Oil Rig Engineer Scam

The scammer claims to work on an offshore oil rig, which conveniently explains poor internet access, an inability to video call, and long stretches of silence. The isolation of the claimed job is used to justify never meeting in person.

• Claims no reliable internet or phone signal for days at a time
• Uses professionally shot photos with little casual or candid content
• Avoids specific questions about the rig's location or employer
• Financial requests escalate over a period of weeks
• Asks for payment specifically via gift cards
• Profile is relatively new with limited posting history