome man named "Kelvin" contacted me on Tinder. 47, very handsome, said he was from LA. I said where are you now, and he said in Kuwait and is an "oil engineering". lmao.

I reported him (not that tinder cares) and have screenshots. I told him "let me guess, next you are going to say you have an emergency and need money? nice try"

He immediately unmatched.

Also he was showing as being around 80 miles from me on the east coast.
Mar 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		omg I thought this.
by: Anonymous

Ladies.....I got suckered on FB. I responded to the friend response to see if I knew him. He said he was really attracted to me. He texted me all day and at night. One morning he was chatting with me and I suddenly told him if you are the man in the pictures selfie me right now.

He did and it was the same man so the pictures weren't stolen. He sent me pictures of him and his daughter. Started giving me emails on his life. Started talking about sharing life with me. It got strange when twice he said he would call me because he wanted to hear my voice.

Both times he didn't so the following morning I dialed the number. It rang ten times and a female voice came on and said this phone is not being used.

It ended with me insulting him and him saying I was a drama queen. Sad because he was a pretty good looking guy.
Mar 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I thought he was gone!
by: Kim

Hello everyone. Well I thought my guy was gone (Christian Jason) because I kept telling him and saying I have no money and it was a while since I heard from him, but he is back.

He has been pretty good up till now, he has not ever asked for a lot of money and it always sounds like legit stuff (see prior post). So this time he says his blood pressure is really high and he sent me a picture in a chair with some medical stuff around him but guess what? its a dentist setting not a hospital office.

I still played dumb but demanded to know what was wrong (he never completely answers my questions)he said if he was my husband I would not hesitate to help get him home. I told him if he was my husband I would tell him to screw the contract and WE would have money so this would not be a problem.

He asked me for a vanilla gift card only $50 and could I get 2 as he needed to make some important international calls. I told him I did not know what a vanilla gift card was and to give me the numbers of the people he needed to call and I could do it for him.

He asked me why I would call and what would I say and that I could get these cards at Walmart. I told him I would call who ever he wanted and would tell them what he needed and that I do not live near a walmart. He told me the interviews are too much from me and this is not ok in all views to him.

I told him I love him and that I know how hospitals work as I worked in one for 18 years and that the questions were necessary and that like him being good at what he does on an oil rig I am just as good when it comes to medical information and how hospitals work. I told him I have a friend of a friend who said he should not have any problems getting home in emergency especially if its for health reasons. I have not heard back from him.

Please every one remember no matter what these guys say and they will always have a reason why you are the only one who can help financially, no matter who they work for and no matter how remote they are, the companies/branch of service they work for will always have something in place incase of an emergency.

If my guy was really sick his insurance would cover him being sent to the hospital for emergency care(he said he had insurance after my insistence to know if he did and what insurance)he would only have to pay a co-pay or deducible, either way his company would handle also.

My guy has been pretty good up till now but the picture he sent was a big mistake as it was no doctors office. I have had too much dental work done not to recognize the tools????

Have a blessed day and be careful.
Mar 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Glendon
by: Sharon Henson

Thank you for your post. Yes, they steal pictures of innocent, unsuspecting men (and women) from the Internet and use them as their own. These people are victims of their scams also.

Where did you post his pictures on this site? I wanted to take a look.

The ones I was sent in under the Nigerian Dating Scams. I hope you are doing well after your encounter with one of the creatures.

Take care.
Mar 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		FACEBOOK OIL RIG SCAMMER
by: Anonymous

FYI William Glenddon, who no longer has a Facebook page (Reported to Facebook) is a scammer, allegedly lives in La, California, an Oil Rig worker for Chevron with fake documents, is a widower, has a 16y/o in the Netherlands, and will cry for money after he sweetalks.

He is off now because I told him he is getting nothing from me. He is a scam artist as no man asks a woman for money. Someone spoke to him on the phone and told him to stay away, and he disappeared off of Facebook

He will be on again posing as someone else. If you look on Facebook apparently this is a common occurrence with Oil Rig scammers. Facebook should be monitoring these more closely. These creeps go on online dating sites as well. Posting his picture, so please share with friends and family.

Women have sent these creeps money and there are women Oil Rig scammers as well. I actually did a background check on this guy and he has a clean record, although nothing came up to show where he lived or worked.

His phone which by now has probably changed is 323-475-9002.

Actually cried hysterically on the phone because he was going to lose his contract (he was drilling and his drill hit a rock and he has to pay for it). I said you work for a Billion dollar company and these things happen so they should be paying for it and he said they refused and all his money is in California and is tied up.

BY THE WAY AND HIS PICTURE COULD BE SOME GUY HE GOT OFF THE INTERNET
Mar 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joseph Farretti
by: Anonymous

I found this website that you can upload your image of your individual and it will tell you if your individual is being used for scams. I found that mine has been used for many, many scams and also found that his image has been used since 2014 by these Oil Rig Romance scams.

The website is TinEye - www.tineye.com. Its also on FB. I was shocked to see all the exact images of my scammer on there and you can see how many images that are being used.

Good luck everyone.

Keep diligent and keep safe.
Mar 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater
by: Sharon Henson

I agree. The more we post comments and stories on this site, the more we make others aware. I had no idea, before I was scammed, that this happens so much. I just signed up for Match.com, my first two messages were from scammers: handy_blue from Toccoa, GA & Peter from Naples, FL.

Both have been reported. I can now recognize the way they type their messages. Not ready to give up on finding love but will proceed with caution now.

Stay strong 💪
Mar 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creatures
by: Creature Hater

Ladies we did nothing wrong but trust a Creature that took advantage of us and our lack of education on "Oil Rigs". But, guess what - we are growing stronger and communicating among each other, we are sending the word out to many more and will continue to do so.

They think they are smart and have won the battle, I say the battle has just begun...never lose your faith or hope, for KARMA is real.

Stay strong, lets continue to support each other and spend OUR money on us.
Mar 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Threatened by Frank Ronald
by: Anonymous

Just to let you all know that we did trace back the guy who tried to scam me and threatened my life. He goes by Frank Ronald and states he is an oil rigger marine in the Caribbean. Says he is a supervisor with 40 men under him.

After I was told I had 3 days to live when I refused to give him money I had him investigated. He has many IP addresses but finally traced hyim back to Nigeria, some guy name Tijos(?) Soul Brave.

My phone rang off the hook until after midnight from Messenger from him, then he had the gall to ask me to friend him, as he said I was special!! Yeah right!!

This Frank Ronald's picture was an ammbassador from New Zealand. You can get the picture off of the internet, and it takes a little digging but will give you the real name.

Please, stay away from these guys, they are trouble!!
Mar 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Green
by: Anonymous

Petroleum geologist, widowed, daughter 5, and Mother takes care of daughter. He was an independent contractor. Had machine trouble, needed money, needed money for daughter and to get new machine.

I-tunes card for daughter. Then got put in prison because they didn't pay him and he hit the GM. He is out now and home and needs money to pay an attorney and start a new life. He is distraught because the love of his life won't help him.

Told him to send me bills and attorneys name and some friends that helped that I can talk to.

Want to know how to check IP address if anyone can tell me.

Thanks
Feb 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orphan
by: Anonymous

Thanks for the condolences and the network and sort of support group. Where are the pictures posted as I have some to post and also a name? Thanks.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [not adding a comment to an existing submission] - use this page and you can see photos here:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Feb 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same scam - OkCupid
by: Anonymous

Same story as most of these: really good looking guy...looking for the love of his life, one child who lives in Turkey, he is new to the area, quickly wanted to get off dating app, sent photos...wanted mine, he's an orphan and has no friends because his ex cheated on him with his best friend.

He didn't ask for money - I figured him out too quickly....he's gone radio silent. Good riddance!


So sad (mostly on my part because I wanted him to be real).
Feb 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		oil rig in Norway
by: Anonymous

Hi, this sounds a lot like my scammer. Did you post his pic and name on the site? My scammer used the name Daniel Nathan Sigurdson and told me his wife died of cancer and he has a little 10 years old daughter in a boarding school in LA.

He used pics stolen from a guy that really lost his wife in a plane crash in 2012.

Please see my post in this site and don't send any money.
Feb 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer Leo Brantley
by: Anonymous

Mine just tried to contact me again. I was not going to block him yet in case, but he did and tried to say he knew I wouldn't send him money. I told him that I had talked to several women who were supposed to be friends with him which I really did and he asked them the same.

Of course he came back with I haven't spoken to anyone and that he knew he couldn't trust me for money and that he hasn't been able to sleep, which is is supposed to be in the Scotland Sea and it's late over there.

After that he hasn't said anymore. I'm just glad I didn't do it. Please if you get the name Leo Brantley please don't fall for it.
Feb 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		George Moorenn
by: Anonymous

I am heartbroken! I am not a trusting lady but George Moorenn who is a supposedly ocean oil rig diver contacted me thru fb. Reluctantly, I accepted his friend request. I did not believe anything he was saying to me but he began sending pictures of himself on the oil rig and of his 12 year old daughter.

After about 4 days, I said what the heck and I stopped questioning his every word. He would, text, call & message me everyday several times throughout the day and all evening throughout the night until I actually stopped answering his every call and message because it was just too much.

He was planning a life for us (Heeeheeehee). He told me this was his last job, a 2 week job and he would be retiring. This job would set us up for a lifetime. This job was in Mexico. Within 3 hours of talking to me he asked me to buy him an itunes gift card. I cursed him out.

He apologized and said he'd never ask me for anything again and he didn't but his so called doctor did.

Today, is the 7th day. Remember, I talked to this man so much it was unbelievable. Yesterday, the 6th day I spoke to him at lunchtime. And, nothing more all day or night which was very bizarre for him. At 4 AM, I sent him messages and calls still nothing from him. I said, let me know you're OK that I'm worried sick. At 6 AM, a private number call came thru, a man stating he was Dr. Chris at the Galenia Hospital in Mexico. I hung up on him because there's no doctor gonna be calling me at this early morning hour.

Dr. Chris called for 45 minutes. I received a message from George's number, stating that my husband, George had been in an accident that he was going to call me to answer my phone. So, he called and proceeded to tell me that George had an accident and had a concussion but was gonna be OK. This so called doctor called me 40 minutes later, said George was unconscious but was losing a lot of blood.

By this time, I'm hysterical.

The so called doctor told me I needed to send $7200 to continue treatment. I told him to contact George's employer to get his insurance info. The doctor informed me this was not a work related accident. George had fallen from a mountain and hit his head on a rock. I said Cancun doesn't have mountains and George would not be out in the middle of the night due to his job.

The doctor was worried about getting that money.

It went from me sending $7200 to $3600. I said air lift George back to the US to my local hospital. Dr. Chris said I needed to send $2200 for the care of my husband who had already received plus $2600 to have him airlifted home. The doctor told me to call my local hospital to be expecting him.

Which, that was Dr. Chris's job to inform the US doctor about George's injuries& treatment he had already received. I called the hospital in Mexico 6 different times throughout the day and no George Moorenn was admitted there. I called my local hospital this morning and this afternoon and they had not received a call from Dr. Chris in Mexico.

This started at 6 AM and at 4PM, I blocked all means of communication that George or the Dr. Chris could contact me. Needless to say, this has been a very trying day. I could write a short story about this love story gone bad.

SCAM!!!!

I questioned George about his last name. I was investigating. I googled his name, nothing showed up with his last name.

He didn't tell me his employer's name. He sent several pics of his daughter and them together. Same pic of the daughter in pic by herself but pic of them together with a different girl in the pic.

Said he lives in New Orleans and sent pic of his house. At least 3 or 4 feet of snow around house & trees looks like they would be found in Colorado. It doesn't snow like that in New Orleans. I questioned him and again he changed the subject. He always changed the subject when I questioned this dude.

Be aware of George Moorenn
Feb 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names
by: Anonymous

Sorry but I think names mean a lot, some of the names put on here has saved me from adding, I have every single name written down and I look them up when I get a request and they are dumb enough to use the same names and are listed on here, so yes it has helped, also the pictures, I have recognized pictures on here that I got a request from with a different name.

This site is Great, and has been for many of us. My friend found her scammer on here with the same name, which she was grateful for.

Have A Great Day All
Feb 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scotland Scammer
by: Anonymous

I believe that I have been scammed by a guy called Joseph Ferretti, who says he's a widow with 2 children - a boy and girl and that he is from Minneapolis and is offshore from Aberdeen, Scotland.

He contacted me thru FB and in his pictures he's great looking and I would like to know him and not the scammer. He finally asked for money yesterday because his daughter was in Ghana and needed money for her school project. He wanted $650 dollars sent right away. I got a call from his daughter who did not sound American and I called the number back and it was for a hotel manager and then I asked to speak to her teacher and of course an African woman with a strong accent spoke to me.

Then I told Joseph to call me and his accent was not Italian like he said he was and then I called him back and then his voice is disguised by a computer and could hardly understand him.

At the moment I am challenging him and will take it to the authorities. What a jerk. He thought he could outsmart me.

Luckly I sent the money via Western Union and recalled it shortly after I sent it and got every penny back.
Feb 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Anonymous

Names mean nothing, mine was James too and I lost all I had to him that I can never ever recover from the loss that was so huge. They lie with their stories so similar and mostly they get you.

I wrote my story last year ago and still deal with what happened not believing it. Pictures are stolen of some good looking man you fall in love and that it is all about.

Low lifes from Africa never ever wanting to admit who they are working hard on you to get what they need 'Money' - What you work for your whole life they get so easy in few months.
Feb 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Anonymous

The same here and mine was named James and he wanted iTune cards, and needed money because something happened to his Machine and caused oil to leak - OH how these stories are so much alike.

I am so trying to be strong because he has had messages sent to me he wants me to let him talk to me. My Heart has been out by him and I have lost money to him. I just cannot let him talk to me, he is out there trying to use other women which one got ahold of me and showed me the pictures.

Its a shame, I am just one of many and I see he is still going at it.

Take care please and Be Careful.
Feb 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orphan
by: Anonymous

Sorry that you are feeling drained, however, be very grateful that the Creature did not get any of your money. They are low life Creatures that only care about your money. They will make you feel exactly as you want to feel and take advantage of your emotional stage.

I hope that this site helps you as it has helped me and many more. Stay strong, take it as a lesson learned and move on with your life.

The Creatures life is worthless, yours has nuch value.
Feb 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Walmart,,
by: Anonymous

My scammer kept asking me if we have a Walmart to send money, he wanted money grams sent to someone that would forward it. Not happening. Also kept on asking for iTunes cards, have to say he got one but when I called them it was not redeemed where he said he was.

Way far from where he was suppose to be. Of course he had an excuse that someone else must of stolen it from him, yeah right when it went right to him on messenger.

Always excuses, and never his fault for anything. Always blamed everyone else, and everyone was a liar but him. As I was told You hear Rig, get rid of the guy, he has no time to be on the internet with anyone three to four times a day.

Maybe once for a half of hour to an hour at night for him to lose sleep. I know a few men that do work on Rigs and they say its hard to talk to their families let alone anyone else. They both said if they are asking for money say good-bye right away.

They need no money being on a Rig if they are on one. They said it makes them all look bad as there are good men with families. Said these guys are nothing but a low life trying to get your money ad play games with one.

Take care all
Feb 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dubai Oil Rig scam
by: also scammed

Well I was also scammed. I met "James" on Match.com about 3 weeks ago. 2 days after we started texting, he had to go to Dubai for an oil rig job.

He has asked for an iTunes card and today there was a terrible accident on the rig.

He needs money to sort it all out.
Feb 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orphan
by: Sharon Henson

I'm sorry you are going through this. They do seem to find us when we are feeling low, and then they put us through this devasting pain when we find out it was all fake.

There is no handsome man, who says everything we want and need so badly to hear. Please hang in there. It does get a little easier every day.

Just know you are not alone. I felt that way when this happened to me. Thank God, I found this site. It has helped me so much and I'm making it through.

So will you. Everyone is here to help.

Take care of yourself.
Feb 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

This same guy found me on eharmony. The oil rig, no cell phone, Widower, 1 son. I probably would have been a victim too. After 3 months, he asked for money.

Claims his account has been hacked and needed me to cover a check. I had the sense to check out a few things and saw this scam.

Thank God you had posted this.
Feb 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

On tinder I've met a person using the name Antonio Parino and he or she has been a widower for 10 yrs and has a daughter that attends a boarding school in England, has 8 men that works for him on the oil rig.

Beware!!

I sadly sent him or her some money.
Feb 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orphan..
by: Anonymous

A very handsome man posted a FB reply when I requested prayer for my dad going into surgery. Then he contacted me on Messenger and was very complimentary of how there was something special about me etc.

Claims he was orphan and has no family, and a loner. His story touched me as a mother and I befriended him. His admiration quickly elevated to questionable levels but I couldn't help but enjoy it. Talked a couple of times, he sang me a song which made him sort of pitiful to me, (it was really bad).

It threw me off and made him seem real. He was supposed to be British but his accent was not quite British, it reminded me more of an Egyptian man I once knew. He kept wanting my cell number, address and email, and he wanted me to download Skype for a video chat that never could happen for some reason.

He was on oil tanker, stayed very busy, didn't have access to a good smart phone. He sent very handsome pictures. I fell for it and confided in a friend, but always had my doubts. There were some inconsistenciesi that nagged me.

I searched for oil rig scammer and found these sites and realized I was a victim. I was low before he came along, and this didn't help. Feel empty and drained.

What a shame.
Feb 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

I wrote on here before, but I'm now revealing the guy who wrote me. Because he again asked for money for a second time.

He was asking have you been to a Walmart or anywhere to send me money. His name came across on my Instagram. He goes by Leo Brantley.

He says he is a widower and has 2 kids. That he moved to the UK after his wife passed and that kids are in boarding school there. He told me his kids are taking care of by one of his friends. I tried to call him on it yesterday and he wouldn't answer my questions again.

So please if anyone has had talked to him can you please comment on here.

Thanks
Feb 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig in norway
by: Anonymous

He told me he was an engineer on an oil rig in Norway. 13 year old son in boarding school and wife died 5 yrs ago in a plane crash.

The job took him off the rig to Sweden and he sent pictures from under the ocean. He called me thru messenger and had a nice accent.

He then asked for me to send money to his son that lost his wallet. I said no but then I was stupid but he seemed so interesting to me.

I guess I was scammed and I do have a name but not sure to tell.
Feb 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		What was his name and did he post a picture?
by: Anonymous

Please can you tell me which person was it? Is his picture posted? What was his name? I was just checking to see if he was the same person I know..I pray that God will change their hearts as God can change the heart of any man, or woman.

Sorry that anyone was affected by this. We deserve better.
Feb 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Threaten
by: Anonymous

Could you not give a few names since he has many names of this guy that threatened you? I was threatened this week also from a guy that works on a Rig in the Gulf. I too have a daughter who is a cop but these guys are good and have blocks on everything.

Even on the Doctor Phil show he could not locate a few of them because of their set ups that has their net bouncing off of towers and many IP addresses. What's so sad I just started talking to this guy and he asked for money and I refused, he said just remember I know where you live.

I said that is fine there are police that live all around me and a Detective. He dared me to block him so I did. I am so sick of these scammers. I remember when these sites use to be fun and you could talk and joke around without all these scammers.

I got 17 requests yesterday and I see many of them were pictures off of here and a lot of the same names. Do not think they are as smart as they think using the same names. I write them down then go through the list and sure enough most are on it with the same name that was posted.

Be Care All. As the Rig Guy said, if a man says he is from a Rig get rid of him right away for there is no reason for any of them to ask for money.

Be Safe. They are everywhere.

Sad but True.
Feb 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I was threatened
by: Anonymous

I friended a guy about a week ago for fun. He was great, same story as a few other posts I have read. Was a widow, had 15 year old daughter. Finally asked me last night for second time for money.

Of course I told him it would be a cold day in hell before I sent him any money. He texted me back saying I would be sorry. Asked him if I was being threatened and he said I would find out soon.

Good thing my son is a cop, and he did a trace on this guy. He has many names and pictures to go with the scam.

Please be careful, these guys are not worth it!!
Feb 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater
by: Anonymous

I so Love reading everything you post, you have helped many of us and I so Thank You. I do not quite understand why this Kay is apologizing for everything we all have gone through or even said she has been scammed, so that makes me Leary. But then I am very cautious right now of many.

All these stories are about the same and it does help reading each one of them knowing its either the same person or just one of their group which mine told me, I asked him why a group, he said not all of us can be one all the time so everything is written down about each person they talk to.

Amazing isn't it? Still heart broken but it will get better in time. Thanks to all for your stories and what you have gone through.

Please take care
Feb 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		My scammer has left me!
by: Kim

Well my scammer no longer texts me I guess because I have no money. I love this site as it is very helpful but I think it would help if there were more descriptions of our scammers. I

My first guy was the army scam Sergeant Hinnant (he was very good looking and out of my league) but was very a obvious scammer. He was in a remote area and could not get money to his daughter that got hit by a car, money was to be sent something like Guatemala. He was obvious and sloppy.

But Christian Jason was really good (I thank him for making me feel good at no charge)- he is supposed to live in San Jose close to me and he even has a 408 area code. The pics he sent had a date stamp and I love you with my name - he literally took my breath away.

The thing is if these guys are so educated and established even if they truly needed help they would have a way to get money and not from us. I have never heard of someone getting a contract and having to do the work first. His nanny should be able to help and if he loved and trusted me give me his credit card info and I will get him his money.

He first told me he totally forgot to send his sons school (Notre Dame High a Catholic school in SJ )money for a field trip to Texas. I know these go on because I did it for my sons but you have to pay 6 months in advance! The second request was money for him to get a chopper home from the gulf of Mexico only $450.00 and he could not use his card because the nanny tried to do this for him and messed up three times so it locked out his card. He made a special request to come home because he wanted to see me his son and his doctor, his blood pressure was too high and this has not happened since his wife died he thinks its in anticipation of meeting me.

Well I really could not send money as I have none. I have not heard from him since. He is a good looking man to me, he is from Athens Greece and looks it, salt and pepper hair which he flips up in front, has a beard and goatee, he also wears prescription glasses that change with the light. When he asked me for the money for his son's field trip his nanny was willing to pick it up and the money for the helicopter would have went through his agent.

Please be careful as a lot added up but a lot did not - like what 16 year old boy does not have a cell phone? He called me mum Christian said mom oh and his son is named Christian also, when I asked birth dates they were different months but same day he gave no year. He also sent me a pic of his award with the amount of course.

I do not know of any company or any branch of the service that will not help a employee or a solider in need especially when its medical.

If you want more info and/or want to tell me how to send you pics I am Kcriswell59@gmail.com

I also think there are some great strong people on this site who should get together and think of a way to stop these people or warn potential victims and I would love to help. I still have my guys info and will occasionally reread it, it made me feel good but will also remind me how sly these guys are. I am not sure if my guys pics are real but they sure made it look that way and he is so close to home.
Feb 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		A Different Tactic....
by: Anonymous

It has been a couple of years, but after finding this is still going on I felt I should share some of my story since it has a different tactic. I have not seen in any stories I read.... Of course Ron Jones, Ron Gisclair was an engineer. Friended me on Myspace. Never heard of a romance scam at the time. Lived in Cutt Off Louisanna. Of course he was widowed and a 15 yr old daughter etc... And all the love letters everyday etc... Said he was living with his sister.

He called and had an accent that I could not place. And then his sister Amy Jones called one day to relay a message because he lost his phone, she had no accent. Asking why, the story went they were Polish and Dad was American, the parents split and he stayed in Poland with Mom and she came to America.

When he came to live with her he took her name of Jones to make life easier in America. Of course he was sent to the UK on business etc and WOW his Visa card was stolen. And since there was no money coming from me the heat got laid on by Ron Jones and sister Amy Jones. Then his passport was stolen and then he was sleeping in a broom closet and then he was in the hospital, then the daughter was in the closet and then these guys were going to kill him.

Then Amy got cocky and sent me some hateful text. Not getting any money. I told him and the fight was on and when she called me crying it was a cry from a broken hearted woman not a sister fighting with her brother. Then I received a letter in the mail from Amys room mate so the woman said. She said Ron Jones was actually Amys boyfriend etc.

So I began to talk with this lady and Ron Jones had tried to scam Amy. When he found out Amy had been in jail for forging checks he recruited her as his state side buddy. And think about it, a state side phone number that is legit and then letters and cards from his Sister so theres a US post mark etc. Amy was his money launder.

Come to find out she helped him scam over $200,000 from women in the US. With the info her room mate told me and some other info of Amys sons wifes family who Ron was using their company name in his scam, Amy was wanted last I heard for mail fraud using the US Postal service, Western Union Fraud, Tax Evasion she received all that money in her name and some other charges.

Ron Jones also uses several other pics and the name Ron Gisclair. (Ron Jones had said Ron Gisclair was Amys bf) I also turned in documents he sent from Marathon Company and a fraudulent atty contract with some company in Scotland when he was trying to get money.

The contract said he would be paid $1,815,000,000 it was hand written in blue ink the signatures were in blue black and red. HA HA.

Any way watch for those STATE SIDE SISTERS it can be convincing .....
Feb 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kay
by: Sharon Henson

Thank you Kay. I just want to be able to help others, maybe help them realize they are being scammed before it gets too far. I was only communicating with 'Steve' for about two months but already that was too long. I don't want any woman, or man either, to go through the shame and embarrassment I went through. Or the heartache of living a nameless person in a picture.

I love the nameless man from pictures I was sent. I finally deleted them from my phone tonight. It hurts too much looking at them. In time, I know this wound will heal but if I can help even one person, then I can make some good out of this.

I wish everyone the best and hope we all can find the love & happiness we all deserve because we do deserve it. Don't ever think you don't.

I'm not giving up.
Feb 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To all you wonderful ladies and victims
by: Creature Hater

I hate to read the stories in which someone has been scammed but, what I do enjoy is reading the stories of other victims encouraging possible victims. We have the power to stop these Creatures, the more we share these stories and information.

Unfortunately the authorities and FBI see us as a bunch of older women that basically got what we deserve therefore no action is taken. What these Creatures do, nobody deserves. The money is just that money, the heartbreak of course lingers on for awhile longer.

They can take all the money they want but, may I remind you that they will always be poor parasites that will never be able to see the places they promise they will take us. These Creatures are Cowards.

Mine hated when I called him baby boy because, according to his profile I was older or was it because, he was just a low life teenage boy or girl pretending to be a man.

Stay strong and focus on yourself, I promise you it gets better. I was in my relationship for 18 months and currently working on 9 months since the truth came out.

It still stings but, but not as much as it did before.
Feb 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I apologize for the indecent behaviors and crimes committed by these wicked creatures
by: Kay

I can't say my apologies would heal you nor would it bring back the valuables they have taken from you but I am deeply sorry for the pains and sadness they have caused most of you and the ones out there who still have no idea that they are being scammed by some wicked creatures.

Please be wary of the English names they use. It is always the simplest and easiest name compared together to form a sexy pair. I am also saying thank you for sharing your stories and to you Sharon and your work to keep these atrocities known won't be in vain.
Feb 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Smith
by: Anonymous

Why did you not post pictures may I ask? There is only 45 Mark Smith's on Facebook. Which I have two on my friends list. Oh they all say they love you with-in a few days or weeks and your the only one they want, and they want to come to you because you are their Beloved.

Please do not be fooled by this. So sorry your going through this.

Please be safe.
Feb 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hang in there
by: Kim

I just read the post where you get pictures of roses and down loaded songs. I am getting these also what a shame "he is too good to be true". I

I have not sent money nor will I, if I had that kind of money I would spend it on me or my family (I really want to get rid of my double chin. Ladies and Gentlemen please do not get discouraged as we are all human and need love.

Too bad we cant find each other here. Any way my guy is doing the same thing scamming me and it is obvious by these posts but like I said I am human and keep hoping he is real even though I know he is not.

The upside is I have started going to the gym and hopefully will have more faith in myself this way I can say my scammer gave me more than I will ever give to him.
Feb 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too good to be true
by: Sharon Henson

My scammer was too good to be true also. None of it was real except for my broken heart and the money I lost to him. Please get out now before it goes any further. I waited too long. I tried to look for him on FB but there are a lot of men by that name.

I hope you use this site as I have, it has helped me so much since I realized I was a victim of a dating scam.

You are not alone.

I wish you the best.
Feb 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too good to be true
by: Anonymous

After reading all these posts I feel I have been scammed. This man "is" amazing. Just like most of you I get pictures of roses, links to songs and after 2 weeks he now is telling me he is madly in love with me.

His pictures on Fb are amazing, gorgeous man. Can anyone provide pictures of the scammer? Please help me, I'm already getting emotionally involved.

He goes by the name Mark Smith.
Feb 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone Know
by: Sharon Henson

They all use more or less the same story, then they need money for something. Mine was in the UK on a oil rig, in Aberdeen waters, and needing me to pay shipping to have his 'stuffs' sent to me.

I paid but they never came, then he asked for more money. One thing I'm grateful for is that there were no kids involved in my scam.

Please don't send him any money, for any reason. This is what I will tell you, as a friend, you will never see your money again and you will never see him & his sons.

Money isn't the only thing you will lose. I lost my heart and soul to a handsome man who I thought loved me. I got pictures, I heard a awesome, loving voice and I received loving messages. The voice and the messages didn't belong to the man in the pictures, now he's just a nameless man who still has my heart.

Please, if he asked for money and you send it, he, or they, will ask for more. Read the stories and comments on this site. We will all be here for you. We have all been there, and I know, for me at least, that it is still something I am struggling to deal with.

Please comment to me if you'd like. My name is Sharon Henson, I live in Springfield, Oregon.

Take care.
Feb 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Heart Broken
by: Sharon Henson

I am so sorry you went through this, but know you are not alone. These people know what they are doing and know ways to win our hearts. The man I talked to had such a soothing, beautiful voice. He said all the right things at exactly the right time, just when I needed to hear it most.

I will forever hear his voice saying 'hello babe' to me. This site has been very helpful to me. It has been very theraputic knowing I am not alone.

I've made a wonderful friend from this site. Someone who understands what I've been through because she's been there too.

I wish you the best and hope this site will help you like it has helped me.
Feb 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Heart broken:
by: Anonymous

I hit THE button which I had never done. Just curious. This was messenger. Well that's when it all began. He told me things that I had not heard in year's. Oh not nasty things. Things that stirred my heart.

He said he was a widower, with a 12 yr old son. I was Leary right away, but what he said was music to my ears. I was not looking for a relationship, so I mostly listened. He never asked me for money or talked about sex. I was hooked. He sent me a poem every morning and we chatted everyday 3 times a day for months. I even e-mailed with his son Danny, who was in London going to school.

One day he said Danny went on holiday to Italy and his son had an asthma attack and he was in the hospital. It seems dad had lost his wallet in the sea, and had no way to send money to the hospital to get his son out. He asked if I could send $900 to an address in Veronia Italy. We had many conversations about proof.

He sent me his International passport. Could not verify anything he told me. I contacted a couple that was much more tech savy than I. They found him on Facebook, pictures did not match. They told me it was a scam. I didn't want to believe it.

I hired a PI and the bottom line is this man didn't exist. So, here we are today. Me with a broken heart, and him with no money from me.

Ladies, these are predators.

Be careful.
Feb 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Man in the picture
by: Anonymous

Hi everybody, yes it's very hard to cope with the emotion. I got very much involved with my scammer, fell in love with his pics, his way of texting and voice and even though it carried on the affair only for 5 months I'm missing him so much.

Since almost one month I found to whom his pics did belong and we are not in touch anymore. Yes therapy could help but really it must come from you to throw it away.

I was lucky because I know whose guy the pics are and glad to know the real owner is really a wonderful person and I believe one of the best men ever and this is helping me so much to get rid of that fake one.
Feb 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Archie Belden my hansome scammer, omg!!
by: Anonymous

Are you by any chance speaking with Archie Belden, the hansome oil rig owner. His picture is on match.com scammer. This is the person who pretended to love me like no other.

Although I felt we had a connection I am sure he probably could care less. I have been reading bits and pieces about him. I heard his real wife died during childbirth.

Does anyone have any information about him? I am sorry for all that we had to endure. We cannot get any of it back, but we also have not shared intimacy like this with anyone in the world. It really hurts, but let's pray for one another to push forward somehow!!

Peace, happiness and heavenly blessings to you all!
Bree
Feb 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		FB Scammers
by: Anonymous

Ladies, my experience started last July; I gave my heart however not my money (as I tended to be curious I started a little research before the request for money came.

I met my guy on Christian Mingle (and yes, I have reported him). However as far as FB Scammers are concerned: there are very CLEAR warning signs as follows:

(1) no mutual friends;
(2) no friends to show or a very small handful of friends (and they are ALL women
(3) anything about their profile places them out of the country.

Be careful: once you take the bait you become a "pawn" ... they pass your info around amongst themselves so it is not out of the ordinary to get a bunch of FB requests.

Stay safe (face to face in traditional settings is becoming a preference again) ... geez criminals invade a good thing and it no longer is such a good thing (online dating) ... oh well ...
Feb 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Man in the Pictures
by: Creature Hater

It will take time, it will not happen over night. You did not fall for this Creature over night, therefore you need time to heal. However, searching for a person that you, yourself are aware you might never find does not help.

Therapy helps but, you have to want it to work, and you may never get closure. I spoke with mine one last time and he claimed to have felt remorse. Yeah, not buying it, the only remorse was that I had no more money to give. I told "IT" that it wasn't about money as I could always make more. It was the emotional pain, hence why they lure us in to believe everything they say. I hate them all, I wish them a long, slow, painful death. Preferable cancer in the genitals.

I just went to church this morning and the priest said that you must love your enemies. I am so sorry but, I can't because, when I think of the private and personal things I shared with my Creature, it makes me mad.

I have mentioned before, that getting angry helps, you asked how can you get angry. Well think of the time invested, the money, the false promises, and lies. You are in counseling and "IT" has moved on to the next victim/s.

I was very proud of you when you gave advice to someone else on the site, keep that spirit up and continue to help others. That will make you stronger as well. Stay strong and try to put this man in the past.

I am concerned that you might get hurt a second time around.
Feb 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Man in the picture
by: Anonymous

To the comment of the woman who wrote her story. Its hard to find the closure for scamming. If you lose nothing and end it soon, yes much easier, but if it goes for two years or I mean for a long time and the scammer steals so much money from you, and destroys your life, it is very difficult to put it behind you.

Even if you try you may miss the person who is invisible to you, just maybe messaging to you or talking on the phone. You never see him and whatever you try to get him to admit who he really is, you never get an answer.

He follows you like a shadow and does not want to go away so easy, they never give up, always asking for money. It is frustrating and because we are all different we take it a different way.

I personally have a very hard time putting closure to my case, I wish I could do more having so much info and documents from my scammer but no one is willing to do anything, these guys are not catchable at all.

Hopefully I will get over it one day.
Feb 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Man in the Pictures
by: Sharon Henson

There is a man out there, somewhere, in this world that I thought I knew but I know that I don't know him but still I miss him. I miss him so much tonight.

I have posted his pictures in different places hoping someone would recognize him and contact me so that maybe I could make him aware his image is being used. I know I may never hear from someone who knows him but still I feel like I need to try.

I just want to know when will this get easier? How long will I feel this pain in my heart for a man I only know from pictures? How long will my heart long for this man? I have started counseling and have another appointment this week, I pray to God this will get better.

This pain is probably the worst pain that I have ever felt. All the unanswered questions I have. I don't know who the man in the pictures is and I don't know who the man on the other end of the phone is.

How do I get closure?
Feb 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joe Scott Alejandro
by: Anonymous

Watch out! He says he lives in Beacon, NY.
Fb page under this name with awesome pics. His cell phone is from TX and bank accounts he gave me are in Texas. Never sent any money. He gave me a bank acc under Andrew Benson's name. There is a fb page for this Andrew as Exxon Mobiloil employee.

When he started complaining about his business and the need to get help paying some emplyees, I already knew what was coming. So I pretended to give advice and asked if I could be of any help. That's when he asked if I could lend him some money! So I offered to take it to him in NYC and he immediately found a trip he would be taking the next day.

I was suspicious since the beginning. But he would send pics that would lure me. However, a broken camera on his cell and the delay in getting a new one was the first red flag. So I was just having fun and feeding the fish to see him dying fat.

I got 2 bank accounts: one from a company I said my bank wouldn't accept and another one from this ANDREW BENSON with address in Texas, who might be the real guy.

I won't waste time searching on him. Will report to FBI instead.

And will report his tinder and fb pages of course.
Feb 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fallen Victim Also
by: Sharon Henson

Could be my scammers. I posted pics and story on here. Go to menu, personal, romance scams, Nigerian scams, scroll to bottom. My story and pictures I was sent is there: Steve Vig - Oil Rig Engineer.

Leave me a message there.

This is a difficult time for all of us. It has helped me a lot to share on this site.

Thank you.

Best wishes.
Feb 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I fear I've also fallen victim
by: Anonymous

I started googling scammers after my guy who I've never met asked me to help him sell some shares on his behalf as he is currently working on a pipeline in Cuba (he had to go there suddenly not long after we changed to Whatsapp and he deleted his profile from PoF).

He told me not to talk to anyone about it but I of course mentioned it to a couple of girlfriends who suspected it to be a very shady scam straightaway.

He's danish (apparently) lived in California, a widower, lost his parents too I believe, started telling me he loved me very quickly....basically all the stuff I've just been reading up about. I'd love to swap notes with you all and pics. He has sent me pics and although the pics aren't professional shots he is very handsome.

He's offering me the world, seems far too good to be true, says he trusts me but when I mentioned my concerns about this favour he's asked his tone changed.

He made me feel bad for not "trusting him".
Feb 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer from Texas
by: Anonymous

Heard the same story. I am his one and only and the only one that can help him. If I do not I will never know he killed himself. I have heard this so many times makes it me sick.

They pretend they are going to commit suicide, I would never wish that on anyone. He will say okay I am gone and I am doing it if I do not help him, I say okay. He is back in a few hours doing an LOL. I was only kidding.

It's pathetic how they play us and blame us for everything. I thought too to just play him for a while but I just do not have it in my heart to do what he was doing.

Make me as bad as he was.

My Best To All
Feb 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil pipeline engineer from Texas.
by: Anonymous

Hello, it sounds the same story occured to me.
Can you post pics and let me know the name?
I've stopped talking to someone like that but I bet it' won't be the same pic or name.

He's not true, only a scammer. don't send anymore money whatever he says.

Regards
Feb 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil pipeline engineer from Texas
by: Sharon Henson

Please don't continue talking to this man, yes, he is too good to be true. There are so many of them. They take our money but the worse part for me was he took my heart and soul and gave them to a nameless man in the pictures I was sent.

A man I will probably never even know his name. I am searching for this man but doubt I will ever find him. Don't communicate with him anymore, he will just keep asking for more money. What you've already given him will not be enough, he will need more.

Use this site to voice your frustration, anger, sadness. It has helped me. Get counseling if you need it, I know I do.

Wishing you the best.

You may think you are alone, I did, but those of us who have been through this will be here to listen.

Sharon
Feb 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil pipeline engineer from Texas
by: Anonymous

Please help me find this man that called me his one and only baby babe boo love and etc. He moved from CA to TX and list both of his parents couple of years ago. He traveled to London for the shipment of pipelines and customs APPARENTLY ask him for a fee to release his shipment and all he needs is $240K but he is $7k short so stupid me falls for it and send him the money.

I saw his real pictures since I asked random things to be written to me on a mirror or note paper and send me that picture next to his face. He fell in love with me in one week and I was wondering if he is too good to be true.

He had an accent and I was attracted to his love notes. He was very short on a phone but long in texts. He said he was gonna commit suicide if I don't help him since I am the only person left.

Please let me know if someone can help me get this person if he is also a scammer. I spoke to him on Monday and he cried telling me that he needs more money but I asked him to send me his passport copy that's when he flipped out telling me I have trust issues.

Where do I send more info to get help?????

Thank you
Feb 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		There is no end
by: Anonymous

Hi, A guy named Tim Trends, civil engineer working in Myanmar. Same book different cover. But I have one better. The Scammer was using the photos of Uwe Hubertus Knoedlseder, a German citizen in Bavaria. Since I was new to this scamming thing, I found Uwe, the poor guy whose pictures were stolen.

I apologized to him on behalf of the Scammers and all the men and women who had been scammed. I told him that I couldn't imagine how this must affect his life. I told him, I would like to chat with him and to be his friend. He contacted me back through LinkedIn with his phone number. He is married with a small child.

We started talking, but then, no different than the Scammer he hates so much, he told me my voice is sexy, I excite him, etc, to the point he was sexting me. His wife doesn't know. I seem to attract the scum, scammer or no Scammer.

I'm pretty sure I have found 2 more on Plenty of Fish.

They should call it Plenty of Scammers LOL
Feb 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bree
by: Sharon Henson

Bree, I am leary of aol.com email addresses now since my scammer used one and one other scammer on POF had one too. Sorry, this experience has caused me to be more careful.

You can find my story on this site with pictures of the man that I was sent. Go to the Menu tab at the top right. Go to Personal, Romance Scams, down to Nigerian dating scams. Down at the bottom of that page is my story: Steve Vig-oil rig engineer.

I posted all the pictures that I was sent. If it is the same man, please let me know. My Facebook info is in one of the comments under my story. Don't go for a face to face, it won't be with the man in the pictures but he will find a way to get out of it - something came up, he's sick, some excuse.

Just be careful.

The person I talked to on the phone had a kind, soothing, and I will say sexy voice. He never screamed or anything at me. He would cry and act like I was the one hurting him. Again, I'm sorry, I won't send anything to aol.com.

I have trouble trusting now. Look me up on FB if you want or message me on here.

Good luck.
Feb 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Current pictures
by: Barb

Hi I sent you an email with the current pics of my scammers to help I am not sure if any of mine are the one but I even sent the ones I am currently engaging with as of yesterday I have 3 new fish on the hook.

Let's see how it plays out.

Please check your email and if I can help let me know and go to bloggers site, you have to actually scroll down and enter where it says block on the menu list other then that you probably not seeing it because you must on the menu under blog.. hope that helps her blog is great.. and her photos are there which are helping me identify any new suitors .. be sage everyone.
Feb 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dating Scammers
by: Scamblgr59

I can not promote my blog on this page however I know some are finding it as I am getting emails. Right now I am engaged in 1 huge 6 month match of wit. I had 2 others that alas fizzled out and lost there pizzaz.

Here is my thought on some of the plots these clowns are using. The infamous my phone does not work, sorry I don't call. I am working so hard I cant call. LOL~ Then my question to them becomes ~ and I'm supposed to pay you out of your problems. hahahahaha~ silly boys.

I believe they need to learn how to wine, dine and swoon a woman. Thank god they are too stupid to realize it takes more then a text message saying I love you. Its quite funny the variance in the approach they use. My 6-month has been sheer genious at his game. So I am very vigilant on keeping the game in perspective.

Back to my playground to see if I can find a couple more to play an engaging match of wit. I sure hope I can find a real good A lister. The sub-set of lessers are so boring (c listers).
Feb 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please Sharon H can you help????
by: Anonymous

Sharon Henson please reach out to me as I'm sooo depressed. I think for sure we were involved with the same scammer, but I just cannot believe it.

Did he send you pics of himself and can we compare notes. I'm so mad I'm planning a trip to meet face to face.

I'm Bree at beblessed365@aol.com please reach out.

Please.

I just stopped communicating on2/13/17.
Feb 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven Williams Exxon Mobil Oil Rig Engineer
by: Kathy Stone

I received a Friend Request from Steven Williams on Facebook Messenger. I accepted and then he said Hi. It took me another week to say Hi back, but in the last two days he has been heavily contacting me.

I wondered if it might be a scam.

He claims to be a widower with one 14 year old daughter, Alexandra. He now within a span of 2 days is madly and passionately in love with me. His work is very demanding as he works on an oil rig and is currently stationed in the high seas of Australia for another 3 months and then he has 4 months off.

He is searching for a wife. He supposedly lives in London. His writing does seem a bit broken and the English not straight forward. I suspect he may either be German or Russian. Supposedly he has been all over the world and his daughter lives in a boarding school. I was also told that she wants to contact me.

I too, would be curious to see the pictures, but when I stumbled upon this I know in my heart it is the same person.

You can email them to kathystone29@gmail.com
Feb 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Aaron Williams IP address.
by: Anonymous

After almost tearing my hair out trying to trace an IP address on my iPad I discovered Google's Gmail service omits the sender IP address information from all headers.

Instead, only the IP address of Gmail's mail server is shown in Received: from. This means it is impossible to find a sender's true IP address in a received Gmail.
Feb 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers daniel nathan sigurdson and desmond williams
by: Anonymous

Good morning,

Can you please tell how to post pics?

Thanks and regards

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [not adding a comment to an existing submission] - use this page and you can see photos here:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Feb 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer picture
by: Anonymous

Hi can you please post a picture of this scammer? My mother in law is also encountered this man, exactly the description mentioned by the other victims and she did not believed us. It would be a big help for us if you can send it to me on my email

bhudutz.odeclas@gmail.com

Thanks and more power to you!

God bless!
Feb 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Happy Valentine's day everyone
by: Barb

The trolls from under the bridges are out in full force tonight, and today I had 5 new requests and right off the bat I am back in the game. I am going to see how far this will go or take for them to start in with the money.

My newest guy is Clough, a great name who is another oil rig operator and told me that right from go.. looking forward to playing with this one .. I have Steve halley removed from all the dating sites and I got my final email confirmation that he was removed.

I will keep you updated and post new posts with each scammer and the pictures. Be safe out there ladies and gents and remember if it's too good to be true it is.

Trust the little voice as it's speaking for a reason.
Barb
Feb 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same scam
by: Anonymous

He had used the same scam on me and he was from England and he was the supervisor and couldn't call as no land line phone. He was from Houston Tx, widowed, car accident, 2 children Lisa and David.

Wanted a card with money to get a part for an oil rig that had tore up and said he would be home next month and was coming to see me. He even got on face book and proposed to me and said he loved me. He used a great looking guys picture very attractive with salt and pepper hair, muscular. He sent me about 15 pics and one was made in Spain at a Catholic Church. He told me he and his mom had to move from England when his dad died that's why he was in Houston because moms land was there.

He always said the world was against him and if you didn't tell him what he wanted he would get angry and say Go Go away you've got me crazy.

This lady saw my Fb page and contacted me and said he's been calling me asking questions about house and car and money. I blocked him but the guy in the picture is Great I would really like to meet him I think he used him to get the ladies.

Can you post a picture of him
Feb 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scamblogger
by: Anonymous

I tried to get on the site but it would not open for me. But do hope it helps other people on this scamming. I do agree the scammers are out in full force for some reason right now.

I got 17 requests yesterday with just a picture on the profile. Nice looking men, a few with a boy or a little girl in it. A lot with salt and pepper hair. Again the one in the orange jumpsuit in the middle of a rig with a helmet on.

Dang they just keep changing their IP address after getting kicked off. Did not know you could change you IP address like that. I wish so bad I could still hunt down my scammer.

He is good at what he does on FB and on Gmail and wants you to go to hangouts right away.

Take care all.
Feb 13, 2017
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star 		Saving internet dating a scammer or 2 at a time
by: Scamblgr59

OMG how flattering!! Ive posted a link to my blog. Its amazing how many I have played with over the past year. Way too many to even count but I keep photos, email addresses, phone numbers and there beautiful musings !! I guess I am the rogue annie oakley.

I just ended my 6 month affair with my boy A Simmons. Im so over him and the games. Hes not my dominant nor over my children like he thinks.

I told him to leave my kids and me alone. What a POS. I have to say this was the most mentally stressful and taxing match I havce ever played since baiting cat fishers and scammers. There have only been 2 that made me cry..after the match was called.

This site is the best.. thanks. Come to my blog as I still have a few C list matches.. vanilla if I say so myself.

But the game is on !!
Feb 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank you Creature Hater
by: Sharon Henson

Creature Hater, Thank you for your message. I appreciate your concern. Yes today was a good day, I won't say great. I did have my first counseling appointment and it went very well. I have another one in two weeks.

I will never do anything to harm myself, I did do that in the past, but I will never do that to my family ever again. No matter how I am feeling right now, no man is worth that. I have gotten angry, but it is so hard to be angry when you don't know who you are angry with.

I did send 'Steve' a email where I told him everything that I feel he took away from me besides my money and my heart. I promise I will be careful while looking for the 'man in the pictures'. The one person who answered my postings was probably another scammer, I am sure of it, but since I told him that I work with a local law enforcement agency and all my information about my scam was reported to the FBI, I have not heard back from him.

I will continue to be careful as I continue to look for the man. I believe this will help me get closure. I won't look for him forever, I know there will come a time when I will stop looking and focus on finding the love that I am looking for and know that I deserve. I don't know, right now, how long that will be but I will know when it is time to give up. I am not there yet.

Again, I appreciate your concern and I take it as it was meant to be. I pray for all of us who have suffered through this kind of pain. I pray we all find a way to deal with it and that we all find closure and a way to open our hearts again to love.

Thank you.
Feb 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aaron William
by: Anonymous

Yep. After reading the post on here looks like I'm being scammed by the above from OK Cupid. You know when your gut feeling just says SOMETHING NOT RIGHT. You just have to look further.

Good looking guy grey hair, one picture with young man he calls Jason his son. That was the first alarm bell. He is putting himself out as a natural body builder. Ironically there is a body builder called Aaron Williams. I was once involved in the sport. That was the common denominator.

Oh well, live and learn.
Feb 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Can you please tell me if I am involved with the same person
by: Creature Hater

Ask yourself the following questions:

Have you sent IT money? If so how much?

Has IT asked you for more money? For IT's child, ITunes, parts on the rig, oil spill, etc?

Are you IT's soulmate/love of his life?

Does IT have a favorite song for you?

Is IT coming to visit you soon? Are you getting married?

Did IT fall in love with you after 3 or 4 weeks?

How many pictures of IT do you have? Recent pictures?

Have you received money on IT's behalf and forward the money to IT? (money laundering)

Where did you meet this Creature? Report him ASAP

Thank you friend over and over again for finding this site and tell you about it. Meanwhile break off all ties with this Creature, it will hurt like hell but, it beats getting arrested and going to prison over a Creature.

Do not warn IT About this site.

Take care and Be safe...
Feb 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Valentines a day for cat fishers and scammers
by: Scamblg59

https://scamblogger59.wixsite.com/mysite

Hey ladies and gents

Beware the scammers and cat fishers are out in full force ready to pray on unsuspecting women and men. I have been hit on so many times its not funny. I cant keep up with them all I guess I fit their profile.

I have been chronicling my experiences baiting scammers and cat fishers on all the various sites for my purposes i wont say which site I a currently trolling. Lets say its interesting out there.
Feb 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam blogger my new hero
by: Barb

Oh my goodness I love it.. as that song goes you should be friends ....by Miranda Lambert. I thought I was being horrible cause I have been playing with the guy for 3 weeks now. My first 2 threw back after 5 days by letting them know I knew he was a bull clapper and he needed to leave me alone.

Let me know your blogger information or I will send you my email I want to read

Looking forward to it
Feb 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		At anonymous
by: Barb

None of your guys are my guy.. yay , however Desmond Williams the real one .. if he's Philly and works for the city parking authority then I actually might know him as I think he shoots Pool on a team with a girl Debra I know.

I think I remeber playing them in tournament.. he looks really familiar. My son reversed tracked and I don't know what that means but it showed they are in a house in the Germantown section of Philly.

They messed with the wrong person when they messed with me..lol my son has it, they were taught ethical hacking and all programs have the ability to be tracked or traced or whatever.

I am a normal old person and am not supposed to know nor do I care as long as the world is safe and if this moron can be found then I am OK with not knowing big brother 2017 thank you...
Feb 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sharon Henson
by: Creature Hater

Today is a great day, you woke up and are alive and healthy. Today you also will start counseling, trust me it helps a lot. I understand you are grieving and it all is still fresh in your heart. Nothing like someone toying with your emotions for financial gain.

I just want you to be careful in your search for this man, you yourself stated that you think someone else is trying to scam you. You are very vulnerable right now so, please tread lightly. This time you can loose more than just your heart or money. Be safe, these "CREATURES" are professionals and they will stop at nothing.

I am very concerned about you and your well being, that is why I hope your go to counseling and receive the help you need and deserve. Above all of this trauma I want you to remember that you are important and needed by many other people in your life.

Can you imagine your life with out your children or grandchildren? Then imagine how they would feel without? I know it is not easy and depression kicks in but, you need to rise above all of that and live your life.

If you ask me I never in a million years believed I would be a victim of a scammer but, here I am today sure enough a victim. He stole my heart, the money I gave willing, and when I think about it I get "Angry". I have said it before and will continue to say it despite what others believe, getting angry helps.

I pray for you and that you soon find peace and closure.
Feb 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel & Desmond
by: Sharon Henson

To find out how to post your pictures of these men on this site, ask Ed, he will tell you. Thanks Ed.

Then report those accounts to Facebook! Yes, they will probably just open another one, but report them. I reported the one that was being used by the scammer who conned me out of money and my heart.

FB removed his account.

I posted my story and pictures that were used on this site to make others aware. Steve Vig - Oil Rig Engineer. You can find it and other stories with pictures of men, women, and in some cases even children who we all need to realize are innocent victims.

They are not the ones who took advantage of us. Ask Ed where to do this, he will help you.

My best wishes to you. Let's get them off FB, Instagram, dating sites - report them!

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [not adding a comment to an existing submission] - use this page and you can see photos here:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Feb 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		beblessed365@aol. com
by: Sharon Henson

I don't jnow who your message was addressed to but he if is calling you his fiancee, you can bet you are being scammed. Get out now, don't believe his lies. Don't send him any money, for any reason.

Even if he begs you, even if he cries, even if he tells you that you don't care about him if you don't send the money: it is all lies.

You will never see your money again and your heart will be broken. The pictures you were sent are of someone else. It is not the person, or persons, you are talking with and getting messages from.

Get out now, get some counseling if you need to.

Take care.

Wishing you the best.
Feb 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Can you please tell me if I am involved with the same person
by: Anonymous

Please help me as I too am a victim. I'm very sick with a possible incurable situation of the brain, and we had a connection, and he is my fiancé, so please can you reach out to me, and share with me if he is the same person as the story sure sounds like it.

I don't want to believe this about my one and only true love.

A friend of mine just showed me your info.

Please, please, reach out to me at

beblessed365@aol.com

Thank you so much!!
Feb 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel nathan sigurdson and desmond williams
by: Anonymous

Hello, I just wrote some days ago telling about my story. This first guy Daniel Nathan Sigurdson who scammed me used some pics belonging to a famous well known man in Texas named Scott Humpal.

Please see his profile on fb to see pics. While texting with him I received a lot of friendship requestes ands I bet probably it was always him or other scammer working in the same net of scammers.

Never acceptesd requests.

The second one named Desmond Williams just wrote last week but I have already found his pics with other 3/4 names either males or females. Just go on fb and type his name and he comes out.

Just to clarify I've never been on dating sites just contacted me on fb. I'm sure somene else knows these pics.

Take care and be careful!
Feb 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marlene
by: Sharon Henson

Thank you Marlene. I am looking forward to counseling, never thought I would say that, but never thought I would be the victim of a online dating scam either. I may try thinking of him being out of this country, but not yet. I do believe he may be somewhere in California.

I'm sure I will give up eventually and I will know when I am ready. I will take it minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day - on and on until it is bearable to live life again. I wish you all the best Marlene.

Thank you for sharing your story with us. It does help to know that we are not alone in this and that we have a good resource of support that has been provided to us by this site. I am so thankful that I found it and those who have shared their pain and stories.
Feb 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		This is for Sharon Henson
by: Marlene

Sharon I found myself too looking at the mall or grocery store for my scammer,and I'll tell you my therapy did help me to heal. My creature told me that hat he was born in Germany, his daughter 12 yrs old was in boarding school in Sweden, and he was only 2 yrs. in US for work (he was a engineer, needed to travel to Cape Town for work)

I found his pictures in Europe singles looking for love, Ukraine POF, and German websites,(he was around the world scamming woman's money). I am never going to find the men in the pictures, because I put in my head that he could be in Europe... not in US, maybe Sweden... So that helped me to know that I never going to find him!!

I posted his pictures and his daughter ... so funny....she looks like she is his girlfriend. Thanks God I found this site, and it helped me to heal and know that I'm not alone in this process.

It is day by day healing.

Thank you Ed.

ED: You're welcome
Feb 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Leonardo Martino
by: Meg

To the person who is wondering if they are being scammed trust your gut, and the fact that you are asking tells me you probably are. Mine started late November and thankfully it only took a couple months to figure it out and no money was lost.

However, I miss the guy. We had great conversations and I enjoyed his accent. If they have a accent, English is a second language and they mentioned oil rig engineer... Run far away!
Feb 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the man in my pictures
by: Sharon Henson

I don't want to give up. I want to find you. People say I am too wrapped up in the man in the pictures. They don't understand that I love you, that I need to find you. I can't move on until I find out who you are and let you know that this is happening to you.

I posted your pictures on Craigslist, many postings, one in every zip code that you could be from in the Victorville, California area. I have had one response, someone named 'Larry Jones' who says he knows you, says he is a policeman and can help me with my scam but hasn't given me your real name.

I think it is just someone trying to scam me again.

I will play along for awhile but I want your name and how to contact you. This is all taking its toll on me, maybe I should just give up, but something is telling me to keep looking. I just don't know where else to look or where to post your pictures. Even though you are not the man whose voice I heard or who sent me the messages,

I fell in love with you. Without the images, the voice and the messages mean nothing. I need to find you. I know it doesn't mean I will have my happy ever after but it will mean that I can finally close this chapter of my life and move on.
Feb 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		scamblogger59
by: Anonymousbaiter

HI

Oh, I love the thrill of a good bait with scammers. I have a blog committed to my daily activities with my current matches. Right now I have 3 going on and 2 are getting boring. The other has been a 6 month love affair that alas must come to an end. I had posted alot of fun information about the POF, Tinder and Match Scammers on this site.

Feb 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve halley pictures or any scammer pictures
by: Barb

Hey guys, My Steven still sending loving I miss talking to you stuff. I have a great plan I been getting all the names that have been used and anonymous I think we do have same scammers as our storyboard similar and they tend to stay there. They study your profile and reflect questions back to you and never ask more the one question in a text as they will only answer the last or first question or one that doesn't pertain to them. Most of these pictures were probably stolen and enhanced and you can always do reverse image search to see all the sites they are on which can also be a red flag.

Talk soon Barb
Feb 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous
by: Sharon Henson

I'm sorry that you still don't have closure after finding your 'man in the pictures'. I was wondering, after you found him, where you able to contact him and let him know he was being used in a scam?

I am hoping to find my 'man in the pictures' but I don't want to just find him, I want to know that he is aware this is happening to him. I know that he may be married, have a girlfriend, or could even be gay but I just want to know that he knows. I hope your heart will heal soon and you will be able to move on.

The scammers or creatures take so much more than money from us. They take part of us too but we can't let them win, we need to get that part of us back and go on. I wish you the best. If you ever want someone to talk to, look me up on Facebook.

Sharon Henson from Springfield, Oregon.

My profile picture is usually Donny Osmond or my grandkids.

Take care.
Feb 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sharon Henson
by: Creature Hater

I hope you have started counseling and that is helping you cope. Your trauma is very recent and it will take time, I am going on 9 months and it is getting better, however, the "relationship" lasted 18 months.

My heart ached when I read your post, that you look for this man at the mall or grocery store. I never even thought of that, in my mind the man I fell in love with is in a totally different country and yes, like you I would have loved to see him and make sure he is ok.

However, I have thought about it many times and I always come to the same conclusion. This man has no idea I exist and does not share the same feelings I have for him. So, how awkward will this encounter be, for all we know he can be happily married and then what? Or he is in a relationship? hell for all we know he can be gay.

What can he do? two things perhaps have sympathy for me and stop placing his pictures online. Or he can say tough cookies, its all your fault for being so naïve. Will, he pay my debits off, not a chance. So, despite wanting to meet him, I prefer to leave things alone.

I have recognized that I made a mistake and I must live with that. No need to ruin someone else's life. I promise you it will get better.

I totally understand how you feel and how you came about to fall in love with this "Creature", trust me. I was asked by my family how if you have never met him and all you have are pictures. It wasn't just the pictures, it was the communication and above all the attention I received from this "Creature" that made me fall for him.

Until, you actually live thru this trauma you too, may have asked at some point how can you fall for someone over just a picture.

I will pray that you find peace soon. Perhaps while looking for your "creature" you miss out on the real man that can make you happy.

Stay strong and positive.
Feb 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gerald 60
by: Anonymous

So I started talking to a guy who is a self employed oil rig engineer. I didn't know what that was so I googled it and came to this scam site you all have.

It all sounds soooo familiar!

I am so glad I came upon it. He said he lives in Orlando, Has a 18 year old daughter living at a boarding school, wife died of ovarian cancer and he wanted me to give him my email address or phone # so we could text.

What is up with these people?
Feb 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Halley update I will post his pics
by: Barb

Hi everyone I am going to post all his pics and he has the same pics for the same sites I found him on, his Facebook I had removed as being fraud.

I am in process of having his coffee meets bagel dating removed as well. I have just sent them the last transcript of our conversation on hangouts and the number posted is a good phone number to the women he wants me to send me to and baited them all.

A few more days in hope the authorities can tract him down. I am so sorry that they are taking advantage of women on these sites. It's funny I met him on coffee meets bagel and from his profile specifically I will spot a scammer or catfisher immediately but if your for the challenge by all means let's dance.

He never bothered asking what I did for a living. Figured he would tug on my heartstrings. I worked closely with FBI and homeland security to spot fraud case people trying to collect money and I am a case worker for disaster services so I meet lots of people and can spot someone right away who is just not being honest.

For the past 2 weeks I played him and I actually believe it's more then one person when someone tells where they work right off the bat he said he worked on an oil rig... RED FLAG so I asked if he was working in an area that had a oil spill. No so I researched his job, and they work 14 on 21 off and he didn't know that he was emailing all hours, and I was like where are you, which ocean , but no response. Just lots of Red flags and he had never been to Africa but his daughter was their for her diplomatic studies and stuff like that.

I said as Americans we don't have any diplomatic requirements and he was like it was only boarding school then the nanny died. Well if she is in boarding no need for nanny then he is insisting the school was not required to feed and that's why he needs her money sent.

I explained to him my kids went to boarding school their whole life and we did not need to send money for food as they were fed and he kept saying that's their law. I was like you have Internet access you send money and he was like it has to go western union.

So that's where we are now so I am going to try to get more info ...lol and tell him the police said his name and he is wanted and I am going to mess with them for a few more days just because they have hurt women and I don't like it and I told them in my profile don't try it...lol but I am going to try to figure out how to post the picture I have and I will screen shot my conversations with him to make you laugh ladies ..and again I am sorry for those that have been hurt.

And hopefully I can pay back a little bit as of this am that phone number to that person is good cause I asked for it again told him I misplaced it and I would try today to get to a western union...lol
Feb 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scammed
by: Anonymous

I wish I could find the real man in the pictures. How do you do that. Isis I understand how hard it is to get past this. I hoped and prayed mine was for real and he says he was but then his pictures came up under other names and I found other web sites going back a couple of years.

He told me he had just found out from me and family members that someone stole his pictures and he shoul delete his FB page if he had one still. He has the names of the other men so he can look them up also. If nothing changes then scammer for sure. I'm trying to get as much info from him when he calls me occasionally.


I hope someone can give me info or recognised those names I have previously.

Take care we have each other.
Feb 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sharon Henson, I understand
by: Anonymous

I found the man in my pictures. Fifty year old handsome as hell and a recently retired army sergeant, married in 2015 to a beauty almost 20 years younger and they now have a new baby. It eats away at me even though he is a victim too.

I now have little triggers that I shout out when I get obsessed over him.....I too hope to have closure one day, but for now the emotional pain like lingers like me a festering open wound.
Feb 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Name was Patrick
by: Anonymous

Just got asked to send Itune card so he can activate something on his phone. He is in China signing a contract for a job in Alaska. Boy was I stupid. But I didn't send any thing to him.

Be careful.

Don't fall for someone who has this type of story. I tried to call the number that he said was his. Not in service or can't be answered.

That number was 646 665 3756.

So just watch out for this type of scam!!! The last thing he text me was calling me a crazy ass.

Lolc
Feb 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sharon
by: Anonymous

The scammer that got me for money said his food was brought to his cabin, and he did not eat with his boys as he called them. He too was always in the Care clinic on the Rig because I was always accused of causing him Stress and high blood pressure for not sending him money for his repairs.

He blamed me for his machines breaking down and I was to fix them. He said he had gotten like 17 grand from another lady on Facebook but they had gone to Gmail to talk because it was more private.

So he is on both, and a few other sites I hear. He is a very angry man if he does not get his way, he will call you everything you can imagine except by name, then he will say he is sorry. He was just angry and can't wait to come home. Very Strange. (One thing I can say No I do not look for him in stores or a mall. Be scared of what I might do if I did see him.)

Please take care all, and be careful. Facebook has turned into a trolling site for these scammers. Many pictures on them has helped me stop accepting request.

Thanks All!!
Feb 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Man in the Pictures
by: Sharon Henson

I have a question for you ladies. When you are out at the mall or somewhere, anywhere, do you find yourself looking for the man in the pictures you were sent? I find myself looking for him everywhere.

I know I won't find him in the mall or the grocery store but I find myself constantly looking for him. My heart longs for that man, I don't know him, he wasn't the man on the other end of the phone or the one who wrote the loving messages to me, but my heart longs for the handsome man in the pictures.

I guess that is why I want to find him, just to know he is out there in this big world somewhere happy, alive. I need closure to that part of this pain. I have closure now to the man behind the voice and all the messages. I have closed that part of this pain but the pain I feel at not knowing who the man in the pictures is is tearing my heart to pieces.

I start counseling on Monday and I am hoping that will help.
Feb 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Totally scammed
by: Anonymous

It sounds strange but it's kinda fun when you figure them out and stay in the game just to see how stupid they sound. All of us that were scammed or were about to can understand.

Still waiting to hear if anyone contacted by Steven Coolman or Garza Abraham or Peter James his picture shows up on Facebook. Check him out. I'm sure these pictures were all taken from the same man. I looked up the real Steven Coolman and he is an oil exec at shell oil.

So these scammers do their homework. They look for real men and their bios on Facebook and use bits of different people for their profile and give the picture a new name.

Please let me know if you recognize these pictures. I guess they will stay in business until there are not any vulnerable loving women out there.

This site has helped me so much thank you.
Feb 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven Halley
by: Anonymous

I too was asked to send money to Ghana, in Ghana city, Accra Ghana. Wow, I am so happy you put this on for us to read. But it was a different name that asked me to do it. So I am going to go see if he is still on so I can see the pictures.

Thank You so Very Much.

Just looked and seen no Steven with a phone or a Rig, as the guy I am talking about has a Rig on his background Picture on his profile - just a single tower of drilling though. But no pictures of talking on the phone. Did he have any other pictures please?

Sorry you went through this with him. Yes I did lose money if this is the same man. Did it say how long he has been on? The scammer I am talking about just re-did his with the picture of the Rig in January and a different name again.

Thanks again.
Feb 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for scammers..
by: Anonymous

After reading this..im sure I am being scammed..my guy said fist he is going to China to sign a contract. Then home for awhile then going to Alaska for six's weeks. I am so stupid.

He also told me he had two kids that live in the UK due to his job. He said his wife passed away. He asked for my email and I gave it to him but now I see how stupid I was.

Some of us just want to meet a nice guy and we loose our self respect.

Be careful ladies!!

We are better than that!!
Feb 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven Halley
by: Sharon Henson

Barb,

Thank you for sharing your story. I was taken by a Steve but he used the last name Vig. He too was on a oil rig, somewhere in the UK. He told me about not being able to use cellphone cameras on the rig so he couldn't send me a current photo, just ones he had in his email.

He did eat on the rig, but never referred to it as the galley. He also went to the clinic on the rig alot, stress from the job and when I disagreed with him it caused him to have high blood pressure.

I know it is a long shot but since you have friends who work on oil rigs would you mind looking at the pictures of the man I was sent? Possibly share them with your oil rig friends to see if they can tell what company he may work for?

I believe he may actually work on or has worked on a rig in the past. I just want him to know, somehow, that his image is being used to trick women out of money, myself included. I was one who fell victim to all the lovely words he said, the soothing voice I heard on the phone, and the handsome man in the pictures.

I lost money but I also lost my heart. To get to my story just go up to the Personal tab at the top, click on Romance Scams, then down to Nigerian Oil Scams, then my story is Oil Rig Engineer - Steve Vig.

Thank you again Barb. Sharing our stories will hopefully make others aware and help someone from falling into this trap.
Feb 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Nathan Sigurdson
by: Anonymous

Same story - private petroleum engineer widov with a girl in boarding school in LA but he's living in London and moving to kenya for a contract. Name is Daniel Nathan Sigurdson who is a Canadian citizen with lots of difficulties in Kenya and starting asking for money (once I found out he was a scammer) told me he almost lost all his family in a plane crash.

He sent me pics of a man with his daughter and the same were on his fb profile. Found out the real owner of the pics and he's really a widow as wife did die in a real plane crash.

It seems this pics have being using by many scammers.

Now again another similar story with another name living in London, engineer widow with a daughter working for Chevron oil.

Anotherr scammer but similar story.
Feb 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven Halley
by: Barb

Hi everyone. Reading everyone's posts looks like Steve or Steven is at it again. I met him on coffee and bagel under the name Steven Halley, same story or similar. I am easy to fool so took him long time to get me to roll over to hangout to chat. He is getting smarter I guess, except I am smarter and he told me he was an American however his mom raised him in England and he works on oil rig however what he did not know was I have friends that actually work on rigs so I know how it works.

He didn't know they work 14 days and have off 21 or they eat in the galley so the only thing he got right was they were not allowed to have a cell phone...after a while he told me his wife died in a plane crash 5 years ago and he had a 9 year old daughter in boarding school in ghana but he was really worried about her cause her nanny just died of cancer disease.

I asked why did she have a nanny in boarding school as he was wanting me to send money and a phone to ghana to his daughter cause she was starving and she lost her phone and he has no way of sending money... mind you he wanted me to send it to a spefic person not his daughter cherry halley .

The person is representing the school which he never told me name of the school after asking several times cause I offered to contact then to make arrangements with them directly. He danced around it and said the laws say he was responsible for her food ..lol my kids went to boarding school so I did the dance with him to get aa much information as I could to let as many people know about this scam as I could.

I have many pictures as well if anyone needs them. He has a Facebook page with the same pictures he is using on the dating site which I reported him as a cat fisher and sent then the entire dialog as well. The person he wanted me to sent to in ghana was Esegbona Douglas Mamoyowe Country, Ghana City, Accra Ghana so hope this helps another person not to get scammed.

I even have on my profile that I can spot catfish and scammers a mile away, no one falls in love on day 2 of speaking and I am sorry if you access the Internet and you have access to your bank account and western union.. so you don't need me to send money when you can do it yourself..it's 2o17 .. I know women do fall for the men who pay extra attention but if you can't meet in person don't send money.

If he asks for money after a few weeks it is a red flag and so walk away.. you don't need a man like that...if anyone wants Stevens pictures go to Facebook Steven halley or coffee bagel dating . he is on a telephone old school, looks fake .. he also has a picture of an oil rig.

Good luck and I am sorry if anyone actually was scammed out of money or was emotionally scarred by these morons
Feb 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Leonardo Martino
by: Anonymous

I was communicating with Leonardo Martino, sounds like several of the comments I read. Very romantic, we were going to be happy together.
Last night he asked me for money. I said no.

Then I learned about Catfishing and this site.
W
hat a horrible person.

Can he be reported?
Feb 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		He is still at it
by: Anonymous

He is still active, Aaron William, Roy Walton just two of the many names he uses. The photo he uses is of a good looking grey haired well dressed man with his son who he calls Jason. See Scambaiten Deutschland for the picture under Roy Walton.

He is still in contact with me and I am having fun with him and its good to be aware of what he is up to. Is there anyone else out there that is being emailed by this man ??

I have reported him but doubtless he will come up under a different profile, original source OK CUPID
Feb 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater
by: Sharon Henson

Thank you for your post. Yes, Sharon Henson is my real name. I live in Springfield, Oregon. I kept to my secrets, I suffered in silence so now I am being open and honest. I am so sorry that you have to give up so much because of this person's greed. It's bad enough that he took your heart.

No one understands how I could fall for this either but as I told my daughter this morning I don't think anyone knows how lonely I really am. I have family and friends around me but I need more. That is what I thought I found only to have been fooled. No one understands how I can say I love the man in the pictures I received but I do and I would give anything to find him and to know him.

Counseling will help. I hope somehow things will get better for you. Thank you again.

Sharon Henson
Feb 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed out of a lot of money
by: Creature Hater

I like you also waited at the airport for over 2 hours and no Creature. Then the next day his uncle called that he had found him unresponsive and had to take him to the hospital. Of course, I believed it and you guessed it sent more money because, this wonderful man could not be lying, he loved me.

Fast forward today 9 months later and I owe money like crazy. I have cut back on so many things, I don't go out because, I can't afford to spend money, no movies, no dinners with friends, nothing because, every penny counts.

I do feel better about the situation, Am I angry?, absolutely I believe that's what keeps me going is anger. I can deal with the money being gone but, the heartbreak...wow that takes time. I did delete all his pictures. I have on a file on my computer in case some day he gets caught (doubt it) I still have all my receipts and numbers to all the cases I opened with the FBI, Interpol, Postal Service, FTC, etc.

As I will always say no matter how much money they get from us, they will always be low life parasites of society and will live in their poor country. We have freedom, health, we are alive and above all we have VALUES and ETHICS something they will never have.

Stay Strong.
Feb 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sharon Henson
by: Creature Hater

First of all let me say how proud I am of you in the fact that you are using a name (regardless if it's your real name or not). Second, counseling helps a lot, your counselor is an impartial person that will not judge you and will sympathize with you and your trauma.

Unfortunately many people do not understand how we could have been so easily manipulated out of our money. Trust me, my children still try to wrap their head around it and when I try to explain, all I get is but you are smarter than that, and I am. However, when our emotions take over everything else is lost. To this day they have no idea how much money I owe and that will be a secret I take to my grave.

I have been divorced for over 15 years and never have dated or let anyone get close because, I did not want to get hurt. Then I meet my CREATURE on AARP dating, they have since closed down the site. I tried to get information if it was because of all the scammers but all I got was we are working to improve the site. Perhaps too late for me but, hopefully it will help others.

My Creature was amazing, perfect, charming, a gentleman, and good looking. I just knew that I was the luckiest girl in the world and I couldn't wait for him to come home. We were going to be the perfect couple, I couldnt wait to tell my family and friends to show him off. Well apparently the Creature and I had different endings to our love. I saw a happy family and the perfect man I fell in love with. He saw money.

Today, I am faced with perhaps having to move in with family or rent a room from a stranger in order to survive, I owe so much money and thanks to my wonderful ex-husband I had to file bankruptcy less than 5 years ago and now, I am out of luck.

I ask you to stay strong and if you have family or friends that are aware of your situation please seek out their help and companionship. Continue with counseling it helps a lot.

God Bless and you will get the peace you need and deserve eventually. This site is a wonderful way to share and support one another.
Feb 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think he just messaged me... Leo martin
by: Anonymous

Now I think he's on Facebook under Leo Martin
1 daughter/widower-from Italy, working in California (where) I was born lives in Oregon (where I went to College.

Horrific grammar.

Messangered me??? Not sure how - fix that!

Need me for anything? Kari jo Stark on Facebook. Send a request with a message

Same story

Oil rig driller. Picture great looking guy with grey hair. Only posted about 6 pics though. Once I started questioning things he got super sleepy and had to go to bed but wants to call me in the am.

If your working with the FBI or whoever to catch him I won't block him? He's texting me at 12:00 I live in WA state (pacific) time zone. I don't hear from anyone by 2/10/2017 I am blocking him.

Sorry this has happened to you all. I will pray we can catch him.
Feb 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Steven
by: Sharon Henson

The stories are all basically the same. My scammer said his name was Steve Vig. I posted my story and the pictures of the man that were sent to me. 'Steve' said he was on a oil rig in Aberdeen waters in the UK. He didn't have any children, no family at all since his wife couldn't have children and had passed five years earlier.

He said we were soulmates, meant to be, wanted to put a ring on my finger. He was going to retire after this job and buy a coffee shop. All just lovely stories to get money from me, and he did. Those who use children in their scam are even lower, in my opinion. Its bad enough that they get us to fall in love with them, but to involve the empty promises of being loved by a child, that has to be even harder.

I hope we all are able to put this behind us, eventually, and move on with our lives. I'm not there yet. I'm taking it slow, counseling starts on Monday. I've found this site to be helpful, now I realize I am not the only one going through this.

Take care.
Feb 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scammed
by: Anonymous

I think I told you all to be on look out for Garza Abraham. He is a good looking man with a young boy. This guys pictures must all be good because the scammers use them for Garza, Peter James, Steven Coolman. New pictures were posted for Steven Coolman and Garza Abraham on Facebook Dec 20.

So take a look ladies if you have Facebook see if it's anyone you may have talked to under a different name.

I tried to post pictures of Nigerian scammers as Sharon had done but my pictures were screenshots and I guess not the right format. So if anyone knows these guys form FB let me know.

Be safe on the internet or just don't date from there.
Feb 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Steven
by: Anonymous

Sounds like the same guy everyone is writing about. Works on oil rig off the coast of California. Has 15 year old son in boarding school (misspelled). Sent a love poem and said I was his soul mate. Wants to get married to me. I put him off and stopped answering his messages from FB.

Now he has started calling me, but I won't answer his calls. Hope he stops soon. Didn't ask for money yet. Blocked him on face book.

I won't be friending anyone anymore unless I know them or they are a friend of a friend.

Let all your friends know about this scam.
Feb 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater by Anonymous
by: Sharon Henson

Creature hater by Anonymous - I apologize for my last post. I should have said that I was sorry that you, too, were a victim of Steve Vig. I was just shocked to see his name here, so far, no others have posted anything on him. He was very good at making me feel guilty for not wanting to send him money.

He always had ways off getting what he wanted and never giving me anything. And yes, he did cry when he was begging me for money too.

He would be crying saying stuff 'like why Sharon, why won't you help me. You know we are going to be together forever, look in your heart, you know this".

And I fell for it.

I am sorry that you had to go through all of this too. This pain is real, some people just don't understand that. But it is just as real as it is in any other relationship breakup. Even harder because we don't even know who the person is who did this to us. Its not the person in the pictures, they are innocent too.

And we all know now, that it usually isn't one person who we have been messaging. It might be the same person each time we talk on the phone, I am sure that was always the same person. I am happy it is getting easier for you. Right now I am taking it minute by minute, soon it will be hour by hour, then day by day - I know I will never get completely over this because I love the man in the pictures.

Eventually even that will fade, I guess.

Take care.
Feb 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed out of a lot of money
by: Anonymous

I was scammed by a Lawrence Davis from UK. Was madly in love with the man in the picture. His english was perfect. He was actually in the US and had to go to the UK to collect his late father's inheritance he left him.

I had to give some money for him to get the money. I will get it back with 40 percent interest. Sent me a postphoned cheque to see it is real. Even gave me a password of his account.

There was money in that account.

The night he travelled to UK he sent message from the plane, ON THE PLANE!!!! When he arrived in UK I received a email from his reverend Lawrence that he arrived safe. Then there was a meeting with the lawyers for his fathers money, and he sent me a picture of them having coffee in the board room.

Then he needed more money to get his money. I sent money. My bank did not want to do western union and needed bank accounts, and there were two he used. He did not have an account. I received travel info, flight everything.

Then he was in hospital, I cried on this side and told his friend to please look after him. More delay stories, then eventually the date arrived that he will fly to me.

That night I was the last to leave the airport, no Lawrence. I lost a lot of money, but the emotional trauma was much worse.

Now he is still going strong on all websites under different names. He was reported to the UK fraud unit, but what happened after that I don't know.

There is much more to tell but there is no space on here.
Feb 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater
by: Anonymous

I so wish it could happen that these sites be responsible for what is happening when they know it is happening. A Few guys got reported and he got removed from Facebook but he is back on it, going strong again.

I do have a question for whoever can answer, why can Facebook take these scamming countries off of our Facebook and let them have their own when they know 85% of them scam the U.S. Men and Women.

I know Nigeria is one of the big ones. Just sad they keep doing this. Steve Vig is beyond a scammer, I do not have words for him or about him. They are all the same, sad, pathetic, even said he was crying when I refused to send money. I could of used that money I lost to him for my bills.

But nope I was foolish. God Bless All.

The pain is easing up some, I go day by day.
Feb 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total Scammed
by: Sharon Henson

Thank you for your post. I hope others look at his image and pass it on, if only to let him know that he is a victim of this also. I hope someone recognizes him, I did fall for him even though it wasn't actually him I was talking to.

I would just like to know he is alive and well somewhere in this world. I am glad that it is getting easier for you, I know in time, it will for me too. I am just not ready to give up yet, I am determined to get his image out there.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and all who are suffering through this unbearable pain.
Feb 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scammed
by: Anonymous

I am sorry to hear all the stories. I said before how I wished just one story was actually true that someone had met a good person and the love story happened. Too good to be true as we say.

Sharon I saw your pictures and it was no one I recognised but if others post it would be helpful.
I pray at night that my life will soon have some normalcy and this can all go away and memories will fade.

For those men and women still sending money for any reason don't do it.

For all of us we are strong and have gotten through it .

Be strong and try to help others.
Feb 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater
by: Sharon Henson

Thank you. I hope there is a way for dating sites, Facebook, and other sites to be held accountable somehow. I don't know how but hopefully they can verify who these people, men & women, are before they get take advantage of anyone else.

Yes, I still have my health and I have a good job, so I am lucky.

He won't keep me down for long.
Feb 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Graham Mathew
by: Creature Hater

Do not send a single penny to this Creature, he will take all your money plus, money you don't have. PLEASE do not send a single penny.

Is the money for medicine? His child needs your help? He wants to come visit you? His equipment needs repairs? Do any of these sound familiar?

Please read all these stories.. I trusted and today I struggle day by day to make ends meet, I owe more than what I make a year. That does not even include my basic necessities. Do not and I can not stress enough send a single penny. As a matter of fact break all times with this creature and report IT to whatever site you met IT on.

Stay safe, It does not love or care for you, all IT wants is your hard earned money.
Feb 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Vig
by: Creature Hater

As you mentioned yes, this site is a great help to many, we must warn as many as possible. This GAME of these Creatures must end.

Living paycheck to paycheck if even that is very hard, however, focus on the fact that you are still alive and probably in good health. Which means you can fight back by helping others avoid the same mistakes. Your life and health are what is important. Stay strong.

I want to create a policy among all dating websites for when theses Creatures go to create profiles they need some type of verification and yes hold these dating sites and Facebook accountable.
Feb 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Does it ever stop
by: Anonymous

Well I cannot believe I have another friend on my friends list on FB wanting money, guess I should not be shocked. He is a police officer this one and has over 2000 friends and does have pictures on, but says he is getting evicted.

Oh Gads, what is up with these people. Not happening, not one cent will be sent to him.

Take care all.
Feb 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer on Christian Mingle
by: Anonymous

He said his name was David Angelo and lived in Houston, TX. After a 2 week "romance " he asked me to check his bank account and called back and asked what the balance was... $2,000,100. I told him.. Next day he called and says he needs access to My bank account,as he has to pay customs for supplies!

Just $2,000 and he'd put it back in on Friday. Yeah, right... I told him, No Way!

He got very upset and just fell right out of love as fast as he fell in!!

Beware ladies.. he's a great talker, not goof English and a pre scripted, long email that he posted first!
Feb 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures
by: Anonymous

Thank You for posting your pictures and story, as they are very familiar and I do have a request from that guy on FB but not the same name. This is why I like to look at the pictures. Sorry you went through so much with this guy Steve you posted about.

Yes we all have to be careful or it will never stop. If we stick together I do hope and Pray they get will tired of it but I really doubt it. But one can hope. Its sad they lower themselves to be this way to men and women.

Take care all and be careful Please.
Feb 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Vig - Oil Rig Engineer
by: Sharon Henson

Yes, it is on the website somewhere. I am not sure how to get there though. This is the link that I was sent in my email. I wrote my story and posted only 4 pictures, all that is allowed. I hope you are able to find it. Maybe the administrator of the site can tell us how to get there from the home page?

Thank you, Sharon


ED: You can go to the Home page of the website, click on the 'Personal" tab on the top right of the page, then select "Internet Romance" from the drop down menu and then scroll down the page and select "Nigerian Dating Scams" and you will see it.

Or you can use the link below by copying it and pasting it in the search bar of your Internet Browser.


https://www.watchforscams.com/steve-vig-oil-rig-engineer.html
Feb 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Graham Mathew
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of Graham Mathew? An oil rig designer/contractor, he says... lives in Savannah? Just emailing now, not asked for money.

Of Greek origin, widowed, one child. Met him on a dating website.

How do you do research? If he is legit and not a scammer, I wouldn't want to mess up a potential relationship. He hasn't asked for money and seems all right, but I found this site in trying to research oil rig designers.

Do you try to contact them to get background info?
Feb 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Vig
by: Anonymous

You had said you posted pictures, so is it on this site? I always like to look at the pictures. Happy you have told your story as it is the beginning for accepting what happened to you. Like Creature Hater I too struggle each day not having money as I once did.

Its a shame what they have done to break us or get money from us. They do not care either, I was told to sell my car, or something else to get him what he wanted, not to get scripts. He said so much because it was all about him. Please Take care and keep visiting the site as it does help so very much.
Feb 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Leonard ( Leo ) Nunley
by: Anonymous

I posted on here previously about the "Irish" widower that is a chemical engineer. He finally asked for money, lol Well of course I wouldn't send any, asked him if he thought I was an idiot. "I can't get to a bank because I'm on this ship and I need to send $245 for forms."

Really? Have you heard of online banking?

Says how much in love he is after only 3 days. Asks for pictures and videos, and will use them for blackmail!!!!

They will say just about anything won't they? But ladies, please, would a self respecting guy bring soneone into their "kids" lives after a few days? Not anyone I want to date.

His name is Leo, widowed with 3 boys, Irish, wife was in a coma for 2 months then passed away. Dont be taken by him! Pictures of a bald gentleman, glasses, pretty muscular. Also has lots of photos to share, some with a dog, some with 3 boys in a park.

You may be lonely, but are you desperate? I'm not!

Be careful ladies!!!!!
Jan 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Vig
by: Sharon E Henson

I just shared my story and also pictures of the man whose image was being sent to me by my scammer. I have posted here before using anonymous but I will use my real name from now on.

My scammer wanted me to keep our dealings private, and I kept secrets from my family and friends.

No more secrets.

My name is Sharon Henson and I am a victim of an online dating scam. I shared my story and it's time to take my scammers power over me from him.
Jan 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Poems
by: Creature Hater

Had I found this site sooner or at least been smarter (as many here have been) I would have money now, I am so broke it's not funny. That is what makes me angry.

The poems, the song lyrics, the cute pictures, they do it all. They are good and get better day by day.

Never feel guilty for falling for a coward, parasite and a creature. Keep in mind that no matter how much money they have gotten from us, they will always be low life Creatures and parasites of society.

Stay strong...
Jan 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scammed
by: Creature Hater

Maybe your creature and mine have the same attorney that apparently can't get them out of being detained. If it would only be true...
Maybe our creatures can be cellmates...

It makes me so angry to think about how naïve I was and how much I am suffering financially because of these parasite and creatures.

As I have mentioned before, I go to the gym 3 to 4 times a week and as I get stronger I dream of the day that I met my Creature and kick it's A**. I know it's just a dream but, trust me if it ever happens I am ready.

A girl can dream right?
Jan 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Finally ready to share my story
by: Creature Hater

Glad you have found the courage to share your story as you can see, you are not alone. Unfortunately, these parasites and "creatures" as I like to call them are everywhere, worse than a bad case of roaches.

We are here to support each other and share ideas, stories, etc. Hopefully this site has helped you like it has helped many others to including myself and my Angel.

We made a mistake, a costly one of course, what you need to remember is that you did nothing wrong but trust a Parasite/Creature. Do not feel guilt or blame yourself, you will go crazy. I have put this one down on my books as lesson learned and unfortunately at a very high price.

I struggle month from month to pay my bills and trust me when I say I have cut back as much as humanly possible.

I suggest if at all possible for you to seek help, as my therapist was amazing (best part was it was all paid through my Employee Assistance Program). Keep your mind busy as much as possible and once again may I suggest get angry, trust me it helps.

May God grant you the peace you are seeking. God bless
Jan 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scammed
by: Anonymous

I have posted here before but wanted to share a story with you. I met someone in person who told me that she met a man on a dating site and was not scammed but the man she met in person had all his pictures he had posted on Facebook book used by someone and sited them on many dating sites to scam women.

They have a good relationship now and had reported all to the sites and authorities.
It was good to hear for once someone actually found love and happiness but had to go through so much to get those false names deleted. They feel they probably still use some under new names.

It's always good to meet first and never give money to someone you haven't met. Never fall for the line if we love each other we should help each other out.

It's never a good thing to do.
Jan 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Poems
by: Anonymous

Mine sent me a poem too. First time anyone ever wrote me a poem. Sent it to me in a email. After he asked me for money, I read about scammers and found out that they search for poems to send.

I typed in a few words of the poem he sent me and of course I found it.

He was a little upset when I asked him about it. Said I accused him of 'lifting' and explained to me that it was what he would say in a poem if he could and compared it to lyrics of a song that others use to describe how they feel about someone. I found that understandable and we moved past it.

I should have been more cautious from then on, would have saved me a lot of heartache and money.
Jan 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aaron William
by: Anonymous

I have been talking to this guy for one month and he has sent poems and lovely words and is heavily in love with me . He was on Ok Cupid under the above named.

I did some digging and he is under Roy Walton on scambaiten with a photo of him and his so called son Jason who is supposedly in Uni in Melbourne whilst dad is a business owner in Leeds UK.

If you think you have hit the jackpot with this guy then think again no money has been asked for YET.
Jan 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Lenzi
by: Anonymous

That is where my scammers son was in school also and NM needed me to send him money, foolish me I did, but not that much. But again a different name. How sad, sorry he tried to get you too. I got poems, beautiful emails from him every morning and we talked all the time, but then someone mentioned, men on a Rig have not got time to talk for hours at a time, it takes much of their time even though he was a boss.

Its lucky if they can talk to you for an hour I was told. You woke up a lot faster then I did. Good For you. The lady that has regrets posting about Eric Brown, hope he did not get to you, I been talking to an Eric also and hearing the same stuff.

But he won't be talking to me for long Believe me.

Good Luck.
Jan 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Finally ready to share my story
by: Anonymous

I am finally ready to share my story of my scammer and will post pictures of the man who I thought I was talking to. Right now I am filling out a FBI IC3 unit complaint. Then I have to go to my doctor to get referred to a counselor. This is too much to handle on my own.

I suffered in silence this whole month and lost more money than I could afford to lose. I hope by sharing my story I can spare someone else this pain that I am going through right now. The money matters, yes, but my heart and soul were given to this man.

I may never get any of them back.

I hope that sharing the pictures will either let others know not to talk to this person or will let the man know that his image is being used to steal from women whose only fault is that they are lonely. I am hoping by getting my story out, it will be, in a way, therapeutic for me.

Thank you.
Jan 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I was really falling for my scammer
by: Anonymous

Today with my scammer. You can see him today on FB under the name of Greg Lenzi. Every morning I woke up with a beautiful poem, virtual flowers. We texted for 3 to 4 hours every afternoon since he was supposedly on a rig in Norway working for ExxonMobil.

I made him nervous a couple of days ago however when I told him I could not find any Greg lenzi on Google. I also tried to do a background check using that name and a phone number he gave me and there is nothing found. So I asked him to send me proof of his id. Today I got a passport with that name on it but a pasted on photograph that was taken outside and pasted onto the passport.

Clearly altered and not a true passport photo. So today I told him after he asked me to if I would be willing to pay $1,250 so his son, who suposedly is in a military boarding school in NM, for him to go on a field trip on Wednesday, I said no that's too many red flags and I am done with this whole thing.

He got all defensive and supposedly I hurt his feelings for not trusting him. It was fun for a few days but I feel like a fool for falling for the whole deal.
Jan 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scammed
by: Anonymous

Please be careful as I know what you mean. I found my scammer on different sites. Mine was supposed to be detained with an attorney and needed money to get him released. While detained his picture shows up on Facebook under a different name.

I know if I send money it still won't be enough as it's just a game they play to get money. How insensitive these scammers are to play with other human beings feelings. How I wanted him and his love to be true.

Things just don't happen that way. Just be on the lookout for Steven Coolman as his profile has been around a while and pictures are the same as about 4 other men's names. He's on Facebook so if you find him look at his pictures and you may recognize him as someone else. Just be careful on who to be friends with.

It was quite funny how mine while being detained showed up under another name and new story. And I was thinking he was in jail all depressed - wow they just don't stop. I wish we could stop them.

We must just make others aware of dating sites and scammers.
Jan 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature hater
by: Anonymous

I love how our "creatures", change names and photos like we change clothes. I've read my scammers story over and over on here. Oil pipeline contractor. Born somewhere in Scandinavia, widowed, either one or two children in either college or boarding school.

Had accident, needed money for iTunes card to start then after accident money for iPhone and mac, etc. Always a wonderful excuse for not being able to make it back to the states therefore more money blah blah blah. All to the tune of way too much.

Thankfully, I learned so much about the laws here and in South Africa, about IP addresses, about reverse searches and google ID. The best part is by holding onto different names that come my way I can now cross reference the IP addresses from their email accounts to see what country I'm dealing with and if it's the same pool of "creatures". Then I can just pass it on to the FBI. I'm so happy to hear so many are doing the same by keeping track of names. Cheers to you all!

We have all lost so much, way more than anyone can quantify. Once you realize you sooooooo not alone, and you've figured out your grieving process, you can hold your head high and not wallow in what was--yet dream of what can be, given you're a stronger, much more savvy, perhaps s tad more broke😂Individual.

At least you know what to look for and hopefully like yourself, "creature Hater", you can find your own angel. There is nothing wrong in wanting and looking for love. We will all find it. Keep the faith and the positive visions alive. Just do it safely this time.

Best to all of us on our quest for love. Everyone deserves to be loved and treated with dignity and respect!
Jan 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank you Creature Hater
by: Anonymous

Thank you for your comment. I don't want to know who my scammer is though, all I want to know is if someone recognizes the man in the pictures that were sent to me. He has very distinctive tattoos on his arms and I am hoping someone may recognize him to let him know that someone is using his image.

I am sure he is a victim in all of this too. I hate being made a victim but I was active in this situation, he is just a pawn.

Thank you.
Jan 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures
by: Anonymous

The reason I said about the pictures is because I have had so many friends request on Facebook and I recognized the picture, even though a different name the picture itself stopped me from accepting the request. Yes they change names all the time and some change the picture, mine used the same picture with three other women and I found him on different sites with that picture.

How ironic him using the same picture with three of us, he must be slipping up. Him and his side kick stick together and help each other instead of begging women with all their romance and wonderful letters and promises. I am more angry right now then I have been in the almost two years I lost my life to that low life scum.

Be Safe ladies and men.

I see there is Nigerian women even sending me request now.

Geez
Jan 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Post Pictures
by: Creature Hater

It is possible that someone might know your scammer however, keep in mind that they, the scammers change pictures and names as fast as possible once they have been caught.

I totally understand how you feel about the wonderful man you spoke to and fell in love with, as someone once told me, he is a Ghost. I prefer Creature and yes, I still think about him but, in a different way.

I am faced with a large debit and broken heart and a bunch of fake empty promises of paying me back.

I will say it again, getting anger has helped me a lot, however, we all cope differently.
Jan 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Post Pictures
by: Anonymous

I thought there was a way to post pictures of the scammer on here, but I don't see that option? Anyone know how? When I am ready to tell my story, I want to post the pictures of the man I thought I was talking to.

I am positive it is not him but am hoping someone may recognize him and let him know his image is being used. It's foolish I know, but I feel deeply in love with the man in the pictures and the soothing, loving voice on the phone.

Thank you.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [not adding a comment to an existing submission] - use this page and you can see photos here:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jan 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater
by: Anonymous

I enjoy reading everything you write, you make so much sense to me. I know its said pictures mean not much, but to me they do because names and pictures stop me from adding one when I get a request, as I write down all the names and pretty much remember the face.

I too have a picture of like 5-6 guys together who were in gear but getting ready to get picked up, even though my scammer said he has not been off the Rig for over two years. Not, I guess its a law they have to be off after 21 days for so long, according to BP. And to the one that said her scammer said the company will not fix his machines, my scammer had said the same thing till I told him I talked to the company and he said oh yes they did fix them for him and will take it out of his pay and gave him enough money to pay his guys half of what they are earning.

But then something else went wrong and he got an oil leak and did not want to report it so needed help right away. I said no. I am still angry and hurt, but did not get taken for too much money but enough.

Every penny was to much too him.

Before we quit he came right out and said how dumb we are and I will never see a penny back. I said DUH ya think I did not know that loser. I then left Gmail and hangout even though I met him on FB.

He always meets someone on FB and then wants to go to Gmail and a hangout. So Be Careful Ladies and even men.

Bless each one of you
Jan 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric Brown, KCA Deutag geologist
by: Creature Hater

Oh, he sounds so much like my Creature, always something happens when he is suppose to visit and when I would call him, most of the time he was at church and could answer...Right church, more like Hell where he belongs.

If you are wondering how he did the one minute video call, don't wreck your brain over it, these Creatures are good and keep getting better. My creature would send pictures on demand, he even told me that he had gotten beaten up and they robbed his money (yeah Right).

I even got a picture of his face all bruised up, that is why now I believe that the man in the pictures was probably either part of the scam or being scammed because, he got all kind of pictures. I got one of him with his crew on the rig waiting for their ride.

Remember this is their way of making a living, off of us, therefore every time they get caught they need to step up their game.

Hope you didn't loose any money and stay safe.
Jan 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed
by: Creature Hater

I just want you to know that you were not a fool, unfortunately some low life parasite and creature took advantage of your kindness, your heart and your trust.

My thoughts have always been that these situations would be easier to deal with if, they would not have broken our hearts as well.

However, how else would they get us to send them money. By making us feel like the Queen of the world, the poems, loving text, beautiful songs that they pick for you, they call you wife, even introduce the children to make it more believable. They are Pro's at what they do and we must make as many women/men aware of these tactics. These creatures have no feelings for us, just our hard earned money.

I am really sorry about your debit and that you may be forced to sell your home to pay for your debit. This experience has made me a humble person, I no longer buy unnecessary items, nor do I splurge on anything that I really don't need. I brown bag my lunch every single day. When I think about the money I sent my Creature and the debit I am in, I realize I could have paid off my car and had my dream vacation. Instead, I work to pay theses bills.

I know this is a hard lesson to learn and also a very costly one. I just want you to stay strong and never call yourself a fool again, I prefer naïve. We didn't know anything about oil rigs, lesson learned. For me it helps to get angry, every time I think about how much I owe and how much I am doing without right now I get real anger and that helps. However, as mentioned before everyone deals differently.

On a bittersweet note good luck with the sale of your home.
Jan 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jim Foster
by: Anonymous

He says he works offshore, just got a new contract and can't move on the work (solar panel instillation) Electrical Contractor. He talks a few times then needs money to get the employees electric jackets to keep them warm. He needs money to buy them so he can start the job.

He says he will pay you back with interest. He is very attractive, salt and pepper hair with piercing blue eyes.
Jan 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scammed
by: Anonymous

When my scammer asked for money I suggested he contact his company but he said that's not how it worked. He won the contract and from then on it was his responsibility for all work and repairs. When the work or contract was completed that's when he got paid.

He was very adamant about that. Also said he couldn't access his funds in the states as his debit card wouldn't work or couldn't transfer large amounts. He said he had his account frozen while out of the country.

Wouldn't you want to be able to access your funds in case of emergency????

The stories are many just be careful and the promises will never come through.
Jan 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric Brown
by: Anonymous

Sounds just like my scammer, always called me Sunshine, wrote me much love stories and poetry but I found all that on the net. Swore I was his wife and he needed me to listen to him and obey him. My daughter-in-law looked at his pictures and said for some reason he looks Russian, he was standing by water which most of his pictures were like that.

But everything my scammer said, he said to you. If I questioned him he would get very angry and upset. Everything was my fault, even his break down on his Rig as he said. Because I had upset him. As I have said before I called the Company and they had no one in that name on any of their Rigs and they said do not ever send money to someone that says they work on a Rig.

They make good Money and need no help with anything.

They get good meals, medical treatment if hurt, So Please be careful. They are user's and just don't care what they are doing to you or how bad they treat you. Because they sweet talk you enough to where they have you thinking there is no one like them.

My Scammer was right, in my life I never met a more low life man ever. But I was taught a lesson. I am so careful now.

Take care all.
Jan 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed
by: Anonymous

Yes another scam, thru facebook, a warm hearted, loving individual named Micheal Davidson with a side kick named Patrick and a so called daughter named Serria Davidson.

Micheal wooed me to the tune of 45,000.00 telling me he had no one else to help him and if we were to get married I needed to help him cause he considered me his "wife" already.

Like a fool I believed him and let him lead me right into hell. Now to sell my house to pay for the debt incurred.

Ladies watch out, these guys are masters and they don't give a flying fig about you. We are left without any money, and a very broken heart.
Jan 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig love
by: Anonymous

I'm going through the same thing right now. He's a gambler and took $100,00.00 from me. Claims he is going to pay me back. But I was told that He will have all kinds of excuses why he cant pay me back.

He is still in touch with me. So I'm going to play it so I may get my money back who knows..


DON'T GIVE ANY MONEY NO MATTER WHAT>>>>
Jan 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Got Caught
by: Anonymous

Can I ask how did you see a copy and paste on his cell phone? I was just wondering how if he is in Africa. Just asking and not saying nothing wrong here or being mean, was just curious. It just does not stop.

Sure Wish FB would do something about it, Or I see most come from Nigeria, its nice being able to talk to people from other's countries but wish places like this had their own Facebook not to be scamming. To the lady from last week that said wish everyone would post Pictures, I seen Ed told you how and was wondering if you posted your pictures of your scammer.

I too think names and pictures mean something. I write down every name and I check them out when I get a request and match the pictures up. I have caught different names using some of the pictures that were posted. It helped.

Thank You To All! It is a ring of men and women using these and its sad. They take turns using them and talking to you. That's why they screw up sometimes about names or things that were said. They need to study up more before trying to fool someone that its the one you have always talked to.
Jan 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer, Joseph D Cristian
by: Anonymous

Well, I was suspicious, even though he kept sending pictures. I laughed a lot, and couldn't take him seriously. The thing is, he actually was nice and caring towards me and made me feel good. And he seemed to really care for me.

As soon as he asked for money for his 12 yo daughter Belinda I shut him off. Then I found his story online, under different names. So I reported him to FB and his phone # to the FCC online (it said they dont follow up on individual case but rather follow trends.

However, he did say they blocked his number! He got frantic, calling and texting me 15 times a day. (I did tell him I couldn't be with a man who couldn't handle his own finances.) I finally answered and told him I couldn't meet his expectations, and we should end it before he got hurt more. End of story.

I actually felt sorry for the guy! Good lesson for me, without any harm. It was good for me. I feel better prepared to warn my granddaughter of online dangers, now.
Jan 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wayne Mixon
by: Creature Hater

Proud of you for having you radar up, keep it that way. I know you mention you checked the pictures of the new person and seems safe, keep your radar up.

I couldn't find anything on my Creature, his pictures were accurate and on demand. I would ask for and would get pictures. After all of it went down and I was left heartbroken, broke and with the fear of being arrested at anytime. I came to the conclusion that either he was part of the scam or he was being scammed as well. I'll never know but, I have learned a valuable lesson.

Stay safe
Jan 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Got caught
by: Anonymous

The one I had is Ruben John Maxwell but when I saw the copy and paste on his cell phone I asked him about this..he told me who he was and why he does it..he from West Africa.

He was a black man and it was wrong what he did and I knew it was a scam..but he still does it.

He said that it is his job because its the way they live..I told him it was still wrong.
Jan 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Totally scammed
by: Anonymous

Well I have another name to look out for as I found a picture of a man and his son that I had seen before using another name. So be careful and on the look out for Garza Abraham.

I believe this is newly added and a very attractive man with a young boy it was on fb but had no contact with him but only know this pic has been used for three names.

I feel bad for the gentleman whose pictures are being used in these scams.
Jan 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Li Wei
by: Anonymous

This guy called David Li Wei contacted me on Facebook and he is a scammer and is a Chinese British cross from Manchester UK. He is supposed to work in Paris as a petrochemical engineer at Gaz De France.

His FB had no friends and he told me his previous account was compromised and he just set up a new one and that's why he had no friends.

After one week of talking he said he had a work crisis in Malaysia and said he needed my help.

I have no money so told him I haven't got anything and then he just stopped communicating.

I googled his photos and they are actually from the news in Ecuador.

He spun the sad story that he found out his ex was sleeping with a friend and it broke his heart because he is a Christian.

Watch out for him!
Jan 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wayne Mixon
by: Anonymous

I met a younger guy on Coffee Meets Bagel, which is supposed to be selective but whatever. He was 10 years younger than me and I kept telling him I was too old for him and how silly he was being since I couldn't even have kids anymore but he was all southern and military-like and smooth talkin.

So right away he was all "my heart chose you", "you are exactly what I'm looking for"....blah blah blah....so nice and sweet all the time my teeth hurt....he said he told me he was deployed in Nigeria when we first met but I didn't remember. Anyways he tried to casually mention how he'd come home but his bank account is frozen so he can't pay for coming home. The radar went off like a bright shining beacon...woke up the whole continent.....and I immediately did a search online for whether or not you had to pay to come home from deployment.

Naturally I found the scammer page and he fit 3 of the 5 criteria...I told him I was texting my friend who's husband is in the military and right away he said oh don't bother your friend. I said too late.....then I said that she said the information he gave me was wrong and that he could access his money overseas....and then he got all hurt when I told him he thought he found a dummy. Then he tried to tell me something about my friends husband being in a different part.....and I stopped him right there and said "she said you'd say that,...and all military is the same"....then he tried to tell me the us government can't pay for him to come home like it usually does because it's failing....and he tried to tell me that Trump Said no filing income tax this year....after I got done laughing til I cried I told him the only thing that is failing is his feeble attempt at being a decent guy and then he told me he cared so much about me and why am I freaking out and I said if you care about me then PROVE IT!!

I told him he was just another Nigerian Prince and that I was sorry he had to live off of helpless women to survive because he wasn't a man. He's gone now! Her hee....his name was Wayne Mixon and he used text now or text me app to communicate. And he constantly sent lots of selfies. Although maybe it wasn't him? I don't know. And I know names don't necessarily matter but I have a feeling he will try to use that name again since he didn't get very far with it.

It's a shame he picked me for both of us. I'm getting out of a treacherous marriage to a narcissist and have no money at all. I've suffered enough and I take it extra personal for some idiot to think he's got any right to mess with my life....oddly enough I just met another guy in there that says he's an oil rig engineer..LOL.....I checked him out on Facebook and so far I guess he seems real...but he did ask for my email right away but that could be because you only gave a day or so to connect on that site before they cut you off completely from each other.

I'll keep my radar on high alert though. God help this one if he isn't "real"......I'll start a gofundme account in the next scammers name describing themselves as scammers and openly calling them out for their crimes....that'll teach em!!
Jan 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer scammer
by: Anonymous

I'm from Canada and have recently been approached by a " chemical engineer" that recently went to work on an "oil rig" in texas. Says he's from Ireland and living in the states. He hasn't asked for money yet, but wants me to go buy a house so he and his "sons" can move here to be closer to me.

I'm too smart for this guy. I knew right from the start what the deal is. Who tells you they love you and can't wait to be held and be with you from just talking and texting and only 3 days in?

So I'm just playing with him now.

My question is, why arent you ladies posting pictures? And how can we post some of our own photos they're sending us?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [not adding a comment to an existing submission] - use this page and you can see photos here:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jan 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason Kelvin
by: Anonymous

I did not know Jason Kelvin was back in Action, be careful ladies he is good. A very good liar he is and feels no remorse for doing it. Very good looking also.

The lady helping others getting scammed, I know the one that scammed me as I said he wants to get a hold of me again, and even said to tell me he needs more help on the so called Rig. What the heck?

I do believe he is scamming other's also.

Just wish I knew who they were so I could contact them also. He keeps everything on his page pretty private. I know one of my friends on FB is his little spy and telling him everything I do and say. Well really cannot call her a friend but I still have her on, let her get her jollies out of her system being so very two faced.

I have come right out and asked her, of course she denied it but I was sent conversations she has had with other friends. Let them play their game. Hope she sends him money, for he will not get no more from me.

Take care all and please be careful.
Jan 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names
by: Anonymous

What we have been trying to explain is that even though names and sometimes even pics may match, it still may not be the same person or persons. I am pretty sure that I was dealing with several different people.

When you do see someone who is being scammed by the same name, story line, etc it does help in validating that yes you are being scammed too. But again what creature hater is trying to explain, is the names and pictures are just that, names and pictures.

Nothing more.

They are not who you have been dealing with.


To the editor, thank you for this site.

ED: You are welcome.
Jan 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names can be important
by: Anonymous

My humble opinion...if the scammer is scamming me he is absolutely scamming someone else. As the process takes time, scammer has to hang on to his name to complete the scam...I managed to save one woman from my scammer (he was working on us both)

As this site is trolled I am not giving the name...hoping to alert a 2nd woman and am holding on to him as long as possible to screw up his action.

To the woman that is helping so many and the site director has her back...I did not think the other woman was attacking you. Getting over being scammed is a process, denial, anger, grief remorse...all these stages take time and sharing the name is important!

As they often reuse them or as in my case...I am helping others he is hooking up with. He is good, but I am better! Please ease up on the name thing...it is just a step in the process. To be honest I was hesitant to say anything about the name as it is becoming a dominating theme here...and I felt I should anyway to keep the sharing on the table.

They do change the names over and over again...AND they reuse them too.
Jan 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig Jason Kelvin
by: Anonymous

He is working in china on an oil rig and showed me a picture where he works. He has kids being two girls - one is 13 and other 15. His wife passed away seven years ago and he said he sold his house.

He showed me a pretty house and kids in border school in LA. He told me to send money to the school which was in trenton new jersey to a lady name supposed to be Lillie Avent.

His name suppose to be Jason Kelvin but he is lying. He needs to get a real job as God does not like those scammers.
Jan 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eddy Grant POF 19th Jan 2017
by: Anonymous

Called himself Eddy Grant. Sounded too good to be true and was. Photos showed a good looking guy. Said from Birmingham England. Could phrase a sentence properly. Same as everyone else looking for marriage. 1 daughter 15 and was widowed. Same time another guy on there same sort of pics and story. Another one now on the site a neurosurgeon and found him on FB from USA .

Feel sorry for those who's profiles they are stealing. Probably got mine now and who knows what they will use if for.

Complained to POF but haven't had a reply. EDDY vanished as soon as I said I knew he was scamming me and had reported him.

So did his friend really.
Jan 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Answer
by: Anonymous

Yes we must continue to express ourselves on this site, as I said it is a safe home for me. I do agree about names because they do change their names all the time for each women they hit up, and a different story.

Mine too laughed at me and said it is us women in the US that falls for this stuff and called us easy. That is good you go to the gym and work out your frustration, I think that is a good way to do it. I get mine out in counseling and being able to talk about it.

This is why I love this site and Thankful for it, for I cannot work out, but hitting a pillow and as I said talking helps me heal my heart and has taught me a big lesson. I have nothing against no one that expresses their opinion because we all have been there and still not healed fully.

This site was the first place I felt safe to express myself without being told what to do and not to do by my friends. Then as I said the counseling.

Thank You all for you opinions and what you have gone through, Every single letter helps and this is the first step of getting better, it was for me.

Be Careful, so many of the (Things) out there.

Too good to be True, then usually it is.
Jan 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous
by: Creature Hater

We talk about being able to express ourselves on this site, which you still can do. What we would like you to understand is that once again names and pictures mean nothing. It seems that several anonymous people became upset because, I had the editor back me up on this issue. All the editor did was reaffirm what I said earlier, however, it is easier to lash out at me than the editor.

Which I am fine with because, you are displaying anger, which again is one of the things I said helps.

Yes, we all cope differently I cried and was depressed for a while and then realized that my CREATURE (apologies for the capital letters) was still going on with his life, he laughed at me and told me I was a fool and would pay. Then I got angry and decided to go on with my life because, number one it is mine and second I have the right to enjoy it.

Do I miss the man I fell in love with, absolutely, there are moments when I hear "our song" and flashback to the text messages, the promises, the eternal love and then I remember I am broke and in debit because of this CREATURE (apologies) and I get angry.

I also sit in fear every day, that any day will be the day I am arrested. Since, I received a call from Interpol that shocked me and terrorized me. Therefore, I live with anger and in fear but, I continue to live because, again this is my life.

To the person that stated they do not have time to go to the gym, apparently, you missed the other suggestions; you yourself said everyone copes differently. Now, I work fulltime, attend school part time, I go to the gym three times a week and volunteer on the weekends. I believe my mental health is important therefore the gym is my sanity and cheap therapy.

With all that said, can we agree to disagree, and move on, since we all can agree on one thing, and it is that this site has helped us all. In addition, we all know it will help others heal as well.
Jan 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Channing Oil Engineer
by: Anonymous

I met this sexy Black man from "London" named Dave Channing on social media, Instagram. Messaged me and we hit it off. Got along great and fell in love with him! Went back and fourth with him for months online and when he was about to visit me he dropped the boom of needing $$.

Man I did want to send it to him, but momma did'nt raise no stupid girl!

I'm still disappointed though... :(
Jan 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer - Joseph Christian
by: Anonymous

He is still active, currently on FB, under Joseph Christian. Same senario, with daughter Belinda. I got immediately wary when he asked for money and I blocked him. He called on my cell phone, asking why I was upset. So I listened. After he asked for money again, I found this website, I reported him to FB and blocked him permanently.

We did chat on FB, which I admit I did have fun with. He got no money from me. He is good at sizing up his victims, though.
Jan 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Expressing ourselves
by: Anonymous

I do agree with that part of being able to express ourselves, for this is like a safe house to me. I have been on this site for over six months now, I agree there is no reason to use the Capital letters towards anyone which is considered yelling or bossing one.

Went through that with my scammer, I came here to be safe and read what other's too have gone through, I can't go to a gym to work out everyday to work out my anger.

Yes I came here because I became very Leary and I was so happy I did just by reading what everyone as writing and seeing it was the same words as mine. I appreciate everyone on this site that is writing and involved on it sharing their stories. It helps a lot.

Thank You Everyone.
Jan 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric Raymond
by: Anonymous

One person started talking to me online named Eric Raymond, contractor of an oil rig. He introduced himself as an engineer. I felt suspicious on his first day of communication and the very next day I understood that he is a fraud.

I removed him from my contacts. Please do not add him if you get an invitation in the name of ERIC RAYMOND. He said he is 51 years old and not married. I asked 51 years old and still working as engineer only and so far not married?

He replied so far he hasn't found a suitable one. He copied someones pix and forwarded to me. I haven't shared any info about myself and I removed him immediately.

Please ignore him if you get any calls or emails or messages from Eric Raymond
Jan 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater and Ed
by: Anonymous

Thank You With All My Heart, as I said before if not for this site its hard telling where I would be right now, I am so Thankful for this site.

I am one of many that sent money to two mules as they are called and they sent the money on. One I talked to and said she sent the money right to Nigeria for the man which I thought was for parts on a Rig. I was so Thankful I talked to her even though she got mad at me. I tried to get ahold of the other one but could not. He has now gotten ahold of one of my friends begging me to talk and I just cannot do that. He got enough money off of me and telling my friend he needs more help.

No not happening. She finally blocked him.

I have read every single letter on here and oh my gosh it hit home like a baseball bat. But as I said I am Thankful. I wrote an email about a letter I received and I was so upset. Thank you for answering my letter and helping me, That is one thing that did help me through all my heartache, I so much appreciate it.

To the other's that are going through these scammers or whatever you wish to call them, I am bitter, mad, angry and Please let this site help you as it has helped me and the Editor and Creature Hater. My pain is not gone and this is why I am here because I need this site.

Thank You Kindly for the site and the help, I know I still need lots more.
Jan 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Grateful
by: CREATURE HATER

I am glad you are grateful and hopefully this site has helped you heal. It took me a therapist to heal and of course my angel that I met on this site.

All I can say is that you made a mistake perhaps the worse one of your life(I know for me it was)but, you have learned a valuable lesson from it. Do not give the CREATURE the satisfaction of messing your life up again. Go out and live your life, perhaps like me you have no extra money for anything.

However, you can local places that offer free activities, join a gym, take up gardening, yoga, anything that will make you happy. I practically live in the gym, the physical pain I feel there makes up for the emotional pain. And above all get ANGRY, you have no idea how much that helps, do not feel sorry for yourself, shake it off, get angry and move on.

Your life is a million times more important and worth any money you lost to IT. IT will also be a parasite and KARMA will get IT.

God Bless
Jan 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater & Angel
by: Anonymous

And there went freedom of expression, safety in expressing ones truth without the fear of someone(s) pulling in the site owner for back up.

Clearly the point was missed. Everyone should hopefully be able to express themselves without a rant using capital letters. Be angry, that's your choice, it's not our place to 'tell' others how to heal. One may suggest, but never presume to know everything of another's life i.e. -- how they should heal or ask questions helpful or not--via a web site discussion/inquiry.

My hope is that this site returns to the safe, mutual sharing, mutual questions asked, compassionate and respectful place it has always been. Instead of one that has created its own unsolicited unyielding directive feedback from one that leads to multiple rants of two and the implied meta message of shutting down the many.

Compassion, respect, and honoring everyone's process of grieving and healing for all. As we are individuals. Peace and strength to all.
Jan 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		STOP BASHING CREATURE HATER
by: Creature Hater's Angel

I have been helping people for a long time, as I'm sure the Editor will attest to.

It serves no purpose to beat a dead horse, NONE! It causes more pain and grief and delays the healing process. The truth of the matter is you will NEVER know....

Creature Hater was trying to save you from the additional heartache of beating that dead horse as it will drive you CRAZY!! You HAVE TO ACCEPT the fact you were scammed.

You will never get back what they took from you, learn a lesson and be on guard so that it doesn't happen again and MOVE ON!!!!

My agreement with whomever I help is, in return, they have to help others and that's all Creature Hater is trying to do.

This site does help some but, not all. The ones that criticized Creature Hater are AMATEURS. You will learn the HARD WAY and I pray you survive.

Stay safe and God bless ❤

Editor I would appreciate it if you would comment and have my back on this? Yes it's true, everyone copes differently but I am Positive in what I am saying here....it's a waste of time to compare LIES!! This site should be used as a learning site not FBI MOST WANTED

I'm asking if maybe you can clarify that? Creature Hater has been through a lot and I'm afraid this may have set her back some, believe me she has come a long way, no time for setbacks....I beg you, PLEASE ADD TO THIS❤

Thanks


ED: Unfortunately a lot of people who visit this site do not read many of the stories. They are suspicious to begin with which is why they are at the site however if they read a few of the submissions, they would realize that names and details mean nothing as they change them regularly.

A lot of people simply ask a question in the forum such as 'has anyone heard of ..." and if nobody replies, there is a risk that they think perhaps the person is not a scammer, and suffer the consequences.

The scammers certainly read this site as some people have given their scammer this page as evidence they have been found out. This also causes them to change their name or story.

There are common themes for the request of money such as equipment breakdowns on the rig, accidents that injure staff, don't have Internet bank access as well as the promises of coming to see you including sending copies of fake airline tickets etc.

However the stories are changing all the time as more successful versions have a higher 'hit' rate and are distributed amongst the scammers to increase their success rate as a group.

So names and stories change so much the details are irrelevant and should not be used to determine whether a person is likely to be a scammer or not. The key is whether it eventually leads to a request for money, whether it is for ITunes cards, medical bills, children's education, travel to visit you, rig equipment, - the list and imagination is endless.

I have put a very simple rule on this website to prevent being scammed:

LONG DISTANCE LOVE + REQUEST FOR MONEY = SCAM

Don't send money to someone you have never met.

It wont prevent you from being hurt emotionally, but should help prevent you losing your hard earned savings.
Jan 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To all victims and potential victims
by: Creature Hater

I'm sorry if you feel I'm not being compassionate about asking for names. But see here is the thing if we say no we haven't heard that name, that person will continue with the romance despite reading all of these comments. Then when it all goes south they will be back here talking about it. So, it's called prevention to broken heart, bank account, ego & diginty.

If you have found this site it is because you have doubts and concerns therefore go with your gut feeling. Had I found this site almost two years ago I would have ended my romance of 18 months and probably would still have money.

This is why I say names do not matter, when I wrote to three of the ladies my creature had them send money to me (making me a mule). They never heard of his name, they did have my name because according to IT I was his agent, does that sound familiar?

He told me they were wives of his friends, yeah right two other victims that IT was milking for money. Thank God, I stopped them from losing it all. IT had a totally different name and picture he used with them. He did however, use the same with both of them but, had I not contact them, they would never know. The third one never replied because she was part of the scam.

So, that's my story, I'm ANGRY as hell, bitter and hurt but, I refuse to let IT hurt me twice. I still have the teddy bear I received as a reminder of the biggest mistake of my life. It's also a cute bear.

No intention on hurting or belittling anyone, just hoping you understand that names and pictures mean nothing.

I'm a victim that has to live with this mistake and the shame of my friends or family finding out.

It's not easy so why sugar coat it.
Jan 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Me too
by: Anonymous

Yes I think we all want just a tidbit of confirmation...we have been told so many lies. Mine sounded so sincere, we talked about everything. He was my confident, supporter, best friend & love interest for a year. I had questions, suspicians, but I pushed them aside as he always had quick answers, that could make sense. His phone had voicemail & The message is his voice. I would call at different times and he answered or called me back when I left a message. His voice sounded the age he claimed he was.


It's so hard as I know in my mind I was scammed but my heart tells me different. I miss the man I thought he was....
Jan 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous
by: Creature Hater

I'm not giving anyone a hard time nor FALSE HOPES. So if we say we have heard the name does that make it better? These CREATURES are pro's at what they do therefore checking on names and pictures does not accomplish anything.

What you are doing being upset and getting ANGRY is what works, so KUDOS to you for figuring that out, ANGER is the key.

However, thank you for your concern on a fellow victim.
Jan 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater
by: Anonymous

I've been on this web site on an off for the past 6 months or so. It has helped me learn about scammers, that I wasn't alone and that my scammer was using the same name with a few folk. Had I not put his name out there as well as photos I never would have been able to connect with the folk I did thus enabling me to heal.

BTW: Ed, this site is amazing as are you!

However, this has always been a safe place to vent, ask questions or share a like story in hopes of helping another. Rants of a scorned angry individual have no place here. Nor does putting another down because they want to hope that they aren't being scammed so they ask a name. It's not our place to shame another. We all feel enough of that on our own. Hopefully our humanity will humble ourselves to just help each other.

Be kind, respectful, and above all else compassionate to each other.

Everyone has different ways of coping
Jan 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I Agree
by: Anonymous

I Agree, we need to try to understand the questions some ask about if we know each other.

But Honestly they do change names so fast and have many accounts and names, mine had three names but was using the same picture. Sorry your mother is getting scammed but she really does need to read these letters from everyone, these letters helped me a lot. He Belittled me so much I felt horrible about myself.

Everything became money money money, I said No No No. He was so very angry at me and talked to me like I was nothing, called me every name you can think of, some I did not even know what they meant.

I do believe your mother is getting scammed, as for me my family kept on telling me and I did not want to believe it but found this site and I Thank God I Did.

Please Help her realize what is happening to her and as someone said, have her read these letters. It hurts, its very painful. but it helps.

Thanks.
Jan 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature hater
by: Anonymous

I agree with the last comment, we all have our own idea how to deal with a scam, not easy to get over it especially if your life got ruined by the scammer. We all have our own mind and how we deal with certain issues and need peace in our mind at the end.

It could become a big trauma. So much being said here and the purpose of this site is to share and help each other.
Jan 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater
by: Anonymous

Why would you give someone a hard time if they are asking about a name? They are just inquiring and venting. Most of us are just in shock from dealing with raw, mixed emotions. Let the woman say or ask what she needs to, we all have our own way of dealing. Me personally, I'm upset.

But I'm trying to move on and grateful I did not lose more than a little dignity.
Jan 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Possible oil rig scammer
by: Creature Hater

For the millionth time names and pictures do not matter, as they change them constantly. Don't ask if we have heard the name because, IT can use one name with you and a different with someone else. My CREATURE had Two Different Names and profiles that I knew about. Maybe even more.

How will you know if IT is a scammer. Read all of these stories and you will see the similarities.

Trust me.
Jan 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gary Jeff
by: Anonymous

Oh Believe me you have been scammed, he wanted me to bail him out of his contract cause he was sick of being on the Rig and I refused and he had to get another contractor to take his place.

But it would start with 5000 dollars and then it went to 50,000 dollars, but they would settle for 12,000 so I had enough for I knew from this site it was all a scam.

He is good at what he does and his partner that says he is the HR on the Rig and agrees with how much money then they split it. He said he would come home and wanted to get married and couldn't wait to get here. I am Amazed he is doing this to another and using the same story.

WOW. Be careful if you send him more money..you won't see him or get it back.
Jan 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Does anyone know this name?
by: Anonymous

Hello ladies, it´s unfortunate to find out there are so many of you that has experienced something like that. Hope you ladies will not let them get to you and will be those strong women like you were! They are not worth it :)

However... I have to ask.. it sounds a very suspicious name Sam Edward? He should be around 49, divorced, one kid, little playboy ish style look, know only one photo with sunglasses, nothing more.

Tried the sweet talks on you, all the things like the others, promised to visit you, that you´re the only one for him? Even when I look here on the names of those "guys" they usually use only first names, which is strange.

Also claims to be from LA, but number is from TX.. If you have some experience with this guy, it would help a lot!
Jan 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Believed I have been scammed
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had any dealings with an oil rig supervisor whose name is Gary Jeff? I met him by a Facebook friend request. We talked for a few months. He said he was in love with me and wanted me to marry him. There was a way I could get him out of his contract. That was for me to contact his company and request that a matter has come up that he is needed at home.

He told me how to do it. I did and each time it was so much money and a process to go through with the company. I have paid atoynd 5000 and he is still not out.

That is why I believe I have been scammed.
Jan 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same Person Different Names
by: Anonymous

ED: Try this link again. It is called "Fake-Scam-Fraud-Info. He goes by the name of Eric Carter who is 50 years old. When I refresh my browser and copy and paste the link into my browser, it works for me. I think people need to know that this scam artist is a notorious scammer. Make sure all the words and symbols are running together w/o a break in them. Perhaps it will not work for some people because of their browsers. This link leads to a website that is devoted exclusively to this scam artist. At the top of the webpage, there are two other men, but you have to page down to see all the photos of this scammer using different names.

I'm certain he uses legitimate photos of himself, but changes his name for a reason. At the time he was trying to scam me, I noticed he would disappear on weekends, but was spending hours on Facebook scamming other women. At that time, he had friends. When I saw the green dot next to his name, I would highlight it and see which woman he had befriended. Then I decided to check out the Facebook profiles of the women he had befriended and saw he had been in conversation with them because the one woman mentioned the fake name used with me.

When he asked me for money and learned that I had busted him, he tried to tell me I was the only woman for whom he was devoted. I stopped all conversations with him, and he deactivated that Facebook. However, he created other Facebook profiles using different names. He is also on LinkedIn, as Khaled Ibrahim of Tripoli, Lebanon,(his real name) but has not posted a photo of himself, although the information is the same. I'm certain he has scammed a lot of women and left them broken hearted.

Please try this link again. It is still working for me.

ED: The link keeps pointing to a page unavailable. Even searching for his name on the site doesn't bring up that page as there are several Eric Carters
Jan 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		My mother in law has fallen for this guy
by: CREATURE HATER

My best and only advice, lead her to this site, have her read all the stories. She will see similarities and hopefully open her eyes. However as I mentioned a while back, "there is no worse blind person than that one that does not want to see".

IT (the creature) has brainwashed her and she will believe anything the creature says, trust me.

Good Luck
Jan 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gregg
by: Anonymous

I have that exact same picture of a man standing on an oil Rig in a orange coverhall suit and white hat. Nice looking man but I have him as a different name yet.

Wow they do get around and I met him on Facebook.

Be Careful ladies. And he is the same guy that is sitting at a table in a tux with a red bow tie that is on Facebook looking for his next victim.

He too likes older women.
Jan 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		My mother in law has fallen for this guy
by: Anonymous

My mother in law has fallen for this facebook profile named Ruben John Maxwell. He sounds like a fake. Her daughters have tried to tell her its a fake but to no effect and she believes it to be a real profile.

An engineer out of california and same story will send pictures but talks broken English. Says hes 48 but really looks 30 and says hes from paris...tells her he is coming down to buy her a house and retire.

He says his daughter is in africa in school over there. All red flags and my mother in law is so blinded by this scam...SOMEBODY HELP ME PLEASE
Jan 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer from Texas, Christian Guernon
by: Anonymous

I received this email from Christian Kerman Guernon,56 yrs from Dallas Texas.

Total Scam watch out ladies - email address

Chris_guernon@hotmail.com

It's really nice meeting you, thanks for dropping me an email and also for acknowledging Joe’s message to you on eharmony, it is well appreciated and I'm sorry for my late email. I am doing great thanks and how about you? This is a new experience for me and what a pleasure it was to come across your heart warming profile. Your profile fascinated me, I can’t describe how much I am interested to communicate with you and see where it may lead us. I would try to tell you more about myself, just so you know who I am. I have been single for about 5 months now, hopefully you will be that special lady I have long to meet. My names are "Christian Kerman Guernon", but you can call me Chris. I'm originally from Canada but of mixed ethnic background. My Dad was from Canada but my Mum from Poland. I grew up in Canada as a Kid but moved to Poland at a young age with my parents. I currently do live in Dallas,Texas but was with Joe on a business trip here in Texas and he only returned back home last night. I've been a widow for 5yrs,I was married with my late wife for 24 years before she passed away through Cancer and it was one of the toughest period I had to go through, It was a very tough time for me. She went to the doctor after being in pains for a few weeks. We thought it was from an old injury she had when she had an accident. She had an x-ray on Monday, a CT scan on Wednesday, and was diagnosed with lung cancer on Friday. It was a complete shock and so devastating. She was already in stage 4, so there was little they could do in terms of treatment. It was an honor to take care of her and be there with her when she passed. I wouldn't have been anywhere else. But it was also the hardest thing I've ever done. Because we were able to find love with each other which was not easy to get through but indeed I have moved on hoping to find someone to spend the rest of my life with. It was the beginning of so much loneliness and pains in my life which I couldn't leave to overcome for 4 years, but I stayed through it,Stayed for 4 years without any woman in my life until I decided to go into a relationship which only lasted for 6 months as there was not much chemistry between us. Since then, I have been on my own,which led to my interest in you.


I don't want to be alone for the rest of my life and surely I would want to be happy again and to find someone who will take that special place in my heart. We seem to have something in common,from the little I could find out from your profile. I have never done something like this before, although I am very happy to have had the opportunity to come across your profile in time. When I noticed your profile, I could not help myself but ask to make contacts with you, As to if we can get to know each other. Pardon me, I really don't find the dating site a favorite that's more reason why I never signed up in the first place, The reason why I asked to make contacts with you via email. Forgive me for making a direct email approach,I understand the complicate to skip the whole rules of communication on eharmony as Joe told me, but seriously I would be bored with it. Hopefully we can develop and exchange a sweeten interest of conversation. A little more about me, I just turned 56 years earlier this month, when is your birthday??. I recently moved to the States just months ago, after years away in Poland. I have a son who is 23 years old and He is in college,his third year in college and I also have a grandson who is 3 years old. They are both here in the States with my mom,just visiting for the holidays and they should return back to Poland again soon.


I always engage myself in so much working activities just to keep me busy. I am a Mechanical Engineer by profession and talking about my job,I work in the the oil and gas sector of an Engineering firm[SHELL]which is usually divided into three major sectors upstream, midstream and downstream. I work in the upstream oil sector which is also commonly known as the exploration and production (E&P) unit.I work as an independent contractor and my job includes me searching for potential underground or underwater crude oil and natural gas fields, drilling of exploratory wells, and subsequently drilling and operating the wells that recover and bring the crude oil and/or raw natural gas to the surface and I love my job despite the traveling involved in it. I'm a real easy person to talk to and a loving and outgoing father. I enjoy the simple pleasures of life,I love to laugh, smile, I enjoy playing tennis which I do often at my leisure time.I like going to the movies,I like swimming,listening to music and dance to any kind of music, I enjoy singing, traveling, going bowling and Oh, I am also a good cook and I enjoy Italian dishes,homemade meals and healthy foods.Yes,that's always a plus!, I am very intrigued as to what are some of the things that you enjoy doing,so tell me more about that. I am a family oriented person,love children and very much fun to be with. I lost my Dad when I was 14 years old and that made me grow up so quickly as I had to take a lot of responsibilities upon myself as a man would do.. I have been through worst situation more than you can ever imagine, but like I have learnt that what does not kill a man only makes him stronger, l have never gave up on life instead I put more effort to move forward to the best positions.There is more, but it would be better for you to find some things out for yourself.


I have come to understand life a lot more better and I have decided to settle down and make things work again and be happy with myself, I am completely ready to move forward in my life and I believe happiness is just around the corner, I believe that love is the greatest feeling in the world to be experienced by a human and I also do want a companion to share wonderful experiences with!, I need someone to share my love, my life and every other thing in my life with. I thought my late wife would be with me for all eternity but the good lord wanted her more, so He took her from me. I'm basically a very positive person who loves humor and laughter and would like someone with an adventurous spirit and a positive attitude who can see the funny side of life, someone who is open minded and willing to learn new things. I like to share things I learn and am open to learning new things as well. I would love to know all about you and whatever it is that you may want to share with me. Until then have a pleasant day. Attached are some of my pictures.


Warm regards,


Chris.
Jan 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same Person Different Names
by: Anonymous

Colleagues,

My former scammer currently has two different names and different photos of himself on Facebook: Gregg Josephson and Billy Anderson.

Gregg Josephson is wearing an orange oil rig jump suit with a white protective head gear on an oil rig.

Clarence Anderson is sitting in an SUV wearing a coat and scarf, and it appears to be during the winter season.

Of course, he did not get a dime out of me because of too many red flags and my already suspicious nature of men warming up to women too quickly, let along asking for money.

You will see in the different photos, he has different names. Some of the photos that appear in the above website with his son, I assume, are some of the photos he texted me, one holding a tilapia fish or sitting at a desk. He appears to be very narcissistic because he loves having photos taken of himself.

Has anyone been scammed by him? Could you go to Facebook and type the two names and let us know if you've been scammed or almost scammed by this man?

If ED approves of releasing certain information about this scammer's true identity and website in this post, his real name is Khaled Ibrahim of Tripoli, Lebanon (he deactivated his legitimate Facebook I believe because of his family members being exposed, but had no friends. He tends to stand near the ocean or up in the hills holding his hands up toward Heaven, as if he is praying or thanking Allah for helping him scam women (my perception). He seems very pleased with himself.

ED: If some of the information I have in this page needs to be taken out, is there a way you can keep this information, so individuals can email you personally to release it to them if they are interested? Could you provide us with your an email address where this information can be posted?

I'm trying to warn as many women on Facebook with whom this scammer has befriended that he is a scam artist and that they should be on the look out, if he asks them for money. The women he's befriended are older women.

Please advise ED.

ED: I am happy to include the link however the link you provided is invalid and goes to a 404 Page
Jan 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names and Pictures
by: Anonymous

You're so right pictures and names do not mean anything, but I do like looking at the pictures though. I noticed one is of the weather man on the weather station with different names. How Ironic.

They do change a lot, and I see there is a few I got a request from that has the same picture but different name. So what can one say? They just keep on doing as they always have.

Take care everyone and be safe on the net.
Jan 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Editor from 1/8/2017
by: CREATURE HATER

Dear friend do not beat yourself over this, you made a mistake and perhaps like many of us a costly one. Do not stop your life for this CREATURE, your life is more valuable in spirit, kindness, love, etc. than that CREATURES will ever be.

Yes, you will have days of depression and will be sad but, you know what overcomes those feelings. Getting mad, not at your family of loved ones, they are as innocent as you are to this game. GET ANGRY AT THE CREATURE THAT HURT YOU, focus your depression and sadness towards being ANGRY AT IT.

It, has probably moved on to the next victim and is fine. Go out live your life to the fullness, DO NOT LET this mistake guide the rest of your life. LIVE, enjoy your son and your family.

IT, will pay some day be it KARMA or JUJU as my Angel stated earlier.

Stay strong for you and the angrier you get the better you will feel.
Jan 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum Engineer Leonhard Eduard
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had communication from Leonhard Eduard? Says he was born in Germany and came to the states at 17. First wife died and divorced from second wife. Says he has a daughter named Trel who is 23 and in Med school in London. Has not asked for money. Says he lives in Raleigh, NC but when I did reverse search of the phone number it says Goldsboro, NC.

Says he travels a lot.
Jan 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		RUSSELL GEORGE
by: Anonymous

Has anyone run into Russell George or his friendly lawyer Albert Bush both apparently from the Hartford Conn area. Mr George was apparently employed by BP off the coast of Scotland around August - October 2015.

Picture showed a big built 6 foot man, bald with glasses and a moustache. Father was German, mother Native American. Has a daughter Bridget who was getting married to Anthony.
Jan 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Women Be Strong - Anonymous
by: Creature Hater's Angel

The "Pictures" you are referring to were stolen from an Innocent man. The White Male with the soulful eyes is NOT who you are dealing with!!!

You are dealing with a Black Male, probably a teenager in Nigeria!! He has a "Real Name" but, you will never know it. His family, children, daughter, decent man and an example are all NON EXISTENT!! It's a SCRIPT!!!

His environment is Nigerians who pray to their God for his blessings....the blessings are our money!!!!

In summary.....There is NO Papi Chulo, NO little wolves and NO Blind Followers!!!

It's all a SCRIPTED SCAM....

Read the details in the posts on here....
The SCAM is the same!! The only difference are the names and stolen photos that they use. Even the mind game that they play is the same....

It's STOLEN pictures, FAKE names and a GAME played according to the SCRIPT!!

KARMA is too good for them.....(((JUJU))) is what they DESERVE !!!!!!!

Much love and God bless you

The Creature Hater's Angel 😇
Jan 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		No name
by: Creature Hater

Oh my dear it will hurt as long as you let it hurt. My suggestion to you is sit down and have a GOOD CRY and let it all out and then get angry, angry as all hell.

Take in consideration that IT hurt you and took your money, and now IT has moved on to the next victim. So, while you are depressed he has moved on, so why be sad or depressed, get ANGRY. Focus all your energy on moving on, you made a mistake and learned a lesson.

Now, get ANGRY and move on With your precious valuable life because your life is important. IT'S life is not, don't give IT a second chance at victory, don't let IT win twice.

Time heals all wounds and this too shall pass but, I gurantee you if you get ANGRY it will pass quicker.

Hang in there.
Jan 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scam
by: Anonymous

Just to comment about downloading pictures I have to think the scammers have taken someone else's pictures off the internet. Remember you are not talking to that same person.

I don't think the scammer would put his or her own pictures. My scammer used someone's pictures and used the same pictures under different names. I feel bad for the real persons who's identity was stolen for those scammers. They probably don't know it's happening.

Yes thank you to the editor as this site has helped so many of us get through a rough time.

ED: Thank you very much.
Jan 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Women - Be Strong
by: Anonymous

The picture of this charming impostor (I hope my term is not harsh), he is a white caucasian male, maybe the leader of the pack. I wouldn't consider him handsome, but immensely charming. His soulful eyes, are his big assets that attract a lot of women, especially lonely women.

And I don't blame those good women, because by nature, they are loving, caring & always have concern for the welfare of others, giving by nature. We just want to love and be loved in a healthy way. Although some are vicious, and despicable, vile and diabolic and perhaps victims of circumstances.

To you - the charming man, the leader of the pack, we named you "Papi Chulo", since we don't know you're real name. I hope you still remember your real name. Your heart turn cold and conniving, deceitful...to ease the pain, fear, & anger in your heart. But it is not too late to turn your hardened heart, to be loving, kind & tender and a conscientious man, an upright family man with strong and bright children. Be your lovely daughter's hero, that you love so much. When she grows up as a young lady, she will be looking for a disciplined and decent man to be married someday, and you should be the image, and example of this kind of man.

It's not too late to change and make a better world for her.

I believe no one is born evil. We are all children of God inspite of being a sinner, and yet God loves us all, especially you. We are the product of our environment, our behavior depends on how we are raised, our beliefs are influenced from family and friends in our surroundings.

I know some of you will not agree to what I write on this site and I understand. It is not advice, because you don't need advice because you are smart and intelligent humans. Its just sometimes, when we are looking for love in the wrong direction, or loving someone, we become blind (a beautiful & handsome blind).

I love you all, ladies, my sisters, my mothers, my friends. The Lord fights our battle.

May the Lord be with you every moment of your life, (including you, Papi Chulo, and those little wolves-- your blind followers.)

Those little wolves, if you don't change....RUN, RUN....RUN to Nigeria!!!! LoL

To all ladies, that honestly open their aching heart, you are all wonderful and brave. It is hurtful being played, manipulated and disrespected, but you are all beautiful ladies, and you have an amazing soul and heart. As a woman, I am deeply feeling your pain.

Hold your head up high, knowing this too shall pass, we are enfolded in the grace of God and in the flow of God's love. Life is full of uncertainty, but God promised "HIS" unfailing presence. Be thankful you have love in your heart, a precious thing comes from God.

I love you all.
Jan 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		No Name Anonymous
by: Creature Hater's Angel

It will continue to "HURT" if you don't GET ANGRY.
ANGER gives you the ability to FIGHT BACK, but without it, You will not be able to cope and will succumb to the HURT and Depression. Not angry at everyone or thing but, ANGRY at The SCUMBAG that put you in this situation.....

Please trust me on this.....❤

Creature Hater, can you add to this please?

By,
Creature Haters Angel 😇
Jan 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		re Nicholas Hobson
by: Anonymous

It is so disgusting how vile and cruel these sinister monsters can be. I am trying to recover from mine but it will take a while.

In the meantime, I know that karma will prevail.
I am SO grateful for this site....cannot thank you enough!!!


ED: Thank you very much for your appreciation of the site.
Jan 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Allow pictures
by: Anonymous

It would be very helpful if you would allow upload of pictures to verify we are dealing with same person. Specially for other ladies that think they might be dealing with same scam problem.


ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [not adding a comment to an existing submission] - use this page and you can see photos here:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jan 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nicholas Hobson
by: Anonymous

Nicholas Hobson contacted me via Christian Mingle and then started texting me. He said he had gone to Japan and couldn't get an iTunes card and needed it so he could finish a report. What a joke.

I told him I would not buy it for him.

Of course he said he couldn't believe I didn't trust him and be willing to buy the gift card for him. He is the same person that said he had friends that could get my money back from the scammers.

I don't believe that for one moment. When the money is gone it is gone.

I will not hear another word from this creep. I want to thank those that allow us to tell our experience and hopefully expose the low life's for what they truly are.

Please don't send them anything
Jan 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nieve
by: No name

Jan 10. I was sucked in by his education poems and sweet talk. He said ever since he saw my profile on fb he was in love. We talked for hrs for 3 days.

I told him I didnt have anything. His love wasn't about money. It was honesty, trust, love and respect. I got really sucked in. He asked for my email and I said I didnt have one. He was very handsome.

My daughter saw it and went off. I deleted him. He is still texing me but I ignore him. He said he hadn't ever been married.

Thank you so much for your support with your stories.
Jan 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dalton Jerry
by: Anonymous

If anyone gets a friend request from this man on Facebook do not accept as he is a Nigerian scammer and he will just want your money. Yes there are pictures of him that look real but like what every scammer does they steal the real person pictures.

Not one word he says is real and he is a smooth conman so please ladies do not accept being friends with man. He will find you on different sites as he found me on a recipe site of all things.
Jan 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone know Stefan van gikel
by: Anonymous

Yes..I was sucked in...so sweet, seemed sincere, educated, sexy accent... great written communication too... we talked for a long time.

Didn't ask for anything at first but then neeed iTunes Gift cards to buy software to figure out repairs. Wanted me to invest in the project. Oh so much more.

Project in the arctic...
Jan 09, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oslo Engineer
by: Anonymous

Oh Nancy, you have it wrong. "My" online dating guy is also a widower from Oslo but he doesn't have any children. But he's a Construction Engineer not am Oil Rig Engineer. I just texted with him for the first time tonight and right away it had a weird feeling.

One of the first things he asked me for was my birth date.... um...NO!

He also asked me for my email address so we could chat more. I have a generic email address that I use when I forced to give one for discounts, etc. so I gave him that just to see what he would send.

I also googled him and found your page. Too funny! Glad to know my intuition was right. Maybe I'll keep him on the hook with emails just to mess with him!!
Jan 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Editor
by: Anonymous

I too would love to say Thank You so Very Much for all you do. I am so Thankful for this page after I lost money and got so mentally abused by my scammer. I felt like it was all my fault till I found this page.

I so appreciate these letters and realized I was not the only one, I was crabby with my Son and My Grandkids and my Son just said, "Mother I have never seen you like this, you cry so much and don't want to leave the house" that too helped me not realizing what I was doing to my son and grandkids.

So Again, Thank You Kindly Ed for being there and doing this for us all. Without this page I would no doubt still be going through with this mental abuse and feeling bad about myself, because everything was my fault.

You're for sure a Blessing to us all.

ED: I am so pleased this page has helped you and thank you also for your very kind words.
Jan 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Editor
by: Creature Hater

Yes, I agree with my Angel, the work you do is amazing. Maybe it's to late for some of us but, with your help together we can help others avoid the biggest mistake of their lives.

So, Yes a Huge Kudos to you and God bless.

ED: Thank you :-)
Jan 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Editor
by: Creature Haters Angel

I would like to personally THANK YOU for all of your work. Providing this page, all your time and dedication to helping others.

Your kindness and assistance is very much appreciated. Ladies, please help me thank the Editor by mentioning in your posts how much he is appreciated.....

Respectfully submitted,
Creature Hater's Angel


ED: Thank you sooo much for your kind words. It is an honor to help even though I can't be of assistance to some people until after they have been taken advantage of. I am only providing the opportunity for people to post their stories and comments - it is people like you who provide the real help having been a victim yourself and providing the sage advice that warns potential victims, and also helps victims heal and move on as best they can [and you have certainly hit the mark as shown by the number of people who you have helped and that thank you for your advice!].

That help is priceless!!
Jan 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater
by: Anonymous

Thanks so much, it is getting better for me, can't say I don't think of him sometimes, I do, but no I would never have anything to do with him again even though he is trying to get a hold of me.

Its not worth it at all.

If any of you encounter a man at a table with a tux and red bow tie, one of the worse scammers ever, or standing by water and rocks. I cannot find out anything about him anymore on the net, but I do know he is on Gmail and wants you to go to a hangout.

Careful ladies he is good, but vicious. He makes everything your fault like even saying (his machine is broke down) you did not help him fast enough to save it, please do not believe him.

Delete him as fast as you can.
Jan 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scammed
by: CREATURE HATER

I also wished mine was real, I should have known it was too good to be true. Again, lesson learned.

You can do two things that can help you cope, see a therapist, mine was extremely helpful and above it all get ANGRY, not at the situation but, at IT. IT is a coward and poor excuse for a human being. Getting ANGRY helps you focus those emotions from one end to the other.

Remember we did nothing wrong but, believe and trust. I as well will never visit a dating site ever again.
Jan 08, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater, Plus Dirk
by: Anonymous

Creature Hater, I love reading what you write and it makes so much sense to me, I appreciate it all and it helps ease the pain I have endured over all this. Even though he was a mean vicious human being if he was human I have no idea, everyone I mentioned to him was a liar, except him, even BP and Shell.

I am more content coming on this site and reading what other's are writing, but you give me a lift and I understand more and more. To me it does not matter he is trying to get a hold of me, it is not going to happen.

The one that send hers is Dirk, it sounds like you are still involved with him. If you are I am sorry you should pull away. When I first tried I was threatened and told he knows where I live. But I heard from Facebook and they had so many complaints about him they removed him and blocked his IP address also.

He was furious.

But its gotten better for me and the healing process has started. I laugh more again and smile because I am not being belittled any longer, or called names. I feel so good about myself even though I am bitter for helping such a low-life.

No man on a Rig is going to beg for money when they have plenty themselves, as I was informed when they are getting this money from I will say (us) the ones they are using, they send it to their families usually. Or their real girlfriends or wife. They can send them flowers and gifts and don't have to spend their own money. How ironic is that.

Take care all and be safe from these so called men, boys or whatever they are. Even if you are talking to a women since there is a group of them and they talk to you, the man can go on the screen so you think you are talking with him. You have no idea who you are really talking to at any time.

Please remember this. A few times I questioned him and said who was I talking to earlier because it did not sound like you. He would say oh I was just tired. I said even typing there was many more mistakes, he would say, I told you I was tired, that was that.
Jan 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Baby, My wife, Sugar, My love
by: CREATURE HATER

All names used by creatures because, they can't remember your name, or are talking to so many people at once that they can not keep track of who IT is talking to.

To THANK YOU, your words were very refreshing, it gives me hope because, someone is listening and paying attention. God knows that if I would have found this site my life would be totally different now. The only good thing of this ordeal was meeting my Angel and the lesson learned and may I say a very expensive lesson.

To the SINGLE MOM whos CREATURE Prayed with you over you sick child, I read an interesting article today. The article stated that Yes, these CREATURES are very religious and believe in God. They also believe that what they are doing is not wrong since God puts us (the victims) in their life/way. So, if your scammer is not available on Sunday, IT is at church. Amazing how low they go.

Please be careful and triple think before you send pictures, as the CREATURES come back to blackmail you with the pictures you sent out of love.

My creature tried to reach out to me about a month later after the scam was up, never left a message or anything. Too bad for him I have blocked him.

My Angel told me that they Brainwash us and I believe it, as I look back at the things I did for my CREATURE, I ask myself what was I thinking. He had a horrible accent for a white man. I rationalized at the fact that he was on the rig with his crew (mainly black men) and that is why he sounded that way. Oh, the stupid things love makes you believe and ignore.

Stay Strong my Friends, This too shall pass.

God Bless and Happy New Year.
Jan 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scammed
by: Anonymous

Did you all ever notice these scammers use names that are just first names like Peter James Bob Stevens etc. they are supposed to be from another country and have very generic names.. no originality.

Mine Dirk Bunnell from Colombia has an accent and also lives in Los Angeles but why if they are contractors is their English so broken and spelling so bad? They are supposed to be business men but don't sound like it.

The script they follow is so smooth love at no sight! It's what every women would like but so made up. Steven Coolman was used so much was taken off sites but pictures still can be found from a few years back.

I hope there are true men out there that don't lie and are on the dating sites but I won't go on them again.

Be careful ladies mine still asking for money and it's still no because I don't have any due to him in the first place.

I wish he was real. I would help my boyfriend or husband but not a stranger. It has really stressed me out. I didn't change my phone number but he still contacts me.

I'm trying to move on.
Jan 06, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Vanni Hakeem Desi
by: Anonymous

The same thing happened to me there is a scammer using a pop stars identity...same story as the previous poster

Vanni Hakeem Desi aka fake pics of Zaher Saleh
by: Anonymous

Vanni Hakeem Desi (I had to laugh at this non existent name!) on SingleMuslim site, turned 38yrs old on 28th November pretending to be from Italy, Italian muslim father who passed away 1 year ago. So called mother named Fatima is half Indian and Lebanese with British Citizenship from Liverpool but lived most of her life in Milan.

Scammer Vanni is a gas oil engineer who is a manager on an oil rig in Cyprus and only has Intranet and no internet.

Will give you the sob story of his late wife passed away 2yrs ago in an accident and he has a 6yr old daughter who will speak to you on the phone and starts calling you 'mommy'.

He does not ask for your name but will need to know first thing how old you are, so he can make up a story according to your age group.

He will send you pictures of a singer called Zaher Saleh and send you one of his videos as singer. Within 24hrs he will say he loves you, misses you, his wife and life etc. Will not really answer your questions clearly and is only interested in telling you how much he loves you and that he wants to marry you asap as soon he has moved to London and will be working for Shell Centre.

He has £650000 to buy a house as cash. He will send you a copy of his fake ticket from Cyprus to London. Don't need to worry about the kid as he will sort out a nanny.

He wants you to speak to his mother to say hi and talk to his daughter Anita as well to convince you that he is serious about you of getting married and reminds you over and over again how much he loves you.

The number of the so called mother is not from Milan but from Venice and she will keep calling you until you answer the phone.. Talking about not giving up... !

He will call you next day to say he run out of material and unable to complete the job in the next few days. He would be out of his pocket as he is in a contract and would need to pay his workers if he cannot complete the job. He cannot get back on land as job will be cancelled and it will screw him up and his reputation.

He has spoken to his mum and she has purchased the material but cannot make the full payment of $45000. She can only pay out $25000. And that he is in a real fix and will remind you that you're now his family and wife to be. He can only share his problems with you. He will then tell you he got another friend to help him but up to $16000 and he is still $6000- 7000 short.

He sends you his RBS bank statement to show his bank account is inactive and he cannot do anything without internet and being at sea.

I blocked him as I knew from day one he is a scammer and just wanted to see how far he would go with his story. He then contacts me from another Italian number and says "it's rude honey to block me after I told you my problem"

My friend got also involved with the same guy and she has been the dupe. It's unfortunate the dating site and police cannot do anything about this. These scammers keep getting away with it.

I lost money not like this woman who was clever enough to block the guy and notice early

Be careful
Jan 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Prince Charming!!
by: Anonymous

This man contacted me on POF, first week he fell in love, by the second week I was his wife, after two months of talking he says that he lost his luggage at the airport from London to Cape Town (Africa), and now asks me for an IPhone and McComputer to finish his work; until I send the iPhone we can FaceTime; and meet his daughter.... who calls me "mommy" since the phone that he was using doesn't have a camera.

When I said I won't send anything... he hung up and never called me again. I must confess I fell in love, lost 10 pounds, couldn't eat, sleep or work, because of this... I found his picture on "Catfished "

Ohh boy!! This guy was around the world Fb, Badoo, Ukrainian love site, Europe love site... same picture, please don't fall for this.

Thanks God I didn't send anything.... but I'm heartbroken. I googled his pic and found it with another name too, they use an app for free phone, so you can't trace them!
Jan 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charming Man
by: Anonymous

Sorry but sounds like the same story I got, he wrote me in December telling me he was going to find a woman that would not question his motives because I would not send him the money for a part that broke on his Rig.

Yes I had helped him before but not as much as some, and when I refused he got very vicious.

I questioned him about this and he got more angry, said I must obey and listen since he is my husband.

NOT even close.

I hear he is trying to get a hold of me but no I won't let him back on my FB Friends list and took him off Gmail. I too cannot find his pictures no more on Google search, the last time I ran a search he was in a Asian Porn site for young women.

These Men are pathetic, real Riggers would not have the time to be on the net all the time. They are hard workers and need sleep after a long hard day at the site. I know a man on a Rig from my church and his wife said he is so exhausted after a day of work and told her to tell me not to believe anything these guys say, for it is untrue, the company they are with will fix the machine if they are broke down, so do you think they want to be losing money by letting these machines be broken down?

Not A Chance.

Do Not Send Money To Them If They Say Their Machines Are Broken Down, or They Have A Sick Child.

Its All Lies.
Jan 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charming Sweet Man
by: Anonymous

He friended me on Facebook on Dec 18. His profile had only 3 pictures and no friends. He said he was a petroleum engineer who lived in california and had been schooled on italy. His story was that his wife had cheated on him and then had a car accident while drunk that killed herself and his daughter.

He said his parents had died and was an only child. Within 2 weeks he was telling me how much he loved me and how beautiful i was. He said he was the project engineer on an oil rig off of sicily where he was almost done with his contract.

He said he could not wait to come here to meet me as soon as he finished his project which would be soon. He said the sweetest things in his private Facebook messages to try to get me to fall in love with him.

His Facebook profile name is Christian Darwin.

I cannot find anything on him when I Google. He told me he was well off and would give me anything I wanted if I would be with him. Last night he asked me for 6000$ to send to machine company in ny because a part broke on his drilling equipment and he would not be able to complete his project.

I told him I did not have money to send him. I should have known something was up when he kept making excuses about sending me pictures. He was so Charming that I'm sure other women have sent him money.

He was a sweet talking pro for sure.
Jan 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same Stories
by: Anonymous

First this Ryan you will no doubt find no existence of him. Same stories as the rest of us. They love using Gmail they say it is more private then Facebook.

Sam, happy you did not send him any money, you were asked for 5000 and I was asked for 50,000 dollars, after he lowered it from 100,000. I sent no more money to him, and he was angry and very mean. I took him off Gmail, and he is not on my Facebook any longer.

What a piece of work he was. Wow. Pathetic.

I learned my lesson also and no one better ask me for money again or they are gone. This site is a great site and has helped me. Also to the one that said Thank You, yes all the stories are the same no matter what. As we all have learned there is a group of them, men, women, and no one knows if they are talking to a man or a women because they all work together.

Take care all and be careful. Thanks to everyone that post about their scammer.

It always hits home for sure.
Jan 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank you
by: Anonymous

A big thank you to everyone who posted their experiences on here - your stories saved me losing money and a broken heart as they convinced me I was being scammed.

As has already been said on here, names of scammers are irrelevant - the story is always the same. Don't bother asking if anyone has been in contact with the person you are talking to - just look for the common theme - falling in love within weeks without meeting you, making plans to come visit you soon, something goes wrong that needs money - and you are the only person that can help!!!!

Don't send money to someone you haven't met!!!!

Thank you also to the person who runs this site - its so nice to find a place that isn't filled with obscenities and troll comments. I realize scammers look at this site because some victims direct the scammers to this page to prove to them they are scammers, but it is still a safe place where we can exchange our experiences which makes us realize we aren't alone, we aren't all stupid and helps us to move on.

Thank you website owner for keeping it a CLEAN FRIENDLY site.

ED: You are welcome. A lot of people have an expectation that the site should be here for them, and don't care how it exists, and sometimes get impatient why their post isn't live straight away. Its my time and my cost and I screen all posts but I do it to help people - so it is wonderful to know that it helped you avoid becoming a victim.

Have a wonderful and safe New Year.
Jan 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sam Horvath
by: Anonymous

This man contacted me early December; waiting to catch a flight to Dubai for work on a rig. Half Italian/ half American.....uses his mother's last name. Claims to have been born in Italy & moved to the US as a child. Widowed with 2 teenage sons......wife (Emily) died 4 years ago.

This man had me enchanted with his good looks & romantic emails. He asked me to friend him on Facebook & then we communicated on both messenger & gmail. I have a few pictures of him with his 2 sons; all handsome. What a sucker I was.....and so sad because the pictures tugged at my heartstrings.....this guy is a pro!!!!! Next thing I know his Facebook page is gone.....I get an email from him telling me he had been hacked. We continued communication on gmail and the next thing I know there is a rig accident & then he is in need of $5000.00 for taxes & fees before the Arabs cut him a check so he can pay his crew & leave for the United States where he claims to live in Pennsylvania.

Anyway, I have no money so he wanted to use my credit card to "put money into." Sounded like a laundering scheme to me.

Very sad,.......although no money was lost. This has happened to me before as I am such a sucker with a big heart.....previously lost $13,000.00 to an African in May.

Yes I am a sucker; but a sucker who has finally toughened up and a hard lesson learned!!!!!
Jan 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryan B
by: Anonymous

I am so glad I found this page. Supposedly talking to someone who is a mechanical engineer for Exxon Mobile. He is supposedly being sent to Qatar Friday.

When should I expect the request for money? He supposedly was cheated on by his wife in Irving Texas. Now lives in Mariposa. Has 2 kids. Dual US and U.K. Citizen. Looking for a motherly influence for his kids.

I cannot find one shred of existence online to confirm his identity other then the FB account he set up (1 friend) for the purpose of getting on Tinder.

I was asked to get on Tinder and he skypes and communications via email and Kik.

Anyone else getting this same story?
Jan 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Love at first text
by: Paulette Johnson

I've been scammed so many times I should be working for the FBI. This man I met on BADOO named Owens Scott was very sincere when it came to talking about romancing me. I admit he had a very good angle by letting me talk to his 15 year old daughter.

The first time he asked me for money was to help her get back home. The cost was $1,000.00 for a one way trip. Of course I didn't give in I just told him she needed to pay for her mistake and stay where she was.

The second time he asked me for $2,000.00 for his visit to see me. Now I'm thinking I could easily get a ticket for him on my end cheaper. But his story gotten worse. He claims that the helicopter from the flight to the mainland cost 700.00 then the plane fare was 1,000.00 plus his car rental cost.

These people will never quit, they just keep going on and on trying to smooth over their lives with us.

It's all a lie. Please try to Google Image any photos that they give you.
Jan 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tommie
by: Anonymous

Mine did the same when I said he was a scammer, just started being real sweet again and romantic, then the bomb dropped, I have many pictures too of him he sent me. There is one that looks nothing like the other ones.

He also told me he told his kids about me and he wishes to marry me. Yeah Right. They have so many so called wives on these sites and yes there is many of them. They have a group who works together so you do not know if you are really talking to the same man or another or could even be a women your talking to.

The Police in Nigeria told me that this is true, there is a large group of them, and as Dr. Phil said they have such good spy ware and protection on their computers its hard to trace them, it bounces off one to another.

The Police said there is so much scamming going on to the USA. They told me to be careful, and you're right the names change all the time, they have all three names he had to use with me because he kept getting kicked off FB for scamming.

Be Careful. Every time I come on here and read a new one, it so saddens me to see it is happening to another one.

They will not come and see you, they DO NOT LOVE YOU, read all these letters in here. Its all the same stuff from everyone. Read what the Oil Rigger said if he is truly one for 35 years.

Believe me I was badly hurt. They don't want your romance they want your money, and to play with your feelings and heart, and just move on.

Its not going to change it will continue if we let them keep on doing this.
Jan 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tommie Mason
by: Anonymous

He said he went to Gloucester in England. Also was married 2x, his first wife died, second wife had an affair with a younger man. He has a home in California that he inherited from his father, claims that he has dual citizenship as I was suspicious of the green card possibility.

What is with the iTunes cards? He has sent a lot of pics. I have made it clear I will not send any money, have asked a lot of questions, accused him of being a scammer. He continues to call, text. He has two strange Facebook accounts, no friends on them. I even asked about those.

He said he told his kids about me, he is a "God fearing man." I think I need to just get out while I can. For all we know, they are reading this site and staying one step ahead, it is scary to think about.
Jan 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Need to see the big picture
by: Anonymous

The names these scammers use are not their real names. Plus you are never dealing with just one person or even just one man. These jerks are a network of people. They are not oil rig workers engineers etc. Everything they say is a lie. And they are scamming hundreds all at the same time.

That being said, yes it hurts and it is humiliating. But I believe in Karma. It will come back to them. But more importantly, forgive yourself.

They are the criminals in all this.
Jan 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles D
by: Anonymous

Yes they are good at what they do, be careful ladies about the hangouts on Gmail, that is where the one I fell madly for is hunting for his next victim and he wrote me telling that, he is hunting for someone that will send him all the money he wants without asking questions and obey him, not question nothing.

I really believe he sits at the Right Hand Of The Devil and I Pray to my Father in Heaven this man burns in Hell. Hope I can say that, if not take it out please.

He is wicked, vicious, very mentally abusive if you say no to him. He does not allow that in his life. He is handsome, very smooth talker.

To the Lady that got scammed by Charles, there is a site you can contact the government and tell them what happen and send them pictures of him. I hope you will do this.

Take care all.
Jan 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles D Nickle, Charles D Nickel
by: Anonymous

Well he won my heart and prayed for my dying children, and cleaned out my financial life. Suppose to be such a Godly Good Man but, still needs money to get off the rig, etc, etc, but, I'm broke and that want change.

Very good at what he does, very romantic, picture handsome, two children, from Denmark, really uses the spiritual on my life. I have allowed someone who probably even the person who he is suppose to be to totally ruin my families life.

Have always been very logical minded and hard working but he caught me where I was low and hurting and alone and he won.

Ladies, please take it from me. If they need money then they don't love you and they sure aren't going to be here for you even though they swear they will to help you through your difficult life.

God Bless All Of You. Send No Money. Wish the law would at least look past us being stupid and trusting and at least try to give them some jail time.

I know the money is gone. I am trying to forgive the scam but, not sure if I'm going to make it on that.

Don't send MONEY !!
Jan 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To All...the one that wrote that
by: Anonymous

Yes I agree there is real oil workers on the Rigs, but as BP said if they are on the Rig and also the other Scammer site that they have no time to come on the net for a romance, because they work long hard hours and are too tired and eat and sleep.

Some may find time for their family to say goodnight to and that is all. Some that say they are (Rig workers and contractor's) are on the net for 6-8 hours a day or night. I would not think so.

I too was asked for ITunes cards, but found out they did not get redeemed to the place I sent them. They sent them to someone else. Its a shame how far these guys go.

Its a shame really and I will say shame on us for falling for these men. Yes I was very much in love with him and I will post all his pictures someday as I wish other's would also.

Take Care all and please be careful.
Jan 02, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tommie Mason
by: Anonymous

Has anybody heard of this scammer? He is supposedly from Norway, also has a house in California. He uses 3 different phone numbers. I asked him to send me a current pic as I was suspicious of him.

He sent me a picture of himself right away, in the living room. Seemed offended that I asked.

He requested an itunes card, said he needed it for the phone, to pay the minutes. That's as far as I would go. Once the story with the rig, China and Gulf of Mexico all came about, I was more and more suspicious.

I must confess that I did develop feelings. I met him on Tinder.
Jan 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Got No Money From Me
by: Anonymous

This person romanced me for about two weeks. I was just waiting for him to ask for money. His credit card expired and as an independent contractor on the rig he supposedly needed money for his supplies in order to finish his contract.

He was going to retire then. He asked for help. I told him to sell one of his supposed 3 cars. I ain't no begger, he said.

Now he knows what kind of person I am.

So ridiculous!
Jan 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scam
by: Anonymous

2017 yes I hope it's a better year for all of us who got scammed. It's heartbreaking that there were and still are so many scammers out there stealing identity of good men and women using for their own greed.

The man I believe scammed me still contacts me to help him but I won't and can't. The pictures they took off the internet of some other mans family is just not right. I will never go on the dating sites again and have warned my friends the same.

I do not have a Facebook page either.

So many stories sound the same and the names just change. Be careful out there everyone as the creatures are just waiting for the next victim.

And to think we fell for the stories they told is a lesson learned.
Jan 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		To all
by: Anonymous

Want to wish everyone a happy, healthy and safe new year!

I also want to remind everyone, that it is not "Oil Workers" who are scamming all of us, but this network of low life's pretending to be oil workers.

Remember that real oil workers, rather directly by using a real oil workers name, photo etc. or indirectly, from these scum bags saying they are oil workers, are being targeted as well.

Again, I said "real" oil workers because they do exist. I mean can you imagine actually being an oil worker and starting to date someone and telling them what you do for a living.....but then again, a real oil worker could prove who they were and wouldn't be doing what all these scum bags have been doing trying to scam us.

There is a difference.

A real man wouldn't do this.

Also, I commented about mine a few weeks ago. Mr. Kelvin!!! And gave kept on with the comments etc posted since then.

And I have to say, I think at least one responder since then is probably a scammer. Like someone said, I'm sure they keep tabs.
Jan 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		2017
by: Creature Hater

May this be the year we find peace in our lives, remember the CREATURES hurt us but, did not break us. We are strong and United we will stand against these cowardly creatures, parasites, and poor excuse of a human being.

Many blessings and don't let the comments of ignorant people bring you down, use them as a way to get stronger and angry and fight back.

God Bless,

CREATURE HATER
Jan 01, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Worker
by: Anonymous

If you're a true oil worker why would you stick up for these low life scumbags who have ruined the reputation of Oil Workers that might be honest and real.

What are you doing on this site if you are for Real or are you just checking out to see if you have been caught.

Hmmmm interesting.

I hope you are what you say. My so called romance with one turned into hate, because I would not send him money. I never heard such vicious words even in writing. I cannot deny I believed in him but I am SMH at myself now.

To Believe such nonsense out of a lowlife as him.

To the person that said her man is coming to see her in January. Oh wait he will ask you to send the money for a ticket to get there. I am saying again, as the OIL WORKER said if you think you're going to find Romance from a Oil Worker Think Again, You Will Not.

They are using you.

Get rid of them as fast as you can. Mine had two or three other's getting money from, I got contacted by one of them and told me how much she sent him, and it made me sick she did that. She will never see a penny of it.

Take Care Please. If you hear OIL RIG, get rid of them instantly, do not give them a chance to say anything to you.

Happy New Year Everyone!
Dec 31, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andrew Mensah
by: CREATURE HATER

Just FYI, I have been receiving this CREATURE's email at my job no less, unfortunately my CREATURE knew where I worked. This CREATURE claims to be a Dr. in Vegas.

I don't know anyone in Vegas and why would a DR. be trying to contact me. It came through my work email via linkedin.

Please beware these CREATURES stop at nothing.
Dec 31, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		OIL WORKER AND BRAIN DEAD
by: CREATURE HATER Angel

Oil worker, you are missing the point...
These scumbags are NOT Oil Workers, they are LYING THIEVES!!! They are NOT who they say they are, not Christians, not oil workers, even the photos they use are STOLEN...THEY ARE NOT REAL.

TO BRAIN DEAD...I don't believe YOU either!!!
My question to you would have to be....
What brings you to this site? Did a SCAMMER/CREATURE STEAL your photos or identity??
I REALLY QUESTION YOUR MOTIVES!!!!

How's the weather in Nigeria? Just curious?
Dec 31, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Are you all brain dead
by: CREATURE HATER

Thanks for such encouraging words, perhaps you are a decent human being, however based on your choice of words I have my doubts.

We are not Brain Dead we are trusting caring people that fell for CREATURES, the lowest type of parasites of this world.

If we offended you due to your line of work, my apologies but, no need to take a stab at people while they are already down. You should be addressing your feelings and concerns to the CREATURES that use your profession and stolen pictures to scam human beings.

FYI We are not Brain Dead and have feelings.

Have a wonderful New Year.
Dec 31, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig dating scam
by: Anonymous

I was told that this is a network of people doing this. A couple of times during my "courtship", whatever you call it, his demeanor changed. His language was more harsh and then it would change back. Wording was different then it would change
back. When I questioned it, he would act like he didnt know what I was talking about.

He may not have. Who knows. When questioned about his involvement, he would get very upset. Finally when I saw numerous fb pages, no friends, no pictures and his name on several things, I decided that was it.

He said he thought I was crazy and I had done enough harm to him. He thought I was crazy!

Why cant this be stopped?
Dec 31, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		My scammer was a ICC contractor
by: Anonymous

His name is Bernard Bighimer, widowed, 12 yrs old daughter, travel from LA to Ohio, New York, Germany. Now he is in Cape Town (Africa) for 1 month for business. He calls every morning and every night "he miss me" " wants to hear my voice" texts me all day!

Sends love poems via email. We will die like Romeo and Juliet. Our story is real. I'm coming to see you in January 2017. All of this is a lie, thanks God my friend toll me to search in Google.

I found him in "catfished" with one picture he had a few websites in Germany and Europe with different names and more of his pics of a hansome man.

When is sounds too good to be true.... Is a lie 300%
Dec 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil worker
by: Anonymous

Why do oil workers do this to ladies and men, why use pictures that is not theirs, and change them with every name they use. To me they are scum, why say BP and Shell Oil will not help them if they are broke down. This has happened to so many it is sad.

What are they getting out of it but money from ones that really have none. If your an oil worker of 35 years congrats to you, its a hard job. But at least I found out fast (like a month) that he was a loser and low life, and that they get help if they are broke down, and not need someone buying them parts.

Just don't understand all the lying and saying they are Christian. Can they not just be Honest. I know a lot are married on the Rigs, It has to be hard on one.

But still, It's a shame they would do such stuff.
Dec 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gold and diamond contractor
by: Anonymous

I met a piece of scum online who said his name was Colin Morgan and he lived in Charlotte NC and he was a gold contractor and before long had to go to Dubai to close on a deal. Of course he got there and his credit card and laptop was stolen and he needed me to send him money.

The joke was on him.

I never sent one penny and never heard from him again. I am not stupid and I am not online at all anymore because the majority of men on there are low life scums who are praying on innocent people.

I will never go online again to meet someone it just isn't worth the aggravation.
Dec 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig
by: Anonymous

Never heard that story about the diamonds, that has to be new, thought I have heard them all. Sorry they just don't stop. How pathetic is it to beg for money from women that do not have it but fall for these idiots and will give them their last penny.

You can tell them you have no food or you have to pay rent, they don't care, they want that money. They say you can find food anywhere or live with family just send me that money.

They really as I said don't care about excuses, but they can lie and lie to you. How sad!

Pathetic things they are.
Dec 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		New version to oil rig engineer scam
by: Anonymous

Notice the bad grammar and sentence structure. From oil & gas contracts to gold & diamond as sideline. Ya, and I was born yesterday too.

"I manage more like two different careers, i do business on the side which i am not really into full time, i guess its something i would like to start building up now , so that when i retire from my contracting job i could have something that keeps me busy which is my business which deals with the import and export of unrefined gold and diamond material. i am in fulltime a private contractor , i work with a couple of oil and gas contracting companies, i am into the installation and maintenance of oil pipelines, my full time job, most of the time have me traveling to countries, and also most of the time i shuttle to California, if am not in UK i am in California , sometimes i live there for months as well ."
Dec 29, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

I understand what your talking about, my scammer told me what to do, when to do it, and who to talk to. The orphanage I was suppose to send to was some lady to take it to them in Colorado. But no such name of it.

Yes they are all over Facebook, having to check out every single person is getting bad. It just don't stop. As I said when I called the Companies of a few Rigs, gave them some names, they heard nothing of these men and said it is bad they are using their companies name. If they find out one is on their rig they would be removed regardless if they are a Engineer Contractor or not. But they have had many complaints.

They told me if I hear Rig Remove them, or block them instantly. They make good money, they are not broke. They would not let them be broke down without fixing their pumps, because they would just be losing money if they did that and not pumping crude oil or gas.

If they own their own machinery they would take it out of their pay. But don't let them fool you they are broke down, I contacted BP, Shell and a few other's in the gulf of Mexico, and a few other's in other countries. I have the phone bill to prove it. They all say the same thing.

Tell them NO.

Have A Great New Year. If it is too good to be true then it is, If you come looking for this site you already know it is fake these men, or women scamming.

Take care all.

Be safe!
Dec 28, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		I blocked him today
by: Anonymous

I got a FB request from a handsome guy new to FB supposedly widowed two kids working off Italian coast on an oil rig. He got obsessed right away with fixing my past and was step by step pretty much ordering me to do the exact things he was saying from going to bed in red night gown then tearing my ex pic at 4am exactly then making a sacrifice to an orphanage in Oklahoma to money order a man named Charles Yeaman at an orphanage called my basket.

Hmmm the man exists but not associated with any orphanage anywhere. The orphanage was conveniently New South was not online yet but all he talked about was me doing exactly what he said in order to let the past go and to receive love from him.

With another lady it started normal then his wording became off like a foreigner trying to order just learning English. He wouldn't answer my questions which was strange.

He got in touch with my Mon I believe and today I blocked Spencer Stuart
Dec 28, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Michael Andrea
by: Anonymous

Did not see no such name on Facebook, nothing even close to his name. If he is a scammer he must of taken it off already, but it usually shows if they removed it.

Think it is all one man or a few doing this to us all. Just changing names. Please be careful, Hope we can bring in the New Year without these scumbags wanting money and falling in love in one day.
Dec 28, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		The pain still lingers
by: Donna

My experience was in September and the wound is still very fresh. My scammer was so good at what he did. The questions he asked....my favorite color, favorite meal, did I have any pets. All the right things. Constant poems, favorite song dedicated to me, phone calls every day sometimes 2 or 3 times a day "just to hear my voice".

He was good. And crazy as it sounds to this day I can still see this face he used and wish that it all could have been true. He was attractive to me but not "movie star handsome". I guess that's why he was believable.

He got no money though. And for that I am thankful.

He found me on Facebook. I see so many women get suckered in and I try to warn them on fb. Always look at the profile. If it was made 30 minutes ago BLOCK. Just trying to save you unnecessary pain and deceit.

Since him I have probably had at least 30 scammers on Facebook, Farmers Only, Time for Us, Match.com.

The only site I have now is Facebook and they are all over it. Ladies please be careful. Check their profile.

BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK.

BE SAFE.
Dec 28, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark
by: Anonymous

Yep that for sure sounds like a scammer, next will be asking for money because you are his wife. I did not know when one talks to these guys for so long they do consider you their wife, its how it works in some of the other countries.

Amazing. Yes please be careful.

I Believe in love at first sight, but not writing on Facebook, or the hangouts.

Take care.
Dec 27, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photos
by: Anonymous

Yes mine also told me someone is using his photo's, then I get a request with the same picture and a different name. This has happened like three times.

Its pathetic.

I have checked and checked and cannot find his picture knowing he is on other sites but does not show up. So he must be using someone else's picture again. I still do not know why they are so scared to use their own pictures.

Pathetic people, such scum bags.

Have a Great 2017 and please check out if a man says he is on a rig anywhere. The companies even admit there is so many that is a scam.

Protect yourself.
Dec 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scam
by: Anonymous

Well we all learn from our mistakes and unfortunately we have to make those mistakes first!

I told my whatever no more but they still call and ask for something. I never got a straight answer when I asked about his real name or family every time they are so good at changing the subject.

When I finally told him to stop communicating he waits a few days then calls back. Who uses their phone while incarcerated?? I just never thought anyone could reach so low as these whatever's.

He swears his photos were taken for bad purposes and they are being used by many under many names he just doesn't know why this is happening!!
Some are older and some pictures are recent.
I found it very odd he never even told me his kids names or where he lived.

I fell for the whole thing. But I'm just grateful I didn't have the money he kept asking for.!
I'm back to my old personal life without the stress of these people who continue to hurt others.
Dec 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous
by: CREATURE HATER

I truly hope you had a nice holiday, mine was ugh, lack of money makes it hard to enjoy the holiday. Thank God for family, although depressed, glad to be alive and staying stronger.

Creature hurt me but, did not break me. My goal is to rise above this and take this lesson as part of life.

They are not people, they are CREATURES, low lives that feed off innocent, naïve, trustworthy people. My satisfaction is knowing that no matter how much money they obtain from us, they will always live in fear of getting caught and in poverty.

We are rich because, we have everything we need in life, love of our family, God or a higher power, and we can always make more money. The CREATURES will always need us to survive, irony right?

Many the New Year bring all of us on this site much needed PEACE.

Stay safe
Dec 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater,
by: Anonymous

You are so right, we need to really protect ourselves from these so called people. Really do not know what to call them. The Lady dealing with this Kelvin, Same Thing Here, This Richard just protect yourself.

Yeah mine was suppose to come for two years now for Christmas but something always came up. I even sent him the money but something else came up.

They always have an excuse. Always.

Then something else comes up where they need more and more. Even if you don't have it they tell you to sell something to get it for them. They are very good at this, lazy bums, using women to get what they want to live high on the hog.

They are pathetic. Karma will bite them in the butt I do pray.

Take care all and be careful...
Dec 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin
by: Anonymous

If you would of read way down another lady did this also with the check and then after that they came after her for all the money. Don't think I would get involved in this if I were you, but its your decision.

Oh he is a nice looking man. But still no I will check men out good before any are added anymore.

Oh I am sure it is the same Kelvin, nothing surprises me anymore.
Dec 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin is miffed now
by: Down and out in Alabama

I didn't call the number on the check. I looked them up.

Would be interesting to know if it were the same Kelvin. But I am pretty sure by now that it is a network of people.

Have pretty much told him now that I know. Now he is accusing me of scamming him believe it or not. Really???

Even has the guy who was suppose to get the other check calling me now.

Unbelievable.

It's like they have no clue that the Internet and Google exist.
Dec 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Who does he think he is
by: Anonymous

I have been talking with this guy since 9, 2016. He started out very slow but he told me he loved me in late Oct. And said he wanted to come see me for Christmas, but could not afford to come.

He goes for days without talking to me and then accuses me of not wanting to help him get to me.
Dec 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin
by: Anonymous

So Happy you have not done anything yet, I do hope it is a real bank your talking to also. I called one and kept on getting the same person, so I looked it up and called a real one. They are sneaky for sure.

Happy to hear they are calling the police, I just got a letter from Facebook about the man that is trying to scam me. Very amazing how dumb they think we are. Hope Karma gets them good time.

The one I been dealing with even admitted it was a scam now that is weird and so was the other guy. Guess he thinks he has so much control over me I will do what he says.

Not happening, after I read the Letter about Kelvin, I just laughed him using the same name.

Be Careful.
Dec 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wilson Christiano newest name
by: Anonymous

FYI he's now on Facebook as Wilson Christiano. I got a friend request yesterday. He's in Delaware and has Oil Rig Engineer listed as a job. Smelled fishy so I googled and found this site. I wish I could add a picture.
http://www.romancescam.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=84725. This site has a whole list of names he's going by on various sites with all his pictures that he's stolen.

Be aware

ED: you can post a picture when you start a new submission [not adding a comment to an existing submission] - use this page and you can see photos here:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Dec 20, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Their plan hasn't worked at all
by: Down and out in BAMA

I haven't cashed or mailed anything for them. Want to make sure that is clear.

And I forgot to mention, that according to the bank, who like I said doesn't really care, the account number on the checks is an open active account.

I am working with the University of Phoenix on all this.

And I have no doubts that the scammers look through these sites.
Dec 20, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin, Kelvin and kelvin
by: Down and out in BAMA

Oh don't need to worry about me. Called Causeway bank and they don't care. Called university of Phoenix. They do. Calling police in the morning to also give them copies of everything as well. The checks were sent from Georgia not the country that his friend is in.

And he sent instructions on what I need to do once the check was cashed.

And guess what, a money gram to yet someone else.
Dec 20, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		New one in Delaware?
by: Anonymous

Interesting I just got a friend request from a Wilson A Christiano Oil Rig Engineer in Delaware. His FB page says he's from Verona Italy. He says he was searching for a old friend when he found me. I am in another state, and we have no mutual friends.

I instantly Googled and found its blog.

I wish we could post pictures here and compare.


ED: you can post a picture when you start a new submission [not adding a comment to an existing submission] - use this page and you can see photos here:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Dec 20, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin
by: Anonymous

OH My Gosh, My same story, I even have what he said still, first he wanted 100,000 from me, then it went down to 50,000. Now he wants me to just money gram 600 to Kelvin,

Wow.

They are really hitting up women right now because of Christmas. Yes he is widower with one child, works for BP and an engineer, but when I spoke to BP they said it is not true and they have NO ONE on their Rig with that name which he gave me three. The last lady that put a check in his account got accounted for and had to pay it all back.

Oh this is Something else.

I said no I will not send it, first it was his friend was out of town, then he wanted me to send it to another country, I refused because it is considered money laundering, my friend sure found that out.

Then it was Kelvin, just money gram it. It just don't stop. How sad, I was so shocked to see the same story here and with the same name.

Wow
Dec 20, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin and his checks
by: Anonymous fighter

Please, please do not mail those checks! This could so easily all come back on you for money laundering. They are just setting you up as the mule to take care of the "dirty work". Your address and signature will be on all this information!

Make copies of both sides of the checks and the envelope. Contact your local police and tell them what is going on. Also, do an IP address on the last few emails you received from K. It will be interesting to see where he actually is.

Bring those numbers (the ip address) with you to the police. If you can get an ip address on the Md., guy, bring that too.

Please distance yourself from this and start covering your behind. Trust me. Yes, I too have been scammed. However, I have educated myself on these predators and have learned the laws and the channels of investigations. Creature haters idea of the Post Office is wonderful as well!

Please think about the advice you are receiving. We know scammers visit this site. We know we need to be somewhat careful on what we say. However, you are hanging out there with potentially a lot of cash as a sitting duck.

Cover yourself. The holidays are always better spent at home!!

Good luck
Dec 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		I know Kelvin Williamsen too
by: Down and out in BAMA

Widowed, 1 daughter in Canada. One grandchild.

Working on an oil rig, engineer position. Was an accident and can't leave now till he pays a percentage of the contract back to BP oil. But can't get paid either till he pays it back. So must raise the money so we can be together for ever. Only around 500,000. He was able to get it all from loans etc except for 600 of it. But low and be hold another of his friends stepped in and saved the day.

Of course now he has to get it to his account so he can BP and get off the rig he has been stuck on since Aug when the job ended. And hurray, his employees can go home and get paid in time for Xmas.

But back to how to get the money into his account. Friend is out of the country for work. So going to send here so I can cash check and then send to dear Kelvin account. Well check got here..... along with a check for some guy named Sean who lives in Maryland.

Yes I called Sean. His was coming from a female he met through friends. But then again he did seem a bit hesitant to share info so who knows.
But I guess he plans to cash his. I'm to put it in the mail tomorrow.

I asked him if he was in on the scamming, and he didn't deny it.

So I have asked Kelvin about this. Let's see how he scrambles out of this!!!!

His first mistake was assuming I was stupid.
Dec 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael
by: Anonymous

Thanks so much, this always helps all of us. I am not on any date site as just Facebook is bad enough. Then they ask you to go gmail and talk where its more private.

They all need to get a life and stop being such scum bags. Yes I fell for it and like I said before I do not trust no man now when I get a request.

So many on Facebook.

Take care all and have a wonderful Holiday without these Scum Bags begging for money.
Dec 18, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Neuman Scammer
by: Anonymous

Ladies,

Do yourself a favor and if anyone gives you a telephone number to call...do a reverse call and check it out. I found my scammer actually was someone Chinese. Pay the cheap .50 cents on Spokeo.com or do a People finder check.

So cheap, rather than spending $$thousands getting hood winked out of your life savings. Well worth it. Also, let them know before you get too involved that you have family/friends that will make sure sure you check them out before you divulge personal details about your life or want to meet for coffee.

It helps to mention that you have law enforcement friends that can also do a background check. It will scare off the riff raff, but those that are real won't be bothered by it. If the tables were turned, I wouldn't be if I was on the up and up. Check me out all you want Dude. There are google search engines to check on the authenticity of pictures that they send you if you have doubts. Most of all protect yourself and don't be taken by these jerks.

Don't be desperate for a man that writes the most magnificent flowery prose after a couple of weeks and makes promises. I guarantee you that if it is too good to be true.....it isn't most likely.

Be careful, be cautious, be self aware, be smart, take your time in dating.

There is a good guy out there. Don't be taken by a scammer.
Dec 18, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Neumann
by: Anonymous

Day 1 when I first posted on Match.com had a Latino woman contact me indicating that her Cousin was a widower (like me) since 2015 and that he liked my photos and profile, lived near my area but was just starting on the dating scene and too shy to post his own profile.

She then said she was going to go private as she just found a man of her own and that she wanted her cousin to find love. He is near my age (50's). I contacted this person via email as she provided this to me. His name is Michael Neumann. The photos he posted were of a middle aged man. One of him on a Golf Course and another in front of some airplane.

We have corresponded for 4 days. His emails are full of everything a woman wants to hear. Sounds very educated, but does not directly tell me details of his life, other than his wife died of Breast cancer, how terrible it was to watch her die, She was his everything, but just could not begin to start dating until now as he was busy working and raising his only daughter, who is now in a boarding school in Germany.

He was raised by his Grandparents when he went to school in Berlin for 4 years to become a Petroleum Engineer. I started asking personal questions, the basics of his life, his family, asking for photos and he told me that he would respond later. This is all after hearing "You are the one, yada, yada."

He gave me a phone number to contact him, indicated it was his business number and to use only this line. I might add that the number is hours away from where he said he lived. Then he advised that he was going to New York soon to sign contract papers for further business deals and would be gone for a few weeks. He would than come back and we could meet for dinner, coffee, whatever.

I think this is the beginning of a beautiful scam myself and my inner gut tells me so, especially after reading all of these messages. It may not be long where I get the same ole stuff that a lot of you have experienced...something terrible happens, needs money, etc.

What do you think?

Apparently he is from Waco, Texas near me. It could be anybody, but I did look up his name and it shows on Zillow a very run down house. But it could be a different Michael Neumann.

I am very cautious at this point. Comments?
Dec 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed
by: Anonymous

This Alex Perry sounds just like my scammer, sitting at a table in a Restaurant and standing in pictures with the Ocean or Sea behind him, most are clean shaven. It anger's me they do this to most that have widowed, divorced, but really they don't care because they know they are good at what they do.

Wonder if they go to school for this to learn exactly what to say. So many are the same words, same romantic rubbish. Then the money! This is their living, low-life scum of the face of the earth.

Be careful! If its to good to be true it is.
Dec 16, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total Scam
by: CREATURE HATER

Yes my dear they turn in seconds. When the person my scammer was pretending to be called him, because, yes, I gave him his number and email address. He went from baby I love you to, F*** Y** in seconds.

He was surprised that I did that and that the real man called him and told him off. Small victory on my part, it felt good. The last time I spoke to IT, I asked him what did he use the money for, then I said I don't care because, I can always make more money.

Our satisfaction is that they are poor piss parasites and creatures, they will never leave the S****ty country they live in and will always be poor parasites of society. I will say it again, today they may have our money but, KARMA, OH KARMA is a beautiful thing.

We many never know when it happens but, I am sure God will somehow give us inner peace. For now we can live with the satisfaction that we were honest and trusted these creatures, we did nothing wrong but, trust low life creatures.

Yes, theses parasites/creatures are on every site. I meet mine on AARP, they have now closed down the site, when I questioned why, I was told they were working to make it better. Sure, I am sure too many complaints.

We are BEAUTIFUL, INTELLIGENT, COMPASSIONATE, TRUSTWORTY people and don't let anyone else make you believe or feel differently. Your life is important because you have the above qualities, they, the creatures/parasites are expendable.

Stay strong believe in yourself, you made a mistake that you will never make again.
Dec 16, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scam
by: Anonymous

Hi me again so... scammer calling me still money for food. When I told him it was impossible I had nothing he got a little angry like what was he supposed to do? I told him I had no answers for him. Sounds like they can turn on you as fast as they fall in love with you.

I had a picture of him sitting at a table with another male friend and one of him walking near a beach with always black on. I got several pictures he did not send me when I looked him up under a different name Steven Coolman.

The photos seemed older maybe he was five years younger but if scammers stole the identity of this man they took all his photos even ones with kids and there was a passport of him with Steven Coolman signature and his picture it was stamped " used for fraud" well what do you know?


He still denies it and says he doesn't know what's going on. There were photos using the name Peter James also. So I really don't know the true identity. Dirk Bunnell or Steven or peter.


Ladies beware he may be looking for a new women and he has a thick accent and a real charmer as well
Dec 16, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		SurfingDee
by: Anonymous

Hey has anyone come across a guy from Perth (Australia) called surfing Dee. Also Derek, Oil and gas engineer... loves surfing... 6ft 4... divorced on POF ... holding a ? Blonde Labrador dog in a blue jacket?

He came across as really genuine and wanted to swap to email after being online for 48hrs, said he was slammed with pictures and unsavoury messages.

Can't find him anywhere! Which is really odd... he asked for my email... I was in a hurry and said yeah but didn't send it and then he deleted his account as he said he was going to. So if he sent me his email, I never got it!! And no one can track him. He wasn't sleazy, or calling me any " babe" etc... he was actually quite gorgeous.

My question is that when I contacted POF to ask them to send him my email and then it's up to him(they could see he'd asked for it!) they wouldn't but some guy called "Derek miller" hacked my request pretending to be "surfingDee"

He was from oversees judging by the email times and was professing to "start the next page" with me!!!

The original Dee was cool and no pressure... so I guess it shows you how we can all get easily hacked!!! Sad hey??
Dec 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jack Randall
by: Anonymous

So my little emotional affair started about 6 months ago. Jack (which I am sure is not his real name) found me on Facebook. I did not accept his friend request, however he sent me a private message. We started chatting, I gave him my number, we text and he even called several times.


Everything was going wonderful, until, yes you guessed it, MONEY needed so he could get home to me and give me the life I so deserved. That's when I knew the word SCAM.

Even after telling him I won't send money and to stop calling and texting me. He still does, won't give up. These guys or girls are really good and very clever.

I just want to know if anyone else has encountered Jack Randall, from Florida and says he is from Norway with 15 year old daughter.
Dec 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam ? I don't know but have a weird feeling
by: Anonymous

I met a guy through Facebook! We have been texting and seems like everything I'm reading you talking about him.

He says he works on an oil rig, the wife died four years ago and he has a 21-year-old old daughter.

He's from Italy but he was raised in Texas.
So the name is Michael Marino does it sound familiar?
Dec 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scam
by: Anonymous

There are way to many scammers out there and just as many men and women looking for that special person to love. It's such a shame they take that live from our hearts but one thing for sure after reading all the comments is we are much stronger for it.

I for one never knew these scammers only a friend who was on the dating sites told me to be careful as the men will only want money as well as women. I guess he knew. I never thought it was so world wide and been going on so long.

I just ignore the phone calls and the hey baby I love you and it will all be ok it will all work out.!

I am not using this site for therapy but I do read all posts and hope every women knows to beware of dating sites.

We all share the same feeling. I often wondered these scammers can steal pictures from someone else and use with multiple names. Is it possible the person whose pictures were used has nothing to do with the scam. I know for sure because I researched all names that my scammer never gave me and his correct name he always changed the subject or said he had no knowledge of a scam.

Really???
Dec 14, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater
by: Anonymous

Yes I do agree with you, for what you wrote to South Africa, and also you are right about we gave the money they did not steal it, all because we fell for the BS and their lies.

Do they ever say enough is enough and stop asking for money, or demanding money? No they don't. If its not one thing its another they need money for. It just saddens me they are so Low-life to play with peoples feelings, emotions, heart and get their money.

They are for sure good. Keep talking Creature Hater you sure have helped me a lot.

Thank You.
Dec 14, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Caspian Sea Oil rig scammer Daniel Bush
by: CREATURE HATER

I like to refer ourselves as naïve and craving attention, these creatures are good at what they do, then again it's their living, bread, and butter.

I also lost lots of money and lucky for me I get the honors of paying back all the loans and credit card, I will die in debit. I stopped saying that IT took my money because, reality is that I gave IT the money, I was so in love that I knew what I was doing made no sense yet, I continued to do it.

However, I got over that LOVE thing quickly and converted it into HATE. I HATE these CREATURES.

So, what I am saying is lesson learned, we will not be fooled ever again. We are by far better human beings because of this lesson and always remember KARMA.

Money cannot buy everything and they might have our money now but, someday they will PAY BIG TIME.
Dec 14, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too Good For Real Life
by: CREATURE HATER

I am so sorry that your friend is blinded to reality. These creatures are so good at what they do that they can convince you to lie about the money transactions and hide them from your loved ones.

Trust me I was very naïve and believed everything, I had my doubts and searched high and low however, IT was always able to convince me that IT really cared and I would not be left out in the street.

So, far from reality right now.

I got pictures from the rig, after the job was done, the helicopter that was taking him from the rig to the land, pictures when he arrived in UK to pick up his check, pictures of him and his uncle and relatives, you name it I got it. I even asked for a picture with out his hat to see if he had hair, I got it, along with a picture of his chest that was very accurate to the tattoos he had mentioned.

He was White as well, so my conclusion, he either is part of the scam or was being scammed by someone else and in turn his pictures were used to scam me.

So, at this point in life I TRUST NO ONE, so who is to say this guy (your friends, friend), is not the front of a larger operation?

Your friend needs to be very careful and if he asks for money run. Remember what I said, we will get so involved that we will lie and hide information regarding money transactions. I know I did.

Please do not give up on her, continue to be involved and I wish you both the best of luck.
Dec 14, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to Sherry
by: Anonymous

The scammer, Troy, said he was originally from Budapest, Hungary, raised in Braintree, Essex (when he called his accent was indeed Essex). He lost his "beloved" wife Lucy and twin boys Willie and Allen in an accident.

He says his home base is Atlanta, Georgia. Moved there to rekindle his relationship with his father, who died a year later. His e-mails are sometimes articulate and other occasions written grammatically incorrect.

Which tells me, it is a team. In reading other people's experiences, I see a pattern. Also, he said he has a condo in Laguna Beach. He sent me you tube videos of Westlife (a boyband in the U.K.), Celine Dion, and Michael Bolton. His taste of music was questionable. Someone must have told him that women my age would think this music was romantic.

His usual affectionate name for me was "happiness manager", "Heart Rob", Sweetheart, and baby. The thing for me is he sent two photos: One in front of the Heathrow express with a dazzling smile and the other was with a female Asian "Uber Driver" in Singapore. The thing is the photo showed driver on the left.

In Singapore, they drive on the right. Mistake.

Hope these little details help. I understand why women want to search for logic as to why these men do what they do. You invest your feelings and even your heart.

They know how to prey.

I got it early on and then I wrote back even sappier e-mails. He was good but I got better at having him believe I was hooked. Its over and I learned.
Dec 14, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Caspian Sea Oil rig scammer Daniel Bush
by: Anonymous

Did any of you ladies get scammed by Daniel Malcolm Bush. He is from Bulgaria, Widowed, Wife died in a car accident while carrying their son. He has a 19 year old daughter.

In University, Luvesbin Woodlands Texas. Works in the Caspian Sea for almost a year and then the crisis happened. Delay tactics to come home. Needs oil for machine. Then he needs food. Private contractor is responsible for all expenses. Then he needs a part that broke. Shear ram.

Then beneficiary papers to sign. But you have to pay the lawyer. Yup I'm out 21k stupid me. Smooth talker. Knows just what to say.

Ask him to speak Bulgarian. He forgets
Dec 14, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig targeting matrimony websites
by: Anonymous

Hi, I met this guy by the name of King thru a Indian matrimony website. His nick name was Raja (king in English).

Basic traits :
1. Born in US, raised in UK and writes and speaks broken English
2. Told me 1 love you within 20 min of chatting and started calling me his wife next day
3. I proved so lucky for him, that he was selected for contract bidding in Alaska for multi million project and he got he project. He sent his inflight pic, that he is travelling.
4. He got the contract and I was the first he called. He called his lawyer and agent to do the formalities and called 6 men to start working on the project the next day.
5. He started complaining its too cold and my love keep him warm. Obnoxiously romantic.
6. In the meantime, his shipment from Hong Kong was stopped at port and only bank account he had is UK and it will take 4-5 days to transfer money from UK to US.
7. He forwarded me email with wire transfer information and asked me to pay for it. And he gave me his bank information so that I can wire money in my bank account. As RIG doesn't have good signal and internet access. He trusted me with his life and heart.
8. When I said I am poor and cannot wire the money he called me more then 50 times to convince me to borrow money from friends and family. If I ever loved him for a single second, I would prove my love by sending his money. Even I don't trust him but he still love me whole heartily and would find a soft place to get him out of brutal cold of Alaska.
9.His supervisor won't let him off the rig unless he provides a bill of landing receipt.

(he said he is Indian but don't know any Indian food name, movies name, or native cities name).

I have a feeling that its like a call center kind of setting because the accent keeps on changing from British, Polish, American etc.

Also the English composition keeps on changing and depends on the time and hour...
Dec 14, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven Hills
by: Anonymous

I guess you have not been reading the letters about guys in the Gulf on Oil Rigs. Maybe you should start reading. They all use different names and are on Rigs.

Dead wife, kid in boarding school or with a nanny. Gosh when someone says on here, has anyone heard of this person, its like they change their name with each person.

The only one that did not is John and a few others, which got caught from many.
Dec 14, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sherry
by: Anonymous

Could you please put pictures on this site, Yes one can add pictures, then let us know how you wrote it in to put them on. Yes mine too was all about money, most are. Would so love to see these pictures, I look at the ones that have been put on already, so many have requested to be friends.

After seeing the pictures you know when they send a request, it would help many ladies if you could add them.

I am so Thankful for this site. Thank You


ED: you can post a picture when you start a new submission [not adding a comment to an existing submission] - use this page and you can see photos here:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Dec 14, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Can be the same man?
by: Sherry

I have pictures of this man and he told the same story. He goes by a few names:

Smith Anthony
David Mark Simon
Howell Anthony Smith

There are more than 30 people with the same story!!!!

How can I contact with you! Can you find me - fb message my name Sherry Rudman I'm from Puerto Rico

I just broke up with him 6 months of BS always had to do with money
Dec 14, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater- Leo Lennard Swanepol
by: Too Good For Real Life

This is in response to Creature Hater: Does the name Leo Lennard Swanepol ring a bell to anyone.
My friend met him in an upscale nightclub, so he is a real live person claiming to be from South Africa (white) but raised in the United States and living in California with a son in boarding school in the U.K.

My friend met him in person not on a dating site or FB. I can't find any history of him anywhere.
I told her to let me know when her Christmas package arrives.

She is the type that will only listen if I have solid proof. If there is any suspicious delays or money issues, then I will intervene. Her reading this will not help. She refused to Google his name for information because she trusts him.
I need to know if anyone recognizes the name. I need something concrete.

I am sure the scammers log onto this site.

Thanks
Dec 13, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Almost Scammed
by: Anonymous

After years of being a widow, thought I'd give a dating site a try. This guy with model looks starts to message me on the dating site. Shall we say his name is Troy, because that is the name he gave me.

We started to e-mail each other. Yes, I gave him my e-mail address, stupid me. He was an international businessman, in the oil business. He romanced me to the point where it made me ill and I couldn't breathe. Too much. I knew it was a scam when he said if I loved him I would go to Texas and give his "agent" only a small amount of 10K.

Like I had that much laying around. He then says he is going to Singapore and even sends me a photo. Because he is in Singapore, he says that he can't send product to Australia and China because they need the rest of this cash and can I help out.

He called me once and attempts to skype but his "system" is messed up.

So we only video chat. The crazy thing is that I met my late husband, a real international businessman and we did fall in love. I naively thought lightening would strike twice.

When I refused to give the money, he became insulting.
Dec 13, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony Fegs
by: Anonymous

My Scammer was in a tux also, blondish hair, deep dimples, and same here, we talked for about three weeks and he started calling me his wife, then he started asking for money, and more money and I just would not do it.

He got very angry with me.

I am so Leary of any man now that sends me a friend request, I know I should not be because they are all not scammers, but if I hear Rig they are gone.

Total Scammed: I am also still trying to find out how to get an IP Address.
Dec 13, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to "Total Scam" 12/13/2016
by: Anonymous

You are not getting it. Posting on this site over and over again, treating it like a support system as you go from day to day, with your scam artist.

He will devise endless ways to swindle you out of cash. Food, bail, lawyers, filing fees etc. all in 6 weeks you owe him the world.

YOU have to do all of this FOR HIM....What is he doing for you? This is not LOVE woman...he is a leech and instead of blood he wants your money...that is all.
Dec 13, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scam
by: Anonymous

Thanks to creature hater for all the help and input. I would also like to know how to look up an IP address. I posted a message earlier but something must have not gone thru but just wanted to chat about my man or scam that he is still in detention but now willing to stay there since the total bail couldn't be reached.

His attorney borrowed a major portion but they still needed $1500 and no I did not send anything.

Now he needs me to send money for food. When I asked don't they feed you he said yes but not what he likes. If I send the money to the attorney he will buy his food but it's very expensive in South Africa.

I barely have enough money for myself. Much less send to someone who thinks I'm his wife and is madly in love with me all In about 6 weeks. His area code is 215 and I checked facebook under a different name. His picture is still on Steven Coolman just in case anybody should recognize him and now no pictures.

Dirk Bunnell is not there anymore but only another guy who is probable the real man. Steven Coolman is actually a shell oil executive I researched him. So how do you know anymore who is who you just can't believe the dating sites.

I was totally convinced I met a wonderful man and he denied being a scammer said not to believe anything I read. He says what he tells me is true and he doesn't want to die in jail.

Well whatever.
Dec 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		More scamming
by: Anonymous

I felt right off this was a scam. You'd think he'd get a bit more creative. I told him that he should do something better with his brain and time. He shut up pretty quick. He's blocked from fb and phone. Goes by WILSON Carter. Beware

Same widow story, parents died in a car accident uncle died six months ago. ... daughter 16 in boarding school. He liked to talk about himself a lot. Hope people will check out stuff before they get too sucked in.

Don't be embarrassed. We all like to think we are attractive to others and want to feel a little more special.
Dec 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony Fegs
by: Anonymous

I hope they allow me to put his phone number here. I am lucky to have a great gut. If it seems to good to be true, it probably is. This guy sent pics of an extremely handsome man.

Said he was 53 but looked more like 33. Had the most deep intoxicating voice. Said his x-wife who was once an educator now a drug addict. His daughter Maria or Rose Marie, I guess he could not remember what her name was. Oh and she attends St Francis boarding school in NYC. This school is an all boys school!

His dad died when he was 8 and his mom continued to raise him in Germany. Now his mom lives back in Hawaii. I asked for a copy of his drivers license which he was so gracious to send. His pic on his license is of him in a tux. The DOB indicates he is 35 not 53.

His phone number is 646-586-9111.

If you talk to someone who has an extremely deep voice with an accent, and submits bids to repair an oil rig, do not communicate with him.

Thank you god for giving me the good sense to realize he is a scammer and never got a penny from me.
Dec 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Totally scammed
by: Anonymous

Thanks creature hater for your help and advice. When I first asked my man was this a scam he denied it and said not to listen to others. Everything you had mentioned and others as well had happened send money for one thing then now it's I can take being detained but I need money for food.

When asked if they fed him he said yes but not what he likes and the attorney will receive the money and buy him food. At first he cried a lot and begged me to get him out now it's not so bad but need a few hundred for food! I told him and his attorney I am a poor women and I do not have money. I need what I earn to take care of me.

This man had no family or friends to help him so I am his only hope. Does that sound familiar to anyone?

I am getting tired of the phone calls they are from a 215 area code he says the officer brings him his phone to call me his "wife". In a matter of 6 weeks he fell in love and now I'm his wife and his only hope.

Wow.

I sent him a picture of himself and two other men of another name I googled and he asked where I got the picture. I told him and he said he just didn't know why someone was doing this to him and he denied any scam!

I looked up several Steven Coolman names and probably found the real one who is a Shell oil executive and attended a university in Texas which was on my Steven Coolman site.

Don't these guys know we do our research but unfortunately it's a little late. Luck for me it was a very small amount and I refuse to send any more. Even if it was the truth I haven't even met this guy.

Be careful is all I can say. Out of curiosity I'm going to go on face book and research more.

Again thanks for all the input .................
Dec 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of Brad Peyton of Pyton Services
by: Anonymous

This man meets women on Match.com. He says he is from Seattle and was raised in England. He says he is bidding on a job to work on an Oil Rig in the Norwegian Sea. He has you look over his "Power Point" presentation as well as sends you documents to try to show you that this SCAM is real.

He has you email the pipe company (because he doesn't have access to the internet) when he is out to sea. Then he claims to not have enough money for the shipping costs, and that he is getting paid over a million dollars when the job is done. He gives you bank account info to wire the money upwards to 78K is what he says he needs.
DO NOT DO THIS AS HE IS A THIEF AND HAS GOTTEN AWAY WITH THIS SO FAR!!

He calls/texts from a 206 area code.

Please Please be aware of this horrible person!!!
Dec 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Scammer
by: Anonymous

Is there a way we can stop these scammers, does anyone have any ideas? I mean not every single man out there can be a scammer, but wow the last four or five I accepted a friends request from that works on Rigs are all scammers.

Dang! Guess just have to stay away from anyone that works on a rig in the Gulf, or overseas.

Very Sad they are like this. Always widowed, with children and need money and are desperate.

Be Careful All...
Dec 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Leo Lennard Swanepol Are You Real Or A Fraud
by: CREATURE HATER

Please direct your friend to this website. The check is definitely from him and his buddies. I had three accounts closed because of my scammer and of course me being an idiot and believing everything he said.

PLEASE, tell your friend to read all these stories. By the time I realized it was all a scam, I had 3 accounts closed, my 401k was gone, and I am paying on 2 loans and I was left with 76.00 to my name.

It, Creature laughed at me and said I had become annoying. I in turn with my 76 dollars wrote letters to the 3 ladies he had used to send me money along with the man he claimed to be. I received a thank you from 2 of the ladies, they had lost money as well but, not as much as I had.

I guess he had just started charming them. He claimed they were wives of his friends, perhaps of other scammers. Meanwhile he told them I was his agent. I fought back, a week later I received another fake check, per my Angel I reported the check to the USPS.

He then called or had another scammer call me pretending they were Interpol and threated me with money laundering and jail time. This is how I met my Angel on this site, she helped me a lot, I still owe a lot of money and struggle every day but, IT did not break me.

These creatures are Relentless and do not stop at anything, so please read this TOTAL SCAM... IT is a scam, the lawyer is probably another scammer just like my scammers uncle.

ITS A GAME, and we are the PAWNS with the money, their sole interest is MONEY.
Dec 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Totally Scammed.
by: Anonymous

Run as fast as you can, this guy is not in jail or going to jail and the lawyer is no doubt a fake also.

Anyone can draw up papers to look like they are legal documents. My Friend sent money to Nigeria to bail out a Riggers son that was stuck in Jail and very sick and they would not take care of him.

Then he wrote her and Said Thank You for the Money I needed it, but bet I have more then you will ever have. This is not against the law in Nigeria.

They will do nothing.

Run from him, do NOT Send Money.
Dec 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scam
by: Anonymous

I guess I'm just stupid I'm not the scammer! I am hearing you now because everything you say is happening. I'm not sure the attorney is telling me the truth.

I feel ashamed that I'm buying into the story but what if it's true. I have already told the man and attorney that I have no money to send.

So I should just forget this all happened?

Wow this guy is really good!

It's easy to fall for these stories.
Dec 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total Scam
by: Anonymous

You are either stupid or a scammer trying to convince everyone the story is real.

If you read the stories below you will know its all part of the scam. He is not in jail, never was, and is playing you like a fish on a line.

They try to make you feel you are their only hope.

You said you have no money so just stop communicating before they convince you to take out a loan or borrow off family.

They will keep making you feel bad until you realize its a scam or pay up - then they know you are a sucker and the demands will continue - on and on.
Dec 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scan
by: Anonymous

I just wanted to ad that the scammer keeps calling me and he is supposed to be in some kind of detention.

His attorney says I've raised most of the money which is a fine, but still needs the balance. If not sent the man will have to stay in detention because the courts go on vacation. He will not be able to be released and of course they are worried because he is not doing well sick i suppose.

They say I am his only hope.

So if they receive no money by the 15th of Dec. he basically has to go to court and go to jail. All they want is the money and things will be ok

What do you think???

I have nothing to give and they are trying to make me feel bad and responsible for his life.
It's all too stressful for me. Nothing has gone right for this man and I can't and won't help.

Love can't find money!!!!!!
Dec 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charmer
by: Anonymous

Beware of John-Paul David Woodgate. Also goes by JP. His fake company is now JW Enterprises LLC. His Facebook page is now John Woodgate. We've emailed, skyped, texted and talked on the phone. Handsome. Charming and has all the right words.

Multi millionaire but has no access to his money at Citibank because of the way it's invested. Widowed, one daughter and twin granddaughters. I've seen pics of all which included him. He is a real person....but scamming.

I've found excerpts of all his initial emails to me on a scamming site. He doesn't know I've caught on to him, now I'm just reeling him in for the big catch in the web part.
Dec 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scams
by: Anonymous

My scammers name is Alex Perry from La, originally from Munich Germany, lived here 2 yrs has a 15 yr old son living in the UK with inlaws wife died 4 yrs ago, no info on his profile except pictures of widows which I am one.

We chatted for days he sent me song links and virtual flowers every day. He asked how I was managing all these yrs without a man. I explained I was content in my life, he was very polite and never asked for anything but I didn't give him a chance. I reported him so his picture is gone and his site has been cleared.

Twice he has asked for me to accept him as a friend but I ignored his request.

I wish I took note of his female friends so I could warn then.
Dec 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Leo Lennard Swanepol Are You Real Or A Fraud
by: Too Good For Real Life

In April of this year, My friend met a South African white male on business at an Arizona club. He appears to be well educated. They spoke for 30 minutes. He returned home to California and immediately left for an offshore oil job with the government. She has his name and pictures.

They only talk via internet, never over the phone. He hasn't asked her for money but sent papers via the internet to have her as legal guardian of his 16 years old son who is in boarding school in England.

The son e-mails her daily because his mother is deceased and so are both sides of grandparents. The father is an only child. She signed the papers via the internet for guardianship because a fire on the ship made him realize that his son would be left alone.

My friend is a nurse, 65 yrs old. He is probably 50-55.

He hasn't ask her for money and is sending her a gift via diplomat courier. He can't come home as planned because of a fire on the ship that the government is investigating.

Her bank account had a check deposited which was fraudulent and she changed banks because the bank froze her account for 15 days and she is angry at the bank.

He has asked her to marry him and the son is finally happy to have a mom. She gets highly offended when I tell her it is too good to be true.

He talks with her everyday for hours via special texts and so does the son because of government security. She tells him EVERYTHING and believes EVERYTHING he tells her.

A 30 minute face-to-face encounter turned into immediate love, guardianship of a 16yr old son, and a marriage proposal.

His name is Leo Lennard Swanepol. I cannot find any history of him. One of his pictures was a FB picture with that full name on April 7.

Pleas know that since she met him in person, it is even more difficult. And thus far, he hasn't done anything. I am alarmed about the information she signed electronically on the guardianship papers. She said no bank information was asked for.

Also, I am skeptical if the fraudulent check in her account had anything to do with him.

Please help me help her.
Dec 09, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		South Africa
by: Anonymous

One Thing I forgot to say to you, WE are not small minded people and NOT Stupid. How dare you call us that. Some people just need and want the attention and feel good when someone gives it to them. Maybe some have Heart-ache in their life or a loss of a love one and yes did fall for these scammers because they needed to feel needed.

There is no need to come on this site and call people names as being Stupid, or small minded. Your on this site so what does that tell you? We are here to help each other, not name calling.

Very sad you feel so low of yourself to do such a thing.

Hope it made you feel real good.
Dec 07, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		South African,
by: Anonymous

Proud you said something like you did, I know there is a lot that are from Nigeria, I know mine admitted to me, Lago's I believe Ibadan, but they always ask for US Dollars. Just thought that was strange, but I know our money is worth more over there and always WU or Money Gram.

No I am not foolish but I caught on pretty fast. Yes you seem intelligent, yes your right it is our own fault we let this happen to us. But its still sad to me they do this and earn a living this way.

Very sick people.
Dec 07, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		South Africa
by: Anonymous

To small minded people who said South Africans are part of the problem. We are not all scammers most of us are hardworking people. I too got involved with a scammer who named himself Reachie Donald. But he got no money out of me.

If you are stupid enough to give your money to someone you never met thats your problem. I never did and Im a South African intelligent person who does not scam people. I have two kids who work in a hospital from 7 till 16.00. Further more if you do your homework properly you will know your scammer is Not South African. We use Rand and cents not dollars.
Dec 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scammed
by: Anonymous

I do not have a facebook account but very happy to hear you found these profiles. It was thru Google image search that I found Steven Coolman. Dirk Bunnell had sent me some pictures at my request and one was a small facial picture.

When I put that image in the full picture came up under Steven. At least he could have used different pictures. My story if it really matters was his son died and he had custody of his two grandsons and it's a shame he even sent me pictures of them. Well enough said I just find it amazing that this just continues.

Thank you creature hater for reporting to facebook and to this site.

I welcome all comments.
Dec 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers' Names
by: Anonymous

I only had communication with one name and it wasn't Steve, however, I have found many different Facebook pages with the same name, same face, but different stats. I have also found that same face with different names and it's obvious that he has taken great strides to disguise himself.

That's why I say I don't believe he's an innocent victim because I believe he's well aware that his pictures are being used for the purpose of scamming - and I'm sure he's not only scamming women.
Dec 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coolman and Bunnell
by: Creature Haters Angel

Read the comments regarding these two. And searched Facebook for them.....Coolman had 36 profiles and Bunnell had 6 profiles'

Reported EVERY PROFILE SHOWN for these two
SCUMBAGS. I am happy to report of the 36 profiles for Coolman, 19 were removed and Bunnells 6 profiles, 4 were Removed......not that it will do any good but at least Facebook is aware of these SCUMBAGS and they are listening so the Facebook search bar st the top of the page is a useful tool also.

Not only can you put a name in there, you can search using an email address and phone numbers
Wake up......it's an EVIL WORLD TODAY and NEVER EVER FRIEND OR SEND MONEY TO ANYONE YOU DO NOT KNOW......

Stay safe and God bless
Dec 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Image Search
by: Anonymous

I never heard of an image search on Facebook, I know you can type in the name and if just a few come up there is a thing on the bottom that says see all in that name or names like it, That is how I found out about my scammer, and then on Google image search and found out he was on an asia teen porn site and a lot of sites I did not even know existed.

What a shame. Surprise, not just surprised I was shocked. So watch out for them Riggers. They Lie, cheat, want your money.

Nothing they say is true. Nothing at all.
Dec 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scam
by: Anonymous

I don't know how to do an image search on face book. I googled find images then went to my pics and it scans like pics. Some didn't match but it was the same person.

What a sad way to make a living preying on women and men!

I am still interested to know if any one out there had any contact with Steve Cool man or Peter James. He probably had been in business a while and used other names - so sad!
Dec 05, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Image Search
by: Anonymous

Just curious. How does one do an image search on Facebook? I was lucky enough to find my scammer using the same name on at least seven different pages, but I also found several pages of the same man using different names.

I didn't know you could do an image search. I found his pages by doing a name search.
Dec 05, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous
by: CREATURE HATER

It sadness me when these people still believe that they are talking to a good man with good intentions even after reading the stories.

I know its easy to believe, I believed every word the Creature said, however, if I would have found this site sooner, you could believe I would have not sent another penny.

Mine always use to tell me he was the man in the relationship, too which I would say then why do you continue to ask for money?

I too loved the attention, IT made me feel so wonderful and loved, yeah he loved my money. Unfortunately, I didn't have much and currently owe so much.

This has been a lesson for life and I do not see myself trusting anyone anytime soon.

Take care and remember we don't need a man(Creature) to remind us how exceptional we are, we KNOW IT.

Creature Hater
Dec 05, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Coolman
by: Anonymous

I am happy you know this as I got an invite from him but refused it. Sad they do this. Have to be careful. I try to check out anyone that sends a request now.

He stole my heart and got some of my money. But never again. Be Careful Everyone.

Remember if they take a long time to answer you when talking or messaging you on FB its because they all have more then one woman. If you're not falling for his scamming no more he has to do this to get you upset and scared knowing he has other's and then maybe you will help him, NOT!

My Best to you all.
Dec 05, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scam
by: Anonymous

Ok ok I got it that these people just hurt you and leave you. I did more research and found my man was using another name. I did the picture ID search. I guess I felt it all along he was going by the name of Steven Coolmam and used Dirk Bunnell with me.

He went through Facebook and Mingle2 dating site.
So much better off without him!

I learned my lesson!

Men and women be careful out there!
Dec 04, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scam
by: Anonymous

I'm a believer! I found my man haha thru a search of his pictures. He showed up as Steven Coolman from Texas so has anyone heard of him?

It is such a shame that there are so many scammers out there and even worse those of us who wanted that perfect relationship but get played instead.

I learned my lesson and all his calls for help will now get blocked or unanswered. I'm ashamed of myself for being so gullible.

A lesson learned!!
Dec 04, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creature Hater
by: Anonymous

I so agree with all you say on here, I think you too are trying to get through to the ones that are doubtful about their scammer. I also am since I was also in a scam and lost money. I was so foolish to believe in such nonsense and it was words I wanted to hear at the time.

I was lost and thought he had found me and helped me feel good about my self again. But Nope he found me alright, but I was foolish but you know I still feel good about myself. Just will NEVER fall for such stuff again. Don't know how many times someone has to say Riggers are scammers, they may not even be on a Rig but using the Rig as an excuse. Mine too was first off sickness, its a shame what they do to make a living and hurting innocent people, not just women either but women hurting men scamming them also.

It hurts but then you are being very careful on the internet when you receive a request. I do not trust many, not even a few of my friends no longer.

Please ladies and Gentlemen Listen to these letters and what everyone has gone through.

For sooner or later it will HAPPEN TO YOU.
Dec 04, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		WHY???????
by: CREATURE HATER

This is what I don't understand, you have doubts about the person (creature) you are communicating with, these doubts lead you to this site, you read all the stories and comments, yet you are still confused, suspicious, doubtful???

Let me just say this, had I found this site before I lost all my money and created a huge debit for my creature, I would have believed every single word and not doubted anything else. The script is the same, each and every time maybe a slight change but, it all leads to the same path, YOU LOSE MONEY AND GET YOUR HEART BROKEN.

My creature needed money for medicine first, then his machine broke down, then his daughter needed birthday money, then he needed to get the machine to the rig. Then on his last trip to visit me he was arrested for tax evasion, I was an idiot and believed everything because, never in my wildest dream I believed that such EVIL could exist, BUT IT DOES.

I have no problem with anyone expressing themselves and posting their story, what dumbfounding to me is that after reading everything on here, you still have DOUBTS...About What? You have used your eyes to read these messages and your brain has analyzed them, you just need to use your brain to get through to your heart and make it realize it's all a GAME before, you lose it all.

On that note HAPPY HOILIDAYS TO ALL

CREATURE HATER
Dec 04, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		South Africa
by: Anonymous

To the lady about the lawyer, of course its a scam, my gosh, Nigeria is part of Africa, look at a map, and it said South Africa is part of the problem. They can fake documents, even ones saying they are an attorney, did you read all these letters on here.

He is not in Jail, he will not go to jail, that is how mine started, to find out from an officer over there it was all fake and not to send no more money, think you should watch all Doctor Phil's shows on these scammers one was in South Africa.

DO NOT SEND MONEY, they are using you.

But if you are falling for it very sad, I would let him rot in jail if it were True but I can bet 99.9% it is a scam as all on here has been. It is money LAUNDERING. Read what has been written, it is illegal for us to send money to these countries, you do not know if you are supporting Isis or whoever.

This is their living, do you not realize this?
Dec 04, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Non Existent
by: Anonymous

You are being scammed !! There is no "my man", no lawyer, no jail. The situation does not exist nor does the person. The initial photo was stolen from a real person who does not know you exist!

The reality is it is all a Scam

Read all of the horror stories posted here.
Dec 04, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scam
by: Anonymous

Just wanted to run this scenario past all of you out there. I have commented before that my man is in South Africa on a job and I was foolish enough to send a small amount of money. He was arrested and its been a week and the attorney keeps calling and emailing me.

He needs x amount of dollars within 7 days or my man goes to jail.

The attorney has borrowed almost all of it but needs $1500 more. I have told him over and over I don't have that kind of money. So now if they don't get the money by tomorrow he will drop his case and he will go to jail. I do not know the laws of South Africa.

It was supposedly attempted bribery to get his machinery out of customs for a lesser amount than posted. Someone at customs told him to bring $1000 he did and was arrested.

Do you think any of this is true please help and advise. He called me crying for help. His fine was $9800 and he had to pay or go to jail.

I don't understand.
Dec 03, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Take Extreme Caution - Don't Fall for It
by: Anonymous

Just a warning because sometimes it starts out as an innocuous introduction and conversation and you think you are "talking" to someone so innocently and you believe their compliments and nice words. They obviously know what they're doing.

It happens gradually that the topic of money comes up, then it seems only natural to want to help them (usually with a small amount to test the waters). Once you've proven you're "loyal," they'll try again... possibly much later after lots of emotional interaction and bonding time in between, so as to give you no reason to be suspicious. I'm really grateful that my friend cautioned me early on... I felt so foolish and had no idea that this was even a "thing," but trust me, I truly know it now and want to warn anyone who has a "gut" feeling or "red flags" about an online communication or "relationship" of this type.

Follow your intuition.

It's there for your protection. All the promises of romance, life together, love, etc. are just lies and deceit to get you to play into their hands.

PLEASE, run away as fast as you can, and don't say goodbye!
Dec 01, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Go with your gut!
by: Anonymous

Please, ladies, be careful out there - guys, too! These scammers are pros and will stop at nothing to get money... it's really disgusting. I fell for the emotional luring and grooming and then I discovered it was a scam, as an astute friend warned me.

I "hung on" for a while longer and each time there were requests for money. Money laundering is a CRIME in the US and should not be taken lightly... so incredibly sad.

We are worth way more than being lied to and used for evil means.
Dec 01, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers,
by: Anonymous

The scammers in Nigeria, South Africa, other countries are not against the law. Dr. Phil Investigated all this in Nigeria and S. Africa. They will not get arrested, they will not be in trouble. Because to them they are doing nothing wrong.

Its us that fall for it, so the head of their country believes it is our fault, he even said they are doing nothing wrong.

Point Blank.

Oh it won't happen again, if they have one person on their profile on Facebook, and its just you, there is something wrong there, they can block the other women from you. Or keep everything to just friends, which you are the only friend and are the only one that can see anything, that tells you something.

They love you after a week of talking and as someone else said starts calling you their wife, honey, baby, my one and only, you are everything to me, my one and only. You know they are a scammer.

If you say no to money and its you don't love me, (heck no I don't know you) but I do care a lot, they get mad and call you names and say I am not happy, talk later, its sad and pathetic.

But that is how they spell. Be Careful now that it is almost Christmas there was just a special report on our news and it was about scammers they are opening up websites to get your money.

Wow you would think it could be stop and all they can do is warn you to be careful and read everything.
Dec 01, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scam
by: Anonymous

Interesting to read also of so many women who have been scammed and these scammers just keep doing it because we fall for there pathetic stories. I have been in touch with my scammers attorney and they have a week to come up with the fine or he stays in jail.

Of course the attorney raised some money but only a third of amount and that leaves over $6000 to send. I wish I had that money for myself!

Scammer better get a better attorney.

He gets paid by his contractor but he has to sign for it and of course he can't sign while in the jail. Nothing ever went right with this man. How do these guys fall in love and call you their wife when they haven't even met you.

I think he needs to stop having his attorney call me and move on. He knows I have no money! If it's all a true story then he better contact his family. I only text or talked to him for about a month. Like the rest they can't wait to come see us.

Save it for some other person.....
Dec 01, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Money - Thomas Wilson
by: Anonymous

I was asked for 2000 dollars last night because they said they know I can afford it. Oh and this Thomas Wilson, the guy that asked me for the money is the same as his pictures too, but then all of a sudden he asked for money.

I said its December here and Christmas and my Grandchildren and son come before anyone and no I am not sending the money and he became very angry, that I was selfish, and I did not care about him and that he is going to die of stress.

Good Grief!

To the one that said her scammer was talking to two other women, so was mine, one was my so called best friend, who was telling him everything I said and well she is not longer my best friend. I love it when someone comes on saying have you heard of so and so, if they are asking they are already leary of him.

Wake up before its to late, I lost money but not as much as many have. They will never pay it back, I just found out he is from Nigeria and from Osun at least he told me that, so he can find his money elsewhere for I will never send money to someone I have not met in person.

Its sad to me that we all fell for these so called whatever they are.

Take care please...
Nov 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		suspicious
by: Creature Hater

If your suspicion and gut feeling helped you find this website, then go with that feeling and don't hesitate.

The game is the same, the players change, the drama changes, the pictures change but, it is all the same. Little Creatures trying to get your money, believe that is all they want MONEY.

They will play you so well. I hate to admit I was a fool and fell for it, thanks to my engineer I am in debit and struggling to pay my bills plus, the ones I created based on his promise to PAY.

These are young kids, as young as 16 playing a game with our lives, our emotions and our HARD earned money. I wasted 18 months of my life on a GHOST, who at the end told me he felt remorse.

Yeah, right that is why he was talking to two other women at the same time, I had given him all I had, it was time to move on to the next victim for money.

Suspicious, save yourself so much time, money and dignity. Follow your guts and instincts. I wish I would have searched for this site, I would still have some money but, above all dignity.
Nov 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Vanni Hakeem Desi aka fake pics of Zaher Saleh
by: Anonymous

Vanni Hakeem Desi (I had to laugh at this non existent name!) on SingleMuslim site, turned 38yrs old on 28th November pretending to be from Italy, Italian muslim father who passed away 1 year ago. So called mother named Fatima is half Indian and Lebanese with British Citizenship from Liverpool but lived most of her life in Milan. Scammer Vanni is a gas oil engineer who is a manager on an oil rig in Cyprus and only has Intranet and no internet.

Will give you the sob story of his late wife passed away 2yrs ago in an accident and he has a 6yr old daughter who will speak to you on the phone and starts calling you 'mommy'.

He does not ask for your name but will need to know first thing how old you are, so he can make up a story according to your age group.

He will send you pictures of a singer called Zaher Saleh and send you one of his videos as singer. Within 24hrs he will say he loves you, misses you, his wife and life etc. Will not really answer your questions clearly and is only interested in telling you how much he loves you and that he wants to marry you asap as soon he has moved to London and will be working for Shell Centre.

He has £650000 to buy a house as cash. He will send you a copy of his fake ticket from Cyprus to London. Don't need to worry about the kid as he will sort out a nanny.

He wants you to speak to his mother to say hi and talk to his daughter Anita as well to convince you that he is serious about you of getting married and reminds you over and over again how much he loves you.

The number of so called mother is not from Milan but from Venice and she will keep calling you until you answer the phone.. Talking about not giving up... !

He will call you next day to say he run out of material and unable to complete the job in next few days. He would be out of his pocket as he is in a contract and would need to pay his workers if he cannot complete the job. He cannot get back on land as job will be cancelled and it will screw him up and his reputation.

He has spoken to his mum and she has purchased the material but cannot make the full payment of $45000. She can only pay out $25000. And that he is in a real fix and will remind you that you're now his family and wife to be. He can only share his problems with you. He will then tell you he got another friend to help him but up to $16000 and he is still $6000- 7000 short.

He sends you his RBS bank statement to show his bank account is inactive and he cannot do anything without internet and being at sea.

I blocked him as I knew from day one he is a scammer and just wanted to see how far he would go with his story. He then contacts me from another Italian number and says "it's rude honey to block me after I told you my problem"

My friend got also involved with the same guy and she has been the dupe. It's unfortunate the dating site and police cannot do anything about this. These scammers keep getting away with it.

Please ladies be careful, ask as many questions.

Do not fall into the emotional trap.
Nov 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers Oil Rigs
by: Anonymous

First off how would his suitcases fall in the water, the rigs are like five city blocks big? Wow that is a new one, had to laugh at that one. And about the camera, this is a scam also, yes the lady is a mule that will send it to Nigeria or South Africa, not that she is visiting that is where she is from.

All these letters on here and some are still believing in these oil rig scammers, and just wants to keep going! As I said I talked to BP, to Shell, and they even admitted they are having a hard time with these scammers using their names saying they work for them which is not helping what-so-ever.

I called one company they never heard of the person I gave the names he uses. How ironic. You can look up any Rig or company and contact them and they will email you with a number for that certain Rig.

Ladies. They want your money, A Camera is more then a laptop, this is why she wants a camera, can you even imagine how much money she can get over in Nigeria, South Africa for something like that.

But still no doubt she is working the group over there.

Take care and be cautious.
Nov 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scam
by: Anonymous

I was emailed documents and I spoke on the phone a lot and received a lot of pictures. I wanted to believe everything he said. Once I sent money I figured it was only a matter of time (2)days until he was arrested and an attorney called me.

All I could do was tell him no more. If it was real then it's his poor luck.

I'm done as the stress is to much and I feel nothing for him!!

Be careful out there.
Nov 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		suspicious
by: Creature Hater

If you found this site is because you have doubts and a gut feeling. Go with those, they are real. Your oil rig guy and his daughter are fake. For all you know you are talking to a female creature or a 16 year BOY.

Run away, block this person, do not accept request from someone you don't know, if you met IT on a specific site report IT.

Save yourself some time, energy, money and above all dignity. I wish I would have found this site before it was too late for me, however, I did find my angel here.
Nov 29, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Suspicious
by: Creature Hater's Angel

What a load of 💩.......
No it's not new, It's a scam
The kid is really the scammer,
The Aunt is a mule and
Your money will go straight to
Nigeria via the mule to the scammer

DON'T DO IT......

It's a SCRIPTED SCAM and there
Will be more mishaps and tragedies
To come, costing you more and more
Until finally......you are broke!!!!

Creature Hater are you there? Talk to
Suspicious please.....
Nov 29, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Heard of Christian Marino?
by: Suspicious

Was born in Italy, but doesnt speak Italian. Went to college in Germany. Has a daughter, almost 16 yrs old. She is in a private catholic school in Albany. His wife was killed in a car accident. He lives in Miami and is currently on his last contract job on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Retiring in April 2017.

When he arrived on the rig the last time, his suitcase and briefcase fell in the water and they could not find it. It had all the credit cards. He had to stop them in case someone might find the cards. He even lost his passport and drivers license.

I did not get suspicious until he gave my email to his daughter and she emailed me. The language in the letter used was very bad, like a foreigner/s writing. I asked her if English was her first language and she said yes. She immediately started calling me mum or mama.

Not the American way.

Supposedly she dropped her laptop and its not working. But did not ask for me to buy it. She got worried when I did not respond to the 2nd email. Her third email said that she has a birthday coming. I offered to send her a gift, thinking to buy a nice scarf. She thanked me for the idea but said she is going on a trip to West and Central Africa and wants to have a nice camera. She found one on the internet for $740. If I can forward it to her aunt in Iowa she will buy her the camera that she wants.

Any ideas?

Sounds familiar? Is it a new con?
Nov 29, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry Lawson
by: Anonymous

Terry Lawson strikes again. Says he is from Paris, France. Has a young daughter in boarding school in Paris but he has decided that he will get her moved to Stockton, CA where he owns lots of property.

His parents died 10 years ago in a plane crash and he was actually born in the UK and does not speak French very well. He wife slept with his best friend years ago and has had no contact since dumping her and his daughter. He states he has a mansion and cars in Paris and is looking for the right woman.

He wants to know where you work and how long you have been there and even encourages you to tell him all about it. His English in writing is not good at all but will refer to you as pretty and is quick to let you know he is Catholic and prays daily.

Tell him what you like and the next thing you know, he is exactly that.
Nov 29, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total scam - have you heard of this?
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of this one? The scammer that says your his wife, he loves you and you haven't met him then you send him a small amount of money because that's all you have and guess what ..... he gets arrested so the third party says they need a lot more money or he has to stay in jail.

Well after reading so many stories I'm sure it's not true and not one cent that I don't have any way is going his way. Stung once but never again.

I feel like an idiot and I should for falling for these scams!
Nov 28, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Profile
by: Anonymous

I have nothing on my profile but my picture and that is it, but I am always getting requests and that is where I met my scammer or the right hand man of Satan. He says he is Christian but I just do not believe a Christian would do this to everyone, but then again you might be talking to women also like my friend had been for over a year.

She fell for the name and thought it was a guy and found out it was a woman from Nigeria that was in their group. Well no one can see anything unless they are friends anyways. I do post sometime public if its something I want other's to read on Facebook. Yes I agree they can get into your mind and put everything that has gone wrong on you, even breaking down on machines.

Like he was rushing to come home to me and his machines broke down so I need to get them fixed cause he did it for me.

Yeah Right.

Just remember if he is taking time to answer he is talking to another at the same time. He wants to know everything about you but you are not to know the truth about him. Makes you kinda lose interest in playing his game and it gets boring since it is the same old same old every single conversation - Love, Honor, Cherish.

Adore, One and only.

Be Careful Ladies. I wish more would write to Mark on facebook about getting Nigeria off our page here in America. Sorry but they are scammers, let them have their own in their own country.
Nov 28, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer named Theodore Franscesco
by: Anonymous

Connected with this man through OurTime. I see from November 26, 2016, someone else connected with him as well. He told me he had 25 year old daughter in school in Australia, same as the comment from yesterday. Also, he supervises on Oil Rigs and currently on contract in "Houston North"...one week left on his contract.

He owns a home in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Had I not seen the comment from yesterday with his name, I would have stayed connected. I did report him on Our Time.
Nov 27, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Profile
by: Anonymous

I believe that the victims are located according to a previous study, one of the conditions can be the age, another the level of activity or participation in the social networks because the greater the participation the greater exposure and availability.

They really came to control my mind at times.

Greetings to all
Nov 27, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Second attempt
by: Anonymous

Ladies be aware of the second attempt from them to come back. We all have an experience after first one so second one you try to fight more but it is hard to get them to tell you the truth who they are, it even gets worse because the second time it is all about money you had left after they disappeared first time.

They really try to fool you.
Nov 27, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Choosing Victims
by: Anonymous

That's a good question. I often wondered about that myself, but after all of the research I've done I don't think they are the ones who are doing the choosing. I think they just grab profiles at random and play on the ones who bite.

For me it was POF.

They use every source of social media available to capitalize on their agenda; money. Nothing more, nothing less. Fortunately for me, I did not lose anything. I was suspicious from the beginning, but I played along because I was bored. I don't feel the least bit guilty about wasting his time on me because the more time he spent with me, the less time he had to manipulate someone else.

And I didn't take the 'breakup' personally because I already knew he was never real.
Nov 27, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Devil
by: Creature Hater's Angel

According to the SCRIPT, YES all of the factors you mentioned. Just remember, LESS is always better......People that KNOW you, KNOW all these things about you, so why announce it?

Keep it simple!!

Me, on the other hand, have NO info on my page but, I still get requests coming through my Messenger. I just hit DELETE....

NEVER, EVER, FRIEND ANYONE YOU DO NOT KNOW.....

It's DANGEROUS....
Nov 27, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		The devil
by: Anonymous

I just want to know how they choose their victims, in my case the contact was through facebook. What data in my profile was appealing to these criminals: my age, my profession, my profile picture?

How to make the selection of possible victims? I did not send money but I lost a valuable month of my life talking to a ghost.

Thanks to all of you
Nov 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Game
by: Anonymous

No Truer words have been spoken, the oil riggers are the worse scammers or the boys, or young men from Nigeria always say they are oil Riggers, and yes always widowed, always machines have broken down, always falls in love with you instantly, you are his only one ever and his Angel and Wife.

Then Women come on here asking if we know someone, good gosh they use different names, they belong to a group that does this, if its not them talking to you its one of the other's in the group who knows everything that has been said so he can play you as the other.

If they take a while to answer you too he is usually speaking to another at the same time. Please Do Not Send Money To These Loser's and that is just what they are believe me. Low-life scum of the Earth using women to break them, to fall in love with them, and tear their heart out and don't care if you lose everything or not as long as they get what they want.

Oh yes fake documents are a big thing.

Be Careful, a lot on facebook
Nov 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig worker by the bame of Theodore Francesco
by: Anonymous

This person contacted me thru Ourtime dating website...says he is an oil rig worker offshore by Houston TX. He has professed his dying love for me...says he has a 25 yr old daughter whos in school in Australia...owns a home in Cedar Rapids IA and has to go to a different oil rig in Dubai...he made a request to me that he needs me to go purchase Apple products so he has them to use in Dubai and I promptly told him no and I could not afford to do that...Im on to this guy and have told him that I do not trust someone Ive never met...I told him if he wants me to buy stuff he can send me a money order...then he says he would rather open a credit union account and he can put funds in it.

When this person made that request I was done playing the game and promptly deleted all messages from this person...
Nov 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		The GAME
by: The Creature Hater's Angel

Ladies, Ladies, LADIES!!!!!
Don't you understand that NAMES have NOTHING to do with this?? THE GAME IS THE SAME

Stop asking if anyone ever heard of these fake scumbags. They change their names as often as we change our underwear.....ITS A SCRIPTED SCAM!!!

That's why they are all WIDOWED, with million dollar contracts that aren't worth the paper they're photoshopped on AND they have to bring the kid into the mix for added tragedies.....and you are the only one that can save his sorry behind!!!!

Oil Rig scammers are the worst of the worst!! The truth is they are little Nigerian boys possibly with terrorist ties, using your money to fund it!!

Signed
The Creature Hater's Angel
Nov 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Who is Michael David Carter
by: Anonymous

Yes Michael David Carter is a scammer. I lost $26k to him. He laughed at me when I told him I knew he was a scammer. They have no heart.

This is a living for them and they will tell you everything you want to hear to get your money. They can produce fake contracts showing they will make millions, produce bank accounts that show they have millions and send you gifts using stolen credit card details.

Run - and keep running before its too late!

Read all the stuff on this page - names can be different but the story is always the same!

Don't be stupid and fall for it.
Nov 25, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Banks
by: Anonymous

When I went to the bank to set up the wire transfer I was asked if this was a Lottery scam from Nigeria, had I known better my answer would have been different.

I got more grief and hell from a manager at Walmart when I would go to send money via money gram. Again, I wish I would have listened to her. Now, when I go to Walmart I avoid her, actually towards the end started using a different Walmart to avoid her altogether.

I ran into her not long ago and she asked with a big smile on her face, is your husband back? Of course I lied and said 1st he is not my husband and 2nd yes, he came back briefly and is gone again. We both knew I was lying but, how do I admit to her that she was right all along?

These creatures break you down so bad it's not even funny. I am proud to say I received therapy and my family has supported me in this huge mistake. Also, the Angel I met on this site. I am a true believer that everything happens for a reason, even if we do not like it.

My creature like many others spoke of God and going to church, ironically I had stopped going to church. Well he was so convincing that yes you guessed it, I started going back to church. I still go to church, am I angry YES, everyday and every minute of the day.

I ask God why did this happen to me, I still have not received an answer and maybe never will but, I did learn a HUGE lesson. With that said, ladies and gentlemen look at the Brightside WE WILL NEVER FALL FOR THIS RUBBISH EVER AGAIN.

Signed CREATURE HATER
Nov 25, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Who is Michael David Carter.
by: Anonymous

I met this man called Michael David Carter on a dating site. He says he owns a drilling company that has a contract out drilling for oil in the middle of the sea in the United Kingdom. He lived in New York City, but moved to Hoboken, New Jersey.

He says he is in love with me and wants to marry me. Now he says that the drill engine broke and he doesn't have enough money to repair it. I told him I have no money whatsoever that I can't help him. He says he doesn't care because he really loves me.

Apparently this contract was going to make him millions and I wouldn't need anything, that all he'd wants is me, now he is telling me that he is destroyed and he needs help. But he doesn't want me to worry.

Could he be for real??

Has anyone have an encounter with Michael David Carter. I'm desperate to know.

He says his wife died and he is an only child that his parents brought him here from France when he was 7 years old.

I need help because I fell for him.
Nov 24, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Regarding Paul and the Banks
by: Anonymous

Okay I asked my Granddaughter about Banks who is a boss there, and she said it depends on the bank, it is not mandatory for a bank to ask but she believes they should because of so many scams going on. They have caught many and stopped the payment.

Now regarding Paul that is so funny about what we are eating, he wanted pictures of what I was eating, and the groceries I bought. Some stuff he never heard of, and it is food Americans always eat. Was pretty weird to me, loved to call me baby, love, honey, his wife, his beloved, there is no other, I always heard, he would never betray me because his love is sincere and God is his Witness to that his love and devotion to me.

Yeah right.

Then I seen his names three different ones on FB. Dang. Be Careful Please..God Bless
Nov 24, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Venza
by: Anonymous

He sounds a lot like Richard Verros. I wonder why they are so interested in our eating habits? Every scammer with whom I have communicated always asks at some point in the conversation if I have eaten or what I have eaten.

My theory is that it is a ploy to make you believe they have a nurturing nature. I would be interested in hearing other theories.

Good luck to all and stay safe.
Nov 23, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Venza
by: Anonymous

This person called himself Paul Venza and has about 6 Facebook accounts with the same pictures and information. He is widowed, born 1959, with 1 daughter 16 years old on boarding school for nurses.

He mentioned that since the death of his wife he was single. He contacted me via email p.venza@yandex.com and asked immediately to turn to viber. He mentioned the standard story - he is on oil rig, on contract, does not know when his contract will finish etc. He loved romantic movies, was born in Paris but his father died and then he moved to USA.

He immediately fell in love with me and used to send a lot of pictures with roses, kisses, miss you picture, hugs and when I was not responding - he used to put another picture with the boy crying etc. When I have not reacted for a long time he used to call me. When I raised concerns about him - his reaction was immediately that I do not trust him and he is hurt and that I am killing him.

He was not able to respond to any clear questions and always used excuses or changed the topic - like have you eaten, or what you will do baby. The standard words he used - baby, honey, love, I love you so much etc. He even placed on Facebook information that he is engaged with me.

Then I blocked him everywhere.

So, be careful with the person who pretends to be or is Paul Venza having the daughter with the name Alondrea. Not sure if pictures are real there. He sent just 2 additional pictures - one from hospital mentioning that it is because of me.

He also came with the story about the money that he wants to send to me from his bank account which is fixed tax. His Facebook pages are still there and some of them active.

Be careful.
Nov 23, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Banks
by: Anonymous

I don't agree with you regarding the banks not being able to ask questions when wiring. For example: I was told by one of the agents when reporting to my bank that I was scammed, that she herself saved a lady 45k when she asked her why she was wiring her money to a real estate firm for, and she warned the lady not to send it because real estate fraud was a growing concern.

When the agent looked up the real estate firm she found it was a fraud.

A bank agent that really cares will be concerned enough to ask questions and it is very legal for them to do so.

Blessings
Nov 23, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Banks, and Johnson Murray
by: Anonymous

Its not up to the banks to say anything, its your money and they cannot question what your doing with your own money.

WU and Money Gram ask them questions not the banks. About Johnson Murray would love to see a posting of him on here of his Facebook Page. But they use all kind of pictures but a lot of times uses the same one not thinking we will ever find out only having one ladies picture on as a friend.

Be cautious Ladies and Men out there.

So much of this going on. I even wrote to Mark the owner of Facebook about all the scamming through Nigeria.
Nov 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Johnson Murray
by: Anonymous

I sure wish I could share the profile pic here that I saved from his initial FB page. He looked mid-fifties, tall and solidly built... thinning dark hair... nice smile... looked kind.

Son looked 13-ish and thin as teenagers often are. Nanny was elderly looking... prob. 75 or so. Nicely dressed. Looked kind.

Makes me sad.

ED: you can post a picture when you start a new submission [not adding a comment] - use this page and you can see photos here:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Nov 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wired Money Lost
by: Anonymous

I am the the one who was scammed out of $78,000.
I have spent hours and hours since my loss and am still very devastated. I am still surprised that I would ever wire money especially to someone I have never seen.

As you know they are very good at what they do.

They will stand before God and be accountable for what they are doing to innocent people. My life has changed forever since my loss and everyday I have to live with the fact that I am now broke. I am still trying to cope with the reality of what I have done and can't believe I allowed such low life scum to do this to me.

My question is:
How many of you that lost money, wired it to the scammers bank accounts? And if you wired the money, did your bank do anything to try and stop you? or warn you? I am curious because
I didn't know the risk of wiring money when I lost my money for good in less than 5 minutes.

It has truly altered my life and I still am angry about my ordeal. It has nearly sent me into a nervous breakdown.

The agent that day just put a piece of paper in front of me and said " here, sign this! I didn't know what I had signed at the time of the transfer because I didn't think I had anything to worry about, my agent looked confident in what he was doing and there were no discussions like " Do you know this person well? what may I ask is it for? Just want to make sure because there are so many wiring scams and I don't want you to loose your money, because you won't ever get it back.....anything would have helped me that day....Anything by the agent who should be looking after me as though he would expect if it had been him in my position that day.....

I am now taking a closer look at how the bank did nothing to caution me about wiring, they gave me the funds transfer agreement after the wiring was done which is 2 pages long and small print.

They never went through the disclosure with me before the transaction which I feel would of saved me from wiring the money. I was uneducated regarding wires as it was my first time ever.

Since my loss and educating myself about wire scams the banks are well aware of this and why are they not using a mandatory protocol with those that are about to wire money, since most wires are scams????

I am now feeling that I wasn't only scammed by the the scammer but scammed by my own bank. I feel that this is extremely important to so many that may fall into the same situation if they aren't aware of wires and not being able to ever get your money back once you send your money.

My feelings are that if every bank had a mandatory protocol for wires in place such as: disclosing the banks transfer agreement that you sign and don't have enough time to read before the transfer, which states that the bank is not responsible for refunding your money if something goes wrong...etc...And that there is a risk you can loose your money....and never see it again...you will be less likely to wire your money at all..this would certainly save us from the loss and devastation and will keep the scammers from receiving money which will keep crime down. Doesn't this make sense???? Why is nothing in place for us?????

I am surprised to know that there is nothing mandatory within the banks to protect us but only themselves.

I am angry and disappointed in my bank and I would like to hear your comments.

I would like to know how many out there have had basically the same type of experience as I believe we may have a possible class action lawsuit.

You can email me at : Godhelpthescammers@gmail.com
Nov 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		To all victims and potential victims
by: Anonymous

Report these creatures on Facebook, POF, and any other website you can.

Yes, they use the same pics and their names are for example: James Neal Cooper, then the show up as Neal James Cooper, or James Cooper or Neal Cooper.

I'm still upset over the fact that I got scammed, I thought I was smarter than that, however, lesson learned.

EVERYDAY I PRAY FOR KARMA...I can wait because, I know it will catch up with these creatures.
Nov 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Johnson Murray, and other's
by: Anonymous

I sure pray you all watched Doctor Phil today, as a man was scammed from a women called Katie From Nigeria for a million dollars and he was a doctor.

Please listen and understand, these guys and women because you have no idea if your even talking to a man since women belong to this group also, they pass you on to the next one.

Stop talking to these idiots, mine would get so angry when I asked any questions it wasn't funny, I mean brutally mean. He threatened men on my profile that liked my postings, he threatened me If I try to leave him. If They say They work on a Rig which most are married anyways even though they put widowed block them right away or your bank account is going to go dry and your heart is going to be broke.

They are so good at what they do. Please be careful. They will do whatever they can to make you a victim and laugh at you. Mine was laughing about another lady he had gotten thousands from when he knew I was through with him.

Thank God I did not lose as much as many have. My integrity, my respect of myself, since I had not done this with No One Ever Before and send money or fall for someone on the net.
Nov 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Johnson Murray
by: Anonymous

I meant to add, stop all communication with him and do not let him know the reason you are dropping him like a hot potato.

If he has already blocked you because you will not send him money or deactivated his Facebook profile because you abruptly stopped all communication with him, you will know it is a scam. He will run like a frightened little chicken.

There's nothing like leaving a scam artist scratching his head, after you have outsmarted him. Same series, same episode.

May God bless you for using wisdom!
Nov 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		So many names, so many stories
by: Anonymous

Since my friend found this page I have been doing a lot of research and have found that the person or persons that I was communicating with has at least 10 different Facebook pages and that's only under the name he was using with me.

I have also found the same man under several different names using different pictures. I suspect that the man in the pictures is part of a group of men pulling this off as his pictures are very versatile; ie, a master of disguise - however, I have also noticed that he is still quite active as I have seen seen his Facebook pages update from time to time.

I have also seen this same man on POF under several assumed names. I guess my point is; it doesn't matter what he calls himself. He is a scam artist and we all need to be more aware of the facts rather than the fantasy we want to be real.
Nov 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Johnson Murray
by: Anonymous

His wife as I was told was killed in a car accident when his son was 11 and is now 17, yes lives with a guardian, said he needed 500 dollars cause his account is frozen till he can pay them it to open it back up, but machines are broken down and needs money fast, he is a underwater welder, but is a contractor Engineer with so many under him.

Takes turns talking to his women, yes I have lost money to him but I will not help him again and it was sent to Nigeria but it went through a Mule, said he was coming here and I am his wife, lucky me I am single Thank God.

I know the some of the stories here it is the exact same guy, the words are so broken up and he does not spell a lot of things as we do here in the states, so many things he has said to others has said to me. He has cancelled so many times coming here I have lost count.

Now he needs more money so he is on the HUNT, as he calls it. Ladies or men, they prey on us. This is how they live, I have talked to a Nigerian Policeman and he said whatever I do, do not send NO MONEY to anyone who says they are in Nigeria, they have many many scammers in their country and they are trying to stop it but the government will not do a thing about it. If we are fool enough to fall for such nonsense with these Riggers as he called them and scammers it is our own fault that we are that hard up.

Please be careful. I believe this officer in Nigeria and have seen him in uniform at the office. If he was not for real then he would not of said Do Not Send Any Money To Anyone In Nigeria.
Nov 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Taylor
by: Anonymous

Name: James Taylor 47 years old met on TINDER
Wife died in car accident 8 years ago, was pregnant with a son, named Ryan. Born in Scotland, moved to Conneticut in middle school.

Immediately fell in love with me, told me he was up for a big oil contract in Mayalsia, sent me a contract, very cut and paste. Original pictures on Tinder show a handsome eloquent man.

When we finally spoke I detected a Nigerian accent, and I told him my phone lost all photos and to send me a current one. He says he uses an old phone.....texts all hours of the day.

Professing his dying love for me.

Just called me about an hour ago, said he had to ask me something...

TEXT BOOK: I suspect that he will ask me for money, so I will ask him before he asks me.
I knew it was too good to be true, but decided to string him along...........
Nov 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Johnson Murray - Were your details the same?
by: Anonymous

Hello - just wanting to confirm with the person who said their scammer was also going by the name "Johnson Murray"... did your "person" also have the same details as I listed a few posts lower?

-Wife died 6 years ago in car accident
-13-year-old son named Alvin
-Home in LA
-Grew up in Berlin till middle school
-moved to Texas
-met and fell in love with wife in college
-Industrial Engineer
-Underwater Welder
-On oil rig off coast of Nigeria
-Leader of a team there
-Nanny taking care of son at home
-Needs $ for different reasons - card declined till bank can approve, supplies held up, son in hospital...
-Calls you baby, honey, dear
-Available only on Nigeria time
-Sometimes eloquent, sometimes broken English
-Will not answer specific questions
-Gets angry when refusing to send money

THANKS!! I know it's a scam... just wanting to see who else has been affected/targeted.
Nov 20, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Educational Videos on Scam Artists
by: Anonymous

I have posted information on this site several times and have stated and re-stated what others have said about these low-life scam artists that they are aware of this site and will respond in silly ways to throw us for a loop. These low-lifers have found a way to earn a living by preying on unsuspecting lonely victims who are lonely and want to be loved.

Some of these so-called victims are pretending NOT to believe because they are the scam artists themselves. If they are not scam artists, which is highly improbable, those who will not believe have been blinded by a false sense of love and affection they so desperately need and are caught up in a fantasy world.

Therefore, I say to the legitimate victims who refuse to believe that "THERE ARE NONE SO BLIND THAN THOSE WHO WILL NOT SEE." You seem to reject the wealth of evidence that has been put before you on this site and you need a real wake up call.

Since we believe scam artists are writing these irrational statements to make us believe they are legit and some of them are "GOOD" god-fearing scammers, they need to take off their blinders and realize we know they are trying to convince us that some of them are genuine by posting on this site.

Perhaps they need to take my online course in Rhetorical Theory and Persuasion and learn something about intra-psychic stability versus voluntary brainwashing. Most of us on this site are not buying your rotten sale of goods.

As I stated in my last post of November 19, you should paste the below link into your browser and listen to the heart-wrenching stories of victims who have lost everything to these scam artists.

These scammers have devised a sophisticated complex scheme, and I agree with what others on this site have observed that there are several of them working this same scheme. In reality, it is the same series and same episode. These hardcore scam artists have not seen fit to provide us with a new episode of Criminal Minds because the first episode is working too well for them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9u4-sK8h5c&list=PLiaX7IWYNHwuHNUwSEHY CIQs4K5n75Nlw
Nov 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Think I am being scammed
by: Anonymous

Is this a Joke, or is it a scammer saying this stuff, after reading all this your still believing in him.

WOW! Wake up, I have adorable pictures of my scammer and he was such a smooth talker, called me his wife but only took a few weeks to ask for money. He has cancelled five times coming to see me cause something has come up.

What a laugh.

Listen to all these people who has been through it or believe what you want. Like was said are you playing us and having us think you are for real and one of the scammers because no one would go through this and say stuff your saying.

Wake up, or send him the dang money, so you can find out for yourself since you will not listen to no-one.
Nov 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Think I'm being scammed
by: Anonymous

BELIEVE WHAT YOU WANT TO BELIEVE

I didn't have the money either but, I believed in IT so much that I took out cash advances on my credit card, took out two loans. Guess who is paying for all of it. I had to beg my family to help me with the rent and of course share with them how STUPID I had been for believing IT.

Will IT come to visit? Sure, IT will, mine stood me up three times and I still believed. 1st time he was not allowed to fly because, I purchased the ticket in the US, 2nd time he was sick and his uncle (another it) took him to the hospital and 3rd he was detained for tax evasion. So, yes he will come visit you. Just wait for him, while your accounts drain out.

I was feeling sorry for you based on what other people were posting but, honestly YOU DESERVE TO BE SCAMMED.

I also got pictures on demand when I requested them, beautiful pictures of a man that doesn't even know I exist.

WAKE UP
Nov 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Public Videos about Scammers
by: Anonymous

For the men and women who cannot let go of their scam artists by not taking heed to the warning posts on this site are being led by their emotions, want to believe their scammers are real because they are mentally and emotionally enslaved to a "fantasy" love that does not exist.

Please review the stories of women who have come out of the closet and made their stories known to the authorities.

You also can see what happened to one woman who was so obsessed with her "phantom" scammer that she was sentenced to 52 months in federal prison when she was already warned about him. She had a difficult time letting go of this fantasy to which she found herself and was ruined both financially and legally. She’s only one of many who have been hurt and ruined by these phantom devils.

Please paste this link into your browser, watch as many of these stories as you can, and share it with women, mothers, and sisters who refuse to believe their phantom man or woman is not real.

They are very informative. If these public videos do not convince you what these romance scam artists are about, you are beyond help and have been snared by a false sense of true love and romance.

There are 200 videos exposing both victims and their invisible scammer. These are educational videos and not a secret. They are very informative.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9u4-sK8h5c&list=PLiaX7IWYNHwuHNUwSEHYCIQs4K5n75Nlw

May God open your understanding and give you wisdom!
Nov 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Think I'm being scammed
by: Anonymous

You are beyond helping. Despite all the warnings and stories here, you still cling in desperation to what you want to be true.

Don't waste our time giving any more advice. You will need to be scammed before you open your eyes.
Nov 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Think I'm being scammed
by: Anonymous

After all I've read how could I believe these stories. Did anyone get a lot of pictures of the man and his family? I know all the red flags are there but I'm still not totally convinced. Do they always promise they are coming home to see you or visit you?

I don't have the kind of money others have been scammed out of so even if it was there could never be a second time either way.

He would be so out of luck and have to move on.
Nov 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Think I'm being scammed
by: Anonymous

You came to this site looking for advice and also have read the comments. You have received great advice and all these comments are the same - the scammers fall in love in a short time having never met you, something needs money they haven't got and they want you to lend them the money (of course they will pay it back many times over!), they sometimes show fake contracts worth millions to show you they have money, and they will see you/repay you soon!.

If you are still unsure after reading all these stories and advice, then you are so desperate and needy to find love you will fall for the scam.

Some of us never had the benefit of reading all these pages first otherwise we wouldn't have been scammed.

But you have read them and still think it might be real!!!

If you are that stupid you deserve to be scammed.
Nov 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think I'm being scammed
by: Anonymous

He is as real as you want to believe he is, he is a scammer. We are trying to save you from a world of hurt. You will be heartbroken and financial broke if you continue to believe he is real, trust me. I heard the same story and the millions of promises to pay. I'm paying for that large debit and the creature has moved on to his next victim.

Ask him questions about the rig, where is he, the company, research. He will either give you fake information or get upset that you are questioning him/her (in case you are not aware, you might be talking to a female creature all along).

If, you still have doubts, then send him the money, the next issue will be the delivery fee, customs, you name it their will be an issue. You will belive and help it again, and again until you are left with nothing but, a broken heart and a ton of debt.

Read these stories again, and again, look for the similarities. They are Creatures and all they care about is MONEY.

In Spanish we have a saying "no hay peor ciego, que el que no quiere ver" basically "there is no worst blind person, than the one that does not want to see" - don't let your emotions rule you.

I wish I would have known about this site before I was left heartbroken and broke.
Nov 18, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Think I'm being scammed
by: Anonymous

I'm still unsure even after comments to not trust this guy. Maybe he is for real I just don't know. The company didn't send the equipment he ordered himself is what he told me. Am I really that desperate?

Maybe it's just a coincidence his story sounds like the rest of those scammers.

I want this to work out but nothing sounds good about it. He promises to pay the money back and I want to believe it. This site have put all doubts in my mind.

Do you think he could be an honest guy?
Nov 18, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		To The Lady---Think i am being Scammed
by: Anonymous

If You Think it you already Know you are being scammed. Of course he is desperate, Wow that was a new one getting his equipment out of customs, would not happen. The company would have his equipment shipped.

Did not take him long to ask for money, that tells you right there, he is a scammer. Come on now, if your thinking it, its true. I agree with the one that said, Stop communicating with him. It will get bad, if you don't believe it ask him some questions and he will say you don't trust him, he loves you and only you, your the only one in his life. He can't wait to come to you and be in your arms and never let go. He wants to settle down with a wife.

Sound familiar. Please do not send him money. If you do it will just get worse, and our money is worth so much in S. Africa and Nigeria.

Please do it for yourself.
Nov 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Think I'm being scammed
by: Anonymous

To the woman who says, "Think I'm being scammed." It is a scam. Once you do that without letting him know you are aware it is a scam, he will deactivate his FB or whatever social media he is using or block you.

Whatever you do, do not send him any money, no matter what the sad story he gives you or the pressure he puts on you.

You said you want advice. Here it is:

STOP COMMUNICATING WITH HIM NOW.
Nov 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Think I'm being scammed
by: Anonymous

I met this man on dating website mingle2. As the others that have commented it's too good to be true. He was working on getting a contract in So. Africa would be gone two months but would get the work started and come back to visit and meet me. He fell in love with me and calls me his wife and I have never met.

It's been a few weeks and now he says he needs money because he can't get his machines out of customs and promises to pay me back. I am not a well off women so I can't send money and he is desperate keeps telling me.

We will find the money so we can live our lives comfortably. As much as I would like to I have no possible way.

His name he says is Dirk Bunnell and if I'm wrong about this man I apologise but it sounds like every other scam. He said his wife passed and is raising his grandsons. It a sad story but I'm very skeptical.

Help and some advise and has anyone heard of him?

He closed his dating site and we text or call on cell. He says he travels all over and is from Colombia .

Is it to good yo be true?
Nov 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Johnson, Lawerence
by: Anonymous

I believe these guys all work together on scamming and have many names, but are all the same group, when they are caught they change their name and take the one they got caught with off line or delete it.

It was under Johnson Murray.

They say if a person has two first names like Scott David, or Anthony Allen, who are scammers also, then that is what they usually are is scammers, they do have a male scammer sight and ton's of male pictures.

Good Luck
Nov 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lawrence, Murray Johnson, Johnson Murray
by: Anonymous

Hello... just wondering if the names mentioned above are all the same "person?" Were the details under the "Johnson Murray" description the same as used under the two other names?

Trying to figure out the puzzle in order to know what to watch for... thanks!
Nov 16, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lawerence, Murray Johnson
by: Anonymous

This Lawerence is a scammer, very sad your mother is believing him, different name but did say he got some money from a women and laughed. I told him he is sick doing this to women, and Murray Johnson is how he sent me an invite on FB. not the other way around.

But he is on the scammers list so I did not accept. Ladies please be careful out there, I get like 10-15 invites a week from these money hungry Rig workers, which are the biggest scammers of all time.

One even told me that.

They sit back and laugh because women fall for it, believe me I did once also, now I try to help other's realize its all scamming to them. You get an invite and find out he is on a Rig get rid of him. Another thing NO Rigger is gone for 30 years from home. Even the companies would not let that happen. I have been in touch with BP, and Shell, and a few other's.

They would not let NO ONE on their Rigs be broke down and be losing money for their company, they will fix the machines before that happens and take it out of their pay.

Please be careful.
Nov 16, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lawerence Garrison
by: Anonymous

Im pretty sure my friend is being scammed. She refuses to listen. Says he is a contractor on a oil rig , somewhere off the Scotland coast. Has asked for money. Says he needs it to get off of the rig for taxes. She sent it. Then asked for more. Going to come to her.

When he gets away from there. Says he has lots of money. Going to buy her a new car,house and take care of her. He loves her so much! He has set 3 different times to be here. Something has come up,each time. Even shows her airplane tickets.

His name is Lawerence Garrison. Has been working 30 years away from home in Pennsylvania. No kids. Age 64 or 65. Born in Nov.
Nov 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer Scam - Beware!
by: Anonymous

Johnson Murray, age 56, contacted via FB, 15-year-old son, Alvin - home is L.A. Born and lived in Berlin till middle school. Moved to Texas. Wife died six years ago in car accident. Working on rig off shore of Nigeria. Asks for money for many reasons (bank will not give access to card, supplies held up until payment, son in hospital, etc.).

Feigns deep love, desire for wife and mother to his son. Sometimes appears educated, sometimes broken English, available only on Nigerian time and only via text, no answer when calling number, no answer to specific questions, angry when you do not comply with requests for funds. Not on FB any more.

Will not send pictures or any identifying information. Industrial engineer, underwater welding supervisor.
Nov 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Law Inforcement
by: Anonymous

I have tried 5 times trying to contact Interpol and have had no success. I have spent a lot of time typing my story and all the necessary information and when I click on send, it says I don't have this or that filled out properly, when I do. I have never been able to get it sent due to their website errors.

Just FYI I called the FBI to tell them what is going on and they said just don't use the website Tues & Wednesdays. So I sent it on Friday and the same thing happened.

Something is not right with there website.
Nov 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Your Mother
by: Anonymous

If he is on facebook tell her to go to Dr. Phil's site and watch the episodes on scamming, since one lady will no doubt be going to prison for 15 years for sending money to Nigeria, very sad.

They will break her and even if she says she don't have the money they will tell her to get a loan or sell a car or something else of value,

Believe me I know. It just keeps getting worse and worse asking for more and more. I do pray your mother will wake up before the threats start and the anger with her.

Hope you can convince her or contact the www.ic3.gov and tell them what is going on.
Nov 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers Scam
by: Anonymous

Hi all. Im a South African and just came out of a bad relationship. I decided to change my life by appyling for a oilrig job but since i had no experience i added that in the google search.

Two weeks later I got an invite on Facebook from this sexy looking Donald Reachie. Everything he said made no sense. He was madly in love from the get go. And I told him scammers do that but he said he doesnt want to lose me to a guy in my country. I knew point blank he was a scammer.

His profile was empty, no friends or family. His area code checked out. His google search did not exist. I google reverse searched his images but nothing. I checked the background on his pics. One was in China but he said its a street in Manchester. One was in America which made sense since his daughter and son lived there with his sister. He was divorced but had his two year old daughter which also made no sense as no mother would leave her child.

I'm very verbal and knew something was off from the get go but my friends said im looking for things that arent there. I became borderline obsessed with catching him out. He got all defensive when I asked about his family but he wanted to know alot about me.

I had to take it to a level futher and flirted with him but to know avail. Now when I think back Im actually disgusted. It was elections and I asked him about Trump and Clinton but he said he is not into politics but I knew then he was a scammer but I had no proof.

Finally it came. He sent me pics he bought me clothes but I must pay postage for them. I confronted him that his pics were lies and the kids faces kept changing. I gave him a false address to send the gifts to. So I asked him how could the courier service have sent it to a wrong address and called him a scammer.

So he blocked me.

Even if you close all angles something slips. I checked all dating sites for his pics but never in a million years did I think of combining the words 'oilrig engineer scams' which a friend of mine eventually did which landed me up on this site.

I reported him on the FBI site before we began chatting seriously but nothing happened. These sites are as usefull as a box of matches on a rainy day. Trust me guys trust your gut if its too good to be true hell it is.

I'm not sure if its a clue but all the pics he sent me he wore Funda Somoa logos and a Somoan mask. And the kids and families had the same shirt and looked alike which could mean its a syndicate so please guys nothing would give me more satisfaction then seeing these people behind bars.

He didnt get a dime from me but the next person might fall for his soppy stories and romantic gestures.
Nov 14, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sadly Convincing
by: Anonymous

My friend alerted me when I confided in her that I'd met someone online and gave just a few details. I never accept friend requests from someone I don't know, so this was out of character for me, but the person seemed so charming and said all the right things, although I did have some "red flag" moments right from the start.

Reading all the details here makes me just nauseated, as my story is oh-so-familiar, and I feel so foolish for having fallen for it. Thank you to all for sharing your stories, although it is hard to admit that you have taken part once you know it is a scam.

I "fit the profile" of those being targeted and had no idea. I even saw that this person had friended my mom, who is also vulnerable, so I let her know to unfriend him right away, that he was not safe. That made me the maddest! I was taken for a relatively small amount of money, but it was huge to me and has caused hardship.

I was told it would be paid back. Small price to pay, however, for such a valuable lesson. PLEASE, if this is happening to you, run, don't walk, from the person... block, ignore, etc. etc., as the pleas for money and reasons will not end. These men are not "real," and neither are the "relationships" they are pretending to create with you.

I'm so sorry if this has happened to you and hope you can find restoration and healing from God AND that the desires of your heart met in legitimate ways.

There ARE good people out there... just beware of the ones who are not.
Nov 13, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creatures
by: Anonymous

Please keep in mind that scammers come to this website and read our post. They can be one and the same and they just change their names and stories. Therefore, it does not matter if we know or have heard the name, they just change it all up.

My scammer was from AARP dating, his other name or buddy was on Facebook. No matter how good looking he is or she is, if you don't know them do not friend them on Facebook, date someone you can actually see in person and can have real dates.

I cannot tell how many nasty emails I have received with attachments, I have not opened any of them because, one I don't know the sender and second they have an attachment. I must get at least one to two friends request a week on Facebook from creatures I don't even know.

So, I delete them and report them to Facebook as scammers, as many times as I have to, this will be the only way to stop these creatures.
Nov 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		November 11th Mark and Jason
by: Anonymous

I agree with the person who said one of the posts sounded "fishy": Scamming the Scammer? I think this is a scammer who has become aware of this site, and is trying to throw us for a loop. The person who wrote the post about receiving clothes, $15,000, etc., from the scammer is one of the oil rig scammers himself.

I have difficulty believing the contents of the post. Moreover, the post is loaded with typo errors and some of the sentences do not make any sense at all. The misspelled words, poor sentence construction, and poor grammar represent the kind of writing of an oil rig scammer.

Sorry, but most of us didn't just fall off the turnip truck yesterday.

What are you going to do when your water well dries up?

The days of your lies, schemes, scams, and words of endearment are numbered.
Nov 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nov. 11th Mark and Jason
by: Anonymous

I too was very confused about the letter that was written by whoever, and getting 15,000 from each guy and getting clothes and everything else.

Just sounds fishy to me sorry, scamming the scammer, that is what it sounded like. I am not criticizing anyone, just very confused letter you wrote there.
Nov 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryan Moritz
by: Anonymous

Claims to be an independent contractor for oil rig drilling. Met on POF. Was supposed to meet in person at a public place, but got stood up. Kept calling me and texting me, supposedly from Alaska on a six week contract.

We texted mostly. Sometimes phone calls. He said he was Scottish, but I detected immediately that it didn't sound right. He was supposedly living in the same town as me, but was not able to answer simple questions such as what part. When chatting with me he preferred to use Viber.

Claims to be very busy all the time. He can't remember details about previous conversations. I was very suspicious from the beginning and found quite a bit of information from research on him - mostly on Facebook. But I played along anyway because I enjoyed having someone to talk to.

However, now that he's asking me for money I feel the need to share this story. After talking with my best friend she found this page.
Nov 11, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Oil Rig Engineer,
by: Anonymous

This letter was wrote on the 10th about the guy that left for the UK, you said he had a few pictures on his page but no other friend, could you tell me what he looked like please, and if there was a rose on his page?

And for one thing I do know Mark Wilson and Jason Williams are scammers, they tried to do it to me, but I did not fall for it, there was just something too fishy there, most of these scammers work in a circle and together, they take turns on you.

They enjoy what they do, if you see anyone in a tux sitting at a table oh stay clear of this guy, one of the biggest scammers, I have a friend he is hurting so bad and he gets so verbally mean and that's how they get to you saying your calling them a liar to make YOU feel guilty so you fall for their sweet talking and scamming and you sending them the money you want

There is one lady looking at 15 years in prison for sending money to Nigeria and she had no idea she was money laundering, my heart broke for her, yes I got scammed but not that much, so I am thankful.
Nov 11, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nicolas Hobson
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had dealings with Nicolas Hobson? He contacted me on Christian Mingle. Said he is Italian but don't think last name Hobson is Italian. He has a very strong accent and claimed he could get money back for me that I lost to a scammer.

I don't believe it for a minute.

I am not giving out my personal information.
Nov 11, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason Williams and Mark Wilson messenger scams
by: Anonymous

Jason williams and Mark Wilson scammers. They told me that they love me. Jason Williams told me he's single and wants to visit south africa and buy a house for me. He send me parcel with laptop, iphone 6, rings and jewellery and hand bags and the amount of $15000. But he make mistake and he put another amount of $55000. But he doesn't mind and I can use all the money.

I communicate with him for a month. And this one Mark Wilson he is a widow, his wife passaed away with breast cancer and he is left with a daughter. He started by asking my sizes for clothes he said he post parcel and he include amount of $15000 for me to use. Hd love md so march. I still communicate with him , he force me to pay all the amount they need. There ux another guy by the name of Vincent Charamba, he act as an accountant officer . He need R18 150ti change money from dollar to rand and send it to my account
Nov 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Oil Rig Engineer
by: Anonymous

This one found me on FB. His profile was a week old and had no mutual friends with me. Only a few pictures.

We chatted on Messenger and then he asked to
Exchange numbers and we texted for a while. He was on an Oil Rig and suddenly found out his Contract in the U.K. Was accepted.

The following day he left for the U.K. That was weird. Before he left he asked me to get into Hangouts. He said no cells on the Rig. Have talked a few days but when I told him I needed to see him on FaceTime he said that I was calling him a liar.

Then he supposedly took pictures on the Rig and sent me some pictures of the same person in FB but I still wanted to FaceTime. Still haven't been able to verify who he is. Can't find him even in a background check that my family member ran for me.

Very loving and actually fun to chat with. But I can't believe him till I see him. I now saw his FB profile has been removed. Does someone know how to find his IP address.

Please help
Nov 07, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help Me
by: Anonymous

I too have been scammed by someone claiming to be an oil rig engineer. I have been texting this scammer for two months. He texts me 10 -15 times each day. He calls me at least twice a day, sends me poems and says he loves me. He says he has two daughters living with his sister out west. They have been texting me also.

Two weeks ago he asked me for 4000.00 dollars to fix a part on his engine.

I sent a wire transfer from my bank to his supposedly sisters bank account in Denver. The daughter asked me for an iPhone last week, I sent her a iPhone 7 to an address in Colorado.

By reading all these posts I now see that this is all a scam.

What am I to do now ??? Please advise.

Email me at mrbillfreeland@gmail.com with any help
Nov 05, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Wilson
by: Anonymous

I know how you feel as I heard the same story. Its not true they have to pass inspection no matter what and they always pass before even boarding the rig, sorry. I too get so many requests from these guys I go to my list I wrote down and so many are on it.

If they are on a rig I was told to just delete them since my scammer told me the truth about the guys on the Rigs or they use a Rig as an excuse.

I was asked for much money, IPhone 7, Itune cards. Just don't know what or who to believe on Facebook. Wouldn't know what to do without this site now that I am on it. One thing he did tell me is they cannot call from a Rig. When he was on one, just the big bosses can do that.

So who knows what to believe. It don't take them long to ask for something that is for sure. Took about 3-4 weeks the first time. Then it became non stop.
Nov 04, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Lost Oct. 31 post
by: Anonymous

I was scammed by Mark Wilson, handsome man 59 yrs old and had custody of 14 yr old granddaughter living with disabled grandmother in Michigan. Talked on Viber for 3 weeks.

After 1 week he had to hear my voice so he called. I was totally taken aback by his accent. He said he was sorry he forgot to tell me he was from Portugal and had been in US for 10 years. Wife cheated on him 2 years ago and I was the first woman he talked to.

Called sometimes twice daily. Poems in the morning. He had me hooked and then he asked for money for his granddaughters birthday. I live on ss so that wasn't likely. He was upset but he said he understood he loved me so much. Then a week later investigator came on board to inspect the rig and his paperwork was outdated, working papers.

3500 or go to jail.

I told him no way I didn't have any money. He said I didn't love him and he had to let me go. I was so stupid I called him back a week later and he said everything worked out and he thought he lost me. Within 15 minutes he was asking me to send him an Iphone because his was acting up. And then it hit me hard as a brick what he really was.

IT is so crazy you want to believe they are real. SUCH a heartbreak but no money. AND that was my Mark Wilso, who was on facebook after that as Mark Williams, Mark Anderson and Brown Williams.

I get 7 to 8 scammers daily on facebook. I just block.

Lost can contact me on Facebook messenger.

Donna Wessells.
Nov 04, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Police or gov.
by: Anonymous

The web site is www.ic3.gov to file a complaint on the scammer. If you watched Doctor Phil the other day Maybe Monday and Tuesday of this week you would of seen another show of scamming, which Dr. Phil works with people on this for which he does enjoy helping and finding the real person who is doing the scamming.

I been asked now for so much money it makes me sick, the guy who says he is on BP in the Gulf, I am sure has many women and makes a good penny from them. Many stories of this man if he is the same one that works with the rest that say their on the same Rig.

But to find out he is from Nigeria saddens me that one can do this to other's, but they are so use to making a living this way they know exactly what they are doing to women and how to say it to get their attention.

One thing they have in common its all about them, no matter what is going on in your life its about them.
Nov 04, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott David is his name
by: Anonymous

He said he's been widowed for 6 years and has 2 kids, a daughter Sarah who is 13 loves Volleyball and has a broken leg. The boy he called Smart is 16. We only communicated through messenger on Facebook.

I kept asking questions he wouldn't answer so I called him.

When he answered the phone the accent was very noticeable. I said his name and told him who I was. I started questioning the accent and he hung up and will not accept my calls. I had told him from the start if he was a scammer he needed to find someone else because I have a lot of police friends.

He started from almost the 1st conversation telling me he fell in love with me instantly when he saw my pic. His kids love me because I look like his dead wife. I was picking up on all the flags and asking him a lot questions about himself and basically badgered him into answering.

Instead he has chosen to leave me alone.
Nov 03, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eaton graham engineer
by: Anonymous

What about Eaton Graham?. Has lived in Vancouver for three years. Working on the Cambodia oil refinery, which is actually in construction. Has a son who is in his final year in Aberdeen university studied of all things engineering. He has not asked for anything.

He has provided multiple pictures, one with his son. I have reverse checked the images and get nothing. Where are people posting the pictures of these guys??

ED: you can post a picture when you start a new submission [not adding a comment] - use this page and you can see photos here:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Nov 03, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig/Vessel Engineer for Exxon Anthony Allen
by: Anonymous

Well, that is what he told me. This guy is a piece of work. Like many other stories, he stated that the mother of his now 14 year old daughter died while giving birth. The daughter is being taken care of by his alleged brother in New Jersey. He too was going to start his own oil business.....BUT his ex girlfriend tried to empty his bank account when he just went back out to the rig.

His contract fee to apply for his oil license was $500 & he couldn't access his account because the bank froze his account until he came home.

I told him NO WAY.

Then a week later he asked for $5000 because he had to stay on the rig until January & he wasn't going to be able to go to France to see him Mom. OHHH, he was NOT happy when I declined his even bigger request.

He then gave it a rest for a week & then wanted $1700 so he could set up a speedboat for me to meet him on the rig. I told him I was pretty sure that was prohibited. To make a long story short, he wanted me to do this so that he could get sacked/dismissed from his job so he could come home. I told him find someone else to get arrested attempting to board an oil rig & someone else to get him fired so he could come home.

What an IDIOT!!!

So glad, I'm not a trusting person. Oh & he was madly in love with me over just texts in ONE WEEK. Wanted to buy me a car & move into his 4 bedroom home he allegedly owns in Stoneham. My daddy didn't raise no fool!!!

Beware all women of jerks like this guy!
Nov 03, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineers
by: Anonymous

I am sorry, but reading all these letters about scammers and on the Rigs, then people are worried someone else is talking to their scammer, THEY are all scammers saying they are on Oil Rigs, but in Nigeria or overseas somewhere, this is their circle of scammers.

I had some good advice recently which helped me a lot about a post. I so appreciate it. Understand, if they say their on a Rig, ask questions, stuff they are not going to want to tell you, ask for a picture right then and there while your talking, he will have an excuse.

This is their living, scamming, that's why most are broke and they have all the money. To the one wanting to know who to go to, if you sent money you contact Western Union and tell them you were scammed, tell them who you sent the money too, they will give you an id to take to your local police station.

Believe me I know, or even money gram. My Scammer was an oil Rig Engineer and told me what they do, how sad.
Nov 03, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer engineer oil rig
by: Anonymous

RE: October 31, 2016 post

To the person who says she’s married (no romance left in the marriage), adopted 3 children, and is very poor, you should immediately stop communicating with your scam artist.

Since you already know he’s a scam artist, this means the truth can set you free. If you continue to communicate with him because he tells you he loves you, rhetorically speaking, and you need to hear words of love at this time in your life, do not let your scam artist know what you know. By doing so, you will outsmart him and leave him in suspense as to the reason you stopped communicating with him. He’ll probably deactivate this particular Facebook profile.

To the person who said "God bless the victims" (no offense intended), I say God bless the wise and prudent ones for recognizing the red flags these scam artists send and terminating any further conversations with them without letting them know what you’ve learned about them. That’s what I did to my scam artist. In fact, he did not need to ask for money, although he did. I became suspicious when he told me he loved me when we had not met.

Use wisdom and not your heart and words to conquer him. It is not always prudent to let dishonest people know what you know or what’s on your mind. Since scam artists use God to draw potential victims into their web of lies, you too can use scripture to keep from falling into victim into their traps.

Remember, the devil can quote scripture too. Did the devil not use scripture to tempt Jesus when he was in the wilderness?

Please keep this scripture in mind, since we are here to encourage and build one another up.

Trials and Temptations: James 1:2-8

(2) Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,

(3) because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

"(4) Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

(5) If any of you lack wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

(6) But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

(7) That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.

(8) Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do."

May God keep you from trials and temptations, as you rely on the true wisdom that comes from Him!

Let not your hearts be troubled.
Nov 01, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just checking
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of or chatted with a Louis Thompson? Claims to be an Independent Contractor that rebuilds oil rigs. Have been chatting with him, he has not ask for anything... Yet.

I'm so glad I decided to use Google and found this page. Very informative and eye opening.

God bless everyone who has fell victim to these voulters.
Oct 31, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Schaefer engineer
by: Anonymous

I don't know Robert Schaefer, my scammer had a different name. He was good, with the excuses. I was an idiot. I saw the red flags and ignored them.

I refer to them as creatures, they will first ask for money for medicine or an issue with the child, then the machine or the equipment, then money to get home, and the list goes on. I ignored the comments and concerns because he was good and had me convinced that he was real, loved me and would never hurt me. Well he or she is not real, I'm broke and my heart has healed. I got angry and stay angry.

These creatures are the scum of the scum of the earth, never in a million years could I have believed such evil creatures exist.

When he finally confessed was when I wrote to the other women he had used to send me money, it was all a scam and the last step was making me his money mule. He went as far as having someone pretend they were from Interpol to scare me. I also contacted the man he claimed he was and gave him the scammers name, phone number and email.

He (the scammer) was upset. The relationship went from I love you to F*** you in seconds. I have reported him to the FBI, Interpol, The federal trade commission, my local police, etc.

I met a wonderful person on this site that helped me file all the complaints and has guided me, I call her my Guardian Angel. I also saw a therapist who helped me tremendously.

You don't have to believe me or still have you doubts because again these creatures are good. Keep in mind if it's to good to be true and he is gorgeous, it is. I'm trying to save you a world of hurt, disappointment and financial hardship.

Good luck and God Bless
Oct 31, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer engineer oil rig
by: Anonymous

I've been on Facebook for a long time. I'm married and adopted three small special needs children. The romance between me and my husband is gone and he doesn't do anything with me and kids. I've had a very bad life and I was approached on Facebook asking to know me by a man called Max Robert

He says he's a widow for 4 years his wife died at birth and he has a daughter name Lisa she is 16. He said all these nice things and romanced me. I never had that he sent me a contract that he said was his and yesterday he sent me a copy of a 4million dollar check says he can't clear it for the US and needed 700$.

I'm very poor and I told him doesn't mater he sent me pictures of him and his daughter this Lisa emailed me called me mom the picture with someone else - gay man said he was coming to Mary.

Called me his wife. How can a man do this to someone that has nothing. He hurt me and embarrassed me.

I haven't told him I know yet what should I do
Oct 31, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another victim
by: Anonymous

The catch:

That's okay. I attended Columbia University, New York. I studied Petroleum Engineering and graduated with a Master of Science Degree. Graduate 1990.

Antonio Diamante Callegari
March 26 2964

Along Balcony Dr
Calabasas CA

I am an Independent Contractor currently working offshore as a Project Manager with British Petroleum Company here at the Atlantis Deep Water Oil and Gas rig platform, which is located 190 miles south of New Orleans in the US Gulf of Mexico. I will be out of the rig in 6 weeks time, because that’s when my off starts. I work 2 months in and 2 weeks out.

Yes, I do. I have been in the engineering/construction field for more than 21 years and I've been working on this particular job for about 5 years now. But I will be quitting this time after my time off, because I want to get settled down once again with a complete family; A woman to call my wife and that is why I am here online searching for the right woman. Although I have being widowed for 3 years now, I enjoyed being a married man, but didn't have much time to enjoy my marriage before my late wife died in a car accident 3 years ago.
Oct 31, 2016
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starstarstarstar 		Watch out for this RAT GEORGE MICHEAL CAMPBELL
by: Anonymous

George Micheal Campbell. He said he was a chemical engineer in Dubai, but lived in New Jersey before getting this job.

Widow no children 59 years old very handsome, sent me a number of photos, flowers, poems, music a whole lot of sweet talk, & a ring.

Very thoughtful, charming just what I needed at the time I am a widow older than he ...

He called me every day.

But after a few months he said he was running into trouble on the job could I help him with just a few thousands dollars, I did & more after that he was going to repay me when his big contract was done.

Never happened & I was so wrapped up in this that I lost a lot of money. NEVER MEET HIM either ,

So beware of this GEORGE Micheal Campbell if that is is real name he is a real good talker , smooth as silk.
Oct 31, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wow..
by: Anonymous

I Believe anyone should be able to give their own opinion on here, and I am not here for sympathy, I did this to myself for falling for someone I did not know or meet in person and trusting him, never did that before with anyone.

Yes I am hurt and sad this happened to me. But this site helps me a lot, and I am so happy I found it, and after reading all these names I have been sent friends request from the majority of them, and having the names wrote down has helped cause I look them up and sure enough they are on the list.

But as I was always told if it is to good to be true it is. But I believed, it is sad they do this to women and we fall for it. I wish I did know how to do an ip trace as believe me I would be doing one instantly if I did know how.

Shoot I don't even know how to find his IP address. Any idea's out there. This guy can get very cruel and mean with his words if he does not get his way. I mean reading about how many have gotten taken by engineer's with their machines broke down, and then finding out the company would fix their machines and not have them on the Rig not making them money and take it out of their pay.

Was happy I found that out. Take care all. Yes to the one about asking questions, oh yes they get very angry when you ask questions but they want to know your life history.

So Please be careful All.
Oct 31, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark or Marek Troy, met on JDate
by: Anonymous

I'm a single parent who was left by my husband during my pregnancy. He was recovering from his divorce too. Spent 2.5 months now talking and texting and calling. Just like the rest on here, a Norwegian oil rig engineer, 2 adult children adopted from his ex wife, also a 12 year old.

I completely fell for him, we communicated daily until he started to ask for money and kept asking and asking and pressuring and pressuring. He sent me his itinerary yesterday to prove he was coming here after his trip.

I am so heartbroken and feel so stupid. This was the first person I had feelings about after my divorce.
Oct 31, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Schaefer engineer
by: Anonymous

If I may ask, what did he ask of you and how did you confirm that he is a scammer?

How did he ruin your life? I am just trying to figure this out.

Thank you
Oct 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		To therapist
by: Anonymous

Shame on you. So much for compassion, empathy and least not forget sympathy! No one is here to judge, but to share information and support. Clearly your education and work experience has yet to teach you the tenents of your profession.

People make choices for many reasons regardless of socioeconomic standing, education, faith, etc. Their decisions and consequences are their own. To face the consequences is hard enough without some self inflated- entitled- judgemental -individual spouting unsolicited and hurtful opinions.

Having said that, the Norwegian scammer has been around for quite some time. Always using some variation of a wife having died of cancer and child off at school or with family. If you know how to trace IP addresses do so. That way you can track where your scammer really is. It gives more information for the authorities -- FBI and such.

I too believe there are scammers on these sites from time to time. It lets them know when to change out photos and names. So please please be careful.

Blessings to all.

Mr Norwegian was my scammer almost a year ago.

Time does help.
Oct 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Williams IV David John Hydrocid oil Companies Scammers
by: Lady A.

This man contacted me and within a week sent me long stemmed roses, candy, a teddy bear and baloon saying just because. Then 3 weeks later needed $3700 to pay for a mechanic to fix his rig. He called me and sent me such sweet letters but then he would become verbally abusive with me.

He even sent me a copy of his contract for 10 million pounds.

He is on a rig in Aberdeen Scotland. He had scoped out my home in pictures I sent. Stupid me. Wanted me to sell my car my medicine everything I had. But if its too good to be true it is not.

The more I asked questions the more nasty he became. He has a daughter with leukemia, wife died in a car wreck. Norwegian, nice looking. But I refused.

He is a scammer and tried to erase what he wrote. I saved it someplace safe, including his pictures.
He has used other names, don't send anything or give email or anything else.

No man has the right to call you names or a liar.

Stay away
Oct 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Schaefer engineer England
by: Anonymous

Wondering if anyone has been approached by a person named Robert Schaefer an engineer from England and now working in the US. His son and grandson lives in Florida. I have been sent flowers, candy, and teddy. Many Phone calls, voice mails, and text and emails.

My friend is very worried I am being taken advantage of.
Oct 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		To confused
by: Therapist

These people are thieves! If you are not happy with your marriage but love your husband then seek marriage counseling.

If you don't love your husband, then separate or divorce him but don't lose your money and heart to these scammers.

The grass may not be greener on the other side of the hill.
Oct 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greek Fake
by: PJ

I have had two similar situations in the last 39 days. It really bites! First one did eventually ask for money because he couldn't cash his travelers checks. Sent me lots of poetry and text and asked me to get in Google Hang Out.

Come to find out he is using a gay mans pictures, family and job info he got from this mans Facebook page. He became very angry when I called him out.

The second one says he is from Greece but now lives in Brooklyn NY. He has a young son and he's a private oil rig contractor. I asked for his address so I could send him a greeting card. Now he is suddenly leaving tomorrow to verify the supplies for the new job.

He calls me his wife and is so in love with me.

Why do they prey on women without money to give. Such jerks, I'd love to find out who these men really are, would love to compare pics, phone numbers, etc.

My personal e-mail is brownie0713@yahoo
Oct 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Collin Jefferson Lawson
by: Anonymous

Someone named Collin Jefferson Lawson befriended me on Facebook in March 2016. He said he was originally from South Africa, and came to this country as a child...was never sure of exact age, but would go back with his Mom as a teen. We got along supremely and he asked to move to Hangout.
Within a month he was going to the Gulf as a project manager on an oil rig.

And slowly, the money requests started to come in to help with parts, as he could not use his credit card. Then, by the end of May, he said he and his Dad had deposited money in a Safe with a Security company in SA, and they had contacted him because they needed to ship box immediately, due to threats from terrorists and hoodlums.

Of course, he was not able to receive the box due to his job and asked me to give permission to use my name on the documents to be a beneficiary. I refused for about a week, then he said he would check with his lawyer and make sure all was in order and he had documents to verify source of his income, which he said was his own earnings. As he whined about loosing his money, I finally,foolishly agreed.

Then I got a emails from a "United Nations certified Diplomat" who would serve as a courier for the box of money. Then the requests started to come in for money for the documents. I took loans, but was still short and the Diplomat said he had to fly right away. He landed in border of Cincinnati and kentucky and was supposedly detained for not having all proper documents.

I was of course asked to send money because Collin was still in the Gulf. Sorry this is so long, but it was so ridiculously long that I believed it for a while.

Once Collin got out in the end of Agust he sent money for Diplomat John Edwards II to fly back to SA because his daughter was ill (or dead..heard both). Strangely, the place I was swirling money for the shop and the Diplomat were both in Alexandria, KY.

Collin then went to Kentucky to retrieve the box but was detained there he said by FBI for questioning. Again more money transfer to assist him, and he flew back to Bova Raton, Florida, his home. Supposedly, he talked to his lawyer there and he originally told me he flew back with him to KY to get the box. After I did not hear back from him for 3 weeks, I got worried and texted the "Diplomat" to see if he knew anything, which unfortunately started another sequence of events.

He made a few calls to his "contacts" and said Collin was arrested and sent back to Florida because most of the bills were counterfeit.
He got a lawyer that he said was assigned to him by the FBI. As he said my name was all over the documents a beneficiary. Then I was contacted by someone else named Larry Backhoe, who was supposedly a lawyer. When I asked for credentials, he said he would send me some, but then I asked for his Barrister no, and he said that as this was a criminal investigation, and I was part of it, he was not allowed to give me that info.

So,he then asked me for a total of 31k (yes!) To provide bail for John Edwards, the courier and myself, and also money to change the name on the documents back to Collin.

So, at this point I went into one of my retirement funds to retrieve the money. I then had to get my husband's signature, and needed to tell him that I needed the money to keep me out of jail.

Needless to say, though he signed it, he was livid and called the police. I, myself went in to talk to the deputy and also reported on line with the FBI.

Meanwhile, Larry Backhoe kept after me and told me to talk to his friend the judge (a Florida supreme court justice). I never answered, and heven started sending me texts to report to court in Florida.

I did forward these texts to the deputy and copied Larry Backhoe to go through the Deputy if he had any further messages for me. He and the "Judge" stopped immediately.

But then, I started to get text from John Edwards pleading me to talk to him. I did not answer.
I finally did hear from Collin, who said he used a prison guards phone. Said, he was tricked with the box. I was livid with him, and he said he believed me and was sorry. But he also asked where I was and whether I was going to come to Florida for the trial.

I told him I had not received an official summons from the court. So, they threatened me with a prospect of arrest and also that my husband would find out about my "relationship" with Collin as blackmail.

It's been a nightmate, and till the last minute I kept thinking that I hope Collin is innocent and was scammed himself..but, finally, my reasoning was, awakened. I have mentioned 3 names here that I hope are helpful.

BTW, I could not get a single drop of info on Collin Lawson on Internet or read erse image search.
Oct 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

My scammer is named Murphy Richard. Fell madly in love with me. Lol he has not yet asked for money but...told me he was a contractor and did a lot of travel and built oil rigs.

He is supposedly leaving in the morning for Africa to buy materials & would be gone for two weeks.

When he got back wanted to meet me. He was very interested in my money & asked me if I wanted to be his partner. I will send no money...for any reason. I was just wondering if anyone else had heard of this name.
Oct 29, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

A man by the name of Simon from Norway tried to scam me. He found me on a dating site and told me he was a widow and had one kid that lived in Dublin, Ireland.

He was a offshore oil rig consultant in charge of a big project. He was on the rig for 4 weeks. Sent all kinds of amazing texts and emails. But then there is an explosion on the rig and I am contacted by a friend that they needed money.

I did not give any but people watch out for these guys
Oct 29, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gulf..
by: Anonymous

The Gulf Engineer calls me his wife also, he has for a long time, and he would never cheat on me because I am his wife and he is my husband, he will never ever betray me or be dishonest with me, no other women can take my place.

Yes I have heard it all.

I knew he got money from someone for he told me he got his machines fixed. It is a shame, did he say which Rig he is on in the Gulf? Yes I am hurt by him very much. My mistake for being such a fool to fall for his BS.

Gmail, match.com. Facebook, some Swedish porn site I found his picture on. Just sad to me. But still got the nerve to ask me for more money, after he know I got into trouble.

He doesn't care how I get it just get it and he means it.

Be Careful Please.
Oct 29, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		79k
by: Anonymous

Hi, I understand where you're coming from, as I too was scammed just not as bad. I refused to send it, and when I found out sending money to Nigeria was money Laundering is the one time the government gets involved, not at them but us, when I got called I was shocked.

I sent it to his carrier but she gave my name. So no won't let that happen again. To the lady that was married it came out the wrong way than what I was trying to explain and I am sorry.

Yes my guy is a contractor and also underwater welder. Please ladies or men do not send money to Nigeria or overseas to them countries, I got into trouble and I hate to see anyone else get into trouble over stuff like this. I too have a picture of him underwater, welding but can't tell who it is.

Seen it on the net too. Again I am sorry to the lady who lost her marriage over this, and I am so wishing everyone to really believe if it is to good to be true it is.

They are so good at what they do, and then they pass you on to another.
Oct 28, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		79k Scammer
by: Anonymous

I was the one scamed. If anyone wants pictures or more information please email me at :

riverofblessings1@gmail.com

We cannot post pictures here which is unfortunate.

ED: Yes you can post pictures however you have to make your own submission and not comment on another submission to be able to post pictures.

Here is an example page:

https://www.watchforscams.com/john-sonderman-bp-underwater-welder-scammer-in-the-worst-way-claims-to-be-a-christian.html

Key things about this man are:
Heavy accent
Pictures are very good looking
Says he is 51 years old
He works on a rig in Alaska& and csnnt go home until bits are about to complete his contract to be with me (I was a fool).

I am devastated. I never sooke to anyone on Facebook I didn't know. He is very charming and says all the things a woman wants to hear.

Seems very insecure. Doesnt want to share you with anyone. Called me his wife. Says wife died giving birth to his second child 8 years ago. His daughter is in boarding school and he works as independent contractor as engineer.

Needs money for machinery & bits.

Texts me on Viber.
Oct 28, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

I'm involved with a love interest which works on a oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. He asked me for money to be sent to Nigeria so that he can pay for the supplies needed for a new contract.

I thought that the company that hired him will have the necessary equipment for him and that it's paid for by the company. He claims that he has to pay for his meals too.

I'm sure he is scamming me.

Also said he loves me after a couple days of chatting. I need to send money via western union to Nigeria where another receiver will pick it up.

Just sounds strange to me.

I'm suppose to send the money next week.
Oct 28, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Last 79K comment
by: Anonymous

I think this site is helping us to share our scamming stories, help others not to send any money, it should help with recovery if money is lost to a scammer. We all have a story to tell and it should not be used to judge anyone about betrayal without knowing any details.

In my opinion it is not our job here.

I Dont excuse any scammer using a woman, it sounded like the person writing the comment was siding with the scammer. Anyway that is my input into it no offence.
Oct 28, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason Williams, Mark Wilson
by: LOST

These 2 are the same people. Finally learned how to Google Image Search and Jason Williams turns up on Plenty of Fish as Mark Wilson English and Russian version.

Gray hair, dark sunglasses (usually) in front of motorcycle/Ford Explorer, on boats sometimes with fish.

We've been chatting and talking on the phone for over 2 months as Jason Williams and I have many pictures. Finally hit jackpot with this last image he sent me.

I never sent him a dime and I'm glad but he sure gets into your heart.

And breaks it.

Anyone else who would like to correspond, please contact ED. and I'd be glad to compare notes.
Oct 28, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		79k scammer
by: Anonymous

Could you post some pictures of your scammer, he sure sounds familiar, asked me for more money and will not get another penny from me. I am happy I did not send him nothing like this, but did lose money to him as I know so many have from the same guy.

If one goes on the Nigerian Web site it will tell you everything to watch out for and it is everything everyone has been writing on here, I did not find that until recently. He has many hangouts also in gmail. Just you and him.

Be Careful.

He is very handsome and a good talker, how I am his wife and I will not leave him it is not my decision to leave him. I am single and to the lady that said this guy broke up her marriage, I am sorry but it was not him that broke up your marriage, you talked to a man when you were married to another.

Betrayal is one of the worse things sorry
Oct 27, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fraud posing as American Jewish Engineer
by: Anonymous

I was contacted through LinkedIn by a man posing as Daw'en Myers - a widowed Engineer from New York. He claimed to be awarded a contract from Minnesota Government to seal oil well heads in the Gulf of Mexico.

Even sent invoices from Cat in excess of $1million.

The accent was not American and the Linkedin Profile was copied from a head Hunter Brittany Swanson. Suddenly he ran short of funds to pay duty for the import of the rig equipment and pay staff. He requested a sum of US $19600. After about 2 days he requested to come off LinkedIn and communicate via Viber and emails.

The money transferred was collected by Nigerians in Turkey. The case is reported to Australian and American authorities.
Oct 27, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Heads up for same Oil Rig scammer on Match!!
by: Anonymous

He goes by mjason4662 on Match and calls himself Michael Jefferson. He only wants to communicate via email at michaeljefferson607@gmail.com

This time he was born in the US. and raised by German and Italian parents who "passed away when a plane went down - no details. His wife also died from cancer 7 years ago and this time his daughter is 23 and in cosmetology school in Toronto.

It's only been two days and I haven't spoken with him over the phone.. but it's pretty easy to tell that english isn't his first language by the way he structures his sentences. Unless he's a "copy cat" I'm convinced this is the same guy.

So glad for finding this site when I googled oil-rig scam and found him here right away. Saved me from wasting anymore time or second guessing my gut on this one. I also notified Match and hope you'll warn any women you know on there at the moment between 45 and 57 to either report him or just ignore him.

What seems too good to be true.. is usually turns out to be too good to be true. Hang in there ladies and never let any guy or woman you don't know convince you to send them any amount of money.

You're all worthy without anyone's approval.

Stay Strong
Oct 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil engineer love scam.
by: P. A. B

This guy is calling me asking if I got the $2500.
I have given nothing. As much as I loved the roses and teddy bear, and candy. I knew if it looks too good to be true it usally is. They get nasty, and try to pull you along.

To the women who posted on 9 24 2016, they are the same men. Don't send a dime, they are scammers. He said I was selfish if I didn't sell all I had. Including my medical supplies and medication.

Don't talk to them or send pictures of your home. They scoped out all I had and wanted me to sell pictures and my jewelry.

And my car don't do it. Luckly I lisend to my mind that said No No No No. He told me to f...off, but was calling tonight asking if I was ready to help him.

Really?????? No No No
Oct 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Joe,
by: Anonymous

I think they all go through the same schooling as there is so many of them. So Many is the same man using different pictures and names, to the lady who has been talking for about a week to someone, wow, did you even read any of these things the ladies and men are saying on here.

Its all about money, all of it, I was just asked for 6,000 dollars not 15 minutes ago, from someone I did not know was a scammer, but I know now thank goodness. We have been talking for about a month now.

Broke my heart.

But guess what he is not getting a penny from me, nor is the other man I had been talking to for two years. Rig workers and Engineers are some of the worse scammers there are, just go on the sites and read for yourself, about all the riggers that are scammers, almost all.

They love using women, as my friend told me when he finally told me the truth and admitted not many are for real nor are their names. Yes he scammed me, but I was thankful he told me the truth and he did not get much from me, but they all laugh at us for falling for such nonsense as he put it.

He said if we the Women are willing to fall for it all, WHY NOT DO IT. They get Rich off of us and love it, they can sit back and just laugh and enjoy life.

What a shame, I check on everyone now.
Oct 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		I'm worried can you help please
by: Anonymous

Hi I'm talking with an Ethan R Nicolas
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013147513803

Has anyone heard of him. I have been chatting with him now for a week but he has not asked me for anything.

Does anyone know if he is a scammer please
Oct 24, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Joe
by: Anonymous

Wow dejavu......Is this the person that tried to scam me or do they all subscribe to the same School of Scamming.

My scammer was also widowed with a 11 year old.
Offshore oil rig self employed contractor. Had accent and said was from Norway. Worth millions but couldn't scratch up 5k to have parts ordered helicoptered to him. Said Something about how the UK froze his accounts as part of a random security investigation.

Oh and if he didn't get the part in few days the platform would blow up compromising safety. That is when my suspicions were raised.

Wait for it........ then 36 hours later my "sleep in " morning came to an abrupt halt. Hello baby I really need your help. I need to borrow 5k. My reply I'll get back to you was...... really get lost!!

I'm embarrassed I fell for it. As my sister would say "frog kissing can be fun" DUMP EM IF THEY ASK YOU FOR MONEY!
Oct 24, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Williams IV David John
by: Anonymous

This man sent me roses then suddenly needed $3500 He said his rig broke and needed to pay for a mechanic. And wanted me to do anything to get the money. Even sent me a picture of his junk. He said he is Norwegian and wife dead. 16 yr old daughter with leukemia. Living in Oregon with Aunt. He is on a rig in Aberdeen Scotland for HydroCid Oil. I won't send a dime.

Another man George Curruthers engineer in Alaska widowed, 5 yr son, lives in NY. But raised by Nanny. He is supposedly in love with me. He keeps asking me to go in my bedroom. No not gonna do it. Wanted me to give email.
Oct 24, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Williams IV David John
by: Anonymous

This man sent me roses and candy as we first began to chat. Then suddenly he needed $3500.
He said he had a 10 million pound contract with HydroCid Oil. And his rig broke down and needed
the money. He said he has a 16 yr old daughter with leukemia. He is on a rig in Aberdeen Scotland.

I haven't sent a dime.

If they have this big contract why can't he borrow against it? And don't oil companies take care of their own rigs. Now a George Carruthers tried to pull the same thing.
Oct 24, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers comment
by: Anonymous

Scammers don't only go after divorced, old or widowed woman. I was married, and he ruined my marriage saying he wants me for himself, ruined my family (kids and grandchildren), then after all my finances leaving me with almost nothing at my age.

Empty promises.

They have no heart and they are very cold people. He never wanted to admit who he is (black from Nigeria maybe), always fighting with me about it when I worried.
Oct 24, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Sounds like all these Guys know what their doing and how to use women with kind words, with falling in love with them and saying we are their world and all they have for losing a loved one in an accident or cancer.

What a shame they do that when some of us have lost our spouse to an accident or cancer. Please Ladies and Men do not send money, I just met one that is bi, and is doing it to guys also. Of course wanted me to go on gmail right away so we could talk private, knowing he had others on there also.

If they start with the kind words, love poems, your the best they ever met, leave them before they get a chance to use you. Believe me I know. Just block them and report their name. This page has helped me so much, I have many request from names that were mentioned on here and I believe a lot of them are the same person, some of the pictures I seen are the same guy with like four different names.

We need to stand together and stop them.

My Best to You all
Oct 23, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Only an I Tunes Card
by: Anonymous

This person goes by the name of Joshua Shane. He found me on Facebook. Oddly enough he was born and raised in the same city and state I was. It was odd because I am certain he was not born where I was.

So I began to chat with him. He quickly wanted me on to Hangouts to chat. I told him that I had been through a scam that left me financially devastated at one point and that if I heard so much as one word from him about wanting even a penny I would be gone.

I looked up what an oil rig engineer does and I came across the same thing that many of you did. But there are many of these scammers out there. I confronted him about it of course.
Oct 23, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		To comment about money
by: Anonymous

There is no such way to get your money back if you sent some to scammer. Forget about that part, concentrate on how to rebuild your life and how to block bad people, they come back second time, mine did asking for more.

Be careful.
Oct 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Wow I think this same man you are talking about just scammed me for 79,000 and I am sickened and devastated. He called himself Kevin Scott, very good looking and the pictures were fake.

He also told me how he won a 2.5 million contract. But then he needed to get the machine and needed 500k to have it there to start the job and first be inspected by board of trustees.

Spoke broken English and was very sweet and great manners. I am devastated and sickened.
Oct 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryan Drummond?
by: Anonymous

My story sounds very similar....anyone hear from this man? Says he is widowed, wife died 3.5 years ago and his 20 year old daughter who lives in CA (look like his daughter) attends UCLA.

He is currently supposed to be off the coast in Queensland (Brisbane). Accident...yada, yada. Needs money to fix equipment so he can finish his contract and head back to NYC.

Guess my intuition was on high alert, but I did want to believe him. :(

Would appreciate any feedback from anyone who might have info....he does not have a profile on facebook, but he is listed as a consultant on LinkedIn.

Oct 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mine was Ralph Richard
by: Anonymous

What a fool I have been, boy was I in love, thank goodness my intuitions was correct. He made it sound so true. His daughter Michelle, wife passed on, Michelle needed a mother.

After the 3rd request for money, and a no each time, I figured it out. He sure knows how to charm a lady.
Oct 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hurting
by: Anonymous

Yes, it hurts, and we truly want genuine love. We also want to believe them. These thieves not only steal your money under a false pretense, but they also steal your heart, leaving it shattered and broken. However, you are not hurt and broken because the scam artist does not know you exist, but you do not know he exists.

We know he exists, but he exists only as a figment of our imagination.

But hang in there. Your heart can heal from this if you allow it to heal.
Oct 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Glad I do my research
by: Anonymous

Thank you ladies for sharing your stories. I found this site when I was looking to see if cell phones were allowed to be used on Oil Rigs.

I have also been contacted by the "Norwegian Engineer" who has plans for "us". He is going by the name of Raymond Terry and we met on MeetMe dating site. Not a very Norwegian name which first caught my attention. He is at a rig in the Berring Sea, has a 20 year old son who lives with his 86 year old mother in Chicago Il.

His father passed away when he was young, his wife passed from cancer about 5-6 years ago. He claims to be a Christian but became vague when I asked about specifics and then changed the topic to how lucky he feels that he has met me.

I will go with my gut and stop all communication with him at once. Sorry for those of you that have been hurt and taken advantage of. Just know that by sharing your story you stopped him from hurting one more lady.

God Bless you!!
Oct 20, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammers,
by: Anonymous

Yes Facebook should be able to stop these people from even being on their Site, its sad they do not do that. If they did though the guy would just get another name and different pictures and start all over again.

I know the one I have talked to has many names and I have let a few know about him and they have let me know. Everything with them is LOL during the conversation. How much they love you and want you as their wife and will be there as soon as they get their machines fixed once you send the money.

They are making good money on oil rigs believe me and they don't get paid every two years, the company fixes their machines and just takes it out of their pay, I got a letter from BP for the gulf of Mexico, Oil Rig Workers are one of the worse that scam women.

Be Careful out there.

They are all fake and have a group as explained to me and they prey on women. Do Not Send Money, even if you have once, it is money laundering, its not them that get in trouble its you! I was told this and I am not able to use WU no more because of this.

Again please be careful.
Oct 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Little help from FBI and Police
by: Anonymous

Being a victim of the scam and losing money is hard enough to go through and deal with it. Who was never been there does not understand humiliation. We are all different and we should not be the ones being blamed.

You can easy get pulled into something not realizing that it is ilegal activity. I have not done any of that but at the same time I should not be told by authorities that it is my issue giving money voluntarily.

I don't expect anybody to fight for me to return my money, it is gone and that is not the point. Scammers are criminals does not matter how we slice it.

Why would FB allow setting up multiple profiles with different names and the same stolen pictures of good looking people? Dating sites do have to approve the pictures before posting them so why is not FB doing it?

We can go on and on with this.

Oct 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Little Help from FBI and Police
by: Anonymous

This person is correct you get little help from either one of these agencies. I even reported mine to Interpol since my scammer decided to call me pretending to be a Interpol agent and scare me.

All they care is when you have broken the law, then they will come after you. Unfortunately, you are not aware that you have broken the law until you are neck deep in it. All they have to say is you are not the first or the last.

I contacted the person my scammer pretended to be and gave him my scammers phone number and email address. I also, got in touch with other women he had send money to me and I as an idiot forward to him. He got upset when I turned the table on him.

Be safe and Yes don't let your heart guide you, date locally.
Oct 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer threatens
by: Anonymous

Has he sent you pictures? Is he slightly grey headed, black glasses? Pictures dressed in black in front of a motorcycle and truck, sitting on a cliff, leaning on a motorcycle in shorts and muscle shirt tattoos both biceps?

His machines need fixing too. Jason Williams?
Baby this, baby that? "I want to spend my life with you"?

Wondering if same guy. Rig off of Tampa.
Steve Nickson editor has pictures of him.
Let me know if you think it's the same man because he has threatened me as well
Oct 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Little Help from FBI and Police
by: Anonymous

Given what the last person said about the FBI and the police doing nothing about these scam artists, I say with no offense that the police and FBI know it is a slim chance for victims to get their money back and perhaps feel that potential victims should be guided by wisdom rather than their emotions.

More specifically, the police and FBI are not there to rescue you from scam artists. Their job is to bust you, if you're engaged in or are lured into illegal online activity, in this case, illegal wire transfer.

Besides, the FBI and local police do not have that kind of manpower to catch these scam artists who troll social media looking for potential victims. Scam artists are in contact with several potential victims at the same time to see which one will actually fall victim to their scam.

With all sincerity, how can scam artists say they love you when they have not met you? They are incapable of LOVE. They LOVE money, and have come up with a script to lure potential victims into their illusory world of love.

It is called "hook, line, and sinker."

Please do not give in to your emotions, but be guided by wisdom.
Oct 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mixed up
by: Anonymous

I have been in a relationship with someone that is supposed to be a Engineer working in Bali ocean he's living in Jakarta Indonesia.

I wonder sometimes how true he is! It's been 17 months since we started on Facebook. I have sent money for different things! He says people he work for owes him money but they want him to pay 2,000 for taxes he raised 1,000 wants me to help with the rest I have already sent $400 last month suppose to send $400 more on the 26 of Oct!

I just stay all mixed up all the time says in Dec he's coming for our meeting ! I'm so confused I'm married but not happy in my marriage!

Any advise?
Oct 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer threatens comment
by: Anonymous

I don't think we should be worried, nobody will kill us. Those idiots threaten to get money, it is manipulation.

I agree that FB, dating sites, email and phone providers should stop scammers from creating fake profiles and ID's.

Reporting the scam does not go anywhere too. Try FBI, local police, give them facts and they ignore it, they actually promote them and who knows where the money goes. I am personally very disappointed how my case was not dealt with having so much info on my scammer.

The worst is that he came back begging for more money. I keep reading comments on this web page and it all sounds the same. There are so many low lifes, I don't understand how they sleep at night and where do they get nerves to do what they do to us.
Oct 16, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Threatens,
by: Anonymous

Nancy I too have been threatened by a man or scammer, not sure if it is the same one or not. But yes I am scared of him also. He can get very vicious and mean. He said he is going to get his money from another women to fix his machines and get them fixed and come to me.

I don't want him using other women. And the same he is in the Gulf. Has used every excuse possible to get money. Why can these guys not be stopped on FB? Or other sites, they been reported so many times.

Please Be Careful, their sweet talk is a give away right as soon as they open their mouth and yes they do say God Brought us together and no man shall break us apart. Also age doesn't matter to God for a man and women to be together. Stay safe out there and if you have where you live on your page I would change it, he has even threaten one of my friends seeing where they lived.

Thanks all, keep us all informed of these idiots.
Oct 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		another fraud?
by: Anonymous

His name is Joseph Silas age 50 DOB 7/15 widower, wife/daughter died in car accident. Tall rugged good looking...6 yo son in SF area. He is supposedly in Gulf of Mexico so far no big scam but it was a rushed beginning, and he got hacked on FB (his profile had to be taken down) but it went back up the next day.

All of his credit cards have to be reissued. His son is on a RX that needed to be filled and was expensive...his friend was giving the money...2 weeks later he said friend did not come thru.

HE DID NOT ASK me for it...but I am thinking I might be set up because the pattern! He is coming to Southern Calif within 2 weeks. I have told him I do not have cash, would not give it to anyone I had never seen...that is without him asking as I wanted to save the time...Any one know this guy?

Thank you so much
Oct 14, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Threats
by: Anonymous

Nancy

When your scammer said you will die, did it escalate from there? I had a scammer contact me and said he loved me, blah, blah, blah. I knew it was probably a scam but I played along with it anyway. Within the past few days I've been getting phone calls from a number and when I answered it I went off on him.

So then he threatened to kill me and my family. When this first began, the guy I was talking to then, didn't seem or sound like the same guy that recently called me. So, not sure if I'm dealing with two people or who knows how many. I know they will pass you off to one another trying to scam you.

Well, being stupid, I sent some not so pretty pics just being stupid. Well, he has been sending those pics back to me and has threatened to post them on the internet. That doesn't bother me. What bothers me is that he threatened to kill my family and me.

Please lend me any advice you can regarding these scammers.
Oct 13, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed by oil rig supplier
by: michelle

I met Derek James or Nathan James on POF in September 2016. 48 living in Docklands Melbourne, starting own company supplying Oil Rigs with Pipes.

Surfer, paddleboarder and wanted to learn to salsa. Said all the right things and day before due to meet he had to go to London for a presentation for a dream job. He was American and worked around the rigs all his life, mum still lived in US but had dementia so mot much contact...of course his bank account got compromised and he needed 20k urgently...I was already suspicious and told him I couldn't help...all contact was cut off then and there.

2 months wasted...please ladies check them out thoroughly and dont send money
Oct 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ellen Marie and whomever else it affects
by: Donna

I posted on my facebook page 2 recent pics of my scammer. I am hoping that the real person whose profile has been stolen will contact me. His gimmick was that inspectors came aboard the rig and his paperwork wasn't in order and he needed 3000 or go to jail.

Which he didn't get from me then his phone was acting up and he wanted me to get a new iPhone for him and send to his agent. Said his hearing was pending therefore more money. 3 different profiles asking to friend with 3 different sets of pics with the same profile.

Same man. Heavy heavy accent sounds young and nigerian. His excuse for accent is he was born in Poland been here 10 yrs. When they talk about God and Godfearing that is a dead giveaway. That God sent you to them.

Please don't fall for it.

My facebook is Donna Wessells. Please check out the 2 photos I posted.
Oct 11, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason Williams
by: Anonymous

This man is dangerous. I beg anyone who is making contact with him to stop immediately. He is threatening me because I won't send him money.
As like all the rest, he is an independent contractor on an oil rig. He needs money for his equipment.

All of these posts I read sound like they could be the same man using another alias'. I am afraid of him and all of you should be too. I wish I could send a picture of him.If anyone wants to communicate about this, contact the editor and I will be more than happy to get in contact with you.

Please beware of all of these men.
Oct 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Ellen Marie - Mark Wilson
by: Anonymous

It sounds like the same guy. That very picture is on Facebook now with the profile Brown William. He is also in the same day with different pics Mark Williams and Mark Anderson. The Brown William pic has him on the motorcycle.

He is so charming. Don't get suckered in, please. He broke my heart but got no money.

Wanted me to buy him an Iphone. Check out the profile.
Oct 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Gonzalez
by: Anonymous

Has anyone come across this guy who claims to be on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico? Says he has an 11 year old Daughter named Karen. Looking out for my Mom who was initially contacted by Karen. All the stories I have read here sound exactly what she is experiencing except he has not yet asked for money.
Oct 09, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tarina
by: Anonymous

That is for sure my man your talking about, us finding a house to buy and starting a new business, and he too sends me many love poems and we do talk a lot of Bible Scriptures.

They're all a group that does this to us, I am talking to a guy from Nigeria who is with the police, he said there is many there they are trying to stop. A lady sent this same guy 45,000 dollars and lost everything, do not send Western Union or Money Gram believe me because they use another person to get the money and that way they are not even involved.

The person that sends it is in trouble and contacts the FBI, it is called money laundering, and you too can be in trouble because you are the one talking to him. They are all Fake, all of them as the officer said in Nigeria, and they prey on us to make a living.

They are trying to help me get mine back. Be Safe, don't fall for any of their sweet talking, he was alright with me not sending naked pictures also.

But question him you want more pictures and a picture of the Rig and he will get mad and very angry.

Please again be safe, they play this game very well. I mean very well. I even had a detective call me about the money I sent.
Oct 08, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason Williams
by: Anonymous

To the person who posted about Jason Williams he is talking with me as well. I just realized it when I started to be suspicious and found this site.

These guys all have a similar story just different names. They all fall in love quickly, want to spend their lives with us, will have lots of money when their contract finishes, and then something goes wrong so they need money!!

Sometimes its when they are about to catch a flight to be with us! This is to tease us that they almost made it to us, and that they are genuine.

I was lucky that I didn't end up like some people on this page.
Oct 08, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tarina
by: Anonymous

Don't send a penny, it is all lies and a huge scam. I wish I would have found this page 2 yrs ago, I would still have some money and above all my dignity.

These creatures as I like to refer to them are very good at what they do. They make you feel like your are the most beautiful woman in the world. Their love for you is unconditional and they will even make you feel like crap, if you question their feelings or better yet if you don't reciprocate the feelings.

These creatures are professionals at what the do, like someone else mentioned earlier they only care about your money, not you or your well being.

Please, walk away now before you get your heart broken, find someone local and try to be happy. These creatures are scammers from Nigeria that only want your money, they will turn you into a criminal without you being aware and when the S--- hits the fan it is you they will come after.

Be safe protect yourself and your money. Trust me on this one...

Good luck
Oct 08, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig dating scammer
by: Saif Hamed Al Kindi

I was about to be scammed by someone calling themselves Michael Carolina Ibunkun. She said she was in an airport in Nigeria and cannot get a ticket.

She insisted on sending money through exchange so I knew she was a fool.. be careful..

Her phone number is: +2349031381189

I told her she was a fool so she deleted her facebook account and I blocked her from WhatsApp and Facebook.
Oct 08, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

I was on POF for about a month when I met "Adam". So far he has been a kind, wonderful man. He lives here in Montana in fact the same town. He said he had was doing a proposal. Once he won the bid be had to leave for Dubai. We did "meet" at my job before he left. I said nothing hoping he would know it's me.

When I talked to him about it he felt stupid. Okay so forward...he had to go to Africa to construct a new rig. He has not asked for money but has said he loves me. He also said he was widowed. His wife Rebecca died in tela viv. No Children. When asked about the pictures he was to send he got mad. But sent me a pic of him On a beach and two of his passport. I also have other pics he has sent.

Has anyone had the same experience? I don't want to get my heart broke. We've been looking at houses and commercial retail space for a construction store he wants to start when he comes home in 2 weeks.
Oct 08, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam
by: Tarina

Richard Martins from Miami contacted me via facebook, telling me how beautiful I am and it is his first time to try online relationships. He is a widower, his wife died of leukemia cancer and he has only one daughter who lives with his sister.

His Daughter told him to get her a new mommy and that is when he saw my profile picture. He had a facebook page with two foto's, he liked my facebook foto's and the next day his page was deleted because he is now in love with me. We talked on an app VIBER.

I told him I do not send naked picture of myself and he said he respects that. He mentioned his purse with his id and deeds fell out of his pocked into the sea when he arrived on the rig. He really boosted my confidence telling me how gorgeous I am everyday, even send me scriptures from the Bible to say we belong together.

He is an independent drilling engineer on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico, and it is his last contract he want to settle down. When the contract end 6 October 2016 he will get $4500000. He asked me what kind of car he can buy me what kind of home would be suitable for the family when everybody is together. What kind of investment or business we can start for an extra income.

After a week of love poems and love cards he told me the drilling bits are broken and could he borrow $3000 from a friend and if I could help him with another $900. I can send the money via Western Union or Money Gram. He will pay back the money with interest.
Oct 08, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Regarding Morgan Jones
by: Anonymous

The story sounds so familiar. It sounds like my scammer different name and personal story. I was scammed big time over thirteen months talking to the scammer. I mean big time. I know he was Nigerian denying it.

When I finally got over after he left me broke, disappeared, six month later he got back to me again with his second attempt to extract more from me. I learned my lesson so he can't get me anymore. He pulled some other trick on me with another scammer trying to get me. Probably from the same group.

Always sets up new fb profile and if I rejected giving him money, he deactivates his profile coming back with new one two weeks later. Does not want to give up. It could be FB doing that but I am not sure of it. I know he does it for living.

Can the lady from the comment about Morgan Jones send me contact info. I would love to talk to her. I would like to get some info regarding him.
Oct 07, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer with ExxonMobil Oil SCAMMER
by: Anonymous

Met on a dating site, two days later corresponded through text and e-mail, then am/pm phone call. The number he used is 470-328-5541.

This scammer used the name "Morgan Jones" born in Norway, lives in Atlanta, deceased 1st wife, divorced 2nd wife after a terrible car accident. This scammer used an innocent man's photos of himself and his children taken from a public FB profile page. The scammer, using the alias Morgan Jones, used these photos for a fraudulent FB page and dating profile.

The scammer says he is from Norway, lives in Atlanta, works on an oil rig in Alaska as a contractor for 5 weeks then will return to Atlanta. He works at night on the rig, is unable to send pictures due to security issues. The scammer asks for money due to broken equipment because he doesn't have access to funds while on the rig.

This scammer went as far to ask me to marry him, contact a wedding planner and a realitor so we could begin our life together upon his return. This scammer is extremely well versed in biblical scriptures and follows well known pastors. He is very slick and polished.

This person in reality is NIGERIAN and part of a huge scam operation. The local authorities have been notified. His fake profile has been removed from FB and dating sites. However, he will not stop, this is his business, you are his income and nothing more!!
Oct 07, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason
by: Anonymous

I have been sent so many requests for Facebook, if not for this site I would of not known these men were scammers. Its so sad they do this, do they not know we work hard for our money or lost our loved one and they are trying to take what we have from us.

I am not being so careful on every request and I write down the names I have seen on here and always check them out with my list. Please be safe,

There is a last name Anthony's out there also and has added Barret to the last name sometimes. Be Careful Ladies. I hear there is women now too going after men. Wow.

What low-life people.

Oct 07, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam
by: Ellen Marie

To the anon poster about Mark Wilson. You said he sent picture of him on a motorcycle, dark glasses. Your story sounds similar to mine. Would you be willing to share a pic or I can share my Pic? He says he is Andrew Jason on Facebook, widower with 17 year old son studying in S. Africa.

Andrew (59 years old) is on an oil rig in North Sea. Very romantic at first but is now asking for $$$ to fix his son's computer at college.
Oct 05, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason Williams
by: Sam

Jason Williams, an oil rig engineer supposedly on an oil rig off the coast of Tampa with the company PEMEX. He's originally from Paris France
started chatting 6 weeks ago, said all the right sweet things, claimed to love me after 2 weeks of chatting.

Has a 12 year old son in Texas who lives with his grandmother. He divorced his wife 5 years ago and she died 2 years ago from cancer.

I could not help but "fall" for all the attention he paid to me. Called me often, chatted sweet loving things.

Then he said some of his equipment fell in the ocean and he needed money to pay for divers to come and retrieve it from the ocean. At first he wanted $5500, when I said I couldn't he then said $1000 would be enough.

I haven't sent it yet.

He said the oil company won't pay for the duvers because it's his contract. When I questioned why weren't there divers above an oil rig, he got a bit agitated.

He doesn't want me to tell anyone about us, he wants us to surprise everyone when he shows up this weekend, providing I can MoneyGram him the money for the divers by Friday.

My head knows this is a scam but will someone respond to help convince me this issue not real?
I'm not going to send the money, but I need some support to realize he is not who I think he is.

I can't tell anyone in my life because I feel like a fool for actually letting my heart get involved.
Oct 02, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		William T Dawson
by: BZ

He claims to have worked all over the world as a pipeline Engineer/Project Manager. He seems to text excellent English but speaks with a very thick accent. Admits to being lonely & wants the connection between him & I to move at warp speed.

He is quite content to text rather than talk. He reluctantly exchanges emails and voluntarily sent photos.

He provided me with his corporate website showing him as the CEO.

For me it's the age old adage that if something appears to be to good to be true, it usually is..
Clams to be a widow with a 15 year old daughter.

He uses 2 cell numbers 1 from Wisconsin the other from Texas. Something just doesn't seem right.

His name is William T. Dawson of Cheer Engineering, UK and says he's in Canmore, Alberta, Canada now & that his Mother is staying with his Daughter.

Also claims he wants to build a life here in Canada. Is this sounding familiar to anyone???
Oct 01, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig dating
by: Anonymous

I meet a man in Facebook. I dont know if he is a scammer or not thats why I posted it here to gather some idea. He was a good looking man in his profile picture in Facebook name vincent honey.

He add me in f.b account. We starting sending messages back and forth. He tell me he VINCENT DONALD, he was 44 yrs old with two kids name Michael and Bridget. He work as a petro chemical engineer in Atlanta Georgia but before that he work also in Dubai in Saudi Aramco company.

He sent a lot of pictures to me and their mom took care of his child and hiswife died on fatal car accident 2 years ago.

Ater 2 months of chatting he ask me a favor to sent money to her mom 1000$ because he was in the rig &told him i have no money because salary in saudi are only little so told me its ok....i starting s3nding him strange words at that time and starting doubting on him.and he told me if its ok he want to visit me in saudi.

Can you give me any suggestions if he is a scammer or not?
Sep 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Since Mark Wilson
by: Anonymous

Since I reported my experience with Mark Wilson, oil rig engineer in three Gulf that I posted on here earlier thse guys are relentless. In the week following my " break up" with him I was approached by at least 10 scammers on Facebook.

I think they pass you around to see who can get money. I knew this "Campbell Scott" was a scammer but just wanted to see what he had to say. Not long into the texting he repeated word for word things Mark Wilson had said which was like a knife in my heart.

So I asked him how he found me on Facebook he said a friend had suggested me. Of course I asked the friends name and he said I don't think I can do that. I told him you guys need to come up with some new material other than an oil rig. My next scammer was a veterinarian.

Ladies please don't get suckered into this. Their profiles are made the same day they contact you. I know about being lonely and vulnerable but it didn't cost me anything but anger at being pulled into this lie. They are the best at what they do, the loving words, the tenderness to suck you in.

Please, please be careful, they are "heartless".

Donna
Sep 25, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andrea
by: Anonymous

I pray you did not send him sexy pictures of you, they use them against you. One week and he is already saying he has to go to Alaska, and you believe him, wow.

I am sorry but I got a friends request from him.

Did you do his picture on google image search? Don't be fooled by him, mine is a underwater driller also, pictures by some rocks and water, give him about three weeks and he will need money for one reason or another. If you give your phone number they use that too.

Yes you are right if it is too good to be true it is usually. I have been talking to a Nigerian police officer, he said most come from there and love going after American women. I seen his badge and his vehicle, and many friends. That is one warning if they do not have friends on, or not many it is a scammer he has his other women blocked.

So Happy mine admitted everything to me. As one wrote on here a warning of Romance, they were so right. Do not believe it. Ask personal questions and see if he will answer them. Addresses, phone numbers, anything you can think of, just make it about him and he will turn it around on you.

Ed: why am I not getting notices no more about things being put on the site, I do so love this site, it has helped me with like three guys and I so much appreciate it. Thank You

ED: I am not sure - I will check
Sep 25, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Who else is talking to Andrea?
by: Anonymous

I got to know this guy on eharmony not even a week ago. He has been very sweet and romantic. He is a hydrogeology consultant and does a lot of deep sea diving/drilling. After 2 days we knew each other, he all of a sudden needed to go to Alaska for his contracting job for 5 weeks.

I requested to send selfies to each other everyday for those 5 weeks so that we know what's going on with each other. Of course he said he couldn't. He said he can't call out, can't send and receive pictures. He can text and only receive calls at safety areas. He works alone on the project and work on the night shift.

He is very good looking and has a gorgeous body. I do hope everything is true, but my instincts do tell me something is not right, a little bit too good to be true.

Anybody else has something similar experience with this Andrea?
Sep 24, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		To The person that wrote about romance scammers
by: Anonymous

I want to Thank You for All the information, you are so right and yes some of us are not against any race, I for one am not racist what-so-ever. But I do appreciate everything you have said. To the lady that wrote about Andrea, I just got a request from this person yesterday.

I thank you for the warning of this man or women, whoever it is.

I Love this site and learning more and more about these guys, as I said I was involved with one. Thanks to Ed for doing this for us, it means so much being able to come here [ED: you are welcome!]

One finally did admit to me this is their living and how they make their money, well that person is now blocked even though he asked if we could still be friends.

Be Safe, and be cautious. Thanks again to whom started this site and for everyone that gave names.
Sep 23, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		A Personal Critical Analysis of Romance/True Love
by: Anonymous

Why do scammers target American women, more so than women in other countries, even with the help of perhaps women in their country or other fake persons, for money under the pretense of wanting a genuine love relationship with American women? These scammers claim they have lost a wife to cancer, an accident, or betrayal, left with offspring who need a mother, and want to be married again, after suffering months or years of loneliness themselves and decided it was time for them to resume their lives by finding love via social media.

As an academician, my opinion only, I think we need to analyze why many/some American women fall prey to romance scammers.

Since America is an individualistic (separatist) and racist society, we have used our privileges based on race, class, and gender that affects all areas of life, to separate ourselves from each other, and treat each other with an attitude of indifference based on race, class, and gender. By qualifying my statement, I am not saying all of us Americans embrace this notion. However, we are influenced by our peers, and we are only concerned about what is good for us and what we want for ourselves and the hell with everyone else.

We are a society full of hubris, hypocrisy, greed, and demean those against whom we think we are better, especially those of European descent, and we are a hated country. We accept inequality and truly do not love our neighbors, even if a person of color reaches out to a person of European descent to be neighborly only to be rejected.

Women have gained certain rights (Women’s Rights Movement) than women in other countries. With this said, I am not saying all women, regardless of race, class, and gender subscribe to this mentality.

So, what price do we pay for the above behavior practices, even if we do not practice them? Unfortunately, our silence give support to these sins. First, there is nothing wrong with wanting to be loved or have genuine companionship. Second, I truly believe because of America’s hubris and separatist attitude, innocent people get hurt, and these scammers have done their homework.

They know American women are LONELY, having lost a spouse or seeking a spouse. Everything starts at home (America). If we do not treat each other with love, dignity, and respect, we will forever search for love ourselves and these scammers have tapped a fruitful market, where they can achieve the wealth they could never achieve in their own countries.

Open your eyes American men and women who have become victims of these scammers and take off the blinders! We need to stop focusing on what’s ONLY good for self and think about the goodwill of women/mankind. If we do not treat each other fairly within our own country, outsiders will come in and devour us through whatever pretense, for example love, to take what little or much we have.

Think about it. I’ve read where mostly women have lost hundreds to thousands of their hard earned money. I ask, have you at least tried to support the less fortunate in this country who are in genuine need? Or do we turn a blind eye to them. If we say we are a Christian nation, I want to make clear that giving to good causes is independent of your religious beliefs, we need to learn what it means to be benevolent toward those who are less fortunate than we are.

Instead, we allow scammers to come in with their rhetoric of love and scam us out of our hard earned money.

However, I am not that naïve to believe that all of us have been benevolent, according to the Christian principles this country claims to be and should embrace. If we are only embracing what’s good for us, then we can easily fall prey to scammers who have done their homework and know how to tap into our a reservoir of lonely women who cannot seem to find love by a lot of selfish men in this country because of our attitude on race, class, and gender.

That is, most men want a beautiful slim woman from a certain background he does not love, and most women are lonely and looking for love. Simply put, this is what has devolved upon us through an inheritance of hypocrisy because we think money can solve all of our problems.

I have given this scamming business considerable thought and needed to offer what I believe is our problem of loneliness.

No harm meant.
Sep 23, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andrea oil rig engineer scam
by: Anonymous

I was contacted by a guy name Andrea on a dating website. He said he was originally from Spain. His wife has passed away and left him with a very young daughter. His mother has fallen ill and he couldn't be there to take care of her because he is currently working at an oil rig in the gulf.

We have been emailing and texting each other for the past 2 months. Unfortunately, I never get to meet him in person because he is stuck in the oil rig. He kept giving me excuses that he couldn't come home because there was a storm he couldn't install the equipment and the equipment was broken when it came and they had to reorder.

He owns his own contracting company and has several men working under him. His employees are all getting weary of him because of the delay. I felt so bad for him and offered him help. After the first month, I fell in love with him. He is kind and sweet and very romantic. He told me that he fell in love with me too and that he would like to marry me when he gets back and he will take care of me for the rest of my life.

He never actually asked me for money. However, he gave me credentials to his business bank account and asked me to help him to run his business for him. He has a lot of money in his account and asked me to wire transfer the money to other bank accounts in order to pay for some of the equipment he ordered for the oil rig. He also asked me to transfer money to his employees for him because he doesn't have a reliable internet connection on the oil rig. He also referred me to his agent. I have talked to him on the phone a few times.

He also wanted me to talk to his mother, but I didn't feel comfortable talking to her so I never contacted her. My sister told me that this is a scam so I decided to do some investigation of my own. I started asking him questions about where he lives. What's his exact home address and ask him to send me some more pictures of him.

Of course, he quickly came up with excuses not to provide me any of these and started to get mad at me for not trusting him. He sensed that I tried to test him. He stopped talking to me for 2 weeks now and I'm extremely worried that I might got scammed into wiring and transferring illegal money outside of the country. If anyone encounter the same situation, please let me know.

I am still hoping that he is a real person and he loves me for real.
Sep 23, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sticking together
by: Anonymous

Thanks for all the input, I was one of the foolish ones that sent money, breaks my heart but he is still talking to me when I refused to send anymore money to him.

One of his pawns got ahold of me though, sad she used also. I do agree we have to stick together and try to bring these men down. Breaks my heart I got used so bad. And his sweet words, but he sure has a temper also. Can get very abusive in words. So we need to keep updated on what is going on.

I thank you all for info on these men, so much appreciated.

Thank you again.
Sep 23, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Norwegian Oil Rig Scammer
by: ajgs750@gmail.com

I understand just how you feel. I also write and something I noticed was 3 separate writing styles. One was very articulate, romantic, sensual, caring; one wrote with choppy wording, limited vocabulary in English, and the third was the one who went in for the kill, was very mean, angry, insulting, told me I was stupid, stingy, "glue-handed", to F off, etc.

The first won my heart and it was not scripted. We talked about our families and the future, our faith: went to services each Sunday, going together holding hands, public displays of affection, the books we have read and two he named were management books that I too read and he was spot on.

We chatted twice daily or more plus email several times. Each day the feelings were stronger.. Then came the day where he said his 17 year old son in boarding school was taken to hospital. Then later, it was a heart valve issue, he had applied for emergency leave and was waiting. Four days later came the ask to borrow 2500 pounds ($3300) which I didn't have.

He had 2000 pounds in his account). The plan was too to meet after he had his son all taken care of and better and we made plans. The tone began to change that if I loved him I would help. He would pay me back etc. I still didn't have it and he turned very angry, bitter, etc. a few short emails, then Facebook page and chat deleted.

I too am heartbroken.

Since then I researched this a lot and it is an $11B business each year. Many women lose all savings, their home, take out huge loans and many committed suicide.

So we are not stupid, we just want to love. Read a lot and learn about all of the scams out there and protect yourself and go on. So sorry how you are feeling. I have that empty spot also and miss the words of love. So we pick up, dust off, are wiser and move ahead.

But we are smarter and the next one won't be a surprise.
Sep 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Norwegian Oil Rig Engineer
by: Anonymous

Don't go near this guy Richard Ragnar.He is a total fraud. The story is the usual it seems, wife dies of leukaemia has a daughter who lives in Canada at the age of 17, a son who is a US Marine and is on covert all the time so no contact possible.

Asked me for money 3 times then started asking to be a beneficiary to his wealth.

Alarm bells kept ringing on and off but he wrote so sweetly to me I just wanted to read him calling me sweetie and darling etc etc.

In retrospect I feel so stupid.

He asked me for money for the drill that had broken, to pay for his daughter who had been in a terrible accident and to be a beneficiary to his savings, obviously intended to get all my banking details but I stopped myself in time.

Luckily for me I didn't send any money but was so close to it.

I stopped talking to him today and I know i'm going to really miss him.

After I'd stopped today I looked his photos up on google image and to my dismay one of his photos he had used came up in the search and actually he was an opera singer from Iceland!!!!

I just feel broken hearted.
Sep 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		We all want to trust...and want love...
by: Anonymous

I currently signed up for an online dating site and began chatting with a very charming, handsome French man that works on an oil rig for more than 25 yrs. Ironically he is a widow loosing his wife and oldest son in a car accident 6 yrs ago, leaving him with 2 other children. He desperately wants a wife and family again. Initially my heart went out to him for having to experience such a tragedy.

Within one week he said he was falling in love with me. I found that a bit odd not having met me and was trying to give him the benefit of the doubt that he knows I am a catch, he was just French and that is a French thing when they actually mean I really like you, or that he had a lot of time to think way out there on the Gulf.

He is consistent with his daily contact and is planning to set up a meeting within the next couple of weeks when he comes to shore.

Last night he asked for my address to send me a surprise. The red flags are at high alert. I shared that I didn't need anything from him but appreciated his thoughtfulness. So now this has become a game for me.

I will keep you posted as I explore his intensions.

Just seems a bit suspect!
Sep 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam report Voodoo man
by: Anonymous

First of all after this experience, I don't trust any one, especially a man that I would meet at the grocery store. Seriously? Second, I am to embarrassed to share my story face to face with any besides my family and therapist, yet alone a stranger in the grocery store.

I agree with the person that said WAKE UP, its all part of the scam. What we need to do is ban together and protect ourselves as well as help others not fall for these scams.

Ladies we are smart, we just let our emotions get the best of us so, lets face reality the monies are gone.

Stay safe and God bless, stay away from these creatures...
Sep 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ralph
by: Anonymous

Thanks, this sounds like the same man I been dealing with, he needs to replace the valves, he needs this and that and works on a Rig in the Gulf. Always something breaking down.

He always needs money for helping fixing, he brags about all the money he is making, I cannot believe the company would not help fix the machine and lose money on his contract.

But yes it is the same story.

Sorry.
Sep 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Add Alex Rodriguez
by: Anonymous

Talked to him for a few weeks. Claimed he was originally from Spain, moved to Las Vegas when he was 9. Widowed with 7 year old daughter. Smooth talker, strong accent and poor written and spoken English language skills. Was all in, super sweet, thoughtful, was willing to move anywhere with his daughter once he was finished on the rig in the Gulf of Mexico.

All was good until he claimed he was in an accident and needed a loan to pay to keep his machinery running.

I refused and he got very rude and quite abusive in his further messages.

Alexrod2030@yahoo.com
Sep 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Add ralph.conrad10@yahoo.com
by: Anonymous

Thought I would add my own scammer to the site. He goes by Ralph Allen Conrad. He works on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico. He needs money to buy valves that are suddenly broken. He can get some of the money, but he has no idea how he is going to get the rest.

He's soooo distraught.

Sometimes he works for ExxonMobil, sometimes he''s an independent contractor of sorts. He lives in Manteca, CA. He came to the US when he was either 12/ 14/16 ( just depends on the day of the week you talk to him). His phone number shows up on a Facebook page for a guy named Ryan Philip ( a coleugue of his who used his number because he was having problems with his face fbb page).

I have to admit, the pics he is using are VERY handsome.

He is divorced. His wife cheated on him. And the baby wasn't his.

Sound familiar?
Sep 18, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		OMG, voodoo
by: Anonymous

Wow you sure know how to make these ladies happy don't you, and give them confidence. No I do not believe in Voodoo either, but the pain is there. But if your asked to send money to a women look her up and make sure, or contact her ask her what is going on.

For you know the man is not going to tell you the truth. They know NO truth and live like this making their living off of American women and men as well. Sad but true. Look up the guy or IP address. I am talking to a Nigerian, very nice gentleman.

We are talking and that is all, so don't think anything else. He said yes there is many scammers out there and it is said to him his country men do such thing and women.

Just be careful ladies, and gentlemen, I mean yes I have been hurt on FB very badly, but life must go on.

My Best To All- if it is too good to be true it is. Believe me.
Sep 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Voodoo who
by: OMG

Its scary thinking someone would fall for the voodoo man story. I saw someone below asking for the voodoo mans contact details and thought 'are you for real'.

Its well known now due to people bragging to scammers that they found out about the scammer on these pages, so scammers will be reading about themselves on these pages.

And guess what - almost all the people on here have ben scammed, so the scammers have a great place to try again because most of these people fell for stories about things they want to come true. So many of them are women looking for a good looking man, plenty of money {engineers earning big bucks} who will look after them, romance them, spoil them and give them an easy life. They want it so desperately they shut their eyes to common sense.

And guess what - the scammers are doing it again in the form of a voodoo man. Someone who they never met will give them what they want - their money back!!

Come on ladies - use your brain. We aren't all that stupid!!
Sep 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Voodoo man
by: Wise up

The so called Voodoo man who gets your money back is a scammer himself! He is preying on people who have already lost money and gives them hope of getting it back because he knows if you were stupid enough to fall for the first scam, you are likely to fall for another one.

First he asks for all your details so he can steal your identity for fraud.

Then he tells you he is very close to getting it all back but it requires that you pay a bit of money!

Some people are stupid enough to fall for the scam for a second time. My friend lost another 5,000.

Accept that you have lost the money and won't see it again. Why would a man you never met do something like get all your money back - FOR NOTHING! He doesn't owe you anything.

If you think someone across the world at an email address will offer to get all your money back for nothing, then you have answered the question of why you got scammed in the first place - and will continue to fall for scams!
Sep 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam report
by: Laura Benson

I'm a single mum of two, and I was a victim of these fraudsters. 9 months ago an a
American soldier by the name "CAMPBELL SCOTT" sent me a message on facebook and we got talking. He was very good at sweet talking and he seems very nice to me.

Even when he knew I'm a single mother of two, he still insisted on marrying me when he gets back to the states.(He said he was on mission to afghanistan). Along the line he requested 5000 dollars from me saying he can't cash his check at the moment, and he needs the money to work his retirement.

I refused at first, but after much persuasion from him I sent the money through western union to Africa, Nigeria. He told me his friend is there that will cash and bring in the money for him.

A week later he requested for 25,000 dollars which I told him I don't have, but he assured me of paying back in tenfolds even if I have to borrow from friends or my bank. I was so foolish to believe and fell for all his lies.

To cut the long story short, I sent a total of 45,000 dollars to him. He later vanished without a trace, no calls, no emails, no text. I was bankrupt for months. I refused to believe when I was told he's a fraudster probably from africa. I felt bad for weeks and couldn't believe I could be so foolish to fall for his scam.

I was struggling to cater for my two kids, and also trying to pay for the debt I incurred. I met an african man at the grocery store few weeks back, we got talking and he seems very nice to me, he later found out about my ordeal with the fraudster and he got so interested in the case. He promised to help me get back my money.

I didn't believe him though. Few days later he asked for every detail of the fraudster, his name, the pictures he used, the western union slip I used in transferring the money to him, AND A COPY OF THE CALL RECORDING I HAD WITH THE FRAUDSTER which I provided to him. He told me not to worry the fraudster will refund my money back to me in 7 to 14 days. To my greatest surprise, I received a call last week and its a man from NIGERIA, he was begging me to forgive him, asking me to UNDO the VOODOO I did on him, and requested for my western union details to transfer my money back to me.

The next day he transferred 24,000 dollars to me. Two days later he transferred 18,000 dollars again. Making it a total of 42,000 dollars. I was sooo surprised and shocked when I cashed my money from western union. I did not do any VOODOO to him. It was the grocery man that took all the fraudster's details to God knows where.

That was how I got my money back. Even though I didn't get the payment in full. Atleast I was able to pay back the debts I incurred. I couldn't thank the grocery man enough. He doesn't collect a penny to help.
Sep 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eubanks Anthony
by: Anonymous

Just found out last night talking to a lady that I sent money to sent it to Nigeria for the man I was talking to for almost two years. Be careful ladies it is on the loose, and has many many names, very smooth talker, he can get very angry and mad and will call you names and make threats if he does not get his way.

He says he is on a Rig in the Gulf. Not true what-so-ever. But the way I see it, I might of lost some money, but he lost a lot more. To Bad For Him.

God Bless Ladies and Please don't listen to these stories and Romantic guys, too good to be true it is believe me. I got hit up again yesterday by a guy and he was sweet talking and an army guy E5 and then said he was in Nigeria till the end of the year. I said yes I know about you guys and there is a site we can go to and wow he left instantly, I laughed so hard for now I am leary and will check on them.
Sep 07, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Green
by: Anonymous

I am very sorry you are heartbroken but, at least you still have your money. The heartache will go away if you replace it with anger, trust me. My scammer took everything I had and did not have, I owe so much money it's not even funny.

I was heartbroken after 15 years of being alone, I thought I had found the love of my life but, what I found was heartache and debit. I met my scammer on AARP, so much for a safe dating site, these creatures are everywhere and I am done with online dating.

Counting your blessings, get angry, seek help if needed and move on.

My creature did not laugh but, had the nerve to say that he felt remorse but, I became annoying, excuse me, for becoming annoying when you left me with no money. I have reported him to everyone I can to include the man whose address he was using. I was at least able to stop him from scamming two other women he was scamming.

Stay strong, pray and use your resources. God Bless.

I pray that judgement day finds them and they suffer a long painful death.
Sep 07, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures of John Sonderman
by: Anonymous

I posted pictures of "John Sonderman" and I haven't seen them on here. If the scammer is a Nigerian man I would hope that someone can get in touch with the man in the pictures and notify him that his pictures and personal information has been stolen by the Nigerian man. I have a feeling that the real John Sonderman probably already knows this. I would hope so.

ED: here is a link to photos of John Sonderman

https://www.watchforscams.com/john-sonderman-bp-underwater-welder-scammer-in-the-worst-way-claims-to-be-a-christian.html
Sep 07, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Green
by: Anonymous

Sorry to hear about your heart break, but if he loved you as you say, do you think he would of called you all them names? They play a person till its the right time to ask for money, when they think they got you. They could care less if they hurt you because it is a game to them.

I have talked to many and with legal advice about this. No he would not of. They are all very romantic and know how to play the game. I do hope you post your pictures since I have seen one posted by another of the guy I have been talking to by another name. Its a shame they do this.

Yes they laugh at us when they find out we have caught them. They say it is our own fault for falling for such nonsense on the net and we should know better.

Again sorry you got hurt. When you post your pictures could you please put the http: address down of the pictures when you let us know. Thank You!
Sep 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Green, a North Sea Oil Rig - As avAcammer
by: Afgs@gmail.com

The worst scenario did happen. I am 66, Mark was 59, has a 17 tr old son in Boarding school in Florida. His son is Oliver and is in school in Florida.

The reflationship was wonderful, loving, laughter, caring till a few days ago. He got contact from sons uncle that he was going to hospital. Few hours later it was a valve problem to undergo surgery in the states. He was working to get off the rig and then 4 days later got approval for the vacation but had only '2000 lbs and needed 2500 pounds.

He asked me for it.

Of course red flags were flying but even then had I had the $3300 I would have helped but I don't have it.

He went from a sweet loving caring man to one of pure evil, calling me every name in the book. Then laughing at me calling me stupid, idiot, stingy, a nobody, glue handed, useless, darkness next to his light and went on and on.

He closed the Facebook account but think the Email is MarkGreen1957@yahoo.com. I fell in love too quickly and he seemed to also. The plan was to meet after all was settled with his son. We made so many plans

I feel so hurt, stupid and gullible. I even convinced myself that if he was a scammer he changed his mind about me. He is very attractive and let me tell you I did my homework and caught him in nothing. I am totally broken-hearted. Is there a way you can post photos so this doesn't happen to someone else?


ED: You can add photos if you make a new submission instead of commenting on someone else's submission. Here is a page where photos were submitted;

https://www.watchforscams.com/james-savage.html


Here is an example page where you can add a photo:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html#INV .

As you scroll down the page you come to "Have A Great Story, Tip, or Review About This Topic?" and then underneath that it says click here to see the rest of the form. When you click on it you can provide 1-4 pictures with your story.
Sep 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Sonderman
by: Anonymous

I still cannot get on the pictures, but I do so appreciate you posting them for the ones that can see them. Any of them standing by rocks and water. I have one of some guy laying by a pool without a shirt, but not impressed with that what so ever. The one holding the little boy in the cowboy hats - the little boy is not real, just look at the boys eyes and you cannot even see him holding the baby with his arms around him.

Photoshop.
Sep 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Sonderman, Etc. Photos
by: TxCo

Ladies, for those of you inquiring about this guy: I posted three photos of him PLUS the Nigerian Scammer that has been using these stolen photos elsewhere on this site and here is the link:

https://www.watchforscams.com/fred-anthony-john-sonderman-charles-doherty.html

... be sure to read the post as well as I give more information about what was said to me by this scammer.

Please note I also created an email in case you want to swap more photos and stories so free to email me here:

TxCoTxCo@outlook.com.
Sep 05, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures of John Sonderman
by: Anonymous

Where can I see the pictures that have been posted of John Sonderman? I have some of him with his sister, sons, granddaughter Amy and sitting pool side with cap on and sunglasses. He doesn't have a shirt on and you can see the tattoo on his chest.

I also have one of him on the fake platform with an inspector supposedly inspecting his work. If this is truly not the scammer someone needs to find him and warn him his pictures have been stolen along with his personal information.

I pray they get whoever is scamming everyone in his name.
Sep 04, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Question by Anonymous
by: Anonymous

September 4th poster "Question/Anonymous": you are not specifying who you are referring to: there are several scammers that are being discussed: I have photos of John Sonderman (also masquerading as Fred Anthony and Charles Doherty but more recently as Sonderman).

Yes, I do have photos of this scammer; I posted 3 elsewhere on this site and also provided an email address for anybody who wants to compare photos with me.

Stay safe online!
Sep 03, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous
by: Anonymous

We really need a place to post pictures, it can be the same creature using different names.

To the person that the scammer gave you your money back, good for you. Did you ever think on how he got the money to you back? Maybe it was from the rest of us innocent victims.

Some of us have large debits that we need to pay back thanks to these creatures.

Please don't gloat.


ED: You can add photos if you make a new submission instead of commenting on someone else's submission. Here is a page where photos were submitted;

https://www.watchforscams.com/james-savage.html


Here is an example page where you can add a photo:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html#INV .

As you scroll down the page you come to "Have A Great Story, Tip, or Review About This Topic?" and then underneath that it says click here to see the rest of the form. When you click on it you can provide 1-4 pictures with your story.
Sep 03, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam
by: Anonymous

Adding another name to the scam. His name is Smith Edward. Have been talking to him the past couple of months. He was always asking for money to buy electric jackets because it was to cold to work in Scotland on oil rig but I did not send money because I came across this website.

He claims he's from Colorado, widowed with one daughter. Just wanted to add his name to list.

Be careful ladies
Sep 03, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fred Anthony/John Sonderman/Charles Doherty
by: TxCo

Okay ladies, I just submitted photos on this site and my post is being reviewed. In the meantime I have created an email account specifically to communicate with any interested parties concerning the scammers that are operating under these names (or romance scammers in general).

I have done a lot of research and actually stayed on Christian Mingle (until my account expires this coming week) to see if I could spot some more. Sure enough I spotted several. Goodness, once you know what you are looking for it is quite easy.

You can email me at TxCoTxCo@outlook.com.

Stay safe online!!!!!
Sep 02, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Regarding all three men
by: Anonymous

As the Ed said you can post pictures on here and not use your name, thank you if you can post a few pictures of this man. Yes there is a group of them doing this to women here in the USA.

I been getting many request from Nigeria, As Dr. Phil say's if it is too good to be true then it is. So tired of being asked for money all the time. Can they not be decent humans and just want to talk. It only took three to four weeks when I got asked for money. I have a friend who met a man on Facebook and talked to him for over a year and sold everything and went to him and she got the living heck beat out of her for disobeying him, even his daughter she had to cater to or he would get mad, so yes she moved back and had to start all over again.

So Sad to me.

So happy you got your money back, sure wish I would. Even if it is illegal to send money to them according to the FBI it is called money laundering (sp) and one can go to Prison for that. Thank you for all you said, another we can watch out for, I have read every single one of these and they're all so much alike.

My Best To Everyone! Be Safe and if possible please post pictures under a different name.
Sep 02, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Sonderman/Fred Anthony/ Charles Doherty
by: TxCo

I will post photos this weekend. But in the meantime: he wears an earring in his left ear...salt and pepper hair...moustache with short beard...holding a baby in a toy store with both wearing cowboy hats photo had already been reported as scammer "Charles Doherty" in 2014...holding a baby on a carrousel...by the pool wearing a baseball cap, glasses and a taz tat on chest...even sent me a photo on the "platform" wearing protective eyewear and standing next to a "supervisor during the "inspection.

Skype handles: live:fredanh and charldoh1. Both avatars are photos he sent me as well. Please know the man in the photos has been victimised also. The scammer behind the photos is a 32 year old Nigerian man AND a group of men...it is not just one man.

How do we reach out to each other without exposing our identity to scammers? I will identify myself here as TxCo.

Stay safe online!plasma
Sep 01, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Benson laura

I'm a single mum of two, I was a victim of these fraudsters, 9 months ago an america soldier by the name "CAMPBELL SCOTT" sent me a message on facebook and we got talking, and he was very good at sweet talking and he seems very nice to me.

Even when he knew I was a single mother of two, he still insisted on marrying me when he gets back to the states (He said he was on mission to afghanistan). Along the line he requested 5000 dollars from me saying he can't cash his check at the moment, he needs the money to work his retirement.

I refused at first, but after much persuasion from him I sent the money through western union to Africa, Nigeria. He told me his friend is there that will cash and bring in the money for him. A week later he requested for 25,000 dollars. Which I told him I don't have, but he assured me of paying back in tenfolds even if I have to borrow from friends or my bank.

I was so foolish to believe and fell for all his lies. To cut the long story short, I sent a total of 45,000 dollars to him. He later vanished without a trace, no calls, no emails, no text. I was bankrupt for months. I refused to believe when I was told he's a fraudster probably from Africa.

I felt bad for weeks and couldn't believe I could be so foolish to fall for his scam. I was struggling to cater for my two kids, and also trying to pay for the debt I incurred. I met an African man at the grocery store a few weeks back, and we got talking and he seems very nice to me and he later found out about my ordeal with the fraudster and he got very interested in the case.

He promised to help me get back my money.

I didn't believe him though. Few days later he asked for every detail of the fraudster, his name, the pictures he used, the western union slip I used in transferring the money to him, AND A COPY OF THE CALL RECORDING I HAD WITH THE FRAUDSTER which I provided to him.

He told me not to worry and the fraudster will refund my money back to me in 7 to 14 days. To my greatest surprise, I received a call last week and its a man from NIGERIA, he was begging me to forgive him, asking me to UNDO the VOODOO I did on him, and requested for my western union details to transfer my money back to me.

The next day he transferred 24,000 dollars to me. Two days later he transferred 18,000 dollars again. Making it a total of 42,000 dollars. I was surprised and shocked when I cashed my money from western union.

I did not do any VOODOO to him.

If you have been duped before, contact me up, I will link you up with him. He doesn't collect a penny to help.
Sep 01, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photos
by: Anonymous

I think we should be able to post pictures on this website.


ED: You can add photos if you make a new submission instead of commenting on someone else's submission. Here is a page where photos were submitted;

https://www.watchforscams.com/james-savage.html


Here is an example page where you can add a photo:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html#INV .

As you scroll down the page you come to "Have A Great Story, Tip, or Review About This Topic?" and then underneath that it says click here to see the rest of the form. When you click on it you can provide 1-4 pictures with your story.
Sep 01, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fred Anthony
by: Anonymous

Could you not please just post pictures of him on here, Ed explained how down further. I have pictures also, One tried to hit up my friend on Facebook last night.

Why can facebook not stop these guys or any other site.

They have been reported so many times. But they just keep on doing it over and over again. I have one picture of him sitting by a table in a tux with a bow tie, very nice looking guy but don't know if he is straight or not, don't look like it in the picture, a friend (guy) thought hmmm maybe he should meet him cause most can tell another.

But he is still playing women.

If he is so be it, its his life. Have nothing against that. Just so scared to accept any request anymore, they sure have ruined it for other men. If one sends money to a Pawn or runner as they are called they we are the ones in trouble with the FBI. He is not using real names and the people collecting are in big trouble for collecting money for them and transferring it for them to another country.

We have to stick together in this and try to get this stopped. Sad Facebook and the other sites just don't seem to care.
Sep 01, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Sonderman nothing but a liar
by: Anonymous

John Sonderman is such a liar. Is that not his real name. I too have pictures of him. Yes he is using the phone number 707-331-1710. The area code is Santa Rosa, CA. I could never understand a word he said, there was so much background noise.

He claimed to be divorced and said his ex married her lawyer. Please get in touch with me and we will compare pictures. I am sorry for your experience with him. He really hurt me and I have reported him to the FBI and FTC.

He is nothing but the lowest form of a human being.
Aug 31, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Sonderman / Jayne
by: Anonymous

John Sonderman is my "Fred Anthony". He is also operating under the name of "Charles Doherty". ALL your details match mine. I have several photos of him.

I met him in Christian Mingle.

I have already reported him to the FBI but that will sit with no action I am sure. I already know who he is "32-year-old Nigerian "Henry" ... is he still using 707-331-1710 as his phone number?

It is a VOIP number ... ALL BEWARE OF VOIP phone numbers which this is the scammers method most of the time! Let me know if you want to compare notes and photos Jayne ... so sorry for you and other victims out there ... he was suave for sure!
Aug 31, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Sonderman
by: Jayne

I was scammed by John Sonderman. He lies with every word he says and the worst part is he uses the cover that he is a Christian. Please if any of you are contacted by him report him fast.

He will take your money and he is gone. Says he is divorced and has 2 sons, Gerard and Justin and is from Santa Rosa,CA. He claimed to be a underwater welder and worked for BP. Of course all the stories are lies.

I hope someone catches the sorry piece of scum.
Aug 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer Scammer
by: Anonymous

If you know his real name why would you not let us all know it for we feel it is a lot the same guy, and we can protect ourselves also. My guy was from the U.K. and said his machines were broke down, but he insisted on a Money Gram or Western Union.

He told me his wife was killed in the States. Yes of course report him as most have been reporting these guys. It probably is the same man. Sad but true. Why not confront him, he will deny everything you say to him and say someone is using his name.

I have heard it all.

We are here to help each other and let each person know our experience, and believe me if I could find his real name he would for sure know what I thought.

Thanks for sharing.
Aug 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer scammer
by: Anonymous

I was in an on-line dating scam with what he called himself as an oil rig engineer.

I did not lose any money, in fact, being quite conscious, I slowly discovered everything was a lie.

Like all scams to start with, he suggested we chatted of-line, which I did and then of course it was a lot of chatting and he was very considerate. I mentioned in the beginning that oil rig engineer was the most common scammer job on-line. So, he told me that people should not ask for money on-line anyway and if they should they should prove they were real, and said he did not know that men will "scoope thtat low."

I was completely off guard of him and he told me that he was divorced with a cheating wife and now he was based in Asia and worked as an off-shore rig in Malaysia. He ran his own oil consulting business and he even gave me his company web site (which I later found out was a fake one as the information did not match).

Over the period of 4 weeks, he started to have intimate conversation with me, asking me to send nude pic to him (which I declined). Then here it comes, he told me that he can come to see me in my home country and ask me to book a hotel for him. He even offer his credit card info to me, he suggested to book very expensive hotel for 12 nights, which I did not and only booked him for 2 nights in a nice enough resort.

The credit card went through, so we were supposed to meet in 2 weeks time. He started telling me that he had all sorts of troubles with the machines in the rig and ask me to email a UK company for the price of the parts as he did not have any access of stable internet connection, then it comes out to be 100k in pounds.

He told me that he could not go on shore and asked me to wire to the company in UK the remanining amount, his friend has wired 60k in pounds and he is left with 40k in pounds (he even asked his friend to send me the wire transfer document from the bank in Canada) which I started to get supscious as I lived in UK before, I know the bank sort code and so I look up both the company that he mention (his and the oil rig parts company) find out the parts company did exist but under a complete different name.

And the tele transfer that his friend claimed that he has sent first the exchange rate was so wrong (he claimed he sent it from Canada but has about more than 15% difference in exchange rate). Then the bank sort code was so wrong, it just did not exist.

For the oil parts company that he said he will order the parts from, the phone on there show a London number but the address was far up north, the number never had anyone answered but always would email me back and even call me back, but again a mobile number in UK. They said they will only ship the parts with full payment.

Then I said the responsible person was on the rig and there is no way he could make the payment in full, it is still 25K pounds, then they said they would mail it if I send in the shipping, which was 15K, at that point I text the guy again and he said how much I could come up with. I told him that it would depend on my ex and there was no way that he would give me without a reason and my relatives and friend were just not wealthy enough.

Further more, I continued to look at the website that he claimed was for his company, google it on line with some of the phrase, and found out it was a bogus website anyway. It was used and create many times before by different so call oil rig exploration company.

I was lucky that I did not lose any money at the end, but that was only because some of the information that he provided for third parties were not believable. The scammer was very very good at what they were doing, up to the point of 3 days ago, I still believed that he was real.

I googled the credit card that he used and proved that it did exist as the booking of the hotel went through, but found out that the credit card that he used was for very bad credit people in UK to wish to get short term money.

Furthermore, he claimed that he had opened a company in UK after being divorced in US, but his company name I could not find the business registration in Companies House UK.

I wanted to post this because I know that there is so much you can check for on-line dating money scam. Unless you have met that person do not trust anyone on-line. Sending money is definately a no.

Even though I didn't lose any money, I was hurt emotionally. I had the real name of the scammer as his credit card was real. I was wondering shall I report him to the UK police but I did not lose any money.

Up to this point I still have no guts to confront him.
Aug 28, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous
by: Anonymous

Thanks for the information, I know they can do nothing if they are in a different country to get money back. I too have talked to people about this. Its not against their law for their people to do this.

Watched a special on this. Sad but true. I too am careful on here for as you said one could be one of the scammers, I wouldn't put it past them to be watching this site.

Yes I have seen IP Tracker but wow to get to learn on how to use it will be something else and find the ip address which I cannot do all the time.

I sure hope you ended it with this guy that has taken you for a lot of money, and I bet he said he will pay you back when he is done. I read these and its like all the same to every single person. Even though some are still not believing their man could do this.

I am sure they will find out when its too late for them. Thanks again for all the input on everything - it means so much.

My best to all and if it is to good to be true it usually is!
Aug 28, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous
by: Anonymous

Folks, I was taken for a lot of cash back in May from my Norwegian friend. He sadly got a lot of cash which means I'm very embarrassed about it. However, after working with numerous state and Federal etc., agencies I feel much better given the information they gave me.

To the person who asked about ip tracking? Google what is an IP address and you will get all the information you'll need to learn what it is, how to use it, and best sites to use. I like IP Tracker personally. I check everyone's IP address now. It's also great to check the IP address to see if Mr. Norwegian is where he says he is.

Mine was in California the whole time he told me he was elsewhere.

I'm also concerned about scammers using this forum. Please always be careful and after you learn how to use the IP tracker it will be your best safety tool!!!

Be safe and good luck!
Aug 28, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scam
by: Anonymous

Sorry to hear you went through this, sounds like the same guy, left out of Texas and on a Rig in the Gulf, he started asking for money three to four weeks after I met him, your right he does say all the right things a women wants to hear, but as I was told We American Women are the ones that fall for it, that we are so desperate to accept this romance.

I do hope you got rid of him, its hard after all the sweet talking, but one has to do it. Yes it kinda ticked me off big time. But I did fall for it. I am not worried for I have never accepted money for this person for I have not and will not. I know he uses many pictures and different names, but made the mistake of using the picture one time.

Be Careful Ladies and even men for they are being used also by women. Very sad on both. Beware for they do not stop.

Take Care All.
Aug 27, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Wilson
by: Anonymous

Continued from 8/27 Mark Williams on an oil reg in the Gulf. I stopped as he wanted me to send his granddaughter Laura for her birthday. I said I could not. He was disappointed in me but was alright for a while. Week later he had a customs problem and needed 4500, but he only needed 3000 from me. Not. Ladies beware of sweetie, my love, my queen, come and talk to your man, undying love, God fearing, God sent you to me.

I blocked his numbers. The thing that hurts the most is my heart because he is a master at what he does. That will heal in time.

BEWARE MARK WILSON.
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Aug 27, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam
by: Anonymous

My project manager engineer was named Mark Wilson ,divorced 59 years old very attractive to me. He asked to be my friend on Facebook and there it began. He is really good at what he does, all the right questions and all The caring loving things to say.

Make specially you feel so special wants to take care of you, be with you and love you. In a span of about 3 weeks he played the oil rig scam to a T. He left out of Texas was on a rig in the Gulf and only had 4 weeks to go when I friended him.

After about a week and a half he told me his grandad had her birthday on Aug 27 and she needed 300 of which I said I did not have. He said he was disappointed in me. Next was 4500 and he cried and confessed his undying love if I had only 3000.

He told me to borrow it but I had to get it. I said no he persisted for 2 days. My son accused him of scamming and he went off. Ladies all I have is a broken heart. Please beware he has been reported to Facebook.

1 pic is on a motorcycle and a face shot with dark sun glasses and a goatee. Very attractive. Be careful.

Continued texting he wanted me to download viber which I did. When he called I said there is no way you are Mark. Very heavy accent sounded black like Nigerian. Next customs came on board and his work papers were not in order. He had 3 days to come up with 4500
Aug 24, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Norwegian Engineer
by: Anonymous

If you found real love I am happy for you. However, if you did not this is what you will experience - a broken heart, a broken wallet and living day to day on pennies. Not being able to do anything that you enjoy because you are broke.

And last but not least you will become a criminal because the so called friends that send you money on his behalf are pawns just like you and the crime is money laundering. You will not be able to sleep and wonder every day if today is the day the police or FBI shows up at your door or your job.

If in fact he is real and loves you my blessings from the bottom of my heart...however, please keep an open mind.

God Bless
Aug 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		About Kelvin
by: Anonymous

Wow, 1.5% for his damages, first off the machines are his. He is responsible not BP. He got half his pay which he has told me to pay his guys some money and to help fix his machines, which are fixed now.

So why did he not pay for the damages then when he got the pay. He will get the rest when his contract is up as Engineer. BP did not know about the oil spill it was so little, as he told me, I will not send him no more money, for I caught him in making a big mistake. Like was said go to the scammer site on Facebook and tell them his names and id and send them a few pictures.

They will check him out, you may have a very big surprise or should say shock. We are here to help each other and if you are positive about him, then you should have no problem.

SMH...dang, I am so happy I know the truth and I have been backing off more and more. Last night he asked for marriage, and will be coming here soon. So I guess we will see, I am not giving up my life over a guy on the net or is suppose to be on a Oil Rig, and has every excuse in the book.

But as I said I am so happy I know the truth of him now, for he has told me. Good Luck! Oh Plus I have a letter from BP.
Aug 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Bernardo Lorenzo
by: Anonymous

He pretends to be an oil rig contractor. He is a Brazilian living in Costa Mesa California. Has been since 19 years old. He targets SA women. I chatted to him for almost three months.

Had marriage plans etc. He has a kid, 5years old, Murphy living with his mom in Brazil.

He got divorced three years ago from Jenny due to infidelity. She slept with his friend. He is a loner, has no friends and family. I met him on Skout. His cellphone is +1 323 531 5855.

His email address kcutelorenzo@gmail.com

He is very good at what he does. Please stop him. I have plenty of pics of the person he is impersonating. With the "child" and with his "mom". He is still on Skout. I have reported him, but he opened a new profile.

He has green eyes, caramel skin. a distinct tattoo on his left shoulder.
Aug 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Norwegian Engineer -
by: Anonymous

Answer to the previous comments. Thank you for congratulating me as the scammer changed his mind as not to scam me. I am one lucky woman.

Please note that although I started developing feelings to the voice, texts, emails and handsome pictures I never mentioned marriage nor citizenship.

The Truth to this whole absurd situation is that I am the victorious one as he fell in love with me. Lucky me!

I am now in search for the individual in the picture. The scammer gave me a name but I can't locate him on Facebook.

I do believe him as he totally revealed himself to me. I don't think he will lie now about a name. I just would like to have complete closure once and if able to put a name to the pictures.

I continued to date and my real person is a great man. I hope I am as lucky with him as I was with my scammer when feelings are concerned.

Thank you
Aug 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		The name of mine is kelvin williamsen
by: Anonymous

He doesnt have a teenage daughter. His daughter has a 3 yr old son. The chemical spill happened last week of July. He has gone as far as to show me a copy of a letter, eith a BP letter head with his contract amount and that it wont be released until he pay 1.5 % of his contract for the damages that happened.

I even got pics of the injured workers being treated before being sent to the hospital. Yet there is no news regarding the event to be found anywhere.

So now he is trying to raise the funds to pay the 1.5%. Including a loan from a friend with a 50% interest rate. Really?

Oh and my guy is originally from portugal. Has lived in the states since he was 12 with his aunt.
Aug 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Norwegian Engineer
by: Anonymous

Who is Becker? That is great your scammer decded not to scam you, congratulations on that, and my best to you, so what is there to end if he is for real?

When is he coming to you so he can get Citizenship of our country here in the USA? I am truly happy for you, most of us are here to help each other since most is the same person or in a group.

So you take care now and congratulations again.
Aug 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Norwegian Engineer -
by: Anonymous

Well Readers:

My scammer "Mike Sheppard" contacted me via video chat!!!!!
YES!

Wow, he felt in love with me. Couldn't go ahead with his plans to scam me.

Incredible.

The pictures I have of him are not the same of Becker.

I am shocked!!!!!

Need to end this soon!
Aug 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fred Anthony
by: Anonymous

Thanks so much for your statement on this site, Means a lot - James Anthony, Fred Anthony, Wow..They are good. And to the other one of the Godly Norwegian, I have seen the same pictures of Glenn Beck.

And to talk to someone off this sight in Private, WHY in the world would someone do that when you might be one of the scammers. That made me laugh, we are here to help each other because there is a group of men doing this together.

I appreciate all the info.

Thanks so Much.
Aug 20, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fred Anthony-Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

My guy grew up in Milan also but said currently had property both in Santa Rosa and LA, California. 59 years old. Lots of great-looking photos (holding a baby in a toy store, both wearing cowboy hats; poolside with baseball cap and tasmanian devil tat on chest; on a carousel holding a baby.

I suspected early on that his story about working a BP contract in the Gulf of Mexico was false; I had already run across this site and I was tracking his pattern and actually knew when the "big emergency" was coming down the pike!

My guy was not very smart at all; he made many mistakes but I could definitely tell he was working with others. He has a (707) phone number and an outlook.com email address. He finally realized I was not sending him any money and gave up on me...right about the same time I was getting bored of all the pretense.

Now my main concern is attempting to identify the good-looking family man to be sure he is aware his photos have been stolen! Another name connected with my communication with him was Charles Doherty.
Aug 18, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Savage
by: Anonymous

My scammer was a different godly engineer, who thankfully does not have my address. Thank you so much for posting him. I'll keep trying to post my guy.

If you feel comfortable, just for my own safety reasons, would you post the area code from his phone?

I'd be very grateful.

Thank you!!!!
Aug 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Norwegian scammer
by: Anonymous

I completely understand being scared. I also must be tech ignorant, because I've been trying to upload a photo and I can't do it [ED: see note below]. I realize it can't be that hard, but I suppose it is for me.

As far as this scammer, I gave him a lot of money. A lot of what I didn't and now don't have. I was devastated when I realized I had been completely taken by this guy.

Now I'm even more freaked out because he has my address and everything and you say he's in MA. I'm in CT! He knows where I live and that is really scaring me. Can you let me know at least the area code of his landline then I know how far or close he is to me.

If it's the same guy we must have been talking to him at the same time. My interaction with him just recently ended and it lasted for about 5 months. I'm still stunned and hurt over the entire thing. Mostly I just feel like a huge idiot to have not seen the signs and to have been taken for so much money and such stupid excuses!

If your are comfortable letting me know the area code, I would be really appreciative. If not, I understand. Good luck to you and the rest of the folks on here. Please be safe and careful. These guys are good, really good at what they do!



ED: Here is a page where photos were submitted;

https://www.watchforscams.com/james-savage.html


Here is an example page where you can add a photo:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html#INV .

As you scroll down the page you come to "Have A Great Story, Tip, or Review About This Topic?" and then underneath that it says click here to see the rest of the form. When you click on it you can provide 1-4 pictures with your story.
Aug 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sharing pictures,
by: Anonymous

Why not do as like Ed said and do a new submission and post the pictures you have of him.

Then everyone can let you know if it is the same one. Too scared to give my e-mail, hard to trust now. All these are the same story, everyone, just some with different names.

Beware,

He needs reported by more then just a few of us.
Aug 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the Norweigan scammer
by: Anonymous

I keep trying to post a pic of my Norwegian scammer, but I can't get it to work. If you are willing I would really like to swap stories and photos to see if it's the same guy. My guy gave me a similar story and was quite the smooth talker.

If your interested I will give you my email off site.

Ed, if they are willing to chat I'll give you my email.

Thanks to both.

Ed: You can post pictures if it is a new submission. You can't post pictures if you are commenting on someone else's submission.

Yes happy to swap emails for anyone off site
Aug 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Sounds Familiar, and future to be mother-in-law.
by: Anonymous

I do Believe this is the same group of guys who is scamming most of us. Very Handsome, sitting by a table in a tux, or standing by water or rocks. Very romantic, and was coming to visit me also with his son.

We are on facebook but I cannot see no more friends of his. He has asked me to marry him and travel with him when he gets off the Rig as a Engineer, he says his net is down when he don't come on. Which I have seen him come on but he wasn't quick enough to go invisible to me.

He says all his money is tied up in his machines and is broken down and needs money to fix them, this guy sure gets around believe me. Had him traced and he has many many names. Yahoo, Facebook, romance sites, Asian girl sites to watch.

They are good at what they do, We talked about it once all the scammers and he got very mad which he has a very bad temper, said well its you American women that are stupid and falls for this s___ you must be hard up all of you to do it, and laughed, very broken English and even in his typing just very broken.

He calls me his wife, and he will hurt any man that comes near me. I have kept it all. When he told me its us USA Women that fall for this I started to really ask questions but he usually leaves because he gets so mad and angry then says it is the net that went down.

Please Ladies Be Very Cautious. There is a site on Facebook, scammmers, you send them information and they will investigate him and have many pictures on their site. So doe

Please Be Careful..
Aug 16, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		scammer on an oil rig stories sound so similar
by: Anonymous

I know that they can use any photo, but you could do a search on fbook and check this one out. This man is scamming my mother-in-law but she is too stubborn to see it. As of yet he has not asked for any money for him or his boarding school teenage son, but I know that it will happen sooner or later.

Here is a pm that I sent to the 5 women that had liked his photo. 2 so far have responded that the story is similar and they were asked for money.

>>I am writing to each of you 5 ladies in a private message because I am concerned and would like some feedback from you. I will try to explain and I hope you understand both my ramblings and my need for some reassurance. Also, I am doing this on the sly as I do not want to hurt anyone's feelings, especially if this man is genuine and is who he says he is.

Sometime last month my not quite mother-in-law (but she might as well be) received and acccepted a friend request from George Pardew. I went and looked at his limited Facebook page and I saw that you 5 ladies had liked his public picture (which is how I got your names). I cannot tell if you are related or just friends to him, as everything is private and that is his choice, but anyway, this is what has transpired.

Over a short period of time, there have been lots of private messaging going on between the two of them. He has told her that he has a teenage son, is religious, that he lives in Mobile Alabama, that he works for Shell oil company and right now is based overseas.

I don't know who has said what to whom, but now she has added international calling to her phone and they no longer talk on Facebook, just on the phone daily. She has told us that they are developing a relationship and that he is retiring this year and he and his son are coming to visit her in November. He is also said that he is willing to move here to be close to her.

All this in a span of just a few weeks. I want her to be happy, but be safe as well.

I've tried to make this short and sweet, as I am concerned and would love to have some feedback. She is widowed and in her 60s. In this day and age it is easy for people to be deceived. I just have her best interest at heart and I hope you understand. Any insight and/or reassurance would be greatly appreciated.>>

I am at a loss as to what to do. I have not yet shown her the two woman's responses because I fear she won't believe it anyway. She has now told her children to butt out of her life, that he's bringing her a ring, she will want for nothing and she just wants to be happy. Oh and the son now wants to talk to her but the teens phone is broke so he gave her an email address to write to.

I'm just a bit alarmed and worried. Stay safe out there!
Aug 16, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer, so sad.
by: Anonymous

So I have my own story like so many of you. I am so frustrated with the scammers, I thought I had come to recognize them but this oil rig engineer was new for me. His name is Stephen Moore, widower of 4 years, daughter 15 years old who struggles with fever induced by anxiety. (Real condition BTW).

Stephen is a moody fellow whose mother is Italian, father American both deceased. He claims to have grown up in Milan. Claims to have three homes in Texas, Missouri and Iowa. Birthday is August 15, 1966.

Last week he begins telling me he's having money problems and when I tell him that I don't have any money, he appears to be somewhat offended. Then by Friday, he's asking how he can get money. I suggested a bank, he states that his late wife didn't trust banks and that's why he always borrowed money from her.

After being pretty firm about not having money or friends/family not being able to, he drops off the face of the planet. Today, I received an email. Giving me a story. I knew it was a story but I didn't want to believe.

He's very handsome and romantic.
Aug 16, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Norwegian Engineer -
by: Anonymous

LADIES PLEASE READ!

HANDSOME, GODLY, Only one daughter named EMILY 17 Y/O!He goes by the name of Mr. Mike Sheppard, 56 y/o. Currently at the Gulf of Mexico on Oil Rig. Last contract. Lives in CA, mother in an elderly home. Father deceased.

Shared that he came from Norway, VERY HEAVY ACCENT, only attended senior year in the US and University. MISSPELLED WORDS! Emily attends an boarding school in Texas. Born in the US.

Interesting cyber romance for the past 3 months. Has not asked me for any monies, but has shared that the machine needs work/parts. I told him that I entrust him to find a way to get the machine parts and continue his "engineering" work.

THREE MONTHS! HE IS NOW MAKING MISTAKES:
Provided me with two property addresses that "belongs" to him. Different cities, yet, SAME ZIPCODE...Are you serious?

Emily's emails, TOO MANY MISSPELLED WORDS! For someone who is being higly educated. GRAMMAR is a major concern.

She claims to be so "hungry" for a mother figure. Immediately began to call me "MUM" and welcomed my sons as "my brothers" ... TOO FUNNY!

I have never spoken to EMILY, according to him she "LOST" her phone...GREAT! I pressured him to wanting to speak to "MY DAUGHTER". HE felt cornered, provided me with a number. I looked up the number and it's located in MA a LANDLINE number. (REALLY?).

Number just rang, but when I told him, the very next day, I received 2 calls from the same number, I did not want to pick it up. Then later on, I called the number and it NOW HAS VOICEMAIL...(FUNNY UH?)..

"EMILY" and I exchange emails, according to her, "WIFI" is bad...so I can never see her. I asked her to go to one hotspot, where we can video chat...NEVER HAS HAPPENED!

I speak to this "HANDSOME GHOST" in a soft voice, never have I showed him anger. I advise him with kind words and soft voice, "BABY, when you are going to do something wrong, make sure you do it RIGHT!"

I have told him " I am not the game, I am your favorite player" (HE KNOWS I KNOW)
I have asked him "baby, please allow me in your world, I am a mastermind as you are".

I have not yet, confronted him with some of his OTHER mistakes. But one thing I did tell him, always with a soft voice... "Honey, I have a feeling that you are EMILY"!

"Emily" has a caretaker by the name of Mr. Linus.
I told Mike, "EMILY, LINUS and MIKE are all the same person" There was no sound...I wonder if he was surprised to have heard that!

He goes to "fellowship" on Sundays...NICE RIGHT!
Claims to wanting to meet me so bad because he has fallen in love with me. Wants to marry me! Propose to me in front of my family! I have become is life!!!!!

Now, that the machine is broken, we spent a great deal of time texting and talking. I am now infatuated with this "GHOST, VOICE, TEXT". I now want to stay connected to continue the intrigued conversations. However, I keep asking myself, WHY DOES HE NOT GIVE UP ON ME!

WHAT does he want from me?

I know I have to STOP this "CYBER LOVE" LOL, but I honestly will say, I will miss him, whoever this is, whereever he is at...He will forever be..."MY GHOST". (smile)

I am sorry for the individual whose picture this "ghost" has pretended to be...
and very sorry for all who has fallen in this unfortunate and sad scam.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL
Aug 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Green
by: Anonymous

It's very sad to me you are falling for this, yes they are very romantic and want you to only talk with him, just wait he will be asking, if you believe he is for real then go for it, its your heart that is going to get broken not his because these guys are professional's in doing this with women.

If you notice most of the ones say they are on a Rig are widowed, and have a son or daughter 12-17 years of age. Wish you luck, but your going to be surprised..ask him how many more names he has, he will say what are you talking about, I have none.

Heard it all for 16 month's.

Good Luck
Aug 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Green
by: Anonymous

These creatures are professionals, they will rob you blind and leave you in a huge debit. Trust me, mine romanced me for 18 months and took everything I had and didn't have. I was heart broken but, got over that real quick, I have reported him on every site I can to including the FBI and Interpol.

The money is gone and I am left behind paying for everything.

RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN while you can...

Best Wishes if he is real.
Aug 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Green
by: Ajgs

To those who responded, thank you. The Mark Green I have been in touch with said he is a Production Engineer given a specific location. Divorced and son living with his mother in CA.

I found a site to search the email and it has his name but with a different photo but no posts anywhere since 2011. Has anyone specifically communicated with one with this name, originally from Denmark.

He has asked nothing of me.

Nothing broken on the rig he is responsible for. Romantic, gentle. I have not caught anything out of the way. The speed of how things have advanced worries me but he is very comforting to hold meeting to me which I have gone slowly.

Is it possible like others one might meet on Match, etc. that there are truly legit engineers seeking love in what he calls a difficult live of 6 months on, 6 weeks off. He is contracted to 2018. Had a birthday today. Have I touched on anything familiar and if you have communicated with this name, what is similar.

I so want this to be real.
Aug 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Norwegian Engineer? Sure!!!!!
by: Anonymous

Met on OkCupid. Shortly after asked me to take down my profile, wanted to get to know me on a one to one basis. I did, but not when he asked.

3 long months of ongoing texts, calls, emails. Nothing asked directly from me. But has shared that his machine needed parts. Credit Cards are not working. Somehow, he got them. Poor of those who fell for his scam.

Still, he insists that we will meet, I am the love of his life. Wants me to be his wife and the "mother" of his 17 y/o daughter Emily. (Emily's name keeps coming up on other scams- WATCH OUT LADIES!)

But I am ahead of his mind game. And he knows it. I asked him for a lot of his "private" information, he has made many mistakes. I looked up his "2 properties" REALLY?, both in different cities, BUT SAME ZIP CODE!

His daughter's friens cell phone - landline in MICHIGAN LOL - she is in White Oaks, Texas...SURE! On boarding school, yet her grammar is off. Her emails sound like him.

I told him that EMILY does not exist, that he is EMILY too. His favorite phrase "are you serious".....

Address to her caretaker - NOT VISIBLE in maps. SURE!

I advised him "if you are going to do something bad/something wrong, make sure you do it right"! Oh, he knows I know. I have also said to him that I am not the game, that I am his best and favorite player. LOL -

He is supposed to be Norwegian, yes, heavy accent, misspelled words...HAHAHA - Widowed for the past 6 yrs, daughter attends boarding school in TX. Mother in an elderly home, father deceased. Called me baby-boo. REALLY! I asked him not to call me that. Phrase does not "justifiy" his pictures.

Very handsome man. CHRISTIAN....oh goes to FELLOWSHIP on Sundays at the motel/rig.
Clean cut. Educated in Cali. (just university)

I asked him to prove his identity at the moment i was talking to him. To take a selfie and send it right away...PRONTO! I told him, "I think you are african american and you are not surrounded by water". He assured me that he is who he says he is...Mike Sheppard.

I DEMANDED the picture, I told him, "it will prove 2 major facts, you are not african american and you are surrounded by water as you are off shore for the past 9 months".

Swore that he will send later...I told him to FORGET IT - facts speaks for themself. LOL

Told me that it is his last contract, he is tired and ready to settle. NO major contract earning was mentioned just a few thousand dollars. I don't ask, as time spent on line, will define him more. So far, he has only disclosed to have his house in Bard, CA. I don't inquire, need to keep him at bay.

My question to you all, why he remains in touch with me? I have not exchanged any of my "personal information". No monies have been lost. WHY he just doesn't give up on me.

At times I am curious, as I tell him we have grown to be used to each other. That he is my GHOST. Someone who I will never meet. He says otherwise...SURE!

Twice, his arrival to see me has been canceled. Due to him not being able to leave the equipment broken. SURE!!!!!!

Ladies, be careful....don't allow yourself to be the game. PLEASE - play the game or keep on moving forward.

I am on my PHASE 2 with this bum/scammer/low life that only he knows in what chat room he is locked in when connected to us.

IT IS ENTERTAINING!!!! - I have continued to date...Mike THINKS he is the LOVE of MY LIFE.

GET A GRIP Mike aka EMILY aka who else knows!
Aug 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Green
by: Anonymous

Scammer, yes I did the same thing, he has many names and he is on a Rig and his machines has broken down and he has no way to fix them cause his money is all invested in his machines.

First off I learned that the company would not let this happen and miss out on making money they would help fix the machines. He has a son, soon his son will be sick and he needs money to get him a doctor's attention. it took only three to four weeks to start asking for money, yes very handsome man, very romantic.

If it is too good to be true then it usually is very untrue. He will belittle you if you do not help him. Nothing you can do about the money unless you report him to the FBI and not tell him. He has been reported by many with all kinds of names, Him and his buddies are good at this.

Beware, they go for widow's and divorcee's figuring they have money, if you tell him you are sick and need the money to go to the doctor he will say you don't love me I knew it, this is more important then you going to the doctor...believe me.

Report him
Aug 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Green......does anyone know the name?
by: Ajs

I want so much for this to be the exception. He writes more broken English kind of like those who hunt and peck type. In yahoo it is more detailed.

Does anyone recognize the name. Photos are professional like you would take for job hunting. Help me prove it is legit.

I don't think I can handle one more hurt.
Aug 14, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		He is a scammer
by: Anonymous

He is a scammer. No doubt about it. Thank God you found this site before it's too late. Many women have lost everything because of this criminal.

They are Nigerians working in gangs and have terrorist ties. It's no laughing matter. Those of you who are playing along for fun are teaching them how to get better at their game.

Do not tell them you know who they are!! When you find out just report them to the FBI and to Interpol. Go to www. Romancescams.com You will gain much knowledge there about how these criminals work.
Aug 14, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Green
by: Ajs

After finding this site I am so upset and embarrassed. Out of no where who seemed like the perfect partner came into my life with many conversations both on Facebook and email at yahoo.

Part of me so wants to believe this is real but so many similarities. He is 59, an engineer on an oil rig off coast of Scotland. Divorced with 17 year old son. Born in Copenhagen and lives in LA. He is very handsome.

But the type of written speech that I attributed to language may not be. I am 66 and this has broken my heart. He has not asked for anything which I have little of anyhow.

Does anyone recognize this name or info.
Aug 14, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Green
by: Ajs

After reading all of this I am devastated. His name is Mark Green and says he is the project engineer on a rig off of the coast of Scotland. Born in Copenhagen Denmark. 59 very handsome, divorced has a son in California 17.

This is breaking my heart.

Is there any possibility this guy is for real. I am so embarrassed. It's been 2 weeks found me on Facebook, has a yahoo email. He has asked for nothing. I have little anyhow.

Is he familiar to anyone?
Aug 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer -James Savage
by: Dee (UK)

I met James on match.com and have to say have had terrific fun flirting with him but I knew he was fake - don't know how just realised from the get go that this man was not as he appeared.

On match his pictures were lovely and his profile was perfect but.... Within a very short time of chatting on whatsapp he started to tell me he loved me and I kept pointing out that was crazy as we hadn't met. He was always concerned for my safety and was polite and would ask about my children. He said he lived in Essex and had a house in Leicester p, told me he was a widower with two children daughter aged 18, son aged 12 both of whom lived his mother in California.

The first hint he was after money came when he told me that on flying back to the oil rig he had lost a bag contains iTunes vouchers and could I buy him one - that's what the Internet is for. I sent him a link to buy one with a discount but he asked me to do it for him. I didn't..

Then A little while later he told me his daughter had slipped while on holiday in Spain and has to be flown back to the USA where she was seriously ill. First if she was that bad she wouldn't have allowed on the plane and second he would already have medical insurance for her in the states as according to him.

She was at uni and it is required. He asked me for £200, told me his mother had borrowed $500 and couldn't get anymore but he would repay me as soon as he was off the rig. Told him I didn't have any money, he dropped it for a while but a few days later came back and asked again. Told him again I had no money, then he asked me if I could borrow the money from family or friends and told him ABSOLUTELY not.

He kept on messaging even when I told him I knew he was a scammer as I had found him on here. He asked me how I could afford to live as I don't work and I told him I had a private income and that it was a small amount ,that I could live on and help out my own children - I knew he was after money so I told him how little I had (big fat lie on my part but it was fun). Even after showing him the evidence from here he still pretended that once he was off the oil rig he would come to my home and I would be sad and embarrassed for doubting him (he would have a hard time as I don't live where I told him I did).

It has been a fun time but I haven't lost any money, please be careful ladies he is a fantastic trickster and quite believable but the second someone asks you for money STOP, don't fall for it.
Aug 11, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig Scammer,
by: Anonymous

I would love to share pictures of this dude or see if it is the same person, he has scammed to many women as it is and needs to be stopped. Ed told me how to share pictures but for some reason I just cannot get it. As I said one is sitting at a table in a tux, which the experts said he has a birth mark above his upper lip and the one a couple standing by water and rocks...I too wasted money on him, we been talking over a year and if he don't get his way he threatens, he calls you names, he is a very angry person.

If she can send pictures I will for sure send pictures also to her. Lets stop this guy, Well over a year I have been with him on here. and I won't send no more so he calls me all kinds of names. then tells me I am his wife and he is sorry. but I need to obey him.
Aug 11, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig scammer
by: Anonymous

To the person who's scammer is in Kansas, I'd love to trade photos with you. My guy had a Norwegian accent and I did send far too much cash. My bad idea and I'm paying dearly for it. I'd also love to know the names he used with you. My scammer used Gary Gouley.

Ed, if this person is ok sharing email info I'm happy to share mine. Thank you!
Aug 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

Still cannot figure out how to do a picture on here, he is not even on a Rig but in Kansas, A Friend did a total check on him. He has many names it says and uses the Rigs out in the Gulf, and has used many women. What a shame. Men like him ruin it for so many other's.

ED: If you make a new submission and not a comment on a submission like you are doing here, you can submit photos
Aug 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Giovanni Villa
by: Anonymous

Hey, All!

Thanks for all the info because this sounds exactly like the guy that I've been talking to on-line....so, done with the e-mails!

Matches with: oil rig engineer, widowed with one daughter aged 18, massively travelled, born in US, but raised in Italy. Was quickly called away from where he lives to "finish" his contract in the Gulf.

Luckily, no money has been exchanged or phone calls, just time sending e-mails.

Again, thank you!
Aug 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		No mean words to African's..
by: Anonymous

First off I would not call anyone names, instead the guy who says his wife got killed and he has his son, if he is the father (first red flag) how would he have to get custody of him, he is his father.

Most of us fell for the sweet romance and nice talking to us. We fell for it, so really we are to blame as much as the scammer, as I was.

In the gulf of Mexico on a Oil Rig since 2014 and was in Turkey, he has asked for up to 56,000 dollars, and is still asking. Five different states he wanted it sent to and also Mexico. I did a google search and found out lots, On Asian porn sites he was, romance sites, almost every single site there is, met him on facebook and 19 times he has been reported with different names and pictures.

Yes I agree it is a shame some live like this and make their money by using women like this, if I say no I am called names and how he is going to come here and kick my ass.

Beware ladies, do a check on these guys. Please, Dr Phil had a good one on last week where this lady was scammed big time, it was so very sad and it was just like what has happened to me. Same loving words, very romantic.

If it is too good to be true then it usually is.
Aug 05, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hey fools, Africans are not monkeys!
by: Anonymous

I apologize for anyone that has called Africans monkeys, I have not called anyone monkey and will not do it as my children are Black. Unfortunately in every human race we have good and bad.

Now, to answer your question as why we use the internet approach instead of going to clubs and meeting people, perhaps we don't feel comfortable or like that type of environment. Instead we reached out to what was supposed to be a safe site to find companionship and instead we found a low-life creature that took advantage of us.

Just like you don't like being called monkey, we don't like being called fools, stupid, ugly, fat, gold diggers, and the list goes on. We are smart educated women that let our emotions get the best of us.

I had no idea that such evil could exist in this world so, if anything I was naïve and trusted the wrong creature.

I honestly apologize on behave of all victims that have referred to Africans as Monkeys.
Aug 05, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not Nigerian
by: Anonymous

I agree with the man who said he is a "proud African," and does not believe Nigerians are the only scammers in the world. There are scammers of all races and nationalities on social media and dating sites. I usually do not befriend individuals I don't know on FB, and I do not use any other sites. In fact, I rarely use FB.

However, a Lebanese man, I found out later from another site he was the same man that sent me photos via the iPhone, has many different profiles on FB. The difference is that he has no friends, but I think he set it up that way to pretend that someone is using his photos to scam people, when he is the actual scammer.

He asked to be my friend, and I agreed. He was supposedly widowed with a 10 year old son. We did not communicate too much on FB, but decided to do it via text messaging. His name on the FB profile was Vinay Dharmaiah, with many friends. He was supposedly from Bakersfield, California, and won a contract thru Marathon in Houston, Texas, to work on an oil rig in the Baltic Sea for 6 weeks between May and June.

He texted me all the time, and called me. Whenever I asked him a question about his family (father, mother, sisters), he would never give me an answer. I went on to ask him about his widowhood. He said his wife was killed in a car accident, got custody of his son, and moved from Bucharest, Romania (his father's country) back to Bakersfield, California, where he was born.

When I called him on weekends, he was never available, probably because the number he was using was a Skype number. I also could see from my end that he was on FB for hours. Apparently, scamming other women. He would call me "baby, honey, sweetie, my queen."

Moreover, long story short, after he asked me to become beneficiary to his pay of millions of dollars, after he finished the job, I told him "no" and that his son should be his beneficiary. Of course, without getting the opportunity to ask for such personal information, I suspected he would need it in order to make me his beneficiary.

He sent me a link of a woman and man getting married. I felt very uncomfortable with that, but I admit I played the game with him and called him my "dearest king." Then he asked me to marry him and explained that this would be proof that God put us together. I still said "no." I told him he was breaking the rules we had set at the beginning of our "so-called" friendship that I need to meet him first, but I would not meet him alone.

He agreed that he tends to break rules, and I felt something was wrong. He came back at me again with some cooked up story about purchasing more equipment and that he would need $28,000. After that did not work, he sent me a photo of his "so-called" son, showing he was in Scotland and was in an accident, all bloodied up.

Given his so-called son's accident, he told me he would need thousands of dollars to have him airlifted back to California. I told him he needed to get in touch with his son's caregiver and make the arrangements to get his son back home at his own expense. After that, I immediately stopped communicating with him.

There were too many red flags.

He sent me text after text, asking me if there was anything wrong. To this day, I never responded. I was not about to let him know what I knew. I never sent him any personal information, other photos, money, or address. The only photo he saw was the initial one I had in my FB profile.

This is just a piece of advice. Ladies, be careful! I know you can get lonely and want to be loved, but FB and dating websites may not be the best route to a genuine, legitimate, and trustworthy relationship or courtship. These scammers say the right words to later break your heart.

First, do not send a man any money you hardly know or have not met. I may sound old fashioned, but I do not believe money should exchange the hands between a man and woman unless they know each other very well, are engaged or already married.

Second, when a man starts using words of endearment, such as "honey," "sweetheart, "dear," and "my queen," that should send a signal that he is up to something because that is getting too familiar in such a short time.

Third, he was not Nigerian and used the Asian Indian name Vinay Dharmaiah, a name that was not his true name. When we spoke by phone, he had a accent, but it was not Nigerian. He sounded more Lebanese. In fact, he spoke English quite well.

Fourth, after I stopped communicating with him without giving any explanation or what I knew, he deactivated that FB profile, but he has several other profiles on FB, without any friends, but the one FB profile is truly him with his family. I compared all the photos he sent me and those are the ones the one that appear in his legitimate FB profile.

I will not communicate with him to let him know that I felt he was a scammer after a week of communicating with him and that I know who he is and where he truly lives.

I hope this helps.
Aug 04, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Match.com scammer Richard Jorgensen
by: Anonymous

I think I might be being scammed. I recently used match.com and met a man (online) named Richard Jorgensen. We have been talking a few months and he has told me that he is a business man working in Turkey at the moment.

He has asked me for money and I'm starting to become worried that this is one of the scams you hear about happening.

Has anyone had an experience with this man?
Aug 04, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hey fools, Africans are not monkeys!
by: Anonymous

I am a proud African and do not support a fraudulent act. But, I hate it when these white people continue to call African names "Black Monkeys" and still they have been fooled and deceiving them of their money. Now tell me, who is the real monkey, the scammer or victim?

Why go on dating site for finding a real relationship when you live in a city where there are single men who are ready to mingle?
Aug 04, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gary Adrian Long Oil Rig Scam
by: Anonymous

I am pretty sure I had a scammer named Gary Adrian Long, also known as Richard, contacting me for the past few months. He asked to friend on FB, and has been writing me. He called and we talked for a while a few times.

He is supposedly on an oil rig and it just had a big accident. With a lot of "honey and darling and sweetheart", saying he can't finish his contract because something blew up and sounded like he was asking for money indirectly.

I reversed googled his picture. Apparently he is using the picture of some movie star from Europe. He asked for my address and sent me roses and chocolates for my birthday last week. Crap!

Now he has my address.
Aug 02, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stan Giovanni Stanley Lucas Giovanni
by: Anonymous

Ok. So, as per your assistance on this matter, I actually found the pictures he was using was of an actor/model guillermo zapata. I thought he looked familiar.

I can't believe I fell for this as well. No money lost, just time. I actually pride myself on how cautious I am using dating websites et al.

I actually had a good time flirting with him. He is quite a charmer, and can say just the right things to reel you in. He also claimed he was a widow, living in las vegas like myself. His widow died in a boating accident and his mother in the uk was caring for his 13 year old daughter.

He wanted to marry me, or have me assist in rearing his daughter. The night we were to meet he had to go to Alaska as per his consultant who had advised him, because he had won the proposal for his project in Alaska.

It was the biggest project he had worked on, he claimed. He said all the correct things an engineer or an entrepreneur would say, and I thought it was credible.

What I found discerning is that one night he had me transfer over 600k on his account which had over 2million.It had the name above. He also gave me the pass keys/information to enable the transaction.

It sounded reasonable as he was the Civil Engineer on the project. I also trolled him a bit and found that he did have a fb account and a linked in account. And that he goes by the name Stan Giovanni.

If you Google that name you will see a picture. On his linkedin account he claimed to have graduated from Leeds and worked with high profile engineering firms. I thought he was credible, but still cautious.

I am so happy this page is here to alert others. He's really good at what he does. I'm know cautious about retribution.

Watch out ladies.
Aug 02, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stanley lucas giovanni
by: Anonymous

Some of these sound familiar. I'm wondering if I'm getting scammed. Did anyone transfer funds from his personal account? He is asking for money because he is unable to do this as per Internet connection. He's very charming.

Claims he is widowed with 15 year old daughter. He has an accent.

Okcupid connection.zip
Aug 01, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Danny Larson, Dan Larson
by: Sara

Brown hair and brown eyes approximately 59, sometimes wears black glasses. Claims is a widow with an 18-year-old daughter named Nicole, then slipped up and called her Rebecca. Texted for three weeks and emailEd very poetic and romantic. We never met. He said he lived in Mansfield Texas. But got a contract in Salton Sea, California.

Said his daughter lived in Chicago which is where he went to college and got his geological engineer degree. Then he said he needed money for a kidney transplant for his daughter. I kept refusing and he started calling me names and saying that he was going to kill me . Then he would say baby I love you, please help our daughter to live. I told him again I had no money.

He then called me and had a Nigerian accent.

He tried to tell me he was raised in Thailand and that was his accent but I know the difference. Then he started saying really weird things to me, which my friend said was a curse and Santeria.

I did a read notify Trace on his email and it bounced back from Lagos, Nigeria. He has four separate profiles on Facebook which I have reported.

I also reported him on OkCupid.
Jul 31, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Anthony- Eubanks Anthony
by: Anonymous

I been reading everything that has been put on here and I do believe there is a group of them if not more than that.

If anyone knows how to get a IP address could you at least let some of us know.

Wish so bad we could post pictures also. I looked up most of these guys and cannot find them on Facebook no longer. Is there nothing we can do about these men. He has broke my heart with sending him much money and still asking for more.

But I will not send no more to him.

My best to you all and don't let them break your heart, this is their way of life and how they live and make their money. He says I am to obey him for I am his wife and if I disrespect him he does not talk to me for a few days.

Ed; You can add photos if you provide a new submission instead of commenting on other people's submission
Jul 31, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Barry
by: Anonymous

William Barry aka William Scott is also William Kelly. I have been looking at all the possibilities of who he is. As Kelly once again he has a Facebook page just like the other names. Under Kelly he is targeting young girls. We know that young ladies fall easy and if he hurts them they can be ruined for life!!

I have looked under the other names mentioned on these witnesses accounts. So far all the names do have a page but obviously has been terminated because there is no photos or info. Either William is the same man targeting us or there are a gang of them using the same line and just putting their finishing touch on them.

I kind of wonder if it is one guy using so many different names and using an innocent man's picture.

The discription of William Barry-Scott-Kelly is this, he has light to medium brown hair kept short with some spike in the top, in some photos he has glasses on top of his head, in another photo he is wearing either reading glasses or just glasses to drive, most photos he has a goatee (under Kelly he shaved the goatee off), and he has a distantive birthmark of a small brown spot on his right cheek.

Brown eyes even though in some photos the light of the camara causes them to look a little blue. Also in some photos you can catch a mole on his neck.

I can't believe I even fell for this man. The sad thing is I still love him but at the same time he is making me angry.

Such a good looking guy with a great personality and he is stooping to this. He really could have made a wife happy.

I hope he gets caught. Who knows what lengths he might start trying to reach since now he seems to be aiming at young girls instead of us older women.

God please stop this man in the NAME OF JESUS!!!!
Jul 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer Scammer
by: Anonymous

Yes this man James Anthony or Eubanks Anthony Plus I found out recently many other names and is a Contract Engineer on The Atlantis he says in the Gulf of Mexico.

As we know he is in a tux usually sitting at a table or standing by rocks and water behind him or a fence and hee haw's around how his machine has broken down, or his son is sick and he needs money fast. He Can't stand it no more on this BP Rig and has to finish his contract since it was suppose to be done in 2015 of May, but keeps on breaking down.

He is on facebook and yahoo. Very Very good talker but and has a very angry temper. Makes a lot of threats once he knows you.
Jul 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Marquis Barry
by: Anonymous

I have joined an app called WOW. Less then a month after joining this guy by the name of William Barry asked to befriend me. I agreed and left it at that. I was already engaged at the time so I was not looking for a relationship.

Just accepting friends like on Facebook. He immediately tried to call me and when I did not answer asked if I was angry with him. I explained that I was a busy person.

Finally after a couple months I just wanted to tell him to have a great day. I hadn't spoken to him before that. Well that is all it took. He launched into his story, a widower of five years, a son 13 going on 14. He was a Marine engineer on an oil and gas company ship on the South China Sea. He told me that he was looking for a serious relationship with me. I told him I was engaged but that did not stop him. He went on and on and sure enough he caused me to fall head over heels in love with him. I sent him pictures and video chats and I asked him for one but he said he did not have a cell phone on the ship.

He did send me pictures though and he is so handsome! He said he is 52 and stands 6'4". He types with misspellings and broken English. A man smart enough to be an engineer should be able to write properly right? EXCACTLY!!

I was falling for all of this until he asked to get his son home from boarding school in Germany even though he was in the states? I told him wait till I was with him then we would together. Then he said he needed $1200 to have a copter come and fly him off. I said I did not have it.

Then he said $4000 to get the bank to reopen his debit card! Once again I did not have it. Then it was 600 for his son's birthday. Nope once again. He insisted like for some reason he 'knew' I had money. I do not.

He asked me to marry him and I said I would. He started calling me his wife. I sent him pictures of my kids even. My daughter said something did not seem right. She is right. The good thing is my fiancé never found out about him and I am still with him.

Oh and another thing, William claims to be an elder at his Catholic Church. He even prayed over me a couple times. One prayer though had me baffled, he started it with 'Oh Allah'. My Father God is not Allah,

Be cautious ladies, be cautious. I am going to go confront him now and delete him from my account. The sad thing is, my heart is breaking because the love he promised me is the love I desire.
Jul 28, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Civil Engineer
by: Anonymous

OMG, I think I've just been scammed too by the same oil rig engineer. Gosh how stupid one feels, but I just had this very strange feeling...

Same story, widowed, daughter of 18 living in France.

I did a search on his name and his picture came up, the same one he sent me and the same one on Face Book! and there it was...With big letters over it saying "This picture has been used by scammers" lol .

All i have to say is....you sick puppy!!!
Jul 25, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Chukwu
by: Anonymous

I was almost defrauded by a Nigerian man who uses an old white mans pic and created a fake account on different social media as match.com,badoo etc

He says hes in an oil rig business and travels to China he was going to give me shares if I invest in the fake scheme we chat on WhatsApp this is the number 062 389 1984 is a Nigerian fraudster by the name of chukwuneke Bonaventure Oramu using a fake passport and living elegally in south Africa as Michael chukwu in south Africa Johannesburg he has been located in yeoville

Please beware of this scammer
Jul 25, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benjamin Oslund
by: Anonymous

Mine went by the name of Benjamin Oslund. He too was a widower, from Spain. He lost his wife 8 years ago in an automobile accident in California, which also took the life of his dear sister.

He had three girls and was expecting a big pay-out on his father's retirement which he had been battling for years.

We hit it off immediately - he approached me from Facebook, because that was the way his dear friend had met his wife. I have since changed my Facebook settings so that only my friends can see my posts.

I only lost $4000 that I know I will never get back. He had asked for more, but my friends basically slapped my in the face with the facts.
One day he contact me frantically because he was due to go to Hong Kong to "purchase medical equipment for the offshore rig he was working at and his father's retirement was due to come into Atlanta Airport." He wanted me to meet these people to get the money as he would introduce me as, "his fiancé".

I made every excuse in the book not to go and finally he accepted the fact that I was not going to Atlanta. While he was in Hong Kong his daughter needed money to go on a special class trip and the other daughter was going to Turkey with her grandmother. He did not have money to send to his daughter as he had it all wrapped up in the equipment he was purchasing for this oil company.

Could I please send his daughter $1000. I did, and then the requests for more money came constantly.

His daughter was deathly ill in Turkey, could I borrow money from my retirement - only $30,000 to $40,000? Well, this went on until he wanted to come visit me with his daughters and could he borrow the money for airline tickets? Sure - $3,000 gone. No trip because he had appendicitis and had to pay for surgery, so guess where the $3,000 went.

He asked for more money for the tickets, and I got a cashier's check to be directly deposited into the travel agent's account. Lucky for me there was not a Bank of America close to where I live. Had he allowed me directly deposit it into the account the other money had gone, I would have been out another $3000. That is when my friends woke me up from my love coma and stated pretty much the obvious.

I have vowed not to every contact this 'Jerk" again, and he has finally quit emailing, texting and calling me. I am so hurt, feel totally embarrassed, but have also contacted the FBI.
Pictures he has sent me are all pretty believable as well as pictures of his daughters. He is attractive, has a wonderful speaking voice. I received wonderful love letters from him almost daily for awhile. Then as I became more stingy with the money the emails nearly stopped altogether.

I even got emails from his daughters, begging me for money.

Also of interest, as he gets more upset and frantic about money his language deteriorates to the point that he is hard to understand and even his letter writing has very poor English composition.

I have called the FBI, but have still not heard back. I am alarmed because as I have been doing more fact finding that I should have done before, the daughters name shows up as an employee at the bank that I was to wire funds to. This led me to believe that perhaps this was a whole ring of criminals.

All I can tell you is that if he wants to move fast and starts asking for money - Don't. Just don't. If you are curious, I have many pictures I can share with you...
Jul 25, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please Help!
by: Anonymous

I have a family member who we suspect is being scammed. They have started to send money to a man in Turkey who claims to own his own oil engineering company that has offices in Calgary and Texas.

We are trying to convince our family member that this man is scamming here but she is convinced he is real.

They have already planned a future together without ever meeting. He continues to make up many reasons of why he cannot leave turkey and come to Canada. Problems with equipment, contract problems, not enough money to pay workers and just recently sickness. He goes by the name of Richard Jorgensen 1-587-326-7027.
Jul 24, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Polish Prison
by: Anonymous

My mom met a man online that quickly started a romance with her. Marvin Raymond Huseth from England but lives in Wyoming. He is an engineer working out of Poland. His barge was hit and he landed in prison.

They need $16,000 to get him out.

He is widowed with an ailing disabled brother at home. Yes I know this all sounds like my mother is being catfished but she believes him. On Facebook my mother is his only friend and this goes on and on.

Where do I go from here?

I don't want my mom scammed. This man calls her twice a day getting angrier which I know is bull.

You can't have your cell phone in prison either.
Jul 24, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Aronson
by: Anonymous

Has scammed at least two of us. We met on this site. Now we have each received photos with personal dated messages.

Thing is it's EXACTLY the same photo with different faces and signs expertly photoshopped in.

EDITOR: I'd like to send photos to the site to be viewed on request if you will instruct how to do that.

Ed: Please send me the photos [scams@watchforscams.com] and I can send them to people who request them - if that is how you want it to work!
Jul 24, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer on Oil Rig
by: Anonymous

My Friend was involved with a guy James Anthony who says he is on the Atlantis Oil Rig off the gulf of Mexico, and needed help with his 15 year old son in New Mexico if she could send his guardian 500 dollars to help him.

This was after a month, and then changed his name to Eubanks Anthony, and has asked for a 1000 a few times because his Machine broke down on the BP Atlantis Oil Rig, so far he has asked for 64,000 dollars which he did not get from her, he is a nice looking guy in a Tux sitting at a table at a wedding or something, but that one has a birth mark above his upper lip, and the other pictures do not have that.

His eyes are different color in the pictures, he tells her how much he loves her and calls him her husband and she is his wife and should obey.

What the heck.

But he has been coming to her since last year May but his machine is broke down again for some reason. Be Careful ladies he is a very romantic talker but wow she says he has a temper you can not believe.

Sorry had to write this for her she has been talking with him since last April. Asked her to marry him even though they are now husband and wife how he has been on the Rig for over two years not being able to leave, and BP will not help him fix his machines.

That is why he is stuck.
Jul 24, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too good to be true
by: Anonymous

I think Iv been talking to a scammer, met on match.com but soon switched to personal email and asked me to set up yahoo messenger which I did after a week, very full on, his wife died of cancer has a son living in Australia, didn't know what he had done to deserve a second chance lost one angel was given another.

Asked god for something good and been given the best..al this fast moving made me very cautious & when I said I wanted to slow down until we had met & got to know each other better, sent long email entitled "telling you who I am" knew exactly what I wanted to hear, very handsome in his late 50's self employed working with government?

On oil rig project in SA, after chatting on messenger & receiving emails every day for over a week he tells me about an accident 4 of his workers badly injured one killed, next day says this has cost him personally 80k out of budget, government new payment system meant he had to pay Tax, clearance, etc before receiving his funds, this was first time money was mentioned, but it added to my already gut feeling so googled oil rig accidents in SA and came upon this site.

Reading all the comments I am now convinced he is a scammer, although he hasn't asked for money but I'm not giving him the chance, I'm no longer on messenger & blocked his email..he has my mobile number but I won't be answering if he rings..trying to block him..he sent me pictures which all matched up with things he told me! except he said he didn't do face book but there is a profile in his name with same photos but no info???

I've googled him but there is nothing! Said he lived near Carlise where his late wife came from. Goes by the name Adrian Louis Fernandez, Spanish father orphaned English mother.

Glad I followed my instincts & found this site, before being sucked in further, but it's not a nice feeling.
Jul 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dating scammers
by: Anonymous

I googled the images I have of my scammer and nothing comes up, as well as searched for him on Facebook and nothing comes up. I also had someone else look at them and searched and no luck. Its like he never existed.

I did reach out to the person he claimed to be and I know that he contacted the scammer and filed reports against him.

lastinglove996
Jul 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dating scammers
by: Anonymous

It's time that when people are setting dating profile's up, you have to do an eye recognisation scan, to verify pictures being use.

What I did and I think it worked. I image search, found the true guy, search and found the picture the false guy had used the exact picture, then sent it to the false guy.

He went on to try lying his way out. In the end he confessed. He even sent a picture of him then asked me if I want him to FaceTime me. So yes I did that, but I also screen shot this guy. He is 20 ish years old, black African guy.

Don't give him anything and don't be frightened ladies.

CONFRONT HIM AND FIGHT BACK.

If you do he confesses
Jul 16, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Takala Mika
by: Anonymous

Watch out ladies. For Takala Mika. Very humble, sweet talker. On match, profile name Sam, calling himself James Savage. Oil rig manager Aberdeen Scotland. Also goes in the Philips Rosenberg. Facebook name Takala mika. He sent me pics of him with kids.

The kids on Facebook are the kids in the pic he sent me. But he looks quite different. After a few days chatting to him he wanted us to come off match and my detail so he could delete my profile, which I never gave them to him, but he never deleted or changed his profile, he said he didn't know how to do it.

So why offer to do mine.

Then he started with love you, and then the sob story, Then the funds, he went on and on about my funds. I've done my research, so ladies dont give into him
Jul 14, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Smith
by: I am from Philippines

Hello! I came across your page through Google. This suspicious guy by the name of Martin Smith messaged me on Facebook messenger, telling me that he is a manager of Oil/Gas company in Dubai UAE, he even showed me his passport which I later on realized wasn't a passport but a residential ID.

He also said he was born in Dubai, then I asked him how come he's a white guy? He said "Do you expect me to be black?" I said "I have a notion that people from the middle east are Arabs" of course except if they were born there by foreign parents. Then this guy got mad, he told me if I can ask better questions.

Now my suspicions grew stronger, I wanted to know about his background. That's why I started to Google if there is any scam about guys introducing themselves like they're from oil/gas company.

My suspicious instinct about that guy brought me here. Thank you for making this blog post.

And true one of the redflag is broken English.
Jul 13, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Jerry Scammer
by: Anonymous England

I was sent a friend request yesterday by Kelvin Jerry so I did a Google search on his photo. The photo is really Christian Ciocan who is a Romanian Chief Police Officer! If you Google Christian Ciocan you can see many photo's of this very attractive mature man but he is NOT Kelvin Jerry!!!

Please take care ladies...these scammer scumbags are probably really toothless old Nigerian hags working from a tin hut but by the amount of money they seem to have extracted from all the poor trusting victims they should be living in luxury now!!!

Stay alert and always check the identity of anyone that is not known to you...right click on the photo and move down to Google Search as a first precaution.
Jul 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures
by: Anonymous

I wish we could post pictures. These scammers could be using the same pictures with different names.

I had a scammer that wasn't from an oil rig company, but he sure tried to get money from me. He was in an accident while on travel and needed money to get him back home.

He is still on facebook and I noticed he comments to women of a mature age (I am one of them) and asks to be friends. My thinking is he preys on the vulnerable.

He is quite good looking and will tell you he likes older women!

ED: If you make a new submission instead of a comment, you can post pictures
Jul 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Anonymous from another anonymous about Alan Scott
by: Anonymous

That is crazy!!! William Scott???I wish we could post pics on here so we can even do further warning. I reported mine to the FBI IC3, not that they probably will do much, but I tried.

He too was a romancer, sweet words, awesome e-mails, it all sounded like we had the "real relationship" going. I was a woman "sent to him by God", he was widowed 10 years, 13 year old son "Nick" that lived with grandma.

Well, I also reported "grandma", her "friend from NJ" and the guy he used "his parts supplier" Derrick in Nigeria. I know my money is gone, that's my stupidity, but at least I want to warn other people. I wish I had seen this 4 months ago.

Let's keep this going, in hopes other women learn from us.

Ed: If you enter a new submission rather than a comment you can add photos
Jul 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Gorham
by: Anonymous

John Gorham sounds a lot like the scammer who scammed me out of thousands of dollars. His daughter's name also was Jennifer (Jenny). Same story, wife died with cancer, moved from Germany, thick German accent. Very smoothe talker. Sent wonderful e-mails, texts and called frequently.

If you feel comfortable, I would love to see pictures of him. My e-mail address is janelegrand@icloud.com

I am currently in touch with two other women who were contacted by this man; one of the other ladies was also scammed out of several thousand dollars.

I know I will never see my money again but I am trying to warn others when I notice similarities in the stories. I am also in the process of reporting him to the cyber crimes unit of the FBI and I urge you to do so as well.

I have much more I can share regarding my scammer so please e-mail me if you would like to learn more.
Jul 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Gorham
by: Anonymous

John Gorham -- daughter Jenny (21). Same scenario. Watch out for this one; he spends the time to make you feel like a Godsend to him. Said he was an independent contractor working out of Reno, NV.

Jenny supposedly attends university there. Widower of five years. Wife died of cancer in Germany. They came to America to make a new start. He has a thick German accent. He secures a contract on an oil rig in So. Africa for seven weeks, and wants to retire after that.

He won't let you break off contact while he's gone. He insists that couples, to be strong, must maintain contact. He works on your sympathies. Everything that can go wrong goes wrong in his trip to Africa. He cries a lot. First asked for an iTunes card, because he needs to purchase a program to help him with his work.

I could not figure out why he just didn't purchase one at the airport on his way out of the country. To show good faith and to be helpful, I purchased one for him. I think that is the mark that they look for to see if you are a giver. Then, he needs equipment, because of course his and Jenny's computers and her phone and speaker were taken at the airport. He wanted top of the line Macbook Pro's and phones.

I could not get them, which angered him. I started to break it off, but then we thought maybe his wife did things like that for him when he was alive. Then, he supposedly lost his wallet off the oil rig. I wired $100 for food, while I thought he could get his cards replaced. I wired it in his name, but she said no, he could not pick it up but would have an employee do so.

So, I rewired it in that person's name in South Africa. He then said they were about to get kicked out of their hotel unless he got some more money, and he would lose his passport and be homeless. He was crying. All along, he said the oil rig was broken, and he was busy trying to raise money for the parts. He said he was legally responsible for all the money, as he is the one who signed the contract, etc. I fell for it.

I do not have extra money as I live on SS. I felt compelled to help them with the hotel, and sent him half of what I had for the month. However, because I sent it in his name instead of the employee, he was unable to collect it. That made him angry and made me feel guilty. I got smart and refunded the money to myself thinking this was the last straw.

Then my daughter and I googled these scam pages. I wish I had known prior to going through this. It's painful and humiliating to know one fell for it. But I thought, because of the time we spent building a relationship, it surely was real.

NOTE: We were introduced on POF by a woman who wrote me there, supposedly called Brenda. She thought we would be good for each other.

At first I wanted no part of it, but she convinced me otherwise, and I provided my email to her. HE had no presence on the internet in that name and said he did not do social media because of being tricked by a woman and hurt in the past. I believed him.

The rest is history. Don't believe the sweet words and the poetry ladies.

It hurts.
Jul 11, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		22 million to send to me?, of 32 mil oil contract
by: Anonymous

Wonderful love affair and proposal to another man. Met on Only Lads, internet dating service. Very loving too fast moving wants to marry right away. Put off for 6 months then Pastor would not until we lived together for a year.

Have never seen on another only 3 picture of him one with 10 year old daughter, divorced from her mother.

RED FLAGS: 1. Broken English, 2. too fast moving 3. Non disclosure of exact address in South Africa where working or home in Pompano Beach Fla 4. Never heard voice or saw scipe 5. Ask me to contact bank in South Africa and e-mail looks suspicious as only part of real banks name and e-mail. 6. Then it didn't work, returned bad address 7. Checked with my bank and they showed me this site with 218 similar complaints. 8. Repeats every comment I make with only short original after. 9. poor grammer and spelling because was Raised in Poland but in U.S. for 40 years. 10. Was finishing contract in S.A. for Father who died part way through, as finishing retiring supposedly with me instead of house in Florida?
Jul 11, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too good to be true
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of a Michael Donati - that is the name he is going by. I posted a story about him title "Too Good to be true" last week, but I didn't post his name until now. He is from Long Island NY and is "suppose" to be on the oil rig as we speak.

Wants to pay my Credit cards so that I can buy his mother medicine as she has cancer in Moldova.


Jul 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		to lastinglove996
by: Anonymous

Talking about fresh, mine is less than a week that I finally figured it all out and stopped things and it hurts like hell. He is still trying to be in contact, trying to blame me that I didn't "trust him", that "he is real, I'll never find a love like him".

Really???

Yes, I already did, a much better love, a long time ago, with God. I know I can trust Him. I have a counselor I talk to already, I've had her for years, and yes, it helps. We were "only" 4 months talking etc, but that's long enough to lose thousands of $.

Yes, they are the scum of the ocean!!!

I have blocked mine from Hangout tonight so I can move on without hearing from him.

Best of luck to you and I pray you'll find healing.
Jul 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		lastinglove996
by: Anonymous

To Anonymous

I truly understand your pain, for me it is still very fresh, it is hard to forget about someone that you have been talking to for 18 months. I wish it was easy. I like you shared many things with my scammer, I as well thought we were a couple, it all seemed so normal. Hence, why I trusted and sent money.

Yes, you are right we are the victims and they are the "CRAP" at the bottom of the ocean. I stay busy because he took my money but, he is NOT taking my dignity or my soul.

Talking to a therapist has helped, I suggest if your employer has an EAP program that you look into it.

Good Luck to you as well and we shall pray together to make sure others do not commit our same mistakes.

Take care and thanks for reaching out.
Jul 08, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		To lastinglove996
by: Anonymous

I know how you feel. I too feel ashamed that I trusted someone (Alan Scott) I had never met in person. I'm even more so ashamed that I sent money, more than once!

In the end I try to think "It's just money", but my heart hurting, because I did fall in love with the person I was talking to on the phone, that's what hurts more. We talked like any "normal" couple would, shared personal things, made plans for our future.

I feel extremely stupid, but I sure learned an expensive lesson. I have shared with friends that I trust and it feels better getting it out.

We are the VICTIMS here, we need to remember this and we need to start the healing process by focusing on us alone.

Best of luck to you for the future.
Jul 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous 7/6/16
by: Anonymous

To the person wanting my number to talk (lastinglove996)with email address of truthawaits@mail.com

I am curious as of why you want to talk and not email? Do we have the same scammer? I also don't understand why you did not go through the editor and why did you have to create a new email account.

Sorry, once burned you doubt everything and everyone.

Please give me some feedback.

Thanks,
Jul 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bradley Patton
by: Rainbow

I found this posted last year under a different name, but the story is EXACTLY the same. I feel like such a dope. He wanted me to help him pay $38K for shipping his pipes. What a waste of time. He was going by Bradley Patton, born in Seattle, but raised in England. I saw a passport and everything.

Bryan Nielsen (scammer)
by: Anonymous

Met on match.com and instantly wanted to move to personal email and yahoo chat!

His name he claims to be Bryan Nielsen, born in Arizona but raised in England. Claims to be a Pipe line Engineer.

He has 1 daughter 15 and Dad died! mom takes care and home schools the Daughter. He says he has been in the country for only 2 months and is working on his first US job. He claims to be home drawing up the plans and has an very important upcoming meeting with Job directors so he does not want to get distracted and cant meet with you until that is done.

The meeting day comes and they fly him out of here to Alaska for some more meetings and then they wont let him come home because the job has to start right away because the oil rig is getting ready to leak. Then because of all his time spent out of town and hardships he does not have the funds to get the new pipes shipped to the rig.

Asked for 17,540.00 when I refused and asked questions he made me feel horrible, for not trusting him after two months of talking.

He refused to prove who he was so I quit talking!!!

He is very convincing!!
Jul 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone heard of Eric Retzlaff?
by: Anonymous

I have met someone online and he too asked me right away to get off the dating site to email him. He got to know me first before he told me what he does, he's a "boss" for an oil rig in South Africa.

Today is the first time he asked me for $$; he knows I am on very fixed income. There was a death and 4 workers injured at the job site. Of course I will send nothing, but I was just wondering if this is a scam as well.

Thank you and I'm not sending any $$ anywhere.
Jul 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scam
by: Anonymous

I met someone online in March, Alan Scott, from Boynton Beach, FL, apparently raised in Scotland. We met on Christian Mingle. Everything sounded great, sincere, love, blah, blah. I was STUPID and love struck and sent money, numerous times, because I believed him.

I'm out thousands and learned an expensive lesson.

DO NOT believe these men when they tell you that they need money for a contract on an oil rig. Another man's name is Derrick Akpobaro, in Nigeria. Yeah, I know, that should have been the first clue, but I was even in contact with him.

I'll never see that money again, but the worst is, my heart was taken advantage of. That's what hurts more than any money could. I never knew these oil rig scams existed until 2 weeks ago when I contacted the Coast Guard for something.


Be careful out there! I know for me, I'm done with online dating, period!

Best of luck to you all.
Jul 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Overseas account password and link
by: Anonymous

To me he goes by the name Scot. Send me link to his overseas bank account with millions in it. When I broke it with him he immediately bought a ticket to come see me with money to buy home in Cape Town.

At the airport he is arrested and they want R10.000 I flipped n swore at him coz I knew he wanted to scam me.

He is the most romantic man ever. We slpt late every night just talking. I hate him
Jul 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is he a scammer?
by: Anonymous

I'm concerned incase the guy I am chatting with is a scammer. He seems very hooked on me and works on a rig and has just gone to London for an interview about his next contract. He has apparently recently moved to Perth from Melbourne and lost his wife 1.5 years ago and has no close friends because they didn't stick around while his wife was dying and he was adopted and his father is dead and mother has altzheimers and is in the US.

He is allegedly buying a house in WA soon and a car when he gets back. He has a french accent and a deep voice and lovely pics. Also apparently raised catholic. I want to believe him and there is NO WAY I would ever send money.

Just slightly wary...
Jul 05, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Smith or Terry Lawson
by: Anonymous

I posted a previous comment about a Daniel Smith, Daniel E. Smith, Daniel J. Smith on Facebook. My guy instinct told me something wasn't right, and sure enough, he ended up asking for money.

Luckily, I never sent any.

Well, today I got a facebook request from a Terry Lawson, with pictures that look just like Daniel Smith. Another oil rig contractor, but with different profile information.

I am so glad, I went with my instinct in that something was not adding up with Daniel.
Jul 04, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Doraid
by: Anonymous

Where to start please listen to your gut feeling, believe nothing and doubt everything. Don't let your emotions blind you like it did me (lastinglove996).

Asking for money for medicines is the first step, my scammer went from suffering from claustrophobia, to having ADHD, allergies and every time I questioned him about it he had an excuse, why he had not told me. Did I believe him yes? did I doubt him? yes but, I still sent the money.

Save yourself some heartache and money. The money you can always make more, the heartache takes longer. I have good days and I have bad days. I don't sleep because of the fear that either the local police, FBI, Interpol or someone will show up at my door or worse my job.

The thought that my friends, co-workers, or family finding out has me stressed out. Lets not mention figuring out a way to pay my bills and live a normal life. I can pretend very well but, again I have bad days. I am seeing a therapist, it helps when someone reassures you that you were not STUPID, just trustworthy.

God Bless You
Jul 04, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Shell oil rig contract
by: Anonymous

I feel I have been in contact with the same guy. He goes by Ruple Robine on Facebook. Widower with 3 kids but oddly he rarely shows a pic with three kids. Bid a contract on oil rig for Shell Oil and got the 2.5 million dollar contract. His kids are staying in New York with their teacher while he is on the rig.

His kids already call me mum...first the kids needed money for a part of a school field trip, then to stay with teacher while he was on the rig, then the machine broke down, and then the Indian and Chinese engineers refused to install the machine without an advance.

He had me picking up money and sending money.

I feel so stupid after reading this site. I have been nearly cleaned out with the hopes of getting my money back. I am on disability, single and already have it tight. He got almost all of my savings...I hope this is real but I have a feeling I have been scammed...
Jul 03, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Email
by: Anonymous

Ed,

Can you please provide my email (not publicly) to people who provide their email addresses as well?

Thank you!

Ed - yes happy to do that however I don't have your email address. Can you please send me your email address [which won't be published}. Thank you


Ed: When you submit a story you are given the option of providing photos. You can also provide your email address in your submission. If you don't wish to publicly provide your email address, you can provide it in a submission but ask for it not to be published, and only provided to people who provide their email address as well, so that email addresses are exchanged off the site.
Jul 03, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Doraid
by: Anonymous

Claims he is a petroleum engineer from Lebanon. Wife was killed by robbers who went into his home when the baby was 3 mts old. Claims he has a 3/4 year old son named Raji (DOB 7/29) who lives in Scotland with his sister Sophia while he is here in the US on a 10 yr visa while he is bidding for contracts with Exxon and Chevron.

He was scheduled to come into town until he "won his bid" for a $4M contract and had to go on an oil rig. A few weeks later, a big accident occurred and a crew member had to be taken to the hospital and he needed over 300K in supplies to replaced the damaged ones.

Very handsome man with beautiful pictures of him and of his son. Very intelligent, loving, attentive, sexual, devoted to me and our dreams. Gifts to my office, tons of love song dedications, tears at the thought of loosing me or ANYTHING bad happening to me, 5-6 hour conversations daily, total and absolute devotion and love.

Spoke to his sister and the baby too when they called me from an UK number 011 44 20 3389 5385. We signed a contract to buy a home, we got engaged and planned a life together. We were scheduled to pick up Raji in June 2016 and I was beginning paperwork to adopt him as my own.

He never asked me for money, but I offered to help when the "accident" occurred. He then gave me the wire transfer info for a company in Texas called affordable logistics, which turned out to have offices in a gas station and was a total front for this fraud.

Luckily for me, I never sent a dime and uncovered the truth before I did. I later learned he has been doing this for a long time under different names, one of which is Richard Zest (see other posts about him).

He is a total fake. Please don't fall for it. He is married, lives in California at 491 Safari Drive, San Jose. The static and bad phone connection comes from his VOIP phone number, not the bad oil rig connection. He is from Africa and a part of that love scam ring.

I pray you are not taken.
Jul 02, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too good to be true?
by: Anonymous

Ok so some of these stories are kind of familiar. I met my "man" on a dating website, I actually messaged him he's so handsome. We started to chat on there frequently and went on to texting and emails.

His story.. a Widower for 3 years now his wife died of cancer. He's from Modolva but lives in Long Island now. We planned to meet when we got back from Texas as he was there to see if he can get signed for a contract job. Day before we were to meet he says he's not coming home and has to leave straight from Texas to work on an Oil Rig in the Gulf of Mexico.

He's very hooked on me and already is planning a future all this seems soo surreal!. He tells me he wants to take care of me and help me with all my bills and went as far as to give me his over seas bank user name and Pw so that I can tell him if a deposit went through.

At first I was skeptical as Im not one to go into your personal business but he asked me to do him a favor so I did.. the man has millions!!!

We text, email and now skype. He is to come end of this month and I don't know what to think? He told me last week that his mother in Modolva is sick with cancer and in need of a medication that she cannot afford and he needs to buy it for her.

He's asked me to purchase it for after he's has paid off my credit cards (which I never ask him to do) so I can purchase it because he cannot do it while on the Rig.

The medication is costly.

I very confused with all of this...does this story sound familiar to any one?
Jul 01, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Off Shore Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

I am the one who reported the Off Shore Oil Rig Scammer post and am back to report that after I blocked this guy on Facebook, he had the audacity to send me another friend request.

At first I declined it but then I decided I wanted to give him a piece of my mind. So I sent him a friend request and he accepted. I have told him off and told him that I know he is a Nigerian who is using other people's photos from the internet as his profile pic and that he is scamming people.

He keeps claiming he is innocent and would never do such a thing. He was desperate for more money so that he could get him and his crew off the oil rig but I refused to send him any more money. Now that we are in contact again, he somehow managed to get off the rig.

I asked him how he was able to do that since he didn't have any money and he said he talked to the board of directors and they agreed they would help him get off the rig so he could get to the States and cash his check.

So, I told him that since he is now off the rig and has cashed his check that he needs to wire me the $3000 he took from me, but he is just full of excuses. He said he has to send me his account info from Alpha Bank PLC and that I can access his account and get the money.

I looked up that bank and it is a foreign bank. I will not do business with a foreign bank!!! I say if he has the money, he can just wire it to me via MoneyGram or Western Union just as I did for him.

I'm not buying his antics!

I also told him that if he is really into me and loves me like he says he does then I want him to send me a pic of himself holding a sign with my name on it and that he loves me. He told me that is crazy and that's just proving to him that I don't trust him. Well you darn tootin I don't trust him!!!

I just want to remind everyone to please be careful out there and don't get scammed like I was. Even though I am in contact with him, I refuse to send him any more money!!!
Jul 01, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher Hertz
by: Anonymous

Hello everyone, I am as well very much interested to exchange pictures with you victims of this smooth talker. My gut instincts are dictating me to keep in touch with you. I, myself has a contact with someone else who claimed he's been stagnant in the Philippines for drug reasons.

I would appreciate if Mr. Editor could possibly forward my E-Mail add. To you all, so we can relate issues about these. Thanks and Happy weekend!!
Jun 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Share pictures and phone numbers
by: Anonymous

How can we share pictures and phone numbers of these scammers? It would be beneficial for everyone.

How can we share our own personal emails with others on this site? Or, maybe some kind of other area that we can chat and share all together?

Ed: When you submit a story you are given the option of providing photos. You can also provide your email address in your submission. If you don't wish to publicly provide your email address, you can provide it in a submission but ask for it not to be published, and only provided to people who provide their email address as well, so that email addresses are exchanged off the site.
Jun 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		She'll oil contract comment from June 30th
by: Anonymous

You were probably talking to the same scammer I had who scammed me a lot and I mean a lot of money. Selected after presentation for contract worth of millions and got it but needed tax clearance certificate to pay.

He had me pay, first payment he asked for and I did give it to him. He sent me a copy of it and I have it in my file folder. Later on it was something else, drilling machine broke, oh god.
Yes working for Shell as second in command at the same time he was doing his contract, had boys working for him.

Could not leave the rig and so on and so on, typical story. He was widower with two children. Yes they get free phone numbers and from anywhere in USA, connection not that good, talks to you or text few times a day.

Don't get fooled. I just wish he was finally caught. If you want to exchange info I can do it with you.

I have another lady who dealt with him.
Jun 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dear Anonymous
by: Anonymous

Dear Anonymous,

Jun 23, 2016
Off Shore Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

I read what you said and wonder if in fact I might have come in contact with the same guy. A few things are a bit different, but not much. Its just sounds very similar.

I am curious if you ever talked to him. This guy supposedly did a presentation and was selected for a contract with Shell and needs a tax clearance certificate in order to begin. All other fees have been paid by him. Supposedly cannot get off the rig to get to money and it has to be paid before he can do the job.

Also supposedly works for Shell, has two children and a wife he lost 3 years ago. He is now begging for help from me and says he is desperate and won't fail me or let me down. I said personally I could give a rats if you fail me or not this is not my deal and don't act like I am someone you are in love with, because you are not.

My gut says...whoa no way, but I wish I knew for sure--I am super sharp and these guys are good. No money has come from my pocket, but they sure try every angle. I have done research. I have questions about phone numbers and text with internet and no clue of ip addresses tie in when its all hidden.

I know the phone he has is a level 3 communication, but from what I am reading anyone can get a number from an area with a computer phone. Please correct me if I am wrong. Point to it all..yes I always look for a business opportunity and do listen to some different proposals, but I can protect myself. The fact that this guy is so good and he has given me doubts...what can he do to someone who totally falls for it and the serious aftermath that can occur in their financial life from someone like him. Its beyond criminal their tactics.

Please trust your gut..if something says its just not right block them. You owe no-one anything.
Jun 29, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher Hertz
by: Anonymous

Was the picture of Christopher Hertz in the hospital a man in a hospital gown with a big smile on his face and another of him sitting on the side of a hospital bed in a gown with long black socks on?

If so, those are the same pictures sent to me and at least two other ladies under the names Richard Verross and Bruno Green. This man has scammed two of us out of thousands of dollars since November, 2015.

You can contact me at janelegrand@icloud.com
Jun 29, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christoph Hertz
by: Anonymous

Hi Steve, can you privately share my email with the other Christoph Hertz person. Thank you. I hope I'm doing this correctly. My apologies in advance if I'm not.

Ed. It is no problem for me to exchange emails off the site. When a submission is made there is no tracking of people's emails so if you want me to exchange email addresses please just send it as you have done this submission but it wont be published. It does require both parties to send their email addresses to me for it to be successful. Thanks
Jun 28, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Very convincing
by: Anonymous

CHRISTOPH HERTZ!

Found his name on here and wish I had known about this site 7 weeks ago.

Widowed, German/American accent, living in Becontree, self employed petroleum engineer. Met him on Match just before he was flying out to the Philippines to start a project. Did speak to him on the phone but it was always me who phoned him.

Constantly asked me for money which, unfortunately, I sent.

Has left me almost penniless. Kept promising to meet on his return but that never happened and I don't even know which country he is supposed to be in now. Claimed to drive a very expensive car and have a very upmarket mobile phone.

He claimed to have been mugged in the Philippines and even sent a photo of himself in the hospital.

How stupid do I feel?! Judging by the amount of reports on this site I am not the only gullible person in the world but it doesn't make the hurt and humiliation any less.
Jun 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Grandmother being romance scammed
by: Anonymous

My suggestion is to give her this site so she can believe. I was in denial and now, I am broke and in debit for some low life.

I am under lastinglove 996 Brad C Wills, let her read my story and all the others.

These guys are good and are under every website you can imagine. I wish over and over that I had listened to my son, he reminds me everyday of my mistake.
Jun 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Grandmother being romance scammed
by: Anonymous

Hello,
Recently my grandmother began talking to a man through Christian Mingle and I guess they switched to email & Skype messaging in maybe a 24 hour period.

The man's name is Alan, she tells me, and he convinced her to loan him $5,000 to finish some contract on an oil rig. She says she believes he is sincere from how he speaks on the phone and communicates. I truly wish he is, but it's way too good to be true for him to finish a huge contract and give her anything.

It seems she's in complete denial.

My aunt and I are the only close family that knows and it is frustrating. She thinks God wouldn't put someone in her life like that. She is far too trusting and naive towards the internet.

Do you have any tips on how to handle the situation? She says she loves the man (it's been less than a week), has never even met the man and probably never will.
Jun 25, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Assistance
by: Anonymous

I googled Interpol and took it from there. As far as the FBI, just go online and file a claim, file as many as you can and just continue to reference the case numbers. I have filed three so far and also filed 4 cases with the FTC, since he or his buddies have tried to reach me via, text, calls, and emails with attachments, which I did not open and when I tried to reply I got a mailer domain failure.

I guess they were trying to hack me.

Do not let them win, fight back.
Jun 25, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harald Fosmo, or Nick Philip, or Fosmo Gas
by: Anonymous

Anyone recognize these names?
Harald Fosmo
Nick Philip
FOSMO GAS

Posted on Romance Scams on June 20, 2016

Scammer emails are
nickphilip2014@hotmail.com
mrtromso4321@gmail.com
Christale.nader@gmail.com (daughter)
Jun 24, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		William. Wolfe359@hotmail.com
by: Anonymous

Another one - just chatted one day and googled him. Claims his name is William and his email is wolfe359@hotmail.com

His story is divorced but children passed away 16 yrs ago. Gulf of Mexico, plane to Houston, Texas

After one day..responded with xo..come on..who does that.

Asked what he did on an oil rig and have to say his story was clever. He named the right cities for artic discussions, appropriate oil rig terms, smart and worldly...but after reading this blog I guess they are scammers. As if I would send money...I wish more women would see that while readings words through texts and chats is heartwarming..so is self-respect.

Do not give strangers anything.

Contact was made through pof...glad this site existed.
Jun 24, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Oil Rig scammer strikes again
by: Blondebroad

This time his name is Richard Alfred Troy, Illinois. Works as Assistant Manager on the oil rig Kittiwake. He never asked me for money.

He just asked me to shut down my Christan Mingle profile. Claimed I was a blessing from God. This person needs to be drawn and quartered.

I've been hit twice on C/M and twice on Ourtime. Romance scam and Mylasian customs scam.
Jun 23, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		lastinglove996 Brad C. Wills
by: Anonymous

Ladies get angry and get even. I personally have two open claims with the FBI. The phone call I got from Interpol was one of his buddies trying to scare me. I have reported him to Interpol and since the last check I received that closed my third account, I received yet another check, I filed a complaint with the Postal Service.

I reported him on AARP as well.

Now I am getting text messages and phone calls from people I don't know which is probably him giving out my number or having someone contact me.

The text I received reads as follows:

Hello (my name)this Mr. Peterson Brooks from the global finance firm will like to inform you will be one of our representatives in florida please u will be receiving a check by next week please get back to us as son as the check deliver to you*Youre Blessed* (the grammar alone is a dead give away.

I have blocked that number today and I got a call from Montana telling me that I am being charged with Federal Criminal Crime from the IRS and I should call this agent back. Guess what no agent name. That number got blocked too.

Ladies I beg you fight back, the more of us that fight then we can stop them. I know it is embarrassing and we are hurt and betrayed but, the minute I fought back my scammer said he couldn't trust me anymore.
Jun 23, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Off Shore Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

After reading all these posts, all I can say is wow! I too fell for this scam and am totally embarrassed I was dumb enough. The guy that contacted me goes by the name of Ellenwood Daniels.

Within 4 days of introducing himself to me on Facebook, he said I was his new best friend. He said he was widowed and that his wife died 3 years ago in a terrible accident and that he has 2 kids, a girl 15 and a son 12. He immediately fell in love with me and within a week he was asking me for money.

He said he is a independent contractor and that he spent his life savings trying to get his contract job. Said his account in the states was frozen and his credit card had expired and that he had no way of getting any money to pay for a $3000 drill bit for his drilling machine.

When I told him I didn't have any money, he immediately told that the wife of a crew member was going to send half of the money. He convinced me to get pay day loans (which I have NEVER done) to help him out of this mess so he could get home to be with me.

Then it just seemed to be one thing after another that he was needing money for. When I put the heat on him he would tell me that I need to try harder to get the funds. All in all, he scammed me out of about $3000 of which I have worked hard for and now I'm having to pay the pay day loans now.

Please do not be tender hearted like me and get scammed. I have learned a valuable lesson through this and will never trust anyone on Facebook or any other social media again if I do not know them.
Jun 23, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Toni Roberts
by: Anonymous

Hi – can anyone tell me right away whether they recognize this name and I have communicated with this person.

I am just at the tail end of a short Internet liaison with this guy who I am pretty sure is trying to hook me. The basic facts are – met on FB, widower, one older son, with engineering contract in Mexico City, and running into financial problems.

This request just came in this morning and now I'm doing my due diligence. – Finally!

I thought I had researched enough, but apparently I didn't dig deep enough.

If any of you have come into contact with this person online I would greatly appreciate sharing your experience so that I can confirm that this is in fact the time for me to ghost him.

This is not a joke – this is happening right now!
Jun 23, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		We must stop him
by: Anonymous

To me he was David Albert, widowed, teen daughter, worked on oil rig for BP...met on Christian Mingle. Managed to get thousands of dollars from me which I don't have.

I reported him to that site only to realize another woman did before me and they allowed his profile to be posted again!! Anyway,, after some online searching I found info on him which is who I believe he really is.

A very smart woman got him to fess up. I reported him to all authorities months ago. Search David Albert Ohio romance scam . He is a black man from Nigeria.
Jun 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		He goes by at least 3 names on Facebook
by: Anonymous

He goes by at least 3 names on facebook, probably more. Leonard Sidney, Mark Bensen, and I think this is the newest Johnny Peterson. His English is not good, he will tell You he has a daughter, and is widowed or divorced.

He will send you poems and fall in love with you within a week or two. He is on an oil rig in charge of a bunch of "Boys." His photo's are stolen and he even sent me a video probably "Doctored."

I did not send him any Money. I found him quite amusing until I read all these stories...Now I just want to cry for the ladies that lost their money.
Jun 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Wilson Scammer
by: Anonymous

Dear concerned mother

You are right to be concerned - Read my posting of 25th May - I feel sure that you daughters scammer is Peter Wilson who scammed me out of £120,000 over 5 months from Jan.

There are differences to the story but a lot are the same - place in Chelsea, girlfriend died of cancer, fed up with rigs going into consultancy and yes made me feel a million dollars within a week and could not wait to be a father to my sons of 21 and 22!!

Loads of hon and babes - very deep attractive voice with a strong accent but I would say American/Italian - am happy for ed to give you my e mail - I have posted pics of my Peter on here - obviously they were stolen pics.

Be gentle with you daughter don't get angry I would not listen I believed I knew better as will she. I have lost friends over this low life scum as well as the money - it requires very careful handling and it is a worry that a young boy is being involved.

Be assured she will never meet him - he will just take her money. My Peter was coming home soon for 5 months until I told him I had no more money to give him and then I never heard from him again!

My man was clever and educated and a master of manipulation and mind games - he truly took over my mind.
Jun 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer and Private Contractor for BP
by: Anonymous

I chatted and emailed every day for 6 weeks with Mario Guardini after going through guided communication on eHarmony. He had only been in the US for 6 years, 43 and never married.

No pictures up at first, but was a very considerate and poetic typer. Claimed to originally be from Italy, so his grammar wasn't always great. However, his english was very formal. Used words like fortnight and revel, other words that are more common in old english. I felt like i was reading a classic english novel.

He was very romantic and spent lots of time providing me with details of his business dealings, going to london and proposing for work to BP. Even sent a copy of the PSA, though looked strange since it was actually on colored company letterhead. Then he flew to China supposedly and was working directly with the factory that was producing the equipment.

When he finally sent pictures, he was very good looking. This almost made me reconsider, I'm not really into pretty boys. But the substance of his emails and our chatting conversations was much deeper so I continued.

He planned on returning to the US and moving to SF to be with me. He claimed he had a home that he rented out in Aurora, that he would sell so we could buy a home together. He also wanted to have children with me...which was kind of strange since I'm 47 and have 3 teenagers. lol It would be a medical miracle. We also started working through a Christian Book called "Things I wish I knew before I got married." It was designed to help couples in relationships.

Finally, a week before he was supposed to come home (after 6 weeks of communicating), he started talking about how the manufacturing costs had gone up and the company was not going to release the parts to send to BP unless he paid the balance. He talked about calling his family to see what they could loan him.

We had a long chat about how he should just get a HELOC on his home and send the money that way. Then I got suspicious and started looking into all the small red flags that I saw before.

I pretended to be fooled for a bit just so I could see what payment information he would give me. He requested I send the Money via Western Union to Qing Hui Deng in Guangzhou, China. He said this was his assistant's name.

I tried to confront him, and he got really hurt saying he loved me so much and I had broken his heart by not trusting him...how could I ruin everything we had, blah blah blah. I wanted to see how far he would go to get this money from me, so I actually pretended to be my daughter and sent him a message saying I had overdosed on pills and was in a coma where I stayed for 2 days...within hours of getting out of the hospital he was asking for money.

I even told him that I would have to send him the money I needed for rent, huge expense in the SF area. I told him if he didn't pay me back by the 30th that I would get evicted and be homeless with my 3 children.

He still was going to take the money.

Unfortunately for him, I told him that when I went to send it the IRS had frozen my account.

I finally told him I know he is not who he says he is and he admitted after a number of emails that he is a 38 year old African man with no job and that I should just let it go, that he respects me and doesn't want to hurt me anymore.

He is hesitant to let me know more about him because he doesn't know what my intentions are.
Jun 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Verross
by: Anonymous

Please ladies, anyone who has had contact with this individual calling himself Richard Verross or Bruno Green, please contact me at janelegrand@icloud.com.

We are trying to gather as much documentation as we can to present to Homeland Security and/or Interpol.

If he approaches you be on your guard because he has scammed several thousand dollars out of more than one victim.

Thanks for any assistance.
Jun 20, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update
by: Anonymous

I have an update on Daniel Smith, who also goes by Daniel K. Smith, Daniel J Smith, and Daniel E Smith on facebook.

This morning he asked for money to pay for his AT&T wifi since he works on a boat on the Gulf Coast for KCA Deutag. He said his wifi will shut down on the 22nd if he doesn't get money to his agent.

He wanted me to send money to his agent so we could keep in touch.

When I said no, of course, I am the bad person who doesn't trust him and his love for me. My instinct from the beginning was right in thinking he was a scam to begin with. He fell in love with me immediately and his twin girls started texting me and calling me mum. I saw some other postings on this site that had similarities.

Always trust your gut instinct ladies! We need to stick together to stay strong and stop these predators.

This is the 2nd male person on facebook that has tried to scam me. Where can I post information about the other person that doesn't supposedly work for an oil rig company?

Stay strong!
Jun 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: oil rig company Chevron
by: Anonymous

It is very hard to track these scammers. I have three full folders of documents, contacts, his ID's, various banks from USA info, etc.
It is all fake photoshopped, no real people behind it. I always asked for proof to see where the money was going and I would fight it that it is not real but I could not persuade him and he would win again.

When I started looking more into it, going to police in USA and one of the bank's there, it was too late for me, money was gone big time.
Knowing about this site I would probably think twice. Scammer knows how to manage you, they sound so real.

Like one lady below said that she lived in denial. That is how naive I was even though I tried to argue why do I have to send money. It was always 'Do you want to give up on me, we got so far and we are close, no more money issue', later on something else came.
Jun 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Verross
by: Anonymous

To the commentor who wrote about Richard Verross, I had the same experience with him. This was back in November thru February this year. He took a lot of money from me as well. He has also been reported on this site as Bruno Green. I would venture to say he is using the same photographs over and over.

We need to join forces in an effort to help the police, Interpol catch him. Perhaps if we presented our information to them together, they would take the complaints more seriously.

The phone number he used with me was 916-419-5858. He was reportedly from California but won a contract to work on an oil rig off the shores of Australia. He had a daughter named Jenny and and son named Gary.

I would like to work with you in an attempt to find and prosecute him so here is my e-mail address: janelegrand@icloud.com

Please contact me.
Jun 16, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig scam
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had an experience with a man that says he is originally from Iceland named Philips Rosenberg? He is a widow, remarried but now divorced, has a daughter in Canada where he has been living for the past several years until his divorce, after his divorce he moved to New Orleans to revive his fathers oil business.

His father died of a stroke a few years ago after his business partner betrayed him. He also has
a son at college in Ireland. He has won a contract from Transocean to do maintenance work on an oil rig In the Gulf of Mexico but has run out of money for the materials and needs to raise more urgently as the contract states he must have the materials before any other funds will be released to him.

His partner Vladimir is in Asia trying to acquire the materials.

This guy is good. He has pictures to back up everything he says! And we talk on the phone. He doesn't sound fake.

He has not asked me for money yet. But is extremely stressed and telling me about all of the other friends he is borrowing money from. Lol

Has anyone else had a similar guy talking to them? He uses Viber app also has a New Orleans, La cell phone number
Jun 16, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be very careful!
by: Anonymous

I had an online affair with Richard Verross a self employed oil rig environmental engineer. Very good looking in the photo. He told me he had an 11,000,000,000$ off shore contract in Australia


He sent me photos of a contract and his German passport. He wrote me many love letters by email. I am so embarrassed that I fell for him. He took a lot of money from me. Oh my gosh there is so much more.
Jun 16, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Concerned mom
by: Anonymous

Just give your daughter the website and let her read about it.

I really wish I had listened to my son when he told me I should have stopped talking to Brad after the first account was closed. Today, I would at least still have some money and no debit.

Your daughter may be hiding information from you because she is in denial. I know I did, the red flags were there. I choose to ignore them because he was so good at lying and pretending.

I have chosen to fight back, which made him upset. His last words to me were "I have to stop talking to you because I can't trust you anymore". He couldn't trust me anymore or I had no more money to give him.

Just give her the website, I wish someone would have given it to me.

Good Luck
Jun 16, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Tell your daughter to do a google image search with the photo he provided. What they do is use other men's photo's (handsome men) from dating sites. This guys photo may come up on another dating site same photo different profile, because it's stolen.

If you cannot convince her tell her never to give this guy money or cash a check for him. Don't do any transactions for him!!

We've all been through this and it hurts like hell and many women have been scammed out of thousands of dollars by these guys. Even if he has not asked for money he and his cohorts will find a way to get money from her especially if they think she is suspicious.

My scammer pretended to send expensive items to me and I received an e mail from a scammer shipping company saying the items were being held until I paid the recipient an extra $900.00 dollars to them for un declared items in the package ie (a diamond engagement ring).

It is all lies and deceit. The person in the photo is just a man who had his identity stolen by a scammer.
Jun 16, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think my daughter is dealing with a scammer
by: Anonymous

I am very worried about my daughter falling in love with a person she has never met. She found Peter James Sr. on the internet several months ago. He swept her off her feet within a week saying sweet nothings. Always calling her babe, hon, etc. He said both his parents are deceased and he grew up in Canada. He was married but divorced then his ex wife died of cancer.

He said he lived in England to be close to his daughter. She is attending College in Liverpool. He said he has a place in Chelesa or Essex, I can't remember the name of town for sure. He said he couldn't wait to be a father to my grandson, my grandson is 8.

He said he got jobs on oil rigs because it was good money and he wanted to give his daughter everything. He said her name is Lily and it was her idea he go on the Internet to try and meet a nice lady. When my daughter first communicated with Peter he said he was living in Richmond Ca and had lived in Atlanta for awhile. When she wanted to meet him he said he had to head for Los Angeles because he was gearing up to start his consulting business, he was tired of working on the oil rigs and he said he glad everything set up and one of the men wasn't doing his job well so he glad to go on the rig and he has been there ever since.

There is always an excuse that he cannot leave the rig. This has been going on since probably some time in February.

I did some research and I found a site that said bring on a rig is very dangerous and very hard work and that they are on 14 days and off 21...He made it sound like the living quarters are not that great on the rigs but according to my research the accommodations are like 4-5 stars hotels.

He said he won't Facebook because of past situations and he hasn't skyped either. He has a thick accent with a slightly deep voice. He was very good looking from the 3-4 photos I have seen.

My daughter is going through a divorce and is very vulnerable and extremely needy. She gets very upset when I suggest Peter could be scamming her. My grandson talks to him and my daughter is getting his hopes up and since he doesn't have much communication with his dad he gets excited about the thoughts of Peter bring in their lives.

It just seems strange to me that Peter tells my daughter what a great life they will have. I even worry more about my grandson getting hurt by this man.

I don't really ask my daughter anything about Peter anymore because I get sick to my stomach thinking that she could fall victim to someone who is telling lies.

Peter made one comment that I felt was very strange....he said he can hardly wait to take my grandson on a long drive in a car. I told my daughter I hoped she didn't give her address out to him or anyone else. She says she hasn't but she could being lying. I told her to make sure when she meets him it isn't in the town where they live.

If anyone reads this and the person sounds familiar please let me know. I am a very concerned mom for my adult daughter and young grandson. He gave my daughter a Los Angeles phone number but anyone can get any phone number from any state with a tract phone.

Jun 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Remove my email address
by: Anonymous

How do I get my email address taken off of the site? I contacted the site twice and gotten no response. This for an April 20, 2016 entry. Please take it off ASAP!

Ed: There are no submissions on April 20. When you make a submission your email address is not asked for or kept, so we do not know who has made a submission unless they include their email address within their submission. When you make a submission like you have above we have no way of contacting you as we have no email address!
Jun 13, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		lastinglove996 Brad C. Wills
by: Anonymous

My scammer called me a fool and told me I would suffer. He/she also told me "I might be a lady like you". Lady or man, whatever this person is the lowest form of a living human being.
Ruining lives of innocent people.

I have filed another complaint with the FBI to update them on the number from Interpol that is calling me and inform them of the threat. I have spoken to an attorney and also filed a claim with the Federal Trade Commission.

Oh, yeah Brad is no longer in communication with me, he probably has moved on to his next victim. I always told him as a joke that I would hunt him down and hurt him if he messed with me, I guess he thought I was kidding. If I have anything to do with it he will never hurt anyone again.
Jun 13, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		It's ridiculous
by: Anonymous

It's ridiculous that these dating sites are allowing this to happen..they too need to be held accountable. They can check IP address and profiles to see if they look legitimate.

These terrorists are claiming to be widows and working on oil rigs. Red flag. They are black monkeys working in gangs living in Nigeria. They are robbing innocent women and using the money for terrorism purposes. lookup romance scams website. Report to them and FBI.
Jun 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Regarding BRAD C WILLS
by: Anonymous

Thank you for your comment.I plan to cooperate. I am scared, hurt, humiliated, you name it I am feeling it right now.

I plan to retain a lawyer before I talk to anyone else, I need to know what I can do to protect myself.

Can you please reach out to the editor so, that we can talk. You mentioned personal experience, I would like to hear how you handled this situation.

Thank you.

Ed: If you wish to contact someone on this site without your details appearing on the site, please post your details and who you want to be in touch with, along with a request not to publish it. Both parties need to do this for the exchange to take place.
Jun 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lastinglove996- Anonymous
by: Anonymous

I want to get in touch with you. I was hoping that we could exchange emails or numbers anonymously.

Ed: If you wish to contact someone on this site without your details appearing on the site, please post your details and who you want to be in touch with, along with a request not to publish it. Both parties need to do this for the exchange to take place.
Jun 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Regarding BRAD C WILLS
by: Anonymous

You must cooperate!! Interpol is trying to do their jobs. They mean business and will charge you with money laundering and can charge you with so many other Federal crimes it will make your head spin!

I'm speaking to you from personal experience.....because whether you know it or not, it's a crime that you will pay the price for. These scumbags know they are untouchable because they are in NIGERIA and other countries where law enforcement has no jurisdiction and only Interpol can get them.

Please cooperate so innocent people don't continue to pay the price for their crimes.

Good luck to you and God bless❤️🇺🇸
Jun 11, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		lastinglove996 Brad C. Wills
by: Anonymous

As if my life is not a complete mess right now. I have Interpol contact me yesterday saying that I have to cooperate so they can get this man. Apparently they have been after him for years and he goes by many different names.

I was told that since I had been communicating with him the longest, I had to help if not I would be charged with money laundering and abiding him.

All I did was go on an online site to meet someone and now, my life has been turned upside down.
Jun 11, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Danish engineer works on oil rig widower with 12 yr old daughter in boarding school in uk
by: Anonymous

After 2 days of broken chatting he wanted to fly from Nigeria where he was allegedly working in an oil rig of SHELL to come visit me. He sent me a screenshot of him booking around $5000 for a one way ticket. It was too odd as according to Tindr he was 2442km away from me... now nigeria where the oil rig supposedly is, would be over 5000km away!

He sent me the same pic of an oil rig that one can find on Wikipedia!
Jun 11, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer Oil Drilling Scam
by: Anonymous

The purpose this Oil Engineer scam is: ask you through email for near a million dollar payment request to an energy company in places like Indonesia, Malaysia using some account.

I assume after you enter the account, the guy may simply disappear or fake die in the Gulf of Mexico.
I think this relates to crime or money wash with some oil company (real or fake)
Jun 11, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ronald Waters Oil Rig Safety Mgr/Engineer
by: Anonymous

Widowed Wife died of lung cancer, 59 yrs old, Raised in Finland, recently sold home in Kissimmee FL, 1 Girl 22 yrs old studying in UK, and 1 boy older with Girlfriend in China.

Same M.O. Met on dating site. He fell in love fast while on the oil rig. Had a large contract with British Oil Company and provided a copy of the certificate, wanted me to fly to London and sign/hold the money, accident delayed his return, then daughter got sick, wanted money-loan for the hospital expenses, claims couldn't access his accounts.

Claims he was a first time internet dating person. I suspected early on because he did not have an electronic footprint and when I questioned he was angry and wanted me to keep the relationship quiet just between us.

Opened gmail account so we could chat...very talented... English was good and he/she was a talented fiction writer.

He/she knew what to write to a women to try to get them to fall in love.
Jun 09, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		lastinglove996 Brad C. Wills
by: Anonymous

Met on AARP dating site. Now that I have read all these stories, I wish I would have known about this site earlier.

Very charming, met in 10/2014 by 11/2014 he was madly in love with me and wanted to spend the rest of his life with me. Claims to be from he UK but, has an accent like from Nigeria.

Independent contractor with BP, widower, daughter 15 years old in boarding school. Shirt in picture says Seawolf, name of rig "Onome" a rig off of West Nigeria that has been seized by the bank since late last year.

I believe he is either the same person or is working with Stephen Green Patterson (was on Facebook under his wife's name) also a widower.

First it was money for medicines, then his daughter, then I was stupid and allowed him to deposit some checks in my account. Guess what they were fraudulent and my account of 13 years was closed leaving me with a large balance to pay.

I emptied out my 401k to pay the bank and help him fix his machine. After that I opened a another account for him, guess what it got closed. Recently he had a "friend" send me a check that I deposited into my account and YES you guessed right third account closed. The following week I received yet another check and that was also fraudulent.

It took me 3 accounts to finally open my eyes, I am broke and now owe another bank money. Let's not mention the debt that I have created by maxing out my credit card and get loans to assist Brad to come home.

However, I did write to some of the other women I had received money from on his behalf and guess what? they were also scammed. I also, contacted the real Mr. Wills and have filed a complaint with the FBI, I know I won't see a penny of my money but, if I can stop him and his crew from doing this to someone else, my job is done.

If he is too good to be true it's because, he is not real. Might also have an account on Zoosk.

BEWARE
Jun 09, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another oil rig scammer - Michael Alanzo
by: Anonymous

I just want to add my story, to your collection. I Googled the fancy love words my "admirer" sent me, and found this site. Very useful. Thank you!

My oil rag scammer sweetheart uses the name Michael Alanzo, met as:

betterusever53@SeniorPeopleMeet.com - 53 years old, on May 21, 2016

Just few days after started chatting via email, the account on senior people meet was gone, he claimed he only paid membership for a month.

His story is pretty much the same as others: wife died 2 years ago of cancer, one daughter studying in UK, while he claimed he's living in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. All by himself! I asked many times as why, but never get a clear answer.

"I was born and raised in Napoli Italy, we move down to Vancouver, when I was 15 years old, we relocated back to Italy 5 years after, I move back to Vancouver six years back and relocated here 2 years ago, hope I don't scared you away, I have a tick accent. Do you have accent? My both parent died the same day in a plane crash eight years ago, that makes me move back to the Canada, I am the only child of my both parent and have to move on with life"

Within a week, he told me he won a project in Mexico. "… Sweetie, I have been paid 50 percent upfront, they want the job done as soon as possible. I will be out of town for four weeks… I know very soon we will be together and never to wait anymore. I want you with every ounce of my being. Yours is the first name I want to call and the last name I will ever whisper..."

Supposed to do a Skype call, before his trip, but then of course that never happened, just kept texting, phone calls, emailing.

The words are too good to be true. He claimed "love" so soon, "..nothing in this world that I would not do for you", when we never met!?

I have been playing along with this guy, waiting for the money scamming action and finally it came yesterday, first asked for a $100 iTunes card, then asked if he can trust me, having his payment cheque in my name, and I transfer the money to him!

Even I told him flat NO, blocked his phone call, this morning still texted and emailed me asked to "reconsider"!
Jun 09, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Message to Marie
by: Barbi

Marie -

I deleted all his messages and pics. He was around 5'7", medium build. Bald head, light blue eyes. He sent me pics of him coming out of a pool, one with him and his daughter at a restaurant, one of him standing on the deck of an oil rig in the ocean, one of him in a helicopter, and one of him with his dogs.

He did have a cartoon-like dragon tattoo on his upper right arm.

Hope this helps...
Jun 08, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Williams Shore
by: Anonymous

Hi All - Same story as everyone, engineer, widow, 9 y/o daughter, God fearing, mine is 42 y/o from UK. Added me in FB last May 23, already wants to get married. Checked his name in all search engines and nothing appeared. It had me wonder already that for someone to be as rich or high profile as he is there is no info about him.

A week ago he supposedly went to Ohio because he was to claim a check for his father that was not released by the government, somewhat years ago. He needs everything processed for 50,000 USD but is short 5,000. I immediately knew something is wrong when he asked me for help to pay half of it.

I said I dont have that kind of money, so he said its just ok to send what I can to him. Unfortunately for him I really dont have that amount of money, now he is having headache everyday for 2 days just to be able to have an excuse not to talk to me, haha.

Such a sweet talker though but what kind of monsters preys on wonderful women!

God help us all.
Jun 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Exxon Mobil Engineer
by: Barbi

Hi All - My scammer goes by the name of Johnny Morrison. Sent me a friend request on Facebook. Said he was from Norway, worked as an engineer for Exxon Mobil (he spelled it Mobile, so I was suspicious from the start).

He said he lived in Dallas, but was currently on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Came on really strong after I okayed his friend request. Sent me long messages, told me how beautiful I was, etc. Requested I use whatsapp to keep in touch.

Messaged me pics of him and his dogs, him and his daughter (she went to boarding school in Maine), and he was a widower. Seemed really nice at first, then sent me a huge long message with all his dreams of us growing old together, etc., after knowing each other only three days.

He did voice call me once on whatsapp and he had a strange accent, not Norwegian. Red flags went up and I blocked him on facebook, my cell phone (you have to use your cell number to sign up for whatsapp), and removed whatsapp from my phone.

This was the second time I had a scenario like this, so no longer accepting friend requests from people I do not know.

Beware ladies (and men). If it sounds too good to be true, it is!
Jun 03, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ramiro Salazar Armando
by: Anonymous

I was contacted by this man on the phone late at night about three weeks ago, then week after that on the WhatsApp asking me if we could talk. He told me that he is from Lisbon Portugal currently working in Texas as ship captain.

When I looked at his FB profile I discovered that I know all of his pictures from my scammer.

Another fake profile and the same scammer.
I can see him chatting regularly on the WhatsApp with some another victim I guess. He needs to be blocked, very dangerous man.... Phone# he uses 413 355-2807

I already saw about 5 FB profiles with different names and the same stolen pictures.
Jun 03, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		How to end your online relationship with a scammer
by: Wendy

Hello again, this is Wendy. I've been very busy writing e-books and setting up a website where everyone can find support and share stories about their experiences with online dating scammers, so please stay tuned.

Here are a few tips I really want to share with you right now, regarding what to do when you find out that you are indeed dating a scammer.

Of course you want to break up immediately, but how?

What to do:
Block his email, if you can
Block his phone number, if you can
Block his texts if you can
Save all correspondence, emails, text messages, phone messages, documents, contracts and pictures, in case you need them as proof, or to share later to warn other victims.

What NOT to do:
Answer their phone calls
Answer their emails
Answer any text messages
MOST IMPORTANTLY: Do NOT tell them the reason you are breaking up. Just drop off the earth as a matter of speaking.

Why?
We don't want to tell them how we found out he was a scammer, whether it's because you read the comments on this website, did an ip number search, saw that a document was fake, discovered his picture belonged to someone else, or any other way you found out he was not for real. If you do, they will use that knowledge to improve their game with the next victims.

For example, if you tell them that 2 paragraphs in an email he wrote were copied from a website, they will make sure not to use that website anymore.

By giving them reasons for the breakup, we are educating these scammers to become better at their game. We don't want that!

So please keep these tips in mind when you find yourself in this situation.

Meanwhile, stay safe and always listen to your inner voice!

Wendy@hdsgracenaz.org
Jun 03, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dirty little liars
by: Anonymous

It is so funny to come across this. I was scammed by the same guy William Perry. He was supposedly from Denver Co. We met on a dating site. He was in Phoenix biding on a contract.

Finally he got a bid and was heading out to Alaska. He fell in love with me, and asked me to marry him. He told me he was rich and that for me not to tell anyone, he had a daughter name Sara, and she was living with his mother in the UK.

He asked me for money to help him pay for her tuition in school, because he didn't have a way to pay for it while he was out at sea.

LOL what are computers for!

He had wanted me to work for him and be in control of all his accounts. He wanted to send me money through Western Union. He has a friend Michael Freedman that he was suppose to be opening up their own business in Africa, he sent his daughter there and wanted me to send her money. The thing is he wanted to send me money and I was to add my money to what he sent me, and send it to his daughter who was staying with his friend in Africa.

When he start asking for all that, then I knew this guy was a fake. I addressed him on it and he start calling me a snitch and had a women call me and she told me to not to call him any more. He also goes under different alias.

Gail L Ross. If you Look up Dr. Steven L Jones. His picture pops up to! I wrote this doctor and he never responded.

HUMM makes you wonder.

He is not in this scam alone. I believe there are a team of men working on scamming women. Daniel R Barnes is another one. I notice that they are all Engineers and when they try to befriend you on face book, they will only have one or two pictures and they are always a widower, and they have nothing to tell about themselves.

So much to say about these guys, it's hard to fit it into words.
Jun 01, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are busted
by: Anonymous

I talked to someone nammed Ronalds Scott Myers out on a rig off the coast of Mexico. He said he was German but did not sound it.

He sent a package to me via a private courier and was in love and wanted to marry. All this crazy stuff then said he was sending me $2.5 million and than I got a letter from the company via email saying they wanted me to pay eight thousand for costs.

His phone is 1 267 574 0040. I called the police and then my Son found this site and I read about all this.
Jun 01, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		My scammer finally asked for money
by: Anonymous

I wrote just a couple days ago about Andrew Sanchez who is an oil rig worker. He kept extending his time to be finished. He claimed a plate was going bad, and low and behold asked for money to fix it so he could come to me quicker.

Thank goodness this site opened my eyes because I was starting to fall for him!

Didn't get any pics. I just blocked him from everything!
May 31, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		OkCupid Glorik
by: Ash

To the person who left the comment about Deniska Podyganova (aka Glorik on OkCupid) and being scammed out of money for a flight...he's trying to work me at the moment, saying all the right things...granted he's a handsome guy if that's who he is!

I'm stalling and delaying saying that I don't have money, so I'm trying to play the scammer at his own game to see when he'll give up!

If you want to check and share our stories then please drop me an email - appletarty@hotmail.co.uk
May 27, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: My Peter
by: Anonymous

I saw your scammers photos on scamming scammers Facebook added on May 24. It does not match my guy pics because they steal pictures and change names but the story is very close to mine in different area of the world.

Like some other woman said it may come from controlling centre in Nigeria and it all sounds so real but these guys don't love you, they love your money and once you don't have any to give them, they go away ruining lives of innocent women. Sometimes you can't even recover from your loss.

It is good to share info and hope that maybe one day these guys end up behind bars.
May 27, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		PETER WILSON
by: Anonymous

I am wondering if Wilson James (previous posts) and Peter Wilson are the same scammer as just reading the stories - Peter was mad on sending the cartoon stickers with all the VIBER messages - every message had loads of romantic cutesy stickers.

He also promised me the world and was good with languages and I think from memory did speak some spanish to me one night. Like Wilson James he was clever and remembered everything he and we had said and discussed and did not slip up - Peter Wilson was supposedly bought up in Hong Kong moving to states at 16 - There are a lot of similarities to the stories.

He also had a penchant for saying hun, and babe or babes and giving me all kind of strange names which at first I thought was odd (like diamond rose, Princess Diamond) which isn't really me but I put that down to him being American as well as the love of the cartoon stickers (no offence meant to anyone American - (just a different style and culture).

Again, I know I keep saying it but he gave such detail such as the holiday he went on last summer with his parents to Italy where his mother was born and what a great time he had and how he got into real trouble with Shell because he just took off for the summer - this emergency cover was "payback" for that.

He gave great detail on his parents such as his mother having diabetes due to being overweight - details on the carers and the clinic she atteneded - am still sure a lot of it was true not that it changes anything but it is the depth of detail and sustaining it all that makes me think there was a semblance of truth.

However, looking back when I asked direct questions such as "What is your address in Chelsea?" what is the reg of your car, he did not answer and made me feel guilty for "being suspicious" - very, very clever man albeit one with no morals or conscience.

Would like to have contact with Alex Wilson victims.
May 27, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		PETER WILSON
by: Anonymous

How interesting to see these comments - I am happy for the editor to give my email address and we can exchange notes - "My Peter" also told me a few stories about Paris which is interesting bearing in mind one of the comments below.

The editor has told me I can now add photos but at the moment cannot see how to on here but would like to be able to add the photos. Will look at it again later when I am home.
May 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Man from Paris
by: Anonymous

This is for Anonymous********

I am currently in contact with the man from Paris that is so far all that You described. Please Contact me!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I do not want to put my email address out here. Hopefully the editor will give it to You.

Editor: please send me your email and I will send it to the person who posted about Peter Wilson
May 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Peter Wilson
by: Anonymous

For the lady who wrote her story about chats with Peter Wilson. I wrote my story a few weeks ago about Wilson James, oil rig engineer second in command as he called him self working for Shell'

Wife dead, he said he had a Range Rower car, the story was very similar to mine, man was very clean, I see myself in it, my scammer was about 47.

I would not mind exchanging info.

Editor: please send me your email and I will send it to the person who posted about Peter Wilson
May 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Richard Frazier
by: Anonymous

Met on Coffee meets Bagel. Sweet talker. Told me everything I wanted to hear. Accent was Italian. Very handsome pics, probably wasn't him. Same stories everyone else shared: On oil rig project on Gulf of Mexico. A few days before we were suppose to meet in person he asked me to put $$ on a Mastercard and send it to him. RED FLAG!!

Email he used rich_frazier@hotmail.com. Number he used 607-210-5844 (it was a really bad connection every time we spoke, probably was VoIP connection and not a real cell).
May 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monkeys
by: Anonymous

This guy sounds like my scammer. I pray he is caught! Strung me along for 2 years! Please report all information to FBI and to romance scams.com.

They are black monkeys living in Nigeria and robbing women everywhere. They have terrorist ties and are using our own monies against us!!!! Please be aware!

Thank you.
May 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		My scammer is your scammer
by: Anonymous

To the woman who wrote of a Peter Wilson. Please contact me thru the venue's owner as I would like to compare similarities and specifics of my experience with a scammer.

Editor: please send me your email and I will send it to the person who posted about Peter Wilson
May 25, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Wilson
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know an American Italian calling himself PETER WILSON. I have been scammed out of £120,000 over 5 months - There was a photo on match.com as well of this man sitting on a handrail on steps outside what looked like a Church in Italy. He was slim and an athletic build, stylishly and classically dressed.

His "profile name" on match.com was PGAOMAN. He emailed me a day or so after I joined match (for the first time ever!) - His writing was educated, respectful and sensitive and after e mailing each other a few times on the match website, he asked if he could ring me which he did using an UK mobile number (07480 030145).

We spoke a few times and he was lovely, witty and amusing - He was very cautious about progressing and said that his partner of eight years had died three years ago of cancer and he had been grieving ever since and that a work colleague had persuaded him to try and date again – He said that he had a heart attack following her death and suffered from stress and anxiety and was a bit OCD –

Some of the things he told me about later relating to him and personal hygiene certainly backed this up! He said I was the first person he had approached since her death. We were very at ease with each other which surprised me as I was nervous and apprehensive about the whole match.com thing and had been persuaded by friends to do it. One evening he rang me to say that although he had resigned from Shell after Christmas after working for them for 21 years, he had been asked to go to Dubai for two weeks to work on an oil rig as emergency cover - He was an engineer and senior project manager (in charge of the rig).

We agreed we would meet on his return and would stay in touch via viber (his number (+971525801599) and tango which he asked me to download. He did also send me a message on WhatsApp. There was also another mobile 07459177056.

He never ever e-mailed me once we were off the match.com website – it was always phone or messaging. He told me that he was 45 with a birthday on 10th May and an only child who financially cared for his parents in New York.

He adored his parents, they were his best friends and he spoke to them every day. I was a little concerned that he did not seem to have friends but he said he was very private and liked his own space. Father was a New Yorker and mother Italian and his only other relative was an uncle. He said he had lived in Chelsea in London for 5 years but was bought up in Hong Kong and moved to NY when he was 16 where he finished his education, did a degree and then a masters.

He has then supposedly lived all over the world with travel being his passion. He gave the impression of being very affluent and certainly the way he spoke and how he behaved and what he talked about backed up this impression. He said he had a Range Rover Sports, 15 plate and was planning on buying an Aston Martin and loved good watches and shoes.

He texted me as soon as he "arrived" on the rig and for the next 5 months we were in constant contact – we would talk 6-8 times a day maybe more and messaged constantly day and evening – he was so loving and kind and knew how to make a girl feel really good about herself and loved. He was quite sexual in his talk and enjoyed taking about sex or foreplay and to be frank it was quite crude.

We talked about all sorts of things – we were both Catholic (supposedly) so we discussed the Pope and legislation, what we were giving up for Lent etc and he made it clear from the very beginning that he was a devout Catholic who went to Mass every Sunday and was a "God fearing man". We talked about Trump being President of USA.

He talked in great detail about his work on the rig and what he had done during the day and meetings he had been in. I still believe that the man I was talking to did have knowledge of the industry as he spoke with confidence about installations and life on the rig and day to day life on the rig and conditions. In fact, I think a lot of what he said was true about himself - maybe he was Catholic for example and I do think he was American Italian from his accent. He could speak many languages fluently one of which was Italian and he often did speak in Italian on the phone to me and sometimes French - he certainly had a good grasp of languages so maybe he is well travelled.

We also had many in depth conversations that he clearly had knowledge about but it does not alter the fact that he was a lowlife scammer who clearly did not love and adore me as he said.

We were (as far as I knew) extremely happy for the first couple of months and it felt as if we were both "healing each other" - I had been through an emotionally and physically abusive marriage to an alcoholic and had raised my two sons by myself and he had the death of his girlfriend – I fully admit he made me feel on top of the world and those two months were extremely happy and I was on top of the world with a real glow that everyone noticed. He was extremely caring and very protective and very jealous if he thought I was talking to men or about my male friends.

He was always "coming back soon" but first there was a problem with his replacement arriving due to his wife being sick and then dying, then they had to bring out a more junior project manager from Australia and Peter had to train him and so on and so forth.

Then the requests for money started and crazy as it seems it was all so plausible – he had pulled me in over two months, made me happy and confident, promised me love and adoration as well as the promise of a lovely life where all he wanted to do was take care of me, love me and spoil me and be part of my family and enjoy my sons with me – He was planning holidays for us which he sent me links for and was a master at mind manipulation and control.

He was unbelievably good at what he does an absolute master – in five months he hardly ever slipped up which bearing in mind how much contact we had, the plans we made and the variety of conversations was amazing.

I am embarrassed to say that this 54 year old professional, middle class lady fell for him and his stories and transferred £120,000 to him.

I cannot believe it myself now but it was like an addiction and he was inside my head. I really did believe him absolutely that he was going to pay it all back to me as soon as he landed in UK. We would go to the bank (HSBC in Edgware Road) together where he had a Premier account and he would repay my money.

I have also lost long term friends who I fell out with because they were convinced he was a conman when he could never come home and there was delay after delay. He was clever, he honed in on what was important to me – my sons, my family and friends and my work and that was what he targeted and was "so interested in ".

I thought he was a perfect match for me and that we really did have the same values, morals and values. How wrong can you be?

To cut a long story short he then "had another heart attack" and lost his voice for 4 weeks and it was difficult to use the satellite phone (by this time he had received most of the money )– just as he got better he then "relapsed again and lost his voice again". I could not believe that if he was so critically ill Shell would not fly him home – he then said he was in hospital in Dubai.

By this time I was suspicious and rang the top hospitals in Dubai – no Peter Wilson there and I then called Shell HO in London where it became apparent that he did not work for them.

There was no Peter Wilson listed as living in Chelsea apart from the established antiques dealer and Peter appeared nowhere on the internet nor did his pictures which in today’s world is unusual. I messaged him to say I had contacted Shell and that I was at the end of the road and had no more money to give him and surprise surprise have not heard from him since that message.

He did not respond or even look at subsequent messages.

I decided to check that he was not back on match.com again and went back on my profile and checked and in my e mails there was a note saying that PGAOMAN profile had been reported as being an "inappropriate profile" and was removed for my safety (bit late!) I rang them to report him.

I am also trying to put this information on all the scam websites in the hope that it prevents others from being fooled as I was. I presume that the lovely smiley man in the pictures is also a victim.

I have searched the internet for hours and cannot find the owner of these pictures nor do they appear on any of the scammers’ websites or his name and details – it is a mystery. I don’t want to give my details out publicly for obvious reasons but if anyone has any information or believes they have been or are being scammed by this man I would be happy to have e mail contact to compare notes and see if there is anything we can do.

My story is very different to the many that I have read on all the websites apart from the oil rig, request for money and obligatory dead person for sympathy. He spoke as he wrote and everything tied in with his pictures. Everything fitted – until the last month there was absolutely no reason to doubt him!!

It is too late for me but I hope that my story might help someone else – the problem is as I know that when you are being scammed you turn against those that you love who are critical and asking difficult questions because you are being controlled by the scammer who is telling you to ignore them.

You refuse to listen and go into yourself which is what I did.

I hope that others have more sense.
May 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Webber - oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

I connected with this guy about 6 weeks ago on Parship, a German dating site. His story sounds alot like the other reports about the scammer(s), i.e. 67 J., Swiss/UK, widowed, wife died in an accident, 2 adult kids,immediately had to go to Dubai for a project, then an accident happened on the rig, a local worker died, he has to pay off the widow, needs my help and yes, he is totally in love with me, we are destined to be together.

I got suspicious, yet he kept trying to convince me to help him out.

I tried to play along to get more info, but also let him know that I was not going to send him any money.

After the initial contact on the dating site, he sent me his email and we also communicate on What's App. We seldom talked on the phone, i.e. to hide his voice. His voice did not sound like his "phone" profile photos or a Swiss/UK man.

He also had his supposed son Jaycob call me:
+49 152 139 47 968

I did not send him any money. I only wasted 20EUR on a short expensive call to Dubai. I googled "oil rig accident" and found this site.

Thank you for confirming my doubts!
I trust that his "karma" will catch up with him.

I reported him to Parship.

michael.webber@web.de, michael.webber@gmail.com
+41 76 728 68 72, +971 52 143 8598
May 20, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alan Crouch
by: Anonymous

I met my scammer on POF, same story as all of the rest. Within a few conversations he was madly in love with me, sent poems, love emails, flowers, candy, and a teddy bear. He was always coming to meet me, but when the time got closer he was stuck on his oil rig in Alaska.

My daughter put me wise to this site and all of the posts really opened my eyes. He was going to get his daughter in the UK, but had to stop over in Africa for a job. Unfortunately he got his phone, laptop, and Rolex watch stolen off the taxi.

The big question came, he wanted me to send him a laptop and phone. When I refused things turned ugly. I was a lier, a evil person, someone who ruined his life and his poor daughters life as she was losing a mom and brother (my grandson).

It took a while to finally get rid of him. I never sent money. He stole my heart, and ripped it out after he couldn't get money for me. I feel so bad to read of all the women that get taken advantage of by sending their scammers money. This guy opened my eyes and when I went to Match, I knew all the red flags to look for.

I didn't talk to anyone that wanted my email address or phone number, I decided the mile radius that I would stay in, I subscribed to Skopeo and checked out everyone, if I couldn't find out any information, I never communicated.

There is a chance for finding that social someone. I did, and am still seeing him after 6 months. When we decided to meet for the first time, he never declined or had a bunch of lame excuses.

Please be careful ladies, and hopefully my story will show people there is a chance for love before you get your bank accounts drained.
May 20, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update Bob the oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

My scammer who claimed to be in Venezuala only after I stupidly gave him contact info. Sent text this morning about piracy on his rig and two workers being shot.

An online search tells me there was some this time last year. But after his over the top references to my being his beautiful angel. It all smells of scam. I did not respond and marked his number as spam but need to figure out how to block him.
May 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		AHMAD WILLIAM
by: Anonymous

Hi All, I Met my scammer. His name is Ahmad William in FB and claimed hes from Manchestar UK. Widowed with one daughter aged 10.

Needs to finish his contract with Altus company in Singapore. I received story about being in financial difficulty and asking my money for delivery charges and promise to refund back after work complete.

Thank you
May 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Siemens oil and gas widower
by: Anonymous

Got a fb request from a Joseph Moore...works for Siemens oil and gas.. his wife died in a tragic accident.. he is from North Carolina and was leaving for Greece and for me to do him a favor and email his daughter while hes gone.

First email I got from her .. was calling me mummy....they sent pictures...then today I get the line..can you help me out..his daughter's medication ran out and he cant get to a bank because he is stuck in the middle of an ocean.

Within not even 3 conversations he loved me and told his daughter I was to be her new mom ..... just a little sketchy. He also had a picture of one of my friends kids on his profile but they arent friends.
May 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Adams
by: Anonymous

Hi, I can't say too much at the moment as I am still in contact. If anyone has met William Adams can you let me know. I think he is a scammer but not sure? Says he is a Petroleum Engineer in Research off the North Sea of Scotland.

Needs to finish his contract and needs to pay to end it. Can't get off the rig until he does?

Thanks everyone
May 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Harrison Clem. Facebook and yahoo
by: Anonymous

Has multiple Facebook pages, scammers are Nigerian. Reported to authorities. Mule is in U.S.

Scammer came off as in Washington state. Had son 18 going to med school in Philly.

Very savvy.
May 18, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Email me reg: Gary Gouley
by: Anonymous

Yes, you can certainly contact me at this email mizner103@yahoo.com, I will share many photos of Gary Gouley and we can compare.

I will state again, I feel really sorry for the gentleman who has been so maligned by these criminals, as well as the unsuspecting ladies
they continue to prey upon.

Look forward to hearing from you.
May 18, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Posting on Gary Gouley
by: Anonymous

To the person who posted on Garey Gouley, I wrote about being scammed by him. I have tons of pictures and "I love you, baby" emails from him.

I would love to be able to see your pictures to see if it's the same person.

I'll happily give you my email off of this site. Thank you!!!!
May 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		He's still at it
by: Anonymous

Please be aware of this profile

FrenchCanadianAussie

Alex202016Hot

He is a scammer who has been on RSVP, OK Cupid, and POF. After being reported by me his 3 profiles have been deleted from these sites. I knew him by the name Alex Santos who was a widow with a 16 yr old daughter in Italy. He has a quasi Italian accent which always sounded more French to me. He is romantic very sweet and charming.

He will claim to be either an IT manager or a Senior Safety Engineer on an Off shore oil rig in Alaska, Dubai etc. Don't fall for his falling in love with you almost immediately, it's the Universe that brought us together Blah Blah Blah
He broke my heart but luckily got no money from me.

Be aware that they use the stolen copy and pasted photo's of some very good looking men but these people are not the men in the photo's.

Good luck
May 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gary Gouley
by: Anonymous

Whomever posted the reply that Gary Gouley and his doctor got their identities back obviously does not have the full picture. If that were so the scammers would not be STILL using their names and connections.

I have photos and many recent emails to prove that is not the case, could it be the scammers are on to this website as well, since they could post anything anonymously, looking to see who may be reporting on their criminal actions?

Just wondering...
May 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christoph Hertz
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of Christoph Hertz? He was on Match and having read the other accounts below I realise that they are all variations on a theme and that his is a big fat scam! I managed to cut and paste his profile and photos before he came off the dating site quickly, saying that he wanted to concentrate on me only!

He said that he was a Petroleum engineer and was off to the Philippines to bore for onshore oil. I managed to get a lot of detail about him including phone numbers etc. but all of course will be false. I am interested to know whose photos he was using...some poor unsuspecting man I guess!

Yesterday I received the sob story about being in financial difficulty, although not asking for money directly - yet! I was one of the lucky ones and have not handed over any money. I have reported him to UK Police Action Fraud. I also found another helpful website called BA50, which had similar stories going back to 2013.

Lets hope what goes around comes around for him!
May 16, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is this your oil rig scammer too
by: Anonymous

I think this guys (Alex)story is somewhat similar to some others, widowed, wife died in childbirth has a 16 yr old daughter with parents in Milan Italy. He claims to be a Senior Safety Engineer for Exxon, working on an offshore rig first in Alaska and now in Dubai.

He never straight up asked for money but created a scenario that included an engagement ring for me if I sent money to a fraudulent Shipping Co (URL http://www.seabaselogistics.com). I found 2 profiles 1 0n RSVP and 1 on OK Cupid (Same very handsome mans photo's but with different profiles).

https://www.okcupid.com/profile/Alex2016Hot?cf=profile_quickview

And

https://www.rsvp.com.au/profile/display.action?handle=FrenchCanadianAussie&repeatView=true&uid=1243722

Please add your comments if this person is familiar to you as well.

Thanks

Kathy
May 16, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Seadrill Contract Scam
by: Anonymous

Hi All

Met my scammer. Yes like most stories he fell in love with me immediately. I think this one is smart but not that smart. He used Viber to contact me.

He did ask me for money and constantly tried asking for money. I confronted him. Of course he denied them and stood his grounds on loving me (puhhlleeseee).

What I am puzzled is that he is asking me to send money to first an account in the states then another account in Thailand.

Is this a Nigerian scam?

But poor guy whose picture he stole.
May 16, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bob the engineer on oil rig in Venezuala
by: Anonymous

Probably the same guy most of you have spoken with. Every morning the same message is sent to me " how are you my beautiful angel" and "how well did my sexy body sleep."

Closed his profile within days of connecting with me. His cell phone #450-912-7163 claims to be from Surrey B.C but the number is Quebec . He's coming home in 6 days but I am just playing along until I can figure out how to lose him.

I got targeted before by an Afghanastan soldier bs scam. Managed to lose him in a few weeks.

Hopefully I can bore this guy to death.
May 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Old rig engineer scammer
by: Anonymous

This guy found me on okcupid...His name is Wilson Randall, and claimed he's from UK. I found it weird that he said he was going to the Republic of Benin and gave me a phone number of Nigeria. I spotted immediately that he might be a scammer.


This guy doesn't speak or write proper English and would send you a text with different wording. Moreover, he sounded like he fell in love with you just after a simple introduction from you. And he never answered your questions directly..

Please watch out if you happen to meet this guy anywhere.

His phone numbers are:+44 70 4560 0913 or +234 807 162 6818

Email address: timechangesyesterday@gmail.com
May 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be Careful
by: Anonymous

Ladies, Please Be Careful! I was scammed by these same idiots. They work in gangs and have terrorist ties...meet people in your hometown. I will not trust these dating sites again.

They are black men from Nigeria and will rob you - monkeys. Report them to FBI and to romancescams.com. Some women go to meet someone they met online and do not return!!!

Do not be foolish in this day and age.

Many Thanks.
May 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jerry Dalton
by: Anonymous

Very interesting that I was looking at Jerry Dalton on Internet to see who he was, as the lady mentioned that we might have the same scammer.

With Wilson James I posted my story about him, and I never ever sent the guy FB friendship request and the next thing he accepted me as a friend, so what is going on, and then I got another fisherman scammer, so I removed him right away.

Oh god what is up with the men and Internet world.

Rotten.
May 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Kathy

Hi, My oil rig scammer claimed to be a senior safety engineer on an off-shore rig - first Alaska Beaufort sound then was sent to Dubai to do training. While in Dubai he supposedly purchased a diamond engagement ring to surprise me with. We spoke on the cell phone but I could only text him as I didn't have international calling but he could call me thru a local Dubai # he said he purchased.

He said he was going to buy me some little surprises at the mall. He never asked me for $ but I got 2 emails from a Dubai shipping Co first to tell me I'd be getting a package (contents were clearly stated), then a 2nd Urgent e-mail saying that I must send $900.00 US money to the officials as upon inspection they found a concealed diamond engagement ring and this is a Serious Matter unless I pay the additional duty and taxes.

This was the thing I was waiting for because my kids did research and found many scammer web sites with many similarities. My guy called a day later and asked if I got the package. I told him I knew what was going on and he pretended he didn't understand what I was talking about and then said "Are you high" nasty!

That was the last I've heard from him.

We had been speaking for about 1 month and he was sweet and very romantic and wanted to take care of me. He was supposed to come home after Dubai approx 1 more week. He supposedly had a condo in Clarks Summit PA. His original calls showed as if the cell phone was registered to a number there.

I think that they buy phones from different locations and use them deceptively.

I want to compare his photo's with other scammer photo's how do I do that? and I only found 2 profiles 1 0n RSVP and 1 on OK Cupid ( Same photo's different profiles).

I have looked at photo's of Scammers online but didn't find him.

Thanks
Kathy
May 15, 2016
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starstarstarstar 		Israel US oil expert
by: Anonymous

I'm waiting for him to send the information for bank transfer tomorrow and typing these lines.

We met on Match&Chat of Kik. He claimed himself as Marc Rini or Bill Mark or Bill Marc Rini. Originally Israeli living in LA, CA, US, having his own company of oil products and travel around oil countries for big contracts. Going to get his green card in the couple of next months and want to get married soon after that.

He wanted to settle down with a modest woman as I am after some chats, like to take me to US soon after his trip to my place in the next month. He sent a lot of photos of a good looking Israeli who I know for sure is theft of identity.

Gentle, patient, confident, pursuing, animal lover, romantic, quiet, modest, family oriented. Fiancée died in Sept 11. Jewish parents passed away.

Then next week he will be going to Nigeria for two weeks to handle a big contract of thousands of barrels.

The first week of the trip he will disappear with no clues due to phone restrictions on oil field.

By the end of first week, he reappears with a Cellphone number of Nigeria temporarily used until he gets back to LA. Then he will get a lot of time to talk sweet to compensate for the time before when we got disconnected.

It's very funny talking with him as I keep trying to guess his next plot to respond.

I have to admit that he is patient, slowly flow the talk during the week.

Next Sunday is his final day in Nigeria for the deal, but he changed his mind to rush finalizing everything to leave on Saturday to come back home for his dog, his only companion. So I knew that the show down is going to be nearer as the weekend comes. The only thing left is which day will he pull the curtain.

So I decided to strike beforehand. On Friday morning I told him that my family is in big trouble as the bank will take the house for unpaid mortgage loan so I'm depressed (this part I sound like a scammer right?) in which of course he shared his sympathy and sadness for the bad news. But when he asked about the amount I refused to answer.

At this point he might feel he is a bit late than me in plotting. So he will leave shortly for the final payment to the shipping company, finish everything and come back to the hotel to pack things up ready to go back home. Before leaving he will tell me that he just introduced his angel (me of course) to his sister.

Next scene I watch is about 2 hrs later, long messages on Whatsapp telling me that my *darling* is at the local police department making a statement for a taxi driver theft who took his briefcase when he got off the car to get some snacks.

In his briefcase is his everything: ID, cash for shipping payment, credit card, cheques, iPad...literally everything essential for his life and business. Only his phone in the pocket survived. He's broke. Business documents are gone. The deal is going to be ruined. He will be sued by his clients.

Bam! Plot twist!

After making his statement he will go to see the shipping manager to negotiate for the loaded barrels to be shipped. Of course the manager will allow the shipment as long as my *honey* raises a fund of about 10K sending to the manager's account as he lost every ID and bank account frozen to prevent theft. Of course he is calling his family for help and feel sorry that I have to go through this bad thing with him because I'm his closest love.

And as I am of course I will offer him my assistance in any small way that I can. But unfortunately, my credit card is at its limit and my country has strict policy of sending money out. He will become enthusiastic to search and find a way for me, then money grams will be the best and reliable way to process, and I will address the money to my *fiancée*

Until now I haven't received the information yet after typing this long. Maybe he discovered something fishy in my talk already.

Anyway ladies, be aware!
May 15, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Good scammer
by: Leonard

I came across Catherine in Skype and she told me she was separated. After a while she was always sending me mail and I was very interested for her mail so later I accept her to be my friend and after a month will both fall in love and she told me she has a problem and could I help her financially.

I asked her what did you need and she told me she needed $10,000 which I was to try to send her.

Later I found out she has a husband.

Please be careful and I am still here looking for the right person.

leonardroland90@yahoo.com
May 14, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gary Gouley
by: Anonymous

Turns out Gary Gouley is the real deal. He's not a scammer. He did get his identity stolen while working in Cape Town, South Africa. Larric Segun Okonda is a legit doctor who had helped him. Via various national legal recourses the two were able to reclaim their own identies. If anyone with a broken English accent or a thick Jamacian accent tries to contact you -- hang up FAST!!!!!

These two other men had to work very hard to get their photos, information, and good name back!!!
May 13, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gary Gouley - Of Gouley Construction LLC Austria
by: Anonymous

I think I have the same scammer. We met on Zoosk back in January. Wanted to get off Zoosk right away and go straight to email. After someone had attempted scamming me before I thought I had this down. Nope!

Gary said he was owner of his own company Gouley Construction LLC, out of Austria and Norway. He said he was 55, birthday in July. Kept many facts from our conversations straight. Was very charming. Asked for money, I didn't send any for awhile.

He kept at it I said no, then I gave in. Sent the money to a man named Larric Segon Okonda in South Africa, Gary's doctor after a car accident. Yup! Gary said he was there on a project from his company. Too many things started to not add up so today I began digging and found this.

I'd love to exchange photo's to see if he's the same guy. I'm sure it is. Please let me know. Thanks in advance!
May 13, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gary Gouley - Of Gouley Construction LLC Austria
by: Anonymous

Oh god! I'm such an idiot! This guy sent tons of pictures, nice looking, tons of poems, promises of marriage, house, etc. Was widowed, son in Medical school in Norway and even sent me a link to his Company in Norway and Austria.

We, too, meet on Zoosk and he quickly asked to go to our own emails. After someone attempted to scam me prior I thought I had everything down.

I said I had no money etc., did tons of background checks and found nothing. I though it was for real, sent him money, now I'm broke and all of a sudden I found this site. God, I feel like such an ass and would love to bust this guy.

He's been in contact with me since January. It took him forever to get money out of me. BTW, he's allegedly in South Africa working on a building contract... If this is the same guy as the others, Please let me know & I'll give you my info.
May 13, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Smooth as HELL!
by: Anonymous

I am a newly military widow with yet more pain added to my already broken heart :-(

Kalin Richard Erich entered my life on January 23rd of this year. Six months after losing my Soldier husband to PTSD suicide. Kalin is a widow, losing his wife to cancer in 2011. He also lost his son to an illness one year after losing his wife. My son died in Iraq in 2007....so, you see there was an instant connection and attraction!

We spoke through Facebook messenger long into the nights for several nights in a row! By week two, I became his "Baby". and " Boo"! He had me set up a VIBER chat line to make it easier for us to chat. He had my phone # and email address. He would sometimes send me messages from all three sites! Facebook, email and VIBER!

For my birthday, he sent two vases of beautiful flowers. Morning, noon and night he sent lovely poetic lengthy emails, cute VIBER images and romantic songs! Our song was from Fifty Shades of Grey "I put a Spell on you". How appropriate ;+).

He asked for ITune gift cards, which I refused and questioned him! We quarreled, made up, made out via text...which sickens me now! He sent x-rated images of himself! Thankfully, I did not!

Then, he had to go work on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico! He left in February and is currently still on that rig.

Long story short! He scammed me for three grand! Yup, I fell for his, " My goods are hung up in China and I have to come up with eight grand for insurance. ". What a love struck, lonely widow dip shit I am!!!

Well, I am still communicating with " Kalin ". Even though he still say's, " Baby, I love you so much and God strick me dead that I will make sure you get ryour money back!". Yes, I know now that I will NOT see my money returned no more than I will meet Kalin Richard Erich at the airport someday!

He scammed MORE than the money... He scammed my heart! I told him that I will forever be greatful to him for taking me out of my grief and making me realize that I can breath and look forward to love once more in my life!

A lesson learned the hard way!!!!

Beware ladies and please DO NOT friend KALIN RICHARD ERICH on your Facebook!
May 13, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Matt Scherzer
by: Anonymous

Is not that amazing that they all have very similar stories. Different names, different locations, stolen pictures of good looking men, all widowers with kids to get you hooked and fall in love. We all fight not sending them money but they know how to beg and beg with empty promises even threatening to kill themselves to help him out.

I went through this.

They go to business with no money getting it with lies and dishonesty from innocent women. They keep the fake relationship alive until you have no more money to send or you back out.

I wrote my story a couple of weeks ago and to be honest if I could read the comments from this web site earlier I would quit much earlier before it was too late.

I suffer so much after he vanished with all of my money, doing cancelling and trying to get back on track with my life.

It is not easy to get over it. I paid for my stupidity and I still pay the price for it now. I considered myself smart but I use my heart and not brain when it comes to romance.

Please women be smart and don't allow these professional con artists to win and run with your money. Late for me to say but life goes on and if one woman listens what is being said by other victims it is count as victory in my mind.
May 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Matt Scherzer
by: Anonymous

I wish I knew about this before I got caught in the same trap. After reading most of the comments that other woman has experience and written about this oil rig engineer scam I have been in their shoes as well.

We met in Match.com.

He called himself Matt Scherzer. Lived at 620 Baychester Avenue,Bronx, NY. Cell# 716-320-6842. Had a heavy accent. Send me lots of pictures with his presumed daughter. He was a heavy set man with big muscles. Nice looking. A widower for 5 years with a 20 year old daughter by the name of Sherry.

He gave me her cell# 716-795-4477.

His wife died from Ovarian cancer after 18 years of marriage. He won a contract with the Shell company for 4,000,000 Million dollars and he was traveling to South Africa. Within two weeks he was telling me he loved me and after he was done with his business he was coming back and marry me.

First thing he said that he needed money for a license that he did not know that he needed to carry on his business.

That struck me as funny. He asked me if I could help him out and also asked his daughter so I went along and send him 5,000.

But that was not all.

On the process of delivering the barrels of oil there was a spill of oil in the ocean and he had to pay a fine of a large sum of money. According to him his son-in-law helped him out as well as his brother but was not enough to cover for the total cost. That's when he kept insisting for me to help me out as well.

At the beginning I told him no but then he told me that he is planning to kill himself if he did not resolve this issue. He promised me that I did not had to worry because he was going to pay me back all the money I had contributed and I believed him.

So I send him 50,000. To make a long story short at the end he told me that the hotel where he was staying was holding his passport until he paid his bills. I told him I could not help him any more. It was really hard to get in touch with him because most of the time he did not answer his phone.

Towards the end he told me that he was not able to reply to my emails was because he needed ITunes card for his IPad and that his IPad was not accepting the local ITunes cards there.

That was the last I heard of him back in March. I tried contacting his daughter Sherry and after a couple of days she sent me a message saying that he had suffered a heart attack and she did not want me to contact her any more. No matter how many times I insisted on sending her messages or leaving her phone messages, she stopped communicating with me.

Please be very careful with this individual.

I am so sure that he was using a false ID to carry on this big scam.
May 09, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bolitho Gary Thomos
by: Anonymous

This guy I believe has several different Facebook accounts. But the one he contacted me with has the very handsome good looking pictures. I found several under different variations of the name, Gary Thomos, Gary Thomos Bolitho, etc.

All work for some type of Marine/Ship Engineer Firm.

The one contacting me claimed he was from London, England, and a self-employed, widower. He said he had a 17 yr old daughter in college. He was a real charmer. He had me hook, line and sinker.

Claimed he loved me and wanted to marry me.

JUST BEWARE AND DO NOT ACCEPT HIS FRIEND REQUEST.

All sorts of emergencies happened and needed money.

BEWARE!!!
May 09, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bolitho Gary Thomos
by: Anonymous

Marine Engineer, Self Employed, Widower, daughter, from London, England. Very handsome and charming.

Please do not accept a friend request from him. He had me hook, line and sinker.

Charmed me beyond belief. Strung me along for 2 months.!!!!

JUST DO NOT ACCEPT HIS FRIEND REQUEST.
TAKE MY WORD FOR IT!!!!!!
May 09, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: oil engineer Alaska
by: Anonymous

Mine said that he was working in Alaska on oil rig for shell oil as engineer and was second in command (boss). His wife died at childbirth but had two children with grandma looking after them.
They all change the story a little and names too so hard to say.

They all lie, when you ask for the name of oil rig as they all have names you don't get that answer.

I got his but it is not the name because you don't find it. All oil rigs are listed on Internet.
May 08, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Jim Kelly or Alex Wilson
by: Anonymous

Report from Apr 25, 2016 - Jim Kelly, I would love to see that underwater welding picture, I have received one from my scammer a while ago saying it was him inspecting pipes under the water.

I found that picture online today on Pinterest after I read a comment about similar picture sent from Jim Kelly. Would it be possible to get in contact with the person who was in contact with him and compare the picture?

Also Alex Wilson interests me who he was, the same date reported Apr 25, 2016.
May 04, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Add to Wilson James
by: Anonymous

To add to my story about my scammer Wilson James, I forgot to mention that he said he was an orphan living as a child in Hungary in an orphanage coming to USA when he was about 18??

He also used poetry modifying it with his own words from one of the web sites. Few times I have checked where it came from and it showed that scamers use it often.

He was a very good singer, listened to Lionel Ritchie, and when I posted a song from him he did record it right away singing part of it. He Liked also song 'All of me'.

I try to give clues to other women, maybe they came across the same guy even though that they change names and stories. This one was very consistent and he remembered and knew everything what we talked about. He knew a little Spanish and liked posting stickers on the messenger where we talked a lot.

As with any other scammer he promised to seal our love with the ring, buy me a house I have lost for him, a car (Mercedes Benz) and so on and he knew I care less about that except want my money back as he promised to pay me back because I helped him so much.

Naive thinking not with the brain by my heart.
May 04, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Warren Marc and Lucy Marc
by: Anonymous

Stay away from them...it was posted on this site already. This scammer is currently of the coast of South Africa working for Shell SA on the saldanah tugela oil and gas exploration contract.

I have reported him too Shell.

Same story..wife dead of cancer..daughter Lucy called me mom. He has a machine broken...well he is definitely on this oilrig now.

Because I send things to him..and it was delivered by a man from shell, Ray, from Somerset West SA,to him.

I am sure he answers his daughter email..
He is from Exxon Mobil i Austin Texas with office address Spicewood Road Austin Texas...company logo is fake.

I met him on datingsa.co.za.

Thanks for this site.

Another Disilloinsed Woman from SA
May 03, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		JOHN MACCARTHY SHELL ENGINEER - BS!
by: Anonymous

I met him through Facebook. He is a sweet talker but not sweet enough. I'm a sucker for fantasies and he wasn't entertaining at all - hell he didnt even have a british acent when he called. I fell in love within two weeks - come on whom does that. A widowed wife and daughter died in a car crash he only has two boys now. He even sent me a fake airway bill with a iphone 6, laptop, jewelry, shoes, lol.

He doesn't even know my size. With 20000us dollars I entertained this for a while and was waiting for him to come sob story of how needs money coz he cant send money to his eldy mother or boys.

1.no fb friends
2.rich looking for love hell go to a strip club
3.sending me gifts i didnt ask within 24 hour delivery. Does he even know how long a cell phone gets stuck at customs.

Please please please ladies watch out for John Maccarthy .
Apr 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Independent Contractor
by: Anonymous

I've met Phil Williams on Coffe meets Bagel app. He said he is completing his contract in Northern Sea by Scotland and will be in my city in 3 weeks. He took me to heaven on chatting with Viber and I got to really like him and was looking very much forward to meeting him in 3 weeks... all until I accidentally found several profiles with his picture on LinkedIn.

They were men with different professions and names but the same picture. He thanked me for awareness and said he would contact his CIA friend to figure out who cracked into his computer to do this.

I asked him to send me his picture ID and he said that he couldn't and he was ok if I lost interest and moved on... .
Apr 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dennis Benoit and son Nicholas
by: Anonymous

Same story. I noticed three weeks ago he was using published poetry/romantic writings from an online database and had a few good laughs with my boss about S Africa being the source of most scams.

I played along for a while to see how far he would take it before asking for money.

Checked his flight from Wisconsin to Cape Town with a layover in Dubai. There were no flights departing when he said he was. My scammer (mine because he was so charming) said he was from Poland, dad died when he was 12 (same age as his own son), his mom never remarried yet his 'dad' passed away a year ago. He tripped over his details often. His wife passed away 5 years ago.

His family moved from Canada to Poland when he was 8, yet doesn't speak French. His eH profile said he was 49, but he told me he was 56. Married 18 years.

So when his bank would not allow him to use his credit card, he waited about 3 days before asking me for $3500. I told him I just paid 11k to my teens rehab clinic and had no money. He told me that was no good for him. He called and said he was not sure how I was going to come up with the money...something about my car and the bank lending me money on it.

I wanted to tell him to let his friend sell his 2015 Mercedes Benz and wire him the funds.
I shouldn't have let it go on once EH notified me his profile was a scam. Maybe I was bored, but often wondered how many women he was spamming at the same time. By the look of the comment dates above, many.

He wanted to use baby or sweetheart instead of my name and I grinned knowing he was afraid of saying the wrong name. I called him three other mens names but he never seemed to notice.
Wondering if I can use the two phone numbers and email address to report this thug.

If anyone knows of a way to trap this fella, I'd be morbidly thrilled. :)
Apr 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wilson James
by: Anonymous

I met this guy bumping into my FB in February 2015. I don't add anybody I don't know in person. His name was Wilson James. I told him I am married not looking for new relationships and I can only be a friend. He said ok we can get to know each other better. Good but after one week talking to him I made a big mistake telling him that I feel something stronger.

He claimed to be a widower with two children living in CA Ontario, boy and girl, and his wife died at childbirth which he said later that she was in car accident and they induced labor and their daughter was born. Now about 12 and 10.

After two weeks he was going back to work at an oil rig working for Shell in Alaska region, I had no clue of that. He said he studied in New Yourk as a petroleum engineer and he was going for the last three months time because he wanted to stay home with kids. Grandmother was looking after them.

When he was there he said that he bid for a contract worth $200 million and he won it but did not know that there was a tax clearance to pay that came right on my birth date and he asked for help. I tried to fight it but then later paid for it.

It did not end there, his drilling machine broke and he needed to replace it, big price tag, I could not do it but at least partial payment would work, at that time I was warned by my bank and my husband at the time was worried asking for separation.

Things started going wrong. My family got involved and discovered that his pictures were stolen from some high Shell profile FB. My kids reported it it to police. I had his passport copy checked and it came as not a valid passport. I stopped talking to him but later on he got back to me saying that he is not what they tell me and we continued with our internet relationship for 13 months altogether constantly asking me for financial help even asking me to take my retirement money out of the account paying high tax dollars in favour that he will pay back the money giving me two agreements.

He always said that he will come home and delay after delay got me worried. When there was no more money from me, house was on the line to sell to pay for the contract money to be released. The house sold and three banks were involved to pay fees in high USD amounts. I hated going to the bank, hated myself but he kept me isolated and under control and manipulating me. All his IDs were fake, his passport, work ID, drivers license and so on. He was assuring me that he is not a scammer and he is real to come home when the contract money is accessed at Wells Fargo bank.

We talked daily a few times a day even on the phone which showed 'unknown' or ' anonymous' but I had the number to call and that worked. When the house sold he was going to pay for new house, so I put deposit to a townhouse for all of us and he assured me that he will make the payment so we start new life together.

He never did make it to make the story short. He was full of empty promises and he was so nice and always saying to me to be positive, younger than me and he did not care about my age, no wonder why, money talked.

All money was wired mostly to China business country to his agent. He vanished shortly after always saying no more money issues I just need to wait for one more ministry doc to sign. I am so devastated emotionally and financially. Because I lost all my life savings and house to him.

I have never looked to replace my husband, never registered with dating a agency, lived denying that he was not real because he sounded so real, singing to me, he missed the kids and wanted to come home so badly. Our song was from Ed Sheeran 'Thinking out loud' , he loved listening to music.

Why was it me is a big question. I can't recover because of my age and have to live with the guilt for the rest of my life. It just ended six weeks ago. Now he is milking another woman as I can say, so don't be fooled as I was.

He is not who he is, even though he sounds like you are everything to him. Why do these men do this to women?????

That hurts so much to innocent person, all the lies and dishonesty.
Apr 28, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil.Rig Engineers Scammers
by: Anonymous

In Regards to Jeffrey Boister, thank you so much for responding. We all need to stick together.

Maybe we can help someone from becoming a victim. It amazes me how many of these guys I run into in every dating website. It is really frustrating sad..... I appreciate you sharing any information you may have on this guy.

I would do the same

taylorsandy071@gmail.com
Apr 27, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re:Jeffrey Boister (rooster at the middle of the des)
by: Anonymous

Hello there! We possibly are falling to the Same Monster, but with different names. Please I am also curious if we are all a victim to this guy.

Can you please leave your email here, so we can keep in touch and share pictures?

With high appreciation, thanks!!

Anonymous
Apr 27, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffrey Boister
by: Anonymous

In regards to Jeffrey Boister, this Guy sounds like my Scammer. Same story he has a Home in VA beach. He's an engineer working independently in Dubai on an oil rig.

I also heard a rooster crow in the background as I was talking to him. Do you have any pictures of this guy? Do you mind sharing I will send you my email address
Apr 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer using Michael Archer
by: Anonymous

My scammer has been using photos of a certain Dr. Steve G. Jones.

The scammer is using identity of a guy working in an oil field and must have taken detais of his professional profile in linked in. I already informed the identity owner.

Please check link below for photos and details and hope everyone is safe.

www.romancescam.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=55248&start=105
Apr 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Multiple fb profiles
by: Anonymous

The guy that scammed me has multiple fb profiles. There are 2 under the name of Frank Hamar with different pictures and one with Hamar Frank with another picture. He also has Loukili Bensalem. These are pictures when he was much younger. I'm sure he probably has many more.

We met on a Christian dating site. He began emailing beautifully written emails and poems and we talked on hangouts. His name was Donald Crawford here. He is supposedly on an oil rig as a petroleum engineer with 75 workers. He is from Oslo Norway and a widow. His wife died of cancer. His teenage daughter is in boarding school in Norway with his mother.

Fits many of the posts here. He either lives in CA, Texas, Illinois or MD. Who knows if any of this is true? You can Google all his fb pages.
Apr 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer called Glorik
by: Anonymous

Hi, I have been in contact with someone who has a profile on OKCupid using the name Glorik. There is limited details in the profile, so after contact, he asks for an email address.

Eventually this leads to him [or the person claiming to be "Denis"] asking for money to pay for a flight, or to pay for part of the airfare. The email used is podyganov.deniska@gmail.com

Deniska is a woman's name as far as my research has indicated, a pet name related to Denise.

The writer claims to live in Yaroslavl, Russia but the bank given is in Moscow.

I'll report this to OKCupid as well. His profile is still there!
Apr 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Charmer
by: Megreek

My guy emailed me right away, said he was leaving the site, really liked my profile. I became suspicious because my profile says I DON'T work.

Yet, in the email his first question was "What do you do?" I told him he was out of my league. Later, I decided To see if others have met Mr. Oil Rig Engineer. This one claims CA Woodlands as home.

Oh, there a US Army General with something "important" to tell me. I wrote To him: This ought to be good." I haven't heard from either of them.

Could be the same man for all I know.
Apr 25, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware if Jim Kelly
by: TSW

This guy contacted me with a very polite message. Telling me he lost his wife to cancer and he had a son ten years old. Sending very sweet good morning messages. Told me he was going to Asia to work for 3 weeks.

Then he sent pictures of a man welding underwater. He said that was him welding. It ended up being a picture of a welder advertising a welding school. He called me wanting me to send him money overseas. He owned his company but he left his credit cards at home. I told him I could not sent him money.

Then he asked if I would borrow 1500 dollars and sent it to him. If he owned his company he would have credit cards or a travel expense account.

Please be aware of Jim Kelly.
Apr 25, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think I have the same guy
by: Anonymous

I met this guy on Facebook named Alex Wilson, and he claims he's a oil rig engineer on a contract job in Turkey and has been there almost a year now and he has a daughter and lost his wife to cancer 4 yrs ago.

And all of a sudden he wants to meet and all this stuff. He has not asked for anything yet, but I feel like a idiot now. Thank god I found this site, as it sounds like the identical guy.

What is wrong with people ?
Apr 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Frankel oil rig supplier
by: Anonymous

Beware of a charmer claiming to be Michael Frankel working on an oil rig in Malaysia as a supplier. Starts out pleasant enough, yes singing, says good kisser, sends poems and loves the song Always by Stevie Wonder and I Promise by Cece Winans.

Madly in love and we have never met.

1000 excuses before he suddenly had to leave for Texas then Malaysia. Just asked me for money to get supplies out of customs.

No Way!

Now he sends fake contract worth 4.8 million. He's a charmer that needs to get a life.

Where do I report this stuff?
Apr 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffrey Bolster ( Jim)
by: Anonymous

I met Jim on match.com and he said he was a platform drilling engineer. He says he lives in VA beach, Va. He says he is off shore in Dubai. The first time he wanted money was because of an unexpected equipment breakdown.

Now he wants me to complete a gold investment for him. I was talking to him on the phone when I heard a rooster crow in the back ground.

Yeah right.

A rooster on a oil rig out in the ocean.
Apr 20, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thanks for this site!
by: Anonymous

Hello I´m Mexican. I was enough lucky to find this site, and I just realize I have been dating on line with two scammers guys, this past month.

One called Tom Mayfield and the other one Daniel Jeb Gore. Both are working as oil engineers, with fancy jobs and widowers. I decided to look at google image search; I found out that this Jeb Gore is in reality Len Garrison, an author & Wellness Director. Probably these criminals stole his picture at the web site. The other one: Tom Mayfield came out in the page www.romancescambaiter.deas Eric Williams 48 Badoo.

Thank you very much that everybody here is commenting about this problem. I was saved because I have not have any crush or get involved sentimentally with these guys.
Apr 20, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Barry Grey
by: Anonymous

Beware of someone named Barry Grey. He claimed to be a global contractor working in Glasgow Scotland but lived in Denver, CO. He was born in Australia but was raised in Tennessee.

The same scenario. 58 years old, had a 15 year old daughter, wife died in a car accident 5 years ago and was looking for his true love. Met him on Our time within my first 2 weeks of signing up. When we first started emailing he was wrapping up this huge project and was going to discontinue all field work and work from home. I was taken in by his charm and he would write the sweetest emails.

Just as he was ending the project and making plans to come see me, a tragic accident occurred leaving one worker dead and 3 injured. This caused his reserved funds to be short of the taxes that were to be paid to the gov't before final payment for the work completed would be released.

I am embarrassed to say that I believed the story. I had no idea people were out here on these dating sites preying on innocent women/men. I believed he was legitimate right up until he asked if I would lend him some money. No decent man is going to ask a women he hasn't even met yet for money.

I am grateful I did not send any but sorry I wasted 30 days talking back and forth to this creep only to realize that it was all a scam. I am now wondering whose picture was in the profile he sent.

I did a reverse search of the picture and came up with nothing.
Apr 13, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		All Scammers
by: Anonymous

Ladies,

I have been a member on two websites since the middle of November and have met at least six or eight scamers, one of which scammed me out of a huge amount of money, broke my heart and put me into counselling. I have learned to recognize a few signs.

If they tell you in the first two or three e-mails that they love and adore you, block their e-mail and move on.

If they tell you they have some exotic job and will be out of the country for an extended period of time, move on.

If their use of language is not the way we use words in the US but they say they have lived in the US most of their lives, move on.

If they call you and it is always a bad connection, they are probably calling with a VoIP connection rather than a cell phone so that means they are most likely not where they say they are.
If they make unreasonable demands and become irate or even threatening when you decline, block them from all contact and move on.

And, if they ask you for money in any way such as cash, Visa cards, money grams, etc., refuse and block all communication with them.

If they ask you to pass money to another person, say no and block their communication.

I will list details of the scammers I have met shortly on this site.
Apr 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		I was scammed by several
by: Anonymous

If you want names, banks, emails and pictures of some of them ask and I will send.

I have uk mules turkey mules Ghana Nigeria American men and women

Wish we could class action all dating sites and recoup money lost including banks and western union and money gram. Basically no one cares in governments how much is lost to the virus of rats.

They don't realize that they are a terrorist organization by terrifying and black mailing and mentally and emotionally financial ruin lives.
Apr 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		IP search
by: Anonymous

Hello, this is Wendy again. I've been reading the latest stories here and I'm so sorry you had such horrible experiences with online dating. Either by losing money or having their heart and trust broken or both.

I agree it's not safe anymore to do any online dating, and I also wouldn't be surprised if some of the dating sites are part of it. I found one small dating site that was.

If someone needs some help with research, email me at the address below. I can do a search on the ip address of an email. Any other help, just let me know.

wendy@hdsgracenaz.org
Apr 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be careful!!
by: Anonymous

Please please beware of people you meet online! I now see in National news that a woman, mother of 3 children, went out Friday eve with someone she met online and hasn't returned!

Horrifying! Don't trust anyone online anymore.

Meet people from church or your work or neighborhood for your own safety...These dating websites are nightmares waiting to happen. I am not truly convinced they aren't in on it sometimes. The monkey who scammed me had been reported to Christian Mingle a year before he scammed me.

I have repeatedly told them to search IP or look at these guys who claim to be widowed with kids. Not good.

I know they have been sued in the past which makes me wonder how they keep on unless they are in on the scams as well???
Apr 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		engineer at oil rig in Gulf of Mexico
by: Anonymous

I meet this guy in okc dating site. He is very gentle and kind. He loves to write me letters everyday and poems of sweet notes night and day.
Very handsome, family oriented, he assured me he has a lot of money but he can't send money to his moms for meds and he has a uncle who is a missionary in Nigeria that lend him money.

He let me see in to his accounts. He help me pay my cc bills but after 2 weeks payment where being return unpaid.

He asked me to send money in Nigeria for the payment he owes for this man. I was scammed and ripped off with a good thousands of dollars.

So I did cash advances from my cc cards.
Pls... If be careful with this man. He might be using different pics and name...
Apr 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer texas
by: Anonymous

I'm not sure but i think that I have been scammed. The person came to South Africa in a contract to Durban. According to him all his contacts and visa card has been stolen and somebody took his profile in fb.

I met him on facebook. From that day he asked me for financial help. His wife died in a car accident and he has one son. He needs money to get his bank card from the UK. He collected the bank card but know again he cant withdraw.

There is fees that have to be paid. He is so loving and caring and wants to come and see me but every time after I paid the money there is a problem why he cant come.

How can I make sure if he is a scamm or not
Apr 11, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Got out fast.
by: Anonymous

I got a friend request today, sounds like the same kind of guy that you guys are talking about, I didn't know what a oil rig engineer was so I Goggled it and guess what came up - this site.

I couldn't believe it but I was very suspicious when he wanted to be a friend to me but I seen that he was only 60 years old and I'm 72 so I went on his profile and he's looking for women and I knew right away that this guy was exactly what all of you were talking about even down to his wife dying in childbirth and having a son all of it all fit right in.

I turned him in to Facebook, because it is definitely the same ring of guys doing this, I'm sorry the other women have been a victim of this....
Apr 11, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		IP search
by: Anonymous

I don't know how to do an IP search. He says he only uses a desktop. He sends emails and we talk on hangouts. Hangouts has a people and options tab on my cell phone but can't find on laptop.

Anyway I'm shown a cell phone number in California. I called and the lady either didn't hear me or wouldn't talk. Then I called back while he and I were on hangouts and got voicemail. I left a message and said the number showed up on my computer but she hasn't called back.

He, ofcourse, knows nothing about her or the number.

Could someone tell me how to find out where he is with the IP?
Apr 11, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed
by: Anonymous

I was scammed on fb messenger. I lost a lot of money. Sent to SC, Texas, and Nigeria. This was over a 14 month period. I've blocked him on fb and changed my number.

It hurts so bad to know you've been lied to and cheated on with other women on fb. Feel like such a fool too.

If you would like to share pictures let me know.
Apr 11, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ive also been scammed...
by: Anonymous

I met a man online dating site match.com, also lost his wife 4 years ago, dutch, age 56.

Goes by the name of Ken Richard Perlman.

Started talking to him December 2015, ive lost an undisclosed amount of money as well, he was so convincing it was unreal, and he also declared his love for me.

He is well into god, says he prays 2 to 3 times a day, love poems, sounded like the perfect gentleman.

I cant believe that I've been ripped off as I'm the type of person who normally is a good judge of people and character.

Pity I didnt know this website existed before it was too late .......I sent the money to West Africa, but he did give me a USA address which I didnt send money to.

Also saying he needed money for tools on the rig, he claimed he was on a 6 month contract West of Shetland islands.

He absolutely broke my heart, that hurt me more than the money I lost.

Just thought I would let people know.
Apr 08, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aaron Johndon
by: Anonymous

Be careful this Hansom guy called Aaron Johnson is now going by the name Noal Clegg same profile pictures as Aaron Johnson just added a few new ones thus man in the profile is not either and his pictures have been stolen and transposed.

He is not who your talking to the person behind these pictures is a scammer after your money he only contacts widow women and single women and I know because I fell for his charm.

He reels you into his web of lies until you believe him.

Keep safe out there and remember he only contacts you on Facebook so beware
Apr 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer scammers
by: Anonymous

Thank you very much for this site, I wish I'd discover this sooner. Thanks to everyone you are all so helpful, I'd definitely spread the word to friends who like me had been on online dating sites too.

I would just like to request for any photo any one from this post can provide. I just want compare the photo I have. Would really appreciate it.

My email is gingerale327@gmail.com

Thank you very much. I'm just coming to terms with this recent discovery.

I have to admit, it's quite tough emotionally.
Apr 05, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pipeline engineer
by: Anonymous

Meet this guy on POF a few days ago. Wanted to chat off line so no problem. Sent emails all about himself and how he was on this rig since February 2015. Was an only child, parents had passed and his wife had died years ago.

Was ready to start dating again. Lucky I found this site and called him on it. He said his name wasn't on it and don't believe what people write. Then I checked his profile again. Said he had a sibling. I asked him to send a new picture. It was a picture in a house rather than an oil rig.

He was good, sent me a picture of an ID tag and told me to contact his employer. Even though he said he graduated from the U of T in Toronto his emails where in broken English. He wanted to come and visit me and clear everything up I would just have to write a letter to his employer and send money to have him released from the rig since they don't get paid until his contract is up.

Thanks to this site he is no longer in contact and it didn't end up costing me any money.
Apr 05, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		April 3 Post Response
by: Anonymous

Dear Anonymous who posted on April 3, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear about your financial loss and broken heart as well. You wrote: You are talking to an oil rig widow with daughter in boarding school now.

Please stop talking to him right now. He is also a scammer. I think you know this already but maybe in the back of your mind you are hoping/wishing he isn't.

Let me tell you this: he is! We don't need to see or post any pictures to compare, the words "oil rig widow daughter" are enough for you to know with 100% certainty that he is a scammer.

Here is some advice. Try to date only people in your own area. Don't switch to email or chat, don't give out your phone number and email address. Keep all conversations on the dating site.

You will notice how many will drop off very quickly, those are scammers! Try to meet people in a public place during daylight within two weeks of meeting them online. If you still like them in person, only then do you share any personal information such as phone number and an email address.

All of you who have been scammed are at high risk for identity theft. Change all your passwords and sign up for a service such as Lifelock to monitor all your bank and credit card accounts, as well as your credit records.

It's worth the money.
Apr 03, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum Engineer
by: Anonymous

Wow. I have been enlightened. I met someone on FB messenger and talked to him with promises to meet for 14 months. Unfortunately during that time I listened foolishly to his various needs for money.

His wallet was lost, but he sent a copy of his passport. He needed money for food, motel, cell phone, worker that got hurt on the job, equipment, plane ticket and on and on. Feel like such an idiot and I thought I was an intelligent woman.

Got rid of him and joined Christian Mingle. Now the guy I'm talking to is on an oil rig, widow, with a daughter in boarding school overseas. Same as so many of these stories I've read. He hasn't asked for money I guess cause I told him upfront about the other guy and my hesitancy to trust anyone else. Plus the fact that I don't have any money now.

Why do these men do this to us? I wish pictures were posted of them so we could see if the same.
Mar 31, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		RianSmith
by: Anonymous

https://badoo.com/profile/0324993666

http://fake-scam.info/index.php?topic=2752.0

This person has contacted me and it's been pretty ridiculous from the start saying they got my email from Linkdin and even when I told them I am not looking for a relationship they persisted.

Please tell me what you would like me to ask them.
If you post an email I will email you.

Cheers,

Too Smart
Mar 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please get details!
by: Anonymous

Hey everyone! Please play along with these creeps to get more information...it seems as soon as we figure out they are a scammer, we call them out, which only causes them to create another identity!

Keep playing along with them, even after you know, and get more information...ask where and who to send the money to!!

The person they tell you will be a mule, someone helping them, but if they are caught, the whole ring could be busted. These scammers work in groups. They have terrorist ties. They collect thousands of dollars from innocent people.

PLEASE help in this matter.

Don't tell them you know what they are. Get all the information you can and report it.....many thanks.
Mar 28, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg vanhoff
by: Anonymous

I was also approached on eharmony by Greg Vanhoff, states he's from Germany and does contracts for oil companies. States he's in Austin and has a home in Jacksonville.

His daughter is supposedly in medical school, but looks pretty slutty to be in med school! Clue #1 you can never find these guys on the Internet. Keep looking, and you find them eventually. He certainly didn't have a chance to scam me, because there were too many red flags! If they keep making excuses about not being able to meet, then something is not right.

He also states he had an emergency and got a contract in Houston. Even dared to send me a copy of his supposed contract from Hess Corp. He screwed up with the document he sent, it was lacking names and true signatures. Don't fall for someone that tells you they love you after talking to you once.

I caught him and called him on it. He is definitely scum of the earth and deserves to burn in hell as all these low lifes do!

His phone number is an Austin number- 512-710-9692.
Mar 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of Thomas Bailey
by: Anonymous

Thomas Bailey befriended me in February. He is a widower with a 15 year old daughter. He asked for money the other day because he was going to Malaysia and needed money to pay the other person who helped him get the contract.

I didn't send him money. He said he was from So. Africa and lives in London now and was adopted. He also has broken English and wanted to come to meet me as soon as he was done with the work in Malaysia.

His picture is of a very handsome man whom I am sure is not him.
Mar 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		MARTIN ANTONIO AND GARY FISHER.
by: Anonymous

Hi, Does anyone recognise these names. Gary Fisher or Martin Antonio. Both have been in contact with me.

Martin works on an oil rig of the coast of Sicily, lives in America. Is Italian, and mother lives in Sweden and is sick. Trouble on the oil rig, costing him money and can not get payment from the Tender board.

His email address is Martinbrown11@live.com
phone number +17479991767.

Speaks Italian and a real smooth talker, want to come visit me when he finishes this job.
SAME OLD SAME OLD STORY, that everyone else is telling.
Sucked me right in sadly....

Gary Fisher, dutch construction worker. Lived in England and moved to America. Had a bad accident on his leg.

Photo was a lovely looking blond guy. Accent was Nigerian, when I asked him why he sounded African he got very angry and told me I had insulted him.
Mar 18, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Report them
by: Anonymous

Please try to get more info on these scammers. That's the only way they will be caught..Go ahead and agree to send them the money they want. Ask for the address where to send it.. and to who.

Then after they tell you, report it. Don't worry, they aren't coming after you. Romancescamsnow. is a good site to report to. They will go after them. The scammers have terrorist ties. They are scamming hundreds of people daily and collecting thousands of dollars from unsuspecting victims.

Please help in this matter. It is far from funny. These guys work in gangs and are psychopaths, sociopaths and worse.
Mar 18, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig enginner - Marco Alice
by: Anonymous

Someone by FB profile named Marco Alice. Requested my friendship and after taking a look at his profile and seeing some of his "friends" I knew and that he even had as "friend" a former lawyers and spiritualist guy - Victor Zammit- I accepted him as friends.

And withing one day started contacting me in FB telling me how beautiful I was. Broken English. Claims to be a oil rig worker. A engineer looks after the drill machine on ship. Lost wife 3 years ago and has a 12 year daughter. Misses his wife and daughter needs a mum.

He is in love "with you", "you are beautiful and all the rubbish they say". At moment is in California but later on the conversation is going on a contract to work in Dubai for a month on a ship.

I suspected the person is from an Islamic country and trying to get to Europe. I didn't do much work on that week (I am self employed) so took the challenge with a view to unmasking him/her.

He has another profile in Baddo and goes by the name: https://badoo.com/profile/bradley.borns

The he has another profile in this site: here

Discovered the photos he used in all his profiles are from an American guy called: James Scribner Smith - this guy works with media in Texas. All the pictures and a video of "himself", the fake photo sent me, came from this Texas person FB account.
Mar 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Here we go again!
by: Anonymous

Add Francois Rodriguez to your list - has the exact same story as everyone else below - with a few tweaks of course! Has been stringing me along for 4 weeks now - the ultimate smooth talker! Sick human being! Targets lonely women!

Be warned / he contacted me via a professional site - I don't even have any social networking accounts!
Mar 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed twice in one month
by: Anonymous

Tale of two scammers: One named David, one named Darren. Oil rig workers--one off Poland's coast, one in Gulf of Mexico. Both handsome, lonely widowers. Both saw my profile first day Christian Mingle blasted it.

Both charming and quick to hop off site to start texting and to be exclusive. David sent flowers and teddy bear after two weeks. Two days later he asked for money. I refused, Haven't heard from him since.

Darren is much smoother, intelligent, and manipulating. He led me down the path of attention and affection, then 4 days before we were to meet, he asked for money for a faulty valve on his drilling equipment. He needed the money for the valve so he could finish the job to fly home to meet me.

I refused.

Real men do not ask for money from someone they haven't met. Beware of scammers, don't fall for the attention and affection no matter how lonely you are.

You'll just end up lonelier and ashamed of yourself for falling victim to the scammer.
Mar 13, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		I agree
by: Anonymous

Yes, I agree. My scammer is probably the same guy. Very fluent in English. I believe he may be Bruno Green and others. For me, he was David Albert. I once got a phone call from a lady who told me he was a scammer, Jude Idabor.

When I asked him, he denied it and said she was his late wifes best friend causing trouble. I believed him. He is very intelligent and will say so. He may be here in the US now but I believe he is Nigerian. He was in Malaysia as an engineering student but may have came here and has mules helping him.

He is probably with a gang and has terrorist ties using our money with his lies. Don't believe a thing he says, They are psycopaths, sociopaths and worse. Satan himself. The woman who called me said she saw my number on a list so I think she met him in person here in the States.

PLEASE report any info you have to every scam website and to the authorities.

Romancescamsnow. com is a good site to report to. Also, romancescams.com. They have counselors to help. I, too, was left devastated by him. I see him everywhere on the net. We must catch and stop him!!!

Read down and you will see my posts about him...
Mar 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Zhu
by: Anonymous

David Zuh sounds like the man calling himself Richard Verros and Bruno Green. Phone Number: 916-419-5858.

The man I met, Richard Verros is very fluent in English, writes very well and seems to be quite intelligent. He scammed me out of thousands of dollars and left me with a devastating feeling of loss.

Be very aware of him because he is the consummate scammer.
Mar 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		His name was "Walter Reed"
by: Anna /Germany

OMG!!! I wish I have found this site a few weeks ago. Now it´s too late.

I felt in Love with the man at the photos :-(
I guessed that something is wrong - latest when he wrote to me in the third email that he wants to marry me - I took part in the game anyway. I liked the compliments - and i would never spend my money for a man i´ve never seen before ;-)

But I felt in love with the man on the photos.
Two days ago he asked me for 7542 $ - and i told him that i didn´t have so much money - he was also pleased with 3000 - i'm sure I could have done it even further down.

But he was quite rude and I did not pay so he disappeared simply. But I have very terrible heartache - is there the possibility to find out who are the men in the photos?

Sorry, if my english is not good enough - it´s just my school-english here in germany ;-)
Mar 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rodger Alexander
by: Anonymous

Scammer Rodger Alexander

He claims to be from California near Los Angeles and sent my friend the typical flowers, candy and teddy bear.

After my friend discovered he was a scammer he started harassing her with phone calls while she was at work or asleep. He finally gave up.
Mar 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Van Hoff
by: Anonymous

My best friend is being scammed for the third time and this time by a man called Greg Van Hoff or Vanhoff I believe. Anyone out there also talking to this man?

He claims to be from Jacksonville FL and has one daughter who is studying medicine and is in college in Melbourne, FL.

Soon after meeting he went to Houston and he has just won the bid on a maintenance contract job on an oil rig for Hess Corporation.

According to my friend he will get paid a lot of money. Not sure how much as she didn't tell me.

Despite my repeated warnings with the previous two scammers and now with this one, she again does not believe me when I tell her he is a scammer.

If anyone else is talking to this man right now, please email me at Wendy@hdsgracenaz.org so I can tell my friend about it.

Also, if anyone is unsure their man is for real, email me pictures and name and any information you have on the individual and I will check them out for you.

I'm also an experienced web designer and developer so if anyone has a good idea for a website on how to protect women from dating scams or on anything else related to this subject, please contact me because I feel very strongly about helping all of you.

I'm a single woman myself since two months after my man suddenly passed away from cancer. I don't know if I even dare to try online dating now. Or maybe we can set up a new dating website where we do check out the men really, really well on there.

Any suggestions are welcome.

I'm using an old email address that works but not my gmail address out of fear to get spammed or a scammer harassing me.

Again, for any help or suggestions or info about Greg Van Hoff email me at wendy@hdsgracenaz.org
Mar 07, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		GOULEY CONTRUCTION, BEWARE
by: Anonymous

Recently I joined Match.com and the very first night after posting my photos etc. I get an email from a woman named KIM in Vero Beach FL. She said she was trying to get a good friend who was a widower on Match and she had just joined as well.

He was looking at some profiles and saw mine and really liked my smile, but was not joining, lived near by in Vero Beach FL.,asked me to contact him if I was interested. Kim said he was very good looking, around my age and had one son away in school. Kim soon disappeared from Match after contacting me.

I did send him an email and he immediately wrote me back, giving his phone number, also sent 4 pictures of a good looking silver haired man, rugged and nicely dressed. He called me back and sounded scandanavian, said he was from Norway. I never felt his voice matched his looks. His name was GARY GOULEY and he owned a large construction firm for pipe rigging in Austria and Norway.

Sent me the link, very impressive. We never met, immediately he had to go to LA and then went to South Africa to take care of some worker problems he was having. Kept calling on a South African phone and texting as well,(Found out his Vero Beach FL cell phone was a disposable, can be bought from oversees). We exchanged many long romantic emails and photos. Wanted to see me immediately when he returned.

Also sent a dozen red roses, chocolate and a Bear. Asked me if I could send him an Iphone card because his wasn't responding there, I did, sent a photo of the numbers on the card and felt weird doing it. He was very grateful...yeah.

2 days later I tell him I don't feel we will ever meet and I was getting bored with the distance and couldn't figure out why it was taking 2 weeks or more. He assured me as soon as his "partner" sent the rest of the workers compensation he could come home. I then get a text asking me for $50K and he would pay me back as soon as he got home.

Really Gary?

That was it, I let him know that I was on to his scam and did my home work. 5-6 sites had been set up in early February by a MARK DAWSON (out of LA, domain host in Latvia), one of them was gouleyconstuction.com, domain made up 2 days after we corresponded along with another site called WK construction.com, using the exact same pictures and wording with only the jobs and countries changed.

He calls me back, having been nothing but "Mr. Nice Guy" and was screaming at me that I was wrong, how dare I etc.( I noticed his accent changing when he was yelling) I let him know that it was over and I better not see my photos on any sites he was involved with or I would not stop contacting all my resources to take him down.

Then he yelled, "I will never call you again!" I calmly replied "Good". Since then I immediately blocked him from ever contacting me again...at least as Gary Gouley. The poor fellow whose photos he is using, hasn't a clue, tried reverse imaging , but none of the sites came up with anything. He had to be getting them from somewhere, they were too familiar, like an FB posting...glad to be out of this and quickly before it went too far.

Please pay attention to your instincts , they never fail you. When you pray you are telephoning God, but when you get intuition, that's God telephoning you and you better pick it up.

Good luck, stay safe.
Mar 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andrea Martin, Oil Rig Scammer
by: Zoosk Dater

I meet Andrea Martin on the dating website, Zoosk. He had the most beautiful, heart warming profile, and was gorgeous.

He was 58, lives in Elmira, NY, and is widowed with 2 grown children. He was born in Paris France, and has lived in NY for 10 years. His wife died 6 years ago of Leukemia. His children are in school in Canada.

He starts out so innocently, sending a message on the dating site. Then he said he would like to get to know you better and could he get your email address. He sends the most beautiful emails full of hope and possible love. Then he asks for your phone number so that you can text and speak on the phone.

He speaks and writes in broken English but blames on being French and only being in the United States for 10 years.

He shares stories of his youth with you and makes plans to me when he comes home from the oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. As time goes, he draws you in with promises of a beautiful future. Then he will start to tell you that there's a problem with one of the machines and is giving him fits but he doesn't ask for money right away.

The next day he will say that the machine is broken and that he needs to hire a consultant and it's going to cost $800. He tells you that he's at his wits and because he's on an oil rig and I have no way to get the money to the contractor and if his project is delayed he's going to lose 20% of his contract and be delayed coming home to meet you.

Do not give this man any money it's a scam!
Mar 04, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Micheal B Delcamp
by: Anonymous

Micheal B Delcamp gets on facebook makes friends. Extremely nice. Then sends picture of Son. You can tell they are fake.

Asks for money as needs a plane ticket. Watch out for him. Said works on oil rig as contractor. If so he'd have money.

Delete him fast.
Mar 03, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		same story
by: Anonymous

This guy sounds like my scammer..very similar story. I met him on Christian Mingle 2 yr. ago and in Nov 2015 he blocked me only after getting 20,000 from me and using my bank account to transfer thousands of dollars!!

I have reported him everywhere I can find.

Im going to local police today. Search David Albert Ohio romance scam and you will see him there. He goes there by David Albert as well and then Ryan Davis. He fesses up to someone on that site who and what he really is. They are able to speak his native language and so he tells. He is from Nigeria living in Malaysia as an engineering student at the University of East London, Malaysia Campus. Report any info you have to the FBI.

He says his name is Alegbeleye Oluwatosin Alex 27 yr. old. I agree. His messages are without flaw. He told me repeatedly how intelligent he is. I believe it. I have read where some of these criminals are able to delete text messages and email from our phones and computers. They may have terrorist ties! I believe they may be using our monies to attack us with!!!!!!!!!!! Ladies, I fear that it is just too risky to meet anyone online these days. I even read an instance where a woman met a man from Paris and after 8 mo went to meet him.

Very foolish. You may not return.

She did but later found out he only wanted a ticket to the USA. My scammer romanced me beyond belief, even sending me actual pics in a card. He had US phone numbers and gave me a fake US address of living in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has mules there and also in Houston Texas. By reporting him to different sites and the authorities they may be able to track him and stop him from victimizing other women.

If any of you are in contact with someone like this, just refuse him a couple times to send money and he will finally freak out! Vey violent with words! He may apologize at first but then later call you every name in the book!!!!

Stop all contact and REPORT anything you know.

Many thanks....
Mar 02, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer in Oil Rig in Gulf of Mexico
by: Anonymous

So glad I found this site.

A couple of weeks ago I joined the dating site COFFE MEETS BAGEL. I liked a profile and the man contacted me. His name is DAVID ZHU ISMAEL.

He quickly wanted to chat via private email, texting, and calling. He said that he is an Engineer, subcontracting on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, widower, 14 yr old daughter (Jenny) in boarding school in Toronto, lives in Malibu CA. He claimed to be born in Athens, Greece, parents are deceased and he's an only child.

The pic of the site was a very handsome man. We talked and he had an accent that didn't sound very Greek to me. For someone who was very educated (Harvard and University of Liverpool he stated) his email did look like he was.

Everyday he would tell me that he is so lonely since his wife died 4 years ago, he said all the right things, poems, lots of laughter when we talked on the phone. In fact it was too perfect to be honest.

Today he told me that there is equipment failure on the oil rig and they need to replace 20,000 gallon of lubricant for the turbines. He is working with a company in Arizona to ship the lubricant. It cost $100,000. He has to pay 25% of it for it to be shipped to the rig. His business partner will pay $20,000 of it. He can't pay for it himself because account is locked down.
So he is stressed because he needs help to pay $5,000 plus $1800 in fees. He wants me to help him.

HA! I smell scam the moment he wanted money from me. He has never met me so what a crazy thing to ask. So ladies, look out for this person.

But I am hurt because I did enjoy the flirting and the attention. Even if it was only for 2 weeks. Now I have to block him.

But I do wonder who this person is on the picture I have. Does anyone have any idea how to search for this person. Poor guy doesnt even know.
Feb 28, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig romance scam
by: Anonymous

Shawn P Kearney
Austin TX # 512-814-7185

He also had a Seattle area code 206 #, but I can't find it.

shpkn64@gmail.com
He contacted me on Match .com

Stay Away! He'll suck you in.
Feb 27, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yes, he is a scam
by: Anonymous

Yes, I am sure the Friday guy is a scam. Maybe the same guy as others here. They never show up and have nannies and attorneys and are widowed.

Stop all contact with him. Report him to the FBI and any other website who takes reports.

romancescams.com and romancescamsnow.com are good sites to report to.

The more information we give these sites they may be able to track down these criminals...please please report all info...
Feb 27, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scams from army bases
by: Anonymous

Hi, more scammers are saying they are in Africa stationed by the US military.

I've been texting with a Michael Crawford. It's been about a month and I knew it was a scam because I read on other sites. So they are branching out of the oil rigs.

He asked me for money for his son because his lawyer who manages his money died. He thinks I'm sending money and gave me his nanny's name to send it to her.

Here details are: Rosa A guadarrama
address : 141-25 78th ave
Flushing n.y 11367

So be careful of these men too!! He contacted me on ok cupid.

Good luck.
Feb 27, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Worred about a friends daughter
by: Anonymous

Egbenu Friday. A friends daughter has met a man called Egbenu Friday supposedly from Norway working in America on an oil rig. Has a daughter who is in a Canadian boarding school.

He is going to visit her in April.

She has supposedly contacted his daughter. He has put his photo on facebook but when he put his birthday in he mistakenly put 1990 - he told her he was 57. She recons this is a mistake.

He has not yet asked for any money.

Is this a scam?
Feb 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tell your mom this
by: Anonymous

Oh dear....this guy is all over the place! I was scammed big time by him. My email is mdwforbabies@aol.com.

I can help her.

He is Nigerian living in Malaysia and traveling lots! Very very good communication skills with little error. He will send poems, sing songs, text and call. I was in contact with him for 2 yr until he got my bank acct and stole 18,000 dollars from me with his lies!

I am well educated and can't believe I fell for his lies.

I can read from other sites that he or they are getting to lots of women! Make sure your mom knows they may have terrorist ties and using our own money for terrorism purposes! He is a crazy psychopath, sociopath, and worse. He was very violent with words at times and did threaten me. Said he would put pics of me online and I said good, go ahead.

If she doesn't believe you, just tell her to refuse him a couple of times and he will go off. I have reported him to FBI and Malaysian and Nigerian authorities. He is under investigation. He has mules in Cincinnati, Ohio. Philip Jefferson at 733 Betton St. and Lewis Jackson. Clark Chuks is in Texas.

May have a girlfriend in Maryland who is a felon. I met him on Christian Mingle who I notified and told them they are Satan Mingle. They have the ability to block these black monkeys and don't.

I am going to find an attorney to sue them....God will avenge.
Feb 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re:another oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

Hi! This is an old story, equipment problem issues, being hijacked or pirated, next blood transfusions, can't go home even if contracts are finished....tell your friend not to send money, never believe what this predators are telling her.

They tend so if they're just so much in love and would marry or come to her...whatever it is, it's 100% scam. I can relate much to this for I was vulnerable enough not to see the big failures I've had many and encountered with.

It happened twice to me and lost 5 digits of €uros, so please tell her to be aware, enjoy the flirting but when ask about money, block, delete and deactivate communications or connections in all forms.

Best regards!!!
Feb 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Oil Rig Engineer
by: Anonymous

How about some guy named Dewey Middleton, same story as these guys I read, and is now on the verge of scamming my friend.

Please help.

Says he is an engineer who won a contract in an offshore oil rig in Dublin when suddenly got held up by pirates and needed money.
Feb 25, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer on FB and Tagged
by: Anonymous

Has anyone come across this guy named Santiago Daniel, Santiago William, Santiago Andrew, Andrew L, Oscar Williams Alex. I need to know if anyone has come across this dude.

He is scamming and making romance with my mom and I need to help her.

This Santiago is got my mom where my mom will not listen...help me if you can!
Feb 25, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aaron Johnson
by: Anonymous England

If you scroll down to 22/23/24 October 2015 you will see that you are not his only victim. The photo is not him, it is some poor unsuspecting Spaniard that had an association with Castile and Leon Golf Club in 2013.

Any photos he shows you of his daughter are really Teresa Diez who was the ladies golf champion for the same golf club in 2013.

His viber number +14054220267.

I was infatuated enough to send him £700, via Betty Jo Waters 323 April Ct, Charlestown Indiana 47111.

The reality dawned for me when I contacted Devon Energy and they told me he was a fraud and gave me a link to FBI to report him. I did but he was obviously not caught.

He was very good and I was completely taken in. Please repoert him to FBI with any further evidence that you might have.
Feb 24, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aaron Johnson
by: Anonymous

Attention all you vulnerable widows and single women to be aware that if you receive a friend request on face book of a handsome man by the name of Aaron Johnson who claims to be widowed with a fourteen year old daughter and says he's a contractor working for Devon Energy on a rig in Santa Barbara and says he lives in Oklahoma avoid accepting the request as he is a scammer who will emotionally manipulate you and often ask for money and has very convincing stories to make you believe that what he says is true.

Everything he says is lies and with plenty of research which has proved that this is so. Having experienced this myself I just want to warn other women so that they are not caught out by this man.
Feb 23, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Satan Mingle
by: Anonymous

Ladies, please understand that the pictures they show you are stolen from other people online. They have hundreds of profiles that are made up.

They change identities very often. They also use phone numbers with USA area codes when they are not even in USA! They list addresses as though they are in the US and post them in the white pages.

They even go so far to make up a fake website showing you where they work...oil rigs and such.

These monkeys are computer savy beyond belief. If anyone asks you for money, even after several months of talking with him, HE IS A SCAMMER!!!!

And never go to meet with him in a foreign country. They have terrorist ties and you may not come back...Christian Mingle should be called Satan Mingle.
Feb 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Black monkeys
by: Patty

Hi Guys...This man "David Albert" who Ive already posted about is the same guy or guys who we are talking about..look up oil rig romance scams.

When I searched the name David Albet Ohio romance scam you can see his pics. He is black and living in Malaysia as a computer engineering student. He is stupid enough to tell his real name to someone on that site who convinced him to tell who and what he is!!

He is Ryan Davis there and has complete conversation saying his name is Alegbeleye Oluwatosin Alex of Kuala Lumpur from Nigeria. 27 yr. Said he is a student at the University of East London, Malaysia campus. I reported him to a website I found for Americans being scammed by these monkeys.

KLFraud Reports@state.gov is their email. They will send the info to the Malaysian authorities. We need to stop these monkeys. Send email with any info you have to that email so maybe they will arrest him.

They may have terrorist ties and it wouldn't surprise me if they are stealing our own American money to use to attack us with!!! Report any info you have!!

They are psychopaths and worse.
Feb 22, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rigs and scams
by: Anonymous

I believe this is a great website to exchange information and to tell our story, however I don't understand why photos of these people we have been in contact with and we know
that they're scammers are not posted in here.

Is it a reason why? Or maybe I'm overlooking something?

Please advise.


Answer

Thank you for your question about photos:

I used to allow pictures on the site but too many people whose pictures were posted demanded to have the photos removed as they were not scammers but innocent victims whose photos had been used by scammers. Almost every photo used by scammers is stolen from websites on the Internet. It became too difficult to know who was asking for the photos to be removed - the innocent victims or scammers.

If you want to exchange photos but don't want your email address given to the other person, each of you send me your email and photos and I will pass the photos to the other person without disclosing your email. No information will be posted on the site.

If you want to email each other, send me your emails and I will exchange them without publishing them on the site.
Feb 21, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bruno Green is Richard Verros
by: Anonymous

Bruno Green scammed me out of a lot of money using the name Richard Verros. At the time I was communicating with him he was supposedly on an oil rig in Australia where he had numerous problems and that is how he scammed me out of the money.

He had the same story, a daughter named Jennifer and a son named David who supposedly lived with a nanny in New York. He used the same phone number with me that he used with you, 916-419-5858.

He promised me everything including marriage and a good life and because I met him at a very sad time in my life, I really fell for him and he broke my heart as well as stole my money.

He is a vicious thief who cares nothing about how much he robs others and hurts them. Since I shut him off, I have received strange phone calls and texts and on one of the phone calls the caller called me by name so I thought he gave them my number.

He is a dangerous criminal and I am sure he will continue scamming others until he is somehow caught.
Feb 20, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marcus Krischbaum
by: Anonymous

My elderly friend has been talking to Marcus Krischbaum, and she says he did come down and they had a great night together but he had to leave for Texas the next day and is bringing his kids back with him. My friend wouldn't let me come in when he was supposedly there and when I ask if she took pictures, she does t answer me.

Is my friend delusional now and making things up or did someone come to her house. At this point I have given up trying to protect her from this scammer cause she won't listen.

I guess she will have to deal with it on her own
Feb 20, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		let's get him!
by: Anonymous

I am sure this is the same oil rig guy that we are all talking about. He's a criminal and we must make sure he is stopped. I see that he scammed a woman out of 300,000!

Search oil rig scammers and he's the one!!! He better hope I don't buy a ticket to Malaysia and kick his black ass.

Please let's stick together and get info to the authorities.
Feb 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Verross, scammer
by: Anonymous

My story is so similar to the most recent post regarding losing your heart and your money. I am not going to say how much I lost but it was a lot. The scumbag who scammed me picked my profile off Ourtime less than a month after my mother had died and about fourteen months after my husband had died.

I was so vulnerable and I needed the nurturing I thought he was offering. I fell hard for him and losing the emotional connection has been the most difficult for me. He asked me to send money via money gram from another woman, someone I suspected to be another victim.

I did it once but the second time he asked, I kept the money. He was more than furious and guess what he said to me:

"You're a bloody thief".
Feb 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richards (Richie) Rich
by: Anonymous

I started emailing with this Richie from EHarmony about a week ago. He said his partner died of cancer 5 years ago. He is an engineer from Shell in an oil rig from Belgium with a condo in Atlanta.

No children on a 6 week on/off schedule retiring at the end of the year. Long emails starting texting today does makes errors in texting.

He said he had a satellite phone but I check it is a landline.

It looks like another scammer
Feb 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		WOW...He got me good..Heart and All
by: Anonymous

Mine started about 3 weeks ago with a FB request. Williams Jones. I accepted, we chatted 3 1/2 hours the first night. It was the best conversation! I certainly could tell he had broken English.

He was absolutely gorgeous!

Worked for Shell Oil for 20 years. 51 years old. 6 ft. Star tattoo on his arm. Had been on a oil rig for 3 months. Originally from Greece, but lives in Miami. Raised by his Mother in Greece, Father died when he was 4. Was married for 14 years, Wife died in a car crash, leaving him with a daughter, Emily, who lives in Cyprus with her 80 years old Grandmother.

Man was he a charmer, had me hooked. We had coffee via chat every morning. I would wake up to the sweetest most loving emails. He called me twice via FB messenger. Was making arrangements for me to come to Miami. Lives in a big house by himself. Drives a Jag. Never ever made me feel like he was bragging. Would tell me the sweetest things. Very gentle soul. So polite and charming. GODLY man.

I woke up to an email one morning saying, BABY are you there!!!! Please answer. Something horrible has happened to Emily.

I immediately answered the chat. She was walking home from church and got hit by a car. Broke her legs and several ribs. Grandmother had no money and because he is on a rig, he cant get her money. The hospital will not treat her without payment and she is in an induced coma due to pain. We chatted for a day and 1/2 before he asked me to send the money to Cyprus.

I called my church and had her on the prayer chain! I said, of course I will. He was beside himself with JOY, that I was going to help and save Emilies life! How could he ever repay me. I was a gift from GOD. He sent me a mans name and address in Nigeria. He said it was an Uncle doing mission work in Nigeria and he would get the money to Grandma!

I went to send the money.

When I got there, another lady was there sending money to Nigeria for medicine. We both said, Nigeria at the same time. I looked at her and She asked if she could see the address I was sending to and I told her, mine was for a friend that was on an oil rig and needed help.

She said mine too.

I was standing there with $2000 in hand. My heart jumped out of my chest. The lady said, I felt you needed to know this information. I sat in the parking lot for an hour, stunned. I had been scammed.

I was honestly falling for a man that didnt exist.

Pictures that are not even him. A life that didnt exist. I wasnt mad, I was hurt. I had gotten emotionally involved with a man that didnt exist. Literally, didnt exist. It was a LOWLIFE behind a computer. When he contacted me to see if the money was sent, I confronted him. He denied it all and was still showing me so much love & affection.

I was still hesitant, was I over reacting? He was so apologetic, that I had been through that stress & was going to protect me. The next day he sent me a message saying he had figured out a new way to send the money. Of course by this time, I had had enough and so BIZARRE, the Life and Death situation of Emily, was no longer a priority.

Getting the money was. I asked him to stop contacting me, and if he was who he was, then he could contact me from Miami when he was off the Rig. I ask for his cell #, so I could call him on a certain day in March and he refused.

I blocked him on FB, Messenger, Hangout & Email. I did trace his IP address, he got sloppy and started sending me emails. He was emailing from City Hall in Dublin, Ireland. It has been so strange for the last couple days. Today was the 1st day with absolutely no contact.

I will honestly say, I felt like I had gone through a bad break up..haha...Thats sounds crazy, but it does. I went to a friends facebook to just see if his fb page was still active. His pictures were gone. VANISHED!

I was having an internet love affair with a person that didnt exist!

The man in the pictures was gorgeous, haha.....Wonder who he is???? Scum bag sent me an email, that said, to show you Im real and I love you, I WILL SEE YOU VERY SOON!

I responded and said, It's a long way from Dublin, Ireland.

Sorta freaky.

Praying it's over!
Feb 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		watch out
by: Anonymous

Hey ladies..I was scammed big time by this guy. Met on Christian Mingle as David Albert..said he was a recruitor for BP, wife died, daughter,Sophie whos's 14. No parents now.

I was in touch with him for 2 years and have now reported him. I believe he is from Nigeria and living in Malaysia. Search the name David Albert Ohio romance scam and you will see his black monkey pictures.

Read the articles and you will see he reveals himself. He needs to be arrested. He got around 18,000 dollars from me! He says he's in Cincinnati, Ohio and I sent money to his accomplice, Philip Jefferson. I blocked him from Western Union and Money gram as well.

Has buddies also, Lewis Jackson, and Clark Chuks in Texas. Don't believe his lies, poems, singing and the like. Sent me a card with pics inside of himself and daughter. I will try to attach pics. Says he grew up in Ireland.

I'm sure he has a gang of guys working here in the states and they may have terrorist ties.

BE CAREFUL of him.
Feb 19, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re:James Duke
by: Anonymous

Hi Anonymous,I would want to connect with you since the story with this guy seems familiar to me. I've been chatting with him for a year. If he's the right one...the only preference we could make is compare pictures.

Yes, indeed...he's so penetrating in asking money.

Beware he's so good in this manner and blame you for lifetime for his fate. I have lost over 20k€. So be aware of his handling. So goood to be true..daughter wrotes emails from the start to adore you and later for needs of money, and she'll blame you for having her Dad suffer and everybody are heartless, evil and mean.

Keep in touch...add your email.
Feb 18, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Duke
by: Anonymous

From Maryland and uses FB to pick up women, has a daughter who he adores and sends to a boarding
school. Works at Halliburton, too and geologist and on oil rig and cannot get to his daughter the money he needs, neither can his friends!!

His name his is on Spokeo, you check 44 yrs old or so. Promises the moon, stars, and BS, pardon my pun.



Feb 18, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Suspected Romance Scammers
by: Suspected Romance Scammers

To Suspected Romance Scammers

Please forward both photo's to me as it sounds like the same 2 guys I am currently chatting to.

My mail address is hannekevanstaden@gmail.com

Especially the Steven Michael guy...

Thank you
Feb 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Suspected Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

There is a man communicating with me named Dennis Greg Martinez, who introduce to me as a US ARMY.
He gives me this home address-3350 La jolla village Drive, San Diego CA 92161.

I have his picture but how can I send it here in this website?

When I said to him that I have a US ARMY friend in Florida and that I will ask my US ARMY friend about him, he stopped chatting with me on facebook.

Another one is Steven Michael, he was introduced to me as an Engineer in this company-BRITISH AGIP OIL COMPANY LIMITED in London UK. I have also his picture which he sent to me. This was his message to me;

I am 54 years old my father was originally from Mexico but he nationalized in United State were we use as our permanent home. We spent most of our time in U.S and now my daughter live in Liverpool, I was born and trained in New York City; Presently I live and work here in London. I am the only child of my parents, I have no brother and sister for my parents love me so much. I was married but my wife passed away in an accident. I am an engineer and I have worked with the oil producing company in Aberdeen United Kingdom for 15 years, currently I am working with British Agip oil Company Limited London.

Kindly verify if this man is scammer.

Feb 17, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bruce Brannon is a Scammer
by: Anonymous

Bruce Brannon is a scammer. I met Bruce on Plenty of Fish. He sounded great. We chatted on Viber too. He sent me pictures of himself and his two children. He was a widower too.

He works on an oil rig. After two weeks he asked me to send him some warm clothes because it was really cold on the oil rig. He wanted me to send them to Nigeria.

I said no way.

He got mad because I would not send them to him. He is a really good talker. Don't be fooled by him.
Feb 16, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		re: Robert Neilson
by: Anonymous

Sounds a lot like a man who I think scammed me...Richard Aronson. Met him on Match. Also Danish engineer whose wife died of breast cancer 5 years ago.

This one says he lives in Oklahoma City and has a daughter in nursing school in Manchester, England. Now he's "stranded" on a rig in Malaysia.

Do you have photos? I'd like to compare.

Let me know how to do that.
Feb 16, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig dating scammer
by: Anonymous

Hi Guys.I have been contacted by of one of those with the same story but was Kinda.

He says he works in a oil rig, at Amsterdam.

His Facebook is new, not with histories in time line, and family, school friends, work friends etc that posted in it a long time ago...

He says his parent died in 11 September and he hasn't got any brothers. He send me the name of his father, that isn't listed in the dead of 911.

I wanted to start a telephone conversation but he denied.

I tried to start a video chat, and he denied: he says the oil rig was attacked by pirates and they stole devices such as telephones, cameras etc.

The chat conversation start with Hey You!!! Over by the moment when booth say i love you, soon I say that I wanna fly to Amsterdam to meet to you (he denied).

He says he prefers that he will fly to my country. So I invited him to my home to check if we match for marriage because I am serious on this. This was the only way that he accepted to meet. Next he says to me that he wants to bring his belongings from USA, so he sent me the address of the mail delivery company.

The phone number of this delivery company start with +44 and it's says a redirected number and the message wanted from me to give a 1000 dollars, to bring his belongings.
Feb 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Nielsen eléctrical contractor
by: Anonymous

Hello. I met Robert Nielsen, a Danish electrical contractor on Tinder. He says he is from a suburb in my city but is currently working on a hydro electric project in Malaysia. Everything checks out as I have googled the life out of everything he says. He has either some very good research done, or he might be real, but my gut feeling says he is a scammer.

He says he is Danish, wife died of breast cancer 5 years ago, has an 18 year old son currently in the U.S. doing youth camp. He moved very quickly in professing our life together and he is supposedly sending me flowers for Valentines day..... has anyone else come across him?

Robert Nielson, 60 year old, good looking man?

Regards Patricia
Feb 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dating scam pipeline engineer
by: Anonymous

Hello everyone, I am in contact also with 100% sure dating scam using name Charles Driver. He contacted me like 4 weeks a go via Tinder dating site, divorced with 5 years old son, from Atlanta but working in Austria. Asked for money help as he is curently in Johor Bahru in Malaysia, for sure I did not send anything as realised that it was a scam.

Anyone of you in contact with the same person?

I can send you pictures if interested. You all take care of these guys, what a world we are living in really...
Feb 11, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam
by: Anonymous

To everyone, maybe it's me but I find most of these messages to be very confusing who exactly are we talking about in here.

Are we talking about Paul and Leonardo being the same person. Or the one in Facebook being the person?

Can we possibly be more specific

Thanks
Feb 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		smart
by: Anonymous

Rodney White is on facebook and trying to get money from me for his passport to release him. He asked for seven hundred dollars. Paid through money gram or Western union. He wants me to send it to Darla Lampek a financial secretary. His phone is

2056269538

.notification+zj4oct_josa6@facebookmail.com is the email he used.

Beware
Feb 07, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Use different name
by: Anonymous

He approached me on face book as a man who his wife cheated on him with his best friends .
He said he is from Switzerland and gave a 15 year old son name jerry ..his face book name is Benjamin Leonardo.

Watch for him. He may use different names.
Feb 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Delcamp Michael
by: Anonymous

Ladies please be aware that this man he is a smooth talker looking for a woman to be the mother of his children for he is now a Widower..he works on an oil rig went to the University of Florida.

After the first three times that we had talked he let me know that he was madly in love with me and want to spend the rest of his life with me it's nice to think that this could really be possible but then he needed me to open up a bank account for him and I refused .

We no longer talk.

So please be very aware he's a scammer he's just looking to see what he can get from a woman who is down and want that attention we all want to be loved but not like this
Feb 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Delcamp Michael
by: Anonymous

Ladies beware of this man he is a scammer just like the rest that I have been reading about. He works on an oil rig as a supervisor he has two children a son 11 a daughter 15 and he's looking for a woman to be the mother to his children and a woman he can live for the rest of his life.

Very smooth talker so be careful..do not give in to him. We only talked thru messenger.. And chatted a couple times on viber..it's amazing how a man can fall in love so fast without even meeting you.

So beware of the sweet talk it's all a bluff!!!!
Feb 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help
by: Anonymous

How can I be so sure that the guy I'm talking to is a scammer.

I see some of the signs but he has not asked for money yet. At this point I want to pursue this so I can turn him in.

For what I believe he is a scumbag. Who and where do I send pictures to compare.

Please advise.
Feb 05, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marcus krichbaum
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of Marcus krichbaum , he has been scamming my elderly friend for months now. She hasn't given him money but she does send money grams for him.

She believes he is real because he cares for her and sends money if she needs it. He says they will be getting married and he will bring his children as well. He is in Scotland on a oil rig and has many excuses as to why he can't come see her.

I have shown my friend all the evidence this is a scam and she is so deeply invested that she won't listen.

I don't know what to do, I hate to see my friend getting played


Feb 03, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scam Leon Braff
by: Anonymous

I have just been scammed by a so called Swedish drilling engineer calling himself Leon Braff through an Australian Christian dating site.

Beware of this story - About to retire, wanting to develop roots and settle down with the right woman. Currently based in Queensland, Australia. Too quickly he will decide that woman is you. His wife cheated on him with his best friend 5 years ago.

He has a daughter in Uni. There is a convenient picture of the daughter. Watch out - there are even pictures that look like he is taking them live while skyping.

The flags came up early for me, but that picture helped convince me he was honest. If a guy can't video chat, get them to take a photo holding a paper saying "Hi (your name), this is (his name)" or something like that.

He promised the world and after several weeks said that a package he sent home had problems with duty and customs. Asking for almost $3k.
Two friends helped me find out that at least one photo is a common scam photo and that no one matching his name has lived in Australia for the last 3 years.

Everyone has a right to a relationship which is based on honesty and not to be scammed.
Jan 31, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Warning
by: Anonymous

If this person is saying he is in love with you ..too soon sight unseen ..if he is a widower..if he says wants to come to visit you in your country...if he calls you baby.. sweety..my love..honey ..if he wants to marry ..even if has son or daughter that contacts you ...because its another scammer pretending to be his child ..if begins to call you wife ..and especialy if ask for money if all seems .. to good to be true ...if works on oil rig.

They can fake bank documents or any document and will look real.

SO BADLY WE WANT THEM TO BE REAL.

CUT THE TIES QUICKLY BEFORE YOUR HEART GETS INVOLVED. I PRAY HEALING AND PEACE ON ALL THAT HAVE BEEN SO DEEPLY HURT BY THESE SCAMMERS

GOD CARES AND WILL HEAL YOUR HEARTS
Jan 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Loser oil rigger
by: Anonymous

Started talking a few weeks ago. He was suppose to be on an oil rig in Scotland. twelve year-Old son lives in Florida. Wanted a gift card for his birthday but I said no. I am too poor. He wanted to meet and spend our lives together. He kept wanting to meet because he loved me so much.

I told him I wouldn't meet with him as it was too soon. I am married 41yrs. He just kept asking for a gift card so I asked for his address. He did not have one. He wanted me to send pics.

I deleted him and went to Google and found him so he should be stopped.

His name Frederden Lief Harald.
Jan 30, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Derrick Olsen
by: Anonymous

Was on match.com A Widower, originally from Norway, moved to US 8 years ago, wife passed away 3 yrs ago, one daughter 26, who is married and lives in a neighboring county.

Similar story as others posted here. Bid for a contract and Texas. Accepted 3 week contract. Asked for assistance.

Email signature:
Engr. Derrick Olsen.
C.E.O Movit Energy And Rig Solutions.
Phone: (515) 989-1639 and (414) 206-5940. VoIPs

Email: engr.derrickolsen@movitenergyandrigsolutions.mobi

Other names involved
Lucia Estrada Soto Mexico City
greenbergbarry99@yahoo.com
Barry Holger linked in changed to Derrick
Jan 29, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Anthony Onotu
by: Anonymous

Hi there, kindly please extend help? How did you came to discover the person who owns the stolen picture? I would be amazed if you can relate me the process of how possible this is.

Thanks please. I need your email to connect.

Best regards...lilibelle
Jan 28, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony Onotu
by: Anonymous

There is a scammer who goes by Anthony Onotu. He has stolen the pictures off another man and used them on his Facebook site. Claims to be a Marine Engineer and recently worked on a Nabors Oil Rig in the Gulf of Mexico.

Supposedly is stranded in Mexico with a huge check but no money to get to the States to get it deposited so he can pay his workers, etc. Asked for money for Hydraulic Fluid that someone tampered with, then money to get a new motorman after a small explosion on the oil rig, then wanted money for drinking water as someone tampered with their water supply.

I have chatted with the man whose pictures he stole and he said it has happened a couple of times now and that the man had been closed down on FB, but was back up again.

Let's see, he says he was born in Rome, no parents, wife died in childbirth, etc.

Please beware of this guy.
Jan 27, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Hanneke
by: Anonymous

Dear Hanneke,
You sent me an e-mail a few days ago asking for pictures used by the man calling himself Richard Verros but you did not send an e-mail address.

If you will send me your address I will be happy to send you the pictures and I would like to see the pictures you have. My scammer has cost me a lot of financial and emotional stress so I would very much like to see him in prison. If anyone else has been contacted by this scammer please let me know.

My e-mail address is janelegrand@icloud.com.

Be careful ladies, he is very good at what he does including phone sex.
Jan 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Vargas ...Vargas Engineering Oceanside
by: Anonymous

I see below that there are already two posts from this same scam artist. I cannot believe I fell for this crook since before Christmas. He never asked for any of my banking information, but followed the same pattern falling in love immediately, with the promise of retiring and wanting to travel with me.

This guy is slick. He remembers details you tell him and is very affectionate. Somehow he does seem to have a south African accent. Hard to detect. When I researched, I found the name Daniel Vargas on the internet under oil rig scammer, I noticed that somehow he was able to delete all texts between us from my phone?????

How is that even possible without having my phone code. He seems to be very sophisticated in his electronic ruses.

Shame on these scammers. I hope there is a special place in hell for them.

When researching the website it seems to be originated in Nigeria.

Move on Ladies...and keep posting.
Jan 26, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same Guy- Same Story!
by: Anonymous

I had the exact same guy talking to me, exact same story. He said his name was Peter Joshua but his family calls him Jackson. Lived in Houston, TX and got a job in Cape Town just before Christmas.

Couldn't come home because he was being held in jail for not being able to fix some equipment.

Ended up asking me to get a $26,000 loan for him to get out of jail because one of his employees broke a drill. When I told him no, I'm poor and I don't even know you, several times he still kept asking me for money.

This guy is nuts!

He should be in jail!

Don't talk to him ladies!
Jan 25, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		GOLD DEALER - OIL RIG
by: Anonymous

New one called Gentrle Heart with 3 year old son

Claims he is a gold dealer from Italy, calls him self Mark Anthony Stevens from PTA.

Travelling to Western Cape then UK to work on oil rig for 1 month.

5 days down asked me to marry him.

Not yet asked for money. I am having fun.....

Greatest BS ever

marksteven683@yahoo.com
Jan 14, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Warren & Lucy Marc.
by: Anonymous

Be careful this man claims to have a Engineering degree and Masters in Bioscience. His own business and offshore contract Saldanha bay. Widowed couple of years back and has daughter of 17.

Started chatting on 5 Jan 2016 via mail, very broken english, within 3 days got so serious to the point of marriage. I had so much fun. On 3rd day first phone call, voice sounds like Latin American, gorgeous man, yet photo's does not correspond. (first flaw)

When asked where he is from told me he is British, stays in Texas. Mother Brazilian and Father British. Even gave me the address of home and office and date of birth. (birth date traced back to actual name using and this person does have 4 businesses).

Got mail from his daughter asking me to if she could call me Mom. His mail signature includes Austin TX landline number.

Being in the industry, traced addresses and phone numbers back to actual places, far from what he gave me. So we thought we want to expose this man. Started tracing all ip addresses and we have this morning.

Day 4, he phoned constantly, what a jerk, proposing but haven't even met him face to face, lots of excuses why can't meet. Late afternoon had frantic call that 1 of his machines broke and the parts will cost 75000ZAR. Can I help telling me that his bank account in TX blocked due to someone trying to withdraw money.

Told him don't have that much and he settled for offer of 4,000 (3rd flaw). Now I hold him on line. Constant calls even asked for phone sex LMAO. Kept him on a line till this morning, we send fake sms's of cash send then I sms pins at the same time where this person has been traced to address here in Gauteng remotely different from photos.
Jan 13, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Verross
by: Anonymous

I met this man on Our Time a dating website for individuals over age 50. He claimed he was an environmental engineer living in California but from Germany. He also claimed he was bidding for a contract to repair links for an off shore platform in Australia and sure enough he was awarded the contract and supposedly left for Australia very soon after we met.

He said he has a daughter named Jennifer and a son named Garry who live in New York with a nanny because they did not want to relocate to California. Jennifer is 18 and Garry is 15.

The phone number he is using is 916-419-5858. My friend says it is a land line with VOIP capabilities. Everything I checked out with him is fake.

Be careful, he is only after money!
Jan 12, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		George Michael Campbell
by: Anonymous

Just like all the other stories - claims to be an engineer in oil and gas. Says he is Maori/American who lived all his life in either New Zealand or the UK.

Widowed, no kids. Graduated from Nottingham University. His spelling was British rather than American, but language was broken in the first few emails and got better as I asked him more complex questions - almost as if he had passed them off to someone else to answer - which I imagine he did.

I spoke to him on the phone a couple of times, but the connection was very poor. I do remember thinking the first time we spoke that his accent seemed to me African than New Zealand but because of the connection I couldn't be sure.

The area code for his phone number was from Virginia but he said he was calling from New Jersey.

Very sweet guy from the way he presented himself - lots of romantic emails and songs. He even backed off on the romance when I asked him too.

There was no single thing that made me uncomfortable at first, just a niggling in the back of my brain here and there. I started to become a little more suspicious when he sent me a picture of himself that showed part of his dog's face. He had told me that the dog was a German shepherd - and there is no way that the dog in the picture was a German shepherd. I tried to give him an out by asking if the dog was a mixed breed but he assured me that it was a purebred.

Then all of a sudden he had a contract to work in Dubai. Lots of money. At the same time I was checking out a song he had sent me the link to (From this Moment by Shania Twain) and right underneath was the story of a woman who also been sent the same song by a guy who worked on an oil rig, and then later posted that it had been a scam. I got hold of her through her FB account and we traded stories.

I have only been in communication with this guy for 10 days or so, so haven't been asked for money or anything - although from the sounds of everyone else's stories it would have come.

These guys certainly know how to make a woman's heart melt. I wasn't even seriously looking and he was able to get to me.

Am going to blow him off shortly. Just planning my strategy.

God bless you all. We need to get the word out there to protect one another...
Jan 11, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andrea Hernandez
by: Anonymous

From Ourtime. He claims to be from Spain and has a 9 year old daughter Emma. He works in Boston for Transocean (they don't have an office there). He speaks with a Spanish accent.

Lots of love poems by text and professes love and desire to marry within weeks. Unable to meet in person due to many excuses. Goes to work over holidays unexpectedly on an oil rig in the Gulf. Calls around Christmas and asks for an emergency $2000 for his sister in cash.

He'll pay it all back in two days. When I said I couldn't do that, he disappeared.

Never answered any phone or texts.

Total scam!!
Jan 07, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Need help
by: Bob Bowns

I need help as my friend has a story just like all of these. The scammer is gary brooks and his wife and mother in law died. His daughter is in boarding school in Mississippi and he has already got as far has I know 1,000 dollars and might be more. My friend won't listen because she is so in love.

Please help me.

Email me robertbowns@yahoo.com

Thank you so much
Jan 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware!
by: Anonymous

Be wary of a Swedish man named Wilson Thomas. I found his name too late on a list of wiring fraud.

He took me for over 20 large.

Same old story...widowed, young son, taking care of elderly Mom.

Scammer! Thief!, Liar!

And soon will be deported to Sweden.
Jan 06, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		This ones name is Wilson Thomas
by: Anonymous

There is another guy using same sorta story . He says his Name is wilson thomas. Lives in Texas. 1 child. Mother lives with him father passed. He has a fb with only 2 pics on it.

Other people liked his picture with the boy.

I contacted them. He is using the same story but changing minor things. One gal had planned on sending him money because he got stranded some how so they could be married!!!

I don't believe the pics are really him . Says he works for chevron . Even showed her a contract.
Jan 05, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		FACEBOOK SCAMMER - Zulia Janion or Eng Daniel Carucci
by: Anonymous

Both names and photos are fake !! This is not the person-He is a SOCIOPATH you would be corresponding with. All the photos are stolen from dating websites. First week supposedly in love will demand money for fabricated sickness, machinery broke, a sick family member or contract money held in another country need your money to pay taxes in order to get his NONEXISTING MONEY!!

Deperate SCAMMER steals your money. He is in his late sixties unshaven unclean nasty oily Gray hair rotten teeth doesn't have a job. He is on a lap top all day SCAMMING several women at the same time.

He is a common criminal.

Do not fall for his lie about love. Sociopaths are NOT CAPABLE OF FEELINGS OR EMOTION.He is dangerous!! He uses a fake FACEBOOK account with pictures of photos stolen off a different man with RED shirt in photo.

That is a FAKE ACCT ON FACEBOOK.

LIAR thief Sociopath
Jan 04, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Vargas and Laura Vargas
by: Anonymous

My mother in law has been talking to this guy for a few months. At first things seemed great, however, my husband and I both had out suspicions about this man.

He seemed too good to be true.

He said he lived in a vary large house in Oceanside CA. He also mentioned that he was the CEO of Vargas- engineering, (however, I know a lot about websites and his is fake! Even has a fake address and phone numbers)

He said that he was about to retire so that they could start traveling and that he wanted to marry her. She was so excited, and was convinced that this man sent her an engagement ring via mail. (Who does that?).

Anyways, they were suppose to meet 6 times, but each time he made up an excuse as to why they couldn't meet. This man said that he had a daughter named Laura who is 17, and attending law school? She was friends with my mother in law on facebook, but would not accept my friends request or read my email. She quickly asked her for money to replace her "laptop", but my husband would not allow his mom to send her any money.

That wasn't even the weird part.

The first day she talked with her she asked if she could call her mom. (I'm sorry but what teenage girl, who lost their mother be so quick to ask someone that??). Shortly after that he asked her for her back account information. He claimed that he needed to pay his "workers" and he could not get into his accounts. So he was going to wire her the money.

We told her over and over that this guy was not real and she did not want to listen, until I finally dug up all the dirt on this man. He told her that we were the ones filling her head with lies and that she needed to get away from us.

This guy is such a joke it's not even funny! If you know him, stay away!!
Jan 03, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		deadly scammer
by: Anonymous

He said his name is kurt montoya.

email add..kurtmontoya30@yahoo.com.

Please ladies..dont let this demon come to you..broken english when he speaks. He said he is Italian working as oil rig contractor in California.

Big house in Washington, age 52..what a lier...these people will go direct to hell...they think they will be saved but god is watching..they will get punishment by there own negative karma.

They are devils and demons.
Dec 30, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Vargas
by: Anonymous

Will say he is from Oceanside Ca but the phone numbers are a Google number. Send a Text
Me number...they will show the call originates
In Gizo, Solomon Islands.

Very much the same as the others,.says he is an engineer who owns his own company. There is a website: vargas-ENGINEERING.COM Currently working in Canada. He will ask his equipment will fail...he will ask for monies, He is very good at manipulation?

The site is plaguarized from several other legitimate websites. I sent those web owners information but they have not moved forward to have the site shut down.

Claims to have a 27 yr old daughter attending the University @ Chapel Hill, NC. Facebook did close down her page when I reported it as a front.
I contacted three other woman that had posted on the fb page...all of us scammed in one way or another.

I called his number using *67 and he obviously thought it was a dead line. I could hear others in the room working their victims. That is what we are...victims. We are caught up in the idea of love, travel, whatever and our wants and needs lead us to the slaughter.

Learn from your mistake and move on.
Dec 26, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Chandler
by: Anonymous

Watch out for this guy. He said he was from Denmark. He says he is an engineer. His last contract was with Derrick Services UK. I asked if he was a Christian he said yes but avoided talking about God and the Bible, at least at first.

Later he was quite eloquent in bible talk. He said his wife had died seven years ago. That he had a daughter named Nicole in Denmark. Always avoided talking about her. He also never mentioned my name in text messages or in telephone conversation. Apparently, he had just received a 100 million dollar drilling contract which he was subletting from Derrick Services.

He even sent me the signed contract with the Indonesian government. The contract looked very real with red seals, etc. However he had to provide certain heavy equipment. He had made a deal with the equipment company, however he did have enough money to complete the equipment purchased and asked me to assist him in obtaining a loan. He told me not to tell anyone that I was going to lend him money.

I said I had to talk to my accountant and broker first. It was then that I became suspicious and blocked his emails and text messages.

The telephone number he called from is 44 7849074927.

The email address he uses is chmark009@gmail.com.
Dec 20, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		almost got duped!
by: Anonymous

My sister got me on online dating--TANGO, so that i could find love. Being single in my 40s--too late on the dating scene-- makes going online the obvious course of action.

Just 2 days in, i chatted with a MORGAN MICHAEL JORDAN. He said he is a marine engineer and works for TRANSOCEAN GAS AND OIL DRILLING CO. on a ship, off the seas of New York USA. Has a 12 yr old daughter and that the mother of his daughter died 7yrs ago.

When i asked him who is with his daughter while he's away he replied that she went with their parish priest to south africa and that it has been a month since he had heard from her and now he is worried and that there is no signal on the ship so that he cant call her.

I sense the red flags and told him he could ask help from their company to contact whomever he needs to call help for. He stop chatting. A day after a MARK CALDWEL from OTTAWA, CANADA working on a ship for SHELL off the seas of Turkey has a 15yr old son, wife died 10yrs ago, requested for a chat..he would tell me I am beautiful, that he is looking for an honest, faithful woman to marry, and would i be willing to go on a relationship with him.

I wasnt able to chat with him that much until tonight because i was busy. At same time i knew of Mark...a TEZ, viewed my profile and ask for a chat. He said he is TONY, english from london, working for SHELl off the north seas of London.

That is when i got a strange feeling that this is a scam...what a coincidence, chatting with 3 persons working for an oil company. I caught the lie with the 1st one so i was waiting for what the rest of them will say and it happened tonight when i was able to chat straight with MARK CALDWEL.

He told me that he is falling for me after about 3 or 4 times chatting and that he wants to marry me. So i told him how would i know or believe him that he is real when in fact he is the 3rd i chatted with that said he works for an oil company, that is quite a coincidence. He asked, did they ask for money. I told him no but i think one of them was about to...then no more reply.

Then after awhile i didnt get a reply, i asked if he is still online, he replied sorry was busy. A broken english when his previous txt were not. It got me thinking, i was duped so i google search scams on online dating and found this site. It was disappointing to know that i almost believed that i could find my special one but not even a month online, i discovered and was proven that no one can really be trusted online.

I heard and saw and witness happy everafters of people meeting online so i was hoping that i could/would too even though you hear of scams and etc. am just glad that my gut and "bs" detector is working that i caught the red flags.

I am sorry to hear of those that has lost money and has got their heart broken. I dont know if i would still continue and hoped that there really is a happy ending with online dating...

I will just have to put my trust and faith in God.
Dec 17, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bello Mark
by: Anonymous, England

I was contacted by this unlikely name on Facebook. Realised it must be a scammer but accepted friendship. He said his name really was Bello Mark and that he was a German born contractor working from USA. He said he had been widowed for 3 years and had a son aged 8 called Kenny.

His photo was of a man in his forties well trimmed moustache and small beard. Looked as though he was in a health club somewhere warm. His timeline said he was born 1960???

He bombarded me with messages everytime I was on FB.

He kept calling me dear friend and asked me to trust him and tell him all about myself.
I was going to string him along but I really didn't like him so I unfriended him.

Be warned he was definitely a scammer!!!

Bello Mark!!!!
Dec 17, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Never ever trust anyone..
by: Anonymous

Hello everyone, no matter how romantic, poetic, lovable this guys are...fact is: they are very very good into it, as long as you give them money their unconditional love thru infinity are to cherish.

Don't wait to melt up to these kind illusions of LOVE, this never comes into reality. All they are up to is your monies. Aftermath, you'll be alone by yourself grieving for nothing...Believe me, I have experienced it so very well financially and emotionally.

Don't let these monsters dictate your future life.

MERRY X-MAS & GREAT YEAR 2016 TO US ALL!!!
Dec 17, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		WARNING: Dangerous Sociopaths/Liars
by: Anonymous

Warning: Ladies these scammers are contacting several other females at the same time they are scamming you. As soon as they are found out by you they change the name on their profile or use another profile already in existence.

Once caught they block (or so they think) your name from that account? One step ahead several accounts can be used to access. The one I encountered has lately made up fake (glorifying himself) bio on internet.

These Sociopaths are INCAPABLE OF FEELING OR LOVE.

A Sociopath/Scammer only has one goal which is to get your money!! Remember they NEVER EVER LOVED YOU. It's all a game! They are dangerous mental criminals. Understand the voice you talk to is not the face on the profile you are looking at on these dating sites and Facebook. They are pathological liars and thieves!!

Their sick minds doesn't see scamming someone's life savings or hard earn money or kids college fund or trust fund as a crime. I will continue to fight this and expose these sick unemployed illiterate Sociopaths everyday. I think about the lady that committed suicide because she lost her life savings, home, car and job believing these sick criminals.

***Expose their names (including all aliases) pictures and phone numbers. Look them up on reverse photo image/Google. Fake Biography information came be set up on the internet so DO NOT believe the information if you attempt to Google them.

Remember you are dealing with a criminal mind that does nothing but sit at a laptop/computer all day and scam women out of money. They are users, liars, con-artist, deranged, delusional SCAMMERS and SOCIOPATHS.

They will give themselves away you just got to be one step ahead of them. Know when something is a 'RED FLAG' like NO-one is going to fall in love with you and tell you that soon as they start talking to you. Overly interested in your family members, insist on other photos of you/family, overly interested in your job/career or your support system, who you talk to on daily bases, your friends, your accounts your income, your savings, straight off the bat calling you a pet name or endearing name, poetry(really?) they use the same pet names for all the women (it's easy to remember for each female).

They are pathetic jokes who can get a woman in reality that's why they resort to these methods and why not get some money too. They cannot hold a long term relationship. They had women/female problems. In reality they have absolutely no sexual ability what so ever. Their only ability is to talk it out in love stories or poetry on phone or internet texting women. They had mental issues with women. Your money to them is their bonus for their short comings. Usually their horrible appearance in reality makes them feel inferior.

They all eventually get caught by police, local investigations, FBI, Foreign Affairs Office, Criminal Investigation Units, Scotland Yard, Secret Police, Private Investigators and sent to PRISON.

NOTE: If you have already sent money (especially overseas) keep all records: bank account, money cards, Money transfer slips, their fake bank record, letters, save all text messages and correspondences, photos, notes on any of their information.

These are international criminal offenses which carry MORE PRISON TIME.
Dec 15, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tim Coffey Engineer - he did ask for money
by: Anonymous

He did ask me for money but thanks to this site and others I was informed and did not fall for it.
Tim Coffey from Australia working in South Africa. Ran out of money on a new contract.

We met on match.com.

BEWARE.

He was cancelling his match membership so sent me an email address. The relationship moved quickly because he was so sweet. Sent me poems he said he wrote but actually copied from the internet.

coffeyengineering1@outlook.com

Australian born living in the U.S. Divorced with one married daughter. When I searched for an address or company I found nothing. Grammar was bad, english choppy. I should have seen it. What can I say, I was infatuated.

These guys are good.
Dec 15, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Cohen/Ottoman
by: Anonymous

Oh wow! Outrageous. Still reeling as I've just discovered this today. I know they are experts but I guess I'm just sad--I thought maybe this time I'd actually found someone.

Thanks for confirming the phone number for me, really cements it that this was completely fake.
Dec 15, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Cohen
by: Anonymous

I thought I did my due diligence--reverse image search, etc etc, but this guy got me. Calls himself Robert Cohen, same exact story as someone below posted about a Robert Ottoman. Copied and pasted here because it's the EXACT EXACT same story except I'm in Montreal and his 12 year old daughter is in boarding school in Victoria. Everything is the same down to the equipment failure. I'm not out any money, but I feel like such a fool.

Email address he used: robertmehdicohen@gmail.com
Phone number (778)300-9935.

I should have known.

"Aug 28, 2015
Robert Ottoman
by: Anonymous

Here is another name to watch for - Robert Ottoman. As so many others have said on this site, I'm embarrassed to say I was almost scammed by this person.

I found his profile on Match. He lists himself as a widower with a 12 year old daughter in a Toronto boarding school. He claimed to live on Heather Road and knew just enough to stay believable. He came on very fast and was romantic. He claimed to be originally from Algeria, but orphaned and brought to the US by his uncle.

Went to school in Zurich to be a Marine Engineer. After a few weeks he suddenly had equipment trouble and needed $150k which would put him in debt. It wasn't the equipment he was needing help with, but the nearly $10k it would take to ship.

I hope this helps others from being victimized.
Dec 14, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		william dawson
by: Anonymous

I have been contacted by a william dawson from ok cupid dating site stating he is in Arizona living and then was sent to Alaska for the transcanada project. Very broken english when you talk to him, states he has money, one 14 year old daughter and etc. Says he will marry me when he returns.

He states he is a ceo/founder of a company in the UK but when I ask to meet him there are excuses.

Beware of this man its a scam.
Dec 13, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		FAKE Names FAKE PHOTO PROFILES
by: Anonymous

Ladies one common thing to remember. These scammers you talk with text with IS NOT THE FACE ON THE PROFILE!!!

Totally different person.

The one Zulia Jainon has now put the same last name on fake Facebook acct. Of a FEMALE. If confronted now he can say he's not the only one with that name and its not him.

Major liar.

He is the prime definition of a SOCIOPATH He calls from both Edinburgh and Island of Jersey in St. Clair off coast of France. Accent is french. Not Scottish or English as he claims. He does not work. His career is on his computer EVERYDAY SCAMMING MONEY OUT OF lonely females looking for love, companionship or marriage.

BEWARE DO NOT GIVE HIM YOUR MONEY!!

Warn other women.
Dec 13, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Cole
by: Anonymous

Hi Ladies. Please beware that my former scammer "Mike McFadden" is at it again...this time under the name "Mike Cole."

He is still using photos from Venezuelan singer/model Francisco Leon. Ironically, the profile for "Mike Cole" popped up on my "People you may know" list on Facebook. I'd recognize that scamming face anywhere.

His profile now says he lives in Sydney, Australia. If you are talking to someone named Mike Cole, report him and don't give him any money!!
Dec 12, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		"Pham Trang" anyone?
by: Anonymous

I was scammed by a Pham Trang who said he was an engineering geologist in the North Sea off Scotland. I am really interested to know if this particular name was used on anyone else.

The stories sound very similar and is probably him. But again, I was really just interested in talking to people who were scammed by that particular name...Pham Trang.

Thank you!
Dec 06, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		HOW CAN I HELP MY FRIEND...
by: Anonymous

Hi
Is your friend elderly? They prey on the elderly,
Widowed, and divorced. It is all a script. All fake.

Names and photos and FB profiles. You can go to
Www.scammingscammers.com or use Tineye to
Search their photo.

They are ALL AFRICAN SCAMMERS!!

Email me: jejmjj@gmail.com
Dec 06, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		How can I help my friend?
by: Anonymous

My friend has been scammed twice. After the 1st, the 2nd one came quickly. Both working in oil, wives passed, teen son in boarding school. Now there is a man, working in oil, wife passed, teen son. This time he is on an oil rig.

Son cared for by a nanny. Son got hit by truck on the way to school and in an induced coma. He cannot come home for his son because he will lose all his money. My friend was going to go to FL to look after son. Suddenly son is ok. Thank god she is not going.

1st and 3rd times the man was going to relocate to GA to live with her. 2nd time did not get this far.

The difference with 3rd time is that she claims to have skyped with the guy. I think this is a scam as well. Scenario is too similar. Who can I report this to. These people are preying on lonely women. My friend is not seeing it.

This has all happened in a matter of 3 or 4 months.

They have all messaged her on FB.
Dec 01, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		help!!
by: Anonymous

My elderly friend is being scammed by someone she met through facebook and is saying all the same things. He works off a rig in Scotland, sent her flowers, teddy bear and candy. They are now planning a wedding and it has to be around Christmas.

He has a daughter, his wife had died and his sick sister watches the daughter.

My friend has not given him money but he does send her money and she tranfers money for him to different addresses since he is unable to hence being on a oil rig in Scotland.

How do I convince her this is fraud?
Dec 01, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		ANTONIO LORENZO
by: Anonymous

Anyone being scammed by him? Email antonio.tlorenzo1313@gmail.com

Use to scam with outlook.com address.

Oil rig, son Derek, ex girlfriend
Alisa Casey John? Phone number 218-910-1717
On FACEBOOK and a KNOWN AFRICAN SCAMMER on
Romance Scam AND Scamming Scammers.

Pics posted On Romance Scam as Christopher Thiemeyer

And Scamming Scammers as Antonio T Lorenzo
Posted on November 16, 17 and 18th. Also see John A Newman and Alisa Casey John.

Any information please email me at
jejmjj@gmail.com
Nov 30, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Friend of friend guy in sweeden
by: Anonymous

You guessed right your friend is covering for him rather than believe her guy is a SCAMMER. She has obviously already fell for him and wants to believe he is different and that he loves her not pretending so he can the money.

If she is covering for him that means she has either already sent him money or is husband going to get him the 200,000. Go over her house get her to skye with you there don't allow her to warn him you are in the room or he will make an excuse.

Her story is without doubt a SCAMMER!!

All he wants is her MONEY she will never see him face to face in person.
Nov 30, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joey Roberts
by: Anonymous

In June, was in contact with a Joey Roberts for one month. Said he will come by my country once he settled his presentation in Dubai which he fly to from the USA. Had a fixed schedule to go to work.

Even sent me photos of him and his friends, though his body size differs from each day, but face is the same.

He had 2 numbers. One of USA, and another from Dubai. Even the country codes match the countries. How can a well travelled guy not have cash on him, at least enough to take a taxi to his client? LOL!

Used +971 52216 3251 when he was in "Dubai"

email: j333r86@gmail.com
Nov 30, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		skype with your scammer
by: Anonymous

My friend is being scammed. I have asked her to skype with the scammer and yesterday she told me she did skype with him and he looked just like the white, goodlooking man in the picture. Now I got very confused....... I am sure that this manscammer is from Nigeria and my friend has already sent him a lot of money.

He is now stuck in Irak and needs about 200 000 skr to get out and come to visit her in Sweden.

NOW I really wonder if she is lying to me about the skypecall where she says she really saw this white man looking as his photo on his Fb page or what shall i believe ???
Nov 28, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fake Photo Profile Pictures - Not all just some
by: faces and photos used

Ladies to compare some photos of scammers go to: www.male scammer photo images

Remember: there are thousands out there.
**Just because you can't find the exact photo of someone who scammed you doesn't mean you weren't scammed or that your guy would never do this.

Many women do not report or talk about being scammed out of thousands of dollars because they are too embarrassed for anyone to know they could have been a target for lonely hearts to pick them out.

Remember: Some photos have not been reported because the scammer has convinced you he really will come to see you and marry you. He will make you feel horribly guilty for even thinking he is a scammer or that he would lie to you because after all he sent flowers and candy and gave his personal cell# and trusted you with his personal bank account information (which is fake).
Nov 26, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Evidence they use prominant people's Identities
by: African scammers posing as white

The latest phone dating scam are Afican men using stolen photos from other web sites on Facebook and dating sites.

They save their victims profiles and estions in a data for their many colleagues to attempt in MONEY scams so if one cannot succeed then your name can be used by other scammers. They also use fake in-box emails to get your id passwords in order to attempt to gain access to your personal information, particularly banking info.

Their accents are terrible. They use written scrips such as love stories and poems to win your heart.

THEY USE NAMES/PHOTOS of very prominent people and their names so if you need to verify at an Embassy then you will recieve a very outstanding report but remember that this is not who you are corresponding with online...it is a totally different face and person.

Beware..block them from contacting you. They are master manipulaters. They have lots of victims to practice on by the hours. Thats why they only contact you at specific times of the day as you are put on a schedule.

These scamers do not work.

Scamming is there job. They pose as educated Engineers but can't spell.
Nov 26, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Several men in this ring of Scammers
by: Anonymous

Remember ladies their scam only works if they gain control of your femine emotions. They have to gain your trust and control you. You will second guess yourself. He will make you feel guilty for not sending him the money he asked for by convincing you that you are NOT a good lover, good match for him or not a potential wife even not a tru Christian...

He demands you send the money soon as possible NOW-/TODAY if you love him you would even borrow it from someone but get the money. He has FAKE bank letter and bank certificate to email to you trying to convince you he is not lying. Plays on heart strings with guilt trip about your money will help the both of you for your future together.

Here's the real scam...the VOICE YOU TALK TO and person you chat/text with - REMEMBER: IS NOT...NOT the face you see in chat room photo, Facebook photo or date sight photo...these actual men in photos identity and photos have been stolen/photo shopped COPIED.

THE ACTUAL PERSON AS NO IDEA THEIR PHOTO and name is being used.

Do NOT FALL IN LOVE with a scammers voice and lying promises he will not keep. To him ALL YOU ARE IS A BREATHING MONEY VICTIM..for him to steal and cheat you out of your savings account, stocks, retirement, kids college fund, trust account etc.

YOU MEAN NOTHING TO A SCAMMER like these men. The cell phones they use to call you some other women bought it for him. Same for laptops.

DO NOT FALL FOR HIS MISS LONELY HEARTS romantic lines and lies..They seek out ages 40-65 divorce, single and widowed no attachment, own bussiness, working, inherited money, entrepreneur, very easy going, first spirit, think world is filled with loving people, compassionate for helping others

WEAK FEMALES THAT ARE LONELY LOOKING TO BE LOVED.

Most we are too embarrassed to admit they fit that mold. If you think this is NOT you think again he sized you up from your profile or Facebook page weeks before he finally contacted you and fell in love the first week but yet never met you and won't let you see his actual face.

You have been love-money SCAMMED!!!
Nov 23, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Zulia Janion or Daniel Carruci
by: Anonymous

Dark eyes silver hair glasses. Photo shopped all photos. Claims oil Rig engineer contractor but Shell has never heard of him. In love first week claims prayed God sent you to be wife and mother of 8 year old son in academy.

Sent flowers candy and ring and even proposed marriage. Ask lots of questions in beginning about my job and income. Drill broke needed money to replace 10K dollars. Also asked for 60K to pay taxes on money in Asian bank to get his 3 million released.

Got angry when I exposed him and he cursed me said I will die. Wanted to fly here Xmas to meet my family. Will not Skype so I can see his face. Multiple names uses. Some days sounded African then French??

But NEVER Scottish from Edinburgh.

Found multiple holes in his story that didnt add up.
Nov 23, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Has any one heard of Nathan. carl Stephen Prince uzoma or benjamin appena
by: Anonymous

Lost thousands to a man who is a welder in Mexico and lives in Houston. Travel to Turkey. 419 scammers. Also go to Israel. Several names and banks in Istanbul. They sent a phoney check and are trying to deposit the stolen money in my account.

Read about this guy from Mike here and he said his sister been ripped by this man.

WARNING : This dirty scumbag coward just robbed my sister in South Carolina.

Gave his name as John SONDERMAN

Sounds similar to what I been told. Nathan carl has pictures from Timothy Sisk on my space.

I've reported him as did my bank
Nov 23, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		John ?
by: Mike

Anybody else come across Mr John SONDERMAN

Supposed to be a BP Oil Rig Worker.

Extreme Welder ?, Ex-Wife, 2 Kids, Blah blah !

If you have come across this person, please contact me.

ukconnect@hotmail.co.uk

Nov 22, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		A New Rat Is Born.
by: Mike

Here we go again !.

Going to share this with everyone.

After my sister's last big loss we have had another bite on her e-mail.

She's being contacted by "Daniel" that lives in White Pine, TN

He gave her this number : 423 585 7079

Ring any bells ?

Heard of this guy or the number ?

Lets Talk : ukconnect@hotmail.co.uk

And remember : Be Careful There's Lots or Rat's out there :-)

Nov 22, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		UPDATE ON JOHN A NEWMAN...
by: Anonymous

Also scamming under Antonio Lorenzo antonio.tlorenzo1313@gmail.com (218)910-1717

Also scamming under Alisa Casey John Facebook fake profile. John A. Newman john.anewman1313@gmail.com
(323)985-4447 and (336)257-1101 and (218)910-1717 and (424)835-7883 and +44 7903 569200 and (213)632-9645.

Also scamming under Derek Scott derek_scott10@outlook.com (14 yro son) in boarding school.

Any info please email me jejmjj@gmail.com.

Any info will be appreciated. Be careful he is good at what he does.

He is a CONFIRMED AFRICAN SCAMMER!!
Nov 22, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joseph Adriano
by: 'Rose'

Same scenario. I met Joseph on POF, sounded like a wonderful person. We have emailed, texted and phoned for the past 2 months. He was always going to 'come home' next week. He bid on oil contracts in Dubai, widowed, had a home and 17 year old daughter in Manchester, England, where she went to school, and was cared for by a nanny.

Also wanted me to switch over to Yahoo, but I used an old gmail account and we corresponded that way. He and his daughter were going to move where I live and buy a home where we could all live together, said he had been visiting here for 34 years and wanted to retire here.

Very nice looking man, tall, graying hair, awesome smile - looked younger than the 60 yrs he said he was. The extremely long emails were very romantic, and his 'Italian' accent on the phone was very appealing.

Wanted to send flowers, but I said I didn't need flowers, only wanted to meet him. (I was not ready to give him my address). Yes, I fell head over heels and couldn't wait to meet him in person.

My son got a little suspicious and found this website. Thank goodness! I can't believe there are such heartless people out there. I never did get asked for money, but I guess that was coming.
The last time he called I asked him call me back in 10 minutes, haven't heard from him since.

That was before I saw this website. He probably thought I was setting up some kind of tracing device now that I think about it.

He had taken his POF profile down after we met, said he didn't need it anymore. I reverse searched his picture and he is back on POF, user name 'doodle6'. Now from Anchorage, Alaska, different zodiac sign, no kids and says he works in construction.

Please have a look and let me know if this is one of the faces any of you have seen before.

I will report him in a bit, don't want it to be obvious that it might be me . . .

You can email me at shopstoresonlinenow@gmail.com
Nov 11, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer.
by: Mike

WARNING : This dirty scumbag coward just robbed my sister in South Carolina.

Gave his name as John SONDERMAN

Address : 1806 Arroyo Sierra Cir.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405

Telephone numbers : He gave were 1 510 995 0190 and 1 707 331 1710.

He said he was an Welder on an Oil Rig in Mexico.
He said he worked for BP.

He said he had two kids: Gerard and Justin.

Anybody Wishing to see pictures please e-mail : ukconnect@hotmail.co.uk


Nov 10, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alan Crouch, John Gunstone, Kate Sweeting
by: Anonymous

I have been talking to Alan for over two months, texting, calling, and beautiful emails. He stated he loved me within a week, he was working on a oil rig in Alaska, was to be there three weeks, but it turned into eight weeks.

He sent flowers, candy and a teddy bear. Had a daughter in Liverpool with a nanny, and he even gave me her number to call her. After he was finished in Alaska he was going to go get his daughter, and we would meet.

Then all of a sudden he had to do a two week job in South Africa, and then he called and said his laptop and phone was stolen when he took a taxi. He expected me to purchase these items and ship to South Africa. When I told him I couldn't he became very angry, called and yelled at me, emailed me and said I was selfish.

I researched a lot and found on his Linkedin account that he has three accounts, with the same picture on each one, using the three names listed.

Has anyone talked to someone by these names? I am so done with this creep. He stole my heart, but glad I was smart enough not to send him any of these items that he requested.

Be safe everyone.
Nov 10, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		BP OIL SCAMMER from UK DATING SITE
by: Anonymous

OMG! I am texting this guy now. He contacted me on MATCH.COM.

William Dawson works for BP Oil, Widowed, 1 daughter 13 years old. From the UK. OMG!!! He kept telling me he was married 10 years then it was 4 years. Every text he would give different info. I had a bad feeling about this.

You can report these scammers on the dating websites.I am going to expose him. Thank God I didn't give him my name.
Nov 08, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pipeline engineer on Linkedin and zoosk
by: Anonymous

I met this guy on zoosk and he sent me his website accc.com and his bio data is still in LinkedIn.

As a pipeline engineer he said he had his own business. His wife died 3 yrs ago and he has got 3 kids.

He travels for business and one time he said he needed to go to alaska for business and he will live in the oil rig with his crew. He is always texting, emailing, calling, and he said he will marry me, and he wants to meet my family.

Then one day he told me he will order material for a pipe in China with deliver by air. Then he said he got a problem with his bank and he can't open his link because he has no access. He said its 30k to pay mega steel, and his bank closed his bank for many attempts so his sister inlaw got a loan for 10k and he needs 20k more and he doesn't know where he can get the 20k.

I told him to bring his laptop to the coffee shop so he can get access and he gets mad at me. From a nice guy he turns to a monster. Then I figured out he is scammer. Oh he is a sweetheart, very sweet, and he sent me his kids pictures.

Women you will fall in love with him. He has a strong italian accent. Thank god he protected me from danger.

I stay away from him. So women be careful with this con artist. He is a pipeline engineer and he is still in LinkedIn.
Nov 06, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Ottoman
by: Anonymous

I had the same experience Skyping with Robert Ottoman. Had technical difficulties and only saw him for seconds. He was even wearing the same sweater from his Match profile picture. I reported him to LinkedIn to attempt to have his profiles removed - I can't see them anymore, so hope the request was successful.

I also blocked his number so he can't contact me anymore.

Total scum!
Nov 05, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

I have been talking to a guy with so many stories like everyone else on here. He's a consultant on a rig in Anchorage Alaska, parents killed when he was young, wife died of cancer, has a 8 year old daughter in Liverpool, with a nanny, has sent me flowers, candy, music, stated that he loved me before we even have met, writes beautiful emails and texts.

How does a person get rid of these creeps without having to live in fear? I met him on POF. Every time the time gets close to meet he is Going to be gone longer.

Stated he has contracts with
Chevron.
Oct 30, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		George Ivar vixdra8986
by: Anonymous

POF scammer. Same story....asked for money to process leaving from rig to meet him. Gave fake work ID George E. var.

Kuwait National Petroleum Company.

Dark eyes, silver hair, sweet baby-like look.
Oct 27, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mathew Westwood
by: Anonymous

Hi, yes that's the same story I received but he didn't mention it was an unborn child.

I too met him on ok cupid.

He said he lived in Toronto and returned here because he studied at the university.

Just another scammer. Be careful. He refuses to meet because he's busy with work.

I can't believe all the scammers. I have been in contact with 7!!! From match, pof and okc!!!

The latest one is Richard Bae!!

Oct 27, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mathew Westwood
by: Anonymous

Hi, has anyone heard of Mathew Westwood.
I'm playing along with his scam. Apparently he's in Turkey and was arrested at the airport because he damaged some rental equipment.

I said I would pay for his release only to get more information.

I received an email to send the money to Sheila Macnaughton in Santa Clara California at a Wells Fargo bank.

Has anyone encountered the same?

I would like to contact the police with this information.

Thanks
Oct 27, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mathew Westwood
by: Anonymous

Someone else mentioned this name. I just hooked him on OK cupid so I appreciate the information I found here on this site. His pictures look like those when you purchase a picture frame.

However, when I requested additional pictures he sent a couple. Next I'll ask him to Skype to see what excuse he gives.

He said his wife and unborn "kid" were killed in automobile accident.

He claims he is an architect.
Oct 26, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		watch out for Nicholas Jeffery
by: Anonymous

Lol I'm not as desperate for a man to think he is going to tell me he wants true love and I'm the one, he's talked to me once professed his undying love for me, has no idea what I look like, what I do, but he found me on my Google+ acct name Nicholas Jeffery.

I want to string him along for a bit, then tell him my child needs emergency surgery, could I borrow the money from him, if he's an oil rig shipping guy that works for Israel but lived in Paris, wife passed 3 yrs ago and has one daughter.

I told a friend of mine, I knew it was a scam right off the beginning, nobody tells you they love you after one day of texting. He's supposed to be 55, but his picture looks 65. I'd like to know who the picture belongs to so he knows his picture is being used to scam women.

Please remember if it sounds too good to be true it always is! I'm so sorry for three women that have fallen prey to these ruthless cults! Please be aware of your Google acct and who you let become a friend in your acct! I'm very sorry please don't feel stupid, they know how to do this.

t's their "job" but if anyone else gets a Nicholas Jeffery, or Jeffery Nicholas please be aware!
Oct 26, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		My scammer from Ireland.
by: Anonymous

My scammer was from Ireland and his father was from the United States. His mother took him back to Ireland to be raised. He has a 20-year-old son in college but needed money for a school trip.

He's very charming and smooth talking and sent me roses, and a candy necklace. But when It came to having money for his son in college he did not have his credit card available so he wanted me to front the money.

Luckily my daughter found this site and everything came together that he was a scammer.

I confronted him and he got mad. I stopped communicating with him but first I told him that he did make me feel like a woman again. Ladies beware if it is too good to be true it is.

This guy and his son were drop dead gorgeous people.
Oct 26, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Alfred anyone?
by: Anonymous

My friend met a Richard Alfred on Christian Mingle. He says he is from VA but on oil rig in Scotland sea. He won a big contract and will come home this week. He thinks she is madly in love and plans to pick him up from airport and bring him to her home. They are talking marriage, have picked out a ring and dress and will honeymoon in Paris.

Has anyone else had a "relationship" with Richard Alfred?

Oct 24, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fredriksen Leif Harald
by: Betsy

Friend request on FB - says he works on a KCA Deutag rig out of Aberdeen, but here's the chat he sent me:

"i am Fredriksen by name, born in united state, i was searching on profiles here when your profile popped up and to be honest,your are good looking woman...your looking so beautiful and i must say nice picture you got there. .i really wish to know you and to be close to an angel like you.can i be a friend if you don't mind"

So many red flags went off . . . the loquence is stilted, the photos are weird, most of his 67 "friends" are women. Most of all, it takes a long time for him to respond, as if he is using Google translator and has to figure out what I said, and then translate it before he can respond.

He is asking me a lot of the questions you would expect a scammer to ask, are you married, do you have family, etc.
Oct 24, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too good to be true Aaron Johnson
by: Anonymous

I did a reverse scan on a photo that he sent me of him and his daughter.

Guess what;-

She is Teresa Diez Moliner the ladies golf champion 2013. He is standing next to her in the photo so presumably he is some golf club president who is just there to present the cup.

Feeling very satisfied with myself now!!!
Oct 22, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too good to be true
by: Anonymous

I received a fb request from Aaron Johnson. I usually delete requests from people that I don't know but my hand went to 'Accept'. Before long he came onto chat and said he was a contractor on an oil rig in the Pacific searching for crude oil for Devon Energy.

He said he had been widowed for 4 years and had a daughter aged 13, part time nanny looks after her! She had put him on FB as he was very lonely and was now ready to leave the sea and settle down. Thought it must be the hand of fate!!

He was very charming and full of flattery. He sent messages and poetry constantly. He said he had fallen in love with me and wanted us to grow old together. I was besotted and believed it all. He asked me to download viber so that we could talk. (No video as not allowed on rig)!

Then daughter fell down the stairs and damaged her knee. He then asked for £700 to help him get supplies as he had used it on hospital bills. I foolishly sent it.(moneygram, Betty Jo Waters, Indiana 47111)!

More romance then crane broken and can't finish contract unless it gets fixed. I checked with Devon and they advised not to send money and to report him to FBI.

Spell broke and I stopped talking to him. He still calls and I don't know how to get rid of viber on my pc and phone???

I feel used and silly now!!!
Oct 21, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert ottoman
by: Anonymous

Yes, I was on Skype with Robert Ottoman. We were having difficulty connecting. Saw him for only a few seconds.

He looked like his photos and Linked-in profile.

He had multiple Linked-in profiles. I confronted him and told him I've posted his name. But didn't tell him where.

So be careful.
Oct 21, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		William T. Dawson
by: Anonymous

This is the name being used on me (William T. Dawson). Met on Match.com about 3-4 weeks ago. Just 2 hours ago, after confirming my suspicions, I texted him that I know this is a scam.

Same scenario - said he's originally from Denmark. 1 child Hannah - dead wife from car accident. Phone is registered to unknown area in Florida. Tell me almost verbatim once a week he is being directed by BP UK to come to BP America to work on trans-canada project. Broken accent. Lives in Manchester England - no records of him. Father died when he was 5.

Lots of cheesy love poems and really no depth to his personality. Wanted to start new life in states, with me. Wanted to buy an oil company (Uh, what??). Wouldn't meet me for even a 10-minute coffee in a public space. He has an answer for every question. Told me he had to fly out to anchorage to work on a platform. I googled all of it...just today he couldn't even tell me the name of this platform project (yet it is clearly names on google).

He sent a link to his website but nothing about him or his supposed partners are actually on a regular google search. His linkedin profile is bogus too....found another name there: WILLIAM PERRY, EXECUTIVE ENGINEER FOR BRAVAN ENGINEERING with the same exact birth date and style of website.

My guess is this is a whole slew of scammers working on multiple women at the same time or he is working on a huge spreadsheet of women and keeping a very good filing system of who he tells what.

Please I urge all of you to be safe.
Oct 21, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oct.19 issue: widower, scammer fr. Sweden, 17 yr. old daughter.
by: Anonymous

Hi there!! I could recognize this story. Chopper and marriage offers and meetings.

Please be careful, he's so amusing and charming but he would gladly rip you off for much money until you're done.

We could connect through emails and compare pics.

Take care!
Oct 19, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alvin Heinrich-Scammer
by: Anonymous

I was contacted by Alvin Heinrich on FB. Typical same story. 17 yr old daughter. Wife died 5 yrs ago and he has not met anyone until me. Wants to come meet me.

Pictures shows a very handsome man with lavish lifestyle. Told me we could meet with possible marriage. Said we could live anywhere in the world. He said he works in the pipeline industry and his contract just got accepted for job in Malaysia.

Wonderful compliments and poetic.

Steer clear and save your heart.
Oct 19, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scam
by: Anonymous

My sister helped me find this site after I told her about this wonderful man I met on FB. Does research for oil rigs. Waiting for his contract to sign (with todays internet these can be sent via docusign)

Widower, 17 yr old daughter at university. Nice pictures on FB. Very nice looking man. I've only been talking to him a few days. Already he wants to come meet me from Sweden.

He's not asked for any money yet but I expect he will.

I'll just play him while doing research on his lies.

Thanks for this site.
Oct 18, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		I got duped too!
by: Anonymous

I got an email from a man claiming he grew up in Malta, has farms in Peru, owns a house in Georgia but rents in D.C. His wife died 5 years ago and he has a 22 year old daughter.

He sent me several photos, his cell and house numbers. I foolishly believed he was honest. He claimed to have won a big money contract which took him to an offshore oil rig platform. He claimed to have flown out on September 2, 2015.

His farms got diseased, he had to change chopper terminal to come see me, his contract stipulated it was his responsibility to buy parts and now he's apparently in a coma.

He's got a friend communicating for him now. I'm out almost $5,000.

My email is jaid5504@yahoo.com.
Oct 16, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adam Bratman Kuala Lumpur
by: Anonymous

I think he is a scammer. His story sounds so familiar. I have been communicating with him for two months. He is supposedly in Kuala Lumpur on an engineering contract.

He is also widowed, both parents died in car accident when he was young, is "crazy" about me even though we have not met. Last night I actually started to believe him. He stared to suck me in after all of this time but I decided to do a google search on his name and found nothing.

When I asked him what company he worked for, I could not find it. I wanted to believe him.

It is a heartache but glad I found out now.

He did a good job.
Oct 12, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Ross 303-990-8517
by: Anonymous

He is scamming right now, he just got to the getting parts from China!!! So I expect him to ask for money anytime.

Ok Cupid name unique3776
Daniel Ross
2 daughters/mother/wife died
Won huge contract
Loves and calls me future wife 3weeks in!!

Email: d.ross@yahoo.com

Beware!!!!!'nn
Oct 09, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rigger Edward Lahm
by: Anonymous

Started talking via Linkedin in May this year. Seemed Sincere and my Guard was down because it was linkedin and not a dating site....anyway started to talk on whatsapp. He is a widower from England living in Austin Minnesota. He got a contract in The Gulf of Mexico.

He sent the contract and after a few weeks things started breaking and I have paid ....taken loans...I am so ashamed How gullible I am.

Please email If you recognize this to

loha83@gmail.com
Oct 06, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Miller and Paul Nelson
by: Anonymous

I would like to know if anyone has photos of Thomas Miller. My scammer also asked me for and Itune card to update apps on his smart phone.

He goes by the name Paul Nelson. Please contact me at:

evelin.casiano@yahoo.com
Oct 06, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mathew westwood
by: Anonymous

Another name to watch for is Mathew Westwood.
Claims to be Dutch, moved to California as a yearns get. He's a widower - wife and son killed in car accident.

I've been communicating with him and we met on ok cupid.

He says he resides in Toronto. Also would write me love poems. Is currently in Istanbul turkey working on a contract for building a fuel station there.

I knew he was a scammer because he said he was too busy to meet. I asked him to go on Skype for us to chat and meet and he told me his laptop was stolen at the airport. Then asked me to buy him a laptop.

I don't think so.

I've given up on the online dating it's full of scammers!!

Good luck
Oct 01, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mechanical engineer
by: Anonymous

I met Paul Nelson on Our Time dating site. He contacted me and we exchanged email addresses and phone numbers. He was very charming and he said he was a widower, and his wife died in a car accident 3 years ago. He said he was the only child, his father died 10 years ago, his mother and him lived in Oregon.

We talked for about a month, non-stop emails and texting and he said he is a contractor. He got a huge contract with Shell for 3 months in Thailand to install a gas pipe line. He emailed me his contract and it was for 7 million dollars for a 3 month job.

Every day I got sweet emails and text and he called me his wife. So all was romantic and he was very religious as well. He would say God bless you and he loved me and was coming back to marry me. He had to order 3 big cranes to finish his job but he had to get them from China, and then it happened. He said the cranes arrived but they want him to pay duty tax at customs and he did not have enough money to get his cranes.

He needed $13,000 to get his cranes to finish the job and can I send him money. I told him I did not have it. He asked me to get a loan but I said I can't so then he said his friend might help him but he is out of town so can I open a bank account at Bank of America so his friend can send the money into my account.

I pretended to open the account with $950.00 but he would not stop asking me for the information to the account. I have not answered his email or text after that.

Can anyone out there tell me if they know this Paul Nelson I have photos of him as well.
Sep 30, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aberdeen Scotland Oil Rig Scam
by: Anonymous

John A Newman
John Antonio
John Aldo
John A Newman Facebook page Alaska Los Angeles California

Widow 1 son Derek 14

John.anewman101@yahoo.com
Doyon Drilling contract Aberdeen Scotland
Age 50

Any info appreciated
Sep 30, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Miller
by: EG

Ha, met on Match and said he lived near me and wanted to meet soon but had an emergency as he owns an oil rig consulting company. Two weeks of his professing his love for me asking a million questions which I am sure he sent to everyone!

He called me too?

Polish, mother died at child birth. Well educated blah blah. First odd request was for an itunes card so he could watch movies. Ummm no! Next request just before he was suppose to return to where I live was for $3900 as he was offshore and there was an emergency.

Oh my God I rushed to check online and found this site and others.

Thomas Miller - Houston TX (main address).

I live in northeast.

Stay safe
Sep 28, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stutter Carolyn
by: Anonymous

This is just one of the names he is using, the other known names are Jason Hason and Jason Hanson on Skype, and Stutter Carolyn on Face book. I have been talking to this con man for the past 6 months and yes, I have been conned.

He claims to be a marine engineer contractor and is needing yet more money for broken equipment. In actual fact I have discovered he works on construction. The photo is actually stolen as is the one on Skype. He is very poetic, will declare his undying love for you and will gain your confidence before asking for money.

The first request he made to me was for urgent medical bills for his daughter as was his second and then it was for $10,000 which I was unable to send.

Beware ladies this guy is a scammer which I found out through Google and he seems to have been at it for a long time.
Sep 27, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dalton Jerry
by: Anonymous

If anyone is in contact with a person called Dalton Jerry I found out he is no good. I have been duped by him. I had a phone call from a friend of his that he collapsed on the oil rig.

Don't know if this is true or not but the caller told me that I needed to send funds to get him some help. I also found out that the person at the bank he wanted me to wire money to don't exist. I was really nuts into believing him but now I am out money and to top it all off I sent this bank manager my info that I need back but probaly won't get it back.

I went to the police and they said they cannot help me.

I am screwed.
Sep 26, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kisses2yourheart
by: Anonymous

Louis Larson is another scammer lurking on Professional Free and Single in UK and says he is an architect living in Norwich. Another name to be aware of is Alex Matarazza and another is Frank who is from Oxford.

In the first instance they will want to send you a long email or call you. BEWARE. I have been caught by a scammer and it is so easy to think you have fallen in love.

All of us that are on dating sites or replying to unknown requests from skype or FB are all vulnerable.

BEWARE IF IT IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE it probably is!!!
Sep 25, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson Bailey Update
by: Lily

I didn't pick up or respond to his texts after he suggested he needed my help to foot the medical bill for his ailing mum. I haven't heard from him since. My Andy has a Southern accent. He claims that he spent his early life in North Carolina.

I'm afraid sharing photo won't help because they must be stolen.

This guy in the photos, whoever he is, looks charming with warm smile.

Ladies, it is not a person. It's a entity working from a script. Modifying as they go to fit the response from you. My guess is that it's a team, the voice person and the e-mail person, and the text person could be different.

I only shared my nickname with the scammer and some "beautiful" photos (LOL) of myself, which I would have posted on Facebook without reservation.

I don't feel stupid nor smarter.

Ladies, it's not your fault.
Sep 25, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fabian Sergio Anthony hoax
by: Anonymous

On match.com as findmefavour, portrayed as an Australian/Portuguese Vessel Engineer for Cosco Shipping Lines.....

Don't believe him!!!!

His phone number is 904-373-8106, 44yr old, blond haired blue eyed son named Richard, aunt raising while he is at sea.
Sep 25, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same creep...stole my heart...not my money
by: Anonymous

Anderson (Andy) Bailey is not real. The picture is the same but it doesn't matter what he looks like ...he can cut and paste images. It is how he steals your heart and eventually your money that is the problem.

Thanks to my daughter for protecting me from hurt, harm, disappointment and frustration. My new philosophy...meet asap. If they are real then proceed.

Cut your pain and leave him in the dust.
Sep 25, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andy Bailey
by: Lily

Anonymous posts seem to make confusion, so I post as Lily. I am the person communicating with Andy Bailey since early September. I wanted to connect with the person who posted about a photo on a rig as Dalton Jerry and compare the photo.

From "My smile for U" post, it must be the same person. I found My (Lily's) Andy on currently Mingle2 London site. Once they hook their prey, they take the profile down. My Andy's original profile on Ourtime.com was taken down. So ladies, check out the following profile asap.

http://mingle2.com/user/view/11387096

And to the person who e-mailed me asking exchange of photos from Germany, my e-mail reply to you bounced back.
Sep 25, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		It is him
by: Anonymous

Can the person that posted about Dalton Jerry on September 24 please contact me. I also have this picture and I am in contact with him everyday.

He is to be coming to see me this weekend so please email me at:

hohohojoy@yahoo.com
Sep 24, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		My smile for you is a scam
by: Anonymous

Same photo my mom received from Anderson (Andy) Bailey who is also clearly using the name Jerry.

He is a fake and a con artist.

DO NOT GIVE money.
Sep 24, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bradley Patton
by: Anonymous

If you are in contact with this man, he is a scammer!
I opened up his website that he sent to me when he was going by Bryan McNiel, Niels-Engineering.com

Now it is the EXACT same website, except the name and photo of the man that supposedly started this company in 2010 is changed from Bryan McNiel to Bradley Patton. I'm sure it's a stolen photo from someone else, as it was with me.

Do not fall for his story!!

Funny that he's using the same company name.

He sent me copies of his reward contracts, a copy of his presentation PowerPoint he used to "win" the contract, etc.

It's all very elaborate...
Sep 24, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re:Andy Bailey
by: Anonymous

Hi, your story is just revolving like a roller coaster. It sounds familiar to me with his calling you as a queen.

Lets check if we are talking to the same person I'm in contact with till now. Do you have pictures from this person, so we can compare thru email.

Post your email and ill connect with you.

Anonymous...
Sep 23, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer
by: Anonymous

Anderson (Andy) Bailey. Oil Rig Engineer, currently working on a rig in Scotland. 5 hour time difference. Father from NC, passed when young, Mother from Brazil. Very lovely. Went to Grad school in UK. Some spelling issues.

Lost wife 5 years ago during operation. Long e-mail about himself at first, then switches to chat and short call. Call you Queen.

If familiar, please post.

He just reached to the point of asking money for his ailing mom.
Sep 21, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Happened to Me Too
by: Anonymous

Same story. I almost fell for him. Name was James VanCole. Said he was German. In USA for 15 years. Divorced 8 years and living in the south. Daughter lives in Germany with his mother.

Never met up, he was always on a business trip. Professed his love and devotion to me. Knew what to say, how to say it. Almost scripted. It was perfect and yes, too good to be true.

After two weeks of hours and hours of chatting, he asked me for money to fix equipment on the rig. I knew then it was a scam. I challenged him and he still tried to continue his lie. Then it surfaced. Living in Ghana. I told him to leave me alone and not to contact me again.

When I searched the picture he sent me, found out it someone who lives in California. This guy was smooth. On LinkedIn, very professional profile. Same picture of man who lives in California. I contacted the person whose picture is being used as a courtesy. I felt he should know.

A lesson in love and trust that I will forever keep within me.
Sep 17, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Finkel
by: Anonymous

I think this is the same person that scammed me earlier this year. After 2 months chatting, he asked me for money for his hospitalised daughter.
He describes himself as a widower with one daughter and lives in New York, was born in Poland and both parents killed in a car crash.

He was so convincing sending poetic love letters and wanting to start a new life. I lost 4000 in total but it would have been more if I had fell for it as he asked me for 10,000 to replace equipment, however I did`nt send any more.

He was chatting under a different name on Skype. I discovered the photo I had is a stolen one. He is well educated and describes himself as a marine engineer contractor, but he has now deleted himself from FB where I discovered that he actually works in construction.
Sep 14, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Davin Finkle victim??
by: Anonymous

You´re story is similar to what I have experienced. Naming me his queen, wife to be (so good to be true??) and would be very happy to fulfill his dream completing a family when he comes home from the rig somehow this year, etc.

I would want to connect with you(email add??) and exchange pictures if we are talking on the same person.

I still have contact with him.
Sep 13, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Toni Panucci
by: Anonymous

I met Kelvin (or Kevin) Toni Panucci on Eharmony. He quickly got me off the site using a yahoo email address. Watch out for anyone using the name Toni K. Panucci, Kelvin Toni Panucci or Kevin Toni Panucci.

He/she/they are not a handsome, 45 year old, deep sea diving, widower with two small children presently working on an offshore oil rig who tragically lost his laptop, smartphone and - wait for it - the Chinese are holding his passport whom only you can help.

He can never Skype or Facetime with you because he simply doesn't exist.

He/she/they are trolling - don't get hooked!
Sep 08, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Just beware of this one too. He started loving me on the 2nd day. What a crock of s...! We only talked on FB messenger. Then asked 4 my phone number and I gave it to him and then we just messaged.

On 4th day he called. He talks with a heavy accent. His grammar is very bad when writing. Told me he was going g to buy us a new house, car and clothes. After he finished his contract in 2 weeks with Chevron. He never asked me for money yet but while talking to him I got a friend request from another oil rig msn.

That was the clue that this wasn't true. My son found this info and told me to look it up. Sure enough everything he told me was the same on this page.

Wow.

Did I feel like a fool.

Called him out on it and he said thanks for breaking my heart but I will delete you. I said go ahead and don't call me again.

Guess what..haven't heard from him since.

Beware of this scum.
Sep 08, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		oil rig scsmmer..Derrick Martin
by: Anonymous

This guy friends me through Facebook. By accident I friended him which I never do. Then all the sudden he's messaging me talking to me and telling me all this crap oh he loves me and writing all this poetic stuff.

Then 5 days later I get another oil rig guy sending me a friend request. So I told my son he goes online and finds out about this oil rig scam crap. Well I just called his bluff.

His name is Derrick Martin and his he's from Poland and works in the United States in Detroit Michigan in an oil rig. Whatever said he's going to buy me all this stuff and buy a house and he loves me and we can live wherever we want to. He's going to get me a brand new car and on and on and on he has a little young daughter 7 years old he's making 10.5 million on his next contract.

What a line of bull.
Sep 07, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Mcfadden
by: Anonymous

Hi,
I recently met Mike Mclaren on Ok Cupid. He's new to Boston (5 months) He's currently an underwater welder on an oil rig in Texas. He claims he'll be back in a week & a half. He's 46, 6 ft tall, brown eyes, brown hair and he has facial hair and perfect white teeth.

I have several photos of him, one with his Mum ( shes blonde) A picture in front of glass pyramid at the Louvre... pics of him in a tuxedo etc.

Today....He asked me to get him a visa gift card. Claims he cant bring personal items on board....when I replied, order one online, he said he couldn't.

I haven't even met him. I told him it was suspicious

...Im now just playing with him via text.
If anyone has any info regarding this..phoney baloney, Please let me know.

Someone posted some...very similiar info regarding.

Thanks! k.
Sep 06, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Ottoman
by: Anonymous

I met Robert Ottoman on match. I knew it was a scam when he told me he was on a rig off the coast of Scotland.

Same story as below. Widower, daughter in boarding school etc. He asked me for money but I refused to give it to him. Calls and texting stopped. But he periodically sends a text.

I can't believe all the scammers!!
Sep 04, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike McFadden Name change
by: Anonymous

Just an FYI...Mike McFadden has changed his name to Mike Mclaren. The idiot forgot he was a connection of mine on LinkedIn. I tried to report him as a scammer as Mike McFadden and they apparently didn't take it down.

I'll see if maybe now they'll pay attention. I also sent a FB message to the guy he's stolen the pictures from so he could try to report him.

I guess he doesn't care.
Sep 03, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		His name is Dalton Jerry
by: Anonymous

I have been corresponding with a man who says he is German decent that lives in Los Angels. He works on an oil rig as an independent contractor. He says he has a daughter 9yrs old.

Met this man on Facebook but he deleted me as a contact because I was questing him too much. He asked me for money to help get a drill bit he needed. He has sent me pictures of himself on the rig in the gulf of Mexico. I helped him with the drill bit but now he wants me to go to family and help him get a plane ticket home.

He calls me his wife and is very controlling. This man used to write me poems but not anymore as all he talks about is getting home so we can meet. This man can't even spell his daughters name right.

I am asking if anyone has been in contact with a guy who says he is a engineer named Jerry Dalton email daltonjerry@gmail.com

He found me on 12 tomatoes which is on a Facebook recipe site. I would like to hear from people who has been in a similar situation.
Sep 02, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tin eye
by: Hannah

Tin Eye worked for me. I uploaded all of the photos I had of my scammer onto it - one at a time - and thank goodness it recognized one of them out of 20 !!!

Turns out he was using a Colombian celebrity actor's pictures from Instagram and Facebook. Met him on badoo. I confronted my scammer and at first he said this man with his cousin and they just look alike!

But it was the same photos and in some of them even include his celebrity Wife's pictures that he claimed was his deceased wife that died of lung cancer.

In the next two days he got nastier and menacing with threats .... And told me to stop texting him.
Aug 31, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Finding the real Scott
by: Anonymous

I used a reverse image search on Google. The real man's profile pictures popped up. He has a Facebook page. I went there and found not only more photographs but videos of his being presented with bronze stars.

He is a very well known soldier and is unaware that his pictures have been stolen. I did not speak to him directly but I did let it be known that this was going on.

I offered up the information I had with my fake soldier if he wishes to pursue anything but it will probably happen again. Sad. These guys go over to serve and get used without their knowledge or consent.

I wish just once we could catch one of these buggers.
Aug 31, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reverse Image Search
by: Anonymous

I reverse image search everyone now. I've caught one guy using a Venezuelan model/singer's pics from facebook (sent the guy a mess on his fb page to let him know) and another guy using an Austalian Tennis Pro's pics.

The most effective and easiest site to use is www.imageraider.com. Just select the files/pics you want to search and it will list all the web pages/sites where it finds those pictures.

Hope this helps!
Aug 31, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Notifying the real owners of pictures
by: Anonymous

One of my scammers used photos of a famous 4 time bronzed star recipient who has a Facebook page. I sent a message to his supporters to let them know that these army rangers pictures were being used to scam people. I hope he's aware of what's going on.

I realize this one is not an oil scam situation but it's the same scenario. I caught on quick to his deception because he didn't use military time, misused military jargon, didn't know jack about California, told me cameras and phones were'nt allowed, and then when I asked him his APO AE and his military email he stopped communicating.

Busted.
Aug 30, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bleeding Money
by: Anonymous

"Mrs. C." met this guy somehow. It's emails, phone calls, pictures and romance. She is so in love with him...and given him hundreds and thousands of dollars.

Family members have been asked to help and contribute, because millions of dollars will be coming in and they will live in Texas happily ever after. Funny...the meeting date to get the engagement ring and the house and to get the equipment shipped to Texas never transpires; just the need for more money for this and for that.

This lady is so blinded by the love bug for this con artist, she will not hear a negative word about the thing from friends or family.

All have tried to pry her away in vane. Next comes a trip to Texas to meet Romeo.

Bunk.
Aug 30, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer
by: Anonymous

his name is Matt77 and his email is onegoodturn1964@gmail.com.

Same story, alone with a daughter of 16 years old going to boarding school in Canada, got a contract in Stockholm as rig engineer, but when he arrived something wrong with customs asking him more than he thought.

Then he called me asking me to help him. No way I found out everything was fake, the contract, the phone number the cellphone. He is a professional scammer.

Women out there be careful, don't send him any money.

He didn't get anything from me, I am too smart. Do the same.
Aug 28, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Ottoman
by: Anonymous

Here is another name to watch for - Robert Ottoman. As so many others have said on this site, I'm embarrassed to say I was almost scammed by this person.

I found his profile on Match. He lists himself as a widower with a 12 year old daughter in a Toronto boarding school. He claimed to live on Heather Road and knew just enough to stay believable. He came on very fast and was romantic. He claimed to be originally from Algeria, but orphaned and brought to the US by his uncle.

Went to school in Zurich to be a Marine Engineer. After a few weeks he suddenly had equipment trouble and needed $150k which would put him in debt. It wasn't the equipment he was needing help with, but the nearly $10k it would take to ship.

I hope this helps others from being victimized.
Aug 27, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another name to look out for
by: Anonymous

I am sick to my stomach and devastated even more now reading all of these posts. It is disgusting that these people will do this to another human being. Exact same stories with just a few details different. So here is mine:

Dating site: bbwcupids.com
Profile name: kerroowow
50 yrs old
NAME HE GOES BY: KEVIN FISHER
Accent sounds French
Says he was raised by late uncle in the UK
Really handsome
From Reading, PA
Went to work on oil rig in Tx
Machine broke needs $5800 or even half, just something even if I have to borrow it.
Parents died when he was 10, mom from UK, dad from Palm beach, FL
Has a 15 yr old daughter, wife died in a gas explosion 4 years ago.

Uses 2 phone numbers one with a 267 area code that he can only text from because he is having problems with it and when he calls you from it you can't hear anything. The other phone was a 508 area code from MA, said it was his work phone and private so he can't use that phone for calling although he called me from it once.

I want to figure out how to do the reverse image thing as I'd like to let someone know that he is using their photos. He probably takes our pictures and gives them to female crooks to use to lure in their victims.

So somewhere in this world men are probably thinking our photos are that of a scum bag.
Aug 25, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roger Davies
by: Anonymous

I am reading everyone's comment here and I am so shocked that so many people have been scammed with this same modus operandi. Like everyone, I met this guy on a dating website and he asked to be added as your friend on Facebook then he asked for my email address.

I am very leary of online dating and do as much to protect me so I created an email account for the sole purpose of this. To make a long story short... He is a 49 year old guy working on an oil rig in the Philippines which ironically is where I am from.

He is a widower with a 7 year old daughter who is staying with his "aged" mother in the UK. His wife died of cancer 5 years ago and this is the last field job he is working on as he wants to be a father to his daughter again.

He was very poetic and verbose on his email.

I was slowly warming up to him and thinking about him. I told a couple of my friends and sent them the email he sent me and they both said to be careful but my other friend asked me if she can do a search and she did and she was the one that directed me to this website.

I started reading all the post and I was so disgusted but lucky for me I found out early enough. So now I am going to turn the table around and see if I can catch this guy in a lie!

Don't feel bad for those of you who got scammed. There are people in this world out to take advantage of good hearted people.

You didn't do anything!
Aug 24, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please be careful Ladies!!!
by: Anonymous

Major scammer online! But I think its a group of people that work together!! I got scammed in addition to many other ladies!! Broken English with ability to speak English, French and African.

Very smooth talker and very nice and understanding. Lures you in with lots of loving texts, emails, conversations.

Goes by Andrea Martins/Richard Martin/John Antonio. Uses a gorgeous picture. Found picture on many linkedin sites , parenting.com, twitter .

His contact info is martinsandrea33@email.com

1-607-224-2992
1-607-873-2587
276-129-09098
Aug 24, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		scammer
by: Anonymous

Hi yep I have been playing along with a scammer for a while now. I was secretly hoping it wasn't. But yep true to form the delicious looking romantic who also works on an oil rig asked for a money transfer tonight.

Initially $5,000 then $4,000 then $2000 or $1000 possibly. He is apparently stranded in Philly and has no money to get home. He said when he gets back he can sell his shares.

When I said you have the wrong girl I don't have money he said I misunderstood him. His alias Lyall Porell is now blocked. Beware ladies he is a charmer.

He found me initially on RSVP then Gmail chat.
Aug 22, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		james bellini
by: Anonymous

conversando comigo atualmente, me achou atravez do Christian Mingle, apaguei meu profile. telefone dele (402) 845-6109 - e-mail; james.bellini@aol.com.

Conversei quase um mes com o Michael Mulkey, que me enviou fotos fakes, e disse que viria me conhecer, apos ligar pedindo nome de aeroporto, me enviou um e-mail pedindo 4 mil dolares. bloqueei tudo. e parece que estou me tornando expert em scams. Desde o primeiro momento desconfiei que e scam, mas gracas a Deus os telefones possuem uma coisinha chamada gps, e quando ele me disse que morava em oklahoma, mas esta em uma plataforma no gulf mexico comecei a pesquisar, e o telefone e de nebraska. Nao sei se e pra rir ou para chorar, a duvida cresceu quando ele comecou a perguntar quandos irmaos eu tenho, depois se tenho muito contato com eles. A historia e a mesma, viuvo,8 anos,fotos lindas, 54 anos, mae de 83 e dois irmaos que morreram de cancer. muito louco.
Aug 21, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Anthony
by: Anonymous

Hi. I met this guy about three days ago. As soon as he started talking I knew he was full of you know what. He said his name was James Anthony and he was italian but lived in Colorado previously. I know Colorado well. He wouldn't know Pikes Peak from a sand pile on the beach.

Secondly he was a contractor with an oil rig in the gulf of Mexico. Said he had a contract with BP. He also said he has a son 15, named Josh.

He would not call me by name. Only called me "Sunshine" and sent me a link to a song by Steve Azar with the same title.

I thanked him and thought okay if he's Italian he might conceivably write in broken English. I asked him to speak in Italian for me as I know a little.

No response.

He kept saying I was nice, beautiful etc. but he always managed to skirt around obvious questions and his answers were a long time coming like he had to translate them before answering.

I played along, even sending him a song in return.

He started sending me messages in the morning saying he had been thinking about me all night or while he was working or when he was in his cabin sleeping.

He claims to have his own sailboat.

I copied the four photographs he had on his profile but there's nothing of a personal nature or even comments about posts.

Too bad...he was cute in a James Bond sort of way. But scammer!!

He is blocked but I am sure he won't be the last.

Adio Bambini! YOU JERK!!!
Aug 20, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hearts and Flowers we dont need!
by: Anonymous

I never got the heart card but I did get serenaded over the phone a lot. I also got roses, chocolates, and a stuffed bear. Were your roses red? Mine were.

Keep on keeping on. Getting through this is very hard but not impossible. I lost a lot of money with phony sites, paperwork, and even contracts.

Take care....
Aug 16, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		scammer from UK
by: Anonymous

My friend is talking to a guy. He said he is from the UK has a 8 year old son and he is in a boarding school. He wife passed away and his mother told him to look for a wife on facebook.

He works on a ship. The first week he told her that he loved her. He said he works on the ship since 13 years and when he is done he want to settle with somebody. He ask her to open a Bank of America account so he can send he money.

He also ask her to watch his son for her and he would send her 1800 dollars a month. His name is Martin Cunningham. I saw that page and warned my friend.

He was sending her his email address.

martincunningham97@yahoo.com
Aug 14, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be aware of Morgan Padmore
by: Anonymous

Morgan Padmore- My heart has just been broken, too many questions and too many lies. Met on Christian Mingle mid 50s and latin by birth and said he grew up in Ohio.

Be aware this guy says he is a Petroleum Engineer. Divorced with one daughter.

Yes I fell for it and I told him no more money.

Was told he had heart issues and needed money for the fees charged by Turkish Government. NO more from me.

This just happened to me so be careful
Aug 13, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Edwin Moore
by: Anonymous

This guy thought he was good, spent 3 weeks sending me awesome emails and loving me on yahoo messenger and then it came.

The ask for the money.

I shut it down. The email address is edwmoore_53rr@yahoo.com
Aug 13, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan McNiel, pipeline engineer
by: Anonymous

I can't believe I fell for his whole thing too. The name he is using with me is Bryan McNiel. Claims to have been born near Seattle, but grew up in England.

20 year old daughter in college. Claims to have moved here recently with his elderly mother because his father passed away. Supposedly his wife passed away from cancer 7 years ago.

We were supposed to meet but got called away to Alaska and claims to have been sent to work right away on a rig. It's very convincing and elaborate. He even sent me a copy of his so called contract with the oil company and a link to his own company website. He claims internet is bad, so gave me his email and password so I can help him with watching for important emails and to help answer them for him.

He asked me for money, and I can't believe I let myself get sucked into it. I am well educated and am totally embarrassed that I fell for it all. I didn't give him anything I can't afford to lose, but it is still an expensive lesson. Red flags have been there.

I have kept thinking he is too good to be true, and after reading all of these stories, I guess he really was.
Aug 12, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		How do you get rid of them
by: Anonymous

I have been trying to get rid of the man that asked me for $32,000. After we had several arguments via text about his authenticity he dropped to $15,000.

After I asked him to write my name on a piece of paper take a photo of it and he refused and then I asked him to have his daughters do it instead. He is still writing to me. I told him my father knows somebody at Exxon and he would get him the money from the oil company. That also did not dissuade him.

What are some other suggestions on how to get this man to stop texting me ?? I realize this is a part of me that wishes he was real because he truly painted a picture for me of life that I so desperately want...

Help me with some good advice please. I'm so heartbroken and confused.
Aug 10, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		CHAT ROOM
by: KISSES2YOURHEART

Hi Everyone. We are all here for the same reason, we have been scammed, cheated on and made to feel inadequate, gullible and stupid. Both Bellylaughs and myself (Kathies52) feel exactly the same way, as we have been scammed like all of you.

We have decided to get together to try and persuade the "Powers that Be" to sit up and take notice. We need to make them realise that both men and women are being scammed by these evil, supposedly human beings and unless something is done to try and eradicate them from off the internet more and more of us will be subjected to this dreadful deceit.

We have decided initially to set up a chat room,
where you can all come in and chat to one another and hopefully swap stories and perhaps even find some answers. The Chat room will be open 24/7 and Bellylaughs and myself will try and be in the room for you as much as we can, to answer any questions and to assist you any which way we can.

The Chat Room name is Kisses2yourheart, and will be by invitation only, for obvious reasons. We have set up an email address so that anyone who wants to contact us and find out more about the room and receive an invitation can do so by emailing us at - Kisses2yourheart@aol.com.

Lets hope that we can all help one another and make sure that we are all SURVIVORS!!!
Aug 09, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fighting Back
by: Anonymous

Thanks to this excellent website, I have teamed up with another lady who was scammed by the same man who called himself Jeffrey Chase and Darren Shore. I have been contacted by several people on BellylaughsSW@aol and my friend has offered info on how to record conversations on kathies52@aol.com.

We need to support each other as much as possible and become survivors, not victims. We are based in the UK , but welcome communication from females/males with their scamming experiences or advice. Our new email name was inspired by a scammer on Facebook, so-called Emmanuel Campbell. He's still on there, even though I reported him, using the photo of a president of Barcelona Football Club!

Our email is now:- Kisses2yourheart@aol.com and we hope to start a website soon.
Aug 09, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Recording the voice of your scammer
by: Anonymous

Bellylaughs suggested recording your scammers voice. I have done this and it works great, they don't know you are doing this and it is one more piece of evidence against these evil scumbags.

The app is called call phone which you download onto your phone. If you want more info email me at kathies52@me.com
Aug 08, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update Ladies
by: Anonymous

I hate to say this ladies but be aware of a man calling himself, Macmahon Brendan Patrick. You can find him on facebook. His story of working on a oil rig to try to work or try to complete his ontract does get deep when he asking for money
and the I love you and I need you.

He will have you feeling for him if he knows you have a good heart. He is also trying to find women on ConnectingSingles.com under the name of robso012 where he claim to be 51 on facebook and claims to be 47 on the other site.

However on his Skype address he claims to be born in Feb and live in London.

Please ladies watch out for this man as he has a very serious problem.

A bad problem...
Aug 08, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update June 27,2015
by: Anonymous

I posted back on June 27, 2015 and I somehow got sucked back into the scam. I cannot seen to detach myself, even though I know it is a scam.

I started playing with him, ie: Scott Louis and I really thought that I could make him see my point. I thought that I could play Mother Theresa and change his nature. I have not sent any money to this scamming group. It however does not work to string them along and play with them as he got really angry and then the Instant messenging account gets moved to another address.

After I did what I did and he got angry, I noticed that the instant messenging account went from being online to being away for quite some days. He was creating a new identity for himself and new accounts. This is not good because then the authorities do not have time to trace and get these people, because they are constantly moving things around.

Emotionally, I cannot break free and am still trying to make him see the other side. I am posting my email address because I would like to be a part of all of you who are in the same boat, and the ship has sailed. The guy that is scamming me has a very big way of saying the right things and also he gives very good God centered advice for somebody who is a scammer. Very ironic for his profession.

My email address is : earthangel891@yahoo.com and my name is Melissa.

Feel free to email me, I would like to here from you.

We have to stay together.
Aug 07, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reverse image search for potential scammers
by: Anonymous

In order to protect yourself from a potential scammer if they've sent you a photo that you might think has been stolen from someone else's profile, try using:

www.imageraider.com
also goggle images

I was able to locate the photos that were sent to me, unfortunately too late, but wanted to get the word out there that this is another way to protect yourself from someone and also to alert the person who's photo that you received that they are victims as well at having their identity stolen.

I want to provide resources that I have found to make sure other people who read this don't fall prey like me. I know I won't get my money back, but this is helping me heal, knowing with absolute certainty that the individual that I was speaking to is not who he said he was and also letting someone else know that they are unknowing victims in a scam by having had posted a photo of themselves online where it was ripped off by these scammers.

Aug 07, 2015
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starstarstarstar 		oil rig scammer needs $$$ all the times
by: Anonymous

He calls you sweetheart and sugar but never your real name.. i think that keeps him from mixing up the other 20 to 40 older lonely woman he is scamming at the same time.

Calls you his wife all the time says he is here for you all the time & makes promises to meet at soon as the oil job maintance is done & approved & that never seems to happen.. goes by the name JAMES BELLINI.

SAYS HE HAS BAD PHONE RECPTION SO SENDS TEXT MESSAGE AT WEIRD TIMES.. THEN HE NEEDS HELP PAYING FOR PARTS ON THE OIL RIG OR INTERNATIONAL TAXEX.. ALL US OIL RIGS PARTS ARE COVERED BY INSURANCE & REPAIRED IMMEDITALLY... DO NOT FALL FOR HIS SCAMES NO MATTER HOW HAPPY HE MAKES YOU HE WILL NOT BE THERE FOR YOU ONCE HE HAS ALL THE MONEY HE CAN GET FROM YOU OR INVOLVE YOU IN A BANK TYPE FRAUD WHERE FUNDS ARE TRANSFERED INTO YOUR ACCOUNT...

I MUST WARN YOU HE OFTEN WORKS WITH A OLDER LADY THAT SAYS SHE IS A GOOD BOY THAT LOVES HIS MOTHER... THERE ARE 2 MANY REAL MEN OUT HERE ON REAL DATING CLUBS... THIS GUY IS KICKED OFF ALL OF THEM....

HEAD MY WARNING NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU WANT HIM TO BE REAL HE IS NOT JUST A CON MAN BUT A CON ARTIST & VERY GOOD AT IT..
Aug 07, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		MY BEST FRIEND IS GETTING SUCKED IN BY A OIL RIG SCAM
by: Anonymous

MY DEAR FRIEND FELL IN LOVE WITH A MAN JAMES BELLINI.. HE STATES HE IS ON A MAINTANCE CREW ON A OIL RIG.

RIGHT AWAY HE HASKED HER TO STOP TALKING TO OTHER GUYS ON DATING SITES & OVER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME GAINED HER TRUST BY CALLING HER HONEY SWEET CAKES & SUGER, BUT NEVER CALLED HER BY HER FIRST NAME & NOW HE IS CALLING HER HIS WIFE.. SHE WANTS TO MARRY HIM & HE KNOWS IT & KEEPS PUTTING OFF THEM GETTING TOGETHER DUE TO PROBLEMS ON THE OIL RIG..

HE SHOWS HIS VICTIMS A FAKE BANK ACCOUNT SO THEY TRUST HE HAS THE FUNDS TO PAY THEM BACK. THE TRUTH IS ONCE HE JAMES HAS ALL THE MONEY HE NEEDS... HE FINDS A REASON TO BREAK OF THE ROMANCE AND STARTS ALL OVER WITH NEW VICTIMS & LEAVE THE BROKEN HEARTED TO PICK UP THE PIECES.

PLEASE HE SAYS HE HAS 1 OLDER MOTHER & HAS NO 1 ELSE TO HELP HIM GET FUNDS OUT OF BANK. ALL OIL RIG PARTS ARE COVERED BY INSURANCE SO ITS A SCAM... THIS MAN CHANGES HIS NAME & APPEARANCE BUT HAS A HARD TIME CHANGEING HIS VOICE... HE WILL SOMETIMES USE A OLDER WOMAN TO GAIN YOUR TRUST IN THE START.. NEVER GIVE HIM YOUR BANK INFO & NEVER TRANSFER MONEY OUT OF 1 ACCOUNT INTO YOUR ACCOUNT OT A DIFFRENT ACCOUNT.

THIS IS A SERIOUS CRIME & YOU WILL BE LEFT NOT ONLY BROKEN HEARTED BUT POSSIBLY IN SERIOUSLY TROUBLE WITH THE LAW
Aug 07, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dear lady from Aug 6th...
by: Anonymous

To the lady who posted on Aug 6th...I completely understand how you're feeling. You've been on my mind since I read you're post last night. Please don't say you want to die! If you read the earlier comments, one girl already has overdosed and died from shame and they're not worth it!

I'm the one who posted about Mike McFadden. I'm successful, educated, etc. and I too felt super stupid because I gave him money early on and didn't do nearly enough research. But you know what I decided? I would have rather done that and know I have a kind heart and am willing to help someone in trouble (even if untrue), than be like them!

They're REALLY good at what they do. It's not your or my fault that we like to believe the best in people and I still have faith there are good people out there!!

One of the ladies on here I have become friends with said it best...we can always make more money, thank God we didn't get hurt physically! Emotionally it sucks, but like any break up or divorce, we get through it. I went back on OK Cupid because I'm not going to let them win!

I'm wiser to the world now and will more properly vet who I talk to, and they will not win! At the end of the day, WE are the ones who can sleep well at night, knowing we are good hearted people and if nothing else, loved by the ladies on this page. The ladies I have talked to on here are very understanding and supportive, so feel free to reach out to me, or anyone who left their email address.

We have all unfortunately been where you're at and get it and we will be here if you need to talk.

Praying for you!

Bellylaughs...that's a great idea!

My scammer is gone, but if I come across another one, I'm in...I just will string them along AND NOT send money. Haha

Freemanmisty@hotmail.com
Aug 07, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Record Conversations with Scammers
by: Anonymous

Hi Everyone, I was scammed 2013-2014 by so-called Jeffrey Chase who has recently turned up again as Darren Shore. I recognised his voice while overhearing a conversation with a recent survivor who had got in touch with me.

I would have known his voice anywhere, so it made me think a voice recording would be a good idea. They change their pictures, they change their names, but rarely change their voice.

A Voice Bank. What do you think?

BellylaughsSW@aol.com
Aug 06, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		OIL Rig scammers by different names. Please read and if you think you can't be scammed then do not be so sure.
by: Anonymous

Here is another name to add to your list or a couple of names really, Albert Michael John and he hurt me more than I can even say. He hurt my heart, he hurt my soul because I thought I really loved him and he loved me back and all it was was a scamm a fking scam to get money.

I am so broke most of the time that he never asked me till he "needed to come to the states to marry me and even sent a copy of a stupid marriage license and what is worse he got all my info from me for that thing.

I am beyond stupid.

I want to just die and go away and not talk to anyone about anything. Please do not believe people that you know in your heart are not true or are faking. I guess I knew it because they all talked the same way and his so called attorney in NY or where ever, the name he gave me was Richard Wilson and his so called secretary is called Carol Echols from W. Virginia.

Oh but right away he said on a oil rig and I said no how come your address is Hot Springs S.D on your site. I checked and checked and tried to find out if he was another sick scammer and still I didn't find anything about any scamming but guess what he did it to me before and used some of the same pictures as before but that time my bank caught on and didn't allow me to take money out for him.

How dumb can any one person be. I am not dumb, I am stupid and I have learned my lessons from now on.

It will never happen again to me not by anyone using any name they can come up with or any other reason.

Please be careful with your heart and soul and your money too. I am putting a curse on them all. they will pay big time for doing this to me and so many others.

God help us all.
Aug 05, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Broke my heart
by: Anonymous

I was also involved with the scammer that an anonymous poster mentioned on July 27, 2015 ... This man has played me for a fool..we met on badoo a dating site

Fell head over heals, the manager of a rig off the gulf of Mexico, lives in Mississippi, has 2 daughters in boarding school, from Luxemburg UK, retiring after this last job, wants to start a new life with me and "our" children.

Coming to visit me after this job, and told me to look for a home for us to live in - a 6 bedroom house and then he said his drill broke and he needs $62,000 and then he said a friend lent him some money and then asked me to help him with $32,000.

He'd pay me back double when he gets paid 7 million. Sent many pics of him and his daughters then in one of the photos. I saw a child's drawing in the background with hand written last name on it which didn't match his.

When I asked him about it he made up a story but then I looked up the name and found the person was a member of the fire department in the south and I contacted him it turned out he stole the man's identity of photos.

This man is good at what he does..beware..goes by David kelly
Aug 04, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gabriel feraru
by: Anonymous

To the one that posted about this guy. Do you happen to have a picture that you saved somewhere to send? My guy would only communicate with me on Viber as well and his English wasn't the greatest so I'm wondering if it's the same guy. I couldn't make out his accent

I recently "broke" up with him as I told him to go away and I didn't want to deal with his lies. I already sent him some money and now he wants more which I've told him I wouldn't send anymore. So wonder if he's moved on to you. I didn't meet him on linkedin but a dating website.

Not sure how we can exchange pictures Anonymously in case he's reading this website too.
Aug 04, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think I am being scammed by a smooth talker
by: Anonymous

Wow, some of these stories sound so similar to my current situation. I have been questioning whether this guy or situation is legit for a couple of weeks now; some things are just not adding up.

Details:
Name used: Gabriel Feraru
Tel: 347-560-3121 (cell) which when I looked it up it is registered to NY
Address: 42 N. Michigan Ave, Unit 5
Pasadena, CA 91106
Email address: pfereau11@yahoo.co.uk

Gabriel contacted me though LinkedIn; he requested my connection and then when I accepted I received a message from him. It was broken English (he is Spanish), he expressed how attracted he was to my profile and education. He send me his email address and we started having conversations through email; he sent me a few pictures of himself and his son, and mom.

In one of his emails he told me about him, his mom and his 7 years old son, Micheal. He told me he lived in Sacramento, CA. I then questioned his email, as to why it was a UK address when he lived in the US. He commented that a friend helped him set it up when he was in the UK on business. That got me thinking something did not sync. I then googled his cell number and it came up as a New York number, which again did not make sense to me.

He asked me to join Viber so we could talk every day. Our conversations were deep, and we often talked sexually. He said he wanted to marry me I would be the mother to his child and we would be a happy family. He wanted to move to Canada to be with me. He said he was going to come here for 2 weeks to find a home for us to live in.

He asked for my address so he could send me flowers and chocolate for my daughter. I hesitated to give my home address so gave my work address. Within 2 days I received flowers, teddy bear and candy. I called the florist to where it was delivered from but all they could confirm was that the order was paid by wire and placed out of California.

5 days later he told me about a Chevron deal that he was awarded in the amount of 2.9 Million; that would be 4 weeks. He even sent me the award, Contract agreement and lawyer paperwork, etc via email. When I googled the signatures on the award, one of them had not been with Chevron since April 2015, and is now at a legal firm. That I found very strange. During the first 2 weeks I heard from him rarely and at strange times. When I would ask him what time it was there when he called sometime I would get different time differences.

During the 3rd week he texted me saying he needed to talk with me, he was so angry with himself and wanted my support. When we finally did connect he told me that one of the workers dropped their machine into the water, and they tried to find it but could not it was lost. He said he needed $ 37,000 to get another machine from China. I told him that since I was going through a separation I had no money to give him, and he said any little would help. Again I had doubts and I noticed that Viber has a send your location feature and I asked him to send me his location, and he claims he could not.

For some reason I wanted to review his LinkedIn profile and when I went on his profile was removed. I asked him about it and he has not replied to that question. Now our conversations are very periodic. Every once in a while he brings up to send what ever I can, and how much he loves me.
Aug 03, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scam Update Ladies
by: Anonymous

Dear Ladies, I refused to listen to friends and family that worked in the type of work due to I listened to my heart because of the subject of his child.

Well update!!!

Where if you are talking to a man that claims to be working on a oil rig or even on a pipe line any where in any country. Number one they need INSURANCE to cover them and the workers that work with them along with the job site.

2) if they are asking for money, who spending the money, why is the money being wasted, and if something is damage why did it not have insurance on it when you order it or warrant on it? The list can go on and on.

3) There is no rigs in the gulf of Mexico being worked on by no other than the companies that own them and if there is other companies you will not find them asking for money from women but from banks.

4) this rule applies for pipeline also...

5) all of the things they are asking for can be fixed by machinist which they should have at every site or be able to send the part off site to to have it fixed at their site.

So please ladies I had to learn this the hard way and had my heart broke. I do hope this information help you. If these men can not get their own loans and come to you without asking for the money then they need to stay where they are at.

Again this applies really to any oil rig and pipe line to to the risk of what can happen while working on them.
Aug 02, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		OIL RIG SCAM
by: Anonymous

I was on Christian Mingle and saw this man whose profile seemed sincere. We started talking on google chrome, saying that texting was expensive for him. He said he was scottish, worked on an oil rig out in aberdeen scotland and traveled back and forth, 6 weeks here, then 6 weeks there.

He would send me all kinds of love songs, pictures of himself, cards, started calling me honey or baby or sweetie. His words would just melt me and then one day he stole my heart, telling me we would be together, married, just us and his daughter of 15. His mom was 90 with cancer. I offered to go up and see her to see if she was ok and he told me he would rather wait for him to come home so we could go together.

His daughter was in a boarding school in new mexico. Apparently he needed money to get his contract complete. Then he needed more to get the endorsement on the contract. I couldnt understand why they wouldnt let him come home to get the money and wire it back. I played with him one day and told him I quit my job and got my 401K to send to him.

He didnt even care that i quit my job.

Why didnt I listen to everyone who told me he doesn't exist. He got $5,000 from me which was my life's savings. I might be able to handle that part, but my heart will never be the same. He took away my hope, my dreams, my future, My God, all my feelings are destroyed. I will never be able to look at anyone and trust them, trying to figure out if they are telling me the truth or not.

If anyone needs any information or pics or anything, please contact me at:

donnab80@comcast.net

Lets do everything we can to catch this bastard.
Aug 01, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		I would like to say to all women here...
by: Anonymous

I am one that also had an experience with this scammer and wrote here a comment above Steve Burns below.. I read the later comments and I see that women feel ashamed, angry and their self-esteem drops down.. And it is still difficult to believe that the men who had almost touched you soul was cheating...I felt the same but then I understood.. and I would like to say:

This man (or may be it is a woman, or it is group of people) had not spent his soul with you. The pictures you saw are stolen from Facebook or other sites. The man you saw on the pictures don't know that his personality is used... And knows nothing about you... The person who wrote you has no relation to these pictures. It is not his eyes, his mom and his smile... It is only the job.

Every day he is working hardly writing messages to different women in the world. He must be careful and not confused. It is his way to earn money.

And nothing personal...
Jul 31, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike McFadden
by: Anonymous

Same story...45 year old guy I met on OK Cupid. Said he had been in Chicago 5 months. We chatted for about a week and half. He was British and said he lost his fiancé 3 years ago. He said he was a hyperbaric welder and right after we started talking, he said he got a contract and was going to have to leave for the Gulf Coast.

He left about a week ago and we were going to try to meet before he left, but I was sick and he said he was too tied up getting his project together. We have exchanged lots of pics (one with him and his Mom and one from the rig) and he asked me to connect on LinkedIn. His LinkedIn profile lead me to believe that he was legit.

After being on the rig for a week, this last Thursday, he said something broke down and he needed to have a part shipped out, but the card he had out with him was maxed buying the part and he needed help with the shipping. He was asking for $3500, but then said his Mom was going to wire $2500 if I could help with the rest and send it to a lady at a "shipping company" in Stafford, TX.

He was going to fly back to Chicago after his project so we could celebrate his bday this weekend. He promised me he would write a check as soon as he landed. I told him I was ok with walking away from that amount and he freaked out. Swore he was legit and how could I think he would just disappear into thin air.

After some convincing, I sent the money. I then told him to just take the money and go bc I would never be able to date someone who has asked for money. He was begging me to meet him Sunday and swore he would prove himself. I kept telling him to go away and he finally has.

I had never even heard of a scam like this. Lesson learned. It's such a shame that you can't count on people to be honest.

If you'd like pics, just email me....

freemanmisty@hotmail.com.
Jul 31, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffrey Chase/Darren Shore Update
by: Anonymous

I have discovered that so-called Jeffrey Chase and Darren Shore are the same person. A woman who saw my comments on this page got in touch as our stories were almost identical.

As we were chatting on her landline, her mobile rang and it was the so-called Darren Shore. I was 100% certain that this was the so-called Jeffrey Chase who had scammed me.

Pictures were different, but it was over a year ago I was scammed and hence change of name and picture..

She is still in touch with him.
Jul 30, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Sounds like the guy that scammed me. Was very sweet until I told him there was no more money and that I would need his information to obtain financing for him. Can you send me the pictures to see if it's one and the same?

My email address is rosey_ch33ks@yahoo.com

Hopefully if we ban together we can stop this from happening again to anyone else.
Jul 27, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Rig engineer Scam
by: Anonymous

I would very much like to see the pictures of the man you have been talking too. The story sounds close to the one I have been hearing.

I would like to put a end to this if it is the same man. Only difference in the stories is where he is living and where the rig is. The problem and the cost is different also. But it is funny that the rest is all about the same.

Please can you share you pictures with me. vjwhite2015@gmail.com
Jul 27, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rig engineer scam
by: Anonymous

This man has played me for a fool..we met on FB then once we became friends he removed himself from FB.

Fell head over heals, the manager of a rig off the gulf of Mexico, lives in Mississippi, has a daughter in boarding school, from Luxemburg UK, retiring after this last job, wants to start a new life with me and "our" daughter.

Coming to visit me after this job, and told me to look for a home for us to live in - a 4 bedroom house..then he said his drill broke and he needs $4600, and then he said a friend lent him money and then asked me to help him.

He'd pay me back when he gets paid 7 million. Sent pic of him and his daughter, another one with glasses, nice blue eyes and another one witout glasses with a white shirt and tie. His hair is gray and the little girl has dark curly brown hair..this man is good at what he does..beware..goes by Joel Anderson..

I've asked him to send me a pic and still has not done so...
Jul 11, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Burns
by: Anonymous

I am chatting with Steve Burns. Started two weeks ago on a dating site. He tells he is oil rig engineer, got huge contract from Shell and needs to buy equipment to complete his job.

Says he is a widower lost his wife in the accident about two years ago and has a son 14 years old. Has a house in Florida. On a few photos he send me he looks very charming, intelligent and has sex appeal, about 50 years old (he said 53).

He said he has fallen in love with me and wants to come and to start his life from the very beginning with a new family. I am incredulous, so something was suspicious to me. And I said to myself: it remains only to ask for money... For tomorrow he asked me to lend him 400$ because he forgot to pay for excursion for his son and traveled to work.

I said I can't help him on this level of relationship - so he tried to manipulate. I didn't believe him, so I decided to ask Google.

Found this site.

Thank you, now I am sure he is a scammer.
Jul 10, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		polish american scammer
by: Anonymous

I discovered via facebook that I was being scammed and did some investigating by contacting some of the "friends" on his site.

He calls himself a marine contracter, but on his facebook he describes himself as a Construction engineer, he is poetic, supposedly has a daughter who had to have an urgent operation and after about 2 months chatting asked me for 2000 and a month later another 2000 for her to be released from the hospital.

The latest is 10,000 to replace engineering equipment, I did get scammed for the first requests but certainly the flags went up when the last one came and I decided to look for him on FB and surprise, surprise I knew then that he was a scammer'

He is a polish american, does`nt know yet that I know all about him. He is from New York and describes himself as a widower
Jul 07, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wish I'd seen this site 2 months ago
by: Anonymous

Met Jordaan on OKCupid, 56, profile said Ann Arbor, but turned out he was on oil rig in Gulf of Mexico. Said he was born in Holland, father was in army, married a Dutch woman, came to the states for a while, then returned to Holland when his father got job with embassy. Went to school in Europe.

Widowed 15 years, finally ready to find love again, one daughter and granddaughter living in Australia. Best friend died last year in car accident. Hence no ties to anyone. Speaks with accent, but mostly texted. Seemed fairly intelligent.

Said he was going to meet me, job didn't finish, 3 more weeks before go/no go, definitely coming to see me then. A week before, an explosion on the rig destroys $200,000 piece of equipment and critically injures 2 men. He should have been in control room, but he was chatting with me!

Finally asks me to help finance the replacement. His company has no insurance, didn't believe anything could go wrong, got some of the money from a friend who used his 401k.

Used two phones -- one to text and supposedly a satellite phone to call. When it dawned on me I was being scammed, I looked up satellite phone numbers.

It was MagicJack.


Jul 06, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffrey Chase
by: Anonymous

I'm responding to a comment of 5 July 2015 , asking for more information about so called Jeffrey Chase oil rig engineer.

I reported him to police and in touch with them. I paid money into an account in the UK in the name of Uzoma Wankey. He lives in UK, travels a lot and has Nigerian connections. Also has had several companies that have closed. He is on Facebook.

He scammed me out of loads.

Police say they do not have enough evidence to prosecute at this time. He has scammed 2 other women that police know of. I asked police to pass my email onto these women because the more we stand together, the better the chance we have of catching these evil guys.

The police say he is good at it and tricky to catch. I have pictures that Jeffrey Chase sent me. Please get in touch so we can compare notes.

My email is BellylaughsSW@aol.com.
Jul 05, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Independent Oil Rig Engineer
by: Anonymous

The way you describe the silver haired man sounds like the guy who contacted me. One picture he had glasses on and another white shirt and tie, no glasses. He told me he was German but when I spoke to him, he sounded African.

This guy was good, but too many things just did not add up. I agree that the man in the picture was not the person communicating with me.
Jun 30, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Independent Engineering Geologist
by: Anonymous

Met "Pham Trang" on Purrsonals.com. Age 60, widowed, one daughter, Diana, mother Maria. Born Knoxville, TN June 19, 1955, has Passport with good picture, silk tie, confirming all he told me. Won contract to repair oil rig in North Sea.

Was previously in Wales supposedly working for Lindsey Oil Refinery. On new contract, needed parts money, then chemical money to test run job. Wanted to "collect my cheque, Certificate and be home for Us Honey".

Phone calls from Scotland from his number 44-745-203-6547. Widowed, wife died 6 yrs ago from leukemia. He is half Vietnamese and half Native American, Cherokee.

Beautiful shiny silver hair, dark thick eye brows, very handsome and brown Asian eyes. Articulate, educated, very sweet, poetic, talks of God.

WATCH OUT FOR HIM...HE IS VERY GOOD AT WHAT HE DOES!!!

Sent me family photos, looked like the man in the picture could not be doing this...I believe the man in the pictures had his identity stolen! Also his voice did not match this older man's pictures. Had an accent, hard to place, perhaps Asian, German, or a mix.

If he sounds like your scammer, could we please exchange pictures through this website? BEWARE!
Jun 30, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		I don't know if he real or a scam
by: Anonymous

it started back in April, and he still talks to me now. The message I get from him went from saying I love you to being so cold hearted next because I have told him I cannot send him money.

I have talked to him over the phone and seen pictures. I don't know what to think about the way he acts since May.

The stories he tells and why he needs the money does not add up. I have family that work in the field. Nothing adds up at all. No insurance on the job, no getting paid until the job is completed, need a part due to there was not warrant on the current part.

Everything just don't add up.
Jun 29, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		oil rig engineer scammer
by: Anonymous

I too was scammed by Richard Zest. He was the total package. He said he was from Lebanon but had a home in Dubai. His wife had died in a car wreck in Adubai when his son Ramon was 3 month old.

He and his sister Sofia had been raising Ramon. He even went as far as to give me Sofia's phone number and have conversations with her in London. He then was awarded a job in the Gulf of Mexico and while there had a fire one night and needed help to replace the supplies so that he could finish the job early to get home to me.

Although, I had been skeptical and questioning him he still was vague. I became increasingly more skeptical and it seemed to make him angry. He claimed he loved me and had never felt this was before. I found his photo...the one he used on match.com on oodle.com .

Every address he gave me was non existent etc.

If you have been taken by this man please contact me at onlinescamhater@hotmail.com and we can exchange photos, stories, and other information.
Jun 27, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christian mingle scammer
by: Anonymous

Met a scammer ie: Scott Louis who stated that he lived in Jacksonville, Florida and that he has a daughter, Alondra 14 yrs old living in christian boarding school in Tampa,Florida and a women taking care of her in Texas.

His wife died 6 yrs ago from rare kidney disease. He was currently a chemical engineer for BP oil company on the Atlantis oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico and was completing his contract and will be going to Thailand in a few weeks. He was so believable and I really fell in love with him.

Very poetic and God centered poems and prophetic words. Very upset when he went to Thailand and lost wallet and needed money for his daughters boarding school in Tampa. Wanted me to correspond with his daughter, because he wanted to marry me when he got back.

He even spoke to my son and he liked him. I am not wealthy, and could not give him money, but he still kept saying that he loved me. I blocked all forms of communication as I knew it was not real.

This individual was very charming and love centered, just beware because he is very charming.
Jun 23, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Match scammer
by: Anonymous

Yeah I had one on Match.com. Rich Zest oil rig engineer. Very convincing stories. Nice pic in front of Golden Gate Bridge. Super handsome guy in all of his pics.

Funny and articulate too. Very similar in stories to those below. Told me he loved me and how beautiful I am. Lovely letters too. But alas, he was looking for money to pay his supplies.

Would like to see pics of the other guys - especially the one in front of Golden Gate Bridge. Maybe compare notes..

How do we share?
Jun 19, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		oilrigger engineer dating scam
by: Anonymous

My God, this Richard Martin, oilrig engineer is a busy man. He tried to snag me on Christian Mingle. Using his sweet talk and love for God? He said he was from France, wife died 5 years ago, two kids. Son is married, in New York, daughter away at school in Canada.

He suggested we email and talk on the phone. He professed his "love" for me almost immediately. He wanted to meet me but had just won a contract with an oil company in the Gulf of America, he called it. I dare say his sweet talk was convincing!

However, there were discrepancies in his stories. While away on his job, his daughter ran off to South Africa on holiday.....and he had a really bad feeling about it! Then, the worst happened! Sweet daughter was hurt in a bus accident! (No) He couldn't leave the job and he hadn't been paid yet.

Could I please send money? My answer was "no" I told him not to contact me again.
Jun 19, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Match.com scam
by: Anonymous

Meet a guy on Match.com- super handsome and very smart. Said he was an underwater welder and was bidding for work in Houston TX. Then said he won the work, went to the oil rig but two weeks into the project, the supplies were destroyed.

Never asked me for money right away.

Sent me lovely emails telling me how amazing and beautiful I am and how he wanted to build a home with me when the project was done. Always want to have phone sex with me. After about three months,he finally asked me to give money and I said no, he slowly stopped talking to me.

I see his match profile went hidden.

He said he was from Perth Australia, had one son, Mother lived in Madrid, Father was dead. His accent was a mix of Asian and German. The man in the pictures i would love to find- not only is he handsome but his whole picture gallery highlighting his life was stolen.

Spoke to police and they were not interested in any of the information. Have not heard from scammer in a few weeks.
Jun 17, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures
by: Anonymous

Please the letter I get sound so real. The stories come up red flags due to I have people working in the field. But then I have family that has been over seas that have not been able to get home, reason I care not to speak.

If anyone care to share their pictures of these men with me please do. I would like to see if this is one or one of the men doing this to one of the many women out there.

slvjcad0@gmail.com

Thank you again for your time.
Jun 17, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar
by: Steve

I used to allow pictures on the site but too many people whose pictures were posted demanded to have the photos removed as they were not scammers but innocent victims whose photos had been used by scammers. It became too difficult to know who was asking for the photos to be removed - the innocent victims or scammers.

If you want to exchange photos but don't want your email address given to the other person, each of you send me your email and photos and I will pass the photos to the other person without disclosing your email. No information will be posted on the site.

If you want to email each other, send me your emails and I will exchange them without publishing them on the site.
Jun 07, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		watch for Harry Anthony Bellucci
by: Anonymous

Beware of Harry Antonio/Anthony Bellucci an Italian Citizen living in California. He claims to be an oil rig consultant working in the Gulf of Mexico.

He is a big manipulator scamming for money. He is a single father and his daughter- Annalisa is being taken care of by a nanny. He has a south african accent and is quite articulate. Of course these are all big lies.

I have traced him to Johannsburg, South Africa. I confronted him and he finally confessed that he is a Nigerian living in South Africa.

He scams women on plenty of fish, ok cupid.

Contact information:
harry.bellucci@yahoo.com
Tel nos
7478880553
5623634044
He has a fake Facebook page ( which I have continued to

Most of his communications is by way of viber or whatsapp... and he will provide you with a variety of bank accounts in South Africa, WU contacts in the US and US bank acount numbers
May 29, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Pollock
by: Anonymous

Sweet-talking, romantic and great photos, Mike is nothing but a scam artist. He and I met on Match.com and he quickly asked for a faster chat vehicle outside of Match and asked that I close my Match account as he would to be faithful and committed to each other.

We would chat nightly but usually after 11 p.m. and then I would hear nothing on thursday or Friday nights (his days off?). He originally said he lived in the same community as I did but was called away on a business trip with investors in Pennsylvania. He was brokering oil rigs to an oil company on behalf of these investors and had put his house, two Mercedes and all his savings on the line to close on this $40 million deal.

He would say he would be back home on the weekend, but then something would come up that would pull him elsewhere... to Toronto, Canada where they would give him a certificate of contract if he produced $32,000 in earnest money. Of course, his trip to Pennsylvania cost more than he thought it would, so he didn't have any more than $9000.

By that time, he's exhausted his investor lists... nobody wants to help him with a loan. Finally, he pleaded with me one morning. "Please, Please, Please help me. I will lose this contract, my home, everything if you aren't able to help."

First the deadline was Monday. Then the company would wait until Friday, and when I said I couldn't get him any money until the following week, they suddenly extended the contract until the following Thursday.

You see, with this contract, we would be millionaires, would travel the world, and would have no more debts or worries. He called me his fiancee after three weeks and asked for my ring size. He'd also tempt me with phone sex, using words to excite my senses.

He sent me four bouquets of flowers in one day to decorate my house for my son's graduation. But we had only met 5 days earlier.

He uses God in his comments very often, stating that God got him through tough times when he raised his son on his own. God always took care of him, God blessed us by bringing us together, God willing, etc.

Things that tipped me off were the phone numbers. The South Dakota cell phone was legit, but from a different part of the state than where he said he lived. The Pennsylvania one was also legit, but the Canada phone line was actually from Ames, Iowa. That, and he would not give me his home address when I said I wanted to make sure the neighbor was mowing his lawn. He didn't know any of the local dining establishments, and wouldn't send me additional photos when I asked for them.

I almost got suckered in... almost went so far as to ask my mother for help, but I never sent money. I did, however, call him out, for which he got very defensive, said I never trusted him, and threatened me.

One of his photos was a fishing catch of a brown trout in a stream, the other was a shoulder-up shot wearing a 360 Investments shirt over a dress shirt. Very charismatic... but alas, very fake.

Beware of Mike Pollock (dreamkota from Match.com)
(605) 546-7488
(647)794-3250
(484)497-9261
mikepollock1958@yahoo.com
May 12, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Why aren't these men caught?
by: Anonymous

I have read so much about this scam because I was trying to prove to my friend that she was being scammed. She was sure this man was "the one" and now she is dead! She gave him over %50,000 (her life savings)and then begged me for over $10,000.

She died of an overdose as she was soon going to lose her home. She thought he would come and save her.

It was the same as the other stories, ill mother, accident on oil rig, he would have to pay for the accident, he was at the airport to come from Scotland but lo and behold, they took his money away at the airport and now he needs more money to pay lawyers.

I have filed paperwork with the FBI and tried to string him along on her phone but I think he now realizes she is gone and will shut down the chat room and get a new phone number.

I wish I could think of something else to do.

I would love to nab him.
May 11, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Chandler scammer
by: Anonymous

Met Mark on OK Cupid. He fell madly in love, said I was his soul mate. I voiced my skepticism right from the start and he consistently told me he would prove me wrong.

Same story as all the others, Independent Oil consulting engineer. In talks with people from Asia for a contract. He got more specific and said it was in Indonesia. I mentioned how badly I wanted to visit Bali but he had never heard of Bali... huh?

Sweet guy with sweet words. But couldn't prove himself. Said he owned a house/compound in Lake Whales, FL and he would be retiring there. Sent pictures of big home and all his cars.

HE called once which sent up red flags as his voice just didn't match his picture... he sounded african/english with a deep voice and I could hardly understand him. I tried to end the chatting after hearing his voice but he convinced me I was wrong and he would "prove" it..

Here is his facebook page...

https://www.facebook.com/mark.chandler.1485537
May 10, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Smith oil rig scammer
by: heather

My mother just went through this stuff as we speak right now we are finding out this mess. He asked her for money but she isnt stupid nor a fool.

She sent him nothing and then let him know just now that we caught him. Also ladies please save the pictures they are using and post it wherever you can! so we can see this trash!

http://facebook.com/Smith.alex.white.18847

This is the link to his page! Go look ladies n dont forget that face!
Apr 30, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tim Garland - CEO of oil pipeline construction company.
by: Anonymous

I've been contacted by a Tim Garland who claims to be a CEO of an oil pipeline company in Scotland. He has a daughter over from Seattle and a mother who has also contacted me.

He has sent incredibly awful poetry about a bird bleeding over a rose to turn it red - yuk. He claims he has trouble contacting me because he is out on oil rigs.

His company is called Timlland which doesn't exist at all and certainly not at the address he says in Aberdeen. His company is also about to land a very large multi-million dollar contract soon, apparently. Its website has more than striking coincidental similarities to others such as Bravan Engineering, Ethkins Engineering Inc and Dawsteel Construction Company.

Haven't got to the bit where he asks for money, but am expecting it soon.

CREEP.
Apr 27, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware the Oil Rig Geologist
by: Anonymous

I joined Christian Mingle. I had a lot of matches sent to me but didn't like any. This guy sent me a smile and then wanted to chat on CM.

We chatted on CM for a few days and he kept insisting on me getting a yahoo account so we could instant message there. He took his profile off CM and then asked me to do the same and asked why I would still want to talk to other guys.

He said he was 5 Ft 11", 57 and a very devoted catholic. He sent me the same emails every morning with roses or a teddy bear. You could tell the text was pre written because they were very similar. I suggested Skype, but he ignored.

He had me to the point of planning a wedding for 6/27. He is supposed to be here by the end of May. He has a 14 year old daughter and I said he should go see her before coming here. He said he would not set one foot in the US without seeing me first.

He says he works for KCA DEUTAG on the Montrose Oil Rig off Aberdeen Scotland. Well that company does exist but the Montrose is not one of their rigs. I even got an email from his supposed daughter asking if she could call me mom because she hasn't had a mom (deceased) and just wanted to have someone to call mom.

Well, next thing you know, "our daughter" needed to go to Hawaii on a school trip but Grandma used her school money to buy medications. Told him I had no money, then he wanted me to take out a loan. Explained I had poor credit due to divorce.

Next, can you borrow from friend and again I said no. Must admit I was very disappointed, but was suspicious all along because he was moving too fast. He also got very upset if he knew I was telling anyone about him.

The picture I saw was a man with glasses in one picture, grey hair, nice eyes, very thick black eyebrows. Used the name Richard Kristina Alfred, DOB 8/24/1658.

Called every morning 2am my time, then 9am, noon and around 4pm.

BEWARE ladies.

This guy is believable.
Apr 25, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Nielsen (scamer)
by: Anonymous

Met on match.com and instantly wanted to move to personal email and yahoo chat!
His name he claims to be Bryan Nielsen, born in Arizona but raised in England. Claims to be a Pipe line Engineer.

He has 1 daughter 15 and Dad died! mom takes care and home schools the Daughter. He says he has been in the country for only 2 months and is working on his first US job. He claims to be home drawing up the plans and has an very important upcoming meeting with Job directors so he does not want to get distracted and cant meet with you until that is done.

The meeting day comes and they fly him out of here to Alaska for some more meetings, Then they wont let him come home because the job has to start right away because the oil rig is getting ready to leak. Then because of all his time spent out of town and hardships he does not have the funds to get the new pipes shipped to the rig.

Asked for 17,540.00 when I refused and asked questions he made me feel horrible, for not trusting him after two months of talking.

He refused to prove who he was so I quit talking!!!

He is very convincing!!
Apr 24, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven Holmes - Oil Rig Engineer SCAMMER
by: Anonymous

I am shocked at the number of entries here!

Steven Holmes
StevHolmesAct@gmail.com
323-682-8092

6 weeks! Mostly the same story as these entries here.

Met on OK Cupid
Engineer on an Oil Rig, from the UK
Immediately left OK Cupid to email
Deleted his profile immediately - because he found ME!
Just moved to SF from LA- therefore the LA area code, it's a google phone!
Was telling me he loved me within weeks

The difference here is, we did video chat, so I know the man is real. Im sure nothing else was true. And his wife did not die, she left him to be a lesbian. I live in SF, so i'm sure that story sounded better on me!

Shortly after there was an accident on the rig, guy died, he was responsible for the equipment. $80K. He only had $60K because he just bought a house.

I did not give him money, I flipped out when he asked, and he told me I never really cared for him....I wish that were true!

I have heard of the military scam so I thought I was careful...I guess I will read all the other types of scams before I try and started dating again!



Apr 23, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jan Filip Strikes Again
by: Anonymous

See March 18, 2015 post (almost identical report).

Met "Jan Filip" on Tinder. Claims he was working in Chicago as an electrical engineer but accepted a contract to work in the North Sea installing pumps on a rig. Divorced with a 10 year old daughter who lives with his ex-wife.

Deleted Tinder quickly without telling me and moved to instant messaging and emails. The communication came fast and furious with repeated comments that he's "met the person of his dream...me".

He insisted we talk everyday - morning, night and throughout the day because he needed to connect with me.

He even sent text messages directly from his phone (Chicago # 630-473-3495) claiming he missed me. His messages were needy and controlling; he wanted me to devote all my time to him = trying to isolate me from my friends and family.

Then phone calls started coming from # 1-44-141-2804618 which he claimed is a roaming # in Scotland but the number is based in Bermuda.

He was leading up to the money request, but I did not play the game he wanted so he stopped communicating.

Good riddance scammer Jan Filip!
Apr 19, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eddie Winfrey scammer
by: Anonymous

Watch out for this scammer on Facebook. Oilfield engineer that has his own company with five men under him. Wife died of mysterious liver disease. He has an eleven year old son, named Ryan. Ryan is living with his wife's friend in CA. Friend is a missionary.

Love letters, text, calls, flowers continually every single day. Eventually asked for money for his sons private school.

Beware he is very believable and charming. I never knew people like this existed until now. Lesson learned don't friend people on Facebook that you don't know.

Eddie_w82p@Yahoo.com
Apr 02, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stay clear!!!
by: Anonymous

I can`t believe a Lady could get so frustrated and post things which is 'Untrue' simply because the man is not interested in Her as she tries to force her way through.

Renete Boyd you can get more frustrated as long as i care, but i`m sorry to say ladies like you would 'Never have a Man in their Lives'

Stay clear from my life, else i would use the Feds on you!!!
Mar 30, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Martin /oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

I had fun and fell in love with my scammer. Yes, I admit he broke my heart in half! He was good at his lies and very consistent. Same basis as the others. His wife died. He is tired of being alone. He has a teenage daughter. He says he is from Belgium. But, he lives in NJ in his mother's house that he inherited when she died.

He is very charming with his words. I can't tell you how or at what point I fell into it but, I did and ended up devastated. I could never imagine someone being so cruel as to play with someone's heart to the degree he went to! I know he also has an Alaskan story and one that puts him living in San Jose, California.

God knows how many more.... His story on the rig started out with a horrible accident where a guy on his crew gets hurt etc... he is responsible being the contractor and it goes on from there. He wouldn't of course take a selfie or do facetime. I should've asked that right away but I didn't until I started getting suspicious.

Yes I did send some money also but I'm not going to say how much. I think he has probably gotten more out of others but to me it was a lot!! I also sent him a phone because he said he crashed his and was having to borrow phones to call me. He made sure I was emotionally involved before asking for anything.

So, then I got the phone bill and he didn't know that I had the bill itemized and every call was from South Africa! And I wasn't the only woman on there either. I called them and told them about my bill. One of them wouldn't talk to me but the others were glad I called.

Please, please be careful ladies!!! And men too! I have heard horror stories about men being scammed too.

Its pure evil and cruel!!!
Mar 22, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adam Peterson AKA Marine Electrical Eng.
by: Anonymous

Met on Match.com, so called a Marine Electrical Engineer on an Rig off the shore of Malaysia, originally says his new home is Pleasanton,CA

Wife died from lung cancer, one child 18 years old, lives in England with grandmother(his mom) English and tad of Irish accent.

Confessed "love" immediately and used many spiritual words, god etc. to make him look creditable. Spoke with him for almost 3 months and then the hook, need to get my equipment from customs or I will be fired off my job on the oil rig. The amount went from $80,000 to $200,000.

I explained NO.. and then came a new twist, he raised the money for his equipment and needed a tug boat to transport his equipment, asking again for cash, $15,000 I said No again, he became hostile and very defensive, have not heard back from him.

I have taken note on the conditions of the conversations, same sounds onshore as offshore.

STAY away from this scammer he is after money and nothing else.
Mar 21, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam
by: Anonymous

Adrian val budek. At the moment, on eharmony Australia.
I was suspicious straight up, before I responded. Conflicting photos, I think he has just hi jacked someone's credible profile.

I googled, found the name and have written to him asking why such different photos, that I also saw no need to go straight to private email and told him that not everyone was as gullible as he probably hoped.
Mar 18, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jan Filip
by: Anonymous

Met him on tinder.com. Claims to live in Chicago but is currently in North Sea of Aberdeen on oil rig.

Says he is a widow with a 10 year old daughter living with his mother. He goes by the name of Jan Filip. With a phone number of 630-473-3405 and this number 44 141-2804618. Claimed he needs money for a fuse says he is an electrical engineer.

Demanded I send money to an agent named Glenda Suber. When I refused her became very angry.
Feb 28, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Seamus Dillion
by: Anonymous

This one is a beaut. Claims he travels from the United States to Italy to South Africa. His wife was a coke head and left him. Has one teenager.

Met him on Match.com, moved quickly to personal emails. Calls me "my queen", said his wallet was stolen so he needed money. How can a guy who makes over 100K a month need money wired from the US?

Bye-bye, Mr. Dillon!
Feb 11, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Cario
by: Anonymous

On OKCupid, says he's a widow with a 10 year old son that his mother watches while he's on his oil rig. He says he's currently in Europe on the North Sea.

Never asked for money.

Has bad broken English, can tell English is not his first language. Claims to live in Hawthorne, CA.

Contacted OKCupid to let them know.
Jan 23, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		oil rig in Scotland
by: Anonymous

He tried to IM on Christian mingle. Steve Lott. Born in Germany, parents died, uncle moved here when he was 7.

Supposed to live in Wesley chapel, Florida. Used IM on Yahoo. Lott.steve@yahoo.com.

Started to ask for a favor regarding money. Logged off in a hurry! English started out decent, got worse. When I logged back in to yahoo messenger conversations disappeared!

Imagine that.
Jan 10, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Anderson.. engineer working on Oil rig Scotland
by: Anonymous

Kevinanderson49@outlook.
found me on Plenty of Fish

Beautiful photos of a white guy with dark hair..one of them is outside in front of the gold gate bridge California.

States he lives in greenwich ct. but working on an oil rig in scotland..same story.. wife dead from cancer, son died in car accident in 2007... very well written..probably scripted.

Wants my yahoo so that we can chat because internet service is bad in Scotland. When I stated how can it be bad for emails but good for chat ..have not had a response.

When I told him we do not have to speak on the phone..I can wait until he gets back into the states.. I have not had a response in 2 days. He has not asked me for money yet, but I know that will be coming soon.. these guys are looking for easy targets..divorced women who are lonely and older like I am.

If its too good to be true..probably is...rich, good looking, well travelled etc.

Ask specifice questions ladies...get them on facetime or show a current picture with their name and your name on it to show "proof of life"

No decent guy will ask you for money!!! guys that work as engineers or on oil rigs make very, very good money!
Dec 25, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lost $4000.00 TO OIL RIG SCAMMER NAMED CHARLES REIGGER.
by: Anonymous

Please tell me if anyone has heard of Charles Riegger. The story that he told me is exactly like the ones I have read from other people who had to deal with oil rig scammers.

Unfortunately, I knew nothing about these scammers who claim to be "geologists" or "engineers" and are doing oil drilling off of the coast of Aberdeen Scotland. I fell in love with him, and lost $4,000.00 as I believed what he was saying to me and had my bank wire the $4,000.00 to an account that he claimed was handled by the secretary of his boss.

He told me that he was going to bid on a $5,000,000.00 contract, and needed $10,000.00 as his boss said he would win the contract if he had $50,000.00. He told me that he had wired his bank in California, and borrowed $40,000.00, and that he was short $10,000.00 He asked me if I could wire him the difference.

Unfortunately, I sent him $4,000.00. That was all that I had in my savings. Then, he kept calling me with a "sob story" that he was going to lose the biggest opportunity of his life if he did not win the bid on this $5,000,000.00 contract, so that he could start his own business, marry me, and make both of us very wealthy.

He kept calling me, and asking me if I had relatives, friends or if I knew anyone who could loan me the $6,000.00 to wire to him to help him get this huge multi-million contract so that he could start his own business.

BEWARE OF THIS SCAMMER: Charles Reigger
e-mail: charlesreigger@gmail.com
Home phone: 805-267-9849 (he called me on this number all the time, and it showed up on Caller ID as "Charles Riegger home"

Then, he would call me on an Aberdeen, Scotland phone number (I looked up "44", and it said it was the country code for Scotland). Then, he added the area code for Aberdeen, Scotland which is 1224.

So beware of the following phone number if it appears on your cell phone: 44-1224-515-127

I REALLY GOT TAKEN. I AM A SCHOOL TEACHER, AND HAVE VERY LITTLE SAVINGS. I FELL FOR HIS SCAM, AND LANDED UP WIRING HIM $4,000.00

DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY TO THIS MAN WHO IDENTIFIES HIMSELF AS CHARLES REIGGER, HEAD GEOLOGIST AT NEXEN IN ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND, AND SAYS THAT HE HAS A BIG HOME IN CALIFORNIA.

HE IS A CRIMINAL AND SHOULD BE PROSECUTED FOR FRAUD (this is a federal offence, so contact the FBI immediately if he contacts you, and asks you to wire him money).

HE ROBBED ME OF ALL OF MY SAVINGS, AND IS PART OF THIS OIL RIG SCAM.
Dec 25, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		another oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Alias Andrea Martins claims to be from France and is widowed and wife died in childbirth. Met him on zoosk.

Similar story as others - bad explosion needs money and so on. He/they used the images of Steve G. Jones the hypnotherapist in profile. He claims to be on an oil rig off the coast of Texas.

E mail address martinsandrea33@gmail.com, 2 phone numbers based in upstate New York 607 873 2587 and 607 224 2992.


Dec 17, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

I got scammed too by an oil rig engineer or so he said He is good. He said he was widowed, had a daughter who hardly remembers her mother and she was going to college in Austria for music.

Of course?!

He hailed from Belgium where he grew up with a lovely mother, a dad in the oil business. No mention of siblings. Made it out to be that he had an idyllic childhood. His pictures of himself were of a tall man with hair and one of the pictures was of him running a 10k marathon.

He looked good.

His name was Boris Juene. I suggested we meet but he immediately declined saying he wanted to take baby steps! I thught that was okay, but now I realize he wasn't interested in me, just what I could do for him.

He had a Trip planned on business to get an oil gig in South Africa. This trip took him to San Fransisco, Orlando, Monaco, and finally Johannesburg where he would get the deal. He never really indicated that he got the job. I soon goet an email from him saying that his car was broken into and his laptop and all his credit cards had been stolen.

He asked me to help.

Send him a laptop so he could finish his work. He said to transfer funds from his Swiss bank account into mine and buy him a laptop and a case and send it to his address is Johannesburg. When I said no, he even asked me to buy the laptop with my own money and he would reimburse me double?!

I again said no and reamed him out for being a scammer. Never heard from him again.

Good riddance.
Nov 18, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Scott Burrows
by: Anonymous

Engineer on oil rig Irish Sea now Nigeria. Wife died cancer, parents died car accident. Has 2 children girl 6 boy 13.

Needed me to send money for his kids in US mother in law is old and needs money to care for them. He can't send money because he is on oil rig.

Told him I have no money.

Sent love poems totally in love, marry me so on. Mis spelling. Asked for photos of him with children and phone number. So far no number and photos no return email.

Great to see this site is looking out for and caring for others.
Nov 01, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another entry
by: Anonymous

Met on match.com, username 'majesticdouglove'

Claimed to have been born in Portugal, parents killed when he was 6, went to Sweden to live with his aunt - but his accent is Australian. His written English is fair, but clearly not his native language.

These are presumably all fake, but FYI:
age: 68 home: Toledo, OH
email: majesticdouglove@gmail.com
phone: 863-272-9471
name: Douglas Mendes

Similar story to the others - wife died of breast cancer, I was the new love of his life, one last job before he would retire and we would be together and live happily ever after.

Building an offshore oil rig in Turkey, almost finished, explosion killed seven workers, he has to pay compensation, can raise all but $40,000.

He takes his time to win your confidence - it was almost a month of correspondence. I might have been fooled if he had not made the accident so large - no way would that not be found in an internet search.

A powerful reminder that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is!
Oct 05, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer spotted
by: Anonymous

Thanks to this website I am getting good at spotting scammers. (This is my 3rd)

This one was on e harmony. He called himself Michael Val Budek, looked very professional in his dark suit etc. He raved about my profile.

A big giveaway was that one of his photos was of someone else entirely! I checked Google, Facebook - no sign of him. His musical tastes did not go with how he looked.

I have also noticed that all of my scammers have made initial contact on a Saturday. Perhaps that's the best time to use computer facilities?
Oct 05, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Torres on West Aquarius in Sulu Sea, part I
by: Anonymous

Steve Torres - just found his exact lovey poetic letters on another scam site - word for word.

Funny - he thought by sending me half naked photos of his perfectly chiseled bod I would want him even more. Bad move. THAT was my final red flag and what caused me to really start researching.

At first I was "no way" oil rig a SCAM!!! It's everywhere!! I actually joined Match just to talk to this guy. I had not been on Nstch for years!!! My account had been inactive but for whatever reason around 9/11/14 I clicked on the daily matches that match sends to my email box and saw "Steve" - I read his profile it was amazing!

I have been receiving these passive daily matches since Jan. 2014 - prior to that I had not been involved with Match since 2007!!!

I had no idea these scams were going on but as I have read more I understand Match is infested now!!!

Sep 23, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		Albert J Schweitzer - scammer!
by: Anonymous

I met "Albert" on OK Cupid - he said he was a German,lived in a town near me in St. Louis, but was working in Nigeria on an oil rig for contract work. He also had a 5 year old son, Jason.

He sent me many pictures of him and Jason - I totally thought it was legit. Oh, his parents were deceased and he and his wife were divorced since she did drugs and cheated on him.

I got suspicious when he kept saying it would be another week and then another week until he would be back in the States as well as the incorrect English he used in texts. I finally asked him to take a picture of himself with my name on a piece of paper and that is when I never heard from him again.

He never asked for money - not that I would send any, so I am not really sure what this catfish got out of this. Totally pathetic on their part.

The phone number is 314-414-3221 and e-mail is ajschweitzer12@gmail.com.

Beware-don't believe him!!!!!
Sep 13, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		Me too...
by: Anonymous

I feel rather foolish but just found out I've been done too.

Met on Match.com. Profile said he was Dutch but he said German. Lovely photo of 'sincere' looking older man. Said he was about to be 60 and doing his last job before retiring. Fits the profile of other stories - very keen very quickly, away on the rig from early on, came off the dating site ad I was "the one",

English not as good as I would expect from someone who had lived here for 20 years, married an English person (divorced then she died - sound familiar?), one son, only child....

From the beginning I tried to be cautious as this was a bit overwhelming and we had never actually met. There were a few threads of his story I was puzzled/suspicious about: the dating profile said Dutch but he was German, he said he lived in Bermondsey which I know - but was vague about where, his phone had a slightly unusual ring, he couldn't remember when his father had died, said he'd married his wife as her name was similar to his mothers so he thought she would be a good person!!!,

However it is scary how he threaded the sting into the story early on. He had won a contract to refurbish an old rig, he funded the entire project until it finished, they were waiting for materials to complete the job but were doing other tasks in meantime, it was worth millions, he was having problems with Chinese customs.

The eventual sting was carefully brought in after lots of cosseting texts, calls, IM conversation. He asked me to help him get the stuff out of Chinese customs by lending him £10k. I was shocked and said I didn't have that money (I do..).

I suggested he ask his mother. He said he couldn't as she was not well (she'd been in rude health when previously mentioned).

It was a hard conversation having been softened up for 4+ weeks but I was very firm and said no and ended the call. From 8+ texts a day, nothing for 24 hours. Then a 'how are you text' which I responded by saying I'd seen the website on oil rig scams. No further contact.

Feel both a bit stupid for being taken in and shocked by how proficient he was. I'd never heard of the scam til it happened - but it's obviously happened before.

Sad people around.
Aug 11, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffrey Chase?
by: Anonymous

Met so called Jeff on Cupid, end of March 2012, said he was born in London & parents came from S. African.

He sent 2 photos, 1 of his crew on the rig and one on a beach in Saudi - so he said. I also copied the pic of him on facebook. His pics showed he was white, but he had a slight accent which made me think he was black.

He wanted to meet me at London airport before he went on the rig, but he meant City and I meant Heathrow, so it didn't happen. Said he was a contract engineer working for shell in the North Sea, maintaining platforms.

He didn't email or txt much, except for "at a meeting Hun". "II really do love you". He mostly phoned me. Said he was a bit of a heart-throb when younger & had been out with models etc., but wanted to settle down. Said he was 48.

Said he had put a property in his girlfriend's name and she had gone off with his best-friend. Said his father was dead and his mother owned property in London. Said he had a sister who was always asking for money.

He fell in love quickly and wanted me to find him a house where I lived and called me wifey. Even made a blood pact over phone. After a while he asked me if I thought he should invest in some oil barrels. He'd never done it before. I said why not and then he shocked me by asking for money to help, because he didn't want to ask his uncle.

He said he was sick of his family except his cousin & his mother. I actually asked him if he was a scammer! He was very good, he said he knew people & although not usually conned, I decided to trust him.

I chatted to him for over a year and he asked for more money 'cos of various problems with the oil barrels, or he needed to pay the gateman to come and see me. All the time half of me was suspicious and the other half wanted to believe him.

He also said that was his last job and the last time I heard from him was end March 2014. I paid the money into a named account in Uk.
Jul 24, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Anderson
by: Anonymous

Met my guy on okcupid, very good looking, smart, was great with words, fell in love with me within days.

Stated lived in Pennsylvania a single father of a 5 year old boy, wife died. Called me two to three times a day, emailed me, attached songs to his emails, sent me text messages.

He always called me from two different registered Pennsylvania phone numbers. States went for business meeting in Houston and got a contract on an oil rig in China.

Started having financial problems almost a week later, became suicidal, asked me to take care of his son. Never asked me for money because I had a feeling he was going to so I laid out the law that I was broke and couldn't send him money.

Never heard from him again.

This all happened about two weeks ago. He's dumb using the same screen name cupidconsulate new pictures but same information.

Beware smooth talker.
Jul 13, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		Still out there
by: Anonymous

This must be the same man that broke my heart (yes I admit it..)

Met him on match.com and his name was Michael Rossi. I did not give him money so of course he stopped talking to me. He sent a lovemail with another womans name on it.

I Guess its confusing handeling so many women at the same time..lol..

Reading this site I understand he makes his living out of destroying peoples life, and has been doing that for years and all over the world.

How can he be stopped?

He is back on match with almost identical profile, so how is that possible? That shows how "serious" that dating site is if you ask me.

So women around the world; do whatever you can to stop him!!
Jun 30, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Rossi - Camerley - UK - Widower
by: Anonymous

He operates at Match.com
Name: Michael Rossi
Adress: 32 Kingsley House, Kingsley Avenue, Camberley, GU15 2NB
Phone:0044 790 928 9145 (UK number)
Phone: 0085 281 926 809 (Hong Kong numer)
Email: michael_r4012@yahoo.com
Birth: 20.04.1964 (50 years old), Italian from Parma

Widower with single daughter at 10 year, name Tonia, widows name Anthonia.

He is a oil engineer with his own company, of course only him self. Get contract and leave UK for work.

Get trouble all the time and need money for equipment and transport.
May 27, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Crawford AKA Crawford David
by: Anonymous

Oil Rig Scammer....chatted for about 6 months. Said his wife gone and he only had one family member. Said he had a son who was ill.

He was on his way to visit finally when he was called out to a meeting in the UK with Chevron. He was gone a few weeks all was going well then an explosion happened on the rig and it would take over $100,000 to get the parts from China.

All the while he is swimming, playing tennis, drinking at a bar but has no money to get what is needed. Called begging for money and wanted to send funds. Had all plans to come and visit if I could just get him home.

Finally into the 2nd month of him being gone he was discovered being a scammer. Getting angry at the thought we went days without any correspondence.

We would be married and never have to worry because he was a millionaire, but had nothing left and he was unable to get the parts needed to fix the damages. Threatened to do harm if he was identified and reported.

Preyed woman with sick children, military families of spouses deployed, and young widows.

BE AWARE this guy is a true scammer over 40 sites found with him hunting his next victim.
May 20, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles love 4U4U
by: Anonymous

Met on Match Affinity .com.
He quickly said I was the woman of his dreams, and he needed a mother for his 12 yr old daughter. Wife had died etc. Worked on Oilrig, had an accident, was charged for damage and unable to leave the rig until he could reactivate his offshore bank account.

We emailed and texted over about 4-6 weeks.
Eventually he asked if I could pay £4500 to release his funds. I had no intention of handing over any money.

Found articles on web about oil rig scams and finally saw sense!

Used name Charles Whalen.
May 17, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer
by: EMN

A 48 year old guy has been writing me since December. I met him on OKCupid, a popular dating site. He showed me photos of himself on
Facebook--three photos--one with his 11 year old
daughter, one with his mom, and one at Christmas
sitting in the back of a van with gifts and a
santa hat.

He said he lost his wife and his daughter was living with his 73 yo mom. And he had one brother who he didn't get along that well with. He said he was working on a contract that
would change his life. He was a mechanical engineer and after the new year would be leaving
Oakland, CA to come to NJ where he was going to
have his new job.

Eventually he told me he was working on an oil rig off shore from Hackettstown,N.J. He was telling me he loved me almost from the beginning of our correspondence via cell phone texting. I asked him when he could come meet me in
NYC where I live.

He said he would speak to his supervisor about getting a helicopter to take him to Laguardia Airport which is fifteen minutes from my home. After speaking to his supervisor, he said they couldn't give him a helicopter because he wanted it for personal use.

He said he didn't have the money since he was off shore where there are no banks. However, he said if I sent $2000 to an agent in Ontario, Canada, they would send a helicopter to him and he would be transported to NYC. At first I actually believed his story. I ran around my neighborhood to a money gram and western union place but they wanted the cash not my credit card.

Finally he suggested I send a check which I did yesterday night. But after sleeping on it, I woke up in the morning and stopped the check. I just couldn't send off that much money for a man I had never met before.

I told him and he was very upset and stopped talking to me. I called the police department in my neighborhood and a detective told me it was a scam and I should forget him.
Jan 22, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineer
by: Anonymous

This may be the same person I met from a dating website. Now his email is pauluv622@live.co.uk.

Claims to be Australian, lost wife to breast cancer and parents to a car accident. Has an 8 yr. old son named Brian who lives with sister in law in Australia. He claims to be a personal investor in oil and gas now at the UK and stuck.

Needs money to pay off Royalty fees to the British govt before his 38,000 barrels of oil can be shipped. If anyone has a similar story please post.

He goes by the name of Paul Colins.
Oct 11, 2013
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christian Busato
by: Anonymous

Watch out for this guy - tells you he's living in Australia but often travels overseas to work on oil rigs as a sub-contractor - for legitimate, reputable companies.

The emails quickly include words like Love, Sweetie, Hun and talk of meeting and how he can't stop thinking of you. Oh, and you get to see the photo of him and his 6 year old, Bryan, who is currently living in Scotland with his Mum because his partner was unfortunately killed in a car accident !!!

I was dubious from the start, so came on as incredibly needy and prepared to move interstate and begin a life together .... and when he had to leave the country for work, I hit overkill and emailed him every day - and it's been 6 weeks since his last letter, so I think he knows I'm onto him!

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