Oil Rig Scammers

by Iv`
(Burgas, Bulgaria)

Mike Rickie/Jonny Ramos

Mike Rickie/Jonny Ramos

Like most women here, I was deceived! It's good that I only missed a heart attack, at least twice.


But I didn't expect to come across two in 1 month! I'm obviously very unlucky! Anyway, the scheme is clear! They captivate them with kind words, "fall in love" for a very short time (only 2-3 days) and when it comes to a meeting, they start making up stories and asking for money.

The people in the photos are scammers posing as
Mike Ricky on Skype (or Johnny Ramos on Facebook), who "works" for Verus Petroleum (and their e-mail address -

vacationoffice.verus@gmail.com

Patrick David - "works" on a bulletin for BHP - this is the site - https://www.bhp.com/ and an email sent to me by Mr. David's "boss" (although on the site, the man's name is Mike, not Mark)
and the woman, according to Facebook, is named Mei Chen. She is also in the game! And in fact all her "friends" are Nigerian scammers!

I've already come across two, I'm not 100% sure about the third, but it's probably the same.
His name is Marsh Frosch, he has a 13-year-old daughter Ella. He works for the USA army and is currently on a mission in Afghanistan.

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May 12, 2023
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James Patrick
by: Anonymous

I knew it was too good to be true. I have spoken with him for 2 weeks and he has just asked me for a Google pay card. Why the hell cant someone like him get his own? So i looked it up and yes. It's a scam. Shame. Bloody gorgeous chap.

May 02, 2023
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Ricky on Tinder.Stolen pics of Petr Vagner actor.
by: Anonymous

After 3 days met on Tinder 4/2023. Semt straight to WhatsApp. I am new to this dating online. he seems real. but a friend said what he lives in San Jose CA. but on Scotland on an oil rig. This is a scam so I checked a few pics and it came up with an actor from Czech with wife kids etc.

I called him on it and he sweet talked crazy. He actually quickly removed our match on Tinder. So now I know what is going on in the dating world. I am new to it and so I learned a lesson or two. I was kinda fun and kept me occupied and happy for a minute lol.

He sent all pics stolen from Petr and he also goes by Ricky so he said he changed his name. He tried hard to convince me but I'm done.

Yikes.

May 17, 2022
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Beware
by: Anonymous

After a heart broken day I have began to do some digging and I’ve just discovered that his name is Michael Stefan. He started by adding me in TikTok then claiming he don’t use the app so often so messaged me on WhatsApp saying he loves you making you feel good by the comments he gives you and tells you he’s flying all the way from Arizona to meet you back in the UK.

Then you hear nothing and then you get a phone call from someone claiming they are from the airport saying he has problems with customs and need to pay a fine and they want you to pay it for him ??

Beware … He is from London but works in Scotland on the Rigs. He sent me a picture of his plane ticket and I noticed it was flying from Arizona so alarm bells started to ring as things didn’t add up with several things he had said!

Such a disappointment and very cruel

Aug 09, 2021
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THE REAL NAME OF THE MAN OF THE PICTURE
by: Anonymous

I AM ALSO ANOTHER OF THE Victims but I finally discovered the real name of the Man in The Picture and he is an Actor from Checz Republic.

Petr Vágner make etr Vágner was born on September 1, 1977 in Bílovec, Czechoslovakia. He is an actor, known for Ordinace v ruzové zahrade 2 (2008), Medieval and Veni, vidi, vici (2009). See full bio

Born: September 1, 1977 in Bílovec, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]
movies also

Aug 05, 2021
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Mike Stefan
by: Anonymous

The Mike Rickie is also Mike Stefan, Mike Drumz Uchenna. A lot of Facebook accounts, and Instagram.

Aug 02, 2021
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I am heart broken
by: Anonymous

I met him on Tinder by the name Mike Ricky then we move onto a whattsap number that he said it was a business number from the rig in North Sea. Then he asked me to set him up with a new number and so I did. I have kept all the chats, pictures and all I done for him. My gut was telling it was not right but I carried on "helping him financially" every time thinking he will get the £ and disappear but he kept by me!

I am being the most stupid woman, he even talked to my kids and make a strong bond with them saying he was coming to us at the end of his contract at the rig this end July 2021. I had him all with us 😭 I created a story in my head that I have been loved by a stranger that loved me back, is how sad a person I am 😢 for believing in love as love is the only thing that can save you!

All my instinct telling me "not to do it" I ignored it and now I am left heartbroken and to pick up the pieces of the financial mess I did to myself to "help him" in all he said! Still hoping to reach his deep kindness in his heart so he can at least tell me "why?" Even I know its just money for him! I have 3 kids and I am on my own so I have to keep on.

I have all the evidence to all that has happened and all the help I did so I am scared to go to the police because I am the most stupid woman in this world for a love that I need and believe in it. Don’t think no one will read this but still typing.

I can’t talk to anyone about this! I am in a complete mess and do not know what to do because he has vanished!

Jul 31, 2021
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Mike Ricky
by: Anonymous

I’ve also been a victim to Mike Ricky! He actually Skyped me and it is him, and he lured me in telling me how beautiful I was, wanted to be with me forever etc etc! Then he said he wanted to get off the oil rig to meet me, sent a email saying I had to pay £300 for his flight off!!!

Thankfully I’m not that stupid and told him where to go! He’s on Tinder with a few profiles so please be careful ladies, as he will lure you in!!

Jun 06, 2021
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Stolen ID
by: Anonymous

The photos of Mike Ricky/Johny Ramos are stolen ID's. I, like many women, fell for the charm of the scammer behind the stolen photos, and it took me 3 months to get him to take off his mask, and eventually he did, and yes you've guessed it, a 29 year old Nigerian guy was behind it.

I wasn't that shocked as I had done my homework very well on oil rig scams plus it helps if you actually know a rigger lol. He was so sorry and asked me if I was going to report him?

I replied only if I ever see these photos again, and he replied you won't because Mike Ricky is dead. I was in disbelief that someone would use a dead mans photos :(

I'm still not convinced he is dead.

If anyone knows his real name please post it on here thank you xx

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