Oil Rig Engineer Romance Scam

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The scammer claims to be an engineer on an offshore oil rig. They ask for money to pay for equipment, medical bills, or a flight home, promising to pay back once they return.

Known Contact Details

Social Media

@tiktok_scam_14

072 086 0342

How They Request Payment

Bank Transfer (EFT)

Victims asked to deposit into an account held at Standard Bank or a fake "safe account".

Cryptocurrency

Funds moved via Luno wallet or USDT transfer to an external wallet.

Common Targets

employed

Western Cape

4 reported

How This Scam Works

Offshore worker persona → emotional bond → unexpected costs → repeated money requests.

Reported Locations

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

4 reports

Est. R 257 608 lost

First reported 14 September 2025

Last reported 19 May 2026

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Oil Rig Engineer Romance Scam

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