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In this article you will learn what an oil rig scammer is and how to expose romance scams in online dating.

Are you a believer of love through social media or dating sites? Have you met an osshore drilling rig engineer on the Internet?

While it is true that many people find their partners on sites, such as

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Snapchat
• Tinder and others

there is also a terrible flip side to this picture. The Internet is full of scammers trying to trick you into giving them money or personal details. One wrong move and you can end up with an empty bank account.

Oil rig scams are one of the most common forms of online scams today. Here, the romance scammer tells you that they work on an oil rig, in a bid to win your heart and steal your identity or money.

When you search for oil platforms, you find that there are currently more than 1.400 offshore drilling rigs operating all over the world. Considering how often romance scammers use this scenario, the chances of getting to know a real oil rig engineer online are very slim.

What should you know about an oil rig scam

People, especially women, tend to prefer some professions when looking for a partner. For instance, doctors and military personnel (US Army scammer) are some of the favoured professions. That is why romance scammers often appear as US Army scammers.

However, offshore drilling rig workers serve as a better cover as these people spend the majority of their time offshore, with no access to money or ATMs. Therefore, it is easier for scammers to ask for money under the guise of such professionals.

Before asking for funds, scammers are careful to maintain their cover. Moreover, these people initiate an online romance with you to strengthen your emotional connection with them.

Remember, each step that these people take is ultimately aimed toward acquiring your money. For that to happen, they will shower you with compliments and praises, winning your heart in the process.

How can you identify scammers?

Identifying such a scammer is trickier than it looks. However, following the steps mentioned below should allow you to determine which of your online contacts could be a scammer.

Tells you that he/she works offshore

While many people truly work on oil rigs, the mention of this profession by an online contact should always be a trigger for you. When you hear this, admit to yourself that you might be facing a scam.

Uploads stolen pictures

Scammers rarely show their true face on social media accounts. Most use pictures of attractive people to hook men/women to the profile.

To determine whether the picture truly belongs to the profile owner, use tools such as Google reverse image search. Doing so tells you whether the photographs exist somewhere else on the web from where your online contact downloaded it.

Avoids meeting or engaging in video chats

Since they portray themselves as someone else, scammers always make excuses when you ask them to meet you. Similarly, whenever you tell them to come on video calls, they will refuse with another excuse.

There can be a legitimate issue once or twice. However, when you notice an online contact repeating these excuses every time you tell them to meet you, it indicates a scammer.

He asks you for money or gift cards

No scammer directly asks for the money but instead makes up a detailed story about their need for funds. For instance, most oil-rig imposters use the excuse that they are at sea and need money to handle immediate emergencies.

Alternatively, they may ask you to transfer funds to their family members for medical emergencies. Some even dupe you by demanding payments in the form of online gift cards. Our advice: Never send money or gifts. If you wire money it is lost.

Forces you into a romantic relationship

While you may be interested in friendship with the person, the scammer always tries to initiate a romance. Furthermore, for such people, friendship blooms into romance exceptionally fast.

For these opportunistic scammers, a romantic relationship is just another way to ensure success. Watch out for people who force you into such relationships even when you are not ready.

What to do when you suspect he’s a scammer?

If you notice one or more of the above-mentioned signs in one of your online contacts, take necessary precautions. Listed below are some ways to avoid identity theft or financial loss.

• Limit sharing personal and financial details with people you do not know personally.
• If possible, avoid befriending people you do not know on social media platforms.
• Ask a range of questions to the suspected scammer. They often slip up and make mistakes while answering your queries.
• Verify each aspect of the individual’s profile, starting from the veracity of their profile picture.
• Arrange face to face meetings before an online friendship blooms into love. If the opposite person makes an excuse to avoid such meetings, you can be sure something is wrong.
• Never send any financial aid to people you do not know personally. Sending your online friend money can result in permanent losses.

You can never be sure when someone is targeting you for romance scam. Therefore, these precautions can save your hard-earned money. Because once the money is transferred, you never see it again.

Not sure if he is real?

Our experienced private detectives discreetly conduct background checks on your online acquaintances. Is he a con artist – a romance scammer? Our investigations uncover whether the individual is authentic or a scammer posing to be an drilling rig worker.

Is your online contact real or a fraud? Private Investigators uncover the truthwhether you are a victim of a romance scam. Never send money.

After a short time you will know for sure whether you are dealing with a real person or a fraudster.

Write us what you know about the man or woman. You will then receive an offer for a review. If he is a drilling rig scammer, you must stop communicating with the person immediately, because romance scammers are dangerous. Everything they write is a scam and all about the money.

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Online Safety

Never Send Money or Share Financial Information
Never send money, especially over wire transfer, even if the person claims to be in an emergency. Wiring money is like sending cash - it's nearly impossible to reverse the transaction or trace where the money went. Never share information that could be used to access your financial accounts. If another user asks you for money, report it to us immediately.

For tips on avoiding romance scams, check out some advice from the U.S Federal Trade Commission on the FTC website or in the video below.

Protect Your Personal Information
Never share personal information such as your social security number, home or work address, or details about your daily routine (e.g., that you go to a certain gym every Monday) with people you don't know. If you are a parent, limit the information that you share about your children on your profile and in early communications. Avoid sharing details such as your children's names, where they go to school, or their ages or genders.

Stay on the Platform
Let the conversation flow right here on Plenty of Fish while you’re getting to know your potential hot date. To help keep everyone safe, we’ve put Safe Message Filters (learn more here) in place, so heads up that there may be some people with bad intentions who try to move the conversation to text, messaging apps, email, or phone right away.

Be Wary of Long Distance and Overseas Relationships
Watch out for scammers who claim to be from your country but stuck somewhere else, especially if they ask for financial help to return home. Be wary of anyone who will not meet in person or talk on a phone/video call-they may not be who they say they are. If someone is avoiding your questions or pushing for a serious relationship without meeting or getting to know you first - that's a red flag.

Report All Suspicious and Offensive Behavior

You know when someone's crossed the line and when they do, we want to know about it. Block and report anyone that violates our terms. Here are some examples of violations:

• Requests for money or donations
• Underage users
• Harassment, threats, and offensive messages
• Inappropriate or harmful behavior during or after meeting in person
• Fraudulent profiles
• Spam or solicitation including links to commercial websites or attempts to sell products or services

You can report any concerns about suspicious behavior from any profile page or messaging window or contact [email protected]. For more information, check out our Community Guidelines.

Protect Your Account
Be sure to pick a strong password, and always be careful when logging into your account from a public or shared computer. Plenty of Fish will never send you an email asking for your username and password information - if you receive an email asking for account information, report it immediately.

Contacting POF
Please remember POF will NEVER ask you for your password, to share your screen with us, or require payment to receive customer support. If you need to contact POF, we recommend you contact us at [email protected]. Please do not call phone numbers found in a Google search - we do not provide general support over the phone, and support phone numbers found in a Google search do not belong to POF.

Meeting in Person

Don't Be In A Rush
Take your time and get to know the other person before agreeing to meet or chat off Plenty of Fish. Don't be afraid to ask questions to screen for any red flags or personal dealbreakers. A POF call (available in app), FaceTime, or Skype video call can be a useful screening tool before meeting.

Meet in Public and Stay in Public
Meet for the first few times in a populated, public place - never at your home, your date's home, or any other private location. If your date pressures you to go to a private location, end the date.

Tell Friends and Family About Your Plans
Tell a friend or family member of your plans, including when and where you're going. Have your cell phone charged and with you at all times.

Be in Control of Your Transportations
We want you to be in control of how you get to and from your date so that you can leave whenever you want. If you're driving yourself, it's a good idea to have a backup plan such as a ride-share app or a friend to pick you up.

Know Your Limits
Be aware of the effects of drugs or alcohol on you specifically - they can impair your judgment and your alertness. If your date tries to pressure you to use drugs or drink more than you're comfortable with, hold your ground and end the date.

Don't Leave Drinks or Personal Items Unattended
Know where your drink comes from and know where it is at all times - only accept drinks poured or served directly from the bartender or server. Many substances that are slipped into drinks to facilitate sexual assault are odorless, colorless, and tasteless. Also, keep your phone, purse, wallet, and anything containing personal information on you at all times.

If You Feel Uncomfortable, Leave
It's okay to end the date early if you're feeling uncomfortable. In fact, it's encouraged. And if your instincts are telling you something is off or you feel unsafe, ask the bartender or server for help.

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Sexual Health & Consent

Protect Yourself
When used correctly and consistently, condoms can significantly reduce the risk of contracting and passing on STI's like HIV. But, be aware of STIs like herpes or HPV that can be passed on through skin-to-skin contact. The risk of contracting some STIs can be reduced through vaccination.

Know Your Status
Not all STIs show symptoms, and you don't want to be in the dark about your status. Stay on top of your health and prevent the spread of STIs by getting tested regularly. Here's where you can find a clinic near you (US only).

Talk About It
Communication is everything: Before you get physically intimate with a partner, talk about sexual health and STI testing. And be aware - in some places, it's actually a crime to knowingly pass on an STI. Need help starting the conversation? Here are some tips.

Consent
All sexual activity must start with consent and should include ongoing check-ins with your partner. Verbal communication can help you and your partner ensure that you respect each other's boundaries. Consent can be withdrawn at any time, and sex is never owed to anyone. Do not proceed if your partner seems uncomfortable or unsure, or if your partner is unable to consent due to the effects of drugs or alcohol. Read more about it here.

Resources for Help, Support, or Advice

Remember - even if you follow these tips, no method of risk reduction is perfect. If you have a negative experience, please know that it is not your fault and help is available. Report any incidents to [email protected], and consider reaching out to one of the resources below.

If you feel you are in immediate danger or need emergency assistance, call 911 (U.S. or Canada) or your local law enforcement agency.

RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673) online.rainn.org http://www.rainn.org

Planned Parenthood
1-800-230-7526 http://www.plannedparenthood.org

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 http://www.thehotline.org

National Human Trafficking Hotline
1-888-272-7888 or text 233733 http://www.humantraffickinghotline.org

National Sexual Violence Resource Center
1-877-739-3895 http://www.nsvrc.org

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678) http://www.cybertipline.com

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Cyber Civil Rights Initiative
1-844-878-2274 http://www.cybercivilrights.org

VictimConnect - Crime Victim Resource Center
1-855-4VICTIM (855-484-2856) http://www.victimconnect.org

FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
http://www.ic3.gov

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LGBT National Help Center
1-888-843-4564 http://www.glbtnationalhelpcenter.org

Trans Lifeline
1-877-565-8860 (US) or 1-877-330-6366 (CA) http://www.translifeline.org

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If you are outside the US:
Click here for additional resources in many of the countries where we operate.Click here for information regarding international sexual orientation laws from the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA).

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